Star Dome Old Ancestor's eyes blazed with Star Power, and he suddenly acted, summoning a bronze Star Plate.
The Star Plate expanded with the wind, instantly transforming into a Starry Sky net that blotted out the sky, enveloping the entire Void Realm.
"Star Lock Universe!"
As the Old Ancestor roared, three hundred and sixty of his Natal Stars whistled out from the Star Plate.
Each Star dragged a long chain of Star Radiance, weaving into an immense net across the Void Realm.
Fiend God Xuansha, who was about to flee, crashed into the Star Light barrier, and the blood mist around him sizzled as it was scorched by the Star Fire.
"You old scoundrel!" Blood Hell Demon God roared in fury, and the grey crystal in his chest suddenly shot out ten thousand blood thorns.
However, a scroll of Star River Records flew out from Star Dome Old Ancestor's sleeve.
The record actually showed the sun and moon shining together, and the brilliant Star Power directly crushed the blood thorns into dust.
Bone Emperor Demon God's pale white finger bones violently plunged into the Void Realm: "Break for this Master!"
Ancient demonic runes suddenly appeared densely on the Undying Demonic Bone, and a bone spear phantom that spanned heaven and earth fiercely stabbed towards the Star Net.
"Ding—" The clear sound of colliding Stars echoed through the nine heavens.
Star Dome Old Ancestor's white hair danced wildly, and three layers of Star Rings suddenly appeared above his head, forcefully fixing the bone spear phantom in mid-air.
The other Demon Gods' expressions darkened, and they were about to assist Star Dome Old Ancestor.
Seeing this, Azure Emperor, Grand Profound Sword Revered, Celestial Venerable Fentian, and Mind Clarity Holy Monk all prepared to lend a hand.
For a moment, the atmosphere of a great battle was on the verge of breaking out.
"Fellow Daoists, please stop.
I have no intention of harming anyone, but I cannot let you all leave like this.
If the Demon Abyss Channel breaks, and the Netherworld sweeps across the Spirit Realm, the Netherworld Poison on your bodies will also immediately activate," Star Dome Old Ancestor said, stepping on the Stars of the Heavens, his voice carrying an irresistible majesty as he reminded them.
As if to confirm his words, the grey-white patterns within the bodies of the seven Demon Gods suddenly writhed violently.
Blood Hell Demon God grunted, kneeling on the ground, and fine mycelial threads began to grow from the grey crystal in his chest.
"What did you do?!" Fiend God Xuansha exclaimed in shock and anger.
A bronze Star Lamp flew out from the Old Ancestor's sleeve, with an eerie grey-white flame flickering at its wick: "When you all were healing just now, this old man already connected our Qi with the Grand Array of the Stars of the Heavens.
If the Seal breaks now—" He flicked the lamp with his fingertip, and the Netherworld Poison within everyone's bodies simultaneously erupted.
Grand Profound Sword Revered suddenly pointed his sword at the Star Lamp: "No! This flame... is the Origin of the Netherworld?!"
"Precisely so," Star Dome Old Ancestor actually revealed a resolute smile: "When this old man was healing just now, I deliberately refined a wisp of Netherworld Fire into my Natal Star Lamp.
Now we are in the same boat.
Either we work together to Seal the Channel, or... we all become Netherworld creatures!"
Eternal Night Demon God's black robe billowed without wind, and seven ancient Netherworld Lamps suddenly formed the Big Dipper formation.
Just as everyone thought he was going to fight to the death, this most ancient Demon God said in a deep voice: "What a plan to burn both jade and stone... This Master agrees."
"Eternal Night!" Blood Hell Demon God roared unwillingly.
"Shut up!" Eternal Night Demon God's eyes blazed with ghostly fire, and he rebuked: "Haven't you realized yet?
This old madman has even tainted his own Star God Dao Foundation with Netherworld Poison!"
Only then did everyone realize that one-fifth of the Star Light around Star Dome Old Ancestor's body had turned grey-white.
Celestial Venerable Fentian's eyes blazed with anger: "Star Dome, you..."
"Under this great calamity, I must use some special methods.
If I let you all retreat today and fight separately, the Spirit Realm will surely perish!
At that time, the Immortal Spirit Realm will not fare any better," Star Dome Old Ancestor said firmly, his gaze sweeping over the Demon Gods and Righteous Path Cultivators.
