Zhang Yu stood upon the steps of the Pure Profound Dao Palace, watching the various transformations of Dao methods evolved by the phantom before him.
Compared to the other great powers, who were exceedingly cautious and sometimes remained silent for long periods, he appeared quite relaxed. From time to time, he raised a point and engaged it in inquiry.
Thanks to being able to conduct inquiries through the Great Chaos at any time, coupled with holding the Supreme Aura in his hand and the Six Seals of the Great Dao being able to sense the High Sublime, his cultivation had advanced remarkably.
By this day, within Golden Court alone, there was virtually no one who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him in cultivation, nor could he find a suitable person to engage in inquiry with.
Qing Shuo and Bai Wang might perhaps keep pace with him, but although the two possessed their own Dao methods, they were in truth still himself. Their minds were linked; what he could understand, they could understand as well. The exchange of intent between them was more useful than mere inquiry.
Even if this were placed within the Primordial Unity Celestial Palace, only those five would be capable of discussing the Dao with him face-to-face.
Yet now, because of that Treasure Lotus, there was one more such candidate.
In truth, there were exceedingly many principles he wished to unravel and consider. Though he could benefit from others, that could only resolve a very small portion of them. Most questions could only be pursued through inquiry with himself.
Before this phantom, however, no matter what question he raised, so long as it did not transcend the constraints of Origin Void Dao methods, it could provide an answer—and continue doing so.
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