The North Dipper established three lists with different nas: "Dharma," "Artifact," and "Dao." They were dedicated to testing the Magic Lineage Cultivators from the northern and southern lands, evaluating the depth of their Cultivation, their Opportunities, and the strength of their Dao Foundation.
The South Dipper similarly had three lists, called "Wisdom," "Comprehension," and "Spell," with "Dao Wisdom" being the most critical among them.
The many Ancestral Sects and Grand Sects of the Nanzhan Continent all regarded this as an important basis for selecting Disciples and promoting them to the Upper Courtyard.
"First in Dao Wisdom on the three South Dipper lists?"
The Great Kui Mystic Drum Artifact Spirit was montarily stunned. It looked at Jiang Yi, whose divine aura was restrained and whose eyes shone with a clear light, its expression full of confusion:
"The Daoist rely received the *Scripture of the Taiwu Daoist Monarch’s Wondrous Essentials for World Salvation*. How did that get him involved with the South Dipper lists?"
It knew that Jiang Yi had previously topped the North Dipper lists, sweeping all three categories to take first place.
Slaying a True Monarch, achieving a Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishnt, Slaying Sword in hand—it was a record that would likely stand for five thousand years.
No one could compete with him on the North Dipper lists. Was he now going to start "wreaking havoc" on the South Dipper lists as well?
The attendant from the Hall of rits seed hesitant and glanced at Jiang Yi.
Originally, the Lower Courtyard had held little genuine respect for this Qi Cultivation Daoist, only paying lip service to his title.
But ever since witnessing the miraculous spectacle of Jiang Yi choosing his technique in the "Void Heaven and Earth"—a place that housed tens of thousands of Techniques and hundreds of True Skills—the Hall of rits attendant could only praise from the bottom of his heart: ’The Ancestor’s foresight is truly profound!’
"It’s nothing worth boasting about."
Jiang Yi said indifferently, a smile playing on his lips:
"After choosing the *Taiwu Scripture*, I also earned the approval of the *Scripture of the Taixu Daoist Monarch’s Divine Fusion and Transformation*.
Cultivating two foundational scriptures at once... just thinking about it gives a headache."
Hearing the Daoist’s words, the Great Kui Mystic Drum Artifact Spirit almost thought it had misheard, its lips trembling:
"Two foundational scriptures? In the entire glorious ten-thousand-year history of the Innate Sect, only one person has ever accomplished that... Is your Dao Wisdom truly bottomless?"
Even Ning Hechu, who was elevated by the descendants of the Eight Monarchs, never received the approval of two foundational scriptures.
Jiang Yi smiled faintly and replied calmly:
"Just a stroke of luck. I’m sure you know, Senior, I’ve always been naturally well-liked by my ’elders’."
The Great Kui Mystic Drum Artifact Spirit was utterly shocked and muttered to itself:
"No wonder you were in there for a full two days! So that’s what happened, that’s what happened!"
Qiao Yu asked curiously from the side:
"Who was the other senior who, like Daoist Jiang, received such a heavenly blessing and could cultivate two foundational scriptures?"
The Hall of rits attendant hastily lowered his head and blocked his ears.
’Such a Sect secret was not sothing he could casually listen in on.’
"Speaking of which, it was a matter of fate. It was the very sa ancestor who appointed the Daoist,"
the Great Kui Mystic Drum Artifact Spirit replied.
One must not speak the na of the revered.
No matter how senior it was, it did not dare to speak the ancestor’s revered na directly.
Qiao Yu blinked her bright eyes and looked at Jiang Yi, who smiled and nodded:
"The senior must be referring to Ancestor Mingxuan of the Manifested Netherworld."
The Great Kui Mystic Drum Artifact Spirit clicked its tongue in admiration, straightening its back as if it had been thoroughly vindicated.
’The Daoist it had personally guided back was no empty reputation!’
"Now those brats from the Eight Peaks True Inheritance will have to be convinced! For two foundational scriptures to acknowledge you is like two ancestors giving their approval. From now on, anyone who dares to spout nonsense about your title as Daoist can just wait to be sent down to the Fire Prison of Li Peak!"
The foundational scriptures of Daoist Monarchs expound upon the profound principles of heaven and earth, demonstrate supre mysteries, narrate the path to attaining truth and verifying the Dao, and deliver one from the great calamities of birth, aging, sickness, and death.
The scriptures carry the true essence of the Great Dao, with an intangible spiritual charm hidden within them.
If Jiang Yi had not displayed such world-shocking Dao Wisdom, how could the other scripture, the *Scripture of the Taixu Daoist Monarch’s Divine Fusion and Transformation*, have shown him such favor?
This was akin to a crown prince receiving the praise of the imperial clan, solidifying his position as Crown Prince.
"The Daoist’s prospects are limitless!"
The Great Kui Mystic Drum Artifact Spirit rubbed its hands, its attitude growing even more enthusiastic:
"Two foundational scriptures, doesn’t that an you’ll need to choose two scripture masters? In the entire Innate Sect, there aren’t many True Monarchs who can take on that role..."
The white-haired old man standing atop the eight-foot bronze drum suddenly paused, as if rembering sothing. A look of eager anticipation, as if waiting for a good show to begin, spread across his face.
As the saying goes, "Without a master, a scripture cannot be understood."
After a Daoist chose their foundational scripture, the first thing was to seek a scripture master—soone to explain its aning, illuminate the essentials of the Dao, and validate their Cultivation.
