Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades - Chapter 795

Chapter 795: It’s Not Meaningless
Author’s Note: In this chapter you will see words like XYZ (ABC). It means that you can replace XYZ with ABC or use them as is.

If you don’t understand what I said here, just read the chapter and you will understand it.

PS: Neo is at peak of First Step rank. I think I wrote Second Step sometime ago. That was a typo.

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Seeing’s Neo’s silence, Cultivator Bai Zhen spoke, “It seems you don’t know what a Heavenbreaker is? They are cultivators who are born in Cosmos of other Cultivator, and after crossing various trials, they manage to ascend beyond and arrive in the True World—here.”

Neo frowned.

“You can recognize cultivators and Heavenbreakers from the fact that they all cultivate a Cosmos within themselves. And they all create a Path of their own, that follows one of the thirty-two Daos.”

Neo suddenly froze.

Paths… were meant to be a subset of Daos?

Cultivator Bai Zhen either not realizing his thoughts, or ignoring them continue, “Of course, Cultivators and Heavenbreakers have some differences too.

“Some are minor differences like the fact that you might or might not know about proper cultivation methods depending on the fact the Cultivator responsible for your Cosmos introduced those methods in the Cosmos.

“However, this necessarily does not mean Heavenbreakers are weaker. Since you must’ve defeated or conquered the entire Cosmos to become strong enough to come to this World, that means your combat experience far outstrips a Cultivator of the same rank.

“Ah, this is only for lower Steps, okay? Higher Steps Cultivators focus on their Cosmos, so their combat experience would be same, if not higher, than most Heavenbreakers.”

Throughout the explanation, Cultivator Bai Zhen had a smile, as if he was waiting for a specific reaction from Neo.

The First Step Cultivator was in pain.

But he dared not say anything after the earlier warning from Cultivator Bai Zhen.

Neo remained expressionless, hiding the thoughts in his mind and spoke, “Your worded your explanation in a way that says there are major differences between Cultivators and Heavenbreakers?”

“Yes. Major differences would depend upon how the race and tribes inside the Cosmos were designed by the Cultivator. For example, a Heavenbreaker can come from a race that speak through their thoughts. This makes them fundamentally different.”

Cultivator Bai Zhen’s words make Neo realize something.

‘According to what that child said, Cultivators gather Qi — World Energy — from the air.’

‘But Ultris and I create our own World Energy.’

‘This must be an inherent racial trait of all beings born in our Cosmos. Celestial Worthy made us in a way that if we become a Heavenbreaker, we can generate our own energy.’

It seemed like a good trait for all people of their Cosmos.

They wouldn’t need to depend on external sources.

But…

Why take away the power to absorb energy from the surroundings?

Celestial Worthy could’ve just left them with both methods: internal energy generation and external absorption.

If External energy absorption was allowed, there would be no need to have immense willpower in order to create World Energy.

This way a lot more Heavenbreaker could’ve been born.

‘This is like Celestial Worthy didn’t want us to become Heavenbreakers (Cultivators).’

Neo realized the person who created them — their Creator God — might just not be negligent like he thought, but something far worse.

Neo clenched his fist and asked, “From the way you talk… it seems there are quite a few Cultivators and Heavenbreakers. Does this mean—”

“Yes, there is a standardized way of becoming a Cultivator and Heavenbreaker. We call these methods Cultivation methods,” answered Cultivator Bai Zhen.

Neo clenched his fist.

‘As I thought, there is a standardized way of becoming Heavenbreakers (Cultivator).’

Why had the Celestial Worthy not given them these methods?

Why leave this people to fight like a dog between themselves for resources?

‘Maybe there was a reason, or maybe this guy is lying to me.’

Neo decided to be optimistic.

“Isn’t a Path supposed to be unique to each Heavenbreaker (Cultivator)? How can there be a standardized method to become one?”

“Hahaha. What about it? No matter the Path, they will still fall under one of the Daos. So we can just teach them to create and manifest their unique Path, depending on what Dao suits their life.

“Ah, Daos are like direction. North, South, West, those types of directions.

“So, no matter your Path, no matter where you walk, you would end up walking in a direction (Dao),” Cultivator Bai Zhen explains with a smile.

This…

Neo realized the truth.

All of the pain he had gone through to become a Heavenbreaker.

All of the pain he had gone through at hands of others because he was a Heavenbreaker.

It was…

“Meaningless,” Cultivator Bai Zhen said with a smile. “Yes, it seems like you thought you were special having created your Path. But that’s only in your little Cosmos. Here, that is nothing special. Anyone with [Spiritual Roots] can become a Cultivator. So all your pain, all your suffering was meaningless.”

Cultivator Bai Zhen’s smile was now as wide as his mouth.

He was waiting for ‘that’ reaction.

Despair.

Oftentimes, to find a new technique or for enlightenment, Cultivators would remove all teachings from their Cosmos that would allow people to become Heavenbreakers.

