At the center of the immortal island.
Dong Wanggong and Ying Long appeared, and the powerful figures from all sides had gathered around them.
The Ancient Giant Tree stood tall, its crown beyond sight. Pure green sap had collected into a lake around it, radiating the ultimate laws of wood.
Some of the powerful figures had already begun using their magic to gather the tree's spiritual sap.
Seeing this, Dong Wanggong didn't move. Instead, he studied the giant tree, divine light flickering in his eyes.
"If this emperor isn't mistaken, this Ancient Giant Tree is a Chaos Spiritual Root—and one born during the World-Opening Tribulation: Tongtian Jianmu!"
"Tongtian Jianmu can support Heaven and Earth and give rise to Life Force. It possesses wondrous powers beyond compare."
"Yet there's a faint aura of evil within it, seemingly the presence of a Chaos Beast. But weren't all the Chaos Beasts destroyed by Great God Pangu?"
Dong Wanggong stroked Tongtian Jianmu, all sorts of questions rising in his mind.
During the World-Opening Tribulation, not only had the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods been born, but all kinds of Chaos Creatures had appeared as well. The Chaos Beasts had emerged when Chaos first opened, and their ability to fight was no less than that of ordinary Chaos Demon Gods.
Yet a Chaos Beast still seemed to be hidden within Tongtian Jianmu.
As soon as he finished speaking, the powerful figures present retreated several steps, wary of the giant tree before them.
Somehow, they seemed to sense it too.
"A bunch of cowards. I refuse to believe anything inside Tongtian Jianmu could threaten me. Even if it's a Quasi-Saint Peak expert, I can still trade a few moves with it!"
"Chaos Bell, protect me! Go!"
At Dijun's signal, Eastern Emperor Taiyi brought out his Innate Supreme Treasure. True Sun Fire blazed around him as he walked straight toward Tongtian Jianmu.
Strangely, the moment his body pressed against the trunk, a vortex appeared and swallowed him, drawing him into Tongtian Jianmu's Inner World.
"This place really is eerie!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi stared at the dark abyss before him. Endless black energy surged like a storm, sweeping toward him in terrifying waves.
Baleful energy—Chaos baleful energy!
Eastern Emperor Taiyi realized something was wrong. His movements slowed, and his divine sense stopped working. Lost in the darkness, he was completely disoriented.
The roiling Chaos baleful energy was enough to make one's heart race and soul tremble!
Just then—
A blood-red eye suddenly gleamed with a cold light. Before Eastern Emperor Taiyi could react, he was struck by a vicious attack. His chest shattered, and he was sent flying.
"Roar! Roar! Roar..."
A deafening roar echoed through the place. The blood-red eyes met Eastern Emperor Taiyi's gaze, and he felt as though he'd fallen into a quagmire. His Primordial Spirit seemed to be getting dragged out of him.
"Space-Time Gate—open!"
Using the last of his magic power, Eastern Emperor Taiyi used the Chaos Bell in his hand to open a Space-Time Gate. The Spacetime Law pulled him out of Tongtian Jianmu's Inner World.
Boom!
Something seemed to fall from the clouds, slamming into the ground and raising billowing clouds of dust.
"Pfft..."
"Big brother, don't go!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi spat out a mouthful of blood, his golden pupils dimming. Dijun held him in his arms. His chest was shattered, and his Primordial Spirit had already split apart.
His True Spirit seemed on the verge of falling to pieces. If the Chaos Bell hadn't protected him, Eastern Emperor Taiyi would have died just then.
A destroyed body could be rebuilt, but a Primordial Spirit that had been annihilated could never be restored.
"No!"
Dijun let out a cry of anguish. Eastern Emperor Taiyi had lost consciousness in his arms, and even his Innate Dao Body had dissipated, reverting to his Three-legged Golden Crow form.
His feathers were dull, and no Life Force could be sensed.
Since his birth, Eastern Emperor Taiyi had never suffered such grave injuries. Even during the last Wuyao Grand Array, he had only expended a great deal of his essence.
But now, his life or death was unknown!
"Bai Ze, Ji Meng..."
"We're returning to Sun Star to help Taiyi recover!"
Dijun used his magic to protect Eastern Emperor Taiyi's heart meridians with True Sun Fire, then left with the powerful figures of the Yao Clan. He didn't spare Tongtian Jianmu another glance.
Whatever had so grievously wounded Eastern Emperor Taiyi was beyond the Yao Clan's ability to deal with.
A hush fell over the group. No one spoke.
Even a tremendous opportunity wasn't worth risking one's life. Seeing Eastern Emperor Taiyi's pitiful state, no one present wanted to meet the same fate.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, come back to Wuzhuang Temple with me. The wood spiritual sap we've obtained is more than enough. There's no need for us to take such a risk!"
Zhen Yuanzi's expression was grave. He didn't dare be overconfident.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi hadn't stood a chance. He and Ancestor Hong Yun would be nothing but cannon fodder. Besides, even if there was an opportunity here, they wouldn't be able to claim it with the Three Pure Ones and Dong Wanggong around.
