Chapter 1047: Chapter 565: Senior and Junior Brothers Reunited (Part 2)
With senior brothers and junior brothers ahead.
He only needs to focus on artifact refining and alchemy.
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Penglai Pavilion, located at the intersection of the barriers of the Chaotic Demon Sea and the Endless Sea, is a newly established tower several thousand feet high.
Although called a pavilion, in reality, Penglai Pavilion is situated at the very edge, serving as the front-line between the Human Clan and the Demon Race, acting as a fortress for quite a long period.
The four disciples under Purple Extreme Daoist Venerable only reunited completely on this day.
All four of them sat around a tea table, happily conversing.
"Junior brother, it’s been a while. I can no longer see through your cultivation."
Ruyi Monarch, who had the lowest realm among the four, looked at Jiang Shu, feeling like he was seeing flowers in the fog, completely indistinct.
But merely guessing was enough to know that Jiang Shu at this moment definitely surpassed the early stage of Vientiane Realm.
It was possible he was almost reaching the threshold of Vientiane Realm Late Stage.
"It’s not just you; even I and our fellow brothers can’t see through the junior brother now. I fear that junior brother has been cultivating in the Vientiane Realm Middle Stage for quite a while now, perhaps even aiming to reach the late stage of the Vientiane Realm soon."
Hai Guang True Monarch clicked his tongue and said.
The realm and ability of cultivators are the greatest secrets, only asked by fellow sect brothers.
Jiang Shu had no intention of hiding and directly nodded, saying: "Senior brother has keen insight; I recently broke through, turning misfortune into a blessing."
After that, he looked at the two senior brothers with a smile: "Whenever you want to advance to the Vientiane Realm, just let me know. If I have time, I’ll provide protection."
This was not just casual talk from Jiang Shu. His understanding of the Great Dao now surpassed many Daoist Monarchs of the Vientiane Realm.
With his protection, if necessary, a slight intervention, both senior brothers could directly advance to the Vientiane Realm.
Especially in his judgment, even if the Nirvana Realm Peak second senior brother Hai Guang True Monarch wanted to advance to the Vientiane Realm, it would require some accumulation.
By that time, his opportunities in the Deep Space Sea might have been exhausted, giving him the chance to remain long-term in the Cang Mang Domain.
Hai Guang True Monarch and Ruyi Monarch happily agreed at once.
They and the junior brother had gone through life and death together, naturally there was no formality.
The eldest brother, Thunder Shock Daoist Monarch, had already achieved Vientiane Daoist Monarch status, his hair seemed forged from lightning, his eyes golden in color; hearing this, he laughed loudly.
"Looks like I missed out."
"If I remember correctly, junior brother, one of the Great Daos you comprehend is the Thunder Dao. It’s the root of all Thunder Daos. What I comprehend, the Thunder Shocking Dao, actually falls under the Thunder Dao. If at the time I was advancing to the Vientiane Realm and had you providing protection, perhaps I could have further enhanced my strength."
Thunder Shock Daoist Monarch looked at Jiang Shu, jokingly said.
He was advancing to the Vientiane Realm during the most intense phase of the battle.
The Master had to confront some Demon Venerables and was unable to provide protection.
If the junior brother was present at that time, he might have comprehended part of the Thunder Dao from the junior brother’s Dao, laying a more solid foundation for future Vientiane Realm cultivation.
"Eldest brother must be joking; upon reaching the Vientiane Realm, isn’t it obvious that, although there is a hierarchy among Daos, those ranked lower can still be wielded with supreme power by a mighty cultivator, it all depends on the cultivator themselves."
"Furthermore, the understanding of the Dao varies in levels, like Divine Power Martial Arts, between entry-level and perfection, there’s always a gap. Eldest brother’s comprehension of the Thunder Shocking Dao may seem diverse, but your deep focus has brought your understanding far beyond predecessors, completely having the potential to take this Dao to its extremity."
"Extremity is the realm we, Daoist Monarchs of the Vientiane Realm, should pursue. Only upon reaching extremity can one truly merge with the Dao, even if one day you’re really destroyed, there’s a possibility of revival from the Dao."
