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For practitioners in the myriad realms, this was the first time they saw up close just how immensely beneficial it could be to have the Will of the Heavens as their backing.

Previous Wielders of the Will might have had close associates too, but for some, the eras are so remote that verification is impossible.

The several generations of the ‘Heavenly Dao’ that are closer in time are somewhat special; after proving their Dao and achieving immortality, there have hardly been any tales of them becoming someone’s backing and bringing them benefits.

Daozi Heavenly Dao is an exception, having a shorter term in office, so let’s set that aside for now.

The previous ‘fat ball Heavenly Dao’ appeared out of thin air. Practitioners across the realms couldn’t even determine its origins, a real loner with naturally no one benefiting.

——If it had been a ‘Confucian Sage’ who had achieved immortality at that time, perhaps a large group of Confucians would have benefited.

As for ‘Heavenly Dao White’ before that, he seems to have cared for very few people in his lifetime, and was quite busy after proving his Dao.

Maybe White-robed Heavenly Dao did have people he ‘cared’ about.

But White-robed Heavenly Dao experienced a long era, across two sessions of Heavenly Dao contention.

If the people he cared about did not step onto the ‘immortal path’, by the time of his second proof of the Dao, those ‘cared for’ would have vanished in the ruthless passage of time.

Mortals who are not Immortals have finite lifespans—after all, Immortals aren’t as common as cabbages, and a majority of worlds ‘across the myriad realms’ have yet to see an Immortal emerge to this very day!

Going back one more generation to ‘Daoist Priest Virtue’, there is even less need to mention.

By the time he became immortal due to a fortunate opportunity, he had already lived for an unknown number of years, and probably had very few people he cared about. Even if they did receive his care, they would not have caused a stir across all realms.

If we go back further from Daoist Priest Virtue… it’s almost impossible to verify due to the exceedingly distant era.

Therefore, the extent of the connection ‘I have the Heavenly Dao as my backing’ can go to, is something cultivators across realms could only speculate about in the past, rarely witnessed by anyone.

However, this generation’s ‘Heavenly Dao Tyrannical Song’ is very special.

He rose to prominence and came into view a few months ago.

After emerging, he made many good friends, took on disciples, fathered a daughter, and even seems to have maintained a relationship akin to ‘parents’.

Honestly, had we not seen Tyrannical Song beat up adversaries from all over and ultimately prove his Dao and achieve immortality… if you look at his network of relationships, it’s exactly like that of a cultivator who had just embarked on the path not long ago!

Everyone present, when young, had parents, dao companions, friends, disciples, children, and other close individuals like Tyrannical Song.

However, as time in cultivation prolonged, many friends and even descendants fell in the relentless river of time and disappeared without a trace.

Gradually, the network of relationships for Immortals became simpler and simpler.

…

[If only Tyrannical Song really were a special individual undergoing ‘Reincarnation Cultivation’, or had just stepped into the path of cultivation, we could establish a good relationship with him in advance, and then benefit from having ‘Heavenly Dao Tyrannical Song’ as our backing once he proved his Dao.] A young Tribulation Transcender lamented.

[By the way, have you studied Tyrannical Song? Before he became famous worldwide with his ‘Profound Sage Speech’, where was he cultivating? Which era’s expert was he?]

[Isn’t he the reincarnation of the Confucian Sage? I have some connections to Confucianism, and they have confirmed this news to be accurate.]

A group of top-notch cultivators exchanged information in secret.

Then, finally, one voice couldn’t help but say, [Actually, have you ever considered that Tyrannical Song might really just be a rookie cultivator who entered the world of cultivation last year, and then advanced one level almost every month, finally managing to achieve immortality by February?]

[???]

[Fellow friend, your fantasy is just too excessive.]

[Dreams should be had at night—dreaming during the day is just daydreaming.]

[How could there possibly be someone who advances one class a month in this world? The journey of cultivation is like rowing a boat against the current, one must proceed step by step. The higher the realm, the more difficult it is to advance. There might be unparalleled geniuses who manage to ascend a realm each month or in a few months during the early stages, but it’s absolutely impossible later on.]

No one was willing to believe what that voice said.

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After all, this claim is too absurd; even if you think about it with your toes, it still seems impossible.

A promotion to the next stage every month is something one might only fantasize about when young.

Only a few astute top cultivators paid close attention to the voice that had just spoken.

‘Is it the Almighty Merchant?’ the meditating cultivators thought with a start.

The ‘Almighty Seller’ Senior is a famous existence throughout the myriad practitioners in the universe, and almost no one would be his enemy, after all, there’s hardly anything he can’t procure, and his network of relationships is widespread.

With the relationship network and intelligence of the Almighty Seller Senior… his words are worth pondering.

[If… if Tyrannical Song really did advance one stage per month as the senior said…]

[Then it seems, many mysteries can truly be answered. For instance, why he still has ‘parents’ in the flesh, why he has made so many friends, and why his network of interpersonal relationships is so intricate.]

