“ jiàn ér nǐ ruò zhè yàng xiǎng ， nà kě jiù dà cuò tè cuò 。”
“剑儿你若这样想，那可就大错特错。”
"Jian'er, if you think this way, then you are gravely mistaken."
“ ó ， hái qǐng yì fù xiáng shuō 。”
“哦，还请义父详说。”
"Oh, please enlighten me further," replied the boy.
tīng duì fāng fǒu dìng le zì jǐ de cāi cè ， tián xiǎo jiàn bìng méi yǒu nǎo xiū chéng nù ， fǎn ér lù chū xū xīn qiú jiào de biǎo qíng lái le 。
听对方否定了自己的猜测，田小剑并没有恼羞成怒，反而露出虚心求教的表情来了。
Upon hearing his opponent deny his guess, Tian Xiaojian did not become angry; instead, he wore a look of eager learning.
mó jiè zhī zhǔ jiàn le ， yě bù yóu lù chū yī sī zì dé ， suí hòu yě bù cáng zhuō ， wěi wěi kāi shǐ jiǎng shù ：“ yīn wèi xuǎn zé gōng fǎ de bù tóng ， jìn rù dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， qí shí lì yě shì qiān chā wàn bié de ， dàn bìng fēi qí zhōng de qiáng zhě ， jiù yǒu gèng duō de jī huì jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， zhè qí zhōng ， shì méi yǒu guī lǜ kě xún de 。”
魔界之主见了，也不由露出一丝自得，随后也不藏拙，娓娓开始讲述：“因为选择功法的不同，进入渡劫后期的修仙者，其实力也是千差万别的，但并非其中的强者，就有更多的机会将领域参悟，这其中，是没有规律可寻的。”
The Grand Overlord of the Demon Realm could not help but feel a touch of pride. He then began to narrate without reservation: "Due to the different cultivation techniques chosen, cultivators entering the late-stage Tribulation Transcendence actually vary greatly in strength. However, this does not mean that stronger individuals have more opportunities to comprehend their domains; there is no discernible pattern."
“ wú jì kě xún ， yì fù shì shuō ……”
“无迹可寻，义父是说……”
"Unpredictable, Father, you are saying..."
tián xiǎo jiàn liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī chén yín zhī sè 。
田小剑脸上露出一丝沉吟之色。
Tian Xiaojian's face showed a hint of contemplation.
“ bǐ rú wǒ men shèng jiè de jiǔ dà zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， nǐ yīng gāi dōu hěn shú xī le 。”
“比如我们圣界的九大真魔始祖，你应该都很熟悉了。”
"For example, our Holy Realm's Nine True Demons Primordial Ancestors—should you be familiar with them," the Grand Overlord said.
“ jiǔ wèi shǐ zǔ wēi míng hè hè ， hái ér jí biàn bù céng qīn yǎn jiàn guò ， duō duō shǎo shǎo ， zǒng yě huì tīng guò yī xiē yǔ tā men yǒu guān de chuán shuō 。” tián xiǎo jiàn gōng jìng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， cǐ rén xū xīn qiú jiào de shí hòu ， nà tài dù ， kě bú shì yì bān de hǎo ， shuō ràng rén rú mù chūn fēng ， yě bù suàn yǒu hé kuā zhāng zhī chù 。
“九位始祖威名赫赫，孩儿即便不曾亲眼见过，多多少少，总也会听过一些与他们有关的传说。”田小剑恭敬的声音传入耳朵，此人虚心求教的时候，那态度，可不是一般的好，说让人如沐春风，也不算有何夸张之处。
"The Nine Primordial Ancestors have a fearsome reputation. Even if I haven't seen them personally, I've heard some tales about them," came Tian Xiaojian's respectful voice. His attitude when seeking knowledge was so pleasant that it could almost be described as refreshing.
