Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

At this moment, Tianyuan City - Wanbao Pavilion was bustling with activity.

Wan Ziliang personally took charge and directed the disciples in the pavilion. The guest elders ran around, mobilizing all resources and connections to collect the high-level spiritual materials that Li Mu needed.

However, as Elder Qin said, each of these spiritual materials is extremely rare treasure and it is difficult to gather them all in a short period of time.

"Pavilion Master, we have sent out requests for transfers to other branches, but the 'Star Core' and 'Golden Flame Divine Sand' are still in short supply, especially the 'Nine-Leaf Green Lotus', of which we have only found one so far." A guest elder hurried over and reported to Wan Ziliang.

Wan Ziliang frowned and ordered in a deep voice: "Keep looking! At any cost."

"Yes!" The guest elder sighed and left.

Watching the other party leave, Wan Ziliang stood in front of the window, looking at the distant sky, his mind full of thoughts. The three months were almost up, and he could not gather the high-level spiritual materials needed by the other party. He could only use other high-level spiritual materials as substitutes. He had to complete this transaction smoothly.

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Just as everyone in Tianyuan City-Wanbao Pavilion was united in preparing for the next transaction, they did not know that their actions had already fallen into the surveillance of the immortal forces.

In the City Lord's Mansion of Tianyuan City, the Fire Lin Immortal Lord sat on the throne, surrounded by a faint flame aura, which not only demonstrated his majesty as an immortal lord, but also revealed a fiery aura that should not be underestimated.

Just as the Fire Lin Immortal Lord closed his eyes and concentrated, comprehending the laws of heaven and earth, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence. A subordinate dressed in golden armor and with a solemn expression hurriedly walked into the hall and respectfully presented a secret letter with both hands. The Fire Lin Immortal Lord slowly opened his eyes, and there seemed to be flames jumping in his eyes, seeing through everything in the world.

"Reporting to the Immortal Lord, Wanbao Pavilion has been making frequent moves recently, and it seems that they have a major plan." The subordinate's voice was filled with a hint of nervousness and awe: "According to reliable intelligence, Wanbao Pavilion is collecting high-level spiritual objects at all costs, including rare immortal herbs and spiritual beasts' inner elixirs. It seems that they are willing to do anything to conduct a major transaction with a mysterious person."

"Oh! Do you know what Wanbao Pavilion is planning?" Huo Lin Immortal Lord woke up with his eyes open and asked in a deep voice.

The subordinate lowered his head quickly and said respectfully: "According to the report from our spies lurking inside the Wanbao Pavilion, the transaction in Wanbao Pavilion this time should be the relic of Pavilion Master Wan, which seems to be the inheritance of the Wanbao Ding!"

Hearing this, Huo Lin Immortal Lord frowned slightly. Even he found it difficult to remain calm when hearing the name of Wan Bao Ding. It was said that this device was accompanied by an extremely powerful inheritance. It could melt everything and had the ability to reverse the universe.

"A mysterious person? Do you know his origins?" asked Immortal Lord Huo Lin with concern.

The subordinate lowered his head, looking embarrassed: "At present, his identity is still unclear. He is extremely secretive and is good at driving puppets. Even the Pavilion Master Wan of Wanbao Pavilion knows very little about him. But what is certain is that this person has enough weight to make Wan Ziliang willing to take this risk."

"Continue to closely monitor all movements of the Wanbao Pavilion. At the same time, try to get information about the mysterious person through various channels." Huo Lin Xianjun ordered in a deep voice, "I want to see what secrets are hidden behind this."

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Three months passed in a flash. In Wanbao Pavilion, Wan Ziliang finally gathered all the high-level spiritual materials that Li Mu needed. However, he did not feel the slightest joy in his heart, but was instead filled with uneasiness.

"Pavilion Master, all the spiritual materials have been prepared. We are just waiting for Fellow Daoist Mu to come and trade." Elder Qin reported respectfully.

Wan Ziliang nodded and said in a deep voice: "Pass the order down, strengthen the vigilance, and make sure the transaction goes smoothly."

