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As soon as the battle began, He Jinhua took the initiative and attacked directly, her strategy was very clear.

Jiang Ming's strength was far beyond what she could resist.

In a proper duel, she has no chance of winning, but if she resorts to trickery, she might still have a fighting chance and not be defeated so completely.

Or to put it more optimistically, they still have the strength to fight back.

As He Jinhua made her move, Jiang Ming's pupils contracted slightly as he dodged four extremely thin poison needles. His gaze towards her instantly turned serious.

She can use hidden weapons, which makes her extremely difficult to deal with. Once hit by her, even the strongest person can only suffer a bitter defeat.

If I hadn't been on my guard the whole time, I would most likely have fallen victim to this.

As the distance between them gradually widened, a look of seriousness flashed in Jiang Ming's eyes. Then, without hesitation, he directly used Yin-Yang Force to protect his body. He then waved his hand and sent a wisp of energy straight towards He Jinhua.

Although this battle was destined to be a life-or-death struggle.

However, Jiang Ming still did not use lethal force.

Once you see through the opponent's tactics, victory is inevitable.

Winning is enough; there's no need to kill it.

This is not because Jiang Ming is kind-hearted. To be precise, it is because he is not afraid. Why is he not afraid? The answer is simple: he has the strength to rely on.

He easily blocked He Jinhua's attack.

Her mindset has undergone a subtle change.

The hidden weapon was seen through immediately; how could the competition continue like this?

She frowned slightly; she could tell that Jiang Ming was going easy on her, but even so, she was still unwilling to admit defeat.

Give it a shot; there might still be a chance to win.

After pondering silently for a moment, He Jinhua, taking advantage of Jiang Ming's reluctance to kill her, immediately gathered her spiritual power in her chest, then spat out a mouthful of blood, her eyes bloodshot, as if a thousand rages were surging within her.

"What's wrong with this kid? He's clearly much stronger than his opponent, so why doesn't he finish the fight quickly instead of dragging it out?"

"Is this just womanly compassion? Hmph, how could a disciple of the Myriad Laws Sect have such thoughts? Yuan Chu, I advise you to reconsider. Taking someone like this as a disciple won't get you very far..."

Upon hearing an elder voice his opposition, the Primordial Saint True Lord remained unmoved, simply staring intently at Jiang Ming, silently waiting for the situation to turn around.

boom!

A loud bang.

He Jinhua's fierce attack struck Jiang Ming directly in front of him, but this powerful blow had no real effect.

Jiang Ming was unharmed. The terrifying attack, which circulated around his body for a moment, seemed to be deflected before striking He Jinhua again.

This change caught some of the elders on the stage off guard.

They hadn't realized from beginning to end that Jiang Ming had mastered the Dao of Yin and Yang. Now that they saw the problem, their eyes widened in disbelief.

"I never expected this kid to have such a hidden trick up his sleeve. It seems he's been delaying it all to hone his Daoist skills. In that case, Primordial Sage, you've struck gold..."

"Haha, that's true. I was blind. Even with the Grand Elder's hint, I didn't notice anything special about this boy. It seems this genius is destined to be out of my reach."

However, there's one thing I'd like to know: given the profound connection between the Yin-Yang Daoist principles and the Five Elements Daoist principles, is the Primordial True Lord truly willing to impart all his knowledge to them?

……

Although the communication appeared amicable on the surface, undercurrents were still surging beneath the surface.

The Five Elements Great Dao cultivated by the Primordial Sage True Lord is already one of the fundamental Great Daos of the Immortal Pivot. If it is further aided by the Yin-Yang Dao Rhyme, its future achievements will be limitless. At that time, many elders of the Myriad Laws Sect will become stepping stones for the Primordial Sage True Lord.

Most importantly, Yuan Chu will not be content with just the Golden Core realm. If his ambitions expand further in the future, he will definitely squeeze out some of the living space of Golden Core True Monarchs.

In layman's terms, it means that in order to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, the Primordial Saint might absorb the paths of others to gain personal advancement.

The elder who spoke earlier was trying to draw everyone's attention and isolate the Primordial Sage Dao Lord.

In this way, we will have a better chance of winning in future battles.

He chuckled and didn't offer any further explanation.

His strength is not strong enough now, and it would be unwise to argue with the seniors in the sect. It would be better to play dumb and get by.

"No, I have no such ambition. I have already entrusted the core of the Five Elements Dao to the Grand Elder for safekeeping."

