Hidden Strength

The improvement from the first to the third layer was relatively simple.

Hongyun had only cultivated the Laws of Devouring, Reincarnation, and Light and Darkness, and had managed to bring one of them to the Minor Accomplishment stage, achieving this.

However, from the third layer onwards, from the fourth to the sixth layer, the difficulty increased several times.

It was necessary to cultivate more laws, or to cultivate more laws from novice to Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment, or even Perfection.

As for the seventh to the ninth layer, the difficulty soared again.

By then, it was estimated that merely relying on the nourishment of laws at the novice level would require thousands of laws, or even all three thousand Great Dao laws.

Hongyun had no confidence in collecting all three thousand Great Dao laws.

Therefore, the further one progressed, the higher the level of laws that needed to be cultivated.

Before that, it was possible to rely on quantity, cultivating laws only to Minor Accomplishment, to improve the Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit.

As for the final tenth layer, Hongyun estimated that one would probably need to cultivate to the Great Dao level to advance.

After all, once one reached the tenth layer of Foundation Building, it meant being only one step away from becoming a true Mythical Grand Unity.

Crossing this step would mean no longer being an existence that Saints could look up to.

Even the Great Dao would seem somewhat insignificant in front of a Mythical Grand Unity.

Not daring to think too far ahead, Hongyun currently only wanted to improve his Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit.

Once the Mythical Dao Fruit reached the fifth level, it would be equivalent to the Saint level in the Great Desolation.

This was Hongyun's first goal.

"Contemplating the Law of Chaos, with the power of my Primordial Spirit and the hundredfold cultivation speed bonus from the Great Dao Cushion, five hundred years will definitely be enough!"

Hongyun thought to himself.

Five hundred years later would be Dao Ancestor Hongjun's third sermon.

Although he possessed the Mythical Grand Unity Method, he still had to attend the Saint's sermon.

Not only could the Saint's sermon provide some reference for his comprehension of the Mythical Grand Unity Method, but more importantly, if he didn't go, it would alter the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao.

At that time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun might use other means to scheme against him, making it impossible to guard against.

After that...

Hongyun began to contemplate.

Western Lands, Spirit Mountain.

"Brother, we are both stuck at the peak of Grand Unity, it's so uncomfortable! If we cultivated Buddhist Dharma, we would have probably already broken through to the early stage of Quasi-Saint!"

Zhunti looked at Jieyin and complained.

"There are still five hundred years until the Dao Ancestor's third sermon. After the sermon, we will immediately cultivate Buddhist Dharma and strive for the Quasi-Saint realm!"

Jieyin comforted him.

"However, this Witch-Demon war has caused suffering to all beings in the Great Desolation, and we have also gained a lot! Especially by converting many races to the West. Now, the West is quite lively!"

Zhunti said.

Indeed, with their efforts, although the West was still barren, it was much better than before.

However, to their regret, after leaving the Solar Star, they went to find Old Ancestor Minghe but couldn't find him.

Now, Old Ancestor Minghe was being chased by the Blood Mosquito Daoist and did not dare to return to the Nine Netherworld.

East Sea.

When the three immortal islands of Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou emerged, they were plundered by Hongyun and the Twelve Ancestral Witches.

Later, when Eastern Prince Gong and Queen Mother of the West wanted to establish their dojos, they were chased by the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Dijun, and others.

Thus, the Three Immortal Islands were abandoned for a long time.

Several thousand years later, Eastern Prince Gong returned to the Three Immortal Islands again.

He was somewhat unwilling, after all, he was the foremost male immortal appointed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

And he had even established the Immortal Court.

To remain dormant like this was truly stifling.

Upon arriving at the Three Immortal Islands in the East Sea, he found that it was desolate and no one else occupied it, only a few minor demons.

So, he killed the minor demons and reoccupied the Three Immortal Islands in the East Sea.

He then returned to Western Kunlun and persuaded Queen Mother of the West to come with him.

The two of them re-established the island-protecting grand formations and the teleportation array between the Three Immortal Islands.

