Breakthrough, the Heavenly Dao of Water!

"Changsheng."

A gentle voice drifted into the Longevity Realm.

Zhou Hao, who was meditating on the Blue Flower Chaos Restriction in the Five Village Temple, opened his eyes and looked out of the Longevity Realm.

"Uncle Xiaoyao?"

Nowadays, the only people who can directly address themselves by their Daoist title are their master, the Sanqing, and the ' Free Dao Venerable ' who is like a brother to the Sanqing.

Wow.

With a thought, Zhou Hao manifested his mind outside the Longevity Realm.

"Why isn't Martial Uncle coming in?" Zhou Hao asked, his mind manifesting as a bow.

"Bodhi says he has important matters to discuss. The Rulai and the three human emperors are all gathered in Shennong-shi's medicinal field, and your master is still in seclusion. I would like you to come with me from the Dao Sect." The Free Dao Venerable had an ethereal aura, and his long, loose hair moved without wind, as if a green breeze was always surrounding him.

"A major event?" Zhou Hao laughed. "Aside from Ji Ning's massacre in the Zhuanxu Domain, what other major events have occurred in the past ten years?"

"Bodhi transmitted a message saying that it concerns the faction's trump card. It's either that Bodhi discovered something while monitoring the Three Realms, or that his precious disciple has had some extraordinary encounter." The Free Dao Venerable also smiled.

Thirteen years have passed since Ji Ning last slaughtered the Zhuanxu Domain.

After that event that shook the Three Realms, Ji Ning disappeared without a trace. He then presented the seven supernatural powers and secret techniques to Nuwa Faction through Bodhi.

In particular, the method of refining Dao talismans, called "Lang Talisman," was most useful and was given to Fuxi-shi, the most powerful human emperor in the Three Realms in array talisman techniques.

Since that incident, Ji Ning has had an excellent impression on the leaders and powerful figures in Nuwa Faction.

"Then let's go take a look together," Zhou Hao said with a faint smile.

In recent years, apart from cultivating, he has been dealing with the infiltration of the ' Elder Yuan's' mental energy techniques, and has almost never cared about the outside world.

Last time Ji Ning came to see me, saying he had a great adventure with Shaoyan Chou and wanted to offer some of his spoils, I refused.

"According to Ji Ning's description, what he obtained from Shaoyan Chou should be a World Prison of a Chaos Kingdom, which also imprisons many Chaos Alien below the World Realm. Perhaps he has gained something else over the years."

As Zhou Hao's avatar followed the Free Dao Venerable into the Chaos, he pondered silently.

This being possesses the complete inheritance left by the heaven-defying Four-Step Dao Lord of the Void Holy City, as well as the precious scriptures of the entire Starlight Eternal Realm, so naturally, I look down on the World Prison of a Chaos Kingdom.

Even when Ji Ning offered him the Chaos Spirit Liquid, Zhou Hao refused.

Having grown accustomed to consuming dozens or even hundreds of units of Chaos Spirit Liquid, a few bottles of Chaos Spirit Liquid were of no use to him.

Anyway, as long as the main body returns, it can bring back a large quantity of Chaos Spirit Liquid. As for these ten or eight bottles of Chaos Spirit Liquid, it's better to let Ji Ning keep them to improve his strength.

A medicinal field in the endless chaos.

Six figures were gathered in front of the thatched hut next to the medicinal herb field.

Huff. Huff.

The Free Dao Venerable and Zhou Hao flew out from the chaotic air currents.

"How rare!" Suiren-shi's deep voice suddenly echoed from afar, "Young friend Changsheng has also come."

"Having not ventured out for a long time, I was itching to get out and about. When I heard from Uncle Xiaoyao that Bodhi had summoned me with important business, I came along to take a look," Zhou Hao said with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the six figures in front of the thatched hut.

The six figures were: Bodhi, the old man in a Daoist robe; Shennong-shi, who looked like an old farmer in the fields; Suiren-shi, who wore a fur skirt and looked like a wild man; Fuxi-shi, who had an extraordinary demeanor; Tathagata, Rulai was smiling; and a hunched figure wearing a tattered gray robe and a hideous mask.

"That hunched figure..." Zhou Hao's gaze paused slightly.

Those gathered now, apart from Bodhi being the convener and the Free Dao Venerable being the acting leader of the Daoist Dao Sect, are all leaders within Nuwa Faction.

The fact that this hunched figure could appear here, sitting on equal footing with the three human emperors and the Rulai, clearly indicates that he was also a powerful leader.

But I've never seen it before?

"That hunched figure with the hideous mask is Gonggong, the Ancestor God of water. I never expected that even he would be alarmed this time."

