great-warnovel Chapter 764 Qualifications for Trading!
Chapter 764 Qualifications for Trading!
On the other side, Chang'e activated the Great Dao of Cause and Effect and successfully sensed the causal bond between herself and Hou Yi.
Seeing this, Jiang Wang followed suit, attempting to find his way home by using the power of cause and effect.
He was convinced that the Earth, the solar system, and the Milky Way where he had lived in his previous life were hidden in some distant corner of this world, and that his relatives and friends were waiting for him to return.
He thought that by following the cause-and-effect path, he could locate the Earth.
But this time, the attempt completely failed.
There was no response from heaven and earth, not even the slightest hint of cause and effect.
This means that the homeland he longed for seemed to have never existed in the law of cause and effect.
Jiang Wang pondered to himself that there were only three possibilities for the current situation: First, the so-called past life was nothing but a dream, all an illusion, and his relatives and friends never existed, so there was no cause and effect to follow; second, he did not travel from the past, but rather traveled back from the future to this place, and in the current timeline, the cause and effect of the past life had not yet been born; third, the place where Earth was located was sealed by a special force, completely isolating all cause and effect investigation.
After careful consideration, he felt more and more that the second hypothesis was the most in line with the truth.
The Qilin cultivator who spoke took half a step forward, his eyes fixed on Jiang Wang. His tone was a mix of cautious flattery and undisguised eagerness as he slowly said, "Little Brother, everything I have said is true and not a lie."
The vast and boundless world beyond is not solely inhabited by beings from the Primordial World. Countless planes and countless great worlds are home to various races, including many rare and extraordinary beings whose foundations, supernatural powers, and racial secrets are never recorded in the ancient texts of the Primordial World.
Another, even more robust Qilin quickly followed, cupping its hands and bowing respectfully, saying, "Little brother, how rare are innate treasures! Ordinary cultivators may never encounter one in their entire lives."
Although the treasure in my hand is not a top-grade Chaos item, it is still a naturally formed treasure with its own Dao patterns. It can suppress the Dao, defend against enemies, and protect the body. Its uses are endless. I only ask to exchange it for a single protective scale from you. This deal is an absolute bargain for us. I hope Brother Little Milk will grant my request.
The remaining Qilins also gathered around, each concealing the subtle ferocity they had shown when looking at Tu Miaomiao as she left, and focused their gazes on Jiang Wang with eager expressions, vying to speak first.
"Little brother, I have a map of a secret realm passed down from the ancient Qilin clan. It contains many lost innate spiritual veins and secret places of the Heavenly Dao, which ordinary beings can never see in their entire lives. I offer it all up today, asking only to exchange it for a single scale!"
"I possess an incomplete secret technique for deducing the cause and effect of all heavens. Although it is not a top-tier Dao method, it can reveal some of the secrets of the heavens and allow you to bypass the veil of the Heavenly Dao. It will definitely be useful to you. In exchange for a single scale, it will be enough!"
"I have accumulated a considerable amount of innate spiritual liquid and chaotic spirit stones over ten thousand years, enough to help a cultivator break through several major realms. I will give them all to Brother Xiao Nai, and I hope Brother Xiao Nai will agree to the transaction!"
Jiang Wang stood still, his expression calm and unwavering. His gaze slowly swept over the group of Qilin cultivators in front of him, whose expressions were earnest yet concealed their eagerness. He asked unhurriedly, "You are all so eager to obtain my scales. Do you know what kind of power is sealed within these scales?"
The Qilin, who was the first to speak about the news of the various races of the heavens, quickly nodded and bowed, replying, "This junior knows some of the rumors."
The little brothers possess extraordinary physical bodies and unparalleled Dao bodies. Their scales are all condensed from the Great Dao, each containing ultimate defensive power and a trace of primordial Dao essence. They can resist the erosion of the Heavenly Dao laws, break through countless restrictions, and are excellent protective items for Heavenly Dao trial secret realms like the Secret Realm Tower.
The scales you just gave to Junior Sister Miaomiao were enough to help her pass the first three levels of the Secret Realm Tower, which shows how incredibly powerful they are.
Jiang Wang slightly raised his eyes and said softly, "Since you know its wonderful uses, you should understand that this thing is not an endless, inexhaustible, and casually squandered mortal object for me."
Each scale that falls away depletes my own vital essence. If Tu Miaomiao hadn't truthfully revealed the secrets of the human race to me, thus granting me the favor of clearing my doubts, I would never have given them away so easily.
Upon hearing this, the robust Qilin quickly cupped his hands and said urgently, "This junior knows that this item is precious, which is why I am willing to exchange it for a supreme innate treasure and an ancient secret treasure. I am not trying to get something for nothing."
"If our little brother has any needs, we will do our utmost to meet them within our capabilities, without the slightest hesitation!"
Jiang Wang said calmly, "I don't need your treasures, spirit stones, secret realm maps, or your incomplete secret techniques."