"Yes!" Elder Qin took the order and left.

Just as everyone in Wanbao Pavilion was on high alert, a figure quietly appeared outside Wanbao Pavilion. The person was none other than Li Mu's substitute puppet. He was dressed in a green shirt, with a stern and expressionless face.

"Master Wan, long time no see."

The substitute puppet figure flashed, and the real Five Elements Escape Technique appeared in front of Wan Ziliang, greeting him with a hint of indifference.

Upon hearing this, Wan Ziliang hurried forward and forced a smile on his face: "Fellow Daoist Mu, you are indeed trustworthy. The spiritual materials are ready. I wonder when we can start the transaction?"

The substitute puppet nodded slightly, and glanced at the people in Wanbao Pavilion who were waiting in a state of alert. His tone was calm but with a hint of unquestionable: "There are too many people here, and it is not suitable for trading. Pavilion Master Wan, why don't you follow me to a secluded place outside Tianyuan City?"

Hearing this, Wan Ziliang frowned slightly and felt a little uneasy. He had originally planned to complete the transaction in Wanbao Pavilion in order to control the overall situation, but Li Mu's proposal disrupted his plan.

"Friend Mu, this place is an important part of our Wanbao Pavilion. It is safe. Why go so far away?" Wan Ziliang asked tentatively.

The puppet sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "Master Wan, I still remember the unpleasantness of the last transaction. Could it be that Master Wan is afraid of a mere casual cultivator like me, and worried that I will cause trouble in Wanbao Pavilion? Or have you set a trap in Wanbao Pavilion, waiting for me to fall into it?"

Wan Ziliang's face changed, then he returned to normal, and laughed dryly, "Fellow Daoist Mu, you are too serious. I don't have such concerns. However, when it comes to transactions, we should always be cautious. Since Fellow Daoist Mu thinks it is more appropriate to do it outside the city, then I will do as you say."

The substitute puppet nodded and said calmly: "In that case, Pavilion Master Wan, please follow me."

After saying that, the substitute puppet turned around and left, not giving Wan Ziliang any chance to hesitate.

Seeing this, Wan Ziliang had some doubts in his heart, but thinking of the importance of the Wanbaoding refining diagram, he had to grit his teeth and follow. He turned back and whispered to Elder Qin: "Take a few guest elders with me, and the rest of you stay in the pavilion. Be sure to be careful."

Elder Qin nodded in agreement, and then selected several guest elders with high cultivation to follow Wan Ziliang.

The group left Wanbao Pavilion and followed the substitute puppet to the outside of Tianyuan City. Along the way, Wan Ziliang felt uneasy, always feeling that this journey was dangerous and unpredictable. However, at this point, he had no way out and could only bite the bullet and continue forward.

Outside Tianyuan City, in a desolate valley, the puppet stopped. He turned to look at Wan Ziliang and said calmly, "This place is quiet and deserted, perfect for trading. Pavilion Master Wan, have you brought the spiritual materials?"

Wan Ziliang nodded and waved his hand to signal Elder Qin to take out the spiritual materials. Elder Qin's storage ring was filled with various high-level spiritual materials.

"Fellow Daoist Mu, the spiritual materials are here, please have a look." Wan Ziliang responded in a deep voice. Li Mu used his spiritual sense to sense the storage ring that was not restricted, and after confirming that the number of high-level spiritual materials stored in it was correct, he nodded happily: "Very good, Pavilion Master Wan is indeed a trustworthy person."

"Friend Mu, since there is no problem, can you let me take a look at the weapon refining diagram?" Wan Ziliang stared at Li Mu with a nervous expression.

"Of course no problem!" The substitute puppet nodded happily and the words fell.

The next moment, another puppet walked out of the hidden forest, stretched out his hand, and took out a yellowed ancient map. There were intricate patterns painted on the ancient map, which faintly revealed a mysterious aura. It was the "Wanbaoding" refining map that Wan Ziliang had always dreamed of.

