“The Chaotic Great Dao that this Master Cultivates is different from the myriad Dao Lineages in this world.”
Li Mu looked at his Disciples, a hint of profound loneliness flashing in his eyes. Chaos Qi flowed in his palm, forming a hazy star map. Countless light points flickered within it, seemingly containing endless Great Dao Profound Truths.
The four Personal Disciples looked solemn, trying to connect with the Chaos Qi. However, it was too profound, and they could not grasp it for a long time.
Xue'er looked at Li Mu from the side, her eyes filled with adoration.
“Ordinary Cultivators condense nine Dao Origin Clones and construct nine layers of Dao Domains to reach the Ultimate Path Realm.” Li Mu’s palm changed again, and nine stars appeared in his Dao Domain. In each star sat a figure identical to him. “But Chaos gives birth to all things, and all things return to Chaos—.”
The nine stars then disintegrated, transforming into a chaotic vortex in the eyes of everyone. Within that vortex, myriad worlds seemed to be born and destroyed, and countless Great Dao Laws rose like Dragons and snakes, finally returning to a hazy mist.
Lin Maoshan’s eyes widened, but he couldn't discern the Profound Truth hidden within the chaotic mass. Li Mu’s ethereal voice echoed in his ears: “This Master still doesn't know how many Law Clones need to be condensed to touch the true essence of Chaos.”
At this point, six brilliant Dao Rings appeared within the Chaotic Dao Domain. The Water Dao Ring was as blue as the sea, the Fire Dao Ring blazed with towering red flames, the Star Dao Ring cast down silver light, and the Wood Dao Ring was full of vitality—these four Dao Rings were in Perfection, and countless worlds could vaguely be seen being born and destroyed within them. Although the Earth and Metal Dao Rings were slightly less luminous, they also exuded a heavy aura that suppressed heaven and earth.
“The four Ultimate Path Laws of Water, Fire, Star, and Wood are already in Perfection. Earth and Metal still need to be completed. As for Wind, Thunder, Time, and Space, this Master has touched upon all these Laws, but it is difficult to reach the Ultimate Path Realm. Chaos gives birth to all things, and all things return to Chaos. The Chaotic Great Dao is ultimately different!” Li Mu sighed with emotion.
Upon hearing this, the four Disciples' minds were greatly shaken. This had already exceeded the number of Ultimate Paths that Master had just mentioned! Lin Maoshan’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his voice trembling slightly: “Master, what about your current Realm…?”
“Mahayana Peak.” Li Mu said calmly, “But the Chaotic Great Dao is special. Although this Master has already stood at the Peak of this world, there is still a huge distance to go to continue advancing to the Ultimate Path Realm. I still need to explore the path ahead!”
“Back then, when this Master was in the Nascent Soul Realm, I condensed seven Clones of Five Elements and Yin and Yang, laying down a deep Foundation. Only then, by chance, was I able to glimpse the Chaotic Great Dao!” Li Mu looked at his four Disciples and said solemnly: “That’s why this Master wants you to start planning now. On the path of Cultivation, the earlier you lay the Foundation, the further you can go in the future. Remember, what I have said today must not be spread outside. Even Mahayana Cultivators may not know these secrets.”
The four immediately bowed in agreement, their hearts already churning with tumultuous waves. They finally understood why Master’s combat power was unparalleled and why he could embark on the Chaotic Great Dao. It turned out that the path he walked was far more profound than the world imagined!
Zhao Tianchen took a deep breath and suddenly knelt on one knee: “Master, please guide me, how should this Disciple choose the type of Metal-element Clone?”
Upon hearing this, Li Mu’s eyes showed a thoughtful expression. He lightly flicked his finger, and the Chaotic Dao Domain changed accordingly. Nine golden lights manifested in the Dao Domain: Geng Metal Battle Sword soared with Killing Intent, Xin Metal Soft Sword was as gentle as water, Xuan Metal Heavy Sword was as powerful as a mountain, and Spiritual Metal Flying Sword changed endlessly…
Chaos Qi flowed in Li Mu’s eyes, and the entire Dao Domain suddenly solidified. The golden lights intertwined and transformed in the Void Realm, finally turning into nine different forms of Metal Dao Laws, suspended before the Disciples.
“The Dao of Metal, with myriad changes.” Li Mu’s voice echoed in the Dao Domain, “This Master has comprehended seven of its true meanings, and two are still being deduced. Today, I shall let you witness them.”