“ qí tā rén zàn qiě bù tí ， nà wèi duō bǎo shèng zǔ kě shì xī sōng píng cháng dé jǐn ， xiū liàn de gōng fǎ ， yě shì jìn jí xùn sù ， wēi lì què sū fá kě chén zhī chù ， lǎo fū ruò shì méi yǒu jì cuò ， tā gāng jìn jí dào dù jié hòu qī de shí hòu ， bú yào shuō míng liè zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， jiù suàn bǐ zhī qí tā dù jié hòu qī de cún zài ， shí lì yě shì háo wú chū cǎi de 。”
“其他人暂且不提，那位多宝圣祖可是稀松平常得紧，修炼的功法，也是晋级迅速，威力却苏乏可陈之处，老夫若是没有记错，他刚晋级到渡劫后期的时候，不要说名列真魔始祖，就算比之其他渡劫后期的存在，实力也是毫无出彩的。”
"Let alone others, the Vast Treasure Primordial Ancestor is rather unremarkable. He advanced rapidly in his cultivation technique but lacked power. If I remember correctly, he barely ranked among the True Demons Primordial Ancestors after advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence."
“ ó ？” tián xiǎo jiàn shì yuè tīng yuè gǎn xìng qù le ：“ nà hòu lái ……”
“哦？”田小剑是越听越感兴趣了：“那后来……”
"Oh?" Tian Xiaojian became increasingly interested: "So what happened later?"
“ yǐ duō bǎo de zī zhì ， kǒng pà biàn shì tā zì jǐ ， yě méi xiǎng guò néng jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， rán ér xiū xiān jiè guāng guài lù lí ， hěn duō shì qíng dōu bù néng chuāi zhī yǐ cháng lǐ ， yóu qí shì lǐng yù ， gèng shì wú jì kě xún ， yuán hěn duō bǐ duō bǎo qiáng de gǔ mó shèng zǔ 。 yī jiù zài yuán dì tà bù ， fǎn ér zhè wèi bù zěn me bèi dà jiā kàn hǎo de duō bǎo ， yī jǔ jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， tuō tāi huàn gǔ ， míng liè jiǔ dà zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ……”
“以多宝的资质，恐怕便是他自己，也没想过能将领域参悟，然而修仙界光怪陆离，很多事情都不能揣之以常理，尤其是领域，更是无迹可寻，原很多比多宝强的古魔圣祖。依旧在原地踏步，反而这位不怎么被大家看好的多宝，一举将领域参悟，脱胎换骨，名列九大真魔始祖……”
"Given Vast Treasure's talent, it was unlikely that even he would have thought of comprehending his domain. However, in the strange and varied world of cultivation, many things cannot be predicted by common sense, especially domains. Many stronger ancient demon Primordial Ancestors remained stagnant. Conversely, this unremarkable Vast Treasure suddenly comprehended his domain, transforming him into one of the Nine True Demons Primordial Ancestors..."
mó zú dà tǒng lǐng shuō dào cǐ chù ， tàn le kǒu qì ：“ qí shí hé cháng wǒ men shèng jiè rú cǐ ， líng jiè yīn sī ， qíng kuàng yì xiāng chà fǎng fú ， tóng yàng yǒu yī xiē bù wéi rén men suǒ kàn hǎo de hòu qī cún zài 。 jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， ér zhī qián shí lì míng qì yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò tā men de qiáng zhě ， què zhǐ néng zài nà lǐ jiāng suì yuè cuō tuó 。”
魔族大统领说到此处，叹了口气：“其实何尝我们圣界如此，灵界阴司，情况亦相差仿佛，同样有一些不为人们所看好的后期存在。将领域参悟，而之前实力名气远远胜过他们的强者，却只能在那里将岁月蹉跎。”
The Grand Overlord sighed: "In truth, it's not just us in our Holy Realm. The Spirit Realm andunderworld tribunalalso have similar situations. There are some late-stage existences that aren't favored by people who still manage to comprehend their domains. Meanwhile, stronger cultivators from before them can only waste away."
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
"Ah, I see."
tián xiǎo jiàn zǒng suàn míng bái liǎo shì qíng de shǐ mò 。
田小剑总算明白了事情的始末。
Tian Xiaojian finally understood the whole situation.
yì fù jiě shì dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， rán ér zài nòng qīng chǔ lái lóng qù mài zhī hòu ， tā de biǎo qíng 。 què yīn chén le xià lái ， wú tā ， zì jǐ de shén tōng zì jǐ zuì yǒu shù ， zài tóng jiē cún zài zhōng ， zì jǐ jué duì suàn shì bá jiān de qiáng zhě 。
义父解释得清清楚楚，然而在弄清楚来龙去脉之后，他的表情。却阴沉了下来，无他，自己的神通自己最有数，在同阶存在中，自己绝对算是拔尖的强者。
His father explained clearly, but after understanding the background, his expression turned grim. He was a top-tier cultivator among his peers; how could he not be?
