As the last earth-element sword light steadily fell, the air within the entire treasure vault trembled, as if the vault had been awakened by an ancient and mysterious power. Amidst the trembling air, a distant echo resonated. On the originally mottled and broken Formation Foundation, new Five Elements Shifting Array patterns gradually emerged, appearing as if imbued with life, shimmering with dazzling light. The powerful array patterns contained the ultimate truths of Heaven and Earth.
"Formation complete!" Li Mu's eyes lit up as he let out a low cry.
At this moment, within the treasure vault, the newly formed Five Elements Shifting Array seemed to become a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. Its array patterns radiated spiritual light, intertwining and reflecting each other, forming a series of breathtaking scenes. Simultaneously, at the peak of Seven Gods Mountain, the massive mother Formation—the Five Elements Yin Yang Spirit Gathering Array—also seemed to sense the call of its sub-Formation. Its seven massive array pillars instantly lit up, like seven dazzling stars, furiously absorbing and gathering the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, forming torrents of majestic Spiritual Qi that surged towards the location of the treasure vault.
Above the Seven Profound Sect, the originally serene and peaceful scene was completely shattered. The sky seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, revealing a gateway to another Heaven. Five-colored light intertwined, like the most splendid rainbow spanning the sky, or a Milky Way pouring down, breathtakingly beautiful. The full operation of the Five Elements Yin Yang Spirit Gathering Array bathed the entire Seven Profound Sect in this unprecedented ocean of Spiritual Qi.
The Disciples within the Sect all looked up, their eyes filled with shock and reverence. They had never seen such a magnificent sight. Those agile figures moved through the light, some transforming into Dragons and Phoenixes soaring in the Nine Heavens, others becoming Qilins treading on clouds. Each figure represented the purest and most powerful Spiritual Qi between Heaven and Earth. Their appearance made everyone present feel the uncanny craftsmanship and endless Profound Truths of the Heaven and Earth Law.
"Look, what's that? Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi has materialized!" A Disciple pointed at the phenomenon in the sky, his voice trembling with a hint of disbelief. His cry of surprise quickly spread through the crowd, eliciting more exclamations and discussions.
"The Sect Master is truly immensely powerful! To be able to set up such a Formation while in seclusion, causing the Sect's Spirit Gathering Great Array to react so intensely!" A young Disciple said with a face full of admiration, his eyes sparkling with endless reverence and longing for Li Mu.
"Isn't the Sect Master in seclusion? How did he set up another Formation that caused the Sect's Spirit Gathering Great Array to react so intensely?"
The Third Elder, Qin Wentong, floated in the air, his gaze deep as he looked at the seven array pillars of Seven Gods Mountain, his brows tightly furrowed as he muttered, "What exactly is the Sect Master trying to do with this? Is he planning something earth-shattering again?"
With the full activation of the Five Elements Yin Yang Spirit Gathering Array, the Spiritual Qi between Heaven and Earth seemed to be guided by an invisible giant hand, gathering into surging torrents. They rushed towards the treasure vault like a bursting river, unstoppable. The power of this Spiritual Qi was enough to shake mountains, making the Formation's light within the treasure vault even more dazzling, almost piercing through the clouds, illuminating every corner of the Seven Profound Sect as if it were daytime.
Inside the treasure vault, space seemed to be distorted by this immense Spiritual Qi, forming dazzling Spiritual Qi vortices. They rotated and intertwined, filling every inch of space within the treasure vault with a mystical aura. These Spiritual Qi vortices not only enhanced the power of the existing Formations within the treasure vault but also seemed to herald some unknown change about to occur.
"What kind of Formation did the Sect Master set up to trigger such spectacular Spiritual Qi fluctuations? This kind of feat is simply unimaginable!"
The Fourth Elder, Zhong Zilin, showed a hint of disbelief. The current scene far exceeded his imagination.
"Indeed, if such a phenomenon were detected by the outside world, it would surely cause a huge stir. The concealing and protective Great Formations the Sect Master set up in advance now seem so far-sighted. It's just, I wonder what the Sect Master is doing in the treasure vault. Such a large-scale Spiritual Qi convergence, producing such a magnificent phenomenon, if known to the outside world, would likely invite great trouble." The Fifth Elder, Ge Xinyu, took over the conversation, her brows slightly furrowed, revealing a hint of worry.
The three Elders exchanged glances, their hearts filled with both admiration and concern for Sect Master Li Mu. Such a grand undertaking might determine the future fate of the Seven Profound Sect. In this vast torrent of Spiritual Qi, they seemed to feel an unprecedented power Awakening, and the source of all this was within that mysterious treasure vault.
