Chapter 533: Chapter 439: Senior Brother Returns

Several days later.

In the Life-Annihilating Hall, incense smoke swirled. The smoke from the Tripod Furnace burned with the fragrance of sinking wood, condensing into the shape of a crane, circling three times before slowly dispersing.

On this day, a streak of light pierced through the sky, unlike the usual Escape Light which blazes fiercely, it was instead reserved like a star, landing silently.

The newcomer was dressed in a Profound Daoist Robe, with silver stars embroidered on the sleeves, as if draping a piece of night sky upon himself, it was none other than Meteor Daoist.

With hands behind his back, his gaze fell on Chen Sheng, clearly feeling the extremely familiar aura emanating from him.

A distinct fluctuation marking the Perfection of the Fourth Scroll.

Meteor Daoist spoke with emotion:

"Junior Brother, achieving Perfection on the Fourth Scroll, just a step away from conquering the top level, your emergence from seclusion is shocking."​

To reach the top level, merely entering the fourth scroll is sufficient, allowing entry into the Domain of the Eleventh Tribulation.

The difference between entering the fourth scroll and achieving its perfection is significant.

The former can withstand dozens of rounds against the star beasts at the top level, while the latter can barely hold its ground.

Chen Sheng glanced at Meteor Daoist, his gaze seemingly piercing through the surface to the essence, before speaking:

"Senior Brother, your aura has become increasingly profound, hinting at the rise and fall of stars. Over these ten thousand years, you’ve had substantial gains."​

Meteor Daoist quickly raised his hand, waving it:

"Ah, compared to you, my progress is hardly worth mentioning."

Ten thousand years ago, he had already begun to cultivate the fourth scroll, stepping into the Domain of the Void Refining Eleventh Tribulation.

All these years, he hadn’t stayed in one place, first training in the depths of Chongli Heaven, honing his skills in the lava sea and icebound domain, later crossing the boundaries between realms to explore Taiyi Realm.

Taiyi Realm and Spirit Realm both belong to the Grand Thousand Worlds, yet their essence is vastly different, and the path of cultivation is uniquely innovative.

He had many opportunities, supplementing his strengths and weaknesses, allowing him to progress steadily, now barely reaching the Perfection of the Fourth Scroll.

The path of cultivation grows increasingly arduous as one advances, sometimes a narrow discrepancy leads to a vast difference!

Often a single bottleneck can stagnate countless talents for thousands of years without progress, his ability to avoid bottlenecks and steadily advance is considered quite notable.

However, when thinking of his junior brother’s achievements, Meteor Daoist couldn’t help but feel speechless.

He vaguely remembered when he first began cultivating the fourth scroll, Chen Sheng was still at the Perfection of the Second Scroll, far from the Third Scroll.

He thought even with his junior brother’s exceptional talent, catching up would take tens of thousands of years.

Never did he expect within just ten thousand years, the other seemed to have no bottlenecks, advancing swiftly to match his cultivation!

The once joking "sooner or later you’ll catch up" has now become a reality, this speed is truly astounding.​

Chen Sheng felt no pride, his expression calm.

One must know oneself, having been accepted by the master, his several senior brothers are truly talented prodigies, with top-notch talent, understanding, and disposition.

His aptitude and comprehension in this life may not necessarily surpass his senior brothers.

His current rapid progress in cultivation is merely due to favorable circumstances in this life, coupled with the mystical talent granted by the Hundred Generations Book, achieving today’s accomplishments.

Fast at one step doesn’t mean fast at every step, the path of cultivation is endless, the current speed is merely to prepare more time for a future breakthrough to the Integration Realm.​

Whether he can take that step forward, he remains uncertain.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, Chen Sheng looked up at Meteor Daoist, shifting topics:

"By the way, before I went into seclusion, I heard Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Brother headed to Taiyi Realm together?"

Taiyi Realm, situated across the boundary from Chongli Heaven, the other Grand Thousand World, robust with formidable beings and myriad phenomena.​

Meteor Daoist nodded, recalling those memories with a hint of nostalgia, recounting slowly:

"Indeed, it stands alongside Spirit Realm, the reputation is well-deserved."

"I’ve traveled Taiyi Realm for several thousand years, witnessing many things, even accidentally entering an ancient Secret Realm, gaining sight of remnants left by a Tribulation Crossing Daoist Monarch from millions of years ago..."

His tone was steady, yet the experiences and encounters over these years were vividly recounted.

From dangerous realm barriers between domains, to the wondrous exotic beasts of Taiyi Realm... and the collision and integration of various cultivation paths, each event was intriguing.

Chen Sheng sat listening intently, occasionally nodding, with a glint of contemplation in his eyes.​

Meteor Daoist spoke:

"Over the years, without the complementary cultivation path from Taiyi Realm, I wouldn’t have moved forward smoothly, reaching the Perfection of the Fourth Scroll."

He spoke, suddenly recalling Chen Sheng’s achievement in seclusion, pausing, then chuckling:

"Come to think of it, there’s no need to urge you to explore, your efficiency in seclusion surpasses all our wanderings."​

Chen Sheng replied with comfort:

"Each person has their own fate, the cultivation path holds no set rule, momentary speed means little."​

Meteor Daoist shook his head gently, recalling something, with humor in his eyes, suddenly smiling:

"I surely understand, but I’m afraid your Third Senior Brother might not."

He paused, his tone carrying a tease:

"Your Third Senior Brother was stuck at the Perfection of the Third Scroll for ten thousand years, only three thousand years ago did he encounter a great opportunity during his travels, finally grasping entry into the Fourth Scroll."

"Currently, his Fourth Scroll is only at the Minor Success Realm."

"Your emergence from seclusion, though matching me, to your Third Senior Brother, is an immediate surpassing."

Saying this, Meteor Daoist couldn’t help but laugh heartily, his laughter bright.

Chen Sheng smiled lightly upon hearing this, not forgetting to ask:

"By the way, why didn’t Third Senior Brother return together?"​

Meteor Daoist calmed his laughter, his demeanor returning to calmness, explained:

"Senior Brother had a matter to invite him, he delayed his return, perhaps a few more years before coming back."​

Chen Sheng’s heart stirred:

"Senior Brother!"​

After returning from Chongli Heaven, Senior Brother served under the master for three thousand years, then resolutely left to seek a breakthrough to the Integration Realm.

Chen Sheng thought, receiving news of Senior Brother would either mean sitting in another world or returning with success at the Integration Realm.

Unexpectedly, he now received news about Senior Brother from Second Senior Brother.

Chen Sheng inquired:

"How has Senior Brother been... recently? Has he found a breakthrough opportunity?"

Senior Brother once commanded the Daoist Palace affairs, had extended him great care, even organizing his apprenticeship... this camaraderie he always held dear.​

Bringing up Senior Brother, laughter on Meteor Daoist’s face faded, sighed lightly, gazing toward the Cloud Sea outside the hall, his tone complex:

"When Senior Brother returns, you’ll know."​

Chen Sheng raised his brows, pursued his question: "So, Senior Brother is coming back?"​

Meteor Daoist nodded heavily:

"Indeed, it just so happens that you’ve come out of seclusion, our brotherhood hasn’t gathered for some time."​