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Zuo Dao looked at the three city lords who had suddenly come to visit and felt a bit of a headache. His original intention was to entice them, hoping that when he made his move against East City, the other city lords would not interfere. He never expected that these three would come directly seeking to ally with him.
The notions of protagonist aura and kingly dominance were things Zuo Dao had seen before, but he certainly did not believe in them. However, he would not refuse the benefits that had come to him so readily.
He suddenly realized that since his transformation, he had overlooked one crucial issue: the allure of the Dao. He understood the importance of the Dao to cultivators in this realm, but he had not considered just how significant it was in the hearts of these cultivators.
The three before him had given him a wake-up call. While there were advantages to being low-key, being overly discreet could come off as pretentious.
What truly troubled him was not their allegiance but rather their subtle indication of the intentions of those behind them.
Chaos City was essentially handed over to him; as long as he nodded, a thorough cleansing would take place, and it would be handed over to him completely clean.
Among them, Cold Fan Mountain spoke a truth: regardless of how the other two cities considered it, their trio was absolutely aligned with Zuo Dao.
This put him in a bit of a bind. His previous plan was merely to target East City and then gradually infiltrate Chaos City and Peak of the God of Combat. Now, he fully understood what it meant when plans could not keep up with changes.
However, since they had come to him willingly, it would be too ungrateful not to accept their offer. Regardless of whether they were good or bad, it was best to accept first. Once Yan Zhen and his group had crossed their tribulation, he would see what could still hinder him in the Great Celestial Domain.
"Although I don't know your true thoughts, I still thank you," Zuo Dao said with a pure smile that left no room for suspicion.
"There is no need for concern, Young Master. Since we have decided on this course of action, we will ensure you do not feel troubled," Cold Fan Mountain replied on behalf of the three as they spoke with Zuo Dao.
"I originally intended to take my time with this, but your approach has saved me much trouble and time. I have no reason to refuse," Zuo Dao straightforwardly laid out his intentions.
Upon hearing this, Cold Fan Mountain and the others couldn't help but feel a sense of cleverness. The other two city lords simultaneously looked at Cold Fan Mountain. It seemed they had not guessed wrong; indeed, he was a bold individual!
"Since you all understand my position, I will not hold back. Mid City has already agreed. I can strike against East City at any time," Zuo Dao said while observing their expressions and adding more fuel to the fire.
At this point, all three understood who the last remaining pill was prepared for.
"Did you plan to target East City from the very beginning?" Cold Fan Mountain asked tentatively.
Zuo Dao glanced at him, and it was clear he understood his thoughts.
"No, I just picked randomly."
His words immediately made the three people present feel awkward, while secretly relieved that they were not chosen for this city.
Taking advantage of the presence of the three, Zuo Dao called for Eastern Fang Qian. They would be colleagues from now on, and it was essential to build a rapport. If things remained as distant as before, Zuo Dao would feel uneasy. It wouldn't be difficult to replace a few city lords, but he was reluctant to leave his subordinates behind.
Eastern Fang Qian was puzzled by Zuo Dao's sudden invitation to Yan Wu Studio, but upon seeing the other three city lords present, he was taken aback. Although he had mentally prepared for such a situation, he hadn't expected it to happen so soon.
What followed filled him with dread; these three city lords with Four Seas backgrounds were actually here to ally with Zuo Dao. It was one thing to trade and another entirely to pledge allegiance! He couldn't help but feel wise about his earlier decision.
The four of them understood Zuo Dao's intentions. Except for Mu Beihan, the other three began chatting amicably. Zuo Dao contributed a few comments but spent most of his time contemplating what lay ahead.
Suddenly, he sensed a disturbance within the Nine Monoliths and quickly focused his mind there.
A thought projection of Zuo Dao descended into the Nine Monoliths.
"What happened?"
Seeing the chaos among the crowd, Zuo Dao couldn't help but furrow his brow. Something was off; it seemed that the Essence within the Nine Monoliths had undergone a change. Soon, he felt something different. Before anyone could respond, he instantly appeared in the area where the Ladies resided.
"Daozi, Xi Shi and Feng Meow Meow can't hold it back anymore," Tai Shu Yun said anxiously upon seeing Zuo Dao appear, not realizing it was merely his thought projection.
"I understand." Zuo Dao bypassed the Ladies and approached Feng Meow Meow. He had sensed something unusual within the Two Women but had attributed it to their Bloodline, thinking it was merely a consequence of that.
