Emperor Wu Shihuang's handwriting, do not go out of the Milky Way border

However, he managed to escape like this, which drove Ancestor Yangmei to utter madness. He roared to the sky, "Hongjun—!"

His sinister words were filled with resentment, which showed just how frustrated he was.

At the same time, Ancestor Yangmei frantically absorbed the power of the River of Time and Space, using that surging spatial and temporal realm to wash away the remaining axe light and Daoist charm on the trunk of the Chaotic Willow Tree.

Although the axe light injured him considerably, it wasn't enough to cripple his very essence. What was truly troublesome was the half-step transcendent Pangu Dao imprint condensed on the axe light. Even with the sheer volume of the River of Time, it would take a very long time to erode even a trace of it.

Yangmei Ancestor then hid deep within the river of time, silently licking his wounds.

As for Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who had once again fled, his figure had just vanished when he fell out of the Pangu phantom. The Creation Jade Disc above his head also dimmed at this moment.

In a daze, a crack could be seen appearing on the Jade Disc of Creation. The shape of the crack was extremely similar to the fragment of the Jade Disc of Creation that Ying Zheng held.

Looking at the cracks on the Jade Disc of Creation, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's face turned pale, clearly indicating that he was severely injured.

He gently stroked the Jade Disc of Creation, and said bitterly, "Who has the last fragment of the Jade Disc of Creation? If we could have gathered it all together, we wouldn't be in such a sorry state today... Indeed, a replica is just a replica after all, and can never compare to the real thing!"

At this moment, Demon Ancestor Rahu, who was healing his injuries, sensed that the River of Time had returned to calm. A thoughtful expression appeared on his face, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "It seems that the battle on Yang Mei's side has also come to an end. That's interesting. I just wonder who suffered the loss. I guess it was probably a lose-lose situation. After all, that old thing Hongjun has always been cunning and shrewd. Taking him down won't be so easy."

However, in retrospect, the current situation is quite advantageous for him.

All three were injured, which meant that none of them would act rashly or launch any plans in the short term.

This gave him ample time to recover from his injuries, and also allowed him to calmly plan his own scheme.

As for Donghuang Taiyi and his group, they had already arrived at Ying Zheng's Hongmeng Great World.

After discussing the matter, Donghuang Taiyi and the Demon Emperor Jun decided to stay there for the time being. If they left alone, given their current injured and crippled state, they would easily become targets. But staying here was different; with Ying Zheng protecting them, they were safe. It should be noted that among all those who had attained enlightenment, apart from the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou and a few others, Ying Zheng's strength could be considered second to none.

Furthermore, with Nuwa, who had merged the Great Dao of Wa and the Great Dao of Creation, by his side, the combined strength of the couple was not to be underestimated. With the protection of Ying Zheng and Nuwa, Donghuang Taiyi could recuperate in peace without worrying about external threats.

Emperor Jun, the Demon Emperor, was also able to calm down and comprehend the laws, gradually restoring his own cultivation and power.

However, Emperor Jun, the Demon Emperor, knew in his heart that no matter how hard he tried, it was impossible for him to return to his peak condition in a short period of time.

However, in order not to worry or disappoint Donghuang Taiyi, the Demon Emperor Jun still maintained a positive and enterprising attitude.

As for Ying Zheng, upon returning to the Daoist temple, he immediately decided to enter a dual cultivation state with Nuwa, using this method to recover his depleted primordial power. If Ying Zheng were to recover slowly using his own strength, even with the assistance of the River of Destiny, it would still take a considerable amount of time.

But dual cultivation is completely different. Two people simultaneously restore the original essence of one person, so how could the speed not be fast?

Just as Ying Zheng was busy cultivating dual cultivation to restore his original essence, a man was traveling through the myriad worlds.

He was dressed in a black robe, looking dashing and heroic, with a long sword on his back, the words "Beiming" engraved on the blade.

This person is none other than the Lord of the Northern Underworld, who, after leaving Ying Zheng, traveled through countless worlds in search of an opportunity to attain enlightenment.

He once competed with the demon master Kunpeng for the title of Daoist name, and ultimately secured the uniqueness of the title "Beiming".

Although his luck improved considerably as a result, his understanding of the Great Dao was still somewhat lacking.

In addition, the demon master Kunpeng has attained enlightenment in recent years, and Beiming has become much more secretive in order to avoid him.

After all, he had given the Demon Master Kunpeng a hard time back then, and the Demon Master Kunpeng was not exactly known for his magnanimity.

If he were to catch them, he would surely humiliate them severely, and might even resort to other means.

This was only because he had Ying Zheng backing him up; otherwise, Bei Ming would have died long ago.

Having traveled for so long, yet still unable to find the opportunity to attain enlightenment, Bei Ming couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

Just then, a tempting voice suddenly rang in Bei Ming's ears: "Do you want to attain enlightenment?"

These words seemed to come from the depths of the Northern Underworld Lord's heart, and their seductive tone was gradually eroding his will.

