Chapter 558: Fifteen Greater Laws (2)

Chapter 558: Fifteen Greater Laws (2)

In the Cang Feng Eldritch Voidrealm, Wu Yuan stood within the personal hall of his qi refiner self, bowing respectfully. "Master," he greeted.

"I see you've met Astral Monarch Xue Ying," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi remarked, his form shimmering like a mirage, his smile enigmatic.

Wu Yuan nodded, his mind swirling with questions.

"No need to be perplexed," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi continued. "Xue Ying is the chief of intelligence of our Cang Feng Eldritch World. The Dao he comprehends is a unique one, and you'll work with him often in the future.

Among the many Astral Monarchs in the eldritch world, only he knows about your two true selves with certainty. Even Hou Qu merely has suspicions, lacking concrete proof."

Wu Yuan's surprise deepened. The chief of intelligence for the entire eldritch world? With a moment's reflection, one could quickly understand how high Xue Ying's status was. Undoubtedly, he ranked among the top Astral Monarchs.

"I've come here to discuss several matters with you," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi said, his gaze steady on his disciple. "Your performance in the entry-level battlefield exceeded my expectations."

"It was all thanks to your guidance, Master," Wu Yuan replied humbly.

Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi’s lips curved in a faint smile. "First, I must inform you that Astral Monarch Huo Cang is on his way. He will escort your qi refiner self to the heart of the Eternal Sun Immortal World to meet another Immortal Sovereign named Bei You."

"Immortal Sovereign Bei You?" Wu Yuan's eyes flickered with confusion. He had never heard this name before.

"He is one of the peak powerhouses in the Eternal Sun Immortal World, with power rivaling my own," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi explained. "He also bears another title—you may address him as Grandmaster."

"What? Grandmaster?" Wu Yuan’s shock was palpable.

His mind raced. Could it be that Master Kua Chi was Bei You's disciple? No, that didn't seem right.

In a flash of insight, Wu Yuan realized—this Immortal Sovereign Bei You must be Master Nan Yin's master. It was the only possibility that made sense.

And yet!

Something doesn't add up. Wu Yuan's thoughts tumbled over each other. Master Nan Yin is a Sixth Tribulation High Immortal. How could he possibly be the disciple of an Immortal Sovereign? Even Archimmortal Long Xing wouldn't qualify.[1]

If Bei You’s status matched Master Kua Chi’s, most of his disciples would surely be Astral Monarchs.

A High Immortal as a disciple? Such a person would have to be an unparalleled monstrous prodigy among High Immortals, truly destined to be an Astral Monarch themselves. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be worthy of becoming an Immortal Sovereign’s disciple.

Was Master Nan Yin truly such a figure?

Yet, in that moment, Wu Yuan understood why Master Nan Yin’s connections were so vast and his Dao comprehension so profound. To think, he was actually the disciple of an Immortal Sovereign!

Master Nan Yin has hidden his true background well. Wu Yuan marveled silently.

Another thought struck him. But how could Master Nan Yin, with such an identity and power, have never revealed even a hint of it before?

Wu Yuan found it hard to believe.

In that instant, a possibility he had previously dismissed entirely resurfaced in his mind...

"Wu Yuan," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi suddenly spoke.

"Yes, Master."

"Your qi refiner self possesses extraordinary talent. Immortal Sovereign Bei You will nurture you. This recent display of your abilities was partly for his benefit," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi explained. "Though you cannot become a core member of the Taiyuan Divine Court, your connection to Immortal Sovereign Bei You cannot be broken.

Your qi refiner self once swore allegiance to the Taiyuan Divine Court. In a sense, I stole you from his grasp," Master Kua Chi said with a wry smile.

Wu Yuan listened intently.

"When you go, remember this: your qi refiner self is a member of the Eternal Sun Immortal World," Master Kua Chi continued slowly. "Immortal Sovereign Bei You is your grandmaster, but you are not a core member of the divine court headquarters.

Oaths are relative, mainly affecting your Dao Heart," Master Kua Chi added.

"Later, hand the Bronze Immutable Token to Astral Monarch Xue Ying, and he will give you the artifact I’ve prepared," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi said calmly.

Wu Yuan nodded.

