"It's Alkaid."
Zhen Xuanyuan dared not show any negligence and imdiately said, "The one undergoing Integrate Dao is Alkaid, the newly appointed Sect Leader of our Heavenly Dao Sect."
Having said that, he quickly added, "His Protector is Penglai Dao Lord."
"Alkaid?"
Jun Tian Dao Lord was taken aback.
The new Sect Leader who took over after Zong Wenxian from the Heavenly Dao Sect?
"Is it him?"
Qing Ya Dao Lord also showed a look of surprise.
As the Dao Lord of the Golden Crow Sect, he obviously had learned about Alkaid through other channels.
"Alkaid, I have heard of this person before. Xuan Du had sent a ssage to praising Alkaid's talent. I never expected that he would reach the stage of Integrate Dao so soon."
Supre Subtlety Dao Lord also comnted.
However...
Compared to Alkaid, who was actively pursuing the Unity Realm Stage, what she was most concerned about was his Protector—Penglai Dao Lord.
After a brief contemplation, she quickly connected the dots, "So, the great battle that erupted on the Northern Sea Star just now was Penglai protecting Alkaid all out to ensure his successful Integrate Dao, slaying another Void Dao Lord who had launched an attack on Alkaid? If I'm not mistaken, that Void Dao Lord's presence was Unforbidden, wasn't it? Has Unforbidden Dao Lord fallen? Beca the first sacrifice in Alkaid's Integrate Dao test?"
"Yes, that's exactly what happened."
Zhen Xuanyuan responded hastily, "However, Penglai Dao Lord did not slay Unforbidden Dao Lord as a sacrifice for Alkaid's successful Integrate Dao. Instead, it was because Sect Leader Alkaid was attacked by Unforbidden Dao Lord when he left the Sect to welco the return of a Dao Lord. That's why he quickly called for Penglai Dao Lord, who then swiftly executed Unforbidden Dao Lord."
Upon hearing this, Jun Tian Dao Lord couldn't help but frown.
If that were true...
Unforbidden Dao Lord truly did not take him seriously at all.
Good riddance.
"If the information I've received is correct, this is the second Void Dao Lord that Penglai Dao Lord has slain recently, right? And both of these Void Dao Lords' deaths are related to this young friend Alkaid?"
Pill Cauldron Dao Lord said, unable to suppress his emotion, "This Penglai Dao Lord is indeed fearsoly formidable. A few years ago when she first beca a Dao Lord, she was revered as the first Dao Lord of the Northern Sea for her feat of dominating the Heavenly Sea Sword Pavilion and the Jade Kirin Demon Saint. We of the older generation didn't take it too seriously, but now it seems... the title of Penglai Dao Lord as the first Dao Lord is indeed well-deserved."
While the other Dao Lords felt uncomfortable with such high praise for a "junior" like Penglai Dao Lord,
they had also received the news from their own Sect Leaders about the massive incident of Abyssal Ruins Dao Lord being slain by her.
With the example of Abyssal Ruins Dao Lord before them, and now having effectively witnessed her slaying Unforbidden Dao Lord with their own eyes...
Who would dare not to give face to such a fierce person?
And with such a powerful Dao Lord serving as Alkaid's Protector...
It's no wonder he dared to perform the Integrate Dao on the spot, in the presence of a dozen or more Dao Lords on the Northern Sea Star.
The question and answer between the Dao Lords and Zhen Xuanyuan did not hide any details.
This information was also known to the many True Monarchs below.
When they heard that the one who was integrating Dao was none other than Alkaid, the second on the list of Dao Lord candidates they were all eager to challenge, none could hide their shocked expressions, including Martial Saint True Monarch, Ni Chang True Monarch, Ying Feng True Monarch, and Jingmo True Monarch.
Even Tian Xiao True Monarch had a hint of astonishnt in her eyes.
"He integrated Dao, Alkaid actually did it!?"
"How could it be so fast? Wasn't he said to have ascended to Shattered Void just over a hundred years ago? To hit the Unity Realm Stage in just over a hundred years, what kind of joke is this?"
"Does Alkaid actually believe that by making it into the top three of the Dao Lord candidate list, he will definitely succeed in integrating Dao? If it were that easy, there wouldn't be so few Dao Lords with the lifespan of 129,600 years."
One True Monarch after another lowered their Divine Sense fluctuations and engaged in heated discussions.
Many even had a schadenfreude expression, just waiting for news of Alkaid's failure and demise due to hasty Integrate Dao attempt.
Even those comparable to the peak figures in the Shattered Void Realm, such as Tian Xiao True Monarch and Martial Saint True Monarch, were secretly shaking their heads, not believing that Alkaid could easily step into the Unity Realm Stage.
