Origin of the Dao

Jiang Changsheng's gaze fell upon the Tyrant Ancestor. The Tyrant Ancestor wore a loose black robe, his long hair still hanging loose. Though he was no longer as terrifying as he had been within the tribulation clouds, he still exuded an aura that looked down upon all things.

The Tyrant Ancestor stared at Jiang Changsheng and slowly said, "I am gratified that you can wield my Great Unification Technique. Immortal Dao has developed exceedingly well today. I must admit that, when it comes to developing a Dao lineage, I am inferior to you. I once believed that as long as I was strong enough to sweep aside all enemies, I could successfully restore Immortal Dao."

By the end, a trace of melancholy had entered his voice.

Jiang Changsheng could not help asking, "If that is so, why must you still walk the old road?"

The Tyrant Immortal Dao of today accepted disciples without any threshold or selection. Anyone willing could join. It appeared fair, but it would also gather those burdened by deep karmic sins. Moreover, living beings and Dao Ghosts living together would inevitably invite trouble. The hatreds and conflicts between different races and Dao lineages would also need to be resolved.

Immortal Dao had absorbed Daoyan and Jingjue before, and the result had seemed smooth. Yet throughout that process, the Heavenly Court, the Dao Sect, the Buddhist Sect, and many other Merit Sects had exhausted their hearts and strength. Jiang Changsheng had never believed that Immortal Dao's achievements today were entirely his own. He had merely ensured Immortal Dao's continued existence. The ones who had truly propelled Immortal Dao forward were All Living Beings.

The meaning of a Dao lineage's existence was inheritance, and inheritance was by no means something one person could accomplish alone.

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