External Dao Malevolent Cultivator! First Ancestor's Scheme! Amiable Dao Child

The cabin was dimly lit.

Third Martial Uncle Su Yan Yan's face had become slightly thinner recently, and his expression was also somewhat gloomy.

When Chen Dengming arrived to see Su Yan Yan, he immediately realized that something bad might have happened when he saw his Third Martial Uncle's expression.

Since the First Ancestor and the others had safely escaped the Four Domains, although their current situation was somewhat dire, the future looked promising, so their negative emotions shouldn't show on their faces.

As he had predicted, the news Su Yan Yan uttered was truly horrifying.

"The curtain has fallen behind the Four Regions. It may be related to the battle with the seniors of the Qu Shenzong, but it seems more like a premeditated plan by the Northwest Regions."

"Now, many Outer Dao cultivators have flooded into the four regions, causing widespread suffering."

Chen Dengming asked in confusion, "The Great Curtain? Does it refer to another Cultivation World?"

Throughout his cultivation journey, he had heard of the Great Curtain before, and had even met a powerful old man behind it.

Moreover, behind the Ancient Human Immortal Palace, his soul had come into close contact with the curtain multiple times.

He also received information about the Great Curtain from an ancient book of the Longevity Sect and from his past exchanges with Qiao Zhaoxian and others.

Legend has it that behind the curtain lies another Cultivation World, connected to the original Four Domains and Four Seas.

At that time, the four regions and the four seas were still a whole, not yet separated by the Fallen Forbidden Zone, and the later theories of the four regions as a center and the four regions as corners had not yet evolved.

However, in ancient times, the immortals behind the scenes somehow invaded the Four Domains and Four Seas, and fought a great battle with the immortals of the Five Great True Immortals lineages in the Cultivation World of the Four Domains and Four Seas at that time.

After that battle, all the major Dao lineages collapsed with the death of the immortals, and the four regions and four seas also fell apart at that time, with the Dao lineages also shattered.

Some of these lineages were even seized by Outer Dao immortals, resulting in the incomplete and declining Cultivation World traditions within the four regions and four seas.

At this moment, Su Yan Yan turned around, her beautiful eyes fixed on Chen Dengming, and said solemnly, "That's right, it was those Outer Dao bandits who broke in. However, according to what the First Ancestor once said, it should have been difficult for their top experts to get here at first."

Because our Cultivation World is different from their lineage, it is considered a Curse land by them.

"It's fine if no top experts come. If it's just some Nascent Soul, they probably won't cause too much of a stir, right?"

Chen Dengming breathed a sigh of relief, his words sounding slightly arrogant.

This tone certainly doesn't mean he can handle Nascent Soul True Lord.

But not to mention cultivators from all over the world, there are quite a few Nascent Soul True Lord even within the Four Inner Domain. How can they be easily manipulated?

"The top experts I'm referring to are those who surpass the Spirit Transformation stage."

Su Yan Yan's words left Chen Dengming dumbfounded.

"Do not view the top experts of the Outer Dao with the perspective of the four regions. It is said that the Outer Dao immortals once plundered some of our incomplete lineages, which has restricted the development of our Cultivation World."

And back then, there might have been immortals who survived on their side; their top experts might have even reached the Dao Integration stage.

Chen Dengming was astonished.

Even within the Four Seas, it's only rumored that the Living Buddha on Sumeru Island in the Northern Spirit Sea might be a Dao-Merging expert, and even that's not confirmed. The situation is similar in the other three seas.

Behind the scenes, it seems there are quite a few heretical External Dao Malevolent Cultivator?

Su Yan Yan let out a breath, "Don't be nervous. As I said, fortunately there is still a great curtain blocking the way. Those who can get through are probably only Spirit Transformation."

The First Ancestor once said, "Some of these External Dao Malevolent Cultivators have absorbed the Immortal Power from our Five Immortals lineage, obtaining incomplete lineages. When they come to us, they won't be suppressed much by the power of that lineage, you know?"

Chen Dengming nodded, his expression solemn.

He was well aware of the difference between being suppressed and not being suppressed in this land Curse by the Daoist tradition.

Su Yan Yan frowned slightly and said calmly, "These External Dao Malevolent Cultivator have tasted success in the past, and for many years they have been plotting to break through the curtain and re-enter our side to seize more of our lineage."

Chen Dengming couldn't help but recall the old man behind the scenes who used the evil spirits of the Wonderful Sound Sect to fish.

