Sage of Humanity

"I'll consider it." Qing Yu did not immediately agree to Lu Ye's proposal. Having survived in the Star Abyss for so many years, she was definitely not the impulsive type.

She had more than twenty people under her command, so she had to think things through.

Lu Ye did not pressure her. Indeed, it would be great if these people could enter the stellar space and become a support for the governors. However, even without them, the current stellar space was not facing major issues.

Moreover, Lu Ye vaguely felt that these people were already considered Star Abyss cultivators. Trying to enter the stellar space through the Star Abyss Gate might not be easy, and they would likely face the same restrictions as other Star Abyss living creatures.

"In a couple more days, the Dao Fish will appear. Fellow Daoist, you might not know how to catch it, right?" Qing Yu changed the topic.

"I was about to ask for advice."

Qing Yu said, "The Dao Pool is mystical. When the Dao Fish appears, the entire pool will undergo some strange transformations. But Fellow Daoist should not enter the pool at that time, as there will be great danger. To capture the Dao Fish, you can only rely on Dao force..."

Qing Yu explained, and Lu Ye listened quietly, developing a keen interest in this Dao Pool.

The group waited another two or three days, and the Dao Pool indeed underwent changes.

In that not-so-large Dao Pool, the water was initially crystal clear, but then suddenly became murky as if something invisible was stirring within. In just one incense stick's time, the pool water turned pitch-black.

Lu Ye tried to use his Mental Consciousness to probe into it, and as Qing Yu had said earlier, the current pool water resisted his Mental Consciousness, only allowing it to float on the surface, unable to discern the situation inside.

Qing Yu and her group spread out by the Dao Pool, looking expectantly.

In the past, when the Dao Pool opened, this group could only claim a corner and share with two other families. But this time it was different; with Mann Shan and Dragon Spine annihilated, only their group remained, ensuring a bountiful harvest.

For cultivators like them, who mostly rely on arduous cultivation to accumulate their Dao force, such opportunities are extremely precious.

Lu Ye focused on the pool water in front of him, and discreetly extended a hand into the pool when no one was watching.

According to the information Qing Yu provided, after the Dao Pool undergoes transformations, the pool water becomes highly erosive. There was once a Dao Realm cultivator who fell in, and within moments, half of his body was gone, ultimately dying tragically.

Lu Ye wanted to see what was really going on. The Talent Tree had absolute advantages against erosion.

If he could evade the harmful effects of the pool water, he could jump in to catch the Dao Fish.

With just one fingertip in the water, Lu Ye immediately sensed a change in the Talent Tree. Sure enough, some power infiltrated his body, provoking a response from the Talent Tree, but the reaction wasn't very strong.

If it was just that, it would be all right. The key was that within merely three breaths, Lu Ye felt his fingertip was rapidly becoming stiff and showing signs of losing sensation.

He hastily withdrew his hand and examined it closely, couldn't help but feel alarmed as that fingertip seemed somewhat ethereal, vaguely indicating it did not belong to this spatial realm.

He had never encountered such a bizarre phenomenon before, and after some contemplation, he abandoned his plan to enter the pool.

Qing Yu was right; the Dao Pool during this period harbored great danger. It wasn't that the Talent Tree couldn't withstand the Erosion Power, but rather there was a more perilous force at work.

After a moment, the illusory fingertip gradually solidified, and the numbness and rigidity faded.

Lu Ye refocused on the pool water before him, secretly gathering Dao force, ready for action.

Suddenly, amid the darkness, a speck of gold flashed and disappeared, water rippling faintly.

He swiftly raised a hand, condensing the Dao into a bind and struck toward that spot.

When the concentrated Dao force entered the water, Lu Ye faintly felt as if he had locked onto something. At the same time, a violent struggle emanated, but before he could continue, what he locked onto broke free of his control, causing a large splash which made Lu Ye's brow furrow.

With a splash, beside him, Qing Yu showed an expression of delight. Lu Ye turned to look, and saw a golden fish about the length of a palm, being pulled out of the water by Qing Yu's guidance.

The golden fish appeared alive, but Lu Ye immediately recognized it was not a living creature but a marvel condensed purely from Dao force.

Just like the Stellar Fruit, which looks like a fruit but isn't actually a fruit.

The Dao Fish landed in Qing Yu's hand, she slightly opened her mouth and gently sucked it all in.

Dao Fish cannot be preserved, so once caught, it must be used immediately; otherwise, over time it will slowly dissipate.

Qing Yu turned to Lu Ye: "You can't use brute force; you must use a finesse. The more brute force you use, the fiercer the Dao Fish's resistance. Fellow Daoist, don't rush; try a few more times and you'll get it."

Lu Ye nodded and returned his attention to the water before him.

If there was movement, he would immediately try to capture it.

Yet after several attempts, he failed each time. The best opportunity had the Dao Fish above the water but still escaped his grasp, falling back into the water.

Angry, Lu Ye pushed his fifteen Dao power.

This time, it finally succeeded!

The so-called resistance is a mere joke in the face of absolute power.

