Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

At this moment, in the Demon Spirit Realm, the boundary wall was suddenly violently broken open, and two figures stepped out of the crack. Their pressure was like that of ancient stars falling, and the entire sky of the Demon Spirit Realm instantly darkened, with the laws wailing.

"The Ghost Clan!" A fierce cry filled with shock and anger pierced the void.

boom! boom! boom!
Demonic energy soared to the heavens, shaking the universe.

Twelve towering figures, enveloped in various divine lights, tore through space and instantly descended before the rift, blocking the path of the two figures.

The Golden Roc Great Sage's golden eyes burned, and his feathers stood on end. The Nine Heavens Great Sage's nine tails condensed into a massive shield. The Red Hou Great Sage's body was covered in boiling lava and roaring. The Xuanwu Great Sage's massive shield was as heavy as a mountain... The twelve demon race Great Sages' auras merged into one, like Mount Buzhou stretching across the starry sky, facing the two figures that brought the pressure of world destruction.

The air solidified like lead, and the invisible pressure collided, producing a teeth-grinding creaking sound, causing pieces of space to collapse.

Two powerful generals of the Mystic Race appeared, one clad in silver armor covered in frost, his halberd freezing the light; the other clad in dark gold lava, his giant axe scorching the void. Behind them, two armies surged from the rifts: one clad in frost armor, freezing all things; the other clad in lava, incinerating the entire world. A chilling killing intent intertwined with the scorching heat of destruction.

"The Ghost Clan, halt! This realm is guarded by the Demon Clan!" The Golden Roc Great Sage's voice was sharp as a knife as he forcefully suppressed the unusual movement of the mark and stared intently at the two divine generals.

The silver-armored general's icy visor gleamed with a cold light as he slightly raised his halberd, pointing it at the Twelve Great Sages: "Make way. Our target is the Lord of Chaos."

The lightning crackled on the Dark Gold Divine General's giant axe, its voice shaking the stars: "Those who block my way, shall be punished together!"

"The Lord of Chaos has been driven from this realm by us. This is what he left behind. Use this to find him, but do not trespass into this realm!" The Golden Roc Great Sage tossed the Chaos Mark left by Li Mu directly to the Silver-Armored Divine General, indicating this.

As soon as he finished speaking, the other eleven Great Sages unleashed their demonic power, their demonic energy billowing like smoke, rushing straight into the Milky Way, attempting to force them back from this realm.

The silver-armored general reached out his icy hand and steadily caught the drifting chaotic mark. The hazy mark floated in his palm, the chaotic vortex within seemingly stirred by his aura, rotating slightly.

The Golden Roc Great Sage's tense nerves eased slightly. With the mark sent out, these evil spirits could perhaps leave, and the crisis in this realm would be temporarily resolved.

Of course—

The silver-armored general's icy armor gleamed with a cold light, his halberd remaining motionless as it pointed at the Twelve Great Sages. With a clench of his fist, the Chaos Mark vanished silently, its whereabouts unknown.

"Target: Lord of Chaos." His voice was completely calm, freezing the light. "The beings of this realm are suspected of harboring heretics, their auras are impure, and they pollute the glory of the Star Gods."

The lightning on the Dark Gold Divine General's giant axe surged violently, the blade pointing directly at the vast land of the Demon Spirit Realm, its voice like boiling lava: "Use divine flames to purify the filth! The blood sacrifice begins!"

"What?!" The Golden Roc Great Sage's golden eyes suddenly contracted in disbelief! He handed over the mark, only to be met with such a barbaric declaration of slaughter! What about protecting heretics? What about tainting glory? These are all just excuses to destroy the world! A surge of furious rage at being played instantly ignited in his soul!
"kill!"

Needless to say, a bloody battle is inevitable!

"Roar--!"

The Great Sage Red Hou was the first to erupt, unleashing his pent-up molten power like a dam bursting. His massive body transformed into a blazing torrent of fire, his giant molten fist carrying terrifying heat capable of incinerating stars, crashing down upon the axe-wielding dark-gold general! Wherever it passed, the space itself was scorched black.

