Taiyi Dao Fruit

Chapter 786 90

"Is Shen Hou planning to target the Jiang Clan members in the ancestral land?"

Jiang Li walked in from outside the building, and the first thing he heard was Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue mentioning Shen Hou.

He thought for a moment and said, "Ignore it for now. Shen Hou should be aware of the consequences. Besides, going to Yong Province now is too late. If the other party had plans, they would most likely have succeeded by now."

"Perhaps they are still planning to act in secret, trying to win over willing Jiang Spirits as spies?"

Tianxuan chuckled softly and said, "I will send the Divine Travel Grand Protector to assist, ensuring that the people from Jiang's Ancestral Land return to the Divine Capital as soon as possible. Once they reach the Divine Capital, whether they have been swayed will be evident at a glance."

"But you trust Shen Hou so much, whether he is truly of the Jiang Family, it's better to leave some room for maneuver."

"I don't trust Shen Hou that much, but I do trust Shen Hou's Dao Fruit," Jiang Li replied with a smile.

The Shen Gongbao Dao Fruit, praised even by those who oppose him.

Dao Fruit is cause and effect; it carries Dao Fruit, naturally also bearing its cause and effect. Especially when looking at Shen Hou, he indeed seems inclined to emulate the deeds of Shen Gongbao to demonstrate his Dao Fruit.

To betray one's sect, to wield the God-beating Whip, Shen Hou is undoubtedly step by step mimicking the owner of the Dao Fruit, thereby merging with the Dao Fruit. Though this method is convenient and can swiftly integrate the Dao Fruit, it would also make one increasingly resemble the original owner of the Dao Fruit, becoming subconsciously deeply influenced.

Generally speaking, the most suitable method is to resemble but not become, to integrate the Dao Fruit but not become the same person as the original owner of the Dao Fruit.

Take Jiang Li, for example; he often employs unique methods to further the integration of his Dao Fruit. Although these methods may seem unconventional, they are safe. At the very least, he does not have to worry about being constrained by the Dao Fruit.

Thinking of this, Jiang Li said meaningfully, "Let's wait and see. Allowing Shen Hou to infiltrate the Jiang family can be considered a clever move by Daoist Guang Cheng; this move, hidden and strategic, will undoubtedly bring us surprises in the future."

Since Jiang Li said so, Tianxuan had no choice but to believe it.

Matters regarding Shen Hou were set aside for the time being.

Next was the matter that Feng Manlou, the good elder brother, attempted to orchestrate.

Jiang Li recounted his conversation with Feng Manlou, causing both Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue to furrow their brows.

Since Feng Manlou's plan had been exposed by Jiang Li, it lost its mystery and allowed Jiang Li to be on guard. However, the future he mentioned indeed posed a difficult problem to solve.

"He is correct, even a selfless Emperor cannot tolerate your existence."

Tianxuan's eyebrows showed a thoughtful expression as she said, "The power you hold today might have been attainable by previous Family Heads of the Jiang family, but your future is beyond their grasp. Past Family Heads of the Jiang family, no matter how prominent, could at most become the Emperor, but you have the potential to surpass the Emperor."

"The Emperor does not fear someone becoming the Emperor, but he cannot allow anyone in the court to eclipse the Emperor."

The court system of Great Zhou resembles a pyramid, narrowing as it reaches the top, with only the Emperor at the pinnacle.

The power of the Emperor resides at the top of the pyramid, and the Emperor's strength alone can suppress the entire structure of power. Even if all the powerful figures in the court joined forces, they could not overpower the Emperor.

Strength is the primary assurance for the Emperor to dominate the Nine Provinces.

Only with power and strength at the pinnacle can the Emperor be as lofty as heaven, handling the affairs of the Nine Provinces at will.

If someone in the court threatens the Emperor in either aspect, they would be shaking the foundation of this pyramid, making it naturally difficult for the Emperor to tolerate.

Jiang Li is such a person; if he continues to advance, he is likely to reach a level stronger than the Emperor in the future.

To prevent Feng Manlou's success, either the Emperor must be permanently sealed, preventing the return of the Emperor Dao Fruit, or... Jiang Li must advance to the third grade.

As Tianxuan thought of this, she looked up at Jiang Li, only to find Jiang Li shaking his head and saying, "The advancement of the Fourth Grade Dao Fruit is slower than I anticipated."

Despite engaging in numerous battles recently, pacifying the Taiping Sect on the battlefield, and subduing two fairies in the realm of love, Jiang Li still has a long way to go before achieving Dao Fruit Perfection.

This is mainly due to two reasons.

First, the gap between the fifth-rank and the fourth-rank is enormous; the fourth-rank is too powerful. The killing move Tianxuan left for Jiang Li had previously wiped out the fifth-rank Jiang Wuming, showcasing the gap between a normal fifth-rank and the fourth-rank.

With such a vast gap, the difficulty of demonstrating the Fourth Grade Dao Fruit is naturally much higher than the fifth-rank, requiring a longer and farther journey.

Second, it's because he's strong, but more due to Qingyuan Miao Dao True Monarch's Dao Fruit being too strong.

When Jiang Li advanced to the fourth-rank, the completed Qingyuan Miao Dao True Monarch Dao Fruit almost overwhelmed him, and it was the Karma Collection that imposed a restriction, enabling Jiang Li to successfully accommodate this Dao Fruit.

According to Jiang Li's perception, the complete Dao Fruit of Qingyuan Miao Dao True Monarch should have already surpassed the scope of the fourth-rank, further increasing the difficulty of achieving Dao Fruit Perfection.

Jiang Li estimates that to maintain his previous rapid advancement, he would need to subdue a third-grade demon, ghost, and monster each month, consecutively defeating three to four of them, which might suffice.

Otherwise, he could only gradually subdue two fairies with a rod.

"Then why not, like your master, communicate with the third-grade Dao Fruit using a secret method?" Gongsun Qingyue suggested.

Using an external Dao Fruit to possess third-grade combat power is undoubtedly a shortcut, and Jiang Li doesn't lack third-grade Dao Fruits.

"It's not feasible," Tianxuan shook her head and said, "As your master, I can communicate with the third-grade Dao Fruit because I have already completed the Promotion Ceremony. In practice, I am just an unpromoted third-grade. Moreover, higher-grade Dao Fruits affect lower-grade ones; if the Fourth Grade Dao Fruit is not fully integrated, communicating with the third-grade hastily would impede the integration."

This was an undoubtedly discouraging answer, and Gongsun Qingyue couldn't help but sigh.

However, Tianxuan had more to say.

"I can't solve this, but the creator of this secret method might be able to," Tianxuan turned her words, revealing something startling to the duo.

This secret method, wasn't created by Tianxuan?

Jiang Li's thoughts spun rapidly, instinctively considering some related individuals.

Then, a name arose in his heart.

"Primordial Lord?" he asked.

The Primordial Lord Rain Master has been confirmed as the former Elder Tianxuan of the Dinghu Sect, Gongsun Yuli, yet she has always shown herself using the Dao Fruit as the Rain Master. If indeed someone else created this secret method, she is undoubtedly the most probable candidate.

"It is her."

Tianxuan said, "She accommodated the Fourth Grade Leizu Dao Fruit. Leizu, being the Primordial Consort of the Yellow Emperor, was the first to create the arts of silkworm farming and silk weaving, thus also known as the Silkworm God. Her Dao Fruit Divine Skills are naturally related to silkworms and clothing."

"This secret method involves transforming the Dao Fruit into an outer garment to wear, exhibiting divine skills."