I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 410 - 337: Cangyuan Dao Realm

With a gentle wave of Dharma Master Hong Jue’s sleeve, the vast scene of the starry clouds receded like a tide, and Chen Sheng felt the Power of Laws around him soften as familiar carvings and beams replaced his previous view.

It was the assembly hall where the Jiuli Mansion members awaited post-State Competition.

Inside the hall, Dragon Saliva Fragrance burned with a calming aura, its smoke rising to weave into a faint mist beneath the sky-map of Yun State drawn on the vault above.

Mansion Master Bai stood by the western window, gazing outside at the attendant pruning Spiritual Bamboo in the courtyard, his figure as straight as a pine.

Chen Xihua, Venerable Wuyue, and other prodigies of Jiuli Mansion were gathered nearby, speaking in hushed tones, clearly having waited there for quite a while.

With a swish, several gazes simultaneously fell on Chen Sheng.

Seeing him suddenly appear, everyone was briefly stunned but soon approached him quickly, the footsteps sounding particularly distinct in the quiet hall.

"Is it the Dharma Master summoning you?"

As Mansion Master Bai turned, his gaze fell on the jade token suspended from Chen Sheng’s waist—the token originally inscribed with "Hong Jue—Inner Sect" had now acquired a starry pattern, marking the identity of a Yunlu Dao Vein disciple.

Chen Sheng nodded gently, his hand brushing over the warm starry pattern on the token, his voice carrying undeniable solemnity:

"Indeed, I have formally become my master’s disciple. The master has stated that in five days, he will take me to Yunlu Daoist Palace for cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Mansion Master Bai’s face broke into a smile, his broad hand heavily patting Chen Sheng’s shoulder, the force moderate yet carrying genuine gratification:

"The path to the end pioneered by Dharma Master Hong Jue shares origins with yours. This journey requires focused cultivation; do not let down this connection and the master’s high hopes."

He knew well the profound heritage of Yunlu Daoist Palace; even among Dharma Masters, Hong Jue was not considered weak.

Chen Sheng cupped his hands: "I understand, thank you for your guidance, Mansion Master."

Mansion Master Bai nodded lightly and briefly explained some etiquette and precautions for entering the Daoist Palace before turning to leave the hall.

As the Jiuli Mansion’s mansion master, he had many ongoing matters from the State Competition to attend to.

This visit was mainly to comfort the disciples of a few old friends in the mansion; encountering Chen Sheng’s apotheosis into a master-disciple relationship made him stay a bit longer.

Just as his figure disappeared from the hall door, Chen Xihua stepped forward, his face full of reluctance:

"We just reunited, and it’s been only a few brief years, yet we’re to part again."

Chen Sheng patted the back of his hand, his tone gentle but firm:

"In this world, there’s no eternal feast. Our paths of cultivation are endless, making this temporary separation but a moment on the Great Dao’s path."

"If you and I diligently cultivate, we might indeed meet at the end of the Great Dao one day, where we can spar over wine once more, wouldn’t that be delightful?"

Venerable Wuyue stepped forward with a hearty smile:

"Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating speaks rightly!"

"What we pursue is immortality and freedom under heaven; mere geographical separations can’t hinder interconnected Dao Hearts."

"May each of us forge ahead on our own cultivation paths, and someday ascend the starry heavens to behold the universe’s vast scenery!"

These words were filled with heroic spirit, somewhat easing the atmosphere of parting in the hall.

On the side, Venerable Bai Feng, Venerable Cheng Kong, and others nodded in agreement.

Venerable Bai Feng stroked his short beard beneath his chin, eyes brimming with future aspirations:

"Though unable to make it into the top hundred, if one can cultivate diligently at Yun State Daoist Academy, its ’Enlightenment Pavilion’ houses top-level cultivation techniques from various state mansions, and there’s even a chance to receive Dharma Master-level teachings, a rare opportunity."

Venerable Cheng Kong nodded: "Indeed, entering the academy is fortunate; I can only hope for a chance to meet you two Daoists at a higher place someday."

Though smiling, their eyes couldn’t hide the envy for Chen Sheng’s opportunity—being accepted as a master’s disciple was a hundred times more precious than academy cultivation.

"Right, Fellow Daoist Wuyue."

Venerable Shang Yuan, who had been standing silently on the side, suddenly spoke up, his blue Daoist robe complementing his lean and composed demeanor, the most steady among the group.