This was to see what kind of cultivation techniques would be born from nothingness (when there is no previous guidance).

Here, Heavenbreakers needed to forge a Path on their own.

It was like traversing a path that no one had walked before.

Naturally, all Heavenbreakers who went through this were proud when they came out to the [True World].

They believed in their own experience.

Only to realize that all their hard work, all their suffering were meaningless.

That anyone could’ve become a Heavenbreaker if they were guided properly.

That they were not special.

Watching the reaction of these Heavenbreakers always made Cultivator Bai Zhen ecstatic.

That’s why…

He looked at Neo with anticipation.

“Meaningless,” Neo muttered, making Cultivator Bai Zhen’s eyes shine.

However, the next words from Neo stunned Cultivator Bai Zhen.

“You said the word that was about to come up in my mind. As expected, you are reading my thoughts.”

“…? Huh? Uh?”

A storm of thoughts and Consciousness was created within Neo’s mind, masking his true thoughts.

But that was not what surprised Cultivator Bai Zhen.

“You were expecting I was reading your thoughts? That… thought was a lie meant to probe me. No, why are you so calm? Do you not realize becoming a Heavenbreaker is nothing special. All your pain, all your suffering was meaningless.”

“It’s not meaningless.”

Neo snorts.

“I lived my life for myself. Everything I learned and went through made me what I am today.

“So, what if others can become a Heavenbreaker?

“I am not unique (me) because I’m a Heavenbreaker. I am me (unique) because I am Neo Hargraves (me).”

Cultivator Bai Zhen blinked.

Then he chuckled with disbelief.

“Your mind is tranquil. You are not lying to me. You truly believe that being a Heavenbreaker doesn’t define yourself. But being you is what define yourself. What a fearsome Dao Heart (Willpower).”

Cultivator Bai Zhen shook his head.

“Anyway, come with me. I came here because the Heavens (Fate) guided me to an auspicious location. It must have been to meet a talented seed like you. If you come with me to the Heavenly Sect, we can help you grow to your true protentional.”

“Senior! He killed—”

Cultivator Bai Zhen didn’t look back, but the head rolled off from the shoulders of the First Step Cultivator, who had just spoken.

“I told you to remain silent,” Cultivator Bai Zhen said with a chilling voice.

His gaze remained fixed at Neo and he asked with a smile, “So, shall we leave for the Heavenly Sect now? I promise it will be a place you would like.”

Neo looked at him, then around the place.

The people of the village were struck with terrible fear.

Three Cultivators — no, just one. Neo had erased the other two from existence. Though Cultivator Bai Zhen seemed be able to remember them — had died in front of their eyes.

Cultivators were akin to gods for them.

Their death made no sense to them, and filled with endless terror.

Finally, Neo looked back at Cultivator Bai Zhen.

“You don’t care about the Cultivators I killed?”

“I don’t. Our world is ‘strong eat the weak’. It is their fault they were too weak to protect themselves.”

“Rather than that, isn’t it because you find me more valuable than them that you are ‘forgiving’ me for killing them?”

“Hahaha, that is true. But as I said, it’s a strong eat the weak world. I could recognize your potential, so it’s their fault for not being able to do that, and dying in your hand.”

Neo had no idea what ‘potential’ this guy was talking.

But there was one thing he knew.

‘This world…. His words prove that this is a fake world.’

‘All people here, even this guy, is created by the Hope Elemental World.’

‘They are like NPCs.’

Otherwise, if there were so many Heavenbreakers Apollyon wouldn’t have been worried about Neo.

‘This place is likely a training ground that Celestial Worthy created.’

‘And even though this place is an illusion, the Cultivators here cannot become real like the people from my Cosmos.’

Why?

Neo had no idea.

Celestial Worthy might’ve used some strange ability.

Anyway, Neo was sure these people were fake.

Otherwise, there would’ve already been a lot of Heavenbreakers in their Cosmos.

And…

‘Cole comes from outside the Cosmos.’

‘So this world, that is likely an imitation of Celestial Worthy’s world, is something Cole has seen.’

‘And yet Cole’s system says there are only two Heavenbreaker in our Cosmos.’

‘That proves these people are fake.’

Of course, even if they were fake, they exerted real influence inside the Hope Elemental Worthy.

This was why even Supremes could die if they entered this place recklessly.

“Will you come to the Heavenly Sect with me?” Cultivator Bai Zhen asked again.

“Alright,” Neo nodded.

“Excellent! Now—”

“But before we leave, tell me. What will you do to the people of the village? Were you not here to collect people to turn them into pills or elixirs?”

“Hmm….”

Cultivator Bai Zhen stares at Neo with a slight smile.

“You don’t like this, do you? Fine. These people would be freed. And from today, this Breeding Farm would no longer exist.”

“That easily?”

“Hahaha, as I said ‘strong eat the weak’ world. You are just that precious that to appease you, I am willing to dissolve this Breeding Farm.”

Neo stare at him.

