Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 277: The New Fate Attribute—Taiyi Primal Body and Instant Enlightenment

Shen Mo employed his movement martial skill, immediately dashing out like a gust of wind or a bolt of lightning.

Before long, he appeared thousands of miles away, in a secluded mountain valley.

Sitting cross-legged, he quietly attuned himself to the connection between the heavens, the earth, and his own being.

With a slight motion of his finger, the dense wood-elemental spiritual energy in the valley surged toward him of its own accord.

In an instant, it coalesced into liquid spiritual essence.

Shen Mo's face lit up with joy.

"After advancing to the Saint Physique, my other four elemental roots have been fully completed!"

"From now on, not only will cultivating fire-element martial skills be twice as effective with half the effort, but I'll also benefit from the Saint Physique's enhancements when cultivating techniques of other elements!"

"My current physique is no longer the Blazing Sun Flame Body. So, what exactly is it?"

Shen Mo pondered for a moment and examined his personal panel internally.

[Name: Shen Mo.]

[Realm: Nascent Soul Stage (Great Accomplishment).]

[Fate Attributes: Apothecary's Son, Instant Enlightenment, Sword Dao Enthusiast, Slightly Fortunate, Taiyi Primal Body, Blessed by Fortune (Temporary).]

His thoughts focused on "Taiyi Primal Body" and "Instant Enlightenment."

[Taiyi Primal Body: Golden Fate Attribute. A Saint-grade lower-tier physique. Your five elemental spiritual roots are extraordinarily gifted, allowing you to cultivate elemental martial skills and techniques with half the effort. Additionally, your every action naturally aligns with the principles of heaven and earth, making it easier to enter a state of enlightenment and connect with vast areas of spiritual energy.]

[Instant Enlightenment: Red Fate Attribute. Thanks to your physique, your comprehension ability has significantly improved. A mere hint from others, or even the faintest spark of inspiration, allows you to fully grasp the essence of matters.]

After reviewing these two fate attributes, a genuine smile spread across Shen Mo's face.

Excellent.

Truly excellent!

Especially the Taiyi Primal Body.

A golden fate attribute, the highest grade of all! Far superior to the red fate attributes possessed by individuals like Xiao Fan and Ye Yan!

"I now understand why it's nearly impossible to break through the Nascent Soul Stage to the higher Divine Palace Stage without a Saint-grade physique."

"It's said that the Divine Palace Stage requires resonance with the heavens and the earth. Without a Saint-grade physique—merely a Heaven-grade one—it's impossible to sense the heavens and, therefore, to ascend to the Divine Palace Stage."

Shen Mo recalled some books he had read and nodded slightly.

"It's time to return. The Jade Cauldron Sect should have finalized my rewards by now."

Shen Mo didn't linger in the valley for long. Turning, he departed swiftly.

Meanwhile, at the desolate mountain where Shen Mo had advanced to the Saint Physique, dozens of people had gathered.

Among them, several individuals radiated unfathomable auras, having already reached the Deity Transformation Stage. Nascent Soul cultivators could only retreat, not daring to act rashly.

Due to the proximity of Mian Mountain Prefecture to Mount Tai Prefecture and Heavenly Mountain Prefecture, cultivators from the Supreme Purity Sect and Jade Cauldron Sect were the first to arrive.

The representative of the Supreme Purity Sect was Elder Su Beifeng. From the Jade Cauldron Sect, it was their Eighth Elder.

Su Beifeng scrutinized the lingering pillar of light that pierced the heavens, his expression uncertain.

"This doesn't seem to be an anomaly caused by a breakthrough in cultivation," he muttered.

The Jade Cauldron Sect's Eighth Elder appeared thoughtful. "It seems more like a physique advancement. Such phenomena might indicate the ascension of a Heaven-grade physique to a Saint-grade one…"

Both sides glanced at each other, immediately contemplating the Heaven-grade physiques within the other sect.

However, treasures capable of upgrading a Heaven-grade physique to a Saint-grade physique were exceedingly rare. There had been no news of such a treasure appearing recently.

Su Beifeng cast a glance at the Jade Cauldron Sect's Eighth Elder and suddenly remarked, "I've heard that your sect recently discovered a promising talent."

