The Intercepting Sect's Grand Perfection

Tai Cang let out a long sigh, thinking to himself, So, we've each gotten what we need.

But what role did Eldest Senior Uncle play in this? A new question surfaced in his mind. The Queen Mother of the West had mentioned it was related to Laozi. Was it a deliberate arrangement by Laozi?

Was it to help him improve his cultivation?

Or was it to use him to win over the Queen Mother of the West?

Or did they have some other agreement?

"Fellow Daoist Tai Cang!" Xiao Xi's urging interrupted his thoughts. "When do we start? You're not going to go back on your word, are you?"

Tai Cang snapped back to reality and chuckled, "Of course not. When I, Tai Cang, say something, I mean it."

He temporarily pushed these thoughts aside. The most important thing right now was to complete the task of defeating Xiao Xi and obtain the One-Click Max Level Privilege.

"Miss Xiao Xi, you're familiar with this place. Are there any suitable locations for a spar?"

"Of course!" Xiao Xi beamed. "My master has a small world specifically for sparring. Follow me, Fellow Daoist."

With that, she summoned a cloud and flew off in a certain direction.

A small world specifically for sparring? Tai Cang marveled inwardly. There weren't many cultivators in the Primordial World who possessed their own "small worlds." That the Queen Mother of the West could specifically open one for sparring demonstrated her profound depth.

Soon, the two arrived at a valley.

"We're here!" Xiao Xi stopped.

Xiao Xi landed gracefully, formed a hand seal with her fingertips, and a spatial vortex suddenly appeared before them, revealing a glimpse of a vast, wild landscape within.

Stepping inside, Tai Cang immediately sensed a special aura permeating this world. The entire world was boundless, and the rocks were exceptionally hard, any one of which could serve as excellent refining material in the outside world. What concerned him even more was the feeling of something lurking in the shadows, observing them.

"Fellow Daoist Tai Cang, let's begin!"

Xiao Xi's voice pulled Tai Cang back from his thoughts. She held her twin swords, the Mother and Child Swords, shedding her usual delicate demeanor for a heroic stance. Her late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal mana surged, causing the heavens and earth to tremble slightly.

What powerful aura!

Feeling the oppressive pressure wash over him, Tai Cang's pupils contracted. He quickly summoned the Innate Yin Yang Sword. As its sword intent flowed, he said in a deep voice, "Please, Fellow Daoist!"

"Take this!"

Xiao Xi didn't hesitate. As she wielded her twin swords, stars seemed to fall from the sky. Two brilliant streams of sword qi tore through the void, their starlight glittering like a cascading Milky Way, beautiful yet deadly.

Tai Cang's expression was grave as he swung his sword to meet the attack. His rugged sword qi collided with the starlight, creating earth-shattering roars that shook the entire world. Within a few breaths, his sword qi dissipated completely, while the starlight sword qi, though slightly dimmed, continued its unstoppable advance.

As expected, troublesome.

Tai Cang's brow furrowed. He unleashed several more sword qi attacks in succession. The roars continued unabated, and dust filled the battlefield. This probing exchange had already put him at a disadvantage.

"Fellow Daoist indeed possesses Grand Unity combat power," Xiao Xi said with a slight smile. "Then I shall get serious!"

Before her words faded, she danced her Mother and Child Swords again. Instantly, the heavens and earth seemed to crack, and countless starlight sword qi rained down like a meteor shower, sealing off all escape routes.

At this moment, the might of a Grand Unity was fully displayed.

With every movement, the heavens and earth changed color; with every thought, the sun and moon lost their light. Facing this vast offensive, Tai Cang felt as if he were confronting the very power of the universe.

No wonder they say cultivators are divided into three classes...

He sighed inwardly, his gaze growing more solemn. He had initially thought his abundant mana could contend with a Grand Unity, but now he realized the gap in realms was like a chasm. The reason Grand Unity Golden Immortals were extraordinary was their mastery of the world's principles and their command over profound laws.

This is the true Grand Unity realm!

Not only that, but this was merely an ordinary Grand Unity Golden Immortal. If one's cultivation reached Grand Perfection and they grasped the Grand Unity Dao Fruit, they could touch the River of Destiny and glimpse the past, present, and future.

Across the Primordial World, those top-tier Great Divine Abilities users were all beings who had pushed their Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao Fruit to the extreme. It was a pity they lacked the destiny of the Six Sages and had no chance to obtain the Primordial Violet Qi.

