I use my supernatural powers to prove my immortality

The Demon Sect's mountain gate.

It was once almost completely transformed into a ghostly realm due to the gathering of endless cursed souls.

Now, the cursed spirits here have been successfully converted by Zhong Lixiao, thus destroying the foundation upon which this ghostly realm of the human world depends for its existence.

Later, he was subjected to endless tribulations and lightning strikes, and his land was cleansed time and time again.

Now, the Demon Sect's mountain gate, the closest and most clearly defined forbidden zone in the history of cultivation, has been completely reduced to ashes.

Even the former underworld, yin energy, and curses have all melted away like snowflakes after being struck by lightning.

Zhong Lixiao stared blankly at the endless ruins before him, as if he were deep in thought.

Upon seeing this, the spirit of the Fallen Demon Lamp, Zhaoming, also fell silent.

It is believed that any cultivator, after experiencing this ordeal, would likely have their Dao heart greatly affected.

Even if people cultivate themselves and overcome numerous obstacles to reach the level of a Dao Master, they are still merely in harmony with a certain Dao of Heaven and Earth.

How can a mere cultivator possibly confront a Heaven that has corrupted the very will of Heaven?!

If He does not allow it, perhaps even the laws of heaven and earth, or even spiritual energy, will cease to exist.

Perhaps if they had lost the war back in their time, their world would have inevitably slid into an abyss from which it would never be able to recover.

By the time of Zhong Lixiao, the situation was even worse, with a terrible hand.

In the mortal realm, only nine Dao Lords remain, and most of them are minor Daoists who are subordinate to the human path.
Some, like the owner of the film, have become so pessimistic that they've started to wonder if the fish farmer will give up and leave once their "fishpond" is completely devoid of "catch".

How naive!
but.

Zhao Ming, however, was quite able to understand the Shadow Master!

If there were no hope or glimmer of light, why would the author be so pessimistic and desperate?
After all, in this world, those who can reach the level of Dao Lord are all exceptional talents, perhaps one in a million.

Seeing Zhong Lixiao's loneliness and dejection, Zhaoming didn't even know how to comfort him.

"Fellow Daoist Zhaoming, why did the Thunder Guillotine suddenly pause for a moment at that crucial moment?"

Upon hearing this, the Fallen Demon Zhan Zhaoming frowned slightly and thought for a moment before saying, "It's highly likely that He hasn't fully awakened yet, and He probably hasn't completely corrupted the original God of Heaven either."

Zhong Lixiao: "Even if He couldn't completely erode God, He should at least have the upper hand, right?"

Zhao Ming seemed to be deep in thought, trying to be in sync with Zhong Lixiao.

"Highly likely."

Zhong Lixiao's eyes flickered.

He shared a similar view with Zhao Ming: that extraterrestrial enemy, even if it hadn't completely eroded the original authority of the heavens, had most likely already gained the upper hand.

but.

Even with such a significant advantage, the extraterrestrial enemy was unable to execute him using the Heavenly Thunder Guillotine.

You should know that this, to some extent, represents the will of Heaven!
Heaven intended to execute him with the Heavenly Thunder Guillotine, but not only did it fail, it also resulted in a double loss, with the Heavenly Thunder Guillotine being lost.
Could we also speculate that even if an extraterrestrial enemy completely devoured the original Heaven and took its place, it would still be within the Dao?
Since it is within the Dao, there are certain rules that need to be followed, and one cannot do whatever one wants.

for example.

Even though Zhong Lixiao's conversion of the cursed souls within the Demon Sect's mountain gate was far from what He desired, it was still entirely in accordance with the Great Dao rules governing the operation of Heaven and Earth.

Heaven cherishes life.
Yin and Yang are different paths, and humans and ghosts are distinct;

Born at the moment of birth, die at the moment of death.
Zhong Lixiao's method of converting cursed souls may not only be completely without problems, but may even be an act that is in line with the will of Heaven.

