Chapter 178: The Strong Lead the Weak

Everyone in the group was deeply moved. Their original life scripts were already quite satisfying. But after joining the chat group, their lives became even more enjoyable. Cultivation Techniques were interconnected, resources were shared, and talents were exchanged. The strong led the weak. This achieved an even distribution of resources and Cultivation Techniques. It solved the problem of overcapacity in some people's worlds and compensated for the insufficient capacity in others' worlds. It broke the 80/20 rule. It truly was a model of unity, friendship, and mutual assistance. Shi Jian made an indelible contribution to this harmonious and mutually supportive atmosphere. Had he not voluntarily contributed everyone's life scripts and the Original True Understanding in the first place, the atmosphere in the group would never have been so harmonious. This is also why everyone paid so much attention to the character of new chat group members. The initial goal was for everyone to share Cultivation Techniques and resources to achieve the ideal of "the strong leading the weak." Now, the character of everyone in the group had been tested. Even if someone became strong first, they wouldn't abandon others. They would definitely help others become stronger. As the saying goes, "the strong have their assistants, and the assistants have their resources!" Strong individuals from great worlds, like Yang Qi and Fang Han, could contribute wholeheartedly. And individuals like Lin Dong and Xiao Yan, even though their worlds were a bit weaker and their potential a bit less, could still play a full auxiliary role. To abandon them just because their potential was lower, thinking they shouldn't join the chat group, was an undesirable mindset. The purpose of the chat group's existence was to become stronger together. But if some selfish individuals entered the chat group, the organization of Primordial Dao would be ruined. This was the significance of Shi Jian being an administrator. Externally, he could unite group members to fight various dungeons and suppress powerful enemies. Internally, he had to prevent group members from having improper thoughts. The significance of an administrator's existence was to manage the chat group. If the administrator's authority remained unchanged, the right to speak remained unchanged; if the right to speak remained unchanged, the chat group's philosophy would not change. If the chat group's philosophy remained unchanged, then the strong would lead the weak. If the strong leading the weak remained unchanged, then the happiness of the group members remained unchanged. It was no exaggeration to say that Shi Jian had contributed to the group members living a much more fulfilling life than in their original stories. He freely uploaded the life scripts of the group members and also uploaded the Original True Understanding. He held the group members in his heart, and they, in turn, elevated him. They made him the administrator of the chat group. Otherwise, with the unruly personalities of these guys, the others would probably not have been convinced by whoever became the administrator. Seeing everyone in the chat group say they were living better and more satisfying lives, Shi Jian's lips also curved into a slight smile. This showed that his initial choice was not wrong. Being open and honest, establishing a harmonious, unified, and mutually helpful chat group was the right path. If he had chosen to deceive the group members and profit from their future, the situation would not have been so harmonious. Nor would he have gained so many benefits. Indeed. Deceiving group members about their future might initially trick some benefits out of them. But over time, this would become a transactional relationship. Such transactional relationships are the most unstable. They could collapse and disintegrate at any time. Shi Jian directly attracted everyone with the noble ideal of mutual assistance. The people in the group recognized this ideal and gathered with him. Cultivation Techniques were interconnected. Resources were shared. This is how the chat group came to be today. An alliance formed by shared ideals would always be stronger than an alliance formed by shared interests. Watching the people in the group chatting and bragging, Shi Jian slowly downloaded the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and began to cultivate. On a mountain peak in the Void Realm, Shi Hao stood alone, pushing his essence, Qi, and spirit to their limits. He was preparing to Breakthrough to the Great Perfection of the Supreme Realm. He intended to ascend to the sky in the strongest and most invincible posture, using Lightning Tribulation to temper himself. A sound like the roaring of an ocean, carrying a majestic aura, came from between heaven and earth. Dark clouds gathered and collided in the sky. Shi Hao's battle attire rustled in the strong wind as he soared high into the heavens. He wanted to use the most mysterious lightning to temper himself a hundred times over, undergoing a deep-level baptism. This was a cleansing method he had obtained from the bone book. It could help him forge an extremely powerful Dao Foundation. Since the Immortal Ancient Era, no Lightning Tribulation or heavenly punishment had descended in this epoch. However, if one actively provoked lightning, they would suffer a catastrophic disaster. Shi Hao fearlessly flew into the dark, oppressive clouds. Bolts of lightning fiercely struck him. He passively endured it with his Physical Body. He endured this pain. Then, little by