C1844 The First Great Dao(2)

The process requires transforming one's essence nine times, essentially undergoing nine metamorphoses.

"Metamorphosis of life... there's a bit of truth to that, but it's not the main reason," said Jiang Zhuo from the Jiang clan. "The real reason is that without someone to guide you on the outside, anyone attempting to ascend is doomed."

"That's why they don't want to ascend