Chapter 439 - 363: Void Refining! Void Refining!
On the cloud path leading to the Celestial Sacrifice Platform, Chen Fengxing and his party’s steps halted simultaneously, even their breathing subconsciously became lighter.
In the original place, the Celestial Sacrifice Platform, occupying the core of the Xuan Huang Realm, was emitting a brilliance that outshined the heavens and earth, seemingly transforming into a microcosm of the cosmos, with every inch of space flowing with awe-inspiring Dao Rhyme.
At the zenith of the platform’s void, a multicolored auspicious cloud hovered like a canopy, with azure, scarlet, yellow, white, and black rays intertwining and circulating—an extraordinary scene of the Five Elements Dao Principle manifested.
Below the auspicious cloud, billions of black and white Yin-Yang particles were born from nothingness, sometimes forming Tai Chi illusions that slowly rotated, sometimes dispersing like a galaxy circling the platform.
Colliding particles gave rise to miniature Dao Domains, within which black and white lotus flowers bloomed from the void.
As the petals opened and closed, they exuded the gentle warmth of Yin Yang Complement Each Other, the severity of the Annihilation Dao Principle, and subtly revealed the piercing aura of the Termination Law.
Each falling lotus flower transformed into a cascade of golden flowers drifting down, which upon touching air, turned into pure Spiritual Qi, forming a visible cloud sea of Spiritual Mist around the platform.
"Is this... the Dao Domain phenomenon of the Emperor’s presence?"
A True Monarch of the Chen Clan’s voice trembled, instinctively tightening the grip on his duster.
In their eyes, that area transcended the realm of ’place’, manifesting as an embodiment of heaven and earth.
Vast pressure spread like a deep ocean abyss, making the Nascent Soul True Monarchs feel as insignificant as ants in its presence.
Merely perceiving the distance of the aura forced Chen Fengxing and his party to want to bow, reverence flooding forth from deep within their souls.
The outline of the platform flickered within the radiance, with runes on the nine-tiered wall fully illuminated, echoing with the Yin-Yang particles in the sky, creating a magnificent phenomenon covering tens of thousands of miles.
At the center of the platform, a majestic figure sat above the nine heavens, ethereal as mist, the specific outline elusive yet exuding a dignity that overlooked all beings.
"How is it?"
Seven Kills Demon Monarch stepped aside, observing the dumbfounded expressions of the group, eyes filled with a satisfied smile.
The first time he witnessed this scene, he hadn’t fared much better; these reactions of awe were precisely the deterrence the Imperial Court required.
Even those secretly harboring thoughts of submission, once witnessing the grandeur of the Celestial Sacrifice Platform and feeling the might surpassing heaven and earth, would dare not harbor any dissent.
In the face of such absolute power, any conspiracy appeared laughably insignificant.
Chen Fengxing slowly withdrew his gaze, taking a deep breath to quell his heart’s tumult, his tone filled with reverence:
"The Emperor’s might is truly rare through eternity, for the mere manifestation of the Dao Domain can evoke celestial phenomena, such profoundness is enough to awe the Shi Fang."
Seven Kills Demon Monarch’s voice carried a hint of solemnity:
"The Emperor is in meditation cultivating, please do not disturb, follow me to perceive from a distance."
Chen Fengxing and the others quickly nodded, not daring any movement.
They stood quietly on the cloud path, watching the shadow blending with the celestial panorama, their minds free of distractions, leaving only absolute reverence for the strong.
Seven Kills Demon Monarch stepped forward, still wearing a proper smile, addressing Chen Fengxing and his party:
"Dear friends, ahead lies the Calm Heart Courtyard surrounding the Daoist Palace, a cultivation place prepared by the Imperial Court for visiting Dao friends. The Spirit Vein is abundant and can vaguely sense the platform’s Dao Rhyme; it’s most suitable for closed-door cultivation."
He then led the group forward.
Along the way, attendants in plain white Daoist robes traversed back and forth, moving lightly with Spirit Clouds beneath their feet, bowing upon seeing them, their actions imbued with formal etiquette.
Soon, a cluster of palace buildings built beside the mountain appeared in sight, which was the Calm Heart Courtyard.
"Each palace houses a Spirit Gathering Calm Heart Array, capable of tripling external Spiritual Qi and isolating external disturbances."
Seven Kills Demon Monarch pushed open a vermillion door to a palace, ushering the group inside.
The palace interior was simple yet exquisite, the center adorned with a White Jade Mat, under which the glow of flowing Spirit Veins faintly appeared.
"Thank you, friend, for the thoughtful arrangement."
Chen Fengxing bowed in gratitude, his mind already restless with the desire to comprehend the Dao.
Once Seven Kills Demon Monarch arranged for attendants and left a contact Jade Talisman, Chen Fengxing instructed the accompanying True Monarchs:
"The Imperial Court has arranged thoroughly; this is a sacred place for cultivation. Each of you find a palace for closed cultivation, and unless necessary, do not disturb."
The group of True Monarchs, already eager, promptly accepted the directive and dispersed.
Chen Fengxing quickly approached the White Jade Mat, sitting cross-legged, and as soon as he closed his eyes, pure Spiritual Qi rushed into his body through his pores.
Moreover, to his surprise, the Dao Rhyme from the distant Celestial Sacrifice Platform vividly transmitted into his sea of consciousness through the Spirit Gathering Array.
The Dao Rhyme, like the spring breeze turning into rain, nourished his Dao Foundation stuck in Nascent Soul Great Perfection for years, making previously obscure Yin-Yang doctrines suddenly clear.
"What a wonderful place! It’s truly worthy of being the Emperor’s cultivation location!"
Chen Fengxing was wildly delighted, quickly restraining his Heart Spirit, and began slowly organizing his understanding of the Dao Principle.
Then he activated the Cultivation Technique, embarking on his first closed-door cultivation and enlightenment in the Xuan Huang Realm, surrounding himself with a massive vortex of Spiritual Qi.
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In the center of the Celestial Sacrifice Platform, the light shadow atop the divine light of nine heavens suddenly moved slightly, exhibiting a wondrous Yin-Yang Dao Domain.
Chen Sheng’s closed eyes gradually opened, lacking the usual Cultivator’s brilliance but rather reflecting black and white Tai Chi and the vast cosmos, seemingly containing the cycle of life and death of two worlds.