First Dao Law: 【Eternal Golden Body】
A golden figure appeared in the Dao Law, with Eternal and indestructible Dao patterns flowing on its skin. Lin Maoshan suddenly found his Natal Flying Sword flying out uncontrollably, and the tiny cracks accumulated on the sword body for a thousand years were slowly healing in the golden light.
“When this Dao is cultivated to Major Achievement, the Physical Body can become a Saint, indestructible through myriad tribulations.” Li Mu lightly tapped his finger, and the golden body suddenly transformed into countless golden particles, each containing a complete Metal-element Law.
Second Dao Law: 【Void Geng Metal】
The entire Dao Domain suddenly resounded with sword hums, and countless golden sword shadows emerged from the Void Realm. Zhao Tianchen’s Natal Dao Sword trembled violently, and Dao patterns similar to the Void sword shadows appeared on its body.
“Sword Cultivators value this Dao the most.” Li Mu casually plucked a wisp of the ethereal shadow. “With the Void Realm as its sheath, swords can be hidden invisibly.”
The sword shadow turned into a wisp of golden light in his palm, then vanished without a trace, only to reappear beside Zhao Tianchen, as if it had been refined anew.
Third Dao Law: 【Dao-Devouring Sharp Metal】
A mass of ink-black golden Dao Law emerged, and wherever it passed, even the Dao Domain space was eroded with fine cracks.
Seeing this, Xue'er was slightly startled. The Metal Dao Law Li Mu had manifested was similar to Little Gold’s, yet its power was even greater.
Li Mu seemed to know something, smiling faintly, and added: “This Dao is perilous; do not attempt it lightly before reaching Mahayana.”
Fourth Dao Law: 【Nine Nether Dark Gold】
A black golden wheel appeared, exuding chilling cold Qi, and black metallic ice crystals condensed on the ground.
Fifth Dao Law: 【Creation Extreme Gold】
Soft golden light fell, and the withered Spiritual Plants in the Dao Domain instantly burst with vitality, bearing metallic fruits between their branches and leaves. Lin Maoshan was shocked to discover that the hidden injuries he sustained from damaged Dao Foundation three hundred years ago were slowly healing in this golden light.
“Metal gives birth to water, water gives birth to wood, a cycle of Creation.” Li Mu looked meaningfully at his Disciples: “Don’t think that the Metal element is only for killing.”
Sixth Dao Law: 【Eternal Golden Soul】
A dazzling golden sun shone in the sky. In the light, a towering golden-armored God General was vaguely visible. The four Disciples’ Divine Souls trembled, and their Divine Souls involuntarily emitted golden light.
“The Primordial Spirit is Eternal, and the True Spirit is indestructible.” Li Mu’s voice was like a grand bell: “If this Dao is achieved, even if the body dies and the Dao perishes, a trace of True Spirit can remain forever.”
Seventh Dao Law: 【Chaos True Gold】
The first six golden wheels suddenly fused, transforming into a chaotic, indistinct golden mist. Within the mist, sharp sword gleams occasionally appeared, and heavy golden armor sometimes condensed, changing unpredictably.
“This is a Dao unique to this Master.” Li Mu reached his hand into the mist: “Chaos evolves, Metal nature is impermanent.”
Just as the Disciples were immersed in this profound Realm, the Dao Domain suddenly vibrated violently, and two illusory golden Dao Laws flickered in and out of existence within the Chaos.
“The last two Dao Laws, this Master is still deducing.” Li Mu’s gaze was distant: “One is called 【Karma Golden Thread】.”
A golden thread, as fine as a wisp of silk, appeared, piercing through the past and future.
“If this Dao is achieved, one can cut Karma and sever destiny.” Li Mu gently flicked the golden thread, and all the Disciples felt ripples in their own River of Destiny.
“The last Dao…” Li Mu suddenly stopped speaking. The Chaotic Dao Domain vibrated violently, and a Dao Law as dark as an abyss had just taken shape before it shattered with a roar.
“【Return to Ruin Ultimate Gold】, the end of Metal. This Dao’s backlash is too strong, so let’s stop for now!” Li Mu sighed, unable to forcefully condense the last type of Ultimate Metal Dao Law.
The Dao Domain gradually calmed down, and the nine golden lights returned to Chaos. Li Mu looked at the thoughtful Zhao Tianchen: “The Metal element has myriad changes, but all changes do not deviate from its essence. Do not be overly ambitious; choose three to five Metal Laws to condense your Clone.”
