Fire Refining the Great Beetle, Obtaining the Spirit Liquid

The aftershocks of energy from the Chaos Void had not yet dissipated, and the raging torrents of Law Turbulence, like invisible blades, slashed wantonly in the darkness. Ren Xiaoyao endured the excruciating pain of his Dao power flowing backward, forcibly condensing the Primordial Chaos Fire Dao around him into a crimson stream of light. As it tore through layers of Space Barrier, even the void itself was scorched with long flame marks. His white robes were stained with blood, and the congealed scabs on his sleeves were fluttering off as the Dao power stirred them, the dark red blood spreading across his white robes like plum blossoms in Winter Plum Blossom. The light of the Fire Dao around him flickered, and the originally solidified Nine Dragons Phantoms was now only a lingering afterglow, its dragon bodies mottled, as if it might dissipate at any moment. In the midst of Primordial Chaos, the Profound Yellow Mother Pearl hung above his head, its warm and gentle Xuanhuang Qi pouring down like a light veil, barely protecting his heart and Dao Foundation. Yet, it could not stop the clash between the Yin and Yang Qi and Yang energies and the Fire Dao Origin within his body. The Yin and Yang Source, refined from the Yin Yang Creation Great Heavenly Venerate, though helping him touch the threshold of the Half Step Dao Ancestor, was becoming increasingly restless due to his unhealed injuries and disordered Dao power. It was like two unruly Flood Dragon churning and tearing at his meridians, each collision threatening to rupture them. If he did not find a spiritual object to nourish his soul and harmonize his Dao power soon, he feared he would suffer from demonic possession and the collapse of his Dao Foundation.

"The Profound Yellow Living Beings Realm is said to contain the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid, Beginning of Heaven and Earth, capable of reviving the dead and restoring flesh to bones, and even calming disordered Dao Foundation and nourishing one's origin..." Ren Xiaoyao forced his mind to remain clear, his fingertips forming a hand seal to draw upon a wisp of Primordial Violet Qi. That purple qi, like a serpent, probed into the Primordial Chaos, following the escaping life Spiritual Qi within, penetrating the last layer of resilient spatial membrane. The scene before him suddenly changed drastically; it was no longer the dark, lifeless Primordial Chaos of Law Turbulence, but a world radiant with countless rays of light and brimming with life: Sky-Piercing Ancient Tree pierced the clouds, their trunks covered with profound Living Beings Runes runes, each rune absorbing and releasing the spiritual Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, shimmering with a warm green light, and flowing with milky fluid among the branches and leaves. The white spiritual liquid dripped onto the ground with a crisp sound, transforming into a winding Spirit Stream. Countless tiny specks of life-giving light floated in the stream, like flowing stars, bringing a gentle warmth to the skin. A dense Living Beings Mist -giving energy floated in the air, a hazy white expanse. Inhaling it soothed the soul, calmed the restless energy within the body, and lessened the burning pain in the meridians. In the distance, undulating mountains rose and fell, their bodies composed of rare Profound Yellow Mother Stone, dark yellow in color, exuding a heavy and steady aura. This resonated subtly with the Daoist charm of the Profound Yellow Mother Pearl above his head, causing the mother pearl to tremble slightly, and the Xuanhuang Qi flowing out became even more concentrated, condensing into a thin light shield around him.

This is the Profound Yellow Living Beings Realm, a rare pure world of Living Being Laws among All Heavens and Myriad Worlds. Every breath in the world contains the vitality of creation, and even the soil carries a faint Spiritual Charm. The Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid is the core spiritual object of this realm, condensing the original vitality and Power of Creation of the entire world. It is hidden in the Living Spring Eye at the heart of the realm, protected by the Heaven and Earth Laws, and surrounded by layers upon layers of Living Beings Barrier.

The moment Ren Xiaoyao landed, his feet touching the warm, spiritual soil, he sensed a subtle yet greedy aura locking onto him. This aura originated deep within the earth, carrying the weight of the Earth Element Laws and the unpredictability of the Living Being Laws, like a hunter lurking for millennia, silently probing his strengths and weaknesses, even the Xuanhuang Qi surrounding him couldn't completely shield him. He frowned slightly, turning to look at the lush, towering forest behind him. His Primordial Chaos Fire Dao activated unconsciously, a faint flame emanating from his body, scorching the surrounding Living Beings Mist and sending up white vapors. "Who dares to attack me in the Profound Yellow Realm?"

