Beginning Qilin reached out and grabbed forward; at this moment, the mountains and earth transformed into a giant hand, appearing above Feng Qingxuan, spanning endless time and space.
Feng Qingxuan inwardly thought, 'This is bad.' Blazing Nirvana Fire surged from his body, sweeping across the heavens and earth. While Nirvana Fire brings forth vitality from death for a Phoenix, if it burns anything other than a Phoenix, there will only be death and no vitality.
Facing a Hun Yuan Golden Immortal, Feng Qingxuan naturally dared not be careless. He went all out from the start, and in an instant, hundreds of millions of miles of mountains and rivers were annihilated in the flames.
Feng Qingxuan took out a fiery red spear, pointing it directly at the earthen-yellow giant hand blocking his way. He intended to escape unexpectedly, but those who had never truly fought a Hun Yuan Golden Immortal would never understand the true might of this Realm.
Ding~
The Law of Earth flowed ceaselessly on the earthen-yellow giant hand. Feng Qingxuan's full-power strike, wielding a Medium Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, failed to penetrate even a hair's breadth. All of his attacks were absorbed by the giant hand, which was imbued with the power of Law.
Beginning Qilin's palm slowly closed. Not a single wisp of the Nirvana Fire that swept the heavens and earth could escape his grasp. As his palm closed, it was all extinguished by the giant hand condensed from the Law of Earth.
At this moment, Feng Qingxuan finally knew what despair felt like. He had no power to resist. Without using Divine Ability or Spirit Treasure, he could be easily suppressed.
The giant hand of Law enveloped Feng Qingxuan. His Dharma power and Primordial Spirit were completely suppressed, leaving him with no power to resist. The Grand Unity Golden Immortal was now like a Mortal, at the mercy of Beginning Qilin. He slowly tightened the giant hand of Law, as if toying with his prey, slow yet suffocating.
Pfft~
A streak of crimson blood flowed from Feng Qingxuan's lips, with wisps of Nirvana Fire burning on it. Cracks appeared on his Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm Dao body, and one could vaguely see Nirvana Fire attempting to mend them. Unfortunately, in the Face of absolute power, this level of recovery was not enough.
"Alas, Fellow Daoist Beginning Qilin, would you perhaps release him this once, for my Face?"
A long sigh came from the Undying Volcano in the south, accompanied by a Dharma power Incarnation of Yuanfeng.
Upon arrival, Yuanfeng gave Feng Qingxuan a reassuring look, then turned to Beginning Qilin.
She knew about the incitement of the Qilin Clan to conquer the starry sky. Her failure to prevent Feng Qingxuan's actions was an implicit approval.
To be honest, the entire Great Desolation was watching this campaign, to see how deep the waters of the starry sky truly were. Now, everyone knew the outcome: the Qilin Clan had already retreated without a single person from the starry sky appearing.
The reason Feng Qingxuan ended up in such a predicament was entirely due to his arrogance.
He fancied himself clever, thinking he could deceive the Qilin Clan, but it backfired. His every move was within the perception of a Hun Yuan Golden Immortal; his methods of concealment were completely ineffective.
He believed that with his Late Stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm and his ultimate escape technique, he could escape from a Hun Yuan Golden Immortal. The result was that the two sides were simply not on the same level. Beginning Qilin had easily suppressed Feng Qingxuan without moving a single step.
"Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng, wanting me to release him with just an empty promise seems to lack sincerity."
"This junior actually incited my Qilin Clan's elders to conquer the starry sky; his intentions are punishable by death. However, out of respect for Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng's Face, the death penalty can be waived. I will suppress him on the shores of the East Sea for ten thousand years as a minor warning. How about that?"
Beginning Qilin looked at Yuanfeng with a faint smile, but this smile did not reach his eyes. Instead, one could see chillingly cold killing intent within them.
A Hun Yuan Golden Immortal cannot be insulted. If it weren't for the critical period where the Qilin Clan and the Phoenix Clan were united against the Dragon Clan, even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal of the Phoenix Clan would never have survived his hands.
Suppressing Feng Qingxuan on the shores of the East Sea, the Dragon Clan would surely not miss such a good opportunity. If he died then, it would have nothing to do with Beginning Qilin. However, Yuanfeng would likely not agree to this condition.
Indeed, Yuanfeng frowned slightly upon hearing this, her expression growing cold. Her voice, devoid of emotional fluctuation, said: "For the next thousand years, the Phoenix Clan will exert extra effort in resisting the Dragon Clan."
"If Fellow Daoist does not agree, then we can simply have a confrontation. The Phoenix Clan will no longer join the Qilin Clan in resisting the Dragon Clan. Fellow Daoist Beginning Qilin should think twice."
Before her words finished, her Dharma power Incarnation suddenly disintegrated, turning into specks of flame that dispersed into the heavens and earth.
Boom—!!!
In the southern sky, a towering blaze erupted from the direction of the Undying Volcano!
A vast expanse of golden-red light, obscuring the sky and sun, like a burning sea of clouds, swept over with incredible speed, instantly filling the entire firmament.
This light, though seemingly as soft as clouds and without any power leaking out, contained the ultimate essence of Nirvana and the might to incinerate the world.
The same flames, in Yuanfeng's hands, possessed a power that was now a world apart.
Beginning Qilin's expression was very grim upon seeing this. He had spared Feng Qingxuan's life precisely to bargain with the Phoenix Clan. Who would have thought Yuanfeng would be so unyielding and domineering, not giving an inch?
Now, he hadn't gained much benefit and was still greatly angered by Yuanfeng.
However, for the sake of the bigger picture, Beginning Qilin could only swallow his anger. Yuanfeng was so fearless precisely because she was certain he wouldn't dare to turn hostile.
Whoosh—
"I hope Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng remembers what you just said. Otherwise, even at a great cost, the Qilin Clan will have a confrontation with the Phoenix Clan."
Beginning Qilin took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging anger. His tone became as calm as an ancient well, but beneath that calm lay an unfathomable cold abyss.
He cast an indifferent glance at the dispirited Feng Qingxuan in the cage, said no more, and turned to disappear.
At this moment, Beginning Qilin's desire to unify the Great Desolation became stronger than ever before. He had originally planned to eliminate those ants who had infiltrated the Qilin Clan. Now, upon careful consideration, keeping them and turning them into sharp blades in his hands to stab the Phoenix Clan and the Dragon Clan was also a good choice.
As a Hun Yuan Golden Immortal, even the most careful petty actions of the Demon Race were perfectly clear in his eyes. Although this blade was not his own, as long as it was useful, that was all that mattered.
Beginning Qilin did not realize that his thinking at this time had become somewhat distorted. If he did not awaken in time, he would gradually move towards destruction under the influence of Tribulation Qi.
On the other side, Feng Qingxuan's injuries were completely healed after being swept by Yuanfeng's Nirvana Fire.
"Thank you, Clan Chief, for saving me. I was too arrogant, and I am willing to bear full responsibility for the losses inflicted upon the Phoenix Clan."
He lowered his head apologetically, his voice lacking the usual spirited vigor.
"It seems your arrogant habit has not been completely cured. Go and stay inside quietly for a while."
As Yuanfeng finished speaking, the spatial entrance to a world abruptly appeared, swallowing Feng Qingxuan before he could even react.
