Chapter 346

Chapter 346: Nine Orifices Spiritual Embryo, Great Dao Golden Lotus

Ding!

The moment the Haotian Realm opened, the golden divine monument immediately stirred. Ye Xu perceived it instantly.

"The Haotian Realm!"

Ye Xu’s expression shifted with shock. This was a Secret Realm ranked within the top ten on the Secret Realm Ranking, a realm left behind by Nuwa after her ascension—a treasure of immeasurable value. Yet it had actually been opened by the joint effort of the human ancestor and the Mad Daoist.

"Mu Daoting," Ye Xu called out.

"Your subordinate is here."

"The Haotian Realm has opened. You should make a trip there as well," Ye Xu instructed.

The Formless Demon Lord hesitated, stammering, "Master of the Pavilion, that’s the human ancestor and the Mad Daoist we’re talking about. The Mad Daoist’s temperament is perverse and unpredictable—murder and cannibalism come as easily to him as breathing. This subordinate fears he might go but never return."

It wasn’t that he lacked courage; the infamy of the Mad Daoist was simply too terrifying.

Anyone of any significant standing knew that the Mad Daoist was an absolute lunatic, a madman standing at the very peak of the cosmos.

"Look at your cowardly look," Ye Xu remarked lightly. "With your level of cultivation, you’d naturally be insignificant before them. But don’t forget—behind you stands the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

"The human ancestor, the Mad Daoist, and the Heavenly Emperor will spare you trouble out of respect for the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

"However, if you insist on seeking death…"

"This subordinate wouldn’t dare!" The Formless Demon Lord was overjoyed. With the pavilion master backing him, he naturally had nothing to fear.

Ye Xu’s gaze grew profound.

With the opening of the Haotian Realm, the mightiest experts of the lower realm would inevitably gather there. He didn’t even dare send his Second Primordial Spirit Avatar into the Haotian Realm, lest it become mere cannon fodder.

Having received his orders, the Formless Demon Lord immediately set out for the Haotian Realm.

"This junior, Mu Daoting, pays his respects to all seniors." The Formless Demon Lord bowed with utmost humility.

The Mad Daoist glanced at him but said nothing more.

Both the human ancestor and the Heavenly Emperor also remained impassive.

All three of them understood that the Formless Demon Lord was a member of the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. His immediate arrival upon the opening of the Haotian Realm was undoubtedly at the pavilion master’s behest.

"Fellow Daoist brothers, Xuanxin offers his greetings."

Several figures suddenly appeared out of thin air—Lin Qianmo, Xuanxin, and others had arrived late.

The human ancestor looked toward Lin Qianmo and gave a slight nod.

"It’s… you…" The Mad Daoist’s gaze landed on Lin Qianmo, his expression filled with astonishment.

The woman before him was the very one who had enlightened him and answered his queries during his youth. After all these years, he now stood at the peak of the cosmos, yet Lin Qianmo remained at the proof of the Second Primordial Spirit, a mere semi-Immortal Emperor—a regression rather than progress.

"Your disciple pays homage to the Witch Ancestor."

Qi Yuanchu bowed deeply. Though the Witch Ancestor had turned away from the Witch Path, regardless, he remained the first inheritor and disseminator of its ways within this universe. Without the Witch Ancestor, the Witch Path as it existed today would not have come to be.

Qi Yuanchu understood what truly mattered in matters of principle and loyalty.

Suddenly surrounded by a group of top-tier experts, the Formless Demon Lord felt a chilling numbness creep over his scalp.

His self-prided cultivation level was nothing but a joke in the presence of these individuals.

An Immortal Venerable, actually the weakest one.

"Old madman, it seems impossible for us two to equally share the treasures left by the Mother Goddess." The human ancestor smiled lightly.

The Mad Daoist snorted coldly, his face displeased.

"Since that’s the case, let’s all enter together." The human ancestor said calmly, "Within the Haotian Realm, I hope all of you refrain from resorting to arms."

"If the teacher has spoken, the student must comply." Li Ruoyu said with a smile.

The group crossed the Primordial Immortal Gate and entered the Haotian Realm.

The Haotian Realm was vast and boundless, thriving with life.

