Outside the Cosmic Light Shunhua Formation, Yuan Tiangang and the others sensed Shen Luo's cultivation progress, and surprise appeared on their faces.
"Imperial Advisor Yuan, you seem quite familiar with Fellow Daoist Shen. Do you know what cultivation art he practices?" Haotian Shangdi asked.
"I do not know either. Fellow Daoist Shen could previously wield immortal-demonic dual force and use a Great Strength Transformation Divine Ability, but his primary cultivation art was Fangcun Mountain's Huangting Scripture. I have never seen this art before. Perhaps he obtained it through another fortuitous encounter recently," Yuan Tiangang said, shaking his head.
"This cultivation art is far from ordinary. It seems capable of gathering the myriad vital energies of the world into a single body. If Fellow Daoist Shen can master it, he may truly be able to fight Chi You," Tathagata Buddha said, golden light flickering between his brows.
"Is that truly so, Buddha?" Yuan Tiangang and Zhen Yuanzi were both greatly shocked and asked in unison.
Tathagata Buddha said nothing, merely nodding slightly.
Joy appeared on Yuan Tiangang's and Zhen Yuanzi's faces. Tathagata Buddha had attained enlightenment extremely long ago and was a true ancient mighty being, far beyond newly ascended Heavenly Venerables like themselves. Since he had said so, he would not have spoken falsehoods carelessly.
Shen Luo truly seems to be the pivotal figure in this great calamity. His cultivation art is so wondrous that even Tathagata Buddha holds it in such high regard, Yuan Tiangang marveled inwardly.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan, Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuan, you have not been in the Heavenly Venerable Realm for long. You could also enter the formation to cultivate. Perhaps you might make further progress." Haotian Shangdi looked toward Yuan Tiangang and Zhen Yuanzi.
"Thank you for your kindness, Haotian Shangdi, but my aptitude is