"The Sect Master's actions must have a profound meaning." Qin Wentong pondered for a moment, his heart filled with admiration and trust for Li Mu, knowing that his actions contained a far-reaching plan.
"In any case, we must strictly guard this secret and strengthen the Sect's defenses to ensure the Sect Master's seclusion is not disturbed." Zhong Zilin took over, saying solemnly. Such a large-scale Spiritual Qi convergence was not only a major challenge to the Sect's strength.
"Elder Zhong is absolutely right." Qin Wentong quickly reacted, turning to the Core Disciples and sternly ordering, "Immediately dispatch more Disciples for patrols, raise the alert Rank, and ensure foolproof security inside and outside the Sect. At the same time, notify all Elders and Core Disciples to hold an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures and ensure the Sect Master's seclusion is not disturbed by external forces."
As the decisions of the three Elders were swiftly relayed, the Seven Profound Sect quickly entered a state of tension and order.
Disciples were urgently summoned and quickly took up their respective posts. Some Disciples were responsible for strengthening patrols inside and outside the Sect; they held long swords, their gazes vigilantly sweeping the surroundings, ensuring that no disturbance escaped their eyes. Other Disciples began to prepare for battle; they Cultivated Cultivation Techniques, honed Martial Skills, and prepared to deal with any sudden situations that might arise.
The entire Seven Profound Sect, from top to bottom, was immersed in an atmosphere that was both excited and tense. They were excited because they knew this Spiritual Qi convergence would bring unprecedented opportunities and improvements to the Sect; they were tense because they did not know what kind of changes the Sect would undergo after the Sect Master's seclusion ended.
Inside the Seven Profound Sect's treasure vault, with the complete activation of the Five Elements Shifting Array, torrents of boundless Spiritual Qi surged into the array's core like a river pouring backward, their momentum so fierce it seemed capable of shaking the very Foundation of Heaven and Earth. However, under the impact of this power, the Formation gradually displayed an indescribable harmony and stability. Its light was contained, and the flowing array patterns exuded an ancient and mysterious aura.
Li Mu stood in the air, his face as calm as water, his deep gaze fixed on the 'Five Elements Shifting Array' below, observing every subtle change as he waited quietly until the Formation had fully absorbed the vast array power from the Five Elements Yin Yang Spirit Gathering Array. The entire space trembled, as if an ancient, sealed history was about to be unveiled.
At this moment, Li Mu's thoughts drifted back to the past, to the time when he and Qiu Yuanhong chose Seven Gods Mountain as a spiritual land. He clearly remembered Qiu Yuanhong revealing a shocking secret to him—about the Ancestral Master of the Seven Profound Sect, the Seven Profound Daoist, who was only one step away from reaching the Dao Lord realm.
It was said that the Seven Profound Daoist had discovered the entrance to an ancient ruin here, which concealed a passage to the Chaotic Secret Realm. The seven array beads of Seven Gods Mountain were precisely and meticulously arranged to Seal this ruin and prevent the leakage of Chaos Power.
Over the years, Li Mu had consulted many ancient and modern secret texts, researching much information about the Chaotic Secret Realm. The so-called Chaotic Secret Realm was not a simple spatial rift or ruin entrance, but a strange place connecting the Chaos Origin with the present world. In Chaos, Heaven and Earth were undivided, Yin and Yang unseparated, containing the most primitive and purest power of the Universe. And the Chaotic Secret Realm was the window through which this Chaos Power manifested in the world under specific conditions.
It is said that the Chaotic Secret Realm contains countless Heaven And Earth Treasures, ancient Divine Abilities, and even secrets to achieving Dao. Those who enter it, if they can comprehend the Profound Truths of Chaos, have the hope of transcending Reincarnation and achieving the Supreme Dao.
However, the conditions for opening the Chaotic Secret Realm are also extremely stringent, and it often comes with immense risks. A slight misstep could lead to eternal perdition. Currently, this Five Elements Shifting Array, which continuously gathers Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, is very likely the entrance to the Chaotic Secret Realm.
Thinking of this, an indescribable surge of excitement and apprehension welled up in Li Mu's heart. He couldn't help but close his eyes and focus his Divine Thought, carefully sensing the torrent of Spiritual Qi flowing within the Five Elements Shifting Array, trying to capture more information about the Chaotic Secret Realm from it.
However, the Five Elements Shifting Array, apart from continuously accumulating Spiritual Qi, did not reveal its shifting destination, as if it was nurturing something. Li Mu's brows were tightly furrowed as he waited patiently.
Finally, the Five Elements Shifting Array gathered an immense amount of power, and its core region suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, like the first rays of dawn breaking through endless darkness.
