Mad God Evolution-Chapter 1607 - 1497: Trade, Wrath of the Sage

"Since you understand, then tell me more about it." Lv Zhong said discontentedly to the Gu Long Knife through voice transmission.

Seeing Lv Zhong seemed a bit annoyed, the Gu Long Knife quickly explained: "Actually, these Venerable Sages in the lower realms have indeed gone astray. Ascending to the Sacred God Realm is truly challenging, and extremely dangerous. However, the heavens possess a virtue for cherishing life. It’s impossible to ascend through a crooked path. Haha, the Positive Universe and the Negative Universe are indeed opposites, yet they are unified as well. How can it be possible for you to devour one side and merge them into a new individual? This... isn’t this nonsense?"

Indeed!

Lv Zhong suddenly realized.

Without light, there would be no darkness.

They oppose each other, they conflict, yet only through the presence of one can the existence of the other be validated.

How could light devour darkness? How could one devour their own shadow?

This is utter nonsense!

This is basic knowledge—how could so many sages across all heavens and myriad realms fail at such basic reasoning?

Lv De was puzzled, but the spirit of the Nine Xuan Cold Dragon Ice Coffin revealed the crux of the matter: "Mortal common sense doesn’t apply to cultivators, nor does it apply to immortals, sages, or even Venerable Sages..."

Indeed, because the strength of sages and immortals was so immense, their experiences far surpassed those of mortals. In their worldview, the coexistence of Light Sacred Mark and Dark Sacred Mark in the body naturally implied the possibility of unifying themselves—both positive and negative universes. Such unity seemed to be the ultimate perfection.

But they completely overlooked one fundamental truth: positive and negative are oppositional yet unified!

"So, to ascend to the Sacred God Realm, is it really necessary to unify light with darkness, fuse time with space, and devour one’s shadow?" Lv Zhong probed further.

The Gu Long Knife immediately cursed in anger: "Damn it, that old bastard is just spouting nonsense! Every one of the Three Thousand Great Paths can lead to the Sage Dao, and likewise, can lead to the Divine Dao. Ascension to the Sacred God Realm isn’t confined by so many rules and restrictions—it’s utterly absurd. I’ve said it before: Venerable Sages can’t ascend because the Divine Emperor of Penalties, who governed this universe and was my former master, has fallen. Until a new figure arises to oversee the Divine Tribulation, the Sacred God Tribulation won’t manifest, and so they can’t cross the tribulation to ascend..."

"...However, I’ve also mentioned this—every one of the Three Thousand Great Paths can lead to the Sage Dao and Divine Dao alike. Even without the descent of Divine Tribulation Lightning, there are alternative methods to prove the Sacred God Dao. For example, breaking through with raw power, or cultivating the Space Dao to its pinnacle. Take the Void Clear God; he was truly exceptional. If it weren’t for his terribly unlucky fate—being trapped in the Penalty Divine Emperor’s Exile Space—he might’ve had a high probability of ascending to the Sacred God Realm..."

"Moreover, if your mastery of the Time Dao reaches its zenith, you could trace back to a period when the Penalty Divine Emperor hadn’t fallen and undergo tribulation then. Alternatively, you could burn absolute merit to swear a Great Vow, thereby proving the Sacred God Dao and ascending beyond the breaking barriers..."

"Ultimately, there are many avenues for ascension to the Sacred God Realm. To devour the other self in the Negative Universe is merely the most despairing method of proving one’s path..."

The spirit of the Gu Long Knife emphasized further, its consciousness transmitting rapidly, unloading so much information at once.

This left Lv Zhong utterly shocked and intrigued, yet also strangely relieved.

He had intended to share the secrets he’d uncovered with Yang Mei Old Ancestor, but he was promptly halted by the Nine Xuan Cold Dragon Ice Coffin: "Master, don’t. You cannot let Yang Mei Old Ancestor know about this for the time being. Otherwise, it might destabilize his Tao Heart."

Could that really be true?

Lv Zhong was skeptical, but after thinking it over carefully for a moment, he chose silence.

