621: Game Theory

After Yao Yubai's corpse turned into nothingness, Dao Lord Xuan Tian's heart stirred. Behind him, an indestructible azure lamp emerged from the Void Realm. As its light shone, Dao Lord Xuan Tian focused his mind.

A moment later,

"There is no longer any trace of Yuheng's aura..."

Dao Lord Xuan Tian's expression softened. He had used the indestructible azure lamp to investigate, and could no longer detect any trace of Yuheng's aura between heaven and earth. With a wave of his hand, the indestructible azure lamp behind him once again vanished into the Void Realm, as if it had merged into the Dao.

"Haha..."

Dao Lord Xuan Tian chuckled, stepping into the Void Realm, his figure disappearing.

Originally, according to their agreement, Dao Lord Yuheng would use the identity of a direct Disciple of the Heavenly Venerable of the Dongxuan Dao Court to create a disturbance, attracting external attention, while he would seize the opportunity to act and obtain this method of alternative enlightenment from Hai Shenhui.

However... from the very beginning, he had no intention of adhering to the agreement. Regardless of whether Hai Shenhui possessed a method for alternative enlightenment, the most crucial point was that since he had already intercepted a wisp of aura and discovered Yuheng's true body.

Then, dealing with Yuheng's Reincarnation body would be easier than dealing with a Dao Lord. Moreover, Hai Shenhui also had some connections with Supreme Heaven.

Even if Yuheng did not possess that method of alternative enlightenment, it didn't matter; he would find another way from Hai Shenhui.

In the Void Realm, Dao Lord Xuan Tian withdrew his gaze from the Flowing Light Sand Realm, his figure shifting and disappearing.

At the same time,

In the Xuanyun Realm, on Xuan Dao Peak, deep within the Hall of the Dao Son,

The Daozi of the Xuandao Palace, Qin Wuyou, whose complexion had returned to normal, stirred.

"Xuantian, I knew you would do this..."

Although he had anticipated it and was prepared, Qin Wuyou's face visibly darkened.

With Yao Yubai's death, he no longer had a substitute.

"So be it..."

"The method of a substitute is but a minor Dao; the method of a Heavenly Venerable is the true Dao..."

"Xuantian, let us see who will have the last laugh."

Qin Wuyou's darkened expression returned to calm, his gaze profound.

He originally did not want to be so aggressive. According to the original plan, if Dao Lord Xuan Tian had adhered to the agreement and obtained the method of alternative enlightenment from Hai Shenhui.

Dao Lord Xuan Tian would use this method to sacrifice a treasure, and he, relying on the heart of the heavenly venerable and the Bloodline characteristics of this body, would subtly influence the indestructible azure lamp, transforming Dao Lord Xuan Tian into a Dao slave. He would then seize both the Dao weapon and Dao Lord Xuan Tian's body, taking residence within it.

By then, only one final opportunity would be needed to perform an ancient art and step into the true Mahayana Realm.

However, now that all his substitutes were dead and only the last drop of Dao Blood nurtured within the heart of the heavenly venerable remained, his years of planning had been largely ruined today. He could no longer pursue a slow strategy; he could only take a risky move and forcefully seize the Dao from Dao Lord Xuan Tian.

If he were to proceed slowly, he might be detected by Yaoguang and Mo Xuan, losing his last chance to turn the tables.

Fortunately, the current situation was not too bad and remained within his control.

"Xuantian, the victor will possess everything. I wonder if you are prepared..."

Qin Wuyou closed his eyes, his aura returning to calm... In the Chaotic Sea, on Junyu Island, within the Qingtian Sect.

In True Monarch Ming Yu's Immortal Cave, a graceful, petite figure opened the Immortal Cave's Restriction and pushed the door open.

"Senior Brother, a guest has arrived. Revered Master wants you to go over..."

Before she entered, her voice arrived.

As the Immortal Cave door opened, a clear voice already resounded within the Immortal Cave.