"I only ask you, in the world beyond the heavens that you speak of, are there any human beings living and multiplying?" Upon hearing this, the group of Qilin cultivators were all taken aback. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with doubt, completely puzzled as to why Jiang Wang would abandon so many innate treasures and rare resources and instead be so fixated on the traces of human beings in the world beyond the heavens.
A moment later, the Qilin who possessed information about the races of the heavens was the first to recover. He frowned and pondered for a long time before slowly speaking: "Brother Xiao Nai, I have read through the fragments of ancient records of the heavens that have survived in our clan. The heavens and the realms are vast and boundless, with countless races of living beings. There are indeed many races whose appearance, physique, and features are almost identical to those of the primordial human race, and they are scattered throughout countless planes and great worlds."
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes. His speech slowed slightly, carrying a hint of barely perceptible solemnity as he pressed on, "Is it merely nearly identical? Or is it completely the same, with bloodline, Dao body, and origin all being exactly the same as the primordial human race?" The Qilin frowned slightly, carefully recalling the records in the ancient book fragments, and answered meticulously, "The ancient book records are vague and fragmented, and do not describe in detail the differences in bloodline and origin. It only says that in many planes of the heavens, there are human beings who walk upright, have flesh and blood, no innate scales or feathers, and no innate supernatural powers."
However, the fates of those humans from other planes varied greatly. Some were weak and insignificant, living only a day and dying at the hands of other races; others held the reins of power over heaven and earth, dominating the universe and ruling over all races; still others could cultivate and comprehend the Dao, transcending life and death, and ascending to the pinnacle of the Great Dao.
Jiang Wang's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked again in a deep voice, "Do those outside human races know their own origins? Do they have any records of their lineage, and do they know where their race originated? Do they have any legends similar to the one about Nuwa creating humans in the primordial era?"
Upon hearing this, the Qilin cultivator shook his head repeatedly and answered frankly, "There is no relevant record in the ancient fragments."
Human races in all realms exist and develop independently, without any connection to each other. Each has its own independent civilization and origin legends, with no unified record of origins, and no external human race has any legends related to Nuwa creating humans.
It is precisely for this reason that the ancient Qilin ancestor left a commentary stating that the human race is unpredictable and mysterious, scattered throughout the heavens, without roots or origins, and of a mysterious origin, certainly not a simple race confined to a corner of the primordial world.
Jiang Wang remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "Continue. Tell me everything you know about the human race in the outer realms, without omitting a single word." The Qilin dared not be negligent and quickly composed itself, earnestly recounting, "Ancient records state that the primordial human race is the most unique. Seemingly weak and isolated, they are marked with a forbidden mark by the Heavenly Dao. All other races in the heavens can freely discuss, investigate, and deduce, but the primordial human race is the only one that cannot be deeply investigated, examined closely, or deduced. Any being whose cultivation has reached the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, if they insist on deducing the origin of the primordial human race and prying into its secrets, will at least suffer damage to their Dao foundation and a regression in cultivation, and at worst, suffer a backlash from the Heavenly Dao, their soul and spirit annihilated, completely dissipating into the world."
A hint of understanding flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes, and he said softly, "So that's how it is. No wonder Tu Miaomiao forgot the ancient books of the human race so quickly after reading them, and your elders strictly forbid the younger generation from delving into matters of the human race."
The older Qilin cultivator spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity and awe: "Young brother, you may not know this, but since the beginning of time, countless innate races and ancient clans have been born in the primordial world. The dragon, phoenix, and Qilin clans dominated the ancient times, while the witch and demon clans ruled the primordial world. Each clan has a clear lineage of birth, lineage, and origin of the Great Dao. Only the human race appeared out of nowhere, leaving no trace."
"It is said that the saint Nuwa created humans from clay and became the mother of humankind. However, many ancient powerful beings, ancient remnants, and innate gods and demons who have survived to this day have doubts."
Jiang Wang slightly raised his gaze and asked, "What are your doubts?"
The elder Qilin slowly replied, "When the saint Nuwa created humans, the primordial world was already stable, and all races were flourishing. However, just when the structure of all races was set and the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth was perfected, she created the weak human race out of thin air. They were not among the great innate races, did not compete for the power of Heaven and Earth, and did not seize the fortune of the Great Dao. They seemed insignificant, but they were able to take root in the primordial world and survive the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity and the Witch and Demon Calamity. Countless top races were destroyed and perished, but the human race alone continued to exist generation after generation without ever being cut off."
"Such a situation is something that a newly created race could never have."
Without profound secrets, unparalleled resources, and unknown origins, humanity would have been wiped out in countless primordial calamities long ago; how could it have survived to this day?
Jiang Wang nodded slightly and said softly, "You're right, this is the most bizarre thing about the human race."
Seemingly insignificant and humble, it actually conceals endless mysteries; seemingly favored by Heaven, it is actually sealed and forbidden by Heaven, making its origin impossible for others to fathom.
