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Chapter 862 The Battle for the Great Dao, Who Will Be Number One Under Heaven? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Their cultivation levels are so high that they have reached the pinnacle of this realm!"

The True Monarch Ku Rong's expression was even more solemn: "Especially Li Yun Jing, who has been cultivating for less than three hundred years, actually comprehended everything about the Divine Transformation Realm while still in the Nascent Soul Realm. It's simply unbelievable!"

The barbarian high priest and the representatives of the overseas demon race also remained silent, as they sensed the gap in their understanding of the Great Dao between themselves and these top Xuanmen and Buddhist cultivators.

In the starry sky, the clash between the Great Daos intensifies.

In the palm of the Great Compassionate Zen Master's Buddha Kingdom, the golden light began to fluctuate, and the millions of chanting voices seemed to be suppressed by the thunderous roar. The phantom images of some Arhats and Bodhisattvas began to blur.

The Great Compassionate Zen Master frowned slightly, sensing the unstoppable, annihilating will within the other party's Thunderous Path, as well as the natural restraint of the chaotic intent on the orderly Buddhist light.

Li Yunjing was not having an easy time either. The power of the Buddhist Kingdom's salvation was all-pervasive, trying to erode his Thunder World and undermine his fighting will.

If it weren't for his unwavering Dao heart, his extremely high resistance to attacks on the soul, and the continuous source of lightning within his sea of ​​consciousness, he would probably have already wavered in his mind.

He fully activated the Great Dao of Thunder, incorporating the concepts of chaos, sacrifice, and death into it, making the Thunder Realm even more profound and unpredictable, as if it contained the ultimate mystery of the birth and death of the universe.

"Buddha's Dharma is boundless, and you will be safe when you turn around!"

Suddenly, the Great Compassionate Zen Master spoke, his voice booming like a bell. Each word transformed into a giant golden swastika, merging into the Buddha Kingdom in his palm, causing the Buddha Kingdom to shine even brighter and the pressure to increase dramatically!
"Thunder roars, but the righteous path is not alone!"

Li Yunjing responded with a cold shout, his voice booming like thunder. Each word transformed into a purple-gold lightning rune, merging into the lightning realm!

The thunderous realm roared, countless thunderbolts howled, and the aura of destruction surged, forcefully suppressing the counterattack of the Buddhist light once again!
"Crack!"

A faint cracking sound rang out, not from space itself, but from the level of the Great Dao!

A tiny crack quietly appeared at the edge of the Buddha Kingdom in the palm of the Great Compassionate Zen Master. Although it was instantly repaired by the immense Buddhist power, this sign shocked all the spectators!
The Great Compassionate Zen Master's realm of the Great Dao was the first to show signs of instability!

The difference in skill seems to have been made!
The Great Compassionate Zen Master swayed slightly, a barely perceptible pallor appearing on his face. He took a deep look at Li Yunjing's still stable, even increasingly violent, world of thunder, and slowly withdrew his palm.

The vast, palm-sized phantom of the Buddha Kingdom then vanished.

He clasped his hands together and sighed, "Sect Leader Li's understanding of thunder is profound; this humble monk... is inferior in skill."

His voice carried a hint of indescribable weariness and relief.

Thus, the contest of supernatural abilities ended with Li Yunjing emerging victorious.

The starry sky was completely silent.

All the spectators understood that after this battle, Li Yunjing's invincible reputation would be beyond question!

In the starry sky, the voice of the Great Compassionate Zen Master acknowledging defeat echoed, carrying a hint of indescribable loneliness and relief.

This Buddhist leader was ultimately defeated in front of everyone by a rising star of the Xuanmen sect who had been cultivating for less than three hundred years.

Li Yunjing slowly dissipated the lightning realm in his palm, and his lightning battle armor disappeared into his body.

His aura was still strong, but there was a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

The Buddhist cultivation of the Great Compassionate Zen Master is indeed unfathomable. If it weren't for his superior Chaotic Thunder Body, more domineering Dao, and deeper foundation, the outcome of this battle would still be uncertain.

"The Zen Master accepted the offer."

Li Yunjing returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his expression calm and showing little sign of pride.

He knew that although he had won this battle, it was largely due to the strength of his Chaotic Thunder Body and his unique understanding of the Great Dao. In terms of the profundity and enduring nature of Buddhism, the Great Compassionate Zen Master was still a worthy opponent.

"Zen Master, regarding the three points mentioned earlier..."

