Joe Di swept his divine sense across the area, preparing to find a few acquaintances and ask about the situation. In the Dao Domain, he still had some connections—especially in the Swarmlands, where he even held a stake.
Very quickly, Joe Di noticed something unusual: countless cultivators seemed to be heading in the same direction. Many traveled in large groups, transporting precious gifts in ornate carriages.
Normally, once a cultivator reached the Golden Core stage, acquiring a storage ring was no longer difficult. Even without a ring, storage pouches were common. Yet here, treasures were loaded into carriages instead of flying artifacts, as if they wanted everyone to know they were delivering gifts. Such a grand spectacle was truly rare.
Joe Di immediately stepped forward to intercept one of the gift-bearing teams, performed a respectful Immortal's Salute, and politely asked, "Fellow Daoists, I see many people heading to one place with gifts. Has something happened in the Dao Domain?"
The cultivator in charge was only at the Transformation Realm. He sized up Joe Di—who looked extremely young, but the blade on his back seemed extraordinary, and he couldn't discern Joe Di's cultivation at all. Whether or not Joe Di was causing trouble, he quickly returned the salute and replied, "Our Dao Domain's foremost of the Three Hidden Sects, Immeasura Palace, has seen its Palace Lord step into the Prime Realm. From today onward, our Dao Domain has its own Prime Realm powerhouse."
Someone has reached the Prime Realm in the Dao Domain? Joe Di was puzzled. After all, he had left from the Dao Domain. Its laws were mostly complete, but after reaching the Mixed Element Realm, the world's rules became somewhat blurred. Breaking through to the Prime Realm here was no easy feat.
What kind of place is Immeasura Palace, and how is its Palace Lord so powerful? Is it really possible to reach the Prime Realm in the Dao Domain?
"If you have no other business, we need to get going." Seeing Joe Di lost in thought, the Transformation Realm cultivator didn't want to waste time on idle chatter.
Joe Di hurriedly said, "Even so, there's no need for so many people to go, is there?"
Joe Di could clearly see that gift-bearers were coming from all directions. Was it really necessary for so many cultivators to attend the Prime Realm celebration?
The Transformation Realm cultivator explained, "After Palace Lord Fubu stepped into the Prime Realm, he sensed a great change coming to the cosmos. If our Dao Domain wishes to endure in the universe, we must possess our own strength. Thus, Palace Lord Fubu has invited all sects and factions of the Dao Domain to gather for a grand assembly, uniting the domain's power."
"Thank you," Joe Di cupped his fists, asking no further questions.
He felt little attachment to the Dao Domain. As for who Immeasura Palace's lord was, or why a Dao Domain alliance was being established, it did not concern him.
Nevertheless, with Immeasura Palace forming an alliance, Joe Di decided to pay a visit. With so many sects and factions gathering, this was the perfect opportunity to inquire about Nora Xiu.
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"Seal off this place immediately. Not even a fly is to escape." Upon realizing he could not tear open Nora Xiu's world, Fubu Wen promptly ordered the entire cave residence to be locked down.
He was certain Nora Xiu hadn’t broken through to the World Creation Realm. She must have acquired some heaven-defying artifact, which allowed her to carve out her own world while burning her divine soul.
Fubu Wen was convinced of this. If not for some extraordinary artifact, how could Nora Xiu’s cultivation make the laws of heaven and earth more distinct, even affecting him? Nora Xiu’s ability to create a world was definitely linked to her cultivation technique.
Since Nora Xiu hadn’t reached the World Creation Realm, her domain was merely a pocket of space within her own cave residence. Once his affairs were settled, he would return to search thoroughly. He refused to believe that, within his own cave domain, he couldn’t find Nora Xiu.
No matter how deeply Nora Xiu concealed herself, it was only by using some mysterious spatial law to open a new world within this void.
Today was Immeasura Palace's grand occasion; Fubu Wen had to handle other matters before attending.
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In the most lavish guest hall of Immeasura Palace, nearly all the top cultivators of the Dao Domain were gathered.
The five great sect leaders of the Dao Domain and the three hidden sects were present. Even several of the Dao Domain's strongest generation—the Ten Prodigies—had arrived.