It seems I have no choice but to go all out.

Seeing the starlight sword qi sweep towards him, Tai Cang took a deep breath, formed a hand seal abruptly, and roared, "Heaven and Earth Manifestation!"

"ROAR—"

In an instant, Tai Cang's body grew, transforming into a colossal giant tens of thousands of feet tall. Immediately after, he threw a punch, and the endless starlight sword qi shattered in response. With the formidable power of the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body, Heaven and Earth Manifestation was enough to withstand this wave of attacks for a short time.

But this was not a long-term solution.

Heaven and Earth Manifestation, after all, was inferior to the Witch Clan's Great Witch True Body and could not be sustained for long. He had to end this quickly.

His thoughts raced. A cold glint flashed in Tai Cang's eyes. He immediately activated his Heaven and Earth Manifestation form and charged towards Xiao Xi. His punches were like thunder, comparable to the power of a Great Witch, instantly tearing through the starlight and heading straight for Xiao Xi.

"Great Witch True Body?"

"No, it's Heaven and Earth Manifestation!"

This scene caused Xiao Xi to exclaim in shock and disbelief.

She knew of Heaven and Earth Manifestation. As the Queen Mother of the West's subordinate, she even understood its cultivation method and had attempted to practice it. However, the Heaven and Earth Manifestation cast by ordinary cultivators was merely a superficial imitation with limited power, far from comparable to the true bodies of the Witch Clan's Great Witches.

But now, Tai Cang's Heaven and Earth Manifestation was so terrifying. Not only was its power comparable to a Great Witch's true body, but its defense was also impregnable, and even her sword qi could not shake it in the slightest.

Xiao Xi's expression changed drastically. Without time to think, she quickly retreated, trying to evade the brunt of the attack.

"Trying to escape?"

"Stay where you are!"

Seeing Xiao Xi retreat, Tai Cang's gaze sharpened. With a roar, he unleashed a series of powerful punches.

Rumble--

The rumbling sound shook heaven and earth. Tai Cang, controlling Heaven and Earth Manifestation, charged forward. Wherever he passed, all things shattered. However, he soon discovered that Heaven and Earth Manifestation was too cumbersome, making it difficult to pursue Xiao Xi precisely.

Seeing her continuously evade with her escape techniques, while the power of Heaven and Earth Manifestation gradually waned with the passage of time, Tai Cang grew increasingly anxious.

This won't do!

I must find a way to pin her down!

A flash of inspiration struck, and Tai Cang suddenly thought of a solution.

Pin her down!

Space law!

With this thought, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he immediately commanded the System: "System, upgrade Space Law to max level."

Ding! Consumed one max-level privilege. Space Law has been upgraded to max level with one click!

In an instant, Tai Cang felt a clarity flood his mind, and countless applications and controls of Space Law surged into his consciousness.

Space Teleportation!

Space Imprisonment!

Space Banishment!

Space Shattering!

Space Storm!

With max-level Space Law, his control over spatial power became masterful. However, most of these divine abilities were too powerful and required vast amounts of mana, which he, at his current realm, could not yet wield.

But Tai Cang had no time to consider such things. After receiving the information about Space Law, his gaze immediately locked onto Xiao Xi in the distance. He raised his hand and shouted, "Space Imprisonment!"

Sizzle--

In an instant, Space Law swept across heaven and earth. Invisible fluctuations, under Tai Cang's control, enveloped the area where Xiao Xi was, freezing her completely in place.

What's happening?

Xiao Xi, who was shocked by Tai Cang's unique use of Heaven and Earth Manifestation, suddenly found herself unable to move. She struggled with all her might but discovered that even mobilizing all her power as a late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal could not break free from this spatial restraint.

Wait!

This is... spatial power!

Xiao Xi suddenly realized, looking at Tai Cang in disbelief, her voice trembling: "You've actually mastered Space Law?"

Impossible!

How could someone who hasn't reached Grand Unity Golden Immortal comprehend a law? Especially the profound and unfathomable Space Law!

Her worldview shattered at that moment. Heaven and Earth Manifestation that could withstand a Great Witch with physical strength alone, and mastering the supreme law before reaching Grand Unity—all of this defied her understanding.

Anything is possible in this world.