"It’s almost unimaginable how terrifying such a realm might be."
Jiang Shu shook his head and said.
He traversed the Two Realms; although not having many encounters with prodigies in the Cang Mang Domain, he faced several ancient monsters in the Star Ruins Realm. These ancient monsters possessed very high comprehension of laws; some had weak laws but manifested extremely strong combat power.
It left a deep impression on him.
"Junior brother’s words are worthy of a drink. Extremity, yet this step, is easy to know but hard to execute. The further you go, the harder the comprehension of the Great Dao becomes. Moreover, many Daoist Monarchs of the Vientiane Realm start switching to comprehend the Space Dao after reaching this realm, attempting to condense a Little World within their body, aspiring to ascend to the Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerable. Even if you master several Daos to extremity, you still can’t rival a Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerable."
"That’s the gap in realms."
Thunder Shock Daoist Monarch looked at junior brother Jiang Shu; realm-wise, he was inferior to the junior brother by far.
This was advice from a senior brother to the junior brother.
After all, compared with the junior brother, he was older, having witnessed too many geniuses, knowing many secrets of Daoist Monarchs.
The junior brother, during Furnace Fire Realm and Primordial Pill Realm, was always suppressing his realm, continually cultivating Divine Skills, refining both realms to perfection.
He feared the junior brother, while at Vientiane Realm, might have the same thoughts.
After all, at this moment, it’s not truly a stable time.
If the Eight Great Sects were safe within the Cang Mang Domain, without invasion from the Demon Race, the junior brother would have plenty of time to explore the Great Dao to extremity. But now, it seems Demon Race could strike back at any moment; if a Demon Venerable attacks Jiang Shu, there’s a possibility even the Master can’t withstand it.
Since the junior brother has already advanced to the Vientiane Realm Late Stage, he should focus more time and energy on comprehending the Space Dao.
If one day he truly ascends to the Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerable, their True Martial Sect could possibly leap to become the first force in the Cang Mang Domain.
Regarding the extremity of the Great Dao, it’s not too late to contemplate it after reaching the Mixed Cave Realm.
In fact, this is the cultivation method of many Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerables in the Cang Mang Domain.
Even the Master does so.
Once ascending to Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerable, with boundless longevity, there’s plenty of time to comprehend the Great Dao.
"Thank you for the advice, eldest brother."
Jiang Shu clasped his fists in gratitude, naturally understanding the meaning behind the eldest brother’s words.
Though it’s their first meeting, they didn’t seem unfamiliar.
Beside them, Hai Guang True Monarch and Ruyi Monarch heaved a sigh of relief.
As the eldest brother spoke, they directed their gaze to the junior brother.
While familiar with the junior brother and knowing his temperament, this was the first meeting with the eldest brother, fearing his words might lead the junior brother to misunderstand, thinking the eldest brother was reprimanding him.
Turns out they overthought.
"Eldest brother, what do you think about the Demon Race’s so-called Blood and Flesh Array?"
Jiang Shu looked at eldest brother Thunder Shock Daoist Monarch and asked.
Thunder Shock Daoist Monarch, who usually guarded the Abyss, being noble and upright and with high prestige, responded at once:
"It goes without saying, although not very wise, some of the old monsters of the Demon Race live beyond a millennium; each has experienced countless things, their wisdom matches our Supreme Sect Leaders of the Eight Great Sects. It’s unrealistic for us to invade the Chaotic Demon Sea easily."
"They might be scheming something significant. Yet, we the Eight Great Sects must progress; the war has been ongoing for so long, staying in Endless Sea Domain portrays the image of continuous resistance from the Human Clan. Secondly, to deal with the Demon Sect, entering Chaotic Demon Sea is essential to stabilize the rear situation."
"Only then can some dynasties in the Cang Mang Domain rejuvenate, supplying vast amounts of talented prodigies for our sect."
"Junior brother, this time you ventured deep into the Demon Domain; surely you have some insights. Do you have any news?"