àn lǐ shuō ， shàng wèi jìn jiē dù jié hòu qī ， yòu yǒu jǐ gè xiū shì huì kǎo lǜ lǐng yù 。
按理说，尚未进阶渡劫后期，又有几个修士会考虑领域。
It made sense that few cultivators would consider domains before advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence. The gap between mid-stage and late-stage cultivators was the largest in all cultivation stages.
bì jìng zhōng qī yǔ hòu qī xiū shì jiān de chā jù 。 kě yǐ shuō shì xiū xiān suǒ yǒu xiǎo jìng jiè zhōng zuì dà de yí gè 。
毕竟中期与后期修士间的差距。可以说是修仙所有小境界中最大的一个。
This wasn't exaggeration; late-stage Tribulation Transcendents had broken free from the constraints of lifespan, truly entering a realm where they could live forever.
zhè kě bú shì hú yán luàn yǔ ， dù jié hòu qī de cún zài ， kě jiù zhèng tuō le shòu yuán de shù fù ， zhēn zhèng mài rù le cháng shēng bù lǎo de dì bù 。
这可不是胡言乱语，渡劫后期的存在，可就挣脱了寿元的束缚，真正迈入了长生不老的地步。
Unless they died in combat, they would indeed share the same longevity as heaven and earth.
chú fēi zài dòu fǎ zhōng yǔn luò 。 fǒu zé ， shì zhēn zhèng yǔ tiān dì tóng shòu le 。
除非在斗法中陨落。否则，是真正与天地同寿了。
There were natural laws governing everything. The benefits of advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence were immense, making it naturally difficult to achieve.
tiān dì wàn wù ， zì yǒu qí fǎ zé ， mài rù dù jié hòu qī yǒu rú cǐ dà de hǎo chù 。 qí jìn jí de nán dù yě jiù kě xiǎng ér zhī le 。
天地万物，自有其法则，迈入渡劫后期有如此大的好处。其晋级的难度也就可想而知了。
Not only was there no comparison within minor stages, but even major stage bottlenecks paled in comparison.
bié shuō xiǎo jìng jiè zhōng ， wú kě bǐ nǐ 。 jiù suàn dà jìng jiè zhī jiān de píng jǐng ， zài qí miàn qián ， yě bù zhí yī tí 。
别说小境界中，无可比拟。就算大境界之间的瓶颈，在其面前，也不值一提。
To be blunt, advancing from mid-stage to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence was far more challenging than progressing from Spirit Separation to Tribulation Transcendence.
shuō jù bú kè qì de yán yǔ ， cóng dù jié zhōng qī jìn jí dào dù jié hòu qī ， bǐ cóng fēn shén jìn jí dào dù jié ， dà le hé zhǐ bèi xǔ 。
说句不客气的言语，从渡劫中期晋级到渡劫后期，比从分神晋级到渡劫，大了何止倍许。
Take Qianqian Fairy as an example; with the help of Grand Daoist Nai Long, she still had a chance at advancement. But whether or not she could successfully advance remained uncertain.
jiù ná qiān qiān xiān zi lái shuō ， yǒu nài lóng zhēn rén zhè yàng de dǐng jí dà néng xiāng zhù ， rán ér néng fǒu shùn lì jìn jí dào hòu qī ， yī jiù shì liǎng shuō 。
就拿芊芊仙子来说，有鼐龙真人这样的顶级大能相助，然而能否顺利晋级到后期，依旧是两说。
Thus, most mid-stage Tribulation Transcendents wouldn't consider such long-term matters.
gù ér yì bān dù jié zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ， gēn jiù bú huì kǎo lǜ nà me cháng yuǎn de shì wù 。
故而一般渡劫中期的修仙者，根就不会考虑那么长远的事务。
However, Tian Xiaojian was different. He was confident in his abilities.
rán ér tián xiǎo jiàn bù tóng 。
然而田小剑不同。
It wasn't surprising; he had spent only thousands of years to become a mid-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator from the start of his cultivation journey.
zhè xiǎo zi duì zì jǐ xìn xīn shí zú 。
这小子对自己信心十足。
Confidence in advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence couldn't be considered arrogance.
