A Bountiful Harvest, the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram

Eternal Dragon Gate.

Upon seeing the seal, Yu Tunzhou was also startled.

A lofty voice seemed to enter his ears from beyond the boundless universe, carrying with it a profound sense of history and deep emotion that transcends millennia:

"After countless ages, the first fellow disciple of the Dao lineage I have seen is none other than Senior Brother Xuandu. This truly fills me with joy."

Yu Tunzhou's expression hardened; this person indeed remembered "Grand Dharma Master Xuandu"!

Before the "brothers" could reunite after so long, a mocking laugh came from ahead from the illusory figure of Kong Xuan:

"You Daoist School are as shameless as ever. Back then, Yang Jian secretly released dogs, and today you've released an old Xuanwu to intimidate me. Are you implying that my Demon Race has no one to rely on?"

The Heaven-Flipping Seal, carrying immense Dao power, crashed down once more, accompanied by a mocking laugh:

"The Great Sage is right, we are just taking advantage of your Demon Race, which currently has no one to offer assistance!"

These words were spoken with righteous indignation and confidence, displaying a truly open and upright character that left even Yu Tunzhou in awe.

The Xuanwu projection burst into laughter. "As expected of a high-ranking immortal from the Jade Void Lineage! If that fellow Zhenwu had possessed such magnanimity back then, he wouldn't have been ambushed and hasn't been heard from since."

Below.

Kong Ling's eyes were anxious and worried. She frequently looked up at Feng Yanleng, who stood in the Void, her eyes filled with urgency, as if asking—

The time has come, why haven't you made your move yet?!

Feng Yanleng gazed at the earth-shattering scene before her, shook her head slightly, and looked on with helplessness.

This left Kong Ling wondering: was it that the esteemed person unable or unwilling?

The Demon-Summoning Banner can be retrieved; isn't that part of that lord's plan from back then?

Why remain inactive at this crucial juncture?

Must we allow the Daoist School to emerge victorious in this journey to the Dragon Gate?

Boom--!

At that moment, the entire Dragon Gate suddenly trembled.

The earth-shaking and mountain-shaking, the collapse of the sky and the cracking of the earth are merely the surface phenomena. The deeper and more fundamental tremor is that the very foundation of this Eternal Dragon Gate has been shaken from its source.

Everyone still inside the Dragon Gate felt the tremor, as if the entire Dragon Gate was about to collapse.

"Found it..."

A weary voice finally rang in Yu Tunzhou's ears again; the voice of the Ancestral Dragon's remains was unusually low and urgent:

"Xuandu, the mastermind behind this is actually hiding within one of our clan's descendants, having deceived us and infiltrated the Land of Inheritance..."

Yu Tunzhou's expression turned grave. "You didn't notice anything before?"

The remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon remained silent.

This was also unexpected by them.

Because all Dragon Race undergo rigorous scrutiny at the Dragon Gate during the first three trials, from their Primordial Spirit to their physical body, leaving no blind spots. Especially in the first trial, even a reincarnated powerful being will slip up at this stage.

This also serves as an examination of whether other deities Immortals and Gods are orchestrating events within this generation of Dragon Race, or whether they are simply reincarnations of certain Immortals and Gods or immortals.

Such methods were not uncommon back then, and the Dragon Race had long been prepared for them.

So even He didn't expect that He would ultimately be defeated by this.

During the tracing of origins just now, He discovered that the person behind the possession of Ao Zhen was following the thread of cause and effect, the implications of which sent chills down His spine...

At this moment.

Yu Tunzhou suddenly looked towards a certain point in the Void.

His current almost perfect encounter with the Dao of Heaven and Earth made him keenly aware of a certain restlessness deep within the Void.

The aura was extremely unfamiliar, yet it spontaneously resonated with his Spark Instruction.

The fragment obtained from Pinghu County, which is suspected to be related to the Human Emperor, had been dormant in the Dantian for a long time. Now it inexplicably reacted, with a golden glow on its surface and faint patterns of the sun, moon and stars.

Yu Tunzhou instantly guessed that the depths of the Void were the tomb of the Human Emperor!

But why is there a disturbance coming from the tomb?

He was startled; was the Human Emperor truly an ominous figure?

The thought of Yu Tunzhou flashed through his mind, while the words of the remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon echoed intermittently in his ears.

"... This fiend is stealing the Innate Water Fortune Innate Water Fortune, which is the foundation of the Dragon Gate. Once stolen, the Dragon Gate will cease to exist, and the Eye of Guixu to Nothingness, suppressed beneath the Dragon Gate, will be exposed to the world. Our only option now is to seal ourselves off..."

