Above the Great Dao

Chapter 1287 605: Outer Dao First Taoist Principle (Part 2)

During his time in the Earth Immortal Realm, he had already encountered two peers who were equal to or even stronger than him: one was Chu Xiangxiu, and the other was Jiang Guo.

Chu Xiangxiu had outstanding talent and comprehension, while Jiang Guo's Sword Dao was exceptional.

He carefully observed within himself, searching for traces of the Outer Dao in the Daoist Field, and contemplated the mysteries of the Outer Dao. Previously, he had already grasped some clues, and this time he continued to contemplate, progressing much more smoothly.

Chen Shi immersed himself entirely in his research, slowly deciphering the Outer Dao of West Bull New Continent. Every time the power of the Fulu Village Spirit Pill was exhausted, he swallowed another, researching without pause.

As the Spirit Pills dwindled, his understanding of the Outer Dao in West Bull New Continent became deeper.

Around him, Dao Talismans gradually condensed, their intricate and mysterious patterns resembling Dragons gliding around.

The different Dao Talismans interconnected, becoming increasingly complex, transforming into the first chain of the Outer Dao.

The first Taoist Principle of the Outer Dao finally emerged!

Just at that moment, the surroundings of the Heavenly Dao Residence suddenly began to faintly tremble, and not only Chen Shi's Heavenly Dao Residence, but all the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals' Heavenly Dao Residences were shaken!

This was the dwelling place of three hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, with palace towers stretching endlessly. But now, all the Heavenly Dao Residences were on the verge of collapse, their walls, floors, and ceilings riddled with fissures!

These fissures were extremely peculiar; a Heavenly Soldier approached to observe, noticing the arrangement on the walls seemed to follow some strange pattern, yet also seemed patternless.

Suddenly, there was a cracking sound, as more fissures appeared on the walls, even extending into the air!

In the sky above the Heavenly Dao Residence, fissures began to appear one after another, gradually increasing in number.

The Heavenly Soldier who had gotten close to observe cried out in shock as one of the fissures appeared right on his face!

Inside the Heavenly Dao Residence, cries of surprise and alarm echoed continuously; other Heavenly Soldiers discovered similar situations.

King Li had taken away one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, but there were still two hundred thousand remaining. Though some were training in Western Heaven Swing, half the forces were left in the Heavenly Dao Residence. At this moment, the sudden change startled everyone, prompting them to fly up in an attempt to evade this catastrophe.

However, the disturbance was so intense that as tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers took flight, they touched those fissures, which then moved onto them, leaving them in utter panic.

These suddenly appeared fissures caused no pain or discomfort, yet they seemed to grow, increasing in number, making it apparent to anyone that the more fissures there were, the closer to demise they seemed!

"Do not panic, everyone!"

A stern voice rose, "Set up the Primordial Sword Formation!"

Simultaneously, six Golden Immortals descended from the heavens to suppress the anomalies in the Heavenly Dao Residence.

These six Golden Immortals were left by King Li to guard the Heavenly Soldier Camp, possessing profound cultivation. They each suppressed the disturbance while numerous Heavenly Generals commanded their respective troops, forming formations to collectively counter those strange fissures.

Though the fissures caused immense panic, after the initial shock, everyone steadied themselves, forming arrays, uniting their efforts. Scrolls of array maps unfolded everywhere, small maps forming larger ones, which interconnected with precision, creating an enormous Sword Array covering the Heavenly Dao Residence!

Meanwhile, Chen Shi also noticed the anomalies surrounding him, startling him greatly, and without hesitation, he threw the Great Dao Law he had just refined into the Dao Ruins Dao Realm!

"Buzz!"

The enormous Sword Array enveloping the Heavenly Dao Residence finally started to operate, its formidable sword power suppressing everything!

The peculiar fissures finally ceased splitting.

The countless Heavenly Soldiers and Generals looked around, noticing the fissures on their faces, hands, and bodies remained unhealed, leaving them frightened.

"It's Great Dao Contamination! The Heavenly Dao Residence is tainted with the evil influences of the Outer Dao!"

One of the Golden Immortals gloomily declared, "Activate the Sword Array, suppress the Outer Dao, seal the Heavenly Dao Residence, and strictly prohibit anyone from leaving! We must find the Great Demon of the Outer Dao!"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Shi had already entered his Dao Realm, arriving at the Dao Ruins.

