Chapter 574: Dao Unification in the Celestial Court

That celestial official was startled and said, "Cultivating to Gold Immortal in the lower realm? To have such perseverance?"

The lower realms were often barren, lacking sufficient spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and their resources were far inferior to the Earth Immortal Realm. For a cultivator to achieve Dao Unification and cultivate to the immortal realm, they also needed to cross tribulation and receive the immortal qi and immortal light brought by the Ascension radiant light in order to elevate their physical body and Primordial Spirit to the level of an immortal body.

Relying on gathering the Three Lights Righteous Energy of the sun, moon, and stars to cultivate an immortal body was simply a delusion.

The Tianji Scholar was named Zhong Lin, a celestial official responsible for interpreting the Celestial Strategy, subordinate to the Tianji Camp.

The Celestial Strategy was a Celestial Way magic treasure. The Celestial Way was impartial, unfeeling, and unpredictable, and it would not explain why it acted as it did. Therefore, a group of extremely intelligent people was needed to interpret the workings of the Celestial Way. It was while interpreting the Celestial Strategy that Zhong Lin discovered a Gold Immortal hiding among the ascendants.

"This person's cultivation realm is extremely high, having already reached the Dao Realm of the Grand Veiled Heaven." Zhong Lin said.

The celestial official exclaimed in shock, "The eighth realm of the immortal path! Quite a few immortal lords are only at this realm! No, I didn't sense any expert among this batch of ascendants!"

Zhong Lin said, "His cultivation is profound. If he were to ascend, he would inevitably be detected by the gods, but this person used some unknown method to conceal or destroy the Dao manifestations within his Dao Realm. I only discovered this by interpreting the Dao patterns of the Celestial Strategy."

The celestial official was solemn and said, "This person deliberately concealed his strength. He must be a great villain, and we must be on guard!"

Zhong Lin said, "Since you didn't notice anyone worthy of attention, then this person must be hiding very deeply, carefully concealing himself, afraid of revealing any flaw. He comes from the edge of the Dark Sea, and his identity is suspicious!"

The celestial official thought of someone and said, "Speaking of which, there is one person worth noting. This person hasn't achieved Dao Unification. He ascended along with a dog immortal."

"A dog immortal?"

Zhong Lin was slightly stunned, momentarily not understanding his words.

"He's a dog immortal."

The celestial official said, "A very kind immortal. I felt an instant connection with him and wanted to become sworn brothers, but unfortunately, he was too aloof and refused me. This dog immortal is upright and magnanimous, with an open and honest heart, making one involuntarily feel a sense of closeness. That one called Chen Shi ascended to the upper realm following him."

The Tianji Scholar frowned and said, "You only met this dog immortal today, right? Why are you so familiar with him?"

The celestial official laughed and said, "Once you've seen a dog immortal, you'll know how extraordinary he is, how one can't help but look up to him."

The Tianji Scholar saw that he was becoming more and more absurd and thought to himself, "That Chen Shi may not be suspicious, but this dog immortal is far more questionable. I need to investigate this dog immortal's background."

Chen Shi comprehended the fusion of yin and yang, unconsciously losing track of time, devoting himself entirely to enlightenment.

Western Ox New Continent.

Hu Feifei hurriedly arrived at Gongzhou. Looking up at the sky, she saw the dual qi of yin and yang flowing together in harmony, forming an anomaly of yang giving birth to yin and yin giving birth to yang.

"Magistrate Hu, radiant light suddenly descended here, giving birth to the dual qi of yin and yang."

The Gongzhou Regional Commander said, "The principles displayed by this yin and yang dual qi are unlike anything I've ever seen. There are no similar records in any of the court's immortal techniques."

Hu Feifei murmured, "This isn't the first time..."

The Gongzhou Regional Commander didn't hear clearly. Hu Feifei said, "Besides Gongzhou, reports have come from other provinces as well. Quanzhou, Jinzhou, and other places have also seen the anomaly of yin-yang fusion. I went to observe them myself. The yin and yang dual qi in these places give birth to each other, harboring profound and unfathomable principles. I've already sent people to observe and contemplate, but the principles are too profound. Several Great Ascension Realm cultivators spat blood while watching and were severely injured."

The Gongzhou Regional Commander was startled and said, "Should we seal off this place?"

