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"The struggle for the Dao."

Alkaid muttered these words to himself.

During his time as Vice Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, he had come into contact with many secret pieces of information.

The most important among these secrets was the concept of "The struggle for the Dao."

Unfortunately, he did not take a master during his time as a Junior Sect Leader, and his ascension to the Refining Void Realm was too swift. In ten years, he achieved what many Hollow Void Cultivators could not achieve in a thousand years, leaving no time for anyone to convey this crucial information to him.

The struggle for the Dao!

The secret to ascension within the Northern Sea Star lay hidden deep within the Star Core, at the Gate of the Immortal Realm.

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Of course, if all the Dao Lords worked together, pouring energy into the Gate of the Immortal Realm, they could cause it to open early.

But...

That was almost impossible.

Injecting energy meant that the Dao Lords would fall into a weakened state.

And at the moment the Gate of the Immortal Realm opened, it would only release three thousand spots.

Three Thousand Great Daos, each taking one.

If it was one of the more obscure Great Daos, the Dao Lord who cultivated that path would be the only one when the Gate of the Immortal Realm opened, and they could enter the gate with ease.

However, if the number of practitioners following that Dao was vast...

For that single spot, the Dao Lords of that lineage would undoubtedly fight to a bloody end.

This was the most dreadful ordeal for all Dao Lords seeking to enter the Gate of the Immortal Realm and ascend—The struggle for the Dao!

Since the Great Void Path is the foundation of all Daos and considered one of the four Supreme Daos, it is also the first Dao that all Cultivators come into contact with; the most common Dao, this meant that...

The number of Cultivators and Dao Lords of this path was the highest.

Therefore, the struggle for the Great Void Path was also the most fierce.

Every Ascender who entered the Gate of the Immortal Realm via the Great Void Path had to step over the corpses of numerous Dao Lords to enter the Immortal Realm.

Most Ascenders of the Great Void Path during such times were essentially the strongest individuals of their era.

Their fame and renown were immeasurable.

Although Alkaid did not fear competing with other Great Void Path Dao Lords in the struggle for the Dao, why wouldn't he take an easier road to ascension if one were available?

While pondering, Alkaid glanced at the second Dao seed, then shifted his gaze onto "Time Torrent," an extremely rare time-based Dao Technique.

"The Dao Lords of the Path of Time are extremely rare; at least, within the scope of what I currently know, I have not heard of any Time Path Dao Lord... Of course, this is related to the fact that the Dao Lords have yet to return... In those few decades when the struggle for the Dao approaches, coming from the depths of the starry sky, crossing boundaries, and from the various major Sects of the local terrain... it's as if a Dao Lord could leap out from any corner. But no matter how intense the situation becomes at that time, as one of the Supreme Daos, the Time Path Dao Lords should still be a rare commodity."

With this thought, Alkaid did not hesitate.

Although Time Torrent, like Void Blink, was a supportive Dao Technique, and he...

Actually lacked the targeted attack-type Dao Techniques capable of a Fatal Kill, the prestige of Time Torrent was indeed high.

Moreover, he had witnessed the power of dual casting, even quadruple casting, while confronting the Eight Desolations Demon Lord and the Dark Demon Lord.

A flurry of several Dao Techniques pounded down in quick succession; with his Refining Void body, he left the two Shattered Void Demon Cultivators with almost no ability to counterattack.

Therefore, enhancing Time Torrent also held numerous benefits in addressing his insufficient firepower fears.

Without delay, Alkaid inscribed "Time Torrent" into the Dao seed and planted it in his Cave Heaven.

The Dao seed and Cave Heaven naturally complement each other.

Alkaid's previous assessment of the Great Void Path Dao seed had increased the strength of the Cave Heaven, and now by planting the Time Path Dao seed, the solidity and stability of the Cave Heaven reached new heights.

Especially since...

Alkaid's mind stirred, and ripples of Formless energy radiated from the Dao seed of the Time Torrent.

Under the wash of these Formless ripples, he could clearly feel the time within the Cave Heaven seemed to be distorted, as if... the flow of time could be accelerated to twice that of the outside world.

