Chapter 445: Tairi Heavenly Venerable, the Genius of Taihuang Palace!

Chapter 445: Supreme Sun Celestial, the Prodigy of the Taihuang Palace!

Above the firmament, the mighty gathered.

The Celestial of No-Saint sat enthroned upon a high seat, his eyes gleaming with a brilliant smile.

"I wonder how many of the younger generation will be able to step into the Truth during this Symposium of Truth, and whether anyone... can comprehend the Supreme Truth."

The Celestial of No-Saint was one of the grand elders of the Society of Truth.

Every grand elder was a master of the Great Truth realm, a supreme powerhouse of the Sixth Heaven.

"The winds surge and the clouds gather, heralds of a grand era; I hope for more truths to be realized," a master of the Great Truth from the Shenluo Heaven spoke, his voice carrying an inscrutable tone.

"I wonder if we can reach a hundred this time.

In the previous session, only fifty-three managed to comprehend the Truth," another master of the Great Truth spoke, his voice lingering long in the air.

"Difficult."

"Rather than that, this old man is more concerned with whether anyone will comprehend the Supreme Truth," a master of the Great Truth from the Guiyu Heaven remarked.

Hearing this, the hearts of all the Yang God Celestials present stirred.

Within the Sixth Heaven, more than a million years had passed without the emergence of a Yang God who could comprehend the Supreme Truth.

Those who stood aloof and supreme had eternally been those very few.

"That Black Sword of the Dark Demon Abyss... possesses transcendent natural talent and will likely comprehend the Supreme Truth," the Yuehua Celestial of the Moon Goddess Palace said, her voice laced with a hint of praise and envy.

She was a master of the Great Truth, possessing an offensive-type Creation Treasure; aside from those select few, she belonged to the pinnacle of combat strength.

Yet, toward a Yang God Celestial who could comprehend the Supreme Truth, she still felt immense envy.

At the mention of Black Sword, all the masters of the Great Truth present felt a pang of envy in their hearts.

"Never did I imagine that at this juncture, the Dark Demon Abyss would still possess such providence as to produce a prodigy like Black Sword," a master of the Great Truth lamented, the envy in his words beyond expression.

He hailed from the White Dragon Abyss, one of the Four Abysses.

The number of Great Truth masters in the White Dragon Abyss was fewer than in the Dark Demon Abyss, and they lacked a master of the Great Truth who commanded the Supreme Truth to watch over them.

They were already inherently weaker than the Dark Demon Abyss, and now, with the addition of Black Sword to the Dark Demon Abyss, its future was blindingly bright—how could he not be envious?

"Is Black Sword's talent and comprehension truly as exaggerated as the legends claim?" a Yang God Celestial inquired, curiosity woven into his voice.

He was of the Great Truth realm himself and naturally understood how agonizingly difficult it was to comprehend the Supreme Truth.

Otherwise, though the Yang Gods of this Sixth Heaven were as numerous as the stars, those who had comprehended the Supreme Truth numbered fewer than what two hands could count.

There were also masters of the Great Truth who believed that Black Sword's talent was merely inflated by rumor.

"If his talent and comprehension were not that extraordinary, why would the Eight Elders of the Dark Demon Abyss gather to jointly refine the Blood-Elevating Insight-Molding Pill for him?"

"The refining of this pill drains vitality the most, and with the Linya Shedding imminent, they would only dare expend their vitality like this if they were absolutely certain," a master of the Great Truth observed.

"Speaking of which, I heard that a prodigy has also recently appeared in the Taihuang Palace, one who seemingly has the potential to comprehend the Supreme Truth?" the Celestial of No-Saint spoke, his gaze shifting toward the master of the Great Truth from the Taihuang Palace.

Hearing this, the minds of the Yang God Celestials present all shook violently.

For they had received absolutely no word of this news.

Particularly the Yuehua Celestial of the Moon Goddess Palace; upon hearing this, her heart trembled even more intensely.

The Taihuang Palace had produced a peerless prodigy?

The master of the Great Truth from the Taihuang Palace narrowed his eyes, wearing a radiant smile: "The Society of Truth truly deserves its reputation as the number one faction of the Sixth Heaven, to actually catch wind of such news.

Our Taihuang Palace has indeed produced a prodigy, but as for comprehending the Supreme Truth... well, that remains to be seen.

Until it is comprehended, who can say for sure?"

