Chapter 293: Daoist Heart! Here to Seek Guidance!

Chapter 293: Daoist Heart! Here to Seek Guidance!

The Scholarly Summit has been open for three days. Should we wake him up?

In the small world of the Xuanqing Clan, Xuanyan frowned, looking at Su Changqing, who remained motionless.

"Not a good idea."

Xuanyi shook his head. "We don't know which stage the integration of time and space has reached."

"If we interrupt him rashly, Changqing might be consumed by the backlash of time and space."

Xuanqingzi and Xuanyan fell silent, their expressions grave. They knew how important the matter with Sheng Xueyuan was to Su Changqing. Missing it could make him blame himself for the rest of his life. But as Xuanyi said, they couldn't see what state Su Changqing was in. It was as if he had entered another realm of time and space, his presence here only a faint, indistinct shadow.

"How is the situation in Zhongzhou now?"

Xuanyan asked in a solemn voice.

An elder nearby immediately replied, "It's almost over."

"Lingsi is stalling, but that Mu Family's Mu Yun Taiqiang is too strong."

"Once it comes to the final battle, Lingsi will be no match for him."

"At most, it will take another day before the Dao Platform will be ruled by the Court Faction."

Xuanyan's frown deepened. He wanted to help, but the scholars of the Dao Platform were very rigid. If someone not from the Dao Platform intervened, it would not only help Sheng Xueyuan but also be looked down upon by other scholarly cultivators. To get Sheng Xueyuan through this crisis, it had to be done by a scholarly cultivator.

"Kid, it's not that this old Daoist doesn't want to help you, but..."

Xuanyan murmured helplessly. Before he could finish, the space around Su Changqing suddenly became chaotic.

Hum!

The space around Su Changqing rippled like boiling water. Time was disordered, sometimes slowing to a halt, sometimes passing a thousand years in an instant, causing the world to constantly shift.

In the chaotic time and space, Su Changqing slowly opened his eyes. The Taiji Dao Diagram formed by time and space flashed through his pupils. He slowly stood up, as if breaking through the boundaries of time and space, stepping from the future into the present.

"Everyone, I kept you waiting."

Su Changqing smiled lightly and waved his hand, suppressing the chaotic time and space. Xuanyan and Xuanyi, along with the others, looked at Su Changqing without speaking, their expressions gradually becoming more serious. Su Changqing's realm was still at the peak of the Divine Phase, but the aura he emitted made their hearts tremble, as if they were facing the crushing force of a world.

"How's the progress?"

Xuanqingzi, less restrained, asked with a smile.

"Time and space have merged, the world is complete, and the path forward is becoming clearer."

Su Changqing clenched his fist and smiled. "In the Divine Law Realm, there should be no match for me."

"Even at the beginning of the Divine Principle Realm, I can still put up a fight."

"Unless a Sage or a Quasi-Emperor intervenes, no one in this world can detain me."

No one knew how much Su Changqing had gained from this. The complete power of the world within him had skyrocketed his combat strength. The raging force within the Life Fire Sun even surpassed the boundaries of the world. A typical Divine Law Realm cultivator might not withstand a single punch from him. After all, one punch was a world!

Moreover, his understanding of the Dao Diagram and time and space had reached an almost unimaginable level. While he might not be a match for Sages or Quasi-Emperors, if he wanted to leave, with the power of time and space, few could stop him.

"Is this still the Divine Phase?"

Su Changqing's words left the elders present in shock. Even Xuanyan and Xuanyi felt a tremor in their hearts, their gazes sharpening. They understood that when Su Changqing said, "Even at the beginning of the Divine Principle Realm, I can still put up a fight", he was referring to the absolute pinnacle of Heavenly Pride!

Facing a supreme Heavenly Pride, Su Changqing had the confidence to fight, even at the Divine Phase Realm, against an opponent two major realms above him.

This demonstrated how terrifying Su Changqing's current combat strength had become.

"Prodigy."

The elders no longer spoke, but the look of reverence in their eyes when they glanced at Su Changqing was unmistakable.

After integrating the forces of time and space, Su Changqing had ascended to a new level, surpassing even the ranks of supreme Heavenly Prides.

Such an existence was so rare that a race might not produce one in ten thousand years.

"The Scholarly Summit has been open for three days."

Xuanyan gave Su Changqing a deep look and then said:

"Lingsi from the Sheng Xueyuan is about to face Mu Yun from the Mu Family. The Sheng Xueyuan is on the verge of defeat."

"However, I must warn you that Zhongzhou City is teeming with powerful figures, including several Peak Quasi-Emperors."

"You must know the reasons why they are here."

Xuanyan paused, fell silent for a moment, and then continued:

"I will help you, but there are too many strong figures in Zhongzhou. Even if I risk my life, I might not be able to save you."

"The pros and cons of the current situation are clear to you."

"Whether you go or not, the decision is yours."

Xuanyi, standing nearby, looked at Su Changqing and couldn't help but speak up:

"Changqing, the Emperor's Path has opened, and a golden age has arrived."

"Given your talent and abilities, within five years, you will be unstoppable in the world."