This approach of harmonizing Yin and Yang is more in line with the logic of the universe's operation.

Therefore, even though the original God of Heaven was severely corrupted, as long as He intervened slightly, the enemy from beyond the heavens failed in his attempt to kill him with the help of the Heavenly Thunder Guillotine.

Not only that, as the price for violating the laws of Heaven, He also lost both his wife and his army, losing the Heavenly Thunder Guillotine.

Zhong Lixiao's eyes were bright, and he felt that this logic made perfect sense.

If his speculation is correct, then it would undoubtedly be very good news.

Even if an enemy from outer space becomes the new God of Heaven, He must still follow certain rules of the universe and cannot do whatever He wants.

In this way, these weaklings might also be able to use these principles to fight against, or even counter His tyranny!

but.

All of this is based on one premise: the extraterrestrial enemy has not yet fully awakened!

If He were to fully awaken, even if He could not defy the will of Heaven, He would most likely be able to use methods similar to deceiving Heaven to temporarily deceive the will of Heaven and then achieve His own goals.

Thinking of this, the flame of hope that had just ignited in Zhong Lixiao's heart was immediately doused with a bucket of cold water.

Because he had just realized that the enemy from beyond the heavens was using the Deceitful Way, which was most likely the Deceitful Way that the Shadow Master had now proven.

The Shadow Master will be there, and there's no reason why an extraterrestrial enemy that has corrupted the will of Heaven wouldn't be.

This is really frustrating!

After going around in circles, Zhong Lixiao finally realized that everything seemed to have returned to his theoretical model of "Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things".

If the Lord of the Dao has reached the level of "three", then the will of Heaven is at least at the level of "two", or even possibly at the level of "one", which is even more despairing.

If one wants to overcome the will of Heaven, then perhaps one must at least reach the level of "One," or even "Tao."

But how difficult is that?!
Seeing Zhong Lixiao's mood swings, sometimes high-spirited, sometimes dejected, his expression shifting between light and dark, the Demonic Zhan Zhaoming was no longer surprised.

If things were really that easy to solve, their world wouldn't have kept falling into ruin until it completely collapsed.

Even so, Zhao Ming still hoped that Zhong Lixiao was truly the extraordinary man their world had been eagerly awaiting for countless epochs to descend from the heavens.

What if it actually works?

Time passed second by second, and after an unknown amount of time, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck Zhong Lixiao's mind.

Zhao Ming pretended his eyes lit up and deliberately played the straight man, eagerly asking, "Has Fellow Daoist Zhonghuang thought of something?"

Zhong Lixiao didn't say much, but just pondered silently.

He did have an idea, but it was ultimately just a conjecture that needed to be verified.

If his guess is true, then the Shadow Master may indeed know far more and consider things more deeply than he imagined.

Whether it's him or Zhaoming, they probably both have a deep misunderstanding of the Shadow Master!

Furthermore, if his guess is true and he actively tries it, then the Shadow Master will have once again outmaneuvered him.

But after figuring out the cause and effect, he still willingly jumped into the Shadow Master's scheme!
The scheme is unsolvable; the Shadow Master is truly terrifying!
However, a certain expectation suddenly arose in Zhong Lixiao's heart.
Q: How can we unite a group of people who are suspicious of each other and have great conflicts to work together sincerely?
A: A common enemy!
After a while.

Zhong Lixiao opened his mouth and spat out a small, jet-black cylinder that appeared in his palm.

This small cylinder was none other than the Deceitful Path of the Shadow Master that Zhong Lixiao had refined in the past.

Zhong Lixiao was once very wary of the Shadow Master, so he asked Old Ancestor Bai to help him seal him away.

But now, Zhong Lixiao believes it's time to lift the lockdown.

This move undoubtedly goes against his original intention.

but.

Zhong Lixiao still decided to do it this way!

Firstly, times change.

He now possesses strength approaching that of a Dao Lord, and is no longer as wary of the Shadow Lord.