After all...
The transition from Shattered Void to Integrate Dao is extrely difficult.
However...
"I rember that Alkaid has only been cultivating for two hundred years, and in such a short ti he is already eligible to attempt integrating Dao. This kind of talent and ingenuity is extrely rare in the history of the Northern Sea Star. If he could indeed go one step further... A Dao Lord who's only two hundred years old would undoubtedly be making history on the Northern Sea Star. I would not dare to speak of 'no future cors,' but he would certainly be 'without precedent.'
Martial Saint True Monarch said with so emotion.
"How is that possible! Integrating Dao is the most difficult hurdle in the life of every cultivator. Looking back since Foundation Establishnt, which hurdle is harder than Integrate Dao?" Ying Feng True Monarch countered, "Even the so-called nine deaths and one life of the Heavenly Fire Realm, if failed, at least the cultivators could co up with so reasons. Moreover, let cultivators in Golden Core Realm, even in Constant Light Realm, attempt the Heavenly Fire Realm again; although they dare not claim a 100% chance of replicating past successes, they at least have enough confidence. But what about Integrate Dao?"
He declared confidently, "Every Dao Lord not only requires deep and nearly flawless foundation but also an indomitable montum, an unwavering belief, plus the favor of destiny's fortune. Only by gathering great perseverance, determination, wisdom, and fortune can one truly step into the Unity Realm Stage! Even asking the existing Dao Lords to try again, their chances of success would not be much higher than starting anew. A re Shattered Void cultivator who has practiced for only two hundred years thinking about integrating Dao? I'd rather believe that integrating Dao is not based on talent, perseverance, and diligent cultivation, but more like roll call—whover it lands on, gets it."
"Don't use your own standards to asure those with extraordinary natural talents; Penglai Dao Lord is the best example," Martial Saint True Monarch replied.
"Penglai Dao Lord is an exception and shouldn't be regarded as a norm," Ying Feng True Monarch retorted. "Besides, even Penglai Dao Lord wouldn't have been able to beco a Dao Lord in just two hundred years."
After hearing this, Martial Saint True Monarch did not continue the argunt.
Winning this debate didn't an anything.
Moreover...
One can never persuade a person who is willing to believe only what they want to believe.
The debate among the True Monarchs below was ignored by the several Dao Lords present.
After learning that it was their Sect Leader from Heavenly Dao Sect who was undergoing the Integrate Dao, Jun Tian Dao Lord naturally spoke up at the right mont, "Fellow Daoists, since it is soone from my Heavenly Dao Sect who is integrating Dao, I would ask you all to give so face and not to approach and disturb. Jun Tian thanks everyone here in advance."
Pill Cauldron, Qing Ya, and a few others smiled but glanced at Supre Subtlety Dao Lord.
However, Supre Subtlety Dao Lord could not help but laugh wryly, "Why the look at ? We, the Ten Great Immortal Paths, are like branches of the sa tree. Having soone from the Ten Great Immortal Paths integrate Dao strengthens our collective foundation; of course, I would not be the villain here."
On one hand, she did not believe that Alkaid could step into the Unity Realm so effortlessly.
Even if he really succeeded in the integration...
To grow strong enough to contend for a spot at the Gate of the Immortal Realm, it would take at least twenty or thirty thousand years. By that ti, either she would have entered the Gate of the Immortal Realm, or, due to old age with weakened strength, she would have lost the qualifications to continue competing on the Dao.
"Thank you, Dao Lord. If Alkaid successfully integrates the Dao, I will surely prepare a generous gift for him to personally thank the Dao Lord for your graciousness," said Jun Tian Dao Lord, clasping his hands together.
"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist," Supre Subtlety Dao Lord replied.
Supre Subtlety Dao Lord said this and glanced in the direction of Northern Sea Star, continuing with a smile, "Even if I really wanted to do sothing, facing a top figure like Penglai Dao Lord, I wouldn't dare to act rashly, after all, I don't wish to follow in the footsteps of Abyssal Ruins Dao Lord and Unforbidden Dao Lord."
After finishing her words, she waved her hand, "Go and assist the newly ascended Protector of your sect in the Shattered Void, and don't worry about us. We will just watch from the sidelines."
"It will be fine. By revealing my presence here, those with malicious intentions, once they sense it, would consider the consequences of offending two Dao Lords at the sa ti," Jun Tian Dao Lord stated.
After looking at him, Supre Subtlety Dao Lord smiled and did not say anything.
Jun Tian Dao Lord remained here, to so extent, for the deterrence provided by the presence of several Dao Lords.
Obviously, the intimidation of one Dao Lord compared to that of five Dao Lords was on a completely different level.
