Dao Cheng Gui Xian

Chapter 550 In-depth exploration, jointly comprehending the Great Dao?
Step into the villa.

The flag bearer was discussing matters with several Nascent Soul cultivators from the Xuanhuang Territory.

No one noticed Li Wushou's comings or goings.

Since entering the Beast Domain, Li Wushou has gradually erased his existence from everyone's minds.

After the Abdominal Spirit underwent another transformation, this ability to distort the mind and cognition also advanced further.

Even if he stood in front of these people at this moment, their senses and even their spiritual senses would not be able to detect him.

Because in their minds, the skeletons that accompanied them had died not long ago.

Even the remains were collected within the domain of the flag bearers.

However, it took quite a bit of effort to achieve this, and it took Li Wushou three days to complete it completely.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Zhu Junzi's clone cannot fully utilize the power of his primordial spirit.

In addition, the people who visited the Xuanhuang Territory this time were all of high cultivation level, with the lowest being a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

After the soul transforms into the primordial spirit, there will be a qualitative change. Once one enters the realm of divine transformation, the difficulty of influencing others will increase several times over.

Moreover, it affected multiple people at once, but fortunately, with the cooperation of the flag guards, everything went smoothly.

The reason for erasing the traces in this way is not because of any fear or apprehension.

Rather, Li Wushou also wanted to gain a clear understanding of the overall capabilities of the White Bone Cicada clone.

As for the guests in the tavern, it was much simpler.

With a thought, the white bamboo, rooted in the tavern, began to wriggle.

Because of the shocking scene just now, many guests gathered around Bai Zhu, marveling at it, but dared not approach.

Who would dare touch something left behind by someone who could suppress a powerful being with a flick of their finger?
But this did not diminish people's curiosity.

Just then, a white-boned cicada quietly emerged from the white bamboo and suddenly let out a chirping sound.

The cicadas' chirping was crisp and piercing, echoing throughout the entire tavern.

The onlookers were taken aback for a moment, then returned to their tables and continued drinking.

After chirping, the white-boned cicada opened its mouth and sucked the entire white bamboo stalk from its spine, then flapped its wings and flew away from the tavern.

Inside the villa, Li Wushou quietly raised his hand, and the white bone cicada silently landed in his palm.

Gazing at the white-boned cicada, a mysterious aura connected it to the void.

Li Wushou suddenly looked up at the sky.

The rooftop and the sky faded from his eyes.

Layers of void were peeled away, and after a long while, Li Wushou lowered his gaze and murmured:

"Is the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts there?"

The tavern owner, clutching his neck, ran towards the sky in a panic.

After passing through the clouds, the light and shadow shifted, and we arrived at a huge portal.

The gate was entirely fiery red, with a large bell placed beside it.

A huge statue of the Vermilion Bird sits atop the gate, with three gilded characters reading "Vermilion Bird Gate".

Behind this gate, a vast palace complex lies prostrate in the clouds, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

This is the Southern Heavenly Gate of the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts—the Vermilion Bird Gate!
It is guarded by the Vermilion Bird clan year-round.

Upon sensing the arrival of the tavern owner, the Vermilion Bird statue on the gatehouse suddenly opened its eyes.

His eyes flashed with bloodlust as he stared at the tavern owner.

"What brings you to the palace?"

The tavern owner was taken aback, his expression froze, and a look of bewilderment appeared in his eyes.

What are you doing at the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts?
He could sense that he had forgotten something important, but he just couldn't quite remember it.

Just then, a cicada's chirping sounded in his mind, and the tavern owner felt a sharp pain in his spine below his neck, after which the blankness in his eyes disappeared.

He coughed lightly and quickly replied:

“The newly brewed spirits have come out of the cellar. I wish to offer a batch to the Venerable One and the Four Holy Envoys, so I have come to bother you, Senior Brother.”

Upon hearing the tavern owner's reply, a soft hum echoed from the void.

"Seven days ago, Venerable Master Xu had an epiphany and summoned the four holy envoys to go into seclusion. Today, he has begun to summon seniors in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm to comprehend the Great Dao."

Although we are only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, we may still have the opportunity to be summoned.

"Having reached this point, you're still researching a few drinks?"

Upon hearing this, the tavern owner's expression changed slightly, revealing a hint of embarrassment.

Somewhat embarrassed, I replied:

"My talent is not as good as my senior brother's. I was already favored by the Venerable for breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. How could I dare to hope to comprehend the Great Dao? I dare not ask for such an opportunity."

Hearing the tavern owner belittle himself like that, Zhuque on the gatehouse softened his tone somewhat.

