Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"The effect is actually this good."

Alkaid himself was somewhat surprised.

Refining Void!

Refine everything!

The demon cultivator's Demon Body, the Demon Race's True Body, the Divine Race's Divine Body, including the Human Race Dongtian, all could be used by those in the Void Refinement Realm to bolster their own strength.

However...

Apart from elders passing on their knowledge to their juniors, not all cultivators are willing to be refined by someone in the Void Refinement Realm.

When they realized the situation was irreversible, cultivators would generally choose to self-detonate, preferring death over allowing the enemy to even take a pound of their flesh.

And demon cultivators...

Would likewise use their power to erode a cultivator's Dongtian.

In the end, even if the cultivator could refine the demon cultivator, repairing the Dongtian would also consume a great deal of energy.

If not handled well, it could result in a loss outweighing the gains.

But after Alkaid's Dongtian merged with the Void Heart, it had seemingly begun to transform into a small world, exhibiting extremely high resistance to the erosion of Demonic Flames.

Even in the face of the Evil Eye's desperate counterattack at the brink of death, it failed to significantly impact his Dongtian.

"Apart from the increase in cultivation, this Dao Artifact is also an unexpected joy."

Alkaid stretched out his hand in the air.

The Thunder Halberd fell into his grasp.

While cultivators of the Thunder Dao were not many, especially compared to the Great Void Path, it was still a Dao Artifact and could certainly fetch a handsome price.

Beyond cultivation and Dao Artifacts...

Alkaid briefly sensed the rich experience accumulated through "Demon Hunting."

"Demons, demons, the Demon Race and demon cultivators really are cut from the same cloth."

The Demon Race would cultivate the Heavenly Demon True Body.

And demon cultivators would cultivate the Heavenly Demon Origin.

No matter what life form, those who embark on the path of demon cultivation would slowly turn into something akin to "vapour" and "energy".

Formless and shapeless.

Such life forms were obviously classified as belonging to alien races.

"Demon Hunting" would take effect accordingly.

"One Hollow Void demon cultivator, one Refining Void demon cultivator..."

With a thought, he allocated all the experience to "Immortal Path: Shattering Void".

Suddenly, the branch that had been stagnant for some time grew once more, reaching 36% before stopping.

As the progress increased, a multitude of insights into the Shattered Void Realm, including its most crucial Dao Techniques, surged into his mind.

And as many Dao Techniques flashed by, one in particular caught Alkaid's attention.

Quickly, the cultivation insights of that particular Dao Technique flooded his mind.

"Finally, it has emerged, the Origin Dao—Supreme Human Emperor."

A hint of surprise flickered in Alkaid's eyes.

At present, with the full mastery of Sword of the Void and Void Blink, he could actually spar with those strong in the Shattered Void Realm.

However, the strength of his Dongtian was too weak, his Origin too scant; he could perhaps contend with the Shattered Void for a short time, but over a prolonged period, his Dongtian would become unstable, which equates to the so-called "depletion of True Qi" and lacking subsequent strength.

Now that he had unlocked the Origin Dao, Supreme Human Emperor, and especially since this Dao's understanding pointed directly to a full mastery...

It would allow him to truly possess the ability to confront any Shattered Void cultivator head-on.

"I already have several Dao Artifacts at my disposal, and once this Dao Technique is perfected, there won't be much difference between me and an ordinary Shattered Void cultivator."

Alkaid pondered.

At this moment, he truly had the capability to stand at the pinnacle of the Northern Sea, second only to that group of people like the Dao Lords at the top.

With a successful hosting of the Dao Artifact auction...

He also had sufficient confidence.

"Aside from the Supreme Human Emperor, there's another distinctively special Dao Technique among the information this time."

Alkaid's thoughts lingered on a Dao Technique named "Time Torrent".

Of the 1,088 Dao Techniques he had learned of previously, none involved the Great Dao of destiny, causality, or time.

But this time...

There was a newly added Time Dao Technique, which was quite the surprise to him.

There is no hierarchy within the Great Dao; all are part of a complete world, the universe.

Just as in the face of life, everyone is equal.

