Star Odyssey

Chapter 2994: The Way To Become A Progenitor

Master Qing Cao shook his bamboo basket. "I’m just an ordinary doctor. Naturally, that makes my understanding of things different from that of other people. In the same way, my wording of things is different from other people’s. It's nothing more than how some people can tell how much money they possess with just a touch of their purse. Would you think such a man to be the God of Wealth?

"The breathing that I speak of is simply the result of countless years of experience. It’s possible to learn to see pathologies when looking at people or things. That was all I meant. As for this aura that you mentioned, I know nothing about it at all."

Master Qing Cao spoke in a very serious manner, especially when he saw that, not only was Lu Yin as serious as ever, but also looking at him like a deranged person.

Lu Yin carefully observed Master Qing Cao. No matter how Lu Yin looked at him, Master Qing Cao was nothing more than an Enlighter with a power level of just over 300,000. He was not even an Envoy. Lu Yin saw the same thing even when he used Heaven’s Sight.

Heaven’s Sight was able to see sequence particles, and it would eventually give Lu Yin the ability to look into parallel universes. It also clearly revealed Master Qing Cao’s strength. Was it possible that the man was not actually a hidden powerhouse?

"As a doctor, I sense sickness in everything I see. However, as a powerful cultivator, everyone must look the same to you, Dao Monarch Lu. In fact, that is also a disease, and it needs to be treated," Master Qing Cao stated somberly.

Lu Yin exhaled. "There is no need to treat this. If everyone looks like a powerhouse, then that will simply encourage me to be more vigilant."

Master Qing Cao was taken aback. "That’s quite a good idea. Yes, why didn't I think of that? It’s possible that what afflicts the Venom Flowzone isn’t a disease, but rather a means of natural protection. If I forcefully cure this disease, it will harm this place. Yes, that’s it. Yes...”

When Lu Yin saw Master Qing Cao muttering to himself as though he had lost his mind, Lu Yin had no idea if what the man was saying was true or not.

Could Master Qing Cao be a powerhouse? Some master who had lived for countless years and was able to see the breath of a universe? Or, was he as he claimed, nothing more than an ordinary doctor?

Lu Yin could not be sure, but he preferred to believe that Master Qing Cao was a very powerful cultivator, as that would help Lu Yin stay wary. As for the fact that the man refused to admit to being a powerhouse, forcing the issue would be entirely useless.

Master Qing Cao was completely focused on his new train of thought, exactly like a cultivator who had just broken through a bottleneck.

At this moment, Lu Yin’s wireless jincan trembled. He looked at it, and his expression changed drastically. Was Destina attempting her breakthrough to become a Progenitor?

Lu Yin hurried back to the Heavens Sect.

At the moment, the jiao and the Ancestor Tortoise had moved far away from the Heavens Sect. Arch-Elder Zen, Monarch Xing, and the other Progenitor-level powerhouses were staring into the distance, waiting for something. To the side stood Lu Buzheng, Cai Er, Hen Xin, and the others from the Heavens Sect era. Everyone had gathered together, and they were all quietly staring into the distance.

Lu Yin arrived, and he appeared in front of Lu Buzheng. "What's going on?"

"Destina is about to attempt to break through and become a Progenitor." Lu Buzheng's tone revealed his complicated feelings at this moment. There was no one who understood the challenge before Destina better than Lu Buzheng, as one of his three streams of Ancestral Qi could summon Destiny herself.

Those who followed Destiny’s cultivation methods did not cultivate stellular energy, and their Progenitor’s tribulations were also thus different from normal. No one had any sort of precedence to know what Destina might face.

This was also why Lu Buzheng himself had never dared to attempt his Progenitor’s tribulation. In fact, he was quite surprised that Destina had decided to challenge her own tribulation.

Lu Yin turned to look into the distance. He saw Destina, who was quietly cross-legged in the middle of outer space. There was a thread surrounding her. One end connected to life, while the other connected to death. Was the woman really going to attempt her breakthrough?

"Why did she suddenly decide to try to become a Progenitor?" Lu Yin asked.

