Though he had become a successor of the Dao Master, Wu Yuan still had many questions, especially regarding the Samsara Sword. There was too much he didn't understand.

But at this moment, Wu Yuan was more eager to meet the Spacetime Dao Master, a being who had emerged and risen to power in the most primordial era.

True Saint Bu Xiu created the Immutable Land to nurture successors.

The Spacetime Dao Master created the Spacetime Dao Realm, likewise with the intention of raising successors.

Wu Yuan pondered.

These supreme beings all seem eager to train new supreme beings... What exactly is their purpose?

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Wu Yuan and Zi Kong appeared before an ancient and majestic temple.

Space and time in all four directions intersected.

Rumble~

The temple gates that looked brand new slowly opened. Peering in from the outside, the interior was completely obscured by haze.

"Go in. The Dao Master is waiting for you in the hall," Zi Kong said in a low voice.

"Mm." Wu Yuan held his breath as he ascended the steps one by one into the temple's interior.

Only then did he get a clear look at the temple's decor - everything was incredibly ancient, exuding a primeval aura.

The temple, which appeared vast from the outside, was surprisingly small inside, only a few hundred meters across. It was much smaller than Wu Yuan had expected, and devoid of any special features. It looked like an ordinary mortal temple.

After glancing around briefly, Wu Yuan's gaze finally settled on the black-robed figure sitting in lotus position at the center of the hall.

His aura was ordinary, but his face was obscured by black hair, preventing Wu Yuan from seeing his features clearly.

His temperament and style were utterly different from the True Saint Bu Xiu.

"Wu Yuan pays respects to the Spacetime Dao Master," Wu Yuan bowed respectfully, with utmost sincerity.

The cultivation experience he had gained on the Spacetime Island alone was enough to warrant a bow to him, not to mention receiving the Samsara Sword.

"Rise," the black-robed figure's form seemed eternally unchanging, his voice gentle as it echoed through the hall.

Wu Yuan stood up.

"I will speak, and you will listen. Do not respond, and you are not permitted to raise questions," the Spacetime Dao Master's voice was gentle.

Wu Yuan's heart trembled as he bowed slightly, not daring to speak further.

"First, your potential is the highest among all the successors I have taken. Your foundation is already perfect, but you are also the one entangled in the most karma," the Spacetime Dao Master began slowly.

"Second, the Ancestral Pagoda's imprint is both a tribulation and opportunity, depending on how you handle it.

Third, the Samsara Sword is a key. It will help you step into the supreme level, and in the future it will help you restrain the Ancestral Pagoda. How you use this key to open the path to the supreme level depends on you.

Fourth, claiming a Saintcrest at the Megaverse Crossroads will be one of your chances to transcend. Whether you can seize it depends on you.

Fifth, when your Dao comprehension reaches the Sovereign level in the future, you can advance directly to the Astral Monarch phase. There's no need to linger too long at the mortal stage. Living as a mortal for a million years - all you see as benefits, I see as disadvantages. What is gained always comes at a cost." 𝑅à₦ОBĚś

The Spacetime Dao Master's face remained hidden behind his black hair, yet Wu Yuan felt the Dao Master's gaze on him. It seemed to penetrate space and time, seeing through his past, present, and even future completely.

"These five points are my suggestions for you," the Spacetime Dao Master's voice grew more ethereal. "If you ultimately transcend, we shall meet again naturally.

If you cannot transcend, it proves we were not fated to meet again.

You may go.”

With a wave of his hand, Wu Yuan vanished from the spot, his mind still churning with questions.

Hum~

Silently, this majestic temple once again entered that special spacetime.

Just now, the Spacetime Dao Master had intentionally appeared before Wu Yuan. Otherwise, neither Wu Yuan nor Zi Kong would have been able to enter the mysterious spacetime where the Spacetime Dao Master usually resided.

…

The temple had now vanished, leaving only an empty region where space and time intersected.

This?

Wu Yuan stood in the void.

Even now, he was still somewhat dazed. He had too many questions.

Of the five suggestions the Dao Master had given, he could understand the first four, but the fifth…

Spending a million years as a mortal is a disadvantage in the Dao Master's eyes?

Wu Yuan pondered.

Why is this?

He didn't understand! This was something Wu Yuan had never considered before.

