Taiyi Dao Fruit

As for the Primordial Lord Rain Master, she merely glanced from afar at Jiang Li's position, along with the Marquis of Wind, they both retreated toward the battlefield of Chanting City.

In that place, the Immortal of Colossal Spirit was instead of the locust god, blocking the attacks of the Bi Fang Demon God and the Phoenix Bird. Upon seeing the Marquis of Wind and Rain Master retreat, he didn't say much and decisively withdrew.

Within just a few breaths, the fourth-rank of the Taiping Sect quickly retreated, and at the same time, a vast expanse of blood-colored Plague Qi fell, shrouding the entire county town.

This battle was a loss for the Taiping Sect.

Atop the broken mountain peak, Jiang Li's figure emerged from the dust and smoke, already having seen the situation of the battle with utmost clarity.

"In the end, I couldn't take King Shu's life, but he has already suffered heavy injuries and has used the Ji Family's Forbidden Technique. He won't pose a threat for a while, and with the death of the Thunder God and Lightning Mother following … cough, cough."

Speaking, Jiang Li suddenly burst into a fit of coughing. His expression immediately tightened as he covered his mouth with his hand, but the glaring blood still trickled through his fingers.

The once powerful Qi Mechanism instantly plummeted like a collapsing mountain, and in the blink of an eye, it hit rock bottom, his face as pale as golden paper and even his forehead began to perspire beads of sweat.

Clearly, this battle had not been easy for Jiang Li; he too had suffered heavy injuries.

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Above the statue, Gongsun Qi watched Jiang Li's secretive demeanor, and despite his vast experience, he couldn't help but feel a touch of irritation.

Still pretending!

Deceiving King Shu was one thing, but now Jiang Li wanted to trap Gongsun Qi as well, to bait him in first.

Did he really think Gongsun Qi was a fool, not to realize after having seen so many of Jiang Li's illusions and real moves that he would fall for them?

If someone truly believed that Jiang Li was gravely injured at this moment and thought it a good opportunity to kill him, Gongsun Qi was certain that Jiang Li would give the other party a surprise.

"Nephew Jiang should possess Divine Skills that allow him to recover his power; otherwise, even if he cultivates 'Qi Tomb,' it's impossible for his True Qi to be inexhaustible without end. Moreover, I have observed his Cultivation Technique, and it bears a resemblance to the Taiji Dao of the Daode Sect."

Gongsun Qi spoke with a deeper meaning: "My nephew sure has a big secret."

Aside from Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch, Gongsun Qi was well aware of all the abilities housed within Jiang Li's Dao Fruit. The Pure Yang True Man Dao Fruit in particular came from the Iron Pillar Temple, and as the former master of the Iron Pillar Temple, Gongsun Qi knew it like the back of his hand.

Based on Gongsun Qi's experience, even the powerful Dao Fruit of Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch couldn't explain how Jiang Li had so quickly advanced after his ascent. Furthermore, recalling past events, Jiang Li's endless True Qi should have existed even before his promotion to fourth rank.

"The Heavenly Monarch should think about how to escape instead."

The Great Venerable said solemnly, "At this point, you're still trying to stir animosity between brothers, which is somewhat below your dignity."

"And now the Great Venerable speaks of brotherly love again?" Gongsun Qi scoffed.

"Not at all, my esteemed younger brother and I have always shared a deep bond. Heavenly Monarch, please don't spread unfounded words," the Great Venerable said with a smile, "Don't believe me? Just look into my sincere eyes."

Saying this, the Great Venerable and Gongsun Qi locked gazes, letting the other clearly see the clarity and sincerity in his eyes.

His pupils elongated in that instant, transforming into vertical slits, as the brilliance of the sun and moon suddenly appeared.

Darkness and Brightness!

In that moment of eye contact, a massive crimson dragon's body appeared behind the Great Venerable. The gaze of the Candle Dragon's Eye fixed on Gongsun Qi, and the will to slow down Cosmic Light entered his mind through their locked vision.

However, at the same time, Gongsun Qi's illusion also dissipated, and the Great Venerable's gaze met only an afterimage.

"Great Venerable, while I didn't witness the affection between you brothers, I certainly witnessed trickery quite like your own; let's stop here today, and perhaps another day I'll experience your more advanced moves."

The echo lingered in mid-air, as the evolving scenes around them quickly collapsed, revealing the original desolation and devastation.