"If you all don't trust me, don't you trust the Grand Elder?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. None of them knew that the Grand Elder was behind this.

That makes things very difficult. The Grand Elder's strength is that of a leader in the Myriad Laws Sect, and he would rank among the top three in the entire Immortal Pivot.

Of course, it's difficult to determine the specific rankings of the top three.

Being able to reach this level makes one virtually invincible within the Immortal Pivot.

If Yuan Chu had the support of the Grand Elder.

Even if someone wanted to get rid of him, they probably wouldn't be able to.

Jiang Ming was completely unaware of the turmoil unfolding on stage. At that moment, he gripped He Jinhua's neck and twisted it with a hint of impatience.

Initially, he did not intend to kill the other party, and gave him chances to live several times.

It could be said that if the opponent were willing to admit defeat and reveal a weakness, Jiang Ming could easily end the battle. However, the opponent insisted on fighting.

This relentless attitude is truly frustrating; if you don't kill her, she'll keep nagging and causing you trouble.

Although Jiang Ming was kind-hearted, he could not tolerate the other party's insolence.

Even if you don't know what's good for you, then go ahead and die.

Jiang Ming glanced coldly at the audience below the stage, and then silently withdrew at the elder's instruction.

At the same time, the Grand Elder's eyes flickered as he looked at the Primordial Saint True Monarch, smiled with a hint of greed, and whispered a reminder, "Don't forget what you promised me."

I'm entrusting this disciple to your guidance. Remember to give me a sufficient return, otherwise, you know what will happen...

After calmly uttering a few threatening words, the Grand Elder returned to his usual amiable self, urging the other elders to convene the next battle.

Meanwhile, the Primordial Sage True Lord voluntarily stepped down and went to find Jiang Ming.

"Hey kid, wait a minute! Do you recognize me?"

"Who are you?" Although they recognized the person as the Primordial Saint Dao Lord, it seemed that the other party's current strength was still a long way from the Nascent Soul stage.

Perhaps there are some hidden secrets that I am unaware of.

Since the Primordial Sage Dao Lord here is different from the one outside, Jiang Ming decided to refrain from flattering him and instead play dumb to gain his trust.

In this way, without the other party's knowledge, they might be able to reveal more useful information, helping Jiang Ming to take the initiative.

"You really don't recognize me?" Yuan Chu Zhi Sheng Zhen Jun frowned in surprise, a hint of astonishment flashing in his eyes, before returning to normal, looking as if ignorance was no objection.

"Let me introduce myself. I am a Golden Core True Monarch of our sect, named Primordial Sage True Monarch. From now on, you can call me Master..."

I will impart my cultivation insights to you and help you until you reach the Nascent Soul realm…

As soon as the Primordial Sage Daoist finished speaking, countless possibilities flashed through Jiang Ming's mind. He thought of many guesses, but he couldn't be sure about any of them.

The first guess is that the Primordial Sage True Lord here is the Primordial Sage True Lord of the past, while Jiang Ming here is Jiang Ming of the future. It sounds a bit abstract.

In simpler terms, the Primordial Sage Dao Lord, in order to change the future, first altered the past, establishing Jiang Ming's identity and status there. This way, Jiang Ming wouldn't have been a suddenly appearing powerhouse.

Instead, he was packaged as a legitimate successor to the Nascent Soul stage, so that Jiang Ming could take over the destiny.

No, not so fast. I haven't settled my destiny yet. In other words, the current Primordial Sage Dao Lord may not actually exist. Moreover, the Sword Lord might be trying to help me gain the favor of destiny.

A deliberately created phantom.

Jiang Ming didn't know the specific truth, but he understood one thing: there's no such thing as a free lunch.

The fact that the Primordial Sage True Lord took the initiative to accept a disciple must mean he had something to gain from him.

What are you after?

What do I currently possess that would be of use to a Golden Core True Monarch?

The Daoist principles of Yin and Yang, or more specifically, the Yin-Yang metal element of the future.

The Five Elements and Yin and Yang are inextricably linked. Even after the Primordial Sage Dao Lord attained enlightenment, he did not absorb the Great Dao of Yin and Yang.

This is clearly problematic.

Because with his later cultivation at the Nascent Soul stage, it wouldn't have been difficult for him to absorb the Yin-Yang Dao, but he simply didn't do so.

Why? Is it because you don't want to?

No, it should be that he was subject to certain restrictions and was unable to obtain the Yin-Yang Dao in a legitimate way.

That's why he suddenly appeared, wanting me to give him the Dao of Yin and Yang.

