LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 34 - Planning to Merge the Hongmeng Purple Qi and Attain Daluo Dao Ancestor in the Jiuzhou World
Chapter 34: Planning to Merge the Hongmeng Purple Qi and Attain Daluo Dao Ancestor in the Jiuzhou World
Xia Tian’s thoughts raced with anticipation as he considered his path to ascension. The Hongmeng Purple Qi, his most precious resource, held the promise of elevating him to the Daluo Dao Ancestor level. Such a transformation would not only cement his supremacy in the Jiuzhou World but also synchronise seamlessly with the Primordial World, amplifying his influence across dimensions.
The prospect of mastering the Three Paths—Heavenly Dao, Earthly Dao, and Human Dao—in both worlds tantalised Xia Tian. Even partial control of these cosmic forces could pave his way to Sagehood. If merging the Hongmeng Purple Qi to attain Daluo was the next step, controlling these foundational Daos was the endgame.
“Like the Three Pure Ones, who leveraged mere merit to achieve Sagehood,” Xia Tian mused, “my combination of Hongmeng Purple Qi and mastery over the Three Paths would surpass even their achievements.”
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Xia Tian’s thoughts were interrupted by the collapse of his puppet avatar, which he had stationed within the Great Xia Imperial Court. His realisation was swift, and his face darkened briefly before settling into a determined expression.
“This only confirms what I suspected,” Xia Tian thought. “The throne is a cesspool of treachery. But if I am to consolidate power in the Jiuzhou World, the throne must be mine.”
Calmly, Xia Tian revealed his true identity as the Third Prince to the young scholar seated across from him in the tavern. Handing the scholar his token, Xia Tian invited him to the Prince of Xuan’s Estate before vanishing into the void, leaving behind a bewildered but intrigued scholar.
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Within the Great Xia Imperial Palace, the ageing emperor was engrossed in a sinister ritual. A small blood pool before him shimmered as he refined his descendants’ blood essence into a glowing orb, which he consumed to prolong his life.
The emperor’s desperation to cling to life was palpable. In a world devoid of reincarnation or an afterlife, death meant total annihilation. For the emperor, this was unacceptable.
When his advisor reported the disappearance of the Third Prince, the emperor’s face twisted in anger. “So, the boy has been playing tricks on me,” he snarled. “If he thinks he can outwit me, he’s mistaken.”
Issuing an order to apprehend Xia Tian and accusing him of treason if he couldn’t be found, the emperor also instructed the refinement of his other sons’ bloodlines, further cementing his descent into madness.
Unlike the Primordial World, the Jiuzhou World lacked a cycle of reincarnation or a system of ghosts and deities. Once life ended, it ended completely, with no afterlife or spiritual continuity. This stark reality drove the emperor to cling to his throne and life with ferocious desperation.
Xia Tian understood the significance of this limitation. The absence of reincarnation made mastery over the Human Dao in Jiuzhou both more challenging and rewarding. If he could establish a framework for reincarnation, it could elevate his standing and offer immense cosmic merit, further strengthening his path to Daluo.
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Xia Tian’s immediate plans crystallised:
Merge the Hongmeng Purple Qi in Jiuzhou: The relative obscurity of Jiuzhou would allow him to ascend to Daluo Dao Ancestor without drawing the attention of the Six Sages.
Claim the Throne: By becoming the emperor of Great Xia, Xia Tian would gain direct control over the Human Dao and begin reshaping the Jiuzhou World to align with his grand vision.
Establish the Three Paths: Xia Tian planned to use his influence to create a system of reincarnation and balance, solidifying his mastery over the Heavenly Dao, Earthly Dao, and Human Dao.
Return to the Primordial World: Once his plans in Jiuzhou reached fruition, Xia Tian would leverage his newfound power to secure his place in the cosmic hierarchy of the Primordial World.