Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1116 - 340: Three Jade Ruyis, Seven Days Later (Part 2)

Thus, Jiang Li began to seek guidance from Daoist Guang Cheng on this method.

Daoist Guang Cheng had been immersed in the art of refining solid to void for many years, even creating the Yin Yang Two Extremes Sword, attempting to condense his own Slaying Immortal Sword, naturally having some insights. Jiang Li, wanting to quickly comprehend the corresponding techniques, found learning from him essential.

And Daoist Guang Cheng also imparted everything without reservation, not holding back at all. This was because Jiang Li was now considered one of his own, and also because he could feel the progress of his own Dao Fruit fusion advancing rapidly.

Originally thinking that without officially becoming a disciple there would be some deficiencies, he didn't anticipate that Jiang Li's potential was so abundant that just teaching him brought hope of achieving Dao Fruit Perfection.

Benefitting from this, Daoist Guang Cheng became even more enthusiastic.

During this process, Tianxuan, Gongsun Qingyue, and Primordial Lord Rain Master lingered nearby at times, and even the Princess showed up once, but eventually, due to Jiang Li and Daoist Guang Cheng being engrossed in discussing Dao and laws, and having high spirits, they did not make an appearance.

Discovering this situation, Jiang Li secretly wiped a cold sweat.

Time slowly passed in this exchange of teachings.

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On the other side, the Heavenly Monarch was still standing on the mountaintop high platform.

The surrounding gloomy wind became more eerie, and in a trance, ghostly shadows seemed to flicker with twisted faces revealing deep resentment.

The Heavenly Monarch used divine skills to suppress the Three States, covering them with his Divine Thought, harvesting the residual souls from various places.

Although in the Five Turbid Evil World, the moment of death for non-cultivators typically meant their souls dissipated, leaving mostly residual spirits, for the Heavenly Monarch, it was sufficient. In these turbulent times, there is no lack of deceased living creatures; with this resource, combined with his own high and profound realm, surpassing the Earth Uncle by far, his Netherworld realm is already taking shape.

Suddenly, the gloomy wind subsided, and the eerie momentum disappeared out of thin air. The Heavenly Monarch waved his hand, and the surroundings returned to normal weather.

Shortly after, a Daoist arrived at the mountaintop, saluted the Heavenly Monarch, and said, "Greetings, Heavenly Monarch."

"What is it?" The Heavenly Monarch looked at the Daoist and asked blandly.

His back was somehow replaced by his front again, and Shen Hou, who had come to pay respects, didn't even see the Heavenly Monarch's back; upon arrival, he only saw the Heavenly Monarch looking at him.

Shen Hou slightly lowered his eyes, seemingly showing reverence, and said, "When I was at Yuxu Temple, I had contact with the Immortal Palace. Now the Immortal Palace has contacted me again, seemingly wanting to intervene in our battle with the court. Heavenly Monarch, how should I respond?"

"The Immortal Queen and Tianxuan are arch-enemies. Previously, she was even forced to relocate the Immortal Palace to avoid Tianxuan's sharpness. It is understandable that she wants to intervene this time."

The Heavenly Monarch chuckled lightly, saying, "Since she wishes to enter the game, I shall grant her wish. Shen Hou, go meet the Immortal Queen and convey my opinion. If there are conditions, they can all be agreed to."

Just at a time when chess pieces were needed, the entry of the Immortal Queen was naturally welcomed by the Heavenly Monarch.

As for whether the Immortal Queen herself harbored any intentions... the Heavenly Monarch didn't care.

Or rather, if she didn't have any intentions, that would be abnormal.

As long as she can contribute, the more third grade combat power, the better.

"Yes."

Shen Hou saluted again and was about to turn to leave, but the Heavenly Monarch said, "Wait."

"Before meeting the Immortal Queen, meet with Tan Wuwei first and have her spread the news that Taibai True Monarch will battle Daoist Guang Cheng at Han River to settle the score."

Spread this news?

What's the purpose?

As far as Shen Hou knew, the Daoist Lord wasn't on the same page with the Heavenly Monarch at all; in fact, there was enmity between the two. A century ago, the Daoist Lord was the one who personally smashed the Heavenly Monarch's physical body, forcing him to seize and reincarnate.

Although Taibai True Monarch had cooperated with the Heavenly Monarch, after the battle in the Buddha Country, they severed their contact. From the looks of it, Taibai True Monarch had heeded the Daoist Lord's advice.

