Chapter 4804: Closing in Seclusion for Deep Cultivation (No More Today)

A vast, boundless azure sea lay calm and cloudless.

Deep beneath the surface, a massive blue palace was visible. A square plaque bore the three characters "Cloud Sea Palace." A thick blue light barrier enveloped the Cloud Sea Palace, separating it from the surrounding seawater.

Inside the Cloud Sea Palace, Liu Yunhai sat on a chair, holding a small mirror that shimmered with blue light. Liu Yihu's face could be seen on its surface.

"Elder Ancestor, Lord Gang personally led a team of six Dao Ancestors. They were all wiped out, and Xu Yan was an inside mole." Liu Yihu reported.

"What! Lord Gang cultivated seven fundamental laws, including a supreme one. He was killed too?" Liu Yunhai exclaimed in surprise.

According to his plan, Cai Ji was to lead the Chaos Beast Dao Ancestors to Mo Yinyin's hiding place. There were two possibilities: first, the Chaos Beasts' power would be too great, eliminating Mo Yinyin and her group, prompting Liu Yixue to reveal her identity; second, Mo Yinyin and her group would escape, with Liu Yixue following them. The actual turn of events differed greatly from his plan.

"A Dao Ancestor emerged who had cultivated seven fundamental laws, including the spatial fundamental law. Their origin is unknown." Liu Yihu said.

"They didn't suspect the Heavenly Qin Dao Ancestor? They just let them leave like that?" Liu Yunhai asked, puzzled.

"No, they didn't mention it. Perhaps it was related to their elimination of a Dao Ancestor who had cultivated seven fundamental laws." Liu Yihu replied.

"What? What exactly happened? Tell me in detail!" Liu Yunhai commanded, his expression solemn.

Liu Yihu briefly explained the course of events. Liu Yixue hadn't witnessed the entire process and didn't know how Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had eliminated Entropy. To be able to eliminate a Dao Ancestor who had cultivated seven fundamental laws, they couldn't possibly be pseudo-immortals.

A Dao Ancestor who had cultivated seven fundamental laws, even without a supreme one, was considered a master among the Chaos Beasts.

"So, the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron was responsible?" Liu Yunhai asked.

"It should be so. It swallowed three sub-towers, and its power increased. I suspect Dao Ancestor Taihao possesses a high-grade Dao artifact. Relying solely on one high-grade Dao artifact, it wouldn't be easy to eliminate a Dao Ancestor who had cultivated seven fundamental laws." Liu Yihu speculated.

Liu Yunhai nodded and instructed, "It seems we all underestimated the Azure Lotus Immortals. Fortunately, Yixue has successfully gained their trust, so the next steps will be easier. Let Yixue lie low, and as soon as she finds Zhou Dian's whereabouts, report it immediately. Don't worry about anyone else."

"Yes, Elder Ancestor Yunhai." Liu Yihu agreed, his expression solemn.

After a few more instructions, Liu Yunhai put away the small blue mirror.

"The Azure Lotus Immortals are terrifyingly powerful. Could it be that they weren't always hiding their true abilities, but actually cultivated six fundamental laws all along?" Liu Yunhai muttered to himself, a bold conjecture forming in his mind.

***

Chaos Continent, Azure Lotus Immortal Island.

On Azure Lotus Peak, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were seated in a green stone pavilion, conversing.

This time, during their visit to Mo Yinyin, they unexpectedly encountered an attack by Chaos Beasts. They killed a total of five Dao Ancestors, obtained a batch of fifth-tier immortal materials, and by soul-searching the five Dao Ancestors, gained a significant amount of confidential information.

"Liu Yunhai! The Liu family! It seems Xu Yan was the mole planted by the Liu family. I thought it was Madam Liu." Wang Ruyan said, frowning.

Liu Yixue had a connection with Xu Yan, but Xu Yan was Mo Yinyin's disciple, so who would have thought Xu Yan would be a traitor?

