Chapter 4839: Spiritual Soul Dao Origin

Upon entering the Grand Dao stage, Wang Changsheng no longer cultivated fundamental laws, but rather the Dao itself—specifically, the myriad Three Thousand Grand Daos.

During his expedition to the ruins of the Ancient Immortal Court, Wang Changsheng acquired three storage bracelets left by Xuanyuan Jie. Within these bracelets, he discovered many ancient texts, some of which contained descriptions of the Grand Dao stage.

Dao Ancestors, still unable to transcend the Heavenly Dao, remained bound by its restrictions. They only began to tap into the primal force, the very essence of all things. However, practitioners at the Grand Dao stage transcend the Heavenly Dao, forging their own Dao—essentially creating their own world. In this personal realm, they embody the Dao itself, dictating all rules and laws. As long as this world endures, its creator remains immortal. And as long as the creator exists, their world will persist indefinitely, unless both the world and its creator are annihilated simultaneously.

In simple terms, a Dao Ancestor comprehends the essence of all things, while someone at the Grand Dao stage creates a world and holds ultimate authority over it.

The Three Thousand Grand Daos encompass many variations, with the most common being the Five Elements Grand Daos: Fire, Water, Metal, Wood, and Earth. There are two methods for cultivating a Dao: one is through profound comprehension, and the other is by refining the essence of a Grand Dao. The former is more time-consuming, while the latter is more efficient.

Among the Three Thousand Grand Daos, mastering up to 750 Daos signifies the Early Dao Venerable stage. Mastering between 751 and 1500 Daos is the Mid Dao Venerable stage, and mastering over 1500 Daos corresponds to the Late Dao Venerable stage. To reach Grand Completion Dao Venerable, one must master at least 2251 Daos.

Wang Changsheng has only just begun to create his world. The more Daos he masters, the stronger both his world and he himself become, as they are mutually reinforcing.

Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingcheng, and others flew over, their faces alight with excitement.

"Our family now has a Dao Venerable!" Wang Ruyan exclaimed excitedly.

"Father, your ascension to Dao Venerable will surely shake the entire Immortal Realm," Wang Qingcheng added.

"A Dao Venerable has never appeared in the Immortal Realm before, so it's normal for the Heavenly Dao here to be somewhat unusual," Wang Changsheng mused. "How is the exploration of the Chaos Sea progressing?"

"We are still conducting further exploration, but several Dao Ancestors have been lost. The Chaos Sea is indeed very perilous; when we venture deep inside, we encounter unique and powerful deities whose cultivation methods are deceptively simple, leading us to suffer significant losses when caught off guard," Wang Qingcheng explained.

"And the Grand Dao essence? Is there any news on that front?" Wang Changsheng inquired.

"Not yet," Wang Qingcheng replied. "We've already dispatched people to look into it. You've just ascended to Dao Venerable, so please rest and recover first. I will notify you immediately if there's any news."

Wang Changsheng nodded and then turned to Wang Ruyan. "There's still a Grand Dao Seed. My dear, you can try to reach Dao Venerable. I'll share my experiences with you; it should be very helpful."

"With your insights, husband, and the Grand Dao Seed, I should have no trouble entering the Grand Dao stage," Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

They returned to Qinglian Peak, and Wang Qingcheng dispatched people to handle the aftermath.

The Wang family kept Wang Changsheng's ascension to Dao Venerable a secret, not out of caution against other factions, but because it was simply unnecessary—the power gap was too immense.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had previously eliminated He by establishing eight fundamental laws. Now, with Wang Changsheng's ascension to Dao Venerable, his power had grown even further. He now wished to journey to the Chaos Realm, having little attachment left for the Immortal Realm.

Regardless of Wang Changsheng's ascension to Dao Venerable, the Wang family was already, and remained, the strongest force in the Immortal Realm, without exception.