Li Yunjing spoke up, bringing the topic back to reality.

The Great Compassionate Zen Master took a deep breath, suppressing the surging blood and qi within him, and said in a deep voice, "Sect Leader Li, rest assured, since this humble monk has already admitted defeat, I will naturally fulfill the agreement."

His gaze swept over the spectators in the distance, each with their own distinct expression, and his voice clearly resounded throughout the star field: "From this day forward, Pufa and the other two will be whipped three hundred times with lightning in front of the gate of the 'Kasyapa Treasure Light Temple' and will face the wall in repentance for a hundred years."

"We will compensate your sect with one hundred million high-grade spirit stones, as well as the five elemental elites and thunder-attribute spiritual materials listed in the inventory, which will be personally delivered by our temple to the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' in the Southern Heaven Continent within three days."

"The Buddhist forces shall immediately withdraw from the Southern Continent, leaving only 'Mingxin Temple' to maintain its original foundation, and shall not be disclosed to outsiders."

"Within the Buddha Light Continent, the Xuan Sect is free to spread its teachings and must not be deliberately suppressed."

The three agreements were publicly reiterated by the Great Compassionate Zen Master, which undoubtedly made the Buddhist community's concession public, leaving no room for reneging.

Upon hearing this, Qingwei Zhenjun and the others in the distance had increasingly complicated expressions.

They knew that from this moment on, the landscape of "Tianlan Star" had been completely changed.

"In that case, thank you, Venerable Zen Master."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, said no more, turned around and transformed into a bolt of lightning, fleeing towards "Tianlan Star" without glancing at the spectators again.

The Great Compassionate Zen Master gazed in the direction he had left, remained silent for a moment, and then took a step forward, disappearing into the starry sky.

As the protagonist departed, the oppressive atmosphere in the starry sky suddenly eased.

"Let's go back."

Qingwei Zhenjun sighed and said to the Zhenjun beside him, "Pass down the order that from today onwards, our 'Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens' and 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' must treat each other with courtesy and must never cause any more disputes."

Tianyin Zhenjun, Xuanji Jianjun, and the others nodded silently, their faces no longer showing any resentment, only deep awe.

Li Yunjing used his strength to show them that times have changed.

"Immediately prepare generous gifts and send envoys to the Shenxiao Dao Sect to establish friendly relations!"

The barbarian high priest's eyes flickered as he whispered to his companion, "This man... can only be a friend, not an enemy!"

The elder from the overseas demon clan even tore through the void and hurriedly left, clearly to return and restrain his clansmen and consider how to establish contact with this newly emerged number one powerhouse in the world.

The message from the stars spread across the entire "Tianlan Star" instantly, faster than light, through various secret communication methods!
"Shocking news!"

"The Buddhist leader, the Great Compassionate Zen Master, was defeated by Li Yunjing of the 'Divine Firmament Daoist Sect' in outer space!"

"Li Yunjing used his power to pressure the Buddhist sect, forcing them to withdraw from Nantian and open the 'Buddha's Light Continent' to spread their teachings!"

"A new era has arrived!"

"The Xuanmen Sect is about to rise again, and Li Yunjing will ascend to the pinnacle of 'Tianlan Star'!"

……

A series of shocking news swept through every corner of "Tianlan Star" like a hurricane, causing a huge wave among all forces and cultivators!
In the Southern Heaven Continent, there is the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

The moment the message was confirmed through the communication array, the entire sect fell into a deathly silence, followed by a deafening roar of cheers!
"The Sect Leader is invincible!"

"I knew it! The sect leader was bound to win!"

"Hahaha! Even the bald monks of Buddhism have met their match!"

Amidst the mountains, whether inner disciples or outer disciples, servants or elders or stewards, everyone's face was filled with ecstatic joy and immense pride!
The four hall masters, Xiao Zhan, Fu Chao, Zhu Yan, and Ying Qianqian, looked at each other and smiled, unable to contain their excitement.

They were among the first to follow Li Yunjing, witnessing his rise step by step until he reached the top of the world. Their feelings of emotion and pride were beyond measure.

Yu Yunyi stood atop the main peak, gazing westward, her eyes filled with tears—tears of joy.

She had always believed that her Daoist partner was invincible, but upon hearing the news that he had truly defeated the number one Buddhist master, she was still overwhelmed with emotion and found it difficult to calm down.

Li Cangqiong, Ming Lingchuan, Xiao Anran, and the other elders were overjoyed, their beards trembling with excitement.

