Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1120 - 344: Target: Daoism Rules the World

"Daoist Guang Cheng is indeed formidable. In the situation where Taibai True Monarch has succumbed to the Demon Barrier, this person's Sword Dao cultivation can be regarded as unparalleled."

Tan Wuwei stood upon the White Lotus, gazing at the increasingly murderous Sword Array, and said leisurely, "Unfortunately, the Heavenly Monarch has his arrangements."

Her expression was indifferent, possessing an innate confidence as if she could already foresee the outcome.

Shen Hou, listening on the side, felt anxious but dared not reveal any flaw. Instead, he had to show a relaxed demeanor, laughing, "The Heavenly Monarch's divine calculation is indeed marvelous. It seems that in this Sword Fight, Taibai True Monarch will remain unwaveringly at the pinnacle, while Guang Cheng will fall in defeat."

Speaking thus, he maneuvered the Dragon Whisker Tiger closer to Tan Wuwei, probing, "Great Master, this is a rare opportunity. We can leverage Taibai True Monarch's victorious momentum to attack, surely reversing the previous battle's decline."

Both sides have deployed troops on the riverbanks, and there are even numerous third-grade cultivators arriving, clearly not just to spectate. Once the Sword Fight reaches a conclusion, that's likely when both sides will make their move.

From the current perspective, a grand battle seems inevitable.

Even if Daoist Guang Cheng faces defeat, Jiang Li will certainly come to his aid. Yet, the Heavenly Monarch's side will not sit idle; they will definitely intervene as well.

At the very least, they intend to leave behind Daoist Guang Cheng's life.

Shen Hou's inquiry about an attack is to ascertain the Heavenly Monarch and Tan Wuwei's intentions, contemplating making a move to assist Daoist Guang Cheng in escaping danger. Though such actions will inevitably reveal his identity and may even be foreseen by Tan Wuwei prematurely, if truly necessary, Shen Hou will not be deterred.

'Unexpectedly, I, a poor Daoist, also get a chance to heroically achieve righteousness...'

Shen Hou thought somewhat wryly to himself, 'If I perish, at the very least, the Family Head should posthumously grant me the title of a duke.'

However, Tan Wuwei's answer was somewhat unexpected.

"Whether to attack depends on the Heavenly Monarch's decision. We are merely to await orders," Tan Wuwei said calmly, placidly.

After she finished speaking, she continued to watch the battle, showing no intention of seeking further instruction.

On the Heavenly Monarch's side, there was also complete silence, with no advance orders given or indications to prepare.

Logically, even if waiting for the right timing, concentration and readiness to act should be maintained at this moment. Although the timing is uncertain, the occurrence of a battle is inevitable.

The lack of orders from the Heavenly Monarch seemed unusual.

Shen Hou mentally focused his guard.

Meanwhile, as they spoke, the fierce battle between Taibai True Monarch and Daoist Guang Cheng had reached a climax. Daoist Guang Cheng's Slaying Immortal Sword maneuvered freely within the Sword Array, while Taibai True Monarch's Sword Array grew increasingly terrifying.

The killing aura of both armies' Soldier Evil was being drawn in, merging with the Sword Array. Countless Sword Lights transformed into tangible sword blades, forming layer upon layer of sword wheels, strangling Daoist Guang Cheng.

Though Daoist Guang Cheng's Slaying Immortal Sword was potent enough to cut through the Sword Array's killing momentum entirely, the sword, being highly fierce and intensely violent, posed the risk of rebounding upon the user over prolonged utilization.

Daoist Guang Cheng's sword-wielding right arm was evidently bloodstained already, soon to be unable to endure any longer.

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"Sect Leader Lingxuzi of Upper Pure Sect personally officiated, the effect of the Sincere Conversion Ceremony has been maximized, and Gouchen True Spirit is nearing awakening."

Under a bamboo grove, an elder Daoist reclined upon the Green Bull's back, gazing at the distant sky where Calamity Clouds evolved, speaking softly.

