Under the shroud of the Chaotic Dao Domain, the white phantom struggled even more fiercely, and its sharp screams seemed to penetrate people's Souls, causing everyone present to feel a wave of trepidation.
Li Mu's expression was calm, and Chaos Qi, like surging tides, continuously washed over the phantom, attempting to completely obliterate it.
The phantom's body glowed brightly, and its originally blurry form gradually solidified. Waves of strange and powerful energy emanated from it, fiercely confronting the Chaotic Dao Domain.
Li Mu frowned slightly. He could feel the trickiness of this power. The phantom, formed from the insidious poison, had been tainted with the sharpness and edge of Sword Dao after a long coexistence with Grand Profound Sword Revered's Sword Dao. The power it unleashed now far exceeded what it had shown before. However, he showed no sign of retreating, instead increasing the output of Chaos Power.
Within the Chaotic Dao Domain, the Five Elements Power began to circulate.
The sharpness of Metal transformed into countless sharp blades, piercing the white phantom from all directions; the vitality of Wood coiled like vines, binding the phantom's movements; the gentleness of Water turned into surging rivers, attempting to drown the phantom; the scorching heat of Fire ignited blazing flames, burning the phantom; and the heaviness of Earth formed towering mountains, pressing down on the phantom.
The Five Elements Power cooperated with each other, forming a tight net that firmly trapped the white phantom.
At the same time, the Yin and Yang Power also quietly operated within the Chaotic Dao Domain. The Yin Power was like a cold abyss, constantly eroding the phantom's power; the Yang Power was like a scorching sun, delivering heavy blows to the phantom.
Yin and Yang intertwined, forming a delicate balance, yet this balance contained endless destructive power.
And the Power of Time and Years began to flow quietly around the phantom. Time seemed to slow down, every movement of the phantom was infinitely stretched, and its struggle became increasingly difficult.
The Power of Years was like an invisible carving knife, etching marks onto the phantom's body, weakening its power.
The Sword Intent of Time and Space condensed in Li Mu's hand, forming a brilliant longsword. This sword incorporated the mysteries of Time and Space, its blade shimmering with mysterious light, as if it could travel between the past and the future.
The white phantom sensed danger and tried to evade, but under the multi-layered restraints of the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, Time, and Years Power, its movements became extremely sluggish.
The Sword of Time and Space accurately pierced the phantom, and the light on the sword instantly erupted, enveloping the phantom's core.
"Ah--!" The white phantom let out a desperate shriek, its body began to tremble violently, and its light gradually dimmed. But just then, a powerful will suddenly surged out of the phantom, attempting to resist the refinement of the Sword of Time and Space. This will was cold and evil, carrying a sense of unwillingness and madness, launching its final assault on Li Mu.
Within the gray Dao Domain, the strange white power raged. Li Mu's pupils reflected a terrifying scene of billions of intertwined venomous snakes, but a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Chaos—Origin Return!"
All the venomous snake sword shadows uncontrollably plummeted towards the center of the Chaotic Dao Domain, emitting a metallic twisting wail under the absolute suppression of Dao principles.
Li Mu formed hand Seals, and ten Chaos halos appeared behind him, each halo corresponding to an Origin of the Great Dao.
"Five Elements Rotation!"
Golden, wood, water, fire, and earth five-colored divine lights burst forth from the halos, transforming into five longswords with different attributes. The golden sword was incomparably sharp, the wood sword was full of vitality, the water sword was both soft and rigid, the fire sword burned the sky and boiled the seas, and the earth sword was as heavy as a mountain. The five swords intersected and struck down, pinning those venomous snake sword shadows in the Void Realm.
"Yin and Yang Reversal!"
Black and white Qi surged out of Li Mu's seven orifices, condensing into a Taiji Dao diagram above his head. Pure white Dao Fire spewed from the eye of the Yang fish, and dark profound water surged from the eye of the Yin fish. The Dao Fire burned their forms, and the profound water corroded their essence. Those pinned venomous snake sword shadows melted at a visible rate.
"Time and Space Disorder!"
A sundial phantom appeared in Li Mu's left eye, and the rotation of moon phases manifested in his right eye. The purified fragments of strange poison suddenly fell into a temporal turbulence—some accelerated to decay into ash, some reversed into pure energy, and others were banished into the rifts of Time and Space.