"May Heaven bless my Divine Firmament Dao Sect!"

"May Heaven bless my Xuanmen!"

They knew that from now on, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" would become the undisputed number one sect on "Tianlan Star"!

Allied forces including the "Huangze Dynasty", "Yuanyang Dao Sect", "Louguan Dao", "Beidi Sect", and "Xiao Family".

These forces, who had long been bound to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," were initially shocked with disbelief upon receiving the news, followed by immense joy and relief!

"They won! Sect Leader Li actually won!"

The emperor of the Huangze Dynasty burst into uncontrollable laughter in his study, "Quickly! Prepare lavish gifts—no! I will personally go to the Shenxiao Dao Sect to offer my congratulations!"

"Choosing to ally with the Shenxiao Dao Sect was truly the wisest decision our sect has ever made since its founding!"

The sect leader of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" clapped his hands in praise, and his disciples spread the news with great pride.

The head of the Xiao family was so excited that he burst into tears. Their Xiao family had produced a Xiao Yuntian who had a close relationship with Li Yunjing. This connection was enough to guarantee the Xiao family's glory for the next thousand years!

All allies knew that Li Yunjing's ascension to the top meant that their investment had yielded returns a thousandfold!

From now on, their status on "Tianlan Star" will rise significantly, and no one will dare to provoke them!

The "Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves", the Wilderness Continent, the Overseas Demonic Sects, and neutral or previously conflicted forces such as the Demon Clan.

Within these forces, a somber atmosphere prevailed.

"Issue the order to seal the mountain gates for a hundred years. All disciples must devote themselves to cultivation and are not allowed to go out and cause trouble."

Upon returning to his grotto, Qingwei Zhenjun immediately issued orders, his tone filled with helplessness and desolation.

Several super tribes on the desolate continent also restrained their people, strictly prohibiting conflicts with the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" and its affiliated forces, and began to actively prepare gifts in an attempt to befriend them.

The overseas demon race even designated a large area of ​​sea as a restricted zone, strictly forbidding the demon race from approaching the "Southern Heaven Continent," for fear of angering that evil star.

The outcome of Li Yunjing's battle with the Great Compassionate Zen Master was like a huge boulder pressing down on the hearts of all forces, making them fully realize a fact!
From now on, the rules of "Tianlan Star" will be set by Li Yunjing and his "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

On the Buddhist continent, there is the "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple".

The atmosphere inside the temple was extremely oppressive.

The three Venerable Pufa, their faces pale, were struck by lightning whips in front of the mountain gate under the complex gazes of countless monks. Their bodies were injured, and they were then taken to the back mountain to face the wall.

The resources for the huge compensation were quickly inventoried and personally escorted by a True Lord to the "Southern Heaven Continent".

The orders to "withdraw from Nantian" and "allow the Xuanmen to spread their teachings" were like heavy hammer blows to the hearts of all Buddhist disciples.

Many young monks were on the verge of collapse, unable to accept that Buddhism could suffer such humiliation.

The Great Compassionate Zen Master remained in seclusion, with only a faint sigh echoing deep within the temple.

This battle severely damaged the reputation of Buddhism and shrank its sphere of influence, causing it significant harm.

……

After returning to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", Li Yunjing did not celebrate wildly, but instead kept a low profile.

He received the envoys from all sides who came to offer their congratulations, treating them with courtesy regardless of whether they were allies or former adversaries, yet his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, exuding a natural air of authority.

Reaching the top of the world does not mean you can rest easy.

The hidden dangers of these forbidden areas of the Prison Demon Lord have not yet been eradicated, and his own cultivation needs to be further improved. More importantly, how to guide "Tianlan Star" towards a better future will be the question he needs to consider next.

He entrusted most of the sect's affairs to newcomers, while he himself entered into deep seclusion once again.

This time, he will completely break through the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm and begin to try to touch the profound and mysterious Divine Transformation realm!
Under his will, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" began to expand and develop in an orderly manner, absorbing resources and talents from all sides, and truly establishing its magnificent status as the number one sect in the world.

As time went by, Li Yunjing's fame and legends became more and more deeply rooted in people's hearts, becoming an insurmountable myth on "Tianlan Star" and inspiring countless successors.

A new era belonging to Li Yunjing, to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", and to the Xuanmen has officially begun!
From that day onward, the disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" never saw this legendary figure again!
Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, Zhao Qi, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er all appeared very rarely.

