Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

A century has passed in the blink of an eye.

Across the vast lands, spiritual light soared into the heavens.

Golden dragons roared to the sky, the moon rose from the land, crimson flames burned the clouds, and the weak waters surged backward... Strange phenomena arose one after another, and the Daoist rhythms intertwined like the sea.

All seven thousand innate Dao seeds that emerged from the Chaos Spirit-Giving Pool have chosen their respective masters and returned to their rightful places.

With the full support of the Dao Ancestors of all realms, the Origin Realm was opened up, resources were accumulated, and Daoist principles were instilled. The Star Evolution Dao Platform, "Ten Thousand Dao Pavilion," shone brightly day and night, and Realm Lords came and went like shuttles, comprehending secret scriptures and questioning the Great Dao.

In the Eastern Thunder Domain, at the center of a ten-thousand-foot-deep thunder pool.

Lei Yan Daozu stood shirtless, his palms, crackling with purple lightning, pressed against the trunk of a thunder sapling, unleashing a torrent of violent lightning. The sapling's branches crackled and popped, growing taller at a visible speed, its leaves unfurling and displaying azure lightning patterns.

Lei Yan's eyes shot out lightning, and he urged three strands of his original essence to flow in.

The seedling trembled violently, and a purple lightning flower bud burst forth from its tip. The bud opened, revealing a thunder-patterned Dao Fruit inside.

Dao Ancestor Lei Yan laughed heartily: "Good! Good! The fruit has been condensed!"

……

The Weak Water Abyss of the Western Regions.

Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor sat on the ink ice jade platform, with five Weak Water Dao Seeds rooted in the black water in front of him. Their branches were carved like ink jade. He opened his mouth and spat out a stream of primordial Weak Water. The water fell on the branches, and the Dao Seeds gently shook and absorbed it all. New buds sprouted three inches from the branches.

"A bit slow." Xuan Sha Dao Ancestor frowned, made a hand seal to summon three tributaries of the source vein, and the water flowed freely.

……

Xue'er stood atop the Ice Blue Ancestral Tree, with five Taiyin Yin Seeds beneath her feet now growing into small trees, each three zhang tall, their branches laden with icicles, and the clear moonlight shimmering in the air; the Taiyin True Eye between her brows rotated, drawing down the moonlight from the heavens like a silver waterfall.

The five saplings rustled and condensed fine moon crystals between their branches and leaves, nourishing the central ancestral tree.

On the main trunk of the Ice Blue Ancestral Tree, a moon-shaped Dao pattern slowly emerged.

……

More than 600 disciples, including Tie Tou, Xiao Jin, Ming Yue, Lin Xiaolun, and Da Niu, each occupied their respective Dao domains and devoted themselves to catalyzing their respective Dao seeds. Fire, puppet patterns, vitality, earth... all kinds of Dao auras soared into the sky, and the source Qi of the vast earth flowed more and more rapidly.

The Starry Sky Platform, at the center of the array.

Li Mu's clone closed his eyes slightly, his mind merging with the Zhou Tian Chaos Array. The array diagram covered the vast land, precisely guiding the source energy to each and every ancestral tree sapling.

"The source energy of the Thunder Pool in the Eastern Region has increased by 30%."

"The Weak Water of the Western Regions replenishes five parts of the meridian."

"The Blood Forest of the Southern Region, where malevolent energy transforms into spiritual energy, is now enhanced."

……

Li Mu's Daoist thoughts manipulated the array's power like silk threads, causing the array to hum and the primordial energy to flow like a dragon, moving according to his command.

Beside the array platform, Gu Xi and Hao Tian, ​​the two ancestors, stood side by side, intently sensing the changes in the forest of the Vast Earth Ancestral Tree.

“After a century of catalysis, three thousand Dao Seeds have sprouted and grown.” Dao Ancestor Haotian’s starry eyes sparkled as he said with delight, “The remaining four thousand have also taken root in the source veins, and their spirituality is gradually awakening.”