Even though he is smiling, and speaking politely, Neo was not foolish enough to believe his words.

Not after seeing Cultivator Bai Zhen kill his junior disciple.

Still, he went along with him.

“What about the other Breeding Farms? Your words suggest there are others.”

“I can’t do anything about them. This area was under my jurisdiction. Others are not.”

“I see.”

“Don’t worry too much, though. You can talk to overseers of the other areas in the sect. I’m sure they would be willing to give up the ownership after seeing your talent. Anyway, should we move now?”

“Okay.”

Neo gave one last glance to the villagers, seeing them bowing and thanking him, and followed the Cultivator Bai Zhen.

The little girl wanted to call out to Neo but Neo and Cultivator Bai Zhen disappeared.

Qi (World Energy) came out of Cultivator Bai Zhen.

It wrapped around Neo, and wrapped him.

Cultivator Bai Zhen began to fly while carrying Neo.

They moved while making small talks, most of which were initiated by Cultivator Bai Zhen.

It was only after Neo judged they were far enough from the village that the Neo spoke his true intentions,

“I cannot read your mind like you can mine.”

“…?”

“However, I’ve lived a long life, met countless people, and observed even more. So I can guess others’ personality and thoughts to some extent even if it’s our first time meeting.”

“Hahaha, are you saying you can guess what kind of person I am.”

“To some extent, yes. If I had to compare you to an animal, you would be a brightly colored poisonous insect. Your color (outward appearance/charisma) attracts others but that is just a trap set by you to bring them closer and poison them.”

“…I don’t know if it’s normal to compare people to insect in your Cosmos. However, I would appreciate if you are careful with your words. Even if I am willing to forgive you, others would not—”

“You are not actually angry, are you? You are just responding ‘naturally’ to the words I said.”

“….”

Cultivator Bai Zhen turned his head to look at Neo, as they flew.

“Let’s talk about my potential.”

Neo spoke as if he could not see the cold gaze of Cultivator Bai Zhen.

“You people have Cultivation Methods. You have knowledge of techniques from many Cultivators and their Cosmos. So, naturally, you are not lacking in knowledge.”

“….You are correct.”

“That begs the question ‘what did you see in me that makes you think I have potential’. My willpower? Hmmm, I think it’s something else.”

“….”

“It’s my Cosmos. Although I’m only at peak of First Step like the Cultivators at the village. There must be something special about my Cosmos that you want. Which is why you are taking me away.”

“Hahahahha!”

Cultivator Bai Zhen bursts into laughter.

He no longer bothered to hide his true intention.

“He actually guess it, hahahaha! Truly, Heavenbreakers are far above us in terms of combat and life experience.”

Cultivator Bai Zhen snaps his finger.

Neo’s finger is blurred as he is thrown away.

His body smashes through several trees before coming to a stop. The wood splinters have stabbed Neo in various locations, and he is bleeding profusely.

Even so, Neo could not move.

An invisible force tightly wraps around him.

Cultivator Bai Zhen floats down, coming to Neo’s eye level.

“You are correct. I’m taking away to kill you. However, your conclusion was wrong. I don’t need your Cosmos.”

Cultivator Bai Zhen taps Neo’s stomach.

“Spirit Root. All Cultivators need that to become a Cultivator. It allows us to absorb Qi of Heaven and Earth. But not only did you become a Heavenbreaker (Cultivator) without a Spiritual Root, you can also create your own Qi. I want to dissect you and learn how to do that.”

“None of you can produce your own Qi?” Neo asks calmly.

“It is impossible to produce Qi by oneself. Only the Heaven and Earth can do that. All Cultivators steal (Qi) from Heaven and Earth. The Earth is the benevolent mother. She forgives our evil. However, the Heaven (Father) is strict and unbending. It punishes us for the plundering of Qi. The Heavenly Tribulation that Cultivators goes through during each breakthrough is just that—the manifestation of Heaven’s anger.”

His words were confusing, but Neo quickly make sense of them in his mind.

‘Heavenly Tribulation.’

‘Punishment from Heavens.’

‘It seems like whenever Cultivators and Heavenbreakers rank up, they go through a Heavenly Tribulation (Punishment from Heaven).’

Neo had never seen this Heavenly Tribulation.

He created his own World Energy (Qi).

The Heavens had no reason to attack him.

Though, it was unknown if Neo would be attacked by Heavens, since this ‘Heaven’ seemed to exist in [True World] and might not exist in the Cosmos.

‘Heavenly Tribulation.’

‘The Will of Heavens.’

‘Was this concept what inspired Celestial Worthy to create Universal Will that looked over a Universe, and Planetary Will that looked over a Planet?’

“So, it’s just about energy? Are you guys that strapped for Qi (World Energy) that you will kidnap a Heavenbreaker who has just arrived in the True World?”

“Hahaha, are you acting clueless, or can you not sense the surroundings.”

“….?”

Neo had limited Life Flame, so he was not using it to expand his senses unless he had to fight.