Having obtained the Cultivation Techniques of both Ziwei and Great Purity Emperors, the Daoist Rhyme entwining Duge became even more complete.

At this moment, even without deliberately cultivating, his magical power would naturally grow.

It just grew slowly in places with sparse Spiritual Energy and faster in places with rich Spiritual Energy.

Unlike the Daoist Rhyme of light, darkness, and water innate to Duge, the Daoist Rhyme restored through the Cultivation Technique seemed to involve the laws of the transformation and operation of all things.

Initially, when Duge had mastered the Sea God's Power, he could naturally control water, and with the Solar Divine Power, he could control light.

This new Daoist Rhyme was different from the simple ones he had; the new ones likely corresponded to the underlying logic that composed the world, the fundamental principles of cultivation.

Now.

Some ordinary Art Techniques, with just a glance, Duge could see through their principles and reproduce them. He could even create some Cultivation Techniques and Art Techniques as he wished.

For a long time, the Transformation Skill that Duge had been deliberately pursuing was now achievable without the need for hand seals or chants; it could be completed with just a thought.

But this kind of Transformation Skill still had flaws and could be seen through by advanced Pupil Skills.

In the depths of his being, Duge foresaw that once he restored the complete Daoist Rhyme, he could freely transform himself into another species with no flaws whatsoever.

Or rather, it would no longer be a Transformation Skill but creation itself, like Nvwa creating humans, God in Genesis...

Understanding the underlying logic of the world means becoming a creator.

Duge contemplated his conclusion and narrowed his eyes.

By then, he should be able to easily break free from the control of Pan-Universe Entertainment, right?

So far, the abilities exhibited by Pan-Universe Entertainment were not about creation but more about the soul...

However, that might not necessarily be the case, as the way Pan-Universe Entertainment controlled Qiyuan Star seemed to be changing the world's underlying logic...

Duge was contemplating his future.

Emperor Donghua, Great Purity, and Ziwei, along with several Demon Kings from the Western Ridge and Arctic Holy States, gathered around Duge, sensing the Daoist Rhyme and discussing their own interpretations of it.

Suddenly.

A disciple of the Great Purity Emperor named Fu Xu hastily reported, "Master, Human Emperor, Xianyou True Monarch is leading three hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to the Southern Zen Region."

Duge's main enemy was the Heavenly Court, so naturally, he had people constantly monitoring the Immortal Court's movements.

"The Immortal Emperor is moving quite swiftly," Duge said with a laugh.

"Both the Human Emperor Inheritance and Buddhism threaten his status, so his rapid response is natural," Ziwei Emperor said.

"The Immortal Emperor, not yet a Saint, now that the Method of Becoming a Saint has been revealed, why does he not seek sainthood but instead wages war?" Great Purity Emperor asked.

"Knowing the Method of Becoming a Saint, he naturally wants to secure the rich Spiritual Energy of the Immortal Court," Ziwei Emperor said. "The Spiritual Energy in the Mortal Realm is sparse; if we wish to advance further, we must either enter the Immortal Court or, as the senior said, break through Heaven's Gate and draw the Spiritual Energy of the Immortal Realm to the Mortal Realm. Whichever it is, we are destined for a battle with the Immortal Emperor..."

Yes!

A battle is destined.

To stir up calamities in this world and add excitement for the audience of Pan-Universe Entertainment, Duge must have an enemy.

Even if the Immortal Emperor wished for peace, Duge would not allow it...

Emperor Donghua silently added in his heart after learning the truth.

"Senior, will you go to assist the Immortal Life Buddha?" Emperor Donghua asked eagerly.

"No need, head to the Middle Heavenly State first," Duge replied with a nonchalant smile.

"To seek out Taixuan Emperor?" Great Purity Emperor inquired.

"Correct," Duge nodded. "We need all five Emperors of the Mortal Realm, and not one can be missing. If we can enlist Taixuan Emperor to our side, we can assemble the Five Elements Flag. Then, once we activate the Five Elements Locking Earth Formation, we can ensure that Xianyou True Monarch's three hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers will have a one-way trip."

"Well said, they should indeed have a one-way trip," bellowed a Demon King from Western Ridge named Niu Qian, now transformed into a toweringly tall man. Hearing that Duge planned to trap the Heavenly Court's three hundred thousand-strong army, he couldn't help clapping and shouting, "Senior, just head to the Eastern Polar Continent, and Old Niu will take the Demon Clan to support the Immortal Life Buddha..."

Once same as Emperor Donghua and others had learned from Duge that above the Heavenly Dao was the so-called law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, they were no longer fixated on karma.

Whether human or demon, those who followed Duge acted according to their true desires.

Fighting for their own and their race's interests became everyone's guiding principle; weakening the enemy and strengthening themselves was the only way to truly stand firm in the world.

Possessing great power was the only way to confidently face the high and mighty Pan-Universe Entertainment.

...

This world had its power dynamics, with the Immortal Realm and the Demon Clan as the main actors; there has never been one side that could completely suppress the other with irresistible force.

With the help of Bai Da and others, Longevity Emperor did not need Duge to rescue him.

If the three hundred thousand-strong army could easily capture Longevity Emperor, what was Duge busy doing?

He might as well wash up and go to bed.

Moreover, what Duge had always sought was to enhance himself at the fastest pace, not the so-called victory.

War was just a process to add excitement to this game.

Of course.

War could also help him rally the people, bind more individuals to his cause, and become his comrades to protect him...

Only benefits, no drawbacks.

...

Now.

With Daluo Golden Immortals by Duge's side, no matter how vast the world, traveling was not an issue.

In less than half an hour, Duge appeared in the Middle Heavenly State, at the abode of the Taixuan Emperor---Taixuan Dongtian.