For a time, the Three Immortal Islands truly became the dojo of the Immortal Court.

Many powerful beings in the Great Desolation, lacking good dojos, were tricked by Eastern Prince Gong and Queen Mother of the West and flocked here.

These three immortal islands were also rich in spiritual energy, making them an excellent place for cultivation for these Great Desolation powerhouses.

Thirty-Three Heavens.

After Dijun and Taiyi returned to the Demon Clan, they led their people to hide within the Thirty-Three Heavens.

During this period, they had been cultivating in silence, awaiting the start of Dao Ancestor Hongjun's third lecture.

They didn't dare to go out and wreak havoc.

Because they had discovered something terrifying to the point of making one's hair stand on end.

On the Solar Star, there was a colossal, deep hole.

It seemed to have been left by an arrow, piercing through the entire Solar Star.

Who could possess such power? Dijun, Taiyi, and the others were utterly baffled.

But one thing was certain: the strength of this person was too terrifying, absolutely not something their Demon Clan could contend with.

So...

They brought the entire Demon Clan to hide within the Thirty-Three Heavens, cultivating desperately, wanting to increase their strength.

Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain.

The Three Pure Ones had also been cultivating continuously.

By not participating in the Witch-Demon Tribulation, the Three Pure Ones' cultivation had improved rapidly.

Currently, Taishang Laojun had already severed one corpse, reaching the mid-stage Quasi-Saint, and was even not far from severing the second corpse.

Once he severed the second corpse, he would be able to reach the late-stage Quasi-Saint.

Yuanshi and Tongtian had also both severed one corpse, reaching the mid-stage Quasi-Saint.

However, they had only just reached the mid-stage Quasi-Saint.

Before Dao Ancestor Hongjun's third lecture, there was no possibility of them breaking through to the late-stage Quasi-Saint.

But the magical treasures used by the three to carry the three corpses when severing them were merely ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasures.

After all, the three did not know the secret to severing the three corpses to prove the Dao and become a Saint. The minimum requirement for the spiritual treasure to carry the three corpses was a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

This indeed cut off their path to becoming a Saint by merging the three corpses.

Five hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day.

In Fire Cloud Cave, Hongyun finally opened his eyes again.

The aura emanating from him surged wildly at this moment.

"Law of Chaos, finally comprehended to the introductory level!"

Hongyun murmured.

Afterward, he stood up.

With a wave of his hand, he summoned the Law of Chaos.

Instantly, endless chaotic energy filled Fire Cloud Cave, making one feel suffocated.

If a Grand Unity Golden Immortal were present, they probably wouldn't even be able to stand steady.

If they were cultivating, the energy within their bodies would be disturbed by this Law of Chaos, leading to demonic possession.

Sizzle! Sizzle!

At the same time, a Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit appeared above Hongyun's head.

The Law of Chaos, following Hongyun's consciousness, merged into the Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit, constantly nourishing it.

The Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit grew at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Half an hour later, Hongyun retracted the Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit.

Although his Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit was still only at the Foundation Building Third Layer.

It had more than doubled in size compared to when he had just reached the Foundation Building Third Layer.

"The lecture at the Purple Firmament Palace should be starting soon!"

Hongyun walked out of Fire Cloud Cave, murmuring.

Then, his figure flashed, transforming into a stream of light, heading towards the Purple Heavens Palace outside the Thirty-Three Heavens.

This time, he would have to face Dao Ancestor Hongjun's schemes!

Purple Heaven Palace.

It was now less than three days before Dao Ancestor Hongjun's third lecture.

The powerhouses of Great Desolation were arriving one after another.

The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin and Zhunti, Dijun and Taiyi, Fuxi, Kunpeng, and others had already taken their seats on their respective cushions.

Of course, it was still the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti who occupied the six purple cushions.

Kunpeng looked at the purple cushion beneath Jieyin and Zhunti, a trace of hatred flashing in his eyes.

That cushion was originally meant for him.

Moreover...

