The reason the Ten Crown King meditated in seclusion above was because he combined the experiences of Ye Fan, the Willow God, Wushi, the Cruel Man, and others to summarize a shortcut tailored to himself.
Born with unparalleled talent, he had already come into existence at the dawn of this era, an ancient prodigy. Even without relying on the World Tree, there were scarcely any peers in the world who could compare. However, the Ten Crown King understood in his heart that at present, the World Tree Sapling in the Sea of Consciousness between his brows was his greatest reliance. If he wished to step into the Emperor Realm, he would still need to focus his efforts on it.
When this World Tree Sapling in the center of his brow matured, it would likely be the day he ascended into the Emperor Realm. By comprehending the Dao Rhythms of the World Tree in the village, he could accelerate the growth of the sapling in the Sea of Consciousness.