Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1226 - 19: When Spring Turns to Summer, Jiang Li’s Moment of Advancement (2)

Leave the Xuanyuan Sword here, and when the enemy comes again next time, we will have to allocate forces to protect it.

The day of Jiang Li's promotion should not be far off, and it is very likely that the enemy will attack again then.

Therefore, Tianxuan has once again entertained thoughts of complete sealing.

To do so...

It's a bit too harsh on the ancestors.

We can only say that Jiang's filial piety is thanks in no small part to Tianxuan's teachings.

Tianxuan is someone who doesn't follow conventional rules, or rather, she has her own set of rules. Jiang Li suits her temperament, and thus they have come this far together.

The disciple is filial, and the master is no exception.

They are exceptionally devoted.

If these words were said aloud, even the Xuanyuan Sword might get agitated.

At least, in Jiang Li's view, such a thing could possibly happen.

The Dao Fruit of the Yellow Emperor is not like that of the Emperor Yan, divided by unfilial descendants, and the Xuanyuan Sword has been nurtured in the Heaven and Earth Furnace for hundreds of years. Who knows if the Yellow Emperor's Dao Fruit has awakened?

Jiang Li looked at the Xuanyuan Sword discreetly, seeing no movement, he said, "This matter is of great importance, I think we should consider it over time, and at least, consult the ancestors first."

This "ancestor" clearly refers to the Emperor Yan.

"What you say is very true." Tianxuan's eyes lit up, nodding.

If the Emperor Yan approves, and if the Yellow Emperor's True Spirit awakens by then, we can shift the responsibility to the Emperor Yan, letting the Yellow Emperor's True Spirit seek retribution from the Emperor Yan.

We can only say that in terms of filial piety, this master and disciple indeed carry the same legacy.

'It would also be an opportunity to test Emperor Yan's thoughts about the Xuanyuan Sword.' Jiang Li's gaze fell upon the Sword Peak.

Although the ancestor is quite satisfied with him, feeling that he has brought honor to the Jiang family, Jiang Li knows he has not yet fully earned the ancestor's trust.

Through the insights given by the True Spirit of the Emperor Yan, Jiang Li might gauge his position in the heart of the Emperor Yan.

'And the promotion...'

Jiang Li thought with some regret.

From the current situation, he should not be able to accommodate the Dao Fruit of the Yellow Emperor, relying instead on past victories over the Great Venerable, Daoist Lords, and others, using the karma against them.

However, with the Karma Collection at hand, his choices might not be poor.

'Let's see your limits, Karma Collection.'

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In a plain of Yangzhou, the space evolved, revealing layer upon layer of heavenly realms, followed by flickering light and shadow, where the Great Heavenly Venerate and Drought Demon Ba emerged.

The Great Heavenly Venerate dissolved the evolving space, speaking with a touch of regret, "I didn't expect even you couldn't wield the Xuanyuan Sword, what a pity."

This time, Drought Demon Ba had intentions beyond taking the sword, including the hope of mastering the Xuanyuan Sword.

Even if unable to integrate with the Dao Fruit of the Yellow Emperor, the Xuanyuan Sword itself is a formidable weapon.

Enemies defeated by the sword find themselves suppressed by it, and it also has the power to subdue non-human entities like gods, demons, and others. The more non-human entities perish under this sword, the more it suppresses; such is the Xuanyuan Sword, a weapon of the Holy Dao dedicated to slaughter.

It almost perfectly interprets the meaning of "conquest." Even with a First Grade Dao Artifact at hand, the Great Heavenly Venerate believes the sword, if not claimed, must not fall into enemy use.

The Great Heavenly Venerate sighed softly, then collected his expression, "This time against Jiang Li, I retreated after a single move. He likely suspects my inability to wield the Green Duckweed Sword. However, I also made a discovery. Jiang Li might consider the Dao Fruit of the Emperor Yan or the Warlord as his Second Grade choice, which is why he imposed a restriction on the Xuanyuan Sword beforehand."

"Hmm?" The previously angry Drought Demon Ba showed a surprised expression, "If comparing the strength of Dao Fruits, my father's Dao Fruit should be superior. Moreover, I don't think this Emperor Jiang would have any sense of respect."

After this encounter, Drought Demon Ba understood the thoughts of these juniors.

Even Tianxuan and the Master of Rain, being Xuanyuan descendants, didn't have these notions, let alone an outsider like Jiang Li.

"If even you couldn't wield the Xuanyuan Sword, he has even less chance of being recognized by it."

