Taiyi Dao Fruit

What is sacred virtue?

Sacred is noble, and sacred virtue is the noble virtue.

Where there is nobility, there is the non-noble. It is the existence of the non-noble, or the ordinary and the ubiquitous, that highlights the noble.

Why is it noble? Because of its virtue.

Thus, blazing a trail through uncharted paths is sacred virtue; blessing all living beings and benefiting the people is sacred virtue; shining for all ages with reverence from all beings is sacred virtue. Sacred virtue is inseparably connected to all living beings and people.

So the question arises, does Jiang Li have sacred virtue?

With Tianxuan's words, Jiang Li was enlightened, operating the power of "Form Tomb," the acupoints within him evolved into layers of anomalies. It was as ethereal as the wind, as formless as the clouds, as majestic as mountains, and as mighty as water.

The four elements of the natural world manifested within Jiang Li, and then a sun rose, shining brightly in the sky.

Wind Form Qi, Rain Form Cloud, Water Form River, Earth Form Mountain, and Yang-shaped Sun, five of the eight fundamentals of "Form Tomb," Jiang Li had achieved. Even the Yin-shaped Moon, Earth-shaped, and Qian Form Heaven had long been attained, albeit not perfected.

As these five phenomena emerged, tiny gravel fell from the giant sword like a mountain, and the Xuanyuan Sword, encased in thick rock, showed slight ripples.

On one side, the Xuanyuan Sword imprinted the phenomena of the world, and on the other side, it imprinted the immortals, Buddhas, gods, and demons. At this moment, the side facing Jiang Li resonated with him, while faint shadows appeared on the other side as well.

Just as Jiang Li had once speculated, the Xuanyuan Sword seemingly had no specific bloodline restrictions.

This change drew the attention of everyone present, and they all wore expressions of amazement, including Tianxuan. Such rapid resonance indicated Jiang Li's deep mastery of "Form Tomb" and his ability to evoke a response from the Xuanyuan Sword in the realm of sacred virtue.

Could it be that the Xuanyuan Sword might truly acknowledge a master today?

Under the close observation of everyone, a wave of golden ripples spread from the Xuanyuan Sword. As the Qi mechanism was drawn, anomalies appeared around Jiang Li, following the five natural phenomena, a dragon shadow coiled in the air, followed by rising evil Qi, faintly outlining the form of a Demon God.

Yinglong Transformation, Chi You Phase!

The forms formed by the two great paths flashed by, followed by three grand yet vague figures manifesting. One had horns on its head, it was the Divine Farmer's appearance, another was one of life and death, with a fierce aura, the Yellow Emperor's Image, and the other...

When that faint shadow flashed by, Tianxuan's pupils changed for a moment, becoming vertical.

She had cultivated the Wa Emperor Transformation with Jiang Li's help, and now, with the appearance of Fuxi Dharma, Tianxuan naturally reacted as well.

When Fuxi Dharma appeared, the Xuanyuan Sword's vibrations intensified, for this image was not imprinted on the sword.

Just as on that day, the Xuanyuan Sword actively resonated with Jiang Li to outline the Divine Farmer's appearance, now, sensing Fuxi Dharma, the Xuanyuan Sword deepened its connection with Jiang Li.

Simultaneously, Jiang Li's mind sensed a grand sword intent, unconsciously recalling some past experiences. In Yong Province, he beheaded the Lu King, in Liangzhou Province, he quelled the water disasters, pacified the Taiping Sect, slew Zhang Zhixuan, and even prepared immense upheaval for the sake of ascension, reshaping the spiritual mechanism's scene.

Each memory emerged, aligning with matters of sacred virtue.

But at the same time, there was the borrowing of Heaven's power to battle Yellow Heaven, resulting in crimson-stained mountains and rivers, and the secret collaboration with Primordial Lord Rain Master to unleash poisonous rain, annihilating the Taiping Sect...

[The Taiping Sect was cruel, but I was not without ruthlessness.]

The determination of the past surfaced in his mind. Under the grand sword intent resonance, Jiang Li's mind transcended, viewing the past with the vastness of the sky dome, all past actions vividly before him, achieving nobility but lacking the virtue of embracing all living beings.

Having come this far, Jiang Li had amassed considerable influence and was followed by countless people, naturally holding noble "sacred" status, yet he lacked the corresponding virtue.

Noble yet without virtue.

He dissected his own mind, knowing that with one more step, willing to embrace all living beings, he could merge with the Xuanyuan Sword, yet alas...

'I am a selfish person.'

Jiang Li slowly calmed his mind.

The conversation with the Heavenly Monarch resurfaced, his words still ringing in his ears—"People like you and me can never wield the Xuanyuan Sword."

All living beings do not enter the heart, we are all heartless beings.

The Heavenly Monarch saw that Jiang Li had already achieved a degree of sacred skill and had the potential to wield the Xuanyuan Sword, hence he paid close attention and met with him, but afterwards, the Heavenly Monarch discovered that Jiang Li was of the same kind as himself, so he was at ease.

Without the Xuanyuan Sword, Jiang Li could never pose a threat to him.

This was the Heavenly Monarch's confidence, and also his lack of confidence. Confident that he wouldn't be surpassed by Jiang Li, but lacking confidence in defeating the Xuanyuan Sword, thus illustrating the power of the Xuanyuan Sword.

Now, Jiang Li could actually attempt to possess the corresponding virtue, for example, using the Karma Collection's eternal perseverance to alter his mindset, but—

'The Xuanyuan Sword is not enough to make me pay such a price.'

'The Heavenly Monarch's lack of confidence is my confidence. If I reach his level, even the Xuanyuan Sword cannot oppose me.'

So, Jiang Li abandoned the Xuanyuan Sword.

He gradually withdrew the Qi mechanism from his body, all phenomena retracted. At the same time, the slight vibrations of the Xuanyuan Sword also calmed down, and the grand sword intent that had barely awakened became dormant again, with the spreading golden light gradually fading away.

It was over.

The crowd, who had worn expressions of astonishment, all heaved a sigh of relief, either with regret or a sense of reassurance that common sense had not been overturned.

In the end, the Xuanyuan Sword did not establish a bond with an outsider, nor did it acknowledge a master.

"What a pity."

Primordial Lord Rain Master sighed softly, expressing some regret.

Gongsun Qingyue consoled, "To have such a reaction at first resonance, I believe junior brother will eventually bring forth the Xuanyuan Sword. In the days to come, junior brother will be stationed here with plenty of time to interact with the Xuanyuan Sword."

To be honest, to have such an effect already surpasses countless previous attempts. Even those eminent figures who could wield the Xuanyuan Sword might not have made such an impact upon first resonance contact.

"Senior sister, I'm not that fragile."

Jiang Li smiled upon hearing this, also showing a hint of regret, but without much intent to try further.

Failing to gain recognition from the Xuanyuan Sword was indeed regrettable, but Jiang Li did not plan to change for this regret.

If he couldn't acquire it, so be it, Jiang Li was not one to fret over a sword.

"Next, let's first take a look at the Yinglong Dao Fruit. There's no rush to comprehend the Chi You Three Disks Scripture."

Jiang Li's gaze followed down from the Xuanyuan Sword.

If he hadn't guessed wrong, the Yinglong Dao Fruit should be in the same place as the original form of the Chi You Three Disks Scripture.