394: No death allowed

“This way, I can wield three Daos!”

Xiao Shi's heart burned with excitement.

His situation was unprecedented in any era!

However, the Dao Ancestor earnestly cautioned him.

Stating that while he could wield three Daos,

These three Daos must be one Lower Mortal Dao, one Upper Mortal Dao, and one Heavenly Dao.

Even if Xiao Shi possessed the ability to wield three Heavenly Daos,

He could not simultaneously wield three Heavenly Daos.

The other two Daos had to be an Upper Mortal Dao and a Lower Mortal Dao.

And with Xiao Shi's ability to wield three Daos, his Grasping the Dao method would also differ somewhat from others.

For his other 'disciples,' the Dao Ancestor had them first wield The Mortal Dao through their respective, different Grasping the Dao methods.

Then, by excavating the potential of The Mortal Dao, they would gradually ascend to become Heavenly Daos.

But with Xiao Shi's ability to wield three Daos,

This method was clearly not suitable for him.

Regarding this,

The Dao Ancestor's suggestion was:

“No matter what, Killing Palm Dao is the most suitable Grasping the Dao method for you. You can first use Killing Palm Dao to wield a Dao of the killing category, or simultaneously wield three Daos of the killing category. Then, based on the situation of these three Daos, decide which one will be the Heavenly Dao and which will be the Upper Mortal Dao. This is the simplest method.”

“Of course, if you feel that one Dao of the killing category is enough, and you don't want the other two Daos to be of the killing category, then after wielding one Dao through Killing Palm Dao, you can try to wield Daos of other categories through other methods. However, this will be very difficult.”

Xiao Shi nodded.

He knew that the Grasping the Dao method often directly determined the category of the Dao.

For example, when wielding Dao through killing, the Dao typically wielded would be of the killing category.

It would be impossible to wield a Dao of the karma category through Killing Palm Dao.

“I think one Dao of the killing category is enough,”

Xiao Shi said.

Although Daos of the killing category were very suitable for him,

Xiao Shi felt that if all three Daos were of the same category, it would be somewhat redundant and unnecessary.

Since he had the opportunity to wield three Daos,

It was naturally best to wield three Daos of different categories for maximum improvement.

However, the difficulty would also become immensely greater.

Xiao Shi knew that the best method for him would actually be to undergo three resets here.

Each reset, he would choose a different identity, thereby possessing different Grasping the Dao methods.

This was the easiest way to wield three Daos of different categories.

Unfortunately, he did not have that much time.

He had to successfully wield a Dao and leave The Primordial Martial Era before this reset.

This being the case,

To wield two other Daos of different categories, he could only choose other Grasping the Dao methods.

“If it really doesn’t work, then for the other two Grasping the Dao methods, I’ll choose secluded cultivation for enlightenment and formation Grasping the Dao…”

These two Grasping the Dao methods were the most suitable for Xiao Shi, besides Killing Palm Dao.

Xiao Shi decided to take things one step at a time.

No matter what,

He would first complete the wielding of one Dao through Killing Palm Dao.

And so,

After the Dao Ancestor opened the Dao Gate for Xiao Shi and offered some advice and guidance,

Xiao Shi, like everyone else, left the valley and went Going out to wield Dao.

The valley where they resided in The Primordial Martial Era was like a hidden realm, never interacting with the outside world.

Even the high-level figures in The Primordial Martial Era did not know of the existence of such a hidden realm.

After all, with the Dao Ancestor’s status,

As long as he didn't want to be disturbed, no one would know of his existence.

Compared to others,

Xiao Shi’s biggest disadvantage in this place was undoubtedly his unfamiliarity with the entire Primordial Martial Era.

Everyone else had at least experienced one reset here, and they were familiar with both the forces and the powerhouses within The Primordial Martial Era.

Even for someone like the Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord, who had experienced eight resets, he even knew what would happen in the next three hundred years.

After all, each reset would return everyone’s memories in The Primordial Martial Era to three hundred years ago, and basically, the events that transpired in these three hundred years were unlikely to change significantly.

Unless they, these outsiders, triggered some chain reactions.

But the changes brought about by such chain reactions usually appeared in the latter one or two hundred years.

In the first hundred years, there would basically be no significant changes.

This was also the biggest advantage of the Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord.

He knew the future trajectory!

As a newcomer, Xiao Shi,

First had to spend a lot of time to grasp and understand the information and intelligence of The Primordial Martial Era.

