Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

"Sect Master, what kind of magic array is this? It actually blocks the will of heaven!"

Qing Yangzi looked up at the sky, watching the thunderclouds rolling in the air, lightning and thunder, but strangely, these natural phenomena seemed to have lost their target, and the pressure of the will of heaven and earth gradually faded. He asked Li Mu in confusion.

"This formation is called 'Heavenly Evolution Formation'. It was created by me based on the laws of heaven and earth, combined with my experience in refining equipment and runes." Li Mu's eyes were deep, and there was a hint of pride in his tone. "It can cleverly use the flow of spiritual power of heaven and earth to integrate newly born heaven-defying things into it, making their existence blurred, thereby avoiding the direct perception of the will of heaven."

Qing Yangzi's face showed a look of realization. He looked at Li Mu deeply and admired him even more.

“Master, you are not only proficient in refining equipment and formations, but also in alchemy. No one can match you. The new method of alchemy you created is beyond even my ability to learn. I can only look up to you!” Qing Yangzi looked at Li Mu and sighed helplessly.

"Thank you for your praise, senior. The alchemy method I created is indeed quite innovative. However, with your attainments in alchemy, I may be able to comprehend the true meaning of it with time." Li Mu smiled modestly and said quickly.

Hearing this, Qingyangzi smiled bitterly and waved his hands repeatedly. Because he was an expert in alchemy, he was more aware of the difficulty of Li Mu's new method of alchemy.

Use a large amount of single spiritual medicine, quench it and refine its essence, gather the spirit of heaven and earth, melt the elixir into the Tao, gather the power of the Tao, and condense it into the Tao elixir... No matter which step, it has surpassed the traditional alchemy methods. Even he, the alchemy saint who has been immersed in the alchemy for thousands of years, feels unprecedented shock and powerlessness.

“Master, your alchemy technique has become an exclusive divine skill. Refining the essence of elixirs to the extreme, and then using the spiritual energy of heaven and earth as a guide, integrating the power of the Great Dao, and condensing it into a Dao elixir that contains supreme laws. This is not only the pinnacle of skills, but also a reflection of a deep understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. I don’t think I can do it.” Qingyangzi’s tone was a little awe-inspiring, and he shook his head with a wry smile.

Qing Yangzi paused for a moment, looked at Li Mu with a puzzled look and asked: "But, Sect Master, why don't you let this pill go through the pill tribulation? In this way, the quality of this pill is very likely to be further improved!"

"Senior, you don't know that the Dao Dan I created, although it contains the power of the Great Dao, its essence is too single, and the foundation of the elixir is insufficient. It attempts to integrate the laws of heaven and earth with human power. This power is too great to be tolerated by the laws of heaven. If it is forced to go through the elixir tribulation, the success rate will be extremely low, and once it fails, the elixir will vanish into nothing. Therefore, it is better to be safe." Li Mu looked at Qing Yangzi and explained with a smile.

"Senior, I was impolite in impersonating you before. This pill can help to improve your spirit and soul. I'll take this as a small gift. I hope you will accept it!" As he said this, Li Mu handed the Tianxing Pill he had just refined to Qingyangzi and gestured with a smile.

"Master, this... how can I get this? This pill is extremely precious, how dare I accept it?" Qing Yangzi declined hastily, feeling both surprised and terrified by this gift: "Master, you have saved me, it's just a small matter, why bother about it."

Li Mu smiled gently, and gently placed the pill in Qing Yangzi's hand. He smiled firmly and said, "Senior, there is no need to be polite. There is no need for too many words between you and me. The guidance and inspiration you gave me on the way of alchemy is far beyond the measure of this mere pill. Moreover, if your spirit is strengthened, it will also be a great help to our sect."

However, Qing Yangzi accepted the Tianxing Pill and nodded solemnly to express his gratitude, saying, "I will remember your generous gift, Sect Master. I will definitely live up to your expectations and continue to contribute my humble efforts to the sect."

"Senior, please taste it!" Li Mu gestured with a smile.

Qing Yangzi nodded and swallowed the Tianxing Pill.

As soon as it entered the mouth, the Tianxing Pill turned into a warm and powerful spiritual energy, flowing rapidly along the meridians, as if countless stars were twinkling in his body, illuminating every corner of his soul; this power was gentle yet majestic, with an indescribable purity and loftiness, which nourished the soul like never before.

Qing Yangzi only felt as if he was in a vast galaxy. Each star represented a mystery of the Great Dao, and he was gradually unveiling these mysteries. His soul became unusually clear at this moment, and he had a closer connection with the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, and his understanding of the Great Dao became more profound.