"To activate the power of the Dao seed and achieve double the flow of time, if I activate the Dao seed and Time Torrent on my Cave Heaven, I should still be able to extend the lifespan of the Cave Heaven... which is to say, my own lifespan by a factor of two!"

The lifespan of Hollow Void, Refining Void, and Shattered Void was ten thousand years.

Doubling that...

Equated to twenty thousand years.

If such a marvel were to spread, it would be enough to drive any Refining Void or Shattered Void Cultivator insane.

"The Hollow Void Cultivators I have encountered are mostly between one thousand to three thousand years old; there are older ones, aged five to six thousand years. But apart from a few, most Refining Void Cultivators are over six thousand years old, and there are no Shattered Void Cultivators younger than six thousand... And from Shattered Void to Dao Lord is the most difficult breakthrough, a transformation on the path of cultivation. With only three to four thousand years left, how could that be enough? This is why nine out of ten Shattered Void Cultivators fall before reaching Integrate Dao... They simply run out of time."

Alkaid thought to himself, "If Shattered Void had the same lifespan as Dao Lords, one hundred twenty-nine thousand six hundred years... the chances of a Shattered Void advancing to Dao Lord would increase more than tenfold."

Gathering his focus, Alkaid continued to turn his gaze onto two other Refining Void Demon Cultivators who had been swept into the Cave Heaven.

With the addition of a Dao seed, the stability of the Cave Heaven once again climbed.

Add to that the doubled flow of time within the Cave Heaven due to Time Torrent...

Alkaid simply shifted his gaze to the two Refining Void beings suppressed by his Heaven-Sealing Stele, drawing the remaining four Refining Void entirely into the Cave Heaven.

After ten days, Alkaid concluded his cultivation.

Seeing this, Qi Sha, Wu Changfeng, Li Hanqiu, Wan Liugui, and others promptly came up to greet him.

The group exchanged glances and bowed together, saying, "We congratulate Sect Leader for overpowering formidable foes, with Supreme Divine Power, for shattering two Shattered Void Demon Cultivators and refining five Refining Void Demon Cultivators. From now on, your fame will spread across the world, known to all, and the tale of Sect Leader Alkaid's renown will be sung everywhere!"

Alkaid smiled at them, "There's no need for this; in repelling the enemies this time, you all have merit, and I shall reward you accordingly."

He extended his hand and eight groups of flowing light flickered over his palm, with each group carrying an aura of Dao.

From this battle, he had obtained no fewer than nine Dao Artifacts.

Six from two Shattered Void wielders, and three from five Refining Void masters.

"I will keep the Dao Artifact armor for myself; of the rest, you may choose one that suits you."

As Alkaid spoke, he added, "Of course, if you're not in a hurry to choose, I can also tailor-make one for you."

Wu Changfeng was slightly taken aback among the crowd.

It seemed somewhat unexpected to him.

Alkaid had guessed his thoughts and said, "The reminder earlier, and today's battle, is enough to prove that you are indeed acting on our... or rather, the Southern Region's behalf. As such, I certainly won't mistreat you."

Wu Changfeng, meeting Alkaid's gaze, nodded firmly, "Thank you for trusting me, Sect Leader. However... as a member of the Southern Region, when the Southern Region is invaded by Demon Cultivators, I must naturally fight for it..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Li Hanqiu with a smile, "Since you know it's the Sect Leader's trust, just accept it. If you feel unworthy, just devote more effort to the development of the Southern Region afterward."

Wan Liugui also nodded, "With a Dao Artifact in hand, not only will your own power increase, but the comprehension of your Lifebound Daoist Art will also advance by leaps and bounds. Once you're stronger, won't you be able to better repay the Sect Leader and the Southern Region?"

Wu Changfeng glanced at the two and then at Alkaid before nodding.

He stepped forward and took the cloak-type Dao Artifact from the Dark Demon Lord.

This Dao Artifact was quite damaged, and Alkaid said, "Wait for some time, and I will repair it for you."

"Thank you, Sect Leader."

Wu Changfeng gave a slight bow.

Following him, someone from Ling Ruogu stepped forward and took a Treasure Mirror Dao Artifact that originally belonged to the Eight Desolations Demon Lord.