The Free Dao Venerable, noticing Zhou Hao's gaze, transmitted his voice:

"During the ancient war of destruction, Zhurong died to save Gonggong, causing Gonggong to struggle with guilt and shame for years, feeling he had failed Zhurong and was ashamed to face anyone. So he has remained hidden. Of the ten Ancestor God of the Three Realms, only Lady Nuwa has broken through and left; the rest have all perished. Little did they know that there was still a water Ancestor God who remained, one of the hidden trump cards of my Nuwa Faction."

Perhaps worried that Zhou Hao might overthink things, the Free Dao Venerable explained further:

"Such secrets concerning the faction's trump cards are less likely to be leaked if fewer people know about them. Although you are now at the leader level, you haven't met Gonggong before, so other leaders, including your master, naturally won't rush to tell you."

"I understand," Zhou Hao nodded.

"Let's go, let's go over there." Seeing this, the Free Dao Venerable created a green breeze around himself, carrying the two of them to the front of the thatched hut in an instant.

"Everyone's here." Bodhi looked around, nodded slightly when his gaze met Zhou Hao's, and then solemnly said, "I have a supernatural method here, everyone please take a look."

brush.

A jade slip appeared in mid-air.

"It really is a supernatural technique, and Ji Ning obtained it again?" Fuxi-shi asked with a smile.

Having spent countless years together, everyone knows each other's hidden strengths and weaknesses. If Bodhi's own supernatural powers could be of any help in the battle between factions, he would have used them long ago and wouldn't have waited until now.

Bodhi did not answer, but waited for the leaders of each faction to examine the jade slip.

"Still keeping us in suspense." Fuxi-shi shook his head and infused his consciousness into the jade slip.

A moment later.

"This method is good, but what's the use if you can't cultivate it?" Fuxi-shi smiled at Bodhi. "Bodhi, what exactly are you planning? Tell me."

The others also looked at Bodhi.

Zhou Hao also examined the jade slip, which contained a secret escape technique called the Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent Evasion Art. After cultivation, it could alter the divine body, allowing it to contain tamed Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent. Once activated, the body would be enveloped by the Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent, transforming the person into a bolt of lightning capable of traveling 600,000 li in an instant—the ultimate speed of the Heavenly Dao. It was considered a considerable escape technique.

certainly.

The "not bad" assessment was Zhou Hao's own.

For the Three Realms, this <Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent Evasion Art> is simply heaven-defying.

Even the most renowned escape techniques and secret arts in the Three Realms, whether it's the Dao Sect's "Free and Easy Wandering" or the Golden-Winged Garuda Wings," can only achieve a speed of 100,000 or 200,000 li in an instant, even at their limit.

That was a terrifying speed that many True God Dao Ancestor could not achieve.

The only escape technique capable of reaching the ultimate speed of the Heavenly Dao is the <Solar Golden Rainbow>, hailed as the number one escape technique in the Three Realms.

However, only the Golden Crow born on the Solar Star can cultivate the <Solar Golden Rainbow Sun>; other powerful beings, no matter how much they covet it, cannot cultivate it.

However, this Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent Evasion Art can be cultivated in the Three Realms.

With just the Chaos Spirit Liquid, one can tame the ' Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent ' nurtured by the Chaos Lightning Sea, thereby mastering this escape technique and reaching the limit of the Heavenly Dao in speed.

"It seems Ji Ning has given the Chaos Spirit Liquid to Bodhi again," Zhou Hao sighed slightly.

really.

Upon hearing Fuxi-shi say that this supernatural power could not be cultivated, Bodhi flipped his hand and took out six black bottles.

"This is..."

"Chaos Spirit Liquid?"

Everyone present, except Zhou Hao, had their eyes light up.

They weren't stupid; they had all read the <Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent Evasion Art> before. That technique recorded that six bottles of Chaos Spirit Liquid could be used to tame the Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent. Now that Bodhi had taken out six bottles, they naturally had some guesses.

Fuxi-shi pressed further, asking, "Where did you come from?"

"It was offered by my disciple Ji Ning. You must not spread this around, or it will only bring disaster upon my disciple," Bodhi solemnly warned.

"Ji Ning?" the hunched figure wearing tattered clothes and Gonggong asked hoarsely.

This was also the only sentence he spoke during this gathering. When Zhou Hao arrived and greeted him, Gonggong only nodded slightly without uttering a sound.

Zhou Hao glanced at Gonggong.

While the others were excited about the Chaos Spirit Liquid and the Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent Evasion Art, Zhou Hao was more concerned with observing these faction leaders, including Uncle Xiaoyao, to see if he could discern any clues and identify which one or more were most likely to be secretly controlled by the ' Elder Yuan '.

"It would be much easier for a mental power cultivator to control other powerful individuals with their souls, and to deal with those with mental defects," Zhou Hao thought to himself.

