After Ye Xuan spoke, Daoist Zhunti couldn't help showing a trace of astonishment.
"Eldest Brother, do you mean that one can contend with the Twelve Ancestral Witches even without an Innate Supreme Treasure?"
At this, Ye Xuan nodded and replied, "I reached Quasi-Saint Mid-Stage long ago, and I had already severed one of my corpses. I have also mastered thirty percent of the Law of Karma."
"Though I couldn't crush the Twelve Ancestral Witches, I would at least be invincible from the outset."
"Even without an Innate Supreme Treasure, I would still have a chance of winning!"
"However, if I had an Innate Supreme Treasure in my hands, the Twelve Ancestral Witches would have no chance at all."
A glint flashed in Ye Xuan's eyes, and the aura around him shook the Universe.
Though they were both Innate Supreme Treasures, their effects varied greatly depending on who wielded them.
An Innate Supreme Treasure could only unleash its full power in the hands of a Sage.
In Emperor Taiyi's hands, it was like a pearl obscured by dust. In Ye Xuan's hands, even escaping would be no easy task for the Twelve Ancestral Witches.
Still, although Emperor Taiyi fell a little short compared to Ye Xuan, he was one of the Supreme Experts among the Innate God-Demons. As for Di Jiang and the others, they could unleash a burst of Power of Time and Space when working together, but it would be completely useless against Ye Xuan.
Before they used this technique, it might have posed a slight problem for Ye Xuan. But now that the Twelve Ancestral Witches had revealed it, it was nothing worth mentioning.
Though Karma was one of the Supreme Great Daos, Ye Xuan had greater mastery of the Way of Karma. If his opponents used it, it wouldn't just be useless against him; it would also cause them to suffer some backlash. What's more, Ye Xuan had a karmic treasure in his possession. Though it had long since merged into the Three Thousand Heavens, he could still use it.
Once he used it, the power of this karmic mystery would be even greater.
Daoist Zhunti drew in a sharp breath. "To have mastered thirty percent of the Way of Karma—it's one of the Supreme Great Daos!"
Every Supreme Great Dao represented invincibility. Among the Innate God-Demons of the same realm, almost no one could match Ye Xuan, who had mastered thirty percent of the Way of Karma. And Ye Xuan had long since reached Quasi-Saint Mid-Stage, so the Twelve Ancestral Witches truly weren't his match.
Looking at Ye Xuan, Daoist Zhunti couldn't help but feel envious. He had been born alongside the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, but when it came to the Way of Yin-Yang and Five Elements, he had only grasped its most superficial aspects—about fifteen percent at most.
Among the Three Thousand Great Daos, the Way of Karma ranked fifth among the Supreme Great Daos. It was only more difficult to master!
Seeing the envy in Zhunti's eyes, Ye Xuan raised a hand and sent a streak of spiritual light into his primordial spirit.
"Eldest Brother, what is this...?"
"A Supreme Great Divine Ability, the Taiyi Wonderful Divine Light. Once mastered, it can suppress even a Sage."
Daoist Zhunti's face lit up with delight. He immediately examined it, and when he finished, a look of shock appeared in his eyes.
"By using Innate Yin-Yang Qi to divide the Qi of the Five Elements, then combining it with the power of the Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches, one can actually create such a supreme technique?"
Daoist Zhunti also possessed a strand of Innate Yin-Yang and Five Elements Qi. It had come from the Innate Spiritual Root, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree. But like Kong Xuan, he had turned it into a divine ability.
The Seven-Colored Divine Light!
Within the realm of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, nothing could withstand its cleansing. This divine ability was somewhat stronger than the Five-Colored Divine Light, but it still belonged to the Quasi-Saint realm.
The Taiyi Wonderful Divine Light, however, could even be of some use in the Realm of Sages.
"Excellent!"
Having realized that he had derived this Supreme Great Divine Ability from the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, Daoist Zhunti was once again left speechless. After a moment's thought, he said, "Eldest Brother, how about we discuss the Dao together?"
