Chapter 583: In My Master's Eyes, There Are No Strong People

Chapter 583: In My Master's Eyes, There Are No Strong People

"The Way!"

Wu Mo heard this name again and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Dao Zu, what is 'the Way'?"

Li Xuan gave a vague explanation, "The Way, the Way, is to walk the path of the Great Dao, using the Great Dao as your road. The Great Dao is infinite, mysterious and profound, beyond words and direct observation. Only those who attain enlightenment can walk this path and transcend all worldly bonds. For you, it's still too far away."

"When your strength and insights are sufficient, you will naturally understand and attain enlightenment of the Great Dao."

Wu Mo understood that the concept of "the Way" was still too distant for him, and it was more practical to focus on the present and resolve his current confusion.

Thus, he respectfully asked, "Senior, my path forward is uncertain because the heavens and the earth have already disappeared. If I continue to cultivate according to the original method, there might be some shortcomings. I humbly request Senior's guidance."

Wu Mo naturally knew how to cultivate, and although there might be some deficiencies, it wouldn't leave him completely lost. However, since there was such a highly skilled person to ask for advice, he wanted to seize the opportunity and seek Dao Zu's guidance.

"The heavens and the earth are within your heart, within your Dao. Cultivate your own path with your own Dao, and there will be no confusion. If there's anything unclear, you can contemplate the Heavenly Dao and use it as a reference to cultivate your own Dao."

Li Xuan offered his guidance.

Wu Mo was taken aback but immediately became excited and respectfully bowed, "Thank you, Senior Dao Zu, for showing me the way!"

He now knew how to continue his cultivation. Moreover, with the Great Wilderness Heavenly Dao to contemplate, he could gradually perfect his own Dao. The most suitable path for him was the best path.

Li Xuan smiled and nodded.

Xu Yan took out the Yuan Turtle's shell and moved Qingyu out of it. A jade bamboo appeared, and in an instant, the courtyard was filled with a fresh fragrance.

Tianzi returned to the courtyard and looked at Qingyu's original form. She tugged at her hair and asked, "Sister Qingyu, why did you turn back into bamboo?"

"Call me Aunt Qingyu!"

Qingyu corrected her.

Tianzi rolled her eyes. "Since Taicang is dead, you don't have the chance anymore. I won't call you aunt."

Speaking of Taicang, Qingyu became sad again, but she soon smiled and said, "Even if Taicang is no longer here, I'm still your elder."

Tianzi muttered something under her breath but didn't deny Qingyu's statement.

"Qingyu, pay your respects to Senior Dao Zu!"

The bamboo branches bowed in a gesture of respect.

Li Xuan raised the jade scepter in his hand, and a ray of light fell on Qingyu. He said, "It's also a blessing to be able to come here."

In the shimmering green light, the jade bamboo disappeared, and in its place stood a woman in a green dress. She was gentle and beautiful, and Su Lingxiu looked at her, blinking. Qingyu's aura was similar to hers, both exuding a vibrant vitality.

"Sister Qingyu, you seem very suitable for cultivating the Dao of alchemy and medicine," Su Lingxiu blurted out.

Li Xuan nodded. Qingyu was indeed suitable for cultivating the Dao of alchemy and medicine. Of course, her Dao had already been determined, but there was no problem with her learning medical skills and pill refining.

"Thank you, Senior Dao Zu!"

Qingyu bowed in gratitude.

"Hmm."

Li Xuan nodded and said, "You all can catch up now."

Tianzi left with Qingyu and Wu Mo. With Qingyu's return, they naturally had a lot to talk about, and soon, only Xu Yan's five disciples, Chi Cat, and the others were left in the courtyard.

"Master, I've offended some strong people."

Xu Yan glanced at Mingyu beside him and scratched his head as he spoke.

"Oh? Who are they?"

Li Xuan asked casually.

"The Master of Yu Ting, the Non-Transformation God Master, and one of the Three True Spirit Kings, the Chi Sui King. I killed his son, so he's probably chasing me now. A large number of Heaven and Earth Realm True Spirits are gathering, probably all targeting me.

"Master, the Master of Yu Ting seems terrifying. Even though I've reached the Established Dao realm, I don't feel like I have the slightest ability to resist."

Xu Yan sighed as he spoke.

Having reached the Established Dao realm, Xu Yan could easily sweep through all the Heaven and Earth Realm powerhouses. But that person from Yu Ting was just too powerful, making him feel as insignificant as an ant.

Meng Chong and the other three had looks of shock on their faces, but they weren't surprised. It was only natural for the senior brother, with his sharp edge, to offend strong people.

Li Xuan didn't say anything and just sipped his tea. This made Xu Yan nervous. Did Master blame him for causing too much trouble?

"These are all small matters," Master finally spoke, and Xu Yan felt relieved.

"In my eyes, there are no strong people," Li Xuan continued.

Xu Yan was instantly thrilled. As expected, Master was the strongest. No matter how powerful someone was, in Master's eyes, they couldn't be called strong.

