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"The Heavenly Palace."
Liu Yu's voice was calm. "It's nothing to worry about. The Heavenly Palace's power projected into the Profound Yellow Great World amounts to only one Supreme Sage and a few dozen Venerables. With me here, they won't be able to cause any trouble."
"Your power is limited to the Profound Yellow Great World, but for my cultivation, I obviously can't stay here permanently." Li Chunjun said.
Liu Yu immediately understood his meaning. "What do you want?"
"I need you to design a Void Storm Dharma Aspect creation plan for me." Li Chunjun replied.
"Everyone has their own path and preferences. A plan designed by someone else might not suit you." Liu Yu said.
"That's why you can create several plans for me to consider. I'll choose the best aspects from your designs, modify the less suitable ones, and combine them with my own circumstances to ultimately forge the Dharma Aspect that's perfect for me." Li Chunjun smiled.
Liu Yu wasn't just a Quasi-Tenth-Tier lifeform; her vast lifespan had given her a perspective and knowledge far surpassing any Supreme Sage. Even some Dao Unification Dao Venerables couldn't match her in terms of insight.
The Dharma Aspect creation plans she designed personally...
While she might not claim to be the best in the entire Profound Yellow Great World, she was undoubtedly among the top ten.
"What are you..."
Liu Yu frowned, about to say something, but Li Chunjun continued, "Don't you all have a duty to assist the Supreme Disciple in their cultivation? Otherwise, what difference is there between me, the Supreme Disciple, and an Official Disciple?"
After a moment of silence, Liu Yu finally replied, "I will design several Dharma Aspect cultivation plans for you."
"Thank you," Li Chunjun responded.
"Actually, dealing with the Heavenly Palace threat isn't that difficult," Number 11 interjected. "There are currently 91 active disciples from the Profound Yellow Grotto-Heaven in the Profound Yellow Great World. Among them, the weakest has Void Refining cultivation, while the three strongest have reached the Holy Realm. Besides them, many disciples have left behind ordinary factions of varying strengths. If these factions were combined, they would be a formidable force in the Profound Yellow Great World."
Liu Yu nodded slightly. "Many of them hold other positions besides being Supreme Disciples, such as Elders in various sects. If you can use your status as the Supreme Disciple to organize this force, what do you have to fear from the Heavenly Palace?"
"If it were truly that simple, previous Supreme Disciples wouldn't have failed to deal with the Heavenly Palace before it was my turn," Li Chunjun said.
"It's different now," Liu Yu replied.
Liu Yu looked at Li Chunjun. "Since the Supreme Sovereign hasn't appeared in ten thousand years, those who have joined the Profound Yellow Lineage in recent years have primarily been True Inheritors from the Great Sects. However, due to restrictions, I can't refuse them entry to the grotto-heaven. And they, naturally, have no recognition of the Profound Yellow Lineage, let alone any desire to integrate it. But you're different. You don't belong to any Great Sect."
"What's the point of integrating it? It would just be another Profound Yellow Sect," Li Chunjun thought, fully aware of how the Profound Yellow Sect had come to be.
"You could also consider collaborating with the Profound Yellow Sect," Liu Yu suggested.
"I'll consider it," Li Chunjun replied, then turned to No. 11. "Give me all the data on the Star Abyss."
"Are you planning to cultivate in the Star Abyss?" Liu Yu asked. After a moment of calculation, she nodded slightly. "The Star Abyss is a special world formed by the fall of a great being, equivalent to a mid-thousand realm. Dharma Manifestation Realm cultivators who enter it risk Dao Rhythm backlash, making it a treasure trove for Void Refining cultivators. It's indeed a suitable place for your cultivation."
As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and cautioned, "The essence of that world is similar to the Profound Yellow List—a trial ground left behind by a Dao Harmonizer. Given your talent, you have a high chance of passing the trial and becoming the Dao Harmonizer's disciple, gaining even greater rewards. However, you must be cautious with these rewards. Do not accept them."
"Hmm?"
"There's a price."
Liu Yu knew that mere words might not be convincing enough. Li Chunjun might even think she was reluctant to let him give up his status as a direct disciple of the Profound Yellow Supreme.