Upon hearing this, every master of the Great Truth present felt an urge to gasp.

The Taihuang Palace already possessed a master of the Great Truth who had comprehended the Supreme Truth.

To add another... what was this intended to mean...

Furthermore, that particular individual from the Taihuang Palace was considered a powerhouse even among those of the Supreme Truth.

If they gained one more, wouldn't that mean the Taihuang Palace would far outstrip all other factions, standing fully equal to the Society of Truth?

The Celestial of No-Saint narrowed his eyes, and none could discern what he was thinking: "It seems that in this Linya Shedding, the Taihuang Palace shall be the greatest victor."

Within the Sixth Heaven, the mightiest faction was naturally the Society of Truth, which boasted two masters of the Great Truth who had comprehended the Supreme Truth.

This state of affairs had persisted for nearly ten million years.

Now, it seemed another was about to be added.

The masters of the Great Truth present all scented the heavy aroma of gunpowder in the air.

"Who can say what the future holds?" This master of the Great Truth from the Taihuang Palace swept a glance over the Yuehua Celestial, a playful smile playing upon his face.

Dread welled up within the Yuehua Celestial's heart, accompanied by a profound anxiety.

Originally, the Moon Goddess Palace was already somewhat inferior to the Taihuang Palace.

If the Taihuang Palace were to gain another master of the Great Truth who comprehended the Supreme Truth, how could the Moon Goddess Palace... ever resist them?

However, once this matter came to light, the masters of the Great Truth present all fell into a brooding silence, sending messages back to their respective factions one after another.

After all, if the Taihuang Palace was to produce yet another master of the Great Truth who comprehended the Supreme Truth, the landscape of the Sixth Heaven would inevitably shift once more.

Those most heavily impacted would be the Moon Goddess Palace and the Society of Truth.

Meanwhile, as the resonant chime of the Great Dao rang out, countless strands of Dao rhyme descended from the heavens.

The masters of the Great Truth present all turned their gazes toward a spot not far away.

There stood a gathering of no fewer than a thousand Yang Gods.

The auras of these Yang Gods surged tempestuously, their expressions either carefree or laden with worry.

These Yang Gods were all those who had received invitation scrolls to the Symposium of Truth, earning the eligibility to proceed to the Wall of Truth to gain enlightenment.

Beholding these Yang Gods, the Yang Gods and Mythic figures of the surrounding regions, along with various prodigies, all wore countenances of envy and jealousy.

"I wonder when I will finally amass enough merits to journey to the Wall of Truth for contemplation," a Yang God Celestial remarked, his eyes filled with longing.

He hailed from the First Heaven and had been constantly exerting himself for the Society of Truth, all for the sake of accumulating enough merits to participate in the Symposium of Truth and journey to the Wall of Truth to ponder the cosmos.

"These Yang Gods shall all become the true pillars of the Sixth Heaven's future, bearing the weight of the Sixth Heaven upon their shoulders!" a Mythic powerhouse said with envy.

There were also prodigies whose faces were twisted with jealousy.

At this moment, Sister Ox-Horn unrolled a jade slip and said with great enthusiasm: "The Symposium of Truth has begun! Mm, Senior Brother Black Sword has already entered the venue. See him? The very handsome one is Black Sword!"

She was unexpectedly... broadcasting live.

Indeed, she was livestreaming to the remaining prodigies of the Dark Demon Abyss.

At this moment, the younger generation of the Dark Demon Abyss felt their expressions shift as they watched.

An Xunlu puffed out her chest, casting a sideways glance at Ziyuan Xiaolu: "Big Brother Black Sword can go to the Wall of Truth to gain enlightenment, while the Blood-Robe Big Brother whom a certain someone admires so much can only be a spectator."

Ziyuan Xiaolu stamped her foot in frustration: "Senior Brother Blood-Robe is young! Unlike some people, who will probably smell like an old man in a few more years!"

"You..." An Xunlu was also driven to the brink of fury, her towering chest heaving up and down.

At this moment, within the Sixth Heaven, countless gazes fall upon those thousand-plus Yang Gods.

After all, in the Sixth Heaven, Yang Gods rarely appear.

A sudden emergence of over a thousand Yang Gods—such a scene is a once-in-a-lifetime sight for many cultivators.

Indeed, on ordinary days, they can hardly catch a glimpse of even a single Yang God.

Now, to see so many, and not just any Yang Gods, but those with the potential for Ultimate Truth.

