Translator: CinderTL
TL/N: Dao Harmonization à Dao Unification.
"Judging by this, the truly terrifying aspect of the Wu Ji Sect is Yuan Taiji himself," Li Chunjun remarked.
"Indeed," the Human Sage Venerable nodded slightly. "Unless the Wu Ji Sect intends to wage a full-scale war against a top-tier Great Sect and issues a summons for all Void Refining, Dharma Aspect, and Supreme Sage cultivators traveling abroad, Yuan Taiji remains the undisputed strongest cultivator within the Profound Yellow Great World!"
"If the Wu Ji Sect issues a summons, how long would it take for their experts to gather?" Li Chunjun asked.
"That depends on their distance," the Human Sage Venerable replied. "However, barring those exploring dangerous realms, transportation within the Human Race is convenient. They could return in as little as three to five years, or as long as a decade or more."
He added, "For example, if Wu Tongtian of the Heavenly Dragon Dao Field received a summons to return to the Profound Yellow Great World, the journey would likely take about eight years."
"Eight years," Li Chunjun nodded.
Time was his most potent weapon.
His greatest divergence from others lay in his perception of time.
The Wu Ji Sect hadn't truly underestimated him; the problem was that from the moment he achieved Void Refining...
Even the time since he became the Supreme Sovereign's personal disciple had been remarkably short—less than five years!
In the perception of a Supreme Sage like Yuan Taiji, how long was that?
A single day.
It was equivalent to just one day in the perception of ordinary people.
This explained why, despite Yuan Taiji's high regard for Li Chunjun and his meticulous preparations, numerous oversights still occurred.
The time was simply too short.
The remaining three to five years, or even a decade or more, would only amount to one or two days, or at most two or three days, in the perception of ordinary people.
The Wu Ji Sect considered their mobilization to be exceptionally swift, having mobilized the entire sect in just three days and raised their vigilance to its highest level. Yet for Li Chunjun, this period undoubtedly allowed his cultivation to reach new heights, enabling him to break through the shackles of the Dao with sheer force.
"I understand now," Li Chunjun said.
Beside him, the Human Sage Venerable, hearing Li Chunjun's comprehension of the Wu Ji Sect's Supreme Sage-level strength rather than their Dharma Aspects, couldn't help but entertain a somewhat absurd speculation.
"Could Senior Brother Li already be preparing for a full-scale war against the Wu Ji Sect?"
To contemplate confronting a Supreme Sage before even forming his Dharma Aspect!
It sounded unbelievable, but...
Senior Brother Li couldn't be judged by ordinary standards.
With his profound foundation, after cultivating his Dharma Aspect and allowing it to mature for some time, he would soon possess a combat power exceeding 100,000.
Such power would make defeating Supreme Sages with shallow foundations and recent advancements relatively easy.
Moreover, given his exceptional comprehension, innate talent, and potential, achieving the Law Manifestation Lifeform stage seemed inevitable.
Once he reached that stage, with the aid of countless Heavenly Treasures and the full support of the Profound Yellow Sect, he would quickly become a formidable Supreme Sage, with a combat power potentially surpassing 200,000.
The crucial point was that this timeline wouldn't be long!
Perhaps a millennium!
Or even just a century!
Under these circumstances, it seemed reasonable for him to consider this matter in advance.
The Human Sage Venerable couldn't help but gasp.
If this were true, they would need to cooperate fully.
Furthermore, they should urge Senior Brother Xu Yang to act.
This senior brother was on par with Wu Tongtian.
With him at the helm, no one would dare underestimate the authority of the Profound Yellow Lineage.
Li Chunjun's conflict with the Heavenly Palace and Wu Ji Sect in the Star Abyss War had reached a temporary conclusion.
However, the repercussions of this massive battle were far from over.
Unlike the clash with the Immortal God Race, which resulted in the deaths of one Dharma Aspect and a dozen Void Refining cultivators, this battle unfolded around the Profound Yellow Great World. Hundreds of Void Refining cultivators perished, and more than five Supreme Sages engaged in combat, making it the most significant event in the Profound Yellow Great World in a millennium. Naturally, it ignited fervent discussions among all factions across the world.
It wasn't just top-tier powers like the Celestial Qin Dynasty, Taixu Sword Sect, and Profound Yellow Sect that were buzzing with speculation. Even mid-tier forces such as the Chiyang Sword Sect, Xian Tian Sect, Piao Miao Sect, and Eternal Light Hall were abuzz with debate.
The sheer intensity of this topic dwarfed even the fervor surrounding changes in the Profound Yellow List rankings.
As a result of this battle, Li Chunjun's name had become firmly etched in the minds of every high-ranking figure throughout the Profound Yellow Great World.
The Taixu Sword Sect!
Overlord of the Profound Yellow Great World!
Even though the Taixu Sword Sect had joined the Immortal Alliance and tempered its actions somewhat, its overwhelming comprehensive strength remained unchallenged. No one dared underestimate it in the slightest.
They not only occupied the most central and prosperous region of the Profound Yellow Great World, boasting its most flourishing cities, but also possessed the highest concentration of powerful cultivators in the entire world.
At the Taixu Sword Sect's mountain gate, countless Nascent Soul and Primordial Spirit cultivators came and went.
Even Void Refining Heavenly Monarchs, who could govern entire Realm Regions as powerful regional governors, occasionally made fleeting appearances, inspiring awe and admiration in all who witnessed them.
At this moment, a sword light descended directly into the Taixu Sword Sect's central hall, streaking toward the main hall.
As it passed, every patrolling disciple and even Void Refining Elders bowed respectfully.
"Sect Leader Xu Zhen."
"Greetings, Sect Leader."
"Sect Leader, please enter."