"Form the array! Protect the realm!" The deep roar of the Great Sage Xuanwu shook the heavens and earth. The phantom of the giant shield with a face like a mountain suddenly solidified, and the tortoise shell pattern radiated a thick, dark yellow divine light, which expanded instantly, attempting to cover the entire sky of the Demon Spirit Realm and resist the destructive torrent that was about to pour down.

The Nine Heavens Great Sage's nine tails swayed in unison, and the illusory light was no longer a barrier, but transformed into countless sharp blades that cut through the void, layer upon layer, like a net of heaven and earth, strangling the frost-armored army behind the silver-armored general! In the hazy spatial illusion, a chilling killing intent filled the air.

The Great Sage Golden Roc transformed into a golden lightning bolt that tore through the sky, its target the silver-armored general who had retracted his mark! Its wings flapped, whipping up a fierce storm that could cleave through everything, and its golden claws, sharp enough to pierce through galaxies, slashed down fiercely! Its furious roar echoed through the cosmos: "This realm will not tolerate your insolence!"

The other Great Sages also suddenly rose up at the same time!
The Azure Dragon Great Sage roared to the heavens, his ten-thousand-foot-tall dragon body stirred up the wind and clouds, and azure lightning poured down like a waterfall.

The Great Sage White Ape roared to the sky, his body swelled up, and his giant paws reached for the sky, shattering the freezing cold currents that had frozen the space.

The Great Sage of the Black Tortoise and the Divine Light of the Black Tortoise resonated with each other, and the heavy power of water element transformed into a monstrous wave that washed over the lava army.

The Great Sage of the Spirit Fox's eyes were dazzling and mesmerizing, and its bewitching power silently spread, disrupting the enemy's formation.

The Great Rhinoceros charged forward with its head down, its single horn gathering destructive divine light as it crashed into the Frost Armor Army formation.

The other Great Sages each displayed their supernatural powers, their demonic energy and smoke coalescing into twelve colossal pillars that held back the destructive torrent that continuously surged from the crack!
"Boom——!!!"

Two world-destroying forces collided with a deafening roar!

On one side is the world-destroying power representing the will of the Ghost Clan.

On one side, at the critical moment of life and death for the Demon Realm, the twelve Supreme Great Saints unleashed their desperate demonic power!
At the center of the impact, space itself, like fragile glass, silently annihilated and collapsed, forming a massive black hole that devoured all light! Terrifying energy turbulence transformed into a tangible shockwave, spreading wildly in a ring, turning star fragments into dust and disintegrating distant mountains in its wake!

The struggle between the frost-fire torrent and the demonic mountain has ignited the starry sky of the demon realm into a battlefield of blood and fire!
Led by two divine generals, the army of the Ghost Clan crashed into the Demon Realm like a destructive torrent bursting its banks! Wherever the Frost Armor Warriors passed, the earth froze and life ceased; the Lava Warriors charged, their flames burning cities and turning everything to ashes! Bloodshed erupted instantly across the vast realm.

At the same time, a strange change occurred deep within the crack in the boundary wall that had been forcibly torn open!

"Om-!"

An indescribable, terrifying aura, imbued with a deathly stillness and a greedy will, emanated from the darkest depths of the rift. Space writhed and twisted violently, as if some colossal entity was trying to force its way in!

The next instant, a huge, twisted, wooden "root" covered in pale, sticky moss suddenly pierced through the crack! This root was as thick as a mountain, its surface covered with strange suckers and wriggling pale aerial roots, emanating a chilling aura that could freeze one's soul—it was the root of the Tree of Ghosts!

The moment the roots appeared, a thick, almost tangible, pale, eerie mist erupted like a burst dam of sewage! Wherever the eerie mist reached, the laws twisted, spiritual energy was greedily sucked and polluted, the earth quickly lost its luster, vegetation withered and turned into grayish-white dust, and even space itself groaned under the unbearable burden, becoming fragile and decaying.

