Poverty

Chapter 1753 True Biography
Li Yanchu returned to the foreign land and faced investigation at the ferry crossing.

Previously, Li Yanchu had left an avatar at the ferry, but when his physical body was destroyed last time, he was implicated by the Great Dao, and the avatar was also killed.

A ferry guard examined Li Yanchu's identity, his gaze initially filled with doubt, then turning to utter shock.

"Slay the Great Dao Lord!"

He shouted.

Many ferry guards flocked to this place, their eyes fixed on it.

On that day, news of the return of the Great Dao Lord of Slaughter to the foreign realm quickly spread.

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Li Yanchu returned to Daosheng Palace at Da Luo Longfeng Cliff from the ferry.

Only one goddess with skin as white as snow and a cool, refreshing aura practices here.

The murderous aura here suddenly became much stronger.

The goddess's eyes widened, and she hurriedly went to greet him: "Li Lang, you're back."

Li Yanchu smiled and nodded.

Li Yanchu had mentioned this matter on the road before, saying that he had met a confidante who was also the sage Nuwa.

Fang Youqing said, "The Goddess Nuwa was one of the saints of the Three Realms. Seeing her today, she is indeed extremely beautiful."

Nuwa naturally knew Fang Youqing, and at this moment she was a little reserved, saying softly, "Now that we are in a foreign land, I dare not mention the name of the sage again."

Fang Youqing and others greeted her.

This place is full of powerful beings from the realm of Jing, who greatly admire the Sage Nuwa. Now that they have met again, they are all quite excited.

Wukong, unable to contain his impatience, has gone to travel in the mortal realm and has not yet returned. Only Nuwa remains in Daosheng Palace.

After everyone greeted each other, Li Yanchu arranged for Fang Youqing and the others to stay at Daosheng Palace. Then, he went to Yunzhou.

Upon arriving at Yunzhou Island, he saw a young Daoist boy guarding the door, who handed him a card and said, "The Great Dao Lord of Slaughter and Conquest has come to visit Daoist Master Shi."

The young Taoist was overjoyed at the sight.
"So it's the Great Dao Lord of Slaughter who has returned. No wonder the Master said there would be a joyous occasion today. Please come in quickly. The Master said that there is no need to announce the arrival of the Great Dao Lord."

She excitedly led Li Yanchu inside.

Li Yanchu had never seen this Taoist child before. The Taoist child was a woman, wearing a wide Taoist robe, with an extremely beautiful face.

She led Li Yanchu to Yunhua Palace, where Master Shi was already inside.

After exchanging greetings, Master Shi smiled and said, "It's good that you're back."

He spoke very calmly, yet his tone conveyed a sense of warmth.

Li Yanchu said, "Thank you for saving me, Daoist Shi. Otherwise, all my relatives and friends would have perished at the hands of the enemy."

Upon hearing the word "enemy," Master Shi's lips curled slightly, and he said with a smile, "You are someone I have high hopes for, so naturally I cannot let you become a lone wolf. Now that you are back, you can focus on your work in the Great Luo Heaven."

Li Yanchu nodded in agreement.

He had indeed received a favor from Master Shi, and there was no way he could refuse it.

When Li Yanchu inquired about the current state of the war between the two realms, the Stone Dao Master casually replied, "After you left that day, I was trapped by their combined forces, who wanted to refine me to death. In the end, I had no choice but to compromise and make a Great Dao Pact with them. I will not personally seek revenge, nor will I order anyone to hunt down the people of the Hong Realm."

Li Yanchu was somewhat surprised that the Stone Daoist had fallen into the hands of the Hong Realm and was forced to sign a contract, giving the Hong Realm the opportunity to grow and expand.

Li Yanchu said in a deep voice, "If I hadn't asked the Dao Master to take action, this Great Dao Contract wouldn't exist."

Master Shi shook his head and said, "There's no need to say that. The Hongjie's fortune is at its peak. It's not a bad thing not to fight it. Let it go."

Li Yanchu bowed and thanked him again.

The Stone Dao Master said, “Back then, I appointed you to lead the two Great Dao Lords of God and Demon and Life and Death, and that remains true today. For the next thousand years, there will be no war between the two realms. You can also take this opportunity to spread your teachings throughout the vast universe and make the Dao of Slaughter flourish. As for how to do it, that is up to you. I will not interfere.”

Li Yanchu said, "Thank you for your guidance, Daoist Master."

After speaking with Master Shi for a while, Li Yanchu returned the Purple Pagoda and left Yunhua Palace.

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After returning to Daosheng Palace, he saw that Fang Youqing, Cuihua, Fang Qinglan, and Yunniang were getting along very well with Nuwa.

However, Nuwa was still a little reserved in her speech. This saint of the three realms had the feeling that she was about to become Li Yanchu's concubine, but then the main wife returned.

When Li Yanchu returned, Nuwa blushed and quickly lowered her head after meeting his gaze.

Fang Youqing asked, "Husband, did Daoist Shi make things difficult for you, or give you any instructions?"