Confirming the imprisonment was effective, Tai Cang's lips curled slightly as he deactivated Heaven and Earth Manifestation. This divine ability, obtained from Duobao and improved by Sect Master Tongtian, could perfectly inherit the user's physical strength but consumed immense energy. If Duobao had fully mastered it back then, the outcome of the war between the Three Sects might have been different.

With a flicker of his figure, Tai Cang held his sword at Xiao Xi's throat and said calmly, "Fellow Daoist, I concede."

The chill of the sword blade jolted Xiao Xi back to reality. A flicker of struggle flashed in her eyes, eventually turning to dejection: "I lost."

Ding! Mission complete. Received one-click max-level privilege.

Hearing the System notification, a gleam of joy flashed in Tai Cang's eyes. Gaining another max-level privilege meant he could cultivate Time Law to Grand Perfection. With both Time and Space Laws under his command, he would have the strength to fight even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

He retracted his sword and stepped back, cupping his hands: "Thank you for the guidance, fellow Daoist." At the same time, he dispelled the Space Imprisonment.

"Fellow Daoist..." Xiao Xi, regaining her freedom, hesitated to speak, but then saw a maidservant hurrying over: "Senior Sister, there are cultivators from the Intercepting Sect outside Western Kunlun seeking Fellow Daoist Tai Cang."

Intercepting Sect? Xiao Xi's eyes flickered, and she nodded: "I understand."

Xiao Xi looked back at Tai Cang and said softly, "Fellow Daoist, we must part ways now."

She knew that although Tai Cang was from the Cang Gate, he was also a disciple of the Intercepting Sect. Now that cultivators from the Intercepting Sect were here to find him, it was not convenient for her to stay any longer.

"Alright."

Tai Cang nodded in agreement, and then flew out of the sky with Xiao Xi, his brow furrowed slightly.

The sudden arrival of people from the Intercepting Sect is definitely not a good thing. I and the Intercepting Sect have long been estranged. Their sudden appearance must have an ulterior motive.

Not long after, the two arrived outside Western Kunlun. They saw Zhao Gongming and other Intercepting Sect cultivators confronting the fairies under Queen Mother of the West. Those fairies, though appearing delicate, were all Golden Immortals and Grand Unity Golden Immortals. If a fight were to break out, Zhao Gongming and the others might not have the upper hand.

"Fellow Daoist, I will escort you this far."

Looking at the tense standoff ahead, Xiao Xi pondered for a moment and said to Tai Cang, "Before my Master entered seclusion, she mentioned that if Fellow Daoist ever needs anything in the future, you can come to this place for help."

Queen Mother of the West?

Does she need me, or do I need her?

Tai Cang's mouth twitched slightly as he suppressed his thoughts. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xiao Xi. Please convey my gratitude to Senior Queen Mother of the West."

With that, he no longer delayed, his figure flashing as he appeared before Zhao Gongming and the others.

"Sisters, retreat!"

With Xiao Xi's command, the fairies under the Queen Mother of the West immediately stopped and left.

"Junior Brother Tai Cang!"

Zhao Gongming and the others breathed a sigh of relief and hurried forward to bow, their expressions anxious. "We implore Junior Brother to lend us a hand!"

"Junior Brother, the rise and fall of the Intercepting Sect rests on your decision!"

"Junior Brother..."

"Stop!"

Tai Cang interrupted coldly, saying indifferently, "Speak directly if you have something to say. If it's not important, I won't accompany you."

He had no good feelings towards the Intercepting Sect. If it weren't for his current status, he wouldn't even want to see these people again.

"This..."

Zhao Gongming and the others looked embarrassed but quickly regained their composure. After exchanging glances, Zhao Gongming stepped forward and said, "Junior Brother, something big has happened! Senior Brother Duobao rashly underwent the Nine Tribulations, implicating Junior Sisters San Xiao, Wudang, Jinling, and Guiling. They are now trapped in calamity, and if they cannot awaken in time, their Dao hearts may collapse and their immortal paths be severed!"

"Master stated that only a branch from the Moon Laurel Tree on the Taiyin Star can resolve this calamity. This item is one of the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots and is currently controlled by the Demon Race. We hope Junior Brother can help us obtain this treasure and rescue everyone."

Tribulation gone awry? Moon Laurel Tree branch?

Tai Cang's eyes flashed, and he instantly understood—they wanted him to ask the Golden Crow Prince for the spiritual root.

He sneered inwardly.