The earth is sealed?
Lu Xuan suddenly grasped the key point and asked: "Senior, you said earlier that the path of cultivation on earth was cut off. Could it be related to the seal?"
Old Man Shi Ling nodded, showed an appreciative smile and said, "Yes, that's exactly it!"
"Although the seal placed by the master around the earth can isolate all exploration from the outside world, preventing the enemy from finding traces of the earth, and avoiding a bloody storm. However, while isolating the earth, the seal also completely disconnects the earth from the starry sky. !”
"Under the influence of the seal, the laws of the earth are broken, and in order to maintain the operation of the seal, the aura on the earth will be continuously consumed. But because of the seal, the aura cannot be replenished. As time goes by, the aura on the earth will The concentration of spiritual energy will become increasingly thinner and thinner until it eventually dries up.”
"Human cultivation will become more and more difficult, and at the same time, most of the cultivation inheritance will become increasingly difficult to pass on, and will gradually be lost over the long years. The final result is that humans will no longer be able to continue to practice!" Old Man Shi Ling explained.
The end of the Dharma era!
After listening to Old Man Shi Ling's words, Lu Xuan couldn't help but think of this word in his mind.
Although Lord Tianshi's seal protected the earth from disasters coming from the depths of the starry sky, it also caused the earth's aura to continue to wither, causing the human civilization to gradually decline.
After the Cataclysm, most historical materials have been lost in the turbulent years.
However, there are still some records about ancient times that have been preserved.
Lu Xuan previously learned about part of the history of this world on the battle network.
According to records, various capable people have indeed appeared in human history, especially in the longer periods of time.
For example, thousands of years ago, there were people among humans who could fly into the sky, escape from the earth, move mountains and fill the sea, and other powerful supernatural beings. They were like gods on land, so they were called immortals and were respected by mortals!
Among them, the most recorded records about immortals are during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Strong men entered the world and interfered with the rule of mortals. The disputes and frictions between the various forces triggered wars with extraordinary influence.
This war was later called the "War of the Gods"!
However, as time went by, the records about immortals gradually decreased.
In the pre-Qin period, there were occasional people with extraordinary talents among human beings. Through the practice of absorbing qi, they became physically strong and had extraordinary fighting power. They could take a person's head thousands of meters away, just like a god of war descending from the sky!
This type of people are called Qi Practitioners.
Because most of them were in the Pre-Qin period, some people in later generations also called them Pre-Qin Qi Refiners!
Of course, in addition to Qi alchemists, there were also strange people in that era such as formation magicians who studied formations and alchemists who refined various elixirs!
During the Tang and Song Dynasties, martial arts flourished.
Countless sects bloom like a hundred flowers, and a hundred schools of thought contend.
In this era, many people worshiped the sect, practiced martial arts, and used martial arts to strengthen their bodies.
Those who are successful in learning may become famous in the world, punishing rape and eliminating evil, and are unparalleled in chivalry. Or fight on the battlefield, defeat one against a hundred, worship the princes and generals, and show your bravery!
Until the modern era, martial arts gradually declined.
Few people practice martial arts anymore, and only a small number of people still adhere to traditional martial arts.
However, even if there is only a small number of people left, even if they have practiced martial arts for many years, they are only slightly more agile than ordinary people.
Often in the end, they may open a martial arts gym to accept students and struggle to maintain their livelihood, or they may be forced by life and completely give up their persistence for many years.
Gradually, martial arts became martial arts and "gymnastics" for the elderly to maintain their health, such as Tai Chi!
Before the catastrophe, human society entered the era of technological intelligence.
At this time, Lu Xuan couldn't help but let his thoughts fly, thinking that if there was no impact of the catastrophe, would mankind eventually step into a true mechanical and technological civilization, and then achieve mechanical ascension?
Ahem! Think too far!
The arrival of the catastrophe has almost destroyed the development of mankind, but it has also caused awakened people to appear one after another!
Historically, the civilization of cultivation has been in decline.
However, while the cataclysm brought destruction, it also caused human beings' strength to begin to change. Could it be that something had changed in the earth's seal?
In response to the question raised by Lu Xuan, Old Man Shi Ling explained: "The catastrophe you are talking about should be referring to the impact of those low-level monsters on the earth, right?"
The army of monsters that posed a huge threat to the earth turned into low-level monsters in the eyes of old man Shi Ling.
Well, after all, he is a stone spirit who has lived for 100,000 years, so his vision is naturally different!
"You are right, the seal has indeed changed. This time we woke up from our deep sleep and found that there were cracks in the seal!"
"Originally we thought that the seal placed by the master was very strong, but after long years of wear and tear, some cracks appeared on the seal, and it was through the cracks that those low-level monsters invaded the planet."
"The emergence of cracks has also replenished the almost exhausted earth with new energy, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth has been revived."
Old Man Shi Ling explained: "The awakening of powers you mentioned also existed in the past. There will always be a small number of people in a huge crowd who suddenly possess some special means."
Sure enough!
Lu Xuan sighed secretly, so the rise of human supernatural powers is also thanks to monsters?
At this time, Shi Ling did not forget to remind: "In the past, some people relied on such methods to quickly become stronger, but this is actually a shortcut. They grow rapidly in the early stage, but will be unable to move forward in the later stage, and the growth space is limited. After all, it is not the right way."
"We didn't expect that what was once a minor branch has now become the mainstream cultivation system of mankind!" Old Man Shi Ling felt a sense of sadness.
Lu Xuan nodded.
However, he didn't think there was anything wrong with awakening the power. At least it allowed humans to survive the catastrophe.
If it weren't for the sacrifices of a large number of awakened people, the earth might have become a nest of monsters!
Of course, this is all in the past.
What he is now concerned about is the recovery of the earth's spiritual energy. Does it mean that human beings may usher in a new era of cultivation?
For example, the overall rise of martial arts!
At this time, Old Man Shi Ling continued to speak: "The things I mentioned above are just to help you understand the situation. Another reason why I came to you this time is actually related to the seal of the earth!"
Lu Xuan also retracted his thoughts and asked, "Is it because of the cracks in the seal?"
"Yes, the reason why the seal appears cracks is related to the destruction of one of the seal's formations. This will greatly reduce the seal's concealment effect, and it is very likely that the earth will be found by the master's former enemies!" Old Man Shi Ling looked on. Said solemnly.
Lu Xuan asked seriously: "What do you need me to do?"
"We can't leave here for some reasons, and we need you to help us repair that formation!" Old Man Shi Ling said.
Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the system's voice sounded in Lu Xuan's mind: "Ding, trigger the main mission: repair and rescue..."
