The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 274 The Future Imperial Tutor
The stars in the sky, above the Purple Star.

Space rippled, and a figure dressed in a white and gold robe stepped out of the portal. Lingyao Tianjun appeared, his divine sense spreading out in layers, like ripples on water or surging tides, to check the situation.

Spatial fluctuations resounded one after another, Buddha's light shone everywhere, Taoist energy filled the universe, and Dharma light permeated the air. One after another, great masters of the world appeared, standing clearly distinctly on Ziwei Star.

They were wary of each other, yet also pressed on to investigate.

As the earthy yellow glow of dawn appeared, the leader of the Way of Peace also arrived, making the atmosphere even more tense.

The powerful figures of the three divine dynasties tacitly came together, while the remnants of the Qiu imperial family approached the Lord of Taiping Dao.

After finding nothing, the three powerful beings of the Three Gods Dynasty left first, followed by the other powerful beings.

As for verbal battles and the changing of the world, they weren't foolish enough to express their opinions on the spot.

With the help of the transforming Ziwei Dharma Image, Xuanming was able to temporarily use a small amount of the power of Ziwei Star. Knowing that the great power had left, he breathed a sigh of relief, but did not immediately withdraw his defenses.

Better safe than sorry, what if they turn around and launch a surprise attack?
Not long after, the space fluctuated again.

The powerful beings returned one after another, exchanging glances, and though they felt awkward inside, they showed no sign of it on their faces.

They nodded to each other and left again.

Even if some powerful and clever beings manage to delay until the morning of the third day, they will still be able to meet another one after several such trips.

They didn't disappear completely until the eighth day.

But Xuanming still didn't show himself.

Nothing happened on the ninth day.

On the tenth day, a powerful figure reappeared. He was the Master of the Way of Peace. Seeing that there was nothing unusual, he broke through the void and left.

It wasn't until half a month later that Xuanming removed his disguise.

The cocoon of light within the Ziwei Star Acupoint on the top of the head burst open, and the Dharma Body of the Ziwei Emperor emerged from the cocoon. He wore a purple-gold imperial robe adorned with the Nine Luminaries, and a crown with tassels on his head, exuding an innate imperial aura.

It’s finally done!

Xuanming opened his eyes, stroked his beard, and smiled. "It wasn't easy!"

Fortunately, his trip was worthwhile.

Not only did he condense the Dharma Body of the Purple Star Emperor, but through the divine Dharma Bodies of the Five Directions and Five Emperors, he also gained more or less control over the power of the stars. In the future, he would no longer need to use the star passages to enter and exit the stars. Furthermore, the power of the Three Flowers increased greatly, expanding several times over, and his physical body entered the half-step Great Power realm, even deeper than he had expected.

At this moment, he felt that his aura was only slightly weaker than that of the Qiu Clan Ancestor. With the help of the Mountain and River Map, a spiritual treasure, he was able to be on par with him and barely possess the combat power of a great power.

"Congratulations on your birth, fellow Daoist."

"Fellow Daoist, congratulations!"

After exchanging greetings with Emperor Ziwei, Xuanming left the emperor to cultivate on Ziwei Star for the time being, while he himself left without a sound.

As for the Emperor's safety, he was not worried.

The Purple Star is the domain of this deity.

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For the rest of the year, Xuanming roamed the starry sky.

He observed the movement of the stars, comprehended the true meaning of the Great Dao of the Stars, attempted to perfect the "Zhou Tian Yang Shen Jue" (a martial arts technique for cultivating the spirit through the universe), tried to open the pores of the stars, and at the same time attempted to create the peerless formation from the legend of his previous life.

With the assistance of the Purple Emperor's Dharma Body, the Five Elders of the Five Directions, the Great Emperor Gouchen, and the Great Emperor of the South Pole, this is not necessarily impossible.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and Xuanming took out the star stone.

The location of the Star Passage changes frequently, and only by using special Star Stones to guide the way can one find the portal. Therefore, every being who enters the starry sky through the Star Passage will receive a Star Stone.

Following the guidance, we arrived at a star.

There were only a few familiar faces, and most were strangers. The other beings from the Heavenly Realm who were in the same batch as him should have already returned or encountered accidents. The other beings glanced at Xuanming, some ignoring him, some nodding and smiling, and no one stepped forward to provoke him.

Who told him to have the highest cultivation level?

The Star Passage opened, and Xuanming took the lead, stepping into the vortex. When he reappeared, he was already on the Star Gazing Platform.

A familiar figure in blue came into view; it was Yueyao Tianguan. Upon seeing Xuanming, she smiled sweetly.

"Congratulations on your return, fellow Daoist."

"Please wait patiently, fellow Daoist."