Although the Grand Unity Golden Immortals of the three clans were also high-end combat power, they were no longer the decisive force. The final victory or defeat still had to be determined among her, Ancestral Dragon, and Beginning Qilin, the three Hun Yuan Golden Immortals.
For Feng Qingxuan to want to bear full responsibility only showed that he hadn't been fully awakened. It was good to let him temper himself in the world she had created, to properly refine his character.
If he could gain some enlightenment, that would be even better.
The gate of Ziwei Palace slowly opened, and Wang Chen stepped out of it, feeling very pleased. This time, he gained a lot from complementing the Primordial Heaven and Earth Laws, and also made some plans for his future Cultivation path.
Taking out the ziwei fate plate, Wang Chen waved his hand forward, and in an instant, the current scene of the Primordial Great Land appeared before his eyes.
Currently, the three clans' battle is very fierce, they have completely torn off their pretense and no longer have any scruples. The land is filled with shattered mountains and rivers, which is a hardship for the weak creatures. Not only are their homes destroyed, but their lives are also in danger.
"How innocent are these living beings?"
On the battlefield of the three clans, Golden Immortal and Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm experts are often seen, and even Grand Unity Golden Immortals occasionally participate.
Such powerful experts cause significant destruction to the Primordial Great Land. A casual attack can shatter endless mountains and rivers, and countless creatures die tragically.
Wang Chen personally witnessed the shattered mountains and rivers caused by the clash of two Taiyi Golden Immortals from the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan through the light screen. Many creatures who couldn't escape in time died from the residual shockwaves of the battle. Many creatures had no Karma or Karma on them, and their eyes were even clear and innocent.
He had personally spent time with such creatures and knew their purity and kindness. They were adorable creatures who, if you treated them a little well, would repay you tenfold or a hundredfold.
"Northern Emperor, take this Spirit Treasure and go on a journey for me. The tribulation is not a reason for those weak and innocent creatures to die. Now that I have some strength and ability, I will do my best to help them."
"Moreover, you Cultivate the Acquired Divine Way, and your path ahead is different from others. I believe you have gained some insights during this time. I hope you can comprehend your future Dao on this trip."
In a world in the starry sky, filled with starlight forming long swords, the Northern Emperor was bestowing Sword Intent and sword souls upon star long swords that could no longer undergo Fusion. He planned to make this world a place for experience, letting it drift in the starry sky, to see which fated person could find this world first.
The Northern Emperor, who was imagining what kind of performance the creatures who came here would have, suddenly heard his main body's voice in his ear. Along with the voice came two Spirit Treasures emitting endless heavenly dao merit golden light.
The sun moon crystal wheel, two top-grade houtian merit Spirit Treasures (Acquired merit spirit treasures). He didn't expect his main body to bestow these two treasures upon him for self-defense. Who wouldn't be confused upon seeing these two Spirit Treasures? Anyway, he loved them immensely.
They had beauty, power, and killed without incurring Karma. Simply perfect.
The surprise and thoughts in his heart vanished in an instant. The Northern Emperor bowed towards the direction of Ziwei Star and saluted.
"Thank you, main body, for bestowing the protective treasure. In the name of the starry sky, Northern Emperor will surely complete this task."
"Good."
Wang Chen's voice sounded from the Northern Emperor's Divine Soul, and endless Dao Yun began to gather, finally forming a purple dao patterns quietly suspended within the Northern Emperor's Divine Soul.
The Northern Emperor understood its true meaning at first glance: Star.
At second glance, he only felt the evolution of infinite Dao and Laws, and for a moment, he felt dizzy. The Northern Emperor quickly averted his gaze, not daring to look again.
This dao patterns has two functions: one is to prevent other powerful beings from investigating his origins, and the other is to protect his life when the Northern Emperor encounters a fatal crisis.
With a Spirit Treasure for protection and a dao patterns as a trump card, the Northern Emperor felt very secure.
He turned and transformed into a sword light, heading towards the Primordial Great Land. However, not long after, the Northern Emperor returned.
Looking at the sword world before him, he felt it was better to take it with him. At his Realm, the subtle sensations in the dark could not be ignored. So, the Northern Emperor put this sword world, which was wandering in the starry sky, into his sleeve and took it away, transforming back into a sword light and leaving the starry sky.
Only a zijie sword was left spinning in the starry sky. This was left by the Northern Emperor to prevent the three clans from continuing to invade the starry sky. This Divine Artifact was one of the core Formation foundations of the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation, so he naturally wouldn't take it away.
At a certain moment, the zijie sword seemed to know that its master had left the starry sky, so it spontaneously transformed into a sword light and fell into Ziwei Star, suspending itself on a scenic peak, quietly absorbing the Ziwei Star light to nourish itself.
"You little fellow are quite spiritual, you even know how to find a good place for yourself."
Wang Chen, sitting under the star tree and drinking tea, naturally noticed every move of the zijie sword and couldn't help but say with a smile.
Beside Wang Chen, the Hundred Flowers Fairy, with her immortal grace and beautiful appearance, stood quietly. She wore a long yellow silk dress, holding an exquisite teapot made from an Acquired Spirit Treasure. Misty Immortal Qi swirled around the spout, and the lingering fragrance of tea filled the space.
Seeing Wang Chen put down his teacup, the Hundred Flowers Fairy showed a slight smile, parted her red lips, and respectfully asked, "Does the Star Lord need to expel it?"
As she spoke, she gracefully tilted the teapot slightly, and the tea poured into the cup like a silver thread, making a crisp sound.
The tea swirled in the cup, gradually forming a small vortex, then slowly calmed down, presenting a faint amber color.
The zijie sword seemed to have heard their conversation, its blade trembling slightly, as if pleading or feeling wronged.
"Haha, no harm. Let it stay. After all, it's a Divine Artifact forged by the Northern Emperor, and being on Ziwei Star is also very beneficial for it."
Wang Chen's gaze shifted from the zijie sword and returned to admiring the sea of flowers before him.
The Hundred Flowers Fairy nodded upon hearing this, no longer paying attention to the sword, and continued to fully attend to Wang Chen.
The Three Tribulations Sword, also known as the Immortal Slaying Three Tribulations Sword, consists of the zijie sword forged by the Northern Emperor, the Yang Tribulation Sword forged by the Vermilion Bird, and the Yin Tribulation Sword forged by the White Tiger. All three swords are Divine Artifacts, possessing extraordinary spirituality, which can be considered a characteristic of Divine Artifacts.
As the creator of the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation, the names of these three Divine Artifacts were all given by the Vermilion Bird, with the meaning of hoping they would possess the mighty power to slay Hun Yuan Golden Immortals.
Unfortunately, the Vermilion Bird's attainment in Formation was truly limited. The name of this Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation was very resonant, but its power was ordinary. Fortunately, after Wang Chen's guidance and modification, its power greatly increased, and it now truly possesses the power to slay Immortals, but to this day, no reckless person is willing to enter this Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation.
The strongest one who fell in the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation was merely an ignorant Grand Unity Golden Immortal at the Early Stage. When Beginning Qilin finally led his clansmen to invade the starry sky, the Vermilion Bird was overjoyed, but the other party turned and left after realizing the power of this Formation.
The Vermilion Bird's long-cherished desire to slay Immortals has not yet had a chance, but according to the Northern Emperor, the Vermilion Bird is still proud that the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation could scare away a Hun Yuan Golden Immortal.
Wang Chen could already imagine the Vermilion Bird's proud little demeanor, and he wondered how they were all learning in the starry sky.
