Chapter 361: Breaking Through Apotheosis Stage (2)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Even with the current 30 Big Dipper sword intents, they had a significant impact on Lu Yuan.
The most direct effect was seen in the Dharma Idol he manifested, which now bore many new Daoist Rhythms.
These Daoist Rhythms weren’t mere adornments. They genuinely enhanced the Daoist Rhythms within Lu Yuan’s Dharma Idol.
If anyone knew he had managed to learn so many Big Dipper sword intents in just 300 years, they would surely consider him a prodigy.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan, currently halted at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, began formulating a new plan.
He sensed that he was on the cusp of breaking through to the Apotheosis Stage, though this single step was insurmountable for many cultivators throughout their lifetimes.
While he felt he met the prerequisites to ascend, breaking through wasn’t an easy feat.
Contemplating the situation, Lu Yuan decided to seek assistance from Gu Qiuyue.
As a powerhouse at the Ethereal Stage, it was unnecessary to keep such a resource unused and unconsulted.
Even a casual remark from her could potentially provide immense help.
In the Sword Domain of Speed Star, within the Phoenix Empire’s Imperial Palace.
“So you believe you’ve reached a temporary bottleneck and wish to first elevate your cultivation before further cultivating the Big Dipper sword intents?” Gu Qiuyue inquired.
Lu Yuan nodded, replying, “Lately, I’ve sensed that learning the Big Dipper sword intents has become considerably arduous. This is due in part to the mutual repulsion between the sword intents, as well as my insufficient cultivation.”
“If I’m to progress further, I must elevate my cultivation to the Apotheosis Stage. That’s why I’ve come to you, Your Majesty, seeking the method to break through to the Apotheosis Stage.”
Gu Qiuyue nodded, perceiving that Lu Yuan had indeed reached a point of extreme difficulty.
Continuing to suppress himself wouldn’t yield any benefits.
“In that case, I’ll tell you about the things to take note of when breaking through to the Apotheosis Stage.”
“Firstly, much like the Nascent Soul Stage’s fusion of the golden core and divine soul, the breakthrough to the Apotheosis Stage is similarly analogous to the Nascent Soul Stage’s breakthrough.”
“The distinction lies in the fact that, in the Apotheosis Stage, the fusion is not with the divine soul, but with the way of the heavens of Heaven and Earth.”
“The reason 1 held high expectations for you earlier was due to your Dharma Idol already bearing the initial traces of Daoist Rhythm. In a way, this marks the Apotheosis Stage.”
“To genuinely elevate your cultivation to the Apotheosis Stage, you must fully integrate these Daoist Rhythms. The time taken in this process varies from individual to individual.”
“Some might swiftly integrate their Daoist Rhythms, while others may struggle their entire lives.”
“If you wish to attempt the breakthrough to the Apotheosis Stage, you can proceed to the Parasol Tree.”
“This Parasol Tree is also known as the Enlightenment Tree. It aids remarkably in breaking through to the Apotheosis Stage.”
Hearing this, Lu Yuan grasped a basic understanding of the Apotheosis Stage breakthrough.
As Gu Qiuyue had stated, the essence of breaking through to the Apotheosis Stage was quite similar to breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage.
However, in terms of difficulty, they were worlds apart.
To break through now, the most critical aspect for Lu Yuan was selecting the power of the heavens to employ as his key to the Apotheosis Stage.
After weighing the options, Lu Yuan reached a decision.
Though the Big Dipper sword intents were formidable, using them as the Daoist Rhythms to break through to the Apotheosis Stage wouldn’t be problematic.
Yet, he hadn’t cultivated these Big Dipper sword intents deeply. Hasty integration might lead to success, but it might not bring lasting benefits.
Conversely, the Disha Swordsmanship born from the fusion of the 72 Disha sword intent became the prime candidate for Lu Yuan’s Apotheosis Stage breakthrough.
Furthermore, he had cultivated the Disha sword intent to its maximum level.
If he fused with the Disha sword intent, his probability of successfully breaking through surpassed 98%.