He stepped forward, his expression tinged with caution:

"Earlier in the Martial Arts Arena, I noticed the top hundred cultivators being summoned to the sky by several Dharma Masters; do you know what important business they were instructed about? If it involves Yun State’s secrets, then consider I didn’t ask."

The top-tier cultivators were premier talents from various state mansions, surely summoned for matters involving significant opportunities; any insight might provide guidance on their Dao paths.

Chen Xihua and others perked up instantly, crowding around, eyes full of curiosity.

Chen Sheng nodded slightly, already aware of the incident from what his master mentioned while in Hong Jue’s starry cloud cluster, thereby standing aside quietly, watching how Venerable Wuyue would respond.

Venerable Wuyue waved his hand dismissively, laughing carelessly:

"It’s nothing confidential; soon, the whole cultivation world of Yun State will know."

"With a full decade until the next Domain Competition, the State Lord has agreed with several Dharma Masters to bring the top hundred cultivators to the ’Cangyuan Dao Realm’ for cultivation."

"Cangyuan Dao Realm?!"

This name echoes through Yun State and is well-known even to novice cultivators.

Opened by a Tribulation Crossing Daoist Monarch named Cangyuan in ancient Yun State, it’s an enclave of Daoist treasures.

Filled with residual Great Dao principles, comprehension here far surpasses ordinary environmental enlightenment, truly a rare chance.

Rumor has it the realm contains marks of laws left behind by past Dharma Masters during their cultivation, offering benefits not just to Venerables but even to top-tier Refining Void Great Powers.

Seeing the sudden brightness in their eyes, Venerable Wuyue paused and continued:

"Not just that, the State Lord and several Dharma Masters will take turns entering the Cangyuan Dao Realm monthly to personally guide us, resolving cultivation dilemmas."

"Their hope is that we may break through bottlenecks within ten years, refining our Dao Foundation, so Yun State can earn honors in the Domain Competition, not suppressed by other big states."

"Hiss—"

The sound of sucking in cold air echoed through the hall.

Venerable Bai Feng sighed deeply:

"Environmental enlightenment! And personal guidance from a Dharma Master! A full ten years! Truly celestial favor! State Lord’s plan is indeed grand!"

Never before had the State Competition top hundred been afforded the privilege of entering the Cangyuan Dao Realm.

It seems the newly appointed Nine Refining Dharma Master is intent on nurturing the younger generation, and such an opportunity might never come again.

Venerable Cheng Kong nodded enthusiastically, his tone brimming with yearning:

"Within the Spirit Realm, gaining insight is inherently arduous; despite our titles as exceptional talents, we rely on top-level Cultivation Techniques and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for progress, risking bottleneck stagnation."

"In the Cangyuan Dao Realm, crafted by a Daoist Monarch for enlightenment, every wisp of Spiritual Qi bears the power of Dao Principle, bolstered further by personal Dharma Master guidance."

"This time, Fellow Daoist Wuyue might leverage the chance to comprehend some mysteries of the Dao Domain, a fortuitous encounter indeed!"

The hall was practically overflowing with envy, everyone expressing wonder at the magic of the Cangyuan Dao Realm, their words full of aspiration.

Only Chen Sheng and Chen Xihua exchanged a glance, discovering a hint of faint laughter in each other’s eyes, merely mirroring the crowd’s expressions of admiration.

Both hailed from Small Thousand Worlds, though not as profound as the Cangyuan Dao Realm, still offering far superior enlightenment environments than the Spirit Realm’s native landscape.

Seeing the others fawn over Small Thousand Worlds made them feel a subtle "in prosperity unknowing that one holds prosperity" sentiment.

Venerable Wuyue chuckled, patting several Daoist friends on their shoulders, softly comforting:

"You needn’t be overly envious; while cultivating earnestly at the academy, such an opportunity isn’t beyond reach."

"Within the academy, there’s a merit board; completing academy quests can accumulate sufficient merits to exchange for access to cultivate in the Cangyuan Dao Realm, exceeding ten years even."

For the Divinity Transformation Cultivators, ten mere enlightenment years is too brief.

Though Venerable Bai Feng and the others shook their heads, lamenting:

"Easier said than done! Accumulating such merits isn’t trivial."

Nevertheless, renewed determination blazed in their eyes—with a clear goal, their cultivation path gained more vigor.