The Legend of the Great Saint: Start from the Sign-in at Mount Tai

Chapter 481 Clouds move in all directions
The second city on the ancient human route is also a majestic ancient city standing amidst the sea of ​​stars.

Its city walls seemed to stretch endlessly, like a great dragon coiled in the starry sky, bringing a terrifying sense of oppression to all the trial participants who came here.

Lu Zhou was still personally led into the city by the guide.

The guide of this second city, as described in the original work, was very good at dealing with people and understood human relationships.

He appeared and went directly to meet Lu Zhou and his party, leading them into his secluded retreat.

This is the kind of treatment that only Qing Shi, who was called a banished fairy, received in the original work.

So far, since the start of this life's trial path, only the group of Ba Xian has enjoyed such treatment.

Needless to say, the Second City's guide's actions immediately ignited the Second City.

This sparked a flurry of discussion among the native inhabitants and trial participants lingering in the second city.

Before long, almost every living being in the second city knew about it.

They also learned that the Overlord Immortal had already descended upon the Second City.

"He actually has a Holy Spirit Dragon as his mount!"

"I originally thought this was just an exaggeration of the rumors about the Overlord Immortal."

"I can't believe this is actually true!"

"Hey!"

"The envoys of both the First and Second Cities were all moved by his presence, and they all personally welcomed him into their cities. Such an honor, throughout history, is probably unique to him."

"I really don't know what it is about him that makes him so deserving of such high treatment from both city envoys."

"I've heard that no one has ever seen him make a move!"

"Didn't you see the two followers behind him?"

"Rumor has it that when they were on Fallen Saint Island, they achieved a record that rivaled that of the Overlord."

"With them around, how could there be any opportunity for the Overlord Immortal to personally intervene?"

"Putting everything else aside, just the two followers behind him and his ability to subdue a saintly dragon as a mount are enough to make some guides treat the Overlord Immortal with courtesy!"

Similar discussions echoed throughout the second city.

Unsurprisingly, Lu Zhou and his group had not yet arrived at his secluded retreat for recuperation, accompanied by the guide.

The news that Ba Xian had obtained the Source of Dao in the Crimson Trial Grounds had already spread throughout the Second City.

The news spread far and wide, and in a very short time, it was no longer limited to the Second City.

It was spreading at an astonishing speed, through various overt and covert channels, rapidly reaching the checkpoints behind the ancient human path.

This really alarmed quite a few people.

It was not just alarming, it was shocking.

"what?"

"Has someone else obtained the Source of the Dao?"

"Is it still a complete source of the Dao?"

"How can this be?"

"Isn't it rumored that Di Tian only gained the approval of the Source of Dao eleven years ago?"

"How could the Source of the Dao reappear in such a short time?"

When the news first broke, almost everyone found it hard to believe.

They all felt that this was utterly absurd.

As far as they knew, the source of the Dao had never appeared in the world in such a short period of time before.

"Nothing is impossible!"

"This news has almost spread throughout the whole city!"

"Almost all the trainees who entered the Crimson Trial Grounds at the same time as Ba Xian claimed with absolute certainty that Ba Xian obtained a complete source of the Dao within the Crimson Trial Grounds!"

"It is rumored that this matter has been personally confirmed by some powerful forces in the city."

"After hearing this news, they went to several other trainees who were in the same batch as Ba Xian to verify it!"

“Some of the trial participants who were approached swore an oath in front of them, swearing that what he said was absolutely true, and that the Overlord Immortal had indeed obtained a complete source of the Dao in the Crimson Trial Grounds!”

Upon hearing his friend say this, the man immediately believed it.

He also sighed.

"It seems the rumors were true. That Tyrant Immortal is definitely a formidable figure no weaker than the Immortal Maiden and Emperor Tian. I'm really looking forward to seeing them."

"Hey"

He seemed about to add something more.

But he was interrupted by a cheerful laugh from his friend.

He noticed the amused look on his friend's face.

I couldn't help but ask curiously.

"how?"

"Am I wrong?"

His friend didn't answer his question immediately, but instead slowly downed the wine in his hand before speaking to him.

"You're right, and you're wrong!"

"Oh? How do you say this?"

"Stop dawdling. Is there something I don't know about this?"