However, before she finished speaking, Luo Yuanyuan, who had pushed the door open, paused.

"Senior Brother..."

"Strange, why isn't Senior Brother here..."

Luo Yuanyuan walked in slowly, but within the vast Immortal Cave, there was no trace of True Monarch Ming Yu, Yao Yubai.

A sudden, inexplicable sadness welled up from her heart, accompanied by an uncontrollable thought: her Senior Brother would probably never appear again.

A clear tear unknowingly slipped from Luo Yuanyuan's eye.

Within the Qingtian Sect, after listening to his great-granddaughter Luo Yuanyuan's reply, Venerable Siam's expression darkened. He dismissed Luo Yuanyuan, then looked towards the several figures seated in the main hall.

"Fellow Daoist Qian Mei, Fellow Daoist Zhang..."

"Escaped?"

In the main hall, Venerable Qian Mei Hu and several other Venerables, including those from the Zhang Family, who were responsible for tracking Dao Lord Yuheng's Reincarnation body, exchanged glances, their minds stirring.

"Let's go."

The expressions of the several Venerables became solemn. Together with Venerable Siam, they headed towards Yao Yubai's Immortal Cave... In the center of the Flowing Light Sand Realm.

In the Void Realm of the Battle Hall.

"Greetings, Dao Lord!"

The young Genius Disciples, who had recovered from the brink of death, came back to their senses. With gratitude and the joy of escaping disaster, they all respectfully bowed to the Black Giant Serpent, tens of thousands of feet long, coiled above the Void Realm.

Fairy Gui Yi and Qi Yuan were no exception.

Even if they came from extraordinary backgrounds,

They would not disrespect a Dao Lord.

Whether they themselves could achieve the Dao Integration Realm was still unknown. Moreover, the Hédào Realm, even within the Dongxuan Dao Court and the Kylin Ancient Clan, was an undisputed giant, a supreme existence of the Dominator lineage.

With Heavenly Venerables not appearing and Loose Immortals secluded from the world,

Hédào was the strongest being walking upon the earth.

Above the Void Realm,

Mo Xuan withdrew his gaze.

He looked down, nodding slightly. A breeze swept through, lifting the young Disciples.

Where Fairy Gui Yi and the others were located,

When Zhou Chuanting and Zhou Jiajun looked up again,

Above the Void Realm, their Old Ancestor's figure was no longer there.

Just then,

The Void Realm shook.

Two figures entered from outside and arrived beside Princess Huaying.

"Attendant Mo Yin, Attendant Mo Shang."

Princess Huaying greeted them.

"Xuanhuang Dao Monarch acted and saved us."

Princess Huaying added.

"The Old Ancestor already knows about this."

Attendant Mo Yin nodded. The two Old Ancestors were discussing outside.

"Two young Fellow Daoists, such an incident occurring this time is our fault. When the Old Ancestor's true body arrives, we will send the two young Fellow Daoists back to the mountain. This matter needs to be reported to the Dao Court."

Attendant Mo Yin looked at Fairy Gui Yi and Qi Yuan, speaking with a heavy tone, slightly apologetically.

"Senior, there's no need to blame yourself. This was aimed at us from the start."

Fairy Gui Yi quickly returned the bow. Qi Yuan had come with her; strictly speaking, it was she and Qi Yuan who had implicated everyone present.

If an apology was due, it should be from her.

Seeing Fairy Gui Yi being so understanding, Attendant Mo Yin and Attendant Mo Shang felt relieved, their expressions becoming increasingly amiable.

"Several Fellow Daoists, this sudden change has occurred, and I cannot stay here much longer. Regarding the matter I just requested, what are your thoughts?"

Fairy Gui Yi's heart stirred as she looked at Zhou Jiajun and the other four Young Masters.

"Fairy's invitation, we shall certainly comply."

Young Master Chongshan, Young Master Chang Yu, Young Master Zhi Yan, and Romantic Young Master all agreed.