"A wise man does not stand beneath a crumbling wall. It's better to settle things later!"

The elders present also chimed in, their brows furrowed with concern.

At this point, Su Changqing was already closely tied to the Taoist Dao.

They were confident that if Su Changqing held back and didn't go, no one in the world could touch him.

In just five years, Su Changqing would be free from all restraints and could sweep through all challenges!

In their view, going to Zhongzhou at this time was an extremely unwise choice.

"I understand what you all mean, but some things must be done."

Su Changqing looked in the direction of Zhongzhou and spoke softly:

"I can choose not to go to Zhongzhou, but if the Taoist Dao faces a crisis later, should I retreat then as well?"

"If the Xianzong encounters trouble, should I turn a blind eye?"

"Until the end, if everyone and every force related to me in the world is wiped out, what would be the point of being invincible and sweeping through all challenges?"

Su Changqing paused and then shook his head with a smile:

"What would be the point of such invincibility?"

He looked at the elders, Xuanyi, and Xuanyan, his voice soft but resolute:

"I, Su Changqing, will not abandon anyone who has ever shown me kindness."

"Today, the Sheng Xueyuan is in such a state, and in the future, if the Taoist Dao faces a crisis, I will still act the same way!"

"Even if Zhongzhou is a dragon's lair or a tiger's den, a web of traps, I must still face it head-on!"

Su Changqing's words were gentle, but they rang loudly in everyone's ears.

Indeed.

If Su Changqing backed down in the face of today's crisis, would he also retreat when the Taoist Dao faces a crisis in the future?

If everything is judged by its benefits and drawbacks, what's the difference from being unfeeling?

What they wanted was a future powerhouse who valued righteousness and repaid kindness.

If they obstructed him now, they would not only be cutting off the Sheng Xueyuan's chances of survival but also the hope of the Taoist Dao's future.

Su Changqing's words completely woke everyone up.

"Ha ha ha, well said!"

Xuanyi suddenly burst into laughter, his eyes bright as he looked at Su Changqing:

"It was we who were short-sighted and lacked vision."

"Living with no regrets and treating others with sincerity, the Ruxian Immortal did not make a mistake in taking you as a disciple."

At this moment, the many elders present looked at Su Changqing with a new light in their eyes.

It was a look of admiration and recognition.

Before, they had seen the transfer of the Time Force as just a transaction.

But now, they truly recognize Su Changqing as the deputy head of the Daoist Sect!

Because they know that if the Daoist Sect faces any danger in the future, Su Changqing will rush to Zhongzhou just as he did today, no matter how difficult the journey might be!

"This trip to Zhongzhou is fraught with uncertainty, and there's something I need to return to the Daoist Sect on behalf of Dao."

As Su Changqing finished speaking, he brushed his fingers across his brow, and two streams of misty light appeared.

His eyes hardened, and he gritted his teeth, shouting, "Sever!"

With a tearing sound, the two strange lights transformed into black and white, intertwining and rotating.

Su Changqing made a seal with his fingertips, and a series of marks fell.

The Yin-Yang dual fish transformed into a Taiji diagram and began to evolve on its own.

Two Instruments, Four Symbols, Eight Trigrams, Six Realms...

Seeing this, even Xuanyan and Xuanyi, who were present, showed signs of excitement.

The Daoist Sect, a true supreme lineage!

Su Changqing, despite the risk to himself, left the Daoist Sect a corner of time and space.

Although this corner of time and space is weak and cannot be used in combat, its ability to evolve remains intact. It can be used to understand all the cultivation techniques of the Daoist Sect based on the evolution of the Taiji diagram!

The importance of this Taiji time and space diagram even surpasses that of the Time Force!

This is the true supreme treasure of the Daoist Sect!

Without any hesitation, all the elders present, led by Xuanyi, looked at the pale-faced Su Changqing and bowed deeply.

"We thank the deputy head for his kindness!"

Su Changqing smiled at this and turned to Xuanyan, saying, "Senior, could you please see me off?"

Xuanyan nodded, waved his sleeve, and immediately left with Su Changqing, heading straight for Zhongzhou.

...

"Changqing will be a Fiend."

Watching Su Changqing's retreating figure, Xuanyi muttered to himself, "What a huge joke."

He hadn't known Su Changqing for long.

But in just a few days, like Xuanyan, he was also captivated by Su Changqing's charisma.

Knowing the danger, he still risked his life to rescue Sheng Xueyuan.

Realizing the peril ahead, he left the Daoist Sect's legacy despite the damage to himself.

And back then, even revealing his Dark Being identity, he saved the Dao Platform, bringing blessings to the world.

All these actions proved that Su Changqing was a man of deep emotions and good nature.

But the result...

Such a person is the enemy of the world!

Xuanyi felt a surge of overwhelming anger.

This anger was for the injustice to Su Changqing and the rage at the world's people!

"This world shouldn't be like this."

Xuanyi gazed at the horizon for a long time, then looked at Xuanqingzi and politely said, "Junior Uncle, could you divine a hexagram for me?"

Xuanqingzi was silent for a moment before replying, "I have already divined it."