"... Countless overseas Dragon Race have been secretly corrupted. We have selected those with safe Dragon Race and sent them out of the Dragon Gate, with Ao Xiyu from the Central Plains Dragon Race being the main one."

"In the future, I will ask fellow Daoist to assist Ao Xiyu in purging the rebellious overseas tribes and unifying the Dragon Race in the world."

"Once Ao Xiyu reaches the level of Immortals and Gods, she will be able to sense the location of the Dragon Gate again..."

Yu Tunzhou out of his daze, stunned. Was this a deathbed entrustment?

It seems that this person is not optimistic about the future of the Dragon Race. He is trying to use Ao Xiyu as a link to bind the Dragon Race to the Daode Lineage he represents, and even to the Daoist School.

Judging from the current situation, the mastermind behind the Dragon Race's withdrawal from the ancient stage has secretly infiltrated and even gained control of the overseas Dragon Race.

I wonder if the Demon Race has noticed this.

Yu Tunzhou glanced at the overseas Demon Race race and suddenly noticed that the Void staircases leading to various treasures were fading and dissipating, sinking into the deepest part of this Dragon Gate.

According to the remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon, the Dragon Gate will seal itself to ensure that the stolen water transport will not flow out of the Dragon Gate and that the Eye of Guixu will not be opened.

These treasures...

Wouldn't it also have to be sealed away again?

Yu Tunzhou quickly asked the remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon which items could be brought out of the Dragon Gate.

He practices Taijiquan, not karate. How can he enter empty-handed and leave empty-handed?

"... All High Antiquity divine weapons and treasures bear immense karma and eternal sins. Even if you can forcibly restrain them with the Vajra Bracelet, once you break free from the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person and lose the power of heaven and earth, you will not be able to withstand the backlash from so many Law Treasure."

The remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon gently advised,

"Fellow Daoist, why don't you try sensing them and see which divine weapon is willing to go with you?"

Only after hearing the reminder from the remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon did Yu Tunzhou remember the Demon-Summoning Banner.

According to Huntian, the main function of this banner is to summon Demon Race in the world, including those ancient demon gods who have been sealed away for a long time. It does not have strong combat abilities and is not a supreme weapon for killing.

Even so, Kong Xuan had to expend considerable effort to barely suppress the Demon-Summoning Banner.

The Central Plains is that what they have descended here is merely a projection; their true forms are still dormant. In addition, due to the suppression of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, even though the rules within the Dragon Gate are close to those of High Antiquity, they cannot exert much of their power.

Yu Tunzhou, sorting things out in his mind.

If the Vajra Bracelet were used to capture various objects, it might be able to forcibly imprison many divine weapons. However, once the support of the Dragon Gate is lost, the Vajra Bracelet will revert to its original state, and it may suffer a violent backlash from these divine weapons, just as the remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon said.

After all, divine weapons like the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram are not necessarily inferior in quality to the Vajra Bracelet.

One-on-one might be possible to suppress an opponent by virtue of their attributes, but when there are multiple opponents, without anyone wielding the Vajra Bracelet, the bracelet may not be able to suppress multiple "enemies".

The key takeaway is not to be greedy.

The Yu Tunzhou had already swept over the divine weapons, Law Treasure, and some unknown objects deep in the Void.

It's just unknown which beings orchestrated these things in the primordial era. The remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon was unwilling to say more about this, because revealing it would also bring karmic consequences.

Yu Tunzhou thought to himself, "I must also be wary of getting entangled in karma, lest the former owner of the divine weapon come after me..."

The best choice is indeed the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram.

This item was left by the Dao Venerable, so there's absolutely no need to worry about Dao Venerable coming looking for you.

Even if there is a cause and effect, since he possesses the Book of Changes, he has every right to take it.

Furthermore, heavenly materials and earthly treasures belong to those of virtue. Looking across the world and among all cultivators, who can be more virtuous than their Daode Lineage?

Upon realizing this, Yu Tunzhou's last trace of worry vanished, and his State of Mind became increasingly clear and at peace.

His thoughts raced in the blink of an eye, and in that very instant, Kong Xuan and the others had already roughly guessed the situation.

They were unaware that the Dragon Race were searching for the mastermind behind it all, but they could sense the tremors in the waterways; the Dragon Gate seemed to be sealing itself off.

Xuanwu ceased its fighting and immediately broke free from the shackles of entanglement. Its enormous phantom traversed the Void, heading straight for its ultimate goal.

Kong Xuan turned sideways and grabbed the Demon-Summoning Banner, disregarding the fight. Only by seizing this item could the Demon Race gain the upper hand in the upcoming calamity.

