activa-t Chapter 29 Choice
Chapter 29 Choice
As Lin Tian listened to Harry's words, his mind was in turmoil, lost in deep thought. His thoughts drifted back to his past life, to the monotonous routine of commuting from 8 am to 6 pm, a life where his quality of life never improved significantly. But now, in this fantastical world of Panlong, having reached the Saintly Realm, his lifespan had been infinitely extended, as if a door to a completely new life had been opened.
A voice quietly echoed in his mind: "Having finally escaped the ordinariness of your previous life, why not enjoy this hard-won second life?" The voice was full of temptation, as if painting a pleasant picture, allowing him to fully enjoy the beauty of the world in this long journey of life.
However, another firm voice immediately retorted: "Are you really willing to do this? You were already mediocre in your past life. Do you want to repeat the same mistakes in this world full of opportunities and challenges? Have you forgotten the hardships you endured during your cultivation, and the burning ambition in your heart when you learned that you could cultivate?" This voice struck Lin Tian's heart like a heavy hammer.
Two voices clashed fiercely in his mind, and Lin Tian's expression changed constantly, sometimes showing a look of longing and enjoyment, and sometimes frowning due to his inner struggle.
Potter, observing Lin Tian's dilemma, couldn't help but look worried and softly asked Harry, "Father, Lin Tian is so conflicted, how can I help him?"
Harry shook his head slightly, his gaze calm and insightful, and slowly said, "No one can help Lin Tian with his current situation; only he can figure it out himself. He is at a crucial juncture in his thinking, which will determine his future cultivation direction, so he must sort out his thoughts himself. All we can do is clearly explain the pros and cons to him; the rest is up to him." As Harry spoke, he couldn't help but sigh softly, silently watching Lin Tian without saying anything more.
Deep within Lin Tian's heart, the desire for cultivation gradually took over. He knew that he had wasted his life in his previous life, and now, living in this magnificent world and possessing the ability to cultivate, how could he remain mediocre again? How could he miss out on this wondrous experience he had never had in his previous life? He made up his mind to try and explore, to let his life shine with a different kind of brilliance.
But then, a new dilemma arose in his mind. His ultimate goal in cultivation was to transcend this Panlong Universe and become the supreme primordial controller. But if he chose to become a god within his own body, would it mean abandoning this grand goal? Lin Tian was deeply conflicted about this.
He carefully considered his own talents, and currently, the only clear talent he possessed was the fire element. Referring to the settings of the Panlong world, in terms of rule talents, it seemed that only those whose souls existed in the form of weapons were more suited to cultivating the rules of destruction, and his soul was a ball of flame, clearly not meeting the cultivation requirements for destruction talents. So, should he gamble on whether he possessed the talent to cultivate the rules of life, destiny, and death? Lin Tian felt utterly helpless.
However, he recalled Harry's words: upon achieving godhood, the rules of heaven and earth offer two options: internal godhood and external godhood. External godhood indeed possesses numerous advantages. For example, in the original Panlong novel, Linley forged his own glorious path by fusing the four elements of earth, wind, water, and fire to achieve godhood externally. Moreover, external godhood grants an additional divine avatar, which translates to an extra life. But he only possessed the talent for the fire element, thus losing the greatest advantage of external godhood compared to those with multiple elemental talents.
But what about achieving godhood within the body? If it has no advantages whatsoever, why would the rules of heaven and earth include it as an option? Lin Tian firmly believed that achieving godhood within the body must possess some unknown, yet unique, advantages over achieving godhood outside the body. If he could make good use of it, it might make his cultivation path smoother. But how to choose was a source of great anxiety for Lin Tian.
After pondering for a long time, Lin Tian finally opened his eyes, his expression turned serious, and he said to Harry in a firm tone, "Great-Grandpa, I have made up my mind. I will choose the path of becoming a god within the body."
Upon hearing this, Harry's eyes flashed with relief and satisfaction. He smiled and said to Lin Tian, "I'm very pleased that you made this decision. In my opinion, becoming a god within the body is indeed superior to becoming a god outside the body in many ways. Take the speed of comprehending profound mysteries, for example. Those who become gods within the body are deeply integrated with their own soul and laws, so their comprehension is often more acute and profound. The degree of physical strengthening is also greater for those who become gods within the body, allowing cultivators to possess a more powerful physique. Even in terms of strength after becoming a god, those who become gods within the body are usually superior."
Besides, you don't have any other talents in the laws of nature, so the benefit of having multiple divine avatars and an extra life after achieving godhood outside the body is not very meaningful to you. However, you have just entered the Holy Domain and do not yet understand many things. It is really a bit premature to make a decision now. In the subsequent cultivation process, you might as well think more and weigh things more." After saying that, Harry instructed Potter to take Lin Tian to the family library to read some of the family's secret records.
On the way to the library, Potter gently comforted Lin Tian: "Lin Tian, you don't need to rush to make a decision about the choice between becoming a god within your body and becoming a god without. Generally speaking, people who have just become saints are not told about these things. It just so happens that you asked about it today, so your father explained it to you. Even I knew nothing about this before."
Then, Potter's expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "Lin Tian, I know you are exceptionally talented, but as my father said, you have just become a Saint, and many things are still unclear. There is no need to rush into decisions. Your father's words can be taken as a reference, but you don't need to take your previous decisions too seriously. As for the choice between becoming a god internally and externally, it's not too late to decide when you truly face becoming a god."
As they spoke, the two arrived at an ancient and solemn building. Pointing to the building, Potter said to Lin Tian, "This is the treasure trove of our family's inherited knowledge, holding various secrets painstakingly collected by our ancestor. Every member of the Leo family who reaches the Saint Realm is qualified to enter here and learn about cultivation-related matters. Go in and take a look. I'll go find Laun. After you've finished, come find me at Laun's residence, and I'll take you to your newly assigned quarters."
Lin Tian nodded in agreement, and with anticipation and reverence, slowly entered the Scripture Pavilion. A faint, aged aura permeated the pavilion, and the bookshelves were filled with various ancient books and cultivation manuals. Lin Tian gently picked up a book and began to peruse it, immersing himself in the valuable experience left behind by his predecessors from the Holy Domain.