Earth Dao Source, Twenty-Four Grade Chaos Green Lotus

Actually.

The first time he came to the Blood Sea, Lei Jun had already sought the Earth Dao Source.

But his strength and Permission Right were both insufficient, so he failed to find it.

Now that both had been elevated, he discovered the Earth Dao Source's location in one stroke.

The Earth Dao is actually on par with the Heavenly Dao.

It's just that it emerged later, so it fell to a lower station.

Its reputation is even obscure.

But in essence, there is no difference.

If one could fully comprehend the Earth Dao Source, in a sense, it would be no different from comprehending the Heavenly Dao.

This could help Lei Jun better deal with the Heavenly Dao.

"It's just that this place is too profound, as if protected by a Great Array."

"But upon careful inspection, I can't even tell where the array is."

"Even I cannot enter."

"So I must find a way to break the array!"

Alchemy, Artifacts, Arrays.

These Three Paths all have many wondrous uses.

But for now, Lei Jun has only grasped the first two; his understanding of the Array Dao is limited.

Therefore, solving the Great Array from first principles is still somewhat difficult.

He must find another way.

"I wonder if the Chaos Green Lotus can do it?"

In an instant, a small green lotus bloomed in Lei Jun's palm.

Twelve petals unfurled.

It was the Chaos Green Lotus.

"This lotus can take root deep in Chaos without being affected by it in the slightest—in fact, it thrives there."

"It should work here too!"

"After all, no matter how profound this place is, it still falls short compared to Chaos!"

As he thought, the green lotus shot out.

It rooted itself outside the Great Array concealing the Earth Dao Source.

In just a moment, the lotus's stems and leaves turned even more verdant.

Not only was it drawing power from the Great Array, it seemed intent on rooting itself inside it!

Was it about to absorb the Earth Dao Source?

Lei Jun was momentarily surprised.

But upon second thought, it felt only natural.

"Nine Heavens' Breathing Earth, Innate Wu Earth, and the like are all suitable for Spirit Roots to grow—the Earth Dao Source should be even stronger!"

"If the green lotus absorbs the Earth Dao Source, saying it will simply grow well might not be enough to describe the result. Rather..."

"Could it advance?"

What would a Twelve-Grade advancement become?

Twenty-Four Grade!

That would no longer be an Innate Supreme Treasure, but a Chaos Spirit Treasure!

For a moment, even Lei Jun couldn't help but click his tongue.

If an Innate Supreme Treasure already contains the "Dao," what then of a Chaos Spirit Treasure?

Great Dao?

The key point was that the Chaos Green Lotus was not merely a Spirit Treasure.

It was also a Spirit Root.

Combined with its special properties, it could assist Lei Jun in cultivation.

That is, in opening up more worlds.

Thus.

If the Green Lotus could advance, even if not used for combat, it would be excellent for cultivation.

Coupled with the Earth Dao Source, it could help Lei Jun gain insight into the Heavenly Dao.

Therefore, from any perspective.

This was a great opportunity!

But just as Lei Jun was about to enter seclusion.

A change occurred in the sky.

Boundless black clouds surged, and a will actually turned its gaze here.

Along with it came a pressure.

"The Heavenly Dao?"

Lei Jun raised an eyebrow and smiled.

The Heavenly Dao's pressure worked on anyone, but it was useless against him.

Lei Jun acted as if nothing was there.

Moreover.

Since the Heavenly Dao had made a move, it meant that what appeared near the Earth Dao Source.

Was a threat to it!

"In that case!"

"I should cultivate here all the more!"

With a wave of his hand.

The Heavenly Dao's pressure enveloping this place was erased by Lei Jun.

Then.

Deep within the Nine Nether.

Before the location of the Earth Dao Source.

Lei Jun entered seclusion once again.

This time, the duration of seclusion was unknown.

Meanwhile.

When Lei Jun sensed the change in Sha Qi.

At the center of the Primordial Wilderness.

Near Mount Buzhou.

A roar suddenly rang out.

The sound spread across the surrounding heavens and earth, and countless Spirit Beasts lowered their heads.

"Hahaha!"

"I, Shi Qilin, have finally broken through!"

"Now I am a Golden Immortal of the Origin!"

After the furious roar.

Came an extremely arrogant voice.

But no living being dared to defy it.

Just hearing those four words made them unable to muster the will to resist.

Golden Immortal of the Origin?

This should be a realm even more formidable than Da Luo, right?

Too terrifying!

Many races right now did not even have a Da Luo!

Just then.

A Qilin Clan cultivator stepped forward.

His tone was serious.

"Chieftain, while you were in seclusion, something changed in the northeast!"

"The Water Qilin and the tribes under its command have vanished, and along with them, our Qilin Clan's fortune has dropped by a tenth!"

"I suspect some entity is scheming against our clan from the shadows!"

"But my cultivation is too shallow to divine the truth!"

"I beg the Chieftain to decide!"

Shi Qilin transformed into his Dao Body, his gaze sharp.

"Such a thing happened?"

"Do not panic! Let This Seat calculate it carefully!"

With that said.

Shi Qilin began his divination.

Having just broken through.

He was quite confident in his cultivation.

Believing that in the Primordial Wilderness.