yě nán guài le ， tā cóng tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù ， dào chéng wéi dù jié zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ， qián hòu ， bù guò huā le shù qiān zài de guāng yīn bà le 。
也难怪了，他从踏上修仙之路，到成为渡劫中期的修仙者，前后，不过花了数千载的光阴罢了。
What made Tian Xiaojian even prouder was that his strength far surpassed others, significantly increasing his chances of comprehending domains and becoming a true powerhouse.
yǒu xìn xīn jìn rù dù jié hòu qī ， yě bù néng shuō shì ào qì 。
有信心进入渡劫后期，也不能说是傲气。
Alas, he had been too optimistic. Comprehending domains seemed unrelated to one's strength. His advantages were thus nullified; his expression turned gloomy.
gèng ràng tián xiǎo jiàn zì dé de shì ， zì jǐ de shí lì ， yuǎn shèng tóng jiē cún zài xǔ duō ， xiǎng lái rì hòu cān wù lǐng yù ， chéng wéi zhēn zhèng qiáng zhě de jī lǜ ， yě yào bǐ yì bān rén dà xǔ duō 。
更让田小剑自得的是，自己的实力，远胜同阶存在许多，想来日后参悟领域，成为真正强者的几率，也要比一般人大许多。
However, as an ordinary cultivator wouldn't be, he quickly regained composure and asked: "Father, is comprehending domains truly unpredictable?"
nǎ xiǎo de ， què shì gāo xìng dé tài zǎo le ， néng fǒu cān wù lǐng yù ， jū rán yǔ xiū shì shēn de shí lì méi yǒu guān xì ， nà zì jǐ de yōu diǎn yě jiù bèi qù chú ， tā de liǎn shàng ， bù yóu de lù chū jǔ sàng zhī sè 。
哪晓得，却是高兴得太早了，能否参悟领域，居然与修士身的实力没有关系，那自己的优点也就被去除，他的脸上，不由得露出沮丧之色。
"Indeed, it has nothing to do with strength, nor can others' experiences help you... I cannot assist you in this."
bù guò ， tā bì jìng bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， hěn kuài ， jiù jiāng xīn qíng píng fù ， chóng xīn kāi kǒu le ：“ yì fù ， cān wù lǐng yù ， dàng zhēn wú jì kě xún me ？”
不过，他毕竟不是普通的修仙者，很快，就将心情平复，重新开口了：“义父，参悟领域，当真无迹可寻么？”
Tian Xiaojian's brows were tightly furrowed. But upon hearing that, he chuckled: "Father, your humility is too great; if you couldn't help me, why would you go through so much trouble to bring me here?"
“ bù cuò ， bù jǐn yǔ shí lì wú guān ， ér qiě měi gè rén de jīng yàn ， yě nán yǐ jiè jiàn ， zhè yì diǎn shàng ， yì fù yě bāng bù liǎo nǐ ……”
“不错，不仅与实力无关，而且每个人的经验，也难以借鉴，这一点上，义父也帮不了你……”
"You're quick-witted, my boy. I didn't think you'd forget," the Grand Overlord laughed.
tián xiǎo jiàn yǐ shì shuāng méi jǐn suǒ ， rán ér tīng dào zhè lǐ ， què xiào qǐ lái le ：“ yì fù ， nín zhè huà kě tài guò zì qiān le ， ruò shì zhēn de bāng bú dào wǒ ， nín yòu hé bì fèi jìn xīn jī ， ràng wǒ lái dào yīn sī dì fǔ lǐ 。”
田小剑已是双眉紧锁，然而听到这里，却笑起来了：“义父，您这话可太过自谦了，若是真的帮不到我，您又何必费尽心机，让我来到阴司地府里。”
"Please enlighten me further."
“ nǐ zhè xiǎo zi ， fǎn yìng yě hái xùn sù ， wǒ dāng nǐ zhēn gěi wàng le 。” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng què shì bù jīng fǎn xiào qǐ lái le 。
“你这小子，反应也还迅速，我当你真给忘了。”魔族大统领却是不惊反笑起来了。
Tian Xiaojian adopted a posture of eager learning.
