· Eastern cultivation: Advocates "unity between heaven and humanity, and enlightenment of the Heavenly Dao." By following and comprehending the laws of the universe and drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, cultivators pursue ascension and eternal life.
· Western mechanist path: Advocates "humanity can triumph over heaven and reshape the Heavenly Dao." Relying on divine artifacts and technology bestowed by the twelve-winged angels of the Upper Realm, its practitioners forcibly alter the laws and pursue absolute control.
Under these two different systems, only the strong can survive and pass on their teachings.
