Chapter 1185: Transformation of the Dao Returning to the Stone Mother

Chen Tianhai’s eyes flashed with a strange look.

“Our Taiyan Sect has secluded itself for thousands of years, with little interaction with the outside world. Yet your master actually knows our hidden location.”

“He must have some understanding of us. Even so, he still actively sent you to make contact with us…”

“He must be certain that we would be interested in this anomaly that is beyond our calculations.”

Upon hearing this, Sun Erlang was stunned. “Is that… is that so?”

However, thinking of his master’s mysterious background and seemingly omniscient abilities, he immediately felt relieved.

“In this world, there are indeed transcendent variables. Some have even profoundly influenced and changed the fate of the Xuanhuang Realm.”

“Although our Nine Scrolls of Heavenly Derivation claim to calculate everything under heaven, if an outsider from beyond the sky or a true immortal from the heavens descends—events that have already transcended the very fabric of heaven and earth…”

“We are naturally powerless.” Chen Tianhai spoke without any reservation.

“However, our Taiyan Sect does not reject or fear the occurrence of such anomalies.” His tone was faint, as if there was an unspoken meaning.

“Outsider from beyond the sky?” Sun Erlang mused.

But immediately, he suppressed this slight ripple in his heart.

Regardless of his master’s origin, his current identity was the sole Heaven-Destined Sacred Emperor of Great Qi, upon whom the rise and fall of billions of lives depended.

As his master’s eldest disciple, he would always stand firmly by his master’s side.

“So, Senior, does this mean you agree to our alliance request?” After a brief silence, Sun Erlang asked.

“If there’s a chance of success, why would we refuse?” Chen Tianhai smiled slightly, not answering directly.

“Then what does Senior mean?”

“Given such a deviation in our simulated calculations, we naturally need to make corrections. Since the Sacred Dynasty of Great Qi wishes to ally with us, you wouldn’t refuse an ally’s scrutiny, would you?” Chen Tianhai said indifferently.

“This…”

The other party’s request was somewhat unexpected for Sun Erlang.

When he left, his master had not given specific instructions on how to handle things.

“Erlang, on this journey, you may decide everything yourself. This Taiyan Sect is important… and also not important.”

Sun Erlang suddenly recalled the last words his master had said before he left.

“If you are hesitant and timid even when facing a small Taiyan Sect, how will you contend with the Myriad Immortal Alliance for the Xuanhuang Realm in the future?”

A surge of heroic spirit rose within him, and Sun Erlang blurted out, “The Sacred Dynasty of Great Qi has an empty position awaiting you. We welcome the Taiyan Sect to come at any time.”

A spontaneous blue light flickered in Chen Tianhai’s eyes.

He didn't respond, just seemed to be lost in thought.

“Since the young gentleman has spoken thus, our Taiyan Sect will dispatch an envoy to accompany you to Great Qi. To investigate thoroughly.”

After a long pause, Chen Tianhai finally spoke.

Sun Erlang somehow suddenly felt a sense of relief, as if he had just walked the edge of life and death.

“Then, Senior, when shall we depart?”

“No hurry. A distant guest is a welcome one. It was certainly not easy for the young gentleman to travel thousands of miles to get here. Our Taiyan Sect hasn’t had a visitor in thousands of years.”

“Moreover, you returned Yi Xing’s remains.”

Chen Tianhai pondered for a moment, then asked, “I wonder, young gentleman, are you interested in our simulations?”

“Naturally, I am curious.”

Chen Tianhai nodded. In an instant, the surrounding ground and decorations vanished.

The two seemed to be in a void, before a cerulean crystal that emitted a captivating glow.

“This is the Dao Transformation Mother Stone.” Chen Tianhai said, his tone unfathomable.

“Dao Transformation Mother Stone?” Sun Erlang repeated the four words.

Looking at the mysterious crystal not far away, Sun Erlang was somewhat astonished to find that he couldn’t discern the details on its surface.

It seemed infinitely divisible; each mirror-like facet, upon closer inspection, contained countless tiny, extending surfaces.

After only gazing for a moment, Sun Erlang felt dizzy and disoriented.

He immediately averted his gaze.

“The Dao Transformation Mother Stone is the very foundation of our Taiyan Sect. Although the Grand Master imparted the Nine Scrolls of Heavenly Derivation back then, this cultivation method delves into the creations of heaven and man, making it truly beyond the grasp of ordinary individuals. Even a genius of unparalleled talent, wishing to master the Nine Scrolls of Heavenly Derivation, would exhaust their vitality and not live much longer.” Chen Tianhai flickered, appearing beside the enormous cerulean crystal. His figure seemed to merge with the Dao Transformation Mother Stone.

“If even geniuses find cultivation so difficult, let alone ordinary people. The unique characteristics of the Nine Scrolls of Heavenly Derivation determine that our Taiyan Sect can only have a handful of disciples in each generation. With talent dwindling, the sect finds it difficult to grow. Perhaps one day, we might not even be able to preserve our reputation as one of the Ten Immortal Sects.”

“This was originally the predicted outcome for our Taiyan Sect.”

“That is, if not for the Dao Transformation Mother Stone.”

Chen Tianhai’s tone suddenly shifted.

“Even a small fragment of the Mother Stone can instantly grant an ordinary mortal the computational abilities comparable to a Dao Integration realm expert. What a magnificent creation this is!”

“Young gentleman, did you bring those white papers that Yi Xing had with him before he died?” Chen Tianhai looked at Sun Erlang and suddenly asked.

Only then did Sun Erlang suddenly remember, and he quickly took out the white papers.

“These white papers have a name: the ‘Box of Calamity Reversal’. They were common tools used by Taiyan Sect disciples in the past to practice their divination abilities.”

“There are a total of 49,999 papers. You just need to restore them to their original, initial order, and the appearance of the box will be recreated.”

“Would the young gentleman like to try?” Chen Tianhai scattered the white papers into the air, letting them drift randomly. Then, looking at Sun Erlang, he asked with a smile.

“Restore them in order?”

Sun Erlang had previously examined those white papers; they were all identical, with no special markings.

“Is it purely by luck, with no special secret method?” Sun Erlang tentatively asked.

Looking at Chen Tianhai’s expression, Sun Erlang quickly made a mental calculation and his face instantly turned a little pale.

He decisively refused.

“Exactly. For an ordinary person, this is a task that cannot be completed even if they spend their entire life. But for a Taiyan Sect disciple who possesses a Dao Transformation Stone…”

“…it takes but an instant!”

Chen Tianhai pointed lightly, and the white papers scattered across the sky began to flutter wildly.

One by one, they aligned themselves in sequence.

Finally, all the white papers returned to their places. After a dazzling flash of light, the treasure box was opened.

Inside were a jade slip and a blue, crystalline stone.

The appearance of the Dao Transformation Stone in the box seemed to resonate with the Dao Transformation Mother Stone.

Under the illumination of the Mother Stone’s light, the color of that Dao Transformation Stone appeared even deeper.

Chen Tianhai first put away the jade slip, then caressed the blue gemstone.

His expression was somewhat wistful. Then, he looked at Sun Erlang and said, “Young gentleman, this Dao Transformation Stone is a gift for you.”

Only when the Dao Transformation Stone landed in his hand did Sun Erlang snap back to his senses.

“Huh?”