Joe Di cultivated the Rule Dao, and he was shaping his Dao within the Grand Ruins. This made him far more sensitive to the changes in the world's laws here than ordinary cultivators.
Following the direction where the density of shattered rules was highest, Joe Di soon saw a vast stretch of earthy-yellow steps after just a month. Calling it a stretch was misleading; there was only a single stairway, but it extended so far that it appeared as a great expanse of yellow earth.
Joe Di sent his divine sense onto the steps. Aside from sensing an even denser concentration of shattered rules, everything else was a blur.
Joe Di had come here to temper himself. He paused only for a few breaths at the base of the earthy-yellow stairway before leaping onto it. Before he even landed, a jet-black Elemental Beast lunged at him.
Joe Di shifted slightly to the side and then struck out with his foot.
The Elemental Beast that had lunged at Joe Di was sent flying by his powerful kick, tumbling straight down to the first level.
Landing firmly, Joe Di swept his divine sense outward and immediately sensed the shattered rules with greater clarity.
The fragments of shattered rules here were extremely distinct. Joe Di was certain that even if he did not cultivate the Rule Dao, simply standing here would allow him to sense the aura of the Five Element Laws.
No wonder the Grand Ruins is said to be the best place to train divine abilities. It truly is. As long as one practices Five Element Law techniques, it becomes much easier to grasp and comprehend the structure of these laws here.
Joe Di cultivated the Rule Dao, and standing amidst these endless fragments of the world's laws, he could easily comprehend all kinds of laws within them.
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For the younger generation of the Dao Domain, today is a momentous day.
Because today marks the eighty-sixth Hidden Sage Symposium in the Dao Domain. The Hidden Sage Symposium is held once every hundred thousand years, and it is considered one of the most important gatherings in the entire Dao Domain.
The so-called Hidden Sage Symposium is generally attended by Dao Forging cultivators. The term 'Hidden Sage' refers to a gathering of talented disciples who have the potential to reach the Chaos Realm and even higher levels in the future.
Even in the Dao Domain, Chaos Realm experts are rare, let alone those who surpass that level. Dao Forging cultivators qualified to enter the Chaos Realm are treasured by every major sect and are highly sought-after allies.
The Hidden Sage Symposium has been held for nearly ten million years. Of those who participate, at least ninety percent advance to the Dao Origin stage, and half have a chance to attain the Chaos Realm.
It can be said that the Hidden Sage Symposium essentially determines the future distribution of Chaos Realm experts in the Dao Domain, as well as those who may surpass the Chaos Realm. For this reason, simply participating in the Hidden Sage Symposium brings immense prestige.
Everyone wants to attend the Hidden Sage Symposium, but entering its gates is no simple matter. Each time, the five great sects of the Dao Domain send the most participants, followed by a few first-rate sects. As for rogue cultivators and minor sects, they have little hope of entering the symposium.
The age requirement alone disqualifies the vast majority of cultivators. Dao Forging cultivators over a hundred thousand years old, no matter how talented, are not eligible to participate in the Hidden Sage Symposium.
Sageveil City—this is the fixed location where the Hidden Sage Symposium is always held.
At this moment, Sageveil City was teeming with people. Although only a hundred participants attended the Hidden Sage Symposium each time, it brought with it endless business opportunities.
Some cultivators chosen by the Sageveil Monument to attend the Hidden Sage Symposium would choose to debate their Dao in Sageveil City.
Many cultivators came here not expecting to participate in the Hidden Sage Symposium, but rather to listen to these talented individuals discuss the Dao. The benefits of listening to a genius debate the Dao far surpass those of solitary cultivation.
With so many people arriving, all kinds of business opportunities followed. So besides cultivators hoping to attend the symposium, countless merchants also flocked here.
The largest building in Sageveil City is Sageveil Hall. Sageveil Hall has only one level and floats above the city. A slanting golden avenue leads directly to Sageveil Hall. However, this golden avenue is not for ascending, but for the geniuses to descend after completing the Hidden Sage Symposium.
For any cultivator, to walk out of Sageveil Hall and descend the golden avenue under countless gazes is the highest honor and motivation.
There is no cultivator who does not wish to reach a higher realm. And the Hidden Sage Symposium is the true touchstone.
Outside Sageveil Hall in Sageveil City stands a testing monument, also called the Sageveil Monument. Talented cultivators wishing to enter Sageveil Hall and participate in the Hidden Sage Symposium must test their age, Dao comprehension, cultivation level, potential, and aptitude before this monument.
Only those who can step onto Sageveil Hall through the void before the Sageveil Monument are qualified to participate in the Hidden Sage Symposium.
During the Hidden Sage Symposium, any cultivator may test themselves at the Sageveil Monument. However, no matter how many test, only about a hundred pass and enter Sageveil Hall to participate in the symposium.
After leaving the Grand Ruins, Morgan Leaf did not even return to his sect. Instead, he headed straight to Sageveil City to attend the Hidden Sage Symposium.
He had to attend this symposium; it was a strict order from his parents and a mission from his sect. He was required to represent the Azure Glass Dao Sect.
Originally, Morgan Leaf had greatly looked forward to participating in this symposium. He didn't care for most exchange events, but the Hidden Sage Symposium was different—it would show him how far his Dao could go in the future.
However, after meeting Joe Di in the Grand Ruins, Morgan Leaf lost almost all interest in the Hidden Sage Symposium. Were it not for his parents' orders and the sect's mission, he truly wouldn't want to waste time in a place like this.
He felt that true experts might not come here to debate the Dao. Take Joe Di, for instance—he was definitely a real powerhouse.
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As for Joe Di's age, Morgan Leaf had a feeling that Joe Di was even younger than him.
"Brother Mo..."
"Young Sect Master..."
As soon as Morgan Leaf arrived, many cultivators who were testing at the Sageveil Monument stepped forward and cupped their fists in greeting.
Morgan Leaf's expression remained blank. He merely nodded slightly and walked over to the Sageveil Monument. Seeing Morgan Leaf approach, several cultivators standing nearby quickly stepped aside.
Most cultivators here knew Morgan Leaf's temperament—he was not fond of speaking. Even when facing the number one genius saintess, Serena Yu, he had nothing to say.
Morgan Leaf stood before the Sageveil Monument, observing for more than ten breaths. Suddenly, he lifted his foot and stepped into the void, then raised his hand to send waves of Dao resonance into the monument. After a few more breaths, he stepped upward again...
The third step, the fourth step...
Many cultivators watching at the Sageveil Monument were secretly envious. Only the Young Sect Master of the Azure Glass Dao Sect, one of the five great sects, could display such effortless strength.
Soon, Morgan Leaf's figure vanished from sight. Everyone knew he had entered Sageveil Hall.
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"Young Master Mo, you're late." As soon as Morgan Leaf entered Sageveil Hall, a tall, thin man approached him.
Those present today represented nearly all of the top cultivators who would emerge in the next wave of the Dao Domain. Although Morgan Leaf was not fond of speaking, he still nodded and said evenly, "I was trapped in the Grand Ruins."
"Brother Yejiu, you went to the Grand Ruins? I've heard that Ethan Chang from Eternity Saint City is the strongest survivor in the Grand Ruins." A lively young woman approached, her tone full of delight—she clearly had a good impression of Morgan Leaf.
Morgan Leaf replied coolly, "He is not."
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