"Heaven's Will?"
Li Chonglou looked confused.
"This level of matter might be a bit early for you to grasp. Once you reach the eighth level, you should start to sense it. I won't say more."
Old Tie's expression was solemn.
"What I want to tell you now is that anything related to Heaven's Will will involve destiny."
"Though destiny is mysterious, it's a real thing. Elder Mo's cultivation technique from the very beginning was about defying the heavens. It's bound to clash with them. Your fate, from the moment you first came into contact with it, has already begun to change."
Li Chonglou's brows furrowed tightly, and he vaguely guessed what Old Tie was trying to convey.
As expected, his next sentence hit the core.
"Simply put, your life is being targeted by something from above. Trouble will always find you."
Li Chonglou abruptly stood up, his face filled with shock. "Heaven wants to claim me?"
Old Tie paused, then said, "Uh, your phrasing seems more accurate. That's precisely the case. Haven't you noticed that since you started practicing Elder Mo's technique, the things you've encountered and the troubles surrounding you have been increasing?"
Li Chonglou looked back and realized it was indeed true!
Before returning from Tielin, his life had been within the realm of ordinary people. But the further he went, the more complicated events became.
As for trouble, it was even more so.
His original plan was to develop steadily within the ordinary cultivator circles. However, at every critical juncture, things wouldn't go as planned. Every time he thought he had resolved one problem, a bigger one would emerge!
In just a month or two, he had gone from having enemies among the Sixteen Great Families and Eight Great Clans to facing the Commoners' Association, the War Association, and the General Bureau!
"But I've also gained quite a lot?"
Li Chonglou was puzzled.
He hadn't failed to consider this aspect before. But so far, everything had ultimately developed in a positive direction.
For instance, during the crisis in the underground world, although he was almost killed by a mysterious expert, he not only survived but also benefited from the misfortune, breaking through to the seventh level.
Therefore, until now, Li Chonglou still believed this was an opportunity and a blessing of destiny.
Old Tie sneered, "That's because your fate is exceptionally resilient!"
"Speaking of which, I must also admire you. I've witnessed the power of Heaven's Will. No expert can withstand even a few exchanges with it, at most escaping once or twice. But you, how many times has it been now?"
As far as he knew, there had already been three major crises.
One in the underground world, one with Yuan Bei of the Commoners' Association, and the current anomaly at Lightning Magnetic Island.
In Old Tie's view, Li Chonglou was like an indomitable cockroach, succeeding in overcoming every challenge.
As for the rewards.
Old Tie said with a hint of envy, "Fortune and misfortune are interdependent. This is also the power of Heaven's Will. You can also understand it as the power of rules. Under the influence of Heaven's Will, the greater the danger you overcome, the greater the reward. This time at Lightning Magnetic Island, you must have acquired quite a few things."
Li Chonglou's pupils contracted sharply, and for the first time, he felt a sense of awe and fear from the depths of his heart.
"This can also be predicted?"
Old Tie, of course, didn't know the specifics of his gains. He only knew that people with the power of Heaven's Will experienced each crisis like a tribulation. As long as they could survive it, the reward would be equivalent to the risk.
However, Old Tie hadn't thought about the Divine Thunder Source, as Li Chonglou had returned, and the people at Lightning Magnetic Island were still fighting fiercely over that item.
It was said that even the Lightning Magnetic Island, which had existed for countless years, had half of it shattered.
After Li Chonglou had calmed down a bit, he couldn't help but ask, "So, what are you trying to tell me? To remind me to act cautiously?"
Old Tie rolled his eyes. "The power of Heaven's Will is not something you can be cautious about. As long as you are still alive, or haven't truly obtained it, trouble will continue to find you. You won't be able to stop it."
"Moreover, this situation will only worsen over time. Today you might only face enemies you can fight to the death with. Next time, you might die before you even catch a glimpse of your opponent."
Li Chonglou swallowed hard.
This thing was too mysterious!
However, he quickly reacted and hurriedly asked, "Old Tie, no, Senior Old Tie, you came to see me personally today, surely it's not just to remind me?"
Old Tie chuckled, "Are you scared now, kid?"
"Who wouldn't be afraid of this! People used to say there's a god three feet above your head. According to you, not only is there really one, but it's also a grim reaper holding a scythe! Who could withstand that!"
"Heh, so you still thought you were invincible. Today you offend one person, and before that is resolved, tomorrow you offend another. Those who entered with you are probably all your potential enemies, aren't they?"
Li Chonglou said awkwardly, "Cough, that's because of the power of Heaven's Will you mentioned, senior. They insisted on fighting me, and I couldn't just stand there and let them hit me, could I?"
Old Tie's expression suddenly turned serious again.
"Kid, this is the key to weakening the power of Heaven's Will. The more you stand apart from others, the greater the influence of Heaven's Will on you. Conversely, if you always have a group of talented experts around you, and can befriend them, the influence from above will be reduced."
Li Chonglou's eyes lit up.
"In other words, as long as I make enough talented experts my friends, I don't have to worry about these kinds of things?"
Old Tie nodded. "In theory, yes."
Li Chonglou immediately felt relieved. As long as there was a way to resolve it, it was fine. Otherwise, the thought of the next death crisis descending at any moment would be unbearable for even the strongest person!
"So, there are three main things I came to tell you today."
"The first is what I've already said. You've practiced Elder Mo's technique, and you're bound to be affected by the power of Heaven's Will. To break free, the only way is to gather more talented individuals around you."
"Wait." Li Chonglou suddenly interrupted. "Does 'gather' mean I have to keep them by my side all the time?"
The interrupted Old Tie explained with slight dissatisfaction, "Not necessarily by your side all the time. As long as you can earn their respect, it will invisibly weaken the influence of Heaven's Will on you."
Li Chonglou breathed a sigh of relief and at the same time understood that this should also be something similar to destiny.
Old Tie then continued, "The second matter is also what you need to do most right now."
"Find a way to enter the main base of the Executive Department as soon as possible."
Li Chonglou said with a wry smile, "I want to do that too, but..."
"Don't worry, you still have a chance."
Old Tie thought for a moment, knowing Li Chonglou's current difficulties, and added, "How about this, I'll give you another week. If it's still not possible by then, I'll personally take you in."