Imitating Qing Yu's method to enjoy the Dao Fish, Lu Ye found his Dao force had only increased to around twenty Dao!

The gains were not significant... because every time he captured the Dao Fish, the Dao force used was immediately consumed upon contact with the strange pool water, meaning he only gained five strands of Dao force.

This is why Qing Yu repeatedly emphasized that Lu Ye should use finesse; they employed only one or two Dao force each time, never too much, because they couldn't afford the consumption.

After succeeding a few more times, Lu Ye frowned: "Fellow Daoist, is this the only way to capture the Dao Fish?"

Doing this, although he has gained something, it's not much.

Qing Yu said: "We've always used this method until now, but..." She seemed to recall something, "Mann Shan complained last time, saying that when he ascends to Dao Fusion, he must nurture a Dao soldier specifically for fishing to net all the Dao fish in this pool."

Then she chuckled and said: "He indeed ascended to Dao Fusion, but that Dao soldier might never be nurtured."

Lu Ye's expression changed: "Can a Dao soldier withstand the peculiarity of this pool water?"

Qing Yu shook her head: "Not entirely sure, but considering Mann Shan's words... it should be the case."

Lu Ye immediately drew out the Boulder Mountain Saber.

Qing Yu was startled: "Fellow Daoist, what are you doing?"

Lu Ye blinked: "Testing it!"

Even though he hasn't had the strength to nurture it, the Boulder Mountain Saber is definitely at the Dao soldier level!

Though that's what he said, he was still very careful, holding the saber, he slowly dipped the tip into the pool water, pulling it out as soon as it touched.

After close inspection, the tip showed no abnormalities.

Tried again, this time submerging a bit more, confirmed that the Boulder Mountain Saber wasn't damaged, he relaxed.

Indeed, a Dao soldier can withstand the strange qualities of the pool water.

"Dao soldier!" Qing Yu stared in disbelief at the Boulder Mountain Saber in Lu Ye's hand, realizing finally, Lu Ye was truly a Dao Fusion, as only someone at that stage is eligible to possess a Dao soldier. Someone like us, at the Beginner Realm, still trail laboriously on the path of honing Dao Bones, how could we be eligible to nurture a Dao soldier.

Then she twitched an eye, seeing Lu Ye invert the Boulder Mountain Saber, poking towards the pool water in front of him...

Suddenly, Lu Ye grinned, lifting the long saber, discovering a struggling Dao Fish pierced on the tip.

This actually worked?

This absurd behavior left Qing Yu dumbfounded, and the others around couldn't help but stare, more envious than amused.

With the aid of the Boulder Mountain Saber, Lu Ye's efficiency in catching Dao Fish greatly increased, and without needing to exert Dao force, it was practically a cost-free business.

Those Dao Fish swimming below the surface probably never imagined a long saber would descend from above to pierce their bodies.

Gradually, though, Lu Ye noticed the number of Dao Fish near him became sparse, it took a long time to catch them, likely his actions had scared the Dao Fish away from him.

He didn't mind, Dao Fish is rare for Qing Yu and the others, but for him, it's merely icing on the cake.

The changes in the Dao Pool only lasted two days, as the water gradually cleared again, there were no abnormalities.

More than twenty people each gained something, smiling happily.

"Fellow Daoist, we're preparing to go back, what are your plans next?" Qing Yu approached Lu Ye and asked.

"Going with the flow, adapting to circumstances."

Lu Ye really had no concrete plans, currently the main focus was to enhance his strength, and to find a solution to the stellar space crisis.

"About the suggestion earlier, didn't Fellow Daoist consider it again?" Qing Yu originally didn't intend to persuade further but couldn't help but say more.

Lu Ye shook his head: "I appreciate the kindness, but I won't stay long in any particular place."

Qing Yu sighed inwardly, having no choice but to say: "Then… let's bid farewell, I will seriously consider what Fellow Daoist mentioned earlier."

"Take care!" Lu Ye clasped his fists.

The group reciprocated the gesture.

Twenty figures under Qing Yu's lead retraced their steps to return. Whether they will head to the Star Abyss Gate, Lu Ye won't insist, it's up to Qing Yu and the rest.

After they left, Lu Ye urged the Treasure Blood Avatar to guard the surroundings, sitting down himself.

Examined his Dao force, near four thousand.

Excluding the reserved two thousand, there remained two thousand Dao force to hone Dao Bones.

Calmed his mind, began the work.

One day later, Lu Ye stood up, expression calm.

Under the consumption of two thousand Dao force, the expected difference wasn't large, gaining two more Dao Bones.

Now he had ten Dao Bones, with nineteen Dao power wielding, steadily advancing on the path to invincibility in the Beginner Realm.

Previously facing Mann Shan, if he had nineteen Dao power, Lu Ye estimated he wouldn't have been injured, relying on his true form and doppelganger he could have encircled and killed him.

But also thanks to Mann Shan for not having a Dao soldier, otherwise, Mann Shan could wield even greater force.

The path Lu Ye is walking is somewhat unique, the enhancement of strength through honing Dao Bones certainly brings joy, yet it makes the path to Dao Fusion distant.

It's considered both gain and loss.

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