Gonggong, an Ancestor God, felt ashamed after Zhurong's death and never saw anyone again.

Even if it's a difficult hurdle to overcome, for a dignified Ancestor God of chaos, isn't this heart far too small...?

There was also Fuxi-shi.

Zhou Hao then looked at the tall human man dressed in a magnificent Daoist robe.

His Daoist robe was covered with various array patterns such as the ' Taiji Diagram ', 'Bagua diagram', and 'star diagram', and his aura was both obscure and powerful.

Among the three human emperors, compared to Suiren-shi, who was as ancient and wild as a savage, Shennong-shi, who was as simple and weathered as an old farmer in the fields, Fuxi-shi's appearance and physique were immediately recognizable as extraordinary.

"In his previous life, he was one of the Ten Ancestor God, born with the power of 'Destruction of Heavenly Dao '. He was also conceived from chaos along with Nuwa, but after discovering that the gap between his strength and Nuwa's was widening, he committed suicide and was reincarnated as a human."

"Even now, having comprehended the two great Heavenly Dao Yin and Yang and become a leader, he still hasn't comprehended the ' Heavenly Dao of Life ' to regain the memories and strength of his previous Ancestor God." Zhou Hao pondered to himself, "Moreover, his questioning about the source of the Chaos Spirit Liquid just now seems to stem from his excitement about being able to cultivate the <Nine-Horned Lightning Serpent Evasion Art>, but it could also be his eagerness after suddenly seeing the Chaos Spirit Liquid ..."

Chaos Spirit Liquid is not only precious and rare, but also serves as the hard currency used for transactions among cultivators in the endless chaos, making it unparalleled in its appeal to the Chaos Alien.

"Sigh, if I had known Ji Ning was so 'generous,' I would have accepted the Chaos Spirit Liquid he gave me, so he wouldn't have attracted so much attention." Zhou Hao shook his head inwardly.

Ji Ning's intention to enhance the strength of Nuwa Faction was good, but with a foreign cultivator like ' Elder Yuan ' harboring malicious intentions, wasn't he just inviting trouble upon himself?

At this time--

"Young friend Changsheng," Suiren-shi looked at you with gentle eyes, "Would you like to learn this escape technique?"

"Me?" Zhou Hao was taken aback.

Although he was thinking, his ears were also busy.

After discussing it, everyone wanted this oldest and most powerful being of the human race to cultivate this escape technique.

"Although your main body is trapped in the Void Sea, this Second Primordial Spirit avatar is still quite formidable. It also single-handedly resolved the Ancient Ruins, eliminating a major threat to our camp. With such great merit and strength, I think the rest of you would not object if you were to cultivate it," Suiren-shi said slowly.

The other six people present fell silent.

Their previous suggestion to have Suiren-shi use these six bottles of Chaos Spirit Liquid to cultivate his escape techniques was to make the strong even stronger, so that Suiren-shi could play a key role in deciding the outcome of the final battle.

Other leaders, whether it be Fuxi, Shennong, the Sanqing, Gonggong Rulai, did not experience the same power boost as Suiren-shi after mastering this escape technique, so no one would suggest it.

But what if Zhou Hao is the candidate...?

"No, thank you." Zhou Hao shook his head. "My clone's strength lies in the Qi Refining path, and what I need to improve in the future are immortal techniques and secret arts, long-range combat methods. This escape technique is a divine power of the God and Demon path, and it will have limited effect on my strength."

The claim that the Qi Refining path only improves immortal techniques and secret methods is just an excuse.

He couldn't very well say that he looked down on this escape technique, which, even at its peak, only offered the ultimate speed limit of the Heavenly Dao.

"Very well, then I will cultivate this divine power." Suiren-shi nodded.

Since Zhou Hao clearly stated that he didn't need it, he would gladly accept the offer.

"Call."

Gonggong's hunched figure, clad in a tattered gray robe, suddenly vanished into thin air.

"After all these years, he still hasn't gotten over that hurdle in his heart." Fuxi-shi shook his head.

"No one can persuade him. Even the Lady Nuwa couldn't convince him back then. What can be done?" Bodhi sighed. "Only he himself can overcome the hurdle in his heart."

Zhou Hao watched silently, his mind racing. Then, he greeted the others, dispelled the thought, and returned to the Longevity Realm.

Five Village Temple.

"Zhou Hao."

Elder Yuan appeared in front of the main hall, carrying a fishing rod.

"Squeak~~~"

The palace doors opened, and Zhou Hao, carrying a fishing rod and a fish basket, came out.

"Let's go," Elder Yuan called out, and took the lead towards the back mountain of the Daoist temple.

Zhou Hao followed.

