480 - Made-Up Martial Arts, Have You Really Mastered Them, Disciple?

Chapter 480: The Heavenly Dao Seal, the Nascent Great Wilderness Heavenly Dao The Nine Mountain Realm (九山境) has become the domain of the Beast Tribe (妖族). Beast creatures from various realms within the Divine Domain (神域) gradually gathered here, with an increasing number reaching the Immortal Realm (不朽境). Naturally, among them were those with ulterior motives and many who were discontent. Boom! Like a small mountain, the Mountain-Swallowing Toad crouched on the ground, calmly gazing at the two Immortal Realm beasts nearby. Little Ha (小哈) radiated demonic energy; when he opened his mouth, a terrifying suction force appeared instantly. A vortex manifested in front of him, its ripples creating the illusion that space itself was twisting. Boom! In mere seconds, Little Ha subdued the two Immortal Realm beasts. "Hail to the Three Kings of Beasts!" At this moment, the two Immortal Realm beasts had no choice but to submit. At the summit of the Spirit Sovereign Mountain (靈尊山), a massive golden hall stood tall, and Red Cat (赤貓) sat regally on a glittering golden chair, with a massive golden chain hanging around his neck, exuding an imposing presence. One of his tiger paws gripped a large blade, overseeing the spirit beasts that lined up below on either side. "From today onwards, anyone who comes seeking allegiance but dares to challenge this king's authority shall be severely punished. Don't even think about learning the Greater Beast Arts (大妖之法) for a hundred years! "You all are the great generals of our Beast Tribe. There's been some unrest at the Heavenly Abyss (天窟). From now on, patrol the Nine Mountain Realm and suppress any insurrections!" "Yes, Great King!" The gathered beast generals responded respectfully. Yu Xiaolong (玉小龍) also sat in a chair, resembling a young azure dragon. Although not yet transformed into a true dragon, his aura was immensely powerful. His aura as a dragon was extremely intimidating to the other beasts. Moreover, since Yu Xiaolong cultivated the Greater Beast Arts, his demon aura was profound, making his deterrence even stronger. In contrast, Little Ha's deterrent power seemed somewhat lacking. After all, his original form was that of a Mountain-Swallowing Toad, one of the lowest ranks among spirit beasts, commonly used as material for making Storage Pouches (藏物袋). Though Little Ha was not an ordinary Mountain-Swallowing Toad, many spirit beasts still looked down on him. Thus, those coming to the Nine Mountain Realm with ill intentions or trying to stir trouble often targeted him first. Red Cat looked formidable and unapproachable, and Yu Xiaolong, being an Azure Dragon (青蛟), was also not to be trifled with, which naturally directed everyone's gaze towards Little Ha. When Little Ha returned and sat on the third chair, Red Cat's tiger claw revealed a sharp claw and tapped on the handle of his blade, speaking in a solemn tone: "Third brother, you've been too lenient. Next time someone challenges you, just kill them to let those incompetents know that the majesty of the Three Kings of Beasts cannot be challenged!" Little Ha nodded his head, acknowledging the advice. With a wave of Red Cat's paw, the beast generals dispersed, leading their beast soldiers to patrol the Nine Mountain Realm, ready to quash any unrest. These beast generals were all in the Immortal Realm, having learned the Greater Beast Arts, and were under Red Cat's influence. As Red Cat's expertise in the Greater Beast Arts increased, his multi-hued fur became like a flame, making even Azure Dragon Yu Xiaolong feel the powerful dominance of the tiger's aura. "Big brother, could you possibly have the bloodline of the Heavenly Tiger?" Yu Xiaolong couldn't help but inquire. "Perhaps." Red Cat responded indifferently. Though he felt his strength had heightened with multiple transformations of his bloodline, even if he did possess the Heavenly Tiger bloodline, it wouldn't be the same as a pure one. "I suppose my elder brother should be returning soon. What position should I give him?" The title of Beast King (妖王) shouldn't go to the Wind Spirit Tiger (风灵虎). "Perhaps Beast Marshal. His power is sufficient for the role, being one of the twelve Great Beast Kings of the Divine Domain. Besides, he likely gained some rewards this time." Yu Xiaolong surmised after thinking for a moment. "But what if he's reluctant?" Red Cat smiled lightly and said, "There’s no reason for reluctance; we won’t treat him unfairly. Everything is based on strength, and besides, I saved his life this time." "As long as you know what you're doing!" Yu