Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal-Chapter 430 - 416: Give Up

"Gu Li, Zong Wenxian has provided such immense resources from the Gu Family for you, and yet at this critical moment, you actually…"

Watching Gu Li turn away to leave, Bu Zhou True Monarch's eyes were filled with annoyance.

However, what he didn't notice was that Jing Hong True Monarch also glanced in his direction.

After a while, this True Monarch collected the essence of the Great Dao in his hand.

"My visit this time had no intention of contending with you, of course, I cannot deny that my style of action is to fight with the other party when issues arise. As long as I defeat the other party, the subsequent communication and negotiation will naturally become much smoother,"

Jing Hong True Monarch said, "The truth is realized in the process of repeatedly overcoming opponents and then practicing it through persuasion. To win over people with reason, everything said and done is the truth. This is our path of cultivation."

"Have you ever thought of what would happen if you can't defeat the other party and can't bring out your truth to convince them? What next for these matters?"

Alkaid said.

"That's why... we often won't take action against targets we cannot beat."

Jing Hong True Monarch said, sighing, "It's a pity, there's no walking along the road without getting your shoes wet. Despite your victory over Zhen Xuanyuan and your considerable strength, I still did not believe that you, with barely more than a hundred years of cultivation, could be powerful enough to match me, a contender on the Dao Lord candidate list. Hence, I still made a move, and this time, I kicked an iron board."

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He looked up at the sky, his gaze seemingly piercing through the void, looking towards the depths of the vast starry sky: "My mentor always said that although I can be considered a genius, my true qualities are diligence and perseverance. Compared to those true unparalleled geniuses, I am still far behind. I couldn't truly understand this until I saw you and fought with you. Only then did I realize what a profound truth and supreme reality are."

Alkaid glanced at Jing Hong True Monarch.

This True Monarch was not the junior brother of Bu Zhou True Monarch.

He was the eldest among the remaining disciples of Jun Tian Dao Lord and had been cultivating until now, nearly nine thousand years they said.

Older than Bu Zhou True Monarch.

Nine thousand years to end up on the list of Dao Lord candidates…

To say he is inept, he has surpassed almost all the Shattered Void cultivators under the heavens.

To say he is competent...

At nine thousand years old, he is still a Shattered Void.

It shows that Jun Tian Dao Lord's evaluation of him is quite fitting.

But thinking of this, he suddenly realized something.

"Are you trying to repair the impact this defeat had on your path of truth?"

Alkaid asked.

Jing Hong True Monarch gave a slight smile: "We have not decided a victor in this battle, but the path of truth I practice has suffered a setback. Naturally, there will be backlash, which would impact my cultivation if I simply endure it. However, if I use the teachings instructed by my mentor to resist this backlash, the effect will be much smaller. At worst, it would lead to mere despondency for a while. If it ignites a sense of shame then courage within the depths of my soul, it might even result in further advancement."

He paused, "The strengths and weaknesses of the Great Dao of truth are quite distinct. It all comes down to how cultivators treat this Dao."

Alkaid nodded.

In a one-on-one situation, the Great Dao of truth truly gives one a headache.

However, its visible flaws also explain why Jing Hong True Monarch, despite being in the top ten of the Dao Lord candidates, always ranks at the bottom of the top ten.

Those other candidates ranked higher, which one of them isn't proficient in several Great Daos, mastering a few, even up to a dozen Perfection Level Dao Techniques?

"Alkaid, you have high talent, very high. It is a talent and ability so great that you shouldn't waste precious time vying for power in Heavenly Dao Sect."

Jing Hong True Monarch said, "I can take you to practice at the Star Core. Although the Gate of the Immortal Realm is not yet open, even facing it directly can greatly benefit your understanding. And with your strength, taking a place at the inner circle of the Gate of the Immortal Realm, no one would dare to say anything."

"You need not worry about that,"

Alkaid said, "Let's talk about the impact your actions have on the Southern Region instead."

"Impact…"

After pondering for a moment, Jing Hong True Monarch said, "I can announce in Heavenly Dao Sect that I will support you as the Sect Leader from now on. How about that?"

Alkaid was somewhat surprised.

Was Jing Hong True Monarch capitulating so readily?

He took another look at Bu Zhou True Monarch.

And Jing Hong True Monarch, knowing what he meant to say, said directly, "For me, the most important thing about Heavenly Dao Sect is stability. Zhen Xuanyuan, Zong Wenxian, Chi Yun, Liao Chen, Gu Li, Bu Zhou, it doesn't matter who becomes the Sect Leader. The reason why I chose to support Zong Wenxian is partly because of the influence of my junior brother Bu Zhou, but that was never the main reason."

He calmly said, "Ultimately, Zong Wenxian does have some abilities. At least, under his rule, Heavenly Dao Sect has been free of chaos for thousands of years."

"Oh? I thought you would fight me to the death over Bu Zhou True Monarch."

Alkaid said.

"How could that be possible."

Jing Hong True Monarch said indifferently, "I have known for thousands of years what my junior brother is like. I used to indulge him because his actions aligned with our goal of stable development for Heavenly Dao Sect. But now, if I continue to support him, it won't be long before Heavenly Dao Sect will be in turmoil, and possibly even internal conflict and division. In this case, supporting you would lead to quickly stabilizing the Heavenly Dao Sect and returning it to the right path."