Before the words were even finished, the entire dense forest suddenly trembled violently. Countless ancient trees, each as thick as a person's embrace, collapsed with a deafening roar. Broken trunks scattered wood chips and spiritual liquid everywhere, and the ground cracked open into Bottomless Ravines. From the black fissures, a rich Earth Element Spiritual Energy, carrying the pungent smell of soil, overflowed. A massive black shadow burst forth from the ground, blotting out the sky and instantly covering the sky for Fang Yuan miles around, dimming the light in the world. Wherever the shadow passed, even the Living Beings Mist was forced back. It was a colossal beast resembling Borer Beetle beetle, tens of thousands of feet long, its body covered with thick, dark yellow carapace. The carapace was covered with natural patterns like those of the Profound Yellow Mother Stone, crisscrossing and shimmering with a cold, metallic luster. Each piece of the carapace contained extremely strong defensive Principle, and its surface flowed with a faint earthy yellow color. A halo, like flowing armor; two tentacles on its head, thousands of feet long, like two black whips, covered with intricate Perception Runes, shimmering with a ghostly green light, constantly sweeping across the void, probing the depth of Ren Xiaoyao's Dao power and the authenticity of his Law Treasure; its mouthparts, sharp as divine weapons, gleaming with a chilling light, dripping saliva onto the ground, corroding deep pits several feet deep, from which black poisonous smoke billowed, emitting a foul stench, even corroding and distorting the spiritual Spiritual Qi of the surrounding creatures, turning into black mist; its limbs, thick as pillars supporting the sky, made the entire mountain forest tremble when it stepped on the ground, causing spiderweb-like cracks to constantly rise, its claws flashing with a cold light that Sky-Rending Strike, each lift and fall easily tearing through the rock layer of the ground, revealing the soil containing Spiritual Charm beneath.

It is the native overlord of the Profound Yellow Realm — the Profound Yellow Great Beetle! This beast feeds on the Profound Yellow Mother Stone and cultivates by inhaling and exhaling the energy of life. Its physical body is incomparably strong, comparable to a top-level Spirit Treasure. It can also control the earth element and the Living Being Laws. It is good at stealth and surprise attacks. Even ordinary Heavenly Venerate level experts have suffered losses at the hands of this beast, and some have even perished under its corrosive poisonous mist.

"A human cultivator, possessing the aura of the Profound Yellow Mother Pearl... and such pure Life and Death Dao Power!" The Profound Yellow Great Beetle's voice was like the clash of metal and stone, rough and hoarse, causing the surrounding air to hum. Its eyes, as large as copper bells, gleamed with greed, staring intently at the Profound Yellow Mother Pearl above Ren Xiaoyao's head. Saliva dripped from its sharp mandibles, corroding the ground with black spots. "If I devour you and seize this Profound Yellow Mother Pearl, my true self can break through the shackles, Incarnation the Profound Yellow Dao Spirit, and truly control this Profound Yellow Realm!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, the Profound Yellow Great Beetle Worm pounced, its limbs stomping the ground and creating a cloud of dust. Within this dust, a dense Earth Element Laws transformed into countless thick Earth Thorn, each over ten feet in diameter with needle-like tips, shooting towards Ren Xiaoyao from all directions, sealing off all his escape routes. Wrapped in a pale green Living Being Laws, these Earth Thorn did not nourish life, but rather possessed a strange paralyzing power. Once touched, they could penetrate the body along with the cultivator's Dao power, paralyzing the cultivator's Dao power circulation, even freezing their soul, turning them into lambs to the slaughter. Simultaneously, it opened its enormous maw, spewing out a dark yellow Energy Torrent. This torrent contained terrifying devouring and corrosive power; wherever it passed, space was corroded with black streaks, its edges constantly cracking. Even the floating specks of life force were forcibly devoured, becoming part of the torrent, making its power even more formidable, radiating a chilling aura.

Ren Xiaoyao's expression changed slightly. His internal Dao power had not yet fully recovered, and facing the sudden attack of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle, he could only temporarily avoid its sharp edge. His figure blurred, transforming into a blazing stream of fire, moving at extreme speed, weaving through the dense gaps in the Earth Thorn. When the hem of his clothes brushed against the Earth Thorn, it actually scorched the hard Earth Thorn, narrowly avoiding the sky full of Earth Thorn and the Energy Torrent. At the same time, he waved his hand to activate the Primordial Chaos Fire Dao, and a crimson Flame Barrier appeared in front of him. The flame contained the power to burn everything, runes flashed, and heat waves rolled. With a loud "bang," the Energy Torrent crashed hard against the Flame Barrier, emitting a piercing sizzling sound. Like a branding iron hitting water, the Flame Barrier trembled violently, covered with black corrosion marks. The originally blazing flames dimmed a bit, and the Earth Thorn that followed crashed into the barrier were instantly burned to ashes by the flames, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating. The air was filled with the smell of burnt earth.

