Chapter 1361
The Power of the Dao Ancestor in the Starry Sky Region
The news of the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor's demise was like throwing boiling oil into cold water.
It continued to spread into the cultivation world, quickly stirring up a massive wave, far more intense than the shockwaves that occurred when the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal passed away.
The death of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal was something everyone had finally come to accept.
However, the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor was at his peak, and had ruled the Nine Heavens Sect for thousands of years. He was one of the four giants recognized by the Immortal Alliance, yet he was easily killed by Ye Dao Ancestor with a single sword strike.
This stark contrast was difficult for all the cultivators to accept.
In the Southern Region, inside the council hall of the Wanbaoge headquarters, candlelight blazed brightly, and several elders dressed in magnificent robes sat around, their expressions all extremely solemn.
The head of the Wanbao Pavilion, holding a warm and smooth jade pendant in his hand, spoke with surprise in his tone.
"Unbelievable, truly unbelievable! How could someone like the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor, who once single-handedly suppressed all cultivators under heaven and whose Nine Heavens Annihilation Seal was invincible throughout the cultivation world, suffer such a crushing defeat?"
"Ye Daozu... how many years has it been since he broke through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm? In just a few decades of cultivation, he was able to kill a Thunder Tribulation Daozu. This speed is simply unprecedented and unparalleled!"
On the left, an elderly man with white hair stroked his beard, his brows furrowed.
"What the Pavilion Master says is absolutely right. According to the news sent back by the cultivators at the scene from the Taixu Dao Sect, when Ye Daozu made his move, his aura was only at the mid-stage of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, but the techniques he used included both the Azure Lotus Sword Realm of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and an unknown sword technique."
"His power was so great that it could crush the lightning tribulation origin of the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor. What's even more terrifying is that after he killed the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor, he remained calm, as if he had only done a trivial matter. This state of mind is something that ordinary cultivators cannot possess."
"And there's the Taixu Daoist Sect."
"Just a few days ago, the situation was precarious. The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal had passed away, and the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor was pressing forward step by step. Everyone thought that the Taixu Dao Sect was going to be destroyed. Unexpectedly, the situation took a dramatic turn. Dao Ancestor Ye appeared out of nowhere, not only killing the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor, but also setting up the Azure Lotus Sword Realm to protect the Taixu Dao Sect for a hundred years."
"Speaking of which, the Taixu Dao Sect is truly lucky. First, they were protected by the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, and now they have a backer like Dao Ancestor Ye. From now on, I'm afraid no one will dare to easily provoke the Taixu Dao Sect."
The pavilion master nodded slowly, a shrewd glint in his eyes.
"The luck of the Taixu Dao Sect is essentially the opportunity brought by its strength. Back then, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal saw the potential of Dao Ancestor Ye and passed on his legacy to him. Now that Dao Ancestor Ye has risen to prominence, he is turning around and protecting the Taixu Dao Sect."
"This is simply the cycle of cause and effect. Pass down the order that Wanbaoge immediately prepare generous gifts and send an envoy to Feitianmen to visit Daozu Ye."
"Furthermore, our cooperation with the Taixu Dao Sect should be upgraded in every aspect, and we must be on good terms with these two major forces."
Meanwhile, in the Black Wind Stronghold of the Northern Region.
"Chief, what should we do? The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor is dead. Dao Ancestor Ye is so powerful. We even secretly pledged allegiance to the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor before. If Dao Ancestor Ye finds out, our Black Wind Village will be doomed!"
"I can't believe it," one of his men said in a panic, his voice trembling.
The Black Wind Chieftain's face turned ashen.
"What's the panic! At this point, the only way out is to take the initiative to apologize. There might still be a glimmer of hope. Immediately prepare the most precious treasures. I will personally go to the Flying Heaven Gate to apologize to Dao Ancestor Ye and say that we were coerced by Dao Ancestor Jiutian and had no choice in the matter."
"Furthermore, issue this order: all disciples are forbidden from mentioning anything related to the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor. They must do everything in their power to cultivate good relations with the Flying Heaven Sect and the Great Void Dao Sect. Anyone who disobeys will be executed without exception!"
Besides these small and medium-sized forces, the remaining major forces of the Immortal Alliance are also rife with undercurrents.
The person who started all of this is currently in a quiet room behind the Flying Heaven Gate.
The quiet room on the back mountain of the Flying Heaven Gate is equipped with a large number of spirit-gathering arrays and soundproofing arrays.
The concentration of spiritual energy here is more than ten times that of the outside world. It is quiet and undisturbed, making it the perfect place for secluded cultivation.
In the center of the quiet room, Ye Yang sat cross-legged with his eyes closed.
A faint cyan spiritual energy surrounded him, his aura steady and profound, and the space around him was slightly distorted due to the richness of the spiritual energy.
He is currently immersed in comprehending the "Immortal-Fixing Technique" he obtained from the Ancient Path of Star Ruins.
He carefully pondered each word, and with each insight he gained, his understanding of the Dao deepened.
