Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

The Crimson Flame Ancestral Domain is a fiery inferno spanning billions of miles.

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor shattered the void, his fiery eyes fixed on the direction of the Eight Domains of Starry Sky. Eight-colored Dao light soared into the sky, and the hazy, chaotic aura opened like an umbrella, firmly holding back the vast calamity force outside the formation.

"Gu Xi... Hao Tian... you all!" Dao Ancestor Chi Xiao gritted his teeth, his fiery heart restless and unable to calm down.

The Dao Domain where the Crimson Cloud Dao Tree resided collapsed in large part, and trillions of living beings turned to ashes, yet it could not stop the erosion of the tribulation power.

In contrast, the eight domains of Xingyan saw the Dao Trees revive and the boundary walls solidify—a sight that felt like a poisonous thorn piercing the heart of the Crimson Sky Dao.

We must ascertain the truth!

With a flick of his sleeve, Chi Xiaoyan transformed into a streak of fire, instantly heading towards the Weak Water Abyss in the Western Regions.

On the abyss of the Weak Water, atop the Jade Platform of Ink Ice.

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor sat there, his body weak and frail, the Gui Xu Great Array cracked all over. Suddenly he opened his eyes and looked to the east, where a blazing fire broke through the tribulation and arrived.

"Fellow Daoist Chixiao, why are you not staying in your own Dao Domain, but instead coming to find me at this time?" Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor asked in surprise.

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor's flames subsided, and he said urgently, "Xuan Sha! Can you sense the anomalies in the Eight Domains of Starry Sky?"

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor was slightly taken aback. With a flick of his withered finger, the image of the eight regions being stable was reflected in the Weak Water Condensation Mirror. He exclaimed in surprise, "The Chaos Dao Light harmonizes the eight extremes, and the tribulation power is divided... Gu Xi and the others have found a way to transcend the tribulation."

"It's more than just tribulation!" Dao Ancestor Chixiao's eyes blazed with fury as he roared, "That chaotic Dao light was so pure and boundless, it's clear that someone refined the tribulation power and used it to nourish the Eight Domains. Such methods are definitely beyond the capabilities of Gu Xi and Haotian!"

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor remained silent for a moment, then said, "What do you mean, fellow Daoist?"

"That Chaos Dao Ancestor is not dead!" Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor gritted his teeth and said, "During the incident at the Ancient Tomb of Burial Dao, nine remnants of Dao Transformation emerged simultaneously. Not only did he not perish, but he also took the opportunity to refine the remnants. Now he is in charge of the Chaos Hub and harmonizes the eight regions. We have all been tricked by him!"

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor's expression changed slightly: "So that's how it is, no wonder!"

"No wonder what?" Dao Ancestor Chixiao stepped forward and urged, "Xuan Sha, our Dao Domain has already lost more than half of its power, and less than one-tenth of our beings remain. If we continue to hold on like this, within a hundred years, the Dao will surely perish and the world will be destroyed!"

"What does Fellow Daoist wish to do?" Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor looked up at him.

"Join forces!" Dao Ancestor Chixiao's fiery eyes blazed as he resolved, "Gather the power of all ancestors and force the Eight Domains of Starry Sky to open their hubs and share the power of the Chaos Dao Tree! Otherwise..."

"Or should we launch a direct attack?" Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor shook his head and said, "The Eight Extremes Formation is complete, with Chaos as its pivot. Even if we recover to the peak of the Dao Integration Realm and join forces, it will be difficult to break the formation!"

Upon hearing this, Dao Ancestor Chixiao's expression changed repeatedly, and he said helplessly, "Then let's negotiate! With the great calamity approaching, do they think they can remain aloof? The myriad ancestors of the vast land share the calamity, which is the way of Heaven! If Gu Xi dares to refuse, she will be making an enemy of all the ancestors!"

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor pondered for a long time, his withered fingers calculating. The scene in the Weak Water Mirror changed, showing the desolate scene of the Forest of Ten Thousand Ancestors.

“Alright.” Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor nodded and said, “However, the two of us alone are not enough.”