After such a long time, he wondered if they had personally attempted to open up and evolve worlds.
Sometimes, merely relying on learning is far from enough; one must personally try. Only by achieving the unity of knowledge and action can one discover and rectify problems in practice.
Thinking of this, Wang Chen's vast Divine Thought, like the starry sky, instantly locked onto their positions. Their every action appeared one by one in Wang Chen's mind.
Indeed, the Vermilion Bird, Old Ancestor Xuanwu, the White Tiger, and the Fox Ancestor each chose a world and were meticulously comprehending it. It was not appropriate to disturb them now; he would guide them after they returned.
Having nothing to do, Wang Chen decided to relax and tour the starry sky to see how it had developed.
The first place he went was the Canglan Realm. As soon as he entered, he felt the Canglan Incarnation sighing.
"What is it that can make my Incarnation so worried?"
The Canglan Incarnation's eyes lit up upon hearing Wang Chen's voice, then he looked at him with hope and said.
"Now my disciple is about to Breakthrough to Taiyi Golden Immortal, but I, as his master, am still stuck at Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection and cannot advance. Main body, I am your first Incarnation, you cannot favor one over another."
"Look, Old Ancestor Yang Mei's Incarnation can reach Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and you are now a World God, so you cannot lose Face."
Clearly, the Canglan Incarnation had been holding these words back for a long time. Before, Wang Chen had been busy, so he was too embarrassed to speak. Now that Wang Chen had come to the Canglan Realm, he clearly had free time, so he poured out his heart like bamboo beans.
Wang Chen smiled confidently upon seeing this and said, "This is simple. There are two methods. The first is for me to recall you and then re-manifest you. With my current Cultivation Realm, it won't be difficult for you to reach Great Overarching Emperor Lord. After that, you can find a spiritual object as your Dao foundation."
At this point, Wang Chen's eyes rolled, and he said with some difficulty, "However, if that happens, all your Immortal Dao Cultivation will disappear."
The Canglan Incarnation hesitated upon hearing this, and after a long while, he shook his head and refused, saying, "The creatures of the Canglan Realm and my disciple Fire Dawn all Cultivate the Immortal Dao. It would be inappropriate for me to switch to becoming a Great Overarching Emperor Lord. What is the second method?"
"The second method is somewhat similar to the Northern Emperor's method, but the Immortal Dao and the Divine Way are different. The Immortal Dao emphasizes the gathering of three flowers at the top and the five Qi returning to the origin. Therefore, the object used to carry your Dao foundation can only be a Spiritual Root. You can choose a branch of an innate spiritual root that is compatible with the Great Dao you Cultivate as your Dao foundation."
Wang Chen knew his Incarnation's thoughts like a mirror. He had already thought of a solution for him. The first method was purely to tease the Canglan Incarnation, and seeing his Incarnation's troubled expression was also a kind of enjoyment.
The Canglan Incarnation was visibly relieved upon hearing his main body's solution, but then he struggled with the choice of Dao foundation. After a long time, unable to make a decision, he looked to Wang Chen for help.
"fusang tree, osmanthus tree, heaven-reaching sacred tree, star tree, mythical tree. I've considered them all and feel that the star tree branch and the heaven-reaching sacred tree branch are acceptable, but I'm still a bit indecisive."
Wang Chen nodded. Both of the Canglan Incarnation's choices were excellent, but besides these two, there was actually another option.
"Hmm, both are good. The Great Dao Laws contained in the star tree are closely related to the Human Dao, while the heaven-reaching sacred tree can take root in Chaos and transform Chaos Qi into Innate Spiritual Qi. Both are good."
"Actually, you don't have to dwell on these two. I have an Acquired Spirit Treasure World Tree in my possession. It carries a part of the Great Dao Law Legacy of both, which is quite suitable for you, and the World Tree itself is not inferior to an innate spiritual root."
As soon as he finished speaking, the World Tree had already been moved out of the chaos bead by Wang Chen. Its original body, larger than the Canglan Realm, quickly shrunk to the size of a palm and fell into Wang Chen's hand.
The Canglan Incarnation looked up, and it wasn't the World Tree shrinking at all.
It was clearly Wang Chen using the Divine Ability 'Universe in the Palm' to contain the World Tree, which was larger than a Middle Thousand Worlds, within his palm.
The Canglan Incarnation was also quite curious about the 'Universe in the Palm' Divine Ability displayed by Wang Chen, so he transformed into a stream of light and entered his palm.
Only after truly entering did the Canglan Incarnation realize the mighty power of this Divine Ability. Compared to the space within this 'Universe in the Palm', the World Tree was like a small witch meeting a great one. Even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal entering this 'Universe in the Palm' would probably be unable to cause any trouble.
The Canglan Incarnation only sighed slightly in his heart, then turned his gaze to the World Tree.
The first impression was its immense size, and its crown was luxuriant, with many Minor Thousand Worlds hanging from it. Six of the largest ones were gathered together and were very conspicuous. The Canglan Incarnation had heard of this; it should be the Six Realms created by his main body.
He didn't look much further, but instead carefully examined the World Tree. According to his main body, the World Tree also had the ability to absorb Chaos Qi and transform it into Innate Spiritual Qi. At the same time, it could also nurture worlds, truly living up to its name as the World Tree.
However, whether it could nurture worlds was not important to him. With his Cultivation Realm as a Taiyi Golden Immortal, he could also open up worlds in the Primordial Great Land.
What he valued was whether this World Tree could carry the Great Dao he was currently Cultivating.
"This is one of the reasons I asked you to choose the World Tree. You infuse the Great Dao Laws you Cultivate into a nascent world, and the World Tree will nurture a world according to these Great Dao Laws."
"This is enough to demonstrate the World Tree's capacity for bearing and inclusiveness."
Wang Chen's words sounded from above, like heavenly music.
After the Canglan Incarnation entered the 'Universe in the Palm', Wang Chen began to receive his memories, so he knew exactly what the Canglan Incarnation was thinking.
"Alright, this is it."
The Canglan Incarnation was very satisfied with the World Tree upon hearing this. The next moment, his figure flickered, and he reappeared in his Immortal Cave.
Accompanying him was a branch of the World Tree. To be honest, this branch was already the size of a Minor Thousand Worlds. The fact that it could safely lie in his hand was entirely due to Wang Chen using the Law of Space to retrieve it.
Looking at the retrieved World Tree, the Canglan Incarnation still had some reluctance in his eyes. He had, for a fleeting moment, wondered what would happen if he used the entire World Tree as his Dao foundation, but this idea was too bold and was quickly extinguished.
"Don't think about it. This World Tree still has its uses. Once it grows a bit more, plant it in the Inner Chaos. Who knows, it might become a heavenly dao merit manufacturing machine."
The Canglan Incarnation imagined that scene following Wang Chen's words and felt it was beautiful, and the possibility was very high.
The World Tree can clearly transform Chaos Qi into Innate Spiritual Qi. If it were to nurture some Major Thousand Worlds, and then the primordial heavens dao were to connect those Major Thousand Worlds like it connects the Canglan Realm, then the influence of the primordial heavens dao might gradually deepen into the Inner Chaos.
Such a feat would certainly earn a great deal of heavenly dao merit. It would be like expanding the territory of the Primordial Great Land.
The Canglan Incarnation looked at his main body with a strange expression. As his Incarnation, shouldn't their thoughts be similar? Why did his main body always have so many novel ideas? Why couldn't he think of them? Was it really because he wasn't standing high enough?