Secondly, no matter how much he dislikes the Shadow Master, one thing is undeniable—the Shadow Master is one of the Nine Great Dao Masters of the Yang Realm.

It is one of the nine pillars of heaven in the mortal realm!

This is an objective fact, and it is also the most complete state of the mortal world at present.

From the perspective of cultivators achieving oneness with heaven and man, constantly needing to "benefit and adapt" to the changes in the world, and ultimately achieving immortality and longevity with heaven and earth, it is correct for Zhong Lixiao to adjust his internal microcosm to a level that perfectly aligns with the greater world.

Furthermore, this is also the core principle upheld by geomancers.

This can be seen from the fact that the shape of the Earth Master Palace is that of a human body, with its nine orifices constantly shifting and changing positions, which is essentially a practice of the concept of the unity of heaven and man.

After figuring all this out, Zhong Lixiao immediately made up his mind.

As the seals on the small cylinder were broken, the small cylinder, which had been solid just moments before, turned into a wisp of gray mist, which was then directly absorbed into Zhong Lixiao's body.

The next instant, a trembling sound came from Zhong Lixiao's body.

It was the Heavenly Pillar formed from the Heavenly Deception Path that had always existed but was extremely illusory, and now it reappeared, perfectly merging into Zhong Lixiao's body.

Moreover, because of the return of the ninth Dao Seed in the mortal realm, the sixth Dao Seed refined in the underworld, the Sky-Supporting Dao Seed, also began to return to its perfect position.

It was from this moment on that Zhong Lixiao began to subtly exude a sense of fulfillment.

The two energies of Yin and Yang circulate in perfect harmony.

Why can the combination of nine Yang and six Yin form a certain perfect state?
Based on what he saw and heard in the underworld, it is highly likely that there are nine Dao Lords in the mortal world, but there are far more than six Underworld Lords.
but.

Zhong Lixiao now truly embodies a sense of fulfillment because of "Yang Jiu Yin Liu".

The reason for this might be simply because—this standard was set by the film's creator!
Zhong Lixiao seemed to be deep in thought, a glint of wisdom in his eyes.

His guess was thus confirmed!

Zhong Lixiao is now essentially within the realm of the Shadow Master's Dao.

In fact, it's not just him; almost all living beings in the mortal realm are now within the Shadow Master's Dao.

The only exception might be some of the underworld lords besides the six underworld lords; they are the ones who exist outside this system.

While they are indeed completely incomparable in terms of combat power, they do indeed have a sense of being outside the system.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Shadow Master will most likely make great progress now because he has once again laid out a huge lie and won a great victory.

In the past, if Zhong Lixiao had known that all his hard work would have resulted in this outcome, he would most likely have felt like the sky had fallen.

But now, Zhong Lixiao feels a sense of peace and challenge instead!
The reason he felt at ease was most likely because he saw that there were still true fellow practitioners on the path.

However, if he wants to prove his Dao, he still needs to tear apart the sky covered by the Shadow Lord above his head.

And this could perhaps be seen as a rehearsal for the final battle! Meanwhile...

After Zhong Lixiao figured things out and finally chose not to seal the Shadow Master's Deceptive Heaven Path, the Shadow Master's body immediately trembled.

In the next instant, his cultivation of the Deceitful Way of Heaven soared like a rocket.

The film master was stunned at first, then overjoyed.

Even though his human nature had diminished considerably due to his alignment with the Dao, the joy and jubilation in his heart at that moment still instantly overshadowed his Daoist nature.

Good heavens, he exclaimed!

The film's creator truly didn't expect that in such a short time, Zhong Lixiao, this "junior brother," would actually fulfill the boast he had made and the colossal lie he had told.

The photographer also felt a little dazed for a moment!

How many underworld lords there are? Not to mention his meager cultivation when he laid out his grand scheme back then, even now, as the supreme Dao Lord, he still doesn't know.

But ironically, Zhong Lixiao, his "junior brother," actually helped him complete this scheme in this extremely unbelievable way.

incredible!

