Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 553: Meeting the Sovereigns!

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Previously on Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard”...
Su Yuan suspected the Heavenly Fate Child's contingency resided in the Seven Stars Chaos he once opened and rushed there. He ambushed the resurrecting sub-body, slaying it instantly with Equivalent Annihilation and plundering its vast origin, cultivation insights, and Chaos True Intent mastery. Claiming dominion over the Chaos, Su Yuan linked it and the Primordial Chaos as subsidiaries to his lifebound Chaos, dramatically boosting his Chaotic Energy intake and overall power.

Once Su Yuan achieved the breakthrough into Chaos Dominator.

A clear outline for his next realm progression emerged before him.

Evidently, advancing as a Chaos Dominator revolved around fully grasping the Chaos Great Dao.

Yet, no Chaos Great Dao lingered in Nothingness, and everything within his personal Chaos had already been conquered by him. Then how would he acquire further Chaos Great Dao?

Here lay the vital role of living beings inside Chaos. With myriad living beings generating fresh Daos, he could comprehend them to steadily refine and uplift his Chaos Great Dao.

Meanwhile, Su Yuan himself could engage in meditation to unravel even deeper secrets.

The Dominator-level trait [Dominator of Will] was now under his command. This trait boasted immense potency. Via [Dominator of Will], generating additional Dao Principles allowed him to derive even more intricate Chaos Great Dao.

Living beings could grasp these Dao Principles, hastening their own enlightenments as well.

Still, Su Yuan devised an alternative approach: venturing into foreign Chaos realms to seize Great Dao comprehensions, reaping benefits straightaway.

Thus, Su Yuan resolved to head back to the Taihao Chaos.

"On this trip back to the Taihao Chaos, three objectives stand. First, to grasp the Chaos True Intent of the Taihao Chaos. Second, to glean greater insights and wisdom from fellow Chaos Dominators. Third, to harvest potent living beings from the Taihao Chaos, transplant them into my Chaos for growth, and reap the yields directly."

What simplicity in nurturing cultivators from nothing versus plucking ready-made living beings?

Hence, he once more appeared beyond the Taihao Chaos.

This visit differed vastly from the last. Viewing the Taihao Chaos through Chaos Dominator eyes revealed its immense expanse, millions of times surpassing the Primordial Chaos, if not more.

Its magnitude was evidently far superior.

And as he drew near the Taihao Chaos, he at last perceived seven surrounding Chaos realms!

These seven Chaos linked to the Taihao Chaos through mysterious ties, crafting a central-one-with-seven formation akin to a stellar constellation.

The seven Chaos steadily funneled vital energies to the Taihao Chaos. From an initial outer scan, the contribution hovered at twenty to thirty percent, far below the over fifty percent Su Yuan had arranged!

This approach instantly drew the notice of the seven Chaos Dominators. Seven forms coalesced from void outside the Chaos, gazing at Su Yuan.

Among them, Su Yuan recognized three known faces: the Che Chi Old Man, Wuyazi, and the Stone Dominator exactly.

Besides these three stood two female Dominators and two male ones.

"This is the Taihao Chaos. Stop right there, stranger!"

One male Dominator advanced first, eyeing Su Yuan intently.

Yet before Su Yuan responded.

The Che Chi Old Man exclaimed first in shock, "You?"

"You've actually broken through!" The Stone Dominator expressed astonishment too.

"No, we got fooled earlier!" Wuyazi sighed, shaking his head repeatedly.

The speaking male Dominator paused in surprise. "You know him?"

The Che Chi Old Man affirmed with a nod. "Unless he's disguised or hidden, he was once a Dao Court lord in our Chaos. Seeing him again now, he's risen to Chaos Dominator!"

Su Yuan then offered cupped hands. "Seven Stars offers respects to all Fellow Daoists."

The Che Chi Old Man sighed, returning the gesture. "I am Che Chi Old Man. Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on reaching Dominator!"

Su Yuan reciprocated politely. "Fellow Daoist Che Chi, delighted to meet you! I had a small clash with your incarnation earlier. Forgive me!"

The Che Chi Old Man dismissed it with a wave. "Mere incarnation. I'm thrilled it aided Fellow Daoist toward Dominator realm."

Wuyazi fixed Su Yuan with a profound gaze and stated, "Wuyazi greets Fellow Daoist!"

Su Yuan grinned. "I fought your disciple once. Wudaozi boasts deep foundations, just one step from Chaos Dominator. I congratulate him early on his impending breakthrough!"

Wuyazi shook his head. "He's got a long road ahead still!"

"Stone greets Fellow Daoist!" The Stone Dominator declared.

Su Yuan cupped hands again. "Fellow Daoist Stone, care for a spar later?"

"Haha, my fists itch for battle!" The Stone Dominator boomed with laughter.

By now, the initial male Dominator had scoured Taihao Chaos records. Verifying Su Yuan's identity, even he felt shock.

He never imagined a cultivator surging to this height during his seclusion.

"I am Taixuan Dominator. Greetings, Fellow Daoist!"

Taixuan Dominator exuded majestic heroism, resembling a vibrant youthful warrior.

Su Yuan feigned surprise. "I hadn't heard of Fellow Daoist Taixuan before. Might I inquire about your forces in the Chaos?"

The Taixuan Dominator shook his head. "I left no forces behind. But I served as an Elder in Taihao Holy Hall and attended Taihao Dominator's Dao lectures. One might call it a tie to Taihao Holy Hall!"

He paused briefly, inquiring, "What became of Yuanhao?"

Su Yuan appeared embarrassed. "I slew him! Yet I possess ways to revive him!"

Hearing this, Taixuan Dominator bowed faintly. "In cultivator clashes, life or death is fair game. The grudge ends here. If Fellow Daoist Seven Stars revives Yuanhao, I'll owe you a favor!"

Su Yuan nodded at these words.

Now as Chaos Dominator, Yuanhao's prior origin essence held no value. He could draw a slim strand from his own to resurrect him.

He had utterly destroyed Venerable Yuanhao before. But his forte was Resurrection Technique. With Chaos Dominator status, reviving Yuanhao proved trivial.

Su Yuan turned to the remaining three.

One woman offered a graceful smile. "I am Jiemeng. Greetings, Fellow Daoist!"

Su Yuan returned courtesy. "So Fellow Daoist Jiemeng! Your fame echoes thunderously! I know of Venerable Ranmeng from the mighty Jiemeng Holy Court. That's your power, yes?"

"Exactly!" Dominator Jiemeng smiled softly. "Fellow Daoist Seven Stars ascending to Chaos Dominator marks a monumental occasion for Chaos. At the festivity, I'll bring my daughter Ranmeng. Please offer her some pointers."

Su Yuan displayed astonishment. "Venerable Ranmeng is Fellow Daoist Jiemeng's daughter? Your child-rearing prowess astounds."

After chatting with Dominator Jiemeng, the other female Dominator smiled gently.

"I am Moon Dominator. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Seven Stars!"

Su Yuan responded with realization. "Ah, Moon Honored Master. Your disciple Venerable Yaoyue has entered quasi-Dominator stage, poised for Dominator realm!"

The Moon Dominator smiled faintly. "She's indeed close to Dominator."

Su Yuan eyed the final male Dominator.

"I am Water Virtue Heavenly Lord. Congratulations on your breakthrough, Fellow Daoist!"

The last male Dominator smiled warmly, then queried, "Fellow Daoist achieved Dominator without Taihao Chaos aid. How? Care to share?"