“Yes, Master! This Disciple understands!” Zhao Tianchen pressed his forehead to the ground, bowing respectfully, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.
Seeing this, Lin Maoshan quickly bowed and asked for guidance: “This Disciple has Cultivated the ‘Five Elements Treasure Tome’ for many years. If I aspire to the Ultimate Path Realm, how should I condense my Clone?”
“People all say that the Five Elements Spiritual Root is a Waste Spiritual Root, but they don’t know that this is precisely an excellent embryo for the Chaotic Great Dao!”
Li Mu’s gaze swept over the Five Elements Qi flowing around Lin Maoshan’s body. Five-colored auspicious light suddenly rose in the Chaotic Dao Domain. The Flying Sword that was being repaired emitted a clear sword hum, and fine Five Elements Dao patterns appeared on its spine.
“The Five Elements mutually generate, and can transform into myriad forms.” Li Mu lightly waved his sleeve, and five Dao Platforms appeared out of thin air in the Dao Domain, presenting five colors: green, red, yellow, white, and black, respectively: “When condensing Five Elements Clones, the most important thing is balance.”
The first golden Dao Platform suddenly burst forth with sharp light. Countless Geng Metal Qi intertwined in the Void Realm, gradually condensing into a Golden Spiritual Law Idol similar in appearance to Lin Maoshan. The Law Idol was cast entirely from glazed gold, and Sword Qi naturally emanated from its every movement.
“The Metal element governs killing, but it is also the beginning of all things.”
Li Mu pointed with his conjoined fingers, and the Golden Spiritual Law Idol suddenly transformed into flowing gold, continuously pouring into the black Water-element Dao Platform next to it. The surface of the water immediately shimmered with a metallic luster, and myriad sword shadows could vaguely be seen floating within it.
Lin Maoshan felt a sudden enlightenment and formed Five Elements hand seals with both hands. A wisp of his Natal Origin Qi flew out from his body, dividing into five colors in the air, and falling into the five Dao Platforms respectively. The originally illusory Law Idols instantly solidified by three points, and a profound connection formed between them.
“Water gives birth to wood.” Before Li Mu finished speaking, the Water-element Dao Platform surged with blue waves, watering the green Wood-element Dao Platform. A Dao Tree with a golden-metal trunk and jade-green leaves broke out of the platform. The water droplets hanging from its branches and leaves actually carried sharp Metal Qi. The Wood-element Dao Platform ignited with blazing red flames, and within the Fire Spiritual Law Idol, which should have incinerated all things, clear, endlessly regenerating Wood-attribute Dao patterns were visible.
Lin Maoshan sat cross-legged, with the phenomenon of Five Qi Converging to the Origin appearing above his head.
“The marvel of Five Elements mutual generation lies in…” Li Mu suddenly pointed his conjoined fingers like a sword, and the five Dao Platforms rose simultaneously, forming a profound array diagram in the air, “Instantaneous rotation!”
In the center of the array diagram, the five Law Idols suddenly merged into one. A young Daoist, nine-tenths similar to Lin Maoshan, stepped out of the Void Realm, surrounded by a constantly transforming Five Elements halo. One moment he was engulfed in flames, the next he had transformed into a Metal Essence body.
Li Mu suddenly flicked his finger, and the balance of the Five Elements Law Idol was instantly broken, transforming into five masses of five-colored Origin Qi.
“The Five Elements Clone is most afraid of deliberate forced Fusion. Insufficient Divine Sense makes it difficult to fuse them. I bestow upon you a Divine Sense Cultivation Technique, the ‘Star Cloud Contemplation Method’, which can help you divide your Divine Sense and control the Five Elements.” Li Mu looked at Lin Maoshan, gesturing.
As soon as his voice fell, Li Mu took out a blank Jade Slip from his tianxuan ring, imprinted the Legacy of the “Star Cloud Contemplation Method” onto it, and then handed it to Lin Maoshan.
“Thank you, Master, for bestowing the Law!”
Lin Maoshan respectfully stood up, knelt and reverently received the Jade Slip. As soon as his Divine Sense touched it, he felt myriad stars flowing in his Sea of Consciousness.
The moment his Divine Sense delved into the Jade Slip, he felt as if struck by lightning—the Jade Slip contained a vast star sea, where every star corresponded to a variation of Divine Sense, and billions of starlight intertwined into profound trajectories, as if containing the ultimate truth of the Universe.
Li Mu saw Lin Maoshan's Divine Sense immersed in the sea of stars, smiled slightly, and lightly waved his sleeve. The Chaotic Dao Domain suddenly transformed into an boundless starry sky.