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor's fiery eyes flashed, indicating, "Find that Heavenly Demon bastard first!"

“Let’s go together.” Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor hurriedly stood up, his Mo Bing Jade Platform shattering inch by inch, and gestured, “Summon Wen Huang, Chen Guang, Ming Gu… anyone who made the ‘Ten Thousand Ancestors Covenant’ before the calamity can be invited!”

……

Three days later, seven figures descended one after another at a shattered realm in the middle layer of the vast land.

Crimson flames blazed brightly, Xuan Sha was entwined with the Weak Water, and the Heavenly Demon's blood-red eyes were chilling; the Plague Dao Ancestor was surrounded by green mist, the Morning Light Dao Ancestor was as bright as the sun and moon, the Nether Bone Dao Ancestor was draped in a robe of bones, and the Golden Dawn Dao Ancestor's sword intent soared to the heavens.

The seven peak Dao Integration auras converged, forcibly pushing aside the surrounding chaotic flow of tribulation power.

"Everyone," Dao Ancestor Chixiao spoke first, "you must all be aware of the events in the Eight Domains of Starry Sky."

The Heavenly Demon Ancestor sneered, "Chixiao, your Fire Prison has collapsed by forty percent, and only now do you remember to seek us out?"

Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor's fiery eyes glared: "Heavenly Demon! Your Blood Forest Demon Ancestor has suffered more than half of his casualties, yet you still have the nerve to mock me?"

"Enough." Dao Ancestor Chenguang's voice was like a bell, indicating, "The calamity is raging, and time is precious. Fellow Daoist Chixiao, speak plainly."

Chi Xiao suppressed his anger and looked around at the ancestors: "The Eight Domains of Star Evolution use the Chaos Dao Tree as the pivot to set up the Eight Extremes Formation, refining the power of calamity to nourish themselves. Now the Eight Domains are stable and the Dao Tree is reviving, but we are struggling in the calamity tide."

The Plague Dao Ancestor's green mist churned: "Did the Chaos Dao Ancestor truly survive? Is there any evidence?"

“Absolutely true.” Xuan Sha Dao Zu replied, “I used the Weak Water Mirror to observe that the earth veins of the eight regions are all connected to the Chaos Roots. The power of calamity is divided and guided, flowing into the Ancient Burial Tomb for refinement. The power of such a pivot far surpasses what is recorded in ancient books.”

The Dao Ancestor of the Nether Bone exclaimed in amazement, "Gu Xi, Hao Tian... what a shrewd plan!"

The Golden Dawn Dao Ancestor raised an eyebrow and frowned, saying, "If that's the case, what should we do?"

“Two options.” Dao Ancestor Chixiao’s fiery eyes swept over the ancestors and indicated, “First, we can launch a strong attack on the Eight Extremes Formation and seize the Chaos Dao Tree; however, this formation has Chaos as its pivot and the eight ancestors share the same contract, so a strong attack would come at too high a cost.”

"And the second one?" asked Dao Ancestor Chenguang.

"Negotiation," Dao Ancestor Chixiao said in a deep voice. "We must force the Eight Domains of Xingyan to open their hubs and allow us to guide the roots of chaos and divert the tribulation power. All ancestors of this vast land are living together. How can we allow them to monopolize the opportunity for survival in the matter of tribulation?"

The Heavenly Demon Ancestor's blood-red eyes flashed, and he said with disapproval, "Would that old thing Gu Xi agree?"

"To refuse is to be an enemy of the Ancestors." Dao Ancestor Chixiao sneered, "Under the great calamity, who doesn't want to live? The Eight Domains of Star Evolution are firmly established in one domain, but they still need time to repair their domains. If the Ancestors join forces to exert pressure, would they dare not compromise?"

The Plague Ancestor pondered, “The Chaos Dao Tree has its limits in refining tribulation power. It has already occupied seven of the eight domains. If we were to be added to it… I fear it would be difficult to bear.”

"Then let's fight!" Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor sneered, "Whoever suffers less damage to their Dao Domain will receive a smaller share; whoever can't hold on will have to withdraw! The Forest of Ten Thousand Ancestors in the Vast Land has always been a place where the strong prey on the weak, and this should be even more true during a calamity!"

