Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

Deep within the Chaos Treasure Palace, all was utterly silent.

Li Mu sat cross-legged beneath the Chaos Dao Tree, his mind and spirit resonating with the tree.

A nascent fruit of order hangs on a branch, its gray and gold hues barely the size of a fist, exuding a harmonious and unobstructed sense of "order" and "theorem".

On the surface of the Dao Fruit, fine Dao patterns flowed endlessly, drawing power from the "Myriad Transformations Mantra" within the Dao Tree. Strands of true order condensed within the Dao Fruit, organizing the trajectory of the chaotic energy flow.

The chaotic meridians, eroded by the Myriad Transformations Mantra, gradually became orderly under the harmonizing influence of this Dao Fruit. Conflicts were eliminated, and the foundation of the Dao Tree became increasingly stable and resilient.

Li Mu's mind sank into the origin of the Dao Fruit, using it as a bridge to touch the "Myriad Transformations Mantra" in reverse, drawing upon its source to cultivate the Dao Fruit.

“The Primordial Ancestral Root…” Li Mu’s heart rippled slightly. The Myriad Transformations Curse is a “corrective” power originating from the origin of all realms. It seeks to forcibly correct all those that deviate from the “Primordial Order”. Its source is long and insidious, pointing directly to the foundation of the Great Dao and connected to the origin of the “Primordial Ancestral Root” that nurtured the three thousand main realms.

Having grasped the essence, Li Mu's gaze sharpened, and he activated the Dao Fruit of Order, causing its Dao rhythm frequency to subtly approach the true meaning of the "Primordial Order" within the Myriad Transformations Mantra.

At first, there was still a slight repulsion between the two, and the Dao Fruit trembled slightly.

Li Mu remained calm and composed, using the all-encompassing nature of the Chaos Dao as a foundation, and slowly guided it. Gradually, the resistance of the source of the Myriad Transformations Curse weakened, and it regarded the Order Dao Fruit as its own kind. In the process of circulation, it revealed a large number of original secrets.

Through this subtle connection, Li Mu's divine sense, like a leech, went against the current and traced back to the roots of the Dao Tree, touching a vast and ancient, magnificent will that was like the womb of all things—the very origin of the primordial ancestral root!

"To break this curse, one may need to start from the ancestral root..." Li Mu's mind raced as he focused on connecting the Chaos Dao Tree with the Origin Network of Myriad Realms.

The roots of the Chaos Dao Tree invaded the main root of the "Xuanhuang Ancient Realm" source network branch, stimulating and drawing upon the power of the mother source realm of the Xuanhuang Ancient Realm.

Bathed in the abundant maternal energy, the Dao Tree hummed with a soothing sound. On its main trunk, new branches and tender leaves visibly sprouted, their leaves unfurling, veins clearly visible, revealing unique dark yellow patterns.

Li Mu's aura settled down, and his body radiated a warm, jade-like luster, as if he were one with the earth beneath his feet and the Dao tree behind him, unshakable.

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In the depths of the endless void, in the primordial ancient realm.

Within the realm's core, the place where all laws return to their source, bathed in a clear radiance, the Dao principles cascade down like jeweled ornaments.

The Primordial Dao Venerable sat upright within, surrounded by primordial pure energy. His face was hidden behind a hazy Dao light, with only his eyes remaining deep and unfathomable, reflecting the traces of the operation of the origin network of all worlds.

Suddenly, the Primordial Daoist's eyes flickered slightly as he sensed a very subtle abnormal fluctuation emanating from the threads of law that maintained the balance of the source network.

"Ok?"

A hint of surprise flashed across the eternally unchanging face of the Primordial Dao Venerable.

Initially, the "Myriad Transformations Curse" was used to erode the foundation of the Chaos Dao Lord, reverse his path, and cause him to decline.

However, in this moment, the Chaos Dao Tree not only did not wither, but also exuded a new life aura, and the true meaning of order spread out, which was of the same origin as its Primordial Dao.

