Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 990

Chapter 990 Sagehood Path

990 Sagehood Path

"Now that our business is done and still have some time, do you mind if I ask you a few questions?" asked Wang Wei.

"You can ask, but there is no guarantee that I will answer."

"That's fair. My question is regarding Emperor Kong; no, he should be Empyrean Kong now.

What's his relationship with your movement?"

"Empyrean Kong? From my knowledge, we have tried to contact him, but he has always rejected our offer," replied Pei Lang calmly, and Wang Wei gave him a look.

'This guy can decide about this trade so easily, so his status and power in the rebellion should be critical. So, he should know the answer to my question.'

In a moment, he concluded the latter was probably lying.

"Alright, let me ask the question in another way.

Based on the little information I've gathered, I've deduced that Empyrean Kong should have a unique status in the world, to the point that none of the seven moons wish to harm him and even treat him with some respect.

"Can you tell me why?"

"Oh, that's easy. It's because he is an Empyrean with a second-level Golden Body of Merit," replied Pei Lang.

"Golden Body of Merit?"

"As the name implied, it's a unique blessing for people who have accomplished great things in the world and acquired a significant amount of merit,"

explained Pei Lang.

"The Golden Body of Merit is divided into three levels, corresponding to the tiers of the Immortal Stage. A first-step body will be extremely useful for any Immortal Path, granting them protection and blessing.

"Of course, that is not its greatest use. Anyone who kills someone with a Golden Body of Merit will be cursed by terrible bad luck."

"How bad?"

"Let me give you an example. If an Emperor has a third-level Body of Merit, even a Paragon will be cursed to death after killing them."

"So strong?"

"Yes."

"So, a second level could cause the death of an Empyrean?"

"Correct."

"So, what about Empyrean Kong?" asked Wang Wei.

"The merit body system is also based on a person's cultivation. For example, Kong is an Empyrean with a second-level body, so even early and middle-stage Paragons must be wary of the backlash for killing him.

"If he were only a Great Emperor with a second-level body, he would not be a threat to them???unless he had a third-level Golden Merit Body."

Wang Wei processed the information he received, "So, what will happen after he becomes a Paragon?"

"By then, even late-stage Paragons won't be able to bear the backlash for killing him."

"So, only Peak Paragon can kill him?"

"Yes, and even they might suffer if not careful."

"What if he had a third stage Golden Body of Merit?"

"Do you know how difficult it is to achieve such a thing?"

"I don't know, but my question still stands."

Pei Lang looked directly at his eyes, trying to understand why he wanted to know so much. He wondered whether there was a secret behind this.

"With a third-level Golden Body of Merit, no one could touch such a supreme Sage???even Primal Paragons."

"Primal Paragon?"

"You don't need to know about this."

Wang Wei nodded and did not ask. After hearing these terms, the book that Wu Hong left for him changed as many of the seals were lifted. The new pages contained more information about Primal Paragons and the Golden Body of Merit???including the benefits like a blessing in cultivation and excellent effect against dark creatures or cultivators with negative karma.

"You mention the word Sage?" continued Wang Wei.

"The path of [Sagehood] is another alternative path of immortality. Individuals can dedicate their lives to improving the world and gathering merit.

Once they succeed, they can summon a Heaven Will to prove the Dao and eventually condense a Golden Body of Merit.

"This path is arduous as it involves increasing cultivation level and the Golden Body of Merit."

"An interesting and potent path," commented Wang Wei. "It was probably more popular in ancient times when the world was new and more easily influenceable."

"According to ancient records, that was the case,"

replied Pei Lang, elevating his evaluation of Wang Wei to a higher level.

"Is Empyrean Kong walking the path of Ancient Sage?"

"Most likely."