Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

Li Mu pushed his Chaotic Dao Body to its limit and fully activated the Chaotic Treasure Palace, causing its core to tremble violently.

The chaotic sea of ​​energy within the mansion was instantly drained of most of its contents, condensing into a single point before exploding!

hold head high--!
A dragon's roar that shook the universe tore through the chaos, and an enormous, incomparable chaotic dragon rose proudly from the shattered core! The dragon's body was formed from the most primordial chaotic energy, its scales and claws outstretched, each scale resembling a small world rising and falling, and the dragon's gaping maw was like a bottomless abyss.

boom! boom! boom!
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was torn apart wildly, forming a violent vortex visible to the naked eye, which poured into the dragon's mouth. The chaotic origin within the dragon's body was activated, and the violent spiritual energy was instantly crushed, purified, and transformed, spewing out a vast and pure chaotic power, like a celestial river hanging upside down, which crashed into the teetering chaotic Dao tree below!

With this immense power, the Chaos Dao Tree's main trunk shone with a surge of bluish-gray light, forcefully resisting the erosion of the pale white patterns.

The branches and leaves danced wildly, and the roots, like millions of writhing dragons, tightly entangled the treacherous source of the Dao, which was like a burst dam, fiercely tearing and devouring the viscous white slurry that dripped into the Qi Sea.

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Time flew by, and the bluish-gray light of the Chaos Dao Tree completely overwhelmed the pale lines spreading across its trunk, forcing them back and obliterating them inch by inch. Countless dragon-like roots writhed violently, tearing the viscous white sap, which flowed like a flood, to shreds and greedily devouring and absorbing the primordial power of the strange Dao contained within.

The once surging torrent of the treacherous origin of the Dao visibly weakened, its color dimmed, and its texture thinned.

The trunk of the Chaos Dao Tree swelled violently, its bluish-gray color rapidly settling and deepening, eventually transforming into a deep and restrained black. The gnarled branches crackled under the strain, as if a terrifying power was surging within, and the leaves of the Chaos Tree spewed forth an extremely concentrated essence of chaos like boiling springs.

The essence of chaos transformed into torrents of chaos that surged back towards Li Mu's body below!

Li Mu's seated body suddenly trembled violently, and the chaotic aura that had been swirling around his body abruptly began to boil and surge like bubbling water. The terrifying wounds all over his body, deep enough to expose the bone, caused the flesh to writhe, grow, and heal at a visible speed, and the newly formed bones and muscles emitted a clanging sound like metal clashing, revealing unparalleled resilience.

Within his body, the vast chaotic power of Dao was like an ancient ferocious beast that had broken free, surging and roaring through his meridians and bones, constantly condensing and compressing, as if it were about to burst his body! The aura emanating from Li Mu's body was like an endless mountain range, rising higher and higher, climbing wildly.

At the core of the Chaos Treasure Palace, the soaring Chaos Dragon roared, its maw transforming into a vortex that devoured the heavens and earth, frantically tearing and swallowing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from all directions. The violent spiritual energy was instantly crushed, purified, and transformed by the most primal chaotic power within the dragon's body, turning into a pure and exquisite waterfall of chaotic light that continuously bombarded the towering Chaos Dao Tree below!
Finally, the Chaos Tree completely devoured the last trace of viscous white sap! Its trunk suddenly contracted inward, as if accumulating power over countless ages, and then—

"Boom!" A blindingly dark divine light shot into the sky from the treetop, tearing through the chaos and piercing straight into Li Mu's crown!

Li Mu's tightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open! The chaotic vortex within his eyes spun and exploded wildly, and an overwhelming and terrifying aura instantly broke through the invisible shackles, ascending to a completely new and heart-pounding realm!

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The dark divine light pierced through Li Mu's crown chakra. Deep within his soul, the Chaos Dao Tree trembled violently. On its crown, new chaotic branches and leaves slowly grew out. In the center of the Chaos Qi Sea, the strange source cluster of Gui Bai gradually fell silent under the suppression of the chaotic Dao power.

