A refreshing breeze caressed my face, the forest rustled, and cicadas chirped their songs.
Jiang Ping looked up and saw towering mountains stretching endlessly, rivers flowing swiftly, and the morning mist not yet completely dissipating, adding a touch of haziness to this land.
The vast Mountains and Rivers stretches for millions of miles, and this is his current Territory.
In the heart of this Territory, a vast medicinal field has been cultivated, where no fewer than thirty kinds of Dao Elixir are planted.
"No less than a grade C medicinal herb field."
Jiang Ping remarked with admiration that this was a superior residence in the core area, far superior to those in the outer areas.
Unfortunately, most of these Dao Elixir are useless to me.
He walked through the medicinal herb field and determined that there were only two or three kinds of Dao Elixir would be effective for him, and that they had a long maturation period.
Jiang Ping walked through the medicinal herb fields and arrived at a magnificent palace.
This place was originally the training ground of a Mid-Rank Monarch, but he gave it up as he established himself at this level.
It's not that Jiang Ping usurped their place; in the Initial Land, strength is paramount. If they didn't offer it to him voluntarily, Jiang Ping would have chosen his own training ground.
Perhaps taking his character into consideration, it is said that the Fate Child from the Dao Alliance personally participated in this "room allocation" process.
Jiang Ping moved in; the place was deserted and very clean.
He stood on the high building, gazing at the various landscapes of the Initial Land, towering mountains, winding paths, and dazzling lights appearing in the distance.
Those were the Monarch living in the core area. These Dao Monarch would sometimes discuss and exchange ideas, talk about heroes over wine, and some would be developing new methods, aspiring to become the founders of their own schools.
"Living in such a big place all by myself feels a bit lifeless."
Jiang Ping murmured softly.
Soon after, Zhong Shenxiu and his servant, along with the reincarnated Lingxi, arrived upon hearing the news.
Lingxi, dressed in purple, was poised and elegant. She spoke excitedly as soon as she appeared:
"You scared me just now. You don't really want to fight Xie Lingxu, do you?"
In truth, she had been looking forward to seeing the two strongest people in the world clash, but the fact that both sides restrained themselves and did not engage in a major battle left her slightly disappointed.
She added in a low voice, "We need to beat up Xie Lingxu as soon as possible; it'll be difficult if Zhao Linkong also breaks through."
Zhao Linkong, the most outstanding direct descendant in the history of the Ziwei Sacred Land, has undergone Mythic Transformation like Xie Lingxu, and a breakthrough is just around the corner.
With two supreme rulers joining forces, even the Chaos Dao Monarch would find it difficult to predict the outcome.
"Jiang Ping is comparable to three kings; he will surely win!!"
Lin Zhizhen couldn't help but say.
Lingxi then said, "If their respective Dharma Body attack simultaneously, they might be able to stop Jiang Ping's Past Body."
Jiang Ping ignored the two men and invited the Heavenly Maiden into the house.
Zhong Shenxiu, dressed in white with her black hair tied in a ponytail, looked dashing and spirited. She gripped the wine jar with her fair fingers and tossed it over.
Upon opening it, Jiang Ping immediately sensed a rich aroma of wine, and the wine itself was extraordinary, containing a blend of the flavors of Life-Death.
Clearly, this was a special Dao Wine made for him by the Heavenly Maiden.
This time, the two did not drink from the jar, but poured it into jade cups and savored it slowly.
However, just as they clinked glasses, Lingxi walked into the room, swiftly took out a large glass, and filled it to the brim.
"Such fine wine, how could you two sneak a sip!"
Lingxi drank it all in one gulp and became slightly tipsy in a moment.
This is a specially made "Life-Death Wine," with a potent effect; even Mid-Rank Monarch wouldn't be able to drink much of it.
Lin Zhizhen took a small, tentative sip, then went straight to sleep.
Zhong Shenxiu noticed that Jiang Ping wasn't chugging the liquor like he had last time, and couldn't help but ask, "Is the drink bland?"
"Yes, a little."
Jiang Ping nodded. As Chaos Dao Monarch, ordinary Dao Wine would hardly have any effect on him.