Li Yanchu sighed and said, "No, he just told me to focus on spreading the Dao throughout the vast universe. Now that the Hong Realm and the Other Realm have established a Great Dao Pact, the two realms will not wage war."

Fang Youqing fell silent upon hearing this.

Li Yanchu was a person who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment. This time, he received a great favor from Daoist Shi, but Daoist Shi did not use it to blackmail him. Such magnanimity made people feel heavy.

Li Yanchu said, "No matter what, you can cultivate in peace at Dragon Phoenix Cliff."

Li Yanchu did not attempt to reclaim Jingjie. He could not contend with the Dao Lord of the Void Realm until he reached the Dao Lord level, so going to Jingjie would be futile.

This time, Master Shi didn't even ask Li Yanchu to hand over the coordinates of the Jingjie location. This made things even more difficult for Li Yanchu.

He and the Dao Lord of the Void Realm were once considered fellow Daoists, but now they are enemies. What was once his greatest threat has now rescued his friends and family.

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Soon, the Great Lord of Gods and Demons and the Great Lord of Life and Death arrived one after the other.

The other Dao Lords and Immortals from the Great Luo Heaven also came to pay their respects to Li Yanchu.

For a time, Dragon and Phoenix Cliff was bustling with activity.

The Great Dao Lord of Slaughter is now the leader of the Great Dao Lords of Other Realms, and his reputation will grow even greater after he spreads his teachings throughout the vast universe.

People no longer refer to him as a rebel; they even address the Jingjie people around Li Yanchu as fellow Daoists.

After several days of such excitement, Dragon and Phoenix Cliff finally began to quiet down a bit.

The Jing Realm still has over fifty immortals remaining, making it one of the largest forces in the Great Luo Heaven.

At its peak, the Yin-Yang Dao Dao Jun's sect had no more than twenty-four immortals, which is far fewer than Li Yan Chu's sect.

Li Yanchu has not yet established a sect of killing and strife, nor has he recruited disciples throughout the universe, but he has already gained considerable influence.

...The powerful beings of the Realm of Scenery cultivate in the Great Luo Heaven.

The Great Dao of other realms is complete and advanced; the Great Luo Heaven is the most profound and best place for enlightenment.

Everyone's cultivation level has undergone earth-shattering changes, and they are constantly patching up the flaws in their past Daoist methods and paths.

They were originally just immortal beings in the vast universe, but now they are cultivating in the Great Luo Heaven, with a bright future ahead. In time, Daosheng Palace will become increasingly powerful.

Now they cultivate among the immortal mountains of Dragon and Phoenix Cliff, each pursuing their own path, and the Taoist scenery of Daosheng Palace is also very rich.

In the span of over a hundred years, Fang Youqing cultivated himself into the Supreme Dao Lord, while Nuwa became the Primordial Dao Lord.

Apart from the two of them, everyone else was immortal.

Although the Stone Dao Master has made a Great Dao Pact with the Hongjie Universe, agreeing not to invade each other for a thousand years and not to attack the Hongjie from outside the domain, this does not mean that the experts from outside the domain and the Hongjie will not clash again.

There are still undercurrents between the two sides, and some minor conflicts are inevitable.

Moreover, Li Yanchu heard that Yu Jianjun, who had once fought him and was severely injured and nearly killed, had now regained his Dao Lord status.

He, as a Dao Lord, can rebuild his cultivation extremely quickly, recovering his realm within a few hundred years, making his cultivation incredibly terrifying!
For Li Yanchu, a sense of urgency immediately arose. His enemy had recovered his cultivation level, and when they met again, it would likely be a life-or-death battle.

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On this day, Master Shi sent a boy to invite Li Yanchu to a banquet on Yunzhou Island.

Previously, due to the Jingjie incident, Daoist Shi believed that Li Yanchu had ulterior motives and impure intentions towards the outer realms, and the two parted on bad terms.

But now, Master Shi is acting out of character towards Li Yanchu, trying his best to win him over, and hasn't even bothered with the affairs of the Jing Realm yet.

The boy sent was actually a girl, the same woman who had received Li Yanchu last time.

This woman was named Ji Yu. She and Zhong Fan were the only servants of Master Shi. The rest of Master Shi's disciples had all opened up caves in the Great Luo Heaven to cultivate on their own.

Compared to Zhong Fan, Ji Yu was much more approachable and gentle. She was an extremely charming woman. Her skirt was slit up to her thighs, but the neckline was low enough to reach her navel, making her very sexy.

The last time I saw her, she was dressed as a female Taoist priest, but this time she was extremely gentle.

When Cuihua saw her, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "What a vixen."

She harbored considerable hostility towards the stunningly beautiful Ji Yu.

Li Yanchu accompanied Ji Yu to the banquet, and this time Ji Yu did not do anything extra.

Compared to Zhong Fan's previous attempt to win her over, this time it seemed more ordinary. She would only say a few words occasionally, and she was both tactful and well-behaved, leaving an excellent impression.

Upon arriving at Yunhua Palace, Master Shi warmly inquired about Li Yanchu's studies of Taoist arts.

