Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Taiyi Immortal Sect.

The Jade Emperor Supreme looked at the intelligence in his hand, his face full of gloom.

"Previously, when Alkaid refined and killed the Refining Void demon cultivator Evil Eye, it could be said that the Dao Artifact in his possession did not fit well with his Lifebound Daoist Art, but Chi Sha is the direct disciple of the Eight Desolations Demon Lord, akin to a flagship existence among the Shattered Void demon cultivators. Within the Refining Void realm, he is among the cream of the crop, yet Alkaid managed to refine and kill him... Such strength, within the Void Refinement Realm, already belongs to the very top echelon."

His face was cold as he seemed lost in thought.

At this moment, a Divine Sense message came through.

"Jade Emperor Supreme."

Upon sensing this Divine Sense, the Jade Emperor Supreme also stood up: "Sect Leader."

The next moment, a radiant light swirled, and a projection formed from condensed Divine Sense appeared on the mountain peak where the Jade Emperor Supreme was.

Based on his title...

This incoming figure was none other than the Sect Leader of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, Taiyuan True Monarch.

"You must have heard about what's been happening with Alkaid, the Vice Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, right? I remember that one of your disciples had some conflict with Sect Leader Alkaid. You should be keeping an eye on his news."

After appearing, this Sect Leader of the Taiyi Immortal Sect got straight to the point without beating around the bush.

"I have heard."

The Jade Emperor Supreme nodded: "Less than a hundred years of cultivation, and he has successively refined and killed two Refining Void demon cultivators. He truly is astonishingly brilliant."

"Such talent, achieving Shattered Void in the future is only a matter of time, and once he reaches Shattered Void, the weight he carries will increase to an extent... Do you understand what I mean?"

"You mean..."

The Jade Emperor Supreme seemed to realize something and shook his head: "Impossible, though the Great Void Path is one of the four Supreme Daos, it is easy to learn but difficult to master. Plus, the first Dao all cultivators come in contact with is the Great Void Path, making those who cultivate this Dao arguably the most numerous in the world, and the competition within this path is fierce like never before. To Integrate Dao with this path... the danger would be many times higher than with other paths."

"I'm not referring to that, rather... the Artifact Sage."

Taiyuan True Monarch said slowly.

"Artifact Sage?"

The Jade Emperor Supreme was startled but soon caught on: "You mean, once he achieves Shattered Void, the Artifact Sage behind him will truly step into the spotlight and with the power of the Artifact Sage, he could vie for the position of Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, becoming the foremost person under the Dao Lord of the Heavenly Dao Sect!?"

"Exactly."

Taiyuan True Monarch nodded: "He is already doing that, isn't he?"

The heart of the Jade Emperor Supreme sank.

After completing the Dao Artifact auction, Alkaid openly promised that he was already accepting Dao Artifact commissions, which...

Indeed, was already tantamount to advertising for the Artifact Sage supporting him.

More so, according to his claim, the first commissioned Dao Artifact would be delivered within a hundred years...

Once this order is fulfilled, the prestige Alkaid, as well as his supporting Artifact Sage, possess within the Heavenly Dao Sect, and even across the Northern Sea Star will inevitably reach unprecedented levels.

Especially...

His mention of a hundred years has led many to speculate that he is confident in achieving Shattered Void within that time frame.

Shattered Void qualifies one to compete for Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Along with the combination of having an Artifact Sage...

It would be no mere talk for him to replace Zong Wenxian as the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect when the time comes.

"Our Taiyi Immortal Sect is adjacent to the Heavenly Dao Sect, and since the Dao Lords of our two Sects do not pursue the same path, there has been no 'Dao Conflict' and our relationship has remained quite cordial. But the issues between your disciple and Sect Leader Alkaid... they are a thorn buried deep. Therefore, it's best if you handle this matter."

The true purpose of the Taiyuan True Monarch's visit was revealed.

The Jade Emperor Supreme listened and wasn't surprised.

Anyone could see that Alkaid had already secured a great position and was rising like the midday sun.

