Chapter 388

Chapter 388: Leave Me Alone, You Continue

"Kid, do you know how to break the restrictions?"

Formless Demon Lord along with his Second Primordial Spirit Avatar descended upon Pangu’s Daoist Temple. In this region, the heavenly might was vast and heavy, causing even Formless Demon Lord to feel uneasy and eager to flee.

The Heavenly Dao was eternal, imposing an immensely terrifying suppression on cultivators.

Thus, the Heavenly Dao served as the cornerstone for measuring transcendents.

"If I didn’t know, why would we bother coming?" Ye Xu said helplessly.

Formless Demon Lord shot him a deep glance.

Su Mu and Gu Daojin had once jokingly speculated that this lad was the Master’s illegitimate son; now, the possibility didn’t seem unlikely.

The Nine Towering Divine Pillars held immeasurable value—yet the Master had handed them over to someone merely at the Immortal King realm, proving how greatly he treasured him.

At this thought, Formless Demon Lord forced a smile, altered his tone, and adopted a deferential expression. "Young master, our time is limited. We must start immediately."

"Hmm."

Ye Xu nodded, sharing the method to break the restrictions. "My cultivation is too feeble, and cracking them is too slow. You’re at least a cultivator near the end of the Great Dao. You handle it."

"Orders received!"

Without a trace of reluctance, Formless Demon Lord accepted Ye Xu’s technique and immediately began dismantling the restrictions on the first towering divine pillar.

This first divine pillar was forged from the essence of the World Flower (Xuantian Merit Dao Embryo) and contained the Dao of life and death. If left to Formless Demon Lord alone, even Exhausted Efforts would be wasted.

But aided by Ye Xu’s method, in the span of a stick of incense, Formless Demon Lord shattered the restrictions and stored the first divine pillar in his Purple Palace.

Ye Xu didn’t idle either.

Though his meager cultivation made the process slow, every moment counted.

Delay invited disaster.

Boom!

Suddenly, thunderous sounds exploded. Yuanzu propelled the Tai Chi Divine Mountain, blasting a hole through Pangu’s Daoist Temple. The Ancient God of Origin, Si Ming, Lin Qianmo, and others swiftly escaped from the Taiyi Divine Mountain.

Daoist Qing Xuan and Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze also soared out beside them.

All eyes locked onto the Taiyi Divine Mountain—towering skyward, unfathomably lofty. Mysterious divine patterns etched its surface, pulsing with an ancient, unfathomable aura.

The mountain’s form continuously shifted as if evolving—rootless and boundless, concealing any visible marvel.

"The Five Innate Elements represent the universe’s five gestational phases, among which the Taiyi Divine Mountain is the most profound," Lin Qianmo remarked, autumn-clear eyes glinting with wisdom.

"Only one Divine Mountain exists. To claim it, each must rely on their own strength." Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze bellowed in laughter. "Daoist Friend Qing Xuan, why not ally to seize it first, then discuss sharing?"

"Agreed!"

Daoist Qing Xuan nodded assent.

"Huh? Two insignificant pests remain?" A mid-stage Immortal Emperor from the Primordial Daoist Sect spotted Ye Xu and Formless Demon Lord, surprised.

"An Immortal Venerable and an Immortal King? Bold enough to scavenge under our watch?" The Ancient God of Origin’s gaze sharpened with murderous intent.

"Slay them first, then proceed."

Formless Demon Lord felt a chill run down his spine, and his heart turned icy cold.

"They are members of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. If you intend to kill them, first consider how many heads you have.” Xuanxin sneered coldly.

"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?" Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze disdained it, "I have slain countless people in my lifetime. Never has any faction existed that could make me wary."

"Daoist friend." Daoist Qing Xuan coughed lightly and said, "The cultivation level of the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion should be at the transcendent realm. Weigh this for yourself."

"Hahaha…"

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze’s expression shifted seamlessly from scorn to loud, hearty laughter.

He laughed and said, "These two youngsters are beings of great courage, with limitless future potential. As their senior, how could I possibly hold a grudge against them?"

Everyone looked at him with weird expressions.

In short, he was just scared.

"It’s merely a tool fashioned with a fraction of power from the nine great Spirit Roots, not worth mentioning." Yuanzu said lightly, and these words were indeed the truth.

To Formless Demon Lord, the Nine Towering Divine Pillars were supreme treasures, but to a group of experts at the Three Yuan Proof level, they seemed like common items, worlds apart from the Taiyi Divine Mountain.