Alkaid looked at this first True Monarch of Heavenly Dao Sect.

It had to be said, compared to others, he viewed problems quite differently.

"Actually, I don't really understand why someone with your talent is interested in the position of Heavenly Dao Sect Leader."

Jing Hong True Monarch was a bit puzzled, "To us, personal strength is what is real and the only thing that matters. Power and benefits... once we have sufficient strength, those will naturally come into our hands. Conversely, if we lack the required strength, even if we forcibly seize certain benefits, they will eventually be taken from us, slipping through our fingers."

Listening to him, Alkaid didn't say much but said, "Go and make the announcement then. The position of Heavenly Dao Sect Leader, I'm actually quite interested in it."

Jing Hong True Monarch's words had been spoken.

Bu Zhou True Monarch was not as important to him as outsiders understood, and there was no direct conflict between Jing Hong True Monarch and him.

If that was the case, there was no need to fight to the death.

Moreover, as the conflict between the two sides was limited to skirmishes without seriously aiming to kill, it left room for negotiation.

"As you wish,"

Jing Hong True Monarch nodded slightly.

Immediately after, he added, "Now that I'm aware there's a strong cultivator like you in the Heavenly Dao Sect, I'll leave the matter of the Light Divine Race in the outer domain battlefield to you. I will continue to return to the Star Core for reclusive cultivation..."

At this point, he let out a long sigh, "The time left to me is not much."

"I can do that, but I decide when to take action,"

Alkaid said.

"Just make sure that the Heavenly Dao Sect doesn't suffer heavy losses that might affect the stability of the situation. I don't want to be pulled out of the Star Core after some time. You know, the positions close to the Gate of the Immortal Realm are highly sought after. If I leave, regaining that spot could indeed require considerable effort."

Jing Hong True Monarch said.

"I have a measure of things. With me here, the Heavenly Dao Sect shall not fall into disarray,"

Alkaid spoke calmly, "Of course, if you can't trust me and are persuaded to rush out after just a few words, then you have no one to blame but yourself."

"I certainly trust you,"

Jing Hong True Monarch expressed his trust with a hand gesture and, without even glancing at Bu Zhou True Monarch again, his figure flashed, and he headed towards the horizon.

Having lived for nine thousand years...

He truly wasn't far from his life's limit.

"Elder Brother!?"

Seeing Jing Hong True Monarch also run away like Gu Li, leaving him behind, Bu Zhou True Monarch's face became very unsightly.

Considering Alkaid's formidable strength...

He didn't dare to utter any threats and summoned his flying Dao Artifact, soaring into the sky, ready to chase after Jing Hong True Monarch.

However, as soon as he moved, Alkaid had already stepped in front of him.

"Bu Zhou True Monarch, I must have an explanation for the slander you previously cast upon me, or else... even if I can spare your life, I must still shatter your Cave Heaven, to make you understand the price of reckless talk,"

Alkaid said calmly.

Shatter the Cave Heaven!?

Such an outcome...

Would be far worse than death itself!

"Alkaid, I am a direct disciple of Jun Tian Dao Lord. You dare to do this to me just because of some offensive words?"

"As long as your life is spared, I assume the Jun Tian Dao Lord would have no objections,"

Alkaid said.

"Impossible! My master will surely seek justice for me when the time comes! If you do not want to cut yourself off from the Dao Lords, then let me leave!"

Having said this, he immediately shifted direction and hastily retreated.

Seeing this, Alkaid followed behind him, unhurriedly.

Neither catching up to him nor turning to leave.

Upon seeing this, Bu Zhou True Monarch grew more anxious by the moment, but facing such a powerful enemy, he had no choice but to flee at full speed as there was no one left to call for aid.

Alkaid observed this and continued to follow calmly behind, his thoughts unreadable.

"Damn it!"

Bu Zhou True Monarch cursed inwardly.

He couldn't fathom Alkaid's purpose! Was it that he had been injured in the battle with Jing Hong True Monarch, or...

"No, I can't take that risk!"

Bu Zhou True Monarch's expression turned icy, "Gu Li too betrayed Zong Wenxian; Zhen Xuanyuan and Chi Yun had long sided with Alkaid. Among the Heavenly Dao Sect, there are no Supreme Elders I could call for help. Only by leveraging outside forces could I intimidate him into retreat..."

And in the Southern Region's vicinity, besides the Yin Moon Sect, who else could intimidate Alkaid?

Alkaid had recently killed two Shattered Void Demon Cultivators and five Refining Void Demon Cultivators from the Yin Moon Sect. The Yin Moon Sect would surely be plotting revenge against him. Once he fled into their territory, he would undoubtedly attract the pursuit of Shattered Void Demon Cultivators from the Yin Moon Sect to besiege him, and that would give him a chance to save his life.

With that thought, Bu Zhou True Monarch increased his speed once again, heading directly towards the Yin Moon Sect.

"The direction is correct,"

Alkaid said placidly.

To see the Heavenly Dao Sect lose a Supreme Elder within the Yin Moon Sect, especially a direct disciple of a Dao Lord...

By that time, there would be nothing excessive about him wreaking havoc in the Yin Moon Sect.

Especially regarding a direct disciple...

The Dao Lord of the Yin Moon Sect wouldn't dare participate hastily, lest it spark a battle among Dao Lords.

This was the sole value of keeping Bu Zhou True Monarch alive.