Chapter 1444: 虚三圣, The Identity of the White Light

Seeing Taohua still trying to explain, Chen Mobai couldn't be bothered to listen. With a wave of his sleeve, he directly brought her into his Dharma Realm. After returning to the Immortal Sect, he would let her return to her true form and become part of the Heaven-Earth Network Grand Array, serving as labor for the advancement of Earthstar in the universe.

"This great tribulation will likely affect all the surrounding Daoist temples. Dao Lord Xuangu also went to Xuangong..."

Once they were alone, the Spirit Venerable began to speak about the situation he had learned over the years.

Previously, although Chen Mobai knew the Tribulation of Annihilation was erupting, he believed that with True King Taixu present and numerous True Immortals and Dao Lords from the Central Daoist Temple, nothing major would happen.

However, the current circumstances increasingly suggested that the situation was not optimistic.

"I only hope that the mighty beings of the Central Daoist Temple can hold them back."

Chen Mobai sighed, also feeling fortunate that after receiving the news, he immediately began wandering with Earthstar, taking all the beings of the Immortal Sect away.

Time passed. Ten days later, outside the four Xuangu Stars, silver spatial brilliance shimmered, resembling a descending galaxy.

Chen Mobai's figure immediately appeared before the silver galaxy.

At the same time, several powerful divine senses descended, one of which belonged to Cheng Yunlan of Wangxing.

Soon, the silver light converged, revealing Void Sijiu, whose true form was a Void Serpent, carrying an elegant, golden-robed young man into the starry sky.

As the golden-robed youth's gaze swept around, the numerous Void Refinement cultivators of the Xuangu Daoist Temple felt a tremendous shock in their hearts.

They felt their control over the void was completely frozen.

This situation, apart from special cases like Chen Mobai, had only one possibility in the Purple Cloud Universe: an existence whose realm surpassed theirs had taken control of the void.

Dao Integration!

After understanding the golden-robed youth's realm, Cheng Yunlan and the others all flew over in their true forms. Even within the Jar of All Beings, streaks of escape light illuminated.

"May I ask which senior from the Central Daoist Temple has graced us with their presence? This junior, Xuanming, greets you on behalf of my master."

A middle-aged cultivator in white robes materialized with his divine sense, respectfully greeting the golden-robed youth on Void Sijiu's back.

"Just call me Void Sansheng. Since Junior Brother Xuangu is not here, you young ones don't need to bother with me. Go about your own business."

As the golden-robed youth named Void Sansheng spoke, he and Void Sijiu, who was beneath him, transformed into light and teleported in front of Chen Mobai.

Void Sijiu respectfully bowed to Chen Mobai, saying, "Greetings, Junior Martial Uncle."

Hearing this, Chen Mobai knew that Void Sijiu had already learned his true identity.

Meanwhile, Void Sansheng scrutinized Chen Mobai from head to toe, a hint of disappointment in his eyes. "How are you still only at Void Refinement?"

Hearing this, Chen Mobai's mouth twitched slightly, thinking this fellow was truly impolite.

For him to cultivate to the Void Refinement realm at his age was an extraordinary achievement anywhere, truly deserving of being called a talent for immortality.

"Come, let's find a place to talk properly about you and the white wolf."

At this moment, Void Sansheng began to boss Chen Mobai around quite impolitely.

"Please, this way."

Chen Mobai had always been adaptable. Facing Void Sansheng, who was at the Dao Integration realm, he smiled and led the way to his own cave dwelling on Wangxing.

Void Sijiu immediately followed.

After they entered Wangxing, the white-robed middle-aged cultivator who had flown from the Jar of All Beings turned to Cheng Yunlan and asked, "Which prominent figure has settled here with you without reporting it to me?"

The white-robed middle-aged cultivator was Xuanming, Dao Lord Xuangu's direct eldest disciple. Often, he taught on behalf of his master, and it was partly thanks to him that cultivators like Cheng Yunlan could reach Void Refinement, giving him high prestige.

"Reporting, Senior Disciple Brother, this is Daoist Chen Mobai from the Central Registry whom I mentioned to you before..."

Cheng Yunlan immediately spoke up to remind him, indicating that she had reported it.

Upon hearing this, Xuanming indeed found Chen Mobai's information in his memory. Connecting it with Void Sijiu addressing him as Junior Martial Uncle, he realized that his previous assessment of Chen Mobai had been greatly underestimated.

"Junior Sister Song, come to Wangxing for a visit."

Xuanming immediately activated the Jar of All Beings to notify Song Qingyi, who was inside, thinking of having her visit as Chen Mobai's friend after Void Sansheng and Void Sijiu had left.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Chen Mobai had already led them into the cave dwelling.

Void Sansheng directly took the main seat and waved his hand at Void Sijiu, who was following behind him. "You can go. I need to have a good talk with this lad."

"Yes, Great-Uncle Sansheng," Void Sijiu nodded.

Chen Mobai immediately had the Spirit Venerable and Cheng Xuan help entertain Void Sijiu, while secretly transmitting a message: "Daoist friend, what is the identity of this Void Sansheng?"

To his surprise, Void Sansheng heard the transmitted message clearly. He let out a cold snort, seemingly very angry. "You don't even recognize me? I shouldn't have given you the Purple Cloud Palace back then..."

Hearing these words, Chen Mobai's mouth instantly fell open, his face filled with disbelief.

"You... you are... Purple Cloud Palace!"

When the Purple Cloud Palace's artifact spirit reincarnated, it said it would go to the Central Daoist Temple to seek refuge with Dao Ancestor Taixu. But how much time had passed since then?

And it's already integrated with the Dao?

