Chapter 180 - Decision (2/2)

They may be short, but each had a profound effect and led to this very moment. If Han Genji never brought Yan Zaizen to the mountain at that time, he would've been killed by the Earthly Titan Sect. In truth, unbeknownst to him, he also wouldn't have had his daughter or wife if Yan Zaizen never, unintentionally, slaughtered the elders of the Blood Fiend Sect.

Fate worked in odd ways.

Now, here he stood. Looking completely different, exuding an aura of exceptional power and profound status. The eyes of many looked at him with wariness, fear, respect, and desire. Yet, he only had a warm, calm smile on his face.

Shin Xuanji placed his hand on his mask. Slowly, he removed it. As his face was revealed, Yan Zaizen lightly chuckled. The young man he saw in that bath once more was before him with little difference.

”I feel we're connected by fate, by a bond. What do you say, will you accept my Dao?” Yan Zaizen words shocked all who heard it.

”...” Shin Xuanji looked at Yan Zaizen with the most serious set of eyes imaginable. There was no excitement or any other emotion, but bone-crunching seriousness. ”How does it compare?” In truth, Shin Xuanji didn't know much about the dao, not many did. He only knew that it was needed to step towards the heavens.

Seeing this, Yan Zaizen carefreely chuckled once more. ”In terms of the Dao, my Dao could be compared to the sun. His? A comet.” Yan Zaizen plainly said causing everyone to feel incredibly shocked. This was insulting one's dao! To think he would do such a thing right next to the Xiantu Emperor!

When others expected the Xiantu Emperor to take action, he only stayed silent, observing it all indifferently. This immediately triggered all sorts of thoughts in their minds. The first and most prevalent: 'he doesn't dare to act!'

”...I accept.” Shin Xuanji answered calmly. With his intelligence, he felt that this 'Ninth Brother' of his had a strength that vastly exceeded the emperor. If that was the case, then he'll accept.

Ya Qinqan bit her lips, her initial shock wearing off as she watched this exchange. To her, this was a grand moment. Her grand moment. Then, Yan Zaizen shows up and pretty much tells everyone that her success, the dao of the emperor, was trash.

In truth, it was in comparison. Yan Zaizen had a peak upper-tier dao. Mortal Daos were divided into three tiers, lower, middle, and upper. Yan Zaizen's dao was formulated from multiple peak lower-tier and middle-tier daos in the most perfect and synergetic way possible, reaching the highest standard.

With it having multiple daos embedded within, it was easier to bestow it to others. As long as they held a compatibility to a single aspect of his dao, it was possible to obtain the entire thing. Not to mention, it was hundreds, if not thousands, of times more powerful than a lower-tier dao.

”I believe, in the future, you'll structure your own dao.” As he said that, he placed his index finger on Shin Xuanji's glabella. A light of dark-amber emerged on the point of contact, exuding an aura of peak sovereignty! All those who bore witness, including the Xiantu Emperor, had their souls tremble.

Dao Bestowment!

The action of bestowing a dao was easy if one trains in it. With Pinaka's help, his application of Dao Bestowment was phenomenal. After all, he intended to bestow it to Tao.

Shin Xuanji felt something enter his soul but didn't resist. If Yan Zaizen wanted to harm him, he could've killed him before or any second before now. A warmth filled his soul as a dark-amber diamond formed in his soul form, floating stationary at its center. It exuded an aura of unyielding confidence and tyrannical ferocity.

His eyes flickered with dark-amber light, but his expression remained calm. If Shin Xuanji had a dao that resonated within him, it was either Original Warmth or Somber Calmness. One is a characteristic of never losing the piece of yourself despite tragedy and the other was a calmness in one's heart, even if you feel fear, hatred, or weakness. You'll remain calm in the darkest of times.

It was this type of calmness that led Shin Xuanji to persist in leading the Earthly Titan Sect for three years in lies. As for his warmth, that was gained from his own family, something he lost before.

The action happened quickly and everyone was absolutely shocked. Typically, a bestowal required weeks of struggle and there's a chance it may fail if the person is incompatible. Yet, this wasn't the case. It took seconds and formulated perfectly.

”Thanks.” Shin Xuanji said, his tone filled with gratitude. This single word contained thanks for everything, including saving him before. Shin Xuanji felt that he owed Yan Zaizen too much.

”Mhm.” Yan Zaizen looked at the Xiantu Emperor. The Xiantu Emperor returned his gaze. As they clashed, Yan Zaizen had a feeling that this man was a walking calamity. However, this gaze pretty much informed the emperor that Shin Xuanji was now under his protection.

He turned away, he gave Eke's group a warm smile of thanks. Taking a step forward, he left as if he entered an imaginary painting, vanishing from everyone's gaze.

”He…” A guard was stunned. The hall had spatial arrays to prevent spatial void manipulation, but Yan Zaizen simply vanished. They didn't know that he entered chaotic space and not the spatial void.

As Yan Zaizen reappeared, he was on the desk of the Heretical Lightning Skyship. His gaze flickered. ”Eighth Brother…” He had a faint feeling that the myriad realms will need someone like him one day.

Bai Lufeng was at the helm looking outwards. He felt a familiar aura and turned to see Yan Zaizen. With a smile, he asked, ”Where shall we go?”

Tao arrived on deck at about the same time, feeling a familiar aura arrive as well.

With a smile, he looked towards Tao, ”The myriad realms awaits.”

A light shined in each of their eyes. A light of adventure.

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