Realm-Hopping Martial Master

"I really can’t imagine just how terrifying a true Demon Lord would be."

"However, both the path of the Daoist and the Demon Lord are dead ends."

"Eventually, one will be assimilated by the Heavenly Dao; it’s necessary to forge a new path."

"Immortal... what exactly is an Immortal..."

"Is the Saint Realm within the Star Ruins Realm analogous to the Daoist Master and Demon Lord, or is it a step towards becoming an Immortal?"

Jiang Shu pondered silently in his heart.

With the ability to traverse Two Realms, he had greater potential for advancement than the cultivators of the Vast Domain or the Demon Domain.

"Regardless of the paths of the Daoist and Demon Lord, comprehending the Time Dao is essential."

"After all, it is the foremost of the Great Daos. Without understanding this Dao, becoming an Immortal is entirely impossible."

"This time, with half of Donghuang Demon Lord’s dragon horn, although I did not directly comprehend the Time Dao, I did manage to sense its aura."

"At that moment, after Heaven-Burning Ancestor made a move, I gradually understood some traces of the Time Dao. These traces can now exchange and integrate with the Time Dao comprehended by Donghuang Demon Lord to see if I can find my own Dao."

Jiang Shu whispered to himself, as his thoughts entered the Mixed Cave Heaven and Earth, gazing at the illusory World Tree.

In the Star Ruins Realm, he had examined many texts within the War Alliance, which were recorded there.

Time bears space, representing the flow of space; time and space are the fundamentals of a world.

Only by comprehending the Time Dao and the Space Dao can one truly reach the absolute peak.

Unfortunately, it’s easy to know but difficult to act.

Without further hesitation, various Great Daos within Jiang Shu’s body began to crisscross and once again sealed Donghuang Demon Lord’s half dragon horn within the Jade Box.

This time, he merely absorbed the power emanating from it.

Perhaps next time, during seclusion, he could absorb and refine the Essence Blood.

Or even refine the contained Dao anew.

Seeing the Jade Box resting quietly within his Mixed Cave Space, Jiang Shu no longer hesitated, with one step, the entire space began to tear apart dreamily like Mirror Flower Water Moon under his stride.

In the next step, Jiang Shu appeared in the void of the entire main island of the True Martial Sect.

Having only walked a few steps, a disciple collided with him, his gaze filled with shock and intense excitement, then abruptly greeted Jiang Shu, his voice carrying a quiver.

"Greetings, Supreme Mysterious Daoist Venerable!"

Jiang Shu nodded gently, immediately seeing that this disciple possessed the Nirvana Realm.

In the past, such a disciple, even if unable to contend for True Inheritor status,

could become an Elder of some standing.

Yet now, he still wore the attire of a disciple.

This showed how much True Martial Sect had improved from the war between the Humans and Demons.

"No need for formalities."

Jiang Shu’s voice was steady as he flicked his finger, releasing a stream of light from his hand.

In Panhai City, he had slaughtered many from the Demon Race, amongst which were some spoils of war.

These spoils held no utility for him.

But some were greatly beneficial to ordinary disciples.

Like the light he flicked now; it contained a Heavenly Rank Medicine Grass, suitable directly for refining elixirs.

A small token of meeting.

Unknowingly, treasures he once coveted were now insignificant in his eyes.

"Has anything major happened recently?"

"Thank you, Supreme Mysterious Daoist Venerable, for the gift."

The disciple’s voice became even more excited, as he’d heard much praise from the senior brothers and Elders within the sect.

That Supreme Mysterious Daoist Venerable was exceedingly generous, always presenting tokens upon meeting.

He’d thought those claims exaggerated.

Unexpectedly, upon seeing him today, the gestures far exceeded the rumors.

This was a Heavenly Rank Medicine Grass, though war loomed, requiring him to slay a Transformed Realm Demon to trade battle merit for one stalk.

Supreme Mysterious Daoist Venerable’s casual gift equated to the fruits of his fierce battles!