No wonder it disliked Chen Mobai for only being at Void Refinement!

After understanding Void Sansheng's identity, Chen Mobai's attitude became even more respectful. He moved to Void Sansheng's side, picked up the tea set, and personally brewed tea.

"As expected of a senior, Dao Integration is like drinking water to you. I must learn from you."

Void Sansheng heard Chen Mobai's words and immediately corrected him, "Since Brother Taixu has acknowledged you as his junior brother, you can just call me Senior Brother."

"Yes, yes, yes. Greetings, Senior Brother Sansheng."

Chen Mobai readily adopted the new address.

"Tell me, how did you encounter that white wolf?"

Void Sansheng immediately got to the point. The "white wolf" was clearly the alias for the Heaven-Slaying Axe among the Primordial Treasures.

"I went to Xuangong to find my wife and inadvertently entered the Devil Lord's secret realm, Primordial Heaven..."

Chen Mobai held nothing back, recounting everything about the Heaven-Slaying Axe.

He trusted the Purple Cloud Palace's artifact spirit deeply, after all, it had even given him the Purple Cloud Palace, a Primordial Treasure.

Therefore, he even gritted his teeth and revealed that Bai Guang had awakened her true spirit by using the broken sword.

"Senior Brother, do you know my wife's origins?"

Chen Mobai knew that the Pure Yang mighty beings in the Purple Cloud Universe were few and far between. This level was simply too high. He only knew about the senior and junior martial siblings of the Purple Cloud Palace, and he hoped to get an answer from Void Sansheng.

"Your wife? You actually dared to marry her?" To his surprise, Void Sansheng's eyes widened upon hearing Chen Mobai's words, filled with both admiration and shock.

"Yes, back then, to give my daughter a legitimate status, I bravely made it official," Chen Mobai replied, nodding, even though he felt a faint sense of foreboding after seeing Void Sansheng's reaction.

"From now on, you'll have to pray for good fortune yourself," Void Sansheng said, rising and patting Chen Mobai's shoulder as he brewed tea, his face full of sympathy.

"Senior Brother, is my wife very terrifying?"

Chen Mobai's voice trembled slightly as he asked this.

"She has many titles: Heavenly Slaughter Sword Master, One of the Four Fiends of Chaos, One of the Three Whites of the Western Realm, Dao Ancestor of Slaughter. But in this universe, the most resounding one is Lord of the White Palace. Your days ahead will probably be miserable, young man; she's a true tigress."

At Void Sansheng's words, Chen Mobai felt his legs go a little weak.

"Lord of the White Palace, White Tiger!"

Along with Ancestral Dragon, Heavenly Phoenix, and Turtle Spirit, they are known as the Four Directional Saint Venerables, all mighty beings of the Pure Yang realm.

No wonder Bai Guang said she had already integrated with the Dao in her infancy, right after birth. This was because, like Xuanwu, she was a Primordial True Spirit, an existence naturally integrated with the Dao.

"When the white wolf left the Central Daoist Temple, Brother Taixu knew she must be going to find the White Tiger. After all, the Three Whites of the Western Realm have a deep sisterly bond."

Just as Chen Mobai was lamenting his jeopardized family status, Void Sansheng spoke again.

"Which ones are referred to as the Three Whites of the Western Realm?"

Chen Mobai was unfamiliar with these terms and wasn't ashamed to ask.

"White Tiger, White Wolf, White Crane."

Void Sansheng took the tea offered by Chen Mobai and answered unhurriedly.

"Who is White Crane?"

Chen Mobai knew that White Tiger was Bai Guang and White Wolf was the Heaven-Slaying Axe.

"Later, White Crane changed her Daoist name to Wangji and entered the Purple Cloud Palace's lineage, wanting to secretly learn the Xuanmen Great Dharma, thinking that the Master wouldn't know. But in reality, the Master teaches without discrimination; anyone willing to learn and with good aptitude will be taught."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai immediately understood why the sword containing Bai Guang's true spirit was in Dao Lord Wangji's hands—they were good sisters.

But then another question arose: what was the relationship between Dandding and her?

Chen Mobai simply asked Void Sansheng again.

"Back then, Brother Taixu and I followed the Master, who, in one breath, created this universe. Afterward, he spread the Dao to all heavens. In the Western Primordial Chaos, he encountered the White Tiger, who had taken form innately. She embodied the Dao of Slaughter and possessed the Heavenly Slaughter Sword, a companion Primordial Treasure. Among the Primordial True Spirits, her combat power was among the top few."

"Her immense power and undefeated record gave the White Tiger absolute confidence. She believed she should be the Master of the Universe until she encountered our Master. She acted insolently in the Purple Cloud Palace, was suppressed by the Master, and made to stand in punishment for half a day."

"The Master originally intended to temper her character and guide her onto the righteous path of Xuanmen. However, she considered it a humiliation and attacked again after her punishment ended. After disciplining her three times, the Master felt that she was incorrigible and directly expelled her from the Purple Cloud Palace."

"Afterward, the Master refined the Three Thousand Great Daos, attained Ninth-Tier Creation, manifesting countless phenomena. He opened his gates widely, and many Primordial True Spirits from across the universe came to worship in the palace, calling him Master. However, only the White Tiger remained arrogant and unwilling to kowtow."

"A thousand years later, True Spirits like Ancestral Dragon Tianhai, who had received the inheritance of the Xuanmen Great Dao, all attained Pure Yang, while the White Tiger remained stagnant. Her sworn sister, White Crane, met that lad Dandding and, learning of the Purple Cloud Palace's existence, changed her name to Wangji and came to secretly learn."