Seizing the Reincarnation Sea, Kicking the Divine Ruins

The silver Reincarnation Sea stretched boundlessly, exuding an incomparably mysterious aura and forming a peculiar field.

At the center of the Reincarnation Sea was a Sea Eye, unfathomably deep and vast beyond measure, with countless silver rays circling around it.

It was an enormous whirlpool roughly ten miles across, leading deep underground.

Multicolored Great Dao runes splashed in every direction, carrying mysterious power as they bloomed with dazzling brilliance within the Sea Eye. From afar, misty vapors billowed upward.

This Sea Eye was the most mysterious place in the Reincarnation Sea. Even Li Ming vaguely sensed some danger from it.

This Sea Eye seemed capable of swallowing everything.

Rumble!

A tremendous roar suddenly came from deep within the Sea Eye. Soon, a monster a hundred zhang tall appeared. It was an Ancient Giant.

Or rather, a colossal ape towering into the clouds.

Its entire body was covered in snow-white fur, each strand several zhang long, densely blanketing its flesh.

Unexpectedly, the Dark Supremes of the Reincarnation Sea had raised such an Ancient Giant. Its strength was extraordinarily formidable, and it had already become a powerful Quasi-Emperor.

This kind of creature was extremely rare. It was a very unusual race, born knowing how to cultivate and able to draw in the essence of the sun and moon.

They held a greater advantage than the Human Race during the initial stages of cultivation, because their enormous bodies could naturally contain more divine power.

According to the original account, once an Ancient Giant became a Saint, one alone could confront several Saints of the Human Race, far surpassing ordinary Saints in strength.

The Ancient Giant had initially been brimming with murderous momentum, intending to see who had invaded the Reincarnation Sea. Just as it was about to roar a challenge, it sensed Li Ming's aura and was immediately too terrified to make a sound.

Li Ming had come to provoke them before, and this Ancient Giant had sensed his aura then.

This Ancient Giant had originally intended to welcome the return of the Dark Supremes, but Li Ming was the one it received instead.

The Ancient Giant had clearly been branded with an indelible mark by those Dark Supremes. Since those Dark Supremes were already dead, the Ancient Giant would likely die soon as well, barring any surprises.

Li Ming thought for a moment, then waved his hand. A black hole appeared and directly swallowed the Ancient Giant.

It was going to die anyway, so there was no need to save it. Its origin could become a resource to nourish Li Ming.

A terrifying field filled the Sea Eye, releasing brilliantly colorful mist.

He intended to venture deep into the Sea Eye and gain some insight.

Li Ming looked into the depths of the Sea Eye and suddenly spotted an enormous piece of Divine Source within the crisscrossing vortex of light and shadow, at least three cubic meters in size.

A person was sealed inside it—a young man.

With a slight sense of the man's aura, Li Ming could tell that he was likely the descendant of some Dark Supreme, one of the Forbidden Zone Heirs.

He drifted up and down amid the light and shadows, and he had already awakened.

He opened his eyes, sensed Li Ming's aura, and his face filled with panic.

Clearly, this man had already been awakened when Li Ming came to provoke the Supremes of the Reincarnation Sea.

Seeing that it was not several Dark Supremes returning, but Li Ming, his expression turned horrified and incredulous.

The light erupting from the Sea Eye of the Reincarnation Sea carried a mysterious power and a faint aura of immortality. No wonder those Dark Supremes had sealed themselves here.

Li Ming soon discovered that even more blocks of Divine Source were erupting from below.

More Forbidden Zone Descendants sealed within Divine Source appeared. They were likely the descendants of those Dark Supremes or the descendants of their followers.

Li Ming's gaze instantly pierced through the Divine Source. There were more than thirty people in total, all young and all sealed in Divine Source or even Immortal Source.

They gradually awakened, clearly understanding their situation.

Some looked horrified, while others were expressionless. All of them stared at Li Ming.

"Your ancestors have all been eaten by me!"

"Keeping you alive would only bring trouble. Better that I eat you too, and send you on your way together!"

Li Ming stretched out his hand, transforming it into an incomparably terrifying black hole that instantly swallowed everyone.

Since they were Forbidden Zone Heirs of Dark Supremes, keeping them alive brought Li Ming no benefit. Swallowing them was the best choice.

Perhaps they would find it cruel, but Li Ming did not care.

Ever since Li Ming had embarked on the path of cultivation and created the Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Art, he had already set foot on this path.

Having already devoured so many people with special physiques, he naturally felt no psychological burden in devouring these Forbidden Zone Heirs as well.

