In the distance, at the very edge of sight, a Sky-Piercing Giant Willow stood tall.
This willow was astonishingly immense, as though it could pierce straight into the clouds.
Its lush branches swayed gently in the breeze, like green silk ribbons dancing through the air, or the flowing sleeves of a celestial maiden as she danced, light and graceful.
Looking more closely, there was actually a vast hollow in the center of its trunk. Deep and mysterious, it lent the entire willow an air of strangeness.
Without question, this tree was the true form of the renowned Yang Mei—the Hollow Willow!
Just then, an angry roar suddenly rang out. "What Demon God dares trespass here?!"
Accompanied by that roar, the previously motionless willow instantly shone with dazzling divine light.
Amid the flickering radiance, the enormous willow vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Immediately afterward, a figure slowly emerged where the willow had stood.
Upon closer inspection, it was Yang Mei himself.
Lin Tian felt rather awkward and embarrassed. He hurriedly cupped his fists in salute and said, "Please do not blame me, fellow Daoist. I was merely wandering through Chaos and arrived here by accident. I did not know this was your place of cultivation. I am truly sorry; please forgive me!"
As he spoke, a trace of apology appeared on Lin Tian's face.
Yang Mei looked Lin Tian up and down. Seeing that his words and bearing were humble and courteous, unlike someone harboring ill intent, the anger in his heart immediately faded by more than half.
Thus, he nodded slightly and said slowly, "If that is the case, then it must have been a misunderstanding. I, Yang Mei, am not an unreasonable man. Let this matter end here."
Hearing Yang Mei say this, Lin Tian could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. He then smiled and cupped his fists. "So you are the famed Space Demon God, Fellow Daoist Yang Mei. I have long admired your name. To meet you today is truly my great fortune!"
Yang Mei waved a hand and replied indifferently, "They are merely empty reputations, not worth mentioning."
However, before he had finished speaking, Yang Mei's expression suddenly changed. Astonishment appeared on his face as he muttered, "Strange... Why can I not see through your true cultivation?"
After all, he stood at the peak of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm and ranked among the top ten Chaos Demon Gods. He knew all the Demon Gods ranked above him. Now that he had encountered Lin Tian, whose cultivation was even stronger than his own, how could he not be shocked?
"May I ask which of the Three Thousand Demon Gods you are? I have never seen you before."
Lin Tian chuckled. "My name is Lin Tian. I am not one of the Three Thousand Demon Gods!"
The moment those words left his mouth, they struck Yang Mei's ears like a bolt from the blue. His jaw dropped in shock, wide enough to fit an egg!
After all, in the Great Dao inheritance he had received, within the Chaos World,
aside from the renowned Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods, only those Chaos Giant Beasts whose intelligence had yet to fully awaken existed. Beyond them, there were no other living beings.
Yet at this moment, someone was personally telling him that other lifeforms were hidden within this Chaos. How could Yang Mei not be utterly shocked?
He widened his eyes and stared fixedly at Lin Tian's face, trying to find even the slightest trace of deceit in his expression.
But the result disappointed him—Lin Tian's expression was exceptionally sincere, without the slightest hint of pretense.
Thus, Yang Mei's heart could not settle for a long time. The words he had just heard echoed repeatedly through his mind.
After a long while, he finally let out a deep sigh. "Chaos is indeed so vast that it contains all manner of wonders!"
His words were filled with emotion and amazement.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, you are too fixated on this. The Dao is formless, yet the Dao also has its own Dao!
All things in the world follow their respective Daos as they develop and evolve. Why must we cling to outward appearances?"
Lin Tian laughed heartily and spoke with calm ease.
However, he did not explain much to Yang Mei about his past experiences. They were too winding and complicated to make clear in just a few words.
Upon hearing this, Yang Mei could not help but fall into thought. He muttered, "The Dao also has its own Dao... What a splendid 'the Dao also has its own Dao'!"
A moment later, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Tian with bright eyes. With a face full of admiration, he said, "Fellow Daoist, your understanding and insights into the Dao are far beyond my reach! Hearing such profound words today has benefited me greatly!"
As he spoke, Yang Mei solemnly gave Lin Tian a deep bow, expressing his heartfelt respect.
"Fellow Daoist, I have an impertinent request! May I discuss the Dao with you?"
Lin Tian froze, not expecting Yang Mei to make such a request.
"Of course. Since I began cultivating, you are the first fellow Daoist to discuss the Dao with me."
The corners of Lin Tian's lips lifted as he readily agreed. After all, this was an excellent opportunity to delve deeply into the laws of space.
One had to know that among the Three Thousand Great Dao laws, the laws of space were also among the finest.
Lin Tian and Yang Mei moved in unison, sitting cross-legged facing one another.
"Fellow Daoist, please."
With a smile, Yang Mei raised a hand in invitation, indicating that Lin Tian should begin their discussion of the Dao.
"Wait a moment!"
After responding, Lin Tian rose and walked to one side.
He formed hand seals with both hands, and streams of dharma seals shot from his fingertips.
Before long, an invisible barrier enveloped the place where they stood.
Lin Tian was worried that others might disturb them while they discussed the Dao, so he carefully arranged a series of formations around the perimeter.
Seeing this, surprise flashed through Yang Mei's eyes. "Hm? I did not expect you to be proficient in the Dao of formations as well?"
He secretly mused, This Fellow Daoist Lin Tian truly hides his depths!
Not only was his own strength unfathomable, but he could now casually deploy such exquisite and profound formations.
"Haha, I only know a little."
Lin Tian smiled modestly and continued channeling the immense dharma power within him into those formations.
With his movements, one powerful Illusion Formation after another, murderous Killing Formations, and impregnable defensive formations took shape in succession.
After finishing all this, Lin Tian clapped his hands, turned back, and said, "All right, we can begin now!"
Having arranged the formations, Lin Tian clapped his hands, looking completely at ease.
"Please!"
"Please!"
"The Dao I cultivate is the Dao of Chaos. Chaos is one; one gives rise to two, two gives rise to three, and three gives rise to all things..."
At that instant, the two of them simultaneously released their Celebration Clouds.
In a flash, the entire space was shrouded in a mysterious and powerful aura.
As Lin Tian began to explain, Dao Rhythm filled the air. The Dao Rhythms intertwined and fused, forming strange visible patterns, as if the most ancient and profound laws of heaven and earth were manifesting themselves.
"The Dao I cultivate is the Dao of Space. Space is..."
At the same time, countless golden lotuses suddenly bloomed across the ground.
Every Golden Lotus emitted dazzling radiance, its layers of petals resembling exquisite works of art carved with meticulous care.
From afar, this sea of Golden Lotuses complemented the Dao Rhythm drifting above, forming a wondrous sight beyond compare.
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