However, these people were all exceptional individuals, and even someone as proud as him had to admit the extraordinary qualities of Su Yu and Xiang Yufei.
However, now that he has arrived in the Foreign Realm, on an ancient star that doesn't even have Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, a Holy Lord cultivates ordinary scriptures can make him bleed. This makes his blood boil and his fighting spirit surge. He wants to step on the corpses of the Immortal of the Foreign Realm inheritors to reach a higher level...
In the Northern Sea Region, on an island, an old man dressed in hemp clothing was chopping firewood in the forest. The tall, robust Southern Candle Tree was surrounded by shimmering light, its branches glistening with a rain of light. The tree's petals were pure and fragrant, creating a dreamlike scene.
An ordinary iron wood-chopping knife traced a smooth arc in the air and landed in the azure divine tree, cutting a notch in the air.
The old man in hemp clothing had a serene expression. His clothes were no different from those of an ordinary farmer. A small, bleeding snake, no more than a foot long, was hanging from his waist. The snake had faint blue lotus patterns on its body, and its head was slightly protruding, radiating a dim light. It was still throbbing around the old man's waist.
He spread his arms wide, wielding his wood-chopping knife, and after eighteen cuts, he finally felled the Southern Candle Tree. Then, in the afterglow of the setting sun, he dragged the sacred tree, which was a hundred times longer than himself, slowly back home.
Immortal Qi aura rose and auspicious colors descended, making the entire valley seem as if it were draped in a huge, milky-white veil, revealing only a hint of indigo, adding a touch of magic to the place.
Beneath the thin mist, a dilapidated hut covered with withered yellow thatch sat beside a pond, with a water pipe nearby, from which the spring water gurgled and emitted a faint glow.
The old man in hemp clothing broke down the Southern Candle Tree into firewood taller than a person, then stacked the firewood, and breathed out a stream of Heavenly God to ignite the firewood.
Then a huge bronze cauldron fell down, its brilliance dazzling, surrounded by crimson clouds, carrying an ancient and sacred aura that shook the heavens and earth.
The old man in hemp clothing took out the small snake behind him, pinched it between two fingers, and squeezed out a crystal-clear snake gall bladder surrounded by blood-red mist. Then, he threw the snake carcass out with his calloused hand.
In an instant, the small snake, which was originally only a foot long, transformed into a giant python a hundred feet long with blue-gold scales. On its head was a crystal-clear bone that looked very beautiful.
This is a green snake that was about to transform into a dragon, just one step away from passing the heavenly tribulation and becoming an unparalleled demon saint, but now it has become food.
The green snake, unwilling to accept defeat, glared angrily at the old man in hemp clothing with its scarlet snake eyes, letting out a deafening roar that shook all living beings on the island.
The old man remained calm, extended two fingers, and unleashed a blade of energy that sliced off the horn bone from the top of the python's head.
"Puff!"
The crystal-clear demon blood gushed out, and the green snake howled in agony. This was the pain of being pierced through the heart, having its gall bladder cut out and bones removed. Its hatred for this Human Clan Saint had reached its peak.
Chapter 404 Undercurrents and the Appearance of the Medicine Saint
The North Sea is a vast expanse of black, with churning, dark waves. A single island drifts aimlessly on the waves, surrounded by a hazy, Chaos atmosphere, making it look quite peculiar.
Upon closer inspection, this fairy island is not rooted in the ocean, but rather floats in a state of flux, with a layer of shimmering Five-Colored Divine Light emanating from it, dazzling and breathtakingly beautiful.
In the distance, crimson rays of light stretched to the sky, and dazzling Divine Flame streaked across the Northern Sea, as if a red sun had descended.
A Daoist priest dressed in a crimson-gold robe appeared above the Five-Colored Immortal Island. His gray hair was disheveled, and his eyes were pale gold, like two swirling runes. He exuded an aura of vicissitudes...
Inside the island, drops of emerald-green demon blood spilled and disappeared into the bronze cauldron. The old man in hemp robes remained calm, his fingers radiating sword energy, and wisps of immortal light flowed around him, gleaming brightly in the firelight.
In mid-air, a beautiful snakeskin had been completely peeled off, its intricate patterns emitting a faint glow, making it look quite extraordinary.
The green snake cried out in agony, its body stained with blood, and its two ruby-like eyes had been gouged out by the old man. Even so, it did not die. Its mangled body convulsed, enduring immense pain.
Inside the ancient cauldron, various precious medicinal juices were blended together, including two Iris Fruits of the Saintly Path level, which emitted a faint fragrance that made one feel as if they were floating on air.
