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The matter of Great Wind City was quickly resolved. Once Innocent returned to the Golden Core Stage, everything became unrelated to Zuo Dao and the others. In the end, it was Innocent who took action, revealing a darker, more ruthless side that Zuo Dao had not seen before.
This rebirth seemed to have completely changed him, but Zuo Dao remained unfazed. While others might find a solution to their Great Dao Oath, for him, there was no way out—that was confidence.
The son of the city lord was imprisoned before the Ladies' tomb. Innocent tortured him for three full hours using the Ink Wash Seal Technique before finally taking his life.
The Ink Wash Seal Technique was also a secret of the Seven Disciples. Zuo Dao discovered that although the cultivation methods of the Seven Disciples were different, they seemed to originate from the same source; he wondered which Great Power had crafted them.
The emergence of the Wudao Order was something Zuo Dao had not anticipated at first. It could command people and function independently, seemingly without the need for a master. This was peculiar; it was merely something his master had entrusted to him, and he hadn’t delved deeper into it. After all, there was still the safety net of Zuo Clan's Great Dao Oath.
As Zuo Dao traveled alone, feeling bored, the Seven Disciples and Ancient Ancestor were busy familiarizing themselves with their new cultivation methods. Zuo Dao provided them with techniques tailored to their individual strengths, achieving over a hundred percent compatibility. They would soon be able to grasp them, but their proficiency would depend on their own efforts in cultivation.
Wherever they passed, chaos ensued; cultivators scattered like birds and beasts. This was largely due to Zuo Dao's overwhelming presence. Following the incident in Great Wind City, a new term spread from that old cultivator's mouth—Rebel Against the Dao.
Rebel Against the Dao—a being that does not adhere to the principles of the Dao, straying from the path and opposing it. The birth of such an entity often comes with shocking consequences, but if one can withstand it, they become invincible. What could anyone use to challenge someone whom even the Dao cannot take down?
Especially since Zuo Dao's declaration at that time became widely circulated among cultivators—My existence is the Dao.
What a domineering proclamation!
Young cultivators began to imitate Zuo Dao's words and actions in public, wanting to indulge in being Rebels Against the Dao. However, as soon as they spoke, they were struck down by Thunder Strike and left gasping for breath. With such an example set, no one dared to act similarly again. This only elevated Zuo Dao's reputation further.
Countless female cultivators flocked to catch a glimpse of this legendary Rebel Against the Dao.
Wherever Zuo Dao appeared, a large group of Female Cultivators followed closely behind, but they were all kept at bay a hundred meters away. The aura of the Second Ancestor and the Seven Unruly Disciples was simply too strong, creating an atmosphere that discouraged any approach.
From time to time, bursts of energy would emanate from their group. There were manifestations of fire, water, wood, earth, and metal—elements from the five phases. Occasionally, a Dao Sword energy would sweep out, a result of the Nine People's inability to fully control their powers, leading to a leakage of spiritual energy.
Zuo Dao found this scene quite troublesome. Eventually, You Do Not See devised a method to cast an array that enveloped everyone, which improved the situation somewhat.
However, this only intensified the sense of impact; a glowing orb continuously flickered and exploded with energy. It made one worry that if they weren't careful, the entire Light Shield could burst apart, which would lead to significant trouble.
There were still about two months until the agreed-upon time; for a Cultivator, half a year was merely a fleeting moment. For the Second Ancestor, it was even less significant—one could enter seclusion for ten years in the blink of an eye, with a hundred years feeling like just opening and closing one's eyes.
The scenery of Moling Star was quite pleasant. Zuo Dao traveled leisurely along the way, constantly relaxing and attuning himself to the changes within his body.
After emerging from the Mirror Realm, he noticed that his body was undergoing constant transformation. His microscopic cells began to divide, continuously replacing old cells that had died off. His meridians grew increasingly resilient; although the spiritual energy flowing through them was meager, each cycle allowed it to fully permeate into his meridians. Beyond the meridians, his flesh and bones were nourished by nutrients drawn from the air.
Zuo Dao cared little for all this; what mattered more to him was the transformation of his mindset. At this moment, with a light breeze and carefree clouds, he felt somewhat uncomfortable as if he were watching himself engage in something he disliked. His state of mind had changed but not in the way he desired; it seemed that only in a new environment would he truly understand whether it was good or bad.
His existence itself was the Dao—not mere empty words. The Divine Body and Immortal Soul intertwined within him alongside Divine Patterns. To him, the Dao had become an illusion. Immortals do not punish gods; gods do not wage war against immortals. He himself was a balance; the Dao was but a jest—if one had the ability to break the shackles within him, then he estimated even the Dao would be reduced to ashes.
The Seven Disciples cultivated fiercely but also understood the importance of relaxation. They would occasionally pause to unwind or share insights. The Second Ancestor sometimes offered them guidance.
However, their gazes towards Zuo Dao always felt strange. They could not forget how Zuo Dao had waved his hand to repel punishment. They were among those closest to him when punishment descended; at that moment, they had all felt suffocated under its weight.
To them, that overwhelming might and thunderous presence seemed like an inevitable fate. A Cultivator either died in battle or aged naturally or perished in calamity. Yet most Cultivators chose a third option—this is what is known as exhausting one's efforts to fight against fate.
After more than a month of traveling, the group finally arrived at Thunder Sound City, close to the Extreme West Land. During this time, everyone had significantly improved their abilities. They could now control their spiritual energy freely, no longer needing to suppress it with the You Do Not See Formation. The mood among the group was high, and Zuo Dao was relieved to no longer have to lead the way.
Thunder Sound City was a crucial stop on the path to Extreme West Land. The city lord, Nian Leiyin, was rumored to be a female cultivator with Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivation. She rarely involved herself in the various happenings of Moling Star, making her one of the few powerful neutral cultivators on the local star.
Thunder Sound City was known for producing a mineral called Thunderstone, which greatly benefited cultivators' physical bodies. This was also the foundation of Nian Leiyin's power, as all mining and selling activities were controlled by the lord's estate.
As soon as Zuo Dao and his companions entered Thunder Sound City's territory, the lord's estate received word of their arrival. Nian Leiyin made an unprecedented appearance in her estate. She was puzzled by Zuo Dao's presence; although there was a Teleportation Array from Great Wind City to Thunder Sound City, they had chosen to appear outside the city.
Nian Leiyin could not guess Zuo Dao's intentions, but that did not stop her from preparing. Orders were dispatched from the lord's estate, and corresponding measures were put in place.
The reason for all this caution lay in Zuo Dao's fearsome reputation; he was practically invincible on his own, not to mention his nine monstrous subordinates. Regardless of Zuo Dao's purpose, Nian Leiyin felt it necessary to be ready.
Anyone bold enough to declare "My existence is the Way" would exert pressure wherever they went. Moreover, there were not just one but two opponents with Great Perfection Nascent Soul cultivation.
Nian Leiyin had only one thought: to befriend Zuo Dao. Any sect or family daring to conflict with him would be wiped off the map if they belonged to Thunder Sound City's influence.
Once all preparations were complete, Nian Leiyin began to await Zuo Dao's arrival.
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