Heavenly Venerable Tairi, Taihuang Palace's Paragon!

Above the canopy of the sky, supreme experts assembled. Heavenly Venerable Wusheng sat high upon an elevated seat, his eyes gleaming with a brilliant smile. "I wonder how many of our juniors will be able to step into an ultimate principle at this Ultimate Principle Dao Discussion Conference, and whether anyone... will be able to comprehend a Supreme Ultimate Principle." Heavenly Venerable Wusheng was one of the founding elders of the Ultimate Principle Society. All elders were in the Great Ultimate Principle Realm, standing as the supreme powerhouses of the Sixth Heaven. "Winds surge and clouds roil, signs of a grand era. May more attain ultimate principles," a Great Ultimate Principle expert from Shenluo Heaven spoke, his tone enigmatic. "I wonder if we can reach a hundred this time. Last time, only fifty-three comprehended an ultimate principle," another Great Ultimate Principle expert murmured in a drawn-out voice. "Difficult." "Compared to that, this old man is more interested in whether anyone will comprehend a Supreme Ultimate Principle," remarked a Great Ultimate Principle expert from Guiyu Heaven. Upon hearing this, every Yang God Heavenly Venerable present felt a stir in their heart. Within the Sixth Heaven, more than a million years had elapsed without a Yang God emerging who understood a Supreme Ultimate Principle. Those who reigned high above were forever the same handful of figures. "That Hei Jian of Black Demon Abyss... has exceptional innate talent. I fear he may well comprehend a Supreme Ultimate Principle," Heavenly Venerable Yuehua of the Moon Goddess Palace said, her voice tinged with a hint of praise and envy. She was a Great Ultimate Principle cultivator who possessed an offensive Creation Treasure; beneath that exalted handful, she ranked among the strongest combatants. Yet toward any Yang God Heavenly Venerable who had grasped a Supreme Ultimate Principle, she still felt immense envy. At the mention of Hei Jian, all the Great Ultimate Principle experts present felt envious. "Who would have imagined that at this point in time, Black Demon Abyss would still enjoy such fortune to produce a paragon like Hei Jian," one Great Ultimate Principle expert sighed, an uncontainable envy lacing his words. He hailed from White Dragon Abyss, one of the Four Abysses. White Dragon Abyss had fewer Great Ultimate Principle experts than Black Demon Abyss, and had no Great Ultimate Principle powerhouse wielding a Supreme Ultimate Principle presiding over it. It was already weaker than Black Demon Abyss, and now with Hei Jian providing Black Demon Abyss a radiant future, how could he not be envious? "Are Hei Jian's talent and comprehension truly as exaggerated as the legends claim?" a Yang God Heavenly Venerable asked with curiosity in his voice. Being in the Great Ultimate Principle Realm himself, he naturally understood just how difficult it was to comprehend a Supreme Ultimate Principle. Otherwise, with Yang Gods in the Sixth Heaven as numerous as the stars, those who comprehended a Supreme Ultimate Principle would not number fewer than the fingers on two hands. There were also Great Ultimate Principle experts who felt Hei Jian's talent was merely an exaggeration perpetuated by rumors. "If his talent and comprehension weren't so exaggerated, why would eight elders of Black Demon Abyss gather to jointly refine a Blood-Ascending Insight-Molding Pill for him?" "Refining that pill drains vitality the most. With the Linya Molt imminent, if they dared to expend vitality like that, they must be certain of success," one Great Ultimate Principle expert said. "Speaking of which, I hear a prodigy recently emerged in Taihuang Palace as well, seemingly capable of comprehending a Supreme Ultimate Principle?" Heavenly Venerable Wusheng said, turning his gaze toward the Great Ultimate Principle expert from Taihuang Palace. Hearing this, every Yang God Heavenly Venerable present was shaken. None of them had caught wind of such news. Heavenly Venerable Yuehua of the Moon Goddess Palace in particular felt her heart quiver. Taihuang Palace had produced a peerless paragon? The Great Ultimate Principle expert from Taihuang Palace narrowed his eyes, wearing a radiant smile. "The Ultimate Principle Society is truly worthy of being the Sixth Heaven's foremost power, managing to obtain even news like this. Our Taihuang Palace indeed produced a paragon. But as for comprehending a Supreme Ultimate Principle... well, that remains to be seen. Before it is comprehended, who can say for sure?" Hearing this, the Great Ultimate Principle experts present almost