Chapter 478 The Heavenly World


    Fekro was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly regained hisposure and said, “Very well.”


    Jonathan wasted no time and immediately branded Fekro''s cerebral domain with his spiritual element.


    This mark was imprinted deep into Fekro''s cerebral domain, so there was no way for him to refine it. In


    fact, if he even so much as thought about it, Jonathan would be able to detect such intention.


    However, Jonathan refrained from imprinting onto Fekro''s divine spirit. After all, the divine spirit


    represented one''s spiritual energy, and if Fekro decided to muster his will to self-destruct his own


    cultivation, Jonathan would not be able to stop it. Moreover, Jonathan''s own spiritual element was only


    an imprint and nothingpared to the might of Fekro''s divine spirit.


    However, the situation was different if he imprinted it on other parts of Fekro''s cerebral domain.


    With a smile, Jonathan turned to Fekro and said, “Wee to our ranks, Mr. Fekro.”


    Fekro smiled back, his mind filled with mixed emotions.


    Torrence, however, held reservations about Fekro''s allegiance. In a private conversation with Jonathan,


    he expressed his concerns. “When you asked Fekro to choose the path of certain death, he didn''t


    hesitate even for a moment. I fear his unwavering devotion to Theos leaves him indifferent to his own


    life. That makes our situation perilous!”


    Fully aware of the predicament, Jonathan responded, “I understand your concerns. When I proposed


    using my element imprint to control him, he showed almost no hesitation. A person who genuinely fears


    death would be terrified of such maniption, but not Fekro. From this, it''s clear that his allegiance to


    us is not wholehearted.”


    Torrence realized that Jonathan shared his observation, and he couldn''t help but be surprised. “In that


    case, it may be safer to eliminate Fekro altogether.”


    Jonathan replied, “Give me a little more time, Torrence. If by tomorrow morning I can''t convince Fekro


    to genuinely join us, then I''ll personally take care of him.”


    Torrence knew Jonathan was a resourceful individual, and upon hearing this, he said, “I trust your


    judgment on this.”


    “Fekro is vital to our cause. Without him, our team bes vulnerable to exposure,” Jonathan


    emphasized.


    Torrence sighed. “I understand his significance. It''s just unfortunate that...”


    He chose not to continue, as repeatedly demoralizing Jonathan with such words would serve no


    purpose.


    That night, Jonathan and the others made camp in a secluded spot.


    As they settled into their camp, Jonathan''s ability to conjure Fireball allowed them to warm themselves


    inside the tent.


    They had ample provisions, which ensured their hunger and thirst would not trouble them.


    A steaming bowl of hearty mutton soup broughtfort, despite its inherent gaminess. In the frigid


    weather, it was a delicacy worth relishing.


    Jonathan, Fekro, and Torrence sat facing each other, sharing a toast and indulging in some wine.


    Meanwhile, Yeverie, ever the obedientpanion, nestled close to Jonathan.


    Torrence sensed Jonathan''s intent to persuade Fekro at this moment and was intrigued by the methods


    he would employ to convince such an individual as Fekro. As the mes danced and cast flickering


    shadows, Yeverie, weary with the day''s happenings, felt her exhaustion grow, and her eyelids became


    heavy with the desire to sleep.


    Suddenly, Jonathan broke the silence. “Fekro, our meeting and this shared moment are the workings of


    fate. I wish to engage in an earnest conversation with you.”


    Fekro raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “What do you wish to discuss?”


    Jonathan posed a question. “What drives a human being to live? Torrence, let me ask you first: why do


    you fight for survival?”


    Caught off guard, Torrence faltered for a moment before responding, “Well, that''s because I''m alive. I


    can''t possibly seek death when I''m alive, can I? I''ve not pondered extensively on the purpose of my


    existence, though.”


    Turning his gaze to Fekro, Jonathan pressed on. “What about you, Mr. Fekro?”


    Fekro''s countenance shifted as uncertainty clouded his features. After a brief pause, he replied, “I—”


    Jonathan seized the moment to interject, “Allow me to guess. You once lived to serve Theos,


    dedicating your life to her cause and putting Supreme Sect''s interests above your own. Am I correct?”


    Fekro could only nod in agreement, his eyes locked with Jonathan''s discerning gaze.


    “That''s right!” he said without refuting Jonathan.


    Jonathan continued, “Hence, you''re currently discontented with your predicament. You neither desire


    death nor wish to betray your former faith by aligning with me. Theos'' influence and Supreme Sect''s


    hold on you are unyielding, correct?”


    Fekro''s expression faltered as a mixture of bitterness and resignation washed over him. “It seems there


    is nothing I can hide from you.”


    Unperturbed, Jonathan pressed on. “Listen to me, Fekro. While Ick faith, I cherish life and fear death.


    Death is a deste path to tread, and its ultimate destination is shrouded in mystery. Have you all ever


    contemted what lies beyond the veil of mortality?”


    Perplexed, Torrence, Fekro, and even Yeverie struggled to grasp what he meant.


    “Mr. Fekro, have you considered what awaits us after someone has died?” Jonathan posed another


    question.


    Fekro faltered, uncertain of his response.