Li Mu's aura stabilized completely at this moment. The pressure originating from the source caused the entire Chaos Treasure Palace to tremble. His Chaos Dao Body had completely transformed, his tendons and bones were like black iron, his flesh and blood were like stars, and every meridian in his body had transformed into a vast star river, flowing endlessly.

The chaotic divine light in Li Mu's eyes surged, and the towering black pillar of energy stirred up the chaos endlessly. The violent and surging aura around his body suddenly condensed inward, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea. In an instant, a deep and ancient black Dao armor was forged on his body!

Armor covered his body, with hidden Dao patterns flowing within it. Muffled thunderous sounds rolled within Li Mu's body. The terrifying aura that had been rising steadily and almost shattering the heavens and earth finally stabilized, becoming as deep as the sea, standing at a brand new peak, its pressure as oppressive as a prison.

In this cataclysmic event of devouring and backlash, the Chaos Dao Tree underwent an unprecedented evolution; its trunk was as black as night, its branches and leaves were lush, and its roots were deeply embedded in the Chaos Qi Sea. Each leaf of the Chaos Tree reflected a phantom world, as if it carried countless causes and effects and laws.

The trunk of the Chaos Dao Tree has completely transformed into a deep, dark black like ink jade, with an ancient and heavy texture. Its branches are twisted and gnarled, like an ancient demonic dragon, exuding a terrifying primordial pressure. On the tree crown, each chaotic leaf is like a boiling chaotic spring, gushing out rich and viscous chaotic essence.

These essences transformed into a surging torrent, rushing into the chaotic sea of ​​qi below. The sea of ​​qi roared and vibrated, rising rapidly at a visible speed. The chaotic sea of ​​qi condensed, becoming as heavy and viscous as mercury, and expanded violently outward.

The barrier of the Chaos Treasure Palace hummed violently, and the primordial power surged like a raging torrent. Under the scouring of the chaotic torrent, those stubborn, pale cracks faded and healed rapidly, like scorched stains, leaving only a few fine, almost imperceptible white marks, like old wounds branded deep in space, flickering faintly before finally disappearing.

hold head high--!
The Chaos Dragon let out a long roar that tore through the chaos. Its massive body was covered in deep black scales, and its aura was even more ferocious than before. Its gaping maw was like a deep abyss vortex that devoured the heavens and the earth. Its tearing power was violent and unparalleled, and it ruthlessly swallowed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from more distant star fields, forming a spiritual energy storm that could be seen with the naked eye.

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Star God Realm - God King's Palace.

"puff!"

The light clusters formed from the silver-white will and the dark gold will simultaneously trembled violently! The divine radiance flowing across the body suddenly dimmed and became disordered, like a candle flickering in the wind, and the aura instantly weakened and withered!
The withered, eerie tree remnant closely connected to it let out a shrill, ear-piercing shriek. Most of its trunk crumbled into dust like rotten wood, turning into ashes and disappearing into nothingness. Only a few pale roots, like dying venomous snakes, remained, still twitching and spasming weakly—the last trace of connection with the realm that had been completely devoured was utterly severed!

“The source seed is annihilated, and the opponent’s foundation has been formed!” The fluctuation of the silver-white will, along with the weakness caused by the damage to its origin, made it furious. It clearly sensed that the treacherous Dao Shepherd Tree, on which it had placed great hopes, had been completely decomposed and devoured, turning into pure nutrients to nourish the Chaos Foundation.

"The Chaos Dao Tree, the Great Completion of Chaos, this fiend... has become a great calamity for our race!" The dark gold will let out a low roar suppressed to the extreme, its flames flickering around it, and its violent killing intent solidified into a tangible form.

Inside the Temple of the Gods, an eerie silence reigned.

The silvery-white light shone wildly, its will roaring, and it declared: "Chaos has been formed, defying the Heavenly Dao! We must use the full power of our race to annihilate it!"