The divine liquid boiled, overflowing with Life essence, and filled with wispy smoke. The old man in hemp robes reached out and grabbed, intending to throw the half-processed king snake into the demon cauldron.
However, just as the green snake was about to be thrown into the fire cauldron, filled with despair and resentment, the old man frowned slightly, glanced into the distance, and looked somewhat displeased.
With a flick of his finger, a wisp of sacred essence burst forth, severing half of the green snake's body and tossing it into the medicine cauldron. The other half was thrown into a spring, where it lay half-dead, its body nourished by the golden spring water...
A thin mist swirls around the Five-Colored Divine Island, where ancient trees reach for the sky, their branches glistening like crystal. Under the Taiyang, they refract five-colored light, creating a dreamlike scene, like something out of a fairy tale.
The gray-haired, golden-eyed Daoist strode over. His footwork was extraordinary; he Shrinking the Earth into Inches and instantly arrived in the valley.
Seeing the blue smoke rising from the thatched hut, the Daoist priest shook his head and walked over.
The old man in hemp clothing seemed oblivious to everyone around him, controlling the sacred Dao Fire with one hand and holding a piece of firewood as clear as blue jade in the other, intently watching the medicine cauldron before him.
"What a pity. So many precious materials were used, but the main ingredient is a dragon-snake at the Severing the Dao level, which is not very useful." The gray-haired, golden-eyed old man sniffed the fragrance wafting from the bronze cauldron and said with some regret.
The old man in hemp robes glanced at him and said indifferently, "Why aren't you cultivating in the East Sea? What are you doing here?"
"Brother Bi Zhan, do you really not know?" The gray-haired Daoist revealed the other party's name.
With a wave of his sleeve, crimson clouds appeared in an instant, and countless True Phoenix feathers fell. Eerie true fire covered the entire cauldron, igniting the crimson bronze vessel, and the thin smoke that wafted out became even more fragrant.
This Saint Realm Lord was also a rogue cultivator, born in a small force in the Eastern Divine Continent. He reached the pinnacle of alchemy and was unparalleled in glory four thousand years ago, being a guest of honor of various Immortal of the Foreign Realm lineages.
After achieving sainthood, he lived in seclusion in the Northern Sea for a thousand years. Because he had consumed many longevity-promoting treasures, he lived for more than five thousand years, making him one of the oldest people in this star field.
The Golden-Eyed Daoist comes from Daiyu Immortal Island, with the Daoist name Jin Ming. His true form is a Golden-Winged Roc. He has entered the Saint King Realm and possesses immense strength, making him a giant in the Eastern Sea.
Seeing that the other party had intervened, the old man in hemp clothing was happy to have some peace and quiet. He lay down on the wooden chair behind him, playing with two crystal-clear rubies in his hands.
He said expressionlessly, "Those Big Dipper cultivators most likely possess weapons from Ancient Great Emperor. I don't want to get involved in this matter; you should just go home."
Upon hearing the other party's explicit refusal, the gray-haired, golden-eyed Daoist's eyes flickered uncertainly, a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, his gaze incredibly profound.
A few breaths later, Jin Ming stared at the old man in hemp robes and said solemnly, "It is precisely because they possess Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon that I have come here."
Upon hearing this, the valley fell into a deathly silence. Bi Zhan opened and closed his eyes, runes flickered, and Chaos energy was revealed, enveloping him and making him appear blurry with indistinct boundaries.
Has Senior Tuoyu emerged from seclusion?
After an unknown amount of time, a voice rang out from the Chaos mist, bringing a sense of relief to Jin Ming Dao Ren. He knew that the overall situation was settled, and the attitude of this powerful figure who reigned supreme among the Saint had softened.
He remained outwardly calm, nodded slightly, and said, "This time, I am acting on the orders of the Tuoyu Yuansheng!"
A thin mist descended, and smoke began to rise. In the Chaos fog, the old man in hemp clothing had a complicated expression and hesitated somewhat. After all, this matter was no small thing, involving one or even multiple Imperial Clan.
After a moment, he moved his lips slightly and said, "The Azure Luan that appeared in the North Sea, the Green Lotus and Divine Furnace she used were both Emperor Weapon Divine Form, plus that mysterious forbidden artifact from the Tianjin Domain..."
The gray-haired, golden-eyed Daoist laughed loudly, interrupting him, and said confidently, "What are you worried about, brother? Do you think those extraterrestrials possess three Emperor Weapon?"
