Translator: CinderTL
"A dao founder?!"
"A progenitor divine being! He's truly a progenitor divine being?!"
"From now on, the great dao of the world will no longer be limited to forty-nine paths, but will expand to the fifty paths of heavenly evolution! Fifty great daos?!"
"So... this is why Li Chunjun has been able to manifest power far surpassing Special Life forms, even slaying the Great Void Ancestral Dragon?! A dao founder?!"
When Li Chunjun openly acknowledged his status and revealed his second greatest secret—second only to the Human Emperor Banner—the Dao Venerables, including Spirit Wisdom Supreme Sovereign, were as stunned and bewildered as he was.
They were both incredulous and deeply shaken, yet also felt that this revelation was inevitable and perfectly logical.
These conflicting emotions clashed and intertwined within their minds, leaving even these representatives of the Human Race's highest echelons speechless for an extended period.
After a long silence, Spirit Wisdom Supreme Sovereign finally recovered. "What great dao have you founded?"
"The Void Path," Li Chunjun replied. "As you've witnessed, I can make myself cease to exist, becoming imperceptible to all senses and undetectable by any means."
He added, "Including the great dao light net's perception."
He tailored his explanation to their specific concerns.
Li Chunjun couldn't fully explain the essence of the void great dao. Doing so would undoubtedly declare his allegiance to all enemies of "existence."
Moreover, the true "non-existence" nature of the void great dao directly pointed to the Great Unification Realm of the Orthodox System.
However, to truly devour all "existence" and transform everything into "non-existence," he would need a thorough understanding of the other thirty-six great daos, perhaps even reaching a level comparable to dao unification.
The void great dao alone...
His description was indeed truthful.
"Void."
Hearing Li Chunjun's words, Spirit Wisdom Supreme Sovereign recalled how Tian Heng and the other dao unification experts had been completely unable to sense Li Chunjun's presence even when standing face-to-face. She nodded in deep agreement.
"Then, evading the great dao light net's perception... wouldn't that allow a dao unification expert to roam freely through the three thousand great worlds? Truly unbelievable!"
"A natural-born assassin!"
This great dao seemed to possess unparalleled talent for evasion and concealment.
Especially as a dao founder and progenitor divine being, Li Chunjun could rely on the profound mysteries of this great dao to "hide" himself so thoroughly that even the Ultimate Powerhouses would struggle to find him.
And if they couldn't even find him, how could they possibly imprison, defeat, or even kill him?
Since he couldn't be imprisoned, defeated, or killed...
There was no way to cultivate the void great dao using traditional methods.
If the void great dao was to be passed down within the Human Race...
"Every dao founder is the greatest existence on their path. Such beings deserve the utmost respect and recognition from all of humanity."
In an instant, the Vice Dean of the Supreme Research Institute had completely changed her attitude.
Initially, her intention had been to have the Great Void Ancestral Dragon, Professor Tian Heng, and others capture Li Chunjun alive to study the secrets of his dual great daos. But now, she addressed him with equal respect, praising and engaging in genuine dialogue.
"We sincerely hope that Divine Sage Li will visit our Supreme Research Institute and allow us to preserve the Void Path's legacy. This would enable future generations to further develop and propagate the power of this great dao..."
Spirit Wisdom Supreme Sovereign earnestly invited him.
Li Chunjun glanced at her.
He had anticipated the Supreme Research Institute's change in attitude.
This was precisely why he had openly declared himself a "dao founder."
Strength, after all, was the only way to ensure others treated you with respect.
"If I find a suitable successor, I will impart the void great dao. But leaving its legacy at the Supreme Research Institute... forget it."
Li Chunjun said calmly, "This matter is concluded. You may announce my 'dao unification' to prevent further disturbances from those who court death..."
Dao Venerable Tai Chu, noticing Li Chunjun's intent to leave, quickly interjected, "Li Shengsheng, though you were born embodying the great dao and are a Path-Opening Divine Sage of the void great dao, I can see that deep within your heart, you still recognize yourself as a member of the Human Race. As long as you acknowledge your belonging to the Human Race, we will wholeheartedly welcome your inclusion."
With these words, he produced a jade token. "I hereby sincerely invite Li Shengsheng to join the Immortal Alliance Council. Furthermore, I will propose to the alliance leader that Li Shengsheng and your affiliated power be elevated to senior councilor status within the Immortal Alliance Council."
A progenitor divine being...
An existence practically immortal and indestructible.
Naturally, such a being could not be treated as an ordinary dao unification cultivator.
"Wholehearted welcome..."
Li Chunjun couldn't help but find Dao Venerable Tai Chu's words somewhat amusing.
The Great Void Ancestral Dragon had just perished before their very eyes, yet not a single person—not even Professor Tian Heng of the Supreme Research Institute or Dean Ling Hui of Spirit Wisdom Academy—had shown the slightest concern for his life or death.
Why?
Partly because they were powerless against this dao founder, but more importantly, because his status as a progenitor divine being carried greater weight.
Another reason...
The Great Void Ancestral Dragon had never been granted the same status and treatment as the Human Race's "dao unification" experts.
Even though he appeared to enjoy considerable freedom at the Supreme Research Institute and willingly cooperated with their research, contributing his strength to the Human Race's development...
Did he truly have a choice?
