Crack, crack—
The sound was like the freezing of a lake when winter arrives.
The sky cracked.
The sky, shrouded in golden light, cracked open, revealing a glittering Starlight.
"My disciples have never registered; you should all be aware of this."
Above the Cloud Top, a goddess surrounded by stars emerged from Li Lin's body.
She walked slowly toward Phoenix Immortal, and the women surrounding Li Lin seemed like phantoms as they passed right through her.
It is as if the Dao itself has arrived; all energies are stilled, and the spirit and form are ethereal, impossible to look directly at.
This is an immortal!
Or perhaps a giant among immortals has descended!
The cultivators present were at least inner disciples of major immortal sects, and they instantly understood his origins. They immediately held their breath and suppressed their complicated thoughts.
Although immortals can blend in with the world and appear ordinary, this is their True Form, as vast as the sky and as distant as the stars.
Only the most powerful among the immortals could tear apart this illusory realm forged by the immortals and reveal itself from it.
The reaction of [Spirit Illusory Yuanjun] and Hajimi, who transformed into a spiny dragon and was breathing in her arms, also illustrates this point.
Although she is known as the "Primordial Sovereign," capable of bestowing life and soul upon inanimate objects and transforming all things into any form at will, and possessing near-immortal combat prowess, she is not yet a true immortal and has not attained the "Dao Fruit."
Infinity can only be dealt with by even greater infinity.
She did not major in the "Crimson Heart Record," but only attained the infinity of the "Heart."
The Dao Fruit is the infinity of the Dao. Moreover, as a giant immortal, its infinity must be called the source. Among the four gates of the body, qi, spirit, and mind, three must have attained infinity.
The successive manifestations, which put the immortals on high alert, confirmed their suspicions.
"[Time Immortal] [Cosmic Heavenly Lord] [Tribulation Crossing Immortal] [Sword Ancestor] [Chess Ancestor] [Beast Ancestor] [Old Man of the North Sea]."
Familiar names, figures whose brilliance shines brighter than the stars in the history of cultivation, Human World at this moment.
"Ting'er, just as Phoenix Immortal said, you have fallen in love. Love always makes people blind, and it seems that even immortals are no exception." A female immortal standing at the front, whose lower half of her face seemed to be shrouded in mist, sighed.
"Your disciple's path has already approached immortality, and he is about to face a calamity. By preventing him from participating in the martial arts competition, you are only harming him." The [Tribulation Crossing Immortal] spoke with a gentle expression, leaving the cultivators who knew his fearsome reputation utterly shocked.
"The list of participants for this martial arts competition was chosen from the heart, not by us," the Sword Ancestor, who was known for his taciturn nature, explained curtly.
"If your disciple doesn't want to participate, he won't be on the list." A cold, sharp voice came from an immortal shrouded in black mist.
Almost every immortal offered an explanation, including what seemed to be an elder of Doumu Yuanjun.
Yes, some cultivators have already guessed her identity through Li Lin.
He's a recent celebrity, not only a newly True Disciple but also the one who defeated the Dark Star Witch before even entering the sect, directly achieving the Xuanhuang level during the graduating ceremony, and was even accepted as a disciple by Doumu Yuanjun.
"I will not allow it." [Doumu Yuanjun] remained unmoved.
Crack, crack—
The gap widened, and twinkling stars descended, beginning to travel along mysterious trajectories.
In an instant, the pale golden sky was tinged with streaks of stars.
Having just paused due to the arrival of the immortals, Doumu Yuanjun has begun to stride forward again.
"Excuse me." As the sect leader, [Phoenix Immortal] Deng Si was surrounded by the [Five Virtues Qi], and the phantom of a phoenix appeared, emitting a clear phoenix Phoenix Cry.
"Ting'er, stop." The female immortal stepped forward, and the chaotic energy that seemed to have existed since the beginning of time spread out.
"Fine, I've long wanted to try your Primal Star Scripture, [Dou Mu]." The calamity energy began to materialize with the words of [Tribulation Crossing Immortal], and at this moment he seemed to have transformed into [Calamity] itself.
"[Dou Mu], you are no match for us." The unknown immortal in the black mist sneered. Accompanied by the sound of chains, a huge bronze coffin emerged from the void, revealing a crack from which thick smoke billowed out.
They revealed their True Form to the assembled immortals, each displaying their unique abilities.
Doumu Yuanjun merely frowned slightly, her pale hand emerging from her wide sleeves, "The sun and moon shine together, Ziwei reigns!"
Three dazzling stars appeared around it: one as radiant as the sun, one as bright as the Moon Discs, and the other with a purple light that subdued the world, signifying supreme nobility.
—Really.
Li Lin has manifested the [Eyes of Sun and Moon].
Originally, he remained silent, simply to draw more resources from the True Form of the immortals.
There is no intention to light up the [Purple Star], promote the formation of the [Ziwei Yuan], or enter the [Nine Tribulations Realm].
However, in order to ensure that he would be free from further risks and enter the Nine Tribulations without fear of being corrupted by the Dao, Doumu Yuanjun risked the collapse of her Dao Heart, embodying the Great Dao and revealing the 'flaws' in Li Lin's eyes.
The Dao of Immortality is boundless, yet how can it rival the Dao of Boundlessness?
Even if one's body is imbued with the Great Dao, and one's undying Dao Heart is still trapped within it, without anyone's help, it may take hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years for one to awaken again.
"Are you crazy! Is it worth it for just one disciple?" The female immortal finally revealed her true form, which was exactly the same as that of Doumu Yuanjun.
The chaotic divine light evolved into the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and then, through interaction, evolved into a vast, chaotic void without beginning or end.
The star belt formed by the movement of stars paused.
"Aunt, it's well worth it." [Doumu Yuanjun]'s expression became even more indifferent, and the human element in her eyes was fading.
The stars that had been suspended in the sky began to move again.
At the same time, the supreme and precious purple star finally took shape within Li Lin's body.
In an instant, the remaining four stars of the North Pole, six stars of Gouchen, four stars of the Four Auxiliaries, seven stars of Huagai, nine stars of Chuanshe, fifteen stars of Pillar of Heaven, six stars of Liujia, and most importantly, five stars of the Five Emperors' Inner Seat were completely formed.
"This is..." The [Tribulation Crossing Immortal] reverted to human form, his face filled with astonishment, "Immortal Tribulation?"
The stars in the sky were obscured by a heavy aura of impending doom.
Even though Doumu Yuanjun had already achieved her goal and was currently dominated by the Dao Nature, she still subconsciously wanted to make a move.
Fortunately, the female immortal who evolved the [Primordial Void] seized the opportunity to suppress it.
"Ting'er, stop being so willful!"
"Fortunately."
The female fairy wiped away non-existent cold sweat.
Heavenly tribulations can only be overcome by oneself; there is no one, not even immortals, to help.
It is not natural lightning, wind, or fire, but a manifestation of the Great Dao.
For those undergoing tribulation, it is merely a spiritual pill filled with poison; once the poison is overcome, it will naturally transform into provisions.
As for those who interfere with the Heavenly Tribulation, it is pure poison.
The Great Dao will manifest within the body of the disruptor, and even the [Dao Fruit] will wither away.
The Dao Fruit is indeed immortal, but the manifested Great Dao will occupy the existence of the Dao Fruit, so it can only return to existence.
Even though Dou Mu Yuanjun is not an immortal who reached the Immortal Realm solely through the "Dao of Boundlessness," she will not perish because of this.
But the pain of having no hope of eternal life is more terrifying than annihilation.