BOOM!

RUMBLE!

RUMBLING!

In the Cloud Sea Palace Group outside Taolin Mountain, a sudden earth-shattering sound erupted.

Huge white ripples emanated from the grand Central Palace, spreading unstoppably in all directions.

These white ripples, dreamlike and fantastical, were different from the power remnants of the various mainstream schools of the current era.

For it was the power of the Dream Tao school!

"We’ve done it, we’ve succeeded."

Outside the Central Palace, Mou Liang Great Saint, his hair disheveled and face blackened, had eyes that shone brightly.

He excitedly waved his immaculate white feather fan and rushed toward the grand palace where East Supreme Saint resided.

Not just him—all the surrounding Great Saints were also heading to the grand Central Palace.

Inside the grand palace, East Supreme Saint, clad in a Snow Robe, looked more ancient than before, as if he were entering the twilight of his life.

At this moment, East Supreme Saint was contentedly looking at the Jade Simple in his hand, which emanated a pure, white, dreamlike light.

Finally, finally, we’ve pioneered a path to Dream Tao Sainthood!

Although the viability of this path is only theoretical for now, this is already sufficient!

A gentle breeze swept by, lifting East Supreme Saint’s dry and lusterless white hair.

To accelerate the research and establish a legacy leading directly to Dream Tao Sainthood, he had paid an enormous price.

He was originally an Emperor’s Son, his Life Span far from ordinary, comparable even to some Ancient Desolate Beasts.

But now, to create this Jade Scroll of Dream Tao Saint, he had expended immense vital energy.

His Life Span was now less than two hundred years!

"Emperor’s Son!" "My Lord!"

The Human Race Great Saints rushed over.

However, when they saw East Supreme Saint’s current state, they were all utterly shocked.

For a moment, none could speak.

East Supreme Saint’s sacrifice was too great!

"Haha, there’s no need for this. My sacrifice is worthwhile!" East Supreme Saint laughed heartily, his Snow Robe dancing in the wind. "Although this path to Dream Tao Sainthood is not yet stable, we can continuously update and supplement it."

"We can allow more new talents to cultivate Dream Tao and perfect the Dream Tao school."

"Thus, the advent of the Great Dream Emperor will be unstoppable! No matter how talented or capable the Demon Clan’s Xuan Guangqiao may be, he cannot defy the grand trend of Heaven and Earth, nor reverse its course!"

He took a step forward and patted Mou Liang Great Saint on the shoulder.

Mou Liang Great Saint, as the most respected Wisdom Tao Great Saint present, immediately understood the meaning East Supreme Saint conveyed.

Mou Liang Great Saint nodded solemnly and said aloud, "Indeed. The prosperity of a school depends on the collective efforts of many Cultivators. Except for the most precious core methods, which must be preserved, the rest can be disseminated throughout the Five Great God Continents."

"In recent years, the nine Great Dream Seeds have also appeared one after another."

"In three years, the Great Dream Seeds will be able to open their Apertures and embark on the path of cultivation. I urge you all to pay close attention and prevent the Demon Clan from harming them."

Upon hearing this, East Supreme Saint nodded in relief.

The assembled Human Race Great Saints also nodded, their dejection swept away, and their fighting spirit rekindled.

Indeed, the Great Dream Seeds had yet to even embark on their cultivation. How could the Dream Tao be initiated so easily?

To make arrangements so far in advance, the price paid would inevitably be exceedingly heavy!

「Mysterious Emperor’s Dreamland.」

Fifth Act of the Dreamland.

A fierce blizzard raged, and the heavens and earth seemed to mourn.

In this boundless desolation, Hong Yuan moved in silence, a solitary traveler.

He had grown accustomed to solitude.

As he advanced, one after another, fierce avian Ferocious Beasts lunged at him, intent on killing.

BUZZ... BUZZ...

Sword Qi automatically manifested from Hong Yuan’s body, slaughtering these avian Ferocious Beasts.

By now, Hong Yuan had already brought Ye Xiner into the Ye Family’s main household.

Using special methods, Hong Yuan quickly established himself within the Ye Family.

He swiftly cleared the second, third, and fourth acts of the dreamland.

Currently, he was striving to pass the fifth act of the dreamland.

Dual Apertures... how exactly is this achieved?

Hong Yuan focused his consciousness on this body and felt a sense of wonder.

Within this body, an Aperture resided between the kidneys, and another was situated in the heart.

The former was the Aperture of Wood Tao Cultivators, brimming with vitality. The latter was the Aperture of Blood Tao Cultivators, turbid and indistinct.

It was precisely due to these Dual Apertures that Hong Yuan could evade the Ye Family Martial Saint’s inspection and be included in the ranks of Martial Saint Seeds.

After all, the path of Blood Tao had always been shunned by the world, favored by Demon Cultivators. It was difficult to receive adequate nurturing on the righteous path, especially from a superpower like the Ye Family, one of the Four Great Families of the Southern Border!

THUD. THUD.

Soon, Hong Yuan arrived at a stretch of wild, untamed mountain forest.

The moment he arrived, an azure Luan beast flew out from the depths of the wild mountain forest.

This azure Luan beast was enormous and majestic, over three hundred meters in length. It was the hegemon of this area, its cultivation not far from the Saint Realm of Desolate Beasts.

Countless wind blades shot out from its wings, soaring into the sky and shattering the clouds—a terrifying sight.

"Sword Tao Divine Power—Sword Qi Bundle Net!"

A sword hum emanated from the Snow White Cold Sword at Hong Yuan’s waist.

A torrent of Sword Qi surged forth, transforming into a sharp sword rainbow that powerfully struck out.

Facing this formidable strike, the azure Luan beast was visibly startled.

It roared in fury, its cry stirring up tumultuous gales throughout the forest.

However, moments later, it was pitifully ensnared by the net of Sword Qi, lying helplessly at Hong Yuan’s feet.

"Slave Tao Divine Power—See Me Causing Division!"

Hong Yuan’s expression was impassive as a dark, ethereal light hovered over his right hand.

He formed a sword finger and pointed. Instantly, the dark, ethereal light shot towards the azure Luan beast.

The azure Luan beast desperately tried to dodge but couldn’t break free from the Sword Qi net. It could only watch as the dark, ethereal light struck its head and vanished.

DING! DING! DING!

The clarity in the azure Luan beast’s eyes gradually faded, and its mournful cries subsided.

After some time, the Sword Qi net dispersed. The azure Luan beast lay at Hong Yuan’s feet, completely subdued.

PHEW~

Hong Yuan let out a frosty breath, grasped the cold sword, and stepped onto the azure Luan beast’s back.

At his mental command, the azure Luan beast ascended into the sky, heading towards the Ye Family’s main household.

Hong Yuan’s gaze was profound.

My proficiency in Slave Tao hasn’t diminished. With this azure Luan beast by Ye Xiner’s side, I should be able to fully focus on the Hundred Arts Contest.

Hong Yuan had long ago ascertained the conditions for clearing the fifth act of the dreamland.

The requirement was to place in the top three in Artifact Refining Skills at the upcoming Hundred Arts Contest of the Southern Border. This would allow him to exchange for a sixth-rank immortal plant called the Blue Primordial Treasure Lotus, enabling his ascension through Wood Tao!

And this was related to the Dual Aperture Skill.

Hong Yuan wasn’t particularly covetous of the Dual Aperture Skill itself.

This was because the Nine-tailed Worm in his Original Body could accommodate the powers of numerous schools!

Still, he was quite pleased to have an additional ace up his sleeve.