Jiang Ming frowned, a hint of helplessness appearing in his eyes.

He still couldn't figure out the Nascent Soul cultivator's plan.

For now, all we can do is let things take their course and let things run their course.

"Greetings, Master. May I ask where I should go to cultivate from now on?"

"Haha, alright, you're quite decisive. You can come to the back mountain, where the spiritual energy is most concentrated. You can cultivate easily without any pressure."

In addition, I will provide you with spirit stones for nourishment. You only need to improve your cultivation level. After you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, give me a wisp of Yin-Yang Gold as a reward.

Do you understand?

The Primordial Saint's tone was very gentle, but the three of them still couldn't refute him. Even if a Golden Core cultivator spoke in a pleasant tone, the oppressive feeling would still be overwhelming.

"Understood, I will cultivate diligently..." Jiang Ming replied earnestly, finally gaining a sliver of approval from the Primordial Sage Dao Lord.

Nodding, he didn't say much, and immediately led Jiang Ming to the back mountain. Then he left behind a small mountain of spirit stones, his eyes full of eagerness.

"I'll give you three months. You must break through the Foundation Establishment realm and condense the Yin-Yang Metal element."

Otherwise, I'll have to resort to drastic measures.

You don't need to know the specifics of the process; just remember, this will definitely not be a good thing for you...

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming's heart skipped a beat.

After pondering it carefully for a while, he felt that this should be a hint given to him by the Primordial Sage Dao Lord. He became a Foundation Establishment Realm expert in three months and cultivated the Yin-Yang Metal Nature.

I should consider myself to have passed the test at the Myriad Laws Sect. At that time, all I need to do is gain the approval of the Dao Pavilion to obtain a large number of Fates. Then, I might be able to complete the Sword Lord's test and successfully reach the Nascent Soul Realm...

Of course, this is just Jiang Ming's guess. Whether it will succeed or not depends on the plans of these Nascent Soul cultivators.

……

The waters run deep, one thing leads to another. Does this mean that once I become a Nascent Soul cultivator, I'll have to scheme and plot like this, exhausting all my wits?

Judging from what they said, Nascent Soul cultivators are not truly free; in fact, they are not free. Although they are in the Other Shore and are nominally transcendent, they are still subject to great constraints in reality.

Many things are beyond our control.

Most importantly, this is not true transcendence; there are even higher realms waiting for Nascent Soul Dao Lords to explore.

And the Primordial Sage and his companions were clearly willing to explore.

They then painstakingly devised a method to subtract and empty the space, allowing Jiang Ming to take their place.

Once you succeed, if you want to break free from your constraints, you'll probably have to find a successor to teach you about destiny, fate, and the way of the sword—no, also the Five Elements.

Meeting so many requirements at the same time is almost the same as making me go through the cultivation path all over again.

Will my calculations be effective in the future?

Whether the successor I'm waiting for will appear is a question worth pondering...

With a sigh, a hint of confusion flashed in Jiang Ming's eyes.

However, he quickly regained his composure. Thinking too much was pointless. Instead of wasting time here and indulging in wild thoughts, he should focus on improving his cultivation as soon as possible to meet the needs of the Primordial Sage Dao Lord.

Currently, Jiang Ming is at the late stage of the Qi Consumption Realm.

This level is not far from the Foundation Establishment stage. If you calculate carefully, a thousand spirit stones would be enough to complete it smoothly.

The reason why the Primordial Sage Dao Lord provided so many spirit stones was firstly because he was very wealthy, and secondly because the Yin-Yang Dao would probably need to consume a lot of resources to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

These resources are enough to cost a lot of spirit stones...

After careful consideration, Jiang Ming felt that this was very likely.

As a Nascent Soul cultivator, the Primordial Saint Dao Lord was always one to act only when he saw a clear benefit. His cunning and treacherous nature was such that even ordinary cultivators, no matter how hard they tried, could not match even a tenth of his level.

Every resource provided by such a person is useful.

After much thought, there's only one possibility left.

The other party has grand ambitions, and I may not be able to accomplish them.

After thinking for a while, Jiang Ming couldn't help but recall that the profound Dao Law he had used when he invoked the Dharma Body Dao seemed to be an advanced version of the Yin-Yang Dao Rhyme.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Ming gradually understood everything.

So, I also need to master the Dharma Body Path, since this is a prerequisite for Yin-Yang Metal Nature...

This is going to be tough; it's probably much harder than I imagined...