On Grand Profound Sword Revered's right arm, the last few stubborn white patterns suddenly twitched violently. These patterns had deeply rooted themselves in the sword bone, and now they even tried to devour the host's Sword Dao Origin to protect themselves.
A cold light flashed in Li Mu's eyes. He suddenly pointed his fingers like a sword, directly piercing Grand Profound Sword Revered's glabella.
"Dao Implantation · Derivation!"
A Chaos Sword Intent entered the Old Sword Revered's Sea of Consciousness, instantly evolving into an image of ten thousand swords returning to their Origin.
Grand Profound Sword Revered's entire body trembled violently. The Sword Dao mysteries he had cultivated throughout his life were pushed to their extreme by Chaos Power, and then instantly shattered and reorganized. The white patterns rooted in his sword bone were struck by lightning, forced to retreat step by step by the newly born Chaos Sword Intent.
"Dao Propagation · Sword Tomb!"
Li Mu's sword-pointing hand swept downwards, and the skin on Grand Profound Sword Revered's right arm suddenly cracked, revealing the crystalline, jade-like sword bone beneath. Countless white patterns writhed on the surface of the sword bone, but they were firmly locked by the suddenly appearing Chaos runes. Each of these runes was a miniature Sword Tomb, suppressing the strange poison Sword Intent within it.
"Dao Devouring · Primordial Return!"
The final killing move descended. Li Mu clasped his hands together, and all the power within the Chaotic Dao Domain converged into a gray sword light. This sword light appeared slow but arrived in an instant, piercing Grand Profound Sword Revered's glabella and following his Meridians directly to the sword bone in his right arm.
"Clang--!"
A clear sword cry resounded through the nine heavens. Grand Profound Sword Revered's entire right arm burst forth with dazzling light. The white patterns on the sword bone melted away in the Chaos Sword Light like ice and snow meeting a blazing sun. Even more astonishingly, the purified strange poison energy did not dissipate but instead condensed into crystalline Dao patterns on the surface of the sword bone.
"This is..." Grand Profound Sword Revered looked at his right arm in shock. The newly formed Dao patterns on the sword bone perfectly integrated the characteristics of Chaos and Grand Profound Sword Intent, containing a sharpness that could split heaven and earth.
Li Mu stood still after his movements, his face as pale as paper. The continuous use of the Three Chaos Transformations had exhausted a large amount of his Chaos True Essence, but sparks of excitement flickered in his eyes: "Senior's sword bone, after this battle, has already given birth to a Chaotic Dao Seed. Given time..."
Before he could finish speaking, the seemingly completely purified sword bone suddenly trembled, and a pure white light, a hundred times purer than before, seeped out from deep within the bone marrow, transforming into a small jade bone sword an inch long, suspended in the air.
This small sword was crystalline and jade-like throughout, yet its blade was entwined with a chilling Dao rhythm.
"Chaos...Sword..." The small sword emitted a fuzzy conscious fluctuation.
Li Mu's expression changed slightly, and the Chaotic Dao Domain instinctively launched its defense, but the small sword carried the Intent of Chaos, ignoring the Chaos barrier, and directly entered his glabella!
"Dao Friend Li!" Grand Profound Sword Revered exclaimed.
Li Mu stumbled back three steps, a sword-shaped white mark appearing on his glabella. He closed his eyes and looked inward, discovering that the stream of light had taken root in his Sea of Consciousness, forming a special balance with the Chaotic Dao Seed.
Within Li Mu's Sea of Consciousness, towering waves suddenly surged. The small jade bone sword hung above the Chaotic Dao Seed, its tip trailing billions of strands of white light. What was astonishing was that these lights not only showed no signs of erosion but instead outlined complex Innate Dao patterns on the surface of the Dao Seed.
"So that's how it is." Li Mu suddenly opened his eyes, Chaos Qi and sword light alternately flickered in his pupils. The Chaos Green Lotus swayed gracefully in his Sea of Consciousness, suppressing the small jade bone sword in the center of the lotus platform:
"The strange poison had been subtly transforming Grand Profound Sword Revered's Sword Dao Origin for decades. Now, after being tempered by Chaos, it has returned to its Origin and become a Chaos Sword Soul." Li Mu quickly understood the Origin of the jade-colored small sword.