Seclusion became the main theme of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Apart from Lin Xuan, the newly promoted Nascent Soul Realm True Person, almost no other True Persons can be seen in the entire sect.

In this new era, those true immortals and true lords who once fought against the demonic calamity seem to have become legendary figures.

A new generation replaces the old.

A century has passed in the blink of an eye.

Deep within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," in the core cave dwelling shrouded by layers of restrictions, time seemed to stand still.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged, his body as solid as an ancient rock, yet his aura was as vast and boundless as a starry sea.

His consciousness sank into his body, wandering in the ocean of his own Great Dao.

Over the past century, he has never deliberately tried to break through to a higher realm, but instead devoted all his energy to sorting out what he has learned.

The general outline of the "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Scripture" flowed through his mind, each character transforming into a primordial thunder pattern, reflecting and complementing his newly formed chaotic thunder body, bringing the destruction and vitality of the Great Dao of Thunder to its extreme.

The Qi and Blood Transport Method of the Dragon Emperor Scripture draws upon the vast, ocean-like Qi and Blood of the true dragon within the body, merging it with the Chaotic Thunder Essence. This imbues every inch of the physical body with explosive power, and the faint sound of a dragon's roar echoes deep within the bloodline.

The bizarre poison power of the "Heavenly Poison Scripture" was repeatedly tempered and purified by the Chaos Thunder Essence, transforming into a more profound Dao poison that was almost "annihilation," hidden within the thunder, silent and undetectable.

The "Starfall Secret Manual" draws upon the power of the stars in the heavens, resonating with the acupoints within the body, imbuing his magic with the vastness of the stars and the resolute determination of a falling star.

The profound meanings of "The Way of Sacrifice" and "The Way of Death" are like two undercurrents that merge into the torrent of thunder, chaos, and stars, adding an ancient, mysterious, and final flavor to them.

The power of the five elements, spatial perception, array formations and restrictions... all the fields he had explored were now being sorted out, integrated, and fused together by him, with the Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture and the Chaotic Thunder Body as the core!
Within his sea of ​​consciousness, it was as if the world was being created.

Based on the chaotic lightning, the five elements are derived, adorning the stars, containing sacrifice and death, constructing a miniature yet complete world of "Dao" that belongs only to him.

This process is slow and arduous, requiring a deep understanding of each force and finding the perfect balance and integration between them.

Years passed.

The mountain of resources inside the cave, especially the Five Elements elites and lightning-attribute spiritual materials containing pure spiritual energy and fragments of laws that were compensated by the "Kasyapa Treasure Light Temple," were being consumed at a visible rate, turning into the purest energy to replenish the massive consumption he had made while sorting out the Great Dao, and continuously strengthening his foundation.

His aura, during this long process of refinement, became increasingly harmonious, profound, and unfathomable.

Although his cultivation level remained at the peak of the eighth level of the Nascent Soul realm, his profound foundation had already exceeded the comprehension of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators.

On this day, when the last piece of "Nine Heavens Thunder Crystal" turned to dust in his hand and the pure thunder essence inside was completely absorbed, Li Yunjing suddenly opened his eyes, which had been closed for a hundred years!

His eyes no longer held a simple vision of the birth and death of a world of thunder, but rather a fleeting scene of the beginning of the universe and the manifestation of all things!
"The time has come."

His mind was clear and lucid; a century of accumulation had brought about a natural outcome.

Without any deliberate guidance, the immense magical power within him, which had already reached saturation and had been repeatedly refined and purified countless times, surged towards that invisible barrier like a flood bursting its banks!

"Boom!!!"

Within the cave, the sound of the Great Dao resounded!
It wasn't the thunder from the outside world, but rather the resonance between heaven and earth triggered by the perfecting of his Dao foundation and the qualitative change in his magical power!
Within his dantian, the nascent "Dao Fruit" that embodied his understanding of the myriad Daos suddenly erupted with unprecedented brilliance, spinning wildly and devouring massive amounts of magical power. The nine-colored lightning patterns on it became incredibly clear and solid!
The ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm, that solid barrier that had troubled countless talented cultivators, melted away like ice and snow under the sun in the face of this natural and powerful torrent!

There were no earth-shattering phenomena, no outflowing violent energy; all the changes were proceeding perfectly and self-sufficiently within his body.

When everything calmed down, Li Yunjing slowly got up.

He felt the boundless magical power surging within his body, as if it had established a closer connection with the entire world, and the nine-colored "Dao Fruit" that was completely stable and closely connected with his soul. A faint smile appeared on his lips.

