The distinction between the Great Dao and the Minor Dao in the world was something Qing Ling felt both vague and clear about.
The Great Dao was called Great Dao because its followers were great figures, possessed immense divine abilities, or were ancient ancestors of great power. Thus, it became the Great Dao.
The Minor Dao was called Minor Dao because the path was thorny and arduous, narrow and secluded, and its followers were obscure and unknown. Thus, it became the Minor Dao.
Heaven's Dao had not yet mastered the heavens and earth, and the Dao Ancestor had not yet appeared, so there was naturally no định established size of the Dao.
Qing Ling sat quietly on the martial stage, elevated above the surrounding platforms. He could look down or up, but he paid no attention to either, focusing only on restoring himself to his best condition every moment. The battles for the stages continued, with many Holy Sons and Holy Daughters who had been dormant for a long time revealing themselves, vying for rankings against the Holy Children of the Great Clans.
Naturally, the defeated were many, and the victors few.
Few dared to challenge the Holy Children in the top twenty positions.
It was worth mentioning that Miao, the Holy Maiden of the Black Lizard Great Clan, inherited the position of the previous Black Lizard Holy Maiden and remained in thirteenth place. However, due to Miao's Golden Immortal cultivation being only two or three Yuanhui old, her strength was still considerable, and she was actually defeated by the Holy Son of the Tianjun Axolotl tribe, astonishing everyone.
Two tribal groups, both from minor tribes in the Eastern Desolation, had challenged the Holy Children of Great Clans and succeeded!
The Eastern Desolation appeared in the eyes of all the foreign races.
In the Ten Thousand Races Plaza, the Black Pattern Old Ancestor of the Black Lizard Great Clan coldly stared at the Tianjun Axolotl tribe, clad entirely in white, in a corner. It was one thing for the Xishan Snake tribe to provoke him, with the protection of their ancestral powerful beings.
A branch race of the axolotl, not even unifying the axolotl tribe, dared to offend his Black Lizard Great Clan. Did they truly think he was easily bullied?
A sinister glint flashed in the eyes of the Black Pattern Elder. This contingent of the Tianjun Axolotl tribe would not be allowed to return alive.
The Mountain Kun Old Ape nearby saw this and secretly transmitted a chuckle, "That Tianjun Axolotl tribe is going to have great misfortune."
"Senior, what do you mean?" Hua Geng transmitted back.
"That old, insidious fellow Black Pattern, his Black Lizard Great Clan's Holy Son's position was usurped, so he naturally harbors resentment. The Tianjun Axolotl tribe is merely a small tribe.
Heh heh, if an accident were to occur on their way back to their tribe, resulting in their complete annihilation, the regular Dragon tribe would not ignore it, but the current Dragon tribe is concerned about the southwest seas and may not have the leisure to attend to such a minor matter.
This old, insidious lizard has done such things before. Although your Xishan has a backer, you must still guard against it."
Upon hearing this, Granny Hua Geng's thoughts turned, and she smiled faintly, "You speak wisely!"
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. The Black Lizard Great Clan dominated the Eastern Desolation alone. Even if the Giant Crocodile Great Clan and the Mountain River Giant Ape Great Clan joined forces, they would not necessarily be a match for the increasingly prosperous Black Lizard clan, at least not without depleting their foundations. However, a clan's foundation was meant for times of life and death, not to be used lightly.
Neither Xishan nor the Tianjun Axolotl tribe were ordinary minor tribes. The Mountain Kun Old Ape was using this opportunity to cause trouble for the Black Lizard Great Clan!
The Mountain River Giant Ape tribe relied entirely on this old bone to support it. Their numbers were sparse, and they had very few Taiyi cultivators. Although they were feared for their formidable combat prowess, over time, their true strength might be revealed.
Granny Hua Geng, with her active mind, naturally understood this point. She turned and transmitted a few words to Venerable Chi. The latter immediately nodded in agreement, and soon after, she began to relay messages throughout the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield, discussing matters with various races.
Venerable Chi, with her unparalleled beauty and mastery of seductive illusions, possessed a charming and captivating demeanor that naturally attracted many foreign races. Unbeknownst to them, she approached the Axolotl tribe and transmitted a message through illusionary arts to their leader, a Taiyi cultivator: "This must be one of the twelve elder tribes of the Tianjun Axolotl tribe. I am Chi from the Xishan Snake tribe, sent by my clan leader to convey a message."