Li Mu cupped his hands in a bow to Grand Profound Sword Revered, apologizing, "Senior, I apologize to you. This strange poison has stolen your Sword Dao essence for Years, and now it has been refined by me into a Chaos Sword..."
Upon hearing this, Grand Profound Sword Revered burst into laughter, his snow-white long eyebrows flying like swords: "This old man's remaining life was saved by Little Friend, let alone this Dao rhythm which was originally stolen by the strange poison? Now that it has been refined by Little Friend, it is naturally your Opportunity, and has nothing to do with this old man."
"Speaking of which, I should be thanking Little Friend even more. If not for your help, this old man would probably continue to be eroded by this strange poison, sooner or later becoming a walking corpse." Grand Profound Sword Revered's expression was solemn, and he bowed deeply to Li Mu.
Li Mu quickly moved aside to avoid it, helping Grand Profound Sword Revered up: "Senior, you overstate it. This Junior merely exerted a little effort."
Grand Profound Sword Revered straightened up, his gaze fixed on Li Mu: "Little Friend not only saved this old man, but also resolved this strange poison calamity. This great kindness, this old man will engrave in his heart. However..."
Grand Profound Sword Revered's tone shifted, and his expression became solemn. He said earnestly: "To be honest, this old man came here entrusted by Star Dome Old Ancestor, Celestial Venerable Fentian, and several other Fellow Daoists. To find Qing Di to accompany me, to deal with the reappearance of the strange poison. Now, they are also suffering deeply from the erosion of the strange poison."
Li Mu frowned slightly: "Is that so?"
"Sword Maniac, what do you mean? Speak clearly!" Qing Di frowned, urging him.
Grand Profound Sword Revered's expression suddenly darkened, and the sword light in his eyes flickered. He said in a deep voice: "Immortal Emperor Yu Lin... is very likely to have fallen, and the fall of Celestial Phoenix Immortal Emperor was his doing!"
"How is that possible! That new source of strangeness came from Yu Lin?" Qing Di was greatly alarmed and asked in confusion.
"Yes, do you still remember when we jointly suppressed Yu Lin, he was already seriously injured. And all four of us carried the strange poison. During the battle, it is highly likely that the strange poison infected him."
"Highly likely? At that time, we were eager to seize the pearl and didn't pay attention when we made our move!" Qing Di's face darkened, and he said bitterly: "This strange poison is truly impossible to guard against!"
"Indeed!" Grand Profound Sword Revered sighed, "This strange poison disaster is far more serious than imagined. Not only us old fellows, but even several reclusive Demon Gods have not been spared. This strange poison is extremely difficult to deal with; we ourselves have been unable to remove it!"
At this point, Grand Profound Sword Revered looked at Li Mu as if he had found a life-saving straw.
"Little Friend's Dao of Chaos seems to be the bane of this strange poison." Grand Profound Sword Revered's eyes were fervent as he looked at Li Mu and cordially invited him, "If Little Friend is willing to help, not only can you save the lives of several Fellow Daoists, but you can also gain many Opportunities. What do you think, Little Friend?"
Li Mu smiled slightly and nodded happily: "Since Senior has spoken, this Junior will naturally do his best."
The sword light in Grand Profound Sword Revered's eyes flared: "Good! With Little Friend's help, this trip's chances of success have greatly increased!"
"Qing Lin, you stay and guard." Qing Di instructed Qing Lin, then waved his sleeve. The Qingye Spirit Boat expanded against the wind, its hull entwined with Innate Jia Mu Dao patterns, brimming with vitality.
Qing Di looked at the two and urged: "There's no time to lose, let's depart quickly!"
"I'll be right back!" Li Mu glanced at Xue'er, signaling.
"Mm! Li Dage, be careful!" Xue'er couldn't help but worryingly caution him.
Li Mu nodded and stepped onto the Spirit Boat.
Grand Profound Sword Revered followed closely behind. Qing Di waved his large hand, and the Spirit Boat vibrated violently, instantly tearing through the Void Realm and speeding towards the Star Domain where the Seal Grand Formation of the Three Realms Passage was located.
