Chapter 1619: Focused Calculation of Wuji

"I once told you that among the Dao Palace's past treasures, the Young Master, the meditation mat, the green lamp, and the whisk were the most miraculous."

"I sense the aura of an old acquaintance here; it's precisely that Young Master!"

Bai Shuyue's trust in the Boundless Wall had plummeted to an extreme low. She said with some doubt, "Even if it truly is the one from the Taiyi Palace of old, you probably don't have much connection with him, do you? Borrow his divine power... can you really just borrow it just by saying so?"

The Boundless Wall lightly coughed, its massive single eye rolling around. "If we just approach him directly like this, of course it won't work. We naturally need to be strategic."

"That Young Master, he didn't learn much of the Sacred Sovereign's ability, but he certainly learned his temper perfectly. He constantly shouts things like, 'First there was Taiyi, then there were Immortals; Wuji existed even before Taiyi.' But in reality..."

The Boundless Wall's tone was slightly sarcastic: "The immortals respect him, but it's only out of deference to the Sacred Sovereign. If he weren't the Sacred Sovereign's disciple, even with a thousand unique qualities, he would have long been captured and refined into a magical artifact. Yet he remains self-satisfied and oblivious."

Bai Shuyue was somewhat puzzled: "But since this 'Wuji' dares to boast so much, he must have some special abilities, right? He is, after all, the Young Master of the Dao Palace, while you are merely a tile in front of its gate. Do you really dare to plot against him?"

Questioned by Bai Shuyue, the Boundless Wall immediately became a little displeased. "What do you know? I've long disliked him. It's just that due to the Sacred Sovereign's might, I never dared to act, only pondering it in my mind."

"Now that the Sacred Sovereign is gone..."

The Boundless Wall proudly declared, "To use a prepared mind against an unprepared one, to restrain that petty Wuji, it's as easy as pie."

Bai Shuyue nodded. "Alright, then I'll wait here and listen for your good news of immediate success. You may go now!"

The Boundless Wall's expression immediately stiffened. It pressed its manifested large head closely against Bai Shuyue, saying with a cheeky smile, "Although I have a brilliant plan, I can't do it alone. I absolutely need a helper."

"Don't be so quick to refuse. Just listen to me explain slowly."

The image of the single-eyed head shattered explosively, reverting to its original appearance. On the Boundless Wall, a faint green light flickered, revealing a scene of primordial chaos.

"Speaking of which, the Young Master certainly has reason to be proud. Do you know what Wuji truly is?"

"Born of the first Dao, perfected before the Dao. Preceding all things, its nobility is beyond words. In our world, all myriad Great Daos must yield and make way for Wuji. One could say that the Young Master doesn't need to act; simply by standing there, he is almost an invincible presence."

Along with each word of explanation, the proud, independent figure of the Great Master Tiandu also appeared in the shifting images on the Boundless Wall. As Wuji emerged, it was as if the primordial chaos itself dispersed because of him. His 'nobility' was evident.

"Then you still plan to target him? Isn't that seeking death?" Bai Shuyue frowned, staring at Wuji's figure.

"Hehe, just keep listening. While this is his greatest strength, it is also the cause of his greatest weakness. The Young Master is naturally indescribably noble to the Great Dao of our world. But as for the Great Daos of other worlds..."

"I wonder if you've ever heard the phrase, 'I am a barbarian'?" The Boundless Wall chuckled.

Although she didn't know the exact meaning of the phrase, Bai Shuyue was not foolish. After a brief thought, she understood.

"You're saying that Wuji's nobility has no effect on the Great Daos of other worlds?"

"Precisely!"

The Boundless Wall responded excitedly.

In the projected image, a thick stone pillar suddenly appeared and swung down directly at the proudly standing Wuji.

Wuji cried out, his face showing panic as he instinctively tried to block it. But how could he stop it?

He took a solid hit, and his figure shattered instantly.

"You have treasures from other worlds inside you?" Only then did Bai Shuyue realize.

"Hm hm hm," the Boundless Wall hummed triumphantly a few times.

Then it lowered its voice: "The Taiyi Sacred Palace was personally constructed by the Sacred Sovereign. Most of its materials were sourced locally by him. But there were also some pillar-like structures that came from other lands!"

"I originally didn't know their origins."

"It's just that these pillars have been incredibly difficult to digest inside me over the years. That's how I roughly guessed their nature."

As the Boundless Wall spoke, it slowly spat out a resplendent golden jade pillar.

It was just a broken section, without a top or bottom, yet it was still thirty-three zhang long.

The surface of the jade pillar originally seemed to be engraved with patterns, but after years of digestion by the Boundless Wall, they had become blurred. However, the sacred aura of the jade pillar was undiminished.

"This pillar is one of the main support beams of the innermost Taiyi Hall in the Sacred Palace. Although it was originally inanimate, it developed a trace of spirituality from being constantly imbued with the Sacred Sovereign's aura every day."

