Above the clouds, Li Xiaotian did not leave directly but approached Dao Xuan and the other two.
"Junior pays his respects to Senior Dao Xuan."
Li Xiaotian spoke with respect. After all, the Daoist sect and the Sword Pavilion had been friendly towards Da Qin. Since he sensed Dao Xuan was nearby, he felt obligated to greet him.
"Hahaha, young friend Li, you can no longer call me senior. You should address me as fellow daoist. Now that you are a Hegemon, you are in the same realm as this old man. Perhaps in a short while, you will surpass me. This title of senior is something this old man cannot bear."
Dao Xuan said with a chuckle, filled with emotion. Li Xiaotian had grown too fast, breaking through to the Hegemon level in just a few years. Such speed would make ninety-nine percent of martial artists in the world feel ashamed.
"This junior greets Lord Dragon King!"
At the same time, the young Taoist Zhen Xing looked at Li Xiaotian with adoration and spoke. Zhen Wu beside him also nodded slightly in greeting.
"Senior is too kind. If you and Senior Jian Chen had not intervened back then, Da Qin would likely have perished long ago. This title of senior is deserved."
Li Xiaotian said humbly.
Dao Xuan shook his head with a smile and no longer argued. Instead, he asked with curiosity.
"May I ask, young friend Li, what kind of法则之力 (faze force) have you comprehended? I consider myself well-traveled, but I have never seen your type of faze force."
Hearing Dao Xuan's words, Zhen Xing and Zhen Wu, who were beside him, also looked over. They were very curious about Li Xiaotian's faze force.
"Of course, if you feel it is inconvenient to speak, then you need not. This old man is merely curious and does not insist on knowing."
Dao Xuan added. After all, inquiring about another's comprehended faze force was inherently impolite.
"It's nothing. Junior comprehends the Law of Devourment, devouring all things to forge oneself."
Li Xiaotian replied. He had no intention of hiding his Law of Devourment, as it would eventually be discovered with more appearances in the future.
"Law of Devourment, Devouring Demonic Art. No wonder, no wonder."
Dao Xuan couldn't help but click his tongue. He was aware of the Demon Lord's Devouring Demonic Art, and Li Xiaotian's Law of Devourment likely originated from it.
As he thought of this, a slight ripple passed through Dao Xuan's mind. Devouring all things, nothing is not devoured. This type of faze force was both rare and powerful, even more extraordinary than his own Law of Lightning.
But then, a thought flashed through his mind, and the smile on his face suddenly froze. Law of Devourment. Ancient times had never seen anyone comprehend the Law of Devourment!!!
Moreover, even if someone had comprehended this faze force, the number would be extremely scarce, perhaps even limited to only a scattered few individuals!
With this realization, Dao Xuan's breathing quickened. He stared at Li Xiaotian and hastily asked.
"Young friend Li, this old man asks you, what was your experience the first time you sensed faze force? Did you feel anything? Did you sense the existence of other living beings?"
Hmm? Li Xiaotian felt a stir within him, but his outward demeanor remained unchanged. He frowned slightly and replied.
"Senior, at that time, junior happened to sense the Great Path of Devourment by chance and obtained faze force. However, I cannot clearly recall the specific circumstances. But I remember my consciousness was in a river, and within this river, there were several powerful consciousnesses that seemed to be disturbing my own. However, they all disappeared in the end."
"Not the first one?"
Dao Xuan muttered to himself with a hint of regret in his tone. But he quickly smiled and said.
"Alas, although young friend Li did not exclusively possess the Great Path of Devourment, compared to other great paths, the number of beings who can sense the Great Path of Devourment is likely very few. Young friend Li's future achievements are immeasurable."
Hearing Dao Xuan's words, Li Xiaotian looked puzzled and then asked.
"Senior, why do you say that?"
"Heh heh, it's not really a secret. Any sect with some background knows this."
Dao Xuan spoke, feeling a touch of emotion towards Li Xiaotian. If Li Xiaotian were not of this era, or if he had joined a sect, perhaps he would not have cultivated so desperately.
Of course, even without any guidance in cultivation or the support of a sect, Li Xiaotian's current achievements were enough to shame countless geniuses to death.
"You should know that Heaven-level experts use faze force. Heavenly energy has little impact on them anymore."
Dao Xuan paused and spoke in a calm tone, explaining everything to Li Xiaotian.
Martial artists below the Heaven level absorb heavenly energy. Their displayed strength is measured by the amount of energy they absorb. Every technique they use requires energy to support it. Once the energy within their bodies is depleted, their combat power will decline, and they will have to replenish their energy.
However, Heaven-level experts are different. They wield faze force, their techniques are more unfathomable, and their power is terrifying. Energy merely keeps their bodies in optimal condition, and upon reaching the Heaven level, no matter how much energy is used, it can be replenished instantly.
"However, the strength of Heaven-level experts is measured by the quantity and type of faze force they comprehend."
"For instance, if two Heaven-level experts are at the same realm, and all other conditions are equal, the one who comprehends more powerful faze force will possess greater strength!"
"And if their comprehended faze forces are comparable, like this old man's Law of Lightning and Jian Chen's Law of the Sword, both of our faze forces are strong in attack and belong to the upper echelons among various great path faze forces. In such a situation, whoever controls more faze force will be stronger!"
"Therefore, the choice of great path faze force is extremely important for every martial artist when breaking through to the Hegemon level. Firstly, it's the type of great path they choose, and secondly, it's the number of consciousnesses on their chosen great path."
At this point, Dao Xuan looked at Li Xiaotian, his eyes flickering, and then continued.
"Just like your Great Path of Devourment, young friend Li. Based on this old man's judgment, the Great Path of Devourment is not weaker than this old man's Law of Lightning or Jian Chen's Sword Dao, and may even surpass them!"
Hearing Dao Xuan's words, Zhen Xing beside him showed no reaction, but Zhen Wu's eyes moved, and he gave Li Xiaotian a deep look.
One must know that Zhen Wu was an ancient being and understood these matters very well. Whether it was his master Dao Xuan's Law of Lightning or the Sword Pavilion Master's Sword Dao, both were extremely strong great paths, capable of being invincible within the same realm.
And Dao Xuan actually felt that Li Xiaotian's Great Path of Devourment surpassed these two great paths, which made him unable to ignore it.
After all, Li Xiaotian was a human of a later generation, and without the support of a sect, it was astonishing that he could sense such a powerful great path by chance.
Just like Zhen Wu himself. To choose a powerful faze force, he had remained at the peak of the Emperor level for several centuries before he had a slight glimmer of hope.
He could break through to the Hegemon level at any time, but he did not want to casually choose a great path to break through to Hegemon.