Chapter 654: Chapter 495: Dreamlike Illusion (Part 2)
If the accumulation is sufficient, it might even pry open the bottleneck, pushing cultivation further, sprinting towards a higher realm.
"In this life, my swift progression to the second step of Integration is due to the foundation of laws from my previous life."
Chen Sheng chuckled lightly, continuing his contemplation:
"Other Dharma Masters, to advance from Tier Six to Tier Seven, besides unparalleled talent or encountering a heaven-defying opportunity, rely on the passage of time."
"After all, the lifespan of Integration cultivators is far longer than that of Void Refining cultivators; there is ample time for gradual enlightenment with some chance of success."
"However, for me, this step poses no problem."
A sharp gleam flashed in his eyes, with the Dao Principle around him suddenly surging.
The Array Dao world trembled violently, the power of the Four Symbols Immortal Execution Sword Array soared instantly, even stirring the surrounding chaotic void into ceaseless turbulence.
Swoosh—
With a shift in will, a vast stream of information surged from Chen Sheng’s sea of consciousness, transforming into countless mysterious golden characters.
[Talent: Array Dao Genius]
Chen Sheng’s gaze was resolute:
"With the blessing of talent, this step will not hinder me!"
...
Several peaceful years elapsed, at the main hall of Pan Wu.
Chen Sheng sat at the highest lotus platform in the hall, his eyes slightly closed, the surrounding void tranquil and unperturbed.
Suddenly, a faint breath wafted from the boundary of the Immortal Mansion.
Chen Sheng’s eyes abruptly opened, his gaze piercing through the hall like a sharp sword, directly reaching the mountain gate of the Immortal Mansion.
He flicked his fingertip lightly, his will transformed into an invisible soundwave, traversing through layers of void, reaching outside the hall:
"Someone from Yunlu is visiting; go and greet them for me."
Under the corridor outside the hall, Li Changkong in his Daoist Robe, upon hearing this, immediately bowed and accepted the command, his voice clear:
"Yes!"
Before the words were out, his figure turned into a stream of light, quickly vanishing from the main hall’s sight.
Soon, steady footsteps echoed from outside the hall, Li Changkong led a young Daoist inside at a leisurely pace.
The Daoist was clad in Moon White Daoist Robe, with a handsome face, surrounded by condensed Dao Rhyme, clearly an extraordinary cultivator.
The young Daoist stepped into the main hall, quickly advancing forward, deeply bowing to Chen Sheng on the lotus platform, his tone reverent:
"Yunlu Dao Vein, Zhang Che, pays respects to Hall Master Pan Wu."
Chen Sheng’s eyes calmly fell on him—this boy was indeed one of the two direct disciples of Dharma Master Hong Jue.
The last time he saw Dharma Master Hong Jue, sensing across space, he detected a faint bloodline connection between them.
At this moment, Chen Sheng’s heart spirit stirred slightly, with a brief deduction, the bloodline connection clearly emerged, understanding filled his heart:
"Indeed, the descendant of Hong Dao."
This Zhang Che was precisely the descendant of his fourth disciple Zhang Hong Dao from the previous era, also Chen Sheng’s blood relative.
Chen Sheng’s voice was gentle, yet carried the overwhelming majesty that could suppress heaven and earth, resonating within the main hall:
"No need for excessive ceremony, rise."
"Traveling from afar, what brings you here?"
Zhang Che slowly rose, lowered his head and bowed, taking out a warm White Jade Pendant from his bosom, holding it with both hands, his tone became even more respectful:
"By Master’s order, specifically here to deliver this treasure to Hall Master."
Buzz—
Chen Sheng’s brow slightly moved, an invisible will captured from afar, the jade pendant transformed into a streak of white light, precisely landing in his hand.
The jade pendant was warm in his hand, its surface flowing with faint Dao Pattern, Chen Sheng’s heart spirit dove into it, instantly reading the information recorded within.
It turned out Dharma Master Hong Jue had recommended him to a small cultivation circle, with its members all being Integration level Dharma Masters of great power, allowing mutual exchange of enlightenment insights, and sharing of resources.
In another hundred years, this small circle would host an internal Dao Assembly, offering a platform for discourse on Dao, philosophical sparring, as well as mutual trade of rare treasures.
Lastly, Dharma Master Hong Jue mentioned that this young Zhang Che would soon come to the Antarctic Immortal Mansion for cultivation, earnestly requesting Chen Sheng to look after him.
"So that’s how it is."
Chen Sheng chuckled lightly, stowing the jade pendant away, this jade pendant was also a token for the Dao Assembly, he looked towards Zhang Che, his tone suddenly becoming solemn:
"You now manifest the Dao Domain, let me see."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Che’s heart shivered, not daring any negligence, responding immediately:
"Yes, Hall Master."
Before the words were out, the Dao Principle around him exploded.
An immense aura swept forth, the primordial Qi within the main hall erupted instantly, transforming into surging air currents cascading turbulently.
Boom—
Zhang Che waved his hand, a semi-transparent domain field unfolded around him, forming his Dao Domain.
Within the Dao Domain, the scenes were strange and mysterious.
At times ethereal and twisted, seemingly able to penetrate temporal barriers.
At times violently collapsing, forming pitch-black spacetime rifts, devouring everything around.
Within the rifts, annihilation forces roared and surged.
Whatever it passed, even light was completely devoured, leaving only endless void and deathly silence, exuding terrifying pressure that pricks the heart.
Chen Sheng sat poised on the lotus platform, his gaze calmly observing this area of Dao Domain, though his heart stirred suddenly:
"The taste of this Dao Domain... is so familiar."
His gaze slightly condensed, sinking his heart spirit into the depths of the Dao Domain, faintly witnessing a few familiar shadows—Brother Taiyuan’s prototype of temporal collapse, traces of his fifth disciple Ming Qian’s annihilating spacetime.
Chen Sheng murmured in his heart, his thoughts drifting back to the previous era:
"It resembles the creation of ’Record of Temporal Treasures’ by Ming Qian."
"Back then, when Ming Qian initially created ’Record of Temporal Treasures’, he sought me for guidance in principles, I offered him insights on the integration of time and annihilation."
"Upon returning this life, I paid attention to his progress, indeed surpassing Hong Dao’s path further.
He lamented inwardly:
"Since my fall and departure back then, Ming Qian successfully passed the Dao Tribulation, advancing to the twelfth layer of Void Refining."
"Amongst my numerous disciples, he surely walks the furthest."
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