Hu Feifei shook her head and said, "The principles contained in the yin-yang fusion are too profound. Ordinary people can't understand them, and those who can grasp even a little will suffer damage to their minds. But after all, most people can't understand them, so let's leave them be."

She gazed at the anomaly of yin-yang fusion and thought, "The principles contained in this anomaly are becoming more and more profound. What exactly is causing these anomalies to appear everywhere?"

Chen Shi had thoroughly comprehended the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture, and understanding yin-yang fusion was simply a natural progression.

He felt his cultivation greatly increased. When he activated the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture again, his cultivation speed had improved dramatically!

Others who cultivated the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture would need at least twenty to thirty thousand years to reach his level, but he had grasped things by analogy and understood yin-yang fusion, surpassing others' twenty to thirty thousand years of cultivation in a short time.

"This cultivation technique is truly extraordinary. Even the yin-yang fusion I've comprehended isn't enough to unleash the full power of the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture. It's barely usable. The Celestial Court actually gave such a precious technique to the heavenly soldiers. Could there be an even more powerful technique?"

He was quite surprised.

Although the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture progressed slowly in cultivation, the technique was vast and profound, encompassing everything. Although the version the Celestial Court had given them contained nothing at all.

If an immortal cultivating this technique comprehended the Dao of Fire, they could incorporate the Dao of Fire into the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture, transforming it into the Primordial Chaos Fire Scripture. If they comprehended the Dao of the Netherworld, they could incorporate the Dao of the Netherworld into this technique, and it would operate just as smoothly.

The dual qi of yin and yang that Chen Shi had comprehended was itself an extremely high-level great Dao. After fusing with the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture, its power increased enormously.

Chen Shi carefully flipped through the Primordial Chaos Sword Scripture and quickly comprehended it thoroughly. He thought, "Yin-yang fusion combined with the Primordial Chaos Sword Scripture will surely far surpass the Mysterious Subtle Sword Scripture in power! I just don't know how powerful it really is! Why don't I go outside and test it?"

He called out for Black Pot, but Black Pot wasn't at the Celestial Way Residence. He had no idea where he'd gone.

He immediately left the Celestial Way Residence and came to the place where heavenly soldiers practiced cultivation techniques and Dao arts, called West Heaven Expanse, located on the western side of the Celestial Court, near the Heavenly River.

Here, the White Tiger of the West Palace was enshrined. Dao patterns of the White Tiger floated in the air, fairy mountains drifted about everywhere, and White Tiger banners were planted on the mountains, filled with a murderous aura.

In the West Heaven Expanse, many heavenly soldiers were ritual-refining immortal swords and cultivating diligently.

Chen Shi looked around. These people should all be immortals from the lower realms. Their original cultivation techniques weren't particularly powerful, so after receiving the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture and Primordial Chaos Sword Scripture from the Celestial Court, they cultivated diligently.

Although the Dao techniques of the Western Ox New Continent were also behind the times, they had been brought over from the Divine Continent by the True King and Great Shang, so they were still considerably stronger than those of other worlds.

Bai Fangfang and Xiao Dulu were also cultivating in the West Heaven Expanse. When they saw Chen Shi, both were somewhat surprised. Bai Fangfang said, "Where have you been these past few days, Fellow Daoist Chen? The Fire Battalion Regional Commander explained the true interpretation of the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture and also taught the Primordial Chaos Sword Scripture. Even Black Pot came to listen, but you were the only one missing! As heavenly soldiers, if we don't cultivate our skills well, we never know when we might lose our lives!"

Chen Shi smiled and said, "I stayed at the Celestial Way Residence contemplating the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture and didn't go out until I'd fully comprehended it."

Xiao Dulu shook his head and said, "How could what you comprehended compare to the Regional Commander's explanation? Unfortunately, you missed the opportunity. Although we also gained many insights, they're far inferior to the Regional Commander's."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "I think my comprehension is no worse than the Regional Commander's."

Xiao Dulu said, "The Regional Commander is a True Immortal who has cultivated for tens of thousands of years and has already cultivated the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture to the True Immortal level. His cultivation is unfathomable. Fellow Daoist Chen, you've only cultivated for a few days? Commander Yin is here!"

Bai Fangfang's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "Commander Yin has profound cultivation and is easy to talk to. If you go ask him, he'll definitely explain it."

