Sage of Humanity

The Dao force gained through arduous cultivation is limited, and it will be depleted during battles, so for ordinary cultivators, improving their strength is not a simple matter.

This is also the situation faced by most stellar space refugees.

"I understand Brother Lu's implication." Chen Wu chuckled, "In fact, if it weren't for Madam's consideration for us, most of the Dao Bones acquired through killing enemies have been shared out. Madam should actually attempt Dao Fusion."

"What about Mann Shan and Dragon Spine?"

"There is only one 9th Dao each."

Lu Ye said, "Aren't you afraid they might suddenly produce a second 9th Dao?"

The promotion in the Dao Realm doesn't follow logic; a successful chance grinding of a Dao Bone might enhance the Power of the Path.

These three factions each have only one 9th Dao, seemingly balanced, but if one side produces a second 9th Dao, this balance will be disrupted.

Chen Wu replied, "Brother Lu, you don't understand. The leaders of Mann Shan and Dragon Spine are not as broad-minded as Madam. Before they achieve Dao Fusion, they won't allow a second 9th Dao under their command. Anyone daring to do so has been killed by them."

Lu Ye understood instantly.

If that's the case, then indeed, there isn't much of a problem.

Engaging in casual conversation intermittently, Lu Ye gleaned considerable information. Chen Wu didn't get suspicious, as he assumed Lu Ye was new to Star Abyss and was naturally curious about various matters here.

Also, the information that Lu Ye sought wasn't confidential, so there was no need to hide it.

"Everyone, be careful, we are nearing the destination." Madam Qingyu suddenly called out from ahead.

Lu Ye promptly looked up and saw a shattered domain ahead, resembling a fruit fiercely bitten into, appearing as a semi-circular form of incompleteness.

Chen Wu's voice sounded near his ear: "The Dao Pool is positioned at the core of that broken domain; it appeared out of nowhere almost a hundred years ago, and every fourteen years, Dao Fish are born."

Initially, the Dao Pool was discovered by cultivators on Qing Yu's side, who relished the first benefits.

Unfortunately, such a matter couldn't stay hidden. Later on, Mann Shan and Dragon Spine obtained the information, resulting in a vigorous contention, leading to Qing Yu's side receiving the least benefits.

Ultimately, the larger fist dictates the words spoken.

Flying across the shattered domain, under Madam Qingyu's leadership, the group landed in front of a pool not too large.

The pool, strictly speaking, is a mere pond, approximately seven or eight meters in diameter, with crystal-clear waters devoid of any living creatures.

Lu Ye couldn't help but scrutinize this pool. Not finding anything special, honestly if he weren't aware of this being a Dao Pool, he probably wouldn't pay it much heed even if he passed by.

But through his previous inquiries with Chen Wu, Lu Ye knew this normalcy was temporary; when the Dao Pool undergoes real changes, peculiar phenomena would indeed manifest.

Then, he raised his eyes toward the other side not far away.

Before the group arrived here, another batch of cultivators was already present.

There weren't many of them, only about a dozen, and the person at the forefront was extremely burly, standing silently as if an iron tower.

Though Lu Ye hadn't seen this person before, based on Chen Wu's earlier description, he recognized at once this iron-tower-like man as the leader of Mann Shan, known as Mann Shan from the Savage Race.

Because the aura from the opponent had a faint resemblance to Arbuluo.

"Madam, the situation is strange." Yhing Hu, standing beside Qing Yu, said in a low tone.

Qing Yu was also frowning, scrutinizing Mann Shan's side; indeed, the situation was unusual. For every occasion involving the Dao Pool, regardless of the side, they typically set out in full force, so they were aware of how many people Mann Shan's side should have.

Mann Shan's cultivators have always outnumbered their own, yet now there are only about a dozen, clearly indicating something amiss.

In Star Abyss, given the frequent slaughter, if Mann Shan's side indeed weakened due to some accident, it would be plausible.

"Madam, are you certain this Mann Shan is only at the 9th Dao?" While Qing Yu was perplexed, an unfamiliar voice entered her ears.

Qing Yu was momentarily stunned before realizing it was Lu Ye talking to her from their earlier encounter.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, what do you mean..." Qing Yu's heart skipped a beat.

"He doesn't seem like a 9th Dao!"

Even without engaging in battle, unable to ascertain the opponent's true strength, Lu Ye still discerned some clues. Compared to Qing Yu and her people, Lu Ye has witnessed more than one Dao Fusion. Mann Shan gave a feeling somewhat akin to Dao Fusion; just the gaze interaction induces a bit of pressure.

But the pressure wasn't as intense as that from Dao Fusions encountered on Qing Palace's side.

Upon hearing Lu Ye's words, Qing Yu felt a chill throughout, now caring little about questioning Lu Ye's judgment. She had survived in the harsh Star Abyss for hundreds of years with keen perception, and this encounter with Mann Shan felt markedly different than previous ones.

Thus, she faintly sensed that Lu Ye might be right.

"When was the last encounter you had with him?" Lu Ye asked again.

"It happened three or four years ago."

