The original body, power body, sword body, and even demonic body, none are weaker than the human Tao incarnation, perhaps even stronger. Thus, the human Tao incarnation has a long way to go.

For instance, ascending to the Heavenly Palace and leading the Human Race!

"In the Divine Continent of the Eastern Wilderness, aside from the Qinglu Great Saint, it’s me who commands respect. And the Qinglu Great Saint is old and weak; my day to ascend the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent is not far off."

Hong Yuan grasped the Public Character Heavenly Book and continued to comprehend his own [True Phoenix Treasure Skill].

If Shang Yaoqin dies, it’s not impossible that he could bear the great human Tao momentum she left behind and thus plot to achieve Tao!

Of course, all must be discussed only after the demonic body attests emperor. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

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The Creation Era, Year 37, Winter.

A final letter was sent from the Eastern Wilderness Academy back to the Qinglu Taoist Temple.

The Qinglu Great Saint, has fallen!

The Qinglu Great Saint was named Li Hongxin. Although he also hailed from the sword cultivator Li Family, he was born of a sideline, a maid’s son.

Throughout his life, he experienced ridicule and scorn, as well as glory and wealth, but ultimately devoted his life to the Great Taoism.

In his life’s twilight, he refused to die on a sickbed, voluntarily volunteered to serve as a spy, probing the Western Desert Divine Continent.

Ultimately, with his frail body, he held back the Demon Clan, safely sending away the remaining human clan saints and spies...

Sudden, extremely sudden!

When Phoenix Creek Hong Yuan learned this information, he sat silently in the courtyard, allowing the tea on the table to cool.

"Yuan, you indeed brought us significant honor, defeating the Great Dream Seed Tang Tianlong."

"Tonight at 1:00 AM, bring Tang Tianlong to the previous location. Let Yaoqin handle the subsequent matters."

"Yanjiang is gone, from now on consider me as him. Should there be any upheaval in Phoenix Creek Sect, feel free to seek my assistance, I will definitely stand up for you..."

Like the Phoenix Creek Great Saint, the Qinglu Great Saint had also favored him greatly, supporting him all the way, almost like a mentor.

Thus, upon hearing the sudden news of the Qinglu Great Saint’s passing, Hong Yuan was reintroduced to silence.

After a moment.

Hong Yuan rose, respectfully paying a mentor-like tribute toward the direction of Qinglu Taoist Temple.

...

Within the Sect, the most prominent internal struggle is between the mentor line and the family line.

Once, Phoenix Creek Sect had this struggle, represented by figures like Phoenix Creek Great Saint and Sword Master.

Fortunately, the Sword Master, understanding the importance of the situation, willingly retreated behind the Phoenix Creek Great Saint, without causing turmoil.

Instead, the Sword Master actively suppressed the rise of the family line, preventing a bloody sect reform, which would have been inevitable otherwise!

Similarly, Qinglu Taoist Temple also had fierce struggle between the mentor line and family line!

Because the sword cultivator Li Family wanted to become the generational heavenly teacher of Qinglu Taoist Temple, converting the vast Qinglu Taoist Temple for their benefit!

Previously, due to the presence of Li Family’s Four Sword Masters and Qinglu Great Saint Li Hongxin, Li Family could suppress the mentor line without bloodshed, securing the position of generational heavenly teacher.

But now, the Qinglu Great Saint has passed, the heavenly canopy that once held the universe in check has completely dissipated.

If not for the imminent Demon Clan crisis, internal chaos of Tao Heritage in Qinglu Taoist Temple would have already occurred. Yet at present, there still secretly flows undercurrents, planning to cause trouble at the Qinglu Great Saint’s funeral!

Regarding the many internal matters of Qinglu Taoist Temple, Hong Yuan is ill-suited to intervene.

He can only maintain the legacy of his friend like the late Qinglu Great Saint did.

In the will of Qinglu Great Saint, there is little interest in the idea of Li Family’s generational heavenly teacher; he merely hopes that Qinglu Taoist Temple continues its legacy.

Given these circumstances, Hong Yuan announced that anyone who dares to cause trouble at the time of Qinglu Great Saint’s funeral is against him!

"Hong Yuan has spoken, should we still start something at that time?"

"Humph, it’s an internal matter of our own Taoist Temple, what does Hong Yuan count for?"

"Indeed, now is the perfect chance with Li Family’s authority leaderless; we just want to reclaim what is rightfully ours!"

"But Hongxin senior benefited us, unaware of Li Family’s plot for the generational heavenly teacher position..."

"Hongxin senior was indeed a good predecessor, but this issue... has no retreat!"

Dim palace.

Lamps flicker, shadows intermingle.

Several Martial Saints whisper, gradually devising strategies.

Very soon, it was the day of Qinglu Great Saint’s funeral.

On this day, Qinglu Taoist Temple was decorated with white cloth, joyful activities prohibited, enveloped in silence.

Gradually, major sects within the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent sent Martial Saint representatives to offer condolences.

After all, the Qinglu Great Saint was once the foremost figure in the Eastern Wilderness, granting blessings to all saints on the front lines to the greatest extent possible.

Phoenix Creek Hong Yuan also came to pay respect to Qinglu Great Saint.

In the hall, Hong Yuan stared at the portrait of Qinglu Great Saint riding a yellow cow.

When he sensed the subtle gunpowder-like tension between the Qinglu saints on either side, he couldn’t help but frown slightly.

These guys still don’t take him, Hong Yuan, seriously~

"Boom—"

A heavy and dignified aura spread from Hong Yuan’s body, pressing down on all the saints present.

In just an instant, astonishment spread among the saints, leaving them bewildered.

An eighth-rank saint!

No, akin to a Great Saint!

"Predecessor Hongxin sacrificed heroically for the Human Clan’s righteous cause."

"Those who do not allow predecessor Hongxin to rest in peace today must be spies of the Demon Clan; I, Hong Yuan, will definitely punish without mercy!"

Hong Yuan spoke softly and calmly.

But the saints present, observing the phoenix form looming behind him, could not help but feel apprehensive.

For they knew that if anyone caused trouble at this moment, Hong Yuan would truly slaughter them all!

"Damn." Those Martial Saints who intended to start trouble today cursed inwardly, but under Hong Yuan’s piercing gaze, they could not help but lower their heads.

"Yuan is so formidable..." Ye Zhuyin’s beautiful eyes rippled, her gaze filled with Hong Yuan’s image, feeling amazed by his domineering side.

"Sigh~ from today onwards, unless Shang Yaoqin emerges, Hong Yuan is the foremost figure on the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent." Such as Li Family’s Four Sword Masters and other senior Martial Saints, saw deeper.

Thanks to Hong Yuan’s presence, the affairs and legacy of ’Qinglu Great Saint’ Li Hongxin transitioned peacefully.

In the eyes of saints in the Eastern Wilderness, Hong Yuan becoming a saint in under fifty years has already claimed the top position in the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent.

This certainly stems from the successive passing of senior top figures like ’Phoenix Creek Great Saint’ Fu Yanjiang, ’Qinglu Great Saint’ Li Hongxin.

But simultaneously, it also signifies the intense generational shift of the current great era.

In the past, it was inconceivable for a figure like Hong Yuan to emerge.

Now, not just Hong Yuan, but heroes have also risen among various Divine Continents and even on the Demon Clan’s side...