Amidst the misty haze, spring water gurgled from the medicine cauldron, emitting an alluring aroma. The figure within the Chaos mist had a flickering gaze, yet remained silent.
After all, he was just an old alchemist. Although his cultivation was profound, his combat strength was not great, and he couldn't compare to those warriors who had crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood...
" The Divine Form of the Emperor Weapon evolved from the Battle Saint Method only proves that those people have seen the Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, but they do not necessarily possess it."
"Even the Big Dipper Imperial Clan couldn't possibly possess two Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, let alone, given their actions, they are highly likely to be from the demonic arts lineage."
The Golden-Eyed Daoist's words were like knives; with each word he uttered, a pale golden mark would appear in the Void, and lotus energy would surge forth—a truly extraordinary technique. This was a special Daoist sound technique, possessing unfathomable power.
The thatched hut was quiet, the wooden chair was weathered, and the old man in hemp clothing listened silently to his story.
The gray-haired Saint King continued, "This Foreign Realm has only been here for a little over a month, yet they have already killed and captured more than ten cultivators at the Third Heaven of the Immortal Platform Realm in the Ziwei Star Domain. As Ziwei Saint, how can we sit idly by?"
"Now that those Foreign Realm cultivators have incited public wrath, Tuoyu has emerged from seclusion to sweep across the universe and annihilate the Foreign Realm enemies. This is an inevitable trend. At that time, immortal scriptures and imperial artifacts will be readily available, and he may even be able to open a star passage to the Big Dipper Star Domain..."
In the stillness of the Chaos, a strange light shone in the eyes of the old man in hemp clothing, profound and unfathomable, as he was moved by those words.
For Saint, this ancient star holds no secrets. Having cultivated to this level, many Saint yearn for the starry sky and beyond, but without star coordinates, the conditions for traversing the stars are extremely difficult, unless one is Great Saint...
If he could open a stellar passage between the Ziwei and Big Dipper Star Domain and witness the laws of another world, it might allow him to advance further.
He sighed and muttered to himself, "Immortal Scripture, Imperial Artifact!"
A moment later, this powerful being at the Seventh Heaven of the Saint Realm stood up, waved his sleeve, and threw in two bright red snake eyes and snake gall. Then he scattered a patch of Innate Dao Fire, personally stimulating the cauldron to begin refining the pill.
Finally, a wisp of smoke drifted by, and another blood pill fell. This was a near-sacred-grade pill made from half the blood essence of the Ancestral Dragon, along with various rare materials— the Azure Nether Everlasting Spring Pill!
This elixir can extend the lifespan of a holy cultivator by ten years!
Chapter 405 Ji Biyue's Misfortune
Jin Ming Daoist stared at the blood pill in the old man's hemp robe, feeling somewhat regretful. If the Sacred Path Dragon and Serpent had been used as the main ingredient, perhaps a true Sacred Grade Pill could have been obtained— the Azure Nether Sixty-Year Pill. That ancient pill could extend the lifespan of a Sacred Path cultivator by sixty years; it was a true treasure.
Moreover, in the hands of a master alchemist, a single Sacred Dragon-Snake can be refined into at least three Azure Nether Pill. Even if the effects of the second and third pills are greatly reduced, it is still equivalent to a hundred years of lifespan. It is absolutely a true elixir of immortality, something that ancient sages would fight over.
However, Celestial Serpents and Ancient Dragons at the Saint Realm are extremely rare, and those backed by powerful forces cannot be acted upon rashly; only rogue cultivators with no connections can be captured. In the Dharma Ending Age, not to mention Saintly Dragons and Serpents, even Great Accomplishment King Realm Dragons and Serpents are rare.
" Bi Zhan, what has your decision been? Yuan Sheng has promised that if I obtain the Immortal Scripture, I will share it with all the other saints." The Golden-Eyed Daoist bowed respectfully, his attitude earnest.
The Saint Realm cultivator had a weathered look in his eyes. After taking the Azure Nether Pill, his white hair began to glow and turn black in an instant, as if time was being reversed. Various immortal lights flew around, golden lotuses landed on the ground, and divine radiance flowed, making him appear very sacred.
However, he was ultimately powerless. He only managed to remove a few wrinkles from Bi Zhan's face, but his white hair remained dry and his vitality did not increase much. He still looked lifeless.
Looking at the flesh and bones exposed on his hands, covered in wrinkles, Island Master Bi Zhan felt a pang of resentment and said with a sigh, "Legend has it that if the Immortal Medicine is used in medicine, Lifetime can be reborn. Unfortunately, I have searched the four continents and four seas, but I still cannot find the True Dragon Immortal Medicine or the Fusang Divine Tree..."