The Eighth Elder replied with a faint smile, "No matter how promising, it has nothing to do with your Supreme Purity Sect."

Su Beifeng chuckled lightly. "I pity them."

"Pity?"

"Such an unparalleled genius, doomed to perish alongside a sect on the verge of collapse—isn't that worthy of pity?"

Su Beifeng smiled faintly, left behind his parting remark, and drifted away.

The Jade Cauldron Sect's Eighth Elder furrowed his brows deeply, let out a cold snort, and also departed.

Half a day later, elders from the Pill River Sect arrived to examine the lingering aura carefully. However, they could not discern any conclusive information and eventually left in frustration.

The news that someone in Mian Mountain Prefecture had advanced to a Saint-grade physique spread quickly. However, the identity of this person remained a mystery.

At the Jade Cauldron Sect.

As Shen Mo returned, a gatekeeping disciple greeted him respectfully, "Elder Shen, the sect leader instructed that you should head to the Hall of Deliberation immediately upon your return."

Shen Mo raised an eyebrow, nodded slightly, and proceeded straight to the hall.

Inside the hall, Sect Leader Li Zhendao was the only one present.

Standing quietly with his hands behind his back, Li Zhendao turned when he heard the sound of footsteps and smiled. "Elder Shen, you've finally returned."

Shen Mo cupped his hands in salute. "Greetings, Sect Leader."

Li Zhendao warmly grabbed Shen Mo's hand and guided him to sit down together, exuding an approachable demeanor.

"Elder Shen, we've finalized your rewards."

"Outwardly, we cannot disclose that you provided the sect with the formula for the Pure Nascent Transformation Pill, so that portion of the reward will remain confidential for now."

"On record, for saving more than twenty Nascent Soul elders, the sect has decided to promote you to the rank of Fourth Cauldron Elder and award you fifteen Grade-B contributions."

"For the Pure Nascent Transformation Pill formula you handed over, you are also awarded one Grade-A contribution and an additional ten Grade-B contributions."

After explaining, Li Zhendao smiled sincerely. "Elder Shen, what do you think?"

Shen Mo felt a surge of delight and replied, "Thank you, Sect Leader."

Li Zhendao laughed heartily. "No need to thank me. This is what you deserve."

"Once we've refined the first batch of Pure Nascent Transformation Pills, your contribution will be made public as well."

"By then, you will be the pride of the entire Jade Cauldron Sect!"

"Countless disciples and elders will look up to you with admiration!"

Li Zhendao chuckled again. "Elder Shen, I have a question for you."

Shen Mo nodded. "Please, Sect Leader."

Li Zhendao smiled meaningfully. "Would you like to become the next Sect Master?"

Shen Mo laughed outright. "Of course."

Li Zhendao was momentarily stunned and coughed awkwardly.

Though no one would reject such a proposition, Shen Mo's straightforwardness caught him off guard.

"But I'm afraid that just because the Sect Leader wishes to make me the successor doesn't mean it will be that easy," Shen Mo added.

Li Zhendao gave a helpless smile. "You truly have sharp insight."

"You're right. Even if I support you, there will still be opposition from the Second Elder and others."

"The Second Elder, Fourth Elder, Seventh Elder, and Ninth Elder were among the original founders of our sect alongside the previous Sect Leader."

"In terms of seniority, they are all my elders."

"I cannot ignore their opinions."

Shen Mo nodded slightly in understanding.

Li Zhendao smiled again. "However, if we can gain the support of the Sect Guardian, then none of these issues will matter."

"At that point, even if the Second Elder opposes, the Fourth Elder and the others will have to reconsider their stance."

"That said, the Sect Guardian has long stated that he would no longer involve himself in sect affairs, so it will require some effort on your part."

"I hope you can interact more with the Sect Guardian and strengthen your relationship."

"As long as the Sect Guardian gives his approval, the position of Sect Master will be yours, and no one will be able to take it from you!"

Shen Mo smiled faintly.

He already had a good relationship with the old dragon.

Convincing him shouldn't be difficult.

If all else failed, Shen Mo could always play his trump card.

After all, by his calculations, the Fire Dragon Egg should be close to hatching soon.

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