Naturally, Wang Changsheng's ascension to Dao Venerable was, after all, a momentous occasion. The Wang family organized a grand ancestral worship ceremony, with clan members from the Immortal Realm, Spirit Realm, and Human Realm simultaneously holding their own ceremonies, alongside celebrations and large-scale auctions. While some Dao Ancestors suspected a significant joyous event for the Wang family, they remained unaware of its precise nature.

The Netherworld Immortal Domain, a realm permeated by dense Yin energy, abounds with various Yin-attribute materials, including a wealth of immortal herbs, immortal wood, and immortal water.

Jiuyou Continent, a perilous region within the Netherworld Immortal Domain, is rumored to have once been a cultivation ground for ghosts by a Dao Ancestor. The Yin energy there is exceptionally potent, often giving rise to high-level ghosts and yielding various rare Yin-attribute materials. This attracts numerous immortals seeking treasure, though many have met their end and remain there permanently.

A streak of green light appeared, and shortly thereafter, it halted, revealing a massive, shimmering green lotus platform. Wang Chan, Wang Chán, and Wang Yunyue stood upon it, their expressions grave.

All of them were Dao Ancestors, and their purpose in coming to Jiuyou Continent this time was to deal with a Dao Ancestor-level ghost.

"Be careful," Wang Yunyue warned. "That ghost has already ascended to the Dao Ancestor realm and has killed many of our clan members."

Clan members from the Wang family's Treasure Seeking Hall had traveled to Jiuyou Continent to gather cultivation resources when a Dao Ancestor-level ghost suddenly appeared and annihilated them. The golden effigies of the fallen Wang family members, inscribed on the lineage tablet, reported the incident to the family, alarming Wang Yunyue.

Wang Chan and Wang Chán, being naturally capable of subduing ghosts, decided to act personally, as ghosts also served as a great supplement for them.

Wang Chan nodded. Wang Yunyue then performed a hand seal, sending the green lotus platform flying forward.

After a short while, the green lotus platform appeared above a continuous range of black mountains, where the Yin energy was particularly dense.

"How dare it play such petty tricks in front of us?" Wang Chan sneered, then opened his mouth and unleashed countless fine golden rays that shot out in all directions.

A gust of Yin wind swept by, and a ghostly figure with a green face, fangs, and long, slender fingers materialized, exuding an astonishing aura. It clutched a black short blade.

The ghost figure swung its black short blade, unleashing a massive black saber light that swept forth, shattering the incoming golden threads.

Wang Yunyue had already conjured a golden orb, into which she channeled a spell, transforming it into a thick golden light barrier that enveloped all three of them. The ghost figure let out a strange wail, but they remained unaffected.

Before their arrival, the deceased clan members had already informed them of the ghost's abilities, allowing them to prepare appropriate countermeasures.

A golden light flared behind the ghost figure, and Wang Chán materialized, instantly unleashing countless fine golden rays from her mouth, directly targeting the specter. The ghost tried to evade, but a powerful gravitational force held it rooted to the spot. The dense golden rays pierced its body, causing a puff of green smoke to rise.

Another golden light, infused with five primal forces, shot towards it. The ghost figure was utterly powerless to resist, watching helplessly as the golden light struck its form.

The ghost figure let out a desperate, shrill wail as its form visibly dimmed.

Wang Chán then unleashed a stream of golden ethereal light that enveloped the ghost figure, absorbing it completely.

"There's a Grand Dao essence of Soul here," Wang Chán remarked. "No wonder a Dao Ancestor-level ghost emerged."

"Where?" Wang Chan asked.

"Northwest!" Wang Chán replied.

They flew northwest and discovered a black orb of light within an underground cave. The orb's surface was covered with intricate, mysterious patterns—Dao patterns.

"A Grand Dao essence of Soul!" Wang Yunyue exclaimed excitedly. "To think there's a cluster of Soul Grand Dao essence here! The Old Ancestor will undoubtedly be thrilled if we bring this back."

The cave contained numerous high-level ghosts, but none were a match for them; all were swiftly eliminated. They retrieved the Grand Dao essence of Soul and then returned to Qinglian Continent.