NOVPUB"Bearing a Dao Artifact, and showing traces of cultivating many Supreme Divine Powers, the aura of years settled upon you is no more than sixty, and it seems you possess some sort of special physique, highly compatible with the Void, blessed with opportunity, insight, and talent. Naturally, you’re bound to arouse jealousy, attracting endless troubles."
The woman spoke indifferently.
These words, which seemed to see through him at a glance and unveiled all his secrets, suddenly tensed Alkaid’s emotions.
The woman’s facial features were above average, yet as cold and white as jade, exuding an inexplicable sense of chilliness.
Especially when she stood there, every action, every word, it was as if she embodied the most natural and harmonious postures with heaven and earth.
Anyone would feel that this is how people should behave.
No matter what she did, it was as if she set the standard that all beings should aspire to emulate.
This kind of perfect harmony with the outside world, to the extent that it seemed the world would adapt to her, combined with her ability to discern nearly all his secrets at a glance, and her silent, unnoticed approach...
Suddenly led him to an unbelievable, yet fitting guess about the identity of the woman before him.
"Could it be… Penglai Dao Lord in person?"
He asked with a bow.
"Indeed, this is one of my Dao Transformations manifested,"
the woman calmly confirmed.
Her demeanor remained unfailingly cold.
"It really is…"
Alkaid felt a chill in his heart.
Penglai Dao Lord!
Even though it was just a transformation, it had appeared beside him without his notice, and he had no idea how long it had been there.
In other words, if she didn’t want him to find out, he probably would never be able to locate a Dao Lord for the rest of his life.
This...
These were just the wonders shown by one of her Dao Transformations.
Then, how powerful must the real Dao Lord be!?
Manifestation of the Great Dao?
Facing the true body of a Dao Lord, would it be equivalent to comprehending the Great Dao!?
Know that, as powerful as Shattered Void, one could only by cultivating Dao Techniques, shatter the Void and thus "see" the Three Thousand Great Daos that it supports.
Then, step by step, they would cultivate and comprehend.
Only when they had reached Perfection in their understanding of a certain Dao could they attempt to Integrate Dao with their body and become a Dao Lord.
However, among the countless Shattered Voids in the world, not to mention whether they could achieve Perfection in comprehending a certain Dao, even after reaching Perfection, 99 percent of Shattered Voids would fail at the step of Integrate Dao, directly assimilated by the Great Dao and becoming a part of the world’s operations.
The difficulty of this step, compared to advancing from Golden Core to Hollow Void, was exponentially greater.
And yet, Alkaid, who had never encountered a Refining Void or Shattered Void Realm powerhouse before, was now facing a Dao Lord herself!?
Even if it was just a transformation, but...
This was still a Dao Lord!
A genuinely pinnacle existence of the Northern Sea.
Each one would be the dominant sovereign capable of founding an Immortal Sect among the Ten Great Immortal Paths.
"You have a special physique, which makes it easier for you to cultivate to Hollow Void. This step should not be difficult for you, but... I feel that dealing with the affairs of the Heavenly Dao Sect and Taiyi Immortal Sect, killing those Hollow Voids outside Biyou Fairy City after your breakthrough isn’t the best solution."
The woman…
Penglai Dao Lord continued, "Hollow Void Elders hold high positions in every power structure. Killing them will undoubtedly deeply offend both the Heavenly Dao Sect and Taiyi Immortal Sect. For the sake of their sect’s reputation and interest division, they will not stand idly by. They will inevitably send Refining Void powerhouses to hunt you down, and even the Jade Emperor might personally deal with you. Even if you, with your extraordinary talent, keep breaking through and kill all of them, between the two sects, there are Dao Lords. Could you possibly kill the Dao Lords behind them too?"
Alkaid naturally understood this rationale.
In the past, he had little choice, but now Penglai Dao Lord had made a special effort to appear before him with a transformation...
"Please, Dao Lord, enlighten me,"
Alkaid bowed and requested.
He couldn’t ignore it.