Lu Buzheng shook his head. "I don't know. She rarely interacts with any of us."

Lu Yin looked over to one side and suddenly disappeared. He reappeared in front of Starsibyl.

After Starsibyl was found, she had been taken away by Destina. Starsibyl had deceived Destina, and Destina had held a grudge because of that.

"Why did Destina suddenly decide to challenge her Progenitor’s tribulation?"

Starsibyl offered a slow bow when she saw Lu Yin appear. "She can only replace Destiny if Destiny does not appear herself. The Heavens Sect is gaining more and more Progenitors, and it’s possible that Destiny may also reappear. Given that uncertainty, Destina feels that it’s better to make the attempt now than wait any longer.”

"Do you think she’s confident?" Lu Yin asked as he stared at Starsibyl.

The woman shook her head. "I don't know."

Lu Yin looked back over at Destina’s distant form. While Destiny’s power was mysterious and unpredictable, Lu Yin had some understanding of it.

What was known as the power of Destiny was essentially a bridge built across the river of time. Others needed to travel up and down the river to see through time, but Destiny’s power allowed her to look beyond the river and see into the future. That ability allowed her to then calculate back to the present, which created what was known as the power of Destiny.

How could such a power reach the Progenitor level? Lu Yin was curious to find out. If Destina passed her tribulation, what would she become? Would she become the next Destiny?

But how could two Destinys exist at the same time?

Destina’s Progenitor’s tribulation did not appear instantly. She spent half a month sitting in outer space without triggering her tribulation.

Big Sis arrived, a solemn expression on her face. "Does she really intend to replace Destiny? Why would she do that?"

When Lu Yin heard Big Sis’ question, it struck him. "Big Sis, why did you say that?"

She replied, "I’ve heard legends about Destiny. She did not become a Progenitor on her own, but was rather forcibly pushed into becoming a Progenitor."

Lu Yin was surprised and confused by this comment.

"All creatures that cultivate in the megaverse, especially humans, need to either follow a path paved by others, or create their own path in order to become a peak powerhouse. Stellular energy is an example of the first, while Shao Chen is an example of the second. The God of Death during the Heavens Sect era is another example of the second. However, there is a third option, which is to passively become a Progenitor by exploiting loopholes in the laws of the universe. That is what Destiny did.

"Gu Yizhi once said that Destiny’s cultivation method was to get closer to the laws of the universe, assimilate with them, and then replace them through proximity. She was not the first of the Three Realms and Six Daos to become a Progenitor. In fact, she was actually the last to reach that level. That was because Destiny set a restriction in place for herself; she would only allow herself to become a Progenitor after all the other Three Realms and Six Daos had already succeeded.

"To tell you the truth, I’m not very familiar with the legends surrounding Destiny. Gu Yizhi’s words were rather mysterious, so I only know that Destiny was the only one capable of becoming Destiny. None of the other Three Realms and Six Daos could have replaced her, or even the Origin Progenitor. Destina wants to replace Destiny, but that’s simply impossible. The current era can’t even come close to comparing to our Heavens Sect era.”

Lu Yin listened in silence. Getting closer to the laws of the universe, assimilating with them, and then replacing them? Was this something that was even possible for a person who had not yet become a Progenitor?

How was it possible to passively become a Progenitor?

"Exploiting loopholes in the laws of the universe? Isn’t that exactly what Senior Brother Qing Ping did?"

Big Sis stared out into space. "No universe can ever be perfect. No one knows how many loopholes there might be, but those who can exploit those loopholes are all ruthless people. I don't think that Destina is that kind of person. Besides, it’s impossible for her to replace Destiny.

"In order for her to become a Progenitor, she must replace Destiny due to her cultivation method, but Destiny cannot be replaced by this woman. So..."

Big Sis slowly concluded, "She will definitely fail."

A few days later, Destina rose to her feet, ready to face her Progenitor’s tribulation.

Big Sis stared intently at Destina, eager to see what sort of fate awaited the woman.

