Chapter 1088: 15: The Deeper Meaning of the Trial

Chapter 1088: Chapter 15: The Deeper Meaning of the Trial

After speaking, the Palace Spirit directly initiated the trial.

Radiant beams flashed from his hand, instantly veiling the space, and the six who entered the sixth trial felt a momentary daze. Evidently, this was the so-called test of the heart realm.

This power, even a Saint Emperor cannot resist.

First, naturally was the Seventh Realm Cultivator, followed by each Saint Emperor, and soon, everyone entered the heart realm trial.

All of this was observed by Wang Sheng.

“Illusion Technique… but it seems to be more than just a simple Illusion Technique.”

At the moment the Palace Spirit made his move, Wang Sheng also acted, sending his Divine Thought to the Boundless Saint Emperor and the Deep Sea Saint Emperor, directly invading the Spirit Origin of both.

This technique was one he often used when he was weaker.

It was used for Soul Search, but as his power grew, he rarely needed such means.

This time, however, he wanted to see how exactly this heart realm trial was achieved.

But to see the illusion in sync, a simple method wouldn’t suffice.

Starting from the Sea of Spiritual Origin is one of the best ways.

Illusion Techniques inherently affect the Spirit, and all illusions manifest within the Spirit. This is the most fundamental rule of the starry sky.

It’s not something the power of Thirteen Realms can affect.

“The path to simplicity, an ancient Secret Technique, yet surprisingly effective.”

Of course, while it’s called simple, avoiding the perception of another Thirteenth Realm’s power while precisely locating the illusion within the Sea of Spiritual Origin is inherently a challenge.

But for Wang Sheng, it’s not much of a problem.

He himself is Thirteenth Realm; facing a dispersed power of the Thirteenth Realm and still not being able to hide would be a joke.

As for finding the position of the illusion, it’s even simpler.

After entering the Sea of Spiritual Origin of the Deep Sea Saint Emperor, he quickly found the location and saw a scene.

“This is…”

It was a planet whose surface was 95% ocean.

Life thrived on this planet, but at this moment, it focused on a still mundane being.

“This is the Deep Sea Saint Emperor when he was young… In that case, the illusion should be depicting Deep Sea Star?”

Wang Sheng did not intervene immediately but decided to observe for a while.

Time in the illusion world passed swiftly.

The Deep Sea Saint Emperor, having the talents to become a Saint Emperor, grew rapidly.

Before long, he became the most powerful being on Deep Sea Star and participated in cross-realm wars, achieving great feats.

“This so-called test of the heart realm, is this all there is?”

Wang Sheng couldn’t discern where the heart realm test lay.

Suddenly, he thought of a possibility, directly searched through memories for verification.

“Indeed, the events the Deep Sea Saint Emperor experienced in the illusion are what he truly went through.”

“The so-called test of the heart realm is essentially guiding memories, having those ensnared by the illusion recall their life story…”

He chuckled softly and acted immediately.

In an instant, the Deep Sea Saint Emperor, who was still following his growth trajectory in a daze, awoke.

“I am… ” Before he could gather his thoughts, he saw a familiar figure, “True Saint!”

Though he heard the True Saint’s voice, he never expected to see the True Saint here.

Quickly, he muttered to himself, “Could this be a trial?”

Wang Sheng interrupted him directly, saying, “It’s not a trial. Think carefully about what the so-called test truly is!”

Now fully awake, the Deep Sea Saint Emperor began to rethink.

Soon, he recalled his experiences, including the so-called test just now.

His face darkened, and he said, “True Saint, there is an issue with this test. It doesn’t seem like a test of the heart realm, but rather…”

“A probing for information, right?”

Deep Sea Saint Emperor instinctively nodded, “Yes, True Saint. That power obscured my Spirit and then began to guide. From my perspective, this is not a trial at all.”

“Haha, conducting a test of the heart realm for those of the Twelfth Realm is inherently a joke.” Wang Sheng shook his head. Those who reach the Twelfth Realm usually have no significant issues with their heart realm; such a test was flawed from the start.

“But why guide my memories, just to understand me?”

