Chapter 333: Congenital and Acquired, Paying Homage to the Elder Lord

Celestial Court, Tianzun Mansion, a grand hall.

Upon hearing Yibai's doubts, the Old Dragon King didn't answer immediately. Instead, he pondered for a long time before speaking.

"Heavenly Lord, there is a great distinction between innate and acquired spirits. Innate beings were born as the heavens and earth first opened, coming into existence alongside the cosmos. Acquired beings, on the other hand, came into existence as a result of proliferation after the formation of the heavens and earth."

"To put it more simply, innate beings are nurtured by nature from the moment they are born and come into being right along with the heavens and the earth. They are saints by birth. Such beings are very rare, and the innate beings that exist in the world today are extremely scarce, all of them great deities."

"Acquired beings, such as you and me, come into existence through propagation. Notably, Heavenly Lords, when first born, are ignorant and lack awareness, their spirit weak."