"Honored sect leaders and family heads, I, Fubu Wen, thank you all for coming from afar to grace this event. Due to some personal affairs, I've been delayed, and I offer my apologies." When Fubu Wen entered the guest hall, nearly a thousand people had already arrived. He immediately adopted a humble posture and apologized to everyone.
Those who could enter this hall were either sect leaders or powerful figures of major factions. Ordinary cultivators could only be seated in the outer guest hall.
Many cultivators who had been engaged in casual conversation quickly cupped their fists in return when Fubu Wen entered. Upon hearing his words, they all replied, "We wouldn't dare."
"Ha ha..." A burst of laughter rang out as a tall, slender, fair-skinned young man strode in, declaring loudly, "Let me first congratulate Brother Fubu for stepping into the Prime Realm ahead of us, becoming the Dao Domain's trailblazer!"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Fubu Wen also laughed loudly and went to greet him. "Brother Zhong, compared to you, I am far behind. Back then, your single River-Mountain Flask swept through the Dao Domain, nearly undefeated, while I wasn't even one of the Ten Prodigies."
Although Fubu Wen claimed he wasn't among the Ten Prodigies, there was no trace of inferiority in his tone. In truth, he never cared for that ranking. When the Dao Domain selected the Ten Prodigies, he simply hadn't bothered to participate. Had he done so, he would have claimed a spot among them—and likely ranked near the top.
When the tall, slender youth approached, everyone stepped forward to greet him—including the leaders of the Dao Domain’s five great sects. All present knew who he was: one of the Ten Prodigies, Zhong You.
Zhong You was no ordinary prodigy; he ranked second among the Ten Prodigies. Except for the enigmatic Di Xinren, Zhong You’s reputation was known throughout the Dao Domain.
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Zhong You’s signature artifact was the River-Mountain Flask, rumored to be an innate treasure. In the past, Zhong You used it to defeat countless formidable cultivators far stronger than himself.
Besides being one of the Ten Prodigies, Zhong You held another prestigious position—he was the Palace Lord of Blackfrost Hall. Of the Dao Domain’s three hidden sects, two palaces and one hall, apart from Liyun Palace and Immeasura Palace, there was Blackfrost Hall.
Despite being greeted by so many powerful figures, Zhong You handled it all with ease, making everyone feel welcomed and respected, his demeanor gracious and refined.
Fubu Wen watched Zhong You exchanging pleasantries with the crowd, smiling quietly at the side. No one could discern his thoughts.
But when Fubu Wen sensed the Dao resonance around Zhong You, his gaze sharpened and he blurted out, "Brother Zhong, have you also stepped into the Prime Realm?"
At Fubu Wen’s words, the hall instantly fell silent. It was already earth-shattering for the Dao Domain to have one Prime Realm cultivator—now, was there another in Zhong You?
Zhong You laughed again, "Compared to Brother Fubu, I am far behind. I can only ask for a cup of wine at your celebration."
Fubu Wen also laughed heartily, but inwardly his mood darkened. He had planned to use this opportunity to become the Dao Domain’s alliance leader, paving the way for his next move. What he hadn’t expected was that Zhong You had also reached the Prime Realm. In many ways, Zhong You’s reputation far exceeded his own. At this moment, Fubu Wen suddenly regretted not participating in the Ten Prodigies selection back then.
Zhen Man, who had been standing beside Fubu Wen, saw all of this with perfect clarity. Her gaze was fixed on Zhong You; compared to Fubu Wen, Zhong You was her ideal.
Zhong You’s fame outshone Fubu Wen’s, and now he had also entered the Prime Realm, making his status even higher. Most importantly, Zhong You was far more handsome than Fubu Wen.
Suddenly, Zhong You walked to the side and greeted a newly arrived young woman, "Lan Ru, it’s been a long time."
Zhen Man, who had been watching Zhong You intently, finally noticed Lan Ru. Everything she had in the Dao Domain was thanks to Lan Ru; it was only by currying favor with Fubu Wen that she had left Liyun Palace. If Zhong You ignored Lan Ru, she might have pretended not to see her, but now she hurried over and greeted warmly, "Sister Lan Ru, it’s been a long time for us as well."
"Indeed, Brother Zhong," Lan Ru replied, returning his salute. Then she glanced coolly at Zhen Man and said, "A sister like you is far above the Lan family’s station. ‘Long time no see’—such words are better left unsaid."
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