Just then, a tall and upright man appears, his back adorned with endless halos, looking vast and boundless.

“Fellow Daoists, if you step into the Ultimate Truth Realm through the Wall of Ultimate Truth and lack a faction in the Sixth Heaven, you are always welcome to join the Ultimate Truth Society.”

This Ultimate Truth Realm Yang God extends an olive branch.

The Ultimate Truth Society, as the faction with the most Yang Gods in the Sixth Heaven, never forgets to recruit new Yang Gods.

This is also the reason for the Society’s continuous growth.

Many of these Yang God Celestial Lords are tempted, but more remain silent.

Across the Sixth Heaven, in countless sacred lands or taverns and blessed grounds, the scene of the Ultimate Truth Discourse is being “broadcast live.”

At this moment, Qi Yuan, disguised as the Demon Blaze Celestial Lord, mingles in the crowd, appearing exceedingly low-key. Suddenly, a gaze falls upon him, tinged with surprise.

“Daoist Demon Blaze seems somewhat different from before.”

Qi Yuan immediately looks back and sees a unfamiliar man.

The man wears a dark cyan trailing robe, fitted and upright, his expression calm, yet one can still sense the sharpness within.

Qi Yuan gazes at the man, quickly searching Demon Blaze’s memories: “So it’s Daoist Sun Supreme. Years have passed, and your bearing outshines the past.”

This Sun Supreme Celestial Lord hails from the Sun Sovereign Palace and once met Demon Blaze briefly.

Sun Supreme Celestial Lord stares at Qi Yuan, his eyes deep: “It seems the Demon Luo Clan will gain another Ultimate Truth Realm Yang God. Congratulations.”

Sun Supreme Celestial Lord speaks.

Qi Yuan also senses that many powerful Yang Gods in this heaven and earth have their gazes upon him.

Of course, more are on Sun Supreme Celestial Lord.

Black Sword in the distance also approaches, his gaze falling on Sun Supreme Celestial Lord, elegant yet with a hint of wariness: “The Sun Sovereign Palace has produced another prodigy. Congratulations.”

Geniuses are always drawn to one another.

Among so many Yang Gods, he spots Sun Supreme Celestial Lord at a glance.

Sun Supreme Celestial Lord’s eyes hold a smile, indescribably suave and charming: “Not as good as you, Daoist.”

Their exchange instantly attracts many gazes.

As for Qi Yuan, he stands like a nobody, barely noticed by anyone.

“This Demon Blaze Celestial Lord of the Demon Luo Clan is too ugly; he’s blocking Brother Black Sword—I can’t even admire Brother Black Sword’s beauty anymore!” An Xunlu can’t help but sigh.

Yet some Great Ultimate Truths reveal a strange expression in their eyes.

“This Demon Blaze seems somewhat special too.”

“His aura is hidden and unexposed—could he be about to achieve an Ultimate Truth?”

Of course, it’s just a second glance.

After all, compared to Black Sword and Sun Supreme Celestial Lord, Qi Yuan’s aura appears far too weak.

A gathering of over a thousand Yang Gods is astonishing.

But for Qi Yuan, it’s actually fine—he has more Divine Infants than that.

“Hurry up and start. I just exercised my brain, and I feel terrifyingly strong!”

During the Yin God Discourse, Qi Yuan rarely used his brain, and it’s still in an active state.

This is rare and cannot be wasted.

So he’s eager to go comprehend the Wall of Ultimate Truth.

Just then, a vast voice resounds.

“All Gods enter; the Discourse begins!”

With that voice, suddenly, a massive, vast, yet scarred wall appears in Qi Yuan’s sight.

On this wall are various mottled marks, as if left by slashes and stabs of swords and blades.

This wall is the Creation Divine Artifact, the Wall of Ultimate Truth.

All Yang Gods’ gazes turn to this wall, their expressions growing solemn.

Instantly, many Yang Gods fly toward the Wall of Ultimate Truth, sit cross-legged, and begin deep contemplation.

“Stillness ancient quiets all motion; emptiness ancient embraces all realms. Today, I come!” Sun Supreme Celestial Lord strides forward and stands beneath the Wall of Ultimate Truth.

He does not sit but stands.

Black Sword also walks slowly over and stands before the Wall of Ultimate Truth.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan thinks: “Standing and sitting—aren’t they tiring?

That wastes too much energy; I should conserve strength and let my brain work faster.”

