Chapter 592: The Dao Lord Assembly
Chapter 592: The Dao Lord Assembly
The Yinshan Sect, a powerful force in the Heavy Yuan Universe, was instantly destroyed under the overwhelming pressure.
Even the so-called Yinshan Elder, who had reached the third layer of the Yang Emperor, was far stronger than the True Creator.
There was even a one percent chance of breaking through to the fourth layer of the Yang Emperor.
However, compared to Qi Yuan, they were still insignificant and lacked any ability to resist.
The entire land was reduced to ruins.
As for the prisoners and servants held by the Yinshan Sect, Qi Yuan had already teleported them to other places.
With a wave of Qi Yuan's hand, a drop of blood fell into his palm.
"This is the result of the Yinshan Sect's collection over the years, and it has unexpectedly benefited me," Qi Yuan said.
In his hand, a drop of dreamlike crystal blood appeared.
This drop of blood was the Dream Origin Blood, as if it existed only in dreams and not in reality.
In an instant, this drop of blood merged into Qi Yuan's body.
A peculiar aura spread.
His body became transparent, like a dream.
It was as if he existed between reality and illusion.
At this moment, in the Heavy Yuan Universe, every sentient being that was asleep seemed to dream of an ethereal existence.
"Is this the complete Dream Primordial Body?" Qi Yuan exclaimed in surprise.
The Dream Body had now reached its full potential.
He had obtained the complete Dream Body.
"But... how do I break through?" Qi Yuan was still puzzled.
"The path ahead is shrouded in mystery," Qi Yuan sighed.
Currently, he had yet to find the way forward.
He glanced at his game jade slip.
"Is it still loading?" Qi Yuan wondered.
The new game was still loading, and it was unknown how long it would take to complete.
Perhaps, the key to breaking through the Yang Emperor's realm lay within this new game.
...
Three years passed.
In a hidden location within the Heavy Yuan Universe:
Qi Yuan's expression was complex, "All ethereal beings have been resurrected by watching ads."
Over the past few years, he had worked with the Dawn Commerce Guild, taking on countless forms to continuously save the beings of the Heavy Yuan Universe through the Ad Church.
The reputation of the Ad Church grew.
Among them, the Dawn Commerce Guild reaped the most benefits.
Resurrection through watching ads was an abstract and astonishing concept.
The ads they watched were from the Dawn Commerce Guild.
Naturally, these people remembered the Dawn Commerce Guild.
The number of beings in this half of the universe was countless.
Heaven Opening Realm Masters could create worlds, but creating universes was beyond their capabilities.
Even for Dao Lords, creating universes was extremely challenging.
"Unfortunately, I am not a Dao Lord," Qi Yuan sighed.
"I cannot resurrect those killed by the Yinshan Sect."
He was referring to the source of the Dream Origin Blood, as the Yinshan Sect slaughtered people to extract the Dream Origin Blood.
Qi Yuan, having obtained the Dream Origin Blood, felt indebted to them.
He naturally wanted to resurrect them.
"Life is too difficult," Qi Yuan said.
"In the Heavy Yuan Universe, without a Dao Lord, there is no Cosmic River, and it is impossible to resurrect the deceased from the past."
"But if I become a Dao Lord, I can retrieve them from the Cosmic River. However, the universe will immediately enter a new cycle," Qi Yuan added.
Over the past three years, Qi Yuan not only stayed in the Heavy Yuan Universe but also visited other universes.
However, Qi Yuan did not do so.
His strength was already formidable.
Whether he achieved Dao Lord or not was not important.
The most crucial goal was to surpass the fifth layer of the Yang Emperor.
...
Infinite Society:
"Has Senior Qi Yuan not arrived yet?" the Divine Mechanic Vice President asked anxiously.
It was almost time for the Witchcraft Dao Master's teaching.
Missing this opportunity would be a great loss.
At such a time, even the confused and muddled members of the Infinite Society would awaken and briefly regain clarity to observe the Dao.
After all, the power of a Dao Lord was beyond imagination.
The benefits of being accepted as a disciple by a Dao Lord were even more unimaginable.
"Perhaps... Senior Qi Yuan's strength has reached a terrifying level, and he doesn't need to listen to the teachings," the Divine Mechanic Vice President replied.
"An old-timer from the Infinite Transformation Society remarked."
Qiyuan's strength, capable of effortlessly slaying Tian Tang, was truly astonishing.
It could be said that he was undoubtedly the first person below the Dao Lord and the Fourth Layer of the Solar Deity.
"Even with such strength, he's not at the Fifth Layer of the Solar Deity. If he misses this opportunity, he'll have to wait for the next Epoch," sighed an old-timer, seemingly lamenting Qiyuan's misfortune.
Although Qiyuan's power was formidable, reaching a terrifying level.
However, in the Universe Void Realm, it was impossible for anyone at the Fifth Layer of the Solar Deity to truly enter.
Hence, no one considered Qiyuan to possess the strength or combat prowess of a Dao Lord.