“ hái qǐng yì fù xiáng shuō 。”
“还请义父详说。”
"In ancient times, comprehending domains was indeed a significant challenge. However, over time, people have discovered some... methods."
tián xiǎo jiàn bǎi chū xū xīn shòu jiào de shén sè 。
田小剑摆出虚心受教的神色。
"Others' experiences are useless, but treasures can be different."
“ zài shàng gǔ zhī shí ， rú hé jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， què shí shì yī dà nàn tí ， rán ér suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， què ràng ràng rén men mō suǒ chū le yī xiē ……”
“在上古之时，如何将领域参悟，确实是一大难题，然而随着时间的推移，却让让人们摸索出了一些……”
"Treasures, Father, you mean the Three Divine Fruits?" Tian Xiaojian could no longer miss the point at this moment.
“ páng rén de jīng yàn què shí méi yǒu yòng chǔ ， kě tiān cái dì bǎo què bù yí yàng 。”
“旁人的经验确实没有用处，可天材地宝却不一样。”
"Yes, precisely these three divine fruits. Consuming one doesn't guarantee domain comprehension, but it significantly increases your chances."
“ tiān cái dì bǎo ， yì fù shì shuō sān dà shén guǒ ？” tīng dào zhè lǐ ， tián xiǎo jiàn nǎ lǐ hái néng gòu bù míng bái shì qíng de shǐ mò 。
“天材地宝，义父是说三大神果？”听到这里，田小剑哪里还能够不明白事情的始末。
"Really?" Excitement showed on Tian Xiaojian's face.
“ bù cuò ， zhèng shì zhè sān dà shén guǒ ， fú shí yī méi suī rán bù néng bǎo zhèng jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， zài què néng gòu zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng ， tí gāo bù shǎo jī lǜ de 。”
“不错，正是这三大神果，服食一枚虽然不能保证将领域参悟，在却能够在原有的基础上，提高不少几率的。”
"This is no joke; I would never say such a thing. It's true. Unfortunately, only one of each type can be consumed; more wouldn't help and would simply waste resources. However, all three can be taken together," the Grand Overlord sighed: "Unfortunately, these divine fruits are exceedingly rare. Even getting just one is incredibly lucky. Collecting three different ones is a Herculean task."
“ zhēn de me ？” tián xiǎo jiàn liǎn shàng lù chū xīng fèn zhī sè 。
“真的么？”田小剑脸上露出兴奋之色。
"Father, do you also fail to obtain them?"
“ zhè zhǒng shì qíng ， wèi fù qǐ néng ná lái shuō xiào ， dāng rán shì zhēn de ， kě xī tóng yī zhǒng shén guǒ ， zhǐ néng fú shí yī méi ， duō le yě bú huì yǒu yòng chù ， chún cuì bào tiǎn tiān wù ， bù guò zhè sān zhǒng shén guǒ ， dǎo shì kě yǐ yì qǐ fú shí de 。” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng shuō dào zhè lǐ ， tàn le kǒu qì ：“ kě xī sān dà shén guǒ hé děng zhēn xī ， néng gòu dé dào qí zhōng yí gè ， jiù xìng yùn wú bǐ ， xiǎng yào jiāng sān zhǒng bù tóng de shén guǒ shōu jí qí ， shí zài shì tài miǎn wéi qí nán le xiē 。”
“这种事情，为父岂能拿来说笑，当然是真的，可惜同一种神果，只能服食一枚，多了也不会有用处，纯粹暴殄天物，不过这三种神果，倒是可以一起服食的。”魔族大统领说到这里，叹了口气：“可惜三大神果何等珍稀，能够得到其中一个，就幸运无比，想要将三种不同的神果收集齐，实在是太勉为其难了些。”
Tian Xiaojian's face showed curiosity.
“ yì fù ， nán dào nǐ yě bàn bú dào me ？”
“义父，难道你也办不到么？”
"I cannot either."
tián xiǎo jiàn liǎn shàng lù chū hào qí zhī sè 。
田小剑脸上露出好奇之色。
"Why not?" Tian Xiaojian was surprised; the Grand Overlord of the Demon Realm had power comparable to true immortals, and there were no treasures in the Three Realms that he couldn't acquire.