But as soon as he moved, the Xuanhuang Divine Light once again swept across the Void, Heaven-Flipping Seal pressed down, blocking his path, accompanied by the Daoist's indomitable and impassioned words of self-sacrifice in defending the Dao:

"I am here today, and I will not allow you, you fiend, to have your wish fulfilled!"

Kong Xuan was furious. He never expected that this fellow would rather not take any of the divine weapons from this place than let Him get what He wanted. It was purely a case of harming others without benefiting himself!

Yu Tunzhou had no time to pay attention to the dispute on the other side.

His gaze fell upon a scroll that seemed to float and sink at the edge of the Void.

The River Diagram and Luo River Diagram.

This item seems to be something that both the Great Yan Imperial Family and the Immortals and Gods behind the Xiao Household family crave.

As if sensing his spying, the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram activated on its own.

Brilliant starlight bursts forth from the scroll, crisscrossing and spreading across the sky, depicting all things, like a vast star map encompassing all heavens and myriad realms.

A hazy realm spread outward from the scroll, forming its own world and resisting the approach of all outsiders.

Yu Tunzhou's expression hardened.

Previously, even Emperor Ying and the person behind the gray-robed man couldn't even get close to it, let alone detain it. Although this thing is also not good at killing, its power is more mysterious than that Demon-Summoning Banner.

Without further hesitation, he unleashed the Vajra Bracelet without a word.

The Vajra Bracelet flew out of his hand, flashing with clear light, and silently crashed into the self-sealed domain.

The vast Myriad Stars spun wildly, trying to deduce the trajectory of the Vajra Bracelet and repel it, but the circle remained completely unaffected, as if it transcended all phenomena.

As the light swept past, the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram, which had been sealed within its own realm, was imprisoned and suppressed.

The Yu Tunzhou, holding the Vajra Bracelet in its palm, and sighed inwardly at how authoritative this circle truly was.

He can overcome all spells with sheer force, appearing clumsy yet possessing great skill, and he can also collect all kinds of Law Treasure treasures and divine weapons; he is unparalleled in his comprehensive abilities.

As he intently examined the suppressed scroll, his brows suddenly furrowed, and doubt arose in his heart.

The River Diagram and Luo River Diagram seem to be two separate things?

According to legend, the River Diagram a star map, and the Luo River Diagram is a tortoise shell... So, what he possesses is merely the River Diagram?

Time was of the essence, leaving him no time to think. He tried to reach out and grab the River Diagram, attempting to take it in, but was met with a fierce counterattack from the River Diagram, which struggled fiercely against the Vajra Bracelet.

This scene was witnessed by Kong Xuan, who sneered and mocked the Daoist blocking his way, "Why aren't you helping that brat from the Daode Lineage? Don't let him die here."

But then, in the very next moment, something unexpected happened.

As if sensing something, the fierce resistance suddenly dissipated, gathering the starlight of the heavens. The River Diagram unfurled, no longer fierce, but gently and obediently transforming into a stream of light, which went straight into the body of the Yu Tunzhou.

Upon seeing this, the Daoist laughed loudly, full of confidence. "How could a mere demon like you possibly comprehend the methods of my Daoist School sect!"

He wasn't surprised by his senior brother's methods and Divine Ability; this was the kind of skill expected of the Taishang Master's top disciple.

At the same time, he was very discerning and never revealed his senior brother's identity to Kong Xuan.

A great calamity is imminent, and all the surviving Immortals and Gods are on their way back. No one can say for sure who will be the first to escape.

Given Xuandu's status as a senior disciple who is currently undergoing tribulation and rebuilding his cultivation, if his identity were exposed too early, he would inevitably be targeted and assassinated by other forces. Therefore, it is sufficient for the higher-ups of the Daoist School sect to know about this matter.

The scene of the Yu Tunzhou to collect the star map not only caused Kong Xuan's expression to change slightly, but also triggered another dramatic change.

Huang Tian's aura as Golden Crow suddenly surged, burning fiercely into the sky!

Huang Tian, who had been trying to suppress the Golden Crow Divine Intent, suddenly felt the pressure increase. Veins bulged on his face, and he knelt down on one knee, supporting himself with his hands on the ground, but he refused to give up his body even if it meant death.

Despite the relentless, seductive influence of divine will whispering in his ear, he desperately guarded his mental clarity, his face contorted in a grimace, uttering only one word:

"Roll!"

Upon hearing that the River Diagram was left behind by the Dao Venerable, Yu Tunzhou had the idea of trying it out. Now, he summoned the Book of Changes within his body. Perhaps because it was also left behind by the Dao Venerable, the River Diagram no longer resisted him and took the initiative to enter his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth.

Yu Tunzhou's face lit up with joy, feeling as if double happiness had come his way.