[But, advancing one stage every month is too ridiculous… perhaps there is some other karmic reason?]

While these meticulous cultivators were secretly communicating, a ‘blessing’ suddenly fell from the vacuum.

In the end, it landed on the head of the ‘Almighty Seller’ Senior.

Everyone was already quite familiar with this process.

It was recognition from Heavenly Dao Tyrannical Song.

[Although you have blocked me, you are forever a great senior in my heart—Heavenly Dao Tyrannical Song.]

This blessing title was especially long.

But it represented that Heavenly Dao Tyrannical Song acknowledged the intimate relationship with the ‘Almighty Seller’ Senior.

Doesn’t that indirectly suggest that what the Almighty Seller Senior said could very well be true?

[Should we go investigate it?]

[Tyrannical Song of the Heavenly Dao doesn’t seem to mind others probing into his past, nor has he stopped the Almighty Seller Senior from divulging his history. So, investigating Tyrannical Song’s past might be within the realm of what the Heavenly Dao permits?]

[As long as we don’t recklessly dig into Tyrannical Song’s private and dark history, but just plainly investigate his cultivation speed, it should be no problem, we can try it. If the Heavenly Dao shows any reaction, we’ll immediately stop.]

A group of curious cultivators stirred with eagerness, quietly communicating amongst themselves.

The Almighty Merchant looked up at the sky, his gaze landing on the ‘Heavenly Dao Certification Mark’ that evoked complex feelings within him.

“Hey, once you really investigate Tyrannical Song’s past and confirm what I’ve said… your hearts will be just as complicated as mine, and you might even need to take some pills.”

This is the only thing I can do for you now~

It’s better to share the joy with others rather than enjoying it alone.

If I have to take medicine, others should join me, that’s only fair.

Having said his piece, the Almighty Merchant took out a bottle of pills—produced by the Yellow Mountain Family—and poured the whole bottle into his mouth in one breath.

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…

Song Shuhang also acted on a whim, sensing the ‘Almighty Merchant’ and the secret exchanges of the top cultivators in the universe, he subsequently sent a blessing to ‘Almighty Seller Senior’ as well.

Regarding his past of ‘advancing one stage per month,’ he didn’t intend to hide it deliberately.

After all, he was now the Heavenly Dao.

“Who else is there to deal with next?” Senior White asked while drawing ‘Dragon Pattern Stickers.’

These Dragon Pattern Stickers are first drawn with ‘dragon patterns,’ and later, every member of the Nine Provinces Number One Group would have one or two applied to them, striving to bring everyone’s dragon patterns up to the First Class level with nine dragon patterns.

“Compared to drawing one by one on the spot, this is a bit simpler and more efficient.”

“Besides these three disciples of mine, I also have a preparatory disciple in the Black Dragon World… It just so happens that I can include him in the trial this time to fill in his basic data. There’s also the preparatory disciple Miruru who is now in the ‘Dream Realm.’ I promised to take her as a disciple once she’s reborn with awakened sentience,” Song Shuhang replied.

The monster tree Miruru was currently in the Dream Realm, brought there by Senior White to participate in the ‘God Creation Plan.’ Now, she has a symbiotic relationship with the ‘World Tree of the Dream Realm.’

Given enough time to grow, she could become the spokesperson of the Dream Realm, the daughter of the World Tree.

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Dream Realm.

At the base of the World Tree, a tiny sapling struggled to reach immortality.

The little sapling only possessed a faint ‘consciousness’ and was still years away from evolving into complete wisdom.

Under the World Tree of the Dream Realm’s protection, no creature in the Dream Realm dared to harm her.

Today’s Dream Realm was as harmonious as ever.

Suddenly, a finger materialized out of the void, slowly touching the little sapling.

When the creatures of the Dream Realm, the dream demons, and the Inner Demons sensed this finger, they all prostrated on the ground, not daring to stir.

“In the name of Heavenly Dao Tyrannical Song, I bless you. From this day forward, your name shall be Miruru, and you will inherit my once-held dao name ‘Daoist Priest Wood,’ becoming a disciple under me,” the finger gently touched the little sapling.

This was the Heavenly Dao personally awakening a tree monster.

From this day forward, even if Tyrannical Song abdicated his position as Heavenly Dao, the effect of this awakening blessing would not disappear—unless the next Wielder of the Will found Tyrannical Song disagreeable and chose to erase this blessing.

However, if the next Heavenly Dao bore grudges against Song Shuhang, he certainly would have arranged Miruru’s affairs properly before stepping down, not giving the succeeding Heavenly Dao any opportunity to exploit.

With this touch from Tyrannical Song, a cute illusory sprite appeared on the little sapling, resembling a miniaturized version of Miruru from bygone days.

“Disciple Miruru greets Master,” the tiny illusory sprite gently hugged the Heavenly Dao finger.

She had a vague memory of her past life.