Xiaolong didn't continue speaking; Red Cat would handle the Wind Spirit Tiger's matters. "Xu Yan has subdued the dragon; I might have the opportunity to transform into a true dragon!" Yu Xiaolong expressed his excitement. ... In the Azure Sea Realm (碧海境), the thundering waves engulfed some small islands. The news of Xu Yan subduing the dragon had spread, shocking all, including the Island Lord of Cloud Heaven (雲天島主). The Sea-Spirit Tribe (海靈族) Elder, however, was secretly delighted, proud of his decision. Befriending Xu Yan was the wisest decision of his life. The Azure Sea Realm remained relatively calm. After all, Xu Yan had once suppressed the Heavenly Abyss, preventing any major unrest currently. The Canghai Turtle (滄海龜) looked at the sky before hiding deeper. "I hope I'll remain undiscovered until I recover." He sighed to himself; exposure would surely have undesirable consequences. "Xu Yan subdued the dragon; now, he's angered the True Dragon Tribe." The Canghai Turtle muttered. "But, is the old dragon dead? Having moved from the True Spirit World (真靈天地) to Tai-Cang, perhaps it died along with Tai-Cang. So, who now leads the True Dragon Tribe?" Images of dragons flashed through the Canghai Turtle's mind. "Never mind, it's not my concern." The Canghai Turtle decided to continue hiding. ... In the Qinghua Realm (青華境), following the collapse of the Dao Domain Celestial Ladder, turmoil ensued. However, with Fang Hao (方昊) harnessing the great forces of heaven and earth, refining the earth veins, and setting up grand formations, the turmoil in Qinghua Realm subsided, stabilizing completely. It seemed as if no matter how turbulent the Divine Domain became, it couldn’t affect this place. "Master, what’s happening in the Divine Domain?" Su Lingxiu (素灵秀) inquired curiously. Li Xuan (李玄) had returned from the Great Wilderness, sitting leisurely in his chair, watching the storms of the world. "Just a realm from the Dao Domain falling into the Divine Domain." "I see, so the Divine Domain's about to undergo major changes." Su Lingxiu then excitedly remarked, "Eldest Brother subdued a dragon, a true dragon! That's legendary. I've never seen one. When Eldest Brother returns, I must thoroughly study this true dragon!" "Focus on your cultivation. With a realm from the Dao Domain descending, beings from it will surely arrive. At your current strength, even self-preservation is challenging!" Li Xuan shook his head helplessly. "I understand, Master. I've almost finished my preparations. Soon, I'll perfect the Void Shattering Realm and then break through to the Heaven and Earth Realm!" Su Lingxiu chuckled, "Isn’t that why I have you, Master? No one can bully me!" "The path of martial arts is ultimately one you must walk yourself." Li Xuan shook his head and stated. "I understand, Master." Su Lingxiu nodded. Li Xuan looked up towards the sky, seemingly penetrating everything. The Dao Domain's three hundred realms housed countless powerful beings, many Realm Lords among them. Yet, for him, the powers of these Realm Lords were no longer significant. "Have the Seven Heaven and Earth Lords all perished?" Li Xuan mused, curious. With Tai-Cang fallen, surely the other six have too? The first to fall was the Lord of Burning Clouds (焚雲). "The powers of the Unyielding Divine Palace (不化神殿) are indeed formidable." Li Xuan had to admit; the Unyielding Divine Palace was remarkably strong. Still, with Tai-Cang gone for so long, and yet Tai-Cang Realm remained intact, it was evident Tai-Cang had left some plans in place. Even if they couldn't stand against the powers of the Unyielding Divine Palace, they weren’t far weaker. Otherwise, Tai-Cang wouldn't have left behind the Tai-Cang Book to cultivate a new Lord of Heaven and Earth for the Tai-Cang Realm. "Were there traitors? Otherwise, why was the Tai-Cang Book never discovered?" Li Xuan pondered silently. However, this was of little concern to him. Having reached the Dao Establishment Realm, though his power was still not on par with the Unyielding Divine Palace, if he truly faced danger, he could escape. "The Unyielding Land of Chaos (混蒙不化之地) is essentially chaos, or perhaps different from chaos? But does the Unyielding Land have boundaries?" At this moment, Li Xuan developed a strong curiosity about the Unyielding Land beyond the heavens. "Once Tianzi (天紫) ascends to become the Heavenly Dao, my power will also increase, giving me greater confidence. Once Tianzi can operate the entire realm, this realm will undergo a transformation." The Tai-Cang Realm is about to become history. In the future, it will be the Great Wilderness Realm. As for certain Realm