Gu Xi Daozu nodded and smiled, "Daozhu used the array to adjust the source with perfect accuracy, and the Daozus of all domains also did their best, so the progress is 30% faster than expected!"

The Dao Ancestor Haotian looked up at the sky. Beyond the vast land, those obscure wills in the depths of the void still lingered, like dark clouds that never dissipated.

"Faster...faster, even faster!" Dao Ancestor Haotian couldn't help but murmur in admiration.

……

Time flies, one hundred years after another, three hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The landscape of this vast land has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Nearly ten thousand realm lords successfully merged with the Dao, and seven thousand innate Dao seeds and three thousand acquired Dao trees all grew into thousand-foot ancestral trees with branches like dragons and canopies reaching the sky. The Dao rhyme condensed into a substantial halo, covering a region.

The Golden Dragon Ancestral Tree stands proudly in the Eastern Region, its branches and leaves entwined with the aura of Geng Metal, its resounding notes ringing incessantly; the Taiyin Ancestral Tree casts its clear light upon the Western Region, freezing a thousand miles of ice, its moonlight like water; the Crimson Flame Ancestral Tree burns with flames that scorch the heavens, reigniting the fiery hell; the Weak Water Ancestral Tree surges with black waves, causing the abyss to re-emerge…

In the Forest of Ten Thousand Ancestors, each ancestral tree stands tall and lush.
Deep within the vast earth, a series of profound Daoist chants emanated, like ten thousand drums beating in unison. The speed of the flow of primordial energy had increased tenfold compared to three hundred years ago, and the depleted primordial veins gradually became abundant, with broken nodes healing themselves.

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Starry Sky Platform.

Li Mu returned from the Myriad Origin Sea, his green robe fluttering, his eyes reflecting the chaotic starry sky of the entire Ancestral Forest.

"It's about time!"

Li Mu stepped to the center of the array, formed hand seals, and enveloped the chaotic array diagram with his chaotic will.

"Zhou Tian Chaos Array, rotate!"

The array diagram trembled violently, and billions of gray and chaotic currents surged from the depths of the source vein, like billions of gray dragons soaring into the sky, weaving together into a giant net that covered the heavens.

"Using the array as the warp and the trees as the weft—the Origin Spirit Network, condense!"

Li Mu shouted sharply, his voice like the tolling of a bell, echoing across the vast land.

In an instant, the Dao source of ten thousand ancestral trees flowed out, with ancestral trees of various attributes such as crimson flames, weak water, blood evil, thunder, vitality, and puppet patterns intertwining their roots and resonating with the Dao rhythm.

Thousands of miles, tens of thousands of miles, millions of miles... A vast territory, with the ancestral tree as the node, the root system as the link, and the array power as the meridian, is spreading out at an astonishing speed!
Gu Xi Daozu's clear eyes reflected the network of energy, and he exclaimed, "Interconnected roots, shared source energy... This method is simply extraordinary!"

The Dao Ancestor Haotian's starry eyes shone brightly as he excitedly said, "Once the net is completed, if any ancestral tree is attacked, the others can all send their essence to help it resist. When cultivating, one can also use the net to absorb the excess Dao essence of other trees to nourish oneself."

Lei Yan Daozu said, "That's not all! Look at the direction of that network of veins—it's clearly a giant natural formation! If we encounter an enemy, and all ten thousand ancestral trees move together, how terrifying would the formation's power be!"

Chi Xiao, Tian Yao, Xuan Sha, and other Dao Ancestors from other realms stared at the chaotic spiritual network in the sky, their expressions changing.

"Master Li... truly intends to unite the vast land into one force." Ancestor Chenguang murmured in disbelief.

"If you don't twist, you die!" The ghostly flames flickered in the eye sockets of the Netherbone Dao Ancestor's skeleton.