"Master Wan, this is the refining diagram of the 'Wanbao Ding'. Look carefully!" The substitute puppet unfolded the refining diagram and gestured.

There was a gleam of heat in Wan Ziliang's eyes, and he hurriedly took a few steps forward, his gaze fixed on the weapon refining diagram, examining it carefully. Every detail in the diagram seemed to contain endless mysteries, which made him intoxicated and unable to extricate himself.

Just as Wan Ziliang was concentrating on the weapon refining diagram, a sense of crisis suddenly surged into his heart.

Wan Ziliang looked up suddenly and saw that Huo Lin Xianjun had appeared silently above the valley at some point. The flaming light surrounding his body was like the burning sun, illuminating the entire valley. Then, one figure after another followed closely behind, surrounding the entire valley.

"The refining diagram of Wanbao Ding, hahaha! It's really effortless to get it! This diagram belongs to me!" The voice of Immortal Lord Huo Lin echoed in the valley like thunder, and he laughed heartily.

Wan Ziliang's face suddenly changed. He never expected that the Fire Scale Immortal Lord would suddenly appear at this moment, and judging from his posture, he had no good intentions.

The laughter of the Fire Scale Immortal Lord was like ice that pierced the bones, causing everyone present to feel an unspeakable fear. The expression of the substitute puppet remained calm, as if it had already anticipated this scene to happen.

"As a dignified Mahayana cultivator, you actually did such a despicable thing. Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by the world?" The substitute puppet's voice was cold and mocking.

Huo Lin Xianjun's face darkened, and he said angrily: "Humph, you cunning fellow dares to speak nonsense in front of me, die!"

Before he finished speaking, Huo Lin Xianjun turned into a ball of fire and disappeared on the spot. The next moment, he appeared in front of the two puppets and threw a punch with hatred. At the same time, his other hand snatched the "Wan Bao Ding" refining diagram with extreme ferocity.

At this moment, Li Mu in the Spirit Valley opened his eyes and activated thirteen dragon guard puppets.

With a loud "bang", the Dragon Guard puppets - Long Yi and Long Er - appeared from the ground and stood in front of the two substitute puppets, blocking the attack of Fire Scale Immortal Lord for them.

With a crisp "crack", the Dragon Fang Dao Sword fiercely hit the punch of the Fire Scale Immortal Lord that was enough to shake the mountains and rivers. The spiritual patterns on the bodies of the two dragon guard puppets, Long Yi and Long Er, instantly burst into dazzling light, as if ancient runes were flowing, slowly removing this terrifying force. Although their bodies trembled slightly, they still stood firmly in front of the substitute puppets, showing amazing defensive power.

Amid a series of "crackling" sounds, the Dragon Guard Puppet did not break into pieces. Instead, the sound was produced by the violent collision between the flame aura from the Fire Scale Immortal Lord's fist and the protective barrier on the puppet's body. The air was filled with a mixture of burnt smell and surging spiritual power.

The remaining eleven dragon guard puppets also quickly appeared from all directions and surrounded the Fire Scale Immortal Lord. The dragon guard puppets were dressed in dragon scale Taoist armor and held dragon tooth Taoist swords. They were burly and aggressive, as if they were war gods that traveled through the ancient battlefield, emitting a frightening pressure.

Thirteen seventh-level combat puppets, wearing seventh-level Taoist armor and seventh-level Taoist swords, with such powerful combat power, a hint of surprise could not help but flash across the eyes of Immortal Lord Huo Lin, but it was quickly replaced by a raging fighting spirit.

Huo Lin Xianjun snorted coldly, and his body suddenly accelerated, like a burning meteor, shuttling between the dragon guard puppets. He clenched his fists, and the flames gathered on his fists. Every punch was accompanied by a roar, and the air seemed to be torn apart, leaving a trail of flames.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, Fire Scale Immortal Lord punched the chest of Long San Puppet heavily. The spiritual patterns on the dragon scale armor flickered, but it was ultimately unable to withstand this surging force. The huge body of Long San Puppet was blown away, crashing into a piece of rock and raising dust.