Lords' schemes, Li Xuan couldn't care less; Tianzi would naturally handle them. "Xu Yan is also close to breaking through to the Heaven and Earth Realm." The shifting heavens present an opportunity for rapid growth. After Xu Yan's dragon subjugation, he was but a step away from perfecting the Void Shattering Realm, readying for the Heaven and Earth breakthrough. "This Divine Domain hides quite a few individuals." Li Xuan gazed at a mysterious part of the Divine Domain, deep in thought. "Are they from Tian Sha (天煞地) and Di Ying (地影)? Perhaps they are the ones executing a mission now, but this one..." --- New Terms: - Azure Sea Realm (碧海境): A new location mentioned in the narrative. - Spirit Sovereign Mountain (靈尊山): A specific mountain that hosts significant events in this part of the novel, denoting its important status. - Island Lord of Cloud Heaven (雲天島主): A significant title or role associated with leaders in celestial or divine territories, enhancing the sense of grandeur. - Unyielding Divine Palace (不化神殿): A powerful organization or location known for its formidable power, likely involving high-ranking members or influential figures controlling significant aspects of the world's affairs. The reason for these translations centers around retaining the essence, hierarchy of terms, and establishing a consistent world-building framework. These terms offer alternative translations but follow a similar form. The puns or wordplay present are subtle in establishing prominence in arbitrary power or arcane mysticism, as seen in "Heavenly Dao Seal" compared to more mundane terms. The character and realm affiliations align with respective groups and establishment levels, reinforcing structured storytelling across diverse plots. Translation changes or clarifications might be necessary for some existing terms if further context unveils broader associations. Stay aligned on terminology decisions involving elevations in narrative themes or character affiliations. With Li Xuan's current power and his intricate knowledge of the Tai-Cang Realm, none of the hidden experts within the Divine Domain could escape his perception. Under the Heavenly Dao Eye (天道之眼), all things revealed their true form. "A minor Heaven and Earth Lord (小天地之主)? Interesting!" Unexpectedly, there was a hidden minor Heaven and Earth Lord within the Divine Domain—now a realm lord level expert, with power among the elite of realm lords. "Could it be from Tian Sha (天煞)?" Li Xuan looked up to the sky, only to dismiss the thought immediately. "Never mind, it's not worth my attention." The figure concealed in the Divine Domain, despite the chaos and dragon rampage, remained inactive, as if merely observing the worldly storms. Li Xuan, therefore, found it unnecessary to engage. "Is Tianzi (天紫) almost transformed into the Heavenly Dao?" It was about time for Tianzi to complete the final step of becoming the Heavenly Dao. Li Xuan placed his consciousness on the Great Dao Golden Book (大道金書). Ever since his breakthrough to the Dao Establishment Realm, he had been using the Great Dao Golden Book more, especially after acquiring the Dao of Subduing Dragons (降龍之道), which gave him greater insight into its usage. "The Great Dao Golden Book, with my current strength, I can't wield it with complete ease yet." Li Xuan sighed with wonder. "Right now, what I'm crafting within the Great Dao Golden Book is martial arts techniques. But once my strength reaches a certain level, I'll be able to craft the Great Dao itself!" Li Xuan realized. "Your Dao Child, Tianzi, has transformed into the Great Wilderness Heavenly Dao. You've obtained the Heavenly Dao Seal (天道印)!" Suddenly, the Great Dao Golden Book flipped open, radiating with golden light. A grand and mysterious seal emerged from the book, landing in Li Xuan's primordial spirit's grasp. The Heavenly Dao Seal! "I've grown stronger again." Li Xuan was elated. He looked at the Heavenly Dao Seal in his hand, which wasn't crafted from any material but was a manifestation of the Heavenly Dao's rules, bearing immense Heavenly Dao power. With this seal, the Heavenly Dao was within his grasp. Moreover, the Heavenly Dao Seal, once activated, contained the power to create a world. And it would continually strengthen as his power grew and as the realm governed by the Heavenly Dao expanded, with the power of the Heavenly Dao rules only growing ever stronger. "With my current power, holding the Heavenly Dao Seal, I can easily create a new world in the Unyielding Land (不化之地)." Li Xuan was overjoyed. Holding the Heavenly Dao Seal, he now possessed the power to create a world from nothing! "Yet, it's