Of course, due to his connection with the Profound Yellow Sect, he couldn't refuse Dao Venerable Tai Chu's proposal.
However, earning his genuine trust in these Dao Venerables, including Supreme Sovereign Ling Hui and the Nine Great Ultimate Powerhouses, was still a distant prospect.
"I'll have my subordinate forces coordinate with you," Li Chunjun said, accepting the jade token that granted Council-level Power authority within the Immortal Alliance.
Naturally, the token was merely a credential; the actual process of elevating the Profound Yellow Sect to Council-level Power status would require further procedures.
"Then we'll await good news from Divine Sage Li," Dao Venerable Tai Chu said with a smile.
Beside him, Ling Hui secretly lamented Li Chunjun's decision to join the Immortal Alliance's organization.
For now, they would have to find another opportunity to collaborate with and study this progenitor divine being.
At that moment, Dao Venerable Tai Chu had another thought. "If Li Shengsheng is willing to take a position within the Immortal Alliance, we would be happy to allocate a Great World specifically as the base of operations for your forces."
"A Great World..." Li Chunjun paused. "I already have a target in mind, so there's no need for the Immortal Alliance to trouble itself."
"A target?" Dao Venerable Tai Chu wasn't entirely unaware of Li Chunjun's affairs. He knew that the forces under Li Chunjun's command were the Profound Yellow Sect of the Profound Yellow Great World.
Originally, he had planned to propose to the Immortal Alliance Council that the Profound Yellow Great World be granted to Li Chunjun as the Profound Yellow Sect's base of operations. However, considering the complex political situation in the Profound Yellow Great World, with multiple factions vying for power, he hesitated to involve himself and ultimately suppressed the idea.
Now, hearing Li Chunjun mention his target, Dao Venerable Tai Chu quickly realized what he meant.
"Is Li Shengsheng referring to the Great World of the Gods?"
"Indeed," Li Chunjun replied with a slight nod.
"The Great World of the Gods is indeed a promising choice. The War Commission and our Immortal Alliance have already concluded discussions on launching a campaign against it. If Li Shengsheng is interested in the Great World of the Gods, the Immortal Alliance will recommend you to the War Commission as the supreme commander of this war."
Dao Venerable Tai Chu smiled faintly. "Given your... your status as a progenitor divine being, the War Commission will undoubtedly grant this request."
"Very well."
Li Chunjun did not refuse.
Although Spirit Wisdom Supreme Sovereign never mentioned the Great Void Ancestral Dragon's demise again, it was only because Li Chunjun's demonstrated divine abilities had left the Supreme Sovereign uncertain of his ability to defeat and imprison him.
Facing an opponent they couldn't subdue, making empty threats and fostering enmity would have been a foolish move.
But this didn't mean the Supreme Research Institute had abandoned their covetous designs on him.
Especially now that he had slain the Great Void Ancestral Dragon and truly ascended to the pinnacle of the Cosmos, he could no longer hide beneath the noses of the Dao Venerables as he once had.
From now on, every action he took would inevitably touch the sensitive nerves of numerous Dao Venerables and Supreme Sovereigns.
In this situation, if he were to continue slaughtering Human Race experts on a large scale, it would undoubtedly draw the intervention of the Human Race's highest echelons, and even the Nine Great Ultimate Powerhouses!
After all...
He was a progenitor divine being!
Even if he claimed to have willingly pledged allegiance to the Human Race, they would likely never fully trust him.
It was like a general defecting with 100,000 loyal troops. No matter how sincere his loyalty appeared, the emperor would remain on high alert.
Unable to level up by targeting Human Race experts, he would have to focus on Ninth-Tier and Quasi-Tenth-Tier beings from the Divine Race, Demonic Race, and other Foreign Races.
"Then, farewell, everyone. I hope we can coexist peacefully in the future," Li Chunjun said, cupping his hands in a farewell gesture.
"Of course."
"I'll urge the rotating alliance leader at the Immortal Alliance Council to expedite the matter. I expect a resolution soon."
"If the opportunity arises, I'd love to discuss the Dao with Dao Venerable Li. We're all deeply curious about the true nature of the void great dao."
The Dao Venerables spoke in turn, their expressions now filled with goodwill, a stark contrast to their initial aggressive demeanor.
"There will be opportunities in the future," Li Chunjun replied.
Then...
Right before everyone's eyes, his form gradually became ethereal, fading until he vanished completely.
During this process, several Dao Venerables, including Ling Hui, the Vice Dean of the Supreme Research Institute who had enhanced her mental power to descend, watched him with unwavering focus.
Though Li Chunjun's aura had become elusive and unpredictable while speaking to them, when he manifested, they could still vaguely grasp some semblance of information.
Yet now... as Li Chunjun bid farewell and departed, even with everyone on high alert...
The four great Dao Venerables of dao unification—Tai Chu, Xu Yun, Tian Heng, and Han Lan—could only watch helplessly as he gradually vanished before their eyes, leaving no trace behind.
It was as if...
He had never existed at all.
"How could..."
Dao Venerable Xu Yun opened his mouth to speak, but the words caught in his throat, and he remained silent.
He didn't speak, and neither did the other three great Dao Venerables.
The shock of witnessing someone depart right before their eyes, leaving no trace despite their utmost efforts to detect him, plunged the four great Dao Venerables into a deathly silence.
(End of the Chapter)
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