With that thought, he walks to the Wall of Ultimate Truth, pulls out a bed, and lies down on it casually.

This way, blood flow to his head is more convenient—scientific, in Qi Yuan’s view, and beneficial for brain performance.

This scene is also seen by many cultivators, all astonished and uncertain.

“This is… too frivolous! Bringing a bed to the Wall of Ultimate Truth!”

“What… is he doing?”

The other Yang Gods either sit or stand; seeing someone like Qi Yuan with a bed is a first.

Even the Great Ultimate Truths can’t help but give Qi Yuan another look.

“This Demon Blaze Celestial Lord is an interesting fellow. Pity he’s from the Demon Luo Clan; otherwise, I’d invite him to join our Ultimate Truth Society,” says the Saintless Celestial Lord with a smile.

He then shifts tone: “Shall we make a bet? Can this Demon Blaze Celestial Lord comprehend an Ultimate Truth? If so, what level?

I think he’s not bad—should be able to comprehend, hmm… an Earth-grade Ultimate Truth, perhaps.”

“Saintless Celestial Lord, you seem to think highly of him?” says the Great Ultimate Truth of the Sun Sovereign Palace lightly. “I’ve seen Demon Blaze before. He has some small talent, but not much. Comprehending a Yellow-grade Ultimate Truth would already be great fortune.”

“What’s there to bet on this Demon Blaze Celestial Lord? If we bet, it should be on Black Sword or Sun Supreme—who will first comprehend a Supreme Ultimate Truth,” says the Great Ultimate Truth of Ghost Imperial Heaven.

His gaze is especially deep.

Toward the prodigy of the Black Abyss, Ghost Imperial Heaven harbors killing intent.

If Black Sword truly comprehends a Supreme Ultimate Truth, this time, he will personally act to slay Black Sword.

“I wager on Black Sword,” says the Moonflower Celestial Lord, her voice calm.

The Moon Goddess Palace has always been at odds with the Sun Sovereign Palace, and also at war with the Black Abyss, but its greatest enemy is the Sun Sovereign Palace.

“I also favor Black Sword,” says the Great Ultimate Truth of the Divine Luo Heaven.

"The Black Sword," the Grand Primordial of the White Dragon Abyss uttered, his words as sparse as gold.

Rather than facing an additional powerhouse from the Black Demon Abyss, they found it far more unpalatable that the Taihuang Palace might gain another Grand Primordial who had comprehended a Supreme Primordial Principle.

The one from the Taihuang Palace had always acted with overbearing tyranny.

Back then, when the Buddhist Kingdom gained a Grand Primordial who wished to ascend to the Sixth Heaven, the Great Solar Light Buddha was directly executed by that very soul from the Taihuang Palace.

A single Grand Primordial wielding a Supreme Primordial Principle was already this domineering; two of them was simply unimaginable.

Seeing this, the Grand Primordial of the Taihuang Palace wore a smug expression: "It seems none of you think highly of Tai Ri. Naturally, I must cast a vote for one of my own."

He appeared exceptionally triumphant, perhaps even a bit carried away.

For when the Council of Principles announced the matter of the Linya Molting to the world, he too would have a monumental declaration to make.

When that time came, heh, these Grand Primoridals would likely all be shaken to their cores.

This Sixth Heaven... belonged to the Taihuang Palace!

Every powerhouse fixed their gaze upon the Wall of Principles.

With the birth of every Yang Soul in the Principle Realm, the landscape of certain domains would inevitably shift.

Should someone... comprehend a Supreme Primordial Principle, the entire structure of the Sixth Heaven would likely be transformed.

"Blood Robe, who do you favor?" the horned woman asked Qi Yuan beside her.

This Qi Yuan, of course, was not the true Qi Yuan, but a manifestation of Qi Yuan's Divine Infant.

"I favor... Mo Chi. That fellow looks exactly like someone who can comprehend a Supreme Primordial Principle."

Praising oneself through one's own Divine Infant—there was no harm in that, right?

"Huh?" The horned woman froze. "Is your brain fried again today?"

A Supreme Primordial Principle—how could it be so easily comprehended?

In all likelihood, only Big Brother Black Sword would be capable of grasping it this time around.

As for the other celestial talents, she had caught no whispers of such potential.

Thus, the scrutiny and the glory of this moment belonged solely to the Black Demon Abyss.

(End of Chapter)