He ventured deep into the Sea Eye and discovered in surprise that it was like the Ancient Mine of Beginnings, containing numerous silvery-white Primordial Life Stones that radiated boundless, vigorous vitality.

For such treasures that were difficult to find, the place with the greatest yield in the original account was undoubtedly the Ancient Mine of Beginnings. Other places possessed only small deposits.

For Dark Supremes seeking to extend their lifespans, such things were absolutely priceless treasures.

"I never expected the Reincarnation Sea to contain so many Primordial Life Stones!"

"Now, all of these things are mine!"

Li Ming did not immediately inspect the Primordial Life Stones. Instead, he continued observing the scene throughout the depths of the Sea Eye.

Amid the hazy mist, he saw many towering and majestic Dao Altars, exuding an ancient, weathered aura. Mysterious Immortal Dao Runes could vaguely be seen upon them, likely imprinted there by true immortals or fallen into this world from the Immortal Domain.

Endless immortal light surged like a tide. Special radiance similar to the Northern Polar Immortal Light flowed everywhere. No wonder the Dark Supremes sealed here could preserve their vitality for so long.

No wonder the Lord of Reincarnation and Carefree Heavenly Venerable in the original account could remain sealed from the Age of Mythology until Ye Fan's era.

Apart from devouring countless living beings, being sealed here could absolutely preserve one's vitality for an extended time.

After roughly surveying the area, Li Ming picked up a Primordial Life Stone the size of a washbasin.

The silvery-white Primordial Life Stone shone with incomparably brilliant light. Its vital aura surged forth, releasing countless strands of mysterious silver radiance.

Once that mysterious aura entered his body, he immediately felt his lifespan increase somewhat. It was truly rare.

Since the Primordial Life Stones here all belonged to him, Li Ming waved his hand and stored half of them in his Sea of Bitterness.

He continued wandering and soon discovered, behind an enormous divine mountain or Dao Altar, a supreme water vein flowing with Divine Spring Water. It radiated an extraordinarily dense life force and even emitted a glow similar to the Northern Polar Immortal Light.

The vast amounts of immortal light here were actually being emitted from this Divine Spring Water Vein.

Its crystal-like brilliance and inexhaustible life force made it seem, in a daze, just like the Immortal Domain.

This was truly an extraordinary water vein, or perhaps a mineral vein. The quality of its water absolutely surpassed the Divine Spring Water of the Ancient Forbidden Land in the original account.

Perhaps it even exceeded the spring water on the tenth level of Yaochi's Former Site by half a degree.

It truly was an extraordinary water vein, or rather, mineral vein.

Mysterious Great Dao runes flickered within it. Clearly, those Dark Supremes had personally arranged them.

This should have been the source of the Reincarnation Sea's immortal essence, so it could not be disturbed recklessly.

If it were taken away, the Reincarnation Sea's life-extending effects would likely be greatly diminished.

Its aura of immortality might even gradually dissipate, leaving it unable to seal anything through the ages.

Li Ming casually destroyed the seals upon it, then set new seals of his own.

He did not immediately meditate here. Instead, he continued exploring the depths of this mysterious sea.

He soon arrived at a place where immortal light surged violently. There stood an ancient palace that appeared to be made from ordinary stone.

Yet Li Ming could tell at a glance that this stone palace was anything but ordinary.

It should have drifted into this world from the Immortal Domain, then been brought here from elsewhere.

Its aura was completely different from the aura here. Some unknown Dark Supreme must have moved it here after obtaining it.

Li Ming effortlessly destroyed the restrictions upon it and entered the palace.

He soon discovered that the palace's interior also connected directly to an underground Immortal Source mineral vein. The entire palace was wreathed in immortal light and emitted a faint aura of immortality.

After investigating it, Li Ming discovered in surprise that this place had once bred a Saint Spirit Immortal Embryo similar to Taichu.

The entire palace was actually like a placenta.

Unfortunately, that Sacred Spirit had likely been devoured by the Dark Supreme before it could fully mature, after which the Dark Supreme occupied this place.

This could be called a place that seized the fortune of heaven and earth.

Yet after being taken, it could no longer breed another Sacred Spirit.

Li Ming was quite interested in this place. He felt that a thorough deduction here might make the deduction of the Saint Spirit Transformation Method proceed more smoothly.

He carefully examined the place and soon found treasures piled up like mountains.

What interested Li Ming most was a crystalline white skeleton, though he did not know what creature it had come from.

It had died an unknown number of tens of thousands of years ago. The divine essence within had nearly all dissipated, or perhaps been devoured completely by that Dark Supreme.