gasped. Taihuang Palace already had a Great Ultimate Principle master who comprehended a Supreme Ultimate Principle. If they added another... what did that mean? Moreover, the existing master from Taihuang Palace was formidable even among those of Supreme Ultimate Principle. If another emerged, did that not mean Taihuang Palace would far surpass every other faction, rivaling even the Ultimate Principle Society? Heavenly Venerable Wusheng narrowed his eyes; no one could fathom what he was thinking. "It seems that in this Linya Molt, Taihuang Palace will be the greatest victor." In the Sixth Heaven, the mightiest power was naturally the Ultimate Principle Society, boasting two Great Ultimate Principle experts who had comprehended Supreme Ultimate Principles. This balance had persisted for nearly ten million years. Now, another might be added. All the Great Ultimate Principle cultivators present caught the heavy scent of gunpowder. "Who knows what the future holds?" The Great Ultimate Principle expert from Taihuang Palace glanced at Heavenly Venerable Yuehua, a playful smile on his face. Heavenly Venerable Yuehua felt deep wariness alongside profound unease. The Moon Goddess Palace was already somewhat weaker than Taihuang Palace. If Taihuang Palace gained another Great Ultimate Principle powerhouse who wielded a Supreme Ultimate Principle, how could the Moon Goddess Palace possibly contest them? Once this matter was brought to light, however, the Great Ultimate Principle experts all fell silent, hastily relaying messages back to their sects. After all, if Taihuang Palace produced another Great Ultimate Principle master who had comprehended a Supreme Ultimate Principle, the entire structure of the Sixth Heaven would shift again. Those most affected would be the Moon Goddess Palace and the Ultimate Principle Society. At the same time, as a great resonant chime of the Grand Dao rang out, countless Dao rhythms descended from the heavens. The Great Ultimate Principle masters present turned their eyes not far away. A full thousand Yang Gods were gathering. These Yang Gods radiated surging auras, their expressions either carefree or burdened with worry. Every single one of these Yang Gods had received an invitation to the Ultimate Principle Dao Discussion Conference, granting them the qualification to approach the Wall of Ultimate Principle to comprehend principles. Seeing these Yang Gods, the surrounding Yang Gods, Mythological experts, and various prodigies looked on with faces full of envy and jealousy. "I wonder when I'll amass enough merits to go comprehend before the Wall of Ultimate Principle," a Yang God Heavenly Venerable murmured, envy shining in his eyes. He hailed from the First Heaven and had been serving the Ultimate Principle Society unceasingly, all to gather enough merits to attend the Ultimate Principle Dao Discussion Conference and contemplate before the Wall of Ultimate Principle. "These Yang Gods will all be the true pillars of the Sixth Heaven in the future, bearing the Sixth Heaven upon their shoulders!" a Mythological powerhouse said enviously. Genius youths also watched with jealousy. At that moment, Horned Sis activated a jade slip and enthusiastically announced, "The Ultimate Principle Dao Discussion Conference has officially begun! Mmh, Senior Brother Hei Jian has already entered the venue. See that? The really handsome one is Hei Jian!" She was actually... livestreaming. Indeed, broadcasting the scene to the other prodigies of Black Demon Abyss. Watching this, the younger generation of Black Demon Abyss showed stirred expressions. An Xunlu puffed out her chest and shot a glance at Ziyuan Xiaolu. "Big Brother Hei Jian can go to the Wall of Ultimate Principle to gain enlightenment, while the Blood Robe senior brother someone admires so much can only be a spectator." Ziyuan Xiaolu stamped her foot in anger. "Senior Brother Blood Robe is young! Unlike certain people who will probably start smelling like an old geezer in a couple of years!" "You..." An Xunlu was furious as well, her ample chest heaving up and down. Throughout the Sixth Heaven, countless eyes were fixed on those thousand-odd Yang Gods. After all, in ordinary times, Yang Gods rarely showed themselves in the Sixth Heaven. A thousand Yang Gods appearing all at once was a spectacle most cultivators would never witness more than once in their entire lives. Normally, it was hard enough to spot even a single Yang God. Now, they could see so many—and these were no ordinary Yang Gods, but those with the potential to attain an ultimate principle. Just then, a tall, well-built man appeared, boundless halos shining behind