little, he tempered his strength. This was a very dangerous and risky cultivation method, but Shi Hao was not afraid. Compared to these dangers, he was more afraid of not being able to accompany Shi Jian, Liu Shen, and others in battle. The Upper Realm was full of geniuses. Ancient prodigies emerged, one after another, incredibly Heaven-Defying. Some individuals possessed unfathomable talent and combat power, once serving as the protagonists of an era. Prodigies from countless eras would clash, igniting the most brilliant sparks of this epoch. In addition to these geniuses from the Upper Realm, Shi Jian, Meng Qi, and Yang Qi also put immense pressure on Shi Hao. To walk alongside such individuals, Shi Hao had to make himself even stronger. He soared into the sky, straight into the nine heavens. Hundreds and thousands of lightning bolts struck him. Shi Hao manifested an ancient cauldron, then sealed himself within it, enduring the lightning. The lightning made him grimace. He was struck until he spat blood, his skin split, and his entire body was charred black. This was a very tragic cultivation process. Tempering oneself with lightning strengthened him. It was indeed a bit tragic, but the effect of this cultivation was also very remarkable. Shi Hao's Physical Body was constantly growing stronger. While Shi Hao was desperately cultivating, Shi Jian was also working hard. Four Grotto-Heavens, spewing endless magma, appeared before him. Shi Jian sat cross-legged in the Void Realm, meticulously carving the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation into these four Grotto-Heavens. If the Four Immortal Slaughtering Swords were present, this Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation would be the greatest Formation in the Primordial World. Even without the four swords, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation with only the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram was still incomparably profound. Shi Jian used four Grotto-Heavens to replace the Four Immortal Slaughtering Swords, thereby carving the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Ancient runes were carved onto the Grotto-Heavens, causing Shi Jian's radiant Grotto-Heavens to tremble. The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was too terrifying. Shi Jian would find it difficult to complete the carving in a short time. Moreover, with his current strength, he could not bear all the runes that the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation would transform into. He planned to do it as he had carved the Original True Understanding and the Great Five Elements Technique. First, he would carve a basic turntable. Using this to solidify his Foundation, he would then Breakthrough to the Supreme Realm. After that, he would slowly supplement it. Both brothers were undergoing arduous cultivation. Almost every day, various anomalies appeared around them. The Heavenly God Realm elder was startled upon witnessing such terrifying scenes. Then, his heart was filled with joy. This was simply a blessing from heaven for the Shi Clan. A family with two Supremes! Heaven must have pitied the Shi Clan too much. That's why it suddenly bestowed two such geniuses upon the Shi Clan. With Shi Jian and Shi Hao present, the prosperity of the Shi Clan was only a matter of time. Seeing hope, the elder worked even harder. He continuously sought out and gathered nearby members of the Shi Clan, while also repairing the capital city of the Shi Kingdom. Soon, Shi Jian completed the carving of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation's basic layout. Four Grotto-Heavens floated between heaven and earth, positioned in the four directions of southeast and northwest. Within the Grotto-Heavens, a vast and ancient aura poured out. With a single thought from Shi Jian, the entire world seemed to transform into an ancient battlefield, with countless killing auras filling the air. Behind these four Grotto-Heavens, countless other Grotto-Heavens floated up, forming a special Formation in the Void Realm. One Grotto-Heaven after another united, transforming into four swords filled with endless killing intent. The four swords floated between heaven and earth, and an incomparably terrifying aura spread, tearing apart the surrounding Void Realm. Dense and imperceptible killing Qi repeatedly tore apart the Void Realm. Shi Jian's eyes gleamed with an unprecedented brilliance. As expected of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. After he carved the basic runes of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation onto the Grotto-Heavens, he could already form a prototype of the formation. Forming formations, forming formations. This was the true profoundness of the Array Formation Realm. Shi Jian had previously formed the Great Five Elements Formation, but he had never used it against an enemy. The Great Five Elements Formation was derived from the Great Five Elements Technique. Shi Jian was accustomed to using the Great Five Elements Technique, not the Great Five Elements Formation. However, this Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation could now fully unleash Shi Jian's power. The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation included the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, the Immortal Execution Sword, the Immortal Trapping Sword, and the Immortal Severing Sword. Shi Jian did not possess the Four Immortal Slaughtering Swords, but he could use Divine Abilities as swords. He could carve those Supreme killing Divine Abilities onto his numerous