    However, Jonathan urged him to speak. “You need not hold back! At this juncture, let us be honest with


    each other. We have arrived at a moment where honesty is paramount. After all, perhaps you''re the


    one closest to death. In our lives, there are many things we can choose and many more we can regret,


    but we only live once. Once we die, there''s no turning back. So, this topic is worth discussing as none


    of us have experienced death firsthand!”


    Fekro realized that he couldn''t y any of his usual tricks to deceive this astute young man before him.


    He acquiesced, feeling that a straightforward approach might serve him better. “As disciples of


    Supreme Sect, we are taught not to fear death. Instead, death leads us to the Heavenly World. It''s a


    realm of tranquility and the happiest ce in the world. Since death isn''t something that we should fear,


    we naturally look forward to departing for the Heavenly World at the end of our lives.”


    Jonathan smiled slightly before remarking, “The Heavenly World?” After a brief pause, he asked, “Well,


    how do you envision the Heavenly World in your mind? Can you describe it to me with your


    imagination?”


    Fekro exined, “In the Heavenly World, everything is pure and white. It is a ce where hearts are


    pure, peace and love prevail, and everything is free from conflict.”


    “Your vision of the Heavenly World is indeed captivating! I cannot refute your imagination, for Ick


    knowledge of this realm. In that case, where do you envision the Heavenly World to exist?”


    Unustomed to contemting such matters as where the Heavenly World should be, Fekro gazed


    upward, searching for answers in the sky. He said, “Since it is the Heavenly World, then it must be


    located up above the sky, I suppose.”


    Jonathan sighed inwardly, realizing that Fekro''s idealistic notion mirrored the beliefs of ignorant


    mortals. Blinded by deception, they remained oblivious to the numerical concepts and logical reasoning


    that eluded them.


    “Up above the sky? Do you know the name of thisnd beneath our feet? It is called ''Earth,'' a spherical


    body adrift in the vast expanse of the cosmos. I can assure you that there is no ''above the sky'' as you


    imagine! The void you perceive above the sky is beyond humanity''s reach and control.”


    Jonathan paused, contemting his next words carefully. “Fekro, you need not rush to refute me. Allow


    me toplete my thoughts. Even if I were to lie, Ick the profound knowledge to fabricate the


    theories of the universe. You should also understand that as we sit inside this tent, we are mere specks


    of dust in Moranta. Our perception of the universe, which you refer to as an area ''above the sky,'' is


    limited. It''s like looking at the sky from the bottom of a well! I can exin cosmology to you and how


    these theoretical conclusions have been reached.”


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    Then, Jonathan exined his warrior background to Fekro. After that, he talked about the historical


    development of the main world, Newton''s theory of universal gravity, the theory of evolution, and the


    theory of rtivity.


    He only briefly touched on the history of the main world, focusing more on the structure of the Earth,


    universal gravity, the Earth''s position in the universe, evolution, rtivity, and three-dimensional and


    four-dimensional space.


    Jonathan knew that only by making Fekro understand the existence of Earth and the physics of the


    universe could Fekroprehend that there couldn''t possibly be a ''Heavenly World'' above the sky.


    Fekro''s mind was blown as he absorbed Jonathan''s words. Even though he knew about the existence


    of the main world, he also realized that Jonathan couldn''t possibly be lying. The numerous theories and


    profound knowledge presented to him were not something that could be easily fabricated.


    These were theories that had propelled the world''s development, and each one had been


    aplished by a great schr. Therefore, those theories weren''t something Jonathan could make


    up.


    Not only Fekro but also Torrence found themselves captivated by Jonathan''s words.


    Finally, Jonathan stated, “I am a man without faith, but I have dreams. My dream is to attain


    immortality, traverse the vastness of The Void using my primordial spirit, and explore the mysteries of


    the universe. I also yearn to know if sentient beings exist on others.”


    Fekro couldn''t help but gaze upward, wishing to pierce through the tent''s roof with his gaze and behold


    the void beyond.


    He wanted to see if the Heavenly World was truly there!


    Jonathan said, “Fekro, you are forty years old and a mature adult. It is time you understand that every


    event unfolds with cause and effect. For instance, if I were to strike off your arm, it would bleed, cause


    you pain, and kindle hatred. This is cause and effect. Simrly, when you consume food, it nourishes


    your body, but eventually, it needs to be expelled after digestion. Without sustenance, you would


    starve. When people die, their physical bodies decay while their souls depart. Souls rely on the


    nourishment of the physical body; without it, they wither and dissipate. As someone with a divine spirit,


    you have experienced astral projection. If you doubt me, try prolonged astral projection without


    returning to your physical body and experience the sensation for yourself.”


    He continued, “Therefore, your belief in going to the Heavenly World after death is utterly preposterous!


    Firstly, how can the Heavenly World exist above the sky? Can elemental energy even sustain its


    structures? Challenge Theos and see if she can keep her pce afloat for long. Isn''t it foolish to keep it


    suspended in the air anyway? Why not construct the buildings on the ground? Secondly, the air above


    the sky is thin, and the atmospheric pressure is immense. How could humans endure such conditions?


    Thirdly, if every believer goes to the Heavenly World after death, think of the countless believers who


    have passed away over the years. How expansive would this Heavenly World need to be?”