Yuan’s Ascension

Chapter 1189: Attacking The Immortal Court Saintdom (2)

“I only need to stand guard in secret? No need for me to act?” Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang was stunned, hesitantly asking, “Could it be that the Spacetime Dao Master will intervene?”

That was the only possibility he could think of.

Hmm? True Saint Xiao Yao sensed something, turning his head to look behind him. Countless points of light converged, forming a blurry silhouette.

But it was enough to demonstrate the terrifying nature of Xiantian Instruments. If it were a high-grade Xiantian artifact, Wu Yuan could have grasped it in just a few years at his current level. However, merely understanding didn’t mean being able to fully utilize them.

When it came to actual combat, True Saints were the core force, but the duration True Saints could engage in sustained combat is limited. At crucial moments, the descent of Saints could also play a significant role.

“Now, what our Immortal Court must do is prevent Wu Yuan and Ming Jian from opening a Saint Realm within the universe.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You said slowly: “No matter which of them achieves it, when this samsara cycle of heaven and earth ends, it’s very likely that another Great Emperor Yan Tuo will emerge, perhaps even more terrifying than Great Emperor Yan Tuo himself.”

The path to Dao Zenithel? True Saint Xiao Yao sighed inwardly. Though his years of cultivation weren’t considered long among True Saints, he too desperately yearned to become a Dao Zenithel. One had to be a Dao Zenithel to stand at the apex of the cosmic sea, gaining the title of Zenithel Saint.

As these two True Saints conversed, their true selves were already prepared. In the coming hundreds of millions of years, they would closely monitor the developments in the Ling Jiang Universe.

“Rest assured, Immortal Eminence.” True Saint Xiao Yao nodded: “I’ve anticipated this as well and have been monitoring the situation in the universe for the past hundreds of thousands of years.

“That’s all I needed to hear.” True Saint Taiyuan smiled.

“When either of them opens a Saint Realm within the universe, many True Saints within the Ling Jiang Universe will take action.”

True Saint Xiao Yao listened attentively.

With an anchor point, True Saint Xiao Yao could return to the universe in just a few breaths.

But to activate the first two levels, the power of the Eternal Matter Body is sufficient. Wu Yuan’s mind was calm.

Within the Blood Dream Voidrealm was a plane belonging to the Spacetime Dao Master. In an inconspicuous corner stood a sprawling hall complex.

Eight hundred thousand years, and not a single movement? True Saint Xiao Yao pondered. Wu Yuan, what exactly are you up to?

Once my Eternal Psyche evolves and I truly become a Saint, I’ll be able to wield the Great Dao’s Authority at a rudimentary level. Wu Yuan thought to himself. At that time, my speed of cultivation will increase again.

“He chose to become an enemy of our Immortal Court. So, he can’t blame our Immortal Court for taking action.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You continued slowly: “Rest assured, this matter isn’t just our Immortal Court’s concern, but a consensus among many forces in the cosmic sea.

“Why does the Dao Master want to help Wu Yuan?” True Saint Bu Xiu couldn’t help but ask. “From the intelligence I have, Wu Yuan doesn’t seem to have any connection to the Dao Master. Could it be that the Eldritch Court requested assistance?”

“Additionally, the four Saints under my command are also on standby, ready to descend at any moment.”

The arrival was none other than Immortal Eminence Jiu You.

“You know much, and must have made deductions,” a mysterious smile played on True Saint Taiyuan’s face. “Surely you must have some guesses in mind?”

They had simultaneously received orders from the Spacetime Dao Master.

Time lost all meaning in cultivation.

“It’s just speculation and conjecture based on our current intelligence.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You continued slowly: “All timelines and karmic threads of the entire Greenridge Macrocosm are in chaos. It seems Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu has interfered with them.”

“I’ve just received news.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You’s incarnation spoke. “Some unusual fluctuations have appeared in the Greenridge Macrocosm of the Ling Jiang Universe. There’s a certain probability that Wu Yuan or Ming Jian is preparing to undergo Dao Enlightenment.”

A hint of worry flickered in his eyes.

Though he had anticipated it, hearing that they were about to undergo Dao Enlightenment so soon still surprised him. How long had they been cultivating for?

In the highest temple at the east of the mainland, True Saint Xiao Yao, dressed in azure robes, stood at the railing of the plaza outside the temple, gazing down at the vast continent.

“But before Wu Yuan and Ming Jian undergo Dao Enlightenment, the most likely thing they’ll do is attack the Immortal Court’s Ling Jiang Saintdom.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You said: “Once they breach the Saintdom and destroy your anchor point for descent, you won’t be able to react quickly even if the situation changes in the future.”

Slay? Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang was dumbfounded, his eyes widening.

The time taken to comprehend the two Xiantian Instruments was shorter than Wu Yuan had imagined—he grasped the many profundities of their Dao essences in about eighty thousand years.