The Golden Dawn Dao Ancestor exclaimed in surprise, "We have no other choice."

"Once this network is completed, there will be no more Daoist disputes in the Forest of Ten Thousand Ancestors!" Dao Ancestor Qingyuan exclaimed.

"Indeed! Master Li is truly a divine being!"

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The Origin Spirit Network has spread for thirty years, finally covering seventy percent of the vast land.

Li Mu frowned slightly, and the aura emanating from his body dimmed somewhat. Even someone at the Transformation Realm would find it somewhat difficult to manipulate ten thousand ancestral trees and weave such a massive net by himself.

Li Mu stood alone in the center of the formation, his blue robe fluttering slightly, his face pale. His chaotic will was exhausted, and the remaining 30% of the vast territory's source veins were broken like a spider web, with the source energy dissipating. It could not be repaired without strong force.

"Fellow Daoist Gu Xi, Fellow Daoist Hao Tian." Li Mu opened his eyes and spoke to all the peak Dao Ancestors, indicating, "Help me stabilize the network."

Gu Xi and Hao Tian responded simultaneously, and their clear starlight surged forth, transforming into two pillars of light that pierced the eastern and western poles of the array.

"Returning to the source and fixing the pivot!"

"Star Evolution Suppressing Vein!"

As the two peak-level origins of the Dao merged, the humming of the array diagram subsided slightly.

Li Mu formed hand seals, and the illusory image of the Chaos Dao Fruit appeared above his head, with gray Dao light pouring out like a tide.

"Zhou Tian Chaos Array, rotate!"

The formation suddenly reversed, and the chaotic energy expanded the remaining 30% of the vast territory!
"Boom boom..." Deep within the vast land, rumbles resounded, the sound of the source veins exploding was like thunder without end, and the turbulent flow of source energy was like a knife raging.

Li Mu frowned, his Daoist thoughts multiplying into countless forms, each imbued with a wisp of chaotic true meaning, which traveled along the roots straight to the point of rupture.

"Condense!" Li Mu uttered a single word, and the Chaotic True Meaning drilled into the cracks in the source vein like a living thing. The gray Dao light spread, forcibly binding together the broken source vein. The scattered source Qi was gathered by the Dao rhyme and returned to the vein.

In the east, a collapsed mountain ruin, the severed vein stretches for hundreds of miles, with chaotic gray light flowing around it, and the severed vein is healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In the deep ice abyss of Antarctica, where the veins of ice are frozen solid, roots, like cones, break through the ice, allowing warm and moist energy to flow in. The ice gradually melts, and the first murmur of water begins to sound.

……

As time goes by, the Dao Source accumulates and is consumed.

Li Mu's face paled slightly, and the primordial chaos within his body poured out continuously, transforming into specks of chaotic starlight that covered the vast land.

"Dao Master!" Dao Ancestor Gu Xi sensed Li Mu's fluctuating aura and asked urgently.

"It's alright." Li Mu waved his hand, his gaze calm, and said, "Continue."

The Chaos Array spun rapidly, and the Chaos Source Flow surged!
Xue'er stood atop the Ice Blue Ancestral Tree, the Five Luminaries Moon Array flowing beneath her feet. Suddenly, she felt a cold vein node in the easternmost region tremble violently, the array's power about to arrive.

"Moonlight Stabilizes the Pulse".

Xue'er lightly touched her fair hand, and the Taiyin True Eye rotated. Moonlight fell like a ribbon, enveloping the trembling point. The cold air returned to one, and the meridians instantly stabilized.

In the west, beneath the Golden Ape Ancestral Tree, Little Golden Crimson Gold plunged its arms into the earth, its battle intent like a hammer, crashing down on a collapsing mineral vein node: "Freeze for me!"

The fighting spirit solidified into a tangible golden hoop, binding the crack in the node and forcibly locking it shut.

