Returning home in glory

Taihuang's mind raced as he recalled the many legends surrounding the Demon Venerable.

For a time, the historical records had depicted the Demon Venerable as nothing short of an archfiend.

Later, however, he had grown increasingly kindhearted, and his reputation had steadily improved.

He said respectfully, "Please enlighten me, Demon Venerable!"

A smile appeared on the Demon Venerable's face. "This is an age of great contention. Killing and arson are hardly grounds for blame. You did nothing wrong."

"But once you attain enlightenment and become a Great Emperor, you need only keep a benevolent heart, and you will naturally be able to resolve this curse."

Contending on the Emperor's Path truly meant walking a road where the entire world was your enemy. If you did not kill others, they would kill you.

Li Ming saw this struggle over the Grand Dao with perfect clarity.

He himself had slaughtered his way up that same road.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!"

Deep within the Chaos Thunder Sea, Immortal Radiance shrouded one Chaos Divine Mountain after another.

Taihuang and Fairy Qing Shi were studying those Supreme Heavenly Arts.

Neither had expected to encounter the legendary Demon Venerable here, much less receive his personal guidance.

To their surprise, the legendary Demon Venerable was so amiable. Both benefited immensely.

Not only had they learned more secrets, but their understanding of the Grand Dao had also deepened.

The sensation was like pure enlightenment being poured over their heads, leaving them shaken.

In truth, Taihuang's Imperial Dao Dragon Qi had also inspired Li Ming.

Although this Imperial Dao Dragon Qi had yet to reach true perfection, the thinking behind it was genuinely illuminating.

At Li Ming's level of cultivation, few things could still stir him.

Few things could still offer him inspiration, either.

Yet Taihuang's