But in reality, undercurrents were still surging beneath the surface.

“Reservations? Of course not.” True Saint Bu Xiu shook his head, a glint of cold light in his eyes: “Whoever stands in Wu Yuan’s way shall die.”

None of the factions were willing to see another heaven-defying existence emerge in the cosmic sea.

Yet these two juniors, still sempiternal lifeforms, both had an extremely high probability of becoming Dao Zenithels in the future. It naturally aroused his envy.

True Saint-level mana is required to wield them perfectly. Wu Yuan pondered, silently perceiving the two Xiantian Instruments.

Great Emperor Yan Tuo? He was a legend of the cosmic sea, whose reputation was no less formidable than that of the Eldritch Court’s Eldritch Progenitor Di Jiang.

But at that stage, Wu Yuan would also be suppressed by the essence of the River of Universes while he resided within its range, making it more difficult to kill other True Saints.

“Immortal Eminence.” True Saint Xiao Yao bowed slightly in greeting.

In the last eight hundred thousand years, the entire Ling Jiang Universe seemed to have calmed down. Neither Overlord Ming Jian nor Overlord Wu Yuan made any shocking moves.

“The Dao Master will not interfere,” Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu’s voice was ethereal. “The main force in this battle will be Wu Yuan. He will deal with True Saint Xiao Yao. Perhaps, he may even be able to slay True Saint Xiao Yao.”

He knew that Immortal Eminence Jiu You was among the most formidable of the Immortal Court’s Dao Zenithels in terms of mastery over spacetime, but naturally fell short when compared to Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu.

“Very well.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You nodded in satisfaction, then his incarnation dissipated.

Of course he had his suspicions, but the mere thought of that possibility instinctively made him dismiss it.

“He is indeed the Spacetime Dao Master’s successor.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You said calmly: “But so what? Did he consider today’s consequences when he helped Wu Yuan slaughter our Immortal Court’s powerhouses?

“I understand that we must stop Wu Yuan.” True Saint Xiao Yao hesitated: “But stopping Overlord Ming Jian? Isn’t he the successor of the Spacetime Dao Master?”

True Saint Xiao Yao’s heart steadied. He understood that in all likelihood, Immortal Eminence Jiu You had already communicated with the leaders of other major forces in the cosmic sea.

Without one? He would have to first go to the Immortal Court Universe, then make his way to the Ling Jiang Universe, which would take much longer

“Killing Wu Yuan or Ming Jian within the universe is now almost impossible.” Immortal Eminence Jiu You continued slowly: “In a sense, we can hardly sever their paths to becoming Dao Zenithels. Their talents are truly astounding.”

In the cosmic sea, the mainland of the Xiao Yao Saint Realm was bathed in light, with numerous Sovereigns and Overlords cultivating and living there.

“Neither did I,” True Saint Taiyuan smiled. “However, I didn’t expect you to be Overlord Wu Yuan’s Master. That was quite surprising.”

“When they achieve eternity, it will naturally cause disturbances.

“So?” True Saint Xiao Yao asked, puzzled.

It wasn’t that he hadn’t considered cultivating for a longer period, but whether it was taking the third step of his self-created Dao or further advancing his mastery of the Eternal Matter Body, the time it would require was far too long.

……

In the past hundred thousand years, Wu Yuan clearly felt his progress slowing down. Or rather, it wasn’t slowing down. It was that all his past accumulation had already been converted into strength, and progressing further would require even more accumulation. How long would that take? A hundred million years? A billion years? There was simply no way to know.

…

“Taiyuan, I never thought we’d join forces one day,” True Saint Bu Xiu sighed.

The fact that Ming Jian was the Spacetime Dao Master’s successor was a secret within the universe. But in the broader cosmic sea, True Saints and Dao Zenithels had such keen insight that most were familiar with the Spacetime Dao Master’s methods and could naturally deduce their relationship based on various clues.

True Saint Xiao Yao shivered inwardly.

“Undergo Dao Enlightenment?” True Saint Xiao Yao’s eyes flashed with shock.

“Your luck is better than mine. Having accepted Wu Yuan as a disciple, even if your emotional bond isn’t deep, a master is still a master in name.” True Saint Taiyuan remarked wistfully: “If Overlord Wu Yuan rules a universe in the future, standing at the pinnacle of the cosmic sea… the benefits you’d gain would be immense.

“So, there’s no need to ask me about the truth. Some things will be made clear when the time is right.” True Saint Taiyuan looked at him: “Do you still have any reservations?”

Comprehension and mana were both indispensable.

…

Two True Saints had received orders to gather here.

True Saint Bu Xiu’s pupils constricted slightly.

It’s about time. Even if I cultivate for another ten million years, my strength would hardly transform further. It’s time to make my move.