Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

Inside the Chaos Treasure Palace, three fragments of ninth-order divine artifacts gradually melted away as they were entangled by the roots of the Dao Tree.

The earthy yellow luster of the core of the earth seeped into the tree trunk, making the originally black tree body reveal vein-like rock patterns, and every inch of wood became as hard as gold from a star core.

The emerald green light of the sprout of life spread along the branches and leaves, the withered old leaves were revitalized, and crystal dewdrops condensed on the newly sprouted buds, from which tiny chaotic spiritual herbs grew.

The most peculiar thing is the hazy aura of Time Dust. After merging into the Dao Tree, some leaves begin to wither and flourish at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if enacting the cycle of the moment and eternity.

Li Mu sat cross-legged, sensing the transformation of the Dao Tree. The hazy gray bud at the top of the tree was slowly unfurling, the edges of its petals flowing with the patterns of primordial chaos, within which the three thousand Dao principles could be faintly seen interwoven. This was a sign that the Chaos Dao Tree was about to bloom; once it did, his Chaos Dao would truly touch the realm of creation.

The day the flower blooms is the day of enlightenment.

"Among the three thousand Great Daos, Yin, Yang, Life, Death, Light, Darkness, Time, Space, and the Five Elements are the most basic and also the most important Great Daos, which are needed as the foundation. Creation, Cause and Effect, Reincarnation, Devouring, etc. are special Great Daos that are independent of the basic Great Daos. They are used as bricks and tiles, and only by building upon the foundation can one truly understand the Great Daos."

Li Mu whispered something, then closed his eyes, his body rose into the air, and chaotic energy overflowed from his body, forming a chaotic shield around him that protected him autonomously.

The nine fundamental Yin Daos, along with Thunder, Profound Ice, and dozens of other Daos collected by the Yin Realm King, allowed Li Mu to enter a state of selflessness and begin to comprehend the Dao in a single day.

Three days later, Li Mu slowly opened his eyes.

"As expected of one of the fundamental Daos, the improvement it brings is so great."

After Li Mu absorbed the origin of the Yin Dao, his cultivation level increased dramatically. He even faintly saw the gate to the Dao Integration Realm. Next, he only needed to continuously add bricks and tiles with the origin of the Dao to make the flower bud at the top of the Dao Tree bloom, and Li Mu would be able to truly step into the gate of the Dao Integration Realm.

The battle where the King of the Underworld fought against eight others gave Li Mu a better understanding of the Three Thousand Realms. Although the King of the Underworld and the eight top-level Realm Lords were all at the Extreme Dao Realm, they were able to rely on their respective Realm Origins to achieve higher levels of combat power.

Even the King of the Underworld can unleash the power of the Dao Realm because he has completely fused the origin of the realm and the origin of the Great Dao. This is equivalent to him monopolizing the Great Dao of Yin, and all the Great Dao is at his disposal. Therefore, he can unleash power far exceeding that of the Extreme Dao Realm.

Based on the different levels of the various realm lords, Li Mu also made a rough classification.

Low-level realm lords can generally only borrow the power of their realm's origin and cannot merge with the Great Dao. Their strength is limited, and they have not yet fully mastered the Great Dao. They can be regarded as having peak combat power in the Extreme Dao Realm, and should be not much different from the Qian Yuan Emperor, such as the Night Shadow Realm Ancestor.

Mid-level realm lords are mostly peak cultivators of the Extreme Dao Realm who have completely mastered a Great Dao. They can borrow most of the original power of their realm, and the Great Dao can feed back into the realm. They can be regarded as combat power of the early stage of the Seed Dao Realm.

To become a high-level realm master, one requirement is to fully contain the realm's origin power. At the same time, the realm master usually possesses a relatively strong Dao and has begun to integrate the Dao into the realm's origin, gradually forging his own path. Depending on the realm and the Dao, he can be regarded as having mid-to-late stage Dao cultivation level combat power.

Top-tier realm lords are a group of people who have completed the fusion of the power of the Great Dao Origin and the power of the realm Origin. Even in the Three Thousand Realms, they belong to the absolute high-level combat power and are already overlords of their own realm. Their realm Origin Power is often fused with the origin of other high-level realms, which can unleash even stronger power. Their combat power varies from person to person. For example, the Xuanbing Realm Lord only has the combat power of the peak of the Dao Realm, while the Tianyin Realm Lord can be regarded as having the combat power of the early stage of the Dao Realm.

As for the realm lords of the King Realm, Li Mu has only met the Yin Realm King so far. However, since the Yin Realm King has reached the mid-to-late stage of the Dao Attainment Realm, the other realm lords of the King Realm are probably not much worse.

Moreover, according to the records of the Shadow Star Core, in addition to the major king realms, there are many other realms that need attention, such as the Karma Realm, the Devouring Realm, and the Reincarnation Realm. Although they are not king realms, the strength of their realm lords should not be underestimated. There are also the five realms of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth under the Five Elements King Realm. Although they are top-level realms in name, their true strength is still unknown.