This location was a full six hundred miles from the Han River battlefield. Theoretically, one could only perceive the ominous Sword Array and the rolling Calamity Cloud, unable to see the true situation. Yet, the elder Daoist had comprehended Taibai True Monarch's circumstances with precision, even able to ascertain Gouchen True Spirit's imminent awakening.

However, despite knowing his disciple was about to face peril, the Daoist Lord remained calmly seated atop the bull, immovable as a mountain, showing no sign of urgency.

Instead, the Green Bull beneath him appeared somewhat restless, pawing the ground with its hoof to create a small pit before finally voicing, "Daoist Lord, aren't you going to intervene to save the Sect Master?"

Although the Daoist Lord had long reached the realm of Supreme Forget Love, forgetting emotions doesn't mean he is devoid of feelings. His love for his two disciples is decidedly profound.

Previously, the Daoist Lord stated that only Taibai True Monarch could overcome this ordeal, yet he still ventured here, indicating he deeply cared for Taibai True Monarch's situation. Unanticipatedly, at the crucial moment, he seemed surprisingly unbothered.

"Foolish ox,"

Daoist Lord sighed upon hearing, "This humble Daoist is about to make a move, stepping in to shield this foolish disciple from the heaviest thunder."

The wind within the bamboo grove suddenly took on an uncanny quality, as if it had acquired an observant eye, instilling a sensation of being watched.

No, it should be said that the surrounding world appeared to be filled with eyes, observing this man and this bull.

Space distorted and wriggled, forming a blurred silhouette that soon became clear, and an indifferent gaze directed at the Daoist Lord on the bull's back.

He donned a purple magnificent attire, standing tall as though cargar a portion of the azure sky. The Qi Mechanism fluctuated, sometimes as if encompassing heaven and earth, other times formless and untraceable.

"Heavenly Monarch..." The Green Bull snorted, its legs bending slightly, poised to spring.

The instigator of the Demon Barrier deterring Taibai True Monarch had appeared here, obviously not to engage in idle chatter with the Daoist Lord, harboring ill intentions clearly.

The Heavenly Monarch approached with steady steps, his voice calm yet holding a semblance of mockery, saying, "Even a Daoist Lord of Supreme Forget Love has moments bound by human emotions. Indeed, the human heart is astonishing."

"As enigmatic as the human heart is, has it not been thoroughly calculated by the Heavenly Monarch?"

The Daoist Lord sat on the bull's back, also staring intently at the Heavenly Monarch, "You lured my disciple out of the mountains, and after he and Guang Cheng set a battle agreement, you spread the news widely, bringing me here. The human heart and human feelings, you truly have calculated them thoroughly, Heavenly Monarch."

The distance between both parties gradually closed, and an invisible pressure silently emerged.

In a trance, everything in heaven and earth, the surrounding scenery seemed to be receding, and between heaven and earth, there were only the two individuals and the bull facing each other.

"It seems the Daoist Lord has guessed my intentions."

The Heavenly Monarch's steps grew increasingly steady, each step as heavy as a thousand tons, treading on the ground, stepping on the invisible Qi mechanism, even stepping on the heart and mind.

"'Daoism Rules the World,' am I right?" the Daoist Lord said in a deep voice, "You want 'Daoism Rules the World.'"

"Daoism Rules the World, its ghost is not divine," is a divine skill unique to the Daoist Lord, also the most rogue skill in the world.

Before Jiang Li broke free of the suppression of 'Daoism Rules the World', countless people had fallen to this divine skill.

Unfortunately, the Daoist Lord wasn't always invincible. He suffered a defeat in the Buddha Country that, though not life-threatening, brought him back injured. Two of the Three Pure Ones' Primordial Spirits were scattered, and the remaining one was on the brink of collapse; the injuries on his body needn't even be mentioned.

Such injuries have reached the core, making it difficult for the Daoist Lord to return to his peak ever since.

