Chapter 609

Chapter 609: Dao King Seeks Wisdom, Xuanwu Pays a Visit

"Di Wuyou pays respects to Senior Mu, Elder Feng."

Dao King walked across the jade steps, with a respectful expression, and bowed to Mu Fanyin and Feng Wuji.

Mu Fanyin nodded lightly but did not speak with Dao King.

Dao King also did not mind.

At that time in terms of status, he was just a minor figure, unable to stand equal to Mu Fanyin or even Feng Wuji. In terms of cultivation, he was even more of a junior to both of them.

"This person, with only Sovereign of the World cultivation, has won the Master and Big Brother’s deep favor," Feng Wuji said solemnly. "He was appointed by Big Brother as Minister of Personnel and Minister of Rites; his future should not be underestimated."

"The Path of Offerings system has too many limitations; he will never become truly great."

Mu Fanyin said calmly.

Dao King walked to the outside of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion and declared aloud, "Di Wuyou seeks an audience with the Master."

"Come in."

The voice sounded, and Dao King entered the pavilion, bowing once again.

"Not bad."

Ye Xu was inwardly shocked; in just a month or two, Dao King’s cultivation had advanced from Early World Master to the World Master realm, which was far too rapid.

"Does the growth potential of the Path of Offerings system run so deep?" Ye Xu also felt a strong surge of interest.

Around Dao King’s body swirled the fragrant mist, with sounds of worship constantly resounding, transforming into a vast power that circulated within his physical body.

That power did not mingle with fortune; it was pure fragrant mist from countless worshippers, converted into spiritual energy, greatly enhancing Dao King’s strength.

Because of this, Dao King could not integrate fortune, merit, and fragrant mist into one; otherwise, his cultivation would have been even stronger.

Dao King’s cultivation had encountered a bottleneck.

That was the purpose of his visit.

"Your achievements in governance during this period have been evident to all," Ye Xu said with a faint smile. "I chose the right person."

"If not for the Master, this subordinate would have turned to ash in Huangting Immortal Domain."

Dao King said solemnly. "This subordinate cannot repay the Master’s kindness, and can only devote his efforts to advising Tianxia, hoping to quickly spread the Path of Offerings system across the world."

"But…"

He revealed a hint of hesitation.

"In front of me, there is no need to beat around the bush," Ye Xu said.

Dao King nodded and said, "This subordinate’s cultivation has recently encountered a bottleneck."

Holding two ministerial positions, he relied on the Path of Offerings system to seize fortune from the earth of the Nine Regions. His own cultivation surged wildly, reaching World Master.

He advised Tianxia, governing it meticulously from top to bottom; among the new officials and populace of the Tianxia faction, his prestige was extremely high.

Therefore, the fragrant mist Dao King absorbed was incredibly intense.

However, never having encountered fragrant mist before, he did not know how to convert it into his own strength, to accelerate his growth.

"Master, the fragrant mist is produced from commoners’ worship, greatly similar to merit," Dao King said with a frown. "But after much exploration, this subordinate has failed to figure out the method of turning fragrant mist into merit."

"Not only were subordinates like this, but many colleagues were the same."

"He had a treasure mountain but didn’t know how to use it."

Dao King looked grave.

This matter concerned the grand plan of cultivation and could not tolerate the slightest carelessness.

Yi Tianxing cultivated The Human Emperor’s Path Classics; he only needed to rely on the fortune of the Nine Regions and control the Nine Cauldrons to achieve the combat power of the Great Celestial Lord, so his need for fragrant mist was not so intense.

Dao King was different.

He embarked on the path of cultivation solely for himself.

Even now, as he worked diligently for the people, stabilizing the nation and governing, he only sought to lean on the Path of Offerings system to achieve greater success.

Ye Xu’s gaze flickered slightly.

Yi Tianxing acted impulsively in establishing the Path of Offerings system but forgot the most critical aspect.

In the world today, there were almost no cultivation methods that aligned with the Path of Offerings lineage.