Just when Huo Lin Xianjun thought he could break through the defense line and took out the Wan Bao Ding refining diagram, Long Si puppet had already followed like a shadow and came closer. It held the Dragon Tooth Sword in its hand, and the tip of the sword flashed with cold light, pointing directly at Huo Lin Xianjun's vital points.

Huo Lin Xianjun's figure flashed and dodged in time, but the next moment, Long Wu's sword was like a dragon soaring into the sky, turning into a silver lightning and hitting Huo Lin Xianjun's flank. Although Huo Lin Xianjun avoided the vital point, his sleeve was cut by the sword light, revealing a trace of surprise.

The Long Qi puppet took the opportunity to move, holding the sword in both hands, his body suddenly grew in size, as if an ancient war god had descended, and slashed towards the Huo Lin Immortal Lord. The sword light was like a streak of silk, and the momentum was magnificent, enveloping the Huo Lin Immortal Lord.

Huo Lin Xianjun retreated violently, and the flame aura condensed around his body, forming a hot shield that blocked the fatal blow of Long Qi's puppet.

At the same time, the Long San puppet launched a sudden attack from the blind spot of Huo Lin Xianjun with lightning speed, and the Dragon Fang Sword in his hand was like a poisonous snake coming out of a cave, pointing directly at his back.

The Fire Scale Immortal Lord snorted coldly, and his body twisted strangely, like a dragon swimming in the flames, and he once again narrowly avoided the attack.

The battle became more and more intense, and the Dragon Seven to Dragon Ten puppets joined the battle. They either attacked or defended, cooperating tacitly like a well-trained army. The Dragon Five puppet used its powerful defense to attract the attention of the Fire Scale Immortal Lord, while the Dragon Four puppet took the opportunity to attack his lower body.

For a moment, the Fire Scale Immortal Lord was unable to split himself, and the Immortal Palace's magic cannons were shattered by the Dragon Fang Swords of the Dragon Guard puppets.

The Fire Scale Immortal Lord roared angrily, and the flames and spiritual light around him surged, shattering the flying sword lights one by one. However, the dragon scale armor of the thirteen dragon guard puppets had amazing defensive power and blocked most of the attacks. The flames and spiritual light were like hitting a solid wall and shattered one after another.

Seeing this, Huo Lin Xianjun's face became even gloomier. He did not expect that the defense of these puppets was so amazing that even his full-strength attack could not destroy them.

"Hmph, I want to see how strong your defense is!" Huo Lin Immortal Lord shouted angrily, and the flames and aura around him condensed again, forming a huge flaming hand, which slammed towards the Dragon Guard puppets.

This giant flaming hand carried the power to burn the heavens and destroy the earth. Wherever it passed, the air was distorted by the burning. The thirteen dragon guard puppets moved in unison, flying out on their swords one after another.

The thirteen Dragon Tooth Swords drew brilliant sword tracks in the air, like thirteen silver dragons soaring into the sky, and instantly intertwined into a staggered and radiant sword formation. This sword formation contained the ultimate truth of heaven and earth. Each Dragon Tooth Sword exuded a faint spiritual light, and they echoed each other, forming an indescribable harmony and power.

The thirteen Dragon Fang Dao swords seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, and suddenly accelerated their rotation, with the sword tips pointed at the Fire Scale Immortal Lord who was about to use the giant flaming hand. In the sword formation, spiritual power surged, sword light flashed, forming an airtight spiritual power barrier that surrounded the Fire Scale Immortal Lord.

The giant flaming hand of the Fire Scale Immortal Lord slapped down with a bang, but when it was about to touch the sword formation, it was blocked by the dense sword light. The flames and sword light collided, erupting with a deafening roar, and the whole valley trembled. The air was filled with a pungent smell of burning and the freshness after the spiritual power was agitated.

Everything changed in an instant. Wan Ziliang of Wanbao Pavilion and a group of guest elders stared with eyes wide open, and were collectively stunned. (End of this chapter)