“ wèi fù yě bù xíng de 。”
“为父也不行的。”
"Unfortunately, regardless of whether it's the Divine River Fruit, the Cold Moon Dao Fruit, or the Immortal Peach Holy Fruit, the natural laws are so bizarre. Ordinary cultivators can enter without any hindrance, but domain masters naturally feel repulsion. We cannot go there; we can't even see the trees, let alone pick the divine fruits," the Grand Overlord said with a sigh.
“ zhè shì wèi hé ？”
“这是为何？”
"Ah, I understand."
tián xiǎo jiàn què yǒu xiē chà yì le ， yào zhī dào ， yǎn qián de ， kě shì mó jiè zhī zhǔ ， shí lì bǐ zhī zhēn xiān ， chā jù yě bù guò yī xiàn bà le ， sān jiè zhī zhōng de bǎo wù ， hái yǒu shén me shì tā xiǎng qǔ ， ér qǔ bú dào shǒu de 。
田小剑却有些诧异了，要知道，眼前的，可是魔界之主，实力比之真仙，差距也不过一线罢了，三界之中的宝物，还有什么是他想取，而取不到手的。
The Grand Overlord finally understood the situation, which was indeed like trying to make a meal out of thin air.
“ méi bàn fǎ ， bù lùn míng hé shén guǒ ， guǎng hán dào guǒ ， hái shì pán táo shèng guǒ shēng zhǎng de dì fāng ， tiān dì fǎ zé ， dōu guǐ yì dào le jí chù ， pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě kě yǐ jìn rù ， sī háo chí zhì yě wú ， kě duì yú lǐng yù qiáng zhě ， què tiān shēng jiù yǒu pái chì de zuò yòng ， wǒ men gēn jiù wú fǎ dào nǎ ér qù de ， lián guǒ shù dōu jiàn bú dào ， yòu zěn me qù cǎi zhāi shén guǒ 。” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng yǒu diǎn wú nài de shuō 。
“没办法，不论冥河神果，广寒道果，还是蟠桃圣果生长的地方，天地法则，都诡异到了极处，普通的修仙者可以进入，丝毫迟滞也无，可对于领域强者，却天生就有排斥的作用，我们根就无法到哪儿去的，连果树都见不到，又怎么去采摘神果。”魔族大统领有点无奈的说。
PS: Phantom Rain knows some friends think these chapters are too lengthy. Actually, I wanted to write it more concisely, but for future plot development, certain details must be explained clearly. This part has been particularly tiring for me. Additionally, today's update will only be two parts. I also want a third one, but tonight, I need to go out with my family for dinner. Please continue supporting Phantom Rain and Hundred Refinements; your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
"Jian'er, if you think this way, then you are gravely mistaken."
"Oh, please enlighten me further," replied the boy.
Upon hearing his opponent deny his guess, Tian Xiaojian did not become angry; instead, he wore a look of eager learning.
The Grand Overlord of the Demon Realm could not help but feel a touch of pride. He then began to narrate without reservation: "Due to the different cultivation techniques chosen, cultivators entering the late-stage Tribulation Transcendence actually vary greatly in strength. However, this does not mean that stronger individuals have more opportunities to comprehend their domains; there is no discernible pattern."
"Unpredictable, Father, you are saying..."
Tian Xiaojian's face showed a hint of contemplation.
"For example, our Holy Realm's Nine True Demons Primordial Ancestors—should you be familiar with them," the Grand Overlord said.
"The Nine Primordial Ancestors have a fearsome reputation. Even if I haven't seen them personally, I've heard some tales about them," came Tian Xiaojian's respectful voice. His attitude when seeking knowledge was so pleasant that it could almost be described as refreshing.
"Let alone others, the Vast Treasure Primordial Ancestor is rather unremarkable. He advanced rapidly in his cultivation technique but lacked power. If I remember correctly, he barely ranked among the True Demons Primordial Ancestors after advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence."
"Oh?" Tian Xiaojian became increasingly interested: "So what happened later?"
"Given Vast Treasure's talent, it was unlikely that even he would have thought of comprehending his domain. However, in the strange and varied world of cultivation, many things cannot be predicted by common sense, especially domains. Many stronger ancient demon Primordial Ancestors remained stagnant. Conversely, this unremarkable Vast Treasure suddenly comprehended his domain, transforming him into one of the Nine True Demons Primordial Ancestors..."