But many people clearly see the life of a top-tier tycoon as having different weight compared to that of an ordinary civilian.

Thus, among the Three Thousand Great Daos, there are the Supreme Dao, Core Dao, and ordinary Daos.

The Great Void Path is the foundation of all existence, with an extremely low threshold and an exceptionally high ceiling.

The remaining three Supreme Daos...

They represent true supreme elegance.

In the Northern Sea Star, many cultivators practiced Divine Skills of destiny, causality, and time, but to speak of smoothly integrating the Dao to become a Dao Lord is one thing; even deriving Dao Techniques from them is incredibly rare.

However, the Time Torrent in front of him was a Dao Technique that could allow him to achieve grand mastery.

Alkaid slightly sensed the Dao Technique.

He quickly understood the mysteries of this Dao Technique.

"This is a dual casting technique... Through the influence of the Time Great Dao, a cultivator can cast Dao Techniques at double the speed... If it's a fully cultivated Time Great Dao casting a Dao Technique of lesser mastery, the casting speed is quadrupled, and for a technique that one has just learned... The casting speed increases tenfold!"

While others release one Dao Technique, he could cast ten...

It was truly a torrent of Dao Techniques.

This Dao Technique was equivalent to doubling a cultivator's combat strength.

"Both Supreme Human Emperor and Time Torrent are extremely important Dao Techniques, when used well they're enough to overpower the strong with the weak... Penglai Dao Lord is the best example! She managed to confine Heavenly Sea Sword Pavilion behind closed doors and snatched the territory of the Jade Kirin Demon Saint to establish Penglai Immortal Sect all because the Great Dao she cultivated, as well as the Dao Techniques derived from her Origin Dao, were incredibly powerful."

Alkaid took these two Dao Techniques very seriously.

However...

Compared to the Supreme Human Emperor, Time Torrent was clearly more complex, and it probably required a considerable amount of time to master.

It was like someone who'd been through college entrance exams before, if asked to retake them, would still need to spend a lot of time reviewing to ensure they achieve the same results.

While contemplating, he also withdrew the Dongtian that distorted the space around him.

As he withdrew the Dongtian, his gaze swiftly swept the surrounding area.

Xuanmeng City was a large city inhabited by hundreds of thousands of cultivators. Even though it had become a dead city due to the ravages of demon cultivators, the surrounding cities, whether out of concern for the movements of the demon cultivators or other reasons, could not possibly disregard the situation here.

Especially the energy fluctuations emitted during Alkaid's battle with the Hollow Void and Refining Void disciples from the Yin Moon Sect were perceptible even by Golden Core Cultivators thousands of miles away.

As the news spread layer by layer, by the time Alkaid finished cultivating, not only had several Golden Core Realm cultivators gathered around, but three from the Hollow Void Realm had also arrived.

These three Hollow Void had long recognized Alkaid's identity and, while Alkaid was assimilating the Refining Void demon cultivator from the Yin Moon Sect, they spontaneously protected the area.

When Alkaid seemed to have finished cultivating and put away his Dongtian, these people quickly approached and saluted from afar, "Greetings, Sect Leader."

"Thank you, Sect Leader, for slaying the demonic fiend and safeguarding the safety of the Mysterious State, Mist State, and Crane State."

Respect filled their voices as the three of them saluted.

Alkaid glanced at the three.

Each Hollow Void was a renowned figure in the Northern Sea Star.

Among the three, one was an Elder from the Heavenly Dao Sect, known by his Daoist name, Mo Ye.

The other two were Mist Hidden True Monarch of Mist State and Sword Feather True Monarch of Wing Sword Sect in Crane State.

Both were affiliated forces of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

After all, close to the territory of the Yin Moon Sect, which Elder inside the Heavenly Dao Sect would want to come to the front line and face the mortal threat from the Yin Moon Sect, unless they were being punished?

Only those without territories or backers, willing to risk their lives, would take up guarding the borders for the Heavenly Dao Sect in exchange for ruling a state, starting their own sect, and spreading their legacy.

Observing the few, Alkaid nodded and said, "The leader of the Yin Moon Sect has been executed. Should demon cultivators invade again, do not hesitate, kill them directly! If a Hollow Void demon cultivator appears, report it immediately!"