But she still remembered that she liked Profound Sage Tyrannical Song the most, had once asked Tyrannical Song for a ‘Sage Seal Signature,’ and eventually died under a heavenly tribulation.

Perhaps her greatest stroke of luck was meeting Tyrannical Song.

Otherwise, a monster willow like her, if dead under heavenly tribulation, would have no hope of living again.

And now, Tyrannical Song was proving his Dao and personally awakening her.

“Grow well, I will always be watching over you,” Song Shuhang said softly, and at the same time, he drew his hand across, and a small ‘liquid metal’ droplet fell next to the monster tree Miruru.

It was the ‘fat ball’ that had its consciousness erased and was reinforced by the authority of the Heavenly Dao. Although it was a small droplet, it could still transform into a cloak.

While it might not be as clever as the ‘Song Fat Ball Windbreaker,’ it was still a powerful Companion Magic Device.

After doing all this,

Song Shuhang’s will descended upon the ‘Black Dragon World.’

Inside the Black Dragon World,

Scarlet Pupil, after practicing hard, was lying on the bed, resting and meditating.

Suddenly, during his meditation, he opened his eyes and looked into the void.

“Master?” he sat up and called out.

“Very good, you’ve been practicing diligently,” Song Shuhang’s voice came softly, “Prepare yourself. Tomorrow, I will open up the trial space for you. As long as you pass the trial, you can formally become my fifth disciple.”

“After the trial is over, can I go see my brother?” Scarlet Pupil asked eagerly.

“Your brother, Black Pupil… yes, after your trial is finished, I will take you to see him,” Song Shuhang assured.

Black Pupil had been dead for quite a while, and being a creature of the Black Dragon World, even using Heavenly Dao authority to resurrect him would probably not be easy.

But… if one becomes detached, it’s possible to lock onto Black Pupil’s soul and let him be reborn with his memories through the Fifth Heavenly Dao Fairy’s ‘Reincarnation Channel.’

At that time, it would not be difficult for Black Pupil and Scarlet Pupil to meet.

Song Shuhang, who previously did not dare to assure or promise things, now, as the Heavenly Dao Tyrannical Song, dared to make commitments.

“Thank you, Master,” Scarlet Pupil rolled around happily on the bed.

Honestly, for the past few days, he had a bad feeling about his brother in his heart. He thought that might be the reason why his master had not taken him to see his brother yet.

But now, his master had given him a firm promise, which meant his brother was alright.

“Master, it’s so good to meet you,” Scarlet Pupil whispered softly.

In the void, a large hand materialized, gently pressing down on Scarlet Pupil’s little head, giving it a rub, “Rest well, prepare for tomorrow’s battle.”

After the hand disappeared, a blessing mark and a not-yet-activated dao name [Scholar Mountain of Books] appeared above Scarlet Pupil’s head.

This dao name wasn’t quite fitting for Scarlet Pupil, to be honest.

But of Song Shuhang’s seven dao names, that was the only one left.

Tyrannical Saber Song One was for personal use.

Virtuous Buddhist Sabersman was reserved for Little Cai.

Bijing Street’s Sabersman had been decided to be given to Joseph.

Daoist Priest Wood was inherited by the tree monster Miruru.

Path-seeking Scholar seemed more suitable for Chuchu… It was her heart set on seeking the Dao that decided her to faithfully become his disciple.

The last one, ‘Scholar Kindheartedness,’ would depend on the fortune and karma of that little girl from the Beast Realm.

After sorting out his various disciples, Song Shuhang’s gaze fell on a regular person he had been fated with during the early stages of his cultivation.

Sima Jiang, the Fengshou Express Delivery man.

He and Song Shuhang were also connected by ‘fate.’

The two boxes of medicinal materials sent by Soft Feather had been personally delivered by Sima Jiang.

Sima Jiang was positioned between the world of ordinary people and the world of cultivators, being a mortal himself but due to various reasons, had made contact with cultivators.

However, he had never crossed the threshold, failing to truly access the core of the cultivator’s world.

“Then, as a causal connection, let me at least provide you with the opportunity to get an ‘introduction to the world of cultivators,’” Song Shuhang spoke softly.

Being the Heavenly Dao, arranging an opportunity for a mortal to ‘make contact with the world of cultivators’ was not difficult.

Whether it’s a fortuitous encounter or an expert suddenly passing by and impulsively taking a disciple, anything could be arranged.

“I’ve finished drawing here,” at this time, Senior White nearby patted a thick stack of ‘Dragon Pattern Stickers.’

“Next, let’s give the members and seniors of the ‘Nine Provinces Number One Group’ a surprise,” Song Shuhang smiled.

This matter, he intended to do grandiosely.

He wanted every practitioner in the universe to know that the ‘Nine Provinces Number One Group’ was under his and Senior White’s patronage!

After today, the entire ‘Nine Provinces Number One Group’ will become famous across the martial world.