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Chapter 466 The Theory of Boundless Power
Chapter 466 The Theory of Boundless Power
Where is the Primordial Dao Artifact?
Chen Beiwu's mind raced as he noticed a majestic red dragon emerging from a lava lake not far away.
It has golden horns on its head, a dragon-like body, and its huge dragon body is covered with red scales. It is coiled in the center of the lava lake, and the sound of wind and thunder can be heard when it breathes.
Without a doubt, this is a fifth-realm demon lord, equivalent to a human god-turning true lord.
However, Chen Beiwu could clearly sense the fear and terror in the eyes of the Crimson Dragon Demon Lord.
That makes sense, after all, this Crimson Dragon Demon Lord is facing Zhu Yan, an ancient and terrifying demon from the legends of the Immortal Alliance!
Let alone just a single dragon, even a real dragon might not be a match for Zhu Yan.
Despite the Red Dragon Demon Lord's vigilance, Zhu Yan remained unmoved, glancing at him indifferently.
The next moment, He moved!
Without roaring or using any special abilities, Zhu Yan simply took a step and traversed the distance, appearing before Chi Qiu.
Startled, the red dragon bristled with scales, its eyes flashing with ferocity, and it spewed out a breath of dragon fire in an attempt to stop the Zhu Yan from getting closer.
Zhu Yan neither dodged nor avoided, but spread his five fingers with his right hand and gently pinched.
"laugh!"
As the dragon's breath dissipated, Zhu Yan grabbed the upper jaw of the Crimson Dragon and raised it high, as if to assess the plumpness of its prey.
As the overlord of this region, Chi Qiu had never suffered such humiliation. Its huge dragon body twisted wildly, and its dragon claws and tail landed heavily on Zhu Yan's arms, trying to break free of its restraints, but it could only stir up a burst of dazzling sparks and could not even break through the defenses.
At this moment, Zhu Yan reached behind him with his left hand, took out a large amount of herbs, kneaded them together, and applied them to the entire body of the red dragon, as if to clean it, or as if to use herbs to remove the fishy smell and enhance the aroma of the food.
After doing all this, Zhu Yan nodded in satisfaction, precisely gripped the reverse scale at the junction of Chi Qiu's neck with his left hand, and then bulged the muscles in both hands and tore it off forcefully.
"Sizzle!"
As the mournful dragon roar resounded, scalding dragon blood splattered like rain, falling into the gaping maw of the Zhu Yan.
Upon seeing this, Chen Beiwu's heart skipped a beat.
A fifth-realm demon lord died just like that? Without even a decent struggle, is this the terrifying power of the ancient demon Zhu Yan?
Suddenly, Zhu Yan paused, keenly sensing something amiss. He casually tossed aside the mangled dragon corpse and looked behind him as if facing a formidable enemy.
"tread!"
"tread!"
"tread!"
Ripples spread across the lava lake.
The newcomer's steps were unhurried, each step gradually permeating and mastering the laws of this world, like an immortal descending to earth.
"Zhenyuan Daozun!"
Zhu Yan let out a low, muffled roar.
In an instant, the celestial phenomena became disordered, and yin and yang were reversed.
Half the sky was dyed crimson by the malevolent aura of the Zhu Yan, triggering countless crimson lightning bolts to descend upon the world.
The other half of the sky was permeated with the aura of Zhenyuan Daozun, transforming into a deep, dark blue, evolving into illusory images of the sun, moon, and stars, and giving rise to the sound of jade chimes.
At the point where their energies met, the crimson torrent and the dark blue torrent collided violently, as if the entire sky had been torn apart, revealing chaotic cracks.
But Chen Beiwu's eyes narrowed, and following Zhu Yan's gaze, he found nothing there.
But the footsteps and Zhu Yan's roar that had just been heard were not false; Zhenyuan Daozun was definitely there, but his divine sense could not reach him for the time being.
Breathe!
Two breaths!
Three breaths!
After observing for a long time, Chen Beiwu finally managed to glimpse the tip of the iceberg of the Refining Void Daoist.
He was a Taoist priest with a slender build, a calm face, and gentle eyes.
He was dressed in a loose, dark blue Taoist robe and casually held a jade whisk in his hand.