In all the information from powerhouses and the research Wu Yuan had done, the overwhelming consensus was to remain in the High Immortal or High Deity phase for as long as possible.

Only the Spacetime Dao Master's advice was completely different.

Once Dao comprehension reaches the Sovereign level, I should advance directly to Astral Monarch?

Wu Yuan mused.

He felt some hesitation. Should he take this advice?

The Dao Master is one of the most ancient supreme beings. He shouldn't be deceiving me, but he didn't explain the reason at all.

Wu Yuan sighed inwardly.

I can only try to seek answers from the Eldritch Court in the future.

As far as Wu Yuan knew, there should be more than one supreme being in the Eldritch Court’s ranks.

However, Wu Yuan wasn't in too much of a hurry.

First, his current Dao comprehension was still far from the Sovereign level. Second, only broadly defined ‘mortal lifeforms’ were eligible to take part in the Megaverse Crossroads. Participants were mostly High Immortals and High Deities. So Wu Yuan didn't need to consider this matter until after the Megaverse Crossroads concluded.

The Samsara Sword will be a tool to restrain the Ancestral Pagoda in the future?

Wu Yuan pondered silently.

In his upper dantian lobe, the black sword and black pagoda faced off at a distance, seemingly evenly matched.

The pressure Wu Yuan felt since obtaining Sovereign Black Devil's inheritance seemed to have eased considerably.

From the Dao Master's tone, he seems to understand the Ancestral Pagoda well, and apparently has countermeasures.

Wu Yuan thought.

That makes sense - the Dao Master is unfathomably ancient. While I can't say he's the most powerful supreme being, he's certainly among the highest tier.

Though the Ancestral Pagoda is mysterious, it likely can't do anything to the Dao Master.

He stood firm through countless samsara cycles of heaven and earth, commanding respect from all factions, and even the Eldritch Court and Immortal Court dared not provoke him. This already proved the might of the Spacetime Dao Master.

"Wu Yuan," Zi Kong, standing not far away, spoke in a low voice. "Have you met the Dao Master?"

"I have," Wu Yuan nodded.

"Though I don’t know what the Dao Master said to you, remember that the Dao Master will surely not lead you astray. You are his successor," Zi Kong said.

"I've already sent word to the three Sovereign Custodians, instructing them to notify the Taiyuan Divine Court. Once the Taiyuan Divine Court's personnel arrive, they will escort you away."

"So soon?" Wu Yuan was taken aback.

"Mm. The Spacetime Dao Realm no longer serves any purpose for you. The so-called spacetime inheritance grows less and less useful to you," Zi Kong said. "What’s the point of staying any longer?"

Wu Yuan nodded gently.

Indeed, as his comprehension of the Great Dao of Spacetime deepened, the effectiveness of the multitude of auxiliary cultivation secret arts and teachings he learned was rapidly diminishing. In the end, he could only rely on himself.

It was like a Grandmaster in the mortal world, who initially had various techniques and texts to help draw knowledge from, but as they rose to higher levels, they had to ultimately comprehend by themselves.

"Very well, then I shall await the arrival of the Taiyuan Divine Court's escort," Wu Yuan said. "Senior Zi Kong, could you please inform my grandmaster, Sovereign Bei You?"

If powerhouses he didn't know from the Taiyuan Divine Court came, how would he explain himself?

"It's been done," Zi Kong said. "Additionally, we've announced to the public that you failed to obtain the Dao Master's inheritance. This is the standard protocol for all Dao Master successors.

The various factions of the world outside may speculate, but you must not reveal it yourself. Do you understand?" Zi Kong fixed Wu Yuan with a stern gaze.

"This junior understands," Wu Yuan nodded.

"I hope that you will reach the supreme level one day, and that we shall meet again," Zi Kong smiled.

"Go see Lan Yan and the others. In the future, should you become a Sovereign or even an Overlord and decide to explore the megaverse, you may interact with them once more."

With that, before Wu Yuan could say more, Zi Kong blew a mouthful of air, and Wu Yuan vanished.

…

Whoosh!

Space rippled, and Wu Yuan felt everything blur before finding himself within a majestic temple.

At the far end of the temple stood three figures emanating powerful auras, their gazes feverish. Among them was Sovereign Lan Yan.

"We pay our respects, Young Master," the three Sovereigns greeted in unison as they bowed, their voices echoing throughout the temple.