Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

"Fellow Daoist Tianji, your pavilion's Tianji Mirror is unparalleled in its creation. Did the Tianji Mirror give any warnings regarding this sudden change in the world?" Deputy Sect Leader Xu of Taiyi Sect asked, looking at old man Tianji.

The Tianji Mirror in the hands of old man Tianji is extraordinary. It can peek into the secrets of heaven and predict the future. Perhaps he can "see" something from this sudden change in heaven and earth.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on old man Tianji with concern. The only old man in the field who was not paying attention to Tianji was Master Feng Jian. He looked in the direction of Qixuan Sect with a frown, and it was unknown what he was thinking about.

Elder Tianji shook his head slightly, his expression solemn: "Although the Tianji Mirror is wonderful, it is not omnipotent. The manifestation of the Chaos Law this time is unprecedented. The deep meaning behind it is difficult for even the Tianji Mirror to fully understand it. But there is indeed an ominous sign in the mirror, indicating that the spiritual world will usher in unprecedented turmoil. All sects and schools must be on high alert and not take it lightly."

After saying that, old man Tianji took out the Tianji Mirror from his body. Mysterious spiritual patterns flowed on the mirror surface. He formed seals with his hands and injected a huge amount of spiritual power into the mirror. The mirror surface suddenly lit up, reflecting a series of blurry pictures: mountains and rivers collapsed, rivers flowed backwards, spiritual energy dried up, monsters, monks fighting,... and so on. Many pictures revealed a breath of the coming of doomsday.

"This is... a great catastrophe of heaven and earth!" an old woman exclaimed. She was once a well-known and powerful person in the spiritual world and was knowledgeable and experienced, but she had never seen such a scene.

"That's right, it's the catastrophe of heaven and earth!" Elder Tianji retracted the Tianji Mirror, looked around at the ancestors present, and said solemnly: "First, the Demon Abyss invaded the Southern Wilderness, and then there was the danger of the exhaustion of spiritual energy outside the domain. Now the law of chaos is manifesting, and the two worlds are about to collapse. This catastrophe will probably sweep across the entire spiritual world and even affect other realms. No sect or living being can be immune."

Hearing this, all the ancestors and elders present looked solemn, looked at each other, and were speechless.

The exhaustion of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had been foreshadowed, and this was well known. Compared with the ancient times, the number of cultivators today is thousands or tens of thousands times greater, and the consumption of cultivation resources is astronomical. High-level cultivators are becoming increasingly scarce, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to advance in cultivation. The invasion of the Demon Abyss has broken the long-standing tranquility of the spiritual world. The lives of the people in the southern wilderness have been decimated, and countless sects have been destroyed... All signs indicate that the balance of the spiritual world is being broken.

Originally they still held out a glimmer of hope, but at this moment, that glimmer of hope was instantly blown away by the biting cold wind like morning mist. Everyone knew in their hearts that facing this unprecedented catastrophe of heaven and earth, any escape or fantasy would be of no avail.

"Our sect will close its mountain gates in ten years. Fellow Taoists, we hope to meet again someday if we have the chance!" The leader of Zi Yang Sect, You Fang, suddenly spoke up and announced to everyone.

As soon as he finished speaking, he bowed to everyone and flew away.

After watching him leave, the scene fell into silence. The decision made by Sect Leader Youfang undoubtedly set the first domino for how to deal with this crisis.

The ancestors and elders of each sect looked at each other with complex emotions in their eyes. Some sect leaders began to discuss in a low voice, exchanging their ideas; others fell into deep thought, seemingly weighing the pros and cons and consequences of closing the mountain gate.

Then, the master of Medicine King Valley, a white-haired old man, said, "My Medicine King Valley will also take the same measures and immediately activate the mountain sealing formation to protect the peace of the sect and wait for the situation to change."