"Don't say I didn't warn you, this time is no ordinary event. Even the elders of the four clans, who were previously deemed hopeless in their pursuit of the Great Dao and whose foundations were damaged, have all been invited. Although your talent is limited, there is still hope."

"You're very likely to be included this time, so you'd better prepare well to avoid disappointing His Excellency."

The tavern owner was taken aback, then became excited.

"Really? Is that true?"

As he spoke, he placed several jars of wine, each half a person tall, under the gate tower.

"The wine that came out of the cellar this time is excellent. In addition to the Venerable One and the Four Saints, I also prepared some for my senior brother."

Zhuque's eyes lit up as she glanced at the wine, which instantly disappeared beneath the gate tower.

With a thought, he secretly transmitted his voice:
“You’re used to doing these things, so I’m telling you, but don’t tell anyone else.”

This comprehension of the Great Dao is extraordinary. A few days ago, my ancestor came out of seclusion to receive a guest. I caught a glimpse of him and found that he seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

If you could participate, it would be of great benefit to you.

Upon hearing this, the tavern owner bowed repeatedly, his mind constantly bowing in gratitude to the Vermilion Bird.

Then, as if remembering something, he asked casually:
"Guests? Are they the Scripture Transmission Master and the others from Xuanhuang Temple? I heard that our Venerable One was very angry this time and has not yet summoned them."

This time, even powerful figures from Longyuan perished in the Sealing Spirit Path; they deserve to be taught a lesson.

Upon hearing this, Zhuque snorted coldly.

"Hmph, they consider themselves guests?"

Xuanhuang and Yanwu betrayed their promise. If it weren't for the four patriarchs telling everyone to ignore them for now and wait until they comprehend the Great Dao, we would have already gone to cause them trouble.

The Azure Dragon clan elder brother who was temporarily hosting them today has also been recalled to the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts.

Who cares about them anymore?

My ancestor received someone else.

As he spoke, the Vermilion Bird looked arrogant. Just then, the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts suddenly trembled, and a bird's cry came from afar and reached the Vermilion Bird Gate.

"Venerable One, are you idle enough to be assigned to guard the Vermilion Bird Gate?"

Zhuque hurriedly lowered his head and prostrated himself on the gate tower, shouting:
"Ancestor, I dare not do it again!"

The tavern owner's expression also changed drastically, revealing fear, and he bowed deeply, saying:

"Greetings, Ancestor Vermilion Bird!"

"Humph!"

Ancestor Suzaku snorted angrily, and a ball of flame suddenly rose into the sky behind Suzaku Gate. A terrifying pressure slammed out and struck the large bell next to the gate tower.

The inscription on the bell lit up, but the bell did not ring.

But at the same time, the figures of the Vermilion Birds were lit up by the inscriptions, and in an instant, the Vermilion Birds flew out of the bell one after another and circled in front of the gate tower.

The Vermilion Bird Ancestor spoke at the opportune moment:

"Inform all those in the Endless City who are staying behind at the early Nascent Soul stage that they will enter the Myriad Beasts Palace early tomorrow morning to jointly study the Great Dao."

Upon hearing this, the many Vermilion Birds bowed their heads slightly, then flapped their wings and flew off in all directions.

Even the tavern owner in front of the gate and the person guarding the Vermilion Bird each had a Vermilion Bird's shadow lingering around them.

The tavern owner understood immediately and reached out to take the Shadow of the Vermilion Bird.

The image of the Vermilion Bird lingered in his palm, and instantly, the words of the Vermilion Bird Ancestor echoed in his heart.

After the message was sent, the shadow of the Vermilion Bird flapped its wings and flew back into the Vermilion Bird Bell.

The tavern owner and Suzaku exchanged a glance, both noticing the excitement in each other's eyes.

Is there really an opportunity to comprehend the Great Dao together?

The two were just talking about this when this opportunity suddenly appeared before them.

The saying "what you wish for comes true" is exactly like this.

Inside the reception villa.

Li Wushou closed his eyes and held the white bone cicada in his palm.

At this moment, the white-boned cicada's body was twisted, and it had somehow transformed into the shape of a spine.

It exudes a unique aura, yet remains connected to nothingness.

If any cultivators from the Myriad Beasts Palace were here, they would immediately recognize that the aura emanating from this spine was extremely familiar, belonging to the tavern owner who enjoyed brewing wine.

Just then, Li Wushou suddenly opened his eyes.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he murmured softly:
"Although the Vermilion Bird Ancestor has a powerful aura, he is actually weak inside and out. He has actually suffered such a loss. The Ten Thousand Beasts Palace is indeed in trouble."

"Together we comprehend the Great Dao? It seems we're going to devour all of them?"

"Is that the guest?"

(End of this chapter)