"This is Zhenyuan Daozun!"
Chen Beiwu subconsciously held his breath, realizing that the opportunity he had chosen had arrived.
As far as he knew, Zhenyuan Daozun was a great being from the ancient Yuqing Cave Heaven who received the true teachings of Yuanshi Daozun, deeply understood the principles of the origin of all things, and realized that he was "not separated from the earth, but connected to the heavens".
It is no exaggeration to say that in the late ancient era when many powerful beings emerged, Zhenyuan Daozun was one of the peak experts of Yuqing Cave Heaven and was hailed by human cultivators as the ancestor of earth immortals.
Even today, the official website of the Immortal Alliance is rife with rumors that Zhenyuan Daozun did not perish but has already ascended to the Immortal Realm.
"I knew I made the right choice!" Chen Beiwu held his breath, not daring to miss any details.
To receive guidance from such a powerful being, even if it is just an ancient phantom, is an unparalleled opportunity for him!
"Zhenyuan Daozun, it's been ten thousand years. You've grown quite bold, daring to appear before me." Zhu Yan raised his head, his tone surprised.
"Back then, you killed the pride of my cave and blocked my path to enlightenment. Today, I have come to repay you," said Daoist Zhenyuan, revealing his purpose.
"Revenge? You're just an ant who's only reached the second step of the Void Refinement Realm!"
Zhu Yan's eyes were mocking: "Fine, one red dragon isn't enough to eat, I'll just tear off your head and use it as a wine jug."
With a calm expression, Zhenyuan Daozun gently swept his whisk, and an ancient jade gourd appeared before him.
The gourd was unremarkable, without any shimmering light, yet it made Zhu Yan's expression harden, and he sensed something was wrong.
Ignoring Zhu Yan's reaction, Zhenyuan Daozun raised his right hand, joined his index and middle fingers together, and gently tapped the gourd.
"Please turn around, baby."
The moment the words left his mouth, Chen Beiwu's heart tightened. He found that the entire world had suddenly stopped, as if time had stood still. A pure, terrifying white light emerged from the gourd's mouth, radiating a Daoist charm that could sever everything.
Chen Beiwu stood there, stunned, realizing something was wrong.
In his vision, the white light was not aimed at Zhu Yan, but at himself.
No, is observing the origin divine power of a Primordial Dao Artifact really this simple and crude?
boom!
As the white light fell, Chen Beiwu felt a sharp pain in his brain and instantly lost consciousness.
Before he completely lost consciousness, he could vaguely see the ferocious Zhu Yan split in two, with blood gushing out.
On the other side, under the watchful gaze of True Venerable Xinlian, Chen Beiwu's body trembled violently. He suddenly opened his eyes, spat out blood, and then fainted again.
The four little guys, Jin Dan, Tie Dan, Xue Le, and Zhi Ling, all flashed by and helped Chen Beiwu up.
Especially Schiller, who did not hesitate to use the Five Qi Transformation Mystery to treat Chen Beiwu.
The remaining three little ones looked at True Venerable Heart Lotus with wary eyes.
"If I really want to take action against Bei Wu, you alone are not enough to protect him."
Xinlian Zhenzun chuckled and shook her head, reminding him, "Beiwu is currently only choosing to observe and comprehend the Dao, which has led to excessive depletion of his three treasures: essence, energy, and spirit. He simply needs time to digest and recover; he is not injured."
Upon hearing this, Schiller did not stop and continued to use the Five Transformations Technique.
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Seeing this, True Venerable Xinlian did not try to dissuade her further.
Although the Five Qi Vine's Five Qi Transformation Mystery is quite good, it is difficult to heal the Nascent Soul True Monarch's excessive depletion of essence, qi, and spirit in a short period of time.
Even if the Five Qi Vine had the extraordinary talent to cure him, Chen Beiwu would still need to be unconscious for some time before he could fully comprehend it.
And this wait lasted for a full half month.
Chen Beiwu frowned slightly, hissed, and then slowly opened his eyes.
"Roar!" "Woof!" "Hey!" "Eek!"
The four little ones simultaneously sent messages of concern to Chen Beiwu, giving him a bit of a headache.
