Chapter 614
by fanqienovelChapter 614: Mysterious Dao Ancestor
Three days later, Bei Di Xuanwu appeared in the Cold Light Immortal Domain.
This immortal domain was vast and rich in resources, belonging to the Holy Imperial Dynasty, the territory of the Sixth Young Master. Under his governance, it thrived like blooming flowers on brocade, flourishing day by day.
The Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light lay in the southeastern region.
Half a day later, Bei Di Xuanwu reached his destination.
A divine sea seemingly forged from starlight came into view, where countless stars, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, drifted amid the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light.
Shafts of sunlight were drawn down from the firmament, making the sea shimmer brilliantly with golden light.
But Bei Di knew all this was merely concealment—beneath the Sea of Star Light lay the legendary, overwhelmingly terrifying Evil Sea.
Bei Di stepped into the Sea of Star Light.
Woo!
Converging starlight swept toward him. Suddenly, beams of sword Qi erupted skyward and earthward, like shooting rays of starlight interlacing and slashing toward Bei Di.
Having been nurtured for epochs, the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light contained a natural stellar sword formation—so dreadful that even Bei Di could perish if ever off guard.
Bei Di channeled his divine power, great sleeves swirling to swallow and shred the countless sword rays.
Boom—!
The Sea of Star Light surged violently, stellar bodies arranging themselves into a profound pattern across the void. The dazzling starlight became blades shredding space into fragments.
"If not for the Master’s guidance, this old man would never have passed the first trial," Bei Di sighed.
This formation, named the Great Zhou Tian Celestial Sword Array, evolved from the core of the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk—a power rivaling Dao Ancestors.
Though a Great Celestial Lord, Bei Di wouldn’t normally break a Dao Ancestor-level formation.
But he was a pay-to-win player.
Five hundred trillion divine stones hadn’t been wasted for nothing.
Bei Di revealed his true form, transforming into a boundless black tortoise divine beast. Limbs resembling pillars holding up the sky and a coiled serpent coiled on its back, it crashed violently against the formation’s weakest section.
Bang!
Its colossal body shattered the blotchy starlight, forcibly tearing through the formation’s barrier.
Emerging, it resumed human form.
"The Master is truly miraculous," Bei Di uttered in awe.
He sailed into the depths of the Sea of Star Light.
Stars still floated in the void, their light shimmering over calm waters.
"How do I pass?"
Beyond the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light, a gnarled dragon head emerged—the ancestral dragon.
Cautious by nature, even knowing where Bei Di had breached, he dared not stake his life on it.
After all, if the formation’s weak point shifted, attacking the same location could lead straight to a death trap instead of escape.
"No hurry."
The ancestral dragon rolled his eyes. "This time I’ve come just to watch the outcome. If Xuanwu succeeds, I might as well go to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."
Swish-swish!
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew through the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light, and a strange aura flashed and vanished.
Seemingly, someone was spying.
The ancestral dragon shuddered all over.
He sensed something was wrong.
Whoosh!
The ancestral dragon instantly retracted his head into the void. His body shrank continuously, from a divine form stretching billions of zhang down to something hair-thin, hiding in the deepest part of the void.
Boom!
In the divine sea.
Bei Di, who held all the information, broke through array after array, spent several days battling, and charged deep into the Sea of Star Light.
At the Sea of Star Light’s end, countless rays of starlight converged, sacred and blinding. A formation disk brilliant as the sun floated in the sky, greedily swallowing star power.
On the disk, thousands of star divine patterns flowed, emitting an extremely ancient aura.
"Haha…"
Bei Di laughed wantonly.
"The Great Zhou Tian Star Disk, from now on, belongs to me!"
He rushed toward the epochal treasure.
Rumble-rumble!
Space-time trembled as stars plummeted like meteors toward Bei Di.
But Bei Di dodged each wave of attacks, drawing nearer to the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk.
"Xuanwu Carrying the Heavens!"
He roared once as he charged, his body growing immense, transforming into Xuanwu’s true form. He bore infinite stars on his back, bending his four legs under the weight, the turtle shell almost cracking.
Roar!
Xuanwu lifted his head and roared at the heavens.
He forcibly lifted the sky full of stars, like shouldering an entire firmament.
He propelled the Great Dao, sensing the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk.
Hum!
In an instant, he seemed to enter a world of stars, with the Great Dao of star origin imprinting itself on his Purple Palace, making Bei Di shudder all over.
Following the method taught by Ye Xu, he collected the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk.
