The rise of Tai Xu Dao has been fraught with challenges. When the Daoist Sect began to flourish, Tai Xu Dao was established around the same time as Infinite Path and Limitless Path.
Bu Luo and Primordial Dao were somewhat on par with other Daoist Sects, but ultimately they fell short. Primordial Dao was hailed as the Daoist Orthodoxy during the era of the Human Emperor. As the leading sect of Daoism, it existed in that world and initially helped overthrow tyrannical rule. However, Primordial Dao suffered significant losses during this upheaval and after a brief peak, began to decline along the Dongpo Road.
Following this, Tiandong entered a period of fierce competition between Infinite Path and Limitless Path. Initially, Infinite Path had the upper hand due to its large number of followers and an abundance of magical artifacts, which allowed it to outshine Limitless Path.
Qiankun Dao remained reclusive due to its deep-seated enmity with both humans and demons. This enmity meant that even if Qiankun Dao possessed immense power, it had to remain hidden; otherwise, it would face collective retaliation.
During the rivalry between Infinite Path and Limitless Path, Tai Xu Dao had a chance to rise. However, Worldly Affairs managed to influence students across various nations, catalyzing a transformation in the World of Mortals that led to the powerful emergence of Dongyi as a prominent Daoist Sect, culminating in the outbreak of the Battle of Good and Evil.
Tai Xu Dao had begun to gain significant influence among the Daoist Sects during the Great War, but the formidable rise of Light Path Classic overshadowed Tai Xu Dao, preventing it from seizing dominance once again and forcing it back into obscurity.
Especially in the later stages of the Battle of Good and Evil, Yin Tianheng emerged seemingly out of nowhere. It would not be an exaggeration to say he was invincible. With Yin Tianheng leading Mok Ming Academy, although its influence in the celestial realm was minimal, Mok Ming Academy's impact on the World of Mortals reached unprecedented heights.
The reason why more people hated Yin Tianheng than revered him lay in his presence within tens of thousands of miles in the World of Mortals. No other cultivator could rival him; even many sects within the Daoist Sects had to act according to Yin Tianheng's wishes. Such a figure likely had no one willing to oppose him except for disciples from academies.
Thus, since Tai Xu Dao's establishment until Jade Void Sect's founding, the ambitions of successive generations of Tai Xu Dao immortals had been suppressed. It wasn't until news suddenly spread from the academy about Yin Tianheng's whereabouts that Jade Void Sect and Great Jin Yang Family officially stepped onto the vast stage of Tiandong.
With Yin Tianheng's departure, many speculated about who would be the first among Tiandong. The Sky East Tournament began at that time, hosted in rotation by various Daoist Sects. Bu Luo served as a means to inspire younger generations; in the eyes of the Old Men in Cultivation World, Bu Luo seemed merely entertaining.
During this time, Mu Yangxu's powerful emergence solidified Jade Void Sect's status as a Super Sect. This period became one that major Super Sects found difficult to discuss openly.
Mu Yangxu single-handedly challenged various Major Sects, defeating their Mahayana Practitioners with ease. For a time, no one could compete with him. However, this also earned Bu Luo enmity from various Major Sects, causing Jade Void Sect to become somewhat unpopular.
Regardless, the status of the Jade Void Sect and Tai Xu Dao has already become an unshakable fact. Everyone believes that unless it is Yin Tianheng, no one would deny Mu Yangxu's mistakes. At that time, Mu Yangxu was not like an ordinary Mahayana Practitioner; he should be considered somewhat weak. Bu Luo observed him and thought he seemed to be a late-blooming cultivator; otherwise, he wouldn’t have such red hair, resembling an old man.
The Jade Void Sect actually dared to let me into the Eastern Realm; it seems they must have some confidence.
Although it might seem like making a mountain out of a molehill, for Bu Luo, being careful around Yin Tianheng was never too much. He didn’t believe that after dealing with the Twelve True Immortals, Yin Tianheng would still have the strength to fight him.
Mu Yangxu swept his gaze across the faces of everyone present as if stating a fact, his eyes finally landing on Gu Ping.
A very talented young man. I remember when I was his age, I was so happy to break through to the Golden Realm, even though the geniuses of my generation had long surpassed me by more than ten years.
But did I not become an immortal in the beginning? I don’t deny them.
What does it mean for him to be more aware of himself than they are? What is it that he truly seeks, without having set boundaries for himself as they did?
My master said that cultivation begins with the heart. After experiencing so much, I have gained some understanding. How can someone who cannot even see their own true self recognize the Dao?
Bu Luo was curious about what choices I made. If it were a thousand years ago, perhaps I would have had a chance. Bu Luo Ru Ming could send me to Hades; no one could take that first step toward becoming Tai Xu Dao Zun, not even other Dao Zuns, let alone me.
Bu Luo didn’t think I had already won; that game had only just reached the mid-game. I don’t deny that.
The mid-game slaughtering dragons is precisely his area of expertise.
So let’s see who has more trump cards.
During the conversation between the two, a disheveled figure crawled up from the steps. As everyone took a closer look, they finally recognized the person's identity.
It was the Sealed Grand Ancestor, looking so disheveled that it could only reflect poorly on the academy's reputation.
Huo Lian covered her mouth and stifled a laugh, while only Chen Si and Wang Junjie dared to make such sharp and sarcastic remarks. If it had been anyone else, they would never have been so mocking, as they exchanged a playful grimace at Grand Master Feng.
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