"You've already reached the Established Dao realm, and the Transformation Realm is not far off. After some more tempering, you'll be able to break through. As your Master, I will set the rules for this matter. Bullying the weak is not allowed. Whether it's the Non-Transformation God Master, the Master of Yu Ting, or the Chi Sui King, I will make them follow the rules.

"As for the rest, you'll have to handle it yourself. Are you confident?" Li Xuan continued.

"I am, Master!" Xu Yan exclaimed excitedly. He understood that his master was giving him an opportunity to temper himself. As long as those powerful beings like the Chi Sui King didn't interfere, he had nothing to fear.

Aside from the Non-Transformation God Master, there were other formidable beings in the Not-Changing Divine Temple, beings who surpassed the level of Heaven and Earth Realm Masters. However, Xu Yan was undaunted. Even if he couldn't defeat them, he was confident in his ability to protect himself in a one-on-one situation.

"With some tempering, I'll be able to break through to the Creation Realm and dominate once more!"

"Good, then. As your master, I will set the rules. Once the rules are established, it will be up to you. Before the next Great Cycle begins, you must strengthen yourself. Now that you've comprehended the Grand Unity, you should also contemplate the Way of Practice and find your own path." Li Xuan nodded.

"Yes, Master!" Xu Yan replied respectfully.

"As for you four, you've achieved a small success in establishing your Dao, but it's not enough. Today, I will guide you further so that you may soon achieve a great success." Li Xuan turned to Meng Chong and the others. Only by achieving a great success in establishing their Dao would they possess the strength to suppress Heaven and Earth Realm Masters.

"Yes, Master!" Meng Chong and the other three replied respectfully.

"Meow!"

Chi Cat scurried over and rubbed against Li Xuan's legs, looking up at him with eager eyes.

"Alright, you're not far from the Heaven and Earth Realm either. I'll guide you as well, and your gains will depend on your own efforts." Li Xuan ruffled Chi Cat's plump head affectionately.

Chi Cat was thrilled, its plump head rubbing against Li Xuan's legs adorably.

Xu Yan and the others were speechless. At this moment, the great beast king was acting just like a chubby, adorable kitten!

Li Xuan waved his hand, and the Golden Book of the Great Dao opened, emitting a golden light. It revealed the scenes of Establishing the Dao, Creation, Grand Unity, and Practicing the Dao, as well as the five martial arts and Chi Cat's great beast arts.

The current Li Xuan no longer needed to teach through words or demonstrate techniques. With the Golden Book of the Great Dao, he could directly present the martial arts and the process of cultivating them, making it easier for his disciples to comprehend.

Xu Yan focused on contemplating the Way of Practice, entering a state of profound insight. Scenes of practicing the Dao continuously appeared in his mind, as if an invisible Grand Dao was taking shape in his consciousness.

Vaguely, he felt that he was about to touch upon the Way of Practice, but something still eluded him.

Meng Chong and the other three also immersed themselves in the contemplation of their respective martial arts.

Chi Cat lay on the ground, its demonic energy swirling as its aura shifted. It was gaining a clearer understanding of the great beast arts, and it seemed on the verge of a breakthrough.

After guiding his disciples, Li Xuan closed the Golden Book of the Great Dao and glanced at Mingyu, who was still receiving the past and enlightening herself. He then looked outside the courtyard at Xue Ji.

"This is interesting. How did the Master of Jade Court attain such great creation? It's likely related to Taihao."

Li Xuan looked up at the Not-Changing Realm, where an increasing number of Heaven and Earth Realm True Spirits were gathering. However, the True Spirits were dividing into three camps, indicating that the three True Spirit Kings were on their way to the Great Wilderness.

In addition, jade figurines also began to appear, each one a Heaven and Earth Realm-level figure. However, these jade figurines didn't immediately head to the Great Wilderness. Instead, they stood quietly, awaiting the arrival of the Jade Court.

Soon after, Heaven and Earth Realm-level beings from the Not-Changing Divine Temple also started to appear.

"The signs of the changing ages are becoming more and more apparent. The next Great Cycle is near." Li Xuan's eyes shone with anticipation.

With the arrival of the next Great Cycle and the appearance of that light, he should be able to break through to the Way of Practice. Once he entered the Way of Practice, he could transcend the Not-Changing Realm and travel to Taihao's Thirty-Three Heavens to explore.

"I'll truly be invincible and lonely then."

Li Xuan sighed. He was already invincible and lonely, and after attaining the Way of Practice, his power would be unimaginable, and his loneliness would only deepen.

Time passed, and the beginning of the next Great Cycle drew closer. All the powerful beings in the Great Wilderness were preparing for the upcoming battles.

Meng Chong, Su Lingxiu, Fang Hao, and Jiang Buling finally broke through to the great success stage of Establishing the Dao. Although Xu Yan had not yet broken through to the Creation Realm, he had taken half a step forward and faintly grasped the essence of creation.

Attaining the Creation Realm was not something that could be achieved overnight or in a short period. It required time, tempering, and continuous enlightenment of the essence of creation.

However, the Creation Realm was no longer a distant dream.

