This is a wondrous realm, akin to the warmth within a Maternal Placenta, enveloping Zuo Dao in a cozy sensation.
Every pore in his body was radiating purple light. His meridians had transformed into nothingness, forming an existence reminiscent of a galaxy.
"Three thousand paths, each unique, beginning from nothingness, transforming into chaos."
A voice resonated in his mind like a great awakening bell. Thousands of words flowed forth, yet they imparted a completely different understanding to Zuo Dao.
A flicker of enlightenment surged within him, causing the pores on his skin to open up as his vital energy began to boil. In an instant, the entire Supreme Hall was bathed in a layer of red.
The Blood Queen was the first to notice the changes in the hall; she felt an inner craving arise. As she watched the hall shrouded in bloodlight, an urge to leap forward and devour surged within her.
Her essence was that of a Blood Demon. Even with Zuo Dao's Cultivation Method, her training had barely spanned ten years. It was only at this moment that she realized the terrifying allure of Zuo Dao.
Here, allure was not merely charming; it was a primal desire, akin to ferocious beasts thirsting for blood, like butterflies loving flowers or bees gathering nectar.
The vital energy radiating from Zuo Dao was an immense temptation. If she could take just a sip or inhale even a little, the Blood Queen was certain she would evolve once more.
With her crimson eyes fixed on the entrance of the hall, greed glimmered in her gaze. Yet deep down, a voice kept warning her as she bit her lip without realizing it.
The strange phenomenon in the Supreme Hall quickly drew the attention of others. Mu Bai, Lü Wei, Kun Ru Tao, Luo Ao, and others rushed over. Upon seeing the Blood Queen's state at the entrance, they couldn't help but display wary expressions.
As the Master, Mu Bai was the first to react. He swiftly reinforced the defenses around the Dojo, with six squads including the Supreme Honor Squad standing guard around the Supreme Hall as if facing a formidable enemy.
However, Zuo Dao remained oblivious; he was entirely immersed in his own world where all Great Dao transformations manifested before his eyes in tangible forms.
After a brief moment of disorientation, Zuo Dao finally regained his true self. The various Great Dao Principles before him resembled a lavish feast.
There was a significant difference between having a path and being unprincipled; while others struggled to cultivate certain laws, Zuo Dao already harbored the truths of the Dao within him.
Years of accumulation had finally granted Zuo Dao an opportunity to explore his own world, especially since this place was an ancient site of the Ancient Court—the closest location to the Dao.
As he journeyed through this realm, each Great Dao Principle revealed its essence before him. This was what he desired yet also not what he sought.
He is Zuo Dao, and he is on a path that belongs to him alone.
The emergence of the Chaos Formula made him understand why he appeared in this world. At the same time, he discovered that the original world was intricately connected to this one.
One must know oneself and also be adaptable.
Like a fleeting glance, Zuo Dao would not linger before each Great Dao Principle. Along the way, he saw much and learned a great deal.
However, the influence of the Chaos Formula ran so deep in his bones that he now felt a slight sense of constraint. He tried to forget, only to realize that these things had already taken root in his very marrow. Thus, he had no choice but to continue observing as he moved forward.
Are there really many paths? Zuo Dao already had an answer in his heart. The three thousand Great Daos are not numerous; they are merely the most representative among all paths in the world.
It is like a road that many have traveled. Although some may initially follow in the footsteps of those before them, others will stray from the path. Yet even if they deviate, the essence of that road remains rooted in the original path.
A path can be one, yet it can also represent all things; all things can transform into one.
When he finished his journey and looked back, the way he came remained clear, but the road ahead was shrouded in uncertainty.
To complete this journey, one must make a choice.
Looking at the various Great Daos before him, Zuo Dao smiled.
Turning back, he extended his right hand.
After a flash of light, Zuo Dao reappeared in the grand hall.
At this moment, he was covered in dust; after ten years of quiet contemplation, he finally understood what he truly sought.
This was a monumental breakthrough.
As he regained consciousness, the blood-red light that filled the hall vanished completely. Outside the hall, the Blood Queen sat slumped on the ground as if liberated. This was not only a test for Zuo Dao but also a tremendous trial for her.
Zuo Dao stepped out, and she came over as well.
At that moment, an unexpected change occurred. A beam of light suddenly shot out from Zuo Dao's body, piercing the sky. Although it was only the size of a human, it shot straight up, visible to everyone in Miao Cheng.
The beam ascended endlessly, finally breaking through the Lower Domain and entering the Central Domain, then like a runaway horse, it continued to ascend until it reached the Outer Domain.
A beam of light traversed the Three Great Domains. This anomaly was not something Zuo Dao desired, yet it was beyond his control. He felt uneasy; anything he could not control was ultimately a nuisance.
However, this nuisance caused a stir throughout the thirty-three realms. Everyone was investigating the source of this beam of light.
The upper three of the Three Great Domains were also disturbed by this beam.
"Supreme Clarity, your disciple really knows how to stir things up," one of the Three Great Domain Lords remarked during their gathering.
It was Supreme Clarity True Method. Sword Out. Even as he spoke, his heart was shaken no less than that of the other two present.
"Indeed, it's still my master who is the most unreliable!" Supreme Clarity said with a slight headache as he took a sip of wine.
"The Chaos Formula actually allowed him to master it; isn't that extremely dangerous for him now?" Jade Clarity pondered further.
"What trouble is there? Those old geezers—if it weren't for my master's instructions, I would have suppressed them all long ago," Supreme Clarity True Method. Sword Out. snorted coldly, though he did not know who those old geezers were.
Jade Clarity shot him a glance. "Actually, none of us three have revealed our true identities; we should thank Supreme Clarity's disciple for that."