his silhouette, making him appear vast and majestic. "Fellow Daoists, should you step into the Ultimate Principle Realm with the help of the Wall of Ultimate Principle and have no faction to call your own in the Sixth Heaven, you are welcome to join the Ultimate Principle Society at any time." This Ultimate Principle Realm Yang God extended an olive branch. As the faction boasting the greatest number of Yang Gods in the Sixth Heaven, the Ultimate Principle Society never missed an opportunity to recruit. This was precisely the reason for its continuous growth. Quite a few of these Yang God Heavenly Venerables were tempted, though most remained silent. In countless sacred lands, restaurants, and blessed grottos across the Sixth Heaven, scenes of the Ultimate Principle Dao Discussion Conference were being 'broadcast' outward. At this moment, Qi Yuan—disguised as Heavenly Venerable Mochi—blended into the crowd, keeping a remarkably low profile. Suddenly, a gaze fell upon him, tinged with a hint of surprise. "Fellow Daoist Mochi seems somewhat different from before." Qi Yuan immediately looked over and saw an unfamiliar man. The man wore a tailored, floor-trailing dark teal robe, looking dignified and straight. Though his expression was calm, one could still sense an underlying sharpness. Qi Yuan looked at him while swiftly scouring Mochi's memories. "So it is Fellow Daoist Tairi. Having not met for many years, your grace and bearing far surpass the past." This Heavenly Venerable Tairi hailed from Taihuang Palace and had met Mochi once before. Heavenly Venerable Tairi stared at Qi Yuan, his gaze profound. "It seems the Moluo Clan will soon have another Ultimate Principle Realm Yang God. Truly worthy of celebration." As Heavenly Venerable Tairi spoke, Qi Yuan could sense numerous powerful Yang Gods turning their eyes in their direction. Of course, most of those glances were directed at Heavenly Venerable Tairi. Farther away, Hei Jian made his way over as well, his gaze settling on Heavenly Venerable Tairi, refined yet shadowed by wariness. "Taihuang Palace has produced another paragon. Worthy of celebration indeed." Geniuses were always naturally drawn to one another. Among so many Yang Gods, he had spotted Heavenly Venerable Tairi at first glance. With a smile in his eyes, Heavenly Venerable Tairi appeared dashing and unrestrained. "I cannot compare to Fellow Daoist." The exchange between the two instantly drew many eyes. As for Qi Yuan, standing there like a mere lackey, almost nobody paid him any heed. "This Heavenly Venerable Mochi of the Moluo Clan is so ugly, blocking Big Brother Hei Jian and ruining my view of his handsome face," An Xunlu couldn't help but sigh. Yet among the Great Ultimate Principle masters, a few subtly revealed strange expressions. "This Mochi seems a little unusual as well." "His aura is concealed and unrevealed. Could he be about to attain an ultimate principle?" Of course, it was merely an extra glance. Compared to Hei Jian and Heavenly Venerable Tairi, the aura Qi Yuan gave off seemed far too faint. A thousand Yang Gods assembled was a staggering sight to others. To Qi Yuan, however, it was quite ordinary—not even as numerous as his Divine Infants. *Hurry up and start. I just exercised my brain; I feel terrifyingly strong right now!* During the Yin God Dao Discussion Conference, Qi Yuan had made the rare effort to use his head, and his mind was still in an active state. Such an opportunity was precious and could not be wasted. Thus, he was eager to go contemplate before the Wall of Ultimate Principle. Right at that moment, a vast voice echoed out. "Let all gods enter! The Dao discussion begins!" Following that voice, a massive, ancient, and battle-scarred wall suddenly entered Qi Yuan's sight. Upon this wall were mottled marks of every kind, appearing as though gouged and sliced by swords and sabers. This wall was none other than the Creation Treasure, the Wall of Ultimate Principle. The eyes of all the Yang Gods turned toward it, their expressions turning solemn. Immediately, many Yang Gods flew toward the Wall of Ultimate Principle, sitting cross-legged to immerse themselves in deep comprehension. "Quiet antiquity settles all restless movement; boundless antiquity encompasses myriad realms. Today, I come!" Heavenly Venerable Tairi strode forward, stationing himself beneath the Wall of Ultimate Principle. He did not sit cross-legged, but remained standing. Hei Jian also walked over slowly and stood before the Wall of Ultimate Principle. Seeing this, Qi Yuan couldn't help but think: *Isn't standing or sitting exhausting? That wastes too much physical energy. I should conserve strength so my brain spins faster.