The Yin Realm Star Domain is arguably the easiest of the nine star domains to conquer, but it's best used as the starting point for your journey.

Li Mu's gaze pierced through the barriers of the treasure palace, landing deep within the desolate star sea. There, a formation stood, and even from this distance, the howls of ghostly spirits could still be heard.

This grand formation had little effect on Li Mu, but along with the howling of the Yin spirits came a trace of Yin energy.

When Li Mu was absorbing the origin of the Yin Dao, he always felt that something was missing. According to the records in the Three Thousand Realms Diagram, each of the nine star domains should have its own unique true meaning.

With a flash, Li Mu appeared above the great formation.

The great formation was forged from the vengeful spirits of billions of living beings. The star field covered by the formation was as black as ink, and the billions of vengeful spirits howled and roared within it, forming a black band of light that stretched across the galaxy.

In the center of the band of light, a wisp of faint gray mist floated and sank amidst a cluster of vengeful spirits. It was this wisp of gray mist that was continuously emanating waves of malevolent energy.

【The Origin of the Yin Star Domain】

[Rank: Item without Rank]

【Characteristics: The original star field remnants from the birth of the Yin Realm Star Field】

[The Origin of the Star Domain, one of the nine fundamental Great Daos that emerged at the beginning of the Three Thousand Realms and the formation of the Three Thousand Great Daos. It can achieve ultimate sublimation when merged with the Great Dao of Yin.]

Just as Li Mu had predicted, this wisp of star field origin was the key to perfecting the Great Dao of Yin, and the reason why the flower buds on the Dao Tree did not bloom was probably also related to this wisp of star field origin.

The reason why the King of the Underworld has kept this wisp of star field origin hidden here is probably because he is unable to absorb it; otherwise, why would the King of the Underworld keep such a thing?

"Disperse!" Li Mu pointed his fingers, and the chaotic energy slashed into the array's core like a sharp sword. The vengeful spirits turned to ashes the moment they came into contact with the chaotic energy, and the black light bands shattered inch by inch. That wisp of Yin energy seemed to possess sentience, transforming into a gray shadow and attempting to escape, but it was firmly locked in place by the chaotic vortex in Li Mu's palm.

The moment the primordial essence entered his body, Li Mu's sea of ​​consciousness trembled violently. The flower bud at the top of the Chaos Dao Tree suddenly bloomed, its petals unfolding layer by layer to reveal a gray fruit in the center. The aura on the fruit slowly fell, eventually condensing into a Yin rune that resonated with Li Mu's soul.

"It's done." Li Mu let out a long sigh of relief. His chaotic Dao Domain automatically receded, and his aura returned to its original simplicity. Although his cultivation level had not increased dramatically at this moment, he had truly mastered the Dao of Yin. In the future, if he were to fight against someone who belonged to the Dao of Yin, Li Mu would be able to gain innate suppression.

"The judgment was wrong. Although the flower bloomed, it did not improve cultivation level, but the increase in combat power was explosive. Could it be that this hazy fruit is the key to achieving Dao?"

Li Mu murmured softly.

"Yes, the blooming of flowers is the way of cultivation, and the ripening of fruit is the way of harmony."

The flower buds at the top of the Chaos Dao Tree bloomed, and the gray fruits hung from the branches. The chaotic Dao aura surrounding Li Mu became even more profound. He opened his eyes, and in his sea of ​​consciousness, the Yin rune had already outlined a complete Dao diagram on the surface of the fruit. This was a sign of mastering the Yin Dao and the Dao to which it belonged.

"Everything is over. Now, it's time to begin the conquest of the Underworld Starfield."

Li Mu flicked his finger, and a holographic star map of the Yin Realm Star Region appeared within the Chaos Treasure Palace. The map marked all the realms of the entire Yin Realm Star Region, along with an introduction to each realm.

"Although Xue Tu and the others have a stable foundation, they lack a complete transformation. The power of the realm's origin, which is the same as their origin, can greatly enhance their strength. There is also the Great Dao corresponding to the realm lord. If they can absorb it, it will be enough to help them break through the shackles." Thinking of this, Li Mu directly used the Yin Realm King's Token to travel to the outside of the Misty Hidden Realm. The moment Li Mu's figure appeared, the array of the Misty Hidden Realm locked onto Li Mu's figure.

In the next instant, Li Mu broke through the boundary and appeared on the bridge of the Rift Universe.

Blood Slaughter God, Sword Sect Ancestor, and others were strategizing the battle around the Three Thousand Realms Map when they saw Li Mu return and they all stood up.

"Fellow Daoist Li, a lot has happened in the Yin Realm Star Region while you were away. Let me tell you in detail."

Upon seeing Li Mu, Ji Yu immediately stepped forward.

"The most important thing is that the King of the Underworld is dead."

"I killed him."

Those three light, casual words drew everyone's attention to Li Mu.

Blood Slaughter God even tried cleaning his ears to see if they were blocked and he was mishearing.

But the expressions on the faces of the others were enough to prove that what he heard was true.

