Dao Cheng Gui Xian

Chapter 628 The Azure Lotus Ancestor Harvests the Sacred Domain

Under the heart of heaven.

A seed lies buried among the rocks atop a high mountain.

The seed contains a complex interplay of Daoist principles, blending seamlessly with its surroundings.

Even the Blood Buddha would find it difficult to see through!
But all of this, within the inner world, amidst the intricate network of Dao patterns, shines as brightly as fireflies in the dead of night.

Li Wushou had noticed him long ago.

Who else could possess such abilities besides the ancestor of the Qinglian Luo Clan who has lived for over ten thousand years?

As soon as he finished speaking, a soft sigh echoed through the empty mountains.

"Whose lineage is the Three Immortals Mountain? How could it have nurtured such a powerful individual as Young Friend Li?"

As the sigh subsided, the rocks atop the mountain trembled.

The lotus seeds buried within drew strength from the mountains and rivers to break through the soil.

The gold and earth within the mountains, the wood and fire within the maple forest, and the streams flowing through the woods.
The magnificent scene just moments ago vanished into nothingness the instant the lotus sprouted from the soil.

The blue lotus rose into the sky, catching the wind.

The lotus flowers are in full bloom, revealing a round lotus seedpod.

The whole lotus plant is somewhat similar to Wu Qinghe's.

The difference is that Wu Qinghe's lotus stem is black and white, and in addition to the lotus seed on which she transformed herself, there are also five five-element lotus seeds on the lotus pod for Li Xing and others to take over.

The stems and leaves of the Green Lotus Ancestor are all green, and nine lotus seeds are growing on the lotus seedpod.

Five of them, like Wu Qinghe's, formed a circle with five elements and five colors, surrounding the other four lotus seeds in the center.

In stark contrast, the five lotus seeds surrounding the perimeter were completely empty, indicating that the seeds had been removed.

The four lotus seeds inside are arranged in a cross shape, with the top and bottom facing each other and the left and right facing each other.

The lotus seeds at the top are green, while the lotus seeds on the left and right are black and white, respectively, and all three are very plump.

The lotus seed below, like the five lotus seeds surrounding it, was empty.

With a crisp "crack," the green lotus seeds on the top of the lotus pod quietly split open.

As light and shadow shifted, the slightly gaunt figure of the Azure Lotus Ancestor materialized from the lotus seed and sat upright on the lotus pod.

He looked a bit tired, but he was full of energy.

Two completely opposite auras simultaneously appeared on the Azure Lotus Ancestor.

Seeing this, Li Wushou took a step forward.

Space lost its meaning before him, and the next moment he was standing two or three miles in front of the Azure Lotus Ancestor.

Gazing at the Azure Lotus Ancestor, Li Wushou smiled and said:

"As for old friends, I'm afraid the patriarch can't be considered one. The lord of the Three Immortals Mountain looks down on you all."

Ancestor Qinglian was slightly taken aback, then laughed along with him.

The Azure Lotus Ancestor was not angry at Li Wushou's deliberate provocation.

His face was kind and gentle, like that of a benevolent elder.

He just laughed self-deprecatingly:
"Having survived for so many years, I am indeed a laughing stock among my peers."

Even Li Wushou had to admit that this demeanor did indeed have a touch of otherworldly elegance and the air of a highly accomplished Taoist master.

However, the fact that this vast Yanwu Domain has become a dead zone is something that the Azure Lotus Ancestor cannot escape responsibility for.

The Xuanhuang Temple Master and the Yanwu Grand Venerable once held a joint meeting with the Golden Light Venerable, the Ice Master, and others.

That is to discuss the shortcomings of their methods.

The two of them always harbored a deep sense of dread towards the Azure Lotus Ancestor who had guided them to enlightenment.

The meeting ultimately ended without uncovering any clues.

In retrospect, their fears were not unfounded.

The fact that Blood Buddha was able to break through the Holy Domain suppression of Yanwu Grand Venerable so smoothly this time suggests that Qinglian Ancestor must have secretly contributed a great deal of effort.

Even just now, when the eight heads of the Blood Buddha were captured.

Among the faces of several Buddha heads, Li Wushou could even vaguely discern a resemblance to Luo Qing, Wu Qinghe's maternal uncle.

These people are all direct descendants of the Azure Lotus Ancestor.

They just gave it up without hesitation!
Add to that the lives of all living beings in this region, how can the old man's actions be related to goodness?
Li Wushou, with his hands behind his back, asked softly:
"Why is the Ancestor so eager to help the Blood Buddha attain enlightenment, thus committing this boundless atrocity?"

Upon hearing this, the Azure Lotus Ancestor waved his hand.

“Young friend Li, you are mistaken. The Blood Buddha, who has gathered the nine Daos, is an unparalleled talent. He is of great use in resisting the calamities of heaven and earth. He most enjoys eating such pure flesh and blood. If he can eat his fill faster, more people will live.”

At this point, the Azure Lotus Ancestor paused, giving Li Wushou a meaningful look.

Then it went on to say:

"It is only human nature for the Blood Buddha to create some calamities in order to fulfill his own path."

Did Li Xiaoyou kill fewer people?

Of course, Li Xiaoyou is young and doesn't approve of these things. As Li Xiaoyou lives longer, he will naturally become less bothered by them.