That old man was the one who controlled the Myriad Sound Ancestor Shi Yiyin and had been plotting to establish the Human Immortal Dao lineage.

Fortunately, they couldn't get there at the time, so they tried to use the power of the Miao Yin Ancestor to cheat, but they were also killed by the Sha Star and failed.

But now that the curtain has been raised, could the old man also have a chance to come over?

"That old guy wouldn't remember that I Human Immortal Orthodox Lineage, and he's going to settle scores with me later, would he?"

They probably couldn't find me either. The one showing off at the front was the Sha Star, and I was just a nobody.

Chen Dengming's thoughts raced, and he muttered to himself, feeling a little guilty.

The old man was the one who controlled the evil spirit Shi Yiyin back then; it's impossible for him not to remember her.

"What are you thinking about? You seem hesitant?" Su Yan Yan noticed Chen Dengming's emotional fluctuations and asked with a strange look in her eyes.

"Feeling scared? Not really. Well, if I had to say, actually, a little bit."

Chen Dengming felt a little embarrassed. After thinking for a moment, he told Su Yan Yan about his encounter with the old man behind the scenes in the Ancient Human Immortal Palace.

Su Yan Yan's pretty face gradually turned serious, and she frowned as she spoke.

"According to you, that old man could influence Shi Yiyin through the curtain."

Even if Shi Yiyin had some connection to him, as a medium, that old man was at least a top-tier expert from Outer Dao.

Chen Dengming's heart sank, feeling utterly cold.

He hasn't even reached the Nascent Soul stage yet, and he's already offended someone at the Dao Integration stage?

Fortunately, top-tier experts like him can't come over now, and Shi Yiyin is completely dead. The other party can't possibly attack him through a 'screen,' otherwise even the First Ancestor couldn't protect him; he's too ferocious.

"You don't need to worry anymore. This message was passed on to me by the First Ancestor through 'Heaven's Will' in the Heavenly Immortal Hall. The top experts of the Outer Dao definitely won't be able to get here now."

Su Yan Yan sighed, "Actually, the First Ancestor wasn't unaware of these ancient matters, but he never dared to believe that the curtain could be raised again."

It wasn't until Senior Qu Shenzong returned and reminded him that he discussed preventative measures with Senior Qu.

Unexpectedly, these preventative measures were actually put into practice.

It's hard to imagine how these External Dao Malevolent Cultivator managed to open the curtain. The First Ancestor was also shocked, guessing that it might be related to the Qu Shenzong, otherwise Senior Qu wouldn't have warned him beforehand.

But it's too late to say anything now. The Four Realms are in great danger and may be entering a new era, making it difficult for us to return."

"The next era?"

Chen Dengming looked somewhat bewildered, yet the word seemed familiar; he wondered where he had heard it before.

Although he is cultivating immortality in his later years, he is only a little over a hundred years old.

Compared to the ancient ancestor, this was truly a tiny Bai Mao baby.

Many of the secrets are shrouded in mystery, leaving one completely clueless.

He suddenly remembered where he had heard the word 'era' before.

When the old man behind the scenes was killed by the Sha Star, he said something like, "Our era has truly come to an end."

But now it seems that this is not the end, but rather the beginning.

"The Sha Star's attitude at the time clearly indicated that he was unwilling to let such a powerful Outer Dao interfere with the orthodox tradition. Why then did he still try to negotiate with the tiger? Was he also deceived?"

Chen Dengming had many questions in his mind. He felt that although the Sha Star looked big and burly, he was not someone who was all brawn and no brains.

There may be many more conspiracies involved, but he is too weak to make contact.

You can't even guess accurately.

After exchanging ideas with Su Yan Yan for a while...

Only then did Chen Dengming realize that the First Ancestor had joined forces with Xuan Chenxiao, the Heavenly Dao Second Ancestor of the Heavenly Immortal Hall Dao, and used the power of the Longevity Hall and the Life Hall of the Heavenly Immortal Hall to combine the two great lineages of life and longevity, thus opening up the Heavenly Immortal Dao Domain, and directly leading the Mountain Gate away from the Eastern Region.

This outrageous method was beyond his imagination.

But upon closer reflection, it doesn't seem so incomprehensible.

It's like how a technologically advanced civilization in a past life, unable to defeat an enemy, could leave in a massive spaceship.

The ancient temple, a remnant of the Daoist lineage left behind by immortals, consumed the Immortal Celestial Dao Power and led tens of thousands of people from several mountains away; this seemed to be within the normal range of power.