The shadow master was surrounded by yin and yang energies, with the nine yang and sixty-five yin pillars of heaven appearing and disappearing.

At this moment, the Shadow Master once again made great strides on the path to becoming the Dao Master.

It has completely reached the level and situation he envisioned!
Then, following the cause and effect, the Shadow Master gazed at Zhong Lixiao inside the Demon Sect's mountain gate from a distance of boundless distance.

at the same time.

The photographer also saw that Zhong Lixiao was looking at him from a distance, against his gaze.

With just that one glance, the Shadow Master was already certain that his junior brother, Zhong Lixiao, had completely seen through all his plans and schemes, yet still resolutely chose to help him achieve his path.

The film star's lips parted, and he suddenly didn't know what to say.

But suddenly, he heard Zhong Lixiao's voice in his ear.

“Shadow Master, I admit that you are wiser than I ever imagined. The world has misunderstood you deeply, including myself.”

"But that doesn't stop me from still hating you and being wary of you, especially since you're unscrupulous and even deceived my master, not to mention that you wanted to kill my two disciples."

"If your path ultimately proves unworkable, I will not hesitate to break through your overwhelming power!"

Upon hearing this, the shadow master's expression changed repeatedly.

There was a sense of disorientation, surprise, and regret, but mostly joy!

"I never imagined that the first person to truly understand me would be you, junior brother. Fate is truly unpredictable."

"If our world weren't so hopeless, perhaps we, the brothers and sisters, would have become close classmates with a deep bond!"

"As for breaking through my Heavenly Cover."

At this point, a smile appeared on the shadow's lips, full of pride.

"Thanks to my junior brother, I have now basically reached all the heights I envisioned. If you can truly break through my Heaven-Covering Technique, I will be more than happy to welcome you. At that time, I will personally kneel down and kowtow to Master to apologize!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lixiao's lips immediately curved into a smile.

"Then you can wait to kowtow!"

Upon hearing this, the Shadow Master raised an eyebrow. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly changed the subject, saying, "There are many variables. If Fellow Daoist Zhonghuang intends to do something, please hurry up and let me cover it up for you."

After the film master finished speaking, he simply waved his hand.

Then, the original location of the Demon Sect's mountain gate seemed to be gradually erased from the world.

This caused many Dao Lords, who had originally planned to take advantage of the lull in the Heavenly Tribulation to "settle accounts" with Zhong Lixiao, to raise an eyebrow.

While harboring a vague sense of dissatisfaction, various kinds of curiosity inevitably arose in my heart.

Then, all the Dao Lords simultaneously heard the Shadow Lord's hearty laughter.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists. Fellow Daoist Zhonghuang is currently experiencing some inconvenience, so please refrain from disturbing him."

"Furthermore, I have recently gained some insights into my cultivation and sincerely invite all fellow Daoists to come and discuss the Dao!"

All the Dao Lords who received the Shadow Lord's message instantly felt a surge of suspicion.

What is the film director planning to do?

Everyone hadn't forgotten that in their minds, the Shadow Master was very much like a "traitor" standing on the side of the enemy from beyond the heavens.

Although it is not yet fully confirmed, who among those present would dare to gamble?

Moreover, the timing of the Shadow Master's concealment of Zhong Lixiao was far too coincidental.

Even more coincidentally, at the very moment the extraterrestrial enemy awakens, the Shadow Master's strength increases dramatically.

It looks suspicious no matter how you look at it!
The Shadow Master's lips curled into a self-deprecating smile. "Fellow Daoists, you have deeply misunderstood me. Why don't you listen to my explanation of my Daoist insights before making your judgments?"

Although many Dao Lords looked somewhat suspicious, they ultimately decided to align themselves with the Shadow Lord.

After a while.

The shadow master suddenly waved his hand, and the sky was covered.

A shadow immediately fell over the sky!
Every single Dao Lord who entered changed their expression!
The hot-tempered demon said bluntly, "Shadow Master, do you know what you're doing?"