Wang Chen left the Immortal Cave of the Canglan Incarnation and looked at the entire Canglan Realm, a world he had created not long after his birth.
All the creatures in the Canglan Realm were created by his own hands, and now the strongest among them had reached the Golden Immortal Realm, with top-tier experts like Fire Dawn already preparing for a Breakthrough to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm.
The Canglan Realm could be said to be exceptionally prosperous now; the major forces had already set their sights on the starry sky, no longer confined to the Canglan Realm, which now seemed more like an ancestral star in their eyes.
Currently, with the Canglan Realm as the leader, seventeen worlds had gathered together to form the Cangyun Realm Domain, nine of which were Minor Thousand Worlds from the original bubbles.
The four major forces of the Canglan Realm each divided four worlds, and the Flame Chicken Clan of Fire Volcano Mountain also occupied one world due to Fire Dawn.
Most of the Cultivators in these seventeen worlds followed the Immortal Dao system, so they were not considered to be destroying the original Cultivation system.
Some individual worlds had Cultivators practicing the Martial Dao system and Bloodline evolution, but these did not conflict with the Immortal Dao; on the contrary, after many years of integration and development, both sides now developed faster by taking what they needed.
The Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and other methods of the Immortal Dao provided much help and inspiration to these native worlds, Martial Dao practitioners, and Bloodline evolvers; some mortal-level Immortal Cultivators would even learn some Martial Dao for self-defense.
These worlds developed vibrantly within the Cangyun Realm Domain, with experts from various worlds exchanging knowledge; their previously stagnant strength gradually saw a clear path forward through numerous Dao discussions.
Black Mountain Lord and her companions did not rigidly impose the Canglan Realm's system on other worlds but instead developed them through Fusion based on each world's original direction, which now appeared to be very effective.
However, not every world's top experts were willing to be subordinate; among them, there were quite a few ambitious individuals secretly opposing the four major forces of the Canglan Realm. Currently, these forces, due to their strength, only engaged in minor skirmishes and mostly remained dormant, not daring to show their faces.
Some previously rampant forces now didn't even have grave weeds, having directly returned to dust.
Among them, the Human Dao Legacy, which Wang Chen valued most, was developing well. Artifact Refining, Alchemy, Talisman, Formation, and Puppet Legacies were continuously researched by major forces, with countless Geniuses dedicating immeasurable effort over the years.
Each Legacy had many branches; for example, Artifact Refining was divided into Magical Artifact, Magic Treasure, and Immortal Artifact.
Medicinal Pills also had various classifications, such as for Breakthroughs, consolidating Cultivation, increasing magical power, or boosting strength.
Through the continuous efforts of generations, most of these Legacies had reached the Profound Immortal Rank, and a few, led by the four major forces, had even reached the Golden Immortal Rank Legacy. Such a Legacy was not considered low even in the entire Primordial Great Land.
From the mortal Realm, step by step, to today's Immortal Realm, every step was taken very steadily.
These things were once looked down upon by the creatures of the Primordial Great Land, but now if these Legacies were placed in the Primordial Great Land, many creatures would probably fight tooth and nail to learn them.
Some things cannot be judged by their initial appearance; one must look at them in the long term to discover the good things that have been buried.
The Cangyun Realm Domain was now in excellent condition, and Wang Chen felt very gratified.
To be honest, the Aptitude and background of the creatures in the Canglan Realm were incomparable to those nurtured in the Primordial Great Land.
The current situation was inseparable from the silent efforts of the Canglan Incarnation behind the scenes.
Wang Chen believed that the Canglan Incarnation would bring him more surprises after becoming a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. He had this premonition, humming a melody he had heard in the Canglan Realm, and happily headed towards the Mountain Sea Realm.
Originally, in his vision, the creatures he created were supposed to contend with the Human Race created by Nuwa.
However, according to the current development, they might end up contending with the Yao Race and the Witch Race.
Although the plan had changed a bit, the overall direction was still good.
The development of the starry sky was also much faster than he had initially imagined.
It was just that his self-planning deviated from the original strategy of developing cautiously, but these were all trends of the times.
Opportunity was right in front of him; if he didn't seize it, his endless future might be spent in regret.
Stepping on the Dao formed by starlight, Wang Chen leisurely arrived at the Mountain Sea Realm. At this time, the Mountain Sea Realm was already hundreds of times larger than when it was first opened, all thanks to the heaven-reaching sacred tree.
Now, the Cultivation environment of the Mountain Sea Realm was increasingly approaching that of the Primordial Great Land. The ethnic groups that had migrated from the Primordial Great Land had all adapted to the environment here and had long since regarded the Mountain Sea Realm as their home.
The younger generations in various clans, who initially didn't understand why their elders moved to a place like the Mountain Sea Realm, now felt pleasantly surprised by their elders' decisions.
For example, the White Tiger Clan, Xuanwu Clan, and Fox Clan, which were once major clans in the Primordial Great Land, had many clan members who didn't understand their Old Ancestor's decision. Now, every single one of them considered themselves creatures of the Mountain Sea Realm.
The Primordial Great Land was ravaged by war, with creatures homeless, while the creatures in the Mountain Sea Realm played happily and lived carefree. In contrast, every creature cherished the current Mountain Sea Realm immensely.
When they learned about the current state of the Primordial Great Land from the migrating creatures, the sense of pride in their hearts became impossible to conceal. At such times, they would feel a heartfelt sense of belonging to the Mountain Sea Realm.
Unlike the Canglan Realm, the Mountain Sea Realm primarily used the Divine Way as its main Cultivation system. Creatures practicing the Immortal Dao and Martial Dao also existed but ultimately became a minority.
The current situation in the Mountain Sea Realm is that five transcendent forces stand at the top: the Western White Tiger Clan, the Northern Xuanwu Clan, the Southern Chihua Valley, the Eastern Fox Clan, and the Central Two Realms Mountain.
These five major forces all have Great Overarching Emperor Lords overseeing them, and their clan Old Ancestors all follow Great Emperor Ziwei, which makes their position in the Mountain Sea Realm unshakable.
Below the five major forces are the two great Divine Courts: the Merfolk Clan and the Feathered Race.
These two races were created by Great Emperor Ziwei himself and are native creatures of the Mountain Sea Realm. Even though the strongest in the two great Divine Courts are only at the Ancient God Realm, their status in the Mountain Sea Realm remains an unshakeable second tier.
Among the ethnic groups previously arranged by the Northern Emperor to settle in the Mountain Sea Realm, there were quite a few whose clan Old Ancestors were Taiyi Golden Immortals or Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
However, due to being newcomers or inherently disliking conflict, none of these ethnic groups jumped out to disrupt the current situation in the Mountain Sea Realm.
If the five major forces represented the Peak in strength, then the two great Divine Courts were the absolute rulers in economic trade.
Due to the flourishing development of economic trade, the God of Wealth and the God of Commerce could be said to have soared to prominence. These two Acquired Heavenly Gods had now become Ancient Gods, and their statues were basically worshipped in all major cities.
Fortunately, these two Acquired Heavenly Gods came from the Merfolk Clan and the Feathered Race respectively, and the distribution of benefits was relatively even, providing a basis for cooperation between the two races. It was also because of this that the subsequent unification of currency and rapid development of cities came about.