Offending an unfathomable master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion over them wasn’t a wise trade.

"Esteemed seniors, don’t mind me. Carry on with your business."

Ye Xu chuckled wickedly. With Heaven’s Secret Pavilion as his shield, he felt no fear at all.

Of course, the core reason was that the value of the Nine Towering Divine Pillars didn’t justify their intervention.

"Boom!"

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze was the first to take action.

He had been seething with anger, and upon hearing Ye Xu’s words, he exploded instantly. He whipped out his thunder lash, unleashing the Innate Thunder Dao. The weapon morphed into a billion-zhang-long innate thunder dragon that coiled around the Taiyi Divine Mountain and tried to swallow it whole.

"Daoist friend, this is a treasure of the Pangu universe, not for outsiders to covet."

Yuanzu summoned the Primordial Gate, unleashing divine might.

In a flash, a Primordial divine sword slashed through the Innate Thunder Dao and shattered Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze’s power.

Daoist Qing Xuan narrowed his eyes; one by one, imperial swords clanged loudly as they fell into the Formation Map of Creation, forming a terrifying Creation Sword Formation that charged toward Yuanzu, the Ancient God of Origin, and Si Ming.

"Kill!"

The five Immortal Emperors of Qing Xuan plane also activated their treasures and attacked the Reincarnation Ancient God.

In their view, Lin Qianmo and Xuanxin were merely cultivators at the proof of the Second Primordial Spirit, posing zero threat, but the Reincarnation Ancient God was a major danger.

"Truly spectacular."

Ye Xu kept dismantling the restrictions while staring at the void, where light and shadow intertwined and numerous Daos burst forth brilliantly. His eyes bled, but he still couldn’t stop watching the battle.

The fight among top-tier powerhouses was indeed a sight to behold.

“I wonder how strong Lin Qianmo is?” Ye Xu’s gaze fixed on her graceful figure, his expression shifting slightly.

Carrying her past memories, Lin Qianmo soared to become an expert at the proof of the Second Primordial Spirit.

But in that place, cultivators at such a level were just fodder.

“Her true strength must be higher than this.” Ye Xu thought to himself.

As a transcendent, he would never believe anyone lacked hidden trump cards.

"The Other Shore Flower blooms!"

Reincarnation Ancient God’s left hand formed a flower-pinching gesture as a blossom unfurled in the void.

This flower was pale blue, possessing ninety-nine petals layered one upon another, resembling worlds incubating within worlds, intricately interlocked.

"The Other Shore Flower?"

Yuanzu, Ancient God of Origin, and Si Ming wore expressions of profound astonishment.

The Other Shore Flower, one of the nine great Spirit Roots, had vanished without a trace since the creation of the heavens and earth. None could have imagined it was in Reincarnation Ancient God’s possession.

Holding the essence of the Reincarnation Dao, the flower was a perfect match for Reincarnation Ancient God.

The five Immortal Emperors charged, instantly falling into the arcane power unleashed by Reincarnation Ancient God. The Other Shore Flower trembled gently, Reincarnation Dao patterns swirling around it as its petals began to close.

In that instant, the cycle of reincarnation closed.

The five Immortal Emperors were trapped within the reincarnation cycle, unable to break free immediately.

"Such terrifying power?" Yuanzu felt a surge of dread. Throughout the Great Calamity in the Immortal Realm, Reincarnation Ancient God had never gone all out.

His abilities likely surpassed even Daoist Qing Xuan, approaching the level of the Heavenly Emperor.

Reincarnation Ancient God gave Lin Qianmo a slight nod.

Lin Qianmo understood.

Roar!

The Ancient Tree of Life rose from her Purple Palace, reaching a height that blotted out the sun, its vast life essence permeating the world. Lin Qianmo’s cultivation soared rapidly, advancing from proof of the Second Primordial Spirit to the Three Yuan Proof.

"…"

Ye Xu was stunned.

His knowledge of the nine great Spirit Roots was limited; he never imagined the Ancient Tree of Life possessed such strength!

"A Spirit Root can be used like this?"

Yuanzu and Ancient God of Origin were equally shocked.

Could a Spirit Root directly elevate one’s cultivation?

Upon reaching the Three Yuan Proof, Lin Qianmo’s aura instantly became profound and boundless. Her fair jade-like hand stretched out lightly—Heavenly laws manifesting earth—as her palm blotted out the heavens.

No one could have anticipated this turn of events.

