Above the Great Dao
Chapter 710 - 317: Uncle and Nephew Soldiers on the Battlefield

Chapter 710: Chapter 317: Uncle and Nephew Soldiers on the Battlefield

Behind Chen Shi, Black Pot quietly kicked the wooden cart, which sensibly retreated.

Several Heaven Listeners beside Zhuang Wujiu’s Qilin Chariot were staring at the Black Pot, each taking a step forward.

They were the Deacons and Venerables among the Heaven Listeners, possessing great power far beyond what the Angel Envoys could match.

Compared to the dull-witted Angel Envoys, these Deacons and Venerables were much more agile. Wherever they passed, a field-like force emerged, sprouting many ears.

As they stepped forward, Black Pot’s domain shrank. It was clear they were suppressing Black Pot with their own power.

Black Pot stared at them, moving to one side, and the Heaven Listening Deacons and Venerables moved with it, gradually distancing themselves from Chen Shi and Zhuang Wujiu.

Chen Shi said calmly, "Then who do you think deserves the Innate Dao Embryo?"

Zhuang Wujiu’s expression was solemn, even a bit reverent, as he seriously replied, "The Innate Dao Embryo contains majestic power, a Dao bestowed by the True Body. Those who possess the Dao Embryo must have peerless understanding and talent, unmatched genius! Such a person must be extremely wise, comprehending all with a single insight, mastering any Daoist Skill at a glance, learning any technique with ease! Even Immortal Law poses no difficulty for them! Their cultivation speed is surely rapid, leaving others far behind, even genius cannot catch up! Chen Shi, do you know who I’m talking about?"

Chen Shi looked at him, asking for guidance, "Who is it?"

"It’s you! You from eleven years ago!"

Zhuang Wujiu said faintly, "I saw you eleven years ago when you were only nine years old, a child scholar renowned worldwide. Many people doubted you had an Innate Dao Embryo and tested you. I consider myself one of the rare geniuses in the world, but the moment I saw you, I was amazed. I still remember, at that time you were cultivating Immortal Law, learning it instantly, understanding it intuitively, enlightening upon it immediately.

Black Pot, hearing this, was somewhat startled and ceased to resist the Heaven Listeners, looking up towards this side.

Zhuang Wujiu said, "I came here for one thing, to acquire the Heaven Measuring Iron Ruler from the underworld for my own use. Now that the Heaven Measuring Iron Ruler has been stolen by thieves, I wanted to see the unparalleled child scholar from back then. I heard he was resurrected and killed the prince. I want to see once more the extraordinary child scholar that left me in awe."

Chen Shi was slightly moved: "So this object is called the Heaven Measuring Iron Ruler. Wasn’t it a stick? Why is it named this strange name? But it suits, for it can measure heaven and earth."

Zhuang Wujiu showed an appreciative look, saying, "When I first saw you, I had the Heaven Listeners compile your records and documents. I examined them closely, discovering too much information was instilled by your family’s dog into the Heaven Listeners, filled with false information. This truly amazed me. But that is the dog’s ability, not yours."

Chen Shi inquired, "And the second time?"

"Today is the second time. You killed those people with an assertive dominance, even sitting motionless in the cart. Your strength, among your peers, stands unrivaled, and in the secular world, those who can confront you at the same realm are probably no more than ten people."

Zhuang Wujiu said, "It isn’t unjust for the prince to die at your hands. Eleven years ago when I saw him, he was still young, putting too much effort into buying people’s hearts, aligning with the Thirteen Families, amassing wealth. If he had spent half the effort on cultivation, perhaps he wouldn’t have lost to you. But that doesn’t mean you deserve the Innate Dao Embryo."

His words were sharp, like a sword directly piercing the Dao Heart: "In killing those three, you used spells, Divine Skills, treasures, all very ordinary, showing nothing breathtaking. You killed the little eunuch relying on the unique feature of the Flying Sword, taking them by surprise. Killing the Hundred Refinement Hall Master relied on deep cultivation. Killing the Divine Pivot Camp herald relied on the might of Hua Gai. You are unworthy of the Innate Dao Embryo."

His words barely concealed disappointment, his demeanor melancholic, saying, "You are no longer the child scholar that once impressed me. After your resurrection, you are just like everyone else. That child scholar truly died."

He turned and walked towards the Qilin Chariot.

Chen Shi’s voice came from behind him, "So, do you know who possesses my Innate Dao Embryo?"

Zhuang Wujiu stopped in his tracks.

Chen Shi said, "Your longing for the Innate Dao Embryo is not just because of that fleeting glance eleven years ago, but because, on Despair Slope, you often see the Innate Dao Embryo. The person who acquired the Dao Embryo possesses unrivaled comprehension and genius due to the Dao Embryo, but that person is not you. Originally, you were about the same, but he surpassed you. You are also an exceptionally gifted person, an extremely proud genius, originally similar, but after acquiring the Dao Embryo, he left you behind in everything."

Zhuang Wujiu clenched his fist.

Black Pot, hearing this, immediately perked up, continuing to confront those Heaven Listeners.

Chen Shi stared at his back, each word like a knife piercing Zhuang Wujiu’s heart: "Both learning Daoist Skills, he immediately comprehends and masters, gaining insight upon insight, while you can only honestly ponder and study. You wish you had more brains to be smart like him. Originally, your realms weren’t very different, but after acquiring the Dao Embryo, he left you far behind, the gap between you becoming wider, making it harder for you to catch up."

Zhuang Wujiu remained motionless, then laughed heartily.

Chen Shi continued, "The gap between you grew larger, you desperately chased but found out that he surpassed you by casually learning and refining. It made your heart unbalanced, you wanted to regain your sense of superiority. Hearing of my resurrection, hearing I killed the prince, you came to find me. You should know that the True God will never grant the Divine Embryo a second time, so you must see my Dao Embryo, see me blend into the crowd, to satisfy your competitive spirit. Actually, what you want to say is, even if the child scholar loses his Dao Embryo, he’s just a waste like you."