"Senior, where should I go next?"
Jiang Yi remained calm and unperturbed, showing not the slightest hint of complacency.
’He had long ago used "I beg the Celestial Book" to carefully investigate and analyze this. He knew that back when Ancestor Mingxuan was the Daoist, he had also secured both the *Taiwu Scripture* and the *Taixu Scripture*.
’That was why he had gone to such great lengths, relying on his own world-shocking Dao Wisdom and a bit of help from the Celestial Book, to win the special favor of the *Taixu Scripture*.
’How do you win the favor of the great leader? Making them think, ’This child is just like ,’ or ’He reminds of my younger self,’ is undoubtedly the quickest and most direct way!’
’Jiang Yi was certain that Ancestor Mingxuan, residing Beyond the Qingming, must be extrely satisfied with his performance.’
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「Beyond the Qingming.」
The benevolent matron’s eyelids twitched slightly as she spoke with a slow smile:
"Daoist Brother, your insight is as sharp as a torch. You have truly chosen a most suitable Crown Prince for the Innate Sect.
On the South Dipper list, first in Dao Wisdom... was this because he returned to the Sect, chose a scripture, and comprehended its profound principles, thus directly taking the top spot?"
The grey-robed Daoist suppressed the corners of his mouth, his expression remaining cold and stern as he answered as if unconcerned:
"You jest, Daoist Friend. For a Daoist to still be ddling with the two lists of the North and South Dipper Sword is truly unseemly."
The benevolent old woman chuckled. Everyone knew that Daoist Mingxuan of the Innate Sect was obsessed with saving face and loved to be in the spotlight.
Back when he had not yet achieved the Dao, he lost face to Daoist Yuanzu of the Taifu Sect at the Dan Yuan Dharma Assembly.
This grudge continued on to the Luotian Dao Discussion, and even to the Purple Apex Gathering that asured Heaven and Set the Origin; Daoist Mingxuan never let it go.
Unfortunately, the Taifu Sect produced a Zhang Yuansheng. This "Prince of the Boundless Azure" was on the verge of attaining the Dao Fruit and now stood unrivaled atop the Nanzhan Continent.
As a result, Daoist Mingxuan hadn’t been able to stand tall for the past three hundred years and was often ridiculed by his old rival.
"The three great foundational scriptures of the Innate Sect point directly to the most supre Dao paths in all the Yanfu Vast Land. An ordinary Qi Cultivation Cultivator would feel dizzy just by looking at them, unable to grasp their aning.
For your sect’s Daoist to be able to study and comprehend them... such a light of wisdom is truly rare. It’s the kind of talent that would make a Buddha Elder from the Ximizhou Continent accept him as a disciple."
The benevolent old woman, despite being a Daoist Monarch, could not possibly cast her gaze upon the Innate Sect and peer through its many layers of magical restrictions to spy on Jiang Yi.
Besides, this new successor Monarch of[Shao Yang]should have already lit his fate lamp; all his past karma had been washed away and refined, dissipating like smoke.
It would not be good to perform any more divinations on him.
"Daoist Friend, you overpraise him. This child is rely like I was in my youth, having chosen the *Scripture of the Taiwu Daoist Monarch’s Wondrous Essentials for World Salvation* and also gained the *Scripture of the Taixu Daoist Monarch’s Divine Fusion and Transformation*, thus balancing the foundation of Cultivation with the thods of combat.
When it cos to the foundation of his Dao path, he is far inferior to Zhang Yuansheng of the Taifu Sect."
The grey-robed Daoist remained expressionless, as if being able to cultivate two Daoist Scriptures was an utterly ordinary affair.
The benevolent old woman’s eyes showed surprise, though she certainly wouldn’t take the grey-robed Daoist’s nonchalant words to heart.
’To comprehend two foundational scriptures ant his Dao Wisdom was unparalleled. As long as he reached the Flying Foundation Establishnt Realm, he was destined to cultivate the five fates to completion.’
’The Monarchs of [Shao Yang]are truly never diocre.’
The benevolent old woman smiled faintly. She was rather looking forward to seeing if this boy nad Jiang could catch up to Xiao Yu and fully live up to the title "Ancient and Modern First Cultivator."
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「Hall of Transmission.」
Compared to the previous three tis, this visit was quiet. There was no cold reception, no grand display, and no crowd of busybodies.
Jiang Yi, dressed in an aqua-colored Daoist Robe, slowly ascended the steps while holding True Master Xuanmiao in his arms.
As he reached the front of the hall, he suddenly felt as if water and sky had rged into one color, with misty vapors swirling around.
For so unknown reason, both the usually chattering Great Kui Mystic Drum Artifact Spirit and the lively, cheerful Qiao Yu held their breath and remained silent.
The white-haired old man and the green-robed young woman both stopped outside the Hall of Transmission.
Only Jiang Yi stepped over the threshold and walked into the empty great hall.
A figure stood amidst clouds of water vapor, like a cold moon embedded in an azure sky, its clear radiance cascading down in a thousand strands.
The Dao image of a True Monarch!
"I am your scripture master."
The words were spoken ethereally, as if untouched by the mortal world.
The figure was turned to the side, hazy and illusory. Its face seed to be veiled in a thin mist, making it impossible to see clearly.
Beautiful eyes, which reflected the river of stars and resembled suspended pearls, gazed over quietly.
"This Monarch’s surna is Lu. The Daoist may simply call ’Master Lu’."
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