"Such powerful defense and corrosive force!" Ren Xiaoyao was secretly shocked. The strength of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle far exceeded his expectations. If it were at its peak, he could suppress it with just one move, Nine Dragons Heaven Burning. But now, he was seriously injured, and his Dao power was more than half depleted. He could not even fully activate the Nine Dragons Fire Dao and could only deal with it cautiously. He dared not be careless. He activated the Nine Dragons Fire Nine Dragons Fire Dao in his body at full power. Although the phantoms of the nine fire dragons were still dim and the dragon scales were blurred, the Origin Power was not damaged. The three Fire Dao Origin of Crimson Flame, Thunderfire, and Primordial Chaos intertwined and transformed into a Three-Colored Fire Whip whip. Runes flashed on the fire whip, and red, purple, and black light alternated. It contained three completely different powers: burning, tearing, and Savage Wilderness. Wherever it passed, the air was ignited, crackling and whistling, as it lashed towards the head of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle.

The fiery whip, carrying terrifying power, instantly reached the Profound Yellow Great Beetle. Upon seeing this, a hint of disdain flashed in the Profound Yellow Great Beetle's eyes. Its dark yellow carapace instantly glowed with a rich, dark yellow light, its defensive Principle activated to their limit. The patterns on its carapace seemed to come alive, rapidly writhing, forcefully withstanding the fiery whip's strike. A crisp, resounding clang, like divine weapons clashing, erupted, Mars flying, dazzling and spectacular, exploding into Sea of Fire in the air. However, the fiery whip, containing three Fire Dao Origin, only left a shallow white mark on the Profound Yellow Great Beetle's shell, failing to even break through its defenses. Instead, it was sent flying backward by the recoil from its carapace, dissipating into Mars.

"Human cultivators, is this all you've got?" The Profound Yellow Great Beetle sneered, its voice filled with mockery, and launched another attack. Its two thousand-foot-long tentacles lashed out, countless dark yellow runes flying from them like a swirling sandstorm, rapidly weaving together in the air to form a massive Law Net that enveloped Ren Xiaoyao. This Law Net contained powerful laws of confinement and Devouring Laws; its threads, seemingly woven from earth and Living Being Laws, were incredibly resilient, shimmering with a dark yellow light. Once entangled, one's Dao power would be forcibly devoured, and their body firmly imprisoned, unable to move. Simultaneously, its mouth opened, spitting out a mouthful of black venom. The venom transformed into countless tiny poison needles in the air, shimmering with a ghostly green light, possessing extremely strong corrosive properties. Even the flames of the Primordial Chaos Fire Dao could be corroded by it, emitting a pungent, fishy stench.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed, not daring to be careless in the slightest. He knew he couldn't afford to be entangled by the Profound Yellow Great Beetle Worm at this moment, or he would surely be defeated. He raised his hand and summoned the Primordial Chaos Life and Death Axe. The Life and Death Qi of life and death circulated endlessly on the axe's body, black and white light intertwined and swirled, radiating a terrifying pressure. The axe blade gleamed with a sharp, cold light as he slashed fiercely at the enveloping net of Law Net. A huge Black and White Intertwined axe light instantly cleaved out, containing the dual power of destruction and creation. Wherever it passed, space was cleaved open, revealing the deep darkness within. The axe light collided with the Law Net with a deafening roar. The Law Net was instantly cleaved in two, countless dark yellow runes shattered, turning into countless dark yellow specks of light that dissipated into the air. The axe's remaining power was undiminished, continuing to slash at the Profound Yellow Great Beetle, only to be blocked by its carapace once more, producing another deafening roar. At the same time, he activated the Profound Yellow Mother Pearl, and a thick Profound Yellow Light Barrier barrier appeared in front of him, like an impenetrable fortress. The black poison needles struck the light barrier, emitting a sizzling corrosive sound, but they could not penetrate the barrier's defense. They could only leave black marks on the surface of the light barrier before being purified by the Xuanhuang Qi and turning into Void.

