The crowd had now entered the Eternal Life Conference venue, which was, astonishingly, set in the void. Within this void, there were tens of thousands of lotus flowers, each brimming with rich cosmic energy and the aura of the Great Dao.
At the centre of these myriad lotuses was a massive lotus pod. Below the lotuses, there was only void, impenetrable to divine sense.
“Qize Tian definitely won’t sit with us. Later, the seven of us will sit in the same area. Du Bu, your cultivation is the weakest, so sit closer to the centre,” Lan Xiaobu said after scanning the area with his divine sense. With that, he stepped forward, and in an instant, he was seated at the very centre of the venue, closest to the lotus pod.
Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu sat on either side, with the others positioned between them.
At this point, others realised that the earlier one sat, the better the position. This discovery prompted everyone to rush into the venue, choosing or vying for their spots.
Later, some even began fighting over seats. To Lan Xiaobu’s surprise, no one intervened, not even the Dao Ancestors.
As the fighting went unchecked, more people joined in, and in a short time, at least several hundred had perished.
With the fall of these hundreds, the lotuses in the void venue seemed to grow even larger.
“Wuji, have you noticed that the lotuses we’re sitting on are real, not magical treasures?” Lan Xiaobu transmitted to Mo Wuji.
Mo Wuji nodded, “I’ve noticed. I’m trying to investigate the location of these lotuses, but they’re locked by a natural restriction. My divine sense can’t penetrate it.”
Lan Xiaobu knew Mo Wuji had the Divine Storage Network, allowing his divine sense to reach places others couldn’t. If even Mo Wuji’s divine sense couldn’t penetrate, the restriction was formidable.
The struggle for seats continued in the void venue. Though Mo Wuji and his group held some of the best seats, no one dared challenge them. After all, Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji were the kind who could kill eight-star cosmic powerhouses from the Weiju World and confront Dao Ancestors.
“Old Shi’s here,” Mo Wuji said, spotting Shi Changxing entering with Shi Wanrong. Though the seats near Mo Wuji were already taken, Shi Changxing merely waved his hand, clearing two spots. He and Shi Wanrong sat down.
The two cultivators who were swept away saw it was Shi Changxing and didn’t dare reclaim their seats. They might even have been relieved that he hadn’t killed them.
“Old Shi, you’re a bit late,” Lan Xiaobu greeted.
Shi Changxing snorted, “You think those Dao Ancestors have anything good? I was delayed by Kong Xinjian. Be cautious of him when things heat up. He’s brought at least four eighth-step Great Dao powerhouses.”
He didn’t mention that he’d spent time setting up a teleportation array, ensuring that, if Lan Xiaobu’s side was outmatched, Wanrong could escape.
Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji exchanged a glance, inwardly alert. Where did Kong Xinjian find so many eighth-step Great Dao powerhouses? Besides Fu Chong, could there be Yang Tian, the Dao Ancestor of the Great Desolation World?
By now, Di Lan and the other Dao Ancestors had entered the venue, and the fighting had ceased. Lan Xiaobu scanned with his divine sense; the venue, meant for 10,000, now held only about 8,000. The lotuses seemed to adjust to the exact number of people, no more, no less.
The central lotus pod had grown to a radius of about a hundred zhang.
Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji expected Di Lan and the other Dao Ancestors to sit on the massive central lotus pod, but to their surprise, all the Dao Ancestors casually chose random seats.
The venue fell eerily silent, unusually so for such a vast void space.
Just as Lan Xiaobu was about to ask Shi Changxing why Di Lan wasn’t speaking, a pure, ethereal Dao sound rang out from nowhere. The sound was so pristine, almost free of any impurities, that each note seemed to cleanse the soul entirely. It made one want to close their eyes and listen, letting the sound wash away all impurities and defilements.
Lan Xiaobu couldn’t help but close his eyes, as did Mo Wuji and everyone else. (Chapter incomplete!)
**Chapter 1287: Cosmic Dao Sound**
They listened to this supremely pure Dao sound.
Grey auras were continuously expelled from the cultivators’ bodies as they immersed themselves in the cleansing of this Dao sound, even the Dao Ancestors.