Both of these Immortal Medicine are recorded in ancient books. The True Dragon Immortal Medicine was born in the Ziwei Ancient Star Domain, but it only appeared briefly in the Primordial Era and has never appeared since.
The Fusang Divine Tree is the Immortal Medicine possessed by the Holy Emperor of the Sun. It has countless legends on this ancient star, making all cultivators throughout history yearn for it.
Jin Ming Jinming laughed heartily and said, "Why do you sigh, brother? Perhaps those Big Dipper cultivators have information about the elixir of Immortal Medicine."
Two beams of lightning shot from Island Master Bi Zhan Zhan's eyes, piercing through the thin mist. He coldly said, " The Eight Prohibitions Holy Lord, the Eight Prohibitions King —those people definitely possess a great secret, perhaps even information about the Medicine King and the Immortal Medicine Elixir."
"What you say is absolutely right, fellow Daoist," Jin Ming Daoist said with a smile.
With the help of this ancient being, he felt somewhat relieved and successfully completed Tuoyu Yuansheng's mission.
After all, those Big Dipper cultivators most likely possessed Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, which even the Daiyu Island greatly feared. He wanted to unite with the Great Saint and the Ziwei Saints to kill them in one blow.
Just like the events of Desolate Ancient Era, when they surrounded and killed that successor of the demonic arts, they remained still until the arrows were fired, and then they were sure to kill...
Deep in the East Sea, waves surge to the sky. Above the heavens, an ancient island floats in the air, shrouded in white celestial light. The surrounding ocean waters are different from other seas, displaying a vivid array of green, white, red, and blue hues. Yet, when drawn up, they are crystal clear, a truly peculiar sight.
This fairy island is pure white and radiant with light. It is covered with gold and jade, and countless ancient trees stand among them, as crystal clear as pearls. The fruits growing on it are also like beautiful jade, sparkling and radiating a faint light.
In the center of the island, a platinum palace sits atop a towering Heavenly Immortal Tree, its walls engraved with intricate and mysterious divine runes that dazzle the eye and obscure the details.
This grand hall offers a unique perspective, allowing views of the turbulent Eastern Sea Region from various angles, making it feel like a celestial palace, truly extraordinary.
Inside the hall, a tall, elderly man sat upright at a table and said calmly, "Fellow Daoist, please tell Yuan Sheng that the Yuan Qiao lineage has Yuanjiao Lineage responsibility to slay the successor of the demonic arts!"
"Farewell, Island Master Cangyue!"
Having received this promise, the envoy from Daiyu Immortal Island bowed respectfully, then vanished into the waves atop the wind and thunder.
After the Saint left, a middle-aged man stepped forward, his expression grave. He solemnly said, "Grandfather, are we really going to get involved in this? Those extraterrestrials, backed by Saint and allied with the Ziwei Divine Dynasty, are very likely to possess Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon. If we fail, it might bring boundless calamity..."
The Island Master Cangyue shook his head, stood up, and gazed at the giant waves of the East Sea with an indifferent expression.
After a long silence, two beams of lightning shot from his eyes, piercing through countless celestial mists, and he said, "Kong'er, you don't understand. Those Big Dipper cultivators have gone too far and have already aroused public anger. Now, Luzhou and the Four Seas are filled with resentment. Even Imperial Clan, how can it be an enemy of the entire Ziwei Star Domain?"
"But what if those Foreign Realm possess Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon? Wouldn't it all be for nothing?" The grandson of the Saint King was still somewhat puzzled.
Although the Ziwei Ancient Star Domain does not possess Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, ancient texts contain numerous records of imperial artifacts, describing them as capable of cleaving through heaven and earth and annihilating all ages; capable of reducing anything below the supreme level to ashes; and capable of countering only one other imperial Emperor Weapon.
According to these records, the opponent possessed Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, making them virtually invincible. After all, none of the Ziwei sects possessed imperial artifacts; how could they possibly contend against a weapon forged by Extreme Dao Great Emperor...?
The Island Master Cangyue turned around and said with a weathered look, "It's good that we have Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon. This ancient star has everything except an Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon."
"If we could break into the Big Dipper, all sorts of ultimate Dao Scripture and Immortal Medicine would appear. That would be a true golden age of cultivation, instead of sitting idly on this ancient star, watching a bunch of ants fight amongst themselves—how boring!"
Facing the gaze of the Saint King, the purple-haired middle-aged man bowed his head in submission, daring not to utter another word. However, countless ripples stirred within his heart as he pondered how to counter the Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon...