Chapter 582: Beyond the Unchanging Land, the Thirty-Three Heavens of Taihao

Chapter 582: Beyond the Unchanging Land, the Thirty-Three Heavens of Taihao

"Xuan is back, and that Taihao divine object is indeed related to him."

Li Xuan looked towards the Unchanging Land as Xuan Hurriedly made his way back to the Vast Wilderness.

"Indeed, a Taihao divine object!"

The gray-robed figure on the mountain suddenly stood up in astonishment and looked towards the direction Xuan was coming from, then turned his gaze towards the Vast Wilderness.

"The Taihao divine object's destination is the Grand Cyan Heavens. Excellent, excellent, now that it's gone to the Grand Cyan Heavens, we won't have to search for it everywhere."

The gray-robed figure was thrilled.

"Send a message to the God Master!"

Immediately, a presence appeared on his body as he sent a message to the God Master of the Unchanging Temple, informing him that the Taihao divine object had appeared.

The Vast Wilderness was now within sight, and Xuan's face was filled with excitement. After wandering in the Unchanging Land for so long, he was finally back. This was the longest he had ever been away from his master.

Suddenly, Xuan's expression changed, and he hastily brought Mingyu out from the Primordial Turtle's Shell.

At that moment, Mingyu's aura surged, reaching the level of a Master of the Heavens and Earth, and her aura underwent a certain transformation. Her doll rules had not evolved into doll dao rules but had transformed into a different type of dao rule.

Mingyu also seemed more human now, rather than just a jade doll.

However, Mingyu still seemed to be in some sort of state, unable to conceal her aura. The little world inside the Primordial Turtle's Shell could no longer accommodate her.

At this moment, as Mingyu appeared, the Taihao intent within the Exquisite Jade Seal was completely exposed to the Unchanging Land, without any concealment.

Fortunately, they were now very close to the Vast Wilderness.

Xuan's power enveloped Mingyu as he continued towards the Vast Wilderness, and the exquisite treasure in his eye gradually transformed into a vast world.

"The Vast Wilderness has become so much stronger and more prosperous!"

Xuan couldn't help but exclaim in awe at the sight.

Since his last visit, the Vast Wilderness had undergone earth-shaking changes, almost akin to the transformation of the seas and mountains.

Boom!

Beyond the Vast Wilderness, Tianzi and Wumo appeared, followed by Meng Chong, Sulingxiu, Fang Hao, Jiang Buling, and the other Heavenly Dao realm powerhouses, including Xiaolao. They had all sensed a presence similar to the Heavens and Earth yet distinct from it, as if it were a powerful treasure of the Heavens and Earth.

"What kind of supreme treasure is that?"

"It should be the senior brother returning."

Meng Chong spoke up.

Soon, a figure appeared in an instant.

"It's the senior brother!"

Sulingxiu was thrilled and quickly greeted him.

"Senior brother, what is this?"

Looking at Mingyu, Sulingxiu asked in surprise, "Is it the jade doll from the Jade Court?"

After obtaining the jade doll's body, she had studied it for a while. Seeing Mingyu now, she was filled with curiosity. The aura emanating from Mingyu was the same as the one they had sensed earlier, resembling that of a supreme treasure of the Heavens and Earth.

"It is and it isn't."

Even Xuan wasn't sure if Mingyu could still be considered a jade doll at this point.

"What kind of treasure does she possess, and why is she so unique?"

Tianzi asked curiously.

"The Exquisite Jade Seal!"

Xuan shook his head. "I'm not sure about the specifics either."

Without lingering, Xuan hurried back to the Vast Wilderness with Mingyu, and Wumo followed close behind. This was a good opportunity to meet Xuan's mysterious master.

"Master, your disciple is back!"

Xuan looked at his master with excitement and, after setting Mingyu down, respectfully bowed.

"Good, well done!"

A relieved smile appeared on Li Xuan's face.

After a brief reunion, Xuan turned to Mingyu and asked, "Master, what happened to Mingyu?"

Li Xuan smiled and said, "She just found herself again. Don't worry about it."

"What is the Exquisite Jade Seal? Xuan asked, his curiosity piqued.

Li Xuan raised his finger and pointed, smiling as he said, "It's just something from Taihao."

Taihao!

The first time Xuan had heard this name was when Mingyu had mentioned it in the Jade Court. It was also because of this name that the mysterious existence in the Jade Court had been awakened.

"Master, what is Taihao?"

Xuan was filled with curiosity.

Now that his disciple had become powerful and the layout of the Unchanging Temple was about to be revealed, there was no longer any need for Li Xuan to be cryptic about Taihao.

"Taihao,"

Li Xuan raised his hand and pointed upwards, "Beyond this Unchanging Land is the Taihao Realm, which can be considered a separate world outside of the Unchanging Land. However, it is different from a true world like the Vast Wilderness.

"The Thirty-Three Heavens of Taihao, with heavens beyond heavens, surrounded by the sun, moon, and stars. The sun, moon, and stars of Taihao are distinct from those of the Vast Wilderness..."

