Chen Shi immersed himself in the study of the Xuanhuang Dao Collection, which is the cultivation technique of Emperor Houtu of the Earth, belonging to the highest level of techniques within the Divine Dao.

The Immortals and the Gods do not communicate; if it were in the past, this technique placed before Chen Shi would render him utterly clueless, unable to understand anything. Especially since the Xuanhuang Dao Collection is written with Divine Dao patterns, it is even more difficult for an Immortal to comprehend.

Nowadays, Lady Houtu reconstructed the Divine Dao patterns used in the Xuanhuang Dao Collection with a Primordial Talisman, and the mysteries within become clear at a glance.

Moreover, Chen Shi possesses extraordinary power, supplemented by an endless stream of incense as a backer for cultivation, and upon viewing this technique again, previous confusions dissipate. As soon as the technique is activated with extraordinary power, it circulates slightly, and suddenly, everything becomes clear.

Chen Shi spent three days thoroughly understanding this technique but did not immediately begin cultivation. Instead, he took out the Heavenly Treasure Illumination Scripture gifted by King Li for further study.

King Li cultivates both Immortal and Divine techniques, with the Immortal Dao technique being the Non-empty Tathagata's Treasury, having reached the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm. The Heavenly Treasure Illumination Scripture is a Divine Dao technique and also holds notable accomplishments.

The cultivation of the Non-empty Tathagata's Treasury involves the Path of Space, and the Heavenly Treasure Illumination Scripture also follows the pathway of the Path of Space in operating its technique. Yet, after reading thoroughly, Chen Shi felt quite awkward. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Either the technique is incomplete, or it's that King Li's level in the Divine Dao isn't up to par."

Chen Shi contemplated and softly said, "King Li's level isn't up to par, and also the technique given to me isn't complete."

King Li, ambitious yet lacking talent, attempted to unify the Immortal and Divine paths, verifying the Heavenly Treasure Illumination with the Non-empty Tathagata to push the Path of Space to its zenith. Unfortunately, he lacks this ability, making the Heavenly Treasure Illumination Scripture seem incongruent.

"The Heavenly Treasure Illumination Scripture initially focuses on refining extraordinary power, transforming it into the Path of Space. The Xuanhuang Dao Collection also initially focuses on refining extraordinary power, transforming it into the Xuanhuang Dao."

Chen Shi fell into deep thought, as King Li and Emperor Houtu of the Earth had similar Divine Authority, hence they cultivated in such a manner.

For example, King Li was the General of the World, holding the Exquisite Treasure Tower containing the Thirty-Three Heavens, symbolizing demon-suppressing. Thus, the people worshipped him, praying for him to lead troops to suppress demons and monsters.

Over time, he acquired the Dao Power of demon-suppressing, refining it into the Path of Space.

Emperor Houtu of the Earth was similar.

Chen Shi lit a stick of incense and silently recited the name of Doumu Primordial Monarch.

After a while, within the curling incense smoke, Doumu's visage appeared, astonished, "Why is the Teaching Venerable contacting this palace? The Teaching Venerable needs to avoid suspicion, lest people think this palace still has ties with you and Golden Turtle Island. What does the Teaching Venerable seek me for?"

Chen Shi carefully chose his words, saying, "As a junior, I was appointed by the Great Heavenly Venerate as the Dharma Transmission Ancestor, and the incense gradually thickens, yet I don't know how to cultivate, so I wish to look at Lady's Divine Dao technique for reference..."

Doumu Primordial Monarch swiftly replied, "You are the Sect Leader, how could you refer to yourself as a junior? Although this palace is not one of your adherents, both emotionally and rationally, we must respect you as the Teaching Venerable. The Teaching Venerable must not lower your status in the future."

She paused and continued, "Although the Great Heavenly Venerate holds high authority, when facing the Sect Leader among the Three Pure Ones, he must bow his head. In the future, when you state your name, never say the Great Heavenly Venerate appointed you as the Dharma Transmission Ancestor. It's not favoritism, the Great Heavenly Venerate simply doesn't qualify."

Chen Shi was stunned, trying to probe, "Then Lady, this technique..."

Doumu Primordial Monarch said, "I am Dou Mu of the Heavenly Court, no longer one of your Golden Turtle Island members. Emotionally and rationally, I should not give you my Divine Dao technique. But since I secretly studied your Golden Turtle Island's Primordial Talisman, transmitting this Mysterious Spirit Doumu Great Saint Technique to you is equivalent to repaying the grace of your Dharma transmission."

She transmitted her teachings remotely, revealing her technique in the form of incense smoke.

Chen Shi eagerly noted it down.

After Doumu Primordial Monarch finished transmitting the teachings, she asked, "Can the Teaching Venerable understand it? If there are any unclear areas, I shall explain them to you."

Chen Shi carefully contemplated the Mysterious Spirit Doumu Great Saint Technique, and after a while, found several areas of confusion to seek guidance.

Doumu Primordial Monarch disclosed everything she knew and further instructed him to use several more sticks of incense before fully explaining the technique.

"There are some divinities under the Dou Department, their cultivation and strength are quite profound. I will have them transmit their techniques to you."

Doumu Primordial Monarch said, "Please wait a moment; allow me to make some connections... You need not burn incense; I will have them offer incense to you."

Shortly after, Chen Shi indeed sensed a strand of extraordinary power flowing towards him, containing a voice claiming to be Geng Zhang, the Tai Sui God of the Dou Department, sent by Doumu to see Daoist Ancestor Chen.

Chen Shi hesitated for a moment, and his consciousness followed that strand of extraordinary power, finding himself arriving at a grand hall, where the interior was spacious, with vermilion pillars and an intricate ceiling with True Dragons coiling, lowering their heads.

At this moment, he was floating above the flame of a stick of incense, where the flame emitted a strand of blue smoke. Chen Shi's consciousness gathered extraordinary power to form his appearance, floating in the blue smoke.

Before him, a ferocious god with a tiger's head and a human body bowed respectfully in salute.

"Tai Sui, rise."

Chen Shi said, "I wish to learn about your technique. Can you tell me?"

"I wouldn't dare not. If Daoist Ancestor Chen could guide me, it would be Yin Jiao's fortune."

The fierce god Geng Zhang immediately imparted all he knew about his cultivation technique, and Chen Shi quickly comprehended it, thanking Geng Zhang.

As soon as he withdrew his consciousness, another strand of extraordinary power came, this time it was another Tai Sui God, Jin Bian Yang Ren, requesting to see him.

Chen Shi followed the strand of extraordinary power and descended again, receiving the teachings from Yang Ren.

Yang Ren had just finished explaining, when on the other side, Dingmao Tai Sui Shen Xing asked to see him.

...

Chen Shi spent more than ten days in total, inquiring about the techniques from the main divinities of the Dou Department, gaining immensely.