Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 955 - 447: The Terror of the Immortal Destiny, The Lu Siblings’ Cultivation (Part 2)

"This small amount of karma simply won't suffice."

"At minimum, I must gather the karma from millions, tens of millions, or perhaps even hundreds of millions of individuals."

"That's the only way to push my Life Chart to its utmost limit."

Lu Duoduo balled up her delicate fists, her voice brimming with thrill.

Initially, the brother and sister pair couldn't fathom why their master had chosen them as apprentices.

They appeared no different from regular folks, after all.

Yet, it wasn't long before their master revealed the secrets of the Life Chart to them.

Such details remained profoundly confidential, hidden from nearly everyone.

Out in the wider world, fellow cultivators might dismiss it as the emergence of a rare Spirit Body, though truly, it marked the stirring of a Life Chart deep inside.

While the descriptions varied only slightly, the grasp on power's true nature differed vastly between them.

"Your 'Sealed with an Oath' Life Chart is truly formidable."

"Should the oath-breaker violate their vow, you can strike them down via karma's thread."

"And claim their entire cultivation base, recollections, and fate in the process."

"When it comes to advancing in cultivation, you could outpace even me."

Lu Zhicheng remarked with a hint of jealousy.

He felt a deep pang of envy toward his sister's unique Life Chart awakening—it struck him as profoundly unjust.

She didn't even need to step outside to reap boundless rewards.

Whenever oath-breakers crossed her path, she could swiftly absorb their cultivation and destiny, surging ahead far quicker than relying on Spirit Medicines or Elixirs.

"Advancing swiftly is a boon, yet it comes with drawbacks."

"Swallowing excessive cultivation and memories from foes risks harming your core foundation."

"That's why I must temper my pace, fully assimilating those gains to forge ahead steadily."

"Chasing speed blindly could sow unseen perils down the line."

"Master warned me against rushing my progress, urging me to build a sturdy base layer by layer."

Lu Duoduo poked out her tongue, her tone light and teasing.

"Hehe, while others fret over sluggish cultivation, you're fretting over going too fast."

"Word of this leaking out would surely rile up countless souls."

"The gulf between people runs truly deep."

Lu Zhicheng grumbled in frustration.

He was well aware of the pitfalls tied to the Immortal Destiny Life Chart 'Sealed with an Oath,' yet beside its vast advantages, those flaws seemed trivial—and with care, they could be sidestepped entirely.

All he could conclude was that his sister carried the true aura of an immortal.

"Truth be told, I find myself admiring my brother's Immortal Destiny Life Chart."

"It's the one called 'A Thousand Thoughts, One Gain'."

"Every thousand deliberations yield a breakthrough; it's the pinnacle of insight in existence."

"Whatever lore he encounters, my brother masters it in no time."

"From a single clue, he deduces vast connections, sparking fresh inspirations."

"Though his cultivation pace lags behind mine, his groundwork stands far sturdier."

"As stages advance, his edge in comprehension will shine ever brighter."

"From beginning to end, this Life Chart wields unmatched might."

Lu Duoduo gazed at her brother, eyes full of longing.

Were it possible to trade Life Charts, she'd eagerly exchange hers for his.

'A Thousand Thoughts, One Gain' ranked as one of the mightiest Immortal Destiny Life Charts.

In the end, comprehension set the ceiling for any cultivator's heights.

"Haha, naturally— a brother remains a brother forever."

"How could he possibly trail behind his little sister?"

"Life Charts are enigmatic wonders, no doubt."

"To this day, I still can't spot who harbors a Life Chart."

"Nor do I grasp how Master discerns the hidden Life Charts in people—it's beyond comprehension."

Just then, Lu Zhicheng's mind drifted to his master, Jiang Fan.

His master struck him as an utter enigma.

The wisdom and cultivation level Master wielded surpassed what one expected from a typical Divinity Transformation Cultivator.

Frankly, the old village chief had been a Divinity Transformation Cultivator too, but he paled in comparison to their master.

Even the heritage Master bestowed upon them qualified as the supreme legacy across the entire Cultivation Realm.