"He actually managed to borrow my spell power to condense his own Dao Fruit of Order?"

With a slight shift in his mind, the Primordial Dao Venerable deduced the secrets of heaven. The fate of the Chaos Dao Lord was shrouded in a fog, making it difficult to discern.

The Primordial Daoist pointed a finger, and a wisp of primordial pure energy condensed, transforming into an invisible Dao Mirror. The mirror's light pierced through layers of void, illuminating the Netherworld Blood Realm, and fell upon the towering Chaos Dao Tree.

……

Just as the Primordial Dao Venerable was peering at the Chaos Dao Tree's true form, Li Mu seemed to sense something. With a slight thought, he used a concealment technique to completely hide the Chaos Dao Tree's aura.

"Order arises spontaneously, obscuring the secrets of heaven... What a tyrant of chaos!"

Tai Chu Dao Zun withdrew his gaze, his expression solemn; although Li Mu had concealed the aura of the Chaos Dao Tree, the Chaos Dao Tree had already shown no signs of withering and was recovering beyond his expectations.

"Changes have occurred, and we need to plan ahead."

The Primordial Daoist frowned, muttered something to himself, and then the Daoist energy at his fingertips dissipated.

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In the Netherworld of Blood, all laws are silent.

Deep within the Chaos Treasure Palace, Li Mu's mind wandered among the myriad worlds' origin networks. Behind him, the Dao Tree stood tall, its branches and leaves unfurling, within which countless miniature worlds were born and died in rotation.

Suddenly, the entire Netherworld Blood Realm trembled slightly, its origins in the laws of nature abruptly freezing; the sea of ​​blood ceased its waves, the flow of spiritual energy stopped, and even the dust in the void remained suspended. An ancient will descended, like the opening of the eyes of a primordial beast, silently enveloping this realm.

Outside the mansion, Mingyue's silver armor suddenly emitted a cold light, and the torrent of data in his golden eyes surged endlessly, yet it seemed as if he had fallen into a bottomless abyss, unable to dispel the sudden pressure.

Xiao Jingtian suddenly stood up from the bridge of the Lieyu Ship, his black armor clanging, and the spiritual light around him was suppressed to protect only a small area.

A beam of clear light descended from the infinite heights, ignoring the layers of arrays and restrictions, and directly pierced through the outer restrictions of the Chaos Treasure Palace, condensing into a blurry figure in front of Li Mu.

The newcomer was surrounded by a hazy aura of Dao, his face indistinguishable, but his eyes were as deep as an abyss, containing the image of the primordial creation and the return of all laws to oneness—it was the projection of the Primordial Dao Venerable about to arrive!
"Lord of Chaos." The voice of the Primordial Dao Venerable was like an ancient, cold spring. He solemnly said, "You have violated the taboos of the Primordial Chaos, stolen the source network, and disturbed the peace of the Ancestral Root. Now, by the will of the Ancestral Root, I command you to immediately sever your connection with the source network of all worlds, scatter the Chaos Dao Tree, seal your Dao Foundation, and quietly reflect on your mistakes in the Netherworld Blood Realm in order to avoid the calamity of Dao destruction."

Before he finished speaking, a chaotic energy appeared in his palm, containing a magnificent will, which was the manifestation of the Primordial Ancestral Source!
As soon as this thought was uttered, the entire treasure mansion trembled violently, the countless branches and leaves of the Dao tree rustled loudly, the miniature world flashed with chaotic light, and the chaotic energy around Li Mu even showed signs of collapsing and flowing backward!

Li Mu's eyes narrowed, and he stood up. Instead of confronting the ancestral root's will head-on, he simply raised his hand and pointed to the gray-gold Dao Fruit on the branch behind him.

The Dao Fruit of Order trembled slightly in response, and gray-gold Dao patterns flowed, exuding an aura of "order" and "theorem".