As for why?

I observe that your method and Zhenhai's method originate from the same source; you should be aware of this, young friend.

I only have one question for you, young friend: where is my descendant Qinghe being hidden by Zhenhai?

The Old Ancestor Qinglian spoke calmly and deliberately, as if everything was perfectly reasonable.

Upon hearing this, the many vengeful spirits gathered by Li Wushou in the River Styx in the outer world roared fiercely.

The depth of their resentment caused the entire Styx River branch in the outer world to boil endlessly.

So much so that both Chi Xiu and the Martial God were barely able to suppress their emotions.

Amidst all this resentment, Li Wushou sensed that the Netherworld within his inner realm was evolving at an even faster pace.

Beneath the soon-to-be-completed replica of Youdu City, layers upon layers of space converge, and the Styx River, which traverses the inner and outer worlds, flows towards Youdu City, with a large number of vengeful spirits entering the area beneath Youdu City along with the Styx River.

The lotus platform, which was originally somewhat illusory, became lifelike and almost tangible due to the essence of countless souls.

With a loud thud, it landed in the wide river channel of Youdu City.

For some inexplicable reason, Li Wushou had a sudden realization: if he killed the Azure Lotus Ancestor, and the resentment of these vengeful spirits was calmed down, his Netherworld evolution could undergo another transformation.

And this speed is not low!
Calming his mind, Li Wushou replied to the Azure Lotus Ancestor:

"Zhenhai is Wu Qinghe's father. How would I know where they went?"

The Azure Lotus Ancestor stared at Li Wushou in silence.

After a long while, he let out a soft sigh.

“Young friend, you are exceptionally talented and are the most favored by ‘He’. I really do not want to make things difficult for you, but alas, this old man has no time.”

As he spoke, the lotus flowers around the lotus seedpod suddenly dispersed.

A twelve-petaled lotus flower floated out, wandering within the illusory inner world permeated by Li Wushou's Dao patterns.

The petals fluttered lightly, and suddenly burst forth with a harmonious and sacred power.

This force is not strong, but it is extremely resilient.

Caught off guard, Li Wushou was blasted into a gap by the petals of the Azure Lotus Ancestor amidst the illusory world.

"what?"

Before the great changes of heaven and earth had even begun, how could the Azure Lotus Ancestor have broken through his inner world seal?
Although he concealed most of the Dao patterns after collecting the souls of the dead, this still surprised Li Wushou.

The next moment, Li Wushou's eyes sharpened.

"No! This Ancestor Qinglian is incredibly ruthless! Is this a fight to the death?"

As the twelve-petaled lotus flower parted the sky, the sacred power within extended outwards, connecting with each other to form a vacuum arc above the head of the Azure Lotus Ancestor.

At the same time, on the lotus pod, the black and white lotus seeds in front of the Azure Lotus Ancestor made a series of "crack" sounds.

The figures of two Azure Lotus Ancestors, one in black and one in white, emerged one after the other from the lotus seeds.

He sat cross-legged in a triangular formation below the Azure Lotus Ancestor.

One green, one black, and one white, standing as a tripod.

The three Azure Lotus Ancestors spoke simultaneously, their voices ringing out:
"Dao begets one, one life two, two begets three, three begets everything."

Upon hearing this, Li Wushou felt the Daoist energy in the world instantly surge, and then flowed back into the lotus seedpod through the vacuum arc above the head of the Azure Lotus Ancestor.

Suddenly, a powerful suction force rose from the hollow of the five lotus seeds surrounding the lotus pod.

The vacuum arc above instantly collapsed.

Then Li Wushou felt a tremor in the Flame Martial Domain, and then a familiar aura came from the depths of the void and directly crashed into Li Wushou's mind.

That is the Sacred Domain of the Great Venerable Yanwu, whose whereabouts are unknown!

Then, even more familiar energy surged in.

The Xuanhuang Sacred Domain, the Golden Light Sacred Domain, the Ice Sacred Domain, and even the Wood Sacred Domain, which resembles the Immortal Lotus Venerable.

Five sacred realms floated above the head of the Azure Lotus Ancestor, resembling five giant millstones.

Li Wushou could clearly sense the roars of Yan Wu, Jin Guang, and others within the Holy Domain.

However, the Immortal Lotus Venerable within the Sacred Realm of Wood seemed quite calm?
Regardless of how the five people reacted, the five sacred domains were firmly held in place by the swallowing power emanating from the hollow lotus seeds of the lotus pod beneath the Azure Lotus Ancestor, and could not be moved in the slightest.

The two seem to be one and the same!
Were these five sacred realms built upon the five elements of lotus seeds from the lotus pod of the Azure Lotus Ancestor?

Their auras are connected, and five sacred realms stand atop their heads.

At this moment, the aura of the Azure Lotus Ancestor reached its peak.

Even the illusory image of Li Wushou's inner world that enveloped the Yanwu Domain was pushed back and rolled away.

Centered on Yanwu City, the two lived in the southwest and northeast respectively, dividing the sky of Yanwu Domain in two.

The three Azure Lotus Ancestors stared at Li Wushou in unison and said indifferently:
"Young friend Li, since you are unwilling to reveal Qinghe's whereabouts, then I will have to find her myself!"

(End of this chapter)