There was nothing he could not deduce.

Unexpectedly, after a long while, he still found nothing.

It was only when a Spiritual Light flashed through the void.

And an image entered his mind.

That he finally gained something.

In the image was a mountain peak.

Near the Immortal Mountain.

A white-haired Daoist made a move, taking away the Water Qilin and the other cultivators.

Instantly.

Shi Qilin's brow furrowed.

"Who is this?"

Setting aside where that flash of Spiritual Light came from.

Just this Daoist alone.

Made him wary.

There was actually such a person?

Even with his cultivation as a Golden Immortal of the Origin, he could not divine him?

As he was thinking.

Another clansman came to report.

"Chieftain, there is a black-robed Daoist outside seeking an audience."

"He says he can resolve the Chieftain's doubts!"

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Shi Qilin's pupils contracted slightly.

Resolve his doubts?

How did this person know that This Seat had questions in his heart?

Just then.

A voice came from beyond the formation.

Concise.

And straight to the point!

"This Seat is Luo Hou!"

"I have come for no other reason than to tell you, Daoist."

"The one who harmed your clansmen is a cultivator named Hongjun!"

Before the words had even faded.

A figure clad in a black robe appeared before Shi Qilin.

It was Luo Hou!

At the same time.

Luo Hou had not only appeared here, but had also appeared simultaneously at the Dragon Clan and the Phoenix Clan.

However, the three Luo Hou were all distinct.

One was pure demonic qi.

The other two—

One was surrounded by Sword Qi and killing intent, while the other was wreathed in the aura of Destruction.

Similar, yet different.

As if they were three separate avatars of a single body!

Or perhaps... the path of severing a corpse?

South.

Undying Volcano.

Yuan Feng stared at the Black-robed Man before her, a look of astonishment on her face.

Instinctively, she felt suspicion.

But her words remained courteous.

What choice did she have?

After all, the cultivation of the man before her was unfathomably deep.

Destruction qi coiled around him...

Even though Yuan Feng had broken through to the Golden Immortal of the Origin realm, she still found him troublesome.

"Daoist Luo Hou, you say this Moonlight Fluid holds a great secret?"

"What do you mean by that?"

"This Palace has already decreed that none of our Phoenix Clan disciples, nor the billions of races under our command, may cultivate with it. Could it still have an effect?"

Yuan Feng questioned.

"Yuan Feng!"

"Though your Phoenix Clan's influence is vast, does it command thirty percent of the Primordial Wilderness's fortune?"

"It does not!"

"The Primordial Wilderness still holds countless races that have not yet entered your Phoenix Clan's banner!"

"Imagine this—if these races are unwilling to join your Phoenix Clan, but instead..."

Luo Hou pointed a finger, gesturing upward, and continued speaking.

"Turn to the Taiyin Star!"

"Mark my words!"

"The beings on the Taiyin Star do not require fifty percent of the fortune, and they have an endless supply of Moonlight Fluid for Spirit Beasts to cultivate with!"

"In comparison, what does your Phoenix Clan offer? Coercion and bribery?"

"By then! What of the billions of races that have already joined your Phoenix Clan?"

"And what of your Phoenix Clan itself?"

Hiss—

In an instant, Yuan Feng drew in a sharp breath of cold air.

She understood.

In short, as long as she did not stop it, not only would those not yet in the Dragon Clan be tempted, even those already sworn in would likely waver and defect to the Taiyin Star Camp.

Over time, the Phoenix Clan would only wither and decline.

The Taiyin Star, on the other hand, would only grow stronger!

But the problem lay here.

The Phoenix Clan had no Moonlight Fluid.

Nor could they bear to part with that fifty percent fortune—fifty percent of all races' fortune was no small sum.

"This Palace understands!"

Yuan Feng nodded.

"Only one of the Taiyin Star Faction and the Phoenix Clan Faction can survive."

Upon hearing this, Luo Hou let out a light laugh.

"Since you, fellow Daoist, have already grasped the truth, This Seat shall not disturb you further. May you achieve victory with your first move!"

With that, Luo Hou vanished.

On the other side, Zhu Que furrowed her brow and stepped forward to ask.

As the second-in-command of the Phoenix Clan, she still held some authority.

At critical moments, she could also voice her own opinion.

"Chieftain, although this man's words carry some reason, we cannot trust them entirely!"

"He surely has some scheme hidden within!"

"If we rashly believe him completely, I fear great disaster will strike!"

Yuan Feng nodded, her expression solemn.

"I know."

"Then should we mobilize the clan and attack the Taiyin Star?"

"Ah?"

Yuan Feng blinked her beautiful eyes, a look of confusion on her face.

"Who said I was going to attack the Taiyin Star?"

"Is that not the case? Just now, you—"

"That was to make Luo Hou leave!" Yuan Feng said with a smile.

"Then what do you, Chieftain, plan to do?" Zhu Que asked, curious.

Yuan Feng did not answer immediately.

Instead, she pondered for a moment before speaking again.

"Zhu Que, make the arrangements!"

"Mobilize the clan's finest warriors and prepare to accompany me to the Taiyin Star!"

Hm?

Zhu Que's confusion had just surfaced

when she heard Yuan Feng utter two more words.

"To reinforce!"