The Qilin, who had just been holding the innate treasure, quickly spoke up, his tone earnest: "Little Brother, all the secrets of the human race that we know are here, without the slightest concealment."
Such core secrets would never have been heard of even by the core disciples of the clan if they hadn't happened to be here today.
Now that we have told you everything, may we exchange it for a single scale?
Jiang Wang glanced at him indifferently and asked, "What is the name of the innate treasure in your hand, and what are its specific uses? Tell me the truth." The Qilin was delighted to see this and quickly bowed and answered in detail, "This treasure is called the Dingchen Glazed Lamp. It was formed by the condensation of innate pure energy and was born at the beginning of the creation of the world. It is ranked as a superior innate treasure."
This treasure is not good at attacking and fighting, but it excels at stabilizing the foundation of one's Dao, purifying impure energy, healing Dao injuries, and isolating one from the prying eyes of cause and effect.
When a cultivator wears it, it can shield their own fortune, karma, and cultivation aura. Even a Heavenly Dao Saint would find it difficult to easily deduce their whereabouts; its ability to conceal itself surpasses all other innate treasures.
Jiang Wang's eyes flickered slightly, and he said softly, "Can it isolate the sage's deductions and shield the cause and effect of the Heavenly Dao?"
"Exactly!"
Qilin quickly responded, his tone becoming increasingly certain, "Ordinary innate treasures can at most resist attacks from the laws of the Great Dao and stabilize one's own cultivation, but they cannot completely block the deductions and pryings of the Heavenly Dao Saints."
But this Dingchen Glazed Lamp is different. It is untouched by cause and effect, does not absorb fortune, and is untainted by heavenly secrets. It is a unique treasure outside the Heavenly Dao, specializing in concealment and disguise, making it most suitable for hiding one's secrets and avoiding the Heavenly Dao's prying eyes.
Jiang Wang remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "This treasure is indeed somewhat useful."
"I harbor many secrets and taboos within my heart, and I have never wished for the Heavenly Dao or the Sages to peek into them in the slightest. This item is just what I need." Upon hearing this, the group of Qilin all showed joy on their faces, already certain that this deal would be successful, and their expressions became even more respectful and eager.
Jiang Wang then looked at the Qilin cultivator who possessed the incomplete secret technique of divination of the heavens and asked, "With your incomplete secret technique, can you deduce where in the heavens you can find traces, and what level of secrets can you glimpse?" The Qilin hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Brother Xiao Nai, this technique is called the technique of peering into the heavens. It originates from the remaining laws of the broken world of the heavens. It is incomplete and cannot deduce the secrets of top-level powerful beings and saints, but it can glimpse the rise and fall of the thousands of lower planes in the heavens, the changes of races, and the trajectory of heaven and earth. It can also capture the faint threads of cause and effect scattered throughout the heavens."
If one's cultivation is sufficient, one can even follow the threads of cause and effect to find hidden places in the heavens, lost civilizations, and concealed races.
A glint of light flickered in Jiang Wang's eyes as he softly asked, "Have you ever used this technique to deduce the distribution of the human race across the heavens?"
Upon hearing this, the Qilin cultivator looked bitter and shook his head, replying, "This junior dares not."
Previously, the elders of the clan had strictly forbidden that anything related to the human race should not be deduced, spied on, or investigated.
"When I was young and curious, I secretly activated a secret technique to try and glimpse the traces of humanity in the heavens. The moment the technique was activated, it triggered a backlash from the Heavenly Dao, instantly shattering thirty percent of my foundation in the art. It took a thousand years to slowly recover. Since then, I have never dared to touch any heavenly secrets related to humanity."
Jiang Wang said calmly, "The Heavenly Dao's restrictions are indeed very strict."
Even the incomplete secret techniques for divination of the heavens would suffer backlash if they touched upon the secrets of humanity, demonstrating that the level of taboos held by humanity far exceeded the imagination of the myriad races of the primordial era.
He then looked at the Qilin holding the map of the secret realm and asked, "In your secret realm, are there any relics, remains, or ancient artifacts related to the human race?" The Qilin was slightly taken aback, thought carefully for a moment, and cautiously replied, "Brother Xiaonai, the ancient secret realms in my possession were all discovered by the Qilin clan over generations. The secret realms mainly contain innate spiritual roots, chaotic ores, and Dao spiritual springs, but there are no clearly marked human relics."
However, there is one nameless void realm within it, where the laws of nature are chaotic, spacetime is disordered, and no native primordial creatures inhabit it. Ancient texts indicate that this realm is likely a fragment of a fallen world, perhaps containing traces of the outside world's human race. However, my cultivation is insufficient, and I have never dared to explore it deeply.
Jiang Wang nodded slightly and slowly said, "In that case, the resources and information you possess do indeed qualify you to trade with me." (End of Chapter)