459: Go to the Humane Palace

Deep within the Dao Palace, misty water vapor hung like an inverted celestial river.

The hazy figure sat opposite Xu Qing.

With a light tap of the hazy figure's fingertip, the floor of the entire palace transformed into a living spring, from which emerged solidified Dominator-level Water Dao.

"Splash..."

The figure plucked three tea leaves from the Void Realm.

The moment the tea leaves detached from the branch, ripples spread across the entire River of Time. These were the primordial tender leaves of the first Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, born at the dawn of Chaos.

What flowed through the leaf veins was no longer tea, but the materialized Dao.

Xu Qing gazed at the other party's tea-making motions.

The green jade teapot was clearly crafted from a segment of the River of Time, with countless ethereal figures of beings meditating and comprehending the Dao floating on its surface.

When the spring water was poured in, these ethereal figures simultaneously opened their eyes, performing various Divine Abilities from throughout the ages within the world inside the pot.

"This tea must be brewed with heart fire."

The hazy figure flicked a finger, and a cluster of Chaos flame suddenly flew out from the depths of Xu Qing's Dao Heart.

The instant the flame entered the pot, a vast Dao sound echoed throughout the entire Dao Palace.

When the tea was ready, what poured from the spout was not tea, but the Dao Rhythms of various Great Daos.

"Please!"

When the teacup was pushed before him, Xu Qing took a light sip. What burst between his lips was not the aroma of tea, but the ultimate profound truths of numerous Great Daos.

As the tea entered his throat, it felt as if myriad stars exploded within his body.

"Boom—"

In that instant, he only felt his consciousness being pulled into a peculiar space. The surrounding scenery all blurred and vanished, replaced by countless flowing light patterns, swirling around him like living creatures.

Those light patterns suddenly became clear, transforming into brilliant Dominator-level Great Daos, spanning the Void Realm.

The River of Time surged, the Spatial Torrent folded like a mirror... The Wind Dao spiraled like a Dragon... Each Great Dao emanated heart-palpitating fluctuations.

That person had actually used tea as a guide to materialize all the Dominator-level Great Daos existing between heaven and earth.

This Opportunity could not be missed. It seemed the Tianyang Competition could only be left to his other clansmen to complete.

Thus, Xu Qing, using the Chaos Great Dao as a guide, began to comprehend the other Great Daos.

Outside, the hazy figure smiled slightly, looking at Xu Qing, who had already closed his eyes in comprehension.

"Throughout the ages, many have entered that place, but only a few have truly gained enlightenment."

"You walk the Dao of Myriad Daos; perhaps you will gain some insight..."

Inside the palace, the hazy figure's voice echoed.

In the blink of an eye, eighty years passed.

Venerable Qingzhu contacted his Sword Dao Dao Body, and that very day, he brought Xu Liang and others to the Human Race Holy Temple.

"Young friend, you've finally arrived!"

Upon seeing Xu Qing and his group, Venerable Qingzhu's expression was excited.

"Greetings, Senior. These are my elders!"

Xu Qing introduced Xu Liang and the others to Venerable Qingzhu. Accompanying him on this trip were Xu Liang, Xu Jie, Xu Bai of Treasure Depository Hall, and Xu Song, as well as the top ten sequences led by Xu Yuan, a hundred Dao-Grade True Kings, and a hundred Heaven-Grade Prodigies.

Eighty years later, among the four Palace Master (Palace Masters), Xu Song was already an Immortal Overlord who had refined thirty-nine strands of Hongmeng Primordial Qi. Even the weakest, Xu Bai of Treasure Depository Hall, was an Immortal Giant with thirty-five strands of Hongmeng Primordial Qi. Each of them cultivated powerful Dao Arts and could fight above their level.

Among the top ten sequences, including Xu Yuan, the highest Cultivation of Xu Yuan was at the Middle Stage of Dao Monarch. The hundred Dao-Grade True Kings were all at the Half-step Dao Monarch level, and the hundred Heaven-Grade Prodigies were all at the Half-step Dao Dominator level. Their purpose was to participate in the three competitions.

Therefore, when Venerable Qingzhu saw the Prodigies, his expression was extremely excited. As for Xu Liang and the others, he didn't think much of it, assuming they were accompanying to observe.

"Greetings, Venerable Qingzhu!"

Xu Liang and the others bowed.

"Everyone, please come in!"

Venerable Qingzhu happily invited everyone to settle in a palace.