The Shadow Lord chuckled and said, "Why don't you, Elder Human Demon, launch a full-scale attack on this Shadow Realm of mine?"

As soon as the Shadow Master finished speaking, the eyes of the many Dao Masters present immediately turned to surprise.

While the Dao Lords were filled with endless surprise, they couldn't help but feel a certain expectation.

As for the old man, the demon, he was even less polite.

They immediately unleashed their full power, launching a direct attack on this so-called "Shadow World".

After a while.

The expressions of all the Dao Lords present changed, and for a moment they even seemed incredibly incredulous.

Especially the old man, the Demon King, who had just personally taken action, had his rugged bull-like eyes filled with disbelief.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the many Dao Lords present found themselves directly in a palace.

The once empty palace suddenly had long tables, chairs, and other items appear out of nowhere.

Even with just a small display of his abilities, the many Dao Lords present were quite shocked.

The Shadow Master was the last Dao Master to attain enlightenment in the mortal realm, with the least seniority, but the methods he is now displaying are truly astonishing.

Bai Tingyuan said thoughtfully, "Could all of this be related to Li Xiao?"

Upon seeing this, all the Dao Lords present immediately turned their gazes toward the Shadow Lord.

If it's related to Zhong Lixiao, then perhaps that can be explained.

Since they successfully attained the Dao and became Dao Lords, they have been making progress, but the benefits that Zhong Lixiao brought to them were still quite astonishing.

The shadow master smiled and said, "Yes and no. Can we talk now?"

Upon seeing this, the many Dao Lords present exchanged glances and then took their seats.

Although Zhong Lixiao did not attend the meeting, he was still the focus of this Daoist meeting.

This even changed the power dynamics among the various Dao Lords.

The Demon Sect's mountain gate.

Within a small world.

A wisp of misty light spread across Zhong Lixiao's palm. Although there was only one wisp, it seemed like the darkness of the primordial era, as if it could devour everything.

Just by sensing this wisp of mist, one can clearly feel how much progress the Shadow Master has made after receiving his blessing.

but.

Compassion is mutual!

With his skills fully developed, Shadow Master Gaitian not only had a tall figure above him, but this cover could also temporarily shield him from the gaze of Heaven's Will, giving him more time to grow.

After mixing and refining the shadow in his hand, which symbolized the Shadow Lord's deceitful nature, with the opposite of the Demon Lord's light, Zhong Lixiao simply tossed it into the small space.

Within this small space, a hazy gray light had been cast over it.

At that very moment, the mysterious girl Jin appeared beside him without him noticing, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

For a moment, they seemed quite like close friends who could talk about anything!
Little did they know, Zhong Lixiao was filled with undisguised shock.

After achieving the perfect balance of Yin and Yang, Zhong Lixiao's strength made significant progress once again.

but.

Facing the mysterious girl Jin, he still seemed as naive as a green recruit.

An extremely absurd idea even popped into Zhong Lixiao's mind.

Could the mysterious girl Jin be a being of the "second" level in essence?
Thinking of this, Zhong Lixiao suddenly felt a surge of passion in his heart.

If Jin is truly a "second-tier" being, could the future be different?

Jin looked at the cloud-shrouded membrane of heaven and earth and nodded in satisfaction.

"This layer of mist is excellent; at least we don't have to worry so much about His vision. Time is running out; you should hurry and use the Eye of Heaven and Earth to cultivate!"

Upon hearing Jin's words, Zhong Lixiao's eyes narrowed, and he said solemnly, "Although it is somewhat impolite to ask this, just who exactly are you, Sister Jin?"

Upon hearing this, Jin frowned once again.

"I'm sorry, I really can't remember that, but one thing I'm sure of is that I'm also a loser, and I have a hatred and determination for that person that's no less than yours!"

Ok!

Since Jin says she can't remember, we can only believe her!
Now is the time to once again utilize the Eye of Heaven and Earth for our final cultivation. (End of Chapter)