Providence had an illusory quality to it. One could not see nor touch providence. Ordinary cultivators would not be able to sense it even. Providence would only make itself visible to those who had acquired a high ranking, like James himself. There were multiple benefits in absorbing providence, including greater efficiency during one’s cultivation.

James was interested in absorbing the providence as well. However, he did not want to absorb all of it, for that would only render the universe a p