Before his voice faded, a dull roar came from deeper within the Demon Abyss Channel again, as if some colossal creature was chewing on the Spirit Realm's barrier.
Faintly, one could see grey-white Netherworld mist surging within the Demon Abyss, and countless pale arms frantically tearing at the Void Realm, attempting to rip open the Channel between the two realms.
Mind Clarity Holy Monk's golden body's Buddha Light surged, and he clasped his hands together, saying in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist Star Dome speaks the truth.
At this moment, only by working together can we seize a sliver of hope!"
Celestial Venerable Fentian's eyes flickered with residual fire, and he gritted his teeth: "Good!
Since you dare to taint your own Dao Foundation with Netherworld Poison, this old man will gamble this round with you!"
Grand Profound Sword Revered snorted coldly, Sword Qi surging from his severed arm: "The Dao of Sword has no retreat.
Today, let us take the sword as our oath and jointly suppress the Netherworld Calamity!"
Although the Demon Gods were unwilling, the Netherworld Poison within their bodies had already been activated by Star Dome Old Ancestor's Star Lamp.
If they delayed any longer, they feared they would truly become completely Netherworld creatures.
Eternal Night Demon God's black robe billowed, and seven ancient Netherworld Lamps encircled his body.
He said coldly: "Star Dome, you'd better truly have a solution, otherwise, before this Master dies, I will definitely slay you first!"
Star Dome Old Ancestor smiled slightly, saying with full confidence: "There is a Mahayana Cultivator in this realm named Li Mu, who has cultivated the Chaotic Great Dao.
If we use his Chaos Origin as the foundation and integrate the power of all your Extreme Dao, perhaps we can set up the 'Chaotic Sealing Domain Great Array'!"
"Chaotic Great Dao!" Eternal Night Demon God was slightly startled, not expecting anyone to be able to cultivate such a Dao.
Blood Hell Demon God sneered dismissively: "A mere Mahayana Cultivator, worthy of being compared with us Extreme Dao experts?"
"That's right, while the Chaotic Great Dao is indeed formidable, how can a Junior in the Mahayana stage bear our Origin?"
Bone Emperor Demon God's pale white bone palm violently shattered the Void Realm: "You want a Junior who hasn't entered the Extreme Dao to preside over the Great Array?
Are you trying to make us die faster?"
Seeing this, Grand Profound Sword Revered quickly interjected: "Don't underestimate this young friend.
Before Eternal Demon God and Black Vulture Demon God became Netherworld creatures, they both lost to him!"
"Impossible!" Fiend God Xuansha said incredulously.
"Eternal, Black Vulture lost to a mere Mahayana Cultivator?" Fiend God Wuxiang was astonished.
"That's right, not only Black Vulture Demon God and Eternal Demon God lost to him, but their Dao Origin also suffered severe damage.
This Master witnessed it personally.
Celestial Phoenix Immortal Emperor and Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor also lost to him, and are currently in seclusion in their Immortal Emperor Palaces healing!" Grand Profound Sword Revered added with a smile.
Grand Profound Sword Revered's words caused the expressions of the Demon Gods to change drastically.
"Celestial Phoenix and Jade Unicorn also lost?" The ghostly fire under Eternal Night Demon God's black robe flickered violently, and he said in surprise: "Those two old fellows are at the Perfection of the Ninth Realm, they have touched upon the existence of the Ancestral Realm!"
Bone Emperor Demon God's pale white bone palm suddenly tightened, and the Void Realm emitted the sound of unbearable shattering: "A mere Mahayana, how could it be..."
"So that's it, no wonder those two haven't come out of seclusion in recent years!" Celestial Venerable Fentian suddenly understood.
"Black Vulture and Eternal were so easily swallowed by the Netherworld Will, it turns out their Dao Origin was damaged!" Fiend God Wuxiang seemed to have thought of something, and said with relief.
The Demon Gods exchanged glances and said nothing more.
"Young friend Li Mu's Chaotic Great Dao can encompass all methods, making him the best candidate to harmonize the power of your Extreme Dao!
If there are no more questions, this matter is settled.
Fellow Daoists, please wait patiently for a moment!" Star Dome Old Ancestor smiled slightly, making the decision.
Star Dome Old Ancestor looked at Azure Emperor and gestured: "Fellow Daoist, please take a trip to Central Continent!"
As his voice fell, Star Dome Old Ancestor formed a Star incantation, and a streak of Natal Star Light merged into the Void Realm.
