Chapter 457: So-called Dao Arts [Seeking monthly votes!!]

Grand Void Dojo, in the Longevity Daoist's small hut.

"You brat, you mastered it?"

The spirit of the small old man widened his eyes, a look of disbelief on his face.

Although the "Great Dao Induction Chapter" he passed on was only a small trick useless for cultivation, it wasn't something that could be mastered so easily.

This method was created by the Longevity Daoist for his most promising little disciple.

If he remembered correctly.

That little disciple, who was hailed as having hope of becoming a Daoist Lord, also used a full year.

Li Rui had only used a few days?

Something was very wrong!

The spirit of the small old man narrowed his eyes.

He realized that Li Rui must have some kind of method, and could even deceive him; the foundation he saw was completely what Li Rui deliberately showed.

Although he was only a remnant soul, he still had some strength.

It was certain that he was stronger than Li Rui, at least one or two realms higher, never expecting to be deceived.

"Good kid!"

He was not angry but happy.

Gifted with natural talent and knowing how to hide his light—such talent is hard to find even with a lantern.

Li Rui was precisely such a rare talent.

No need to think.

The method to deceive two major realms was not easy to cultivate; the kid in front of him had clearly spent a lot of effort and preparation for this, which was why he could achieve such an effect.

The spirit of the small old man did not persist in having to figure out Li Rui's bottom line.

Who didn't have some secrets?

Those who could reach the supreme level were all people of great fortune.

Just like his Daoist Lord master, who told outsiders he relied on seniority to become a Daoist Lord, but in fact, he also obtained many heaven-defying fortunes.

Li Rui, as the successor of the Longevity Daoist ten thousand generations later.

Naturally, the stronger, the better.

And he was only a spirit, and a remnant soul at that; he could not exist forever and would dissipate when the time came.

No matter how many secrets Li Rui had, they had no effect on him.

His only thought was to complete the mission.

So the more monstrous Li Rui was, the more likely he was to complete the mission of passing on the Dao and teaching.

Li Rui: "Senior, I have indeed mastered it."

The spirit of the small old man couldn't help but urge: "Tell me, what kind of Great Dao did you see?"

Li Rui immediately told everything he saw one by one.

He had no waves about Li Rui saying he had no affinity with the Great Dao of Time and Space.

Comprehending the Great Dao, even with the "Great Dao Induction Chapter," only increases some choices; how could it be like a vegetable market, choosing arbitrarily?

The spirit of the small old man said:

"This matter cannot be rushed; the choice of the Great Dao is of utmost importance; using three to five years to find it is extremely worthwhile."

"Of course."

"You brat, don't be greedy; the word 'extreme' is illusory; just find one that suits you and has fewer struggles."

Li Rui nodded.

His heart was slightly surprised.

He knew there were endless Great Daos in the world, but never expected it would take three to five years.

One must know.

At that time, he might have already become a Heavenly Phenomenon.

However, to find a suitable Great Dao, staying for a while was fine.

Once one steps into the Heavenly Phenomenon realm, one's lifespan will reach a terrifying eight cycles of sixty years, comparable to the First-Rank; there is plenty of time.

Afterward.

Li Rui also asked the spirit of the small old man about many doubts in his cultivation.

The spirit of the small old man was worthy of having the inheritance of the Longevity True Lord, and he answered them one by one.

"Brother Purple Yang, I also have my difficulties; I was already thinking of a way, but the Xuan Yu Peak is always causing trouble, and I am truly powerless."

Li Rui said helplessly.

Hearing the three words "Xuan Yu Peak," the Purple Yang Old Daoist became even more embarrassed.

He had naturally long heard that the disciples of Xuan Yu Peak came to Changqing Peak, only to be scared away by Li Rui's great array before they even reached halfway up the mountain.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist was secretly shocked.

He knew.

When the two first met, Li Rui didn't know anything about arrays.

Never expecting.

How many years had passed, and the other's array attainments already showed signs of great success.

Extraordinary.

One must know that array entry is extremely difficult; many array masters are still apprentices after ten years, and Li Rui's hand that day was already at the master level.

At least Fourth-Rank!

Third-Rank Profound Heaven plus Fourth-Rank Array Master.

Such a person would be treated as an honored guest wherever they were placed.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist coughed lightly: "Those juniors don't understand things; I will definitely call Senior Brother Xuan Yu to restrain them more when I go back; please bear with it."

Li Rui looked at the Purple Yang Old Daoist with a smile, looking troubled:

"Brother Purple Yang, you also know that my position is a dilemma..."