It was said that these cushions could lead to becoming a disciple of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and even offered a great opportunity to become a Saint.

In the Great Desolation, who wouldn't want to become a Saint?

These great powers of the Great Desolation were fighting for the destiny of heaven and earth precisely to achieve the Dao and become Saints.

Once one became a Saint, they would be indestructible and eternal.

All below a Saint were ants; only after becoming a Saint could one be recognized by the Heavenly Dao.

Whoosh!

At this moment, a rather disheveled figure flashed and entered the Purple Heaven Palace.

Phew!

The figure let out a sigh of relief upon entering the Purple Heaven Palace.

Everyone looked over in surprise, seeing that the newcomer was Old Ancestor Minghe.

In recent years, Old Ancestor Minghe had been relentlessly pursued by the Blood Mosquito Daoist, fleeing in disarray, not even daring to return to his own Nine Netherworld.

But now, upon entering the Purple Heaven Palace, he felt incredibly safe.

No matter how great the Blood Mosquito Daoist's hatred for him, he wouldn't dare make a move within the Purple Firmament Palace.

The lectures in the Purple Heaven Palace lasted for three thousand years each session.

He was safe for at least these three thousand years.

"Minghe, why are you in such a panic?"

Seeing Old Ancestor Minghe, Dijun also asked curiously.

"Alas, it's truly miserable. That Blood Mosquito Daoist has been chasing me relentlessly; I have nowhere left to run!"

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor, after the lecture in the Purple Heavens Palace concludes, you must protect me!"

Old Ancestor Minghe approached Demon Emperor Dijun, his face a picture of misery.

He saw that Dijun, Taiyi, and the others had already reached the Quasi-Saint realm, while he was still at the peak of Grand Unity. He immediately pleaded with Dijun and the others for help.

"Rest assured, no matter how strong the Blood Mosquito Daoist is, he wouldn't dare to act against us! After the Dao Ancestor's lecture, you can follow us!"

Dijun nodded.

Old Ancestor Minghe thanked him profusely.

A moment later, a giant mosquito with blood-red patterns all over its body also flew into the Purple Heaven Palace.

As soon as it entered, it transformed into human form.

It was the Blood Mosquito Daoist who had been in pursuit.

However, at this moment, the Blood Mosquito Daoist did not attack Old Ancestor Minghe again. Instead, his eyes glinted with killing intent as he glared at Old Ancestor Minghe.

Then, he stood to the side, preparing to listen to the Dao Ancestor's lecture.

On the other side, upon seeing Old Ancestor Minghe arrive, Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a look.

They had gone to the Nine Netherworld before but had not found Minghe.

Now that Old Ancestor Minghe had come to them, they planned to demand the matter of the seven gourds from him after the Dao Ancestor's lecture concluded.

Afterward, Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi, Eastern Prince Gong, Queen Mother of the West, Randeng, and a host of other great powers from the Great Desolation arrived one after another in the Purple Heaven Palace, each finding their seats.

Currently, Zhenyuanzi, Eastern Prince Gong, and Queen Mother of the West had also reached the early stage of Quasi-Saint.

Randeng, however, remained at the peak of Grand Unity.

The last day.

Just as everyone was waiting for Dao Ancestor Hongjun to appear and lecture, a figure flew in at the very moment the Purple霄 Palace doors were about to close.

"Just made it!"

The arrival was Hongyun. He had been delayed because he was cultivating the Law of Chaos.

After he cultivated the Law of Chaos to minor accomplishment and nourished his Mythical Grand Unity Dao Fruit, the time for the Purple Firmament Palace lecture was already imminent.

He had rushed as fast as he could and finally arrived.

"Huh? This Hongyun is still at the peak of Grand Unity!"

"That's impossible, isn't it? What has Hongyun been doing all these ten thousand years? Wasn't he already at the peak of Grand Unity last time?"

"Tsk tsk, Hongyun truly lacks staying power. I've already reached the peak of Grand Unity, and he's still just at the peak of Grand Unity!"