"Exterminate?" The dark golden light, deep and cold, fluctuated like iron, retorting, "Entanglement and fighting will only increase its power. This fiend's Dao body is newly formed, and its Chaos Dao Tree is incomparably ferocious, already displaying its power of devouring and transforming. Our warriors, flesh and blood, souls, and even the primordial strange power, will all become its fuel, helping its Dao fire burn the heavens!"

The silvery-white will paused, its divine radiance flickering, as if countless realms of birth and death were churning within its core.

"Should we just let them grow stronger?!"

"To grow stronger?" The dark gold will chilled to the bone, and sneered, "The path of chaos is fraught with peril. Its foundation is newly established, and it desperately needs immeasurable resources. Our race is precisely the 'plump nourishment' in its eyes!"

Inside the God King's Palace, wills clashed silently yet breathtakingly.

"To entangle them now will not only fail to extinguish their threat, but will instead be like moths drawn to a flame, strengthening their foundation and hastening their attainment of enlightenment! This is tantamount to aiding the enemy!"

The dark gold will finally made its decision, its divine radiance completely receding into a void that devoured light: "Issue my divine decree: All realms and strange domains, contract your defenses and avoid its sharp edge. All realms, sink into the deep void and conceal your aura. Let it be arrogant for a time."

The silver-white will surged violently, filled with boundless rage, yet it ultimately suppressed it: "...Wait until it reaches its peak, when the Dao Fruit is about to ripen?"

"Indeed." The dark gold will confirmed, its chilling tone penetrating: "At that time, the Chaos Dao Tree absorbed the power of all realms, reaching its peak. Its Dao Fruit, also its lifeline, was most vulnerable. The Chaos Dao Foundation was deeply entangled with our race's origin... That was the time for harvest. Its entire Dao Fruit, and even that Chaos Dao Tree that defied the heavens, were all supreme sacrifices for our race to overcome the final barrier!" "Wait... for the fruit to ripen and fall!"

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Suddenly!

The deep, dark light of the Chaos Treasure Mansion receded like a tide, its aura completely concealed, with not a trace leaking out. At the ten-thousand-foot-tall gate, space slightly distorted, and a figure slowly coalesced and became clear.

Li Mu stepped out of the mansion gate, his aura as deep as the sea, standing tall amidst the starry sky, his pressure as imposing as a prison. His expression was calm as his gaze swept over the steel torrent that stood ready for battle.

Dead silence.

Then, an overwhelming surge of excitement erupted!
"It's done!!"

"teacher!"

"It's been refined! The source of the strange energy is destroyed!"

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Li Mu's three thousand disciples and cultivators roared with excitement, their nearly century-old fear transforming into a torrent of ecstatic joy.

The eerie light from the warship's cannons went out, the imposing battle formation visibly loosened, the taut killing intent and spiritual pressure vanished with a roar, and the invisible steel thorns in the void crumbled inch by inch.

Blood Slaughter God's tense body suddenly relaxed, his blood-red cloak fluttered without wind, and a relieved smile appeared on his lips.

The sword cultivator ancestor's body was surrounded by ten thousand swords that returned to their sheaths, and his fierce sword intent subsided.

The Buddha of Kuchan chanted a Buddhist mantra, and the Buddhist light that had enveloped the remnants of the Immortal Dynasty slowly receded. His eyes were filled with weariness, yet also with relief.

"Withdraw!"

Blood Slaughter God's voice resounded throughout the starry sea, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

The command spread like ripples. The massive steel nebula began to disintegrate, and one after another, spirit ships turned their bows, array patterns flowing, and retreated in an orderly fashion. The cannons went completely dark, the tension on the cultivators' faces faded, and they all breathed a sigh of relief. Cheers and discussions of relief and survival filled the deck.

Just then, an indescribable, majestic will descended from the core of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty.

Above the Celestial Dynasty, endless auspicious clouds gathered, and golden light paved the road to heaven. A figure slowly walked from the end of the road, wearing a nine-dragon imperial robe and a crown that could flatten the sky. His face was blurred in the endless radiance, but his eyes seemed to contain the workings of the heavens and see through all things.