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze, Daoist Qing Xuan, Yuanzu, Ancient God of Origin, and Si Ming—five supreme experts—were still locked in fierce combat, unable to disengage instantly.

Everything transpired in the blink of an eye.

Crack!

Lin Qianmo’s palm landed on Taiyi Divine Mountain. Ripples of divine patterns flowed from her palm, merging seamlessly with the mountain’s own Dao patterns.

In the space of a blink, Lin Qianmo’s consciousness pierced the mountain’s core and resonated with the awareness of Taiyi Divine Mountain.

The enormous Divine Mountain began to pulse and contract, visibly shrinking.

"Don’t let her succeed!"

The primordial ancestors and Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze wore expressions of profound shock. None could have imagined that Lin Qianmo, whom they had consistently overlooked, possessed such formidable capabilities at this critical juncture.

The five immediately halted their actions, turning their assaults upon Lin Qianmo simultaneously.

"The Creation Formation!"

Daoist Qing Xuan unleashed his full power. The Great Dao of creation formation map spun, drawing heaven and earth within its diagram. Eighty-one streaks of sword light descended from the sky, each imbued with a different power of the Great Dao. Together, they pierced through the River of Time, seeking to strike down Lin Qianmo in her past.

Yet,

when Daoist Qing Xuan, carrying the Great Dao of creation formation map, stepped into the River of Time and slashed into the past, he suddenly discovered that Lin Qianmo’s past stretched beyond his sight.

"She… she… she…"

Daoist Qing Xuan trembled uncontrollably.

He had lived for hundreds of millions of years, yet that immense span of time represented but a minuscule distance within the River of Time.

However, Lin Qianmo’s past appeared to have no origin, no point of beginning.

Did this not imply that this woman had existed through countless Yuanhui since her birth?

Otherwise, how could such an anomaly exist?

Shua!

Just as Daoist Qing Xuan was gripped by astonishment, the Ancient Tree descended upon the River of Time. Its branches, resembling a writing brush, swept lightly across the temporal waters.

Huala!

Time rippled, the river surging backwards.

The Great Dao of Time devoured Daoist Qing Xuan’s sword formation map, forcing him out of the River of Time.

"Daoist Friend Qing Xuan!"

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze felt a jolt of alarm.

He clearly understood Daoist Qing Xuan’s strength. That a woman who relied on the nine great Spirit Roots to ascend to the Three Yuan Proof could force him out of the River of Time in but an instant seemed utterly incredible.

"We must end this quickly."

A flicker of intensity passed through Lin Qianmo’s eyes as her body swayed slightly.

Relying on the Ancient Tree to elevate her cultivation could not be sustained; within an hour at most, she would fall back to the proof of the Second Primordial Spirit.

She had but one hour.

"Daoist friend."

Lin Qianmo looked towards the Reincarnation Ancient God.

Hong!

The Reincarnation Ancient God stepped forward, positioning himself squarely before Lin Qianmo. He smiled lightly, "I shall hold off these few. You focus on claiming the Taiyi Divine Mountain."

"Much appreciated."

Lin Qianmo gave a slight nod of her head.

"You alone presume to withstand all five of us?" Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze, both furious and shamed, demanded.

Yuanzu remarked coldly, "Though you wield the cycle of reincarnation and your origins are profound, you are far too presumptuous."

"Dear friends, let us slay this wretch first, then seize the Taiyi Divine Mountain."

"Agreed."

They spoke as one, achieving consensus.

Honglong!

The Reincarnation Ancient God raised his hand. Vast emptiness shattered as an immense dao field manifested. The shards of the Reincarnation Divine Egg, infused with magic power, coalesced into a formidable divine wheel.

The divine wheel turned, the voice of the Reincarnation Dao reverberating across heaven and earth.

The Other Shore Flower, however, still ensnared the five Immortal Emperors and remained unusable.

Their pupils constricted sharply; the Reincarnation Ancient God was clearly ready to risk life and limb.

"Then let the battle be fierce and fulfilling!"

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze laughed heartily, "Since attaining the Three Yuan Proof, I’ve yet to engage in a truly thrilling fight. Today, I shall witness just what the highest powers of this universe are capable of!"

"Dear friends, come forth!"

The Reincarnation Ancient God’s white monastic robes fluttered as he gestured in invitation.

His beauty was near peerless, rivaling even Ye Xu. A faint smile rested upon his handsome face, while Buddha’s radiance encircled him; countless worlds revolved around him, emanating profound and intense buddha nature.