"Excellent!"
"There must be some terrifying presence inside Tongtian Jianmu that can devour the Primordial Spirits of living beings. Better safe than sorry—we should leave!"
Time to skedaddle!
After discussing it, Zhen Yuanzi and Ancestor Hong Yun left.
At the same time, everyone on Fangzhang Island except for the Twelve Ancestral Witches dispersed as well, searching for other opportunities.
"Senior Brother, though we can't get Tongtian Jianmu, Fangzhang Island has countless Ancient Giant Trees. We still have time, so let's dig them up and transplant them to our Western World."
Jieyin brought out the Six Roots Pure Bamboo, then began plundering the island alongside Zhunti.
Every Ancient Giant Tree was a Low-grade Innate Spiritual Root. Their quality wasn't impressive, but there were as many as grains of sand in a sea of stars—and they were destined for their Western World.
"The ground is so hard!"
"I've heard that the Three Immortal Islands were transformed from fragments of Chaos. Even with all my magic power, I can't sweep up a huge swath at once. I'll have to dig them up one by one."
"Fellow Daoist Dong Wanggong is still the most impressive. With a wave of his hand, he can lift up hundreds of miles of earth and take the Twelve-Petal Pure World White Lotus!"
Zhunti exclaimed in admiration.
His words were filled with reverence for Dong Wanggong.
"Fellow Daoists of the Three Pure Ones, will you go explore Tongtian Jianmu?"
Dong Wanggong's lips curled slightly as he looked at Old Master Taiqing, Yuanshi, and Tongtian. He didn't mind the Three Pure Ones entering Tongtian Jianmu.
That strange being at Quasi-Saint Peak was more than the three of them could handle.
"Of course. Even if I can't obtain Tongtian Jianmu, I must find out what's going on!"
"Yuanshi, Tongtian, use your Dao arts and stand beneath the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Exquisite Pagoda. Then protect yourselves with the Great Dao Merit Golden Wheel. We're not reckless fools like Eastern Emperor Taiyi!"
At Old Master Taiqing's words, Yuanshi and Tongtian clenched their fists and brought out their respective treasures.
The three stepped into the vortex right before Dong Wanggong's eyes and disappeared from view.
Tall and graceful, with a captivating face.
Ying Long exuded every kind of charm. Once the others had left, her restless hands began wandering over Dong Wanggong again, as though she meant to tease him.
"Immortal Emperor, aren't you afraid the Three Pure Ones will find an opportunity?"
"If you can help me break the Heavenly Dao Shackles, my strength will return to Late Quasi-Saint. With our combined strength, we could easily deal with that strange presence lurking in the shadows."
"Besides, I'll offer myself to you!"
Ying Long leaned lightly against Dong Wanggong's chest. Her breath was sweet, and her red lips parted as she drew in his rich masculine aura, lost in a daze of pleasure.
For countless years, she had carried the burden of the Dragon Clan. She had long wanted to cast off the Heavenly Dao Shackles and find someone dependable to lean on.
Dong Wanggong was powerful, domineering yet wise. He could become her Dao Companion.
However, she still needed the man before her to restore her strength. Only then would Ying Long truly give herself to him. Both her Primordial Spirit and her body could belong to Dong Wanggong.
"If I don't go to hell, who will?"
"Let's set aside the matter of opportunities for now. The Dragon Emperor is the greatest gain I've made on this trip. If I can cultivate together with you, my Yin-Yang Law will advance another step and reach perfection!"
"With Quasi-Saint Peak strength, I'll be powerful enough to defeat our enemies!"
Dong Wanggong lifted Ying Long's chin, then sealed her lips with his own, his aura deep and powerful.
How could he refuse someone who had offered herself to him?
A hero of the wilds, Xu Hanwen; a ghostly horseman, Ning Caichen!
Dong Wanggong didn't mind becoming a dragon rider, mounting Ying Long and soaring into bliss, the first of his kind in history.
Ying Long's face flushed. Her crimson dragon armor began to fall away. She believed Dong Wanggong could break the Heavenly Dao Shackles, so she might as well show off her charms ahead of time.
"Are you satisfied?"
Ying Long looked at Dong Wanggong, breathing heavily.
"This emperor doesn't want anyone else coveting what's mine!"
"As for whether I'm satisfied, we'll see later!"
Before Ying Long could show off her ample curves, Dong Wanggong swept her into his arms and entered the Chaos Bead, settling cross-legged within that Middle Thousand World.
Dong Wanggong had already named this place the Yin-Yang Secret Realm, a sacred ground where he cultivated the Great Dao Yin-Yang Art.
With the earth as their jade couch and the sky as their blanket, and rivulets trickling down Ying Long's body, the scene was enough to set one's heart racing.
This was outdoor action!
"I'll break the Heavenly Dao Shackles for you first!"
"Then we'll enjoy the pleasures of cultivation together!"
Dong Wanggong spoke softly, his hands never stopping as he personally freed Ying Long from her restraints.
Now she was a vision of vivid, enticing beauty, enough to ensnare the soul!
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