It must be said that this observation of the Hunyuan Dao Artifact's supernatural power was indeed somewhat excessive, to the point that he thought he had already perished under that white light.
"Nephew, how do you feel? Have you gained anything?" Venerable Xinlian asked directly.
With his perspective as a Nascent Soul True Venerable, he could naturally see that Chen Beiwu was in excellent condition, with his cultivation having improved considerably. This was equivalent to a mid-stage Nascent Soul True Monarch cultivating diligently for two or three hundred years, although his Nascent Soul was somewhat weak.
"Uncle-Master, my mind is foggy right now, and I don't know what specific insights I've gained."
Chen Beiwu spoke truthfully without hiding anything, because he also had many questions he wanted to ask True Venerable Xinlian.
"Huh? Is that so!"
True Venerable Xinlian raised an eyebrow and asked, "What opportunity did you choose? A Primordial Enlightenment?"
Chen Beiwu nodded.
"Which Daoist Master gave you guidance?" True Venerable Xinlian asked with a serious expression.
Although he couldn't last an hour back then, he knew that the opportunities for the Daoist test were roughly divided into two types: one was elixirs, and the other was guidance.
"May I address you by your honorific title?" Chen Beiwu asked tentatively.
"Alright, nephew, just say it."
"Zhenyuan Daozun".
Upon hearing this, True Venerable Xinlian remained expressionless, but her heart was shaken.
It was that being!
It should be noted that, just like the True Venerable of Transformation, the Refining Void Dao Venerable also has differences in the strength of his realm.
The difference between receiving guidance from Zhenyuan Daozun and receiving guidance from an ordinary Lianxu Daozun is like heaven and earth.
"The sect doesn't have many records about that person. Could you please tell us what kind of Primordial Chaos opportunity it was?" True Venerable Xinlian inquired.
The ancient times are too far removed from the present, so far that Yuqing Cave Heaven was downgraded to Yuqing Immortal Sect, losing a part of its core heritage, including records about this ancestor of earth immortals.
Many sect leaders, including him, wanted to know whether Zhenyuan Daozun had taken the final step to ascend to immortality or was only half a step away and chose to reincarnate and start anew.
"This—" Chen Beiwu looked troubled.
"Nephew, there's something your uncle almost forgot to mention. Those who can withstand the Dao Refining Test for an hour and receive guidance from that being are qualified to bypass sect rules and directly be listed in the Jade Purity Golden Book," said True Venerable Xinlian.
Chen Beiwu's eyes lit up.
The Jade Purity Golden Book has extremely high symbolic significance, representing the sect's high-level recognition of the Heavenly Pride True Monarch and the allocation of resources to him.
If Yuqing Zhenjun wants to be listed in the Golden Book, he either needs to become a Dao Zhenjun and become a disciple of the Yuqing Sect Leader, or he needs to cultivate to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and take the initiative to initiate the Yuqing Golden Book assessment.
Now that the benefits were right in front of him, Chen Beiwu naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity and frankly recounted what he had seen and heard.
After listening to Chen Beiwu's account, True Venerable Xinlian pondered and said, "That gourd is called the Immortal-Slaying Gourd. My nephew is fortunate to be able to observe its supernatural powers."
"If that's what you're saying, Uncle-Master, does that mean the Immortal-Slaying Gourd has something special about it?" Chen Beiwu asked humbly.
His intelligence was limited; he only knew of Zhenyuan Daozun's existence and some of his great achievements, but he knew nothing about his divine artifacts.
"Do you know what lies beyond the Primordial Dao Artifact?" True Venerable Xinlian asked in return.
"The legendary immeasurable immortal artifact?" Chen Beiwu asked tentatively.
"That's right. So, do you believe the Immortal Alliance possesses countless immortal artifacts?"
"It should exist," Chen Beiwu guessed.
According to some rumors, Zhenyuan Daozun was an existence who transcended tribulation and ascended to become an immortal.
If the rumors are true, it would be quite normal for Zhenyuan Daozun to leave behind a boundless immortal artifact to guard Tianyuan Star before ascending to the Immortal Realm.