Moreover, he has just broken through two levels and is currently in a period of fatigue, so even the most powerful Dao Elixir will hardly provide much improvement.
Zhong Shenxiu smoothed her hair and had just taken out the "Reverse Effect into Cause" Daoist scripture Dao Scripture suddenly rang outside.
Knock knock!
The melodious sound of the bell resonated throughout heaven and earth, spreading across the entire Initial Land, even causing the Xuanhuang to tremble.
In an instant, Lingxi regained her senses, and Lin Zhizhen also sat up in surprise.
What happened?
Lingxi's eyes narrowed slightly. This bell sound was extraordinary, carrying a magical power that had silently dispelled the alcohol in her body.
Moreover, the Dao Sound grew increasingly heavy, resonating continuously in one's heart.
Zhong Shenxiu frowned, realizing that something was amiss.
"Jiang Ping is invincible, could it be that an enemy from outer space is coming?"
Lin Zhizhen couldn't help but speak up.
She had lived in the Initial Land for many years and had never heard such a solemn Dao Sound.
With a deafening roar, a colossal lotus platform stretched across the distant sky, tearing through the clouds.
"Emergency assembly!"
A grand and majestic voice resounded in all directions, startling everyone inside and outside the city.
Something big is happening!
All the Fate Child sensed the seriousness of the situation and awoke from their seclusion.
Whoosh!
Streaks of light rose from the ground and headed towards the lotus platform.
"Walk!"
Lingxi was no longer as carefree as before; her expression was grave.
Having experienced bloody battles, she knew very well that if a true enemy from outer space were to arrive, the situation would be unimaginably dire.
Zhong Shenxiu couldn't help but sigh, "The Golden Age has yet to fully unfold."
"I fear that after the bloody battle, I will never see those smiling faces again."
A reincarnated being cried out in despair, not wanting the current peace to be shattered.
"Ancestral Artifacts protect the nation's gates; the monarch dies for the state."
Xie Lingxu murmured, his eyes filled with sorrow.
"Don't be so nervous, it's not necessarily a bad thing."
The Turtle Shell suddenly appeared beside Jiang Ping and said...
Jiang Ping asked, "Can your divination come true, senior?"
You see, this person used to frequently perform divination for the Xuanhuang realm, and the results were always bleak. This time, however, an auspicious omen appeared, which made him somewhat uneasy.
The Turtle Shell protested, "Master Turtle is very accurate."
Just as the group was about to set off for the lotus platform, rays of light filled the palace.
Jiang Ping felt as if he were about to ascend to immortality, his figure gradually becoming ethereal.
"Little Jiang!"
Zhong Shenxiu called out.
"It's alright, this is a special visit from an Ancestral Artifact, he's receiving very special treatment."
The Turtle Shell offered an explanation, then disappeared from the spot along with Jiang Ping.
The scene before Jiang Ping's eyes changed, and his field of vision broadened.
He is breaking free from the Xuanhuang!
The Initial Land, the Splendid Eight Lands, and the vast Four Seas gradually shrank in his eyes until he could overlook the entire outline of Xuanhuang.
The Mountains and Rivers remain the same, but Jiang Ping has a different state of mind. It is an experience he had when he was trying to understand the Dao. He feels that the Mountains and Rivers are gloomy and his homeland is decaying.
Jiang Ping looked up and saw the enormous Great Sun hanging high in the sky, dazzling and scorching, with countless strands of divine light flowing through it.
The familiar Moon Stars are still as majestic and magnificent as ever, but viewing them from above offers a novel experience.
Then, he saw countless barren stars revolving in a regular pattern around the Xuanhuang.
And...
"The Xuanhuang is moving."
This time, Jiang Ping discovered an even more shocking truth.
The entire Xuanhuang was moving in a certain direction at an incredible speed, as if it were on a journey.
"We've been traveling through interstellar space all this time?!"
Jiang Ping exclaimed in surprise, utterly astonished.
Just then, an old man with white hair and beard appeared.
His face was thin and gaunt, his eyes held a hint of weariness, and his whole being exuded an indescribable fatigue.
The old man spoke, "As you have discovered, Xuanhuang has been on a journey, traversing the Starry Sky for millions of years."
Xiao Geng.