The two great Divine Courts not only avoided internal strife over these benefits but instead cooperated to quickly expand the pie, then shared the profits. The high-level officials in the Divine Courts were undoubtedly far-sighted.
Now, over ninety percent of transactions in the Mountain Sea Realm cannot be done without the two great Divine Courts, and the currency used for transactions is jointly designated by them.
Because the cities of the two great Divine Courts are spread throughout the Mountain Sea Realm, many creatures need to use this currency for their daily necessities.
If one desires a better life, they can also choose to reside in these cities. As long as you have money, regardless of your race, you can purchase a house in the city and live there indefinitely.
Consequently, many large cities were born in the Mountain Sea Realm, and their prosperity even dazzled Wang Chen as he walked through them.
There were all kinds of goods; there was nothing you couldn't imagine that those merchants couldn't provide.
Various Cultivation resources—as long as you had enough money, those merchants would scour the entire starry sky to find them for you, which even made Wang Chen a little speechless.
He hadn't expected the merchants in the Mountain Sea Realm to be so competitive. Many things were clearly learned from the Canglan Realm, but it wasn't nearly as competitive there.
In the city's Treasure Pavilion, Wang Chen also saw Magical Artifacts, Divine Pills, Divine Talismans, Formations, and Divine Puppet mechanisms for sale.
"Good heavens, they've learned everything down to the Canglan Realm's underwear."
Wang Chen couldn't help but marvel at the excellent operations of the two great Divine Courts; even he was somewhat surprised.
Perhaps this was a microcosm of the Acquired Divine Way. The Canglan Realm treated these as commodities for trade with the Mountain Sea Realm, while the creatures of the Mountain Sea Realm regarded these things as the Great Dao to becoming a god.
The trade with the Canglan Realm undoubtedly broadened the horizons of the creatures in the Mountain Sea Realm. Wang Chen could already imagine countless Geniuses practicing the Acquired Divine Way eagerly pursuing each other.
After leaving the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Wang Chen unknowingly arrived at an entertainment street. It was even livelier than other places, and there was more laughter and joy to be heard.
Music, dance, painting, sculpture... each performer possessed their own unique talent. Regardless of their personal strength Realm, their ability to perform here was beyond doubt, and most of the performances were very pleasing to the eye.
In the Mountain Sea Realm, these talents were undoubtedly also a path of Cultivation. Among these performers, it was possible that one day, one of them would become an Acquired Heavenly God.
Wang Chen even saw Divine Way Cultivators practicing the Seven Emotions and Six Desires on this entertainment street. Some walked among the crowds to experience the myriad aspects of life, while others used their performances to feel the emotional fluctuations of the surrounding audience; in short, there was a wide variety.
After admiring various large cities one by one, Wang Chen left the Mountain Sea Realm with a joyful mood.
Upon seeing the Cangyun Realm Domain, he couldn't help but shake his head and smile wryly. No wonder the trade between the Canglan Realm and the Mountain Sea Realm had decreased; it turned out the other party had learned all their skills.
However, Lu Qiankun and Black Mountain Lord's timely decision to change their development strategy and shift their focus to developing other Immortal Dao worlds was also a very clever choice.
Walking and pausing, Wang Chen arrived at the Five Elements Major Thousand Worlds, a world he had opened up when verifying his own Great Dao.
The Five Elements Major Thousand Worlds itself was a Major Thousand Worlds, and among Major Thousand Worlds, it was considered upper-middle tier.
The creatures within it were all naturally nurtured by this world's Heavenly Dao, which, based on the Laws contained within its own world, gave birth to the creatures most suitable for its own world.
Wang Chen called these creatures 'Elves.' These Elves were born with a natural affinity for the Laws of Heaven and Earth.
Although their appearances varied, the powerful Elves were undoubtedly close to humanoid in form.
There were humanoid Elves with butterfly wings on their backs, and Elves with human upper bodies and deer lower bodies. The Five Elements Major Thousand Worlds nurtured different types of Elves based on different regions.
They were naturally intelligent and long-lived, and they deeply loved nature, so even now, these creatures still lived in the form of tribes and clans.
After seeing the beauty of worldly prosperity, turning back to see this primitive beauty felt very appealing as well.
Different things evoke different feelings within the heart; this is the human heart.
Around the Five Elements Major Thousand Worlds, there were also five smaller worlds: the Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth worlds, each containing a single Great Dao Law.
Their proximity to the Five Elements Major Thousand Worlds caused their Great Dao Laws to mutually attract, drawing them together.
Upon closer inspection, the Five Elements Major Thousand Worlds clearly showed signs of merging with the other five worlds.
This was the first time Wang Chen had seen such a situation, and he was very interested in it. So, he sat down to observe... Just as Wang Chen was leisurely touring the starry sky, the Northern Emperor had already arrived on the Primordial Great Land.
This was his first time on the Primordial Great Land since he was separated from Wang Chen. He had previously seen it from afar through Divine Ability and spellcraft, and back then, the Primordial Great Land in his eyes was magnificent, completely unlike the widespread desolation visible now.
While the Northern Emperor realized the terror of the Great Tribulation, he also grew dissatisfied with the various actions of the three clans.
If he had sufficient strength, he would definitely open up a Chaos battlefield, throw all three clans in, and only release them after they finished fighting.
Unfortunately, his capabilities were limited now, and he could only follow his main body's instructions to first rescue those innocent creatures.
Out of caution, the Northern Emperor did not place the sun moon crystal wheel behind him. After all, the current Primordial Great Land was under the rule of the three clans, and being too high-profile might lead to their pursuit.
Being pursued was a minor issue, but failing to complete the task entrusted by his main body was a major one.
Without further hesitation, the Northern Emperor transformed into a streak of light and began to shuttle through the mountains and valleys of the Primordial Great Land, collecting any creatures near the three clans' battlefield into a Small World.
In this way, the Northern Emperor continuously shuttled between various battlefields, and with his Great Overarching Emperor Lord Realm, no one could discover his whereabouts.
Only some Demon Race members felt puzzled because the Evil Qi and Killing Intent generated near the battlefield were slightly less than they had anticipated, but the missing amount was only a negligible fraction, so they did not delve too deeply.
However, given enough time, they would eventually discover it.
"I didn't expect the Qilin Clan to be cooperating with the Demon Race."
The Northern Emperor stood on a mountain Peak, looking at the Demon Race hidden in the three clans' battlefield below, his expression somewhat grim.
While the Northern Emperor was secretly saving innocent beings, he discovered that sometimes the Qilin Clan would conspire with the Demon Race to slaughter beings from the other two clans.
Moreover, the Demon Race often chose battlefields in densely populated areas, which was why the Northern Emperor was able to discover the traces of these Demon Race members so quickly.
The three clans were now in a state of irreconcilable conflict, and any means they used against each other were considered normal, but the Demon Race's deliberate act of letting battles affect innocent beings displeased the Northern Emperor.
The Northern Emperor had no intention of participating in their struggles; he continued to search the battlegrounds of the three clans to rescue innocent beings.
However, the Primordial Great Land was vast and boundless, and with the current outbreak of the grand tribulation, the three clans and their subordinate tribes were fighting everywhere.
Facing such a vast area, with countless battlefields big and small, even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal was somewhat powerless.
Fortunately, there were also many Heavenly Gods with good intentions in the Primordial Great Land, and they would do their best to shelter some homeless beings.