"Furthermore, the Xuanbing Realm, Tianyan Realm, and Youying Realm have all been promoted to top-tier realms, but the Tianyan Realm collapsed very quickly."

"I know."

Upon hearing Li Mu utter those same three words, everyone held their breath, waiting for Li Mu to continue.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Li Mu chuckled softly.

"I didn't do this. Tianyan Realm self-destructed."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but Li Mu's next words shocked them once again.

"However, the origin of the Xuanbing Realm is with me."

"Fellow Daoist Li, you've had a very fruitful trip."

The Sword Sect Ancestor couldn't help but sigh. They were still preparing to conquer a low-level realm, but they never expected that Li Mu would directly kill the Yin Realm King and bring back the source power of the top-level realm, Xuanbing Realm. How could they not be shocked?

"Fellow Daoist Li, now that the King of the Underworld has been eliminated, what's next? Which realm should we attack? Should we conquer the entire star field?"

Blood Slaughter God excitedly licked his scarlet lips, his eyes flashing with ferocity. Unlike the others, he didn't care about Li Mu's experiences; he only cared about whether there would be a battle to fight next.

Li Mu pointed to a flashing red dot on the star map: "Go to the Blood Fiend Realm first. The origin of this realm is the same as your Blood Fiend Path. Absorbing it will greatly benefit you, and I believe you will be able to reach the peak of the Extreme Dao Realm. There is also the Blood Prison Realm, but the original power of the Blood Prison Realm has been taken away by the Shadow Realm Lord. If you can obtain the original power of the Blood Prison Realm later, you may be able to break through to the Extreme Dao Realm combat power."

Upon hearing this, Blood Slaughter God-King, who had just been rubbing his hands together in anticipation, was immediately stunned.

The most powerful patriarch of the Sword Sect was even more excited.

"Breaking through to the Ultimate Dao Realm? What does that mean?"

Li Mu smiled slightly and said nothing more.

The Blood Fiend Realm on the star map is located on the edge of the Yin Realm Star Domain. It is a realm formed by the solidification of dense blood fiend energy. The realm lord is the personal disciple of the Blood Prison Realm Lord and is about to advance to the middle-level realm.

When the Rift arrived, a civil war was raging in the Blood Prison Realm. Several blood cultivator legions were fighting on the blood-red plains, and the blood splattered into blood crystals, only to be torn apart by the even more powerful blood demonic energy.

"Hahahaha, kill! Kill! Kill!"

Blood Slaughter God Lord sneered, and his blood aura surged into a ten-thousand-foot-high blood wave, heading straight for the center of the battlefield, where there was a blood spring, the source of the Blood Prison Realm, and also the main location of the internal war in the Blood Fiend Realm.

Ji Yu, holding the Three Thousand Realms Map, laughed.

"Everyone, let's lend a hand to Fellow Daoist Blood Butcher!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone around him attacked. The Sword Sect Patriarch was the first to be attacked. He was the strongest among the cultivators accompanying Li Mu, and he was shocked when he heard Li Mu say that he had broken through to the Extreme Dao.

Helping Blood Slaughter God now is helping themselves in the future, so no one is holding back.

Several cultivators at the Extreme Dao Realm descended upon the battlefield, and with the Rift Universe also present, they were an overwhelming force to the cultivators of the Blood Fiend Realm.

Li Mu stood in the void, chaotic energy flowing between his fingertips. He didn't look at the battlefield, but stared at the Blood Spring.

After everyone had created the Blood Fiend Realm out of thin air, Li Mu had already set up an isolation array around the Blood Spring: "The origin of this realm has been polluted by internal strife. I will purify it for you, and you can absorb the core."

The chaotic energy sifted through the blood spring like a filter, and strands of black silk seeped from the dark red blood plasma—the venomous power of vengeful spirits. The black silk disintegrated upon encountering the chaotic energy, and the blood spring gradually became clear, radiating the pure essence of blood evil.

Blood Slaughter God Lord leaped into the blood spring, planting the blood banner at its source. The vengeful spirits on the banner frantically sucked at its essence. Fine beads of blood seeped from his skin, each bead condensed with runes, eventually merging into his bones, emitting a metallic clang.

"How exhilarating!" Blood Slaughter God Lord roared to the sky, and the blood spring surged violently, transforming into a crimson dragon that entered his body. His aura rose steadily, reaching the peak of the Extreme Dao Realm in an instant, and a layer of crimson armor appeared around his body, the patterns on the armor perfectly synchronized with the earth veins of the Blood Fiend Realm.

This also indicates that Blood Slaughter God-King has completely integrated the power of the Blood Fiend Realm's origin. In other words, the current Blood Slaughter God-King is the Realm Lord of the Blood Fiend Realm, but only as a lone Realm Lord, since almost all the cultivators of the Blood Fiend Realm have died.

However, this did not affect the Blood Slaughter God's increased combat power. Now, the Blood Slaughter God could easily handle even some low-level realm lords alone. (End of this chapter)