“The three profound mysteries of water, fire, and wind have completely fused within Senior Brother Xueying. The power is so immense, it feels as if it had reached the profundity of a second-tier True Dao,” Yu Jingqiu silently speculated. Within the Chiyun Mountain world, Yuan Qing, Wu Cang, Wen Yong’an, Situ Hong, and others were each comprehending the mysteries of third-tier True Dao. A simple comparison revealed a clear gap between them and Dongbo Xueying.
From this observation, the three profound mysteries—water, fire, and wind—if they could one day coalesce into a single True Dao, would likely form a second-tier True Dao.
“But where else can this be perfected?”
“Why can’t this thrust achieve absolute purity? Why can’t everything unify and be pierced through as one?” Dongbo Xueying drank wine, frowning, his fingers repeatedly attempting the motion.
Beside him, Yu Jingqiu silently watched: “This path has never been walked by anyone in Xia Clan’s history. Senior Brother Xueying, forging a new path toward a second-tier True Dao, is extremely difficult. No one can help you. You must rely entirely on yourself! But I believe in you—you will succeed.”
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Dongbo Xueying’s form split, manifesting three black-robed versions of himself. Each Xueying displayed six arms, and the three of them scattered across the mountaintop.
Each arm extended a finger, attempting to refine the spear techniques.
“Reality and illusion give birth to one another.”
“Ultimately, illusions are but a side path, meant only to aid my combat,” Dongbo Xueying murmured. “They exist solely to enhance the threat I pose in battle! They are merely auxiliary. The foundation of my combat strength lies in unleashing immense power. This thrust… how can it be perfected?”
Rip!
A finger thrust forward, twisting and tearing through the air.
Dongbo Xueying pondered deeply.
At the third stage of the World God Realm, one must gradually form a ‘nascent True Dao.’ At this point, one should be able to vaguely perceive the path of one’s own True Dao. Because beyond the third stage of the World God Realm lies mastery over the True Dao itself!
“Only when this thrust is perfected will my third stage of the World God Realm be complete,” Dongbo Xueying anticipated eagerly.
As his cultivation advanced, it was evident he was drawing ever closer to the True Dao.
…
“What!”
“Heavens!”
“Longwind Knight—he—he has become a Demigod?”
A piece of news spread like a whirlwind across the entire Xia Clan, reaching even the native transcendents and the race of Monster (magic beasts).
The entire world trembled.
On the third day of the third month in the Longshan Calendar, year 9661, Longwind Knight Chi Qiu Bai ascended to Demigod status, marking a day destined to be etched into Xia Clan history. Across the entire world, aside from Elder Orland of the Monster (magic beasts) race—who already wielded a third-tier True Dao—this was now the second Demigod to have mastered a third-tier True Dao! Moreover, unlike Elder Orland’s ‘Life Dao,’ which leaned toward mysterious and unpredictable aspects, Longwind Knight Chi Qiu Bai’s ‘Spatial Severance Dao’ was a fiercely combative True Dao.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
On that day, the drumbeats of the Xinhuo Palace echoed across the heavens and earth.
The entire Xia Capital erupted in celebration.
The human transcendents were filled with pride and excitement, universally acknowledging that Longwind Knight Chi Qiu Bai was now a contender for the top ten spots on the Demigod Rankings! In a few centuries, he might even claim the number one position.
…
Within the Chiyun Mountain world, halfway up Zhuzhu Mountain, Dongbo Xueying and ten other transcendents gathered.
“He’s here.”
“Longwind Knight has arrived.”
Dongbo Xueying, Yu Jingqiu, and the other ten looked up. In the distance, four figures flew side by side, like four divine beings. At the forefront was the Xinhuo Palace Master—though his actual power was relatively weak, within the Xinhuo World he was invincible, and his unwavering devotion to the Xia Clan naturally granted him a unique status.
Beside the Xinhuo Palace Master were Sikong Yang, Chi Qiu Bai, and Gong Yu.
“Longwind Knight is so handsome,” Senior Sister Zhuoyi gazed with shining eyes. “Compared to him, Situ Hong, Dongbo Xueying, and the rest are far inferior—still so immature.”