His inheritance was limited after all, but at this moment he realized that the Bloodline of the Two Women was extraordinary. The method of pressure he had passed on to everyone was incredibly precious in ancient times; the difference lay in the completeness of the Cultivation Method.
Ordinary cultivators could only practice up to ten percent of a Cultivation Method, while talented cultivators rarely exceeded thirty percent. Elite-level cultivators reached only fifty percent, and Monster-level cultivators capped at sixty percent. Even Zuo Dao himself could only cultivate up to ninety percent completeness of this pressure method.
Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao were cultivating a method that was only sixty percent complete, and they could not advance any further. Generally, reaching sixty percent would allow one to suppress their power to the level of an Immortal Emperor, but they began to struggle with suppression at the Celestial King Realm. Their bloodlines were simply too monstrous and peculiar.
"How much longer?"
Looking at the two women, Zuo Dao asked softly.
"At most three more hours. By then, the tribulation will definitely descend," Huang Xishi replied, her mind focused on suppressing the violent vitality surging within her, her voice strained.
"Alright, I will find the Transcendence Location as soon as possible." With that, Zuo Dao's voice echoed through the Nine Monoliths. "All disciples of Heterodox, return to the Cave immediately and activate the Restriction. From now on, Shinu Peak is off-limits; anyone who trespasses will die."
Even Tai Shu Yun and the others were driven down from Shinu Peak by Zuo Dao. The Phoenix Sisters absolutely could not Transcend Tribulation within the Nine Monoliths; otherwise, it would lead to great chaos.
Zuo Dao quickly arranged several matters before his consciousness dissipated into the air.
"Is there a quiet place at the Peak of the God of Combat?" Zuo Dao asked as he looked down at the four below. He needed to find a tranquil spot for the two women since their tribulation was immense; he did not want to cause panic or draw attention.
"May I ask what you need it for, my lord?" Cold Fan Mountain interjected.
"Transcend Tribulation!"
"What!?" Upon hearing Zuo Dao's words, the Four City Lords jumped up in shock.
"What’s wrong?" Seeing their reaction, Zuo Dao felt puzzled.
"My lord, are you not aware that Transcending Tribulation at this Peak of the God of Combat is always a matter of ten deaths with no life? Even a Celestial General's tribulation is certain death," Eastern Fang Qian cautiously replied.
At this moment, Zuo Dao didn't have time to inquire further; he directly asked, "Where do you usually choose to Transcend Tribulation?"
"Four Great Star Seas," the four of them said in unison, even Mu Beihan, the Ice Block, spoke up.
"Let's go. Quickly find a secluded place; someone is about to Transcend Tribulation." Without waiting for a response, Zuo Dao soared into the air and dashed out of Yan Wu Studio.
The Four City Lords didn't think much and followed suit. They shot out of Yan Wu Studio in a formation of five beams of light, one leading and four trailing behind.
Time was running short, and Zuo Dao couldn't afford to conceal his presence any longer. Although the Four City Lords tried to hide their aura, it was impossible to completely mask the energy radiating from them.
"Why are those four fellows in East City? And why are they appearing in the direction of Yan Wu Studio? Wait, there's also a powerful aura; they all headed outside the city. What happened?"
The movements of the five naturally caught the attention of East City Chairman Yingjun. However, Xi Yingjun didn't dwell on it too long and flew out as well. The appearance of the Four City Lords in East City was definitely not a good omen. As he left, he also sent a message back home to make some arrangements.
Not just him; Cold Fan Mountain and the other Four City Lords also briefly contacted their subordinates as they followed suit.
"Does anyone know where one can Transcend Tribulation recently?" Zuo Dao asked while flying.
Being new to Chaos City, he was unfamiliar with the terrain of the Four Star Sea and had no choice but to ask.
"There's a place several thousand miles east of Spring Breeze Crossing," Mu Beihan replied this time.
Zuo Dao turned back to glance at him thoughtfully, and that single look nearly caused Mu Beihan to fall from the clouds in shock.
"Lead the way; you only have two hours," Zuo Dao said, slowing down to fall behind Mu Beihan. "Don't worry about Celestial Essence loss; use your fastest speed. Or I can carry you."
A bitter smile appeared on Mu Beihan's face. "Please carry me, Young Master."
Time was truly limited. Once they arrived at their destination, Zuo Dao still needed to prepare for the Transcend Tribulation arrangements for the two women. The sooner they got there, the more assurance they would have.
