Chapter 1958 - 1941: Foundation of Saint Dao

"A Great Realm is truly vast. It took me nearly ten years to return this journey, and that’s with the aid of the Transmission Array from the Red Eyes Clan. Otherwise, I’d estimate I’d still be on my way to the Black Wind Star Domain."

Looking at the familiar First Layer Heaven, Xiao Ye was filled with emotion.

"Xiao Ye, you’ve finally returned!"

Suddenly, a delighted voice came, and a young man dressed in black flew over.

"Nine Heavens?" Xiao Ye glanced over and smiled slightly.

"Big things happened while you were away. A genius from the Witch Clan, the Witch Saint we encountered during a mission over a decade ago, has come to the Taixu Saint Realm."

Nine Heavens said with a solemn expression.

"I’ve heard about it."

"The Witch Clan and Demon Clan are quite close, but the Human Clan will certainly not ignore their provocation, right?"

"Hasn’t the Taixu Great Saint responded?" Xiao Ye curiously asked.

"Although the Witch Clan is close to the Demon Clan, they haven’t yet torn face with the Human Clan. Besides, the Witch Saint came to challenge various Spirit Rank experts in the Taixu Great Realm in his own name. How could the Taixu Great Saint intervene?"

Nine Heavens gave a bitter smile.

"So that’s how it is." Xiao Ye slightly furrowed his brows.

This is merely a challenge among Spirit Rank experts. As long as it doesn’t harm the interests of the Human Clan, indeed, a Human Clan Saint Rank expert wouldn’t lower themselves to intervene, or they’d be laughed at.

"This Witch Saint has grown much stronger compared to over a decade ago. Not only did he challenge numerous Spirit Rank experts without a single defeat, he even gravely injured a Semi-Saint."

"Ghost Fire and the others are furious but dare not confront the Witch Saint, resorting only to hiding here and desperately cultivating." Mentioning this, Nine Heavens clenched his fists in anger.

The Witch Saint came knocking, yet the Taixu Saint Realm couldn’t find a single Spirit Rank expert to battle him, forced to watch his arrogance grow unchecked, a tremendous humiliation.

It’s utterly disgraceful.

But the Witch Saint’s power was daunting.

"If news of the Witch Saint appearing again comes, inform me. I shall meet him." Xiao Ye narrowed his eyes, releasing a cold glint.

The Witch Saint even managed to defeat a Semi-Saint; it seems his progress over these years was notable.

However, Xiao Ye’s progress was even greater!

Over a decade ago, he needed many trump cards to stand against the Witch Saint, but now he was confident he could defeat him.

"Alright."

"I’ve heard that you’ve broken through to the Spirit Rank Peak, making even Semi-Saints bow their heads. Across the Taixu Saint Realm, among Spirit Ranks, only you can battle the Witch Saint."

Nine Heavens laughed, filled with emotion.

In the Second Layer Heaven, he could stand alongside Xiao Ye, but now Xiao Ye had left him far behind.

Nine Heavens soon departed.

And Xiao Ye descended onto a planet fragrant with Spirit Pills.

It’s noteworthy that the entire First Layer Heaven was shrouded in a tense atmosphere. Ghost Fire and the others had sealed off their senses, meditating desperately.

There’s no need to say more, Ghost Fire and the others were stimulated by the Witch Saint.

"Big brother Xiao Ye, you’ve finally returned!"

On this planet, a yellow-robed figure sprang forth; it was Yi Tianzhou.

Now, Yi Tianzhou appeared scruffy, his hair disheveled, but his eyes were incredibly bright, startling Xiao Ye.

"Big brother Xiao Ye, come quickly to see. These are Spirit Pills I’ve crafted using Cosmic Spiritual Treasure from the Great Realm Qiankun Map."

Yi Tianzhou, not minding his appearance, eagerly led Xiao Ye forward.

"What... so many?"

In a misty valley, Xiao Ye exclaimed at the mountain-like pile of Spirit Pills.

Releasing his Spiritual Sense, he felt that each Spirit Pill was no less powerful than the Ancient Spirit Creation Pill, even stronger.

"Goodness, even a mildly poor Quasi-Saint might struggle to present such a quantity of pills of this grade. Xiao Ye, you’ve truly hit the jackpot."

"This young fellow truly has talent in alchemy."

From within the Time Rain Stone, the voice of the Time Great Saint emerged.

Xiao Ye chuckled, and after Yi Tianzhou introduced all the Spirit Pills, Xiao Ye waved his hand and collected them all.

"Big brother Xiao Ye, quickly, give me more Cosmic Spiritual Treasure." Yi Tianzhou, seemingly obsessed, urged anxiously.

"Alright, alright, I’ll give you some!"

Xiao Ye reluctantly opened up the Great Realm Qiankun Map, taking Yi Tianzhou inside to acquire a large quantity of Cosmic Spiritual Treasures, even tossing the Space Ring of a Quasi-Saint from the Nanmen Clan to him.

Yi Tianzhou received them with delight, and without further conversation, devoted himself again to crafting.

Crafting powerful Spirit Pills benefits him significantly.

"Tianzhou’s passion for alchemy is like my passion for Martial Arts," Xiao Ye mused watching Yi Tianzhou, filled with emotion.

Given Yi Tianzhou’s obsession with alchemy, his future in this path seems boundless.

Xiao Ye did not disturb Yi Tianzhou further, silently departed, choosing a random planet to land on, withdrawing the Spirit Pills crafted by Yi Tianzhou for refining and absorption.

Before the Witch Saint appears again, he must cultivate, continue to enhance his strength.

The Tai Chu Body was currently difficult to further advance, so he shifted his focus to breaking through realms.

Soon, Xiao Ye opened his eyes with a furrowed brow: "What’s happening, I can’t refine these Spirit Pills?"

The Spirit Pills were full of energy, but his Tai Chu Spirit Flower seemed saturated, unable to absorb any more, let alone refine.

Thus, Xiao Ye sought advice from the Time Great Saint.

"Hehe, Xiao Ye, you’ve reached Spirit Rank Peak. Spiritual Power is already Perfect; you think to elevate your realm by former methods?"

The Time Great Saint mocked.

"Time Great Saint, are you saying, after reaching Spirit Rank Peak, Cosmic Spiritual Treasures are useless to me?"

Xiao Ye was dumbfounded.

If true, wouldn’t his Great Realm Qiankun Map be wasted?

"Not quite."

"Spirit Seed, Spirit Root, Spirit Flower are the three stages of Spirit Rank. With Cosmic Spiritual Treasure’s nourishment, naturally, realms can advance."

"But the fourth stage, leading to Holy Rank—the fruition of Spirit Flower, requires the Foundation of Saint Dao."

"Without this foundation, there can be no Holy Fruit; your Spirit Flower has reached its limit, how can Cosmic Spiritual Treasures be refined?"

"Once you understand Saint Dao, for the Holy Fruit to fully mature, the Cosmic Spiritual Treasure required would reach astronomical numbers."

The Time Great Saint scoffed.

"I see." Xiao Ye realized.

His Spirit Flower had reached its limit. Without nurturing the Holy Fruit, Cosmic Spiritual Treasure would be needed, like in the past on True Spirit Continent—the breakthrough to King Martial Realm, Emperor Martial Realm required understanding of Mysterious Rules.

He had long heard of Saint Dao from the Time Great Saint, but hadn’t realized its importance.

"Bearing the Taichu Ancient Scripture, the Saint Dao I need to understand might not be simple." Xiao Ye murmured.