As the effect of the Tianxing Pill gradually took effect, Qing Yangzi's body began to undergo subtle changes. His skin became crystal clear, and the temperament emanating from the inside out made people involuntarily feel awe. His eyes became deep and bright, and a powerful aura gradually burst out from his body.

After a long time, Qing Yangzi refined the power of the Heavenly Star Pill, looked at Li Mu with joy, and said gratefully: "Thank you, Sect Master, for the medicine. I thought I could only stay in the Void Refining Realm in this life. This body was originally just a last resort for me to continue my cultivation. I didn't expect that with the help of the Heavenly Star Pill, it would be possible to advance again!"

There was an excitement and excitement in Qing Yangzi's voice that was hard to conceal, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

For Qing Yangzi, this body reshaped by the anti-death spirit grass and a wisp of residual soul is a huge obstacle to his continued practice, and it is also a reality he has to face. However, at this moment, under the nourishment of the Tianxing Pill, he feels unprecedented vitality and potential, and this body is being re-endowed with a vitality that surpasses the past.

Li Mu smiled and nodded: "I'm glad that I can help you. If you still need it, I will do my best to refine another furnace for you."

"Right now, I still need to continue refining the power of the elixir. If necessary, I will not be polite to the sect master!" Qingyangzi nodded with a smile.

Soon, the two turned the topic to the trivial matters of the sect.

Li Mu took a sip of the spiritual tea, and suddenly looked at Qing Yangzi and asked, "Senior, there is something in my heart that I can never let go of."

Hearing this, Qing Yangzi's expression froze slightly, and he asked, "What does the Sect Master mean? Are you facing any threats?"

Li Mu shook his head, looked into the distance with deep eyes, and said in a deep voice: "It is true. At this moment, in the outer land, the Xuantian Sword Sect, Taiyi Sect, and several Daojuns of the Great Buddha Temple are fighting fiercely with an ancient cultivator of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor. I don't know the information about this person, but you know that this person is very likely the culprit for the invasion of the Demon Abyss forces into this world."

"Nine Nether Demon Emperor! He is not dead yet?" Qing Yangzi was shocked.

Qing Yangzi's face turned pale instantly, and his eyes revealed a trace of unbelievable horror. He couldn't help but recall the dark days of ancient times, and the name of Jiuyou Demon Emperor lingered in his mind like a nightmare. "Jiuyou Demon Emperor... shouldn't he be suppressed by the Taoist masters of several major sects in the Jiuyou Land outside the domain, and never be able to stand up again?" Qing Yangzi's voice was trembling, and it was obvious that he was filled with deep fear and awe for this name.

"Senior, can you give me some information about this person?" Li Mu perked up and asked with concern.

Qing Yangzi nodded, calmed down, and began to tell the story of Jiuyou Demon Emperor: "Jiuyou Demon Emperor, originally named Gu Tianyu, was not born into an ordinary demon family, but a hybrid of human, demon, and monster bloodlines. In ancient times, such hybrids were regarded as a bad omen and were often ostracized and killed. However, Gu Tianyu relied on chance to successfully escape time and time again, honing his indomitable will and extraordinary talent, and gradually grew into a powerful Taoist."

"He was born in a remote border town in the spirit world. His parents were from the human race and the demon race respectively... After he cultivated to the Dao Lord realm, he died in a war. Then, by chance, he took over the body of a demon race and cultivated again. He constantly explored his potential and integrated the advantages of the skills of the human race, the demon race, and the demon race. He created his own exclusive magic skill - the Nine Nether Devouring Demon Skill, and his strength improved by leaps and bounds."

At this point, Qing Yangzi paused, looked at Li Mu and said, "The aptitude and talent of this beast may be comparable to that of the sect master, but if the sect master wants to grow to his level, he needs more time to settle down."

“Senior!” Li Mu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, and urged: “Please tell me more about the Nine Nether Demon Emperor. I want to know more about him.”

Only by knowing both yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. Only by understanding more information about the Nine Nether Demon Emperor can you better formulate a strategy to fight against him.

Qing Yangzi nodded and continued to introduce: "After Gu Tianyu took over the body of the Heavenly Demon Clan, his strength reached an unprecedented level with his unique Nine Nether Devouring Demon Technique. His magic skills can not only devour everything, but also refine the souls of living beings and transform them into his own strength. This makes his cultivation progress rapidly and almost no one can defeat him."