Nowhere else, not even in distant cities, could they uncover anything on par.

"It might tie back to the Life Chart Master himself possesses."

"His Life Chart's power could allow him to peer into others' Life Charts."

"In that way, he effortlessly uncovers hidden potentials and unearths exceptional gifts in them."

"Lacking such a Life Chart ourselves, we remain blind to those within others."

Lu Duoduo voiced her theory gravely.

She suspected Master's unique Life Chart revolved around unearthing talents, explaining his passion for gathering those rare Life Chart bearers—and reaping huge gains from mentoring such prodigies.

Without that, he'd hardly bother protecting so many.

This could well be Master's chosen path in cultivation, or maybe his core practice.

Regrettably, Master kept his own Life Chart a total secret from everyone.

Leaving her in the dark about his true capabilities.

"Haha, putting it that way, Master's Life Chart likely connects deeply to talent discovery."

"For us, though, it's an absolute blessing."

"Absent Master's intervention, we'd likely be gone from this world by now."

Lu Zhicheng stated with heartfelt thanks.

Memories of old hardships flooded back, filling him with profound appreciation for Master.

Had Master not shown up, he'd have fallen to the Exotic Beasts long ago.

Sure, he bore the Immortal Destiny Life Chart 'A Thousand Thoughts, One Gain,' but back then, he lingered at the Qi Cultivation Stage.

No matter the genius, until maturity, one stayed vulnerable and frail.

As Master had noted, eras past brimmed with Life Chart prodigies, yet most never blossomed fully.

Countless perished along their cultivation journeys.

Even bearers of Immortal Destiny Life Charts, despite their dazzling gifts, faced no sure path to the pinnacle.

Talent only signaled one's maximal potential.

It offered no promise of arrival.

Thus, even after learning of his Immortal Destiny Life Chart awakening, he harbored zero conceit.

Rather, he stayed vigilant, shunning any rash moves.

"Master's kindness to us weighs like an eternal mountain."

Lu Duoduo echoed the sentiment, gratitude swelling within her.

"Oh, right—where's Uncle Xu off to?"

Lu Zhicheng inquired suddenly.

He wondered about Uncle Xu Chenyang's whereabouts; the former Ice Lotus Village elder had been his most trusted senior.

During their escape, Elder Xu's support proved invaluable.

"Ah, Master dispatched him elsewhere, it seems."

"He tasked Uncle Xu with scouting cities and villages in other regions, collecting all sorts of intel."

"After all, Uncle Xu's Life Chart is the Upper Grade 'Well-versed in Worldly Affairs'."

"Keeping him rooted in one spot would only stifle his innate gifts."

"Master believes his stalled progress at Nascent Soul for years stemmed from Ice Lotus Village's confines."

"Should Uncle Xu roam freely and expand his horizons, delving into more mysteries, his Life Chart would grow ever stronger."

"For him, amassing knowledge amplifies his prowess, boosts his aptitude, and accelerates his cultivation."

Lu Duoduo elaborated.

"But with the perils lurking outside, shouldn't we fret over Uncle Xu's safety?"

Lu Zhicheng voiced his worry.

Previously, Xu Chenyang's isolation wasn't by choice but forced by harsh realities.

The Ice Prison teemed with threats.

A Nascent Soul cultivator venturing mere hundreds of miles risked death from Exotic Beasts.

Freedom of travel demanded at least Refining Void attainment.

At his current level, Xu Chenyang's journeys could invite severe hazards.

"No need to fret much."

"Thanks to Master's aid, Uncle Xu has broken through to Divinity Transformation."

"Master also handed him a trove of Spirit Talismans."

"Take the Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman—it lets him span endless voids and zip back to Hunyuan Valley in an instant."

"In dire straits, Uncle Xu can flee to safety without delay."

Lu Duoduo assured him.

"Well, if that's the case, I'm at ease now."

Lu Zhicheng's tension eased right away.

He sensed Hunyuan Valley's growth surging forward.

Its prospects promised even greater glory ahead.