Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"Refine the supreme Dao Artifact!"

Upon hearing Alkaid's words, Supreme Subtlety Dao Lord's eyes couldn't help but light up.

The other Dao Lords were similarly moved.

However, remembering that Alkaid belonged to the Void Category Dao Lords, they couldn't help feeling a bit regretful.

A supreme Dao Artifact that wasn't a perfect match wouldn't add much to a Dao Lord's power.

Unless, by some chance, it could be traded with other Dao Lords for a Void Category supreme Dao Artifact.

Seeing the expressions of the other Dao Lords, Alkaid guessed their thoughts.

After a moment's consideration, he smiled and said, "Besides Void Dao Artifacts, I am also proficient in other Great Daos, such as the Streaming Light Dao, Stellar Path, Origin Dao, Great Path of Destruction, and recently I have been studying the Dao of Truth and Soul Dao."

At these words, the previously disappointed Dao Lords' eyes suddenly brightened.

Indeed!

A Dao Lord typically wouldn't cultivate just one Dao Technique or comprehend just one Great Dao.

Those on the Dao Lord candidate list from the Shattered Void Realm often mastered several Dao Techniques, with some even mastering over a dozen.

For example, Tian Xiao True Monarch had mastered fourteen Dao Techniques, encompassing four Great Daos.

If even a True Monarch from the Shattered Void Realm was so versatile, how much more so for them, the Integrate Dao Lords.

To avoid being countered by someone else's Great Dao or Dao Technique, studying three or four Great Daos and comprehending over a dozen Dao Techniques was more than normal.

Although Alkaid had mastered a bit too many Great Daos...

It was like having five plus two...

But, Dao Lords who studied seven Great Daos simultaneously were not unheard of.

Other's stone may polish one's jewel.

With nearly identical shares among all Dao Lords, the difference between renowned and ordinary Dao Lords was established precisely through these means.

Well, okay...

The Dao Lords felt a mixture of surprise and joy, and upon glancing at Alkaid's "youthful" face, they still felt an indescribable awe.

Youth to be feared.

Just as Supreme Purity had said, never view those true, unparalleled geniuses with ordinary eyes.

"Phew!"

Pill Cauldron Dao Lord let out a long breath. "I finally understand why Dao Friend Alkaid received such unstinting support from Penglai Dao Lord, it seems that Penglai Dao Lord noticed your talent and invested heavily in you a long time ago."

After thinking it over and considering that he indeed received much help from Penglai Dao Lord before becoming a Dao Lord himself, Alkaid nodded slightly: "I was able to integrate my Dao so rapidly; Penglai Dao Lord truly assisted me greatly."

"I too would have offered the same level of support if I had discovered such an unparalleled talent," Emperor Hui Dao Lord couldn't help but express.

Jun Tian Dao Lord from Heavenly Dao Sect to his side was slightly embarrassed.

Such an unparalleled genius had been delivered to their door, and yet he, as the Dao Lord, had been completely unaware.

Instead, Penglai Dao Lord gained the upper hand.

Even though Alkaid held the title of Sect Leader of Heavenly Dao, anyone could see that his relationship with Penglai Dao Lord was much closer than his with the Heavenly Dao Sect's Dao Lord.

Supreme Subtlety Dao Lord also felt some envy.

Moreover, hearing Emperor Hui express it thus, he felt a bit more at ease about Alkaid's shining achievements.

Having a top-tier Dao Lord like Penglai supporting him with all his might, achieving such feats in a little over two hundred years...

Alright, it was still hard to accept.

But at least it prevented certain inappropriate feelings of envy and resentment from arising.

"Dao Friend Alkaid, may I ask how long it would take you to refine a supreme Dao Artifact of the Streaming Light Dao?"

At this time, Supreme Purity Dao Lord suddenly inquired.

This question also secretly dismayed Qing Ya Dao Lord and Pill Cauldron Dao Lord, who had similar thoughts.

Pill Cauldron Dao Lord had dual-cultivated the Soul Dao, and Qing Ya Dao Lord the Void Path, even though a supreme Dao Artifact for a secondary cultivation didn't boost their power as much as their primary cultivation did, it could still enhance their combat strength by a tenth.

Though only a ten percent increase in power, in the competition over Daos, it could very well be the key to successfully entering the Gate of the Immortal Realm.

"If I have materials from an Immortal Artifact, I could refine one in about a hundred years; if it's with supreme Dao Artifact materials, then it would take a thousand years."

Alkaid was not surprised by Supreme Purity Dao Lord's question.

He had included the Streaming Light Dao among his co-cultivated Great Daos specifically with Supreme Purity Dao Lord in mind.

As the leader of the Ten Great Immortal Paths, the Three Pure Sanctuaries had been for nearly a million years one of the strongest powers in the Northern Sea Star.

Their resources and assets were beyond what other top forces could imagine.

Likely, places like Heavenly Dao Sect or Taiyi Immortal Sect had to scrape together just one or two pieces of Immortal Artifact material, but the Three Pure Sanctuaries...

They probably wouldn't mind having three or five.

His upgrades for several supreme Dao Artifacts would likely depend on the Three Pure Sanctuaries.

However...

There were priorities and urgencies.

Lest Supreme Subtlety Dao Lord, a Dao Lord of the Void Path, also request help in refining a supreme Dao Artifact, Alkaid quickly added, "However, I currently have two supreme Dao Artifacts in the process of refining, and it might take a few hundred years to finish them; thus, I do not plan to start refining any new supreme Dao Artifacts in the coming centuries."

"A few hundred years!?"

At this statement, the faces of the Dao Lords changed slightly.

