"After Intent Transformation came Return to Simplicity. But reaching the Intent-Transformation Stage in my deductions will be a tiger with wings when I create my own Chaos Great Dao True Intent!"
Lu Ren reflected silently.
Now that he had brought his Heaven-Chaos Great Dao True Intent to Intent Transformation, his combat strength had grown even greater.
"Phew!"
Lu Ren let out a soft breath and cupped his fists toward the Slaughter Dao Emperor. "Thank you for helping me fully refine the True-Intent Dao Seed, Senior. Otherwise, I could never have brought my Heaven-Chaos Great Dao True Intent to the Intent-Transformation Stage so quickly!"
"Intent Transformation is only the beginning. You still have a long road ahead if you want to cultivate a Grand Dao True Intent to its limit!"
The Slaughter Dao Emperor studied Lu Ren, then warned him, "And with your current strength, using a Grand Dao True Intent at the Intent-Transformation Stage will likely consume a great deal of Dao Power. Don't use it lightly!"
"Mm!"
Lu Ren nodded.
"Kid, a cultivator from a Low-level Myriad Heavens Plane is bound to face hardship walking the Great Dao River. I can only help you this far. The road ahead is yours to walk!"
With that, the Slaughter Dao Emperor's phantom grew translucent. At last, he dissolved into specks of starlight and vanished into the air.
Lu Ren looked toward where the Slaughter Dao Emperor's phantom had disappeared. Respect welled up in his heart, and he bowed deeply toward the place where the remnant soul had vanished.
Then he looked toward the palace entrance. He could sense waves of murderous intent outside, yet his expression remained unusually calm.
"You want to kill me? I hope you can bear the price!"
A faint smile touched Lu Ren's lips. He flashed toward