"This is troublesome!" Supreme Clarity muttered as he looked towards Miao Cheng. "How did you become so insightful? Now I have to clean up after you."
"You must be secretly pleased!" Jade Clarity's words made Supreme Clarity feel quite awkward.
"I've already sent Supreme Clarity True Method. Sword Out. to handle it."
"I've also dispatched Jade Clarity."
"You two didn't even greet me. Luckily, I have some people under me," Supreme Clarity said with a hint of disdain towards the two in front of him.
"I'm also a master; why is there such a big difference between us?"
"Drunkard, don't think we don't know. Supreme Clarity has already sent your guards out."
"Hehe..." Supreme Clarity showed no signs of embarrassment at being exposed.
Fortunately, the beam of light that emerged from Zuo Dao's body did not last long. After passing through the thirty-three, it transformed into scattered starlight and dissipated within the domain.
"Send the order down: the Dojo will be a forbidden area within a ten-thousand-mile radius. Anyone caught spying or provoking will be killed without mercy," Mu Bai quickly issued command after command.
He did not know what had happened in Supreme Hall or how Zuo Dao was doing at that moment. However, he clearly saw that beam of light.
He would not make any decisions until Zuo Dao appeared. Although Solemn Temple currently dominated Miao Cheng and even controlled Miao City, he was fundamentally a cautious person.
"No need."
Just as his words fell, a voice came from within the hall.
"Young Master Zuo, you have emerged!" Upon hearing this, a heavy stone finally lifted from Mu Bai's heart.
"Mm."
Zuo Dao said little, quietly observing the depths of the great hall. There was still one person who had not come out.
"Young Master, it seems he..." Mu Bai hesitated to continue.
Zuo Dao observed for a moment before speaking.
"It's nothing; he may need some more time. He has gained quite a bit during this period, so it seems it will take longer. And I haven't congratulated Master of the Curtain yet; one door leads to two Golden Immortals!"
Wang couldn't help but chuckle to himself; after all, Mu Yuan was also his disciple.
"Blood Queen, how are you? Is everything alright?" It was only then that he turned his attention to the Blood Queen. In truth, he had noticed her condition as soon as he emerged from seclusion, but he had chosen to remain silent about it.
After greeting Mu Bai, he finally focused on her.
"Young Master, the Blood Queen is fine." The Blood Queen looked exhausted, her complexion pale, as if she had just recovered from a serious illness.
"That's good to hear. After this experience, you'll understand how beneficial it has been for you," Zuo Dao said, gazing into the distance where shadows flitted about.
"The Blood Queen understands." For a Blood Demon to resist the urge to consume blood—especially that of Zuo Dao—was a significant change for her.
"Master of the Curtain, we have guests arriving. Let's go take a look," Zuo Dao said before turning back to the Blood Queen. "I left something for you in my seclusion place. Once you retrieve it, you can enter seclusion there."
Without waiting for the Blood Queen's response, he flew out with Mu Bai and the others.
As the saying goes, "Wealth stirs the heart."
Zuo Dao's previous actions had indeed created quite a stir. If it weren't for his presence in Miao Cheng, not many would have noticed; even those from other realms only had a vague idea of what was happening and wouldn't quickly pinpoint the source of the brilliance like those from Miao Cheng did.
If it were an ordinary treasure, it might not have mattered much. However, Zuo Dao's light was simply too long and too bright. Previously, Mu Bai had expanded their alert range to thousands of miles out of caution; after all, Miao Cheng was now entirely under Solemn Temple's influence.
But when Zuo Dao and his companions arrived at the scene, he realized that he didn't recognize any of the newcomers. Luo Ao and Lu Wei also seemed unfamiliar with them; only Mu Bai furrowed his brow as if deep in thought.
The newcomers were extremely arrogant, heading straight for Supreme Hall. Along the way, the Dojo disciples responsible for guarding and intercepting them were all injured.
Given Solemn Temple's current reputation, it was surprising that anyone would dare act so recklessly. Zuo Dao couldn't help but think that if they weren't overly confident, they must be some long-hidden antiques. If they were ignorant fools, Zuo Dao would simply laugh at them.
"Who dares to be so reckless in Solemn Temple?" Luo Ao exclaimed anxiously. Although he didn't recognize the intruders, seeing the Dojo disciples injured ignited his anger.
At this moment, three individuals burst into Solemn Temple. Their hair stood on end; although they appeared youthful, Zuo Dao could tell that each of them was of considerable age.
"Hmph." One of them seemed extremely displeased with Luo Ao's attitude. For people like them, although they had not appeared in the world for a long time, their pride remained unyielding.
A mere snort struck Luo Ao's chest like a heavy hammer. If it weren't for Kun Ru Tao standing beside him to support him, he would have fallen from the clouds.
"Lü Wei, kill them."
Zuo Dao's gaze turned cold. He noticed that as the three of them charged into the Dojo, a large group of Cultivators had gathered outside, many of whom were itching to make a move.
Extraordinary times called for extraordinary measures.
At this moment, Zuo Dao had already decided to use these three to establish his authority. He planned to leverage this momentum to unify Miao Cheng and prepare for the future.
Clang.
The sound of a sword echoed through the air. Lü Wei now regarded Zuo Dao with utmost reverence; he would certainly follow Zuo Dao's orders. No matter who the opponents were, as long as Young Master Zuo commanded him to kill, he would charge forward. Whether he could succeed was another matter entirely.
Suddenly, thousands of Dao Sword energies appeared in the air, swarming towards the three individuals like a hive of bees.
At the same time, Zuo Dao dispatched five Squads to completely cut off the opponents' escape route.
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