The World Tree was the foremost spiritual root in the Hongmeng Chaos.
It grew within the Epoch Samsara, with its roots anchored in the River of Life and Time.
One flower, one world; one leaf, one bodhi.
Every leaf of the World Tree was a Great Thousand World, and every branch was a Chaos World, boundless and endless, encompassing the infinite universe.
Upon entering the Great Dao Realm, cultivators could create worlds within themselves, but at most they could create a Chaos World, which could not compare to the World Tree.
Once the World Tree fully matured, it would become a vast Hongmeng World.
During the World-Opening Tribulation, if Great God Pangu had obtained the World Tree Seed, proving the Primordial Great Dao Realm would have been easy. He would not have needed to slay the Three Thousand Demon Gods to create the world.
Now, the World Tree Seed was floating within Dong Wanggong's primordial spirit.
"With the World Tree, who needs the Chaos Bead?"
"System, tell me quickly how to make the World Tree sprout and grow!"
Dong Wanggong had originally planned to imitate Great God Pangu and create a Great Thousand World inside the Chaos Bead, thereby proving the Dao and becoming a Saint.
But now that he had the World Tree Seed, things should be a little simpler.
[The World Tree grows and develops like a living being. It has four stages in total: Embryonic Stage, Juvenile Stage, Youth Stage, and Adult Stage.]
[The World Tree Seed is currently in the Embryonic Stage. As long as the host plunders World Origin and fuses it with Chaos Innate Power, or feeds the World Tree Seed the origins of Chaos Demon Gods and other living beings, it will become a Great Thousand World once it reaches the Juvenile Stage.]
[At the Youth Stage, it will become a Chaos World; at the Adult Stage, a Hongmeng World. The World Tree will continue growing throughout these stages, and the host can also use it to fight enemies, becoming invincible through World Power.]
The system explained patiently.
In no time, Dong Wanggong understood the mysteries of the World Tree.
Once the World Tree Seed sprouted, it would enter the Juvenile Stage. He could then use his magic power to shape the world he desired, and his cultivation would break through to the Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
With each transformation of the World Tree, Dong Wanggong's cultivation would rise as well. It was practically a cheat.
"If that's the case, then everything's easy!"
"The Primordial World is teeming with living beings, and Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods are still hiding in the shadows. So I'm not short on living beings' origins!"
"Anyone who stands against me can become the World Tree's nourishment!"
Dong Wanggong had made up his mind.
As he continued refining the World Tree Seed with his primordial spirit, he turned his gaze toward the Chaos Void.
Old Ancestor Yangmei and Old Ancestor Hongjun were about to break into battle!
Space Dao Principles surged into chaos. Chaos shattered, the void collapsed, dimensions fell into disorder, and Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water ran rampant.
In an instant, a sharp killing intent filled the air.
"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, let me test your strength!"
"Once I defeat you, I'll break through this World Barrier and enter the Primordial World. I'll kill that little brat Dong Wanggong and devour the Heavenly Dao Origin!"
"Then I'll be able to recover half of my strength at its peak!"
Old Ancestor Yangmei's expression was stern. His stooped back straightened completely, and his snow-white hair danced in the Gale Wind. Even the Space Dao Principles spilling from him made the Innate Deities tremble with fear.
Dijiang seemed to have gained some insight and sat down in the void.
Even Wood Ancestor Witch Jumang finally broke through to the Late Quasi-Saint realm. He placed both hands on Zhu Rong's and Gong Gong's shoulders, while green Wood Laws flickered into view.
As for Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, they looked disdainful and deeply uncomfortable.
Being surpassed by Wood Ancestor Witch Jumang had lowered their standing among the Twelve Ancestral Witches, cutting their presence by more than half.
"A grain of sand can fill the sea; a blade of grass can slay the Sun, Moon, and Stars; a single finger can bring heaven and earth to ruin!"
"So this is the power of a Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal?"
Watching the two men in the void, Dong Wanggong couldn't help but marvel at their control over magic power and Dao Principles. Not a trace of energy was wasted.
Every move struck straight at the heart!
Divine abilities were killing techniques, not tools for showing off.
Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown, Five Energies Returning to the Origin.
Dong Wanggong's spirit wandered through the void, roaming the heights of the Great Dao as he entered a state of enlightenment. He sat motionless, like an ancient Buddha who had entered nirvana.
"Could Fellow Daoist Dong Wanggong be comprehending the Space Law?"
Dijiang stared at Dong Wanggong as he sat cross-legged, utterly astonished.
To comprehend a Law while watching a battle, when one had never encountered it before—
For any other mighty figure, Dijiang would have called it absurd. But for Dong Wanggong, it seemed less like a miracle and more like something that was only to be expected.
Twelve petals on the Grand Unity Three Flowers—truly terrifying!
In the void, countless streaks of silver light rushed toward Dao Ancestor Hongjun like meteors.
Spatial Blades tore through the ancient ages and annihilated the void. Accompanied by fierce Space Turbulence, they erupted around Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Fellow Daoist Yangmei, if that's all the strength you have, then you have no chance of defeating me!"
