Yunmeng Jade Pool Realm (33)

In Earth's myths and legends, there has always been the concept of "paradise on earth".

This so-called "paradise on earth" is an independent space created by supreme Divine Ability, separate from the present world.

In this world, there also exists a "secret realm" like the Heavenly Emperor's Capital's Capital.

Having deciphered the [Barrier Domain] and broken through the Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness, Li Boyang naturally had the ability to create such a "blessed land".

This is how the [Yunmeng Jade Pool Realm] came into being.

This is the reflection world of Yunmeng Marsh, a secret realm that perfectly recreates the current state of Yunmeng Marsh.

However, unlike Yunmeng Marsh, what stands in the center of this secret realm is not Flying Peak, but a golden tree that reaches the sky.

That was the Immortality Tree planted by Li Boyang himself, and it was the central support for the existence of this world.

The roots of the Immortality Tree extend from the bottom of the lake, stretching endlessly like the Earth Veins, and emanating an extra vitality that nourishes this secret realm.

Thousands of islands and lakes, an inexhaustible waterway...

A ray of light shone upon him, containing celestial energy equivalent to a month's cultivation for an ordinary cultivator.

Nourishing springs can be found everywhere here; a sip can make you feel refreshed and prolong your life.

Most remarkably, the concentration of Yuan Qi in the world is also increasing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

From its birth in the Land of the End of Dharma to its current near-tangible concentration of Yuan Qi, only five short years have passed.

"After five long years, I'm finally going to completely refine you!"

At the highest point of the immortal golden tree, the Heaven-Eroding Lord, with a dog's head and a human body, couldn't help but exclaim with wild joy.

This is a platform the size of several football fields.

--Drawing upon the essence of heaven, earth, sun, and moon above, and the source of earth's energy and water below.

Even within this hidden realm, it is undoubtedly a "blessed land".

At the very center of the platform, a massive cauldron, adorned with the aforementioned Bagua Yin-Yang Maxims Talismans, is burning.

Beneath the cauldron lies the inextinguishable Samadhi True Fire, and within the cauldron is a pure white Soul Jade emitting a faint blood-red glow.

That was the remnant soul of Wu Yao that Heaven-Eroding Lord obtained from Guixu.

After five years of refining, the resentment belonging to Gouxing within the Soul Jade had long since disappeared, leaving only a faint ring of blood-red light surrounding it.

However, the remaining blood-red light was not in the form of a celestial maiden.

Like a swimming dragon, or a giant ape...

The faint, blood-red light, appearing and disappearing intermittently, still roared and howled.

"You cannot kill me; I have learned the true secret of immortality!"

This was the voice of the Huoji, and also his last wisp of will within the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Five years ago, during the Battle of Guixu, Li Boyang's method of refining heaven and earth into a furnace was too extraordinary.

The Huoji hiding in the Guixu didn't even have time to escape before it was refined into the Eight Trigrams Furnace and almost became part of the Samadhi True Fire.

The only saving grace is the connection between the Guhuo Bird.

At the last moment, Huoji merged with the Soul Jade, thus avoiding death and annihilation.

Even so, after being constantly burned by the Eight Trigrams Furnace for the past five years, Huoji has become somewhat delirious from the heat.

"The secret to immortality?"

Suddenly, Heaven-Eroding Lord let out a cold laugh, then continued to increase his firepower with a disdainful expression.

"While this Soul Jade can grant the holder's wishes, there are limits to its power."

"This Eight Trigrams Furnace is a supreme artifact that kid crafted using the Guixu as its material; it's far superior to my Imprisoned Soul Cauldron."

"Don't even mention someone like you with a half-baked immortal body..."

"Even if Hao Jun were to be reborn, I am confident that I can completely refine him!"

Just then, a golden halo suddenly appeared behind the Heaven-Eroding Lord.

"I am honored to receive such praise from you."

"But I think if it were the real Hao Jun, this Eight Trigrams Furnace probably wouldn't be able to refine him."

Slowly stepping out of the halo, Li Boyang snapped his fingers with a smile.

The next moment, the Samadhi True Fire in the Eight Trigrams Furnace quickly went out, and the wailing of the Huoji gradually disappeared.

This was certainly not Huoji had completely overwhelmed him and caused him to faint.

Rather, out of fear of Li Boyang, he didn't even dare to utter the arrogant roars and howls he had before.

Just because the Heaven-Eroding Lord couldn't refine him doesn't mean Li Boyang can't.

After the deaths of Wuzhiqi and the transformation of Guixu into a furnace, Huoji's fear of Li Boyang had become deeply ingrained.

Why are you stopping me?

He turned his head and glanced at Li Boyang, and then at Xiluo, who appeared right behind him.

The Heaven-Eroding Lord looked slightly confused, but he also stopped refining the Huoji.

"If you want this Soul Jade to completely crumble, then you can continue refining it."

Startled, Heaven-Eroding Lord immediately turned to look at the Soul Jade in the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Immediately afterwards, he saw faint cracks on the surface of the Soul Jade, which seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

What's going on!?

For the first time, a sense of panic arose within him. Heaven-Eroding Lord knew that Li Boyang must know the reason why he had stepped in to stop him at this crucial moment.

"Because this Soul Jade is incomplete."

It wasn't Li Boyang who spoke, but Xiluo, whose expression was equally complicated.

"The Soul Jade you obtained is merely a combination of the souls of Gouxing and my sister."

"Besides these, there are also those Guhuo Bird devoured my sister's soul."

"Although they have all been killed by Wu Yi, their souls have also transformed into different forms of Soul Jade, scattered in various corners of this world."

"If we can't collect all the Soul Jade..."

Even if you forcibly refine the Soul Jade, what you'll resurrect is just a monster that looks like my sister.

Xiluo paused slightly at this point.

"Moreover, this Soul Jade is fused with the will of the Huoji, so destroying him is tantamount to destroying this Soul Jade."

Silently gazing at the Soul Jade within the Eight Trigrams Furnace, Heaven-Eroding Lord remained silent for a long time.

With his knowledge and abilities, he naturally realized that what Xiluo said was correct.

Previously, due to stubbornness and impatience, these obvious facts were intentionally or unintentionally ignored.

Why didn't you stop me from the beginning?

After a moment of silence, Heaven-Eroding Lord finally spoke.

Would stopping you even make a difference?

"Just like I'm telling you now, even if you collect all the Soul Jade, there's absolutely no way you can revive the Witch of the Huai River."

"So you're going to give up collecting Soul Jade and just stay obediently in Yunmeng Marsh?"

Faced with Li Boyang's question, Heaven-Eroding Lord couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Yeah! What's the point of stopping me?"

"There are some things you have to try even if you know the outcome."

"In your words, this is like someone who won't give up until they hit a brick wall, only then will they turn back."

Taking a deep breath, Heaven-Eroding Lord suddenly reached out and took out the Soul Jade from the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Completely disregarding the still-scorching furnace and the restless Soul Jade, stirred by the Huoji.

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