The Dao Lord's teachings were merely a projection of his Dao Aura, taking the form of a clone that entered the Universe Void Realm. Though mysterious, it didn't possess actual combat capabilities.
Just then, an old-timer suddenly spoke up.
"The Dao Lord's lecture begins!"
The old-timers present, including the Divine Mechanic Vice President, all expressed joy, transforming into streams of light and eagerly flew towards the Dao Palace.
The Dao Lord's lecture was a significant event that occurred once every Epoch.
Missing it would be a real pity.
...
A stream of light descended.
An awe-inspiring presence arrived, its form illusory, as if condensed from the Great Dao itself.
"The Witchcraft Dao Master, you've arrived."
A man with a peculiar appearance, resembling a wooden sword, approached, gazing at the 'Witch' character. His eyes held neither sorrow nor joy.
"The Sword Dao Master, you haven't changed in one hundred and twenty-one Epochs. You're still the same." The Witchcraft Dao Master's voice was calm.
"Are we all here?" At that moment, someone spoke, scanning the surroundings.
In this peculiar space, there were sixteen unique silhouettes.
These figures were all legendary Dao Lord existences.
"That peculiar variable hasn't arrived yet," said the Feng Dao Master, his eyes holding an inexplicable expression.
He had founded the Feng Dao, and the Baixuan Palace Master was a sentient being from his universe.
"The Witchcraft Dao Master, you're not being sincere. That person isn't from our generation. You invited him to join us in our discussion, but I fear he won't be able to make it to this Ethereal Realm," said a Dao Lord, his voice carrying a mocking tone.
The Ethereal Realm was a special place.
Here, the environment remained unchanged since ancient times, and time had no beginning or end.
Even a Dao Lord couldn't destroy a single hair here.
All Dao Lords from various universes could cross through the Void Sea to gather here.
But the Void Sea was so terrifying that without the combat prowess of a Dao Lord, it was impossible to enter this place.
Many Dao Lords knew that the Witchcraft Dao Master had invited Qiyuan, and they found it somewhat strange.
After all, Qiyuan wasn't a Dao Lord.
"Even though he killed the Black Xuan Palace Master and Tian Tang, and has gone far in the Third Layer of the Solar Deity, he's not from our generation. Witchcraft Dao Master, your invitation is a bit abrupt," said the Feng Dao Master.
There were three thousand six hundred and twenty-one universes connected to the Ethereal Realm.
But almost all the Dao Lords had gathered here, totaling sixteen of them.
"With such strength in the Third Layer of the Solar Deity, who knows what would happen if he breaks through to the Dao Lord Realm..." The Witchcraft Dao Master paid no heed to the other Dao Lords' opinions and continued speaking.
"Becoming a Dao Lord is incredibly difficult. His formidable strength now doesn't guarantee he'll have a chance to break through to the Fifth Layer of the Solar Deity.
Moreover, in our respective universes, we're nearly omniscient and omnipotent, possessing invincible might. Even if he's lucky enough to break through, he won't be able to harm us, will he?"
In a 1619 book, a look reveals no mistake!
Dao Lords are the strongest in their respective paths.
In their own universes, they are invincible beings.
Strength no longer holds any significance.
"Let's cross the Void Sea first," said the Feng Dao Master with ill intent.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, a crisp voice rang out.
"Oh my, so many big shots... Hey, there are seventeen of us, are we all Dao Lords?" Qiyuan's figure appeared.
Upon seeing Qiyuan, the Feng Dao Master's expression changed slightly.
The other Dao Lords looked at him, their expressions varied.
It was clear that they were surprised by Qiyuan's ability to enter.
"There are sixteen of us," said the Feng Dao Master.
The other Dao Lords were also taken aback.
There were indeed sixteen Dao Lords here.
"Isn't he?" Qiyuan pointed to the right.
In the corner, a man sat quietly.
The other Dao Lords looked at him, their expressions curious.
"It's the Wang Dao Master."
"I didn't expect that even we would forget his existence."
The Dao Lords weren't surprised.
If they were surprised, it was by Qiyuan's ability to notice the Wang Dao Master.
"This Wang Dao Master is the most peculiar. It seems that since our first gathering, he forgot to return and has been in this Ethereal Realm," said a Dao Lord.
After Qiyuan's reminder, they remembered the Wang Dao Master.
The Witchcraft Dao Master looked at Qiyuan, his newly acquired Dao Lord status, then turned to the Feng Dao Master: "He has crossed the Void Sea and discussed the Dao with us, he's qualified.
The Sovereign of the Sword Dao gazed at Qi Yuan with a penetrating stare, as if attempting to see right through him.
The other Dao Lords also turned their gazes towards Qi Yuan, their eyes filled with curiosity.
After all, as Dao Lords, they had lived for an immeasurable amount of time.
They had witnessed countless anomalies and variables, but this was the first time encountering someone like Qi Yuan.