"Try telling it to become small!"

Bai Shuyue followed the instruction, and indeed, the jade pillar moved according to her will, instantly transforming into a convenient jade staff. Although she was not skilled in staff techniques, she faintly felt that simply wielding it, relying solely on the jade pillar's inherent power, would unleash incredible destructive force.

Even a Dao Integration expert in the Xuanhuang Realm would instantly perish upon contact.

However, Wuji was, after all, a disciple of the Sacred Sovereign in the Immortal Realm. To have Bai Shuyue, who was merely a mortal, attempt an assassination...

Even with the foreign object's enhancement, the chance of success was minuscule.

"That's why we need to cooperate!"

Seeing Bai Shuyue still hesitating, the Boundless Wall persistently continued to persuade her: "I will go visit him under the pretext of meeting an old friend. Then, I'll deliberately say things that shock his mind. While he's momentarily distracted, you'll leap out of my belly and deliver a strike to his head."

"You must understand that the Young Master, relying on his innate characteristics, disdains all other beings from the bottom of his heart. He would never dream that I'd have the audacity to suddenly attack him. Moreover, apart from the Dao of Wuji, his other divine abilities are quite ordinary. If you practice well, as long as you get close, even if he reacts, he'll be no match for you."

The Boundless Wall repeatedly assured her.

Next, the Boundless Wall went on at length about the benefits of Wuji.

"If you can refine the Great Dao of Wuji, the predicament of this realm can be broken instantly."

"You can choose any suitable region for cultivation and won't need to delve into this 'new method' anymore..."

Bai Shuyue was, after all, easily swayed.

Unable to resist the Boundless Wall's persuasion over many consecutive days, she finally agreed.

"This is the Heaven-Overturning Staff Technique; I've forgotten where I learned it. But rest assured, it is absolutely an extremely powerful divine ability. Wielding it with the jade pillar I gave you, it truly has the power to overturn heaven and earth!"

"Of course, the most important thing is the very first strike with the staff. It must be fast, accurate, and ruthless..."

This staff technique was clearly not a mundane divine ability.

It seemed to subtly contain the profound principle of wielding the Dao with a staff. Even with Bai Shuyue's comprehension and the Boundless Wall's assistance, it still took her three years to achieve initial mastery.

"Oh, right. To prevent you from being intimidated by the Young Master's might, it's best to dress you up properly before we go." Just before leaving, the Boundless Wall once again scrutinized Bai Shuyue, pondering as it spoke.

Having said that, it then spat out a bamboo hat and a straw raincoat from its belly, telling Bai Shuyue to put them on.

These two items looked rather tattered and emitted an unpleasant odor. However, the Boundless Wall, as it produced them, appeared extremely pained.

It was far more cautious than when it had given her the jade pillar.

"Remember to give these two things back to me when this is over," it mumbled softly.

Bai Shuyue nodded with a slight smile, agreeing.

As she put on the bamboo hat and straw raincoat, she instantly felt that the world around her had transformed.

Because in her past reincarnations, Bai Shuyue had experienced all sorts of strange and varied deaths, even having memories of being immobilized by golden needles and then vivisected.

Therefore, Bai Shuyue, living in the Xuanhuang Realm, was in fact extremely anxious.

Even though she knew she possessed the ability to constantly be reborn.

But this time, her awakening seemed to have taken a much longer time. Various uncertainties further intensified her anxiety.

But now...

Hiding beneath the bamboo hat and within the straw raincoat, all her inner anxieties completely vanished!

An incredibly strong sense of confidence welled up within her without reason.

Even if torrential rain poured outside and floods raged.

As long as she wore these clothes, the storms outside could not harm her!

"This..."

"This is not your imagination!" As if sensing Bai Shuyue's thoughts, the Boundless Wall continued.

"This bamboo hat and straw raincoat were worn daily by a frequent visitor to the Taiyi Sacred Palace in the past. This person enjoyed observing the phenomenon of the Dao Annihilation swallowing mountains and seas, often donning the hat and raincoat to personally enter the Dao Annihilation tides and witness the destruction of mountains and seas..."

Just a simple sentence or two filled Bai Shuyue with dread.

"These two items, although they've been worn for a long time and show some wear, still retain a faint eternal charm. Resisting the Young Master's might will be no problem at all!" The Boundless Wall said with great confidence.

"Eternal... could that be another Sacred Sovereign's name?"

"No, no," the Boundless Wall quickly shook its head. "In the vast Immortal Realm, from ancient times until now, there have only been three Sages. However, Eternal might only be half a step away from achieving sagehood. He associates with the Sacred Sovereigns as an equal."

"Back when the Taiyi Sacred Sovereign was present, he often came to visit. I even received some enlightenment from him once..."