Enveloped by this light, an illusory and solemn gate quietly appeared. As the gate gently opened, it revealed the ancient and mysterious hazy scenery deep within Chaos, as if leading to a dimension beyond comprehension, connecting to the most hidden corners of the Universe.
Li Mu concentrated his Qi, his deep eyes gleaming with determination and anticipation. His profound Spiritual Qi, accompanied by his boundless Divine Sense, swept rapidly through this unknown Domain like a searchlight. Then, his figure transformed into a streak of light, and he resolutely passed through that luminous gate, disappearing from the sight of the Seven Profound Sect's treasure vault.
With a "whoosh," Li Mu's figure was instantly swallowed by Chaos, stepping into a bizarre new world.
The space of this world seemed to be arbitrarily twisted by an invisible hand, forming dazzling illusions; thick fog shrouded everything, indescribable, both obscuring vision and seemingly containing endless secrets; and the raging Spiritual Qi storms were wild and unrestrained, not only suffocatingly dense but also carrying destructive power capable of destroying everything, like the chaotic tides of the Universe's genesis, surging wildly.
However, beneath this chaotic violence and disorder, there was an indescribable order and harmony. Li Mu, relying on his extraordinarily powerful Divine Soul power, managed to penetrate the layers of barriers with his Divine Sense, catching a glimpse of a corner of this strange space, and feeling that within those violent Spiritual Qi, there seemed to be the most fundamental Laws and rhythms of the Universe, colliding and intertwining, displaying a harmonious beauty beyond common sense.
Although the range of his Divine Thought detection was greatly weakened by the influence of this Chaos Power, Li Mu could still feel the immense power contained within this space. At the same time, Li Mu's body was under enormous pressure. If he hadn't achieved success in Body Refining and his Physique was far superior to that of ordinary Refining Void cultivators, he would have probably been crushed to pieces by the gravity of this Secret Realm.
Li Mu silently circulated the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture. Spiritual Qi surged around him, forming an indestructible layer of protective Spiritual Qi, isolating the raging Spiritual Qi storms. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his mind so he could better perceive the subtle changes in this chaotic space.
Just then, an anomaly occurred. As Li Mu circulated the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture, the surrounding dense, heavy, and violent Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed to resonate, beginning to flow and fluctuate around him in a strange rhythm. The originally chaotic and disorderly powerful forces gradually formed a subtle balance, as if responding to the Yin and Yang Five Elements power within his body.
Li Mu's heart stirred. He had already stepped into a world full of Chaos Power, a mystical space full of both opportunities and hidden dangers. At this moment, the violent Spiritual Qi here could be used by him, so he immediately calmed down and prepared to condense his Law Domain here.
Li Mu took out a set of Formation artifacts from his nine storage spiritual pearl, formed hand Seals, and chanted ancient and complex incantations, guiding his own Spiritual Qi into these Formation artifacts.
One large and four small, five spiritual beads forming the Formation artifacts then sank into the ground. A dense white mist quickly generated over a large area, completely obscuring Li Mu's figure.
Having set up the protective Formation, Li Mu sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, fully immersing himself in Cultivation. He pushed the Profound Truths of the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture to their limit. The Spiritual Qi within his body surged like a mighty river, intermingling with the surrounding Chaos Spiritual Qi, forming a completely new, unprecedented power system.
As time passed, this power grew stronger. Li Mu suddenly opened his eyes, took out a bottle of Medicinal Pill and seven spiritual items of different colors from his nine storage spiritual pearl, and proceeded to the next step: consuming the Returning Void Pill to condense his Seven-Rank Soul Transformation Clone into a Void Refining Domain.
After consuming the Seven-Rank Dao Pill, the Returning Void Pill, powerful medicinal energy surged out. Li Mu's eyes widened, and he circulated the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture to its extreme. His Divine Soul power surged forth, and he unconsciously unleashed the Divine Ability—Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation.
As the Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation appeared, Li Mu's figure suddenly expanded, transforming into a giant reaching the sky and standing on the earth. Around him, a mysterious halo of intertwined Yin and Yang and rotating Five Elements glowed. This mysterious halo was not only an external manifestation of his internal power but also a concrete representation of his Spiritual Qi Law, born from his deep understanding of the Chaotic Secret Realm's Laws. Each breath of the 'giant' caused the surrounding violent Spiritual Qi to tremble and submit.
As the Returning Void Pill's medicinal power was fully released, Li Mu's Seven-Rank Soul Transformation Clone began to undergo earth-shattering changes. The seven spiritual items of different colors, representing the seven attributes of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Yin, and Yang, circled and danced in the air, echoing Li Mu's Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation, gradually fusing into an unprecedented power.
... (End of Chapter)