"He's qualified," the Sovereign of the Phoenix Dao replied, saying no more.
"This time, with the reopening of the Dao Lord Assembly, firstly, among us, a variable like Qi Yuan has finally appeared." The Sovereign of the Sword Dao spoke up.
"Secondly, following the old tradition, we will ascend beyond the Dao Lord realm."
For these Dao Lords, being near-omniscient within their respective universes, there was little left to trouble them.
Their only concern, perhaps, was how to breakthrough to the Sixth Layer of the Yang Immortal realm and beyond.
Or, to put it another way, whether there truly existed a Sixth Layer, or even higher realms above the Yang Immortal.
"We have already reached the pinnacle of strength, immortality, and near-omnipotence. What higher realm could there possibly be?" The Sovereign of the Phoenix Dao asked.
He was, after all, a staunch traditionalist.
In his view, becoming a Dao Lord and entering the cycle of the universe was already a great achievement.
There was no need to seek change.
"How can you claim to be omnipotent when you can't even create a stone that you can't lift?" Qi Yuan posed a classic question.
"Hmph." The Sovereign of the Phoenix Dao coldly humphed, unwilling to engage in a discussion with Qi Yuan, deeming him as foolish as a mortal.
At their level, they could maintain an unchanging state, existing in two forms, observing the onlookers.
So, creating an unliftable stone was something they could also achieve.
"The Sixth Layer of Yang Immortal... It's shrouded in heavy mist," one of the Dao Lords sighed.
The realm of the true spirit rebirth... It's a difficult path to find."
These Dao Lords began their discussion, but the content was dry and incomprehensible, filled with profound mysteries.
Qi Yuan listened, feeling drowsy and perplexed by their conversation.
Even the squabbles of the village's old granny seemed more interesting.
After an unknown duration, the Sovereign of the Sword Dao spoke, "If, in this epoch, we still haven't found a breakthrough, I will undergo True Spirit Rebirth, seeking a glimmer of hope."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Dao Lords in attendance changed subtly.
"You're willing to give up your cultivation in this life."
"True Spirit Rebirth... It might be difficult to find the path forward."
The Dao Lords voiced their thoughts.
True Spirit Rebirth, as the name suggested, was when a Dao Lord abandoned everything and chose to be reborn.
However, the destination of this rebirth was not within the known universes or the multiverse.
Over countless epochs, these Dao Lords had conducted experiments with True Spirit Rebirth.
Great Realm Lords transformed into chess pieces, reborn in unknown worlds.
Some Dao Lords took a desperate gamble, forsaking their current Dao position.
"Sovereign of the Sword Dao, think it through. Among us, three have chosen True Spirit Rebirth, two of whom remain unaccounted for, and one... Their body perished, and their universe collapsed," the Sovereign of the Witchcraft Dao revealed.
He was a master of the Witchcraft Dao, a true Witch.
There was another Sovereign of the Witchcraft Dao, a master of the Shamanic Witch.
That Sovereign of the Witchcraft Dao had chosen True Spirit Rebirth, and his destination remained unknown.
In the end, that Dao Lord's body perished, and their universe collapsed.
This was extremely terrifying.
After all, even as a True Spirit, they were still Dao Lords.
Even if their True Spirit was annihilated, they could still emerge anew from the Cosmic River.
But that Sovereign of the Witchcraft Dao had died so recklessly.
How could the other Dao Lords not be shocked?
"I've lived for a long time already. Can't I even see through life and death?" The Sovereign of the Sword Dao's voice turned cold. "If I can catch a glimpse of the Sixth Layer of Yang Immortal, even if my body perishes, so be it."
The other Dao Lords fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts.
Qi Yuan listened quietly, his eyes calm.
True Spirit Rebirth, according to other accounts, was akin to the descent of heavenly demons.
However, in the past, it was limited to the same universe or the multiverse.
But for Dao Lords undergoing True Spirit Rebirth, the world they were reborn into was definitely not within the known universes or the multiverse.
"Sovereign of the Sword Dao, if you choose True Spirit Rebirth, call upon me. I, too, have lived long enough," the Sovereign of the Soutao Dao spoke up.
He was the oldest among the Dao Lords present.
In fact, the combined age of the other Dao Lords couldn't match his.
In the Ethereal Realm, he had witnessed numerous Dao Lords choosing True Spirit Rebirth, only to meet with failure.
He had lived for countless years, and finally, he couldn't bear to sit idly by, deciding to take a gamble.
"Haha, good." The Sovereign of the Sword Dao laughed heartily.
After all, this time, he had a companion choosing the same path, and he wasn't alone.
The other Dao Lords hesitated, their expressions uncertain, as if contemplating True Spirit Rebirth.
Rebirth in a realm beyond, or in an unknown land, was an arduous task, even for their divine avatars or illusory true spirits.
A true spirit reborn in a known universe was the only option.
As for Qi Yuan, he had no need to hesitate.
He possessed a gaming jade slip.
(End of Chapter)
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