Transmigrating over ten thousand years late, I was forced to become a mighty presence

Constrained by the limits of their information, their understanding of the Luotian Realm was very limited, mostly confined to the level of wandering scholars and Jixia Scholars.

The emergence of a Taoist from amongst the Hundred Schools scholars allowed them to witness the true peak power of the Luotian Realm.

Each of those Golden Armor Divine Generals, transformed from the essence of the Tao, was comparable to an Immortal Path Divine General of the Tao Harmony Taoist Doyen.

The Great Tao Manifestations invoked by the Jixia Tao Bell exceeded their comprehension of the Tao; if they could but receive a trace of the bell’s resonance, it would be enough to set them on the path where reaching the Tao Harmony Stage would be within reach.

And this was only a seemingly down-and-out scholar from the school of Taoism.

One could only imagine how extraordinary the peak scholars of Confucianism, Mohism, Agrarianism, School of Diplomacy, and Yin-Yang School among the Hundred Schools must be.

"Only by being accepted into the Hundred Schools scholars can one truly come into contact with the peak power of the Luotian Realm and attain the greatest harvest!"

Realizing this, Ji Xuanyi immediately used his divine sense to communicate with Zhao Yuan, asking him to probe Sunn Changyi’s intentions.

In reality, Ji Xuanyi wished he could make the inquiry himself, but unfortunately, Sunn Changyi, a Jixia Scholar, evidently did not hold Ji Xuanyi of the Return-to-Void Stage in high regard, which left him no other option.

Following Ji Xuanyi’s instructions, Zhao Yuan watched Sunn Changyi, who was still immersed in shock, and, feigning a contemplative demeanor, began,

"As a wandering scholar who has traveled through various countries, this is the first time I have seen such a significant figure from the Hundred Schools scholars.

To seek the Tao all one’s life, still troubled by the challenges of the Great Tao, if one could be accepted into the scholarly lineage of the Hundred Schools, it would not be in vain."

Sunn Changyi nodded approvingly, his eyes reflecting a touch of emotion.

"Indeed, being accepted into the Hundred Schools scholars is the lifelong goal of every student."

"Witnessing Brother Sunn becoming a Jixia Scholar at such a young age, I am convinced that being accepted into the Hundred Schools scholars will be as easy as flipping one’s hand for you."

Upon hearing this, Sunn Changyi was startled and began waving his hands, saying,

"Brother Zhao thinks too highly of me; I am but an ordinary student within the Jixia Academy, and there are countless peers who do not fall short compared to me.

Only the most outstanding Jixia Scholars from each generation can be accepted into the scholarly lineage of the Hundred Schools.

As for Brother Zhao, being able to travel through various countries as a wandering scholar and step into the Void Refining Stage by comprehending the Great Tao, if you were to cultivate in silence within the academy for a hundred years, you might have a chance to be accepted into the scholarly lineage of the Hundred Schools."

A hundred years of quiet cultivation, might have a chance, these words immediately caused the hearts of Ji Xuanyi and the others to sink.

Zhao Yuan was already the most likely among them to be accepted into the Hundred Schools scholars, but even with his identity as a Void Refining True Monarch, he needed to cultivate in silence for a hundred years to seek an opportunity.

Whether their trial time in the All-Worlds Luotian Convention would exceed a hundred years was still an unknown.

Not to mention that Zhao Yuan hadn’t actually stepped into the Void Refining Stage by comprehending the Great Tao; should this be discovered, it might even bring unnecessary trouble, and whether he could keep even his status as a Jixia Scholar was an unknown.

The group looked at each other in dismay, and Zhao Yuan, a bit unwilling to give up, asked Sunn Changyi,

"Brother Sunn, is there really no other way?" Experience more on NovelBin.Côm

"Being accepted into the scholarly lineage of the Hundred Schools is as difficult as ascending to the heavens; how could there be any shortcuts?"

Sunn Changyi’s expression turned slightly displeased, but then, as if remembering something, his demeanor shifted to one of mild surprise as he looked towards the sealed main city gates and changed his tone,

"However, it’s not entirely impossible."

Zhao Yuan, visibly excited, bowed and said, "Please enlighten me, Brother Sunn."

"Actually, this matter is difficult and yet simple; the key lies with the Taoist from the Taoism school who has just entered the Jixia Academy.

As one of the most ancient among the Hundred Schools, Taoism has not been seen in this world for hundreds of years, and that Taoist is perhaps the last disciple of Taoism as of now.

Now that Taoism seeks re-entry into the world, wishing to find opportunities to expand, they will surely need many disciples and followers.

If one could take the initiative to approach that Taoist, it might be possible to bypass layers of trials and directly become a scholar of Taoism, or even ascend in one step to become a direct disciple of the Taoist."

At these words from Sunn Changyi, Ji Xuanyi and the others showed an uplifting spark of excitement.

They were well aware that, even if the Taoist was in a state of decline, being accepted as his student would be no simple matter.

However, this was far preferable to seeking a slim chance at the Jixia Academy.