If this were Tianwu Continent,

With his identity as the Hall Master of Tianji Hall, he wouldn't have to worry about intelligence issues.

But in The Primordial Martial Era, Tianji Hall did not yet exist.

It would be difficult for him to quickly gather information and intelligence.

However, as soon as he stepped out of the valley,

He found the Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord, arms crossed, leaning against a rock, smiling at him.

It seemed he had been waiting for him there for a long time.

Xiao Shi knew without a doubt.

The other party had clearly stayed here on purpose, ready to tell him the information about The Primordial Martial Era.

He clearly knew what he needed most right now.

He intended to tell him the information about The Primordial Martial Era, thereby expanding the Fruit of Benevolence he had planted in him earlier.

Before this,

The Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord actually had no such intention.

The reason for this decision was primarily due to the Dao Ancestor’s evaluation of Xiao Shi and his final act of keeping Xiao Shi behind.

Although he did not know the reason why the Dao Ancestor kept Xiao Shi behind in the end,

As the person who had undergone the most resets here, he knew that the Dao Ancestor’s actions must hold an unusual significance.

This led him to decide to increase his “investment” in Xiao Shi and release more goodwill.

Usually, the more Fruit of Benevolence planted in someone with greater potential, the greater the return he would receive.

Originally, after Xiao Shi chose the identity of Killing Palm Dao,

He was no longer very optimistic about Xiao Shi.

But then, the Dao Ancestor’s evaluation and final actions,

Made him change his mind.

He felt that Xiao Shi might have hope of wielding Dao through Killing Palm Dao.

Anyway, for him,

Such an investment would not result in any loss.

This was his Dao!

Xiao Shi naturally wouldn't refuse the goodwill of the Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord.

He was very happy to see the other party help.

This kind of help, without having to pay any price, made him feel the joy of getting something for nothing.

Most importantly, it could save him a lot of time.

Although there were still three hundred years until the next reset, which seemed very long,

Xiao Shi now not only had to wield one Dao, but three Daos of different categories.

The pressure was much greater than before.

And it required more time.

Naturally, he would save time wherever he could.

Immediately,

The Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord began to tell Xiao Shi all about the situation in The Primordial Martial Era, as well as the forces and powerhouses.

Compared to Tianwu Continent,

The biggest difference in The Primordial Martial Era was that the forces here were under absolute rule.

Although there were five major upper kingdoms and twelve lower kingdoms here,

These seventeen kingdoms all belonged to the Martial Dynasty.

The rulers of the five major upper kingdoms were five demigods.

And the rulers of the twelve lower kingdoms were twelve Dao Lords.

The Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord understood that Xiao Shi's Killing Palm Dao primarily involved killing Saints, so he specifically informed Xiao Shi about the Saints in these seventeen kingdoms.

“Whether it’s the five major upper kingdoms or the twelve lower kingdoms, Saints exist.”

“But once you act against these Saints, the Dao Lords and demigods within their respective nations will immediately sense it.”

“At the same time, although there is a certain competitive relationship between these nations, it is all healthy competition.”

“When facing a powerful enemy, they will definitely choose to unite against the common foe.”

“Most importantly, these powerhouses will protect each other. Even if you gain the strength to kill a Dao Lord of a lower kingdom, the demigods in the upper kingdoms will not sit idly by.”

“And if you go to kill a demigod…”

“Then the Martial Dao Ninth Realm supreme powerhouse in the Martial Dynasty will definitely act to eliminate you.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shi’s brows furrowed deeply.

He clearly realized that these Upper Three Realms powerhouses in The Primordial Martial Era were generally very united.

Dao Lords protected Saints.

Demigods protected Dao Lords.

The Martial Dao Ninth Realm supreme powerhouse, in turn, protected demigods.

Under this layered protection,

He couldn't find a breakthrough point at all.

Most importantly… this era was not an era of warring factions, each governing its own territory.

Under this absolute rule, even competition among themselves was healthy competition.

Even trying to secretly incite war would be difficult to achieve.

This was very troublesome.

“Do these Saints or Dao Lords have no grudges against each other?”

Xiao Shi asked with a frown.

The Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord understood Xiao Shi’s meaning.

He shook his head.

“The Primordial Martial Era is different from other eras. Beings above the Saint level are already protected to the maximum extent, and death is not allowed.”