He was clearly a gossip enthusiast, and upon realizing there seemed to be more to the story, he became even more interested and quickly grabbed his friend to press for more information.

His friend smiled and said.

"Of course there's more to the story!"

You'd never guess!

"The Dao Source that the Overlord Immortal obtained was not obtained because the Dao Source actively recognized him."

"He forcibly imprisoned the Source of the Dao after he found it!"

"The Source of the Dao does not approve of him, and it sends out a will that reverberates throughout heaven and earth, saying that he is contrary to the Dao, defies heaven and earth, and cannot become an emperor."

Upon hearing this, the people nearby widened their eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

"what?"

"Such a thing actually happened!"

"He is a heretic, destined never to become emperor."

"Isn't that practically a death sentence for him?!"

"hey-hey!"

"So now you should understand why I said he was both right and wrong!"

"Perhaps the current Overlord Immortal can rival the Immortal Maiden and Emperor Tian!"

"But what about the future? Perhaps soon he will be left further and further behind by the Fairy and Emperor Tian!"

"Who knows, in the future, those who underwent trials in the same batch as Ba Xian might achieve far greater accomplishments than Ba ​​Xian."

Similar discussions were heard throughout the second city.

The news is about how Ba Xian forcibly imprisoned the Source of Dao, incurring divine punishment, and was not recognized by the Source of Dao. He is considered a person who goes against the Dao and defies heaven and earth, and is destined to never become an emperor.

The news that the Source of the Dao had reappeared after only eleven years quickly spread throughout the second city of the ancient human road and reached the ears of certain well-informed individuals along the entire ancient road.

In an instant, some people who had heard about this matter, and some who coveted the source of the Dao, all sprang into action.

Take, for example, Yu Han, the Grand Commander of the Second City.

And the Yan clan, to which the previous Grand Commander belonged.

The Yan clan is undoubtedly one of the most powerful families entrenched in the second city.

This is all because the chieftain of the Yan clan is the former commander-in-chief of the Second City.

Now, although he has been retired for many years and doesn't get involved in many things.

However, thanks to his long tenure as the Grand Commander of the Second City, the extensive network of connections he had built, and his imminent attainment of Saint King cultivation, the Yan Clan became a dominant force in the Second City.

At this moment, in the heart of the Yan clan's stronghold, several powerful elders of the Yan clan were holding a secret meeting.

Before long, Yan Chifeng, the most outstanding young member of the Yan clan, also rushed over.

They had all rushed together to discuss the matter after hearing about the Source of Dao and the fact that the Overlord Immortal was not recognized by the Source of Dao.

As soon as Yan Chifeng entered the hall, he excitedly addressed Yan Yu, who was sitting at the head of the table.

“Grandpa, since that Tyrant Immortal is not recognized by the Source of Dao, it seems that even if he forcibly imprisons the Source of Dao, he will not be able to refine the Source of Dao for his own use!”

"Perhaps we can exchange the Source of the Dao from him!"

"At the very least, this is our territory."

As he spoke, a fierce glint flashed across Yan Chifeng's face.

I don't know if it was pre-arranged or for some other reason.

In short, those trial participants who spread the news that Ba Xian possessed the Source of the Dao seemed to have selectively forgotten to also spread the story of how Ba Xian and his group were invincible in the Blood Trial Grounds, killing a group of Saint Kings and Saints who all begged for mercy.

Afterwards, when some of them fell into the trap, they realized that these were some trial participants who wanted to use someone else to kill the Overlord Immortal.

But by then, it was too late for them to realize what was happening.

In the important territory of the Yan clan, Yan Chifeng continued to speak.

All the powerful elders of the Yan clan in the main hall heard him speak.

"This is an absolutely golden opportunity for us!"

"I have been lying low for many years. If I can get the help of the Source of the Dao, I am confident that I will become the next Di Tian. No, I will definitely surpass Di Tian in the future!"

"At that time, our Yan clan will no longer be trapped in this city!"

"Our Yan clan will dominate the entire cosmos."

He became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, and the future he envisioned became increasingly beautiful. Whether it was Yan Yu or the other elders of the Yan clan in the hall, they were all moved by Yan Chifeng's words.

Before long, Yan Yu spoke.

"Feng'er is right!"

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Yan clan!"

"If we miss this opportunity, and he leaves the Second City like Di Tian, ​​we will regret it again!"

