Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1397 - 121: Persuading Xuan Du

Shouyang Mountain, Daode Sect.

As the Emperor of Longevity of Nanji was reborn and launched a surprise attack on the Imperial City, the Daoist Lord also sensed it simultaneously.

He had once spent considerable time in the Divine Capital Imperial City, reversing the purity and impurity with Jiang Li. Even now, having left the Divine Capital, he still had a connection with the earth veins there.

Not to mention, with the Daoist Lord's methods, it's possible he left other sensing methods in the Divine Capital.

Now, as the Five Turbid Evil World is nearing its end and the Spiritual Mechanism Recovery approaches pre-End of Dharma times, more secret techniques are becoming usable.

"Emperor of Longevity of Nanji..."

The Daoist Lord's expression slightly darkened, his face that was always calm and composed finally showed a change.

"Indeed, Emperor of Longevity of Nanji."

Immortal light swirled, a mirror image suddenly appeared, and a phantom fell onto the peak of Shouyang Mountain, facing the Daoist Lord directly.

"The Queen Mother of the West!"

Sun Wukong's eyes shone with golden light, and he reached out, pulling out the Jingu Bang from his ear.

"You monkey, still so impatient,"

The Queen Mother of the West glanced at Sun Wukong, then her gaze fell on the Daoist Lord, "I am not here to fight with you today. I am currently entangled with that person and cannot afford to divide my attention."

The Daoist Lord also gestured with his hand, signaling Sun Wukong to remain calm, meeting the Queen Mother of the West's gaze, he said, "Madam is confronting Fellow Daoist Jiang from afar, yet at such a critical moment, you still take the time to project yourself, it seems the matter is quite significant."

"Extremely important."

The Queen Mother of the West's expression was calm, but her eyes revealed gravity, "Junior Brother Xuan Du, I know you have not completely turned against that person, even though he has contacted the Path of the End of the Law, but what if I told you that he is the 'End of Dharma'?"

"What did you say?" Sun Wukong exclaimed.

The Daoist Lord's face changed drastically, unable to hide his shock.

"That one in the Divine Capital is the 'End of Dharma'." The Queen Mother of the West reiterated.

She now even refrains from using terms like "Emperor Jiang" or "Emperor Jiang Tiandi," instead opting for more obscure designations like "that person" or "that one" to avoid specificity.

Even for an ancient god or immortal like the Queen Mother of the West, the existence of the "End of Dharma" is terrifyingly unsettling, far surpassing her previous apprehensions about Jiang Li.

"I do not know if he is a reincarnation or has used some other means to reappear in the world, but it is certain that he is the 'End of Dharma'."

As she spoke, the Queen Mother of the West summoned the mirror image, projecting the void anomaly of the Eastern Extreme Land, "Emperor Yan also communicated with me not long ago, informing me that he is the 'End of Dharma'."

Although Emperor Yan didn't disclose the entire truth, he did not hide Jiang Li's identity at all.

Upon first hearing, the Queen Mother of the West was naturally unwilling to believe, but after witnessing the void manifestation of the Eastern Extreme Land through the space-time method, she had no choice but to accept it.

Once accepting that Jiang Li is the reincarnation of the 'End of Dharma,' all doubts became reasonable.

Why did the Three Pure Ones choose Jiang Li as a successor?

Why did Jiang Li's cultivation progress so quickly?

Why was Jiang Li able to ascend to the Second Grade so swiftly and almost reach the First Grade?

The answer emerged, because Jiang Li is the 'End of Dharma.'

As the Daoist Lord once said, the phrase "Are kings and queens born with unique traits?" has been questioned since the end of the last Dharma age, yet no one believes it.

Especially ancient beings like the Queen Mother of the West, having witnessed countless existences over the long aeons, naturally knowing a fundamental truth. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

—Without deep roots, it is impossible to reach such heights.

Thus, after a brief shock, they quickly accepted this answer.

Moreover, with the exposure of Jiang Li as 'End of Dharma,' the Daoist Lord had a reason to turn away from him.

"Junior Brother Xuan Du, it is he who destroyed our era, who destroyed the Daoist Sect."