At the same time, Li Mu activated the Great Dao of Chaos, and the gray aura around him surged, evolving into earth, water, fire, wind, life and death, reincarnation, the birth and death of time and space... all sorts of strange phenomena appeared, vast and magnificent, fully demonstrating the true meaning of chaos encompassing all things.

The moonlight shone down, merging with the chaotic phenomena; in an instant, the turbulent air currents returned to their proper order, earth, water, fire, and wind each followed their own laws, the cycle of life and death proceeded in accordance with its course, and the birth and death of time and space moved in sequence—chaos and order achieved a mysterious balance within the chaos!

"Chaos is not disorder; order resides within the heart." Li Mu's voice, like the sound of the Dao, echoed throughout the treasure palace: "All laws flow into my domain. This order and Dao fruit are born from chaos, grow in chaos, and are naturally transformed by my Dao. The primordial order of laws resides in a corner; how can it disturb the ancestral root or erode the myriad realms?"

The projection of the Primordial Dao Venerable's eyes flickered slightly, and ripples of clear light spread around his body. He gazed at the Dao Fruit of Order, then looked at the harmonious and unobstructed chaotic aura surrounding Li Mu. After a long silence, he spoke: "Your talent is unparalleled throughout history. However, to use the Great Dao of Chaos to achieve the Dao of Unity is to usurp the authority of Heaven and Earth, and to replace Heaven with oneself. Once you take this step, you will be deeply entangled in the karma of all the heavens and myriad realms, making it difficult to escape. Tribulations will follow you, and there will eventually be an end."

"Today, you have used order to stabilize chaos and have a temporary respite. When the tribulation of merging with the Dao arrives in the future, the backlash of cause and effect will be unavoidable. Even if you reach the heavens and the earth, you will still perish. I hope the Lord of Chaos will think twice before acting!" The Primordial Dao Venerable looked at Li Mu with deep meaning and repeatedly advised him.

Li Mu stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes reflecting the swirling chaos of stars, mirroring the birth and death of countless worlds. "The path of cultivation is long and arduous, how can I retreat because of difficulties? I have long understood the drawbacks of the Dao of Integration; the Dao of Chaos lies in evolution, in transcendence. If I stop in fear of calamity, how is that different from sitting in a well and looking at the sky? I will definitely walk this path."

The Primordial Daoist gazed deeply at Li Mu, his eyes seeming to pierce through endless time and space, glimpsing a predetermined yet vague future. His radiant aura gradually faded, and his ancestral will quietly withdrew.

"Since you insist on doing this... you'd better take care of yourself." The Primordial Daoist Master said to Li Mu.

After speaking, the projection of the Primordial Dao Venerable transformed into specks of clear light, scattering into the void; the stagnation that had enveloped the Netherworld Blood Realm dissipated, and all things returned to their natural flow.

The Chaos Treasure Palace returned to silence. Li Mu stood alone beneath the Dao Tree, his eyes as deep as an abyss.

The words of the Primordial Daoist Venerable stirred ripples in Li Mu's heart. He had long anticipated the dangers of attaining the Dao, and hearing them firsthand today, he knew even more that the road ahead was fraught with thorns. However, Li Mu's Daoist heart was as firm as iron, focused solely on one thing, and even if countless tribulations befell him, his will would not waver.

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Meanwhile, in the endless, distant void, in a transcendent secret realm.

Seven ancient figures gathered once again. Stardust swirled around Xingyan Daozun, Taiyu Immortal Lord sat on a nine-colored lotus platform, Haoyi Dao Ancestor's robe fluttered lightly, Guyuan Realm Lord's flames flickered, Yongji Netherworld Lord was as silent as an abyss, Taiwu Realm Lord's sharpness was concealed, and Huanshi Heavenly Lord's figure was ethereal.

