Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” - Chapter 537: Venerable Yuanhao’s Speculation

Huang Hao frowned, sensing something was amiss.

He once again went to the locations of those Dao Courts he had visited before.

Then he saw that these Dao Courts had also, within a short time, pledged allegiance to the Seven Stars Dao Court.

As a result, the entire territory of the Chaos Kingdom had now become the dominion of the Seven Stars Dao Court.

Originally, this Chaos Kingdom didn’t actually have a unified state.

But now, this Chaos Kingdom could henceforth be called the Seven Stars Chaos Kingdom.

That Seven Stars Dao Sovereign would also become the Chaos Nation Lord.

The situation was changing too fast. Huang Hao had already realized that the Seven Stars Dao Court was an issue that could no longer be dealt with in the short term.

Huang Hao hurriedly returned to the Taihao Holy Hall and met with its current master, Venerable Yuanhao.

“Hall Master, the latest news is that the ten Dao Courts near the Seven Stars Dao Court have all submitted to it. That Chaos Kingdom has become the Seven Stars Dao Court’s domain, and its overall strength has already reached the forefront of the Chaos.”

Huang Hao immediately reported.

Venerable Yuanhao listened quietly, not showing much surprise.

“The Seven Stars Dao Sovereign possesses remarkable strength and must have encountered many opportunities. It’s not surprising he can subdue these forces. However, what about the matter I asked you to investigate?”

Venerable Yuanhao asked.

Huang Hao nodded and said, “I investigated for a period of time but couldn’t find any trace of the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign’s past. Even the disciples and subordinates he brought seem to have popped out of thin air. However, those subordinates and disciples are all quite talented and capable. Dozens of them broke through to become Dao Venerables in a short time, which is extremely impressive.”

Upon hearing this, Yuanhao became thoughtful. “It seems they indeed came from another Chaos!”

“Another Chaos?” Huang Hao exclaimed in shock.

Yuanhao said calmly, “Why is that surprising? Every Chaos Dominator opens up their own Chaos. Besides the Taihao Chaos, there must be other Chaos realms. It’s just that Chaos realms have little to no contact with each other, so encountering beings from other Chaos realms is rare.”

Hearing this, Huang Hao also nodded in understanding, though a trace of astonishment still lingered in his eyes.

Yuanhao’s tone suddenly turned somewhat strange. “However, wanting to travel from one Chaos to another is virtually impossible without guidance. Therefore, behind this Seven Stars Dao Sovereign, there might be a Chaos Dominator hiding!”

Huang Hao was shocked. “Then should we still interfere with him? Monitor him?”

Yuanhao said, “But who is this Chaos Dominator’s identity? All currently known Chaos Dominators have their own established power bases. There’s no need for them to venture into another unfamiliar region and join an ordinary Dao Court! This behavior is very suspicious!”

Hearing this, Huang Hao looked puzzled. “What’s the problem with that?”

Yuanhao narrowed his eyes slightly. “I once heard the Taihao Dominator mention something. A certain Chaos Dominator encountered a great crisis, ultimately leading to his will sinking into an eternal slumber. Only after countless ages would there be hope for his recovery.”

He paused before continuing, “I suspect he secretly crossed over from that Chaos.”

Huang Hao was utterly astonished upon hearing this. “There’s actually such a thing!”

He instantly understood the Hall Master’s implication—he was interested in that Chaos and the legacy of that Chaos Dominator!

No wonder Hall Master Yuanhao had him keep an eye on the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign.

But he still had some doubts. “If that’s the case, why would the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign leave that Chaos?”

“Unable to find a path forward. That Chaos must lack the guidance of a Chaos Dominator. Growing wildly, the path to becoming a Chaos Dominator would be extremely arduous! That’s the reason he left that Chaos.”

Yuanhao paused briefly before continuing, “After arriving in the Taihao Chaos, he found the path forward. Relying on that Chaos Dominator’s legacy, he quickly cleared the obstacles ahead, allowing his strength to rapidly reach the quasi-Dominator realm! Later, investigate again why those forces submitted to the Seven Stars Dao Court. If I’m not mistaken, the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign must have offered them a massive amount of resources!”

Hearing this, Huang Hao’s expression grew excited. “Could it be that the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign still has a large amount of unused resources on him? He still possesses the Chaos Dominator’s legacy!”

“Very likely!” Yuanhao nodded. “Therefore, I need you to investigate the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign’s situation thoroughly and verify the authenticity of that legacy.”

Yuanhao’s eyes gleamed. Actually, he valued that Chaos itself more. If he could obtain control over a Chaos, he could accelerate the growth of his Little Chaos and swiftly step into the Chaos Dominator realm!

Huang Hao said with enthusiasm, “I understand. I will investigate the Seven Stars Dao Court and the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign’s situation thoroughly! Uncover their secrets!”

“Good, I entrust this matter to you.” Yuanhao said with satisfaction.

Huang Hao nodded and then hurriedly left.

Yuanhao remained where he was, hesitantly looking up at the sky. Besides motivating Huang Hao, he had another purpose for saying all this—to lure out the Taihao Dominator.

Yet, even after speaking for so long, the Taihao Dominator still hadn’t appeared.

“Could it be that the Taihao Dominator has also fallen into slumber?”

Venerable Yuanhao couldn’t help but entertain this thought.

His heart held both worry and panic, but also, faintly, a trace of greed and excitement.

He actually possessed a method to reach the Taihao Dominator’s Little Chaos, but he had never chosen to attempt the journey, fearing it might be a trap he’d willingly walk into.

But what if he first became a Chaos Dominator, then devoured the essence of another Chaos Dominator, and finally went to the Taihao Little Chaos to devour that one’s essence as well? What level would he reach then?

Venerable Yuanhao spread open his palm. A pearl hovered above his palm. Looking through its surface, one could see a Little Chaos evolving inside, not far from completing its transformation.

Within it, twenty-four Dao Principles were merging, perfectly combining with each other.

“Just the final step left!”

Yuanhao’s eyes flickered uncertainly.

“Let Huang Hao act openly, while I move in the shadows.”

Yuanhao’s figure flashed.

He vanished from the spot.

A long time later.

Within the Seven Stars Dao Court, in the consciousness of a certain Dao Venerable Elder, a hidden mechanism planted countless years ago was activated at this moment.

Originally, this Elder’s consciousness had fallen into eternal slumber. Another consciousness now occupied the Elder’s True Spirit and Dao body!

Venerable Yuanhao opened his eyes, observed himself, and nodded with satisfaction.

His hidden mechanisms were spread throughout the entire Chaos. This Miluo Dao Court, being a major power, naturally also had one of his hidden mechanisms here.

And when his consciousness occupied the Elder’s True Spirit, he discovered that one of his Incarnations was still in the Dao Court’s Heavenly Palace, attending a grand assembly.

He immediately shifted all his attention there, listening intently.