Xuanming bowed and returned the greeting.

The two talked to each other, and after those who were going to the starry sky and those who were returning to the celestial realm had finished, they closed the star passage. Xuanming, accompanied by the celestial official Yueyao, returned to the celestial palace.

As the deadline approached, he came to say goodbye.

This time, however, Xuanming was not in the Cloud Palace; he was taken to the Lingyao Heavenly Lord's bedroom.

Upon meeting, Lingyao Tianjun concealed his radiance, revealing his true appearance as a handsome man with a gentle and refined demeanor. "Thank you for your care, Tianjun. My three-year term is coming to an end, and I have come to take my leave."

Lingyao Tianjun reached out and personally lifted Xuanming up, smiling kindly as he said, "Young friend, there's no need for such formalities. I merely did what I was supposed to do. You are destined to be with my Heavenly Realm, and before you depart, I have a gift to give you, as a way of concluding this connection."

As he spoke, he took out a jade box from his sleeve and solemnly handed it to Xuanming. Seeing the Heavenly Lord's expression, Xuanming also became more serious, realizing that this gift was probably extraordinary.

He carefully put it away and expressed his sincere gratitude:

"Thank you for your kindness, senior. I am deeply grateful. Please let me know if you ever need my help in the future."

Upon hearing this, Lord Lingyao's smile widened, quite pleased with Xuanming's attitude, finding him to be a sensible and understanding person!

After chatting for a while, Lord Lingyao allowed them to pass.

Xuanming left the Heavenly Palace and, accompanied by the Heavenly Official Yueyao, arrived at the Heavenly Terrace. He quickly activated the Heavenly Gate, bid farewell, and left.

"We will meet again someday, fellow Daoist."

"Have a safe journey, fellow Daoist."

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Xuanming was seen off.

The Heavenly Official Yueyao returns to Yaoyang Palace.

"Your Majesty, is there anything special about Xuanming?"

It's no wonder she had this question.

Historically, only powerful beings who enter the Heavenly Realm are given gifts by the Heavenly Emperor.

Each one is a priceless treasure.

Lingyao Tianjun did not intend to hide anything from his trusted subordinates: "He happened to be in the starry sky during that celestial anomaly a year ago."

Yueyao, the Heavenly Official, suddenly realized:

"That's it! He's the only person from the lower realm in these three years, and he also has the highest cultivation level. The changes in the starry sky are very likely related to him."

When the Purple Star appears, the world will be unified.

Could he be the future imperial tutor?
Five thousand years ago, the master of the founding emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty was the Daoist Master of Nanhua. Could it be that he…?

Yueyao, the Heavenly Official, was shocked.

Although she didn't say anything more, the more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed. The Heavenly Realm had always maintained contact with the outside world and knew that this Xuanming Great True Lord was the most prominent person in the human world.

In just a hundred years, he has already become a half-step great power.

Such a brilliant and talented person is destined to become a great power. With his talent, he may very well go even further and become a top-level powerhouse.

As for being comparable to the Venerable Nanhua, the Heavenly Official Yueyao had no such idea. How many people throughout history could be compared to the Venerable Nanhua?
Lingyao Tianjun's eyes showed appreciation, and he continued, "Even if I guess wrong, a powerful figure should still be able to escape. In that case, it will still be a profit for my Heavenly Domain."

The Heavenly Official Yueyao smiled and praised the Heavenly Emperor for his wisdom.

As someone who experienced it firsthand, Xuanming could think of the same things that Yueyao, the Heavenly Official, could think of.

Those powerful beings, unless they are fools, could guess that the appearance of the Purple Star was related to him, they just lacked evidence.

Fortunately, his path was already set.

It is impossible to follow the path of an emperor.

He is most likely speculated to be the emperor's tutor.

These powerful beings may be keeping an eye on him and the Seeking Truth Temple, but they are unlikely to make any rash moves for the time being.

Before they find that destined emperor, they will use him as bait to see which junior he will invest in in the future.

They fear that taking action against him now would cause even greater unforeseen circumstances.

Moreover, not all powerful beings harbor ill intentions towards the Heavenly Emperor; they will check and balance each other. The Lord of the Way of Peace will not stand by and watch him get into trouble, and even the mysterious blind old beggar and the old half-immortal will lend a hand.

It was only when Xuanming saw this that he felt somewhat at ease.

The most important point is that he is about to achieve great power, and this time will not be long.

In fact, just as Xuanming had predicted.

He was targeted by a group of powerful figures.

A powerful figure attempted to intervene, but was stopped by other powerful figures. Furthermore, the Heavenly Emperor was still an infant.

They only temporarily held back.

Search for the target with all your might.

(End of this chapter)