The Primordial Sword Formation roared into action, causing the cracks in the sky to close up, and the fissures on the bodies of tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals also healing one by one. Eventually, the cracks in the walls and palaces of the Heavenly Dao Residence recovered, marking the gradual restoration from the damage caused by the Great Dao Contamination.

But the psychological impact left on the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals by the Great Dao Contamination was hard to soothe.

Most of them had only been enlisted for a few years; even if they had undertaken several missions, they rarely faced tasks involving such contamination, not to mention the more terrifying abnormalities of the Great Dao.

After experiencing a Great Dao Contamination, they realized how terrifying such a disaster could be!

They sealed off the Heavenly Dao Residence, conducting searches to locate the culprit. However, they found no clues for some time.

Soon after, several Divine beings arrived in the Heavenly Court, also mobilized by the contamination, searching everywhere for its source.

"A kind of previously unseen Outer Dao!"

These Divine beings were even more excited than the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, saying, "Could it be that a Great Demon infiltrated the Heavenly Court?"

"It's possible that the Great Demon transformed into a Heavenly Soldier or General and infiltrated the Heavenly Soldier Camp!"

"This batch of Heavenly Soldiers has been tainted; they're useless."

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The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were terrified upon hearing this; they were fine, what did it mean to be deemed tainted and useless?

What did it mean by this batch? Was there a previous batch? Could the previous batch also have been deemed tainted and useless?

Fortunately, several higher-ups from the Heavenly Court soon arrived, these Divine beings ranked higher than King Li, with dignified appearances, unlike the previously arrived ones who seemed fierce and malevolent.

They examined the traces and quickly drew conclusions.

East King was also present, expressing his view with a smile: "It's not a major issue; it's someone transforming the Outer Dao into the Immortal Dao, leading to celestial imprints and a burst of Taoist Power, causing a Great Dao Contamination. This matter can be big or small; it's also a blessing in disguise."

Other Divine beings laughed in agreement: "Since it's a good thing, let's leave it be and not pursue it."

"Should the current batch of Heavenly Soldier Camp be dealt with?" a Divine Officer inquired.

The higher-ups appeared amiable, chuckling: "No, no. Next time, avoid using such serious wording; disturbing is unfavorable."

"As commanded."

Chen Shi relaxed within the Dao Ruins.

He hadn't expected his refinement of the first Outer Dao Law to cause such a commotion.

The Outer Dao from West Bull New Continent was extraordinarily strange, resembling the power to divide everything, different from the Outer Dao of Mud犁 Great World, exhibiting unique traits.

He calmed himself, summoning the Great Dao Law.

The first Taoist Principle hadn't fully formed yet, requiring further sacrificial refinement to perfect it, but the Taoist Power from the Heaven and Earth Seal Technique had now weakened, still influential but not a concern for Chen Shi within the Dao Realm.

He examined the Taoist Principle.

Earlier, he focused only on contemplation and crystallization of the Taoist Principle but hadn't closely inspected it.

The Taoist Principle revealed characteristics of the Immortal Dao under his structuring, containing the Outer Dao's Taoist Power, appearing like lightning and occasionally flashing bright.

"Is this the Outer Dao?" he murmured.

He was tempted to further unleash the first Taoist Principle to test its power limits, but reconsidering, he refrained.

This was his domain; if it damaged the Dao Realm or other Treasures, wouldn't it be counterproductive?

Chen Shi sat quietly, consumed a Spirit Pill, and his wisdom enhanced, continuing to refine the first Taoist Principle.

He had few Fulu Village Spirit Pills remaining, just three.

This meditation lasted longer, and when the pill's power waned, the first Taoist Principle was much more refined.

Chen Shi consumed another Spirit Pill, attempting to condense the second Taoist Principle, yet as the pill's power exhausted, he didn't gain much insight.

He chose not to continue; now only two Fulu Village Spirit Pills remained, best kept for potential future danger.

Chen Shi stood up, exhaled, and integrated the first Outer Dao Law into his Daoist Field.

"With the Taoist Principle ready, the next step is utilizing it to contemplate suitable Divine Skills."

He suddenly recalled the Heavenly Net Blood Transformation Divine Saber's Seventh Form, pondering if he could innovate the Eighth Form!

"If I can comprehend this sword technique, I can master both sword and saber, unparalleled in both!"