Grandpa, times have changed.

Upon seeing Xu again, the burly man in the dark red bodysuit, who was also the one who had encountered the temptation with Xu, was deeply shaken.

She actually survived falling into the hands of that ferocious and powerful Demon Ancestor!
"Ruins?! You weren't..."

He wanted to say something, but before he could say two words, the Holy Venerable raised his hand to stop him.

Seeing this, the group behind the Holy Venerable were somewhat surprised.

But Xu remained extremely calm and turned around to lead the group.

Perhaps because she had seen so many enlightened beings in this Tai Xuan Realm, she was able to face the Holy Venerable with a more peaceful mindset.

Before long, the group followed Xu to a hall in the inner sect of the Sword Sect that was used to receive guests.

Several streaks of light also fell from the sky, transforming into several figures.

Leading the group was a white-clad swordsman carrying a long sword, exuding elegance and unrestrained arrogance.

His gaze casually swept over the group of people behind the Holy Venerable.

Instantly, all the extraordinary beings except for the Holy Venerable felt a chill run down their spines, as if an incomparably sharp divine weapon was pressed against their brows.

His expression instantly turned serious.

Even the Holy Venerable was somewhat surprised, but only slightly, and He quickly returned to normal.

Cheng Kong smiled nonchalantly and bowed respectfully.

"Junior Cheng Kong greets the Holy Venerable Senior!"

"Ah."

After nodding slightly, the Holy Venerable's gaze swept over Cheng Kong and the group of people behind him.

Everyone else passed by quickly, but he lingered a little longer on Hong Qianqian.

The bloodline of those who have attained enlightenment...

In the dim light, He seemed to see a majestic being standing amidst layers of shadows, capable of making all things real with a single thought and turning all scenes into illusions with a single word, wielding the Dao of 'illusion and reality'.

Hongzun!

Without needing any words, the Holy One knew the name of this enlightened being the moment he saw him.

“My master is already waiting, and we would be honored not to disturb him. We will trouble you to go ahead yourself, senior,” Cheng Kong said again.

"it is good."

Immediately, the Holy Venerable turned around and glanced at the crowd.

Without saying anything, he simply disappeared.

Just when the extraordinary individuals were somewhat bewildered and at a loss.

"Please come inside and rest, everyone who has come from afar," Cheng Kong said with a smile.

Although the main purpose of this meeting with the superhumans was 'exchange of skills', it wouldn't be appropriate for them to start fighting as soon as they met, since they had come all this way.

The superhumans hesitated somewhat.

In the end, it was Chi who stepped forward.

"Thank you very much."

After saying that, he led everyone to follow Cheng Kong into the main hall where guests were received.

……

……

Meanwhile, outside the Sword Ancestor's Hall.

The specks of golden light gathered and coalesced into a figure wearing a golden crown of thorns, appearing beside Xu Xing, who was already waiting there.

"Greetings, Sword Ancestor."

"Holy Venerable Fellow Daoist."

The two exchanged a brief greeting, which was considered their first meeting.

After a two-second pause, the Holy Venerable spoke first.

“The phenomenon of spiritual fading has already begun to appear in the world I was born into.”

This was a grand strategy personally decided by the Dao Ancestor, and only the Sword Ancestor could stop it.

But according to what the Sword Ancestor meant before...

He clearly intended to sit back and watch all of this happen.

"I plan to establish thirty-six sacred halls as a refuge for extraordinary beings from all the realms of the Chaos Sea. What do you think?"

Although I have this idea.

However, whether or not to implement it depends on the opinion of the Sword Ancestor.

If he doesn't allow it, then forget it.

This Sword Ancestor is not the Dao Ancestor of the past.

Having already attained the Dao Source True Immortal status, those who have attained the Dao are no different from ordinary people in his presence.

"Fellow Daoist, you may decide for yourself."

Thirty-six Churches.

It does not refer to thirty-six seats.

The Chaos Sea contains countless realms, like the sands of the Ganges; how could thirty-six holy temples possibly be enough?

Therefore, the Thirty-Six Holy Temples here refer to thirty-six unique grottoes with different rules, each capable of accommodating individuals with different characteristics of extraordinary beings.

Just like how ascended envoys today have to choose the type of blessed land to build when they accept the task of building blessed land.

Different blessed lands have different internal environments after they are built.

Currently, there are seventy-two blessed lands and thirty-six grotto-heavens, which is also a bit of Xu Xing's wicked hobby.

"Speaking of which, your 'Dao injury' should heal soon. What are your plans afterward?"

Was the Sword Ancestor warning him to behave himself and not covet the Dao Source?

But the tone of voice doesn't sound like it...

Could it really just be casual conversation?

"I haven't thought about it. Let's focus on the things at hand first."

This cannot be said falsely.