However, the three clans were too powerful now, and even great powers of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm found it difficult to be too high-profile.
So, these great powers would often open up a Major Thousand Worlds for these beings to temporarily live in.
The Northern Emperor had also briefly communicated with these great powers; some genuinely wanted to save these poor beings, while others were curious if they would receive heavenly dao merit after the tribulation ended by doing so.
Regardless of the thoughts and motivations deep within these Heavenly Gods, the Northern Emperor believed that in such difficult times, any Heavenly God who dared to step forward and take action could be considered a good Heavenly God.
Under the rule of the three clans, daring to do these things was undoubtedly full of challenges and dangers.
Being able to bravely stand up and take practical action was itself a rare and valuable quality.
After much wandering, the Northern Emperor arrived in the eastern part of the Primordial Great Land.
The original location of Qingqiu was now occupied by a new mountain peak, guarded by a Formation, making it relatively safe.
"These must be the other three fox clans created by the Fox Ancestor: Tu Shan, Chunhu, and Yousu."
The Northern Emperor had heard from the Fox Ancestor that after her transaction with Great Emperor Ziwei, she immediately set about creating these three fox clans, and for this, she received a good deal of heavenly dao merit.
When Qingqiu ascended to the starry sky, she took everyone who was willing to go with her.
The reproductive capacity of these three fox clans was quite good, and coupled with the inherently excellent living environment of the Primordial Great Land, these fox clans developed very quickly.
After countless years of reproduction, their numbers were vast, almost spreading throughout various parts of the Primordial Great Land; after all, the Fox Ancestor only took a minority with her.
The Fox Ancestor did not abandon the remaining ones but moved Tu Shan here and set up a Formation, which could protect them in times of crisis.
Even the Acquired Spirit Treasure, the Starlight Mirror, that Great Emperor Ziwei had given her was left behind.
After the Fox Ancestor departed, both sides often communicated through the Starlight Mirror, while the Starlight Mirror in the Mountain Sea Realm was placed in Bai Yue'er's hands.
Ever since the Fox Ancestor chose to follow Great Emperor Ziwei, she became busy.
First, she went into seclusion to Cultivate after converting to the Divine Dao, and after becoming a Innate Divine Spirits, she and other great powers like the Vermilion Bird studied the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation.
After Great Emperor Ziwei returned, the Fox Ancestor began preparing to become a World God.
The Fox Ancestor was very busy; now, all fox clan affairs were managed by Bai Yue'er.
Moreover, Bai Yue'er had already attained the Realm of Great Overarching Emperor Lord, fully capable of upholding the fox clan's prestige.
The Starlight Mirror on the Primordial Great Land was now managed by the Tu Shan Clan Chief, whose name was Tu Shan Feiyang.
As one of the first Tu Shan descendants created by the Fox Ancestor, her current Realm was that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal.
Among the three fox clans created by the Fox Ancestor, her talent was also second to none.
Originally, she had the Opportunity to follow Qingqiu to the starry sky, but she could never let go of the fox clan members who stayed behind, so she chose to stay as well.
So many years had passed, and she had toiled on this land, enduring countless hardships, finally growing step by step, and now she had become the head of the fox clan on the Primordial Great Land.
Divine Thought flickered in the Northern Emperor's eyes.
As a Great Overarching Emperor Lord, he naturally knew everything that had happened in Tu Shan after the Fox Ancestor left.
When inspecting these fox clan members, the Northern Emperor did not conceal himself, so the Fox Ancestor, also a Great Overarching Emperor Lord and connected to the entire fox clan's Luck, sensed the situation here.
From the distant starry sky, the Fox Ancestor cast her gaze towards this place.
"Northern Emperor, why have you come to the eastern part of the Primordial Great Land?"
The Fox Ancestor was seated atop a Major Thousand Worlds, comprehending the Law of this world and its self-evolution process.
Now, she only sent a wisp of her Divine Thought to check the situation here.
"Great Emperor Ziwei sent me to the Primordial Great Land to carry out some tasks, and I happened to pass by here, so I came to check on the situation."
"So that's it.
The Primordial Great Land is not peaceful now, and I wonder if these little ones can get through it safely.
I wonder if the Northern Emperor could lend a hand to temporarily conceal Tu Shan; there will be a generous reward afterward."
The Fox Ancestor and the Northern Emperor had reviewed Tu Shan's past together, and she always held a special affection for her creations in her heart.
Thus, she solemnly requested the Northern Emperor.
"You and I both follow Great Emperor Ziwei; it's just a small matter, Fellow Daoist Fox Ancestor, there's no need to be so polite."
The Northern Emperor smiled and waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing this.
The Fox Ancestor was already a subordinate god of Great Emperor Ziwei, and they belonged to the same camp, with a good relationship usually.
This small matter was naturally something he would help with if he could.
The Fox Ancestor smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "Then the Fox Ancestor thanks Arctic Sovereign (Beiji Dijun) in advance.
When you return, I will host a welcoming banquet for you."
"This is the Formation I set up on Tu Shan; see if it's useful to you."
"Alright."
Their conversation was only for an instant.
After the Divine Thought in the Northern Emperor's eyes disappeared, he revealed his figure and gracefully passed through the Formation set up by the Fox Ancestor.
"Wow, he...how did he just come in?"
Several fox clan members responsible for guarding the Formation immediately discovered the Northern Emperor's revealed figure.
When they saw that the Formation, which usually protected them, had no effect this time, each little fox was stunned.
Fortunately, some quick-witted ones immediately informed Tu Shan Feiyang when they saw something was amiss.
"Tu Shan Feiyang of the fox clan greets this...this Heavenly God.
May I ask what brings Heavenly God to Tu Shan?"
Tu Shan Feiyang bowed slightly to the Northern Emperor in the sky, her tone respectful yet neither obsequious nor arrogant.
This was also the experience she had accumulated over many years of living in the Primordial Great Land.
Only after leaving the Fox Ancestor's protection did she realize that all the hardships of the fox clan had been shielded by the Fox Ancestor; they had been too well protected by her before.
Even though the Fox Ancestor had gone to the starry sky, her remaining prestige could still protect them, these little ones, in many matters.
As for the title 'Heavenly God,' it originated with the rise of the three clans and generally referred to those Divine Dao practitioners whose Realm was higher than one's own.
Tu Shan Feiyang looked at the Northern Emperor with an unusually solemn expression.
The Heavenly God before her was dressed in white, with purple-gold lines outlined on his robes.
He was playing with a folding fan, one side of which depicted mountains and rivers, with countless beings living within them.
The entire painting was lifelike; when Tu Shan Feiyang concentrated on it, it felt as if the entire painting was about to come alive, so she quickly withdrew her gaze.
On the other side of the fan were written four divine characters: "Caring for All Beings."
The Heavenly God's body was enveloped in layers of divine radiance, and within the radiance, one could vaguely see scenes of all beings praying.
Behind him, two golden Spirit Treasures shone brightly, one intensely hot, the other extremely cold.
The first impression this Heavenly God gave Tu Shan Feiyang was that he was unfathomable.
A single glance made her feel that this Heavenly God was a good god, giving her a strange sense of closeness.
"I am the Arctic Sovereign (Beiji Dijun), you can also call me the Northern Emperor.
I come from the starry sky, and I have a good relationship with the Fox Ancestor.
This time, I happened to pass by here, so I came to take a look."
The Northern Emperor took a step, and in the next moment, he was standing on the grass, observing Tu Shan with interest.
