While many Daoism forebears were already confirmed to have been dead, there were still others whose whereabouts were still unknown, and even whether they were dead or alive remained to be a mystery.
Naturally, Yan Zhaoge and the others hoped for more of their brethren to remain alive.
However, the voidâs boundless outskirts were far too vast, and locating them was a far too arduous task.
Even if there were some still alive, the comprehension of such drastic changes in the world wasnât possible in such a short amount of time.
Being in hiding for so many years, not to mention finding others, even their communication with the outside world was minimal.
Others couldnât find them, while they couldnât interact with the information from the outside world.
Perhaps, the moment they realized how much orthodox Daoism had changed, countless years would have already passed.
In this regard, Yan Zhaoge and the others could only hope for the best.
âOh, right. Do you have anything special in mind for the remaining Sea Suppressing Pearl?â asked Xu Fei.
âSpecial? No. Later, I will establish another cosmos and provide a place for others to reproduce and multiply.â Yan Zhaoge said, âHowever, regarding this particular cosmos and the worlds within, I do have some things I intend to try.â
âOh? What is it?â The others became amused by his words.
Yan Zhaoge touched his chin, âThe heretics are opportunistic scoundrels, and as a result, created countless situations of dereliction. Iâm sure weâre all aware of this fact.â
âWhile we arenât on the same line as them, there is one truth we have to accept - that the heretics improve faster and easier than us. While they canât produce a large batch of top-notch experts in one go, they still hold a huge advantage over the number of Profound Immortals. Most importantly, they can compensate for them within a short amount of time.â
Feng Yunsheng and the others quietly listened to Yan Zhaogeâs words without butting in or showing any dispute.
âThey have lots of drawbacks, but there is something I think we should learn from.â Yan Zhaoge spread his palm, âThe hereticsâ entry level is much lower compared to us.â
The path of martial arts for orthodox Daoism had certain requirements for the practitionerâs talents.
Certainly, diligence could compensate for the lack of talent.
However, those blessed with talent could also be as diligent as any others.
Moreover, the lifespan of mankind had its limits. Only after their cultivations reach a specific realm would they finally have further additions to their lifespan.
Even if diligence could make up for oneâs weakness, most of the time, the âweaknessâ had its lowest limits. Otherwise, without others eliminating the practitioner, the natural laws of time and age would eliminate a large majority of them.
Orthodox Buddhism was better than Daoism in this regard. While some martial arts greatly challenge the practitionerâs skills of comprehension, some others emphasize perseverance.
However, there werenât many who possessed perseverance far exceeding others.
In terms of entry barriers, the heretics could improve far swifter compared to orthodox Daoists and Buddhists.
However, in Yan Zhaogeâs point of view, while the martial arts of heretics allowed for a swift improvement, they also contained a drastic drawback.
âWhenever I look at them, I always ponder, âis there a way to lower our orthodox Daoismâs entry levelâ?â Yan Zhaoge lightly rubbed his temples.
Feng Yunsheng, Yan Di, and the others looked at each other, âDoes this mean that you have something in mind?â
âNot really, hence why Iâd like to experiment some stuff.â Yan Zhaoge shook his head.
âDo you⦠Could you possibly be thinking of mimicking the Nine Underworldsâ Infernal Devilsâ method of Spirit Divinity Overflowing Lid?â asked Feng Yunsheng with slight hesitation.
If there were any other martial arts with quicker improvements than the heretics, it would undoubtedly be the Spirit Divinity Overflowing Lid.
On one hand, after undergoing the process, one couldnât be certain if âyouâ will remain as âyourself.â
On the other hand, this martial art would perhaps be the one that tested the practitionersâ innate talents to the utmost limits.
â Somewhat. While my intention differs from it, it did give me some inspiration.â Yan Zhaoge said, âRight now, I only have a vague concept in mind. After experimenting more with this new idea, Iâll continue discussing it when I attain some accomplishments.â
He looked toward Xue Chuqing and changed the topic, âFu Ting and the othersâ¦â
âThere wasnât any strange commotion,â said Xue Chuqing as she shook her head.
