Infinite Professions-Chapter 95 - 24: The Truth

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Upon hearing this statement, everyone fell silent.

Dark Demon King Beast!

Celestial Destiny Spirit Master!

As the most powerful and mysterious being on the Spirit Control Continent, the birth of darkness, the origin of destiny has always been a mystery, at least for ordinary people.

But mysteries are bound to be revealed, just like secrets. Some things become less of a secret the longer they remain shrouded.

Therefore...

"You don’t want to say anything?"

"Then let me speak!"

Seeing the silent crowd, Shen Hex smiled, stood up, and began his story.

"Around ten thousand years ago, or even earlier, this world witnessed the emergence of a power known as ’Primordial Spirit.’"

"Primordial Spirit exists between heaven and earth, able to be absorbed by all things, so gradually, the matters of this world began to change dramatically."

"Spirit Beasts, Spirit Crystals, Spirit Veins, and various Spiritual Objects were born this way!"

"Humans were among them, influenced by the power of Primordial Spirit, but unlike the ignorant beasts or unconscious plants, as the leader of all creatures, the intelligent humans embarked upon a unique path."

"Nourished by Primordial Spirit, although human physique did not see significant improvement, their souls underwent bizarre changes, possessing strong and incredible power, like fire furnaces and even miniature suns."

"Humans’ souls can generate unique Spiritual Energy, assisting Spirit Beasts in awakening intelligence, absorbing Spiritual Qi more efficiently, achieving tier elevation and species tier evolution."

"Thus, the profession of Spirit Control Master naturally emerged, and humanity, relying on the power of Spirit Control Master, became the most formidable race on the Spirit Control Continent."

"But..."

Shen Hex shifted his tone, glancing at the silent audience: "Every advantage comes with disadvantages, the Spirit Control Power is no exception, every person’s soul, like a burning furnace, continuously releases power."

"But this power is not entirely positive; it also contains negativity, changing due to human emotions—pain, hatred, resentment—these negative emotions alter the nature of human souls, making the internal Spirit Control Power violent and uncontrollable, even hateful towards life."

"These negative spiritual powers do not dissipate upon human death but instead concentrate somewhere, accumulating until it transforms into darkness, creating the Dark Demon King Beast."

Shen Hex looked at the crowd, unveiling historical truths: "This is why the Dark Demon King Beast was born in the ninety-ninth year of the Spirit Calendar, after humanity dominated the continent."

"Humanity created the darkness, that life-hating, frenzied, uncontrollable Dark Demon King Beast, along with its influencing Dark Beast Tide!"

With those words, the room fell silent.

Everyone remained quiet, evidently aware of this long before.

Perhaps among the current two generations of destiny, among the eighteen Spirit Control Masters, only one was completely unaware of this.

Shen Hex was indifferent, continuing his narration.

"But where there is light, there is dark; where there is black, there is white."

"Human darkness birthed the Dark Demon King Beast, but human light also created radiance, which is the Celestial Destiny Spirit Master."

"Nine major destinies—courage, love, wisdom, innocence, kindness, hope, brightness, justice, protection—are the most dazzling aspects of human nature, aggregated somewhere in the world, and within every person’s soul."

"But unlike the uncontrollable source of darkness, these nine major destinies can be guided artificially, even controlled to descend upon someone."

"This explains why Spirit Control City and the Three Great Kingdoms can seek Celestial Destiny Spirit Masters, which isn’t truly seeking but designating, their designating of Celestial Destiny Spirit Masters’ birth!"

As Shen Hex spoke, the expressions of the previous generation spirit masters, including Zhong Qingcang, turned grimaces, while Dongfang Bai and other successors showed astonishment.

Although the origins of the Dark Demon King Beast and Celestial Destiny Spirit Master are not absolute secrets, the birth of Celestial Destiny Spirit Master is still unknown to many, such as Dongfang Bai and his Dongfang Clan.

After all, even among nobles, there are different levels, and matters like designating destinies are only known by Spirit Control City and the Three Kingdoms Imperial Families, others remain unaware, including the Dongfang Clan.

Hence at this moment, Dongfang Bai and others’ expressions were somewhat elaborate, only Jun Cangming and Yinn Nianyun of Three Kingdoms Imperial origin remained calm.

However, Shen Hex’s words did not end there as he looked at Zhong Qingcang and other former destinies, speaking sharply.

"So, what are the standards for Spirit Control City and the Three Great Kingdoms choosing Celestial Destiny Spirit Masters? Why are most of the nine major destinies throughout generations nobles, with only a few commoners, yet there must always be one commoner-born Celestial Destiny Spirit Master?"

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These words hit the mark, plunging the audience into silence.

Shen Hex was unconcerned, continuing to reveal the truth.

"It’s simple, because it must be!"

"Choosing Celestial Destiny Spirit Masters of noble and Three Kingdoms Imperial Families origin is to maintain control."

"After all, the power of Celestial Destiny Spirit Master is too formidable; if uncontrollable individuals became destinies, such as those hostile to the Three Kingdoms Imperial Families or Spirit Control City, it would likely impact or even overthrow the Three Kingdoms and Spirit Control City."

"Thus, the majority of destiny selections are Spirit Control Masters from Three Kingdoms Imperial Families and noble origins."

"But you cannot entirely ignore commoners, as the power and guidance of destiny depends on people’s hearts. Nobles becoming destiny can be attributed to virtues created by identity and education, but destinies cannot be entirely noble every generation, as that would spawn various conspiracy theories among commoners, creating separations and ultimately weakening destiny’s power."

"Therefore, there must be a commoner-born Celestial Destiny Spirit Master, who would gather significant public support, thereby becoming the strongest destiny throughout generations, like you—Zhong Qingcang!"

Finishing, he pointed directly at the silent Zhong Qingcang.

Zhong Qingcang remained silent, without response.

Shen Hex was indifferent, continued talking: "Why, as a teacher, you didn’t teach Li Taiyi any high-tier Secret Techniques, activating Power of Destiny is one reason, but more importantly, you realized Li Taiyi’s loss of control."

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Zhong Qingcang’s eyes narrowed, anger and shock mixing as he looked at Shen Hex.

Shen Hex ignored: "As Li Taiyi gradually matured and needed to master high-tier Secret Techniques, he disregarded the advice and warnings of you as a teacher, forcibly killing some nobles, even members of Three Kingdoms Imperial Family and Spirit Control City’s high ranks."

"It was at that time that you and the Three Great Kingdoms, Spirit Control City realized Li Taiyi’s loss of control!"

"This commoner-born Hero of Destiny posed a threat to you, but at that time, you could no longer replace him, so you had to use other methods to weaken his power as much as possible without affecting destiny."

"Thus, as Li Taiyi’s teacher, you didn’t teach him any high-tier Secret Techniques or Combat Skills, nor did you allow him to learn advanced Secret Techniques or Combat Skills through other channels."

Shen Hex looked at him, each word striking as sharp as a sword: "You, Zhong Qingcang—betrayed your origins!"