Though he’d made up his mind, Lu Yuan refrained from hastening the breakthrough. Instead, he began preparing the requisites for his breakthrough.
Array, elixirs, heavenly and natural treasures, nearly everything that could facilitate his breakthrough was utilized.
Moreover, his current status as the consort of the Phoenix Empire allowed him access to abundant resources.
With all preparations in place, Lu Yuan embarked on his breakthrough.
Four immortal swords materialized around him, each bearing distinct patterns.
These patterns didn’t only contain the Disha sword intent, but also the Big Dipper sword intent.
However, unlike the complete Daoist Rhythm sword intent, the patterns of the Big Dipper sword intent appeared somewhat uneven in terms of their levels.
Some Disha sword intent was extremely potent, while others were veiled in obscurity.
However, these details were not crucial, as Lu Yuan’s focus had always been on the Disha sword intent.
The process of integrating the Disha sword intent was smoother than he had anticipated.
Upon activating his Dharma Idol and utilizing it to resonate with the laws of the surrounding world, Lu Yuan swiftly received feedback.
This feedback provided Lu Yuan with immense comfort as if he were a fish in water.
Gradually, Lu Yuan entered a state of epiphany, methodically advancing through his breakthrough.
Meanwhile, Gu Qiuyue observed Lu Yuan slipping into this state, her outward expression concealing the astonishment she felt within.
Ordinarily, a cultivator’s breakthrough into the Apotheosis Stage meant seizing a portion of power from the way of the heavens, an act that couldn’t be considered effortless by any means.
Recalling her breakthrough in the Apotheosis Stage, Gu Qiuyue remembered facing numerous life-threatening crises before finally succeeding.
However, Lu Yuan’s current situation didn’t appear as perilous.
The process of integrating with the way of the heavens was proceeding smoothly for him, to the extent that Gu Qiuyue even felt that the way of the heavens was willingly engaging in this fusion.
This notion shook Gu Qiuyue profoundly. She had never heard of a cultivator actively merging with the way of the heavens during the Apotheosis Stage breakthrough.
Yet, Gu Qiuyue couldn’t deny her perception.
She sensed that Lu Yuan’s fusion with the Laws of Heaven and Earth was remarkably smooth.
Contemplating this, Gu Qiuyue realized that every time she believed she had deciphered all of Lu Yuan’s hidden strengths, this consort would unveil yet another surprise.
Initially concerned about the potential danger Lu Yuan faced in his breakthrough, it now seemed her worries had been excessive.
From Lu Yuan’s current performance, his ascent to the Apotheosis Stage was virtually certain.
Once assured that Lu Yuan was out of harm’s way, Gu Qiuyue proceeded to open the Parasol Tree.
As the Sword Master of the Speed Star Sword Domain, Gu Qiuyue was perpetually occupied.
Whether it was the discovery of a new small world in the land of chaos or the death of an elder in the Sword Domain.
Recently, Gu Qiuyue had received word that a few of her subordinates within the Sword Domain had stumbled upon a nascent small world during their exploration of the chaotic space.
Each discovery of such a microcosm promised considerable benefits.
Yet, what troubled Gu Qiuyue was the silence surrounding the first Apotheosis Stage elder who had ventured into the small world for exploration.
This was due to the special cocoon-like state that the small world was undergoing.
This condition resulted in the cultivation of Apotheosis Stage cultivators being severely suppressed within its bounds.
While Gu Qiuyue was eager to ascertain the specifics of the small world, she exercised caution, refraining from dispatching more personnel into the perilous environment.
Primarily, Gu Qiuyue believed that an Apotheosis Stage cultivator like herself should be equipped to handle the challenges within the small world.
After all, she could sense that the small world was, at most, a pinnacle of Nascent Soul Stage power.
Although the cultivation of the Apotheosis Stage cultivator would be suppressed after entering, she felt that Apotheosis Stage cultivators with their cultivation suppressed should be able to crush existences at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage.
However, there was no absolute in the world. If the elder did not come out of the small world after ten years, it might mean that this small world was much more troublesome than she had imagined..