In the Heavenly Dao Sect...

There was probably no one who dared ignore his influence anymore.

Even their Taiyi Immortal Sect was being affected.

So much so that their Sect Leader had come personally to discuss the matter with him.

However...

Jiang Heavenly Venerable was ultimately his disciple, and though he was unsatisfied with Jiang's rate of growth, he couldn't just abandon him at this point.

After some consideration, he still said: "Zong Wenxian is crafty and highly skilled, which is clear to us all. Alkaid may not necessarily be able to compete with him."

As he spoke, he added: "Jiang Heavenly Venerable is currently at a critical moment in attempting to break through to Hollow Void. If he succeeds in reaching Hollow Void… a Hollow Void less than two hundred years old has considerable potential. I will take him to apologize to Alkaid, while doing everything possible to turn their swords into plowshares... And if his promotion fails... he may well perish during the process, naturally ending everything."

Taiyuan True Monarch heard this and felt slightly unsettled.

Still, whether Alkaid could contend with Zong Wenxian was indeed an unknown.

Besides, while a Sect Leader's status was slightly higher than a Supreme Elder, unless it involved the major strategies of the Sect, the Sect Leader didn't have the authority to command a Supreme Elder to do anything in particular.

He simply had to say: "Then think carefully about it, it's best to settle this before Alkaid achieves Shattered Void."

The Jade Emperor Supreme nodded.

Thereupon, the projection of Taiyuan True Monarch dissipated, and he left.

"A matter of juniors has escalated to involvement by the Sect Leader..."

The Jade Emperor Supreme was speechless for a long time.

But then he thought of something else.

Juniors?

Alkaid, who has refined and killed two Refining Void demon cultivators, who would dare call him a junior?

Not to mention the likely support from an Artifact Sage capable of refining Dao Artifacts behind him.

It's no surprise that their Taiyi Immortal Sect Sect Leader was alerted...

It was all too normal.

After a while, the Supreme Elder finally called out, "Someone, come here."

When one of his followers arrived, he handed over the jade talisman containing news about Alkaid refining and killing two Shattered Void Demon Cultivators, "Give this to Mo Shan. Let Jiang Heavenly Venerable have a look during his cultivation break. I think, by then, he will understand my meaning."

"Yes."

The follower responded and quickly retreated.

Watching him leave, the Jade Emperor Supreme slowly let out a breath, "Everyone must bear the consequences of their actions. As a master, I have done enough; whether you can demonstrate enough value to preserve your own life... that's up to your fate."

...

The Taiyi Immortal Sect was abuzz because Alkaid refined and killed two Shattered Void Demon Cultivators and claimed to have the ability to craft Dao Artifacts. Not to mention the Heavenly Dao Sect and Penglai Immortal Sect.

During the half-month Alkaid studied the Capital Dragon Slaying Formation and the rest period, Chi Yu had already brought a Deep Blue Golden Core named Shu Wuya before him.

After hearing this Deep Blue Golden Core's introduction, Alkaid was somewhat surprised.

"You are a descendant of Elder Shu Chunqiu?"

"Yes."

Shu Wuya respectfully responded, "The Shu family wishes to pledge allegiance to the Sect Leader, to serve diligently at your beck and call. However, my ancestor believes he might be more helpful to the Sect Leader if he stayed in his current position. Thus, he has only sent me to follow your orders for now. If the Sect Leader needs it, he is willing to resign from his positions as Immortal Vein Elder and other duties, bringing the entire Shu family to the Southern Region to serve."

"Elder Shu... indeed has the right intention."

Alkaid, recalling Shu Chunqiu's diligent assistance in acquiring Dao Artifact materials for him, did not reject his goodwill.

"Then let Elder Shu continue to distribute tasks within the sect on my behalf, and through the power of the Heavenly Dao Sect, gather Dao Artifact materials. In a while, I will have someone send a batch of resources to Nine Cauldrons Peak," said Alkaid.

He now had an abundance of resources on hand, having distributed billions in just one month.

