Chapter 822 - 27: Daode Tianzun

Chapter 822: Chapter 27: Daode Tianzun

"The storm is coming."

Staring into the distance at those dark, oppressive clouds and the surging tides that followed.

On Penglai Island, Yunxiao couldn’t help but sigh, while Wudi behind her appeared indifferent, even having the presence of mind to tease Hanzhi.

"Let it come, we’re quite far from it anyway."

It wasn’t until Hanzhi, with a face full of shy annoyance, hid beside Yunxiao that Wudi took the time to respond.

"If the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up. The Tongtian Sect Leader would never stand by and let that group cause chaos in the Longbo Kingdom."

Though to Wudi, Luo Qiao was just a junior.

But even the Spirit Mountain Ten Witches and numerous Great Witches acknowledged, the ability of the Tongtian Sect Leader was definitely in the top tier beneath the Tao Ancestor.

Especially the [Tongtian Sword Qi], once it combined with the Cyan Willow Sword, its power was no less than the Great Xia’s Nine Tripods, which safeguard the nation.

"That’s not what I’m worried about..."

Opening her mouth to speak, Yunxiao wanted to continue saying something, but suddenly saw endless figures appear in the distant sea tides.

Those were the Dragon Race of the East Sea engaged in battle, and their opponents included, but were not limited to, various strangely shaped cultivators.

No matter where these cultivators had been practicing before or what their intentions were, at this moment, they were all heading towards the location of the Nether Spring in the Underworld.

The scale of the battle between the two sides was so massive.

So massive that it covered almost the entire East Sea and continued expanding outwards.

The loose cultivators from the Ten Continents and Three Islands were startled awake and either out of compulsion or voluntarily joined this chaotic battle.

At just a glance, Yunxiao recognized many Daoist friends she had listened to the Tao with on Golden Turtle Island.

However, under these circumstances, those friends who once listened to the Tao together were now separated into different camps, each vying for their interests, completely devoid of the harmonious scene when listening to the Tao.

To say they were mutually antagonistic might be an exaggeration.

But the idea of coming together against a common enemy was absolutely impossible.

In the face of this tremendous crisis, in front of these ceaseless enemies, it was already good that those Daoist friends didn’t kick someone when they’re down.

"At least they were considered brothers, isn’t their behavior too exaggerated?"

Following Yunxiao’s gaze, Wudi also noticed those loose cultivators who were betraying their comrades.

In order to escape smoothly, there was absolutely no emotion among them; betraying a comrade was simply basic operation.

"In the face of a life-and-death crisis, their actions can actually be understood..."

Mumbling a few times, Yunxiao weakly explained.

However, just after she finished the sentence, a sword light shot skyward from the direction of the Profound Garden Island.

Following that, Zhao Gongming leaped into the air atop a black tiger, charging towards the direction of the surging tides with lightning speed.

"Come to me!"

As Zhao Gongming shouted loudly, several loose cultivators immediately responded and hid behind him.

Not paying any attention to the actions of the loose cultivators, Zhao Gongming casually waved, and the [Dragon Binding Rope] transformed into several golden dragons, rushing at those still battling cultivators.

"All of you get lost! Let’s see who dares to cause trouble here!"

Before his words had even finished, a cultivator attempting to fish in troubled waters immediately turned their eyes and quietly approached Zhao Gongming.

Seemingly attempting to take out this meddlesome guy and seize that obviously powerful [Dragon Binding Rope].

The moment he approached, Zhao Gongming reflexively pulled out a golden whip and lashed out powerfully.

Snap!

After a clear, crisp sound, the would-be attacker only had time to let out a miserable wail before escaping into the sea.

Seeing this, Zhao Gongming did not pursue further but instead formed a spell with his hand, pointed skyward, and instantly summoned countless thunders to strike the fiercest part of the battlefield.

——Five Elements Thunder Skill·Jin Geng Divine Thunder!

"That Zhao Gongming fellow, always likes to show off!"

"He beat us to it again; his actions are so fast!"

"Zhao Gongming is too reckless; does anyone have his ’contact’ to warn him to be careful!"

"That good-natured guy, I’ll go help him in battle! Otherwise, he’ll surely get himself into trouble by those loose cultivators he’s saving!"

...

On the Profound Garden Island, after a brief exclamation, the mountain people quickly set up a small communication platform on the [Star God Network].

Although Yunxiao and Wudi couldn’t join the [Star God Network].

They could see those mountain people following Zhao Gongming rushing out.

Compared to those loose cultivators who betrayed their comrades, the mountain people’s cooperation appeared very seamless, quickly stabilizing the nearby situation under Zhao Gongming’s leadership.

Unfortunately, the number of mountain people on Profound Garden Island was too few, totaling just over a dozen.

Even if they call for reinforcement from the Cloud Summit Celestial Palace in time and use various spells without limit, they can only maintain local stability amid this stormy sea.

"In the face of a life-and-death crisis? Actions understandable?"

Wudi glanced at Yunxiao with a half-smile, not sounding sarcastic but leaving her in prolonged silence.

As the saying goes, without contrast, there is no harm.

The actions of Zhao Gongming and the other mountain people made those loose cultivators look discreditable.

"Alright! I admit I was making excuses for them just now."

After a moment of silence, Yunxiao shrugged and sighed in resignation.

"After this, I will talk to the master, saying that besides cultivation, they should also strengthen their... um, moral standards?"

"I remember the mountain people used that term, right?"

With a slight upward curvature at the corner of his mouth, Wudi, who had frequently been outsmarted, spoke with rare delight.

"You’re right, it’s ’morality’."

"This word originates from the Tao Ancestor, where ’Tao’ is the rule of all things operating in the world, the most fundamental attribute of things."

"’De’ refers to following the rules of ’Tao’, aligning one’s mind and actions with the true nature of things, thus displaying virtue and cultivation."

"It’s said that in areas deeply influenced by the mountain people, the image of the Tao Ancestor is also called the ’God of Virtue’."

Yunxiao looked sideways at Wudi and asked.

"Does this include your Great Xia?"

Not denying it, Wudi continued with a smile.

"Naturally, though we generally refer to it as ’Daode Tianzun’."

The Great Xia’s Great Witches are not ignorant fools; they fully understand that Li Boyang is not a ’God’.

Therefore, the title ’Tianzun’ is more fitting to his current status and position.

"Daode Tianzun, huh?"

Gazing at the mountain people fighting valiantly in the distance, striving to protect innocent beings.

Suddenly, Yunxiao flew up and before anyone could react, she too joined the chaotic battle.

"I seem to understand why these Three-Eyed Holy Demons have such prestige externally."

"So, this is what ’cultivation’ is about, isn’t it?"

"On this long, long journey to immortality, rather than walking alone, witnessing the world’s changing vicissitudes."

"It’s better to make like-minded friends and change the future of this world together!"

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