Above the [Paramita], the Primordial Saint's voice echoed like thunder. It carried a smile, and even more so, certainty, seemingly foreseeing the destined outcome of this Dao struggle.
[The Dao of Beast Taming. Using this Dao to enslave the Ancestral Dragon?]
[How is that possible? An Innate Dao God with a Primordial Spirit Dao heart—how could it be enslaved?]
The World Honored One had the most right to speak on this point. After all, [One Mind] was the most powerful enslavement technique in the Light Sea, yet this was also a method built upon the Dao heart.
With the World Honored One's Primordial Spirit Dao heart, he could easily convert cultivators who hadn't cultivated a Dao heart. But once they had a Dao heart, it required time and effort. A perfect Dao heart was the most troublesome; if they had refined Fasting of the Mind, it would require a long time to grind down. As for a Primordial Spirit, there was absolutely no possibility of conversion.
Therefore, his first reaction was "impossible."
However, after thinking it over, he felt a bit of doubt in his heart. He couldn't help but glance at the Netherworld, because the Dao of Beast Taming was the Great Dao once commanded by Dao Tianqi.
The 'number one in comprehension' in the Light Sea was not an empty words.
With him in charge, heaven knows what new tricks the [Dao of Beast Taming] could come up with. Even if it could bypass the restrictions of a Primordial Spirit, the World Honored One wouldn't feel too surprised.
However, very quickly, he received a response:
"It has nothing to do with me."
Within the [Netherworld Lord's Palace], Dao Tianqi slowly walked out of the hall. Lu Yang followed closely behind him, a cluster of almost materialized Light of Wisdom in his eyes.
Dao Tianqi wasn't adept at schemes and calculations. Yet, what lay before them was clearly the Primordial Saint's ancient layout. Therefore, after Lu Yang exposed the identity swap between the Ancestral Dragon and the Cangjiang Dragon Lord, Dao Tianqi kept him by his side to act as his eyes and ears, helping him brainstorm and deduce the Primordial Saint's layout.
Dao Tianqi even generously shared the Light of Wisdom.
Thanks to this, when Lu Yang understood the concept of the [Dao of Beast Taming], and combined it with known intelligence, a terrifying conjecture already formed in his heart:
"...It's the [Paramita]."
Lu Yang said in a low voice: "The Ancestral Dragon's Primordial Spirit thoughts weren't enslaved by the Primordial Saint alone. All the Dao Lords on the [Paramita] are his accomplices!"
Dao Tianqi immediately conveyed this.
Meanwhile, on the [Paramita], the aura had already been turbulent for some time, simply because before Lu Yang spoke, a Dao Lord had already reacted.
"The original Dao of Beast Taming wasn't enough."
"Because Dao Tianqi noticed something was wrong and didn't delve deeply into this Great Dao. Otherwise, the Dao Lords on the [Paramita] would have all been enslaved by the Primordial Saint long ago."
"Therefore, the Primordial Saint could only settle for the next best thing. He instead borrowed the stature and power of all the Dao Lords on the [Paramita] to enslave the suppressed Ancestral Dragon... That's right, the Ancestral Dragon and the Primordial Saint weren't in a cooperative relationship. The great battle that suppressed the Ancestral Dragon back then was indeed a genuine, bloody battle."
"But the problem lies after the suppression."
"Relying on the Dao Lords ascending to the [Paramita], the Primordial Saint successfully enslaved the Ancestral Dragon. From this step onward, the Ancestral Dragon and the Primordial Saint could be considered one entity."
"As for the method of enslavement..."
Rumble!
As if responding to Lu Yang's words, the massive [Paramita] had become increasingly clear and distinct at this moment. It no longer manifested in the Mortal World merely as a mountain.
Especially after receiving Dao Tianqi's help, Lu Yang saw it even more clearly.
What exactly was the [Paramita]?
At the very bottom, Lu Yang saw its foundation. It was a Great Dao flowing with five-colored brilliance, like crystal, standing beneath the [Paramita].
One end propped up the [Paramita], the other end connected to the [Sea of Bitterness].
Lu Yang saw clearly that it was the sealed [Five Elements] Great Dao. And at the end of the Great Dao, there was a sea of chaos containing endless colors.
Above the sea of chaos was the divine mountain transformed by the [Paramita].
Then the question came:
'What is the sea of chaos above the [Five Elements]?'
Lu Yang had caught a fleeting glimpse of this scene the first time he peered into the [Five Elements], but at the time, he didn't discover the secret within it.
