In the Cultivation World, even True Disciples from the major Daoist, Buddhist, and Demon Sects have to cultivate within the Mountain Gate for hundreds of years, exhausting their Spirit, collecting spiritual materials, and only if they have enough fate and fortune, might they set foot in the Ultimate Happiness Realm on some day, possessing great magical power and Great Divine Power.
Yet, someone like Tao Qian was truly one of a kind.
His cultivation period was so short, yet he had achieved Perfect Ultimate Happiness.
It wasn't that he forcefully broke through realms, nor did he rely on Elixirs or spiritual materials to falsely elevate himself as a True Master.
Upon reflection, it truly seemed like he was the Child of Fortune, favored by destiny.
Cultivators of great standing and powers from all directions envied the circumstances of this "Spirit Treasure Daoist."
But there was a group of strong people, who, having witnessed Tao Qian overcome the great tribulation and achieve Perfect Merit, were extremely frustrated.
Previously, when the Demon Buddha Temple still dominated Qiantang, they held a [Buddha Birth Technique], where Tao Qian revealed his identity and thus attracted common enemies with Duobao.
People like Xiu Zhonglin, Zhuge Qingyi, Primordial Demon True Monarch Lingwa... and many other powerful beings from the Ultimate Happiness Realm.
They detested this Master and Disciple, travelling thousands of miles with the intent to capture Tao Qian.
Later on, they were scared away by numerous unexpected changes.
The power levels involved in the Qiantang incident kept soaring, and not long ago, several Daoist Transformation beings were swept into it, startling this group of strong people into fleeing far away.
However, this Master and Disciple had not only numerous enemies, but their grievances seemed as deep as the ocean, not easily cast aside.
These strong people watched as Duobao underwent reincarnation, secretly noting to torment his reincarnated form, and even planned to ambush Tao Qian midway after the dust settled, hoping to collect some "interest" first.
The plan seemed solid, but the changes in the world were too swift.
Tao the little thief transformed, becoming the Perfect Master Tao, proficient in all three paths: Daoist, Buddhist, and Demon.
People like Xiu Zhonglin, Zhuge Qingyi, and Lingwa, after casting spells to look into the Outer Realm, frowned and clicked their tongues, each cursing:
"Heaven is blind to let this scoundrel receive such great benefits."
"Mastering all three paths and all reaching maturity, look at his profound Dao Heng, infinite Mana, and the Mutations with him; not just I alone, even if three or five of us together might not trouble him."
"Even if we could beat him, we can't fight this one; this little thief truly has the Heavenly Venerate's favor... After the Yang Sui Uprising, when I captured him to hand over to the Alchemist's group of strong people, at the critical moment, the Heavenly Venerate also bestowed Divine Light to save his life."
"Well then, unless we too can summon our ancestral backers, there's no way we can avenge this grievance."
The last remark, bitterly uttered, was from Xiu Zhonglin.
This Elder from the Xiu Family, with no small reputation, spoke with a bitter expression, clearly understanding that it was impossible to achieve.
Ultimate Happiness Realm Elders hold high positions.
But summoning the "Xiu Family's Ancestor" was far too lofty an ambition.
People like Zhuge Qingyi, Lingwa, and others thought the same.
For a time, they could only resort to continuous lamenting.
"Alas, disperse everyone, we can't even defeat the Disciple now, how can we possibly challenge Duobao, this old thief, with his Divination Technique's Dao Heng, which is so mature that once he reincarnates, not to mention us, even beings at the Tribulation Immortal Level might not be able to discern his location."
"The opportunity missed, no possibility remains, what a pity."
"How hateful, my beloved Master and Disciple, why did they provoke this cursed Master and Disciple?"
...
As for the group of strong people who wanted to trouble him, Tao Qian was unaware of their sighs in the shadows.
At this moment, he was suppressing the killing intent in his eyes and experiencing the "Transformation" brought by achieving Perfect Merit.
His Mana Source Qi filled his wonderful body.
Previously covetous but having no leisure to cultivate the various Divine Powers, they were now harmoniously integrated into his heart, readily available at his fingertip.
It was also by chance that after his accomplishment, what he thought to compare himself with were these same individuals.
"I initially planned to refine only the Spirit Treasure Divine Power listed in the 'Scripture of Salvation,' but I didn't expect the Array to be so divine. Hu Hai, along with the Twelve Emperors who turned into Refining Magic Puppets, were also unimaginable; there's no better target for refining methods in the world. It made me a bit too greedy, and I ended up refining the Buddha and Demon paths as well."
"Now, no matter which cultivation path's high-level persona in the Ultimate Happiness Realm I impersonate, it fits perfectly, and no one can expose me."
"Daoist True Master, Buddhist Bodhisattva, Demon Path True Monarch... I can play them all."
"If there's a fight, the likes of Xiu Zhonglin, Lingwa, and Kongchan who once troubled me are likely no match for me now."
"However, beings like Shipi Arhat, I might still not be able to defeat, let alone elder statesmen like Sui Chaozi from the Daoist Transformation Realm."
"Right, how should I return inside the realm?"
Tao Qian thought halfway and suddenly recalled a critical issue.
At this moment, the vast Array dissipated, and Tao Qian stood alone in the vast starry sea.
Before him lay countless dark paths leading to the depths of the Great Abyss.
Although his cultivation had greatly advanced, he felt an unusually intense sense of insecurity.
Countless coveting gazes came from all directions, making his entire body feel as if pricked by needles.
In his mind, he could also hear numerous whispers and even insane screams.
His Spiritual Resonance Eye, at this moment, couldn't help but want to firmly shut, not daring to look around wildly.
"No wonder that group of Mutated Emperors, who are all from the Daoist Transformation Realm, dared not venture into the depths of the Great Abyss, not even attempting it; turns out they were all afraid."
"With my level of cultivation, I dare fight one against three against the high-level personas of the Ultimate Happiness Realm inside the realm, but now, placed here without the protection of a Big Array, I feel like a three-year-old child surrounded by jackals and leopards."
"How dangerous is the Great Abyss, really?"
Just as Tao Qian was lost in thought, suddenly, three Divine Lights flew toward him from the depths of the Great Abyss.