Grotto-Heavens, then form the Immortal Slaughtering Sword and the Immortal Execution Sword. Then, he could also carve those Divine Abilities that restricted cultivation and harmed Dao onto his Grotto-Heavens, forming the Immortal Trapping Sword and the Immortal Severing Sword. By using the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation to command all his cultivated Divine Abilities and Grotto-Heavens, he would completely integrate his Divine Abilities and cultivation. At that time, Shi Jian's combat power would be elevated to an extremely terrifying level. When fighting, he would summon his Grotto-Heavens. The Grotto-Heavens would automatically form a Formation and unleash various terrifying Divine Abilities. It combined encirclement, killing, and confinement functions into one. Just thinking about it was terrifying. Shi Jian glanced at his countless remaining empty Grotto-Heavens, feeling only that the future was promising. "I have reached an unprecedented level in the Array Formation Realm; it's time to Breakthrough to the Supreme Realm!" Shi Jian began to prepare to Breakthrough to the Supreme Realm. Breaking through to the Supreme Realm was not very difficult for him. His Cultivation Foundation was already incredibly solid. Now, breaking through to the Supreme Realm was just a matter of course. After many great battles, Shi Jian clearly realized one thing: only the method that suits him is the most formidable. The Kunpeng Art is extremely powerful, known as one of the Ten Fiends, its might shaking ancient and modern times. But that is the art of the Ten Fiends. A human cultivating it cannot reach its peak strength or become as strong as the Kunpeng itself. Only the method that suits him, or the method he himself created, is truly the most suitable for him. And Shi Jian happened to have a cheat. He had the Library of the Heavens, where all methods would be transformed into the most suitable form for him. Just like the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength. These methods were the most suitable for him, and naturally, there were no restrictions when performing them. Now, as he broke through to the Supreme Realm, all sorts of methods naturally sublimated and transformed. Shi Jian's Breakthrough to the Supreme Realm was simple and unadorned. Everything happened naturally. His spirit was highly condensed, and the essence within his body radiated light, undergoing a transformation like the tempering of immortal gold. Removing impurities, leaving behind the essence. The most outstanding aspect of the Supreme Realm compared to the Array Formation Realm is the spiritual Incarnation. Those who cultivate to this realm can condense a spiritual Incarnation. Therefore, when people in this realm Breakthrough, the greatest beneficiaries are Qi and spirit. Even though Shi Jian's Qi and spirit had reached the point where they could condense a spiritual Incarnation in the Array Formation Realm, now that he was breaking through, his Qi and spirit still underwent a transformation. At the center of his brows, a small figure glowed brightly, as if it were waving its fists and cultivating martial arts there. Shi Jian's Physical Body became even stronger. His Primordial Spirit became even more terrifying, and his Sea of Consciousness was vast and unyielding. Now that he had broken through, his Primordial Spirit seemed to have been compressed and extracted, becoming even harder, more brilliant, and flawless. Shi Jian had broken through to the Supreme Realm. "Hoo..." Shi Jian exhaled a long breath, a look of joy in his eyes. Previously, not counting his "ten thousand Grotto-Heavens" cultivation, his strength in the Array Formation Realm could barely rival that of a Divine Flame. Now that he had broken through to the Supreme Realm, with just his Supreme Realm cultivation, he could definitely defeat most Divine Flame powerhouses. "Cultivation is awesome!" Shi Jian emerged from his seclusion and then noticed Shi Hao, who was in the midst of a Breakthrough. "This guy's path is truly wild..." Shi Jian silently lamented in his heart as he watched Shi Hao being struck by lightning in the Void Realm. Shi Hao's method of using lightning for Body Tempering was a cliché in novels. But it was indeed powerful. Shi Jian saw Shi Hao's entire body and flesh being struck until they withered. His old skin peeled off, and the internal bone runes glowed, undergoing a transformation. To be precise, Shi Hao's entire being was undergoing a transformation. He encountered a lightning strike. He experienced a death tribulation. Then, he used Liu Shen's Art and the Azure Emperor Wood Emperor Scripture to revitalize his life force. His body underwent a transformation, becoming even tougher and more solid. His Primordial Spirit became even purer. His entire body glowed, Qi and blood surged, and masculine power boiled. The Stone character Holy Light above his jawbone soared into the sky. His entire being was like a great fireball, burning, transforming into a golden sun, intensely radiant. "This cultivation method is truly amazing..." Shi Jian saw Shi Hao being severely injured by lightning from the sky several times. In the most tragic instance, his head was split open, his limbs were broken, and even bone fragments flew out. But he still persevered with difficulty. "If cheating is like this... then I can still understand it!" Shi Jian retracted his words about someone cheating. This cultivation indeed progressed quickly. But it was truly tragic as well. Shi Jian took a video and sent it to the group. [Shi Jian: "Showing off gets you struck by lightning!"]