The Queen Mother of the West spoke deeply, not forgetting to sow discord with Sun Wukong, "Sun Wukong, you disdain the Buddhist sect, but remember, in the Three Realms thirty thousand years ago, you had friends too."

Even if Jiang Li's contact with the Path of the End of the Law is understandable, since power itself is not frightening, it is always its master who is terrifying.

But now, with concrete evidence that Jiang Li and 'End of Dharma' are the same person.

This changes everything.

Not only the Daoist Lord, but even Sun Wukong's expression wavered.

This monkey, pure in heart, seldom faltering after becoming the Victorious Battle Buddha, now finds himself in rare doubt.

As for the Daoist Lord, he couldn't help but sigh lightly, "Madam, you surely have... posed a difficult problem for this humble Daoist."

"So, Junior Brother Xuan Du, how do you intend to respond?" The Queen Mother of the West focused intently on the Daoist Lord.

"What can be done?"

The Daoist Lord sighed again, suddenly flicking his sleeve, and a circle of brilliant light flew from his sleeve, striking the back of Sun Wukong's head.

"Dong—"

A sound rang out, like a great bell, turning Sun Wukong's head, his eyes glazing over.

"You old Daoist, you claim you are not... Xuan Du..."

The Vajra Mala strike caught Sun Wukong off guard, shaking his Primordial Spirit into confusion.

Years ago, during the trouble in the Heavenly Palace, Sun Wukong had been ambushed by Lord Lao Zi's Vajra Mala, but then, Lord Lao Zi had evidently not exerted full force, merely dizzying Sun Wukong's head.

Now, however, the Daoist Lord's strike was not only a surprise attack but also used significant power, nearly shattering Sun Wukong's Vajra Unbreakable head.

"Please forgive me, Great Saint."

The Daoist Lord sincerely apologized to Sun Wukong, but his actions did not hesitate, the Vajra Mala rose, its intense suction power drawing Sun Wukong entirely into the Mala.

"Great Saint, please rest for a while."

The Daoist Lord caught the Vajra Mala, placed it into his sleeve, then stood up, gazing towards the Divine Capital, "This humble Daoist can no longer hold back."

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Meanwhile, in Ziwei Hall.

Fire Virtue Qi clashed with thunderclap, and the current Emperor sitting on the Dragon Throne seemed to be in an unfathomable height, forever beyond reach.

"If you want the Dao Artifact, come and get it yourself."

As soon as the words fell, thunder rang out.

Thunder light pierced through space, shattering everything touched, if unleashed, the entire Divine Capital would be reduced to dust.

Thus, the Fire Virtue Qi fluctuated, creating a prison, forming a world, trapping the thunder sound within.

But this action undeniably required division of power.

The Emperor of Longevity of Nanji could unleash thunder sound, compelling Jiang Li to act.

At that moment, the Emperor of Longevity of Nanji stepped forth, mighty thunder forming nine thunder light spheres above his head, composing a Thunder Talisman embodying all things, a world of thunder faintly visualized within.

Emperor of Longevity of Nanji, also known as Emperor Shenxiao Jiu Chen, these nine thunder light spheres are manifestations of Shenxiao Jiu Chen, and the Source of Ten Thousand Thunder, while that Thunder Talisman is the Emperor of Longevity's Dao.

Thunder opens Heaven and Earth, recreating Heaven and Earth.

This path is none other than the orthodox Primordial Opening Heaven Dao.

The Emperor of Longevity of Nanji is perhaps the disciple most aligned with Yuanshi Tianzun's Dao, even Guang Chengzi can only compare, no wonder he values the Yuqing Taoist Artifact Pangu Banner so highly.

"Rumble——"

The Thunder Talisman vibrated, its thunder lines seemingly containing the principles of Heaven's creation, the thunder circulating with the essence of the Five Elements, explosively shattering the Fire Virtue Qi.

The power surged, seeming to turn Heaven and Earth into Chaos, reenacting creation.

"Boom!"

Another thunderclap exploded, rolling thunder light carried the Emperor of Longevity of Nanji straight through the shattered Fire Virtue Qi, reaching out from within the thunder to seize the Heavenly Mirror containing the Taiji Seal.