Emperor Qian Yuan took a step forward, traversing tens of thousands of miles, and appeared directly in front of Li Mu, gazing at him from afar.

Emperor Qian Yuan's majestic gaze fell upon Li Mu, carrying scrutiny, but also undisguised admiration and...gratitude.

"Fellow Daoist Li! You have saved this world from collapse and rescued countless lives from calamity. This achievement is unprecedented. On behalf of the Great Qian Immortal Realm, I thank you!" Emperor Qian Yuan looked at Li Mu and said with heartfelt gratitude.

Li Mu nodded slightly, his voice steady: "Your Majesty is too kind. The human race is in peril, and it is my duty."

Emperor Qian Yuan's admiration deepened, and he loudly proclaimed, his voice resounding throughout the starry sea: "The source power of the Ghost Clan has been annihilated! This battle is a great victory! All regions of the Immortal Dynasty, lift all war preparations!"

The announcement came like a thunderclap. After a brief silence, an even more violent tsunami of cheers erupted! The monks embraced and wept, war drums sounded on their own, and spiritual light soared into the sky, celebrating this long-awaited victory.

"Withdraw! Return to base!" Blood Slaughter God Lord roared again, now filled with ease and pleasure.

The massive ship array's spiritual runes completely extinguished, the chilling atmosphere vanished, leaving only a heart yearning to return home. The steel torrent transformed into streams of light, flowing like rivers into the sea, orderly disappearing into the enormous stargate vortex that had opened behind it, returning to the Immortal Dynasty's territory to rest and recuperate.

The Buddha of Withered Zen was surrounded by a peaceful Buddhist light, a relieved smile appearing on his weary face. The Sword Cultivator Ancestor stood with his arms crossed, his sharp edge completely concealed. The Blood Slaughter God-Monarch waved his hand, his blood-red cloak billowing, and retreated with his army to cover the rear.

Emperor Qian Yuan looked at Li Mu and gestured with his hand: "Fellow Daoist Li, please come back to the palace with me."

Li Mu nodded, took a step forward, and stood shoulder to shoulder with Emperor Qian Yuan. A golden road stretched out beneath their feet, instantly extending towards the core of the Immortal Dynasty.

Two figures transformed into streaks of light and disappeared into the depths of the auspicious clouds, leaving only the trailing light of the retreating fleet in the starry sea, which slowly dissipated.

At the end of the Golden Avenue, the majestic Imperial Palace of the Great Qian Dynasty stands tall.

The glazed golden roof reflects the starlight, and jade steps lead directly to the magnificent palace gate. Inside, the stars form the sky, and spiritual mist blankets the ground, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Li Mu and Emperor Qian Yuan appeared. Several people were already waiting inside the hall: Blood Slaughter God Lord's blood-red cloak fell down, Sword Cultivator Ancestor stood quietly with his sword in his hand, Dry Zen Buddha closed his eyes and twirled prayer beads, his aura was deep and condensed, the three marshals, the masters of immortal sects... more than a dozen of the top experts of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty gathered together.

The Emperor took his seat on the Nine-Dragon Throne, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Li Mu. He cut to the chase, asking, "Fellow Daoist Li, what is the situation inside the Treasure Palace? Has the source power of the Ghost Clan truly been completely annihilated? Are there any remnants of their clan, or... any chance of a comeback?"

The hall fell silent instantly, and all the powerful figures turned their attention to Li Mu with great concern.

Li Mu stood in the hall, his expression calm and composed, and said truthfully, "The 'tentacles' of the Ghost Clan that invaded this world have been refined by me with the essence of the Chaos Treasure Palace. They have been completely destroyed, leaving not a trace. This path is now closed."

The tense nerves of the powerful figures relaxed slightly. Blood Slaughter God-Monarch's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

Li Mu paused slightly before continuing, "However, its source lies deep within the unknown and chaotic realm. Although one of its claws has been severed, its true form remains, and its return will take a long time, not something that can be achieved overnight. But if the root is not eradicated, it will remain a hidden danger."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the powerful figures subtly changed, and the atmosphere became tense. (End of Chapter)