The Boundless Wall seemed lost in memory, falling silent for a very rare moment.

After a while, it snapped back to reality and continued, "Because these two treasures were often worn by Eternal, they absorbed some of the essence of the Eternal Great Dao. The overwhelming sense of security you feel after putting them on comes precisely from this!"

"These are truly my most prized possessions..."

Bai Shuyue narrowed her eyes, trying to recall if these two items were among the myriad glowing treasures released by the Boundless Wall when she faced the Faceless Immortal in her previous life.

However, at that time, she was preoccupied with escaping, so how could she have noticed such details?

She could only provisionally assume that the Boundless Wall was not lying.

Dressed neatly and holding the jade pillar, Bai Shuyue calmed her mind and slowly practiced the Heaven-Overturning Staff Technique once more.

After her condition was adjusted to its peak and everything was ready, the Boundless Wall swallowed her whole.

Then it transformed into a streak of light, quietly flying away towards Daoyuan Province in the Xuanhuang Realm.

"Oh, are you not nervous after all, now that the time has come?"

Sensing the change in Bai Shuyue's expression within its belly, the Boundless Wall asked, somewhat surprised.

Bai Shuyue smiled, but didn't reply.

"Even if we fail, at worst, it's just another go."

Before long, they had arrived within the borders of Yuandao Province.

As the Boundless Wall slowly approached, a simple Dao Palace, previously invisible and hidden in the sky, inexplicably revealed itself.

"Heh, he's built it quite impressively. Really thinks he's a Sacred Sovereign!" The Boundless Wall secretly scoffed to itself.

It emitted a beam of green light towards Tiandu.

"At the Sacred Sovereign's gate, seeking an audience with the Young Master!"

Tiandu, which had been motionless for ten thousand years, awoke from its slumber after sensing the aura emitted by the Boundless Wall.

The Dao Palace's gates suddenly swung open.

The Boundless Wall quickly darted inside.

The Boundless Wall was extremely familiar with the layout inside Tiandu. Following its well-known path, it arrived at the deepest part, where the Great Master Tiandu, Wuji, resided.

Pushing the door open, what greeted the Boundless Wall's eye were two figures, one large and one small.

The smaller one was, naturally, the Great Master Tiandu.

And the figure seated cross-legged in front of the Great Master was...

"My heavens, Sacred Sovereign!"

Even though the figure was extremely blurry, the Boundless Wall, as a loyal gate-guarding dog, recognized its identity at a glance.

Its mind instantly went blank, and it collapsed on the spot.

Bai Shuyue, hidden inside the Boundless Wall's belly, had no concrete understanding of the Sacred Sovereign, so she wasn't as frightened as the Boundless Wall. Witnessing its pathetic display, she inwardly grumbled.

But she dared not make a sound, to avoid being detected.

She just tried her best to conceal herself, silently waiting for the opportune moment to strike.

"Get up," the Great Master said slowly, a hint of amusement in his voice as he looked at the trembling Boundless Wall below. "Master left long ago. What remains here is merely an illusory projection."

"An illusory projection?"

Thousands of thoughts flashed through its mind. The Boundless Wall, which had already braced itself to be refined of its intelligence and revert to a gate-guarding tile, suddenly froze upon hearing the Great Master's words.

A moment later, it felt a great sense of relief.

"So it was a false alarm!"

A wave of annoyance rose in its heart: "You sly Wuji, you actually used the Sacred Sovereign's image to trick me and make me look foolish!"

It cursed the Great Master thousands of times in its mind, but outwardly, the Boundless Wall remained utterly respectful.

"I've made a fool of myself in front of the Young Master!"

This address as "Young Master" pleased the Great Master immensely.

It was as if he had returned to the days when the Sacred Sovereign was present, and all Immortal Emperors treated him with utmost reverence.

"The destruction of the Immortal Realm was a long time ago."

"After all this time, for you and I to meet in the lower realm..."

The Great Master sighed with emotion.

"It's all thanks to the gracious protection of the Grand Master and Young Master!" the Boundless Wall said, without a blush or a racing heart.

The Great Master, however, was somewhat curious: "When the Dao Annihilation suddenly descended, I fled in an extremely sorry state. How were you able to escape safely and survive until now?"

The Boundless Wall said somewhat fawningly, "After cultivating under the Sacred Sovereign for so many years, I still possess the basic ability to preserve my life. However, I was severely injured as a result, and only now, after all these years, have I recovered."

"And so, after regaining consciousness, I noticed your aura, Young Master, was also nearby. I immediately came to pay my respects."

The Boundless Wall's words were reasonable. The Great Master nodded slightly upon hearing them and asked no further questions.

In reality, the reason he had awakened from his seclusion and opened the gates today was entirely out of consideration for the Boundless Wall truly being an object from the Taiyi Sacred Palace of old.

As for the little tile itself...

He truly didn't think much of it.