Finding a Place to Settle Down

"Grandmaster, your disciple will definitely work hard."

Zhou Yi clenched his fists and replied solemnly.

"Mm! Very good."

Li Yu nodded appreciatively. "The Path of the Great Emperor is unmatched in the world. It is a path of conquest. To embark on this path, start with what's before you. Start by defeating the Six Great Sects of Yan."

"Yes!"

Zhou Yi's blood boiled, and his fighting spirit soared.

"Inspired by the Dao Ancestor, the main quest 'Path of the Great Emperor' phase one has begun. Defeat the Six Great Sects of Yan within one year to achieve an invincible posture."

The voice of the Heavenly Book Spirit echoed in his mind.

"Ah?"

Zhou Yi was startled. "Defeat the Six Great Sects of Yan within a year? I..."

He didn't even know what the Six Great Sects were! Could he defeat them in a year?

Zhou Yi glanced up at Li Yu, feeling a surge of confidence. With the Grandmaster here, what was impossible? Even a little something from the Grandmaster's fingertips would benefit him immensely!

"Grandmaster..."

Zhou Yi looked at Li Yu expectantly, his desire for benefits clearly evident.

"Mm."

Li Yu nodded. "It's time for you to start cultivating."

"Please bestow your teachings, Grandmaster!"

Zhou Yi was overjoyed and quickly bowed.

"You want me to teach you? That's easy. I can teach you the 'Dao Scripture,' the classic that led me to become a Celestial Venerable. Or I can teach you your family's technique, the 'Void Scripture.' Both are supreme classics."

"Thank you, Grandmaster!"

Zhou Yi was ecstatic. Whether it was the Dao Scripture or the Void Scripture, they were treasures! According to the Supreme Heavenly Book's exchange rates, they required astronomical amounts of energy.

"Uh... the Void Scripture is my family's technique? My family? I..."

Zhou Yi suddenly remembered that Li Yu had mentioned he was a descendant of a Great Emperor. Was this Great Emperor related to the Void Scripture?

"Yes. The Void Scripture is the method your ancestor used to achieve enlightenment."

Li Yu smiled and nodded. "However, there's also a Ji Family here. The Void Scripture is their family's secret technique. If you learn it, they might cause trouble for you. But that's nothing; you're all family, after all."

"Here? There's a Ji Family here too?"

Zhou Yi was taken aback, finding it almost unbelievable.

"Yes! A Great Emperor is invincible in the world, traversing the cosmos. Do you think he only stayed in one place his entire life? Leaving behind legends and descendants in your world is hardly strange, is it?"

Li Yu looked at Zhou Yi and smiled. "Speaking of which, the Ji Family in this world is the direct lineage. You can only be considered a collateral branch."

"Oh!"

Zhou Yi nodded. "Grandmaster, which classic do you think is suitable for me to learn?"

"Do you want to become a Great Emperor?"

Li Yu didn't answer Zhou Yi's question directly but instead posed one to him.

"Yes."

Zhou Yi nodded solemnly.

"In that case, neither classic is suitable for you."

Li Yu looked at Zhou Yi and shook his head.

"Ah? Why?" Zhou Yi was stunned.

"The Dao Scripture is my Dao. The Void Scripture is your ancestor's Dao. In fact, all the classics currently circulating are someone else's Dao, not yours. To achieve the position of Great Emperor, you must forge your own Dao."

Li Yu smiled at Zhou Yi. "The position of Great Emperor is unparalleled in the world; it's not easily attained."

"Then... what should I learn? Should I learn nothing?"

Zhou Yi was completely bewildered, unsure of what to do.

"Of course, you should learn both!"

Li Yu laughed heartily. "Learn their methods, but not their Dao. Gather the strengths of a hundred schools to forge your own Dao. This is the path you must take."

"Thank you for your guidance, Grandmaster!"

Zhou Yi suddenly understood.