The Great Heavenly Venerate shook his head, "Moreover, the Third Grade Jiang Li accommodates should be the Green Emperor Dao Fruit, which I deliberately separated in the past. It is of the Wood Element, while the Yellow Emperor's Dao Fruit is of the Earth Element. Wood overcomes Earth; accommodating them in succession as Third and Second Grades cannot guarantee harmony. Although Jiang Li has methods for reconciliation, there will ultimately remain a period of discord."

"As I see it, he will use 'Wood gives birth to Fire,' accommodating the Dao Fruit dominated by the Fire Element. Even the Warlord Dao Fruit may not suit him. His best choice should be the Emperor Yan's Dao Fruit or the East King Lord Dao Fruit, which may already be in his possession. Of course, considering compatibility—also related to the heavens—and as an emperor, the Jade Emperor Dao Fruit is also a superb choice..."

Pausing briefly, the Great Heavenly Venerate continued, "The Emperor Yan's Dao Fruit belongs to the Fire Element, and the East King is of wood and fire, suitable for aligning with the Green Emperor Dao Fruit. Even if there are other choices, they generally do not deviate from the Fire Element."

This is the most suitable choice, and as long as Jiang Li still aspires to reach the peak, he will not abandon the Fire Element and Wood Element for other Dao Fruits.

It's not that this bit of disharmony will hinder Jiang Li from reaching the summit; rather, as a seeker of the Dao, he must strive to eliminate any blemishes.

Moreover, after spring comes summer, and from the evolution of heavenly timing, it benefits the Dao Fruits of the Fire Element.

The transition from spring to summer is the best time for promotion.

This is something that Jiang Li, being an expert in Yi Dao, is surely aware of.

On the other hand, after Wood gives birth to Fire, it becomes Fire giving birth to Earth, just like the wood of Emperor Xi transforms into the fire of the Emperor Yan, to be replaced by the earth of the Yellow Emperor. Even if Jiang Li does not choose the Emperor Yan's Dao Fruit, the Xuanyuan Sword remains a powerful weapon against him.

After a probing, Jiang Li confirmed the Great Heavenly Venerate's inability to master the First Grade Dao Artifact, while the Great Heavenly Venerate also acquired the information he desired.

Based on that observation, he determined Jiang Li's next moves, including the range of Dao Fruit choices. The Great Heavenly Venerate's scheming is no less deep than Jiang Li's.

"By the time of transitioning from spring to summer?" Drought Demon Ba's eyes showed a strange light.

"At the latest, yes," said the Great Heavenly Venerate, "after entering spring, it's the Green Emperor's heavenly time. Jiang Li will reach his peak during this period, whether transforming the murky and pure or demonstrating the Dao Fruit; this is the best time. After the peak, he will decline, but if promoted to the Dao Fruit of the Fire Element, he will rise again."

Even without promoting a Second Grade Dao Fruit of the Fire Element, late spring is the best time for promotion.

That will be the time for the final battle.

Jiang Li and the Great Heavenly Venerate, the two cannot coexist.

Not to mention other things, just speaking of the Green Emperor Dao Fruit that Jiang Li possesses, the Great Heavenly Venerate must retrieve it.

'Back then, to weaken the Fuxi Dao Fruit, the Green Emperor Dao Fruit was separated and integrated with the cause and effect of the human emperor from the End of Dharma era. The intent was for convenient retrieval, but I didn't foresee someone capable of returning the Emperor Dao Fruit to its original state. Jiang Li...'

The eyes of the Great Heavenly Venerate were like deep wells, exceptionally profound, 'There must be other secrets within you.'

Initially, the Awakened deduced through observing cause and effect that Jiang Li harbors great secrets. Now that Jiang Li can conceal his anomaly in karmic matters, some secrets of the Karma Collection have been partially revealed.

Altering the Dao Fruit should not have been within Jiang Li's capabilities.

After all, Jiang Li was only fourth-rank at that time; how could he have changed the Emperor Dao Fruit through his own power?

"Should this information be communicated to the two in the Buddhist sect and the Great Venerable of the Feng family?" Drought Demon Ba asked at this point.

"There's no need," replied the Great Heavenly Venerate, "if they have the ability to perceive, they will naturally participate. If not, even if unaware, they will come when Jiang Li promotes, serving as advance testers for him. Their standing will depend on their own abilities."

The implication was the Great Heavenly Venerate considered that even without others, he could still deal with Jiang Li.

"Understood,"

Drought Demon Ba slightly nodded, "Great Heavenly Venerate."