In the central void, the true form of the Primordial Dao Venerable manifested, recounting the events of the Netherworld Blood Realm, emphasizing Li Mu's condensation of the Dao Fruit of Order, his fusion of chaos with order, and his ambition to unite with the Dao.

"Its chaotic path has undergone a transformation, its inner order has been strengthened, and its foundation has become more solid. Its resolve to unite with the Dao is unbreakable, and it may be difficult to stop its momentum." The Primordial Dao Venerable spoke indifferently, causing the other Venerables to look solemn.

"The Dao Fruit of Order... Chaos Embracing Order?" Starlight flashed at the fingertips of the Star Evolution Dao Venerable as he deduced celestial secrets, his brows furrowed: "Such a variable is unprecedented. If it is allowed to successfully merge with the Dao, given its all-encompassing nature of chaos, at that time..."

"At that time, we will all be puppets in his hands!" The Ancient Origin Realm Lord interrupted in a deep voice, his divine flames surging: "We must not allow him to take that step!"

Taiyu Immortal Lord Qinghui covered his face, his voice like an icy spring: "The Chaos Dao Lord has become a major threat. He has not only drawn upon the source network, but also sought to merge with the Dao, presumptuously seizing power over all realms. If this precedent is set, our transcendent position of billions of years will surely be overturned, and the order of the heavens will be overturned in an instant."

Hao Yi Dao Zu stroked his beard and said slowly, "Fellow Daoist Tai Chu previously laid out a plan to use the Myriad Transformations Curse to weaken its power. Now, it seems that not only was it ineffective, but it also helped it condense its Dao Fruit. Ordinary methods are no longer enough to control it."

The Lord of Eternal Silence chuckled softly, "Since that's the case, then we shall resort to extraordinary measures. The prototype of the 'Myriad Realms Sealing Spirit Array' is already complete, why not activate it ahead of time? Sever its claws and teeth, cut off its foundation, and let's see how it manages to attain the Dao!"

The figure of the Illusionary Time Lord flickered, his voice echoing with worry as he said, "If the great formation is activated, it can draw upon the power of the source network to forcibly sever the realms it controls and cut off the supply from the mother source; however, this action may affect all three thousand realms!"

"The arrow is on the bowstring, and it must be released." The Immortal Lord of Taiyu swept his gaze over everyone and said resolutely, "As previously agreed, set up the 'Myriad Realms Sealing Spirit Array' ahead of time! We, the seven realms, will take the lead and immediately send messages to the Xuanhuang, Wanmu, Xumi, and Jiuyou realms to assist in this action! We must complete the blockade before he advances to the Dao Integration stage!"

"good!"

"Can!"

"That's settled!"

……

Seven thoughts converged, creating a chilling and resolute atmosphere.

The seven deities simultaneously raised their hands, drawing upon the origin of the realm, transforming it into seven dazzling pillars of light that traversed the heavens and plunged into the depths of the void. Countless imperial edicts, carrying ancient oaths, crossed the sea of ​​stars and flew towards the ancient realm connected to the source network.

Under the supreme will of all heavens, a "Great Array for Sealing Spirits of Myriad Realms" was quietly set in motion, targeting Li Mu, the Lord of Chaos, with the aim of severing his foundation and preventing him from attaining the Dao.

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The Blazing God Realm, the Sea of ​​Molten Flames.

The majestic body of the Flame God stood at the core of the boiling lava, the gruesome axe mark on his chest still burning painfully, the world-burning divine flames flickering erratically. Suddenly, a brilliant pillar of light, spanning the heavens and carrying the aura of an ancient covenant, fiercely tore through the sky of the Blazing Flame God Realm and hung above the molten sea!

Within the pillar of light, the cold and lofty will of the Taiyu Immortal Lord surged into the consciousness of the Flame God's true form like a tidal wave: "...The Chaos Dao Lord has disrupted the source network, attempting to merge with the Dao and steal the power of all realms. His actions have violated the taboos of the Primordial Chaos! Today, we, the seven realms of Taichu, Xingyan, Taiyu, Haoyi, Guyuan, Yongji, and Taiwu, have jointly decided to activate the 'Myriad Realms Sealing Spirit Array' to sever his foundation and stop his evil deeds! Blazing Flame Realm Lord, respond quickly and join this effort to cleanse the heavens!"