However, as Supre Subtlety Dao Lord said, the Ten Great Immortal Paths share common values, allies by nature, so Jun Tian simply utilized the prestige of the others to intimidate those considered inconsequential...
They wouldn't refuse.
However, should the situation escalate to a battle between Dao Lords, they might not necessarily lend support.
But if Jun Tian and Penglai held a strong enough advantage, and were willing to pay a price, then they would not mind giving face and forming a good relationship.
...
The process of Alkaid's attempt to Integrate Dao was still ongoing.
The massive disturbance swept across Northern Sea Star, prompting the Divine Sense of one Dao Lord after another to probe in this direction.
Yet, most Dao Lords tactfully did not approach the vicinity to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
The only ones to rush over were Hei Yue Demon Venerable, Jade Kirin Demon Saint, and the Venerable of Constant Light.
These three Unity Realm Masters were itching to move, but the examples of Abyssal Ruins Dao Lord and Unforbidden Dao Lord were right in front of their eyes, and with their capacity, they were not confident enough to do it.
Soon, Pill Cauldron Dao Lord and Kunpeng Demon Saint also arrived at the scene.
Imdiately, there was a noticeable restlessness among the five Unity Realm Masters.
However, at this mont, Emperor Hui Dao Lord from Taiyi Immortal Sect, along with Sect Leader Taiyuan True Monarch, also arrived.
Upon arriving at the scene, the Dao Lord imdiately spread his Divine Sense throughout the vicinity, "Taiyi Immortal Sect has signed a mutual defense agreent with Heavenly Dao Sect. Whoever attacks Sect Leader Alkaid now will be making an enemy of Taiyi Immortal Sect."
With these words, the previously restless Pill Cauldron Dao Lord, Kunpeng Demon Saint, Jade Kirin Demon Saint, and Hei Yue Demon Venerable hesitated slightly.
At this ti, Qing Ya Dao Lord of the Golden Crow Sect seed to have received so ssage, manifesting his Qi, locking onto the Venerable of Constant Light.
This attitude unmistakably showed that while he did not care about other Unity Realm Masters, he absolutely would not stand idly by if the Venerable of Constant Light made a move.
Suddenly, the sides were balanced, four against five.
And on Alkaid's side was Penglai Dao Lord...
Carrying the notoriety of having just slain Abyssal Ruins Dao Lord and Unforbidden Dao Lord, it genuinely made the Unity Realm Masters of the Void Path, such as Pill Cauldron Dao Lord and Kunpeng Demon Saint, hesitant to take any rash actions.
The two sides seemingly entered a standoff state.
"Pill Cauldron, send a ssage imdiately, summon more Void Path Dao Lords to co," Hei Yue Demon Venerable communicated.
"The Void Path Dao Lords each master exquisite Void Forces, they are arriving a bit later than the others; during this period, seven Void Path Dao Lords have returned to Northern Sea Star. Abyssal Ruins and Unforbidden have fallen. Out of the Ten Great Immortal Paths, two are already accounted for, plus and Kunpeng... The ones we can contact are only Six Realms Dao Lord, but he hasn't responded... Evidently, Penglai Dao Lord's might has deterred him, unwilling to get involved..." Pill Cauldron Dao Lord's expression was sowhat ugly, "Therefore, we can only wait... as long as we wait ten or twenty years, the attracted Void Path Dao Lords will surely exceed a dozen in number. By then, whoever dares obstruct this montum will be crushed into dust, Penglai Dao Lord included!"
Hei Yue Demon Venerable heard this and, although he wished to make Penglai Dao Lord accompany Alkaid in death imdiately, he had to suppress the urge to kill.
Just as more and more Dao Lords were turning their attention to this area, suddenly...
The aura from Alkaid began to gradually disappear.
And as his aura slowly faded away, the power of the Great Void Path began to manifest and surge around him...
When this manifestation reached a certain extent...
Belonging to Alkaid, but entirely different from before, an aura carrying the power of the Void, as if alive, burst forth, spreading throughout the entire Northern Sea Star, and without losing montum, continued spreading into the far reaches of space beyond Northern Sea Star.
This swift change, almost abrupt, caused Penglai Dao Lord, Emperor Hui Dao Lord, Jun Tian Dao Lord, whose feelings were complicated, Supre Subtlety Dao Lord, who was lying in wait like Jade Kirin Demon Saint, Venerable of Constant Light, Hei Yue Demon Venerable, along with Pill Cauldron Dao Lord and Kunpeng Demon Saint, who were waiting for more Void Path Dao Lords to gather, to all be taken aback simultaneously.
As they repeatedly confird what the dispersing fluctuations ant...
Regardless of whether the Unity Realm Masters were present at the scene or not, all of them were completely taken by storm.
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