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Tian Yao, times have changed. Under the great calamity, continuing to fight among ourselves is tantamount to digging our own graves."

"Then what do you say?" Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor glared.

Suddenly, Dao Ancestor Chenguang said, "Perhaps... we can establish a contract with him."

Upon hearing this, all the Dao Ancestors turned their gazes to him.

Ancestor Chenguang gestured and said, “The Eight Domains of Star Evolution take Chaos as their pivot, harmonizing the power of calamity. This is where the vitality of the vast land lies. However, the power of the pivot is limited and cannot be fully distributed. It would be better if each of the ancestors used their Dao Source as collateral to exchange for the right to guide. During the calamity, the Chaos Dao Tree will refine the power of calamity and feed back to the domains according to the amount of Dao Source. After the calamity… we can discuss ownership again.”

The ghostly flames flickered in the eye sockets of the Netherbone Dao Ancestor's skeleton as he scoffed, "The Dao Source as a substance? Chenguang, you're quite willing to part with it."

"To refuse is to die." Ancestor Chenguang said calmly, "My Chenguang Dao Domain has already lost 30%, and it will surely be destroyed if it holds on for another hundred years. Rather than the destruction of the realm and the annihilation of the Dao, it is better to give up the origin and exchange it for a chance to live."

Dao Ancestor Jinxi nodded and said, "This method is feasible. However, will the Eight Domains of Star Evolution agree?"

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor resolutely declared, "If they do not respond, then we will join forces to break the formation! No matter how strong the Chaos Dao Tree is, it cannot withstand the combined power of all the ancestors! At that time, we will seize the Dao Tree and each of us will refine it according to our own abilities!"

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor advised, "Fellow Daoist Chi Xiao, do not act rashly. The Chaos Dao Tree is already deeply connected with the earth veins of the Eight Regions. If we forcibly seize it, the Dao Tree will be destroyed, and none of us will survive."

"Then let's talk!" Dao Ancestor Chixiao flicked his sleeve, gesturing, "Which of you will go?"

The ancestors remained silent.

The Green Mist of the Plague Patriarch rippled slightly: "I once had a meeting with Gu Xi; perhaps I can test the waters first."

The Heavenly Demon sneered, "What's the use of testing him? Go directly to the Star Evolution Platform, with all seven ancestors present, and see how he handles it!"

Chen Guang nodded: "It would be good if we went together, to show our determination."

"good."

"That's how it is."

……

After the ancestors reached a consensus, they moved in unison, transforming into seven streams of light that headed straight for the Starry Sky Platform.

Starry Dao Platform. Dao Ancestor Gu Xi suddenly opened his eyes, a trace of solemnity flashing in his clear eyes: "They've arrived."

Li Mu's clone at the center of the formation raised his eyes and sensed: "Seven auras of the peak of the Dao Integration stage, these people are not friendly!"

Gu Xi Dao Zu smiled wryly and agreed, "They are all tough opponents!"

Li Mu's clone remained expressionless and gestured, "What's meant to happen will happen eventually. With the Eight Domains stable, they certainly won't sit idly by."

As soon as the words were spoken, the calamity surged violently outside the platform, and seven powerful Daoist auras forcefully tore through the turbulent currents and descended!

Crimson flames scorched the sky, Xuan Sha and Weak Water surrounded him, Heavenly Demon's blood-red eyes were cold, Plague Huang's green mist surged, Chen Guang was like the sun in the sky, Ming Gu's bones were jagged, and Jin Xi's sword intent soared to the sky—the Dharma images of the seven ancestors appeared together, their power as oppressive as a prison.

"Gu Xi! Hao Tian! Come out and answer!" Chi Xiao shouted fiercely.

Inside the platform, the figures of the seven ancestors Haotian, Leiyan, Qingyuan, Chaoyuan, Yinghong, Youguang, and Yeyan appeared one after another, standing alongside Gu Xi and Li Mu's clones at the center of the formation.

The Dao Ancestor Haotian swept his starry eyes over the ancestors, cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoists, we have come together. What brings you here?"