But the Lord of the Northern Underworld quickly regained his senses, his gaze sharp as he shouted, "How dare a mere inner demon disturb my Dao heart! Destroy him!"

In an instant, the power of the ultimate swordsmanship erupted wildly, attempting to completely annihilate the inner demons.

Just then, a faint demonic aura condensed and took shape in front of the Northern Underworld Dao Lord, transforming into the phantom of the Demon Ancestor Rahu: "So you've already turned your back on me so quickly? I deserve some credit for your becoming the Primordial Dao Lord."

The moment the Demon Ancestor Rahu appeared, the Lord of the Northern Underworld immediately went into a state of high alert.

After all, Ying Zheng had warned him long ago about the matter of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Demon Ancestor Luohou, and Yangmei Ancestor wanting to reopen the prehistoric world.

The sudden appearance of Demon Ancestor Rahu in front of him at this moment could not be anything good: "It was just a transaction back then. You helped me achieve Hunyuan, and I fulfilled your conditions. We are even now."

"Yes, that was indeed the case back then." Demon Ancestor Rahu continued to tempt, "But don't you really want to attain enlightenment? To become the supreme Primordial Dao Ancestor, looking down upon all living beings, what a glorious thing that would be."

The words of Demon Ancestor Rahu truly touched the heart of the Northern Underworld Dao Lord. For so long, he had yet to find the opportunity to attain enlightenment.

Could it be that he simply lacks the aptitude to attain enlightenment? The Lord of the Northern Underworld gradually realized that relying solely on his own efforts to achieve enlightenment was a slim, almost zero chance.

However, if the Demon Ancestor Rahu were to lend a hand, the situation would be entirely different.

The Demon Ancestor Rahu is known throughout the myriad realms for his cunning and treachery, but the conditions he offers are always genuine.

And the last transaction certainly proved this point. If Demon Ancestor Rahu helps him achieve enlightenment, it shouldn't be a problem if he turns his back on him then, right?

Since we are both enlightened beings, who can do anything to whom?
Thinking of this, the Lord of the Northern Underworld became even more tempted: "How will you help me achieve enlightenment? And what will be the price?"

Upon hearing this, Demon Ancestor Rahu's face lit up with a bright smile: "Your ultimate swordsmanship is still lacking in killing intent. Here, this is my understanding of the ultimate swordsmanship. Integrating it into your swordsmanship will be enough to allow the ultimate swordsmanship to reach the level of enlightenment. As for the price... you can be my undercover agent."

The Lord of the Northern Underworld wore a grim expression, internally struggling with whether or not to accept the bait thrown out by the Demon Ancestor Rahu. There was definitely a trap involved, but the Lord of the Northern Underworld was also willing to take the gamble.

He wanted to see for himself what an enlightened being looked like. Having made up his mind, he reached out and took the sphere.

In an instant, countless insights into the ultimate sword path and killing intent surged into the heart of the Northern Underworld Dao Master.

He incorporated these insights into his ultimate swordsmanship, allowing it to grow even further.

The ultimate swordsmanship of today seems to have already qualified for enlightenment.

Looking at the Dao Lord of the Northern Underworld who was in the process of enlightenment, the smile on the face of the Demon Ancestor Rahu became even more sinister: "Make the most of your few remaining moments of freedom."

After saying that, Demon Ancestor Rahu disappeared.

After completing his enlightenment, the awakened Lord of the Northern Underworld sensed the eager state of his ultimate sword path.

However, he did not immediately begin the ascension process. Instead, he returned directly to the Hongmeng Great World to find the Hongmeng Daoist Ying Zheng.

If Ying Zheng, the Primordial Daoist, were to protect him, the risks could be minimized.

Even if the Demon Ancestor Rahu comes, with Ying Zheng intervening, he can still take this opportunity to achieve enlightenment.

Once he attains enlightenment, what can the Demon Ancestor Rahu do to him?

The Lord of the Northern Underworld was not yet an enlightened being, so he had no idea how great the gap was between enlightened beings.

Ordinary cultivators who have attained enlightenment have no chance of resisting a demon ancestor like Rahu. Just like the Lord of Heaven in the past, they would be easily suppressed.

However, all these messages were kept secret by all those who had attained enlightenment, because they did not want to cause panic.

Otherwise, if all the heavens and myriad realms were to fall into chaos, it would also bring them a lot of trouble.

Subsequently, the Lord of the Northern Underworld transformed into a sword light, traversing the endless chaotic sea and speeding towards the Hongmeng Great World.

Upon returning to the Great Hongmeng World, the Lord of the Northern Underworld immediately went to the Hongmeng Dao Palace to pay his respects to Ying Zheng.

But walking towards them was Li Yiheng, Ying Zheng's eldest disciple. Currently, Li Yiheng's cultivation level remains at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level because he has not yet found his own path to enlightenment.