The data stream surged through Mingyue Yinmu's eyes, the puppet patterns multiplied in countless ways, simultaneously stabilizing three hundred minute cracks in the south; the iron head's fiery aura burned away all the blockages; ...

The six hundred disciples each displayed their abilities, connecting through the spiritual network to jointly govern the four directions.

Beyond the vast land, deep within the void, several obscure wills rippled slightly.

"This child... has actually woven the source veins into one."

"The Great Dao of Chaos truly has its unique aspects."

"If the Spirit Network is completed, the origin of this world will be 30% secured, making it much more difficult to take away."

"Let's observe."

……

The will to gaze upon the vast land gradually faded, like the sun revealing itself and the dark clouds quietly receding, leaving no trace.

Time flies, and another century has passed.

The Starry Sky Platform, its array core radiant with light soaring into the sky.

Li Mu suddenly stood up, spreading his arms as if embracing heaven and earth.

"All streams converge—together!"

In the last 30% of the vast land, the primordial veins trembled, and countless chaotic roots emerged from the void, stitching up the last remaining broken parts like needles and threads!

A resounding Daoist chant echoed throughout the vast land, resonating between heaven and earth!

The Origin Vein Spirit Network is now completely complete. The roots of ten thousand ancestral trees intertwine deep within the vast earth to form a flawless giant network. Origin Qi flows freely, and various Daoist elements such as crimson flames, weak water, thunder, and vitality blend together like milk and water, complementing and supporting each other.

Above the sky, the gray array suddenly lost its brilliance, transforming into an invisible vein that disappeared into the void.

The moment the spiritual net was first formed, sweet rain fell upon the vast land. The raindrops were crystal clear, and pure primordial energy flowed. The parched earth sprouted new shoots, and all spirits rejoiced.

Ancient Dao Ancestor Qinghui's eyes reflected the changes in the vast land, and he clapped his hands and sighed: "The effect of the flow of Origin Qi is more than five times greater than before!"

The Dao Ancestor Haotian's starry eyes shone brightly as he raised his fingers and began to calculate rapidly, saying, "Indeed! With the source veins flowing smoothly, the losses have been greatly reduced, and the power of feedback has doubled!"

Lei Yan Daozu roared with purple lightning, laughing loudly, "The speed at which my Thunder Pool accumulates thunder energy has doubled. At this rate, it can be restored to its former glory within a thousand years!"

The Azure Primordial Dao Ancestor shimmered with azure light, the Myriad Spirits Ancestral Tree rustled, and new buds sprouted among its branches and leaves.

The Crimson Heaven Dao Ancestor's flames blazed brightly, and deep within the fiery hell, the lava boiled anew, with the essence of fire gushing forth.

The Dao Ancestors of all realms—Heavenly Demon, Profound Fiend, Plague, and Dawn—felt that their respective Dao Domain Origins were increasing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Xue'er gathered the moonlight, raised her head to look at the sky, her icy blue eyes reflecting the scene of the rain falling, and said softly, "Brother Li... it's done."

Little Jin pounded its chest and roared, its voice echoing across the land: "Master is mighty!"

In the Forest of Ten Thousand Ancestors, a thousand ancestral trees resonate in unison, their Taoist essence soaring to the heavens, as if celebrating a new life.

Li Mu landed back on the platform, his slightly pale face regaining its rosy hue at a visible speed, his aura becoming increasingly deep and profound.

"Dao Master!" Gu Xi and Hao Tian, ​​the two ancestors, rushed forward.

Li Mu smiled slightly and gestured, "The Spirit Network is newly formed and needs to be stabilized for a hundred years. During this period, the two of you will be stationed here to manage the source flow and calm the aftershocks."

Gu Xi Dao Zu solemnly said, "Rest assured, Dao Master."

Dao Ancestor Haotian nodded with delight: "We will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Li Mu nodded, his figure gradually fading into a wisp of chaotic energy, instantly returning to the Myriad Dao Source Sea.

A century has passed in the blink of an eye.