"This beast is just like the sect master. He is also proficient in magic arrays, refining equipment, alchemy, etc. He is proficient in almost all arts of cultivation. This beast has cultivated the Nine Netherworld Qi, which is exactly the original Qi of the Nine Netherworld outside the domain. This makes him almost immortal outside the domain. Unless his demon soul can be completely destroyed, he will live endlessly." There was a hint of helplessness and worry in Qing Yangzi's tone.

"What's even more terrifying is that Gu Tianyu is not only personally powerful, but he is also good at manipulating people's hearts. He has won over a group of demon cultivators who are loyal to him and formed an organization called the 'Nine Nether Temple'. This organization has a strict hierarchy, and members respect each other based on strength. Moreover, everyone has an almost crazy worship and belief in Gu Tianyu."

"Under the leadership of Gu Tianyu, the Nine Nether Temple expanded its power everywhere, snatched cultivation resources, and even did not hesitate to provoke wars between different races in order to collect more resentment and hatred as nourishment for his cultivation of the Nine Nether Devouring Demon Technique. Their actions plunged the entire spirit world into unprecedented turmoil in the ancient times."

"However, just when Gu Tianyu's power was about to reach its peak, the Dao Lords of several major sects finally realized his threat and joined forces to launch a siege against him. That battle brought together almost all the top powerhouses in the entire spiritual world. The battle was so fierce that it caused a fracture in the major sects of the ancient times."

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Qingyangzi introduced the history of Jiuyou Demon Emperor to Li Mu in a torrent of words.

"Then, how did the Nine Nether Demon Emperor lose in the end?"

Li Mu was listening intently and couldn't help but interrupt Qing Yangzi and ask about the final fate of Jiuyou Demon Emperor.

Qing Yangzi sighed and continued, "That battle was indeed the most thrilling battle in the history of the spirit world. Although Gu Tianyu was powerful, he was still no match for four hands. In order to defeat him, the Dao Lords of several major sects did not hesitate to use ancient Dao tools, and even attracted the attention of the upper world."

"Upper realm?" Li Mu frowned slightly when he heard this. He didn't know much about the upper realm. He only knew that it was an existence far beyond the spiritual world, possessing more powerful power and laws.

Qing Yangzi nodded and continued, "Yes, in ancient times, the passage connecting the upper world - the Immortal Spirit World, and the lower world - the Demon Abyss was not sealed. Therefore, this fierce war was bound to cause the intervention of the upper and lower worlds, and even triggered a war among the three worlds, involving more and more people."

"A war among three realms?" Li Mu was shocked. He had never thought that a war started by the Nine Nether Demon Emperor would evolve to such a scale.

Qing Yangzi nodded solemnly: "Yes, the three realms are at war. The immortal spirit world in the upper realm is worried that the magic power of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor will affect their peace, so they sent many immortals to help. And the Demon Abyss in the lower realm saw Gu Tianyu as an opportunity to invade the spirit world, and also sent a large number of demon cultivators to support."

"That battle was truly a battle of heaven and earth, with the sun and moon losing their light. Under the threat of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor, the cultivators of the Spirit World united unprecedentedly and fought a desperate battle with the immortals of the upper world and the demon cultivators of the lower world. The fierceness of the battle cannot be described in words."

"Although Gu Tianyu was very powerful, he gradually showed signs of fatigue under the siege of the coalition forces of the two realms. Finally, in a decisive battle, he was severely injured by a powerful immortal technique of an immortal from the upper realm, and the Taoist masters of several major sects took the opportunity to launch a fatal attack, dismembering him and killing him."

"This war between the three realms brought great trauma to the spirit world. Countless cultivators died, sects were shattered, and lives were lost. In order to quell the anger and resentment brought about by the war, the Dao Lords of several major sects joined forces to perform a powerful sealing technique to completely seal the passages between the spirit world and the upper and lower realms to prevent similar incidents from happening again."

"Since then, the spirit world has entered a period of relative peace. Although there are occasional small conflicts and wars, there has never been a war as large as the Three Realms War."

Having said that, Qing Yangzi sighed, as if he was still immersed in the memories of the war that year.

"Now that the Nine Nether Demon Emperor has reappeared and the Demon Abyss is eyeing us covetously, it won't be long before the spirit world is about to be plunged into another bloody storm." Qing Yangzi's voice was filled with worry, and he looked at Li Mu and gestured, "Sect Master, you must plan ahead and make preparations early."

"Senior, what you said is absolutely right!" Li Mu nodded solemnly, then looked up at the sky: "I don't know how the battle between the Dao Lords and the Nine Nether Demon Emperor is going on in the battlefield outside the domain. I'm afraid that the battle will not go smoothly if we fight with such a person."

Hearing this, Qing Yangzi looked up at the sky, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. (End of this chapter)