As they bowed, disciples and Void Refining cultivators alike activated Array Formations, cleared paths, and pushed open hall doors, guiding the sword light in a straight line to the main hall.
There, Sect Master Qian Yuan of the Taixu Sword Sect was already waiting.
Upon seeing Qian Yuan, Xu Zhen hastened his steps and bowed respectfully. "Sect Master."
"Xu Zhen has arrived."
Qian Yuan sighed.
He glanced at the Vice Sect Master, who was specifically responsible for recruiting and training disciples, and handed him a document. "Take a look."
Xu Zhen knew whose information was contained within, but he still scanned it carefully.
"He fought a hundred opponents alone! Even though it took him quite some time, this achievement... no praise is sufficient to describe it," Qian Yuan couldn't help but exclaim.
Seeing this, Xu Zhen quickly put down the document and sincerely apologized. "This is my failure, Sect Master. We failed to recruit such a peerless prodigy, one who could potentially become a Supreme Sage or even the next Heaven Origin Sword Master. Please punish me accordingly."
"What's done is done. There's no use dwelling on it," Qian Yuan said with a sigh. "Moreover, according to this report, Heavenly Monarch Li is no docile character. Although we joined the Immortal Alliance as a Council-level Power thanks to the Great Void Dao Lord's favor, such goodwill is finite. Coupled with the lingering suspicion the Alliance's major powers harbor toward our Taixu Sword Sect..."
The Sect Master's tone carried a hint of helplessness. "The Taixu Sword Sect... can't afford much more turmoil."
Xu Zhen understood this, but he couldn't voice such concerns aloud.
When the Wu Ji Sect first drew the Immortal Alliance into the conflict, the Taixu Sword Sect clashed with them for millennia.
Supreme Sages even fell in battle, and countless Dharma Aspect and Void Refining cultivators perished.
Given the Profound Yellow Sect and Wu Ji Sect's current hostility, the Celestial Qin Dynasty, Heavenly Principles Sect, Eternal Light Hall, and other powers were content to watch from the sidelines. But if the Taixu Sword Sect were to make a move?
These forces would immediately emerge, firmly siding with the Heavenly Palace and Wu Ji Sect, and ruthlessly weaken the Taixu Sword Sect's strength.
"Ultimately, our Taixu Sword Sect should avoid drawing too much attention in recent years. At least... until the Heaven Origin Sword Master breaks through to the Dao Harmonization Realm, we must maintain a low profile," Sect Leader Qian Yuan declared.
Xu Zhen glanced at his Sect Leader, a flicker of worry in his eyes.
The current stability of the world rested entirely on the Heaven Origin Sword Master's shoulders.
If he successfully achieved dao unification, the Taixu Sword Sect would undoubtedly soar to unprecedented heights, its future boundless.
But if he faltered at this crucial step...
"Regardless, Li Chunjun and our Taixu Sword Sect still share a karmic connection. Though the extent of its usefulness remains uncertain, careful cultivation of this bond might yet yield favorable results."
As if oblivious to Xu Zhen's inner turmoil, Qian Yuan spoke, "Please have Jiang Zuohe take Jiang Lingyun and the others to the Cloud Surge Mountain Range with a Blazing Phoenix Feather."
Jiang Zuohe was the most accomplished member of the Blazing Phoenix lineage—a Supreme Sage-level figure!
As for Jiang Lingyun, his talent was merely mediocre. Had it not been for their connection to the Great Void lineage of Blue Star, neither of them would have warranted a second glance.
But none of that mattered. The real issue was...
"A Blazing Phoenix Feather?!" Xu Zhen's eyes widened in surprise. "This Supreme Treasure... it's considered top-tier even among the finest Dao-infused materials..."
He added, "Not that Li Chunjun doesn't deserve such a material, but... he's entering the dark horned prison to face the Wu Ji Sect, the Heavenly Palace, and their countless Dharma Aspects alone. Whether he'll even emerge alive is uncertain..."
"I understand your concerns," Qian Yuan replied. "You know Li Chunjun wouldn't make such a request without confidence in his own capabilities. Yet you trust Yuan Taiji's cunning and schemes even more, believing he'll crush Li Chunjun's confidence completely."
He paused. "Still, I choose to believe in Li Chunjun."
"But... there's no need to act right now..."
"If we wait any longer, it might be too late."
Qian Yuan sighed. "Don't forget, Li Chunjun has only been cultivating for just over thirty years!"
"Thirty years..."
Xu Zhen was momentarily stunned by this figure.
Why did those thirty years feel more like thirty thousand?
"If we maintain this karmic connection well, it could become a crucial breakthrough for the Taixu Sword Sect in the future."
Qian Yuan waved his hand. "Go now."
"Yes, Sect Leader."
The Taixu Sword Sect had made its move.
Meanwhile, Princess Qingxi of the Celestial Qin Dynasty harbored similar thoughts.
Unfortunately, her influence was limited. Moreover, as an external power, the Celestial Qin Dynasty had invested only modestly in the Profound Yellow Great World and preferred to avoid entanglement with its internal factions.
After deliberation, the Void Refining and Dharma Aspect cultivators chose neutrality.
The Wu Ji Sect and Profound Yellow Sect would not assist each other.
This was a common strategy for external powers seeking to protect themselves when faced with conflicts among native factions.
As these decisions spread, news of them circulated throughout the False God Realm.
The information cascaded downward, from the Dharma Aspect and Void Refining circles to the Primordial Spirit and Nascent Soul circles, whose numbers swelled exponentially.
Though several years had passed since Li Chunjun's departure from the Cosmic Light List, the Primordial Spirit cultivators, with their lifespans spanning millennia, had not forgotten the peerless prodigy who had topped all three lists.
In an instant, the False God Realm erupted with renewed fervor over "Li Chunjun."
(End of the Chapter)
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