The Grand Overlord sighed: "In truth, it's not just us in our Holy Realm. The Spirit Realm andunderworld tribunalalso have similar situations. There are some late-stage existences that aren't favored by people who still manage to comprehend their domains. Meanwhile, stronger cultivators from before them can only waste away."
"Ah, I see."
Tian Xiaojian finally understood the whole situation.
His father explained clearly, but after understanding the background, his expression turned grim. He was a top-tier cultivator among his peers; how could he not be?
It made sense that few cultivators would consider domains before advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence. The gap between mid-stage and late-stage cultivators was the largest in all cultivation stages.
This wasn't exaggeration; late-stage Tribulation Transcendents had broken free from the constraints of lifespan, truly entering a realm where they could live forever.
Unless they died in combat, they would indeed share the same longevity as heaven and earth.
There were natural laws governing everything. The benefits of advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence were immense, making it naturally difficult to achieve.
Not only was there no comparison within minor stages, but even major stage bottlenecks paled in comparison.
To be blunt, advancing from mid-stage to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence was far more challenging than progressing from Spirit Separation to Tribulation Transcendence.
Take Qianqian Fairy as an example; with the help of Grand Daoist Nai Long, she still had a chance at advancement. But whether or not she could successfully advance remained uncertain.
Thus, most mid-stage Tribulation Transcendents wouldn't consider such long-term matters.
However, Tian Xiaojian was different. He was confident in his abilities.
It wasn't surprising; he had spent only thousands of years to become a mid-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator from the start of his cultivation journey.
Confidence in advancing to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence couldn't be considered arrogance.
What made Tian Xiaojian even prouder was that his strength far surpassed others, significantly increasing his chances of comprehending domains and becoming a true powerhouse.
Alas, he had been too optimistic. Comprehending domains seemed unrelated to one's strength. His advantages were thus nullified; his expression turned gloomy.
However, as an ordinary cultivator wouldn't be, he quickly regained composure and asked: "Father, is comprehending domains truly unpredictable?"
"Indeed, it has nothing to do with strength, nor can others' experiences help you... I cannot assist you in this."
Tian Xiaojian's brows were tightly furrowed. But upon hearing that, he chuckled: "Father, your humility is too great; if you couldn't help me, why would you go through so much trouble to bring me here?"
"You're quick-witted, my boy. I didn't think you'd forget," the Grand Overlord laughed.
"Please enlighten me further."
Tian Xiaojian adopted a posture of eager learning.
"In ancient times, comprehending domains was indeed a significant challenge. However, over time, people have discovered some... methods."
"Others' experiences are useless, but treasures can be different."
"Treasures, Father, you mean the Three Divine Fruits?" Tian Xiaojian could no longer miss the point at this moment.
"Yes, precisely these three divine fruits. Consuming one doesn't guarantee domain comprehension, but it significantly increases your chances."
"Really?" Excitement showed on Tian Xiaojian's face.
"This is no joke; I would never say such a thing. It's true. Unfortunately, only one of each type can be consumed; more wouldn't help and would simply waste resources. However, all three can be taken together," the Grand Overlord sighed: "Unfortunately, these divine fruits are exceedingly rare. Even getting just one is incredibly lucky. Collecting three different ones is a Herculean task."
"Father, do you also fail to obtain them?"
Tian Xiaojian's face showed curiosity.
"I cannot either."
"Why not?" Tian Xiaojian was surprised; the Grand Overlord of the Demon Realm had power comparable to true immortals, and there were no treasures in the Three Realms that he couldn't acquire.
"Unfortunately, regardless of whether it's the Divine River Fruit, the Cold Moon Dao Fruit, or the Immortal Peach Holy Fruit, the natural laws are so bizarre. Ordinary cultivators can enter without any hindrance, but domain masters naturally feel repulsion. We cannot go there; we can't even see the trees, let alone pick the divine fruits," the Grand Overlord said with a sigh.
"Ah, I understand."
The Grand Overlord finally understood the situation, which was indeed like trying to make a meal out of thin air.
PS: Phantom Rain knows some friends think these chapters are too lengthy. Actually, I wanted to write it more concisely, but for future plot development, certain details must be explained clearly. This part has been particularly tiring for me. Additionally, today's update will only be two parts. I also want a third one, but tonight, I need to go out with my family for dinner. Please continue supporting Phantom Rain and Hundred Refinements; your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.