"However, this matter requires further consideration!"

"Now, the Immortal Tyrant has been personally invited by the Guide to his secluded cultivation place. This is mostly because the Guide predicted that once the news spread that the Immortal Tyrant possesses the Source of the Dao, it would inevitably cause a huge uproar in the Second City!"

"Who knows, even from the depths of the starry sky behind us, someone might rush to the Second City to seize the Source of the Dao!"

"The guide took this action to prevent any uncontrollable events from happening in the city, and simply brought Ba Xian and the others under his nose."

"This can be seen as a veiled warning to those who want to seize the Source of Dao: don't go too far with some things!"

As the leader of the Second City, the Guide knew all too well the nature of the various forces entrenched in the Second City.

Similarly, Yan Yu had served as the commander of the Second City for many years, and he knew his former superior quite well.

He quickly guessed some of the guide's thoughts.

As Yan Yu spoke, everyone present, like him, frowned slightly.

The guides paid close attention to the matter, and they all felt that it was somewhat difficult to handle.

After a moment, everyone in the hall heard Yan Yu continue speaking.

"For now, let's try diplomacy first, then resort to force!"

"I will personally write an invitation to invite that Tyrant Immortal to visit my Yan Clan. Then we will see what happens and see if we can obtain the Source of the Dao from him through a transaction!"

"If this is not feasible, then let's try to make a move at the ancient training ground where the trials are being conducted!"

"With our capabilities, it shouldn't be too difficult to send some people to the Ancient Dojo to ambush and kill him!"

Yan Yu was definitely not bragging when he said that.

The Yan clan had been operating in the second city for many years, with their influence extending to all directions.

Over the years, putting aside everything else, Yan Chifeng alone has entered the Ancient Dojo multiple times along with each batch of trial participants.

They said they would do it, and they did it.

After making the decision, the Yan tribe immediately took action.

To show his sincerity, Yan Yu, the chieftain of the Yan clan, not only personally wrote the invitation letter, but also personally led Yan Chifeng to the secret place where the guide was in seclusion to invite Lu Zhou.

In the Second City, the Yan clan was not the only one with such thoughts, or even those who acted like them.

In pursuit of the source of the Dao, almost all the major forces in the Second City have taken action, causing undercurrents to surge within the city in an instant.

And the other side.
Deep within the ancient road under the starry sky.

This is already the umpteenth level on the ancient path of humanity.

After learning that another source of the Dao had appeared in the world, and that it was a complete source of the Dao, the little maid Ling'er...

She immediately ran up to Qing Shi and said to her.

"Miss, more news related to that Tyrant Immortal has come from the rear!"

Qing Shizhong possesses the beauty and grace of heaven and earth, ethereal as a fairy, with flowing black hair, skin whiter than snow, a graceful figure, and a face so beautiful it's almost dreamlike.

Clearly, this is another peerless goddess who is so rare that one could search the entire cosmos and still not find her.

Whether in terms of cultivation aptitude, temperament, or appearance, she is no less than some of Lu Zhou's Daoist partners.

She can be compared to An Miaoyi or Yi Qingwu.

Not long ago, she entered a secret place for trials. At this moment, she was sitting cross-legged on the platform, summarizing her experience from the previous trial. After hearing her little maid Ling'er's words, her expression immediately changed.

Then Qing Shi parted her cherry lips slightly, revealing a few pearly white teeth, and spoke to Ling'er.

"Oh? What news has come about him this time?"

"Judging by the time, he should have arrived in the second city by now!"

Qing Shi's voice, with a touch of magnetism, made her already ethereal and holy appearance even more otherworldly.

Since she embarked on the ancient path of humanity, she has seen or heard of many different kinds of human prodigies over the years.

Among them, there are only a few that can catch her attention, arouse her concern, or even make her wary.

If you look closely, Di Tian, ​​who arrived in the First City for the trial at the same time as her, definitely qualifies as one.

She values ​​him highly.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have formed an alliance with Di Tian all these years.

Besides, the Great Demon God currently ahead of her can definitely be considered one as well.

In order to better cultivate themselves, she and Di Tian separated and set off on their own when they arrived at the tenth city.

Now, Di Tian has already taken the path ahead of her.