Li Yanchu still held back some things from Master Shi and did not reveal his plan to resume his martial arts training. He only shared some of his confusions about cultivation.

Master Shi said, "You are still too inflexible. I heard that you are still cultivating in seclusion at Dragon and Phoenix Cliff. How can this be allowed?"

Li Yanchu said, "I don't know how to cultivate ahead, please give me some guidance, Dao Master."

Master Shi shook his head and said, "You cultivate the Dao of Slaughter, a path that no one has ever mastered, and I cannot guide you on it. I have something else to tell you."

Li Yanchu quickly replied, "I am all ears."

Master Shi said, "Do you know that cultivating in the Sacred Domain results in different combat levels compared to cultivating at the same level in the Great Thousand Universe, due to the higher level of Dao patterns? In fact, some Sacred Domain cultivators are even half a level or a whole level higher than cultivators in the Great Thousand Universe."

Li Yanchu nodded and said, "I didn't know before, but now that I've been to the Great Xia Realm, I have a deep impression of it and many feelings."

Master Shi smiled and said, "Cultivating the Great Dao is difficult, and reaching the pinnacle is no easy feat. However, there are two other ways to enhance your strength."

Li Yanchu's heart stirred, and he said, "Please enlighten me, Daoist Master."

Master Shi said, “First, spread your Dao techniques throughout the vast universe and harvest cultivation methods. You should be very clear about this. Before you, the five Dao Lords of Reincarnation, Yin Yang, Creation, God and Demon, and Life and Death did the same thing, and you have witnessed their achievements.”

Li Yanchu nodded and said, "That's right. It has harvested the vast universe and is connected to thousands of caves and abysses. Its power is beyond my reach."

Although Li Yanchu knew about this path, he disdained to reap the rewards, and taking action would mean using the lives of cultivators throughout the universe to improve his own cultivation, which was not what Li Yanchu wanted.

The Stone Dao Master seemed to know what Li Yanchu was thinking, and did not delve into the matter. Instead, he said, "When you were proving your Dao and engaging in battle, you were only at the early stage of the Great Dao Lord, yet you were able to defeat several of them. You must have looked down on their cultivation methods."

Li Yanchu originally wanted to be modest, but after thinking about it, he honestly said, "That's right."

Upon hearing this, Master Shi was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Good, I admire your straightforward and honest nature."

Master Shi said earnestly, "The second method is to refine the Great Dao of the Great Thousand Universe."

Li Yanchu's eyes looked somewhat blank.

Master Shi continued, “For example, if you cultivate the Great Dao of Slaughter, you will only attain the Great Dao of Slaughter in the Saint Realm. Although it is higher than the Great Dao of the Great Thousand Universe, it is still limited to the Saint Realm.”

Upon hearing this, Li Yanchu's heart pounded wildly. He felt as if he were about to encounter an extremely profound method.

Master Shi smiled and said, "You have also been to the Great Thousand Universe. If you can master the Great Dao of Slaughter in a subordinate universe, although your realm may not seem to have changed, the power of the Dao you unleash will be very different. What if you could master the Great Dao of the Great Thousand Universe?"

His gaze was very deep as he looked towards the horizon and said, "There are countless universes within the chaotic star sea. If you can master and refine all the great Daos of slaughter within them, even an ordinary Dao Lord may not be your match."

Li Yanchu's heart was pounding, and her mouth was dry.

"A true teaching can be conveyed in a single sentence, while false teachings fill countless volumes. What Master Shi is saying today is an extremely profound path of cultivation."

He couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

The Stone Dao Master has been harvesting from other realms for 130 million years, and he has also refined several Great Daos from the universe.
And what kind of great path does he cultivate?
Li Yanchu suddenly realized that he might have underestimated the strength of the Stone Dao Master.

Master Shi pointed out the mysteries of this path of cultivation, unaware that Li Yanchu was calculating his strength in his heart.

He continued, "It's easy to say, but it requires extremely high comprehension. It's already very difficult for ordinary people to attain the Great Dao in the Holy Realm. Moreover, there's another problem: even if you are given the best opportunity, it will still take a considerable amount of time."

Li Yanchu nodded slightly.

While the problems mentioned by Master Shi exist, from another perspective, given enough time and talent, this is an extremely terrifying path.

Li Yanchu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for transmitting the Dharma, Dao Master."

Master Shi said, "I am willing to tell you this method because you have this talent. It would be useless to tell ordinary people. I hope you can have a smooth journey on your path to the Dao."

Li Yanchu said, "The Daoist Master invited me to a banquet before, but it ended badly. Why are you now thinking of me in every way?"

Master Shi said, "It's no use telling you now. Just focus on your cultivation. Those who do great things are not bound by means. Practicing these two methods simultaneously will greatly benefit your cultivation. Do not be bound by morality, otherwise, when the calamity comes, you will be powerless to reverse it and it will be too late to regret it."

Li Yanchu's expression was stern.

What Master Shi said today made him somewhat apprehensive; every word was precious.
His back was unknowingly soaked with cold sweat.

Why did he confide in me and impart the great Dao? What was his true intention?