Yet in a daze, Li Ming seemed to see an incomparably terrifying Primordial Ferocious Beast. With a single roar, it could destroy one river of stars after another. It was deeply shocking.

If nothing unexpected had occurred, this Primordial Ferocious Beast should have been an Immortal Spirit from the Immortal Domain.

For some unknown reason, its bones had drifted into this world after its death.

Although most of its Divine Substance was gone, the value of this thing far exceeded that of ordinary materials.

Li Ming casually had the Heavenly Demonic Saber devour the Immortal Spirit skeleton.

Sure enough, a mysterious Immortal Spirit imprint appeared upon the Heavenly Demonic Saber.

This meant that the Immortal Spirit had very likely been a Primordial Ferocious Beast at the level of a Great Emperor, perhaps even a True Immortal.

Li Ming also discovered that an old ghost was sealed within this palace.

This old ghost had been dug out of a mysterious stretch of Netherworld Soil by an unnamed Dark Supreme.

It was a naturally born Yin Spirit that cultivated by seizing the bodies of all beings between heaven and earth.

After cultivating continuously, its strength had finally reached the realm of a Supreme.

When it attempted to devour and seize the body of a Forbidden Zone Heir, it finally alerted the unnamed Supreme. After being captured and tortured, it was sealed here for careful study.

Now, only a clump of extraordinarily dense yin qi primordial spirit remained, barely clinging to life.

If Li Ming had not killed those Dark Supremes, this old ghost at the Supreme level would likely have been completely refined or devoured by that Dark Supreme.

Li Ming was also very curious about this old Yin Spirit ghost. It had clearly been tormented into a miserable state by the Dark Supremes of the Reincarnation Sea, but it was still powerful enough.

He wanted to try a soul search and see whether it contained any valuable information.

The result was that this old Yin Spirit ghost had been born over eight hundred thousand years ago, and the place that bred it had long since been destroyed.

Beyond that, there was only blank or chaotic information, with no valuable news at all.

Li Ming casually threw it into the Heavenly Demonic Saber, where it was swallowed in a single bite.

Sure enough, an imprint of the old Yin Spirit ghost appeared on the Heavenly Demonic Saber.

He walked out of the palace and headed toward the other Dao Altars and cliffs.

There were simply too many places worth exploring here.

One Dao Altar after another stood incomparably lofty, like ancient divine mountains rising one after another, carrying an aura capable of suppressing the six directions and eight desolations.

After investigating for some time, he discovered that three of the Dao Altars were the oldest, so ancient that their age could not even be verified.

The immortal Dao charm and Great Dao aura upon them were the densest.

He gained insight and entered secluded cultivation here.

News that Li Ming had killed the Dark Supremes of the Reincarnation Sea and taken control of the Reincarnation Sea spread throughout the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.

This news came from several Life Forbidden Zones, making it highly credible.

No one doubted it.

No one had expected Li Ming's strength to be so astonishing.

He had easily killed four Dark Supremes by himself.

Li Ming's title as Demon Venerable became even more resounding.

Some had already begun calling him the Ninth Heavenly Venerable after the Eight Heavenly Venerables.

His strength was worthy of the title of Ninth Heavenly Venerable.

After sensing this news, Li Ming merely smiled slightly. From now on, Emperor Zun could only be called the Tenth Heavenly Venerable.

People discussed it fervently, while Li Ming continued cultivating and comprehending the Dao within the Reincarnation Sea.

He summarized the gains and losses of the battle and deduced the Supreme Heavenly Venerable Scriptures he had obtained.

Thunder God's Scripture in particular greatly interested Li Ming.

He also comprehended the Great Dao aura and Great Dao charm within the Reincarnation Sea.

There were even countless Immortal Dao Runes, all of which Li Ming carefully imprinted upon himself.

His strength increased with each passing day.

His secluded cultivation in the Reincarnation Sea lasted over a thousand years.

At this time, Li Ming's blood and qi were flourishing, and his essence, qi, and spirit had reached their peak. With a single thought, his divine sense became profoundly mysterious. His comprehension of the fused Heavenly Heart Imprint had reached an extraordinary height.

Yet Li Ming still had not deduced a way to transform into a Chaotic Body.

After thinking it over, he decided to go out and see whether he could find an Immortal Medicine.

If he could obtain an Immortal Medicine, his future cultivation would become much more relaxed.

By his estimate, with his current physique and strength, living for twenty thousand years should not be a problem.

If he had an Immortal Medicine to consume, he would have at least another twenty thousand years to calmly deduce how to transform into a true Chaotic Body.

As for Wang Bo, the Chaotic Body who was not quite dead, no one knew where he was hiding.