So she said, "When you pass the assessment, you'll understand that this price carries significant hidden dangers. Otherwise, why do you think this Star Abyss has persisted for so long?"
Li Chunjun nodded thoughtfully.
Next, he asked Liu Yu about the differences in strength between Dharma Aspects and Supreme Sages.
While others might struggle to explain this precisely, Liu Yu answered with effortless clarity.
Soon, Li Chunjun gained a deeper understanding of the two realms.
"So, after cultivating a Dharma Aspect, besides accumulating Qi and Dao cultivation, one can also refine the Dharma Aspect itself? Upgrading a superior Dharma Aspect to a top-tier one, and then a top-tier one to a supreme one?"
Li Chunjun asked.
"Precisely," Liu Yu replied. "The strength of Dharma Aspects is determined by two factors: the disparity in Dao Cultivation and Qi, and the difference in Dharma Aspect grade. However, there's little difference in Qi cultivation between Dharma Aspects, because before transforming into Law Beings, their Qi cultivation progresses extremely slowly."
Liu Yu said, "Theoretically, Dharma Aspects can cultivate a maximum of thirty to forty thousand years of Qi. Before transforming into Law-Based Lifeforms, cultivating Qi is inefficient. Only after becoming a Law-Based Lifeform can one hope to cultivate a full Primordial Cycle of Qi! The difference between a Dharma Aspect and a Supreme Sage lies in the disparity in Qi cultivation."
After speaking, she added, "Of course, this doesn't exclude exceptional beings with naturally profound foundations or exceptionally long lifespans. Through millions or tens of millions of years, they might grind their Qi cultivation to a Primordial Cycle within the Void Refining or Dharma Aspect Realm."
"A maximum of thirty to forty thousand years of Qi..."
Li Chunjun himself already possessed over twenty thousand years of Qi.
Number 11, standing nearby, chuckled. "In reality, using Dao Cultivation and Qi to assess a being's strength encompasses almost everything. The mechanical race even developed a combat power system based on the Human Race's Dao Cultivation and Qi system, treating one year of Dao Cultivation and Qi as one point of combat power."
"Combat power..."
"Yes. Dharma Aspects are categorized by their Dharma Aspect type, with maximum combat power ranging from 60,000 for ordinary Dharma Aspects, 75,000 for superior Dharma Aspects, 90,000 for peak Dharma Aspects, and 120,000 for supreme Dharma Aspects..."
Dao 11:
"So, according to you, even the weakest Supreme Sage must have at least 250,000 to 260,000 combat power?" Li Chunjun asked.
"That's the upper limit. As for the lower limit, it's perfectly normal for Supreme Sages who have just transformed into Law-born beings to have less than 70,000 or 80,000 combat power. The so-called 'reverse-slaying Supreme Sages' can usually only contend with this type of Supreme Sage."
Dao 11 explained.
"Lower limit..." Li Chunjun estimated his own potential.
His current Dao Cultivation and Qi were only slightly over 20,000.
With external aids, he could reach 30,000.
If he cultivated a top-tier Dharma Aspect, he could reach 90,000.
At that point...
Could he really bully those newly ascended Supreme Sages?
"What about the Human Race? What about the Foreign Races?"
"Compared to the Human Race, Foreign Races have very few cultivation methods after transforming into Law-born beings. Their Qi condensation speed doesn't increase much from the Dharma Aspect Realm. Consequently, few Foreign Races can push their combat power above 100,000 before their lifespan ends."
Dao 11 chuckled. "Therefore, once a member of our Human Race cultivates a Supreme Dharma Aspect and refines it to its peak, unless they belong to a Foreign Race with a legitimate heritage, no matter how long they've been cultivating in the Ninth-Tier, our Supreme Dharma Aspect can still sweep them aside with overwhelming force."
After hearing this, Li Chunjun had to admit that the Human Race truly deserved its reputation as the strongest race.
When fighting Foreign Races, defeating opponents half a realm above one's own was commonplace.
Those who were slightly more skilled could even suppress opponents a full realm above them.