"The Profound Yellow Mother Pearl is indeed extraordinary!" Ren Xiaoyao felt slightly relieved. The Profound Yellow Mother Pearl's defense far exceeded his expectations. With this Law Treasure, the corrosive and Devouring Power of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle would be ineffective. He seized the opportunity and frantically circulated his Dao power, drawing out all six remaining Fire Dao Origin —the deep blue of Xuanbing, the brilliance of Jinyan, the pitch black of Youming, the seven colors of Netherworld, the purplish-red of Leihuo, and the Primordial Chaos color of his Natal Primordial Chaos. These intertwined and merged with the previous three origins: Crimson Flame, Leihuo, and Primordial Chaos. The illusory image of the Nine Dragons Fire Dao re-condensed behind him. Although it was still weak and its light was dim, it exuded the perfect and flawless aura of the Primordial Chaos Fire Dao. Nine fire dragons circled and danced around him, their Dragon Head raised high, emitting deep dragon roars that shook the surrounding air and caused ripples to spread across the Spirit Stream on the ground.

"Nine Dragons Heaven Burning, fire refines the primordial chaos!"

Ren Xiaoyao roared, his voice filled with Unbending Will and overwhelming power, shaking the heavens and even slightly distorting the rosy clouds. Simultaneously, the Nine Dragons Fire Dao spewed forth its primordial flames, nine flames of different colors intertwining and merging in the air to form a colossal pillar of fire, tens of thousands of feet in diameter, burning fiercely. Within the pillar, the Flame Sect of Life and Death Qi constantly circulated, rotating like a Tai Chi symbol. It possessed not only extreme refining power but also the ability to dismantle the Principle governing all things, specifically countering the defensive Principle of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle. With terrifying power capable of Heaven-Burning Emperor Formation and destroying the earth, it hurtled towards the Profound Yellow Great Beetle. Wherever it passed, the Living Beings Mist was instantly evaporated, deep trenches were scorched into the ground, spiritual herbs spirit medicine withered, and the air was filled with a dense aura of fire.

The Profound Yellow Great Beetle's expression changed drastically. Sensing the terrifying power contained within the pillar of fire, it finally revealed its fear. It knew the power of this pillar of fire; if it were hit head-on, even with its strong physique and astonishing defense, it would inevitably suffer severe injuries. It dared not take the hit directly again and hurriedly activated the Earth Element Laws. With a sway, it sank into the ground, transforming into a dark yellow stream of light, attempting to use the land of the Profound Yellow Realm to evade the attack while simultaneously using the power of the Earth Element Laws to counterattack. However, Ren Xiaoyao had already anticipated its intention. With a thought, the enormous pillar of fire instantly split into countless tiny flames, burrowing into the ground like maggots, ignoring the obstruction of the Earth Element Laws, and chasing after the Profound Yellow Great Beetle. Wherever it passed, the soil was scorched red-hot, even melting into magma, forming fiery channels underground.

From the depths of the earth came the mournful roar of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle. The burning power of the flames relentlessly eroded its shell, disintegrating its defensive Principle. Even though it could manipulate the Earth Element Laws to turn the surrounding soil into a shield, it could not completely block the scorching flames. The tiny flames, as if they possessed life, constantly burned its flesh, burrowed into its body, and burned its Dao power and origin, causing it unbearable pain. After a moment, the Profound Yellow Great Beetle suddenly burst out of the ground. Its dark yellow carapace was charred in many places, and some pieces of the carapace were even completely burned away, revealing the mangled flesh beneath. Dark red blood flowed out, staining the spiritual soil a deep red. Its defensive Principle were broken, its flesh was severely injured, and its aura was much weaker. Its eyes were filled with pain and anger, and its gaze towards Ren Xiaoyao seemed to spit fire.

"Human cultivator, I'll fight you to the death!" A mad glint flashed in the eyes of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle. Its Living Being Laws and Earth Element Laws were activated at full power, causing its body to suddenly swell, transforming into a colossal beast ten thousand feet tall. It exuded a strange aura of destruction and life force, and its previously dull carapace began to glow again, albeit with a deathly gray hue. It was about to burn its own essence and launch a self-destruct attack. It knew that if it didn't fight to the death today, it would surely be completely suppressed by Ren Xiaoyao. Rather than that, it would detonate its essence, dragging Ren Xiaoyao down with it, and causing this entire Profound Yellow Realm to perish with it.