The Star Domain sealing the Three Realms Passage.
The starry sky here was incredibly calm and silent. Countless stars seemed to be suppressed by a strange power. A gray, swirling nebula completely isolated the Demon Abyss Channel. On the other side of the Demon Abyss Channel, a gigantic rift, spanning heaven and earth, loomed faintly. Around the edges of the rift, countless black chains coiled, suppressing the countless strange white Qi that attempted to break through the Seal Grand Formation.
However, the Three Realms Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, empowered by thirteen nine-rank divine objects, emitted endless Chaos Power and a terrifying aura that suppressed all ages.
Not far from the Seal Grand Formation, ten powerful auras emerged. Each of these ten auras was enough to suppress a side of heaven and earth, yet at this moment, they all carried traces of strange poison erosion, appearing somewhat unstable.
Leading them was a Demon God shrouded in black Evil Qi. His eyes were as dark as an abyss; he was none other than Profound Evil Demon God! Beside him, Soul Devouring Demon God had countless phantom vengeful spirits floating around him, Formless Demon God's figure was ethereal and elusive, and Fiery Owl Demon God was engulfed in black demonic flames.
On the other side, Celestial Venerable Fentian's red hair was like fire, and flames surged around him, yet faint white mist entwined him; Mind Clarity Holy Monk wore a golden kasaya, his Buddha light shining brightly, but a wisp of strange white Qi was on his glabella; Star Dome Old Ancestor sat cross-legged on a star, its starlight dim, clearly struggling to suppress the strange poison within his body.
"They're here!" Star Dome Old Ancestor suddenly opened his eyes, looking towards the Void Realm.
"Whoosh--"
The Qingye Spirit Boat tore through the air and arrived. Grand Profound Sword Revered, Qing Di, and Li Mu stepped out.
"Sword Maniac, Old Mudfish, you're finally here!" Celestial Venerable Fentian's voice was hoarse, and the flames around him flickered erratically.
However, in the next instant, everyone's gaze suddenly froze!
"Wait... the strange poison in your bodies..." Mind Clarity Holy Monk's pupils constricted, and his Buddha light trembled slightly.
"Disappeared?" Profound Evil Demon God's voice was low, filled with disbelief.
"How is this possible?" Soul Devouring Demon God's vengeful spirits shrieked around him, clearly unable to comprehend.
Star Dome Old Ancestor stared intently at Grand Profound Sword Revered and Qing Di, starlight bursting from his eyes: "Sword Maniac, Old Mudfish, how did you remove the strange poison from your bodies?"
Grand Profound Sword Revered stroked his beard and smiled, sword light flickering in his eyes. He turned sideways and introduced Li Mu: "Indeed, it's all thanks to Little Friend Li."
"Little Friend Li!"
Instantly, ten gazes simultaneously fell upon Li Mu, each carrying shock, scrutiny, and... fervor!
Celestial Venerable Fentian stepped forward, flames surging: "Little Friend, can you remove the strange poison?"
Li Mu's expression was calm, and he nodded slightly: "I know a thing or two."
"Hahaha! Heaven does not wish my Three Realms to perish!" Star Dome Old Ancestor laughed heartily, his eyes sparkling with starlight, "Little Friend, this old man earnestly requests your help to remove the strange poison for us!"
"Indeed!" Profound Evil Demon God said in a deep voice, "If Little Friend can help us recover, this Demon God will owe you a favor!"
"And me!" Fiery Owl Demon God's demonic flames surged, his voice like thunder.
For a moment, the ten ultimate powerhouses stared intently at Li Mu, as if looking at a savior!
Li Mu surveyed the crowd and slowly said: "Seniors, the strange poison has been eroding for a long time. The removal process may be painful and requires full cooperation."
"No matter!" Celestial Venerable Fentian laughed heartily: "As long as this damned strange poison can be removed, this Venerable can endure any pain!"
"Good." Li Mu nodded, then looked at Grand Profound Sword Revered and Qing Di, "Two Seniors, please protect me."
"Rest assured!" Grand Profound Sword Revered's Sword Intent soared into the sky, while Qing Di summoned his Green Lotus, enveloping the surroundings. (End of Chapter)
