Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 560: The Celebration Begins!

"Is this the state of Taihao's life-bound Chaos?"

Dominator Taixuan felt immense shock. Through Venerable Yuanhao's memory shards, the ruined condition of Taihao Chaos became vividly apparent to him.

A scene so barren had already hinted at the horrifying trial Taihao endured.

The sole mystery remained: what menace possessed the strength to injure Dominator Taihao?

Might a creature in "Nothingness" surpass even Dominator Taihao in power?

Thoughts like these filled one with dread upon deep reflection.

Yet, upon viewing Venerable Yuanhao's last memory fragment, Dominator Taixuan's eyebrows knitted in a deep frown.

Dominator Taixuan easily dismissed the second scenario, leaving just two outcomes: either Dominator Taihao was recovering from wounds and couldn't spare attention for Yuanhao, or Su Yuan had intervened and repelled Yuanhao.

Why then did that entity retain Venerable Yuanhao's memories?

This angle made the first option appear far more likely.

Venerable Yuanhao gazed anxiously toward Dominator Taixuan.

"Uncle-Master Taixuan, it wasn't that I held back from telling you sooner; Master commanded me to guard this secret right from the start!" Venerable Yuanhao explained.

Taixuan dismissed it with a wave. "I understand! No blame here."

Venerable Yuanhao exhaled deeply in relief, then inquired, "So, what's your take? Could Seven Stars Dominator be involved...?"

"In theory, no. I examined your state closely earlier, finding zero traces or surveillance marks. His recent ascent to Dominator realm means his Chaos Dominator skills are still quite raw."

"Still..." Venerable Yuanhao wavered.

"We can't exclude it completely!" Dominator Taixuan shook his head. "For now, your memories alone don't reveal that Chaos's position. We'll probe more at the celebration."

"Yes!" Venerable Yuanhao sighed at length.

Moments flew by swiftly.

In an instant, a full Yuan Assembly elapsed.

Before the grand entrance of Seven Stars Holy Court's headquarters.

Envoys from countless factions streamed in successively, faces full of awe, laden with lavish tributes.

"Blood Moon Dao Court envoy arrives, offering three massive mineral lodes to hail Seven Stars Dominator's breakthrough!"

"Boundless Dao Court envoy arrives, offering twenty merged Dao treasures to hail Seven Stars Dominator's breakthrough!"

"Ash-Shadow Dao Court envoy arrives, offering three top-tier Dao Venerable puppets to hail Seven Stars Dominator's breakthrough!"

Once gifts were offered, guests soared upward into the skies, claiming their places.

Celebration platforms floated atop cloud strata. Eighty-one tiers of clouds rose in stacks, each holding seating areas. Some occupied the bottommost layer, others neared the pinnacle.

Blood Moon Dao Court's lord occupied a spot on the third cloud tier, eyes lifted toward upper levels.

"Word is, only Dominator-level powers claim the topmost layer. Second tier for Chaos's elite factions. Never imagined I'd land merely third!"

Nearby, True Knowledge Dao Court's lord chuckled. "Blood Moon, count your blessings. Our swift submission as Seven Stars Dao Court affiliates secured this third rank. See those former peers? They're stuck at sixth or seventh now!"

Blood Moon peered below, spotting known faces on sixth and seventh tiers.

Noticing Blood Moon's look, they grinned and nodded warmly, attitudes impeccable. Blood Moon returned smiles, yet detected their underlying envy and resentment.

"See?" True Knowledge lord laughed.

"Yes, smart move yielding early."

Blood Moon master sighed while surveying the vast cloud assembly. "The powers here cover all Chaos. Previously, no fixed hierarchy existed. These seats now clarify everyone's standing."

"Right. Rankings lists are circulating already. Check if curious!" True Knowledge lord suggested.

"Nah, skip that. Better eye the apex factions!"

His attention shifted to the summit layer, where arrivals began settling in.

Abruptly, a legendary silhouette caught his eye.

A ethereal, misty female form, face veiled in fog. First glimpse revealed stunning beauty; second unveiled yet another flawless countenance.

"Is that Dominator Jiemeng?" Blood Moon master exclaimed in shock.

A majestic proclamation confirmed it instantly.

"Dominator Jiemeng arrives, bestowing one colossal Dao Derivation lode, five quasi-Dominator treasures, ten heritage tomes, and one vast territory!"

Accompanying Dominator Jiemeng was a woman: Venerable Ranmeng herself!

Venerable Ranmeng boasted beauty too, yet paled beside Dominator Jiemeng.

Blood Moon stole one peek before averting eyes, marveling silently at beholding a mythic Chaos Dominator.

Dominator Jiemeng felt the stares and creased her brow faintly.

Venerable Ranmeng caught the vibe, ready to chide the onlookers for her.

Dominator Jiemeng shook her head, sending a transmission. "Seven Stars Dominator's domain this is. His seating scheme means we let him enjoy it."

"Got it!"

Venerable Ranmeng ignored the looks henceforth, asking with interest, "Mother, you rate Seven Stars Dominator highly? You're first Chaos Dominator here; others lag behind!"

Dominator Jiemeng replied via divine sense. "This Seven Stars hides depths. His Chaos Dominator breakthrough came absurdly fast. Such talent could rival top existences like Dominator Taihao. Befriending him early pays off!"

"Ah, I see!" Venerable Ranmeng nodded.

"There's more besides." Dominator Jiemeng's voice shifted playfully. "Ranmeng, I brought you to gauge if Seven Stars Dominator catches your eye. Like him? I'll propose marriage ties!"

Venerable Ranmeng gaped at her mother, stunned by the scheme!

Amused yet exasperated, she said, "Mother, such a jest. He's a Chaos Dominator!"

"Hmph, so am I. Your lineage matches. Relax, I'll assess his nature more. You watch too!"

Venerable Ranmeng smiled wryly. Her mother seemed overly hopeful, but curiosity stirred about Seven Stars Dominator's true self.

Su Yuan emerged right then. He'd overheard their thoughts, yet kept composure, stating calmly, "Welcome, Fellow Daoist Jiemeng. Please, have a seat!"