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"Synthesis successful!" Sensing the changes within the Ten Directions Oblivion Heavenly Abyss Human Emperor Pagoda, Yaoguang let out a soft breath of relief. "The Time Orb has been integrated as well." With that, he examined the profound depths of this Supreme Sacred Artifact... In truth, its sheer destructive power had not necessarily increased by much. Because he had not mastered composite immortal arts, it was merely equivalent to commanding the powers of the Grand Dao of the Void, Grand Dao of Time, Grand Dao of the Soul, Grand Dao of Destruction, and Grand Dao of Origin all at once. It was like a martial arts master who practiced five distinct martial arts styles. Though it offered more variation and options in battle, when facing true top-tier experts, it would undoubtedly be dismissed as nothing more than flashy and superficial. *Mastering a wide variety of Dao arts only grants me an overwhelming edge when clashing with beings of the same rank. When attempting to fight beyond my realm, I am clearly outmatched. The other party could easily suppress me with sheer force, breaking through myriad techniques. Fortunately, my true purpose in forging this Supreme Sacred Artifact was never to grant a massive boost in raw strength, but rather to use it as a reservoir.* Yaoguang felt the pulse of the sacred artifact. This reservoir was capable of storing more than just shares of the Grand Dao of the Void—it could hold other types of Grand Daos as well. However, the upper limit could not exceed that of the Grand Dao of Time and the Grand Dao of the Void. *Grand Daos can be converted into one another. If I slay a cultivator of the Grand Dao of Destruction, their share can also be stored within the Supreme Sacred Artifact. However, the only ones capable of accommodating other Daos are the Supreme Daos. In other words, I can store at most 9.9 shares of the power of Destruction... No, I also cultivate the Grand Dao of Time, so I can hold up to 19.8 shares of the power of Destruction, provided I can transfer shares from the Void Dao and Time Dao into the Origin Dao and Soul Dao.* Yaoguang gazed at the Supreme Sacred Artifact in his hands. The might of such a sacred artifact was gradually unveiling the tip of its iceberg before his eyes. It broke through the barriers separating one Grand Dao from another, transforming the powers of the Daos from isolated, individual existences into a compatible, harmoniously fused whole. *An Immortal King of the Void Dao could theoretically be equivalent to a thousand Dao Lords of different Daos. If that Immortal King cultivated to the mid Immortal King stage and possessed three thousand shares, they could convert those three thousand shares into the Three Thousand Grand Daos...* The Three Thousand Grand Daos, all united in one person. Even if each was only a single share of power, Yaoguang still found it hard to imagine what kind of divine abilities such an Immortal King could manifest if that ever came to pass. Genesis? Creation of all things? Birth of primordial chaos? *What a pity... Many Daos already have Dao Ancestors. Such a scene will likely never be seen.* Yaoguang sighed inwardly. He redirected his gaze back to the Supreme Sacred Artifact. Having fused another time immortal artifact into it, its name had grown even longer. Yaoguang decided to simplify it. *In the future, this Supreme Sacred Artifact will definitely become a grand medley. Setting aside whether it can accommodate the Three Thousand Grand Daos, holding a thousand is still well within reach. Since it is specifically meant to hold multiple Daos and serve as a reservoir for various Dao shares, I will simply call it the Dao Pagoda.* A simple, clear name. Although a synthesis failure would not result in the destruction of a Dao artifact the way "Dao Infusion" might, the results following a synthesis were not guaranteed to be entirely positive. Thus, Yaoguang had been exceedingly cautious with every attempt, fearful of ruining a Supreme Sacred Artifact that was currently progressing so well. Fortunately, so far, the outcome was splendid. The effects yielded by the five Grand Daos—Void, Time, Destruction, Origin, and Soul—were all positive. Unleashing all five Grand Daos simultaneously, with none falling short in effect, could produce a relentless barrage whose sheer might rivaled that of an immortal art. Unlike the immense consumption demanded by the Great Void Art, wielding the sacred artifact placed far less strain on the cultivator. With the Dao Pagoda refined to this extent, he truly possessed the power to contend against a Dao Sovereign. Even if he could not defeat one, he could at least force the Dao Sovereign to exhaust all their might, until they could no longer resist the heavenly traction of the Immortal Realm and were forced to ascend. *My strength is steadily rising, but...* Yaoguang glanced at the [Artifact Crafting] branch, whose progress had reached eighty-six percent. *Soon.* Right then, he seemed to sense something, and his thoughts stirred. Immediately after, with a Void Flicker, he appeared outside the Xingri Sect. Five or six years had passed while Yaoguang adjusted his condition, synthesized immortal artifacts, and digested the knowledge gained from the [Artifact Crafting] branch. Over those five or six years, most of the people belonging to the Xingri Sect had already fled. Those who remained were cultivators below the Void Piercing realm who lacked the ability to leave, surviving on the planet in trembling dread. However, Yaoguang had not slaughtered them indiscriminately. After five or six years of living in terror, these people had gradually settled down. Of course, with the departure of the high-level cultivators, the Xingri Sect was completely devoid of its past prosperity. The battleships and flying boats that once streamed in and out in an endless tide were nowhere to be seen. Yet now... A high-grade Dao artifact battleship was anchored outside the Xingri Sect headquarters, waiting patiently for something. When Yaoguang appeared, a Dao Lord aboard the battleship stepped forward and bowed respectfully in greeting: "Greetings, great Dao Sovereign Yaoguang." Yaoguang's gaze lingered on the Dao Lord for a moment before something came to mind. "Dao Lord Zongmai?" This Dao Lord was also a figure of immense renown across this starry sky. Rumors outside claimed his combat