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Chapter 288 The Human King Cannot Cultivate Immortality; This Is Decided by the Sages
Just then, Zi Shou stepped forward hastily, looking at Chen Changsheng with expectant eyes, and said:
"Master, the three days have passed."
"Disciple...disciple, are you now able to embark on the path of cultivation?"
Upon hearing Zi Shou's question, Chen Changsheng smiled faintly and replied:
"certainly!"
"Since I have already promised, I will naturally not go back on my word."
"The technique is complete; I will pass it on to you shortly."
Upon hearing this, Zi Shou was overjoyed and exclaimed excitedly:
"Very good."
"I...I can finally cultivate."
Zi Shou was overjoyed; he almost jumped for joy.
Long ago, he learned from his father, Emperor Yi, and Grand Tutor Wen Zhong that his master possessed great magical power and would surely impart immortal techniques to him upon meeting him.
That's why Zi Shou had been looking forward to Chen Changsheng's appearance.
Fortunately, he has finally waited for this moment.
Seeing this, Emperor Yi, who was standing nearby, was also happy for his son.
He paused for a moment, then looked intently at Chen Changsheng, a thought forming in his mind. He then asked aloud:
"The Imperial Preceptor possesses extraordinary abilities and his contributions in creating new teachings are truly admirable."
"I don't know... I don't know if I... can cultivate the immortal techniques created by the Imperial Preceptor?"
As he said this, Di Yi's expression revealed an undisguised longing.
Although he was the king of the Yin Shang dynasty.
But he also yearns for the path of cultivating immortality and achieving eternal life.
It should be understood that since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the new human kings have been incomparably noble and have enjoyed the protection of human destiny.
However, it seems as if there is an invisible shackle that prevents all the human kings of the past from embarking on the true path to immortality.
No matter how they searched for sacred mountains and sought miraculous medicines.
Ultimately, none of them can escape birth, aging, sickness, and death, turning into a handful of dust.
Emperor Yi is now nearing the end of his life and naturally yearns for immortality through cultivation.
Now that he has seen Chen Changsheng develop a cultivation technique after being injured for his son, he has naturally become interested in it as well.
After hearing Di Yi's question, Chen Changsheng smiled faintly and was about to agree.
After all, the Human Emperor Scripture cultivation method he created was originally prepared for the Human King.
Emperor Yi is the great king of the Shang Dynasty and the current ruler of the human race. He enjoys the blessing of human fortune, so it is not impossible for him to cultivate the Human Emperor Scripture.
However, what Chen Changsheng did not expect was...
Before he could even speak, Wen Zhong, who was standing nearby, suddenly frowned and quickly interjected:
"Your Majesty!"
"I'm afraid this won't work."
As Wen Zhong spoke, Di Yi was startled, his expression filled with confusion.
At the same time, Chen Changsheng also looked at Wen Zhong.
He couldn't understand why Wen Zhong had helped him refuse Di Yi when he hadn't said no.
After a moment of silence, Emperor Yi frowned slightly and asked, puzzled:
"Why do you say that, Grand Tutor?"
"The immortal techniques created by the Imperial Preceptor must be unparalleled in their mystery. Why can't I cultivate them?"
"Is the Grand Tutor worried about my aptitude?"
Upon hearing Di Yi's question, Wen Zhong didn't keep him in suspense and replied directly:
"Your Majesty!"
You are unaware of something.
"The reason you cannot cultivate immortal techniques is not because of your aptitude."
"Instead... after the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the sages of this human race established the rules."
"Those who enjoy the orthodox destiny of the human race and inherit the throne of the human king shall, during their reign, not cultivate the path to immortality, nor seek personal transcendence!"
"This rule is firstly to prevent the king from neglecting state affairs, indulging in personal desires, and forgetting his responsibility to herd the people in pursuit of immortality."
"Secondly, it is also the way to maintain balance."
"The human king already enjoys boundless human fortune and power. If he were to gain immortality and live as long as heaven and earth, his power would be unrestrained, which might lead to a great calamity and disrupt the balance of yin and yang."
"even……"
At this point, Wen Zhong paused slightly, his expression becoming serious, before adding:
"It even shakes the orthodox order passed down by the sages."
"That's right, the current Human King cannot cultivate immortality."
Upon hearing what Wen Zhong said, Emperor Yi's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"There are... such rules?"
"As decreed by the sages, a human king cannot cultivate immortality?"
He looked completely bewildered.
He had originally hoped to benefit from the glory of his son and also cultivate the immortal techniques created by Chen Changsheng.
If one were to cultivate successfully and attain immortality, wouldn't that be even better?
Who would have thought that even the human king would face such restrictions?
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng felt a slight tremor in his heart.
"Is that so?"
"These are rules personally established by a sage!"
"The Human King is forbidden from cultivating?"
"A sage, indeed, is ruthless!"
Chen Changsheng sighed inwardly. Just now, he was about to agree to Di Yi's request to let him and his son cultivate the Human Emperor Scripture together.
Who would have thought that Wen Zhong would reveal such a situation?
"That's true."
"If even the Human King could cultivate to the point of immortality..."
"They have always been able to control the human race."
"Then it seems somewhat unrealistic for this primordial world to develop further."
Chen Changsheng said quietly.
At the same time, it is understood why, in the Investiture of the Gods, even though Di Xin was born with the destiny of a human emperor and possessed the immense fortune of the Yin Shang dynasty, he still ended up being betrayed by his people, his country was destroyed, and his family perished.
Besides his own mistakes, there were also rules set by sages involved.
After a moment's thought, Chen Changsheng snapped out of his reverie and turned his gaze toward Wen Zhong:
"Senior brother, is it possible to cultivate here?"
Upon hearing Chen Changsheng's question, Wen Zhong's expression became slightly strange.
After a brief pause, he replied:
"Junior brother, why do you ask such a question?"
"Since this child is not currently a human king, he is naturally not within the rules of the sages, so of course he can cultivate."
Upon hearing Wen Zhong's reply, Chen Changsheng remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was filled with turmoil:
"Depend on!"
"You can do that?"
"So that's practically exploiting a bug!"
"Fortunately, Zi Shou is still young and has not yet become the human king."
"Otherwise, he might actually start cultivating."
Just as Chen Changsheng was in a daze, Di Yi let out a long sigh.
Although he cannot cultivate immortality here due to the rules set by the sage, fortunately, he can still cultivate here with Zi Shou.
After a slight pause, Di Yi looked at Zi Shou with a serious expression and said earnestly:
"My son."
"You should diligently follow the Imperial Preceptor in your spiritual practice."
"Since I am not destined for the path of immortality, the future of the Great Shang Dynasty will depend entirely on you."
After hearing what Di Yi said, Zi Shou could sense the heaviness and helplessness in his father's heart, and nodded heavily, saying:
"Father, rest assured! Your son will certainly strive to follow Master in his cultivation!"
"I strive to one day transcend mortalhood and become an immortal!"
When he said this, Zi Shou's eyes were full of determination.
At this moment, Chen Changsheng snapped out of his daze and looked at Zi Shou:
"Disciple, come forward!"
Upon hearing what Chen Changsheng said, Zishou quickly composed himself and strode over to Chen Changsheng.