No hurry to accept the Heavenly Rank Medicine Grass,

the disciple contemplated and then recounted recent events he’d personally experienced, learned, or heard externally, regardless of truth.

Once he finished speaking and respectfully took the Heavenly Rank Medicine Grass,

preparing to leave.

Suddenly, a voice resonated from the void.

"Supreme Mysterious Daoist Venerable, come forward for a talk."

This was... the voice of the Supreme Sect Leader.

The disciple became even more respectful; when he raised his head, Jiang Shu had already disappeared.

At this time, with a step forward, amidst seclusion, Jiang Shu developed new understanding of the Space Dao.

He naturally discerned the location of Taiwu Daoist Venerable from the transmitted voice.

With a step, within arm’s reach, instantly he stood before Taiwu Daoist Venerable.

"Oh?"

"It seems you’ve truly advanced in your comprehension of the Dao!"

Taiwu Daoist Venerable’s smile deepened; he’d known from the start that Jiang Shu would gain something from his seclusion.

Still, he hadn’t expected Jiang Shu to delve so deeply into the Space Dao.

For he was the one closest to a Daoist Master.

Though he’d merely spoken, ordinary Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerables couldn’t break through his casually arranged spatial defense to approach him, even identifying his location.

That Jiang Shu reached him instantly.

could only mean his combat power likely rivaled those at the Mixed Cave Realm Late Stage.

This youth’s talent was exceptional.

His Master, despite entering the Mixed Cave Realm earlier, remains at the Early Stage.

Yet he is fast approaching the Late Stage.

It’s simply incomparable.

Taiwu Daoist Venerable shook his head and beckoned, speaking:

"Come with me, during your half-year of seclusion, quite a few significant events transpired."

"Hmm."

Jiang Shu nodded and stepped on.

Meanwhile, an invisible Dao spread around them both.

They seemed to walk in a dimension overlapped and yet separated from reality, unseen and unfelt by others.

The mystical style was tranquil, yet awe-inspiring.

This was top-tier power below the Daoist Master and Demon Lord...

Jiang Shu marveled internally, understanding silently.

Despite being at the Mixed Cave Realm Middle Stage, nearing the Late Stage.

The gap with Taiwu Daoist Venerable was still immense.

It could be said that if Taiwu Daoist Venerable truly targeted him, unless he utilized Two Realms Shuttle,

there would nearly be no chance of escape.

Even as he delved deeper into the Space Dao, capable of piercing countless spaces.

if Taiwu Daoist Venerable activated a spatial seal, the surrounding space would transform into a colossal prison.

Binding him firmly in place.

Thus, as cultivation advanced, he understood the inherent difficulties.

Becoming more cautious.

This was why he heeded Taiwu Daoist Venerable’s advice, refraining from comprehending Donghuang Demon Lord’s Time Dao.

The entirety of Taiwu Daoist Venerable’s Realm was faintly grasped.

Much less Donghuang Demon Lord’s five thousand-year-old Demon Lord Realm.

Taiwu Daoist Venerable chuckled, asking, "Do you know what transpired during your days of cultivation?"

With Taiwu Daoist Venerable’s means, naturally, he’d heard Jiang Shu query sect disciples upon unveiling.

Yet, despite disciples knowing some small matters,

only Supreme Sect Leaders know the true large-scale secrets.

"What’s happened? Could it be the Demon Race has shifted?"

Jiang Shu raised an eyebrow; at this moment, he believed unless a Demon Lord or Supreme Sect Leader’s force appeared.

He could be unrivaled.

Thus, changes hardly concerned him.

Regarding the fielding of Supreme Sect Leaders.

Unless his Golden Horn Avatar was exposed, significant matters would be unlikely.

"Indeed, some upheaval occurred. Initially feared it might affect you, but now seems it doesn’t."

Taiwu Daoist Venerable pondered a moment, then said,

"This time, Ao Qing of the Dragon Clan exited, bringing countless demons affiliated with the Dragon Clan to attack our Human Clan territories due to your injuring his Golden Horn."

"Heard he’s offered numerous treasures as bounty for your head."