Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1216 - 14: Meeting Emperor Yan, Jiang Family Stud Bull_2

As for other matters, the age of the Daoist Lord itself is a major enigma.

Upon confirming the Daoist Lord's ascension to Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, Jiang Li leaned towards the idea that the Qi Shu of the Daoist Lord belonged to him inherently, rather than being acquired from elsewhere.

This implies that the Daoist Lord likely lived through the End of Dharma, and subsequently initiated the Path, thereby revealing the Dao Fruit cultivation system to the world.

Although this Dao Fruit could be grasped quite easily, no matter how simple it is, a beginning is still essential.

Surely, there must exist the first person to dare, thus the initiation was born from this.

However, these matters should not be rushed, thinking to dig them out directly.

There will be ample time in the future.

Thinking of this, Jiang Li spoke, "I still need to go to the Xuanyuan Platform for arrangements, Daoist Lord, I must take my leave."

"Fellow Daoist, please."

Thus, their meeting came to an end.

Upon leaving the Great Ming Hall, Jiang Li immediately instructed the Chief Eunuch in charge to arrange for the independence of the Great Ming Hall.

Then, he proceeded directly to Xuanyuan Platform.

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Under the ginseng fruit tree that had already grown to a height of one hundred and fifty zhang, thousands of auspicious Qi descended, Qi Mechanism surged within, transforming into crimson clouds, enveloping a stalwart figure.

He was an elder whose hair and beard showed strands of white, with bronze skin, weathered features, and horns rising skyward, though not appearing fierce, instead exuding a simple kindness, in a hemp robe, sitting cross-legged casually on a large stone, just like any ordinary old man.

However, his figure was excessively towering; even while seated, he was taller than ordinary people. If he stood up, he would be like a small giant.

Judging by appearances, this Emperor did not possess much majesty, for his divine side was still within the Divine Farmer's Cauldron, while present was the human side.

Rather than calling him "Emperor Yan," it might be more fitting to address him as "Divine Farmer."

Should he transform to the other side, he would embody the Red Emperor, embodying the Sun God's brilliance and dignity, certainly far from harmonious.

When Jiang Li arrived, this was the scene he encountered.

Emperor Yan was sitting under the tree, with Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue having already arrived before Jiang Li, facing the scrutiny of the Jiang family's progenitor.

The elder cast a glance at Gongsun Qingyue, then at Tianxuan, ultimately sighed helplessly, and said, "Although I was defeated by Ji Xuanyuan in those days, Divine Farmer's appearance was never obtained by him. My descendants have vigilantly protected this, ensuring that pureblood direct lineage never intermarried with the Ji Family, avoiding bloodline diverging and causing 'Qi Tomb' to be leaked. Who would have thought······"

Speaking thus, Emperor Yan asked Tianxuan, "Are you his Master?"

Always composed and graceful, Tianxuan was somewhat embarrassed but nevertheless nodded.

In such a situation, no matter how awkward it was, acknowledging was necessary; otherwise, wouldn't it appear to be an outside affair?

"You are his senior sister and also his rightful wife?" Emperor Yan queried Gongsun Qingyue.

The senior sister turned slightly shy, her face flushing as she nodded.

Receiving both responses, the elder sighed softly, "What a transgression."

Yet, the curve at the corner of his mouth was uncontrollable.

Who could understand 'Qi Tomb' better than its founder?

Upon Emperor Yan detecting the Innate Qi on Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue, he was already certain of their relationship with Jiang Li, and furthermore aware of Jiang Li's standing within the Jiang family.

Though he appeared as an ordinary elder, reminiscent of an old farmer, this elder was the agricultural origin, having established the 24 solar terms and, moreover, founded the existence of 'Gui Cang Yi.'

Furthermore, as the origin of Divine Farmer's appearance, upon his birth, he sensed the distribution of the Innate Qi in today's world.

Bad news: Jiang family dwindling, with four hundred or so members.

Good news: Among the four hundred descendants, the most formidable individual's Qi Mechanism encompasses the Nine Provinces, and exudes a posture capable of swallowing the universe. Post-End of Dharma, 'Qi Tomb' cultivators would regard this individual as supreme.

Better news: the Jiang family has turned the tables, now sitting atop the Ji family, with their pigs rooting out many cabbages on their own.

Although unable to see everything, much of the situation was still discerned in a short time.

The Xuanyuan descendants who possess Innate Qi alone number four, and judging by their power and realm, they should be among the elite of the Xuanyuan descendants.

Perhaps they have captured all the outstanding women among the Xuanyuan descendants.