Lu Yin wanted to see Destina succeed. Compared to Destiny from the Heavens Sect era, Destina was clearly much easier to control. Regardless of how mysterious Destiny’s cultivation method might be, it was still a cultivation method. She had been at the same level as the God of Death, Wu Tian, Ancestor Lu Yuan, and the others. That indicated that Destiny had not surpassed them, which also meant that she could be controlled.

Destina’s intention to face her Progenitor’s tribulation had drawn a great deal of attention, including from other parts of the Sixverse Association.

The Heavens Sect era had been far too brilliant, and the name of Destiny indicated a certain level of power from those ancient days of glory.

The reestablished Heavens Sect already had too many powerhouses, and if Destina succeeded in her breakthrough, it would antagonize many other parallel universes, and even Aeternus might feel the need to take action.

Already, several of the Heavens Sect’s people had succeeded in their breakthroughs to become peak powerhouses. Would the streak end with Destina?

While all of them were human, many people in the Sixverse Association would prefer to see Destina fail.

While they did not want to be overpowered by Aeternus, people also did not want a monster that suppressed all others to appear within humanity. While the Heavens Sect had already become the strongest member of the Sixverse Association, it was still far from its former brilliance. If the rulers of the Sixverse Association’s other members universes emerged from seclusion, they would be able to speak with the Heavens Sect as equals. However, if the Heavens Sect gained many more peak powerhouses, there was no guarantee that any sort of equality would remain.

The days of the ancient Heavens Sect, when all races and universes had been forced to submit, should not reappear.

A thread was constantly moving about Destina, appearing and disappearing randomly. Everyone who was watching felt confused, as no one could understand what Destina was doing.

Where was the tribulation? Where was the visible phenomena? There was nothing for anyone to see.

Was Destina really attempting a breakthrough?

Lu Yintian was unable to make out anything. What was the woman doing?

No one could understand.

As the thread continued to move about, dots of light started to gradually appear in space, each one floating in a particular arrangement.

Starsibyl exclaimed, "Karmic transfer!"

Lu Yin's eyes flared. "Are you talking about the method of transferring karmic effect like when divinations are performed?"

Starsibyl’s face was pale as she nodded.

Lu Yin's expression fell, and he shouted, "Destina, regardless of your intentions, if you dare to transfer your karmic effect to innocent people again and kill them, even if you pass your tribulation, I will kill you myself!”

Everyone near the Heavens Sect was startled by Lu Yin’s sudden killing intent.

Arch-Elder Zen and the others were all staring at Destina. The woman might appear innocent, but she was actually crueler than anyone could imagine. Her ability to transfer the karmic effect of her divinations had caused countless tragic deaths. This was a matter that had long weighed on Lu Yin’s conscience, becoming a thorn in his heart. It was something that he knew needed to be addressed, but he simply had not had the opportunity to do so.

Upon seeing that Destina intended to transfer karmic effect again, it was readily apparent that she intended to divert her tribulation. Who did she intend to send that danger to?

In the middle of outer space, Destina looked towards the Heavens Sect. "Dao Monarch Lu, this is a matter concerning Destiny, so please don't interfere.

"There are no innocents among those connected to Destiny."

Then, the specks of light dissipated and vanished. As they disappeared, Starsibyl spat out blood.

Elsewhere within the Heavens Sect, both Skymender and Xiao Shi reacted the same way.

Their auras suddenly surged, as though their cultivation had been forcibly raised.

Starsibyl’s face grew even more pale. "She transferred the power of destiny to us."

Lu Yin checked Starsibyl, but found that she had not been injured. She had vomited blood because her body was unable to withstand the sudden surge in strength. This would only happen if her cultivation had increased too quickly. What was Destina trying to do?

Not even Big Sis could understand what was happening.

Skymender called out from the distance, "Dao Monarch, Destina has transferred all powers of Destiny to us. She has completely discarded her cultivation of Destiny’s power."

Lu Yin turned back to look into outer space. Clearly, Destina had never intended to replace Destiny, which was why she had discarded her cultivation of Destiny’s power. Despite her previous cultivation, there was an incredible amount of stellular energy emanating from her body. She wanted to become a Progenitor with stellular energy.