"It's hard to say. There might be more than one pseudo-Dao Ancestor. At least we can be certain that Immortal Mo and that fellow Daoist are not pseudo-Dao Ancestors. But I didn't expect Liu Yunhai to claim that Madam was a reincarnated pseudo-Dao Ancestor, and Immortal Mo and the others didn't even question it." Wang Changsheng said.

"We eliminated a Dao Ancestor who had cultivated seven fundamental laws. They couldn't have been a pseudo-Dao Ancestor; the Chaos Beasts wouldn't invest so much." Wang Ruyan analyzed.

"That's true. Gang isn't the strongest; there are stronger beings above it. No wonder the Chaos Beasts are so formidable." Wang Changsheng said, frowning.

They had examined Entropy's spirit and knew there were multiple late-stage Dao Ancestor Chaos Beasts. Below the Chaos Progenitor, there were Dao Ancestors even stronger than Entropy and Gang.

"The Sea Stabilizing Pearl, refined into the Primordial Dao Stone, surprisingly unleashed such immense power." Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

"Indeed! It's no surprise that Grand Dao Stage experts in the Chaos Realm would all vie for it." Wang Changsheng replied.

They learned about the existence of the Chaos Realm and some major events that had occurred there, though the specific details of the realm remained unclear. The Chaos Realm was home to the Chaos Clan. Strictly speaking, the Chaos Beast Progenitor was merely a leader of the Chaos Clan. The number of Dao Ancestors was considerable, and above them were those in the Grand Dao Stage, also known as Dao Venerables.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, having advanced to the Dao Ancestor realm, still received rewards from the Heavenly Dao. They had not yet surpassed the Heavenly Dao, but those in the Grand Dao Stage had already transcended it. The term "Heaven" implies a ceiling, an upper limit. "Grand," however, signifies infinity, with no upper limit. Thus, the Grand Dao naturally surpasses the Heavenly Dao.

The Chaos Clan had multiple Grand Dao Stage experts, and a considerable number of Dao Ancestors who had cultivated ten fundamental laws.

"Our cultivation is still too low. If Entropy had possessed a supreme fundamental law, we would not have been able to defeat it." Wang Ruyan said.

Wang Changsheng nodded, just about to speak, when Wang Yixin walked in, a broad smile on her face.

"Elder Ancestor, Ancestor Chuanming has advanced to the Dao Ancestor realm! Oh, and he sent word that Immortal Tianchen has also advanced to Dao Ancestor, supposedly having acquired the legacy of a Dao Ancestor from the Chaos Era." Wang Yixin reported.

"Chuanming has advanced to Dao Ancestor? Good news. Tell him to pay close attention to the internal situation of the Yama Palace. The Chaos Beasts are propping up forces everywhere, and given the vast influence of the Yama Palace, they are very likely to have planted their people there." Wang Changsheng instructed.

"Yes, Elder Ancestor." Wang Yixin agreed and took her leave.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan returned to their cultivation.

***

Elsewhere in the Immortal Realm, in a sea region ravaged by thunder and lightning, strong winds howled, and streaks of thick immortal lightning occasionally tore through the sky.

There was a desolate island, ten thousand li in circumference, with sparse vegetation, appearing utterly barren.

Cai Ji stood in an open area, holding a small mirror that shimmered with golden light.

"Lord Sha, Lord Gang and his team were completely wiped out. The Azure Lotus Immortals possess extraordinary strength. A Dao Ancestor emerged who had cultivated seven fundamental laws; this individual not only cultivated a supreme fundamental law but also solidified their Dao foundation and possesses a high-grade Dao artifact, making them incredibly powerful." Cai Ji reported.

"I truly guessed it right. New experts have emerged in this new era, tsk tsk. Cultivating seven fundamental laws, and a supreme one at that! If they cultivate just one more, they'll become even harder to deal with." A low male voice resounded.

"Keep an eye on this person's whereabouts. Next time, I will personally eliminate him; he cannot be allowed to grow. As for the Azure Lotus Immortals, find a way to plant our people within the Wang family, or plant Dao Ancestors who can get close to them." The man instructed.

"Yes, Lord Sha." Cai Ji agreed, his expression respectful.