Chapter 1046: Chapter 565: Senior and Junior Brothers, Reunited
"Have you heard? Daoist Monarch Taixuan has emerged from seclusion!"
"Really? Where did you hear that from? I just returned to the base a few days ago and didn’t hear anything about it. How would you, from the Dan Fu Sect, know about this?"
"Hey, today my senior brother happened to deliver a batch of resources to the True Martial Sect and witnessed Daoist Monarch Taixuan’s grandeur. Apparently, Daoist Monarch Taixuan has made another breakthrough. I’m so envious of your True Martial Sect. Before the war began, each of our sects was bracing for substantial losses of elite disciples. But look at you; your True Martial Sect is flourishing instead. With Daoist Monarch Taixuan leading the way, the other true inheritors from your sect have each unleashed their best states."
Several disciples from the Eight Great Sects were sitting together conversing. A luxuriously dressed disciple from the Dan Fu Sect laughed and teased a burly man from the True Martial Sect,
"I know a brother from the Hidden Sword Sect who said that a few days ago, when heading to the cultivation grounds, he saw a streak of light on the road. There was a familiar wave of the Great Dao, initially unrecognizable. But now, with news spreading, it’s realized that it might’ve been Daoist Monarch Taixuan."
"Indeed, the previous news was false. The Demon Race even claimed that Daoist Monarch Taixuan had been captured by them, which is utterly laughable."
The hearts of the Human Clan have united, having gone through several wars. These disciples from the Eight Great Sects, who initially had some estrangement between them, have formed deep camaraderie. They discovered that by cooperating, they could bring out even more powerful combat effectiveness and mutually validate their cultivation insights.
As a result, their relationships have increasingly improved; some disciples have even developed romantic feelings and thought about becoming Dao companions.
Just as a few were joking with each other, a series of increasingly intense tremors suddenly resounded in the Void above their heads.
"What’s happening?"
Instinctively, they looked up, only to see the vast sky above where over a dozen Great Dao hung down like waterfalls.
A multitude of Magic Conch sounds blew, and Magic Drum sounds resonated in unison.
Various mystical phenomena emerged between heaven and earth.
From afar, a figure, enshrouded by over a dozen Great Dao, was standing in mid-air. Each step taken seemed exceedingly slow, but this slowness was only relative.
If cultivators of higher realms were present, they could discern at a glance that each of those steps covered hundreds of miles.
The surrounding space turbulence submitted to this figure, becoming subservient to him.
A vast aura overshadowed the sun and sky.
Some disciples with powerful cultivation saw the face of this figure clearly.
"Daoist Monarch Taixuan!"
"Taixuan Senior Brother? No, we should call him Vice Sect Leader now. Daoist Monarch Taixuan’s realm has probably long surpassed the usual Vientiane Realm, hasn’t it? The sheer pressure of his aura is overwhelming; just by appearing, he made me catch my breath. I’ve seen Demon Monarchs act from afar before, but their aura was never this terrifying."
"So it turns out Brother Taixuan indeed went into seclusion to recover from injuries. I said if he had really died at the hands of the Demon Race, the Demon Race would have proclaimed it far and wide!"
With Jiang Shu intentionally showing himself, the news of his emergence from seclusion quickly spread throughout the entire camp, sending shockwaves among countless disciples of the Eight Great Sects.
Some of the prodigies who had accumulated resources during the war and pushed their realms further, feeling somewhat smug, bowed their heads slightly upon seeing Jiang Shu’s figure.
No matter how exceptional their talent might be.
Jiang Shu’s existence seemed like a colossal mountain eternally standing there.
An insurmountable peak.
These once-in-a-millennium, even once-in-ten-thousand-years geniuses were merely small hills at the foot or halfway up the mountain.
...
"The junior brother has emerged from seclusion."
Hai Guang True Monarch’s voice transmitted through the Void.
Before the war began, Hai Guang True Monarch had been consistently accumulating resources for the sect. When the war fully commenced, these resources were managed by the sect’s elders. Naturally, he participated in the war and encountered opportunities. Though he didn’t advance his own realm further, he laid a solid foundation.
His comprehension of the Great Dao has begun to take shape.
He hopes to soon charge toward the Vientiane Realm.
Although he cannot be as outstanding as Jiang Shu Master Brother, he also feels he hasn’t disgraced his Master’s cultivation.
"Master Brother, your news is slightly outdated. I’ve already contacted Junior Brother and am waiting for you all at Penglai Pavilion."
Ruyi Monarch’s voice carried a hint of smugness.
He happened to be resting during this period.
Though he hadn’t participated in the battle, he still encountered numerous opportunities.
Firstly, in Alchemy and Artifact Refining, it actually involved comprehending the Great Dao.
Secondly, in Alchemy and Artifact Refining, there were always disciples looking to refine things early. At such times, numerous resources needed to be contributed. Little by little, for him as a Nirvana Realm True Monarch, these resources were immense, enough to assist him in advancing to the peak of the Nirvana Realm.
The reason he hadn’t opted for enhancement was his deep understanding that forcing a breakthrough resulted in a foundation that was too weak.
Within the Nirvana Realm, perhaps this sufficed.
But if aspiring to advance to the Vientiane Realm, it fell short.
His advancement in realm was somewhat slow.
It was better to accumulate more.
After all, among Master’s four disciples, Junior Brother Jiang Shu had already advanced to the Vientiane Realm, giving the Master endless prestige.
The eldest brother too has not lacked opportunities, directly advancing to the Vientiane Realm under the Master’s guidance with the comprehension of two or three Great Dao.
The second brother reached the peak of the Nirvana Realm, just a step away from comprehending the Great Dao.