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. Zhunti's companion Innate Spiritual Root was the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, so he had some understanding of the Way of Yin-Yang and Five Elements.
Discussing the Way of Five Elements with Zhunti would help Ye Xuan gain insight into the Taiyi Wonderful Divine Light. After giving it some thought, Ye Xuan replied, "Excellent!"
Ye Xuan swept his hand, and another Innate Spiritual Root appeared in it: the Enlightenment Tea Tree. The moment it appeared, it filled Daoist Zhunti's primordial spirit with boundless Wisdom Light.
Seeing that his Eldest Brother possessed yet another treasure, Zhunti was left gaping in amazement.
"Eldest Brother, could this be the foremost Innate Spiritual Root beneath the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots—the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree?"
"It is."
"Back when I was in the East, I perfected the Method of Becoming a Sage in Dreams beneath it. That was how I learned it was the Enlightenment Tea Tree. It produces one hundred and eight leaves every Yuanhui. Take some with you when you enter Secluded Cultivation. They'll help you gain insight into the path to becoming a Sage."
Daoist Zhunti's face showed a look of understanding. No wonder his Eldest Brother's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds since his return, and he had even mastered the Way of Karma. It turned out he had such a treasure.
But when he thought of how precious it was, Daoist Zhunti swallowed and said, "Eldest Brother, it only produces one hundred and eight leaves every Yuanhui. Wouldn't they be more useful to you?"
"This Innate Spiritual Root is more effective, and I also have a pool of Three Light Divine Water. Soaking the leaves in it will make them even more effective. They're just a few Innate Rare Treasures. There's no need to stand on ceremony between us brothers!"
Seeing Ye Xuan say this, Daoist Zhunti could only shake his head helplessly and sit down.
Half a day later, Zhunti began expounding on the Dao, explaining the great principles of the Five Elements.
The Sound of the Great Dao rang from his lips, revealing the wonders of the Five Elements.
"Wood bends and straightens, metal yields and changes, water moistens and flows downward..."
Three thousand years later, Daoist Zhunti finally stopped. A glint of surprise appeared in Ye Xuan's eyes; his understanding of the Way of Five Elements had improved somewhat. Then Ye Xuan began expounding on the Way of Karma. Another three thousand years passed before he stopped.
When Ye Xuan finished, Daoist Zhunti's face showed a look of shock.
"This Way of Karma!"
"Eldest Brother, the Way of Karma is too profound. After three thousand years, I haven't even grasped the slightest trace of it. It's just like the Heavenly Book."
Seeing that Zhunti hadn't gained any insight, Ye Xuan could only sigh helplessly. They had been born together and had been close for tens of millions of years. Zhunti was the person Ye Xuan trusted most. If Zhunti could grasp even a trace of its mysteries, Ye Xuan would never begrudge him the knowledge.
But the Way of Karma was too difficult. After seeing that Zhunti still hadn't gained any insight in three thousand years, Ye Xuan didn't press him.
After bidding farewell, Daoist Zhunti went into Secluded Cultivation. Just as Ye Xuan was about to enter Secluded Cultivation as well, an Electronic Sound rang in his ear again.
[Ding-dong!] [Detected that the Demon Emperor and the others in the Heavenly Court are preparing to order the Dragon Clan to enter the Heavenly Court and seize Immeasurable Luck. Please choose from the options below.] [Option One: Go to the East Sea coast and save the Dragon Clan. Upon completing the task, you will receive one Innate Spiritual Treasure: twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls!] [Option Two: Ignore the matter and let events unfold. Upon completing the task, you will receive one Fragment of the Great Dao of Destiny.]
Hearing the Electronic Sound in his ear again, Ye Xuan couldn't help falling into thought. Either choice could be of some use to him, but he didn't want to get caught up in the Great Tribulation. After a moment's thought, he said, "I choose the second option. Ignore it!"
After Ye Xuan made his choice, another Electronic Sound rang in his ear.
[Ding-dong!] [The host has chosen to ignore the matter. One Fragment of the Great Dao of Destiny is being delivered. Please check it yourself.]
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