Li Ming wanted very much to find Wang Bo and study and deduce him carefully. That would make transforming into a true Chaotic Body much easier.

Li Ming remembered that the original account clearly stated that the True Dragon Elixir originated on Ziwei Star, though it was later taken away by some Great Emperor or Ancient Emperor.

Li Ming could be said to be the first person from Ziwei Star to attain the Dao.

By all rights, he should possess great fortune and have a chance to obtain the True Dragon Elixir.

Thinking of this, he decided to return to Ziwei Star and see whether he could find the True Dragon Elixir.

In the original account, Ziwei Star gave birth to the Solar Saint Emperor, the Lunar Saint Emperor, and Emperor Hengyu, three Great Emperors and Ancient Emperors.

This showed that the star was extremely powerful and mysterious.

In the original account, the Immortal Medicine on Ziwei Star, the Fusang Divine Tree, should have been found elsewhere by the Solar Saint Emperor.

If the True Dragon Elixir truly originated from Ziwei Star as described in the original account, then it should be located within some mysterious chaotic space.

With careful deduction, there should be a chance to obtain it.

Thinking this, Li Ming immediately prepared to leave the Reincarnation Sea.

"Ever since I attained the Dao and became a Supreme, I have never returned to Ziwei Star. This return can count as a glorious homecoming."

"Before returning to Ziwei Star, I may as well gather some Immortal Medicine from the other Life Forbidden Zones first."

He acted as soon as he thought of it.

Li Ming immediately flew toward the Divine Ruins, the Life Forbidden Zone closest to the Reincarnation Sea.

The Lord of the Divine Ruins possessed a Peach Tree. This Immortal Medicine ripened once every four or five thousand years, so the Lord of the Divine Ruins should have quite a few Flat Peaches in his possession.

A golden road suffused with chaotic qi stretched across the starry sky, reaching the star field where the Divine Ruins lay.

Along the way, he passed through countless star systems. Many powerful cultivators sensed him, and all were horrified.

"After lying dormant for a thousand years, the Demon Venerable has suddenly charged toward the Divine Ruins. What is he planning to do?"

Thinking of how, the last time the Demon Venerable went to the Reincarnation Sea, he had directly slaughtered all its Supremes and occupied the Reincarnation Sea, many people immediately felt that something was wrong.

"Is he going to attack the Divine Ruins?"

"He has already occupied the Reincarnation Sea. Could it be that he intends to seize the Divine Ruins as well?"

The Divine Ruins contained one ruin after another, each resembling an ancient divine mountain. Legend had it that these ruins had all come from the Immortal Domain, bearing mysterious Immortal Dao Runes and a faint aura of longevity.

It was shrouded in mist all year round, emanating a mysterious and terrifying aura.

"Demon Venerable, what are you doing here?" An immensely majestic voice came from the depths of the Divine Ruins.

"I heard there is an Immortal Medicine, the Peach Tree, here. I need Immortal Medicine. Give me ten Flat Peaches now!" Li Ming shouted.

His tone was not one of request, but as though he were barking orders at his own servant.

At that moment, the Demon Venerable's hair moved without wind, while a fearsome chaotic divine light shone from his eyes.

He walked forward step by step.

The Dark Supremes of the Divine Ruins had all once devoured billions of living beings. Every one of them was stained with blood. Even if they were killed, they would only have themselves to blame.

Li Ming felt no psychological burden whatsoever in killing Dark Supremes.

Besides, he had come here precisely to seize the Divine Peach Tree, or the Flat Peaches.

"Do you want to die? How dare you speak to me in that tone!" the Lord of the Divine Ruins roared.

"Heh. How many rats are hiding in the Divine Ruins? If you don't accept this, come out and fight me!"

"Either give me ten Flat Peaches, or I'll pull this Peach Tree out by the roots!"

"Or I'll kill every rat hiding in the Divine Ruins!"

Li Ming unceremoniously compared the Dark Supremes of the Divine Ruins to rats, acting with extreme dominance.

"How dare you!"

"Impudence!"

"Arrogant junior!"

Several furious roars rang out from the Divine Ruins, and the entire starry sky rumbled.

"What wouldn't I dare?"

"All you rats, get out here!"

With a thunderous boom, Li Ming stomped an ancient divine mountain to pieces. Rocks flew in every direction, shaking the entire Divine Ruins.

Since when had anyone dared to treat the Dark Supremes of the Divine Ruins with such simple, brutal force?

He looked as though he would bathe the Divine Ruins in blood over a single disagreement and slaughter every Dark Supreme within.