prowess was not inferior to that of top-tier Dao Lords. However, because he had never slain a single Dao Lord, the claim had never been verified. Yet owing to his benevolent and amicable nature, he had accumulated high prestige throughout this starry sky over tens of thousands of years. Whenever parties wished to conduct transactions but lacked mutual trust, they would invite him to mediate impartially, and he almost always managed to satisfy everyone involved. It was said that back when the Star Slayer Alliance was first founded, Dao Lord Jiugong had personally visited Dao Lord Zongmai, hoping to invite him to serve as vice alliance master, but had been turned down. In this starry sky, if anyone still commanded high respect and renown, it was undoubtedly Dao Lord Zongmai. "Is something the matter?" Yaoguang asked, though he already knew the answer. "Our visit today is to earnestly plead that Dao Sovereign Yaoguang, in consideration of the surrounding Dao Lords who struggle bitterly yet find no opportunity to ascend, display your benevolence and grant us a chance to enter the Gate of the Immortal Realm," Dao Lord Zongmai said. Yaoguang could not help but chuckle upon hearing this. "You consider me benevolent?" "After taking the Xingri Sect, the Dao Sovereign did not slaughter every cultivator within its ranks. From that alone, one can see your magnanimity and broad-mindedness. You are not like Jinguang or Jiugong," Dao Lord Zongmai said, bowing low. "Not like them?" Yaoguang shook his head. Perhaps previously he might have held such thoughts, believing himself to be someone with principles, but now... "You are mistaken," he stated plainly. Dao Lord Zongmai hesitated for a moment before speaking: "At the very least, you should have no need to monopolize the Gate of the Immortal Realm for yourself. That gives the rest of us a chance." "Now that is the truth," Yaoguang nodded. He had no desire to become entangled in emotional or moral squabbles with these Dao Lords. The only thing that could sustain communication between both sides was mutual benefit. "I indeed have no intention of monopolizing the Gate of the Immortal Realm, and I am well aware of your need for it. Therefore..." Yaoguang stated his purpose directly: "According to my observations, the Gate of the Immortal Realm will open in sixty years. Thus, in fifty years' time, I will hold an auction. The highest bidders may enter the Gate of the Immortal Realm! Spread this news far and wide: fifty years from now, outside the Xingri Sect, any Dao Lord is welcome to come and place their bids." An auction? Dao Lord Zongmai was taken aback, but the outcome was not unacceptable. A contest of wealth. In a sense, that too was fair and impartial. Though fundamentally not much had changed, the danger involved was far lower than a massive crowd of Dao Lords engaging in a chaotic Dao Contention. "I primarily accept immortal artifact materials. If any rare treasures are proven to possess extraordinary value, I will also assign a price accordingly. The starting bid for each spot will be at least one set of immortal artifact materials. Those lacking financial strength, or those who carry only useless pills, need not bother coming," Yaoguang added. Hearing this, Dao Lord Zongmai quickly cupped his hands. "This method is fair and just, and with Dao Sovereign Yaoguang presiding over the situation, no scoundrels will dare violate the rules. In this manner, the bloodshed caused by Dao Lords fighting over spots to enter the Gate of the Immortal Realm can be minimized. It is truly a merit that will last for generations. I believe that afterward, all will remember Dao Sovereign Yaoguang's benevolent deed." "There is no need for such flattery. Go," Yaoguang said, waving a hand. "Zongmai takes his leave." There was not the slightest hint of discontent at being dismissed in Dao Lord Zongmai's expression. Yaoguang had fought one against a hundred, suppressing both the Xingri Sect and the Star Slayer Alliance and crushing the two mightiest forces in this star domain. The strength he had displayed was purely dominant. If Dao Lords like them still failed to recognize the gap between both sides out of arrogance, thinking that everyone was merely a Dao Lord and that a Dao Sovereign could only be so strong, they would ultimately end up dying in vain just like Jinguang and Jiugong. Many insightful individuals already viewed Yaoguang as an immortal. A True Immortal walking among the stars of the mortal universe. A Dao Lord facing a True Immortal was like a Void Shattering cultivator paying respects to a Dao Lord. What was wrong with showing utmost reverence and courtesy? Soon, Dao Lord Zongmai departed to spread the news. After Dao Lord Zongmai left, Yaoguang returned to the interior of the Xingri Sect. He did not pay much mind to the matter, instead turning his thoughts toward the immortal artifacts he needed to forge and fuse next. *My subsequent cultivation will focus mainly on strengthening the Supreme Sacred Artifact in my hands. Once the Supreme Sacred Artifact has been sufficiently tempered, I must begin raising my 'Immortal Venerable' cultivation realm, ideally to the point where I can execute composite immortal arts.* Yaoguang considered his circumstances. All the cultivation techniques and immortal arts he gained through "Higher-Dimensional Cognition" were, in reality, Dao arts and immortal methods that had once appeared in this universe or the Immortal Realm. Only the "Dao fruit divine abilities" incorporated some of his own insights. Yet in the end, Dao fruit divine abilities similar to "Dao Master" could still be traced back to the Immortal Realm. Therefore, if he wished to continue maximizing the advantage of "Higher-Dimensional Cognition," he had to study the Grand Daos with the greatest number of Dao Lords and the widest circulation. Such Daos also tended to mean that no overwhelmingly powerful Immortal King had yet been born from them. *In that case, following the five Daos I currently command, the Grand Dao of Flowing Light can serve as an alternative option. The Grand Dao of Truth... with Dao Sovereign Hongmeng around, I should put that aside for now. But the Grand Dao of Chaos and the Grand Dao of the Five Elements can both be included in my subsequent considerations...* As Yaoguang pondered, an idea seemed to strike him, and soon, a Dao inheritance appeared in his hand. The Grand Dao of Reincarnation.