Seeing this, Elder Tianji sighed softly. Although closing the mountain gate is not a long-term solution, it is the best choice for all sects to protect themselves under the current situation. He looked around at everyone and said earnestly: "Fellow Taoists, closing the mountain gate is only a temporary solution. We need to unite as one and work together to find a way to fight against the catastrophe of heaven and earth. Although the Tianji Mirror cannot see the entire future, I will continue to observe and deduce and look for a turning point. At the same time, I also hope that all sects can strengthen exchanges, share resources and information, and jointly deal with this unprecedented crisis."

"Daoyou Tianji, what you said is very true. Huoyun Sect awaits your good news!"

"This is also true for our sect!"

"In the face of the great catastrophe, the Taiyi Sect is willing to put aside our sectarian differences and work hand in hand with fellow Taoists to overcome the difficulties."

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Afterwards, the leaders of each sect said goodbye and returned to their own sects, where they began to make intensive preparations for closing the mountain gates and dealing with the catastrophe.

As the ancestors left, only Xuantian Sword Sect, Sword Master Feng, Sword Master Chen, and a dozen sword elders were left at the scene.

"This place is not far from the Qixuan Sect. I'm going to go visit Elder Li!" A deep look flashed across Sword Master Feng's eyes. He thought of something, and suddenly turned around and looked at everyone, motioning.

"Brother Feng, I'll go with you!"

As soon as Sword Master Feng finished speaking, Sword Master Chen followed closely and said.

Master Feng nodded slightly: "You come with me, the rest of you go back to the sect first!"

Upon hearing this, all the sword elders bowed in greeting, then transformed into streaks of sword light, cutting through the sky and galloping towards the direction of Xuantian Sword Sect.

Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen, like two sharp swords about to be unsheathed, flew above the Qixuan Sect in the blink of an eye.

Li Mu had sensed something was going on, so he withdrew the sect's protective formation and flew forward with a group of sect elders to welcome them.

At this time, knowing that the condensation of the Chaos Domain had caused a huge commotion, Li Mu withdrew several protective formations after leaving the Chaos Secret Realm, concealed his Chaos Dao Body, and also destroyed the Five Elements Transfer Array in the sect's treasury.

"Elder Li, how are you? I wonder how your retreat went, and whether you have managed to condense the Dharma domain!" Sword Master Feng cast a scrutinizing gaze on Li Mu, and asked with a smile and some concern in his tone.

"I see that there is a faint aura of Dharma around Elder Li. He must have condensed into a Dharma domain. However, his aura is restrained. He must be practicing some technique to hide his aura!" Sword Master Chen looked at Li Mu with strange eyes and asked with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Sword Master. However, this is not the place to talk. Please go into the main hall and have a chat."

Li Mu smiled slightly and did not respond directly. Instead, he bowed and gestured, leading Sword Master Feng, Sword Master Chen and several elders of the Seven Profound Sect who were accompanying them into the sect's main hall.

In the Qixuan Sect, the ceremony hall was ablaze with spiritual lanterns, and the atmosphere was solemn yet warm. On the coffee table, there were various spiritual fruits and fragrant spiritual teas, which was obviously a special arrangement to welcome distinguished guests.

After everyone took their seats, Li Mu waved his sleeves lightly, and the door of the hall slowly closed. With a wave of his hand, he activated the magic circle restriction, blocking any possibility of outside prying eyes.

"To be honest with the two Sword Masters, this retreat went quite smoothly. I, Li, successfully condensed the Refining Void Domain!" Li Mu smiled slightly and responded affirmatively, with a pride that was hard to conceal in his words.

"Elder Li, are you walking on the Chaos Avenue?"

Master Feng Jian was cheered up, his eyes sparkled, he looked at Li Mu intently and asked anxiously.

When the seal formation changed and the power of chaos appeared, Feng Jianzhu immediately thought of Li Mu. Before that, he had carefully planned to obtain clues to the seven sealed places and successfully entered them. Li Mu practiced the ancient skills - Five Elements, Yin and Yang, and had prepared seven incarnations early, just waiting for him to condense the law domain. Feng Jianzhu had always been pessimistic about the skills Li Mu practiced, and had advised him to practice other skills several times. But now it seems that his achievements are probably far beyond his expectations.