“Hmph,” Situ Hong glanced at Zhuoyi beside him, thinking to himself, “Do you really think Longwind Knight would even look your way?”
Ever since Situ Hong had begun pursuing Yu Jingqiu wholeheartedly, Zhuoyi and he had completely parted ways.
“This is my chance! Longwind Knight is the only Demigod who has mastered the Dao of Spatial Branches,” Situ Hong’s eyes lit up. “His guidance would be hundreds, even thousands of times more valuable than that of other Demigods! I must seize this opportunity!”
“This is our chance.”
Zhang Peng, Puyang Bo, Yu Feng, and the others were equally excited, for they all cultivated spatial mysteries.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The four Demigods descended from the heavens.
“Greetings to the four elders,” Dongbo Xueying and the other ten bowed respectfully.
“You are all very fortunate this time,” Master Sikong Yang began. “Longwind Knight has just ascended to Demigod and needs time to consolidate his power. We have brought him here to the Chiyun Mountain world for quiet cultivation and to offer you some guidance. He is currently the only Demigod among us who has mastered a third-tier True Dao. Speaking of which, Situ Hong and Zhang Peng—you two are about the same age as Longwind Knight, aren’t you?”
Situ Hong and Zhang Peng remained silent.
Indeed, they were barely over three hundred years old.
“And yet Longwind Knight has already become a Demigod, while you two haven’t even grasped the spatial Dao,” Master Sikong Yang swept his gaze, pausing especially on Dongbo Xueying. “As for the rest of you, each of you must deeply reflect.”
“Longwind,” Master Sikong Yang then smiled toward Chi Qiu Bai, “you may guide these younglings however you see fit! If you find yourself too busy and choose not to offer guidance, that is entirely up to you.”
Chi Qiu Bai, in a few centuries, would likely become the strongest in the world.
Thus, all decisions were made according to Chi Qiu Bai’s will.
“I had no idea our Xia Clan had a Elder of the Reserve (candidate elder) training plan,” Chi Qiu Bai smiled as his gaze swept across, “Xueying, Jingqiu the Magister, and Yuan Qing—I never expected you three to be on the Elder of the Reserve (candidate elder) list. It seems our Anyang Province is producing exceptional talents indeed.”
“Oh no,” Situ Hong’s heart sank.
It seemed Chi Qiu Bai held Dongbo Xueying in high regard.
“Xueying, you’re actually ranked last?” Chi Qiu Bai chuckled. “Before coming to Chiyun Mountain, I learned of your rankings. Seeing that Xueying was last, I was quite astonished for a while.”
“Embarrassing, embarrassing,” Dongbo Xueying shook his head helplessly.
“That Dongbo Xueying is far too arrogant and reckless,” Master Sikong Yang coldly interjected. “He cultivates on his own whims, even cutting off his path of Water and Fire Dao. Moreover, I assigned him a cultivation direction, yet he completely ignored it.”
“Exactly, Dongbo Xueying is far too defiant,” Gong Yu beside him chimed in.
“Master Sikong, I must respectfully disagree with your view,” Chi Qiu Bai said.
Master Sikong Yang was taken aback.
Others were equally surprised.
Zhuoyi, Wen Yong’an, Durourou, Yuan Qing, Yu Jingqiu, Wu Cang, and others all looked on in astonishment.
In public, Chi Qiu Bai had directly opposed Master Sikong Yang?
If Dongbo Xueying had dared to talk back, Master Sikong Yang would have immediately scolded and berated him! But now, as Chi Qiu Bai openly disagreed, Master Sikong Yang found himself momentarily speechless—because their statuses were different! Chi Qiu Bai’s power was now extremely high, nearly matching Master Sikong Yang’s. In the future, he would likely surpass even Mountain Master Heshan and become the strongest in the world.
Such a figure—every word he spoke had to be carefully weighed.
“Longwind, you disagree with what I said?” Master Sikong Yang asked, his tone completely different from how he addressed Dongbo Xueying.
“Cultivation is a deeply personal journey,” Chi Qiu Bai sighed. “Cultivation is the culmination of one’s wisdom, insight, and understanding of life itself. I do not agree with imposing a single direction upon another—it is far too reckless.”
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