Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1111 - 337: The Heavenly Monarch Bestows the Yin Talisman Scripture Again

The fierce edge swept across the sky, leaving lingering sword marks that eventually fell straight onto a high peak in Yangzhou.

This mountain peak soared into the clouds, with a high platform built at its summit, resembling the Xuanyuan Platform within the Divine Capital Imperial City.

The Heavenly Monarch stood with his hands behind his back on the high platform, overlooking the mountains and rivers below.

The fierce Sword Light landed not far behind the Heavenly Monarch, and a figure exuding an icy murderous aura emerged from the Sword Light, coldly watching the Heavenly Monarch's back.

"Do you intend to draw your sword against me?" the Heavenly Monarch asked calmly, not turning around but understanding the intent of the person behind him.

Taibai True Monarch said nothing, responding instead with action as the platinum Sword Light shattered the void with dazzling brilliance. Space split open before it, matter disintegrating in its presence, and even the Five Vile Qi seemed unable to withstand the sharpness of the sword tip, unable to stain it in the slightest.

The world's most fierce sword revealed an even more formidable sword momentum than ever before, as if nothing in heaven and earth could oppose it.

However—

This time, the sword aimed to strike the Heavenly Monarch!

Silently and invisibly, the Heavenly Monarch's back was replaced by his front, his palm reaching out, casting numerous afterimages, as if countless palms extended simultaneously.

No, it was actually countless palms reaching out.

Spaces formed, his hand generating countless projections that extended alongside the Heavenly Monarch, pinching towards the dazzling Sword Light.

Layer upon layer of palms grasped the Sword Light simultaneously, innumerable strength adding upon it, and finally—

Taibai True Monarch's Sword Light was caught between the Heavenly Monarch's fingertips.

The projections of countless palms disappeared, as though everything before was an illusion. The only reality now was the Heavenly Monarch effortlessly capturing Taibai True Monarch's sword.

"If your Three Pure Ones Primordial Spirit were united, perhaps it wouldn't have been so easy for me to catch this sword. However, the result wouldn't change,"

The Heavenly Monarch's gaze followed the Sword Light, landing on Taibai True Monarch, "True Monarch, your sword tip has grown dull. Rest and recuperation should not be your style; bold and vigorous progress is your path. If the True Monarch continues, even if he advances to Second Grade, this sword will still be just as dull."

Taibai True Monarch remained expressionless, refusing to respond, but he knew the Heavenly Monarch's words were not false.

However, the main reason for Taibai True Monarch's sword tip growing dull wasn't because he'd halted his steps but because he was constrained by others.

"Slaying you would naturally sharpen my sword tip," Taibai True Monarch said softly. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Is that really so?"

The Heavenly Monarch released the Sword Light lightly, remarking meaningfully, "If you wish to remove the shackles, the True Monarch should cut not me, but your master, who is the greatest restraint upon your sharp sword."

His voice seemed to carry a fated will, piercing directly into Taibai True Monarch's heart, unveiling the truth within him.

"I am merely the external cause, the real root is True Monarch's obedience to your master. Only by severing that obedience can the True Monarch's sword attain true liberation. Isn't it precisely because True Monarch realizes this that you have come to find me? If the Daoist Lord doesn't allow your advancement, yet you succeed, breaking the Daoist Lord's prediction, you would kill two birds with one stone."

The voice carried an indescribable sense of constraint, invoking a strong will to break free.

Taibai True Monarch seemed aware of this feeling, his right index finger slightly twitching, a sword momentum ready to move.

He knew the Heavenly Monarch's words were indeed true; if he could break his respect and obedience to the Daoist Lord, his own Realm would surely advance greatly. Yet, wasn't this also another of the Heavenly Monarch's schemes?

If he followed this thought, even if he could break free of one shackle, he might fall into another.

Furthermore...

"Although I practice Sword Dao, I am still human, not a sword."

Taibai True Monarch's fingers ceased moving, saying softly, "Put away your tricks, Heavenly Monarch."

The Heavenly Monarch, observing this, seemed to realize Taibai True Monarch's unwavering will, stowing his smile and praising, "True Monarch's will is indeed firm and admirable. Fine, I won't speak in circles. Let me be direct. If the True Monarch is willing to help me against the enemy, I can immediately hand over the method to suppress the Gouchen True Spirit."

"Now?" Taibai True Monarch asked, slightly surprised.

He was ready to hand over the method even before taking action, was he not afraid that Taibai True Monarch would take it and leave?

Although Taibai True Monarch had a sword-like heart, it didn't mean he was foolhardy with his practice. The Heavenly Monarch clearly harbored ulterior motives, and taking the method would not violate Taibai True Monarch's principles.

Unless there was a problem with this method.

"Now."

The Heavenly Monarch ignored Taibai True Monarch's suspicion, nodding slightly, "True Monarch needn't worry about any tricks. Though you're not yet Supreme, determining whether the method is harmful shouldn't be an issue. Besides, I won't hide from the True Monarch; this method requires Incense Fire Thought Power. If the True Monarch wishes to cultivate it, I must assist you."

With that, the Heavenly Monarch lightly flicked his finger, and a stream of light flew toward Taibai True Monarch.

"This is the Magic Door of the Yin Talisman Scripture, created by me to steal the heaven. Once mastered, even the distant Heaven might be replaced. However, practicing this method is difficult, requiring the control of the human mind. This should not be difficult for the True Monarch, right?"

Even ascending to Second Grade requires personally participating in mortal conflict.

The Heavenly Monarch openly divulged the key points, and Taibai True Monarch captured the stream of light, absorbing its contents.

"Yin Talisman Scripture..." Taibai True Monarch murmured.

With his insight, he could certainly tell the Cultivation Technique had no errors. Indeed, its entry was exceptionally challenging, not only requiring the human mind but a lofty Mental State capable of mastering it.

And Taibai True Monarch... or rather anyone cultivating One Qi to Three Pure Ones, would undoubtedly excel in Mental State.

Taibai True Monarch was confident in this regard.

Without confidence, how could one cultivate the most fierce Sword Dao in the world?

'Unfortunately, it's precisely this confidence that leads to falling into traps...'

The Heavenly Monarch watched Taibai True Monarch, his gaze deep and profound, 'Now that you've entered the fray, the Daoist Lord can't remain hidden even if he wishes.'

Thoughts flashed in his mind, a hidden greed gradually exposed.

After reviewing the Cultivation Technique, Taibai True Monarch finally nodded, "I can assist you this time against Jiang Li."

The Heavenly Monarch, upon hearing this, was about to smile.

However, just as the words "Jiang Li" were spoken, a vast will pierced through space, locking onto their location.