Xu Yan spent time with his parents, guiding Du Yuying and Yun Miaomiao in their cultivation, while Meng Chong guided Ziyu. Su Lingxiu was refining pills, including those that could quickly restore even Heaven and Earth Realm beings.

Fang Hao continued to set up the grand formation.

In the Great Wilderness, two more individuals had broken through to the Heavenly Dao Realm on the eve of the great battle: Jiang Feng and Cang Lie. Their advancements further bolstered the might of the Heavenly Dao.

A terrifying roar faintly echoed from the direction of the Not-Changing Realm, its volume diminished by the vast distance, yet still conveying an aura of power that no mere Lord of Heaven and Earth could achieve.

"Is that one of the Three True Spirit Kings, the Chi Sui King?" Li Xuan looked up toward the source of the roar, his eyes narrowing.

The Chi Sui King had appeared, surrounded by countless prostrating Heaven and Earth Realm True Spirits.

The Chi Sui King's gaze fell upon the Great Wilderness, and he was about to charge forward when he suddenly stopped.

The Jade Court had arrived.

"Jade Court, interesting. Seems my guess was right." Li Xuan's face broke into a smile as he beheld the Jade Court's appearance.

"In terms of strength, the Jade Court surpasses the Chi Sui King."

"And that one? Is it the Giant Glutton King?"

Li Xuan's eyes widened as he spotted another powerful True Spirit. This one was chewing on a True Spirit—one of the Three True Spirit Kings, no less.

"And that dragon, is it Ao Hong?"

Li Xuan's attention turned to a cyan-colored dragon making its way toward the Great Wilderness. Behind it loomed a massive mountain, upon which coiled a black-red dragon-shaped True Spirit.

It was the Black Serpent King, one of the Three True Spirit Kings.

"This Black Serpent King is the strongest and most ancient of them all. There seems to be some connection between it and the Not-Changing Realm; perhaps it was one of the first True Spirits born in the Not-Changing Realm and the only one to survive to this day." Li Xuan's eyes narrowed as he observed the Black Serpent King.

The Black Serpent King was a true ancient being, and its longevity was evident in its aura. Moreover, there seemed to be some sort of connection between it and the Not-Changing Realm.

"Interesting. The first batch of True Spirits born in the Not-Changing Realm must have been powerful. This Black Serpent King is exceptional. I suspect it was the first to attain sentience, and the first thing it did upon gaining consciousness was to hunt and devour the other True Spirits, assimilating their origins into itself. It also seems to have seized the special connection that the first batch of True Spirits had with the Not-Changing Realm." Li Xuan's eyes sparkled with intrigue.

The Black Serpent King was a genuine ancient being, and it was the strongest of them all. As for why it allowed the Giant Glutton King and the Chi Sui King to exist without devouring them upon their attainment of sentience, it was likely for the sake of maintaining a balance. If the Not-Changing Realm only had one sentient True Spirit, it would be subject to the rules of the realm.

"Ao Hong possesses its bloodline, but after the beginning of the heavens and the earth, he became a True Spirit of the heavens and the earth, thus severing that connection. Interesting. Ao Hong's attainment of sentience may be related to the Black Serpent King." Li Xuan's interest only grew as he pieced things together.

He glanced at Qingyu, the bamboo that had attained sentience, and his eyes narrowed further. "The Black Serpent King and the Jade Court must have had a hand in both Ao Hong and Qingyu's attainment of sentience. Perhaps they sensed some change in the Not-Changing Realm, or maybe there's some special circumstance in the Taihao Realm?"

Li Xuan's thoughts raced.

With the appearance of the Three True Spirit Kings and the Jade Court, only the Not-Changing Temple remained unseen. Li Xuan was curious to see how the Not-Changing God Master would respond to their interference.

"They must all be aware of the Not-Changing God Master's schemes. Perhaps they want to see if his plan will succeed and if they can gain anything from it. Could the Black Serpent King and the Jade Court be trying to gauge if something has happened in Taihao?" Li Xuan's curiosity grew.

Ao Hong was making his way toward the Great Wilderness when the Chi Sui King fixed him with a piercing gaze. The overwhelming pressure caused Ao Hong's body to shudder as if a mountain were pressing down on him.

"So powerful!" Ao Hong's heart trembled.

"My son's death is not unrelated to you. Prepare to be buried with him!" The Chi Sui King said coldly.

"Chi Sui, I've never tasted this type of True Spirit before. Give him to me, I want to try it!" The Giant Glutton King licked his lips in anticipation.

Cold sweat broke out on Ao Hong's body, and he turned with difficulty to look at the Black Serpent King, his eyes pleading for help. At this moment, only the Black Serpent King could save him, but he feared that the Black Serpent King wouldn't intervene for his sake and risk offending the Chi Sui King and the Giant Glutton King.

"Stop!" The Black Serpent King lifted its head, its gaze falling upon the Chi Sui King and the Giant Glutton King. Its voice was calm as it continued, "Don't you think he looks a bit like me? Whoever killed your son, go find them. And you, do you want to taste me as well?"

At the Black Serpent King's words, the Giant Glutton King quickly shut his mouth. "Never mind, I'll pass on that."

(End of Chapter)

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