"You three, follow closely behind," Zuo Dao instructed before taking Mu Beihan with him, transforming into a shooting star that vanished from the sight of the three.
"The speed..." The three at Cold Fan Mountain were somewhat dazed.
"So fast, what Realm is the Young Master in?" Eastern Fang Qian murmured as he watched Zuo Dao, who had already become a black dot in the distance.
"Very strong. That speed definitely isn't due to any secret technique; it's something he achieved with his own Realm." Lu Yang observed Zuo Dao's first display of power, and certain thoughts in his mind were immediately suppressed.
Mu Beihan, caught in Zuo Dao's grasp, felt as if everything around him had transformed. He knew this was an illusion caused by the incredible speed. He himself possessed a flying treasure that was even faster than his own escape light, yet he had never experienced such a phenomenon. This clearly indicated that Zuo Dao's speed had surpassed that of his flying treasure.
The two maintained their communication through Divine Sense. With Zuo Dao's speed combined with Mu Beihan's guidance, they flew straight to their destination like a streak of light.
At this moment, Mu Beihan felt not only astonishment but also deep fear. The way Zuo Dao had looked at him earlier felt as if he could see right through him; all secrets were laid bare under that gaze.
However, Zuo Dao was not concerned with what the person in his hand was thinking. His focus was on how to best assist the Two Women in overcoming their tribulation.
Countless thoughts flowed through his mind, but one by one, he dismissed them. He wanted not only to ensure the safety of the Two Women during their Transcend Tribulation but also to gain significant benefits from the calamity. That was the challenging part.
As they flew, Zuo Dao seemed impervious to fatigue. Any other Cultivator would have likely been torn apart after such intense flight. Not to mention that Zuo Dao still had to spare some Mind to protect Mu Beihan.
In a place where ordinary Cultivators would take five or six hours to arrive, Zuo Dao managed to reach it in just over an hour.
Looking at the surrounding starry sky, Zuo Dao finally understood why Mu Beihan had chosen this location. It was certainly not the most suitable place for Transcend Tribulation, but it was the best place for Outer Sect Disciples to undergo it.
The surrounding planets were eerily silent, with not a single Star Beast in sight. Moreover, even the starlight was dim, relying solely on the distant stars for illumination. The Vitality within the sea of stars was pitifully sparse, and even the power of the stars was barely perceptible.
"This is the Transcendence Location you chose?" Zuo Dao asked expressionlessly as he surveyed the environment.
Mu Beihan dared not utter a word; sweat dripped from his forehead. He was thoroughly intimidated by Zuo Dao.
"Very good, this is it." Zuo Dao completely ignored Mu Beihan and began attending to his own matters.
Blocks of foundation stones were thrown out, and flags were planted throughout the starry sky. Zuo Dao moved swiftly, while Mu Beihan could only see the afterimages flickering before his eyes.
This was the best method Zuo Dao could come up with in just over an hour. There was no need to set up any traps or locking formations. In this area filled with countless dead celestial bodies, he found the perfect materials for his formation, and he wasn't worried about any repercussions; instead, he anticipated immense benefits.
From the dead zone, life would emerge.
Zuo Dao aimed to utilize this dead zone to create a glimmer of hope. The name of his great formation was the Ninety Stars Unique Mountain and River Formation.
One by one, celestial bodies were connected through profound means. The only benefit Yan Wu Studio had provided during this time was enriching his stockpile. Materials flowed from his hands like a waterfall.
He was determined to spare no expense to ensure the safety of the two women. Mu Beihan watched from the side, already beginning to tremble. The speed at which Zuo Dao set up the formation was astonishing; even though Mu Beihan couldn't discern what kind of formation it was, he could tell from the materials and their quantity that it was extraordinary.
After spending half an hour, Zuo Dao finally completed the formation. He double-checked to ensure everything was in order before nodding in satisfaction.
"Stay back. Sometimes transcendence can be disrupted. It doesn't matter if you die, but don't endanger others." With that, Zuo Dao released the two women.
When he saw their condition, he realized that his efforts had not been in vain. If they had wasted two hours on the road, the two women might have truly encountered disaster.
Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao were enveloped in visibly swirling vitality, raging uncontrollably. If they hadn't been suppressing it with all their might, calamity would have descended upon them amidst the Nine Monoliths. In that case, it wouldn't just be a matter of two women transcending tribulation; it would involve hundreds of people attempting to transcend together.
In such a situation, even Zuo Dao's immense powers would be powerless to help.
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