Seeing Lv Zhong’s thoughtful expression, the usually aloof spirit of the Nine Xuan Cold Dragon Ice Coffin suddenly spoke up:

"Master, although you don’t need to resort to the Positive-Negative Universe battle to devour the alternate self, that other self will undoubtedly embody all negative aspects of you. Not only will its personality be contrary, but its energy is likely to be the polar opposite as well. However, one thing is certain—this ’reverse-me’ will absolutely be your most formidable adversary. If you participate in such a Positive-Negative Universe battle, I guarantee it will be an immense opportunity for growth..."

"...Hence, Yang Mei Old Ancestor’s phrase ’beyond personal choice’ carries this layer of meaning too. Engaging in the Positive-Negative Universe battle—with the alternate self, and with figures from the Negative Universe—will be an invaluable chance to hone your combat skills, akin to a luxurious feast for self-improvement. So, if such a battle arises, Master, you must join..."

Lv Zhong was startled by the spirit’s reasoning but felt reassured deep inside.

Confronting Yang Mei Old Ancestor, he suddenly found himself more composed. After taking a pleasing sip of the Xuan Qing Divine Tea, he chuckled, "Haha, Senior Yang Mei, you actually don’t need to worry so much. Regarding the Positive-Negative Universe battle, we don’t have to devour the ’reverse-me’; we simply treat it as valuable training. I believe this must have occurred to you as well."

"It seems, young friend, that your heart has gained some clarity. Haha, commendable temperament." Yang Mei responded with a mild smile, savoring his finest tea.

Observing Yang Mei Old Ancestor in his current state, Lv Zhong’s heart stirred as he made a request: "Senior, do you have any seedlings of the Xuan Qing Divine Tea? Could you generously offer me one? Having tasted such exquisite tea today, if I can’t have it in the future, my mental state might become unstable, and I might end up pestering you daily..."

At this, Lv Zhong noticed Yang Mei Old Ancestor’s face twitch slightly, as if somewhat distressed. Quickly, he added, "Forgive my audacity earlier. In fact, I could use [Heavenly Light Holy Water] to trade with you. Presumably, it would suffice for one Xuan Qing Divine Tea seedling."

Heavenly Light Holy Water?

This was truly divine water!

It possessed miraculous effects on wood-attributed Spirit Roots.

Hearing Lv Zhong’s offer, Yang Mei Old Ancestor’s eyes lit up. "If young friend can provide me with a hundred pounds of Heavenly Light Holy Water, I will trade one Xuan Qing Divine Tea seedling with you."

"Deal!" Lv Zhong was decisive and directly agreed.

[Heavenly Light Holy Water], which he had in abundance within the [Great Annihilation Pearl].

Lv Zhong didn’t even understand how it had been produced—it simply appeared endlessly.

Although the spring only generated a dozen or so drops of Heavenly Light Holy Water annually, over countless epochs, it had accumulated an infinite amount.

A mere hundred pounds? He could easily provide that.

Lv Zhong’s swift agreement left Yang Mei Old Ancestor somewhat stunned. [Heavenly Light Holy Water] was an extraordinary divine substance—not only did it wondrously stimulate Spirit Root growth, it also stored vast amounts of energy. A single droplet could sustain a Quasi-Sage’s cultivation for a hundred years.

But using it solely to bolster an Immortal Emperor’s (Quasi-Sage’s) energy seemed a shallow application of its true potential.

Its greatest merit lay in its ability to enhance Spirit Root’s grade!

With a hundred pounds of Heavenly Light Holy Water, Yang Mei Old Ancestor could elevate his Xuan Qing Divine Tea trees by one or two realms.

Trading a single seedling for a hundred pounds of Heavenly Light Holy Water—Yang Mei was more than content with this exchange. fгeewёbnoѵel_cσm

Time slipped by quietly amidst their discourse.

After finishing the tea and trading their desired treasures, Lv Zhong bid farewell to Yang Mei Old Ancestor and left the World of Ancient Heroes.

Upon returning to the Earth Immortal World, Lv Zhong’s expression suddenly darkened, and an inexplicable rage enveloped him.

In a flash, Lv Zhong vanished into thin air... (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Qidian ([qidian.com](http://qidian.com)) to vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to [m.qidian.com](http://m.qidian.com) to read.)