"Pangu Banner, Taiji Diagram, Qiankun Cauldron—go!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun barely moved. A streak of immortal light swept out from around him, reducing all the Spatial Blades to dust.
He snorted and brought out three supreme treasures.
The Pangu Banner suddenly swung in his hand. Chaos Qi Flow gathered into sharp swords that glinted with cold light, forming a river of swords in the space around them.
In an instant, the sword river struck straight at Old Ancestor Yangmei's head. Murderous intent lurked everywhere, and its chilling, sinister aura seemed to freeze time itself.
"Space Banishment!"
Seeing this, Old Ancestor Yangmei gently waved the Space Divine Staff in his hand. Countless rifts appeared before him, swallowing the sword river and banishing it into the void, where it dissipated back into Chaos Qi Flow.
"Space Chains—seal!"
In the boundless void, silver Space Chains shot toward Dao Ancestor Hongjun like snakes, aiming to bind him tight.
Just as Dao Ancestor Hongjun was about to use the Taiji Diagram and Qiankun Cauldron, Old Ancestor Yangmei stepped through a portal in space and lunged at his back in a flash.
"Ugh... You're sneaking up on me!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun spat blood and was sent flying.
The Jade Disk of Creation above his head dimmed. Struck by the Space Divine Staff, it showed signs of shattering before slipping into the depths of Dao Ancestor Hongjun's primordial spirit.
The Top-grade Chaos Spirit Treasure, the Space Divine Staff, could control the universe's space. In the silent void, it left Dao Ancestor Hongjun unable to guard against it. It was practically the perfect weapon for a sneak attack.
Crack! Crack!
The Space Chains wrapped around Dao Ancestor Hongjun. The frenzied Space Dao Principles tightened, gradually grinding away at his primordial spirit, True Spirit, and body as streaks of blood appeared.
"Taiji Diagram!"
"Source of Immortal Dao, merge!"
With a quiet shout, the Immortal Dao Principles dispelled the Space Chains. The Taiji Diagram transformed into a golden bridge that suppressed the boundless Hongmeng and struck Old Ancestor Yangmei in the chest.
At the same time, the Qiankun Cauldron released the Power of Life Creation, reversing death. The surging Law of Death invaded Old Ancestor Yangmei's body, and his vitality instantly faded, making him look even older.
"Immortal Dao Restraint!"
Strike while he was down and finish him!
Dao Ancestor Hongjun had only been testing him before. Now that he had seen through Old Ancestor Yangmei's methods, he naturally unleashed his divine abilities without holding back, sending all kinds of manifestations across the sky.
Otherwise, with his level of cultivation, how could he have been injured so easily?
Unseen by all, Dao Ancestor Hongjun drew upon the Power of Heavenly Dao, and a sacred aura settled over him. The Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel appeared behind him, and the world's rules suppressed Old Ancestor Yangmei's strength.
"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, you've got no honor! You accuse me of sneaking up on you, but you're no better!"
"Space Cage—crush him!"
Ignoring his injuries, Old Ancestor Yangmei wanted only to fight Dao Ancestor Hongjun to the death.
He swung the Space Divine Staff in his right hand, and countless seals split open the void, trapping Dao Ancestor Hongjun in an enclosed space. A force powerful enough to defy heaven and earth surged toward every side.
Blood seeped from Dao Ancestor Hongjun's pores. The wounds inflicted by the Space Chains split open again, as the Space Dao Principles destroyed his meridians and True Spirit.
At that moment, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's aura plummeted. To prevent the Taiji Diagram and Qiankun Cauldron from being damaged, he could only draw the two Innate Supreme Treasures into his primordial spirit.
"Is Dao Ancestor going to lose?"
Within the World Barrier, Old Master Taiqing and the others looked worried.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun protected the Primordial World. If he died at Old Ancestor Yangmei's hands, all the beings of the Primordial World would be slaughtered and reduced to ashes.
At that moment, no one wanted Dao Ancestor Hongjun to lose!
"Yangmei, if you've got the guts, let me go! I can still fight!"
"Using a Top-grade Chaos Spirit Treasure to suppress me—you can hardly call yourself an honorable hero!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun roared in indignation.
At that moment, he was practically drenched in blood. The magic power in his body had completely dissipated, and he had sunk into utter dejection. Only the pride of a mighty figure kept him standing.
"Ha ha ha! So you can fall this low!"
"Now you've lost your magic power, and your body is on the verge of collapse. Even if you entrust your primordial spirit to the Heavenly Dao, what does it matter? Once I devour the Primordial World's Heavenly Dao, you'll have nowhere to be buried!"
Old Ancestor Yangmei let down his guard, overjoyed by his momentary victory.
However, for all his strength as a supreme mighty figure, his vigilance could not compare to Dao Ancestor Hongjun's. Hongjun controlled the entire Primordial World and kept the Three Thousand Demon Gods under constant watch.
Old Ancestor Yangmei had no such awareness.
"Is that so?"
"Who says I've lost?"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's lips curled upward as his Immortal Dao voice rang out.
At the same time, Old Ancestor Yangmei's smile froze, and a dreadful premonition welled up within him!
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