Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 478

Chapter 478: Void Shattering Realm (1)

After dealing with his last Heart Devil Tribulation, Wang Wei knew he was ready for the next stage of cultivation. So, he did not waste time and continued his seclusion.

The first step to entering the Void Shattering Realm is to pass through the [Road of the Heart]. And to do so requires cultivators to enter a profound realm of meditation, unlike anything they have experienced.

Then, they have to understand the concept of emptiness, which does not refer to the state of nothingness but the idea that there is a distinctive idea between how things are and how they appear.

Cultivators must understand the meditative method that focuses on perception and how cultivator views the world and their experience. Cultivators have to look at the world with no preconceived notions or bias about what they think it is or functions; they have to look at the universe through a "void" or "empty" mindset, then they can find the [Road of the Heart] and discover their true self.

And the process of discovering the self and sublimating it is called "Void Shattering." In the past, this knowledge was common among cultivators–especially in the Ancient Emperor Era.

Unfortunately, over time, most cultivators think that Void Shattering refers to the ability to use Law to break the space and teleport. Although most Saint Land and above should know the truth, no one cared enough to spread the truth to loose cultivators.

So, Wang Wei theorized this is one of the many reasons the current New Emperor Era is so weak and a general failure compared to the other Eras.

[Void Shattering] is a difficult step that stopped many cultivators, so many people have found shortcuts and other methods to avoid this step over the years. And the result of that is that these people do not temper their Dao Hearts in the process, leading to some of them becoming Great Emperors with weak Dao Hearts and Pseudo-Emperors.

With Wang Wei's comprehension and the [Origin Sutra] that has detailed information in each realm, he soon found his Primordial Spirit standing on a long road.

Upon closer examination, everything around the road seemed highly dark, making the environment a little eerie. As soon as he stopped paying attention and focused on the road, he instantly forgot about the atmosphere.

'Is this the Road of Heart?' thought Wang Wei before beginning to walk. The moment he took his first step, he felt like a powerful gravity weighted on his soul, making each step arduous.

At the same time, Wang Wei heard countless voices telling him that if he stopped walking and gave up, the pain would disappear. At first, he could only hear murmurs.

But the further he walked down the road, the clearer the voices became and the more powerful their charming ability became. Of course, Wang Wei ignored these voices.

With his Dao Heart tempered in the Pagoda and recent events, this temptation is nothing to him. Additionally, Wang Wei discovered that his [Oath of Silence] is perfect for tempering the mind and Dao Heart.

Without the ability to express his voice, he values his mind and thoughts even more than before, allowing him to understand himself, his thought process, and ideas even more than before, thus sublimating his state of mind and Dao Heart.

Furthermore, as a person who wants to be free and unfettered, having restrictions placed on him is another form of tempering. So, Wang Wei passed the first stage of the road with no difficulty.

After walking a certain distance, something changed. Wang Wei saw a beautiful woman lying on the floor, bleeding to death. In terms of beauty, even Xu Shi could not compare.

Moreover, her frail body on the ground seemed to amplify her charm. Wang Wei bent over her body before placing his hand on her injury–which so happens to be a stab wound on her chest.

Using his spiritual strength, he healed her. A few seconds later, the woman opened her eyes.

"Did you save me, benefactor?"

Wang Wei did not answer. So, she lowered her head before continuing:

"Yi'er has nothing to offer but this daughter's body. If the benefactor wants, I will dedicate my life to repaying this debt."

Wang Wei looked at her as he felt the charming aura emanating from her body. He shook his head before continuing walking. As he did so, he could hear her pleading cry followed by a sob that could melt the heart of the most heinous of criminals.

But his footstep did not stop. He knew that there were many choices he could take after encountering this woman, and each option represented a different path or mindset.

If Wang Wei chose to ignore the woman completely, that meant he was walking the path of [Ruthlessness]; he would abandon most emotions as he continued to walk the path of cultivation. From now on, he would have no real tether in the world as he pursued power and longevity.