After an unknown time, Lan Xiaobu opened his eyes, finding Mo Wuji doing the same. Many cultivators in the venue were still immersed in the cleansing.
What was happening? Both Mo Wuji and Lan Xiaobu were puzzled.
“This likely isn’t man-made. If I’m not mistaken, this is the Eternal Life Dao Sound of the Cosmic Tree, a manifestation of the vast universe’s eternal Dao principles,” Mo Wuji transmitted to Lan Xiaobu.
“How do you know?” Lan Xiaobu asked, curious.
Mo Wuji replied, “I have a Cosmic Dao Fruit. Though I haven’t used it, I’ve sensed its aura. These lotuses we’re sitting on are likely a part of the Cosmic Tree’s world.”
Lan Xiaobu understood. No wonder Di Lan was confident in forcing the Cosmic Tree to appear at this conference. This was like eating from the bowl and then striking the mother who provided it.
They gained the greatest benefits from the Cosmic Tree, yet they schemed to seize it or even take it away. These people were indeed rotten. The Cosmic Tree wasn’t just a spiritual plant; it was the vital thread sustaining a universe. Taking it away was tantamount to destroying the Great Universe.
“Wuji, since it’s the Cosmic Tree, let’s seize this chance to sense the Cosmic Great Dao’s aura and boost our cultivation,” Lan Xiaobu said, closing his eyes again.
Mo Wuji did the same. As long as it wasn’t a trap by Di Lan and the other Dao Ancestors, they’d partake in this appetiser before the Eternal Life Conference. The Cosmic Tree’s Dao sound not only cleansed impurities but also purified the soul, expanded Dao potential, and enhanced Dao aptitude.
Time passed slowly, and all of Anluo Heavenly City seemed to quiet down. Not only was the main venue silent, but the auxiliary venue and the entire city also heard the Dao sound’s overflow. Though weaker than in the main venue, it was a rare opportunity for countless cultivators.
If anyone gained the most, it was Qize Tian. His personal Great Dao was nearly perfected, and the Cosmic Tree’s Dao sound helped him fully form his own Dao principles, cleansing all fragmented rules not belonging to his Great Dao. As the Dao sound faded, Qize Tian couldn’t help but laugh heartily.
“Friend Qize Tian, it seems you’ve gained greatly this time,” Chang Yi said, unable to resist commenting as he watched Qize Tian’s laughter.
He wasn’t mocking Qize Tian but knew Qize Tian was aligned with Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji. If Mo Wuji had given Qize Tian Chaos Rule Essence, this Dao sound cleansing might have truly brought him significant gains.
At their level, significant gains meant laying the foundation for the ninth step of the Great Dao.
“Indeed, I got lucky this time, and the gains were substantial,” Qize Tian said, brimming with confidence. His Great Dao was fully refined, a gain beyond measure. He once longed for the ninth step but knew it was likely out of reach. Now, he was certain he had a chance.
Chang Yi felt a twinge of displeasure. Why, as someone also aligned with Lan Xiaobu and Mo Wuji, did he only benefit slightly from the Dao sound’s cleansing without significant gains?
Di Lan rose, speaking loudly, “I believe this cleansing Dao sound has brought unexpected benefits to all. I wish you all further progress after purifying your Great Dao.
Per the Eternal Life Conference’s rules, the next hundred years are for Dao discussions, followed by a hundred years of Dao comparisons and the blooming of Eternal Life Dao principles. But this time, there’s an unexpected delight: a Chaos Dao Body.”
At this, Di Lan paused, and the crowd grew even more eager, each yearning to comprehend the Chaos Dao principles. Gaining even one or two Chaos Dao principles through the Chaos Dao Body would greatly enhance their chances in the Chaos Zone.
“Since this Chaos Dao Body woman was obtained by the Great Qiongji Dao of the Khunyi World, we invite Dao Lord Gu Jin of the Great Qiongji Dao to unveil the Chaos Dao Body.”
After Di Lan spoke, he waved out a dozen array flags. In moments, a teleportation array pattern appeared on the massive lotus pod.
As the pattern glowed brighter, a white jade bed was teleported onto the lotus pod, covered by a layer of azure gauze restriction, obscuring the person within.