Chi Xiao stepped forward, his fiery eyes fixed on Li Mu's clone at the center of the formation: "Is this the Chaos Dao Ancestor?"

Li Mu's clone nodded calmly: "Fellow Daoist Chixiao, it's been a long time."

"What a long time no see!" Dao Ancestor Chixiao stared at Li Mu and rebuked him: "Dao Ancestor Chaos, you have refined the nine remnants of the Dao Transformation and taken control of the Chaos Hub, yet you only care about the Eight Domains of Star Evolution and ignore the ancestors in the calamity tide—is such behavior the behavior of the righteous path?"

Li Mu's clone remained expressionless, smiling as he gestured, "Under the great calamity, everyone is vying for survival. My ability to refine the calamity power is due to my own good fortune. The Eight Domains of Starry Sky are willing to revere Chaos as their supreme authority; this is their choice. If you fellow Daoists have the ability, you can seek your own methods to transcend the calamity. How can you say that you are turning a deaf ear?"

The Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor's blood-red eyes flashed with killing intent as he roared, "Arrogant! You mere junior, who has only attained the Dao by chance, dare to display your verbal prowess before the Ancestors!"

Lei Yan Dao Ancestor's purple lightning exploded, and he angrily rebuked, "Heavenly Demon! This is not your Heavenly Demon Domain, you cannot be so presumptuous here!"

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor raised his hand and pressed down, suppressing the two who were about to start a fight, and said: "Everyone, a great calamity is about to occur, please refrain from arguing."

The Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor glared angrily at the Thunder Dao Ancestor, then helplessly chose to conceal his own Dao Domain, feeling extremely aggrieved. If it were before the calamity, and the Thunder Dao Ancestor dared to speak to him like that, he would definitely not let him off the hook.

However, given the current situation where the human force is stronger, the Heavenly Demon Ancestor had no choice but to swallow his anger.

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor looked at Li Mu's clone and kindly advised, "Fellow Daoist Li, the Chaos Dao Tree's ability to refine tribulation power is indeed a vital force for the life of the vast land. All the ancestors of the vast land live together in the same forest, and the distribution of tribulation power is the will of Heaven. The Eight Domains of Star Evolution occupy the pivot, while the rest are all trapped in a state of death—this is not a long-term solution."

Li Mu's clone, Dao Ancestor, asked in surprise, "Oh! I wonder what the Domain Desire is like?"

"Open the hub," said Dao Ancestor Chenguang. "Allow the ancestors to receive the roots of chaos and distribute the power of the calamity. Each ancestor will use their Dao source as collateral in exchange for the right to give back. Other matters will be discussed after the calamity."

Qingyuan Daozu's emerald eyes darkened slightly, and he resolutely refused, saying, "The hub has limited capacity, and the eight domains are already nearing saturation. Adding more ancestors... I'm afraid it will be difficult to maintain."

The Plague Patriarch's eyes flashed with killing intent as he roared angrily, "Then let's decide who goes first! Whoever has the most abundant source energy can guide others first; whoever can't withstand it can withdraw!"

Night-Sick Dao Ancestor sneered, "What a scheme! At that time, the Dao Sources of all the Ancestors will be connected to Chaos. After the calamity, they can seize the pivot with a single thought. Plague Huang, is that what you're planning?"

The Dao Ancestor of the Nether Bone shouted, "Night Desolation, do not judge a gentleman by the standards of a petty person."

"Enough with the nonsense." Dao Ancestor Jinxi's sword intent soared to the heavens as he looked at Li Mu resolutely and said, "This matter concerns our lives. If you don't give us a way out, we'll have no choice but to fight. Should you agree or not?"

At the center of the formation, Li Mu's clone closed his eyes for a moment, seemingly communicating with his main body. After a few breaths, he opened his eyes and said, "My main body has something to say."

The ancestors concentrated their minds.

"The Chaos Dao Tree can connect to the Dao Domains of the Ancestors, but there are three conditions."

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor's fiery eyes flashed, urging, "Speak!"