Three or four years ago, that means at that time Mann Shan was still the 9th Dao, and in three or four years, the accumulation of a newly promoted Dao Fusion... would not be too rich.

Lu Ye couldn't help but sigh, thinking that this trip might allow Mann Shan and Dragon Spine to be cooked together in the pot, but such an accident occurred.

Even a newly promoted Dao Fusion wouldn't be a match for him, because the weakest Dao Fusion can wield the Power of the Path of the 20th Dao!

And now even at overload, he can only wield the Power of the Path of the 17th Dao, three Dao forces; not too big, not too small.

"Let's go!" Qing Yu was also a decisive woman. Realizing something was wrong, she immediately gave the order. She knew that this time they were probably in trouble, but such things couldn't be prevented. How could one predict that they would quietly advance to Dao Fusion?

"It's too late!" Yhing Hu's expression changed because almost at the same time Qing Yu gave the order, another batch of figures descended from the sky, gathered above, blocking their escape routes.

"Dragon Spine!" Qing Yu's face turned pale.

This situation was obvious, Dragon Spine had been subdued by Mann Shan sometime ago, which also explains Mann Shan indeed advanced to Dao Fusion, otherwise Dragon Spine wouldn't obey him.

Right now, Mann Shan undoubtedly set his sights on Qing Yu and her group. If he took care of these stellar space refugees, then he would be the Overlord of this region.

"Madam, try to delay the time as much as possible." Lu Ye's voice reached Qing Yu's ears.

Qing Yu frowned, not knowing what his intentions were, but she didn't expect Lu Ye to do anything.

Qing Yu pursed her red lips and looked at the leader of Dragon Spine: "What does Demon Venerable mean by this?"

Dragon Spine was mainly composed of the Demon Race, and the leader of Dragon Spine was a big demon.

The big demon merely looked at Qing Yu, silent and expressionless, seemingly in a bad mood.

It was no surprise; someone who was once equal to him, Mann Shan, suddenly advanced to Dao Fusion, not only beating him up but also subjugating his Dragon Spine, with a towering mountain over his head from now on. It's surprising if he's in a good mood.

While Qing Yu was speaking, Lu Ye already closed his eyes, urging his Dao force to refine his 8th Dao Bone!

Previously, he had expended nearly a thousand Dao forces, yet had not succeeded with the 8th Dao Bone, but each time the Dao Bone shattered, it became tougher.

So this was an opportunity; sharpening one's spear at a critical moment might not work elsewhere, but here with Lu Ye, it might be possible!

Facing a Dao Fusion, even one more Dao force is beneficial. Lu Ye didn't believe they could leave smoothly this time; either way, there would definitely be a fight.

This was why he asked Qing Yu to delay the time as much as possible. Whether Qing Yu could do it, well, it depended on fate.

Even in this critical moment, Lu Ye's Dao force infusion was steady and slow; refining a Dao Bone still demanded care, only this way could there be a higher chance of success.

Overall, he didn't feel too much of a crisis; even if the refining of the Dao Bone failed, with his overloaded capacity of the Power of the Path of the 17th Dao, even if he couldn't defeat Mann Shan, self-preservation might not be a big problem.

The expressions of the people behind Qing Yu were all extremely tense.

With the big demon from Dragon Spine acting mute, Qing Yu could only turn her gaze to Mann Shan: "Fellow Daoist, what do you mean?"

Mann Shan looked at her indifferently: "From today onwards, Qing Yu shall submit to me and acknowledge me as lord, only then can you live!"

"Fellow Daoist, why are you so confident?" Qing Yu's face was solemn.

"What do you think?" Mann Shan glanced at her with a smirk, without waiting for her response, continued: "I have already advanced to Dao Fusion; below the Dao Fusion, you who have Enter the Path submit to my life and death decree!"

Qing Yu forced a stiff smile: "Dao Fusion? Fellow Daoist truly advanced to Dao Fusion?"

"If you don't believe, you can ask Dragon Spine, or... try yourself!"

Qing Yu's expression flickered. Although knowing this shouldn't be fake, if she didn't test it, she'd never be reconciled. She gently exhaled and shouted: "Then... forgive me!"

As she spoke, she flashed forward to attack, and a long whip appeared in her hand, the Power of the Path of the 9th Dao activated, without reservation.

In an instant, the long whip twisted like a spirit snake toward Mann Shan.

Directly wrapping him up like a dumpling!

But Qing Yu showed no joy, her expression instead became even more solemn because in the past, Mann Shan would never stand still to let her succeed, yet now he did so, which means he didn't place her attack in his eyes at all.

"Humph!" Mann Shan snorted coldly, shook his body.

Qing Yu let out a cry, her figure couldn't stop retreating, and the long whip that accompanied her battles for years broke inch by inch.

Standing firm in haste, she looked at Mann Shan with an incredibly complex expression: "Dao Fusion!"

Mann Shan had indeed merged to Dao Fusion; her power of the 9th Dao was completely powerless in front of him. If Mann Shan had the intention to kill just now, he could have easily taken her life.

"Alas!" She sighed inwardly, realizing this calamity was unavoidable.

For now, she could only temporarily submit, perhaps there would be a chance to survive.

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