The kind old man's heart couldn't help but be filled with numerous miscellaneous thoughts, even starting to gossip secretly.

Though he is the old ancestor of the Jiang family, a former Emperor, no one ever said that an Emperor can't gossip. After all, gossip was initiated by the Three Emperors.

Especially the gossip concerning the descendants of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang, which makes the old ancestor feel proud.

With these thoughts, Emperor Yan's gaze fell upon Jiang Li, who had just arrived.

The pig rooting for cabbages... no, considering the Divine Farmer's appearance, it should be a breeding bull, he has arrived.

In sight, the myriad phenomena evolve Ten Thousand Qi, elucidating the wonders of heaven and earth, then suddenly amalgamating, transforming into Taiji, returning to unity.

Taiji reverses, without form or substance, utterly grand and plain, known as Taisu.

Then in a flash, the essence disappears, leaving only its shape, Chaos merges into one, without light or dark, without sound or voice, known as Tai Shi.

The smile on Emperor Yan's lips gradually faded, turning into solemnity, saying: "Among my descendants, none can stand shoulder to shoulder with you, you have already surpassed the bounds of my legacy."

Though his achievements have yet to surpass his own, his future is absolutely promising.

Perhaps he will go even further than myself.

No wonder he can root for all the cabbages of the Xuanyuan family, such vigor.

"Were it not for the old ancestor's creation of the cultivation technique, allowing us to stand on the shoulders of giants, how could the younger generations achieve what they have today?" Emperor Jiang spoke humbly.

He has always been able to forge connections with people, especially the elderly.

Back in the outer sect of the Dinghu Sect, Jiang Li used his adept interpersonal skills to build ties with Elder Wan and Elder Yun, allowing him to thrive like a fish in water.

However, upon hearing Jiang Li's words, Emperor Yan waved his hand and laughed: "Had I possessed your ability to integrate the All Heaven Divine Sha, I wouldn't have been defeated by Ji Xuanyuan back then. Chi You, that lad, insisted on creating the All Heaven Divine Sha, causing the clan to divide, making it difficult for the clan members' Primordial Qi to converge, which led to my defeat by Ji Xuanyuan, who lacked martial virtue."

"However, Ji Xuanyuan was indeed impressive, able to exceed Innate talent with Acquired skill. During our battle, his strength was inferior to mine, winning only due to sheer numbers, and after winning, his strength surged dramatically. Then he relied on numbers again to defeat Chi You and acquired the Chi You Phase, thoroughly surpassing our Jiang family."

"That victory, it's hard to know how many years it's been."

Near the end, there were a few sighs, but no resentment.

Of course, the happiness is inevitable, for the Jiang family has finally surpassed the Ji family, allowing Emperor Yan to reclaim a win.

After a while, Emperor Yan finally emerged from reminiscing about past glories, looking at Jiang Li, he chuckled lightly: "Speak, what do you wish to know? You awakened me; it cannot merely be for paying respects to the ancestor, right? You, young child, harbor ambitions exceeding those of your forebears, and possess a spirit of unrestrained boldness. If merely for seeing the old ancestor, you wouldn't have waited until today to awaken me."

"That is because I previously did not know the Three Emperors' Merits, hence wrongly guessed with a petty mindset."

Emperor Jiang, upon hearing, was not embarrassed, and after explaining, he went straight to the point, saying: "I wish to know, during the End of Dharma, what truly transpired?"

The closer to the top-level, the more knowledge one possesses, and Jiang Li's heart becomes increasingly urgent.

He yearns to know what happened during the End of Dharma, so as to better judge what he shall face.

In at most a year's time, the activity of the Five Vile Qi will reach a low point, which is why the Daoist Lord decided to purify during the coming years.

Coincidentally, just before reaching the low point, the Three Pure Dao Artifacts revealed themselves, enabling Jiang Li to understand that the Five Turbid Evil World is indeed such, and the End of Dharma is exactly that. Though the latter led to the former, the source of the Five Turbid Evil World is the Three Pure Ones.

One clue after another emerges, making Jiang Li realize that after the End of Dharma, a major upheaval is likely to occur.

"End of Dharma, the designation truly fits well."

Emperor Yan muttered the words "End of Dharma," and his eyes appeared "wandering," radiating with the look of reminiscence.

Yet this time, recalling is not about past glories, but about an unprecedented great calamity.

"In the beginning, the End of Dharma could have been prevented, but the Three Pure Ones sought to transcend by leveraging the might of the great calamity, sealing off the realm of the Three Pure Ones, thus missing the chance. No one knows if the Three Pure Ones ultimately succeeded, only knowing the heavens fractured, and everything had already been too late······"