Facing a Dao Lord, all the tactics he currently possessed were meaningless.
"Become a True Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect."
Penglai Dao Lord spoke directly an option that Alkaid had long discarded.
In his somewhat astonished gaze, the top powerhouse calmly said, "Become a True Disciple, then break through the Hollow Void Realm in one go, compete for Vice Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and then... become the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, until you have full control of it. By then, any issues with the Heavenly Dao Sect or Taiyi Immortal Sect will be readily resolved. Moreover… if you truly manage this…"
This Dao Lord seemed to think of something amusing, as a hint of a smile appeared on her cold face: "Their reactions, those who have pursued and persecuted you, will certainly be quite interesting."
Alkaid glanced at the Dao Lord...
He faintly felt that the reason the Dao Lord had set her sights on him might be related to their experiences.
Joining a great sect, bearing secrets, facing assassination.
But possessing extraordinary talent, growing ever stronger in battle.
So, did she want to see something amusing decided by his fate?
However...
"I’m afraid I won’t be able to participate in the True Disciple assessment of the Heavenly Dao Sect anymore,"
Alkaid said.
"It’s not about participating in the True Disciple assessment,"
Penglai Dao Lord clarified, "The Heavenly Dao Sect has something quite distinct from other top powers, and that is the Great Dao Gold Book!"
"The Great Dao Gold Book?"
Alkaid’s heart stirred.
This Dao Artifact...
It was left by the founder of the Heavenly Dao Sect, the Hongmeng Dao Venerable, an artifact with a spirit.
For countless years, every Dao Lord of the Heavenly Dao Sect has left their Power of the Great Dao upon it, continuously refining this treasure. As to the extent of its current cultivation, no one knows.
"The Great Dao Golden Book does not interfere with the operations of the sect, but the rules written upon it cannot be violated by anyone. The purpose of these rules is not to restrict but to ensure, at a minimum, the inheritance of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and the two most important aspects of the sect’s inheritance are the True Disciples and the Sect Leader."
Penglai Dao Lord explained, "Regarding the rules for True Disciples, it’s quite simple. Any Inner Sect Disciple who can defeat all the True Disciples will automatically obtain the status of True Disciple."
"Defeat all the True Disciples?"
Alkaid’s expression grew slightly solemn.
He remembered that the rule of the Heavenly Dao Sect was that only the number one of the Inner Sect could challenge the eighty-eight True Disciples...
But upon deeper reflection, he understood.
These rules were clearly set by those in power within the Immortal Vein, and they were not the same as the rules recorded in the Great Dao Golden Book.
According to the logic of the Great Dao Golden Book, if this Inner Sect Disciple could sweep through all the True Disciples, who else but you would be a True Disciple?
"Secondly, any True Disciple upon advancing to the Hollow Void Realm will be known as Junior Sect Leader and enjoy the treatment of a Deputy Sect Master. If they manage to reach the Refining Void Realm within a thousand years, they will automatically be promoted to Vice Sect Leader."
Penglai Dao Lord said, "Unlike the Hollow Void Elders, each Junior Sect Leader, who faces unjust persecution in the Heavenly Dao Sect, has the right to directly request for arbitration by the Great Dao Golden Book."
Junior Sect Leader.
Generally, this refers to the successor to the position of Sect Leader.
However...
The Junior Sect Leaders of top Immortal Sects are usually quite numerous.
"If you truly possess sufficient ability and talent, upon becoming Vice Sect Leader, you can fully demonstrate your capabilities. Once you reach the Shattered Void Realm, the former Sect Leader will step down automatically, and you will become the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect,"
As Penglai Dao Lord said this, a slight smile appeared on her cool face: "I’m quite interested in seeing that scene when the time comes."
Upon hearing the words of Penglai Dao Lord, Alkaid did not respond immediately.
He had heard about the rules and wonders of the Great Dao Golden Book.
The reason he had chosen to join the Heavenly Dao Sect in the first place was because of the baseline the Great Dao Golden Book had drawn for the sect.
