"Eldest Brother, it's over. Shall we head back?"
Seeing Ye Xuan with another Innate Supreme Treasure and a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure in hand, Daoist Zhunti was delighted.
At that, Ye Xuan nodded. Once they returned, he planned to pour all the boundless Karma on him into the Three Thousand Heavens. This immense Power of Karma weighed on him, leaving him ill at ease. Just as Ye Xuan and the others were about to head back, a vast Golden Auspicious Cloud shone in the Vault of Heaven, and a great mass of the Supreme Power of Merit poured into Ye Xuan's body.
This mass of Merit wasn't enough to make Ye Xuan a Sage, but it could still take him to a higher level. At the very least, it could save him a Yuanhui of arduous cultivation. After some thought, however, Ye Xuan infused it into the Heaven Measuring Ruler, making the Innate Spiritual Treasure even more wondrous.
A golden divine light began to shine from every rune.
"Good!"
Seeing this, Ye Xuan was delighted and returned with Daoist Zhunti to the Pure Land of Spiritual Mountain.
After Ye Xuan left, the other Innate God-Demons dispersed as well, though their eyes still held a trace of shock.
Though Daoist Jieyin had acted only once, he had truly made a name for himself throughout the world. He had been silent until now, but when he finally made his move, he astonished everyone. Born alongside Daoist Zhunti, he had nevertheless reached the Quasi-Saint Mid-Stage through his own efforts alone.
His strength was formidable, too. Though his foundation lay in the Way of Five Elements, he could still display the mysteries of other Supreme Great Daos.
Even when the Dao Ancestor appeared, he had dared to ask for an Innate Supreme Treasure with outrageous boldness.
Unlike Emperor Taiyi, Ye Xuan had saved the Infinite Beings of the West through his own strength.
He was the strongest beneath the Sages—the greatest Innate God-Demon in the world!
Inside Kunlun Mountain, Tongtian Sect Master and the others fell silent once more.
"Eldest Brother, did you discern anything wondrous about it?"
Tongtian Sect Master asked.
Laozi shook his head, then said, "I could only see traces of the Great Dao of Yin-Yang in that divine ability, along with a hint of murderous intent."
Nearby, Primordial Heavenly Venerate wore a grave expression.
"I couldn't discern the mysteries of that divine ability either!"
"Even if we joined forces, we wouldn't be a match for him with that divine ability alone."
And that was only because Laozi's strength was about to advance to the Quasi-Saint Mid-Stage. Only then would they have a sliver of a chance. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to withstand even one of his blows.
Nearby, after hearing him speak, Laozi fell into thought.
Only after a long while did Laozi slowly say, "We should enter Secluded Cultivation as soon as possible. I gained some insights from this battle. I believe I can sever my Evil Corpse within half a Yuanhui!"
"Severing the Three Corpses as soon as possible and comprehending the Three Corpses Unification is the urgent matter. Though his strength surpasses ours, we are Pangu Orthodox. Who will become a Sage first remains to be seen. Those who haven't reached the Realm of Sages are all as insignificant as dogs!"
Tongtian Sect Master and the others nodded, then each entered Secluded Cultivation.
After Ye Xuan returned to the Dao Seeking Palace in the Western Pure Land, another Electronic Sound rang in his ears.
[Ding!] [Host has completed the task. The Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Nine Dragon Fire-Scattering Cover, is being delivered. Please inspect it yourself.]
Another Electronic Sound rang in Ye Xuan's ears.
Divine light flashed through the void, and an Innate Spiritual Treasure appeared in Ye Xuan's hand.
It was the Nine Dragon Fire-Scattering Cover. Its entire body was a regal golden hue, and nine lifelike Ancient Fire Dragons coiled around it. Their heads were raised as they roared at the heavens. Great Dao Runes shone across every scale, and with each moment, the dragons breathed in Innate Spiritual Qi and produced Innate Divine Fire.
This Innate Spiritual Treasure had formed after the first essence of separation fire in heaven and earth had been nurtured for countless ages.
It held a trace of wondrous power!
Once activated, it trapped an enemy inside. Nine-colored divine flames would blaze skyward as dragon roars shook the world, reducing the foe to ashes beneath the nine Innate Divine Fires.
Looking at the Innate Spiritual Treasure, Ye Xuan was quite satisfied.
It was practically a treasure for him. Nearby, Daoist Zhunti stared in astonishment once again.
His Eldest Brother's fortune was truly astounding. First, he had obtained an Innate Supreme Treasure and a Universe Ruler from the Dao Ancestor, and now he had even acquired a Nine Dragon Fire-Scattering Cover.
Daoist Zhunti didn't ask any further. He simply said, "Eldest Brother, your fortune is truly immense. Even Innate Spiritual Treasures choose you as their master!"
Ye Xuan waved a hand and replied casually, "It's just luck. Nothing worth mentioning."
"Where did Golden Cicada go?"
"He went into Secluded Cultivation. After a battle like this, Golden Cicada would be wise to comprehend the Great Dao of Sword."
Ye Xuan gave a slight nod.
After chatting for a while, Ye Xuan and the others each went into Secluded Cultivation. He still had a tenth of the Power of Space Law in his hands, which he had yet to master or fully comprehend.
As for Daoist Zhunti, he was also eager to return to Secluded Cultivation and advance to the Quasi-Saint Mid-Stage.
Ye Xuan was already among the strongest of the Innate God-Demons. He needed to work harder himself.
After entering Secluded Cultivation, Ye Xuan swept his hand, and an invisible Heavenly Blade seemed to sever all the boundless Power of Karma from his body, infusing it into the Rebirth Aspect.
Only with boundless Power of Karma could he wield the mysteries of Karma. Ye Xuan had made an absolute killing in this deal: not only had he gained the Supreme Power of Karma, he had also obtained an Innate Supreme Treasure.
After giving it some thought, Ye Xuan entered Secluded Cultivation, intending to master the Way of Space first, then infuse this Innate Spiritual Treasure with a trace of True Spirit power.
Only those in the Realm of Sages could master the final trace of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light within an Innate Supreme Treasure and fully unleash its might.
But even without using that final trace of Innate Indestructible Spiritual Light, an Innate Supreme Treasure was still more wondrous than a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
After Ye Xuan entered Secluded Cultivation, another thirty thousand years passed, and a tremendous aura surged from him once again.
"Above and below, in all directions, is space; from ancient times to the present, is time..."
Only after a long while did Ye Xuan open his eyes. His pupils were no longer black and white; they resembled a deep, endless pool, with the Myriad Worlds rising and falling within.
In Ye Xuan's primordial spirit, a Great Dao True Seed formed from countless translucent, wondrous runes had taken shape. With every moment, it emitted boundless power of the void.
Over these thirty thousand years, Ye Xuan had fully mastered the Way of Space, and he had gained a new insight into this Supreme Great Dao.
But with only a tenth of the Power of Space Law, Ye Xuan had only a partial understanding of it, so he chose not to keep studying it for now.
Instead, he took out the Innate Supreme Treasure and entered Secluded Cultivation once again, intending to master it as well and gain another means of protecting himself.
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