The old woman, shrouded entirely in white robes, remained motionless. Just as Chi began to wonder if the other party was deliberately aloof and unwilling to communicate, a divine and ethereal soul force suddenly echoed in her ear, far superior to ordinary soul transmission methods.
"Little friend, for what purpose have you come?"
Chi's heart stirred, and she transmitted with a smile, "Senior, our two tribes are both in the Eastern Desolation and are close neighbors. It is truly regrettable that we cannot communicate due to the isolation by the fifty-two tribes of the Spiritual Toad. I hope our two tribes can have more contact in the future. My clan leader instructed me to inform you that Venerable Black Pattern of the Black Lizard Great Clan may attempt to kill your party. I hope your tribesmen will be extra careful."
The old woman's heart sank. Even outsiders could perceive Venerable Black Pattern's murderous intent, indicating that it was truly unavoidable. However, if they revealed their strength now, the Tianjun Axolotl tribe might face annihilation. Yet, without revealing their strength, how could they cope with Venerable Black Pattern's pursuit?
Her thoughts raced, and she transmitted, "Thank you, little friend, for your warning. Although our tribe has made some preparations, if Venerable Black Pattern truly intends to kill us, we will have to pay some price."
Chi's tone shifted, her voice softening slightly, "If senior trusts me, my Xishan can point you to a path."
"Oh? Little friend, what ingenious plan do you have? Please enlighten us." The old woman's heart skipped a beat, as if she understood the other party's intention.
"My tribe and the Sea Snake Royal Clan, one of the Seven Great Royal Clans, are of the same origin. Although separated by different lands, we still have some connections. My tribe knows of an underwater passage of the Sea Snake Royal Clan that leads directly to the Tianyuan River within the seventy-seven axolotl tribes, or rather, the forty-nine axolotl tribes, in the southwest. Traveling through the seabed, patrolled by sea-guarding yakshas, even the Black Pattern Old Ancestor would not dare to search the East Sea with impunity. Then, you would naturally return without worry."
The old woman was shocked, then relieved. Since they were of the same species, it would be strange if there were no connection at all. "However, we have no connection with the Sea Snake Royal Clan. How is this possible?"
Chi smiled, "As long as your tribe is willing to join forces with mine, my clan leader will naturally lend you the Dragon Patrol Token, as well as a map of the underwater secret passage."
The old woman was startled. "Dragon Patrol Token? How does your Xishan Snake tribe possess such a supreme token?"
"Heh heh, senior, there's no need to be surprised. My tribe possesses this token purely by chance. If senior is interested, after the Grand Sacrifice of Ten Thousand Races, please come to Wo Sha Island, a million li away from the Azure Dragon Sacred Mountain, for a meeting!"
The old woman's mind raced, and she transmitted, "Very well, little friend. Please relay this to your clan. We will divert our path to Wo Sha Island at that time."
Chi's heart rejoiced, and she smiled, "Then my Xishan tribe will await senior's arrival at Wo Sha Island!"
Chi then circled back to the Xishan tribal lands and nodded at Granny Hua Geng. Hua Geng naturally understood and, seeing the puzzled Mountain Kun Old Ape, said casually, "Senior, when do you have free time? Would you care to visit Xishan for a gathering?"
"A gathering at Xishan?" The Mountain Kun Old Ape understood in an instant and chuckled, "Since Clan Leader Hua Geng has invited me, I am naturally willing to attend. I have yet to see the Xishan Grotto-heaven."
Sitting not far from the two, the Great Luo Supreme of the Giant Crocodile Great Clan glanced at them thoughtfully, then looked at the distant Venerable Black Pattern, as if sighing, or perhaps with indifference.
The Eastern Desolation was not large in the Primordial World, but it was a region nonetheless, with hundreds of tribes, abundant resources, and numerous heavenly treasures. This was precisely why it nurtured hundreds of tribal groups and three Great Clans, yet still did not appear to be lacking.
The gray-robed young Great Luo of the Giant Crocodile Great Clan mused, after the Grand Sacrifice, the fortunes of the various tribes would fluctuate, and the winds of the Eastern Desolation would rise again!