Unbeknownst to Ji Xuanyi, similar discussions were taking place not only here.

Inside and outside the walls of Linzi City, Tao Test participants from various heavens were all finding their step-to-heaven opportunity.

In their view, once accepted as a disciple of the Taoist, it signified a chance to encounter the greatest fortunes of the Luotian Realm.

The Tao Test participants from all sides were ready to seize the opportunity, each one eager to try.

However, among all the powers, only the Great Yin 3rd Prince Ji Zhaoyang looked towards the interior of Linzi City with a puzzled expression, doubts rising in his mind.

"Why does the figure in the carriage feel so eerily familiar?"

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As Shen Yuan stepped onto the Great Tao Golden Bridge, the dilapidated carriage had already arrived at the doors of Jixia Academy.

In front of the gate, the many profound scholars of the Academy waited respectfully, their aura clearly proving that each was a powerful expert of the Unity Realm Stage.

Upon seeing the carriage coming to a stop, the scholars said in unison:

"We welcome the return of the Taoist to Jixia!"

Before the gate of the Academy, silence reigned, neither the carriage driver nor the figure inside responded in any way.

The scholars did not show the slightest dissatisfaction and continued to wait respectfully.

Only after a long while did Shen Yuan’s voice finally emerge from within the carriage.

"The grand ceremony of Dao discussion is still early, I shall not enter Jixia Academy for now."

Hearing this, although the scholars were surprised, the leading libationer of the Academy immediately stepped forward and said:

"Since the Taoist does not wish to enter the Academy, we will not insist.

However, the Taoist still needs a place to rest and recuperate. The Academy has several residences in Linzi City that could serve as resting places for the Taoist."

"Agreed."

The libationer’s heart brightened at the placid response, and he promptly stepped forward to lead the way for Shen Yuan.

Meanwhile, inside the carriage, Shen Yuan carefully let out a long breath, organizing the shocking images he had seen earlier.

Before arriving in Linzi, Shen Yuan had no awareness of his identity among the Hundred Schools scholars, with all information coming only from the words of the carriage driver.

Because of the decrepit carriage, as well as the driver’s words, he instinctively believed that this so-called identity among the Hundred Schools scholars was not that of an important person.

However, after reaching Linzi, the sound of Jixia Tao Bell ringing twelve times, the Great Sound of Silence, and the opening of the main city gates accompanied by the Immortal Path Divine General changed his mind, convincing him that his title as one of the Hundred Schools scholars was not as simple as he had thought.

Especially the references to him as a Taoist of Taoism made Shen Yuan shocked.

One must know that this is the Luotian Realm opened up by the Supreme Tao Ancestor for imparting Taoism, where ’Dao’ has an extraordinary meaning in the Luotian Realm, thus his identity as a Taoism Taoist was nothing ordinary.

It made Shen Yuan recall the very last image he saw when entering the Luotian Realm.

Lying in state after the Supreme Tao Impartation, his consciousness plummeted into the Luotian Realm seated upon Tao Achievement’s Great Seat.

"Could it be, the essence of the Luotian Realm is the Supreme Tao Impartation?

And the reason I obtained the identity of a Taoism Taoist is due to the influence of the Tao Achievement’s Great Seat?"

The more he reflected on it, the more Shen Yuan believed in this possibility.

"If I carry with me the Tao Achievement’s Great Seat and have become a Taoism Taoist, then do the rest of the Hundred Schools scholars correspond to other possessors of Tao Achievement’s Great Seats?"

Upon this thought, Shen Yuan’s heart suddenly skipped a beat in shock.

Of the nine Great Tao seats apart from his own feigned identity as the Donghua Emperor, the rest were renowned Highest Heaven powerful experts known in all worlds.

If this was true, the terror represented by the Hundred Schools scholars far exceeded common understanding.

"But since it is the impartation from the Supreme Tao Ancestor, there must be restrictions placed on other Highest Heaven powerful experts within the Luotian Realm, otherwise, the mere physical bodies of the Highest Heaven powerful experts would be enough to burst the Luotian Realm.

This point, in contrast, benefits me greatly."

Feeling a bit more settled, Shen Yuan soon noticed another puzzling detail.

Hundred Schools of Thought flourished greatly, and even though the direct descendants of the Hundred Schools were few, their combined magnitude was still significant.

However, the Taoism to which Shen Yuan belonged seemed to have been left with him alone, which did not fit in with the prestige of the Hundred Schools.

"As possessors of the Tao Achievement’s Great Seats, why do they begin with great forces at their command, while I am just a lone individual?

Is my Tao Achievement’s Great Seat somehow inferior to theirs?"

Shen Yuan felt aggrieved by the thought, but then he was taken aback.

He suddenly remembered that during his time in the Land of Taoism Impartation, he had used the Tao Achievement’s Great Seat to comprehend the Great Tao Manifestation and had ruthlessly exploited it, causing damage to the essence of the Great Seat.

"Could it be, my solitary situation in Taoism is because I shaved it all off myself?"