Chapter 490: Chapter 429: Great Thousand World, Distant Future (Extra by Alliance Hierarch Riding a Pig)
"Are you not from another world?"
The Queen Mother of the West’s question startled Song Lin.
"I..."
Song Lin wanted to refute her but thought better of it. After all, his constant mysterious appearances and disappearances, impossible to trace, would already raise suspicion among ordinary people, let alone someone like the Queen Mother of the West.
Since their future would involve mutual reliance, it was better to be honest with her.
"Indeed, I come from another world and can freely traverse between worlds."
The Queen Mother of the West nodded and said, "I thought so. This must be a unique ability of yours. The Small Thousand World where you reside is beyond my perception—it’s likely very far away."
"What do you mean by Small Thousand World?"
"A Small Thousand World is the most fundamental type of True Realm. It could take the form of a Heavenly Circle and Earthly Square, or a star. In essence, it is a closed system. Several Small Thousand Worlds together form a Medium Thousand World. For example, the world we currently inhabit belongs to the Heavenly Circle and Earthly Square category of Small Thousand World."
"Beyond the central region of a Small Thousand World, there are countless stars. Some of these stars may host Heavenly Demons or Abnormal Soldiers, but generally speaking, the central region is the most resource-rich, has the most types of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, and holds the most comprehensive access to the Great Dao. Because of this, we often refer to it as the Ancestral Land."
Upon hearing this, Song Lin finally understood.
A Small Thousand World was not small at all; it possessed a complete cosmos with a central region.
It could take the form of a Heavenly Circle and Earthly Square or resemble a massive star.
The outer stars were countless, but their resources couldn’t compare to those of the Ancestor Star.
Furthermore, the Great Dao they could comprehend was often tied to their specific star, usable only within it, and nearly ineffective beyond it.
Unless one could comprehend the Small Thousand Great Dao and achieve Harmonization, in which case one’s strength could manifest anywhere within any Small Thousand World.
Thus, Harmonization was actually the minimum requirement for personal ascension.
Of course, those under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court were an exception—they could ascend whenever they wished.
As for where they ascended to, well, that brought the discussion to the Medium Thousand World.
The Medium Thousand World was composed of several Small Thousand Worlds and also featured a central Ancestral Land, which was typically the location of a Divine Court.
"The location of a Divine Court? Isn’t a Divine Court supposed to be in the so-called Great Thousand World?"
"The Great Thousand World? Impossible. Only the supreme Divine Courts exist in the Great Thousand World. As the saying goes, anything imaginable and unimaginable exists there. That place defies any conceptual measurement of size."
The Queen Mother of the West herself did not fully comprehend it, but being an Innate Divine Being, she possessed an intuitive understanding of certain truths, especially regarding the essence of worlds.
"There is only one Great Thousand World. Its Divine Court not only governs multiple Medium Thousand and Small Thousand Worlds but can also affect worlds across different timelines and outcomes."
"Speaking of the Divine Court—you are currently absorbing an Innate Dao of the Small Thousand World. By leveraging this Innate Great Dao, you could gain insights into numerous Acquired Daos derived from the Yang Qi Dao. Comprehending multiple Daos might even allow you to create your own Divine System."
"I see. Now I have a goal to strive towards."
Song Lin suddenly came to a realization.
He had initially thought the Queen Mother of the West might have discovered his Monster Chronicles. Unexpectedly, she believed he could traverse Small Thousand Worlds and that his world was too distant to be reached.
In reality, his abilities far exceeded her imagination—it was possible for him to cross timelines.
This revelation was so shocking and close to the Dao itself that sharing it would only harm her, so Song Lin chose to keep silent.
So, there was only one Great Thousand World, and its Heavenly Court was connected to various timelines.
Did that mean the Jade Emperor and Heavenly Emperor he had once encountered were genuine entities from separate timelines?
If this were true, it signified the existence of multiple Great Thousand Heavenly Courts.
Moreover, those famous Heavenly Court legends from his past life likely referred to the mythical Great Thousand Heavenly Court, while the obscure Heavenly Courts in his current reality might belong to timelines of the Greater Heavenly Court, or perhaps even the Medium Thousand Heavenly Court.
"What a vast world."
Song Lin couldn’t help but sigh.
Amidst the floating clouds atop Kunlun Peak, the pair looked out over the countless Immortal Mountains and the myriad living beings below.
Song Lin’s heart surged with ambition, and in that instant, he found his direction.
Becoming a Heavenly Master was merely the start. He would advance to a Taoist Alliance Celestial Master and then a Dragon Head Master, embarking on the journey to unify the Human Clan. Afterward, he would rule the worlds, comprehend more Great Daos, and establish his own Divine Court.