Ren Xiaoyao's expression changed. If the Profound Yellow Great Beetle were to self-destruct, given his current state, he would inevitably suffer severe injuries, possibly even having his Dao Foundation completely destroyed. His previous injuries would be exacerbated, and the consequences would be unimaginable. His mind raced, and he made a decision in an instant. He put away the Primordial Chaos Life and Death Axe, and his hands quickly formed hand seals, drawing upon the wisp of Yin-Yang essence he had refined within his body, merging it with the Primordial Chaos Fire Dao to transform into a black and white Flame Ropes. On that rope, the three Power of Principle life and death, Yin and Yang, and incineration intertwined and entwined, emitting a strange light. It possessed both the power of confinement and the effect of disintegrating the essence. The runes on the surface of the rope flowed and writhed like living things.

"The Yin Yang Fire Dao, imprisoning all spirits!"

Ren Xiaoyao Law Seals, the black and white Flame Ropes flew out instantly, as if alive, binding the massive body of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle. From its neck to its limbs, it coiled layer upon layer, tightening like an iron hoop. The Yin and Yang Principle on the rope constantly reversed, disintegrating the Profound Yellow Great Beetle's self-destructive power, making it difficult for its Origin Power to condense, scattering it like spilled water; the Burning Principle continued to scorch its flesh and soul, causing it unbearable pain and incessant howling; the Laws of Life and Death planted a deep Imprisonment Imprint within its soul, like a leech, firmly controlling it. Its life hangs in the balance. The Profound Yellow Great Beetle struggles frantically, its massive body twisting and turning, trying to break free of the ropes and detonate its source. However, its self-destructive power is constantly reversed by the Yin-Yang Principle. Its flesh is scorched by flames, causing excruciating pain, and its soul is firmly imprisoned by the Laws of Life and Death, rendering it completely immobile. It can only let out mournful howls that shake the surrounding ancient trees. The madness in its eyes gradually fades, replaced by deep fear and resentment. It can clearly sense that if Ren Xiaoyao so much as thinks of it, its soul will be completely annihilated by the Laws of Life and Death, leaving it no chance of reincarnation.

"Do you submit?" Ren Xiaoyao asked coldly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority. He made a hand Law Seals, and the Flame Ropes tightened instantly, causing the Profound Yellow Great Beetle's flesh to creak and crack, the sound of bones breaking clearly audible. Dark red blood dripped down the rope and was instantly evaporated by the flames.

"I... surrender!" the Profound Yellow Great Beetle said with difficulty, its voice filled with helplessness and fear. Gone was its previous arrogance and conceit. Its massive body no longer struggled, but trembled slightly, its eyes filled with humiliation.

Seeing this, Ren Xiaoyao breathed a sigh of relief. He withdrew some of the power of the Flame Ropes, leaving only enough binding force to prevent it from rebelling. "From this day forward, you will be my mount, by my side, obeying my commands. I can help you break through your shackles, Incarnation the Profound Yellow Dao Spirit, and achieve a higher realm. If you have any disloyalty, I will surely Soul Annihilation, and condemn you to eternal damnation!"

"Yes... yes!" The Profound Yellow Great Beetle dared not resist in the slightest and hurriedly nodded in agreement, its voice filled with deep awe. It could sense the unfathomable power within Ren Xiaoyao's body and knew that it was no match for him. Rather than be destroyed, it was better to submit and perhaps gain a glimmer of fortuitous opportunity to break through the bottleneck it had been holding for many years.

After subduing the Profound Yellow Great Beetle, Ren Xiaoyao could no longer hold on. He swayed and landed on the Profound Yellow Great Beetle's broad back. Leaning against its Profound Yellow Great Beetle, he breathed heavily, his chest heaving. His internal energy was severely depleted, and his injuries showed signs of worsening. A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth, dripping onto the Profound Yellow Great Beetle's carapace with a hissing sound. He gestured for the Profound Yellow Great Beetle to head towards the Living Spring Eye at the heart of the realm. The Profound Yellow Great Beetle dared not delay, and with heavy steps, it walked into the depths of the forest. Each step caused the ground to tremble slightly, and the creatures along the way avoided it, not daring to approach.

