Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 354 Zhang Bairen

The Supreme Lord of Morality watched the Black Bull depart until he entered the ancient star before turning his gaze away.

This ancient star did not just happen to appear nearby. It was created remotely by the Celestial Venerable of Morality after he arrived in this place, and it was a life star prepared for the Black Ox and his descendants.

Although the Celestial Venerable of Morality was not proficient in the Origin Technique, due to his enlightenment of merging with the Dao by transforming into fragments of the Great Dao, he had a good understanding of special terrains. Although this ancient star was only in its early stages of formation, it could definitely be called a first-class life-bearing star in the universe.

Creating such a star is naturally no difficult task for the current Celestial Venerable of Morality; in fact, Black Bull was completely unaware of his actions. Even though Black Bull is already a quasi-Emperor, he couldn't possibly sense the Celestial Venerable of Morality's intervention.

Although the current avatar of the Celestial Venerable of Morality has just reached the level of an Ancient Emperor, its strength is naturally far beyond that level, after all, the realms are different.

Of course, although he didn't sense any aura, Black Bull immediately guessed this when he saw the ancient star.

After all, what are the chances of such a coincidence in the world? The possibility of a newly born ancient star with life in such a remote place is indeed very low, which is why Black Bull shed tears again.

Although it was a simple act, the Celestial Venerable of Morality put in a lot of thought. Although their fate had run its course, the Celestial Venerable of Morality had still spent some time with him, and a deep affection had developed between them.

Therefore, the Celestial Venerable of Morality naturally did his best to help the black bull achieve his goal and make his future path smoother.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality withdrew his thoughts and refocused his attention on this shattered continent. Few cultivators remained on this ancient continent, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was extremely scarce; as for rare herbs and the like, they were practically impossible to find anywhere in the world.

It can be said that this is an extreme, Dharma-ending age where the cultivation civilization is on the verge of complete extinction. Its situation is similar to that of Earth when Ye Fan was born in the future, and may even be worse.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality gazed upon the primeval forest formed by countless towering ancient trees on this continent, and slowly walked into it, heading in the direction he sensed.

During his journey, with the power of the Moral Celestial Venerable, he could naturally see that beneath the ever-changing landscape lay countless battlefield relics from unknown eras.

Beneath the countless vegetation and rocks covering it, the Celestial Venerable of Morality could vaguely see countless craters created by various supernatural powers, and even countless stellar remains scattered within them.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality frowned slightly. These relics were buried deep underground, and even the aura within them had completely dissipated. If he hadn't possessed profound cultivation, he probably wouldn't have been able to detect them.

Through a simple deduction by the Celestial Venerable of Morality, he discovered that these auras originated from an era before the mythological age, an era known as the Chaotic Ancient Age.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality continued his steps and discovered a divine source buried deep underground, within which was sealed a young man dressed in animal skin clothing. He smiled slightly, knowing that he had found his target this time.

The boy sealed within the source was none other than Zhang Bairen, who was born in later generations. He was also a legendary figure; he not only met the Desolate Heavenly Emperor himself but was also bestowed with Divine Source Liquid, thus enabling him to be sealed away for posterity.

When he reappeared, he was already a Great Sage. He had a pleasant conversation with Ye Fan and left his name on the crystal tablet of the Ultimate Ancient Road.

If the environment on this continent was also so harsh back then, and he was able to cultivate to the point where he could traverse the starry sky and leave, then his talent would indeed be considered top-notch.

Subsequently, he began to truly distinguish himself, gaining fame throughout the universe and becoming one of the strongest among the self-proclaimed geniuses from various eras to this one, ranking alongside the Primordial Era and the Emperor.

It should be noted that the Primordial One is a top-tier Holy Spirit born from the Primordial Ancient Mine. Even if it has congenital deficiencies, its foundation is extremely profound. Unless it is one of the several types at the level of Chaos Body, it is not lacking in any bloodline or physique.

The Emperor was a disciple personally chosen by the Emperor, and his talent was extraordinary. Moreover, he received the Emperor's inheritance and training, making the combination of the two even more remarkable.

However, Zhang Bairen was merely a mortal, and a rogue cultivator at that, already lagging far behind. Furthermore, Zhang Bairen practiced a chaotic ancient method completely different from others. In that era, he couldn't find anyone to communicate or learn from. Yet, he still managed to keep pace with these two. This alone is enough to demonstrate his extraordinary talent.

Zhang Bairen's ending was naturally perfect. Unlike Tai Chu and others who insisted on becoming emperor, he chose to obediently cling to Emperor Ye Tian and eventually successfully ascended to the Immortal Realm.

Zhang Bairen is indeed blessed with good fortune and keen insight, managing to curry favor with both the Desolate Heavenly Emperor and the Ye Heavenly Emperor. However, at this point in time, he is still sealed within the Source and has not yet emerged from the world.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality looked at the boy sealed within the divine source and became more and more satisfied.

Firstly, he was a mortal, but his innate qualities were extraordinary, even better than those of the first incarnation of the Moral Celestial Venerable himself.

Secondly, judging from the clear aura emanating from his Sendai, his comprehension should also be quite good.

Finally, this young man was almost the only young cultivator in the universe who practiced the Chaotic Ancient Method.

All things considered, he was simply the most suitable disciple for him.

Under the influence of the Celestial Venerable of Morality, the divine source moved from underground to the surface. Then, the divine source trembled and began to show cracks. Zhang Bairen's eyelids twitched slightly, but immediately became still, without revealing any aura.

The Supreme Lord of Morality said, "Now that you're awake, come out. Playing dead won't work."

Knowing he couldn't hide it any longer, Zhang Bairen separated his divine source, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior, this junior greets you."

The Supreme Lord of Morality said, "The method you practice seems to be completely different from the system commonly used in this human universe."

Zhang Bairen was taken aback, then said, "Really? Have the cultivators outside stopped practicing this method?"

Zhang Bairen, who had long ago declared himself emperor, had not experienced the various changes that followed. Therefore, he was unaware that in the universe at this time, the Chaotic Ancient Method had been completely eliminated, and the Secret Realm Method had become the absolute mainstream.

The Supreme Lord of Morality manifested five secret realms in the human body in the void: the Sea of ​​Wheels, the Palace of the Dao, the Four Extremes, the Dragon Transformation, and the Immortal Platform.

Zhang Bairen said, "This new method is so profound and unpredictable, it's truly amazing. I never imagined that while I was asleep, the world would have changed so drastically."

The Celestial Venerable of Morality asked with great interest, "Seeing that your method of cultivation has been eliminated, don't you want to switch to this better system of cultivation?"

Zhang Bairen said, “It’s not the method that’s strong, but the person. Cultivating the old method doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t reach the highest level. Moreover, from the moment I decided to seal myself off from the future, I essentially abandoned everything from the past. This old method is my only link to the past.”

“If I abandon this method, then I will be like a rootless duckweed.”

The Celestial Venerable of Morality laughed and said, "Do you know why I've come to find you?"

Zhang Bairen immediately said, "If you want to know everything about the method I cultivate, I will tell you everything without reservation."

The Supreme Lord of Morality displayed his achievements in various extreme realms, and then said, "You are mistaken, because I am one of the few people in this universe who has mastered this method."

Zhang Bairen felt a surge of excitement; this was a joyous occasion comparable to meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

He asked hopefully, "Then, senior, could you accept me as your disciple?"

The Supreme Lord of Morality said, "Very well."

(End of this chapter)