The 'Dao injury' hasn't fully healed yet, so thinking further ahead is pointless.

As for the source of the Dao...

To be honest, as a cultivator, especially one who has reached the realm of enlightenment, He naturally yearns for it.

But the prerequisite is that there is even a glimmer of hope to prove it.

If the Sword Ancestor doesn't allow it, then no matter how much you yearn for it, it's all in vain

"Too."

Xu Xing smiled and looked towards the inner gate of the Sword Sect, at the main hall where guests were received.

The Holy Venerable followed his gaze and looked over.

……

……

The origin of the extraordinary ritual system.

The world in which the Holy Venerable was born is called the 'Other Shore True Realm'.

It is the first world that was not formed innately after the beginning of the Third Era, and whose energy level gradually rose to the level of Dongzhen.

The original 'Other Shore True Realm' was just a small world at the Void Returning Energy level, not even qualifying as a 'Great Realm'.

When cultivators reside in the world, they govern the spiritual energy of heaven and earth through the Eight Great Void Transformations, dividing the world into two realms, and regarding mortals as mere consumables.

The flesh, bones, blood, spirit, soul, and even a single thought of a mortal are nothing more than materials used by the Eight Great Primordial Void Refining Techniques.

Those who cultivate in this world are nothing more than dogs and horses under the eight great masters of the Void Transformation Sect.

On one occasion, one of the eight innate deities intended to collect the thoughts and aspirations of all living beings to refine a batch of elixirs, and thus created a deity.

They also declared that those who believe in the Holy One can ascend to immortality.

In that world, a few 'miracles' were casually performed, and those mortals who longed to engage in cultivation and embark on the path of enlightenment began to have a fervent faith in the Holy One.

In less than half a year, Yanxu had collected enough thoughts and willpower to start refining pills.

As a result, after being tempered by true fire and purified by the power of will, a special 'deity' was actually created for Yanxu.

That is, the current Holy Venerable!

In the beginning, He was ignorant and had an extremely weak sense of self, or even no self at all.

Seeing this, Yanxu decided to use Him to refine an external avatar, so he put Him back and let Him continue to receive offerings from millions of mortals.

Unexpectedly, under the influence of the people's will and power, His ego began to grow stronger.

When that Yanxu returned from its battle with another Yanxu, the Holy Venerable's true nature had grown to the point where it was difficult to erase.

Forcibly erasing it would inevitably damage the very foundation of this divine body of willpower.

Then Fanxu had no choice but to seal the Holy Venerable and search for a perfect solution to the problem.

And it was during this process.

Not only ordinary people, but even some low- to mid-level cultivators have begun to worship the Holy Venerable.

He thus came into contact with the methods of spiritual practice.

After a thousand years of wits and courage, the Holy Venerable finally attained the Void Transformation Realm and turned the tables, refining that Void Transformation Realm into an external avatar.

After dealing with seven other Void Transformers for over two thousand years, the 'Other Shore True Realm' had accumulated enough resources and began to attempt to advance its energy level.

Taking advantage of this opportunity of the world's leap, the Holy Venerable not only buried all seven Void Transformers, but also successfully merged with the Dao, becoming the first Dao-merging being in the Other Shore True Realm.

Perhaps His self was formed from the collective will of all people, and He improved the practice and made it public.

However, although the difficulty has become lower, practitioners who enter the path through this method will also encounter various problems. This is also the prototype of the ritualistic transcendental system.

More than 30,000 years have passed since then.

The Holy Venerable led the Other Shore True Realm step by step to the Cave True Realm, and after many years of arduous cultivation, he sensed a higher level of existence.

At that time, although He could still be considered a practitioner of the original cultivation system, He was already in a critical state.

Extraordinary Order.

He sensed that if he wanted to go further, he had to break free from the existing supernatural order.

however……

A Dongzhen wants to break free from the extraordinary order established by Xuanding?
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a fantasy.

Several attempts were made to integrate the wisdom of all beings, and various methods were tried.

As a result, not only did He fail, but He also nearly perished due to the backlash.

Fortunately, during the great battle between the human race and the Cang race, Xuan had to fight Xu Xing with all his might. This momentary lapse in concentration allowed Him to seize the opportunity.

A transcendent ritual system, attained by a holy and revered being!
And so it was born!

The principle it upholds is 'deficiency'.

The Great Way is flawed; how can it be perfect?
The reason why the ritualistic transcendental system has so many drawbacks is not only because the true gods at the top of the lineage dig pits everywhere, but also because it is essentially a system with 'imperfections'.

……

……

"Tsk! Speaking of which, the origin of this Holy Venerable is quite interesting."

Outside the Sword Master's Hall.

Meizu moved closer to Bie Xuening.

Before them, several strands of celestial net hung down, their ends flashing constantly, seemingly containing endless information.

The origin of the Holy One.