Along the way, the Profound Yellow Great Beetle gave Ren Xiaoyao a detailed introduction to the Profound Yellow Realm. The Living Spring Eye was located atop a mountain called "Spirit Peak" at the heart of the realm. This peak soared into the clouds, piercing the sky, and was surrounded by a thick Living Beings Mist energy. This mist contained an extremely rich source of vitality, making it the most vibrant place in the Profound Yellow Realm. Ordinary beings that approached it would be nourished by this vitality, greatly increasing their cultivation. On the mountain, not only were there waterfalls of spiritual liquid formed from the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid, but also many rare spiritual herbs spirit medicine that existed Ancient Times, such as those that bloomed only once every thousand years. The Living Beings Fruit and the Dao Comprehending Ganoderma, which bears fruit only once every ten thousand years, possess astonishing medicinal effects, enough to drive even Heavenly Venerate -level powerhouses mad. However, at the same time, the Living Spring Eye, as the origin of the Profound Yellow Realm, is also guarded by many powerful beings. Among them, the strongest is a being known as the "Spirit Venerable," Innate Living Being born in the Profound Yellow Realm, existing since the beginning of the world. He controls pure Living Being Laws, and his strength is unfathomable. He has already reached the Heavenly Venerate level and may even have touched the threshold of the Half Step Dao Ancestor. For many years, he has guarded the Living Spring Eye, not allowing any outsiders to desecrate it.

Listening to the Profound Yellow Great Beetle's explanation, Ren Xiaoyao felt somewhat reassured. While circulating his remaining Dao Strength Cultivator his injuries, he mentally planned his next move. He knew that obtaining the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid would inevitably encounter the obstruction of Spirit Venerable, but his injuries urgently required the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid to heal, and he absolutely could not retreat now. With the help of the Profound Yellow Great Beetle, this local overlord, he could likely avoid a lot of trouble, and even if he faced Spirit Venerable, he would have a better chance of winning. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a determined glint in his eyes. No matter how many obstacles lay ahead, he had to obtain the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid.

Before long, the man and beast arrived at the foot of Spirit Peak. Spirit Peak soared into the clouds, surrounded by a milky-white Living Beings Mist. The mist was so dense that it almost solidified, like a thick layer of clouds. It contained an extremely rich life force; inhaling it made his injuries feel better and his Dao power flowed more smoothly. On the mountain, a huge waterfall could be vaguely seen cascading down from the summit. Within the waterfall flowed a crystal-clear liquid that emitted Seven-Colored Rosy Clouds — the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid! The liquid waterfall fell into a huge pool at the foot of the mountain. Around the pool grew many spiritual herbs spirit medicine that emitted a rich Spiritual Qi, including some legendary treasures that only existed in legends. They exuded an alluring aura that moved even Ren Xiaoyao.

However, just as Ren Xiaoyao was about to ascend the mountain to the Living Spring Eye, a majestic and icy voice came from the mountaintop, carrying a strong warning, and resounded between heaven and earth like thunder. "Outsiders, halt! The Living Spring Eye is the origin of the Profound Yellow Realm, Nurturing All Things. How dare you desecrate it? Retreat immediately, or die!"

Ren Xiaoyao looked up and saw a figure standing halfway up the Spirit Peak. The figure wore a light green Daoist robe, was tall and straight, with an ancient face. He exuded a pure Living Being Laws aura that originated from the same source as the Profound Yellow Realm. The aura was powerful and heavy, pressing down like a mountain, making it hard to breathe. It far surpassed the Profound Yellow Great Beetle he had encountered before, and its strength was actually at the Heavenly Venerate level, even stronger than some of the Heavenly Venerate Venerable experts he had met before. The Living Being Laws around his body was as tangible as it was, forming green light bands. Clearly, this was the Spirit Venerable that the Profound Yellow Great Beetle had mentioned.

He frowned slightly, not expecting such a powerful obstacle to obtaining the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid. However, his injuries were severe; every moment of delay increased the risk of him suffering a qi deviation, making retreat impossible. He gripped the Primordial Chaos Life and Death Axe tightly, the Life and Death Qi flowing once more on its blade, radiating a terrifying pressure. The axe blade gleamed with a cold, Black and White Intertwined light, and his eyes sharpened like swords as he addressed the Spirit Venerable on the mountain peak in a deep voice. "I have come solely for the Profound Heaven Living Spirit Liquid, with no intention of becoming your enemy, nor of desecrating the origin of the Profound Yellow Realm. Those who know what's good for them will quickly step aside. I will take a portion of the elixir and leave without disturbing you; if you insist on obstructing me, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Arrogant!" The Spirit Venerable atop the mountain roared, a murderous glint in his eyes. He activated the Living Being Laws full power, unleashing a pale green light that shot skyward like a pillar supporting the heavens. This light transformed into a streak of green light, carrying a terrifying power intertwined with destruction and life—a power that appeared gentle but contained a sharp edge capable of tearing apart the very soul. It hurtled towards Ren Xiaoyao as if teleporting, staining the air green in its Teleport. Spiritual herbs and spirit medicine grew wildly, only to wither instantly; the transformation between life and death was but a thought away. A new great battle was about to erupt!