Nascent Soul Nine Heavens, accomplished!
At this moment, in terms of the sheer power of his magic and the stability of his foundation, he has already reached the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Realm!

He even had a strong premonition that he would be invincible among those in the Nascent Soul realm throughout history!

No other master could possess such high cultivation or combat prowess as him!
Shake the past!

This is Li Yunjing's current state!
"A century of meticulous work, accomplished in a single day."

Li Yunjing murmured to himself, his gaze piercing through the cave's restrictions, as if he could see the vast world outside the sect.

"Next comes the Nascent Soul stage..."

That will be a completely new realm, involving the transformation of the essence of the soul and a deeper integration with the laws of heaven and earth.

Even with his current level of cultivation, he could make the breakthrough, but looking at the empty secret room, he realized he didn't have enough resources.

Reaching this level, it's not so easy to use the right rare and precious materials to overtake others and quickly perfect one's magical power!

At the very least, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" cannot provide resources indefinitely, and Li Yunjing would not do something short-sighted like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

As for the resources of other continents on "Tianlan Star"?

That's unrealistic!
Li Yunjing is the leader of the Xuanmen Sect, a righteous master, and the strongest person in the world!
He is not the great demon of the Demonic Sect, and he does not act as he pleases!
It is impossible to wage war against other continents and various behemoth sects to plunder resources just for personal gain.

When Li Yunjing was around, he naturally had no fear of any enemy, but what happened after he left?
Did you travel to Xinghai?

Even ascend to heaven?

What will become of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?
What you do today, you'll reap tomorrow!
If you go too far, don't blame others for wiping you out completely once you're gone!
Therefore, apart from slowly meditating and cultivating magical power, there is only one other way left, which is to find the treasures in the star sea!

"Before I leave, I need to upgrade the 'Sky Patrol Ship'!"

"A fourth-tier peak magic weapon is enough on 'Tianlan Star,' but it's too weak once we enter the endless star sea!" Li Yunjing muttered to himself, lost in thought.

On this day, the restrictions on the core cave, which had been silent for a hundred years, were quietly lifted, and Li Yunjing slowly emerged.

He was reserved, like an ordinary person, but when his eyes opened and closed, it was as if there were fleeting phenomena of starry sky birth and death and myriad paths turning, which made people dare not look directly at him.

The news sent shockwaves through the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Soon, in the sect's main hall, Lin Xuan, along with Li Cangqiong, Ming Lingchuan, Xiao Anran, and ten other Supreme Elders, gathered together after receiving the urgent message. Their expressions were respectful yet excited.

After a century of seclusion, the sect leader has finally emerged!

Li Yunjing sat upright in the main seat, his gaze calmly sweeping over everyone.

Lin Xuan had shed his youthful naiveté, his aura was calm and steady, and his cultivation had reached the first level of the Nascent Soul stage. Clearly, he had not wasted these past hundred years.

The auras of the various elders were also more refined than they had been a hundred years ago.

"Meet the Headmaster!"

Everyone saluted in unison.

"No need to be polite."

Li Yunjing slightly raised his hand, and a gentle yet irresistible force lifted everyone up.

He looked at Lin Xuan, a hint of approval in his eyes: "Lin Xuan, it's been a hundred years. Your cultivation has improved and you've become more composed in handling matters. Very good."

Lin Xuan quickly bowed: "It is all thanks to the sect leader's cultivation and the sect's resource support that this disciple dares not slack off."

Li Yunjing nodded, stopped the pleasantries, and got straight to the point: "I have summoned you all here today to announce something important."

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority: "From this day forward, I will step down as sect leader, and Lin Xuan will succeed me as the first deputy sect leader of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect,' with full authority to handle all sect affairs."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall was suddenly silent, and you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone was stunned, including Lin Xuan himself!
Although Li Yunjing had hardly been involved in any affairs for the past century, and Lin Xuan had actually taken on a lot of management work, no one expected that the sect leader would announce his resignation so suddenly and directly appoint Lin Xuan as the first deputy sect leader, in full charge!

This is the position of leader of the number one sect in the world!

"Sect Leader! This matter..."

Li Cangqiong couldn't help but speak up, his tone anxious.

In his view, Li Yunjing was at the peak of his career and the pillar of the sect. How could he be allowed to resign so easily?

Li Yunjing waved his hand, interrupting him: "My mind is made up."