This wasn't something they specifically went to inquire about, nor was it something Xu Xing learned by using the power of the Dao Source.

As early as when the Holy Venerable first came to the Tai Xuan Realm, He clearly explained His origins.

Those who understand the times are the wise ones.

Moreover, the Holy Lord felt that there was nothing wrong with talking about his past.

"Don't get so close," Bie Xuening said calmly.

As he spoke, he took a step to the side.

Meizu's expression stiffened for a moment, then she accused, "You despise me!"

"Correct."

Meizu: "..."

She pursed her lips, then leaned closer again.

"You really are something! We're family, after all!"

"Who said we're family with you!"

"Of course we'll count from Brother Dao's side! Don't you think we're family?"

"Not counting."

Meizu pretended not to hear.

"By the way, where are Yuanjun and Lingzu? I haven't seen them lately."

There's no news in the group chat either.

She had originally planned to use the 'past' she had seen through Jiu Yu to have a good 'communication' with them.

"They're busy."

Lingzu was busy installing auxiliary functions for the construction of blessed lands on the Tai Xuan Immortal Network.

As for Yuanjun...

Senior San Shi and Senior Shi Jiu are back, and she always wants to spend time with her parents.

Thinking about it, she looked down the mountain.

……

……

in the afternoon.

Inside a huge training ground of the Sword Sect's inner sect.

After a period of rest, the cultivators of the Tai Xuan Realm and the extraordinary individuals of the Ritual Transcendent System finally decided to begin their 'battle of wits'.

Xu Xian stepped into the center of the martial arts arena and bowed to Cheng Kong and the others.

"Which gentleman would be willing to offer his guidance?"

The white cloak fluttered in the wind, making the deep red bodysuit look somewhat comical.

Although this god-level superhuman was dressed rather strangely, he was still very polite and upright.

The closer one gets to a high position in his family lineage, the stronger his sense of justice becomes.

The negative effects are relatively low.

But it's hard to say.

Whether this change in mindset leads to a scam or not depends entirely on the individual.

"I'll do it."

Clang!
The longsword was drawn, its gleaming blade flashing dazzlingly in the sunlight.

Cheng Kong lightly flicked his sword and stepped onto the training ground amidst the clear, melodious sound of the sword.

Please enlighten me!

Actually, he really wanted to suggest that all three of them go together.

But that would be too arrogant.

We're not mortal enemies, it's just a 'sparring exchange,' so we should focus on friendly communication!

"Please enlighten me!" the man said solemnly.

Without a sound, the two disappeared completely.

But inexplicably, the void began to surge and expand, as if it contained something terrifying.

The edge of the training ground.

Chi Jiuyu was dressed in a light blue outfit, with a tall and straight posture. He held an ancient blue-gold longsword in his arms, and his expression was extremely calm.

Powerful and ruthless.

Simply perfect!
It was worth the two hours I spent getting Yiyi dressed.

How could there be such a perfect sword cultivator in the world!
She felt deeply saddened.

Not far away, in the camp of the superhumans.

The aloof girl, dressed in a tight black leather outfit, with a voluptuous figure and holding two short daggers in her hand, was staring intently at her.

Excitement was suppressed in his ruby-like eyes.

opponent!

Finally, a worthy opponent!

Soon, Chi Jiuyu, who had finally snapped out of her narcissism, noticed the look in the leather-clad girl's eyes.

Huh?
Was he captivated by his own perfect image as a swordsman?
The girl has good taste!

“The duel between these two may not end anytime soon, so why don’t we begin as well?” said the old man in a mage’s robe with a white beard that almost reached the ground.

The voice just fell.

The aloof girl in the black tight leather outfit couldn't wait to step onto the training ground.

His gaze swept past everyone else and landed on Chi Jiuyu.

Please enlighten me!

Ah!
This girl is challenging herself!

Chi Jiuyu flashed and appeared in the training ground as if by teleportation, facing the girl from afar.

I was just about to give a perfect opening.

"The Other Shore True Realm, the sixth Saint Rank of the Dark Condensation Lineage, near-Saint Tir! Please enlighten me!"

The Dark Condensation Lineage is a fallen lineage and is not among the ten major lineages of the Other Shore True Realm.

Even at its peak, it had only one saint.

However, Tir, as the inheritor of the lost lineage, achieved the sixth Saint rank in just four hundred and seventy years!

They are truly extraordinary beings who have the potential to become God!
However, Chi Jiuyu was amused upon hearing this.

second?

That would be just right.

She held her sword behind her back, her expression remaining calm, her eyes devoid of any extraneous emotion.

"Sword Cultivator Emperor Yi, please enlighten me."

The fewer words you say, the more awesome you are!
Hong Qianqian's eyes in the audience turned somewhat strange.

Emperor Yi?

What is this thing again? (End of Chapter)