The two Dao Ancestors, just like ordinary mortals, did not use any escape techniques. They simply walked step by step to a small lake behind the mountain and leisurely began fishing on the smooth, large Qingshi where they often sat.

Although it is called a small lake, it is actually a shimmering lake covering a thousand acres. It is a large crater left behind when Zhou Hao was undergoing his tribulation as a celestial being on Mountain of Ten Thousand Longevities, after the mountain peak was destroyed by lightning and Heavenly Fire.

Over several decades, water from surrounding streams and springs gradually filled the area, eventually forming a lake.

Because of the rich spiritual energy in the Longevity Realm, the forests around the lake are lush. In recent years, while studying the Blue Flower Chaos Restriction, Zhou Hao has also been studying the other four 'Five Elements Heavenly Dao ' besides the Earth Element Heavenly Dao that he has already comprehended in his spare time. Therefore, he often comes here to fish.

Elder Yuan wanted to spend more time with Zhou Hao, so he also took to fishing. Whenever Zhou Hao spent some time cultivating in the meditation room, Elder Yuan would come and invite him to go fishing together.

In order not to annoy Zhou Hao, he would also take the initiative to share his own insights on the cultivation of the Five Heavenly Dao.

Zhou Hao was naturally happy to see it happen.

"Alas, the Three Realms have seemed peaceful these past years, but like the waters beneath this lake, turbulent undercurrents are surging beneath the surface." The Elder Yuan looked at the calm lake before him, and sighed as if recalling something.

"Undercurrents?" Zhou Hao smiled slightly, as if pointing something, "Wherever water flows, if there are holes or cracks in the ground, they will compete to absorb the water. Where there is competition, there will be undercurrents. If no one competes, there will be no undercurrents."

"How could we not compete?" Elder Yuan shook his head. "Even without holes or cracks in the ground, there are still creatures and large fish absorbing the water. All living things born into this world are meant to compete. What they compete for is nothing more than size."

"The highest good is like water, which benefits all things without striving. Because it does not strive, none in the world can contend with it." Zhou Hao murmured to himself, but it was as if he had casually uttered the words of the ancient sages of his previous life, who used water as a metaphor for people to praise the noble character of the highest good.

"Only by not contending can one be invincible in the world?" Elder Yuan murmured absentmindedly for a long time, then sighed, "No wonder Zhou Hao, despite your leadership abilities, you are content to remain hidden in the Longevity Realm and rarely venture out..."

"Hmm?" Elder Yuan sensed something amiss in the atmosphere around him and turned to look.

He saw that the vitality of the entire world above Zhou Hao was surging, and the aura of Shui Xingtian Dao descended even more.

"He broke through? And comprehended the Water Element Heavenly Dao?" Elder Yuan's expression changed.

Having comprehended another Heavenly Dao, allowing his divine soul to be nurtured and strengthened by the aura of the Heavenly Dao... wouldn't it take even longer for him to silently infiltrate and control it?

Why am I suddenly marveling at the undercurrents?

Looking at Zhou Hao, who was shrouded in chaotic energy, Elder Yuan felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.

... on the other end.

The world within the Star-Picking Water Mansion.

Ji Ning stood in mid-air, looking down.

Below, there were countless celestial soldiers and generals, numbering as many as 100,000 heavenly immortals and over 8 million Earth Immortal and Loose Immortal.

"Brohou Luo Hou Formation!" Ji Ning's voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth, containing boundless killing intent.

After more than a decade of quiet cultivation, it's time to strike against the Wujian Gate once more!

"Rumble~~~~" Endless power of heaven and earth surged wildly.

The multicolored power of heaven and earth rapidly condensed, and a powerful demon god began to take shape and be born.

His body was entirely black, but his sides were covered in streamlined silver hair, and he had six strong, powerful arms that seemed capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart with a flick of his wrist.

It was after Fuxi-shi received the magic manual Lang Talisman from Ji Ning that he created the 'Luohou Formation' based on Ji Ning's skill in controlling the army of immortals and demons to form a combined attack formation, and taking the body of ' Luo Hou ', the first Chaos Alien Luo Hou Formation invaded the Three Realms, as a reference.

It can gather the power of 100,000 celestial immortals and 8 million Earth Immortal Loose Immortal, so that the formed ' Luo Hou Fiendgod ' can reach a level of power comparable to that of a top True God Dao Ancestor in all aspects.

Compared to the ' Xing Tian Formation' that Ji Ning used before, which required the Heart Sword Technique to achieve the power of a top-tier True God Dao Ancestor, this is far stronger.

"Let's go." Demon God Ji Ning grasped a divine sword in each of his six arms, and then teleported directly out of the Star-Picking Major World.

First update.

The second update will be tonight.

It's the weekend, time to spend with the kids.