Myriad Daos of the Heaven

Youu ignored Jiang Jichen’s gaze, continuing to stare blankly into the distance.

Though Jiang Jichen stood casually, he naturally exuded an air of authority.

His voice rang out, clear and strong. "Many of you may be seeing me, your Sect Leader, for the first time. But that doesn’t matter. From now on, you will hear my name often. No matter when or where, the name Jiang Jichen of the Luochen Sect will become a source of your pride!"

"But... I also hope that the members of the Luochen Sect can, in turn, become a source of my pride."

"I hope that the people of the Luochen Sect strike fear into the hearts of our enemies and command the awe of strangers!"

"I hope that the people of the Luochen Sect act with a clear conscience, with no regrets in life or death."

"I hope that the people of the Luochen Sect will never fail our sect, and never fail the brothers by your side!"

"And I, Jiang Jichen, Sect Leader of the Luochen Sect, will not fail you. I will stand with all of you, my brothers, through life and death, through honor and disgrace!"

Jiang Jichen’s voice was filled with heroic passion, causing the blood of the Luochen Sect disciples to boil with excitement.

"Through life and death, through honor and disgrace!"

"Through life and death, through honor and disgrace!"

...

The members of the Luochen Sect roared, their fighting spirit ablaze.

Finally, Jiang Jichen departed, calling Zhou Qiang and his group into a hall for a meeting.

Han Qing, the Three Strange Bandits, Zhou Qiang, and Little Gray—these were the ones Jiang Jichen trusted completely.

As for Youu, he naturally stood by Jiang Jichen’s side, never straying a single step away.

"Tell me what’s been happening recently."

Having been in seclusion for nearly two months, Jiang Jichen was naturally unaware of the sect’s affairs and events in the outside world.

So, Zhou Qiang began to report the recent situation to Jiang Jichen.

When he heard that Youu had defeated a challenger from the Dark Guild with a single finger, Jiang Jichen turned to stare at him. "Holy crap, Youu, I never knew you were hiding such strength! Hmm, no, I should be calling you old man now. Thanks a lot this time. You handled that beautifully. We’re still good friends, haha..."

Jiang Jichen’s words, naturally, earned him a look from Youu as if he were an idiot.

Finally, Jiang Jichen got back to business and asked Zhou Qiang, "Have any major events occurred in the outside world recently?"

Zhou Qiang thought for a moment and said, "The biggest news buzzing around lately, something everyone in Chaotic City knows, is probably the appearance of the New Domain maps."

"The New Domain maps have appeared? Tell me more."

Jiang Jichen’s interest was piqued.

"In the unopened central region, a new area is revealed every five hundred years. Inside, one can find New Domain maps, condensed by the very rules of the Six Paths Illusion Realm. It’s said that in addition to over a hundred small regional maps, this time there will also be one Map of the Supreme New Domain. The area unlocked by this supreme map is not only boundlessly vast, but also an unparalleled, untouched treasure trove. It’s filled with treasures and infinite Cultivation Resources. More importantly, rumor has it that the region opened by the Map of the Supreme New Domain is protected by the rules of the Six Paths Illusion Realm for one hundred years. In other words, whoever possesses the Map of the Supreme New Domain can claim that entire area as their private territory, and it will be shielded from all invaders for a century!"

"However, since the establishment of the Six Paths Illusion Realm, a Map of the Supreme New Domain has only ever appeared once. After ’that person’ obtained it, the place they unlocked became a forbidden zone. For millennia, no one has been able to set foot inside."

"And it’s said that this forbidden zone is located right next to where the New Domain maps appear!"

Zhou Qiang had just detailed the single most significant recent event.

Jiang Jichen’s heart pounded as he listened to Zhou Qiang’s words.

’The Map of the Supreme New Domain!’

’If I could obtain it, I would truly have the power to contend with the Heavenly Dao Realm and could even launch an assault on the Heavenly Dao Holy Mountain.’

’But,’ Jiang Jichen knew, ’the Map of the Supreme New Domain is so outrageously precious that it will likely drive everyone in the entire Six Paths Illusion Realm mad.’

’Even those Nascent Soul Ancestors who have been in seclusion for ages will surely make a move to fight for it.’

’The temptation is too great; no one can resist it.’

Jiang Jichen was incredibly tempted, but he also knew that the competition would be fraught with infinite danger, with the risk of death at any moment.

"How credible is this information?"

Jiang Jichen continued to ask.

’He was tempted. He didn’t want to miss this opportunity.’

’Before this, even if he had been tempted, he would never have dared to go.’

’But after his seclusion, his strength had advanced by leaps and bounds, giving him a certain degree of confidence.’

’Besides, he had Youu, a free enforcer, by his side.’

’No matter what, if he brought Youu along, the guy couldn’t just stand by and watch him die, right?’

Zhou Qiang continued his analysis. "The credibility is very high. Logically, the major powers of Chaotic City should still be targeting us right now. However, our spies report that their experts have all headed for the central region. There aren’t many masters left in Chaotic City."

"Also, the strongest cultivators from the six major regions have all gone to the central region. I even heard that the top ten figures on the Six Paths Illusion Realm’s expert rankings have all made a move!"

Hearing this, Jiang Jichen knew the matter must be true.

However, Jiang Jichen was suddenly in no rush.

’When the map-contention area opens, the first ones to appear should all be the small maps. The Map of the Supreme New Domain is bound to show up last. If I go there now, I’d only be fighting over the small maps, and I’m not interested in those. My goal is the Map of the Supreme New Domain, and nothing else!’

Jiang Jichen thought to himself.

’On the contrary, with Chaotic City emptied of its experts, now is the perfect time to pay them a visit and issue some challenges!’

As Jiang Jichen continued to think, a smile unknowingly appeared on his face.

"Boss, that’s a devious smile you’ve got there. Are you planning to screw someone over again? Han Qing is the first to sign up!"

Han Qing exclaimed perceptively, seeing the smile on Jiang Jichen’s face.

Jiang Jichen’s smile vanished. "Nonsense. I’m only thinking of the Luochen Sect’s reputation. Hmph, the Dark Guild dared to challenge my Luochen Sect while I was away. Courtesy demands reciprocity. Now that I’m out of seclusion, how could I not pay them a visit?"

"AWOO! Boss, I love your style! Let’s go fuck ’em up!"

Han Qing let out a wolf-like howl, utterly ecstatic.

The eyes of the Three Strange Bandits were gleaming with excitement too.

Even Little Gray was eager for action.

’Damn, they’re all a bunch of battle junkies!’

"Calm down. We’re not going to kill anyone. We’re just going to issue a challenge, open and aboveboard. It’s about reciprocating their courtesy. All thirteen of the Stone Collectors came to our door, so we should pay them a return visit, shouldn’t we?"

Jiang Jichen said hypocritically, a sharp glint in his eyes.

The Thirteen Stone Collectors!

From Jiang Jichen’s words, it was clear he intended to challenge the thirteen greatest powers in Chaotic City.

"For this matter, Youu and I will be enough. The rest of you, prepare yourselves. As soon as I return, we will head immediately for... the central region!"

Jiang Jichen announced.

Then, without waiting for a response, he took a single step and was outside the Luochen Sect’s gates in the next instant.

Youu followed silently and stealthily, not a single step behind.

For Jiang Jichen to challenge the thirteen powers of Chaotic City by himself was a heaven-shaking event.

Zhou Qiang immediately spread the news.

This was, of course, done with Jiang Jichen’s approval.

After all, it was bound to push the Luochen Sect’s prestige to a new peak.

Of course, that was all on the condition that Jiang Jichen emerged victorious.