"The seven major realms have joined forces to deal with the Chaos Dao Lord! Hahaha! Heaven is helping me! Heaven is helping me!"

The Flame God himself was taken aback at first, then the World-Burning Divine Flame soared into the sky, and a terrifying light burst forth from his crimson-gold eyes as he was overjoyed.

"Fellow Daoist Taiyu, rest assured! This fiend destroyed my Dharma form and damaged my origin. This enmity is irreconcilable! My Blazing Flame Divine Realm will spare no effort to help you complete this formation. We will not allow that Chaos Dao Lord to run rampant!" The Flame God's true form responded with a powerful and unrestrained emotion.

The Flame God immediately activated the origin of the realm, and a blazing, magnificent pillar of crimson-gold light shot up from the depths of the molten sea, echoing the pillar of light from the cosmos, thus demonstrating its stance.

Furthermore, they proactively contacted those smaller realms that were on good terms with and dependent on the Blazing God Realm, informing them of the decision of the Seven Great Realms.

The Realm of the Frozen Gods, an Eternal Frozen Land.

"Crack... Boom!"

The ice-covered body of the Ice Skeleton Overlord shattered with a deafening roar, and the nine illusory skulls emitted sharp, piercing whistles. Ice light burst forth from its deep blue eyes, and the entire frozen land trembled violently under its turbulent emotions.

The pillar of starlight from Xingyan Daozun was like the first ray of dawn piercing through the eternal night, illuminating the pent-up emotions in her heart.

"Good! Good! Good! The seven realms have joined forces to set up the Spirit Sealing Array. Let's see how long that Chaos Dao Lord can remain arrogant!" The Ice Skeleton Sovereign's divine sense swept across the realm like an ancient, icy wind, excitedly saying, "Fellow Daoist Xingyan, our Frozen Ice Divine Realm is willing to be the vanguard! We will definitely make that Chaos Dao Lord eternally buried in the Netherworld!"

Before the words were even finished, the Ice Skeleton Ruler's cold and powerful will had already transformed into countless icy runes, traversing layers of void and flying towards realms such as the "Northern Netherworld," the "Frost and Snow Great World," and the "Nine Nether Cold Abyss," which were in harmony with the Way of Ice, explaining the advantages and disadvantages and inviting everyone to join the fight.

Thunder Punishment God Realm, Thousand Thunder Sea Eyes.

"Boom--!"

The broken form of the Eternal Thunder God churned wildly in the Thunder Pool, drawing out billions of bolts of lightning that danced madly.

"Seven Realms! It's the Seven Realms united! Li Mu! Your death is near! Hahahaha!" Purple lightning surged wildly in the Eternal Thunder God's single eye, unleashing a maniacal laugh that shattered galaxies, filled with endless resentment.

"Fellow Daoist Hao! Our Thunder Punishment Divine Domain will certainly lend its full support! If this formation is successful, I want to personally witness the Chaos Dao Lord's Dao Foundation crumble and his soul perish!"

The Eternal Thunder God stirred up the last vestiges of his thunderous power, sending divine edicts of punishment, each bearing the mark of Li Mu's "crimes," to the "Purple Heaven Thunder Realm" and the "Zhen Dan Heaven Domain."

"Li Mu, the Lord of Chaos, has acted perversely, forcibly draining the source of the three thousand realms and shaking the foundation of all realms. His heart is deserving of condemnation! Now, all realms are united to punish him. How can you sit idly by? Quickly respond and join in the divine punishment!"

The rulers of the Three Realms responded enthusiastically, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up towering waves across the vast and boundless universe. (End of Chapter)