During the Immortal Extermination Formation fight, Yan Zhaoge and other heirs of Daoism were secretly on guard against something.
Fu Ting, Meng Wan, and He Xixing were implanted with looming problems originating from the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord.
When Daoism was fighting for the Immortal Extermination Formation and simultaneously facing off against other forces, they could be considered to have gone all-out, as all the top-notch experts present had taken part in the skirmish.
While fighting without holding back, Yan Zhaoge didnât forget to set up a defense within his territory and had someone else presiding over it.
Fu Yunchi, who had just broken through the Pure Profound Realm, had been sticking together with his two daughters and his disciple.
Before his departure, Yan Zhaoge also made some arrangements and had Fu Yunchi watch over it at all times. If they were forcefully illuminated from a distance by the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, at least the ruckus wouldnât affect the Sky beyond Skies and the Awakened Sky Cosmos.
Fortunately, in the end, no commotions were caused.
However, Yan Zhaoge didnât think that the Immortal Court had forgotten about this matter.
Especially when Yan Zhaogeâs condition was similar to Fu Ting and the others in many othersâ eyes.
As for why nothing happened to Fu Ting, Meng Wan, and He Xixing, perhaps the countermeasure Yan Zhaoge and the others prepared had taken effect.
Or perhaps, they had some other intentionsâ¦
âWeâve already done our best for now. Before obtaining other clues, letâs not rush to a conclusion.â Yan Zhaoge shook his head, âIâll head to the Roving Jade Heavens first to check up on senior apprentice-sister Yu.â
Under everyoneâs cooperation, Yu Yeâs injuries were gradually healing.
After almost a century had passed, the world underwent drastic reformations, ushering for a brand-new epoch.
The reason why Yu Ye had yet to regain her senses was due to Yan Zhaoge, Gao Qingxuan, and the others waiting for her to be in a better condition.
The injuries she suffered back then were far too severe, even almost causing her to perish.
Generally speaking, even if she awoke from the slumbering recovery, her vitality could still be gravely affected, greatly damaging her foundations in the process.
This wasnât something Yan Zhaoge and the others were willing to see.
Their previous bustling activities were to fight for a much better outcome for the future.
However, after she wakes up, Yu Ye would be forced to confront many different matters.
Yan Zhaoge strongly believed that Yu Ye could handle them, given how resolute she was. However, just because she could handle it doesnât mean that he could neglect the agonizing torment imposed on herâ¦
âWhatâs inevitable will ultimately arrive.â Yan Zhaoge shook his head, left the Sky beyond Skies, and headed toward the Roving Jade Heavens.
After arriving at his location and checking up on Yu Yeâs condition, Yan Zhaoge told Long Xueji, standing beside him, âTwo more treatment courses, and she should be fine. By then, we can try to wake her from her slumber. Only, if we intend to recover her lost vitality, some preparations are still required, especially some treasures that require much effort to gather. Unfortunately, information related to these treasures is considerably limited.â
âThatâs already good enough.â Long Xueji stared at his niece, a look filled with warmth overwhelming his face.
Among the three siblings, the second eldest sister - Long Xuening had already perished with her husband, leaving only this orphan behind.
While practitioners viewed the passing of others as insignificant, Long Xueji would still be filled with guilt toward his sister if Yu Ye were to perish.
Seeing that Yu Ye had hopes for recovery, he was naturally filled with joy.
At that moment, Gao Xuebo entered within and immediately asked, âHow is Little Yeâs condition?â
Hearing the confirmations of her wellbeing from Yan Zhaoge and Long Xueji, Gao Xuebo said, âMother just informed us that Dao Monarch Lu Ya had sent a straw doll to the Tush*ta Palace through Bhikkhu Xuan Du.â
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