Li Mu's clone looked at the assembled Dao Ancestors from the outer realms, held up three fingers, and stated his conditions:
"Firstly, the ancestors must establish a great oath, agreeing not to attack each other during the calamity and not to damage the foundation of the Chaos Tree."

"Secondly, the order of receiving visitors is determined by the degree of damage to the Dao domain. The more severely damaged, the higher the priority."

"Thirdly, each of the ancestors must relinquish three of their original sources and merge them into the Chaos Dao Tree to help it achieve perfect transformation into the Dao."

Upon hearing this, the patriarchs were in an uproar.

The Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor roared furiously, "Thirty percent of the Origin? Why don't you just go and steal it!"

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor's flames surged, and he roared, "How can such a momentous matter be decided by your single word!"

Dao Ancestor Chenguang said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Li, the first two points are still negotiable, but the third point... is too much."

Li Mu's clone calmly said, "Transformation into the Dao requires the source of all Daos, and the origins of the ancestors are precisely the resources. If you are unwilling, you can continue to resist the calamity tide and see whether you can't hold on first or the Chaos Dao Tree reaches its limit first."

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor used his withered fingers to calculate, and the scene in the Weak Water Mirror changed - the collapse of the Dao Domains of the Ancestors accelerated, and living beings were annihilated like a tide.

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor sighed and agreed, "I... am willing to swear an oath."

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor suddenly turned his head: "Xuan Sha! You—"

“We can’t hold on any longer.” Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor shook his head with a bitter smile and said, “The Weak Water Abyss has already lost 50% of its strength. If it drags on for another hundred years, it will surely be destroyed. Although the third part of the source is heavy, it is still better than the Dao disappearing.”

After a moment of silence, the Plague Patriarch agreed, saying, "I am also willing."

"Can!"

Chen Guang, Ming Gu, Jin Xi, and the other Dao Ancestors exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor were ashen-faced and hesitated to make a decision.

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor stared intently at Li Mu's clone and roared, "What if I don't agree?"

Li Mu's clone raised his eyes: "Then please, Fellow Daoist Chixiao, continue to burn the realm and refine the source, and withstand the calamity tide."

"You!" Dao Ancestor Chixiao was furious, and his World-Burning True Fire almost burst forth.

Haotian Daozu's starry eyes narrowed, and he warned, "Fellow Daoist Chixiao, think twice before you act."

The ancient Dao Ancestor, with his pure and radiant Daoist aura, reminded us: "The calamity is raging, and time is running out."

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor's chest heaved violently, his fiery heart restless and unable to calm down. He looked around at the other ancestors—Xuan Sha, Wen Huang, Chen Guang, Ming Gu, and Jin Xi—all of whom were already moved. The Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor's face was full of anger, but there was also a struggle in his blood-red eyes.

Looking again at the eight regions of the star system, the eight-colored Dao light remained as stable as ever, and the chaotic essence absorbed and exhaled the power of calamity, giving back to the source in an endless stream.

"it is good!"

Dao Ancestor Chixiao gritted his teeth and replied firmly, "I... agree!"

The Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor's blood-red pupils narrowed, and he snorted, "Then so be it."

Li Mu nodded, "In that case, fellow Daoists, please make an oath."

The seven patriarchs looked at each other, pointed their fingers together, and swore an oath. The Great Dao and its essence disappeared into the void, and the oath was established.

Li Mu's clone raised his hand and pointed, and the hazy light of the Chaos Dao Source at the array's core suddenly shone brightly, splitting into seven thin streams that, guided by the oath, spread towards the Seven Ancestral Dao Domains.

"The guidance is complete. Within three days, the Chaos Roots will reach all realms." Li Mu's clone looked around at the ancestors and said gesturingly, "If there are any disturbances during the calamity, the oath will backfire and the foundation of your Dao will be destroyed. I hope all fellow Daoists will take care of yourselves."

Crimson Flame Eyes gave Li Mu's clone a deep look, then flicked its sleeve, transformed into flames, and left first.

The remaining six patriarchs bowed in unison, their figures fading away.

The Starry Sky Platform returned to silence. (End of Chapter)