He spoke, emphasizing a bit more, "The reinforcements from the Heavenly Dao Sect are often out of reach, but now that I am stationed in the Southern Region, I will not allow the Yin Moon Sect to wreak havoc in the South again. Likewise, I do not wish for anyone to be duplicitous, concealing the atrocities of demon cultivators for whatever reason, understand?"

"Please rest assured, Sect Leader, now that we have pledged our allegiance to Heavenly Dao Sect, we will most certainly stand firm in our position,"

True Monarch Mist Hidden quickly said.

True Monarch Sword Feather seemed to react even faster as he followed up with agreement, "Since Wing Sword Sect is based in the Southern Region, it is only right that we follow the orders of Alkaid Sect Leader as the lord of the Southern Region. Please be assured, Sect Leader, we will do our utmost to guard Crane State for you."

Hearing Sword Feather True Monarch's words, Mist Hidden True Monarch also realized what was meant.

The comment from Alkaid Sect Leader that Heavenly Dao Sect's reach did not extend this far meant that from now on, they would take orders from him as the supreme authority of the Southern Region.

The commands of Heavenly Dao Sect...

would be secondary to those of their own Southern Region's lord.

In that moment, True Monarch Mist Hidden hastily added, "From now on, should Sect Leader Alkaid issue any orders, just give the word and Mist Hidden will spare no effort in carrying out your instructions."

Alkaid gave a slight nod.

He paid no attention to Mo Ye and, with a flash of his figure, was about to take his leave.

But at this moment, Mo Ye stepped forward and said, "Sect Leader, please wait."

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Alkaid glanced at the Elder who came from the orthodox line of Heavenly Dao Sect, "What matter?"

"The Refining Void demon cultivator that the Sect Leader just executed… is it Evil Eye Peak's Peak Master—Evil Pupil from one of Yin Moon Sect's Twenty-Three Peaks?"

"Correct,"

Alkaid nodded slightly.

"Does the Sect Leader know why I chose to come to this dangerous frontier region of Mysterious State?"

As Mo Ye spoke, he seemed to think his question was somewhat pretentious and laughed at himself, "A thousand years ago, when Sect Leader Song expanded the territory, my Mo Family has settled and thrived in Mysterious State. Eight hundred years ago, after Sect Leader Song was killed for betraying the sect, Yin Moon Sect took the opportunity to invade extensively. After the battle, not one of the one thousand three hundred and eighty-six members of my Mo Family survived… all perished here…"

A flicker of pain crossed his eyes, "Six hundred years ago, when I reached Hollow Void, I volunteered to come to Mysterious State, wanting to confront Yin Moon Sect. However, over the years, while the Sect Master was in charge of the Southern Region, they only sought to protect themselves without any attempt to expand northward. For six hundred years… I have wasted six hundred years…"

Having said this, the Void Realm cultivator looked at Alkaid with bright, piercing eyes, "Now there is a new master in the Southern Region, and in Sect Leader Alkaid, I see a talent, means, and boldness that surpasses even Sect Leader Song of the past. In you, I see the opportunity for the Southern Region to once again counterattack Yin Moon Sect and expand its territories! Therefore… I earnestly request that if, in the future, you decide to wage war against Yin Moon Sect, I wish to be the vanguard for the Sect Leader, charging at the forefront against Yin Moon Sect."

Alkaid, listening to Mo Ye's words, was somewhat moved.

"You have been thinking about counterattacking Yin Moon Sect for six hundred years; you must have a considerable understanding of them, right?"

Alkaid asked.

Mo Ye's spirits lifted as he quickly replied, "I have been collecting information about Yin Moon Sect for all these years!"

"Organize it and send it to me,"

Alkaid said.

The Southern Region bordered Yin Moon Sect, and frictions between the two had never ceased.

This time Yin Moon Sect had sent a Refining Void powerhouse all the way to the headquarters of the Southern Region, a confrontation between the two was inevitable sooner or later.

Knowing both oneself and the enemy is the only way to fight a hundred battles without danger of defeat.