The Tianzhu Sword Sect boasts a forest of ten thousand swords, piercing the clouds.
At the summit of the highest sword peak, a handsome man stood with his hands behind his back, his black robes fluttering in the wind, an ancient sword on his back, gazing up at the sky.
His fingertips lightly traced the scabbard, his gaze sharp as a sword, seemingly capable of cleaving through the void.
"The Heavenly Dao is locked away, and the 'Supreme' authority held by Confucianism is trapped..."
He muttered to himself, his voice as cold as ice, "This is the perfect opportunity for my Sword Sect to rise."
Before he finished speaking, his Sword Intent soared into the sky, resonating with the ten thousand swords. The sound of the Sword Cry echoed for thousands of miles, as if even the shackles of heaven and earth would be cleaved apart by this sword!
Meanwhile, a severely injured man with a missing arm silently returned to the Jiang Family Sword Peak.
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At the summit of the Imperial Palace Great Hall of the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty of Xuanzhou Prefecture.
The reigning Emperor Ji Wuxiang, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing up at the sky, clad in a dragon robe.
His eyes gleamed with barely suppressed ecstasy, and he threw his head back and laughed, the sound of his laughter shaking the roof tiles.
"Okay, okay!"
Although we don't know what happened, the Confucianism 'Supreme' is trapped, and the Heavenly Dao here is locked. Our Holy Dragon Dynasty will no longer be suppressed by Confucianism!
He turned around abruptly, his voice booming:
"Someone come here."
By imperial decree: Conquer the world with an army.
I must enhance the divine dynasty's fortune and break through to that supreme realm!
At a single command, the Sacred Dragon Divine Dynasty, which had been dormant for many years, once again bared its fangs; wherever the dragon banner pointed, the entire army moved in unison!
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In the depths of the Imperial Palace of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty in Huangzhou.
The reigning Emperor sat alone on the Dragon Throne, his face somber.
His gaze was fixed on the sky, as if trying to pierce through the barrier and see the truth behind it.
"Interesting... this is getting more and more interesting."
He murmured softly, his fingertips tapping lightly on the armrest, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes, "With the fall of Confucianism, the rules of this world... must change."
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The Southern Sea Glazed Palace stands on the turbulent sea.
A golden dragon burst forth from the water, its roar shaking the heavens, its golden scales gleaming in the sunlight.
It looked up at the sky, its dragon eyes reflecting the image of the Heavenly Dao being locked away, and whispered:
"The Heavenly Dao have changed... It is time for my Dragon Clan to return to the world."
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Meanwhile, in the snowy Northern Plains, a woman clad in white robes pushed open cave abode that had been frozen for millennia, her eyes reflecting the vast expanse of snow and ice.
In the vast mountains of Southern Border, an old man clad in rattan armor slowly opened his eyes, his body radiating Demon Qi.
In the Buddhist Kingdom of the Western Desert, an old monk draped in a kasaya clasped his hands in prayer, chanting softly, yet the Buddhist light subtly revealed Killing Intent...
Countless great figures, dormant for millennia, emerged simultaneously at this moment.
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Zilu, Confucius's most prized disciple, is the "Supreme" leader of Confucianism in this world.
For tens of thousands of years, he has been monitoring the world with the Eye of Heavenly Punishment. All those who were expected to break through to the "Supreme" realm were targeted, suppressed, and even... wiped out by the Confucianism.
This domineering suppression, while causing immense suffering to all races, also brought tens of thousands of years of peace to the Three Thousand Great Provinces.
But now--
With Zilu trapped, Confucianism lost its former absolute power to suppress all races, and the "sky" that had been pressing down on all races collapsed!
With the mountain no longer pressing down on them, Demons and monsters from all over the world began to appear.
The world is truly about to descend into chaos.
At Earth Province Jixia Academy, Forbidden Ground had been silent for many years suddenly erupted with a pillar of light that shot into the sky, piercing the clouds like a sharp sword.
Dean Zhu Wuye, who had lived in seclusion for many years, was dressed in a tattered Confucian robe. His hair and beard were all white, but his eyes were piercing as he strode out of the Forbidden Ground.
His fingertips trembled slightly, but his voice was as loud as a bell, resounding throughout the entire academy:
"Send word—the deans of the Four Great Academies, White Deer Cave, Yingtian, Yuelu, Songyang, to come immediately for a meeting!"
He stood with his hands behind his back on the high platform, gazing at the sky, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes:
"Lord Zilu is trapped, the Heavenly Dao is sealed, and the orthodoxy of Confucianism... is in grave danger."