“Why not?” Wang Sheng’s expression was unreadable, “This Inheritance Palace is named after Xuan Yuan Palace. Xuan Yuan Palace was destroyed back then, with countless participants; essentially, most powers of the Old Land Starry Sky were enemies of Xuan Yuan Palace. Tell me, under what circumstance would you seek to understand your enemy?”

The Deep Sea Saint Emperor’s Spiritual Body suddenly looked up, startled, “Vengeance?!!”

“Only when planning revenge would you seek to understand your enemy. Know yourself and your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles. Is Xuan Yuan Palace planning to return to our starry sky for vengeance?”

Initially, the Deep Sea Saint Emperor and others thought this was a relic of Xuan Yuan Palace, accumulated with its heritage. Thus, the strength of the Inheritance Palace was understandable, as Xuan Yuan Palace’s fall benefited many cultivators, including top Saint Emperors.

But by the fifth trial, he realized things were far from simple.

Now, knowing this answer, his inner turmoil intensified.

“Indeed, Xuan Yuan Palace wasn’t completely annihilated back then. Not only that, but now a powerhouse has cultivated to an unimaginable realm, offering a legacy merely as bait to understand past enemies. If they find the enemies weaker than themselves, they will surely seek vengeance. True Saint, is this the truth?”

“Who knows?” Wang Sheng did not give an answer, “The truth isn’t clear yet, but it’s definitely not about legacy. After all, there’s nothing in this Inheritance Palace.”

“Nothing?”

“Yes, nothing. The Inheritance Palace is an empty shell; this is also why I allow you to continue accepting the legacy.”

The Deep Sea Saint Emperor thought of Wang Sheng’s previous words and considered his current situation. Cautiously, he asked, “True Saint, has your realm surpassed the Twelfth Realm?”

“It’s exactly as you think, so feel free to receive the legacy. No matter what, I will ensure your life is safe.” Even if he died, Wang Sheng could pull the Deep Sea Saint Emperor from the river of time and space.

Reviving a Twelfth Realm as a Thirteenth Realm is not exactly simple, but not pressured either.

The Deep Sea Saint Emperor was extremely elated after hearing this.

He never imagined such a huge surprise in the outside world after entering the Inheritance Palace.

He made the right gamble!

Once he threw his lot with what seemed like the weakest force, the Lifeless True Saint, shortly after, the Lifeless True Saint earned the title of the First Saint Emperor.

And now, has directly advanced to the Thirteenth Realm.

Yet, he also regretted—knowing this, why would he enter the Inheritance Palace?

Staying beside a Thirteenth Realm he could interact with wasn’t more beneficial than this elusive legacy.

Seeing his thoughts, Wang Sheng said, “Rest assured, there are benefits for completing the task.”

Though he could enforce it, he was not someone who expected the horse to run without feeding it.

Upon hearing this, the Deep Sea Saint Emperor instantly beamed with joy.

“True Saint, I will surely make it to the end and obtain the legacy.”

Wang Sheng nodded, “I hope you can do so.”

Meanwhile, on the other side, within the Boundless Saint Emperor’s Sea of Spiritual Origin, the same answer was given.

From initially not competing to now must competing.

Both Deep Sea Saint Emperor and Boundless Saint Emperor are determined to win.

After explaining everything, Wang Sheng turned to the ongoing illusion.

He made the Deep Sea Saint Emperor sober, but did not stop the Illusion Technique.

The Illusion Technique continued, and he thought for a moment, then said, “I will make some modifications to the illusion, removing the experience of seeing me from it. Remember not to slip up.”

Since he plans to hide in the shadows and plot the Source Pen, entering the limelight is not an option.

Later, give the existence behind Xuan Yuan Palace a “surprise.”

Not only for Deep Sea Saint Emperor and Boundless Saint Emperor but for other cultivators who entered the illusion too, modifications must be made to ensure memory consistency.

If his guess proves true—if Xuan Yuan Palace is collecting intelligence for revenge—then they will gather a lot of information, but there won’t be any mention of the “Lifeless True Saint.”

Once he appears, it will be his moment to act.