"Not good! It's that eerie tree!" The Nine-Tailed Great Sage of the Nine Heavens trembled violently, shouting in alarm. The erosion of this eerie mist was far more deadly than the slaughter by the eerie army; it sought to destroy the very foundation of the world!
As if in response to the impending catastrophe, the entire demon realm trembled violently!
"Ugh——!"

A desolate, ancient wail, filled with boundless anger and sorrow, resounded from the depths of the earth, from the highest heavens, from every inch of mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, and from every wisp of spiritual energy in the grass and trees! This was not the roar of any living being, but the roar of the very will of this world!
Rumble!
Deep within the earth, a vast and powerful aura of earth-yellow veins surged into the sky, transforming into countless roaring dragons that crashed fiercely into the pervasive, eerie white mist! Above the heavens, countless illusory stars suddenly lit up, sending down pillars of pure starlight in an attempt to purify and erode the mist!

Mountains shifted, rivers surged backward! Countless ancient mountain phantoms rose from the ground, crashing into the massive, eerie tree roots! Forests transformed into raging green waves, surging layer upon layer towards the spreading eerie mist! Vast oceans unleashed world-destroying waves, carrying the power of primordial water elements, washing away the flames of the lava army!
The laws of the entire world are boiling and manifesting! The will of the demon realm, at the moment of life and death, has been thoroughly enraged and awakened! It is no longer just a backdrop, but has transformed into a tangible and substantial counterattack, engaging in the most fundamental and brutal confrontation with the invading power of the Ghost Realm Tree!
Two terrifying world-class forces collided violently! On one side, a pale, eerie mist greedily sucked and polluted, while the roots of the eerie tree wriggled and took root in the void, drawing on the origin of this world and polluting it with its eerie power. Wherever it passed, the laws collapsed, turning into a desolate, gray-white domain.

On one side, the many planets of the Demon Spirit Realm, the earth vein dragon energy, starlight purification, mountain suppression, forest waves, and ocean scouring converged into a five-colored torrent, carrying the anger and vitality of the entire world, fiercely resisting the erosion of the eerie mist and impacting the roots of the eerie tree!

"Zi la——!"

A piercing sound, like cold water being poured into boiling oil, echoed throughout the entire realm! At the boundary where the eerie mist met the multicolored torrent, space violently distorted and annihilated, forming terrifying wounds that were constantly tearing and healing! Fragments of laws shattered like glass, and strange phenomena frequently occurred between heaven and earth: sometimes the land was scorched for thousands of miles, and then instantly submerged by floods; sometimes gravity was reversed, and mountains and rocks floated in the air; sometimes day and night alternated wildly, and the sun and moon shone together!

The entire demon realm fought amidst wails!

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The Great Qian Immortal Realm.

At this time, Cao Congqin went to the valley entrance to greet him.

The starship glided silently through the dazzling core area of ​​the Immortal Capital, finally hovering before a peculiar building. This building resembled an inverted crystal mountain, its countless facets refracting the starlight of the heavens.

“Senior, please.” Cao Cong bowed and led the way.

The tower's interior was not the luxurious halls one had imagined. The space was vast, with soft starlight flowing across the floor, like walking on water, creating ripples. The surrounding walls were covered with flowing star maps, where countless stars rose and fell.

In the center, several jade tables floated, on which were placed spiritual fruits and celestial wines, their aromas refreshing and invigorating.

Several people were already waiting, and when Cao Cong led Li Mu and the others in, they all stood up. When their eyes swept over Li Mu, they all looked at him with scrutiny and undisguised awe.

“Senior,” Cao Cong said with a smile, his voice echoing clearly in the empty tower, “allow me to introduce you to a few of my colleagues in charge of the Tianxing Pavilion.”

Cao Cong pointed to an elderly man dressed in a simple gray robe with a gaunt face: "This is Elder Ge Xuan, who is in charge of star chart calculations." Ge Xuan's gaze was calm, and he nodded slightly to Li Mu.

He then pointed to a tall, middle-aged man: "This is Commander Wei Jun, who is in charge of patrolling the star field."