Zhu Wuye understood that without Zilu's deterrent power, the Four Great Academies alone would no longer be able to suppress all races under heaven.
At this moment, Zhang Yu, like Zhu Wuye who was far away at the Jixia Academy, was filled with turmoil.
He, Zhang Lingyun, and the Twelve Immortals including Ye Liushang were riding a newly repaired Flying Boat, breaking through the clouds and rapidly heading towards Zhang Lingyun's sect— the Xuanzhou Prefecture Soul Refining Sect.
The Flying Boat was propelled by Ye Liushang with his remaining immortal Immortal Power. Although the hull had been repaired, it still looked somewhat dilapidated and creaked and groaned in the strong wind.
Outside the ship's side, a sea of clouds surged, with continuous mountains and rivers below, but Zhang Yu had no heart to appreciate it.
Normally, if Zhang Yu had offended the Confucianism, Zhang Lingyun would never have dared to bring him back to the Soul Refining Sect.
But times have changed.
With Confucianism Unparalleled trapped and the Heavenly Dao locked away, the entire world descended into chaos.
The Confucianism is currently preoccupied with its own problems, so it's impossible for it to extend its reach to the Xuanzhou Prefecture Soul Refining Sect, which is millions of miles away.
As for why they didn't return to the Li Family Ancestral Land...
Zhang Yu knew it.
Dao Ancestor Li has been gone from the Li Family for ten thousand years. If this descendant, separated by countless generations, suddenly returns, who will recognize you?
Moreover, he had no idea what the current Li Family Ancestral Land was, whether it was friend or foe.
At this moment, Zhang Lingyun sat at the front of the Flying Boat, watching Zhang Yu pace back and forth in the narrow cabin. His steps were fast and hurried, like a wild beast trapped in a cage, looking completely distracted.
She finally couldn't hold back any longer, her delicate brows furrowing slightly as she said in a cold voice:
Why are you wandering around like that?
"Just shut up for a bit, you're making me dizzy."
Zhang Yu abruptly stopped, looked up at her, opened his mouth, but only let out a long sigh:
"Well..."
He plopped down on the deck, clutching his head in his hands, his mind filled with Xiang Yu's words about being devoured by other Dao Seed entities.
Zhang Yu asked the system again in his mind:
Aren't you going to say anything to me?
I need to have a clear understanding of these things.
He had asked these questions countless times, but the system remained silent, like a dead block of iron.
"Hehe, buddy, that old guy won't tell you, I'll tell you~"
Just then, a charming and soft voice suddenly rang in his mind, like a feather gently brushing against his heart, yet carrying a hint of inexplicable eeriness.
"Who?"
Zhang Yu suddenly looked up and glanced around, but apart from Zhang Lingyun, Ye Liushang, and a few others, there was no one else on the Flying Boat.
"You pirated system, how come you're still here?"
Shouldn't you be integrating with the Heavenly Dao Law?
The system, which had been silent all along, finally spoke again, its tone clearly filled with annoyance.
Why can't I still be here?
The woman chuckled, her voice echoing in Zhang Yu's mind like the tinkling of silver bells. "I am merely a 'catalyst' used by Dao Ancestor Li to condense the Heavenly Dao Law, not a part of them. Why must I be integrated into the Principle?"
System:"..."
It fell silent, as if holding its breath.
Zhang Yu stared blankly as he processed this information, and after a long while, he asked:
What exactly are you?
Also, do you know the secret of the Rebellious Dao Seed?
Of course I know!
The woman laughed heartily, her voice full of smugness. "You can call me Hong Yue, or the Love Silk Dao Seed, or... the Matchmaker System, anything is fine."
"You pirated thing like you dare Dao Seed?"
The system's voice was almost a roar, filled with undisguised contempt. "Anything that can turn its host into Love Brain, don't tarnish the name of the Dao Seed!"
"Oh dear, sir, don't be angry~"
Hong Yue feigned an innocent smile:
"If it weren't for me back then, would Dao Ancestor Li have been able to condense the rudimentary form of the Love Dao Law so quickly?"
Without my nearly formed Heavenly Dao Law, you, the host, would probably be long gone.
I'm the hero who sealed Zilu that brat Zilu!
"Heroic figure?"
The system scoffed:
That's what you call a 'source of trouble'.
"If it weren't for you, would Dao Ancestor Li have been trapped in the entanglements of love for tens of thousands of years, ultimately even straying from his own path?"
Zhang Yu was stunned.
He finally understood why Dao Ancestor Li had become "Love Brain".
So, there's some Love Silk Dao Seed' stirring up trouble behind all this?