A dilemma?

The Purple Yang Old Daoist only felt it was a fantasy.

Who didn't know that Official Li Rui, the Right Vice Censor-in-Chief of the Yu Kingdom, was thriving in the Qingwei Sect, eating from all three sides.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist: "Official Li, didn't you say before that you wanted to find the Spirit Brilliance Array? I begged for a long time to get it."

After saying this.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist took out a yellowed ancient book from his bosom.

It was precisely the Spirit Brilliance Array that Li Rui had requested before.

Li Rui looked at the Purple Yang Old Daoist with a smile.

Clearly.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist had put in a lot of effort; a Third-Rank array was indeed of some use to an array master.

Li Rui accepted it without hesitation.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist thought he had grasped Li Rui's mind; a Third-Rank array had no small attraction to a Fourth-Rank array master.

Little did he know.

To Li Rui, it was dispensable.

Li Rui said faintly: "Brother Purple Yang, it is only because we are brothers that I say a few more words; the water is too deep, and I am afraid you cannot grasp it."

As soon as these words came out.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist was shocked: "Brother Li, why do you say that?"

Li Rui sighed softly: "Brother Purple Yang, you are a master of the world, and you don't know much about the imperial court of the Yu Kingdom; I investigated, and Chang Xuan's matter is highly likely related to the Dragon-Breaking Army."

Dragon-Breaking Army!

Hearing these three words, the Purple Yang Old Daoist stopped speaking.

Li Rui thought he didn't know much about the imperial court of the Yu Kingdom, but in fact, it was the opposite; he was the one who knew the most about the secular world among the disciples of the True Lord Qing Ding.

And the Dragon-Breaking Army in Li Rui's mouth was the private army of the Prince of Wei, Zhu Gan!

In other words.

Chang Xuan's death was related to an Imperial Prince!

The water was not deep?

No wonder Li Rui was so secretive.

Involving an Imperial Prince, even the Qingwei Sect had to be extremely cautious.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist took a deep breath: "Brother Li, I understand."

Afterward.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist seemed somewhat absent-minded, chatting with Li Rui about this and that; after about a stick of incense, he found an excuse to go down the mountain.

Li Rui looked at the departing Purple Yang Old Daoist, the corners of his mouth rising slightly.

He naturally knew that the Purple Yang Old Daoist knew the Yu Kingdom extremely well.

That was why he said that.

If it were someone else, he wouldn't have asked at all.

Unlike the rest of the world, among the disciples of True Lord Qing Ding, he appreciated this good-natured Purple Yang Old Daoist the most.

Let's put it this way.

The Purple Yang Old Daoist had a very good reputation in the Qingwei Sect, whether among disciples or elders.

Just this point was an extraordinary feat.

Li Rui recognized the Purple Yang Old Daoist's ability to handle things, which was why he mentioned the Dragon-Breaking Army.

He had seen with his own eyes that Nanhua Sect disciple being abducted to the spirit mine.

Whether it was Zhu Gan's work or not.

As long as the Qingwei Sect found the right direction, after a careful investigation, they would always gain something.

He was precisely borrowing the hand of the Qingwei Sect to investigate Zhu Gan.

Whether it was Zhu Gan or not, one would know after an investigation.

He had no interest in what Zhu Gan wanted to do, but if Zhu Gan's actions implicated the officials of the Yu Kingdom in the Ten Thousand Mountains, then he couldn't be blamed for taking action first.

Being stupid didn't matter, but if one was stupid enough to harm others, that was a crime deserving death.

As for offending Zhu Gan?

He only told the Purple Yang Old Daoist one sentence; Zhu Gan could not possibly know.

Even if he took a step back.

Even if Zhu Gan knew, so what.

His experience destined him not to live in peace with this Prince of Wei; since that was the case, rather than waiting for the other party to take action, it was better to take action before the other party implicated him.

Being an official in the Yu Kingdom requires awareness.

He was the Holy Emperor's man, and not someone belonging to a certain prince or a great official.

Everything must be prioritized for the Holy Emperor's interests.

As long as one grasps this point.

Then one can stand in an invincible position.

Although Zhu Gan was the Holy Emperor's son, the imperial family was the most ruthless, especially since Zhu Gan's behavior endangered the Holy Emperor's ambition to build an eternal immortal dynasty.

Never mind a son, even his own father wouldn't do.

Such things had happened too many times.

Li Rui pondered secretly:

"Can an Imperial Prince break the law and be treated the same as a commoner?"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 458 =====