"Yes,"

Alkaid said, glancing at Emperor Hui Dao Lord, "Long before I achieved integration with the Dao, the Taiyi Immortal Sect had heavily invested in my artifact refining. I promised Taiyuan True Monarch that once I was capable, I would help the Taiyi Immortal Sect refine a top-tier Dao artifact. I suppose this Dao artifact would then go to Emperor Hui Dao Lord?"

At these words, Emperor Hui Dao Lord was ecstatic.

He had never imagined that an investment made with a gambler's chance would pay off so quickly.

"Many thanks to Dao Friend Alkaid,"

Emperor Hui Dao Lord said with a bow.

"Hmm, once I return from the Yin Moon Sect, please find the time to visit me, Lord. I need to gather your specific information and tailor a top-tier Dao artifact according to the Dao techniques you practice,"

Alkaid stated.

Emperor Hui Dao Lord nodded repeatedly.

A tailor-made top-tier Dao artifact!

And to receive such a top-tier Dao artifact just as the Dao competition was nearing—this was undoubtedly the greatest surprise he had received since returning to the Northern Sea Star.

Alkaid then turned to Jun Tian Dao Lord, "After helping Emperor Hui Dao Lord refine his Dao artifact, I will thoroughly study the Great Dao of Truth. Only after I have crafted a top-tier Dao artifact for you, Lord, will I begin taking orders from others."

His statement made Jun Tian Dao Lord bloom with joy.

"Good! Good! Good!"

The Dao Lord said thrice, "Dao Friend Alkaid, feel free to ask about any needs concerning the Great Dao of Truth; I will withhold nothing in my explanations."

Finally, he hurriedly added, "Also, for any trivial matters aside from cultivation, if you don't mind, I can take care of them to prevent any interruptions to your contemplation of the Great Dao."

"Then, I extend my thanks to you, Dao Friend,"

Alkaid said with a smile and a slight nod, "If all goes well, it will take two to three hundred years, or at worst, four to five hundred years, for both Dao Lords to have your exclusive top-tier Dao artifacts refined."

Two to three hundred years!

Four to five hundred years!

The Dao Lords Qing Ya, Pill Cauldron, Supreme Subtlety, and Supreme Purity hearing this suddenly felt restless.

Two to three hundred years was just about bearable.

But, if it really took four to five hundred years...

The Dao competition would have already begun.

How many top-tier Dao artifacts could Alkaid possibly refine in the time remaining?

Three would be the limit.

Considering he would have his own matters to attend to, at most, there would only be time to refine two top-tier Dao artifacts.

Immediately, Supreme Purity Dao Lord spoke up, "I have already prepared sufficient materials for refining artifacts, and the main material can even be used in the crafting of Immortal Artifacts, so the difficulty shouldn't be too high. If Dao Friend Alkaid could refine this Dao artifact for me, I would like to gift you a portion of 'Gold Star Crystal'."

Gold Star Crystal?

A spark ignited within Alkaid's mind.

This material, naturally refined from the destruction of a star in extreme cosmic conditions, belongs to the Immortal Artifact Grade category and is one of the best materials for upgrading the Limitless Sword.

If he could obtain this precious material, upgrading the Limitless Sword directly to an Immortal Artifact might be too ambitious, yet achieving an upgrade to a Semi-Immortal Artifact seemed almost certain.

"Then it's settled. After I have crafted the top-tier Dao artifacts for Emperor Hui and Jun Tian, I will help you with the Dao artifact you desire,"

Alkaid agreed.

Seeing one less spot available, Dao Lords Qing Ya, Pill Cauldron, and Supreme Subtlety became anxious.

Each additional top-tier Dao artifact could significantly increase their chances of success in the Dao competition, which was crucial for ascending to the Immortal Realm. They were willing to pay any price to achieve this goal.

Instantly, Qing Ya Dao Lord eagerly said, "Dao Friend, I also have prepared materials, including the best ones for your specialty in the Void category. If you could refine this top-tier Void Category Dao artifact for me, I would gift you a 'Golden Cicada'."

Golden Cicada.

An invaluable treasure for crafting life-preserving items.

It was almost like having an extra life for any cultivator.

In terms of value, it was not the least inferior to the Gold Star Crystal.

For cultivators who enjoyed taking risks, it was even more valuable than an Immortal Artifact Grade material.

Pill Cauldron Dao Lord also immediately said, "I have a surplus of materials for a top-tier Soul Dao Artifact. If Dao Friend Alkaid is willing to help me craft a Soul Dao Artifact, the leftover materials will be yours. Additionally, I would gift you three bottles of Void Essence Pills."

Void Essence Pill.

An Immortal Pill, a Divine Pill in the eyes of those in the Refining Void and Shattered Void stages of cultivation.

Provided the innate talent wasn't too poor, a single pill could nearly develop a Shattered Void cultivator.

Three pills were almost equivalent to three Shattered Voids.

The reason Penglai Dao Lord could raise Shi Lin from the Golden Core Realm to the Shattered Void Realm within a century was that he had plundered a bottle of Void Essence Pills from the treasury of the Heavenly Sea Sword Pavilion.

As the two Dao Lords spoke up, Supreme Subtlety Dao Lord also grew restless.

"I also have materials for a Void Dao Artifact and would like to request Dao Friend Alkaid's assistance in crafting it. Moreover, I can promise that if you wish to participate in this session of Dao competition, I, Supreme Subtlety, will willingly withdraw and not pose any difficulty for you!"

Saying this, the Dao Lord hesitated for a moment.

Considering that every Void Path Dao Lord is essentially the rival of other Void Dao Lords...

If he truly wanted to request Alkaid, a Void Dao Lord, to refine a Void Dao Artifact for him, he had to make a generous offer.

At that moment, he made up his mind.

"Furthermore, if Dao Friend Alkaid agrees to refine this top-tier Dao artifact for me, upon its completion, I am willing to gift you twenty grains of 'Time Sands'."