“This is a rule set by the Martial Dao Ninth Realm supreme powerhouse of the Martial Dynasty!”

“Below the Saint level, no matter how they die, he won’t interfere.”

“But above the Saint level, death is completely forbidden!”

“If two Saints or Dao Lords who hold deep grudges against each other absolutely must resolve their grievances, they can apply to the higher-level powerhouses for a 'wealth battle'.”

“Although death is not allowed in such battles, the losing party must hand over all of their assets to the winning party. This is also the main method for powerhouses in this era to resolve major grievances.”

The more Xiao Shi listened, the more perplexed he became.

“Why is this?”

He felt that this rule was truly a bit strange.

Even if the existence above the Saint level involved the destiny of a dynasty,

Each death would lead to a certain degree of reduction in the dynasty’s destiny.

But even the Great Wu Dynasty at its peak did not have such a rule.

After all, in the world of martial artists,

Life-and-death struggles were the norm.

Even martial artists of the Upper Three Realms also needed to experience life-and-death struggles.

How could a martial artist who did not experience life-and-death struggles be considered a martial artist?

This rule prohibiting the death of beings above the Saint level… while Xiao Shi found it strange, he also felt it was very unreasonable; it had severely disrupted the normal ecology of a martial artist's world.

Regarding this,

The Silver-Haired Silver-Eyed Dao Lord shook his head.

“I don’t know the specific reason, but based on my many resets, it seems… this involves a deep-seated secret of The Primordial Martial Era!”

“But the level of this secret is too high, and I find it difficult to access.”

“I only know that this secret concerns that Martial Dao Ninth Realm supreme powerhouse.”

“That’s why he set such a rule.”

“This is also the most difficult aspect of Killing Palm Dao. Basically, anyone who chooses this Killing Palm Dao identity cannot wield Dao through it. It’s simply too difficult to kill Saints in The Primordial Martial Era. Even if you miraculously manage to kill one or two Saints, the gains are minimal, making it difficult to wield Dao through this method.”

Xiao Shi's heart suddenly understood.

No wonder others had such expressions when he chose this identity before.

Clearly, in the eyes of others, this identity made it impossible to wield Dao.

“Besides the Saints within the seventeen kingdoms, there are also some rogue Saints outside the seventeen kingdoms. These rogue Saints are not subject to such protection because they do not belong to the Martial Dynasty’s Saints.”

“However, these rogue Saints are few in number, perhaps less than ten in total. Even if you kill them all, the gains are still not significant. Moreover, their whereabouts are elusive and mysterious, making them extremely difficult to track down.”

“I don’t recommend you go after these rogue Saints.”

“Firstly, finding them is simply too difficult.”

“Secondly, these rogue Saints are usually our disguise targets.”

“When we enter the Martial Dynasty, we generally disguise ourselves as these rogue Saints. If we kill them all, we won’t have any disguise targets.”

Xiao Shi nodded.

He knew that although they had the identity of Dao Ancestor’s disciples in The Primordial Martial Era,

The Dao Ancestor was a reclusive grand expert in The Primordial Martial Era.

Few people knew of the Dao Ancestor’s existence.

And so it was with these disciples of the Dao Ancestor.

They did not belong to the Martial Dynasty.

Therefore, to enter the Martial Dynasty, they could only do so as rogue cultivators.

After the other party’s explanation,

Xiao Shi also gained a sufficient understanding of the overall situation in The Primordial Martial Era.

Judging from the situation in The Primordial Martial Era,

There was only one way to kill the Saints here.

That was to have his clone go and kill them.

He learned that although Dao Lords would immediately sense it once Saints engaged in battle, they would not immediately intervene to stop it.

As long as it didn’t involve life and death,

Dao Lords generally wouldn’t interfere in battles between Saints.

Moreover, for Saints to fight to the death,

It was inherently not an easy task.

Most Saints could at most determine a winner and loser,

But it was difficult to decide life and death.

Only when one of the Saints faced a life-and-death crisis during their battle would the Dao Lord intervene.

This way… Xiao Shi could have his clone first challenge a certain Saint, deliberately feigning to be evenly matched.

The moment the Dao Lord observing this scene relaxed his guard, he would immediately unleash his true strength and kill the Saint in one fell swoop!

He believed that as long as the clone’s speed was fast enough,

Even the Dao Lord observing this scene would not have time to intervene!