Although this mountain was not as grand as Qingqiu, it was still a rare treasure land.
Tu Shan Feiyang's face showed joy upon hearing this, appearing as if she had lowered her guard against the Northern Emperor.
She secretly thought that this Northern Emperor should not be an enemy, but she would not completely relax just because of a single sentence.
While maintaining her guard internally, she showed no sign of it externally.
The Northern Emperor naturally saw through Tu Shan Feiyang's various thoughts at a glance.
Moreover, the Northern Emperor knew her past clearly, and even without looking, he could guess most of it, but he didn't care about any of it.
If Tu Shan Feiyang had truly disregarded the lives of so many fox clan members just because of his words, then he would truly look down on this Tu Shan Clan Chief.
Among the flowers, grasses, and trees, many fluffy little heads popped out, curiously looking in their direction.
They were curious about the reason for this Heavenly God's visit to Tu Shan, and they hoped that this powerful Heavenly God was not their enemy.
In their eyes, the Tu Shan Formation, which was immensely powerful and brought them a sense of security, was regarded as nothing by this Heavenly God, so he must be very powerful.
The little foxes' thoughts were pure and simple; their large eyes stared intently at the Northern Emperor and Tu Shan Feiyang, praying that Clan Chief Feiyang would be safe.
Several of the little foxes, seeing him approach Tu Shan Feiyang, anxiously spun in circles.
All of this, of course, did not escape the Northern Emperor's perception.
While marveling at how cute foxes were, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved upwards.
However, the Qingqiu foxes and the Tu Shan foxes lived in different environments, and now there were many differences.
For instance, if you treat the foxes on the Primordial Great Land well, they will act cute and coquettish towards you; perhaps this is also a means of survival.
Among the beings he had saved over the years, there were also many foxes, and he had learned firsthand how widespread this species was now in the Primordial Great Land.
Almost every few mountains, one could find traces of fox survival, and because of this, the fox clan's Luck was flourishing.
The Qilin Clan naturally coveted this juicy piece of meat, but now that the Fox Ancestor had joined the starry sky, they had no way to deal with the starry sky, so they deliberately ignored the foxes on Tu Shan.
However, foxes in other places were not so lucky; the Qilin Clan would not let them go.
The Qilin Clan could choose not to act against the foxes on Tu Shan unless absolutely necessary; this was also a gesture towards the Fox Ancestor.
However, the foxes scattered throughout the Primordial Great Land could only be at their mercy.
"This time, I am entrusted by the Fox Ancestor to completely conceal Tu Shan.
You should quickly prepare; once you are ready, crush this jade tablet.
I still have some matters to attend to."
At some point, the Northern Emperor's brow furrowed, and after giving instructions to Tu Shan Feiyang, he immediately disappeared.
Tu Shan Feiyang was stunned upon hearing this, and then the joy in her heart could not be suppressed.
All signs indicated that this Northern Emperor truly had a connection with the Fox Ancestor, otherwise, a Great Overarching Emperor Lord would not need to feign cordiality with them.
Moreover, this was a Great Overarching Emperor Lord who regarded the Tu Shan protective Formation as nothing.
Tu Shan Feiyang knew the power of this Formation; generally, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal could not easily break through it in a short time.
The Northern Emperor must have obtained information about this Formation from the Fox Ancestor, which is why he could disregard it.
"Quickly notify the nearby clan members and have them all return to Tu Shan as quickly as possible."
Tu Shan Feiyang dared not delay and quickly gave the order.
Then, she transformed into a streak of light and returned to her Immortal Cave, picking up the Starlight Mirror to make a final confirmation.
The entire fox clan of Tu Shan rested on her shoulders; she could not afford to be careless.
Although most of her guesses had been confirmed, she wanted to be absolutely foolproof.
As the current head of the fox clan on the Primordial Great Land, every decision she made concerned the lives of countless fox clan members.
A wisp of Divine Thought merged into the Starlight Mirror, recording everything that happened since the Northern Emperor arrived here.
Tu Shan Feiyang then came to the top of Tu Shan, where there was a jade platform specially built for the Starlight Mirror.
For a period after the Fox Ancestor left the Primordial Great Land, contacting the Fox Ancestor through the Starlight Mirror required a clan-wide sacrifice.
This jade platform was also built with the full strength of the entire clan at that time, and this situation gradually disappeared only after she took power.
However, a clan-wide sacrifice would still be held annually on the day the Fox Ancestor ascended to the starry sky.
Tu Shan Feiyang placed the Starlight Mirror in the center of the jade platform.
As the Starlight Mirror replenished its starlight, layers of Dao ripples spread across its surface like ripples... After leaving Tu Shan, the Northern Emperor crossed space and arrived at a volcano in a few steps.
At this moment, a great battle was erupting here.
Strangely, the two sides fighting were not the three clans, but the Mountain Pig Clan and the Demon Race.
Countless palaces on the volcano were destroyed in the battle between the two sides, and countless precious ancient texts turned to ash.
The mountain pigs fought desperately to protect these things, but unfortunately, the Demon Race members who came this time were all of high Realm, and they clearly investigated the situation of the Mountain Pig Clan before making their move.
Artifact Refining Rooms were destroyed one by one by the Demon Race, revealing Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts that had not yet been completed.
The Northern Emperor recognized these Legacies at a glance.
"This should be the mountain pig who was granted the Opportunity back then.
I didn't expect him to have grown to such a level now, and he even led the Mountain Pig Clan down a different path."
On the volcano, the mountain pig to whom Wang Chen had granted the Opportunity was now wielding a large hammer, directly clashing with two Demon Race Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
However, his current situation was not very good; facing the encirclement of two Demon Race Grand Unity Golden Immortals, he was already injured.
One leg had completely disappeared, and Devilish Qi permeated the wound, eroding him.
The Mountain Pig Clan Chief, Iron Fiend, showed a desolate expression.
Ever since he encountered that Innnate Deities/Sacred Beings and received the Legacy granted by him, Iron Fiend could be said to have risen rapidly.
Relying on his Artifact Refining techniques, he had made a great name for himself and personally led the Mountain Pig Clan out of their original ignorance.
From wild beasts that only knew how to eat immortal gold and spirit minerals by breaking mountains and rocks, they had leaped to become a major Artifact Refining clan.
Every clan member could transform into human form to Cultivate, and they were well-respected when they went out.
Before the grand tribulation fully erupted, many Heavenly Gods from even the three clans would come to him to order Spiritual Artifacts.
After all, Innnate Spirit Treasures were hard to find, and Acquired Spirit Treasures could not be refined by ordinary people, so his Spiritual Artifacts became highly sought-after treasures.
Unfortunately, Iron Fiend did not see the situation clearly, which led to the current disaster.
Above the vast sky, two boundless masses of Devilish Qi surrounded the figure engulfed in raging flames.
Divine patterns on Iron Fiend's twin hammers radiated crimson light, exuding an aura of extreme Yang and unyielding strength. Layers of Dao essence spread out in circles, isolating the Devilish Qi.
These two Spiritual Artifacts were like extensions of Iron Fiend's own Grand Dao Law, possessing extraordinary power. They had a certain restraining effect on the two Demon Race Grand Unity Golden Immortals, who clearly hadn't anticipated such a situation before their arrival.