The second time he peered into the [Five Elements], his attention was entirely focused on the [Five Elements] itself. He didn't carefully investigate the sea of chaos located directly above the [Five Elements], and even once thought it was the [Sea of Bitterness]. But now, he finally realized he was wrong. That sea of chaos was—
'It's a sea of consciousness!'
Above the [Five Elements], the sea of chaos lying between the [Paramita] and the [Five Elements] was essentially a sea of consciousness, and it was the Ancestral Dragon's sea of consciousness!
"This is the truth!"
"Facing the [Paramita], the one bearing the brunt is none other than the Ancestral Dragon's sea of consciousness. This is exactly how the Primordial Saint thoroughly enslaved the Ancestral Dragon's Primordial Spirit!"
The heavier the [Paramita], the greater the oppression on the Mortal World, and the stronger the enslavement of the Ancestral Dragon!
Therefore, every Dao Lord was essentially the Primordial Saint's accomplice. Every step they took on the [Paramita] was helping the Primordial Saint enslave the Ancestral Dragon!
However, what was frustrating was—
"So what?"
Above the [Paramita], the tiny, almost invisible figure located on the sixth tier let out a laugh: "You can leave the [Paramita]."
How is that possible!
The [Paramita] was the foundation of the Dao Lords' standing. By now, for the sake of their Dao, leaving the [Paramita] was fundamentally not an option.
An unsolvable situation!
A thoroughly Primordial Saint style of doing things—binding everyone with irresistible interests. This was why he was always successful and stood at the very apex of the Light Sea!
Yet at this moment, the World Honored One spoke up:
"Actually, there is still a flaw."
His eyes were cold as he said indifferently: "The one enslaving the Ancestral Dragon isn't you, but the [Paramita]. You can control it only because you have walked the furthest."
Because the Primordial Saint stood at the highest point of the [Paramita], he could enslave the Ancestral Dragon through the [Paramita]. But correspondingly, if someone could walk further than him—or even without walking further, just standing on the same level as him—the so-called enslavement of the Ancestral Dragon would show a flaw.
"That's why you had to kill Sisui."
"Because if Sisui was allowed to ascend to the [Paramita], he might have walked higher than you. And with his style of doing things, he absolutely would not choose to enslave the Ancestral Dragon."
The World Honored One's words echoed like thunder.
To this, the Primordial Saint's response was only a few simple words:
"That's why he's dead."
After speaking, the tiny figure at the apex glanced at Sword Lord and Cang Hao, who were somewhat eager to make a move, and smiled: "Besides, it's too late anyway."
"Even if Sisui came back to life now, it's already too late."
"[Fortune], [Destiny], and [Inevitable Fate] have already been gathered. When the [Five Elements] are unsealed, the greatest [Variable] in history will also be born because of this."
"And [Tribulation] has already responded to the Ancestral Dragon."
"The Five Heavenly Destinies are complete, governed by the [Five Elements]."
"This moment is exactly the time to manifest as a god and ascend!"
Meanwhile, in the Mortal World Immortal Nexus.
At this moment, the Ancestral Dragon had already released his true form. His towering dragon body stretched freely, looking up at the celestial dome. His eyes, flowing with five colors, carried a cruel smile.
And under his gaze, a magnificent Dao light slowly rose. Connecting with the [Sea of Bitterness] below and corresponding to the [Paramita] above, it transmitted an incredibly intimate call. It resonated with the Ancestral Dragon's divine sense, blood qi, and spiritual power, simultaneously frantically elevating his stature and causing his aura to gradually climb.
[Tribulation]!
'There is no need to actually make the [Paramita] collapse. As long as I have the ability to make it collapse, [Tribulation] will naturally continuously cater to me for this.'
'This is enough.'
'After all, I don't even need to truly attain Tribulation. Just drawing enough [Tribulation] phenomena to push the manifestation of a god and ascension is enough.'
The Ancestral Dragon grinned and laughed wildly.
Having reached this step, who could stop him?
The Netherworld, beside Dao Tianqi.
Lu Yang stared blankly at the panel of [The Book of a Hundred Lifetimes], looking at the brightly shining [Off-Stage Observer] on it, and revealed a strange smile.
[Off-Stage Observer: Select a "character in the play" to open the observation perspective. By observing him, you can elevate his karma, fortune, and destiny, and designate a "script" for him. Upon ending the observation, the character in the play will disappear without cause or effect, absolutely leaving no traces to be found.]
'...No way.'
He had already decided originally. With the [Arctic Exorcism Court] sent into the void, the goal of this life had already been achieved. He only needed to be a spectator.
But now—
'Could it be... I can still pull off something huge?'