Azure Emperor understood, and the Jianmu spiritual seed at his fingertip suddenly sprouted, turning into a verdant branch that coiled around his wrist: "Jianmu connects to the heavens, reaching instantly."
"Star Bridge, rise!"
Star Dome Old Ancestor stomped his foot suddenly, and the Grand Array of the Stars of the Heavens shone brightly.
Countless Star Power converged into a brilliant light bridge that spanned heaven and earth, one end landing at Azure Emperor's feet, and the other pointing directly towards the Qi Ling Star in the southeast of the Spirit Realm.
"Boom!"
The Star Light pierced through the Void Realm, and Azure Emperor's figure instantly disappeared at the end of the Star Bridge.
Above the Seven Profound Sect, a brilliant Star Bridge suddenly pierced through the clouds.
Vast Star Power poured down like a heavenly river, startling the mountain-protecting array into automatic activation, and countless runes flickered in the Void Realm.
"Oh my god! What is that?"
"What terrifying pressure!"
At the mountain gate, hundreds of Disciples looked up in terror.
They saw a figure in green robes stepping on light from the end of the Star Bridge, each step causing verdant ripples in the Void Realm.
"Jianmu Dao Rhyme!" The Elder of Transmission, who was lecturing on scriptures, suddenly stood up, and the Jade Slip in his hand clattered to the ground.
Inside the main Peak's great hall, Sect Master Lin Maoshan's teacup suddenly shattered.
This Void Refining expert's figure flickered, and he appeared outside the hall, just in time to see Azure Emperor gracefully landing.
"Seven Profound Sect - Lin Maoshan, greets Senior!
May I ask, Senior's esteemed presence, for what purpose...?" Lin Maoshan hurriedly bowed and asked with concern.
Azure Emperor nodded slightly, saying nothing, looking in a certain direction.
Just then, a clear voice came from the mountains: "Senior Azure Emperor has come from afar, Li Mu has failed to welcome you."
Only a figure in green robes was seen stepping through the Void Realm, his clothes fluttering, surrounded by a faint Chaos Aura.
It was Li Mu, who had been in seclusion for a long time.
His eyebrows were like swords, his eyes seemed to hold the rise and fall of the Star River, and between his gestures, the Dao Rhyme of a Void Return Grandmaster was faintly flowing.
"Master!"
Lin Maoshan's heart trembled.
His Master's cultivation had become even more profound, but at this moment, he had no time to think further, and he quickly stepped back half a step.
Azure Emperor's gaze shifted slightly, looking at the young man before him.
The Jianmu branch on his wrist gently swayed, as if responding to something.
Li Mu's eyes narrowed, and he immediately noticed the chaotic Qi within Azure Emperor's body.
Beneath the seemingly calm surface, there was a completely different and terrifying power hidden within, constantly wanting to erupt and Breakthrough, a power that even the strength and vitality of Extreme Realm experts could not fully suppress.
If this were to fall upon other low-level Cultivators, who knows what kind of fate they would suffer.
"Senior, are you...?"
Chaos Aura flowed in Li Mu's pupils, and he instantly perceived the terrifying nature of that strange power within Azure Emperor's body.
"Senior is injured, perhaps it would be better to enter the Immortal Cave to recuperate first..." Li Mu said hurriedly.
Before his voice faded, Azure Emperor suddenly raised his hand.
The Jianmu branch surged, instantly forming a green barrier around the two of them, and everyone outside immediately lost all perception.
"No time!" Azure Emperor's voice sounded directly in Li Mu's Sea of Consciousness, saying gravely: "The Demon Abyss has been invaded by the Netherworld, and a great calamity is coming.
You are needed to use your Chaos Dao Body as a guide, to harmonize the power of all Extreme Dao experts, and set up the Chaotic Sealing Domain Great Array to isolate the Demon Abyss Channel."
"Young friend, come with me!
If you have any other questions, you can ask the old turtle directly!"
Before Azure Emperor's voice faded, the Jianmu barrier suddenly contracted, and a vast spatial power enveloped Li Mu.
In the next instant, heaven and earth inverted, and the Star River flowed backward.
Li Mu only felt a blur before his eyes, and when he opened them again, he was in a shattered Void Realm.
Beneath his feet was a vast and boundless bronze Star Plate, above his head was a net woven from three hundred and sixty Natal Stars, and all around him, more than a dozen terrifying Auras were all staring at him!