"My path lies in pursuing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth and exploring the ultimate truth of the Great Dao."

He glanced at everyone and said slowly, "The mundane affairs of the sect are already a burden to me."

"Lin Xuan is capable enough and has an excellent character. I am at ease letting him take over."

He then looked at Lin Xuan, who looked apprehensive and hesitant, and said in a tone that was both expectant and firm: "Lin Xuan, you don't need to refuse."

"This position is rightfully yours."

"From this day forward, you will also be in charge of the 'Xuanwu Hall'. I hope that you will be as dedicated to your duties as I was back then, and protect the sect."

Seeing this, Ming Lingchuan nodded slightly. Choosing Li Yunjing to serve as the supreme leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was the most correct decision he had ever made in his life!

He relinquished power early on to focus on the Great Dao, knowing full well that this was good for both the sect and himself.

The world is at peace!

Li Yunjing doesn't need to waste his time on trivial matters. After stepping down, he can become the sect's supreme elder and still remotely command, acting as the sect's guardian of destiny.

Lin Xuan sensed the determination and trust in his teacher's words, and seeing that although the elders looked surprised, none of them voiced any objection, he knew that the matter was already settled.

"Disciple Lin Xuan respectfully obeys the Sect Leader's decree!"

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and fear, stepped forward, and bowed deeply: "I will do my utmost to live up to the expectations of my teacher and the sect!"

"it is good."

A faint smile appeared on Li Yunjing's face. "The future of the sect is entrusted to you."

He then said to Li Cangqiong and the other elders, "Elders, you will need to continue to assist Lin Xuan in stabilizing the sect's overall situation."

"I will obey the sect leader's decree!"

The ten elders responded in unison, their expressions solemn.

They understood that Li Yunjing's move was for the long-term benefit of the sect, to cultivate a successor, and to ensure the sect's continued stable development after his departure.

Although reluctant, I have more respect for and support for Li Yunjing's decision.

The crowd bowed again, and then, led by Ming Lingchuan, Xiao Anran, and Li Cangqiong, silently withdrew from the main hall, leaving the space to the master and disciple.

Inside the main hall, only Li Yunjing and Lin Xuan remained, making the atmosphere exceptionally solemn.

Looking at his eldest disciple, whom he had personally nurtured, Li Yunjing's eyes were filled with complex emotions—gratification, expectation, and a hint of barely perceptible感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex feeling of deep emotion).

"Xuan'er, come with me."

Li Yunjing got up and, instead of going outside the hall, went to the wall on one side of the hall.

He made a hand seal, and a barely perceptible bolt of chaotic lightning entered the wall.

Instantly, the wall rippled like water, revealing a hidden staircase extending downwards, covered with ancient runes.

This is the passage leading to the most core secret chamber of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," and only the successive sect leaders know of its existence and how to open it.

Lin Xuan held his breath and followed closely behind.

At the end of the stairs is a small stone chamber, but it exudes an ancient and weathered atmosphere.

In the center of the stone chamber, there is a small stone platform.

Li Yunjing walked to the stone platform with a solemn expression.

He first took out a seal that was neither gold nor jade, but was entirely purple and carved with a nine-layered thundercloud pattern. It was the symbol of the authority of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and the sect leader's seal, the "Shenxiao Thunder Seal".

"This is the sect leader's seal, which not only represents power, but also carries the expectations and responsibilities of our predecessors."

"Today, I will formally pass it on to you."

Li Yunjing gently placed the seal on the stone platform and pushed it toward Lin Xuan.

He found this treasure very useful and it played a crucial role in many major battles.

However, this is the heirloom of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

The three immortal artifacts do not belong to anyone and must remain in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" forever. The successive sect leaders are merely users and have never truly owned them!

He naturally wouldn't break the rules.

Lin Xuan's hands trembled slightly as he respectfully accepted the "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal," feeling its immense weight as if he were holding a mountain.

He bowed deeply and said, "This disciple will certainly live up to the trust placed in him by his teacher and all the ancestral masters of the past!"

"This is the 'Divine Firmament Thunder Seal'."

Li Yunjing's voice carried a hint of solemnity, "With this treasure, you can initially mobilize the power of the Thunder Seal to protect the sect and purify the evil spirits."

"However, one must remember that immortal artifacts possess spirits. They should not be used lightly unless the sect is facing a life-or-death crisis, and one should never allow them to fully recognize a master, lest one suffer a backlash."

As he spoke, he slowly imprinted a wisp of primordial imprint into Lin Xuan's sea of ​​consciousness.