"That concludes our business. For the next few days, wait at the Blood Eldritch Temple. When Astral Monarch Huo Cang arrives from the Eternal Sun Immortal World, your qi refiner self will leave with him," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi said.

"If anything urgent arises, inform me at once."

"Understood," Wu Yuan nodded.

"Is there anything else?" Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi asked.

"Master, do the Celestial Body Dao and Longevity Dao originate from the same Greater Law?" Wu Yuan seized the opportunity to ask this question that had plagued him for days.

Even his body refiner self, doing his research in the eldritch voidrealm, had uncovered only fragments of information.

"I see the perfect combination of two True Intents has led you to this insight," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi remarked, a hint of approval in his voice. "Indeed, they do stem from a single Greater Law."

Wu Yuan's heart thundered in his chest.

"In the vast tapestry of heaven and earth, nine fundamental Greater Laws stand out: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Space, and Time," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

“Nine is the pinnacle of numbers, representing completeness," he continued. "These nine Greater Laws remain distinct, rarely overlapping. They are the focus of countless immortal cultivators and even immortals in their pursuit of Dao comprehension."

Wu Yuan listened intently, absorbing each word. Some of this information was familiar, while other parts were entirely new. It was clear that as his power grew, his master deemed him ready to receive higher-level knowledge.

"Each Greater Law can be divided into several Intermediate Laws, and these, in turn, branch into numerous Lesser Laws," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi elaborated, his voice measured. "To comprehend a Dao to the Dao Field stage signifies a deep mastery of its profundities. Even a single Lesser Law is unfathomably profound.

Fully comprehending one Lesser Law forms the foundation of an Archimmortal. Those who reach the pinnacle of Archimmortals are granted the title of Astral Lord and can effortlessly live for billions of years, barring untimely deaths," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

"Fully comprehending an Intermediate Law typically leads to becoming an Astral Monarch. Such beings are super powerhouses, high-ranking figures in various factions across the macrocosm," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi continued.

"Those who command a complete Greater Law earn the right to be called Sovereigns," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi's eyes met his disciple's. "Whether Eldritch Sovereign, Immortal Sovereign, Devil Sovereign, or Deity Sovereign—regardless of cultivation system or faction—they are uniformly known as Sovereign-level.

Sovereigns stand at the apex of the entire macrocosm. They are the leaders of the seven top-tier factions, though a few reclusive Sovereigns exist—true supreme beings whom none dare provoke.”

Wu Yuan listened, awe-struck. So Master Kua Chi's level was collectively known as Sovereign-level, requiring mastery of a Greater Law?

"The workings of heaven and earth, the interweaving of all things, the unity of all Daos—this is the true essence of the complete Dao of heaven and earth," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi continued.

"Thus, beyond the nine most common Greater Laws, when certain Intermediate Laws merge, they can create special Greater Laws," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi revealed.

Wu Yuan's eyes lit up. Special Greater Laws?

"There are six special Greater Laws," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi said, his voice slow and deliberate. "The Lunar Dao, the Solar Dao, the Slaughter Dao, the Death Dao, the Life Dao, and the Karma Dao. In total, there are fifteen Greater Laws in heaven and earth.”

Wu Yuan's mind reeled at this revelation. So, beyond the nine common Greater Laws, there were six special ones.

"The six special Greater Laws are more commonly explored by Astral Monarchs, with many attempting to comprehend them," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi continued. "However, few Archimmortals contemplate them."

"As for immortal cultivators? Throughout endless ages, few have even reached their initiate thresholds," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi added.

"The Longevity Dao and Celestial Body Dao you've comprehended, if combined with mastery of the Intermediate Law of Space, would merge into one. Add to that the profundities of Life, and you'd have the complete Life Dao," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi's voice softened, his gaze intent.

"This is the path I walk, and also the path your other master initially envisioned for you," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi's gaze settled on Wu Yuan. "Your progress has surpassed even our greatest expectations."

So, by grasping aspects of the Law of Earth, the Law of Wood, and the Law of Space, then contemplating the profundities of Life, one can comprehend the Life Dao? Wu Yuan's understanding crystallized.

Truly, the myriad Daos of heaven and earth were interwoven, inseparable.

1. Long Xing = Dragon Star ☜