Now, it seemed Taibai True Monarch was reconsidering, but if the Daoist Lord had Taibai True Monarch return, wouldn't that be disadvantageous for the Heavenly Monarch?

Shen Hou felt puzzled but outwardly showed no change in expression, nodding as he said, "Yes."

After leaving the mountaintop, he flew on the Dragon Whisker Tiger, unable to help but glance at the temple halfway up the mountain.

When he arrived, riding the Dragon Whisker Tiger close to the peak, he hadn't noticed, but now upon looking again, he could sense a sharp aura faintly emanating from the temple. This sword momentum likely originated from Taibai True Monarch.

'The Heavenly Monarch's actions have become increasingly strange, and besides, why didn't my senior brother inform me about the duel with Taibai True Monarch?'

Shen Hou had been out of contact with Yuxu Temple and Jiang Li for a long time, and now that Daoist Guang Cheng seemed to have reached Jingzhou, they still hadn't reached out to him.

This left Shen Hou pondering.

He always felt he was an odd undercover agent, rarely contacted by his handlers, not even questioned about how much enemy information an undercover agent knew. In that case, what's the point of sending this undercover agent?

'I always considered myself quite resourceful, yet whether it's the Heavenly Monarch or the Family Head, I can't fully grasp their intentions.'

Shen Hou couldn't help but shake his head, sighing inwardly, 'Forget it, I'll just do my job dutifully, the Family Head will have their decision. Either way... it's almost time.'

After the battle between the Heavenly Monarch and Jiang Li, his role as an undercover agent would be over, and the day to return to the Jiang family as Deputy Family Head and to the Sect as Deputy Temple Master wasn't far off.

Thinking this way, Shen Hou felt somewhat more energized, using his own power to help the Dragon Whisker Tiger activate the Vertical Earth Golden Light Technique, transforming into a golden light streaking across the sky.

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In the following days, Jingzhou experienced a temporary calm.

Jiang Li was so absorbed in cultivation that he abstained even from the company of women, spending his time contemplating the concepts of refining solid to void and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi. The Heavenly Monarch also lowered his banners and drums, showing no intention of confrontation.

However, beneath this calm surface, undercurrents surged.

The rivers of the south were all turbulent, occasionally revealing strange shadows swimming beneath the waters, frightening the populace into avoiding them.

This was the Dragon Palace summoning devil cultivators.

Suddenly, many figures clad in hemp garments and straw sandals but exuding an extraordinary aura began appearing in Jingzhou, gathering intelligence with a purpose and approaching the Han River.

This was the people of the Mo Sect entering the scene.

At the border of southern Jingzhou and Yangzhou, Vast Energy swept over as scholars walked along the shores, battling against devil cultivators.

This was the people of the Imperial College eliminating demons.

Various factions began to reveal their presence, consciously approaching Han River, the battlefield between Jiang Li and the Heavenly Monarch.

At the same time, on a small riverside path in Yangzhou, an old Daoist riding a cow was also looking towards the direction of Han River.

"Whether you succeed or fail depends on yourself, disciple," the old Daoist said softly.

The Green Bull beneath him snorted at these words, saying gravely, "Daoist Lord, aren't you going to intervene?"

"This old Daoist already had two of the Three Pure Ones Primordial Spirits dispersed, and the remaining one was only barely restored. Do you want me to intervene and risk changing masters?"

The Daoist Lord patted the bull's head, his voice leisurely, without a sign of urgency, "Life and death are determined by fate. This old Daoist can protect him for a while but not for a lifetime; this hurdle, he ultimately has to walk through himself."

"Should I change direction?" asked the Green Bull, nearing Jingzhou.

"Don't change course. If you do, what will happen if the Heavenly Monarch can't find this old Daoist?" The Daoist Lord let out an inexplicable laugh.

"Why is the Heavenly Monarch looking for the Daoist Lord?"

"Who knows? Maybe he's taken a fancy to this old Daoist's divine skills."

The Daoist Lord spoke unhurriedly, sitting sideways on the bull's back, slowly approaching Jingzhou.

Time hastily passed amidst the actions of various parties, and before anyone realized it, seven days had passed.

On this day, Jiang Li finally pulled himself out of cultivation, rising by the Zhenze Thunder Pool and calmly declaring, "The time has come."

Opposite him, Daoist Guang Cheng laughed heartily as Yin and Yang Sword Light shot into the sky, weaving a sword momentum that pierced the heavens and the earth in mid-air.

At the same time, a colossal Sword Light also rose from the direction of Yangzhou, reaching straight for the firmament.