Xinlian Zhenzun did not directly deny Chen Beiwu's answer, but instead asked another question: "Do you know what a Boundless Immortal Artifact is?"
"A celestial artifact whose power is immeasurable," Chen Beiwu replied.
"That's right, but you only got part of it right."
Xinlian Zhenzun chuckled and explained, "The highest vessel carries the Dao; the ultimate Dao leads to immortality; and the most manifest immortality is immeasurable."
"The term 'immeasurable immortal artifacts' refers to supreme treasures that transcend the laws of heaven and earth. Their power, essence, and existence cannot be measured by any concept of cause and effect in the world. They are like the origin of the Dao, beyond thought, discussion, and comprehension."
"If it is beyond comprehension and beyond discussion, then how could countless celestial artifacts exist in this world!"
Fearing that Chen Beiwu might not understand, True Venerable Xinlian paused slightly and gave an example: "In my opinion, if a boundless immortal artifact exists and can be possessed, activated, and even have its power understood by a cultivator, then it is limited by the measure of cause and effect, and is not boundless."
"Therefore, the so-called 'immeasurable immortal artifacts' is merely an imagination and name given by the cultivators of the Immortal Alliance to the supreme treasures of immortals."
Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu looked enlightened.
"While the Immortal-Slaying Gourd you saw was merely a phantom manifestation of the Primordial Creation Furnace, its essence truly surpasses many Primordial Dao Artifacts, and can be called a near-limitless treasure or a quasi-limitless treasure."
"If you can observe such a supreme treasure and divine power, and comprehend your own profound abilities, it will not be difficult for you to become a deity in the future, and you may even have hope of refining your emptiness!"
"This is what the True Venerable Heart Lotus said from the bottom of his heart."
Although he had a good relationship with Changqing Zhenzun, he wouldn't take much care of Chen Beiwu.
But now it's different; his nephew has already shown enough talent and ability.
Explaining the Boundless Immortal Artifacts at this moment would be a perfect opportunity to forge a good relationship with Chen Beiwu.
"Uncle Xiao, do you mean that there are no immortals in this world?" Chen Beiwu asked tentatively.
"Immortals are different from boundless immortal artifacts. How could I, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, possibly know whether they exist?"
Xinlian Zhenzun chuckled self-deprecatingly and changed the subject, saying, "Although the Immortal-Slaying Gourd is a gourd, it is also related to a sword. Nephew, why don't you give it a try? Perhaps you'll gain some insights."
As soon as he finished speaking, he pointed his finger forward, and a faint light suddenly appeared in front of Chen Beiwu.
The knife is three feet and three inches long, entirely black in color, with simple and sharp lines on the blade, without any decorations, and a dark gold halo flowing around the edge, as if it were alive.
"This sword is nameless. I obtained it during my conquest of the outer realms. Consider it a gift from your senior uncle," said True Venerable Xinlian succinctly.
Chen Beiwu understood.
There is no such thing as kindness without a reason in this world.
Uncle Xiao didn't send it earlier or later, but only now, most likely because he values his observation of the Immortal-Slaying Gourd's supernatural power and sees a promising future ahead.
"Thank you, Uncle-Master."
Chen Beiwu bowed slightly, reached out and grasped the hilt of the Xuan Dao, accepting the offer with composure.
A gentleman judges by actions, not intentions; he should accept Uncle Xiao's kindness.
Now it is more important to recall his insights from observing the Hunyuan Divine Power!
Thinking of this, Chen Beiwu gripped the Xuan Blade tightly, repeatedly recalling that flash of white light in his mind.
However, that white light was far too excessive, and no matter how Chen Beiwu tried to recall it, he was not moved in the slightest.
Upon seeing this, True Venerable Xinlian remained gentle, her smile unchanged.
Chen Beiwu's ability to receive guidance from Zhenyuan Daozun and demonstrate the divine power of the Immortal-Slaying Gourd must have something special about it, and it's impossible that he gained nothing from it.
"Clang!"
As expected, under the watchful gaze of True Venerable Xinlian, Chen Beiwu ascended according to the principles of heaven and earth, vaguely displaying a trace of the grandeur of the fifth realm of swordsmanship: "using the body as a sword, with sword intent soaring to the heavens."
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