Extreme Realm experts!
Li Mu's heart trembled, and his Chaos Dao Body instinctively operated, Chaos Aura flowing around him, resisting the pressure that was enough to crush ordinary Mahayana Cultivators.
Li Mu's gaze swept over everyone, and his heart was filled with dread—
These existences, standing at the Peak of all realms, without exception, had eerie grey-white Auras entwined within their bodies, and they were also quite disheveled, clearly having just endured a bitter battle.
Li Mu took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, bowed his hands, and said in a steady voice: "Junior Li Mu, greets all Seniors."
Star Dome Old Ancestor's white hair fluttered, and Star Light shone brightly around him, but one-fifth of it had already turned grey-white.
He nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with Star Light: "Young friend, there is no need for formalities.
The situation is urgent, so this old man will speak directly."
Eternal Night Demon God's black robe billowed, seven ancient Netherworld Lamps floated around him, and ghostly fire flickered eerily.
He said coldly: "Kid, you'd better truly have the ability!"
Li Mu was neither humble nor arrogant, looking directly at Eternal Night Demon God, Chaos Dao Rhyme flowing in his eyes: "Senior, the Netherworld Poison in your body has already eroded your Origin.
If it is not suppressed quickly, I fear..."
"Hmph!" Blood Hell Demon God sneered, the grey crystal in his chest writhing, and mycelial threads spreading, "A mere Mahayana, daring to speak presumptuously about Extreme Dao matters?"
Celestial Venerable Fentian's body was engulfed in surging flames, residual fire flickering in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Young friend Li Mu, Old Ghost Star Dome said you can harmonize the power of all Dao with your Chaotic Great Dao.
Is this true?"
Before Li Mu could answer, Sword Qi surged from Grand Profound Sword Revered's severed arm, and he said coldly: "If you don't believe it, you can try."
Bone Emperor Demon God's pale white bone palm clenched violently, and the Void Realm shattered inch by inch.
He said coldly: "Then let this Master see if your Chaos Dao Body can withstand the might of the Extreme Dao!"
Before his voice faded, a pale white bone spear phantom suddenly stabbed towards Li Mu!
"Om—"
Li Mu's pupils contracted sharply, and his Chaos Dao Body erupted autonomously, the Chaos Aura around him transforming into a vortex.
The bone spear, which was capable of piercing through the Void Realm, was actually swallowed whole the moment it touched the Chaos vortex!
"What!" The ghostly fire in Bone Emperor Demon God's eyes paused.
Fiend God Wuxiang's figure was illusory, and his voice was hoarse: "It can actually swallow the power of the Extreme Dao..."
Mind Clarity Holy Monk's golden body's Buddha Light shone brightly, and he clasped his hands together, saying in a deep voice: "The Chaotic Great Dao is indeed profound."
Li Mu suppressed the surging Qi and blood within his body, looked at the Demon Gods, and warned in a deep voice: "All Seniors, although Junior has not entered the Extreme Realm, I am not to be trifled with!"
Bone Emperor Demon God's attack was easily resolved by Li Mu, and the expressions of the strong Cultivators present varied.
The ghostly fire under Eternal Night Demon God's black robe flickered slightly, while Blood Hell Demon God snorted coldly and said nothing more.
Seeing this, Star Dome Old Ancestor's eyes flowed with Star Light, and he raised his hand, gathering Star Light on the bronze Star Plate, forming a Star Barrier that enveloped everyone.
He looked at Li Mu and said in a deep voice: "Young friend, do not blame them.
This matter concerns our safety, and they are simply anxious!"
Li Mu nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.
He saw that although the twelve Extreme Realm experts had astonishing Auras, their expressions were all solemn, and faint grey-white Auras could be vaguely seen flowing around them.
Especially Star Dome Old Ancestor, two of the three layers of Star Rings above his head had already been tainted with the Netherworld color, clearly indicating that his situation was the most critical.
"Senior, Senior Azure Emperor has already informed me of the situation, and I have a general understanding of it!" Li Mu said in a deep voice, "But I don't know how to specifically proceed?"
Before Star Dome Old Ancestor could speak, a earth-shattering roar suddenly came from deeper within the Demon Abyss Channel.
The entire Star Plate trembled violently, and the net formed by the three hundred and sixty Natal Stars actually developed cracks, beginning to emit wisps of eerie white mist.