"What did the hexagram show?"

Xuanqingzi's face grew even more solemn as he slowly said, "Great misfortune!"

Xuanyi's expression didn't change, as if he had expected this.

After a long pause, he looked up at Xuanqingzi and smiled, "It seems, Junior Uncle, your divination skills are not yet perfect. This hexagram..."

"I think it's inaccurate!"

As he spoke, this cautious and meticulous head of the Xuanqing Clan revealed a fierce and ruthless expression.

He turned to the many elders present and shouted sternly, "Summon the seventy-two cave heavens, thirty-six mansions, and twelve major sects of the Daoist Sect!"

"Within an hour, I want to see all their elders and sect leaders. Those who don't show up will be executed!"

A killing intent surged forth.

The elders present didn't waste a word, each of them shooting into the sky and vanishing.

Xuanyi slowly raised his head, looking in the direction of Zhongzhou, his eyes filled with boundless ferocity, and murmured to himself, "My deputy head of the Daoist Sect is not someone anyone can touch!"

...

In Zhongzhou City, on the Scholarly Summit.

After three days, only a handful of young Ru cultivators remained, no more than ten.

These ten were all current top Heavenly Pride talents of the literary world.

However, this scene left the people of Sheng Xueyuan in silence.

Among the ten, only Ling Si belonged to the Ru Xian Immortal lineage.

The others all stood on the side of the Grand Scholar’s court.

"Heh heh, next up is the combat test for the Dao of the Scholar."

Mu Yun crossed his arms, his eyes filled with mockery as he looked at Ling Si.

"How many more can you block? How long can you hold out?"

The other eight all wore cold smiles, their powerful auras rising to the heavens.

The nine of them stood together, facing Ling Si, who stood alone, with no support in sight.

This scene left the crowd from Sheng Xueyuan speechless.

In the Scholarly Summit, the previous rounds had tested skills in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and prose.

Ling Si had relied on her talent to advance through each stage, reaching this point.

But the next round was a battle of strength, a matter of life and death!

Ling Si was not weak; she had already reached the Divine Aspect Realm.

However, the nine opponents, except for the two weakest, were all at the Divine Law Realm!

And the strongest, Mu Yun, was at the peak of the Divine Law Realm!

Fighting across such a vast gap, and against opponents who were all Heavenly Prides, how could she possibly win?

Even if she could delay, how long could Ling Si hold out?

The countless scholars in the crowd watched intently.

Sheng Xueyuan’s defeat seemed inevitable, with no hope of turning the tide!

The hidden great powers also tensed, their divine consciousnesses sweeping the area, waiting for Su Changqing’s arrival.

The world fell silent as Ling Si, under unimaginable pressure, stepped forward slowly.

She reached the center of the field, took a deep breath, and a vast and righteous aura rose from her body.

"Even if I die today, I will not take a single step back!"

Her soft voice carried a resolve as unyielding as iron.

Shu Han, Bo Gu, Yin Feng, and the rest of Sheng Xueyuan all stood up.

This battle should have been fought by the Ru Xian Immortal disciples.

But the rules limited them, and they could only suppress their anger, watching from below.

They looked at the woman who, though not a Ru Xian Immortal disciple, was fighting for the Ru Xian Immortal lineage.

"Senior Wei, I’m sorry."

Shu Han turned to Wei Cang, who was clenching his fists, and bowed his head in shame.

"Li Qingchen owes me, not Sheng Xueyuan."

"My disciple is fighting for the purity of the Dao of the Scholar, and I am proud of her!"

Wei Cang slowly stood up, a powerful aura rising around him.

He glanced into the distance and said, "Will Changqing come today?"

Shu Han shook his head. "I don’t know, but it’s unlikely he’ll make it in time."

"That’s for the best. He’s not as stubborn as his teacher."

Wei Cang smiled, then took a deep breath and said, "Prepare for battle!"

Shu Han, Bo Gu, and the others didn’t speak, but their powerful auras had already risen.

The Mu Family members and the scholars in the crowd also stood up with cold smiles.

Two powerful auras condensed in the void. The Dao of the Scholar had been divided for years, and the day of unification was finally at hand!

The tense atmosphere in the air also caught the attention of the people in Zhongzhou City.

In an unremarkable corner, Xian Banmeng looked into the distance and murmured, "Changqing isn’t coming?"

Entropy Annihilation shook his head and said calmly, "With his personality, he will come."

"But—"

Xian Banmeng looked up at the Dao Platform, puzzled. "Sheng Xueyuan is about to lose."

"Once the battle starts and Ling Si is defeated, Sheng Xueyuan’s right to the Dao of the Scholar will be lost, and there will be no turning back."

"If Changqing doesn’t come soon, then—"

Boom!

Before Xian Banmeng could finish, a vast cloud tide surged from the distant sky.

Two figures were riding the cloud tide, rushing over.

The people in Zhongzhou City all looked up, their expressions changing.

At the same moment, a clear and powerful voice echoed through the void.

"Su Changqing, the direct disciple of Ru Xian Immortal!"

"Has come to challenge!"

(End of Chapter)

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