Wei Jun's eyes were sharp as an eagle's. He clasped his hands in a salute, his movements swift and decisive.

Finally, Cao turned to the side and pointed to the person sitting quietly in the main seat.

The man was not tall and wore a large, dark purple robe adorned with stars that flickered on and off, as if he were draped in the night sky. His face was ordinary, but his eyes were exceptionally deep, with swirling stars in the depths of his pupils, seemingly capable of swallowing light. He was none other than Ji Yu, the head of the Heavenly Star Pavilion.

Ji Yu did not get up, but simply raised her eyes and looked at Li Mu. Her gaze was calm and unwavering, yet it carried a strange power that seemed to penetrate appearances.

"Fellow Daoist Li." Ji Yu looked at Li Mu and smiled, "I have only heard of your elegant demeanor before, and it is an honor to meet you today."

Li Mu met his gaze and calmly replied, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ji."

Their eyes met for a fleeting moment. The flowing star map inside the tower seemed to freeze for a split second.

Standing behind Li Mu, Xue'er keenly sensed an invisible pressure. In the depths of Ji Yu's twin star-like eyes, something cold seemed to flash by.

Cao Cong quickly smiled and said, "It is truly an honor for our Tianxing Pavilion and a blessing for the Immortal Dynasty that you would deign to accept my name as a guest. Today, we have prepared a small feast, firstly to welcome you, and secondly to give our colleagues in the pavilion the honor of seeing your demeanor."

Ji Yu raised her hand, gesturing for everyone to take their seats.

The jade table floated in the air, and everyone sat down as instructed.

Waiters moved silently, serving delicacies. The atmosphere seemed harmonious, yet a subtle tension lingered. Ge Xuan and Wei Jun remained mostly silent, their occasional glances at Li Mu filled with scrutiny.

Ji Yu was the calmest one, occasionally raising his glass, but his gaze seemed to sweep over Li Mu almost imperceptibly.

Li Mu sat upright, his expression calm, sipping the jade liquor. His aura was serene, blending seamlessly with the flowing starlight of the hall, yet also carrying an inexplicable depth that seemed out of place.

Suddenly, as if for a ritual, Li Murong looked up at the horizon.

At this moment, Ji Yu seemed to sense something and looked in the direction of Li Mu's gaze. He saw that the vast starry sky was flashing with strange light, and the will of heaven and earth seemed to have sensed some terrifying existence, which was fluctuating violently.

Deep within Ji Yu's pupils, the slowly rotating star vortex suddenly paused.

Deep within the vast starry sky, there were phenomena not visible to the naked eye, but in the perception of someone of his stature, an invisible will originating from heaven and earth itself was trembling violently, like silent ripples sweeping across a deep pool after a boulder has been thrown in. In the depths of the starry background, some indescribable "color" was flashing and disappearing rapidly, as if a colossal entity was stirring up the very foundations of the laws in an unknowable place.

A sense of unease, stemming from an instinctive connection to the world, penetrated through layers of spatial barriers and came through clearly.

Ji Yu's heart trembled violently. What had happened? He tried to trace the source of the fluctuation, extending his divine sense, but only touched a chaotic and violent current of laws.

Ji Yu suddenly turned his head, his gaze sharp as lightning, and stared directly at Li Mu.

"Fellow Daoist Li?" Ji Yu's voice rang out, carrying a hint of tension, as he asked with concern, "Just now...did you sense any unusual movement in the heavens and earth?"

The tower fell into complete silence.

Cao Cong's smile froze, and he looked around blankly. Ge Xuan and Wei Jun also looked up abruptly, following Ji Yu's gaze to Li Mu, and then looked at the starry sky outside the hall with surprise and doubt. Their cultivation was inferior, and they felt that the air was inexplicably heavy, but they did not know why.

Li Mu slowly withdrew his gaze, landing on Ji Yu's face. Those clear eyes, now unfathomable, reflected the swirling star map within the tower, creating a slight ripple. (End of Chapter)