Time passed as Li Chunjun deepened his understanding of the Dharma Aspect Realm and the Supreme Sage Realm. The more he learned, the more confident he became in his own abilities. At the same time, he constantly assessed these realms, ensuring his upcoming journey into the Star Abyss would be safe.
As 11th began to explain the dao techniques and combat styles favored by Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators and Supreme Sages, he suddenly paused.
"Sect Master Huang Daozhen of the Profound Yellow Sect has come to pay his respects."
"Hmm?"
Another Sect Master in person?
Their sincerity was truly remarkable.
Li Chunjun immediately replied, "Activate the Array Formation and invite Sect Leader Huang in."
11th nodded slightly.
Soon, the flowing light that enveloped the mountain peak surged.
Moments later, two figures, led by 11th, swiftly approached.
Since Li Chunjun had decided to meet the Sect Master of the Profound Yellow Sect, he wouldn't be overly arrogant. He stood up and stepped forward to greet them.
"Sect Leader Huang's personal visit truly honors me."
"Heavenly Monarch Li, as the Supreme Sovereign's direct disciple, it's my honor to meet you. How could I not come immediately?"
Huang Daozhen said with a smile, clasping his hands in a respectful bow.
Li Chunjun gestured with a hand, inviting Huang Daozhen to sit at his leisure.
"The place is rather humble, Sect Leader Huang. Please forgive the simplicity."
"A mountain's fame doesn't depend on its height, but on the presence of immortals."
Huang Daozhen replied sincerely, "Wherever Heavenly Monarch Li resides, even a humble abode shines with glory. How can you call it simple?"
"You flatter me."
Li Chunjun said, then cut short the pleasantries and gradually steered the conversation toward the main topic. "Tell me about the Immortal Alliance, Sect Leader Huang. What's the structure of the alliance leader, vice alliance leader, Council-level Powers, and ordinary factions?"
He added, "What does it mean for factions like the Taixu Sword Sect, Wu Ji Sect, Heavenly Palace, and Celestial Qin Dynasty to be considered Council-level Powers?"
"The Immortal Alliance..."
Huang Daozhen's expression grew increasingly serious. "To discuss the Immortal Alliance, we must first understand the overall power structure of the Human Race."
Li Chunjun nodded slightly. "I know. The Human Race has nine major institutions responsible for handling all aspects of human affairs, and the Immortal Alliance is one of them."
"That's right, but the Nine Great Institutions are merely executors. Parallel to them is the Supreme Council, the decision-making body."
"The Supreme Council..." Li Chunjun seemed to realize something. "Is the Profound Yellow Supreme a member of the Supreme Council?"
"Indeed." Huang Daozhen nodded slightly. "Every time a Supreme Sovereign is born within the Human Race, they automatically join the Supreme Council. In the future, if a Supreme Sovereign unfortunately falls, and their sect or power still has a Dao Unification Realm cultivator, that Dao Unification cultivator can inherit the Supreme seat."
"If a Supreme Sovereign falls, and their power has a Dao Unification cultivator to inherit their Supreme Council seat..." Li Chunjun's heart stirred. "Given this rule, shouldn't the Profound Yellow Sect be able to determine the current condition of the Profound Yellow Supreme?"
Huang Daozhen's expression turned slightly awkward. "Well... although the Profound Yellow Sect is the legitimate lineage of the Profound Yellow Supreme, we... haven't produced a Dao Unification cultivator..."
Li Chunjun gave him a strange look.
Hadn't produced a Dao Unification cultivator, or...?
Was the legitimate lineage of the Profound Yellow Supreme not actually part of the Profound Yellow Sect?
Huang Daozhen quickly continued, "The Immortal Alliance's Council is actually modeled after the Supreme Council. Council-level Powers must either have once produced a Supreme Sovereign or have a Dao Unification cultivator in their ranks."
Li Chunjun's expression sharpened. "So... the Heavenly Palace, the Celestial Qin Dynasty, the Wu Ji Sect, and the Taixu Sword Sect all have Dao Unification cultivators?"
(End of the Chapter)
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