Li Xuan had learned about the Taihao Realm and its Thirty-Three Heavens from Shen Qi.

While the Grand Cyan Heavens were vastly different from the Taihao Realm, if given enough time to perfect it, the Grand Cyan Heavens would eventually surpass the Taihao Realm and become a true world.

"Beyond the Unchanging Land is the Taihao Realm, a separate realm with thirty-three heavens, each encircled by its own sun, moon, and stars. And beyond these thirty-three heavens lies the Unchanging Land, known as the Land of Exile or the Land of No Return."

Xu Yan and the others were awe-struck and curious. They couldn't wait to find out what this Taihao Realm was like and how it compared to the Vast Wilderness.

"Master, do you come from the Taihao Realm?"

Sulingxiu asked curiously.

Everyone else wore equally curious expressions. The Dao Ancestor was an enigma, his strength unfathomable. Could it be that he originated from the Taihao Realm?

Li Xuan smiled faintly. "Taihao is but a small place. I don't come from anywhere in particular. Everything in this world came after me."

Whether it was the Unchanging Land or Taihao, they were all part of Li Xuan's world. As the Dao Ancestor, he was invincible. He existed even before the world came to be.

Without batting an eye, Li Xuan continued to boast.

Everyone was stunned, none more so than Wu Mo.

What he was implying was that he had existed even before the Unchanging Land came to be.

Could it be that he had created everything in this world?

"Master, did you create the Unchanging Land, Taihao, and everything else?"

Sulingxiu asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"I don't indulge in such trivial pursuits," Li Xuan shook his head. "As a practitioner of the Dao, I merely follow its path. Why would I bother with such things? I merely seek amusement in this world."

"Master, when can I go to the Taihao Realm? Are there many strong cultivators there? How powerful are they?"

Xu Yan asked eagerly.

Having explored the Unchanging Land, he was eager for new adventures, and the Taihao Realm seemed like the perfect place.

Li Xuan smiled gently. "If you wish to go to the Taihao Realm, you must first transcend the Unchanging Land. And to do that, you need more strength than you possess now. Even breaking through to the Hunyuan Realm won't be enough. Only by practicing the Dao and freeing yourself from its constraints can you achieve this."

In his mind, Li Xuan added: "Even I can't go to Taihao yet. Only after I've practiced the Dao and transcended the Unchanging Land can I enter the Taihao Realm."

However, Li Xuan wasn't worried about this. After all, the next epoch was about to begin, and practicing the Dao wouldn't take too long.

"You mean even the Hunyuan Realm can't transcend the Unchanging Land and enter the Taihao Realm?"

Xu Yan was shocked. The Hunyuan Realm seemed so far out of his reach, and yet, even that level of power wasn't enough. Only by practicing the Dao could one break free.

"Master, I will strive to understand the Dao and how to practice it. I will transcend the Unchanging Land, enter the Taihao Realm, and meet the proud geniuses of Taihao!"

Xu Yan's blood boiled with excitement.

"Big Brother Xu Yan is right!"

Meng Chong and the other three nodded enthusiastically.

The rest of the group felt excited at first, but then their enthusiasm waned as they realized they might never be able to transcend the Unchanging Land and visit the Taihao Realm.

"Disciple, if you practice the Dao and transcend the Unchanging Land, going to the Taihao Realm will be easy. You'll be able to suppress the young elites of Taihao with just a wave of your hand."

Li Xuan smiled wryly.

The Unchanging Godmaster was extremely powerful. In the Taihao Realm, he was known as the Undying Godmaster because his strength had reached a level where even the mighty beings of Taihao couldn't destroy him. In the end, they could only exile him to the Unchanging Land.

And now, the Unchanging Godmaster was even stronger than he had been in the Taihao Realm.

If Xu Yan practiced the Dao, he would instantly become invincible in the Taihao Realm. In fact, even if he only achieved a minor success in the Creation Realm, he would still be unmatched there.

Xu Yan was taken aback. "Is the Taihao Realm so weak?"

Li Xuan smiled. "The Taihao Realm may be beyond the Unchanging Land, but that doesn't necessarily make it stronger. To the Taihao Realm, this place is a forbidden zone, also known as the Land of No Return."

"Alright, Taihao is too far beyond your reach for now. Knowing about it won't help you. Focus on cultivating and becoming stronger, and then you can go anywhere you wish."

Li Xuan didn't continue elaborating on the Taihao Realm.

"Does that mean I'll never be able to go to the Taihao Realm and will be stuck in the Unchanging Land forever?"

Tianzi sounded a little dejected.

"The Dao is infinite. As long as you become powerful enough, you can break through the Unchanging Land and replace it with the Vast Wilderness. Once the Unchanging Land no longer exists, how can you be trapped here?"

Li Xuan smiled reassuringly.

Tianzi's eyes lit up, and then he deflated again. "But it will take an unimaginable amount of time to break through the Unchanging Land and replace it with the Vast Wilderness."

