Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor

Chapter 1251  The Top 5 Physiques

[Author's Note: There is a retcon. The Wuji Tao Physique was the 5th Heavenly Physique, but now, it's the 6th.]

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After the debacle with the rebellion, Wang Wei contacted Xiao Tiandi, and they chose a meeting place. However, Wang Wei did not directly head there but detoured to a small temple near the border of Buddhism Territory. He ensured no one was around, and he isolated the space before talking to a statue of Maitreya.

"Forgive the intrusion, but I came to warn you of something. I don't know if you are already aware, but I think I should mention it just in case," Wang Wei stated before telling her about the Brilliant Smile Emperor and his worry. He waited for a response, but nothing occurred.

Wang Wei sighed and was about to live in disappointment when the statue released a golden light for a few seconds before returning to normal. Wang Wei sighed in relief and bowed again before teleporting away. His next destination was a small domain called the Red Plateau Land, situated between the Undead Emperor and Five Feather Phoenix's territory.

This place was an indication of these people's relationship as members of both their factions often clashed on this border. Many outlaws, including the rebellion, have bases on the Red Plateau Land as it was an excellent hiding place and a great way to gather information. Of course, these two parasites have cleaned up this place a few times. As such, it was a skill to be able to keep a base in this place as you needed to evade the sudden clean-ups.

"The resentment in this place is intense," Wang Wei noted as he observed this place. "Now that I think about it, the overall resentment of the entire Eternal Ascension World should have been much higher."

The parasites and the two suns killed many people to keep their reign. Additionally, they created a second potent source of resentment by exploiting most of the world's resources, turning the lives of mortals and cultivators into a living hell.

Wang Wei raised his head to look at the entire world's destiny. 'It's indeed odd. The resentment should be noticeable and affect the overall destiny of the whole world, but there is nothing. Did Supreme Unity and Maitreya deal with it?' Such an explanation does not make sense. Supreme Unity wants the world to be weak, while Maitreya does not, meaning such an issue should have been one where they balance each other, thus ensuring nothing was done, which would, in fact, benefit Supreme Unity.

'Alright, let's add it to the list of things to investigate,' Wang Wei thought as he headed to his destination. He soon found himself above a small lake with a pagoda at the center, surrounded by flowers and a rainbow arc above.

"Since when were you so cultured," Wang Wei commented.

"You don't know me well enough to make that statement," Xiao Tiandi replied. He wore a luxurious black and purple robe, a gold ornament to hold his bun, and a jade hanging on his waist. His appearance was leagues compared to when Wang Wei last saw him, but more importantly was his eyes, demeanor, and aura.

His depressing aura was gone, replaced by a bright, lively young master who loved art and poetry. His eyes were full of life, full of passion, determination, and a sense of duty — a sense of purpose. Xiao Tiandi was a new man in every way possible.

"Xu Shi warned me about you, but seeing it in person is somewhat disheartening," Xiao Tiandi commented while smiling wryly. Wang Wei was one of the main catalysts for his change, so he wanted to shock the latter when they next met. He was even prepared to restart the rivalry of the two physiques as a way to motivate him, but Wang Wei was already in the middle stages of the Empyrean Realm.

"I had a feeling that woman was telling my business everywhere. Good to know my instinct was correct," Wang Wei commented as he sat down opposite Xiao Tiandi.

"Look at you. You're a completely different person," he commented. Xiao Tiandi's current cultivation was 50%, which shows how much he has improved since their last meeting. However, this was not the most promising thing about him, nor was it that he succeeded in achieving a 5-Root Nine Extremity Foundation before proving the Dao. His most impressive achievements were the fact he was a Dao Lord and that he awakened his physique for a second time.

Heavenly Physiques in the upper and lower dimensions differed in their purpose and the fact that some have an awakening process. Lower dimension physiques are created to cultivate powerful Emperors with good Daos, while the top 5 upper dimensions focused on cultivating Paragons, while the lower five focused on cultivating Empyreans.

The first physique, the Innate Grand Dao Source Physique, was one of the few with an awakening process. The first awakening can be achieved after its owner proves the Dao, resulting in an ability called the Grand Dao Map. The map contains a detailed explanation of all 3800 Primary Daos. If the owner of the physique can achieve the third awakening, the map will provide a detailed explanation all the way to 100% of all 3800 Grand Daos.

Technically speaking, the first physique has a lower understanding than the second, but the map makes up for the gap. It could even be argued that they are better because the map was like having an explanation/outline of all Daos created by Grand Dao. On top of that, the physique owner can allow other people to use the map, which is why many factions always do everything possible to acquire people with that physique.

Sadly, everything is balanced. Awakening the physique is extremely difficult, especially if you wish to do it above your realm, as Xiao Tiandi did. Many people died in the process of awakening these physiques.

"Thanks to you," Xiao Tiandi replied while secretly observing Wang Wei. He had finally confirmed something: this bastard was an anomaly born with a soul quantity already reaching the Paragon Level.

Xiao Tiandi was secretly jealous. The fifth Heavenly Physique was called the Dao Mind Physique, and there was no awakening, and its owner was born with a terrifying Dao Heart and willpower. After a bit of cultivation, they can pass what is arguably the hardest aspect of becoming a Paragon — the Time-Washing Tribulation.

The fourth physique—Grand Fortune Physique—grants its owner white luck; in other words, the owner is born with a Paragon-Level of Luck.

The third one is the Prime Essence Physique, and this one is dedicated to Inextinguishable Paragons. The owner can achieve immortality after absorbing the Heaven Will instead of being limited to one Yuan Epoch of lifespan like other True Power Dao Realm. They only need to survive 3800 Tribulations to achieve [Limit Indestructibility], and their will is already fused with their body, thus skipping this step to open the Gate of Flesh. Of course, they still need to temper their willpower.

Then, there is the second physique, the Innate Paragon Soul. It grants its owner a Paragon Quality Soul and makes it easier to cultivate its quantity. Cultivating a Paragon Soul can be the most time-consuming aspect of entering the Paragon Realm, the most resources required, and arguably the second or third most difficult aspect of the process.

'He had already met the soul and luck requirement, leaving the cultivation realm, the Immeasurable Tribulation, and the Dao Heart requirement to pass the Time-Washing Heart Tribulation,' Xiao Tiandi analyzed. 'From what I know about this bastard, his Dao Heart is solid and only needs some time to temper it. In other words, he only needs to reach 90% of his understanding and pass the tribulation, and he'll be a Paragon. Meanwhile, I…'

Xiao Tiandi did not like the fact he was left behind or the fact Wang Wei was now technically in the same generation as his master due to his cultivation realm. On top of everything else, he wanted to beat this guy up at least once. Yes, Wang Wei helped wake him up from his slumber state, but he did not appreciate the way he went about it. As such, he wanted to show him off before putting everything behind him.

'But what can I do to accelerate my cultivation?' His master was already providing him with the best resources. The other solution was merit, but that's not available in large quantities. He had access to the best Time Acceleration resource, so unless he found a unique treasure like Emperor Kong, he could do nothing.

"Chaos Dao, huh?" Wang Wei asked. "It makes sense." The Innate Dao Source was perfect for cultivating Chaos Dao. It was probably created for that purpose. Additionally, the physique even allowed its owner to only pass the Outlaw Trial, and not the Supreme Trial, to cultivate Chaos Dao.

"So, why did you want to see me?" Wang Wei asked.

Xiao Tiandi did not answer but took out a small mirror and glanced at it.

"I knew it," he uttered before looking at Wang Wei with a fierce gaze. "What's your intention with my master?"