Lin Xuan felt a jolt in his soul, as if he had established a faint connection with some supreme source of thunder, and felt a deeper awe for the sect's foundation.

"Disciple, please remember this!"

Lin Xuan solemnly replied, fully aware of the great responsibility he bore.

After imparting the Thunder Seal, Li Yunjing began to dictate the sect's most core secrets.

"Besides the main gate, our sect's foundation also includes several secret realms and forbidden areas, which are crucial to the sect's rise and fall. You must be fully aware of these."

"First, the 'Divine Firmament Secret Realm'."

"Located deep within the western vein of the main peak, it was created by the founding patriarch with unparalleled supernatural powers. It contains an innate thunder pool, where the flow of time is different from the outside world, and the spiritual energy is more than ten times that of the outside world. It is the sect's greatest foundation."

"The sect has never truly developed this place. This ensures that even if the sect declines one day, it can still use this secret realm to cultivate the strongest successor and rebuild its glory!"

"Throughout history, True Lords have secluded themselves here to cultivate. Only the sect leader can know its exact location and the method to open it. Today, I will pass it on to you..."

A complex and profound incantation, accompanied by a mental diagram, entered Lin Xuan's mind, clearly indicating the entrance to the secret realm and the method of control.

"Such a treasure land exists!"

Lin Xuan was deeply shocked, realizing for the first time how little he knew about the sect.

Secondly, "Locking Dragon Abyss".

At this point, Li Yunjing's expression became particularly solemn. "This is the first forbidden area of ​​'Tianlan Star', where the ancient demon 'Prison Lord' is suppressed at the bottom of the abyss."

"Although I have resealed it, its demonic power is overwhelming and its schemes are numerous. It may cause trouble again at any time."

"The sect has the responsibility of monitoring, and every generation must send elite disciples and elders to take turns guarding it. We must never slack off!"

"This is the secret method for communicating with it, as well as the remote sensing method of the 'Heavenly Thunder Tower'..."

Li Yunjing meticulously explained to Lin Xuan everything about the details of the Dragon Locking Abyss, including key monitoring points, emergency plans, and how to utilize the power of the "Heavenly Thunder Tower" located far away in the abyss.

"Disciple understands!"

"Even at the cost of my life, I will ensure the seal remains intact!"

Lin Xuan nodded solemnly. He knew about "Locked Dragon Abyss" and had been there himself, so he naturally knew how dangerous it was.

Thirdly, "crossing mountain ranges".

"This mountain range stretches across the southern sky, containing endless treasures. It is one of the ancestral veins of the 'Southern Sky Continent,' and the future of our sect lies there."

Li Yunjing continued, "Back then, the previous sect leader schemed and plotted for a long time before finally conquering it. You must remember that this place, like the 'Divine Firmament Mountain Range,' is our foundation!"

Another piece of information flowed into Lin Xuan's heart.

"Disciple understands!"

Lin Xuan nodded again.

The fact that the teacher specifically mentioned this place at this time shows its importance, and as the future supreme leader, he must abide by it!
This is his responsibility!

Besides these three core secrets, Li Yunjing also told him about some things that only the sect leader knew, such as the secret communication methods of other continental allies, the sect's hidden network of informants, and some contingency plans for dealing with major crises.

Lin Xuan concentrated intently, not daring to miss the slightest detail, firmly imprinting these secrets concerning the sect's lifeline deep into his soul.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Yunjing finally finished imparting all the core secrets he knew.

"Xuan'er, I have already passed on everything that needed to be taught to you."

He looked at Lin Xuan, whose gaze had become increasingly calm and resolute, gently patted his shoulder, and said with a final word and a hint of relief in his voice: "You will have to walk your own path from now on."

"Remember, while maintaining the status quo, we must also explore new avenues."

"If you are unsure about something, you may consult the elders, but the final decision is yours."

"teacher……"

Lin Xuan's eyes reddened slightly as he bowed deeply once more, "Disciple...will certainly not fail your expectations! May Master achieve great success in the Great Dao and ascend to the Immortal Realm soon!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, said no more, and his figure slowly faded away, eventually disappearing into the stone chamber as if merging into the void.

In the empty stone chamber, only Lin Xuan remained, holding the heavy sect leader's seal in his hand, his mind filled with the sect's supreme immortal artifact seal and countless core secrets.

He stood alone for a long time before taking a deep breath, solemnly putting away the seal, his eyes becoming incredibly firm.