Chen Shi looked over and saw that this Fire Battalion Regional Commander was a fair-faced man, as if he had long occupied a high position, giving people a feeling of authority without anger. His heart stirred slightly, and he said, "What's the name of our Fire Battalion's Commander Yin?"

Xiao Dulu said, "Yin Fenglou."

Chen Shi's brows rose slightly, twitching gently twice.

Bai Fangfang took his hand and quickly walked toward Commander Yin Yin Fenglou. Xiao Dulu also hurried to follow them.

"Commander Yin!"

Bai Fangfang said with a beaming smile, "This is Fellow Daoist Chen Shi, who ascended together with us the day before yesterday. He was so absorbed in contemplating the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture these past two days that he didn't come to the Dao Field to listen. Could we trouble you to explain it once more for him? There are also some parts we didn't understand clearly, and we'd like to hear them too."

Yin Fenglou's gaze was warm, and he smiled, "I've told you all, we're all fellow cultivators on the immortal path. There's no need for 'Commander'."

Bai Fangfang smiled and said, "Though we're fellow cultivators, Commander Yin holds a high position and great authority, far above us. You deserve the title of Commander."

Yin Fenglou laughed heartily, feeling delighted. When his laughter subsided, his gaze fell on Chen Shi, and the smile on his face faded. He said, "So you're Chen Shi? I heard you ascended brought along by a dog immortal? You're not even an immortal yet?"

Chen Shi smiled and bowed slightly, saying, "I haven't achieved Dao Unification yet, so I shouldn't be considered an immortal."

Yin Fenglou's expression turned serious, and he said, "If you're not an immortal, you normally can't become a heavenly soldier. Being an immortal is the threshold for becoming a heavenly soldier! Work on achieving Dao Unification as soon as possible and strive to become a true immortal. Very well, today I'll explain the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture for you all once more..."

"No need, Fellow Daoist Yin."

Chen Shi said with a gentle expression, smiling, "I've already thoroughly comprehended the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture. The Dao insights you've gained are far inferior to mine. Why show off your skills in front of an expert?"

Bai Fangfang and Xiao Dulu were stunned. Bai Fangfang quickly tugged at Chen Shi's sleeve and said to Yin Fenglou with a smile, "Commander Yin, he's gone mad from cultivation."

Yin Fenglou's expression was somewhat embarrassed, but he smiled and said, "He hasn't achieved Dao Unification yet. I won't lower myself to his level."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "In hearing the Dao, there is no distinction of seniority; those who attain it become teachers. Although Fellow Daoist Yin comprehended the Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture tens of thousands of years before me, what you've grasped is certainly far inferior to mine. What I've comprehended is the true method. If Fellow Daoist Yin wants to learn, I can teach you. It's just that I'm not a Regional Commander, so I can't confer it upon you."

Yin Fenglou's expression darkened, then suddenly he laughed and said, "If your Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture can surpass mine, I'll give you my position as Regional Commander."

Bai Fangfang and Xiao Dulu hurriedly pulled at Chen Shi, intending to leave, but Chen Shi stood rooted to the spot, unmoving, and said happily, "It's a deal, Fellow Daoist Yin?"

When Yin Fenglou heard the words "Fellow Daoist Yin," he felt increasingly mocked, and murderous intent stirred in his heart. He smiled and said, "It's a deal. If your Primordial Chaos Dao Scripture defeats me, I'll resign as Regional Commander and let you be the Commander!"

Chen Shi smiled and said, "What if I lose?"

Yin Fenglou's expression was kind, and he smiled, "I won't make things difficult for you either. But when we spar, accidents are inevitable. If I happen to injure you, don't blame me."

Chen Shi acknowledged and said, "Commander, my cultivation realm is low. Remember to go easy on me."

Yin Fenglou's killing intent was burning hot, and he smiled, "Fine, I'll go easy on you."

Chen Shi summoned his Primordial Spirit. As the Primordial Spirit roared, it opened up a void spanning ten thousand miles. In the next moment, the void merged into his body, and the Primordial Spirit fused with him!

He was achieving Dao Unification in the Celestial Court. The great Dao of heaven and earth in the West Heaven Expanse resonated and merged with his own Dao, causing his aura to surge wildly!

Inside Chen Shi's body, immortal essence surged violently, fully activating the medicinal power of all the immortal pills he had consumed over the past two years!