Both being in the Middle Stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm, the two-on-one battle on their side still hadn't secured a victory after such a long time. Thinking of this, the faces of the two Demon Race members couldn't help but twist, and the malice radiating from their bodies instantly intensified by over a hundredfold.
When Demonic Lord Luo Hou created the Demon Race, he fashioned the Six Desires Demonic Venerables and the Seven Emotions Demonic Lords, with the seven emotions and six desires as their core.
The Seven Emotions Demonic Lords are Incarnations representing the seven extreme emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, thought, grief, fear, and shock. Formless and intangible, they excel at stirring the emotions of living beings, inducing Heart Demons, and creating chaos.
The ones who came to deal with the Mountain Pig Clan this time were Grief and Fear, two of the Seven Emotions Demonic Lords. They were most skilled at and enjoyed such acts of genocide.
Because each time, they could absorb rich emotions from these living beings. Sometimes, when they were in the mood, they would also guide and stir the emotions of living beings, inducing Heart Demons and watching them slaughter their own kin, who were once loving family.
"Haha, are these the Demonic Lords of the Demon Race? So weak! Old Pig here doesn't feel a thing!"
Seeing the two Demonic Lords stand still, communicating with their Divine Thoughts instead of attacking, Iron Fiend scoffed.
His voice was full of vigor, and even the Mountain Pigs below, who were desperately resisting the Demon Race's assault, heard him clearly.
Hearing their Old Ancestor's Divine Might, so at ease even under the siege of two Demonic Lords of the same Realm, the Mountain Pigs below instantly regained their backbone, and their morale soared. One by one, fearless of death, they pushed back the Demon Race's offensive considerably.
"Iron Fiend, you are indeed strong, but what about your clansmen? Do you really want to watch them die one by one before your eyes?"
"It's still the same offer: join the Demon Race, and you will gain the favor of the Demonic Ancestor, achieve a status far beyond your current one, and acquire even greater power. Why not?"
Grief and Fear, the two Demonic Lords, slowly revealed their forms, speaking with both threat and enticement in their tone.
"Heh, you didn't say that when you first arrived. Can't defeat me, so you've resorted to persuasion? Pathetic and laughable."
While secretly expelling the Devilish Qi from his wounds, Iron Fiend's mockery didn't diminish in the slightest. He actually had the ability to escape. Secretly, he had forged many forbidden Spiritual Artifacts for himself; as long as he used these forbidden Spiritual Artifacts, he could get away.
However, his clansmen, who had accompanied him for countless years, might all perish. His heart was unwilling, which was why he had dragged it out until now, but the turning point he had hoped for in his heart didn't seem to appear.
The Demon Race's arrival this time was clearly well-prepared. Sealing Formations had been set up all around, rendering both escape techniques and spatial evasion unusable now.
He no longer had the opportunity to approach his clansmen. If he used forbidden Spiritual Artifacts to break through the spatial Formation and escape, his clansmen would certainly not survive, and their Souls might even be extracted by the Demon Race to endure endless pain and torment.
Crucially, the Artifact Refining Legacy bestowed upon him by that Innate Sacred Being must never fall into the hands of these Demon Race members.
Fortunately, within the Divine Souls of the clansmen who received the Legacy, he had set up Restrictions to prevent the Legacy from leaking.
However, to ensure foolproof safety, Iron Fiend might have to take matters into his own hands, his gaze firm and resolute.
Looking at his clansmen, nearly half of whom were dead or injured below, he regretted not listening to his friend's advice to live in seclusion, which would have averted today's disaster.
It was laughable that he had stubbornly believed that as long as he didn't align with any faction, he could remain neutral and honestly and steadily refine artifacts.
"Huo Dou, you were right. An innocent man is guilty for possessing a treasure."
Iron Fiend sighed to himself, while gripping his twin hammers even tighter. He had made up his mind.
"Stubborn fool. I'll hold him off, Grief, you go kill all his clansmen. Let him experience what true pain and despair feel like."
Fear's face twisted into a sinister smile, and the Devilish Qi instantly boiled, seemingly as excited as its master.
Countless faces with sinister smiles emerged from the Devilish Qi, silently howling at Iron Fiend.
Iron Fiend's pupils constricted upon hearing this. Although his heart was filled with immense grief, his eyes grew even more resolute. In the upcoming battle, he would use forbidden Spiritual Artifacts. Even if he couldn't kill the opponent, he would make him lie in his Immortal Cave licking his wounds for endless years to come. This would be the price for killing his clansmen.
Grief's face showed an evil smile, and his figure transformed into Devilish Qi, flying downwards.
Fear's figure, on the other hand, blocked Iron Fiend, not actively attacking, clearly intending to stall him.
A fiery red small bead appeared in Iron Fiend's hand at some point. The hearty smile on his face was gone, replaced by the expressionless coldness of an honest man driven to fury.
Just as the battle was about to erupt even more fiercely, a faint, crisp sound echoed in the noisy space, causing the faces of Grief and Fear, the two Demonic Lords, to change.
At the same time, the Demon Race members guarding the Formation in all directions turned into ice crystals and dissipated between heaven and earth. The Sealing Formation shattered, replaced by a full moon hanging high in the sky.
The three Grand Unity Golden Immortals sensed it, and it was infinitely more powerful than the Sealing Formation the Demon Race had just set up.
A pitch-black Soul Suppressing Nail shot out from Grief's hand, attempting to break through the Formation, but the Soul Suppressing Nail could not reach the pitch-black space around them, no matter what.
Fear also saw this scene, his face suddenly changing as he said,
"No, this isn't a Sealing Formation. This is a great Divine Ability of Changing Heaven and Earth. We are already in another independent world. If we don't find the Immortal God who cast the Divine Ability, we might be in danger."
Grief's gaze towards the Soul Suppressing Nail was incredibly gloomy, because at some point, this Acquired Spirit Treasure was no longer under his control, suspended silently in that pitch-black space.
The sudden change rekindled hope in Iron Fiend's heart, but he still didn't act rashly before understanding the situation.
However, from the looks of the two Demonic Lords, the Immortal God who arrived this time was probably not from the Demon Race's side.
Just as everyone was cautiously examining their surroundings, the full moon in the sky silently approached Grief at some unknown point.
In an instant, death approached. His Divine Sense began to warn him frantically: he would die if he couldn't dodge.
In a flash, Grief unleashed all his Spirit Treasures, while vast Devilish Qi enveloped him as he fled into the distance. He had intended to break through space and escape, but unfortunately, the space here had long been sealed, and with his strength, he couldn't break it at all.
Rip ~ Crack ~ Pop ~
Wherever the full moon passed, there was no obstruction. All the Spirit Treasures Grief had unleashed silently split into two, simultaneously transforming into ice crystals that dissipated between heaven and earth.
Before Iron Fiend and Fear could react, Grief's protective Devilish Qi instantly disintegrated, and a silver glow split him in two. Intense disbelief could be seen in Grief's eyes.
Grief's gaze turned to Fear, as if he wanted to say something, but unfortunately, he had no more time. Accompanied by cracking sounds, Grief's True Spirit, Divine Soul, flesh — everything about him shattered into ice crystals, leaving no trace in this world.
Heaven and earth were utterly silent. Iron Fiend and Fear felt a chill run down their spines. A Grand Unity Golden Immortal in the Middle Stage had no ability to resist, not even to escape, and met with a complete demise.
"Is this the power of a top-grade houtian merit spirit treasure? As expected, it didn't disappoint me."