still not strong enough. Any world I create now wouldn't be as formidable as the Tai-Cang Realm. But it's a nascent Heavenly Dao, with immense potential and limitless growth!" With the Heavenly Dao Seal in hand, even without utilizing the Great Wilderness Divine Appearance or the Dao Ancestor Halo, the mere presence of the Heavenly Dao Seal could awe Realm Lords into submission, overwhelmed by the majestic heavenly power. "Suppressing a Realm Lord is easy. Even those once-powerful minor Heaven and Earth Lords can be easily subdued!" Li Xuan realized that the Heavenly Dao Seal governed the way of the world, while the realm of a Realm Lord was merely a small, incomplete world, reliant on the greater world for existence. Before the Heavenly Dao Seal, it would be easily subdued, as if a robust father were effortlessly restraining a weak three-year-old child. In the Great Wilderness, Tianzi's physical form had dissipated. However, overhead, clouds gathered, forming a human shape. It was as if a giant formed from the clouds was overlooking the land. "Mommy, look, there's a person in the sky!" In a part of the Great Wilderness, a five or six-year-old boy pointed skyward at the human-shaped cloud, shouting excitedly. The boy's mother looked up, seeing only a cloud shaped like a person, but she smiled tenderly, her expression full of affection, and said, "That's a manifestation of a truly powerful being. Someday, Yun'er can become such a powerful figure." "Yes, definitely! I want to be like the Sword God (劍神) and be renowned throughout the land!" The boy nodded earnestly. Then, he knelt on the ground, kowtowing to the cloud, "Mighty Grandpa, please bless Yun'er to enter the Sacred Land of Canglan Island (滄瀾島聖地) in the future and cultivate the supreme martial path!" In a moment of clarity, the concept of "Heavenly Dao" appeared in the boy’s mind. He continued his kowtowing, "Heavenly Grandpa bless Yun'er, to join the Sacred Land of Canglan Island!" At that moment, to his mother's astonishment, the boy's body glowed with a radiant aura, his constitution transformed, and spiritual energy surged into him. Some hidden ailments were healed instantly, and his talent evolved. Thud! The woman knelt to the ground, crying tears of joy, "Heavens have opened their eyes, finally showing mercy on us!" For some reason, the words "Heavens" came to her spontaneously, a term she had never used before. "Marvelous! Marvelous! The Heavenly Dao is truly wonderful!" Tianzi was thrilled. The boy was the first to kneel before him, and naturally, he bestowed the care of the Heavenly Dao upon him. "In the Great Wilderness, you have earned your place, work hard in your cultivation for me, your Heavenly Dao Grandpa." Tianzi, newly born as the Heavenly Dao, began his path of the Heavenly Dao. "The Great Wilderness is a bit weak, cultivation is a bit slow, switching to the Great Wilderness Martial Path isn’t smooth enough. Now with me as the Heavenly Dao, reverence to the Heavenly Dao can enhance martial insights and accelerate cultivation!" It was time to elevate the strength of the Great Wilderness. Tianzi's gaze fell upon Canglan Island, the sacred place of the Great Wilderness. This place was mentioned by the Dao Ancestor, being a core area and naturally a holy land. Xu Junhe (许君河), in a moment of clarity, conceptualized the Heavenly Dao, understanding that reverence to the Heavenly Dao would smooth the martial path for the Great Wilderness's practitioners. "Who are you?" On Canglan Island, Xu Junhe looked at a stone transforming into a young man, unable to contain his astonishment. --- New Terms: - Heavenly Dao Seal (天道印): A manifestation of the rules of the Heavenly Dao's power, capable of controlling and creating worlds. - Canglan Island (滄瀾島): A sacred place of the Great Wilderness, referred to as a holy land of martial cultivation. - Dao Child (道童): Refers to an attendant or student closely associated with a Daoist spiritual practice or master, here referring to Tianzi serving under Li Xuan. - Great Wilderness Heavenly Dao (大荒天道): The emerging divine configuration governing the Great Wilderness, integrating mystical or divine authority into the realm. The translations maintain the thematic essence and hierarchy, highlighting sacred and significant elements within the novel's world, with alternative narrative translations keeping aligned themes, evoking wonder and deep-seated mystical arcs. Additionally, these identify their respective affiliations, power structures, and conceptual ties. Translation modifications can arise if broader affiliations or narrative themes adjust through the evolving storyline.