"Senior, I have something to discuss!"

After they were settled, Xu Qing spoke.

"Speak!"

Looking at Xu Qing's expression, Venerable Qingzhu had a bad premonition.

"My apologies, Senior! My true body encountered an Opportunity that I could not miss and is unable to come, so this trip can only be attended by my uncles!"

Xu Qing said apologetically.

If the true body is not present, the Dao Body cannot participate in the competition. After all, the Dao Body's Cultivation and the manifestation of the Great Dao do not require starting from scratch; a powerful individual can condense one with a single thought. Therefore, as long as the true body is strong, the Dao Body will be strong.

If the true body is absent and the Dao Body competes, it will inevitably arouse suspicion, with people believing it to be a disguise of an old powerhouse's Dao Body. Therefore, the Tianyang Competition only allows the true body to participate.

"What?"

Venerable Qingzhu was startled by these words. He hadn't expected Xu Qing's elders to be here to participate in the competition.

Xu Qing said, "Senior, please rest assured. My uncles are no older than a thousand cycles and can definitely participate in the competition. If Senior is uneasy, you can test their bone age."

Venerable Qingzhu nodded, "Young friend, I trust you, but this matter is significant. I need to report to the Palace Master!"

"Of course!" Xu Qing expressed understanding.

The Palace Master Venerable Qingzhu referred to was the Humanity Palace Palace Master. The Human Race Holy Temple is divided into an Outer Hall and an Inner Hall. The Outer Hall is managed by the Human Emperor, responsible for all affairs within the Human Territory.

The Inner Hall is the Humanity Palace. The Humanity Palace does not participate in Human Race affairs; it is only responsible for external matters, such as those concerning the Myriad Races.

Tianyang Pass falls under the jurisdiction of the Humanity Palace.

Soon, Venerable Qingzhu returned and invited Xu Qing and the four Xu Liangs to come.

In the center of the Holy Temple, on a vast plaza.

Three hundred and sixty golden statues, cast from Chaos Immortal Gold, stood holding different Dao Weapons. In the eyes of each golden statue, an Immortal Dao flame flickered.

"These are the strongest Clan Chiefs of our Human Race's three hundred and sixty divisions during the pioneering era. Each one was an Immortal Monarch, having achieved great feats for the Human Race."

"After the Human Race Holy Temple was established, golden statues were erected for them so that future generations would remember their contributions!"

Venerable Qingzhu introduced.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing bowed to the golden statues, and Xu Liang and the others did the same.

Inside the Humanity Palace!

Chaos Qi flowed like living creatures within the hall, sometimes transforming into Dragon-serpents coiling around pillars, other times condensing into visible Dao patterns.

Eighty-one profound black thrones were arranged in a fan shape. The back of each throne was inscribed with a different Chaos totem: Myriad Swords Returning to the Ancestor, Yin and Yang Grinding the World, Star River Alchemy... At this moment, five figures sat upon the thrones, their bodies shrouded in varying depths of Chaos mist:

On the first throne, shattered stars danced on the fingertips of the being, each star-fragment depicting the creation and destruction of worlds;

The second throne was enveloped in a bloody curtain, vaguely revealing billions of ethereal weapon projections floating within;

From the third throne, the sound of surging waves continuously emanated. Upon closer inspection, it had refined an entire world into its armrest;

Behind the fourth throne grew bronze branches, from which hung materialized fruits of various Great Daos;

The fifth throne was entirely constructed from roaring resentful souls, their twisted faces exhibiting a bizarre state of Dao comprehension.

Aside from the nineteen profound black thrones, above the central nine-tiered jade platform, a royal throne hung high. The royal throne itself was not quite jade, its material more akin to solidified Chaos Origin.

On the royal throne, a supreme figure rested his chin on one hand, the jade pendant at his waist gently swaying. Behind him, a scene of world creation unfolded, flickering with his breath.

When Xu Qing and the others arrived, the jade pendant at his waist trembled slightly.

As his gaze swept across, the Chaos Qi throughout the entire Humanity Palace solidified. That was not pressure, but the pure existence itself rewriting the rules.

The five figures on the thrones simultaneously leaned forward slightly, the Chaos mist dissipating a little to reveal five pairs of eyes containing the ultimate essence of different Great Daos.

Xu Qing also immediately discerned the Cultivation of the six individuals.

One Half-Ancestor, five Immortal Monarchs.