The Unchanging Land was boundless, and the expansion of the Dao might not be able to keep up with its endless changes.

"If you wish to go to Taihao, you need not necessarily break through the Unchanging Land," Li Xuan said after a moment's thought. "When your understanding of the Heavenly Dao improves, you can move the Grand Cyan Heavens and follow the operating rules of the Unchanging Land to reach the place where it connects with Taihao. Once the Heavenly Dao rules spread out and break free from the Unchanging Land, you can follow them to leave."

Tianzi's eyes lit up at the prospect, and the others shared in his excitement. As Heavenly Dao realm powerhouses, they would be able to follow the Heavenly Dao rules beyond the boundaries of the Unchanging Land and escape its confines.

"Of course, that's possible," Li Xuan nodded. "Moreover, the Heavenly Dao is akin to the Grand Dao, making it easier to leave the Unchanging Land without being hindered by its operating rules. However, the Heavenly Dao must also be strong enough, though for you, it shouldn't be too difficult. It will just take some time."

"It's time to prepare for battle!" Tianzi exclaimed, his blood pumping with adrenaline.

The others shared his enthusiasm and departed, each of them eager to face the upcoming battle. Xu Yan's return signaled the impending arrival of the Unchanging Temple, but with the Dao Ancestor's presence, they were confident that the Grand Cyan Heavens would remain unharmed. All they needed to do was fight with all their might against their opponents. This was also an opportunity to temper themselves and improve their understanding of the Heavenly Dao.

Unlike the others, Wu Mo did not leave. Instead, he bowed respectfully and said, "Wu Mo pays his respects to the Dao Ancestor!"

Li Xuan toyed with the jade scepter in his hand, which had originally been a simple piece of jade given to him by Xu Yan. Now, after being nurtured by Li Xuan's Daoist intentions, it had transformed into a Daoist artifact.

"Ask, and I shall answer," Li Xuan said with a benevolent smile.

As one of the seven Lords of the Heavens and Earth, Wu Mo was exceptionally powerful, ranking among the top existences at that level. Moreover, his Heavenly and Earthly Qi had not dissipated, indicating that his potential remained untapped.

"Thank you, Dao Ancestor!" Wu Mo's heart raced with excitement. After a moment, he asked, "I, Wu Mo, gained sentience in the midst of my confusion. I devoured true spirit flesh and blood to strengthen myself and gradually figured out a cultivation method. By absorbing the true spirit's flesh, blood, and origin, I can continually enhance my own power.

"Before the creation of the heavens and earth, I had already reached the level of a Lord of the Heavens and Earth. Then, when that purple light appeared, I gained its blessing and further transformed myself. However, my strength seemed to have regressed, as if I had started over, and the cultivation method I had learned was somehow different.

"But there's no doubt that I became stronger, and my power seemed capable of endless growth. Unfortunately, the path of cultivation requires constant exploration, consuming time. It wasn't until just before the great battle that I gained enlightenment about the way forward, but then I suffered defeat, and now I must start my search anew.

"Because I lost my own heavens and earth, the path of cultivation I had discovered was largely thanks to Tai Cang's guidance. The method of creating the heavens and earth was also taught to me by Tai Cang. During the great battle, Tai Cang was far stronger than me, far beyond the level of a Lord of the Heavens and Earth. I suspect that Tai Cang's realm at that time might have already surpassed that of a Lord of the Heavens and Earth.

"Of course, Tai Cang said he hadn't broken through the level of a Lord of the Heavens and Earth, but over these years, I've thought about it again and again, recalling Tai Cang's strength at the time. I suspect that Tai Cang's realm as a Lord of the Heavens and Earth was different from ours, just as the Daoist rules of the Tai Cang heavens were distinct from ours.

"It's like comparing a fully constructed and sturdy house to one that only has its framework built. Dao Ancestor, between the heavens and earth, are there qualitative differences among those at the level of Lords of the Heavens and Earth?"

Hearing Wu Mo's doubts, Li Xuan was not surprised. Ever since he had broken through the Creation Realm, he had realized that Tai Cang, though a Lord of the Heavens and Earth, was unique in his realm.

Tai Cang's status as a Lord of the Heavens and Earth was unparalleled. The operation of the Daoist rules and Heavenly Dao rules in the Tai Cang heavens was more refined, and the blessings of the heavens and earth were stronger, second only to the Heavenly Dao of the Grand Cyan Heavens.

Xu Yan had achieved perfection in the Establishment of the Dao Realm, and his strength was enough to sweep through the Lords of the Heavens and Earth. However, he might not necessarily be stronger than Tai Cang had been, and Tai Cang had ultimately broken through the realm of the Lords of the Heavens and Earth, even if he had been unable to win for certain reasons.

"Look at the Grand Cyan Heavens and compare it to Tai Cang's heavens. What do you think?" Li Xuan smiled. "This is based on Tai Cang's heavens, and how does it compare to your own heavens? There are differences between your cultivation methods, and that is unavoidable, even among those who follow the Grand Dao."

(End of Chapter)

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