"Tsk! The pot calling the kettle black. When it comes to being despicable, how could you be any better?"

The Great Venerable shook his head dismissively, sighing with a hint of regret, "That old fox is watertight, what a pity."

Heaven had already captured traces of Gongsun Qi, and if the Great Venerable could have used the Candle Dragon's Eye to freeze Gongsun Qi's consciousness, even for just an instant, it would have been enough to create an opportunity for Heaven, perhaps even deal a severe blow to Gongsun Qi.

Nevertheless, even so, it will be difficult for Gongsun Qi to continue hiding.

The will of Heaven is omnipresent; once a trace is revealed, relentless pursuit will follow. From now on, just dealing with the Heaven's will keep Gongsun Qi busy enough.

"Once I truly wage war against Heaven, I too am not against going with the flow and seeing you off on your journey."

The Great Venerable spoke, and a faint mist rose around him, "The possessions of my Feng family are not so easily taken."

With the dispersal of the mist, serpentine shadows like mountain ranges flashed by, then vanished into thin air, along with the figure of the Great Venerable.

This key location of the Taiping Sect was thus rendered into lifeless silence.

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'Has he gone?'

As the sense of being spied upon faintly dissipated, Jiang Li felt a slight regret rise in his heart.

Gongsun Qi and the Great Venerable had left, and even the watchful eyes of Heaven had vanished.

Jiang Li's final act, in the end, had no one to share the stage with.

"What a pity."

He sighed softly, wiping the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth.

At the same time, with a radiant flux, Gongsun Qingyue flew out from within and, upon seeing Jiang Li in this state, quickly supported him so he could lean on her.

"Just a minor inconvenience, it's nothing."

Jiang Li, leaning against a delicate body, said with a smile, and then slowly began his breathing exercises.

His nearly depleted Innate Qi quickly showed signs of recovery, his power, which had initially been only five percent, instantly reached ten percent and then recovered to twenty percent.

With each cycle of inhalation and exhalation, new True Qi was refined, and any excess over the limit of recovery was swiftly replenished by another half.

Within a few breaths, Jiang Li had restored his power, and then he used the [Nourishing Life Master] to heal his injuries, resulting in a rapid improvement of both internal and external wounds. His recovery pace could indeed be described as healing with every breath taken, as each breath further mended his wounds.

If he encountered injuries difficult to heal, he would exhaust power through the Eight-Nine Profound Skill to directly reconstitute flesh and blood, returning it to its original state.

Jiang Li's serious injuries were real, but they were completely reliant on his own restraint from unleashing Divine Skills and the operation of his Cultivation Technique, otherwise, it would indeed be hard to deceive others.

Although, in the end, he had deceived no one...

"The Sect Leader is too indifferent, not giving his nephew any trust at all," Jiang Li couldn't help but sigh softly again.

The trust between people is worn away by such indifference, gradually leading to a decline of social mores and a departure from the ways of old.

"Do you actually intend to trick the Supreme?" Gongsun Qingyue said impatiently, giving Jiang Li a light smack.

Feeling the body that was quickly regaining strength, Gongsun Qingyue knew all too well that Jiang Li was pulling another scheme; hearing that he still intended to take action against a Supreme, she rolled her eyes.

This junior brother's audacity was growing by the day.

"If he really did act, it wouldn't necessarily be impossible, but it's a pity he did not give away any flaws."

Jiang Li wrapped his arm around Gongsun Qingyue's waist, saying, "But sooner or later, he will have to act, unless he is willing to watch the Taiping Sect fall to ruin."

'With two of the Four Gods gone, and the Master of Rain serving as an insider, with King Shu severely injured, even with assistance, recovery will not be swift. Coupled with the difficulty of Yellow Heaven intervening, then what comes next...'

His eyes shimmered with light, Jiang Li was already able to predict the opponent's next move.

The best decision is often the expected one. If Jiang Li were Zhang Zhixuan, to reverse the declining situation, the next step would be to bring in external support.

The Buddha Country is a possibility.

The Upper Pure Sect even more so, especially since an elder from the Upper Pure Sect had already intervened covertly before.

However, the most likely is the Kunxu Immortal Palace.

As the archenemy of Tianxuan, the Immortal Queen will certainly take action personally, unlike other forces that would weigh their options, a third grade would not lightly involve themselves.

And once the Immortal Queen acts, that would signify the endgame.

'The fall of the Taiping Sect will become a stepping stone for my further ascension.'