These billions in resources were primarily used on the members of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, striving to quicken their advancement to Sunburst Golden Core, Blazing White Golden Core, and even Deep Blue Golden Core.

However, a portion also enriched the Hollow Void Elders, each receiving tens of millions of Pure Yang Great Pills as rewards, equivalent to a decade's income at the Heavenly Dao Sect.

"As for you... since Elder Shu has sent you to be by my side, start by working under True Monarch Li and help him maintain the operations at the Southern Capital," he told Shu Wuya.

"Yes."

Shu Wuya bowed and left.

Alkaid waved his hand, signaling for him to withdraw. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

However, on the same day that Shu Wuya arrived, two Hollow Void War Immortals from the Penglai Immortal Sect also came to the Southern Capital.

Both brought with them a lavish gift.

These two represented none other than the Zhengyang and Xuan Yin, the two Palace Masters of the Penglai Immortal Sect.

"The Palace Masters are thoughtful. I have already received the previous gift from your sect," Alkaid said.

"The previous gift was from our Penglai Immortal Sect as thanks for Sect Leader Alkaid slaying the Heaven-Devouring Demon Emperor and thwarting the Demon Race's conspiracy, exchanging it for contribution points. Those resources could not fully convey our Palace Masters' apologies," the two Hollow Void War Immortals hastily said.

Alkaid glanced at the gift.

Each was worth over a billion.

A billion Pure Yang Great Pills...

For someone in the Void Refinement Realm, it was a fortune.

Just because they had once aided Leng Qingqiu in moving against him, the Zhengyang and Xuan Yin, the two Void Refinement Palace Masters, had successively sent two generous gifts...

"In that case, I will accept it. Please convey to the Palace Masters that I do not bear a grudge over that matter and that the Southern Capital also welcomes them to visit whenever they wish," Alkaid nodded slightly.

"We will definitely convey your message."

"Our Palace Masters have long admired the culture and customs of the Southern Capital," the two said one after another.

Hearing this, Alkaid understood something.

The constant gifts from the two Palace Masters suggested they had other intentions.

He then asked with a smile, "How have the two Palace Masters been lately?"

"Thanks to Sect Leader Alkaid's grace, the Demon Race in the Outer Sea has quietened down a bit lately, allowing our Palace Masters a bit of rest... it's just... there's some unrest within the sect," said one of the Hollow Void War Immortals, seizing the opportunity to speak.

"What kind of unrest?" Alkaid cooperated with the inquiry.

"When we were leaving, Vice Sect Leaders Leng Qingqiu and Zhan Xiao had another confrontation with Sect Leader Shi Lin. They..." the Hollow Void War Immortal glanced at Alkaid and added with a wry smile, "They seem to think that Sect Leader Alkaid claimed to be able to accept Dao Artifact commissions because Penglai Dao Lord is supporting you from behind. They believe that it's not an Artifact Sage who is crafting the Dao Artifacts, but Penglai Dao Lord himself."

Alkaid gave a noncommittal response, "What do your Palace Masters think about this?"

"The Palace Masters?"

The Hollow Void War Immortal deliberated, "The Dao Lord is occupied with endless affairs, especially with the door to the Immortal Realm opening in less than a thousand years and the upcoming struggle for the Dao, it is unlikely he would waste his precious time crafting Dao Artifacts..."

He then said with a smile, "I personally think that Sect Leader Alkaid is a man of great ability and vision. In less than a decade since your arrival in the Southern Region, you've already made your mark, bringing prosperity to the Southern Region... If the news is true, having a close relationship with the Dao Lord is not a bad thing for our Penglai Immortal Sect."

Alkaid looked at him, smiled, and said nothing.

A Hollow Void War Immortal wouldn't dare express personal opinions before him.

This line of talk...

Was likely inspired by the two Palace Masters behind them.

Or perhaps...

It represented the stance of many in the Penglai Immortal Sect who were dissatisfied with the Vice Sect Leaders and the Sect Leader.

This was getting interesting.