However, the unfortunate thing is that once the Heavenly Longevity Hall and the Heavenly Destiny Hall open up the Heavenly Immortal Dao Domain, they will directly follow the power of the Immortal Celestial Lineage and pursue the Heavenly Fortune Hall within the Immortal Celestial Lineage.

Su Yan Yan paced back and forth in the room, frowning as she said, "Since the founding of the Longevity Sect by the First Ancestor, we have never given up on finding the Path to Fortune, but unfortunately, we have not found it for thousands of years."

Therefore, the First Ancestor had long suspected that the Path of Fortune might have disappeared into the immortal realm of that immortal along with the broken Immortal Celestial Lineage.

"Now, under the threat of External Dao Malevolent Cultivator, the Heavenly Longevity Hall and the Heavenly Destiny Hall, representing the two paths of lifespan, have merged and are following the Path of Fortune, which means they have entered the Shattered Immortal Realm."

Su Yan Yan turned her head, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and gazed at Chen Dengming, saying, "Before entering the Shattered Immortal Realm, the First Ancestor sent the First Ancestor and all the members of the Tiandao Sect out of the Heavenly Immortal Dao Domain passage one after another."

They separated along the way and have fallen into the Southern Cloud Sea and the Western Demon Sea.

A few people might end up in the Eastern Immortal Sea. We've been searching for a blessed land along the way, and perhaps they'll receive the news and come to join us."

"Did the First Ancestor enter the Shattered Immortal Realm?"

Chen Dengming was astonished.

"Um."

Su Yan Yan nodded solemnly, "If one hears the Dao in the morning, one can die content in the evening."

The orthodox tradition must not be lost.

Moreover, I think that when Master entered the Shattered Immortal Realm, he was probably also looking for the Palace of Blessings that could bear the Dao of Blessings.

If one could obtain the power of the Dao of Fortune, and add the power of the Dao of Life, then it would be a complete Immortal Celestial Lineage, which might be able to save the four regions from crisis."

"Wow, that's impressive!"

Chen Dengming was amazed; he could now hear the 'click-clack' sound of the First Ancestor's abacus working so fast, even in the Eastern Immortal Sea.

But indeed, this is the greatest opportunity at present, and it is possible to unify the Immortal Celestial Lineage into a complete system.

In the past, the Tiandao Sect would have loved to take away the Longevity Dao of the Longevity Sect, so how could they possibly hand over their own Fate Dao?

But now, Qu Shenzong has played the trick of entrusting his son to someone in a time of crisis, thus handing over the Heavenly Destiny Hall to the First Ancestor.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, the First Ancestor followed the two Immortal Palaces to find the Palace of Fortune, to gather the Immortal Celestial Lineage, and along the way, he also threw the disciples and grand-disciples of the Longevity Sect and the Tiandao Sect into the Four Regions.

It seems the Northern Spirit Sea and the Eastern Immortal Sea are not on the same route. Whether those fellow cultivators who have fallen into the Western Demon Sea will be able to leave smoothly in the future is also unknown...

However, this journey to the Shattered Immortal Realm in search of a lineage is not necessarily all benefits and no dangers.

Judging from Su Yan Yan's expression, Chen Dengming guessed that the First Ancestor was also forced into a corner and was unwilling to give up the lineage, so he had no choice but to take a gamble.

After all, the so-called path to fortune is that misfortune may be the foundation of fortune, and fortune may be the harbinger of misfortune.

Good fortune is often accompanied by misfortune.

The First Ancestor had lived a cautious and prudent life for most of his life, but this time he was forced to pursue him to the Shattered Immortal Realm, and his later years may not be so fortunate.

"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey--"

After silently cursing a few times, Chen Dengming offered a filial prayer, discussed the arrangements with Su Yan Yan, and then left with mixed feelings.

Now that the news of the First Ancestor and other fellow disciples has been confirmed, Chen Dengming can no longer relax.

Because it has now been confirmed that the conflict in the Four Regions is no longer just a matter of internal strife, but rather the arrival of ruthless Outer Dao.

However, both the Longevity Sect and the Tiandao Sect are currently leaderless and their members are scattered.

Wandering the world, they face constant exclusion. If those ruthless Outer Dao cross the Fallen Forbidden Zone, trouble will follow.

"These powerful figures from various sects across the land aren't fools. They must have already received some information. I refuse to believe that they can all sit still like that old bald monk from Putuo!"