"Elder Li, is the manifestation of the power of chaos related to the chaos domain you condensed?" Sword Master Chen couldn't help but ask curiously, with exploration and expectation flashing in his eyes.

"Chaos Avenue!"

The three elders of the Qixuan Sect - Qin Wentong, Zhong Zilin, and Ge Xinyu - were shocked and looked at Li Mu in disbelief. They couldn't help but think of the big move the sect master made before he went into seclusion, and the strange changes in the world that took place shortly afterwards.

Looking at the reactions of several people, Li Mu smiled bitterly, knowing that he could not hide it anymore.

"Yes, it is the Chaos Path." Li Mu responded in a deep voice: "I successfully comprehended the Yin-Yang and Five Elements, and successfully integrated them. After going through countless hardships and obstacles, I finally condensed it into the Chaos Domain. I suddenly realized the power of chaos and integrated it into the Five Elements and Yin-Yang Laws I practiced, and condensed this Refining Void Domain. And the manifestation of the power of chaos this time is indeed related to my newly formed domain."

At this point, Li Mu gently raised his hand, and there seemed to be a chaotic aura lingering in his palm, but it instantly returned to calm, as if everything was just an illusion. He continued: "The power of chaos is the beginning of all things in the world. It is both the source of destruction and the basis of creation. Although I have initially mastered it, I still need to continue practicing to truly control this power."

Hearing this, everyone's spirits were lifted, their eyes fixed on the chaotic energy in Li Mu's palm, which seemed to be there and not there, but contained infinite possibilities. Their hearts were filled with indescribable shock and excitement, and they were speechless for a moment.

The scene suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

"Elder Li, you are truly a genius! It is incredible that you can condense the Chaos Domain!" After a long time, Sword Master Chen was the first to break the silence. Looking at Li Mu, he couldn't help but sigh excitedly.

"Indeed!" Sword Master Feng's voice trembled slightly as he said excitedly, "Elder Li, your achievements are truly a rare talent in our cultivation world! The power of chaos has been the dream of countless cultivators since ancient times, but you have been able to integrate it into your body and condense the Refining Void Realm. This is unprecedented and will never be repeated."

The three elders of the Qixuan Sect, Qin Wentong, Zhong Zilin and Ge Xinyu, were so excited that they could hardly contain themselves. They stood up and bowed to Li Mu, their eyes full of admiration and worship.

The power of chaos!
That is the supreme principle of Tao. If Li Mu can continue on this path, he will definitely become the ancestor of Tao in the future.

As the saying goes, when one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit. To establish a deep connection with a peerless genius like Li Mu is a great opportunity not only for the Qixuan Sect, but also for them personally.

"Thank you for your praise, the two Sword Masters. The Chaos Realm is no different from other laws. Without the reference of predecessors, this road will be extremely rugged and full of unknowns. It will be as difficult as ascending to heaven to reach a higher realm!" Li Mu responded modestly, with a worried look on his face.

Hearing this, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen looked at each other. They did not care about Li Mu's worries. Instead, they were quite happy and seriously thought about the deeper meaning.

The sect's two Daojuns, one of whom has died and the other has not returned for a long time, have greatly reduced the strength of the Xuantian Sword Sect. It is precisely when a new generation of strong men needs to rise up and revive the sect's glory. Li Mu's achievements are undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the Xuantian Sword Sect.

The power and various means that Li Mu displayed in the Refining Void Realm were able to compete with those of the powerful combined masters in a higher realm, and were even better in some aspects. Now, he had condensed the Chaos Law Domain, and his combat power had skyrocketed several times. If he could advance to the combined realm, with his abilities, he would not be much inferior to the Mahayana Dao Lord.