But even when facing a veteran Hunyuan Dao Master like the Northern Underworld Dao Master, he was not intimidated at all: "Fellow Daoist Northern Underworld, your timing is a bit off, as my master has already gone into seclusion."

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed in the eyes of the Northern Underworld Dao Master: "What a coincidence! However, young friend Yiheng, I do have important matters to discuss with the Dao Venerable. Please inform him."

Knowing what Ying Zheng was doing at that moment, Li Yiheng looked somewhat embarrassed, but still said righteously, "Master was seriously injured when he fought with Dao Ancestor Hongjun. He is currently in seclusion to heal his injuries and is unable to meet with us."

Seeing that Li Yiheng was so unyielding, the Northern Underworld Dao Master sensed the eager state of the ultimate sword dao within his body and knew that he couldn't delay any longer: "Then I have no choice but to offend you."

Upon hearing this, Li Yiheng stared at the Northern Underworld Dao Master in astonishment. No matter what the Northern Underworld Dao Master did at this moment, if it disturbed his master and uncle's cultivation, his master would certainly not forgive him.

Just then, the ultimate sword dao within the body of the Northern Darkness Daoist suddenly erupted, and in a short moment, it had already climbed to a level that surpassed that of the Primordial Chaos Daoist.

Emperor Jun, the Demon Emperor who is currently comprehending the Great Dao in the Hongmeng Great World in hopes of proving the Dao once again, has now restored his cultivation to the level of a Great Luo Heavenly Venerable.

He achieved the status of a Great Luo Celestial Venerable through the Law of Fire, though he may seem unremarkable.

But the Three-Legged Golden Crow is an expert in playing with fire, and it dares to fight even ordinary Chaos Dao Lords and the Demon Emperor Jun.

Sensing the vast sword intent, the Demon Emperor Jun muttered to himself, "Such terrifying sword intent, could it be that the Supreme Pure Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable has arrived? No, it is still somewhat different from his Azure Lotus Sword Intent."

At the same time, Donghuang Taiyi, who was recuperating in the Hongmeng Great World, sensed that the sword aura had risen to a level sufficient to achieve the Dao, and suddenly opened his eyes: "Who on earth is it that actually seeks to achieve the Dao through the sword?"

It's important to understand that the position of Sword Dao Master is currently held by the Supreme Pure Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable. To achieve Dao through the Sword Dao, one must bypass the existing Sword Dao and forge their own unique Sword Dao.

Just like the Supreme Celestial Venerable of the Pure Land, he further evolved the Qingping Sword Dao based on the foundation of swordsmanship. However, it is extremely difficult to achieve this, and those who succeed are all exceptionally talented.

Such a person is indeed worth befriending. Donghuang Taiyi appeared before the Lord of the Northern Underworld.

In a daze, time seemed to flow by, and he seemed to see the journey of the Northern Underworld Dao Master from a small world to the present day: "Northern Underworld, you are quite remarkable. You have come here today, presumably because you have found the opportunity to attain the Dao and wish to ask Fellow Daoist Ying Zheng to protect you?"

Hearing Donghuang Taiyi's words, the Northern Underworld Dao Lord secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Demon Ancestor Luo Hou hadn't let him down and had concealed the scenes of his transaction with the Demon Ancestor; otherwise, things would have been troublesome.

Thinking of this, the Lord of the Northern Underworld nodded solemnly and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor. This junior has come here today to request Your Majesty's protection."

In response, Donghuang Taiyi turned his gaze to the depths of the main hall. In that world deep within the hall, the power of several Great Daos was converging and swirling.

Donghuang Taiyi had clearly guessed what Ying Zheng was doing at this moment. He hadn't even shown himself for such a big commotion as the Ultimate Sword Path, which meant he was obviously at a crucial moment: "Fellow Daoist Ying Zheng is busy healing his injuries, so I will protect you on your path."

Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed across the Northern Underworld Dao Master's expression. Although he had guessed that there were differences among those who had attained Dao, he thought that the differences should not be too great, and that it should be enough for Donghuang Taiyi to protect him.

However... he has not yet informed Hongmeng Daozun about his deal with Demon Ancestor Rahu.

But he quickly came to terms with it. As long as one can attain enlightenment, what does it matter if one has made transactions?

After all, Ying Zheng and the others probably wouldn't make things difficult for a newly enlightened being over such a small matter.

"Then I'll trouble Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor," said the Lord of the Northern Underworld with a respectful expression.

Afterwards, the two arrived outside the Hongmeng Great World. As the ultimate sword dao within the Beiming Dao body was displayed without reservation, that vast power instantly stirred the entire Great Dao Origin Space, attracting the attention of all Dao Achievers and Primordial Dao Masters to this place.

Taiqing Daode Tianzun and the others gazed intently at Beiming Daozhu, sensing that something was amiss about him, though they couldn't quite put their finger on it.

However, they didn't care too much. Those who reach the stage of enlightenment must have their own unique opportunities. They wouldn't risk offending someone about to achieve enlightenment just to seek out someone else's opportunities. (End of Chapter)