Though this epochal treasure was powerful, with Ye Xu’s method, Bei Di didn’t expend much effort to subdue the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk.
"Fifty percent chance was more than sufficient."
Bei Di laughed loudly.
He bore the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk on his back, his primordial spirit dwelled within it, and he comprehended the mysteries of the epochal treasure.
The River of Time manifested, and his primordial spirit roamed through the past and the present.
Boundless insights welled up in Bei Di’s heart.
He seemed capable of ascending to Dao Ancestor at any moment.
Swishing swishes…
The Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light also surged with fierce waves, as stars like wave sprays swayed across the vast sea expanse.
Gazing at the suddenly transformed Sea of Star Light, the ancestral dragon’s eyes shifted, and he murmured, "Could that old turtle have begun his ascension path?"
He felt agitated inside, unable to suppress his curiosity.
Whoosh!
Suddenly.
A figure silently descended upon the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light.
The person was enveloped in divine light, concealing his face; at a glance, one could only see a tranquil flowing river, with extremely hazy images flickering above it.
The ancestral dragon’s pupils contracted.
"Dao Ancestor!"
A chill gripped his heart.
The newcomer was a Dao Ancestor.
"The Dao Ancestors of the yang realm are a small group, all public figures who don’t need to hide themselves." The ancestral dragon murmured to himself, "Who is this person?"
He first ruled out the Chaotic Ancient God and Emperor Ling.
Mu Fanyin was not among them either.
"From the disaster soil, that Xuan Ancestor and Qin Huangluo are also unlikely."
The ancestral dragon frowned deeply.
Beyond that, it seemed only the mysterious Dao Ancestor who had once manifested in the Yuqing Palace.
"Strange, how strange."
The ancestral dragon solemnly said, "Cold Light Immortal Domain is under the Epochal Celestial Lord’s command, governed by the Holy Emperor Dynasty; this Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light is vital, yet no one stands guard."
"This is far too abnormal."
"Moreover, despite such a massive stir, the Epochal Celestial Lord is nowhere to be seen. How baffling."
Swoosh!
That mysterious Dao Ancestor glanced over from afar.
The ancestral dragon felt a surge of dread.
"Don’t see me…"
"I see nothing at all…"
Cold sweat broke out all over his body.
Yet the mysterious Dao Ancestor showed no intention of settling scores with the ancestral dragon. With a single step, he entered the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light. The Great Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation seemed utterly nonexistent before him.
Each step he took perfectly evaded the formation’s killing intent.
Within a few breaths, he reached the edge of the Sea of Star Light.
Bei Di, bearing the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk, drew deep, prolonged breaths.
"Dao Ancestor?"
Bei Di sensed the uninvited intruder. He opened turbid eyes and declared, "I am among the ancestors of the four symbols—Xuanwu of the North Pole. Might I ask which elder you are?"
"Do you know that beneath the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light lies the legendary Evil Sea?"
The mysterious Dao Ancestor’s voice turned icy.
"The Evil Sea?"
Bei Di feigned shock. "Isn’t that a fabled forbidden realm?"
"Elder, spare me your tricks. This is plainly the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light!"
Whatever the visitor’s aim, Bei Di could not admit it.
He could only stall for time.
"The Master once said I had a fifty percent chance. Now that I’ve mastered the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk, advancing to Dao Ancestor will still require some time."
"If I survive this ordeal, ascension will surely be mine."
Bei Di saw everything with perfect clarity.
That remaining fifty percent… it almost certainly hinged on the mysterious Dao Ancestor.
"Though I know not how a mere Great Celestial Lord subdued the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk, this disk must never leave the Sea of Yuan Magnetic Star Light,"
the mysterious Dao Ancestor stated coldly. "Leave the Star Disk behind and flee. I shall spare your life."
"Elder, as I understand it, this object was born of heaven and earth, not forged by human hands. What right have you to decide its fate?"
Cornered, Bei Di retorted in fury, "Now, I am its master."
"Stubborn fool."
Rage surged through the mysterious Dao Ancestor.
"If you want to fight, then fight! Must you waste words?"
Bei Di let out a roar, causing stars to tremble as the sharp song of swords filled the air.
BOOM!
He channeled all his power into the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk. Yin and Yang energies swirled forth, transforming this epochal treasure into a swirling black-and-white Tai Chi circle.
Killing intent flashed in the mysterious Dao Ancestor’s eyes.
"Since you seek death, I shall grant it."
His gaze flickered, then added, "But tell me this—who helped you master the Great Zhou Tian Star Disk? If you speak now, I’ll ensure you die a quicker death."