If historical figures like Sanmao True Monarch and Yuan Shi Heavenly King could create Divine Courts, why couldn’t Song Lin and the Queen Mother of the West?
"My Small Thousand World is too far away. Even if I were to traverse there, it would depend on luck. Without forming a Medium Thousand Heavenly Court, it would be impossible to encounter me."
"Here’s an idea: you build a Small Thousand Heavenly Court here, break through the limits of the Small Thousand World as soon as possible, and absorb more Small Thousand Worlds to establish a Medium Thousand World. I will do the same on my side."
By the Turquoise Pool, the gentle breeze rippled the water, mirroring the currents of the heart.
"Are you leaving again?"
The Queen Mother of the West’s beautiful eyes held a trace of surprise.
Last time, he had been gone for thousands of years before returning. How long would it be this time?
"Can you not stay...?"
"No, this is not called leaving."
Under the Undying Peach Tree, Song Lin smiled, his gaze filled with determination toward the Dao.
"It’s not leaving—it’s meeting again in the distant future."
The Queen Mother of the West seemed to be moved by Song Lin’s emotions and instantly felt much more at ease.
"I’ll look forward to it."
The Fifty-First Year of the Eight Gods of Qi Land.
Song Lin and the Queen Mother of the West both went into seclusion.
Their aim was to make breakthroughs. The Queen Mother of the West sought to comprehend the Small Thousand Dao of Innate Yin Qi.
The day her comprehension succeeded would also mark the decisive battle against the remaining Three Lords.
Meanwhile, Chiyou rallied his forces to wage war against the eastern regions of Shenzhou.
...
The Real World.
At the Heavenly Master’s Dojo, Song Lin sat quietly, unmoving, as his Spirit Platform exhibited its profound mysteries.
Above his Pure Yang Primordial Spirit hovered a Golden Flower.
Because he had refined it, it could technically be classified as a spell, enabling him to bring it back into the Real World.
Song Lin was absorbing the essence of the flower. This essence, being fundamental in nature, couldn’t be absorbed directly by the body but required comprehension. This process was called "enlightenment."
First, he would gain Divine Skills from it, and through them, he would enter the Dao.
During the absorption process, Song Lin gained many insights into his Spirit Platform.
One could not grasp the depth of the Primordial Spirit without delving into a three-inch Spirit Platform; its mysteries were unexpectedly profound.
These surface-level insights, Song Lin planned to compile into a book upon achieving true enlightenment to aid his disciples in cultivation.
...
"Heavenly Master, Taihua Heavenly Master of the Yuzhen Sect is here to visit."
While immersed in enlightenment, Erlang God came forward to report.
"Oh? Let him in," Song Lin said with mild surprise. He hadn’t expected another Heavenly Master to seek him out.
Before long, an unkempt, wild-haired elder ascended to the dojo.
The elder’s gaze swept across the twelve stars floating above, immediately recognizing them as twelve Primordial Spirits, while beneath the surface were four Primordial Spirit Ghost Kings.
Astonishment and envy flitted across his mind. Sixteen Primordial Spirits in total—this Donghua Taoist Sect had a terrifyingly formidable foundation.
Its future would undoubtedly be extraordinary, making his visit worthwhile.
"Taihua Taoist!"
Song Lin clasped his hands in greeting.
"Donghua Taoist, I’ve long admired you! You’re quite difficult to approach, so this old man had no choice but to shamelessly pay a visit directly."
"Please, you flatter me. I was planning to visit you myself."
The two entered the World in the Pot and took tea in a pavilion on the central Floating Island.
"Your method of creating the Great Rejuvenation Pill never ceases to amaze me. Such a secret technique must surely be a gift from the heavens."
Only true experts understood the power of the Rejuvenation Pill Technique.
"If I may ask, have you succeeded in refining the Nine-Transformation Divine Pill?"
Taihua Heavenly Master asked curiously.
Song Lin smiled wryly. "I’ve only reached the Seventh Transformation so far. Achieving the Ninth Transformation requires immense opportunity."
Even the simplest Herbal Pill couldn’t reach the Ninth Transformation; this skill was likely close to the Dao itself.
The two masters of alchemy conversed with ease. Song Lin, unreserved, shared pointers on refining Small Rejuvenation Pills from the First to Third Transformations.
After all, cultivation techniques couldn’t be hidden forever. As the Alchemy Department expanded, Heavenly Masters would inevitably learn them. It was better to form a good relationship early on.
The Yuzhen Sect specialized in Outer Pill techniques and the Summoning Ghosts and Gods technique, among which Taihua Heavenly Master was a Grandmaster of both.
"Shall we form an alliance between our two sects?"