His Dao Technique, called Void Banishing Divine Light, belonged to the Void Category. Although he had not reached the point of planting a Dao seed, it matched perfectly with this spatial-sealing treasure mirror.

With the aid of this Dao Artifact, his comprehension of Dao Techniques would certainly become easier, and perhaps in a few decades, he could plant his Dao seed and assault the Void Refinement Realm.

Aside from these two, no one else chose a Dao Artifact.

On one hand, they were not in a hurry, and on the other, the Dao Artifacts of the Yin Moon Sect Demon Cultivators did not suit the Hollow Void Cultivators of the Heavenly Dao Sect very well.

"Don't worry, at most in a hundred years, I will refine Dao Artifacts that match your Dao Techniques one by one. With these Dao Artifacts... in the future, not to mention Refining Void, even the Shattered Void Realm might not be out of reach."

Alkaid, smiling, tucked these Dao Artifacts away.

It was at this point that Wu Changfeng, Ling Ruogu, Chi Yu, and the others reacted as if they belatedly realized something.

All three were shaken at the same time.

Chi Yu, a Hollow Void who was not far from planting a Dao seed, couldn't help but widen her eyes, "Sect Leader, did you just say... you will refine a Dao Artifact matching our Dao Techniques one by one? Does that mean..."

The others, Wu Changfeng and Ling Ruogu, were also staring at Alkaid in disbelief.

As for Qi Sha...

He seemed to have been holding back for a long time, and at this moment couldn't resist responding first, "Although I have found it somewhat unbelievable up to now... it's true! The mysterious Artifact Sage you've all been speculating about is Sect Leader Alkaid!"

He took a deep breath, "Sect Leader Alkaid is not only unparalleled in his innate talent for cultivation, but his prowess in Artifact Refining is also astonishing to the world!"

After speaking, this newly advanced Void Refinement turned towards Alkaid, his eyes filled with fervor, "Being accepted by you, Sect Leader, is the greatest fortune of my life, Qi Sha!"

This was the first time he addressed Alkaid as "Sect Leader" in front of everyone.

"You have not let me down either."

Alkaid smiled, "It's been less than ten years since you obtained the Annihilation Sword, and you have already broken through to the Void Refinement Realm."

At that moment, Wu Changfeng, Ling Ruogu, and Chi Yu no longer had any doubts.

"No wonder... no wonder Hall Master Qi Sha's Dao Artifact matches his Lifebound Daoist Art so perfectly... It was refined by Sect Leader Alkaid!"

"The powerful strength of being invincible in the Void Refinement Realm! Possessing the Artifact Sage ability to refine Dao Artifacts... The key point is, Sect Leader Alkaid has been cultivating for less than a century... oh my god..."

"The stature of a Dao Lord! The stature of a Dao Lord! Are we truly fortunate enough to serve a future Dao Lord!?"

The three were overwhelmed with emotion, beside themselves with excitement.

Even Li Hanqiu and Wan Liugui, who were quite familiar with Alkaid, were filled with deep emotion when they linked his achievements together, as if they were witnessing the birth of an unprecedented miracle.

"Alright, no need to praise me anymore, we understand these matters within our group. Until I achieve Shattered Void, keep the fact that I am the Artifact Sage to ourselves."

Alkaid commanded.

"Yes."

The crowd responded solemnly.

They also understood the sensation that would be caused if the news that Alkaid was the Artifact Sage got out.

"Now then, I am going to make some improvements to the Capital Dragon Slaying Formation and then, we can go meet those Supreme Elders outside the Southern Capital City."

Alkaid said with a smile.

Advancing the progress of "Immortal Path: Shattering Void" to 100% merely used the "Demon Hunter" experience gained from annihilating the Eight Desolates and Dark Shattered Void Demon Cultivators.

The remaining Void Refinement cultivators, as well as the Dao Artifacts "traded" from them, also provided plenty of "Businessman" experience.

This experience directly allowed him to level up "Formation" to the Fifteenth Level.

The Capital Dragon Slaying Formation, a formation miraculously laid down by a Dao Lord, was well-founded. With a bit of perfecting from him, increasing it to the Fifteenth Level was not guaranteed, but reaching the Fourteenth Level was certainly possible.