What's more, Li Mu is not only powerful in combat, but also good at refining equipment, setting up formations, and is multi-talented. If he can combine these skills with the power of chaos, his potential will be immeasurable.

Master Feng pondered for a moment, his eyes gleaming with wisdom, and he said in a deep voice: "Elder Li, you have only been practicing for a short time, and it is not easy for you to achieve what you have today. Since you have the supreme law of the Chaos Domain, you only need to concentrate on practicing, and everything will naturally come to fruition."

"That's right, Elder Li, your talent is far beyond that of ordinary people. Now, you have the incredible power of the Chaos Realm, which makes you even more powerful. It is only a matter of time before you advance to the Fusion Realm." Sword Master Chen smiled and agreed.

At this time, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen encouraged Li Mu tacitly and did not mention the massive leakage of spiritual power from the seven sealed extreme places. Li Mu's ability to condense the Chaos Domain must be related to the use of the power of the seven extreme places.

Otherwise, it would be almost impossible for Li Mu to achieve such an achievement in such a short time relying solely on his own efforts.

"Yes! Sect Master, you are too modest. Now, the achievements you have demonstrated are enough for everyone to look up to you. What's more rare is that your state of mind is even more precious." Elder Qin Wentong stepped forward and said earnestly, his eyes showing both admiration and expectation.

“Master, you have condensed the Chaos Domain and created a huge vision of heaven and earth. What are your other plans next? Do you need any help from the sect? Whether it is resources or manpower, the Qixuan Sect will give you full support.” Zhong Zilin asked, his words revealing his deep concern for Li Mu’s future path.

"That's right, Sect Master, you need to make plans as soon as possible. If the news that you have condensed the Chaos Domain leaks out, it will definitely cause an uproar. I can swear on my heart of Tao that I will never reveal the fact that you have condensed the Chaos Domain to anyone." Ge Xinyu looked at Li Mu and swore solemnly.

The two elders, Qin Wentong and Zhong Zilin, looked at each other and then swore an oath.

After saying this, their eyes all fell on Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen, revealing an attitude of scrutiny and forcing them to swear an oath.

Seeing this scene, Li Mu was deeply shocked, as if he had gained a solid backing. A warm current surged in his heart and he was filled with gratitude.

In order to prevent the news of his condensation of the Primal Chaos Realm from leaking out, the three of them, who were in the Nascent Soul stage, actually forced the two honorable sword masters of the Xuantian Sword Sect to surrender.

Faced with the three elders of the Qixuan Sect's resolute determination to protect Li Mu, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen smiled at each other, not angry but happy, with relief in their eyes.

"In the name of Qingyuan Dao Sword, I will protect Elder Li Mu's secret for the rest of my life and prevent the secret of his condensation into the Primal Chaos Realm from leaking out to the world. Anyone who breaks this oath will have his sword broken and he will die!" Sword Master Feng smiled and swore.

"In the name of Gengjin Dao Sword, I will keep my mouth shut about Elder Li's condensation of the Chaos Domain. If I break my oath, my sword will be broken and my soul will be shattered!" Sword Master Chen looked at Li Mu and swore.

After seeing this scene, Li Mu couldn't help but be moved.

"Thank you three elders, thank you two sword masters!" Li Mu's eyes were slightly warm when he heard this. He quickly bowed and thanked them, "Thank you for your kindness and support. I am so worthy of your kindness."

“Elder Li, you are welcome. Since you have already condensed the Dharma Realm, the most urgent task is to improve your cultivation and advance to the Fusion Realm as soon as possible.” Sword Master Feng smiled, his eyes revealing his expectations for Li Mu’s future, and reminded him: “At the same time, you need to familiarize yourself with the secrets of chaos as soon as possible, and maximize its power in your own cultivation and refining skills.”

Master Chen Jian nodded and agreed, "That's right, Elder Li, the power of chaos is the supreme principle, and its potential is endless. If you can master it thoroughly, you will be able to create an unprecedented world in the future." (End of this chapter)