He knew that from this moment on, he was no longer the eldest disciple who only needed to obey his master's orders, but the true leader who would shoulder the heavy responsibility of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
After completing the final act of passing on his legacy, Li Yunjing had no more worries.

His gaze fell upon the sect's treasury. Next, he would gather resources, upgrade the "Sky Patrol Ship," and then... embark on a journey to explore the endless starry sea!

As for the "Divine Firmament Cloud Palace"?
Li Yunjing did not hand it over, after all, Lin Xuan was only the first deputy sect leader, not the true sect leader.

Lin Xuan has a 90% chance of becoming the ruler of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", but there is still one unexpected factor.

Only after Lin Xuan has fully ascended to the throne will he move his wives from the Shenxiao Cloud Palace back to the Qiwu Manor on the Seven Star Peak!
That was his real home!
With this thought in mind, Li Yunjing's figure completely disappeared from the stone chamber, and the next moment, he appeared in front of the heavily guarded and arrayed core treasure vault of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

When the Supreme Elder guarding the treasure vault saw him, he immediately bowed and paid his respects, not daring to show the slightest negligence.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly and walked straight into the depths of the treasure vault.

This place is vast and divided into countless areas, filled with a dazzling array of resources accumulated by the sect over the years, ranging from low-grade spirit stones and materials to high-grade pills, talismans, array plates, and even some rare inheritance jade slips—everything imaginable is here.

He did not go to the area where the top-tier rare treasures were stored, but instead went first to the area where general resources and personal artifacts were stored.

With a thought, Li Yunjing began to sort through his own storage treasures.

First, there are a massive amount of spirit stones.

High-grade, medium-grade, and low-grade items were piled up like mountains, most of which were spoils from previous battles and compensation received from Buddhist temples.

For him, who was about to embark on a long journey and whose main goal was to acquire resources from the Star Sea, these spirit stones could play a greater role within the sect.

Moreover, he is about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. At this level, high-grade spirit stones have completely lost their effect. Only top-grade spirit stones can increase his magical power and provide assistance.

Next came various talismans.

The number of low-level "Fireball Talismans" and "Diamond Talismans," high-level "Teleportation Talismans" and "Restriction-Breaking Talismans," and even some special thunder talismans he personally drew that contained chaotic thunder intent, was enormous.

These items are life-saving for lower-ranking disciples and strategic reserves for the sect, but they are of little use to him.

Then came the elixirs.

The sheer number of bottles and jars—for healing, restoring magical power, aiding cultivation, and detoxifying—was astonishing.

His own Chaotic Thunder Body has extremely strong recovery ability, and ordinary pills have little effect, while he has already prepared enough top-grade pills.

Finally, there are various array plates and flags.

Small, portable formations that combine offense and defense, large barrier arrays, and so on.

He already possesses the "Chaotic Thunder Domain" and numerous immortal artifacts, making these external possessions seem redundant.

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Yunjing sorted out these items, which were already considered "burdens" to him, and piled them up in the designated handover area of ​​the treasure vault.

The Supreme Elder stared wide-eyed at the rapidly piling-up resources before him, his breathing quickening.

The total value of these resources is simply immeasurable!
"Take stock and convert all of them into sect contribution points."

Li Yunjing gave the order in a calm tone.

"Yes! Yes! Sect Leader!"

The Supreme Elder immediately responded and called for help to begin the inventory and assessment as quickly as possible.

The process lasted a full day.

Ultimately, an astronomical number of contribution points were recorded in Li Yunjing's identity jade tablet.

This amount of contribution points is enough to drive any sect disciple or even elder crazy.

"Based on contribution points, am I the number one in the history of the Shenxiao Dao Sect?"

Looking at his contribution points, Li Yunjing remained expressionless. Holding the jade token, he walked straight to the deepest part of the treasure vault, the area protected by numerous restrictions, which was specifically for storing fifth-tier rare materials.

The materials here are relatively scarce, but each one exudes astonishing spiritual energy and law fluctuations. They are the core materials for refining fifth-order magic weapons, pills, and even setting up top-level arrays. Even ordinary True Monarchs rarely see them.

"Void Crystal", "Million-Year-Old Ironwood", "Stellar Core Fragment", "Five Elements Primordial Qi", "Chaotic Thunder Essence"...

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over these rare treasures, and he began to make targeted selections based on his needs for upgrading the "Sky Patrol Ship" and for possible future needs.

(End of this chapter)