The Path of the Great Emperor begins with conquest. So that's it! How can one gather the strengths of a hundred schools without conquering? Are the classics of each school kept secret, waiting for them to be handed over willingly? Of course not! One must seize them!

Gathering the strengths of a hundred schools might be difficult for others. But I have the Supreme Heavenly Book! As long as I have enough energy, what classic can't I exchange for?

However, exchanging for these classics still requires energy. So... I can only seize them!

Zhou Yi looked up, clenched his fists tightly, his face filled with determination.

"Hahaha! Excellent!"

Seeing Zhou Yi's expression, Li Yu felt greatly pleased. Of course, you have to go and snatch it. If you don't, how can I get rich? Young man, go forward bravely! The Grandmaster is tricking you!

"Cultivation begins with the Wheel Sea."

Li Yu smiled and pointed a finger at Zhou Yi's forehead. "The current method for the Wheel Sea is the Dao Scripture. I'll first impart the Wheel Sea method of the Dao Scripture to you!"

A stream of information flowed, and the Heavenly Book Spirit's voice echoed in Zhou Yi's mind.

"Your Majesty, by receiving the Dao Ancestor's teachings, Your Majesty has obtained the Wheel Sea Chapter of the Dao Scripture. It has been recorded in the Supreme Heavenly Book, and Your Majesty may consult it at any time."

"Very good."

Zhou Yi nodded, then bowed to Li Yu. "Thank you, Grandmaster, for imparting the Dharma."

"Since I've accepted you into the sect, I naturally have to impart the Dharma to you."

Li Yu waved his hand indifferently. Although it would cost him energy to exchange for the Wheel Sea Chapter of the Dao Scripture himself, as the Grandmaster, he couldn't give no benefits at all. Business also required investment!

"This place is just a common market, not a place for cultivation. I'll take you to find a place to cultivate."

Li Yu scanned the courtyard, shook his head, waved his hand, and sprinkled a stream of colored light, sweeping Zhou Yi up and soaring into the sky.

The escape light whistled through the air, streaking across the sky.

Li Yu had already chosen where he was going. The ruins in the Spirit Void Grotto-Heaven had a significant background, and there were many places where he could take advantage and make some moves. How could Li Yu let such an opportunity pass?

After a rapid journey, Li Yu and Zhou Yi landed on a mountain peak.

The summit was shrouded in swirling clouds and mist, giving it a somewhat ethereal appearance.

"Grandmaster, is this the place?"

After Zhou Yi steadied himself, he looked around and asked Li Yu.

"Of course not."

Li Yu shook his head, waved his hand, and sprinkled a spiritual light, dispersing the dense clouds and mist before them.

As the mist dissipated, a vast and magnificent world unfolded before their eyes.

Ancient trees towered into the sky, and strange peaks stood in rows.

Spiritual birds soared through the heavens, and waterfalls cascaded down cliffs.

"What a magnificent immortal mountain scene!"

Zhou Yi couldn't help but exclaim when he saw the sight.

"This is nothing compared to a magnificent immortal mountain scene!"

Li Yu smiled and shook his head, then waved his hand, sprinkling another stream of colored light. "Let's go!"

Their escape lights streaked across the sky like long rainbows, with peaks flashing by beneath their feet. Occasionally, golden birds, as fast as lightning, circled nearby. Seemingly intimidated by Li Yu's aura, they dared not approach.

After flying for a while, a massive volcano appeared ahead.

From a distance, flames shot into the sky. Even from afar, they could faintly hear the roaring of boiling magma within the crater, and the firelight illuminated half the sky.

Beneath the volcano lay a dense expanse of ancient architectural ruins.

Although more than half of these buildings were damaged and collapsed, the remaining structures were all majestic and imposing, exuding an extraordinary aura.

"We've arrived."

Li Yu lowered his escape light and landed before a magnificent great hall within the ruins.

"This volcano is the Grave of the Azure Emperor, isn't it? Good, this trip will surely yield great rewards."