She had already heard from Di Tian that the Great Demon God was very powerful, making Di Tian extremely wary.

Besides Di Tian and the Great Demon God, Qing Shi also paid some attention to the Overlord who suddenly appeared a few years ago.

The Overlord is still behind her, and it is said that there are many people on the ancient road who are besieging him.

If we were to talk about who else has come into Qing Shi's view and received Qing Shi's attention recently...

Then it must be the Overlord Immortal.

She had only recently heard about Ba Xian.

When Qing Shi first heard the words "Overlord Immortal," she was deeply moved.

You should know that this is a name that not everyone can bear.

To accept those two words without the corresponding strength is absolutely tantamount to courting death.

Walking on this path will bring about your own demise and attract countless demons to challenge you.

When Qing Shi heard that the guide of the First City had broken the rules for Ba Xian and personally went out of the city to welcome him, she took a closer look at Ba Xian.

There was no other reason, because even she, who was revered as a banished fairy, did not receive such treatment from the First City's guide back then.

The First City Guide gave her the impression that he was not someone who spoke without reason.

Since the guide of the First City has done this, then it is clear that the person who is revered as the Overlord Immortal must be extraordinary and absolutely worthy of her attention.

Who knows, it might become her greatest enemy in the future.

She immediately ordered Ling'er to gather more information about Ba Xian.

Soon, she learned that Ba Xian's real name was Lu Zhou, and that he not only had two very powerful and monstrous followers, but also a holy dragon that had already become a saint as his mount.

This information immediately made Qing Shi pay even more attention to Ba Xian.

It has gained such importance that it has surpassed the Overlord who possesses the Invincible Body but has not yet broken a section of the ancient human path, and is now chasing after the Great Demon God named Ancient Wilderness.

She instructed Ling'er to keep a close eye on all news about Ba Xian, and to report any new developments about Ba Xian to her immediately.

This is one of the reasons why Ling'er rushed to find her at this moment.

Ling'er said.

"According to news that came later, Ba Xian has indeed arrived in the second city!"

"Miss, you wouldn't believe it, would you? Not only did he reach the Second City, but he also obtained a Source of Dao."

"It is said that it is a complete source of the Dao, even more complete than the source of the Dao that Young Master Di Tian obtained back then!"

Upon hearing this, Qing Shi's expression hardened again, and a look of doubt flashed across her beautiful eyes.

She looked at Ling'er and said.

Is this news true?

"Only eleven years have passed, how could the Source of the Dao have reappeared?"

Ling'er nodded heavily.

"Absolutely true!"

"However, the circumstances under which he obtained the Source of the Dao are vastly different from those under which Young Master Di Tian obtained the Source of the Dao!"

"Oh?"

Qing Shi responded with an "oh" of interest.

Then immediately...

"Ling'er, tell me in detail what you know!"

Ling'er didn't dawdle either.

She immediately reported all the information she had found out to Qing Shi in detail and in its entirety.

This includes situations such as Lu Zhou not being recognized by the Source of the Dao, but merely forcibly imprisoning the Source of the Dao, and the Source of the Dao saying that Lu Zhou is a person who goes against the Dao and defies heaven and earth, and therefore cannot become an emperor!
After hearing this, Qing Shi remained silent for a long time.

After a long while, Ling'er heard Qing Shi sigh softly.

"The Source of the Dao is a replica of the origin of heaven and earth, containing great secrets and of great importance. It's a pity I don't have the Divine Light Platform now, otherwise I would definitely return to the Second City to find it!"

The "he" Qing Shi was referring to was, of course, the powerful immortal Lu Zhou.

During this period, Qing Shi had not yet accidentally entered that chaotic immortal land, obtained that ancient lotus, or made any great contributions.

This is why she hasn't been rewarded by being removed from the Divine Light Platform yet.

If nothing unexpected happens.

These things will take several more years to happen.

"Miss, you want to return to the Second City and exchange the Source of Dao from Ba Xian, right?"

"Your alliance with Young Master Di Tian, ​​and the fact that he obtained the Source of Dao in the Crimson Trial Grounds back then, also owes a debt to you, Miss."

"If only Miss could also possess a source of the Dao now, that would be wonderful!"

"But it's Shenguangtai... Miss, how about we find a way to hide our identities and sneak back?"

(End of this chapter)