Taiyi Dao Fruit

"The derivation of Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch Dao Fruit is primarily focused on demon slaying, killing in all directions, and also the responsibility of protecting the law," Guangling Daoist said while leading the way through the shifting array formations, explaining to Jiang Li the Derivation Method summarized by Yuxu Pass. "This protector role is similar to Mystic Sect's Sixth Grade Daoist Artifact, the Spirit Official, but is more extensive. It can protect the laws of a single sect or family, and can extend to protecting the laws of the entire Mystic Sect or even the Great Zhou. It can form the basis of protection on scales ranging from a family sect up to the Mystic Sect or the Great Zhou. In deducing the responsibilities of a protector, Fellow Daoist can refer to the conduct of the Daode Sect's All Heaven Great Spirit Officer."

Jiang Li followed behind, and when he heard "All Heaven Great Spirit Officer," his heart stirred slightly.

Every sect of Mystic Sect would have high-ranking figures similar to protectors, like in the Dinghu Sect, where Yaoguang Breaking Army and Kaiyang Martial Arts, the two elders, undertook this duty. In the case of Yuxu Temple, it was Yin Tulong, and if a disciple were promoted to Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch, they would likely also act as protectors, just like Yin Tulong.

Among the Daode Sect, such a figure was the "All Heaven Great Spirit Officer" Wang Qu'E.

The Dao Fruit he carried was fourth-rank, known as the All Heaven Great Spirit Officer, also called the "Jade Fire Mansion Heavenly General," "Three Five Fire Train Thunder God," and commonly known as "Wang Lingguan." Yes, the very same Wang Lingguan who fought the monkey to the point where the Tathagata Buddha had to intervene.

In the original "Journey to the West," the monkey's havoc in the Heavenly Palace did not reach Lingxiao Hall. Instead, he was blocked by Wang Lingguan outside the hall and was not allowed to enter, never really disturbing the Jade Emperor. This detail differs from what's depicted in television dramas.

This was one of the more rigorous aspects of the original work.

In television dramas, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven shocked the Jade Emperor so much that he nearly overturned the Heavenly Palace. Yet during the journey to the West, every so often they would have to call on someone to deal with the descended immortals, with a vast gap in combat power.

It could also be said that the monkey had become more worldly and wise, or perhaps after drinking iron and copper liquid for five hundred years, his strength had declined, but in the end, there was a bit of a drop in combat power.

Wang Lingguan's ability to fight Sun Wukong in his prime as the Great Sage Equalling Heaven attested to his strength, and he was also a typical representative of Daoist protectors. Indeed, it is feasible to refer to Wang Lingguan's Dao Fruit for derivation.

"Not only must you slay demons and protect the moral order, but such is the law of derivation for such Dao Fruit types... I'm enlightened," Jiang Li nodded his understanding.

This should actually be counted as the Derivation Method of a Judicial Celestial, as the Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch primarily focused on the cultivation of the Immortal Path and transcendence. However, for Jiang Li, he could embrace it all.

"Dare not," Guangling Daoist replied politely. "Furthermore, according to our temple's ancestors' predictions, if the Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch is related to the Royal Family and holds significant power, obeying the command but not the summons can also make progress in Dao Fruit..."

Guangling Daoist found it difficult to finish his sentence because he realized that Jiang Li was exceptionally well suited for this Dao Fruit.

This part of the Derivation Method is likely summarized from the two points of Yang Jian being the nephew of the Jade Emperor and obeying the command but not the summons. And as Jiang, the affiliated son-in-law, his relationship with the Royal Family is quite deep and reveals a subtle dynamic, seemingly together yet apart. Though he does not have a nephew-uncle relationship with the current Emperor, the "deep yet subtle" essence perfectly replicated it.

As for obeying the command but not the summons, in the court, it is also interpreted as a Powerful Minister.

About to collect the full set of items unique to a Powerful Minister and taking over the treatment of the Jiang Family Master, Jiang Li could indeed do just that.

The relationship, coupled with Jiang Li himself also taking over the position of Yaoguang Breaking Army, the protector of the Dinghu Sect, Guangling Daoist thought carefully and realized this Dao Fruit was indeed a perfect fit for Jiang Li.

Chosen Daoist Fruit Person indeed.

This is practically Yang Jian's Human Pillar strength.

Jiang Li also had to admit that Yuxu Temple, as an ancient and powerful sect, had profound heritage. At least the Derivation Method they concluded was more comprehensive than Jiang's "Battle Battle Battle" and sounded more credible.

Although not as direct or simple as Jiang's method...

He became interested in the topic, and in discussing it with Guangling Daoist as they walked, they grew closer and learned some things.

For example, after the previous encounter, Daoist Guang Cheng decided to let the other high-ranking members of Yuxu Temple carry Third Grade Daoist Artifacts to aid their strength.

In the past, only Yin Tulong received such treatment.

Because Yin Tulong killed too many dragons, and the Dragon Palace had been monitoring him, he was allowed to carry the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover at all times in hopes of saving his life at a critical moment.

Now, letting the other high-ranking officials also carry Third Grade Daoist Artifacts might be because Daoist Guang Cheng saw the increasingly treacherous situation today and felt that his fellow brothers and sisters might also face life-and-death dangers.

Revealing such matters about the Third Grade Daoist Artifacts indicated that Yuxu Temple wanted to win over Jiang Li, and because Jiang Li had the ability to discern people's hearts, he could be a qualified conversationalist, making Guangling Daoist feel it was a great pity they had not met sooner.

By the time they reached the Fire Cloud Hall, Jiang Li had already, through his well-honed office social skills, made friends with Guangling Daoist.

"Fellow Daoist, please!"

Guangling Daoist gestured with a flick of his sleeve, pushing open the gate of the Fire Cloud Hall with a gentle force, as billowing heat rushed out.

As the name suggested, the hall contained steaming heat, forming red clouds and fire clouds, creating a spectacular scene.

Unlike the Dinghu Sect's Heaven and Earth Furnace, Yuxu Temple's artifact refining location did not employ external forces or draw Earth Fire up thousands of meters high. Yuxu Temple's Artifact Refining was done by simulating patterns and nurturing True Fire through arrays.

The source of the red clouds and fire clouds was a huge cauldron almost as tall as the roof of the great hall. On its front was the seal of the Taiji Eight Trigrams, with the entire body in a golden-yellow color. Below, the array patterns formed Eight Trigrams, drawing Spiritual Energy from another space and nurturing a raging fire.