Above the Great Dao

Chapter 1574 728: Master of the Cultivation Technique

Chen Shi and the others walked side by side with the Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable, and Lady Houtu asked, "How can you be sure it's the work of the Nanji Immortal?"

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable replied, "He is the Sect Leader of the Yuqing Realm and has such power. In the world, there are few who have the strength to cause the fall of Emperor Changsheng. Moreover, he resides in Nanji and had the opportunity."

Lady Houtu said, "Even if it's him alone, he might be able to injure Emperor Changsheng, but to kill him, that's unlikely."

The Nanji Immortal is the eldest disciple of the Yuqing Saint, known for his benevolence and the demeanor of an aged elder, rarely hurting anyone in the Battle of Fashang. As for his cultivation strength, Lady Houtu was not entirely sure, but to hold the Yuqing Lineage, he must be extraordinary.

However, Emperor Changsheng's strength is equally remarkable, with over 300,000 years of accumulated incense, mastering the Divine Dao of tribulation and fate, the world's most powerful God. Even if not a match for the Nanji Immortal, escape should be possible.

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable said, "What if the Nanji Immortal is adept in the Outer Dao?"

Lady Houtu was slightly startled, "Adept in the Outer Dao?"

As they spoke, they had already arrived at the site of Emperor Changsheng's fall.

The sky was filled with fissures left by divine skills, peculiar cracks as if some viscous liquid had corroded irregular holes in the sky, making it thick and dripping with that strange liquid.

Chen Shi looked around.

This outer dao eroded the sky of the Immortal Sea, making such viscous liquid-like wounds visible everywhere, transparent, slowly flowing, as if alive, yet devoid of any signs of life.

To his surprise, the outer dao contained the Immortal Dao.

This phenomenon was extremely rare, as the Outer Dao often corroded the Immortal Dao, a known fact. Yet, the fissures in the sky showed a peculiar unity between the Outer Dao and the Immortal Dao.

"Someone used Immortal Dao Dao Patterns to explain the Outer Dao!"

Chen Shi's heart skipped, for he had done similar things in the Underground Green Palace, using Immortal Dao Dao Patterns to analyze the Outer Dao, thereby greatly enhancing his Daoist practice and his cultivation rapidly advanced.

In those days, the Tongtian Saint also used Immortal Dao Dao Patterns to explain the Outer Dao, thus creating a Great Dao independent of the Immortal Dao, the Demon Path.

But now, inspired by Chen Yindou, he unified the outer dao, immortal dao, and divine dao with the Primordial Talisman.

"Teaching Venerable, don't go forward!"

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable blocked them, saying, "A few soldiers were contaminated earlier, and the parts of their bodies that touched the liquid quickly dissolved, turning into liquid, even their Primordial Spirit became liquid!"

In life, he was a disciple of the Tongtian Saint Lineage, and now that Chen Shi became the Sect Leader of this Teacher Lineage, he too called Chen Shi the Teaching Venerable.

Chen Shi asked, "May I see these soldiers?"

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable led Chen Shi to the camp, while Lady Houtu did not follow, instead examining the traces left by Emperor Changsheng's battle with the enemy, attempting to find clues about this mysterious and powerful opponent.

The Xuanhuang Nine Dao Primordial Talisman taught by Chen Shi included parts of the Outer Dao; although she couldn't dispel the Outer Dao, she was not afraid of its contamination.

Pharmacists in the army were treating some Thunder Department experts, with no one else around, even the pharmacists kept their distance, fearful of contamination from the Outer Dao on them.

"Heavenly Venerate, these men cannot be saved."

A pharmacist saw the Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable and quickly intercepted them, shaking his head, "Do not get too close. They are poisoned by the Outer Dao. Using the Earth Treasure Spirit Root may prolong their condition, but it is just prolongation, not a cure. It's not worth wasting too much Spirit Root to save a few of them."

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable instructed, "First use the Earth Treasure Spirit Root to sustain their lives so they can make their final arrangements. If they truly cannot be saved, we can only give them up."

The pharmacists acknowledged, but Chen Shi had already bypassed them and approached the soldiers, who quickly said, "Great one, the Outer Dao is perilous, don't get too close!"

Chen Shi carefully examined them, smiling, "I've seen plenty of Outer Dao, and the Outer Dao at Penglai West was refined by me. This mere Outer Dao cannot harm me."

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable recalled the changes in Penglai West and did not dissuade but quickly reached Chen Shi's side.

The soldiers were contaminated with the liquid, their arms already turned into viscous liquid, with their vessels already congealing, making their bones clearly visible.

The bones also showed signs of dissolution, becoming soft, deformable with a light touch.

The Outer Dao was still spreading within their bodies, but thankfully the medicinal effect of the Earth Treasure Spirit Root blocked it, slowing the spread.

Chen Shi observed the liquid on his fingertip, the Outer Dao within trying to invade his body, yet helpless against his defenses.

"Dispersing the Outer Dao is not hard, but I can't restore their arms."

Chen Shi rubbed his fingers, eradicating the Outer Dao in the liquid, and said, "They haven't cultivated the Undying Immortal Method; even if they do in the future, they can't restore their physical body to its original state. This kind of Outer Dao has already altered their physiological structure."

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable said, "Since the Teaching Venerable has the ability, then save them first."

Chen Shi acted to heal, quickly refining the Outer Dao contaminating these soldiers.

The Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Venerable said, "Aren't you going to thank Heavenly King Chen?"

Chen Shi shook his head, "It was just a small effort. They're severely injured; let them rest."

He stood and went outside to find Lady Houtu.

She was still examining the traces of divine skills.