"System, is there a detailed introduction to the methods for utilizing fragrant mist?" Ye Xu thought inwardly.

"Yes."

"Tell me about it."

"100,000 Hongmeng points."

"OK."

After a brief moment.

A torrent of complex information flooded into Ye Xu’s mind, vast as the ocean, boundless and endless.

But Ye Xu was already a Dao Ancestor; in an instant, he organized the immense knowledge and imprinted it onto thirteen thousand jade slips.

Each jade slip contained knowledge about the Path of Offerings system.

"System, did this Hongmeng Dao Realm ever have the Path of Offerings system before?" Ye Xu asked in surprise.

"It once did, but it was nipped in the bud."

Ye Xu shook his head and chuckled wryly.

Virtue and Fortune ultimately served oneself and lacked the bindings of the Path of Offerings lineage.

But the Path of Offerings was closely tied to the people.

This very trait destined that the cultivators’ power derived from the common folk and must be employed for their benefit, completely contradicting the cultivators’ original intentions.

After all, which cultivator didn’t seek eternal freedom?

For instance, Taotie, Li Ruoyu, and others, who desired eternal liberty and unrestrained lives, thus showed no interest in the Path of Offerings system.

"Di Wuyou, these thirteen thousand jade slips contain knowledge of the Path of Offerings system, but no techniques." Ye Xu flicked his sleeve, sending the jade slips flying toward Dao King.

Dao King accepted them as precious treasures.

"I kowtow to thank the Master."

"No need for thanks," Ye Xu said. "This is what you earned."

"The Master has granted me a rebirth through grace."

Dao King knelt on the ground, his expression reverent. "This subordinate shall surely compile from these thirteen thousand jade slips a technique that fully integrates Virtue and Fortune with the Path of Offerings system."

Ye Xu nodded. "Your position in Tianxia is now second to none. You may freely mobilize all resources of Tianxia."

"Yes."

Dao King rejoiced greatly.

"Since Tianxia has adopted the Path of Offerings system, the urgent task is to establish a complete cultivation theory and methodology."

"This responsibility rests solely with you,"

Ye Xu remarked leisurely.

In mere years, Dao King had risen from an Emperor Venerable, slain the child of fortune Nangong Zhandao, created the Wuyou Dao Canon, devoured the fortune of the Qing Xuan plane, and unified the realm.

His talent was beyond question.

"This subordinate takes his leave."

Dao King stored the jade slips into his Purple Palace and withdrew backward from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, hunched respectfully.

"That lad seems obedient and honest, yet harbors wild defiance. Relying on the Path of Offerings system, who knows how far he’ll ultimately go?"

Ye Xu murmured to himself.

…

Canglan Immortal Domain.

An immortal ship sailed slowly forth.

"Ancestor, just to visit Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, you emptied our entire treasury. Was such a grand display truly necessary?" A dull and block-headed boy grumbled. "Before we left, clansmen whispered behind our backs."

Bei Di Xuanwu shot the boy a glance. "About me?"

"Yes."

The boy answered bluntly with thickheaded honesty. "They said the Ancestor emptied the family coffers, and if you never return, they’ll inherit nothing."

"Miscreants!"

Bei Di Xuanwu huffed, whiskers quivering in rage.

"Ancestor, their words hold some truth. Could my share be given to me now?" The boy grinned foolishly.

Thump!

Bei Di Xuanwu struck the boy on the head.

"Wretched brat…"

He laughed bitterly. "Had I foreseen this, I’d never have sired you lot…"

Mid-fume, the immortal ship entered Eternal Emperor City.

Heaven’s Secret Pavilion hung suspended in the firmament,

resounding with the sound of the Dao, shaking one’s senses.

"So magnificent!"

The boy gazed in envy. "Way better than our turtle shell."

"…"

Bei Di Xuanwu’s face remained stormy throughout. Landing before Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, he announced reverently: "This junior, Bei Di Xuanwu, seeks an audience with the Master."