* With that in mind, he walked beneath the Wall of Ultimate Principle, brought out a bed, and casually lay flat upon it. Lying like this made it much easier for blood to circulate to his head. To Qi Yuan, this was very scientific and helped his brain perform at its best. This scene was witnessed by many cultivators, leaving them bewildered and stunned. "Isn't this... taking things too lightly? Bringing an actual bed beneath the Wall of Ultimate Principle!" "What on earth... is he doing?" Every other Yang God either meditated or stood upright. Seeing someone bring a bed like Qi Yuan was a first for everyone. Even the Great Ultimate Principle experts couldn't resist looking at Qi Yuan an extra few times. "This Heavenly Venerable Mochi is an amusing fellow. What a pity he belongs to the Moluo Clan; otherwise, this old man would gladly invite him into our Ultimate Principle Society," Heavenly Venerable Wusheng chuckled. Having said that, he shifted the topic. "Shall we make a wager on whether this Heavenly Venerable Mochi can comprehend an ultimate principle, and if so, of what grade? This old man thinks fairly well of him; he should be able to comprehend, mmh... an Earth-tier ultimate principle." "Heavenly Venerable Wusheng, it seems you hold him in rather high regard?" the Great Ultimate Principle expert from Taihuang Palace said placidly. "This old man has met Mochi before. He has a speck of minor talent, but not much. To comprehend a Yellow-tier ultimate principle would already be immense fortune for him." "What is there to bet on with Heavenly Venerable Mochi? If we are to bet, it should be on whether Hei Jian or Tairi will be the first to comprehend a Supreme Ultimate Principle," the Great Ultimate Principle expert from Guiyu Heaven cut in. His gaze was exceptionally dark. Toward the prodigy of Black Demon Abyss, Guiyu Heaven harbored murderous intent. If Hei Jian truly comprehended a Supreme Ultimate Principle, he would act personally this time to cut Hei Jian down. "This old woman wagers on Hei Jian," Heavenly Venerable Yuehua said in a calm voice. The Moon Goddess Palace had never gotten along with Taihuang Palace. Though it had also fought Black Demon Abyss, its greatest enemy remained Taihuang Palace. "This old man also favors Hei Jian," the Great Ultimate Principle master from Shenluo Heaven remarked. "Hei Jian," the Great Ultimate Principle expert from White Dragon Abyss said succinctly. Compared to Black Demon Abyss gaining another expert, they were far less willing to see Taihuang Palace gain another Great Ultimate Principle master wielding a Supreme Ultimate Principle. The master from Taihuang Palace had always acted overbearingly. Back then, when the Buddha Realm gained another Great Ultimate Principle master who wished to ascend to the Sixth Heaven, Great Sun Radiant Buddha was struck down directly by that Taihuang Palace master. A single Great Ultimate Principle powerhouse commanding a Supreme Ultimate Principle was already so domineering; having two was simply unimaginable. Seeing this, the Great Ultimate Principle master from Taihuang Palace looked smug. "It seems none of you think highly of Tairi. I, of course, cast my vote for my own sect." He looked thoroughly pleased with himself, perhaps even slightly carried away. Because once the Ultimate Principle Society announced the matter of the Linya Molt to the realm, he had a momentous matter to announce as well. When that time came, hehe, all these Great Ultimate Principle masters would be thoroughly shaken. This Sixth Heaven... belonged to Taihuang Palace! All the supreme powerhouses fixed their attention on the Wall of Ultimate Principle. Every time a new Ultimate Principle Realm Yang God was born, the balance of power across various territories would shift. And if someone... comprehended a Supreme Ultimate Principle, the entire landscape of the Sixth Heaven would likely be remade. "Blood Robe, who do you favor?" Horned Sis asked Qi Yuan beside her. This Qi Yuan, naturally, was not his true body, but a projection formed from one of his Divine Infants. "I favor... Mochi. That fellow looks like someone who can comprehend a Supreme Ultimate Principle at a glance." One's own Divine Infant praising oneself—nothing wrong with that, right? "Huh?" Horned Sis froze in disbelief. "Did your brain short out again today?" How could a Supreme Ultimate Principle be so easy to comprehend? This time around, only Big Brother Hei Jian was likely capable of it. As for other paragons, she hadn't heard the slightest whisper. Therefore, all eyes and glory on this day belonged to Black Demon Abyss.