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If everything Penglai Dao Lord said was true...
Thinking back on the possibility of himself one day taking the position of Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect...
He, too, smiled: "Coincidentally, I am also quite interested in that kind of scene."
"It seems you are quite confident,"
Penglai Dao Lord looked at him.
From a Deep Blue Golden Core...
Oh, it shouldn’t be difficult for this little one named Alkaid to break through to the Hollow Void Realm.
But to advance step by step from Hollow Void Realm to the Refining Void Realm and then vie for the position of Sect Leader for a top Immortal Sect, becoming one of the most powerful rulers in this world, presents an unparalleled difficulty.
Even though the opportunities, comprehension, and talent that Alkaid is displaying right now are not bad, she still doesn’t hold too much hope.
After all, not everyone can have the same kind of fortune and talent as her.
But looking at his confident manner...
She couldn’t help but feel an additional sense of expectation.
"Shall we try?"
She asked.
"Let’s try,"
Alkaid nodded: "But we need to wait a little longer."
His current strength was not quite enough to acquire the status of True Disciple by sweeping through the eighty-eight True Disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect.
"A bit more steadiness indeed wouldn’t hurt."
Penglai Dao Lord directly took out a Jade Talisman.
"This talisman records two secret techniques. One of them is the Cave Origin Technique. Achieving Hollow Void from a Deep Blue Golden Core is different from cultivating as a Hollow Void War Immortal. Hollow Void War Immortal cultivates the power of the Chaos Void, while the true Hollow Void cultivator harnesses the power of Cave Heaven. A difference of one word, yet the disparity is as vast as Heaven and Earth. The key to opening Cave Heaven is to succeed in one fell swoop. By cultivating the Cave Origin Technique, you can complete all simulations for opening the Cave Heaven in advance, allowing you to instantly complete the opening and step into the Hollow Void Realm..."
Upon saying this, the Dao Lord paused: "However, this secret technique is not easy to practice. Whether you can master it will depend on your comprehension."
"Cave Origin Technique."
Alkaid looked at the secret technique.
All sorts of secret techniques and information about the Hollow Void Realm flashed quickly through his mind.
This wealth of information was as vast as the sands of the Ganges. On a normal day, it would take an unknown amount of time and effort to search, but having the keyword "Cave Origin Technique," he found the technique rather quickly.
As he swiftly digested this secret technique...
Hm, he learned it.
"Many thanks."
Alkaid accepted the Jade Talisman.
"Besides the Cave Origin Technique, there is also a Supreme Divine Power, complete Dao Techniques, and Dao Rhythms in there! Dao Techniques point directly to the Origin and belong to the Origin Dao. At the Supreme Divine Power stage, they can enhance your Origin by fifty percent. That is to say, when your Deep Blue Golden Core reaches the ’quantity’ limit, it will increase by another fifty percent. With that, sweeping through the eighty-eight True Disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect should no longer be beyond reach."
"Divine Power, Dao Technique, Dao Rhythm!?"
Alkaid inwardly marveled.
Purchasing this set from outside would probably cost tens of millions of Pure Yang Great Pills, wouldn’t it?
This Dao Lord simply handed it over.
And moreover...
Origin Dao!?
Penglai Dao Lord has integrated with this Grand Dao?
No wonder she could force the Heavenly Sea Sword Pavilion to shut its doors, even being faintly referred to as the number one powerhouse of the Northern Sea Star.
The Origin Dao has that kind of power.
"Through the Void Formation, you can traverse from Biyou Fairy City to the Heavenly Dao Sect without the long journey, arriving directly at the Heavenly Dao Sect. And moreover, this power will evoke a response from the Great Dao Golden Book."
Having said this, Penglai Dao Lord waved her hand, and a formation, emanating extremely stable Void fluctuations, was imprinted on the cultivation plaza.
"I look forward to your performance."
After speaking, her incarnation vanished like a flash of light, leaving no trace.
