"Is it Unification?"

"Correct!" Sword Light said in a deep voice, "In theory, as long as a Transcender is willing, they can let themselves indefinitely unify with everything around them, until finally Heaven and Earth become one, the Unity of All Things, and naturally step into a realm beyond transcendence!"

Ji Jingqiu suddenly realized, "Isn’t this... the path of Harmonization of One Realm?"

Shouzhen mused, "Perhaps, that person did not want to take this path, so they created the Method of [Doing subtraction to become empty], but dared not try it hastily, so they gave it to us first as a test?"

Ji Jingqiu said in a deep voice, "If that’s really the case, Ancestor Shouzhen, forcibly proving the Dao is too risky!"

Shouzhen shook his head, "You don’t understand, I can faintly sense that barrier is already close at hand, right in front of me. This feeling is maddening for people like us."

Sword Light said in a deep voice, "Once the bow is drawn, there is no looking back. It’s better to face the difficulties and leap forward bravely. Whether successful or not, it’s all about fulfilling one’s own path."

Shouzhen smiled and nodded.

Ji Jingqiu remained silent, no longer advising, for Ancestor Shouzhen had already made the final decision.

Shouzhen decided to impart all his insights on [Doing subtraction to become empty] to Ji Jingqiu, and then entrusted him:

"I need to retreat for a while to make final adjustments, and then I will attempt to break through transcendence. Before that, I need you to visit Chao Ge for me."

Chao Ge?

Ji Jingqiu agreed to this task.

Beside him, Moon-cutting Sword Light seemed to want to speak, but finally chose silence.

Shouzhen said solemnly, "These are the current coordinates of Taoist Friend Chao Ge, you should set off immediately, return as soon as possible."

Ji Jingqiu immediately stood up, "Alright."

He beckoned back Sword Light, taking a step out of the Heavenly Saint Lake, reboarding the carriage.

"Set off!"

The Nine Dragon Carriage hummed, pulling the carriage away from the Heavenly Saint Lake area.

Ji Jingqiu sat in the carriage, still pondering the Method of [Doing subtraction to become empty] he had just heard about.

Boom!

A pitch-black hand appeared out of nowhere like the descent of night. Before it even touched him, all the scenes in Ji Jingqiu’s spirit shattered, turning into clusters of chaos.

This strike had no embellishments, executing utter destruction. Silent explosions permeated his body, and the surrounding Dharma Realm instantly raised towering waves, exploding inch by inch!

This was a Supreme True Saint Level strike, powerful enough to slay some who had just entered the True Saint Level!

The Dao Rhyme water light beneath the canopy exploded, revealing Ji Jingqiu’s clear face.

He looked up and saw that the attacker trying to kill him was an unfamiliar powerful figure, with eyes as deep as the sea, carrying a cold killing intent.

Who wanted to kill him?

Moon-cutting Sword Light shot out abruptly, just about to take action, when the driver in front of the carriage confronted the assailant.

A shadow suddenly burst from the driver’s body, growing with the wind, silently facing the assailant.

In just an instant, the annihilating intent that engulfed Heaven and Earth vanished, and the oppressive atmosphere, once layered as dark clouds, completely dissipated.

At this moment.

The Star Monarch driving the carriage turned around and respectfully said:

"World Venerable, we startled you. His Majesty had long anticipated this scene and specially instructed us to be cautious, but even so, we still disturbed you."

Ji Jingqiu stared at him for a while. This person, whether in speech or demeanor, showed no flaw, as if truly revering him, without the slightest deliberate mockery or Yin Yang warning.

"Who was that person just now?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

"The Heavenly Emperor has ordered not to pursue any attackers, only to kill them," the Star Monarch bowed respectfully, "In these years, His Majesty has encountered over ten assassination attempts. However, all were forcefully suppressed by His Majesty. Those people probably cannot do anything to His Majesty anymore and thus turned their attention to you."

Ji Jingqiu said nothing further, only replied indifferently:

"Continue the journey."

"Certainly."

The canopy once again hung down with misty water light. The Dao Qi adorned everything, and the Nine Dragons set off again. A faint golden light rose on the carriage, as if paving a Heaven-reaching Path beneath and ahead of it!

Driven by the Nine Dragons, it wasn’t long before Ji Jingqiu, following the coordinates given by Ancestor Shouzhen, found Chao Ge’s newly rebuilt place of practice.

What surprised Ji Jingqiu was that Chao Ge hadn’t returned to the dojo he had established in the Netherworld at Chaohua Mountain, but chose their Yanhuang Federation instead!

The Federation, due to Qinglian’s presence, was now considered to be sheltered by Qingming Mountain.

The contemporary Mountain Master of Qingming Mountain personally came to welcome Qinglian back to the mountain but was declined by him, as he wished to wait here personally to see the Bitter Sea calm down.

For this, the Mountain Master of Qingming Mountain lingered in the Federation for years, ultimately having to return to the mountain to preside over the situation due to the appearance of the Heavenly Court.

Upon returning this time, Ji Jingqiu had the Nine Dragon Carriage stop in the Void ahead of time, and then, without alerting others, he found the reincarnated Chao Ge.

Many years had passed, and the reincarnated body of this individual now appeared youthful, accompanied by a Guardian from Chaohua Mountain.

"Taoist Friend, we meet again." Chao Ge, having regained the memories of his past life, said with a warm smile.

Upon hearing the purpose of Ji Jingqiu’s visit, Chao Ge uncharacteristically fell silent for a moment. Looking into the distance, he said solemnly:

"I have nothing to say to Taoist Friend Shouzhen. If I’m not mistaken, he intentionally sent you away, which suggests..."

"Taoist Friend Shouzhen’s breakthrough will be today and at this moment!"