It was a vibrant world, with birds and beasts everywhere, splendid mountains and rivers, and ancient trees forming dense forests. At a glance, the sky was clear and bright, awash with a myriad of blossoming colors.

"This is an entire world." Xuanxin said solemnly.

The Haotian Realm had evolved over tens of millions of years and given rise to the world’s will, operating under its own rules and shielding itself from the Heavens. Therefore, whether it was the Heavenly Emperor or the Son of Heaven, after scouring all heavens and earth, they still could not locate the Haotian Realm.

"This world alone is a supreme treasure."

Formless Demon Lord thought to himself.

The spiritual energy of the Haotian Realm was incredibly concentrated, surpassing even that of the Yuan Realm; it could truly be called the foremost among all realms. If it were used as a sect’s sacred land, countless experts could be cultivated in a short time.

"Creation spiritual embryo?"

Suddenly, the Mad Daoist darted forward.

He arrived at a mountaintop where a stone embryo stood facing the wind, bathed in the essence of the sun and moon and drawing in the world’s spiritual energy. The stone embryo had nine orifices, misted with immortal light and pulsating with the aura of the Great Dao.

"Nine Orifices Spiritual Embryo? A fine treasure."

Li Ruoyu said lightly.

This Nine Orifices Spiritual Embryo was far more potent than the Creation spiritual embryo in Nangong Zhandao’s hands; it had been nurtured in a complete world, with Repairing the heavens stone as its foundation, evolving over tens of millions of years.

Upon emerging, it might instantly become a peak Immortal Venerable mastering nine Great Daos, each reaching the end of the Great Dao.

"This is mine."

The Mad Daoist laughed heartily, sweeping his sleeve wide to pocket the Nine Orifices Spiritual Embryo.

Li Ruoyu showed not a hint of concern.

He entered the Haotian Realm not for treasures, but to uncover Nuwa’s method of ascension.

Although Xuanxin had told him the creation of the Tianyuan was approaching, Li Ruoyu preferred initiative; if he could grasp Nuwa’s secret of ascension, achieving it earlier, then the creation of the Tianyuan would become irrelevant to him.

The ultimate goal was ascension for all.

Meanwhile.

Formless Demon Lord was alone, not staying with the Heavenly Emperor, the human ancestor, or the others.

He wasn’t foolish; grouped with them, even if he stumbled upon something valuable, he’d never get it.

The Haotian Realm had evolved over tens of millions of years and six epochs and must have birthed many treasures; he didn’t aim for the top-tier relics, only to make this trip worthwhile.

"Great Dao Golden Lotus! Hahaha!"

Formless Demon Lord felt an immense presence in a great marsh; with a thought, his Divine Sense took in the whole scene.

It was a twelve-petal golden lotus.

On each lotus petal, a Great Dao divine ability was inscribed, embodying the power at the end of the Great Dao, making it a supreme Immortal Venerable treasure.

"The Master is truly a good man."

At that moment, Formless Demon Lord felt immense gratitude toward Ye Xu.

Without Ye Xu, he might never have even gained entry to the Haotian Realm, let alone secured such a treasure.

Formless Demon Lord channeled his magic power, carefully storing the Great Dao Golden Lotus in his Purple Palace, then rushed without pause to the next site, scavenging as he went.

Boom!

Abruptly.

A thunderous blast echoed from deep within the Haotian Realm.

Across the heavens and earth, the Great Dao suddenly became chaotic; terrifying energy erupted from the depths, completely suppressing all Divine Sense, rendering the remote parts of the Haotian Realm undetectable.

Formless Demon Lord activated an Eye Technique, yet even with his magic eye unlocked, he could see nothing clearly.

"What happened?" Formless Demon Lord felt uneasy. "Did they start fighting?"

If those five peak experts were battling, he’d flee without hesitation.

One Haotian Realm wouldn’t survive their turmoil.

"They probably didn’t."

After a few breaths, the commotion gradually faded.

"Should I go take a look?" Formless Demon Lord hesitated.

"With rare opportunity here, and the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion backing me, why fear?" Recalling his support from the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, Formless Demon Lord’s confidence swelled fully.

Whoosh!

Formless Demon Lord transformed into a streak of light, speeding toward the innermost depths of the Haotian Realm at top velocity.