As the Source Vein Spirit Network gradually stabilized, the Source Qi flowed smoothly and harmoniously, the Source Veins of the vast land changed, and the Source Qi surged forth, almost like the first appearance of an ancient golden age.

At the Starry Dao Platform, all ancestors reunite.

Li Mu's main body was not present, but his clone was stationed at the core of the formation, his gaze sweeping over all the ancestors present.

"The Spirit Network is complete, and the origin of the Vast Land is secure. However, external threats have not been eliminated, and the gazes of the heavens remain." Li Mu's clone spoke, his voice as sharp as metal: "Of the ten thousand years, a thousand have already passed. For the remaining nine thousand years, we must never forget."

Dao Ancestor Lei Yan stepped forward and asked, "Dao Master, what should be the next step?"

“Nurture the forest, strengthen the source, refine weapons, practice formations.” Li Mu’s clone flicked his finger, and four gray jade slips flew toward the Ancient Dao Ancestor, indicating that: “These are the ‘Ancestral Tree Combined Attack Formation Diagram,’ ‘Void Source Absorption Technique,’ ‘Chaos Dao Weapon Refining Method,’ and ‘Zhou Tian Escape Manual.’ They will be included in the Myriad Dao Pavilion, and all ancestors can study them.”

Gu Xi caught the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and said with emotion, "This... Dao Master, are all these secret techniques truly revealed?"

"At this critical juncture of the survival of the vast land, why should we hold back?" Li Mu's clone said calmly, indicating, "After the ancestors have comprehended this, they need to select disciples to inherit it and master it as soon as possible. Three thousand years from now, I will see 100,000 Dao soldiers and 1,000 combined attack formations."

The Crimson Sky Dao Ancestor's fiery eyes flashed: "One hundred thousand Dao soldiers? What are their cultivation levels?"

“The minimum requirement is the Dao Ascension Realm.” Li Mu’s clone looked at the ancestors and gestured, “There are no less than a million Dao Seed cultivators under the command of the various realm lords. Select the elite among them, forge them with the Chaos Dao Weapon Refining Method, and combine them with the combined attack formation diagram. They can rival those who have reached the Dao Ascension Realm.”

The Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor's blood-red pupils narrowed slightly: "Seed Dao versus Dao Integration? Is this true?"

"When the formation is complete, it becomes real." Li Mu's clone said without room for doubt: "The war among the heavens is not just a contest between the strong. Even ants can devour an elephant if there are many of them."

Ancestor Chenguang pondered, "The Void Source Absorption Technique... could it be used to absorb source energy from other realms?"

“Exactly.” Li Mu’s clone nodded and said, “Even sitting and eating will eventually lead to depletion. Beyond the vast land, the void is endless, and the free-floating source energy is thin. However, it can be accumulated little by little to replenish the vast land. Once this technique is mastered, the ancestral trees of all domains can absorb it on their own and nourish the vast land.”

The ancestors looked at each other, their eyes filled with excitement.

Li Mu continued, “Nine thousand years may seem long, but it is only a blink of an eye. All ancestors should perform their duties and strive to improve. A thousand years from now, I will preach the Great Dao of Chaos at the Star Evolution Platform. All those who have reached the Dao level are welcome to listen.”

After speaking, Li Mu's figure gradually faded and disappeared into the vast earth, leaving no trace.

On the platform, the Dao Ancestors watched Li Mu leave, remaining silent for a long time.

Gu Xi Dao Zu stroked his beard and said with admiration, "I admire the magnanimity of the Dao Master."

The Dao Ancestor Haotian exclaimed with excitement, "With such a Dao Lord leading the way, Haotu... may truly have a day of Nirvana."

Lei Yan grinned and said excitedly, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go back and train the boys!"

The next moment, the light scattered, and the ancestors returned to their respective places, making the Forest of Ten Thousand Ancestors flourish with great splendor. (End of Chapter)