Having a Primordial Spirit scattered is like losing an arm for the Daoist Lord. With his capabilities, he could completely nurture and recover in a short time, just as he had initially recovered after Jiang Li scattered his Primordial Spirit before the battle in the Buddha Country.

But now that the Three Pure Ones' Primordial Spirits are nearly all perished, it's not just the equivalent of losing an arm, it's like being amputated below the head, with only the head remaining.

Even with the aid of the Golden Core, the Daoist Lord couldn't recover in a short time.

And the Heavenly Monarch, he saw this opportunity.

He wanted to seize the 'Daoism Rules the World' divine skill.

"As expected of the Daoist Lord, I have hidden my divine skill very well, yet it was still discovered," the Heavenly Monarch praised, "After returning from the Buddha Country, you sent Taibai back to the Daode Sect on his own, while you traveled alone, bearing your injuries. Sadly, my skills surpassed yours."

Threatening Taibai True Monarch with the Gouchen True Spirit, leading him into a mental trap to make him a pawn, was precisely to draw out the Daoist Lord.

Although Jiang Li spotted Taibai True Monarch's entry in time, and even forced Taibai True Monarch into a dead end with a challenge, rendering this pawn ineffective, it ultimately did not impact the Heavenly Monarch's goal.

So, he went with the flow, spreading the news, letting the Daoist Lord know of Taibai True Monarch's situation.

"You discovered my objective at that time and took precautions. The Daoist Lord has sharp judgment. What a pity." The Heavenly Monarch said leisurely.

"Not so, it was a hundred years ago that I discovered you had absorbed the Tao Fruit of Emperor Zhuanxu, gaining the ability to seize divine skills."

The Daoist Lord's eyelids drooped, and his voice grew more profound, "Living a long time certainly has its advantages, such as knowing the divine skills of the Tao Fruit of Zhuanxu. It is for this reason that I, knowing the Awakened deliberately guided us to enmity, still ruthlessly struck to kill you. Alas, in the end, I only severed your physical body, letting your Primordial Spirit escape."

This escape lasted a century.

After Ji Jiji became Gongsun Qi, the Daoist Lord ultimately failed to find him; it wasn't until a hundred years later that he detected his once-target had become the Heavenly Monarch. Alas, by this time, the Heavenly Monarch was no longer who he was a century ago, and due to changing circumstances, the Daoist Lord had to suppress his mind and keep this secret.

Not until now did he reveal his thoughts from a hundred years past.

As these words were spoken, the distance between them reached an extremely delicate position, and a sudden change erupted in an instant.

The scenes retreating from all directions were replaced by a misty Heavenly Realm, surrounded by Yellow Clouds below, a sea of clouds visible beneath, multiple layers of the Heavenly Palace visible in the distance, a mix of reality and illusion.

The Daoist Lord had entered the Heavenly Monarch's domain.

At the same time, 'Daoism Rules the World' had already descended, suppressing all divine skills.

However, the Heavenly Monarch did not employ divine skills at this time.

Since the battle a hundred years ago, he had focused on cultivation techniques, and even later, when he found it difficult to advance in his cultivation realm, indirectly fostered Jiang Li, stealing the Divine Farmer's appearance.

The reason for this was to deal with the Daoist Lord.

Now, even without using divine skills, dealing with an injured Daoist Lord was a certain victory.

As for Jiang Li, he must now realize the true intentions, but unfortunately, he cannot leave.

Taibai True Monarch is already capable of the Promotion Ceremony, and after the Gouchen True Spirit awakens, Taibai True Monarch has but one path to tread.

If Jiang Li wants to stop the Heavenly Monarch, he must be prepared to pay a heavy price.

Without him present, the court's grand army, even his master and senior sister, cannot stop the Gouchen True Spirit and may even perish at Gouchen's hands.

Is Jiang Li willing to pay such a price?

In contrast, on the Heavenly Monarch's side, aiding the Gouchen True Spirit in revival, even if retaliated against, will definitely be a priority later on.

Now, no one can stop the Heavenly Monarch.

At least in the Heavenly Monarch's view, it is so.