“The ‘Star Cloud Contemplation Method’ is not an ordinary Divine Sense Cultivation Technique, but one that this Master deduced from the Chaotic Great Dao.” Li Mu’s voice echoed in the starry sky, “When this method is cultivated to Major Achievement, one thought can transform into myriad gods, and myriad gods return to Chaos.”
Li Mu raised his hand and pointed, and a brilliant star appeared in the starry sky, its light soft yet containing endless Dao rhyme.
“When first Cultivating this Cultivation Technique, one needs to choose a main star as the Foundation, steady the mind, and contemplate the stars to stabilize the spirit,” Li Mu explained: “This star is not chosen randomly, but must be in harmony with one’s own Great Dao.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Maoshan’s Divine Sense roamed through the sea of stars, finally landing on a star where the Five Elements flowed. This star sometimes transformed into raging flames, sometimes condensed into metal essence, with five colors rotating endlessly.
“Good.” Li Mu nodded: “The Five Elements Star Lord perfectly matches your Dao.”
As Li Mu’s voice fell, the main star suddenly erupted with brilliant light, and countless tiny light points appeared in the surrounding Void Realm, gradually forming a nebula.
“Once the main star is set, you can derive the nebula,” Li Mu said, “Each auxiliary star represents a division of Divine Sense, and the nebula evolves.”
Lin Maoshan tried to use the main star as the core to guide the division of Divine Sense. Soon, five auxiliary stars appeared in the nebula, corresponding to the Five Elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.
“Not bad.” Li Mu praised, “But Star Cloud Contemplation is not simply about division, but about making all the stars resonate with each other, forming a cycle.”
Before he finished speaking, the five auxiliary stars suddenly began to rotate on their own, with an invisible Dao rhyme connecting them, the Five Elements mutually generating, and Star Power flowing.
Li Mu waved his hand again, and the nebula suddenly expanded, transforming into a vast star river, with countless stars floating within it, each representing a change in Divine Sense.
“When the star cloud is cultivated to the extreme, it should be like a galloping star river, with one thought giving birth to myriad Laws.” Li Mu said in a deep voice, “Your Five Elements star cloud can derive myriad Dao Laws, but remember, all changes do not deviate from their form, and the star river forms its momentum.”
…
Soon, Lin Maoshan, holding the Legacy Jade Slip, fell into an Epiphany.
Seeing this, Li Mu smiled slightly, withdrew from Lin Maoshan’s Sea of Consciousness, and met three pairs of eager eyes.
“Although you are not Five Elements Spiritual Roots, the ‘Star Cloud Contemplation Method’ is of great benefit to Divine Sense Cultivation and can also be comprehended.” Li Mu said with a smile, gesturing.
Su Hongxiu’s beautiful eyes lit up upon hearing this. With a gentle flick of her red sleeve, she knelt on the ground. Nine red lotuses suddenly appeared around this Disciple, known for her Fire Spiritual Root. In each lotus sat a miniature Primordial Spirit, which was her “Nine Lotus Divided Soul Art” that she had painstakingly Cultivated for many years. At this moment, these small Primordial Spirits all looked up, eagerly gazing at the Jade Slip shimmering with starlight.
“Interesting.” Li Mu suddenly flicked his finger, and a wisp of Chaos Qi entered Su Hongxiu’s glabella: “Since you Cultivate Divine Sense Cultivation Techniques and can divide your Dao into nine Divided Souls, why not try this—!”
Su Hongxiu trembled all over, and the nine red lotuses suddenly bloomed. The Primordial Spirit in each lotus seemed to be pulled by some profound power, beginning to evolve on its own.
Li Mu’s voice echoed in her Sea of Consciousness: “The ‘Star Cloud Contemplation Method’ Cultivates the myriad changes of Chaos, not fixed Divided Souls. Although your Nine Lotus Primordial Spirit is wonderful, it is too rigid.”
Before he finished speaking, the nine red lotuses suddenly fused, transforming into a crimson nebula, where nine brilliant stars connected to each other, outlining a profound star map.
“Fire Spiritual Root Cultivators should take the blazing sun as their main star, supplemented by the stars of the heavens, to evolve a heaven-burning momentum.” Li Mu instructed.
Su Hongxiu felt a sudden enlightenment. Her Divine Sense guided the nebula to flow, and the nine stars gradually transformed into nine great suns, revolving around each other, intensely hot.