In particular, his battle with the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor had given him even more insights into the Immortal Fixing Technique.
At this moment, during the cultivation of the Immortal Fixation Technique, each cycle was secretly tempering his Dao foundation.
This made his tribulation power more condensed and profound.
At this moment, his primordial spirit, nourished by the spiritual energy, grew stronger and stronger, and the range of his divine sense continued to expand. He could even vaguely sense the discussions of the cultivators outside the Flying Heaven Gate. Time passed little by little, day after day, month after month. The spiritual energy in the quiet room became more and more abundant, gradually condensing into beams of spiritual energy that surrounded Ye Yang, like a giant cocoon of spiritual energy.
Ye Yang's aura was also subtly improving, gradually approaching the late stage from the peak of the mid-stage of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.
The pressure emanating from him grew stronger and stronger, even with the soundproof array and the spirit-gathering array blocking it.
A faint aura of pressure still emanated from it, preventing the disciples on the back mountain from approaching.
On this day, in the quiet room, Ye Yang slowly opened his eyes, a hint of enlightenment flashing in them, and the spiritual energy pillar around him slowly dissipated.
"The Immortal Fixation Technique is indeed profound. In just three months, it has stabilized my Dao foundation several times over, and my power of the tribulation lightning has also been condensed considerably."
"Now, he has reached the peak of the mid-stage of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, and is only one step away from breaking through to the late stage."
He raised his hand and the storage bag flew out of the void and landed in his palm.
The bag was opened, and two beams of spiritual light flew out, which were the Nine Tribulations Origin Thunder Crystal and Star Marrow Jade Mushroom obtained from the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor.
These three treasures are the essence accumulated by the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor throughout his life.
Ye Yang first picked up the Star Marrow Jade Mushroom. The jade mushroom was pure white, with roots and stems like jade, and its leaves shimmered with faint starlight.
The silvery mist swirling around the roots exudes a refreshing fragrance; inhaling it brings a sense of comfort to the soul.
"Star Marrow Jade Mushroom, which tempers the primordial spirit and stabilizes the foundation of the Dao, can be used in conjunction with the 'Immortal Stabilization Method' to make my foundation of the Dao more stable and avoid the situation of unstable foundation when breaking through.
The Star Marrow Jade Mushroom melted upon entering his stomach, transforming into an incomparably pure medicinal power that instantly spread throughout his body, nourishing his meridians and Dao foundation.
At the same time, some of the medicinal power flowed into his primordial spirit, making it more solid and powerful.
Ye Yang closed his eyes, activated the "Immortal Stabilization Technique," and focused all his energy on refining the medicine.
The medicinal power circulated slowly within his body, merging with his spiritual energy and continuously tempering his body and Dao foundation.
His aura was also slowly rising, getting closer and closer to the threshold of the late stage of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.
Half an hour later, the medicinal power of the Star Marrow Jade Mushroom was completely refined. Ye Yang slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and raised his hand to pick up the Nine Tribulations Origin Thunder Crystal.
This lightning crystal is completely translucent. Within its purplish-gold crystal, nine thin strands of lightning slowly meander, radiating an extremely pure Daoist aura.
"The Nine Tribulations Origin Thunder Crystal contains the primordial thunder power accumulated by the Nine Heavens Sect over tens of thousands of years. With this thunder crystal, my breakthrough to the late stage of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm is secure."
Ye Yang took a deep breath and put the Nine Tribulations Origin Thunder Crystal into his mouth. As soon as the Thunder Crystal entered his stomach, it instantly unleashed a violent and pure thunder power, like nine roaring thunder dragons surging endlessly within his body.
He gritted his teeth and continuously circulated the "Immortal Stabilization Technique" to tame and refine the lightning power within his body, gradually integrating it into his own Dao power.
Meanwhile, deep within the distant Star Ruins Ancient Road, in a pitch-black star field.
A dilapidated palace floats in the void.
Inside the palace, the candlelight was dim, and several figures sat around a table.
The leader was a cultivator dressed in a blood-red robe, with a ferocious face covered in blood-red markings.
"Everyone, I'm sure you've all heard that the Immortal-Stabilizing Technique is now rumored to be in Ye Yang's hands in the Star Ruins."
"Senior Brother Xue Tu is absolutely right. On the Star Ruins Ancient Road, I was severely injured by Ye Yang and almost died. I have always kept this grudge in my heart. Now that he is in seclusion, it is a good opportunity for us to take revenge. We must not only kill him, but also seize the cultivation techniques he possesses!"
"I've heard that he has quite a bit of influence in that cultivation world, which might be useful to us."
"This person is highly skilled and cunning. Even Yun Yuan Zhenjun managed to escape from his grasp in the Star Ruins Ancient Road."
"What's there to be afraid of!"
A ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the man at the head of the table.
"This time, we'll join forces. We'll cross star fields, head to the Flying Heaven Gate, kill Ye Yang, and seize the immortal technique inheritance! No matter how powerful he is, he's just a cultivator at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm. Do you think he can fight against overwhelming odds?" (End of Chapter)