Embracing the optimistic notion that "if the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up," Chen Dengming temporarily suppressed his unease and went to the deck to enjoy the sea breeze.

He gazed into the distance at his disciples hunting sea Demon Beast, took a deep breath to suppress his agitation.

Given his current predicament, it's difficult for him to avoid becoming like Ah Q.

Because that's just the situation.

Before finding a blessed land, it would take him a very long time to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm.

In this situation, one should consider how to deal with External Dao Malevolent Cultivator...

It's as ridiculous as a duck trying to figure out how to fight a lion.

"A duck. I am a duck now."

Chen Dengming shook his head self-deprecatingly, then quickly calmed down, feeling a sense of vigilance.

Have you been under a lot of pressure lately, and feeling irritable?

Let's let loose then.

He glanced at his disciples in the distance, who were shouting in alarm as they hunted Sea Monster, and took out a large, understated black bow from his Storage Bag.

This great bow is also Soul-Reaping Bow, and it is of the same lineage as the Soul-Reaping Bow Staff obtained from the Soul Devouring Ancestor. It belonged to Dou Han, the female Devil Cultivator he once killed.

However, one is a top-tier third-order Law Treasure, while the other is a high-tier fourth-order Law Treasure; their power and energy consumption are different.

Chen Dengming could draw this ordinary Soul-Reaping Bow without using any Dao power.

It's a great transitional Law Treasure for practicing archery in daily life, making it easier to use the Soul-Reaping Bow Staff more skillfully in the future.

He summoned the Soul Guiding Banner, and in the instant he raised the bow, he swiftly drew it back.

Buzz--

The air vibrated.

A phantom bowstring of Spiritual Qi condensed, and the yin spirits of several Qi Refining Devil Cultivator within the soul banner roared and intertwined, forming a soul arrow that was somewhere between reality and illusion.

The next moment, accompanied by a sharp, piercing shriek.

The arrow of souls tore through a wave like lightning, leaving a long trail.

The distant Sea Monster roared, sensing the danger, and seemed to try to escape into the water. However, only half of its body was submerged when the arrow pierced through it with lightning speed.

The arrowhead burst from its foreskin in an instant, bringing with it a spray of blood and a demonic soul that had been restrained and swallowed by the arrow.

Chen Dengming didn't even glance at the returning arrow. He drew his bow again and shot the arrow with fluid movements, using only ordinary archery skills. However, the condensed soul arrow was a celestial Technique Method.

"Whoosh--"

"Whoosh--"

Following the first Sea Monster, the second Sea Monster fell.

The arrow pierced straight through its gaping, blood-red maw.

Then, the third and fourth heads

Chen Dengming felt his slightly agitated mood gradually calm down, and he continued to shoot arrows rapidly.

Suddenly, he paused, snapping back to reality.

The Sea Monster on the distant sea have all been slain.

A dozen or so soul arrows, each carrying the soul of Sea Monster, flew through the air like streaks of black, heading towards his location.

Many of the disciples of the Longevity Sect who were tasked with capturing demons became mere spectators, all watching him with awe and tension.

Many were stunned and dumbfounded by the power to arbitrarily reap lives.

Chen Dengming shook his head slightly, waved the soul banner to collect the arrows, and waved to the distance, saying, "Everyone, keep busy. I've seen you're under too much pressure lately, so I'm helping you relieve some of the pressure. I hope I haven't stolen your thunder."

Upon hearing this, the disciples in the distance relaxed and gradually began to smile, sensing the kindness and warmth of His Your Highness Daozi.

Chen Dengming glanced at the two female disciples who were already stunned on the deck and smiled kindly.

"Sorry, I didn't scare you, did I?"

"Ah, no, no. Your Highness Daozi, you flatter me."

The two female disciples hurriedly waved their hands, their faces flushed with tension and excitement.

They were only Qi Refining disciples, and they rarely had such close contact with Chen Dengming, let alone spoke to him.

I was somewhat flattered by Chen Dengming's amiable tone.

Only after Chen Dengming put away his bow and left with a smile did the two female disciples completely relax. They exchanged a glance, still feeling invigorated.

Although he is now wandering outside his hometown, seemingly living a miserable life of Rogue Cultivator as a hermit he never imagined.

But following this Dao Child doesn't seem so bad; at least there's something to look forward to in the future.

(I didn't reach the monthly pass target yesterday, but I'll still write an extra chapter late at night. I'm only a few votes away. Goodnight.)