"Cave God Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture?"

Shen Hex murmured, savoring the mystery within.

"This is a transmission of the Daoist Sect, one of the Three Caves True Scriptures!"

Zhou Qian also took the opportunity to explain: "The Divine Dao Method originates from the Mystic Sect, which serves the Dao and is divided further into the Buddhist-Confucian, collectively called the Three Religions. Under them, there are hundreds of schools, each promoting their own Daoist Technique heritage, but ultimately the Daoist Sect possesses the deepest foundation, with Buddhist-Confucian following."

"The Three Caves True Scripture is the orthodox Daoist Sect transmission, divided into Taiqing Upper Grade Cave Truth Division, Yuqing Middle Grade Cave Profound Division, and Upper Pure Lower Grade Cave Divine Division. Each division contains twelve scriptures, making a total of thirty-six True Scriptures, directly pointing to the fundamental principles of the great Dao."

"This Cave God Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture is one of the twelve True Scriptures of the Upper Pure Cave God Division, a transmission of the Upper Pure doctrine and Spiritual Treasure lineage, possessing the ability to summon and command Ghost Gods."

"Although among the Three Caves True Scripture, the Cave God Division is considered a lower-grade transmission, these upper, middle, and lower grades are not about strength or superiority, but rather sequential order. All Three Pristine Ones share the same origin, making them a unified whole."

"In the realms of humans, many Daoist Deities cultivate these Three Caves True Scriptures, but most only manage to acquire one scripture among the thirty-six. Only a few Great Gods and Exoteric Sects of the Daoist Sect can combine twelve True Scriptures into one complete division."

"Like myself, belonging to the former category, I only possesses the Cave God Division’s Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture. With this, I have cultivated for ten thousand years to attain the Fourth Grade, but if I wish to achieve the Third-Grade Venerable Position, I must collect the remaining eleven scriptures to form a complete Cave God division for cultivation."

"However..."

Within his speech, Zhou Qian sighed, shaking his head as he spoke: "There are sectarian barriers, internal and external precautions, coupled with the balance measures implemented by True Dragons throughout the ages. For ordinary deities wishing to collect a complete division of the True Scripture and aim for the Third-Grade rank or the respect of a Great God, it is as challenging as ascending to the heavens."

After speaking, he shifted his gaze towards Jinling Prefecture and Northern Dragon Province, revealing a hint of coldness.

"Ten thousand years ago, I was just an obscure Twelfth-Class Water Elder. By chance, I obtained the Cave God Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture, slowly rising in status. After more than a dozen times serving the dragon, I finally used the power of Dragon Qi to escape subordination and became an independent deity, appointed as Jinyang Prefecture City God."

Within his words, his gaze turned colder: "Over these ten thousand years, I have been searching diligently, aiming to gather all twelve True Scriptures to form a complete Cave God Division, but most often, I ended up with nothing. Occasionally, when I did find something, it was incomplete. Ultimately, I relied on my merits from serving the dragon to earn rewards, barely managing to gather nine Cave God scriptures, still lacking three to form a complete division."

"Although I possess nine scriptures, aside from this Cave God Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture, the other eight Bear the Dragon Qi limitations which do not allow me to reveal them to others. Therefore, what I can pass on to you now is only this Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture. The remaining eleven scriptures must be collected by you in the future."

"If you can successfully combine all twelve into a complete Cave God Division, not only is there hope for a Third Grade rank, but you can methodically ascend higher, with the ultimate possibility reaching First Grade, becoming a Great God even in the Celestial Realm!"

"If you could also gather Taiqing Cave Truth, Yuqing Cave Profound, and Upper Pure Cave God Divisions, unifying the Three Pristine Ones, pointing directly to the root of the great Dao, there’s even hope to achieve a Super Grade rank!"

Zhou Qian used these words to reveal to Shen Hex the origins of the Cave God Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture.

The Three Pristine Ones, Three Caves, the Divine Dao transmission!

As one of the twelve Cave God scriptures, this Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture can at most be cultivated to the Fourth Grade, yet even achieving the Fourth Grade alone is challenging, requiring other True Scriptures as auxiliary. Calculated, it equates to a Tier Eight Cultivation Technique.

Even though its rank is not high, some things cannot be judged solely by rank.

The beginning is always hard. To Shen Hex, who had never before encountered Divine Dao Skills, this scripture holds significant meaning and value.

Shen Hex received it with both hands: "Thank you, Lord of the Mansion, for passing on the technique!"

Zhou Qian, seeing this, also smiled: "Take a look."

Shen Hex said no more, directly opening the book pages.

Though this True Scripture appeared in book form, it’s actually quite similar to the Taiyuan Cultivation’s Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll, requiring a Divine Soul to probe in to see its profound mysteries.

"He who knows the way of transformation, does he not understand where the gods perform their deeds? Gods preserve what has passed and know what is to come, shaping all things, thus if a person can commune with the divine, he shares in their achievements..."

In an instant, silence filled the pavilion, broken only by the occasional sound of turning pages.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Shen Hex stopped, closing the book.

Zhou Qian timely interjected: "How is it?"

Shen Hex smiled, speaking from the heart: "Exquisite!"

"Ha!"

Zhou Qian also smiled, then inquiring further: "In your view, what is the essence of the Divine Dao?"

"The essence of the Divine Dao is governance!"

Shen Hex smiled lightly, his gaze indeterminable: "Govern the heavens, command the earth, the gate of infinity, its principles ever-changing, yet never straying from its core!"

"Wondrous!"

Zhou Qian clapped his hands in praise: "Your wisdom is profound, you’ll surely overcome this challenge!"

Shen Hex accepted graciously: "All thanks to your assistance, Brother Dao!"

"Ha!"

In their exchanges, the two of them shared a smile, with none of the earlier tension remaining.

Thereafter, the two sat and discussed Dao, with Zhou Qian fully imparting his insights and comprehension on cultivating the Cave God Eight Emperors’ Original Transformation Scripture to Shen Hex, who accepted them without reservation, even extrapolating and pointing out several critical insights.

In such manner, who knows how long it lasted...

Both men conversed to their heart’s content, each gaining something valuable.

"High mountains and flowing water, a confidant is hard to find!"

"What a pity, what a pity..."

Zhou Qian lamented, looking towards Shen Hex, speaking finally: "When does Boyu plan to initiate?"

Shen Hex did not conceal: "Another three months of strategizing is needed!"

"Three months?"

Zhou Qian murmured, then nodded approvingly: "Then three months it shall be, await your good news!"

"I will still need Brother’s assistance in the meantime."

"Nothing more than a trivial effort."

Both men shared a smile, then stood up together, walking outside the pavilion.

In such manner...

"Whoosh!"

In the Divine Judgment Temple, golden light soared, penetrating into Shen Hex’s brow.

Shen Hex opened his eyes, lowering his head, the book in his hand had already transformed into the True Dao Scripture.

Harbor no evil intent towards others, but always stay vigilant!

Having attended such a momentous meeting alone, Zhou Qian praised his courage, and further praised his wisdom.

The former needs no elaboration, for being able to attend the feast in such a critical moment, such courage is not something an ordinary person could have.