One reason for his joy was that Anran had accepted the River Diagram. Another reason was that he had accepted the River Diagram himself, without taking up a spot for the Vajra Bracelet's suppression. He might be able to take another item!

Before he could fully appreciate its subtleties, Yu Tunzhou looked around.

A warning from the remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon suddenly sounded; time was running out.

Without a second thought, he hurled the Vajra Bracelet.

It's like ring toss; whichever ring you land on is the one you get!

The Demon-Summoning Banner, which had been dodging and trying to escape during the battle between Kong Xuan and Guangchengzi, was instantly enveloped by the clear light of the Vajra Bracelet.

The banner trembled violently, the ancient demon civilization flickering between life and death, yet ultimately unable to break free from that transcendent circle.

With a flash of light, the Demon-Summoning Banner was imprisoned and suppressed within the Vajra Bracelet.

Just as Kong Xuan was about to make a move, he was stopped by the Daoist priest.

After taking this step, Yu Tunzhou felt an intense sense of alienation wash over him.

It was as if the entire world around him was rapidly receding away from him.

The acupoints throughout the body, which had been expanded to their maximum extent, rapidly withered as if they had been drained of air, and the state of being in harmony with the Dao was fading away at an irreversible rate.

But he did not stop there.

The Vajra Bracelet suddenly flew towards the Huang Tian.

He had noticed earlier that Huang Tian's aura was becoming increasingly scorching, especially after he obtained the Star Chart. Huang Tian's aura rose slowly like a blazing sun, far surpassing his current level.

A crimson-gold light emanated from the acupoints all over his body, making him almost transparent, and one could vaguely see a blazing divine intent burning between his internal organs.

The Golden Crow phantom above their heads became increasingly realistic, with three legs, sharp claws, and distinct wings, as if it were about to solidify from the Void at any moment.

Only Huang Tian's face was contorted with rage, as if he were desperately resisting some kind of will.

It is the Golden Crow Divine Intent!

Yu Tunzhou instantly guessed the truth.

Huntian also immediately reminded Yu Tunzhou to kill this boy in time, otherwise the being behind the Golden Crow Divine Intent Will might descend into Huang Tian's body, or even be resurrected through his body!

Yu Tunzhou looked at Huang Tian's face, which was twisted with rage, and sensed his indomitable will; it seemed he would rather die than bow his head.

He could empathize with that feeling.

It was like seeing a fellow traveler.

Therefore, he did not choose to kill Huang Tian directly.

The Vajra Bracelet struck the Golden Crow's phantom above Huang Tian's head, unleashing its final burst of pure light.

"How dare you—!"

A majestic and ancient voice boomed from the Golden Crow phantom, as if it had traveled through countless ages to descend upon this place.

The Golden Crow phantom suddenly swelled several times in size, its three legs treading the air, its wings flapping, and endless True Solar Fire poured out, burning mountains and boiling seas, attempting to burn and melt the Vajra Bracelet and completely drive it away.

Yu Tunzhou merely watched coldly.

If I remember correctly, the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram were once in the hands of this ancient Heavenly Emperor, which explains why he was so "excited" just now.

The Vajra Bracelet pierced through the flames. Although the clear light had dimmed, the power of the Golden Crow Divine Intent was still far from its peak. The clear light began to shrink, envelop, and lock itself in place.

The Golden Crow phantom struggled violently, but ultimately to no avail.

Huang Tian roared to the sky, his voice a mixture of excruciating pain from being burned alive and the relief of breaking free from his shackles, his tone fierce and resolute:

"Continue!"

Bang--!

Under extreme confinement, the blazing Golden Crow phantom collapsed with a roar, turning into specks of starlight that vanished into the Void.

Huang Tian knelt on the ground, drenched in sweat, and looked up at Yu Tunzhou as if he wanted to say something.

At that very moment, the Dragon Gate was struck by another earth-shattering tremor!

The heavens and earth seemed to be torn apart, and a magnificent waterway surged out from the deepest part of the Dragon Gate, connecting the layers of Void within the Dragon Gate, like a Tongtian river reaching the sky, soaring straight into the heavens.

At the same time, a colossal dragon with wings on its back emerged from the Void, its magnificent head protruding out.

His body was so enormous it was suffocating, yet for some reason, there were many chains running through his body, binding him firmly in the depths of the Void, with only his head sticking out, unable to break free even a little.

At this moment, the dragon's eyes were bloodshot, and its boundless rage swept across the four seas and eight wastelands. It stared intently at the surging waterway at the exit of the sky, and the anger in its eyes almost burned away the eternal Void!

Xie Linchuan looked stunned.

I never imagined it would develop to this point.

The process was full of unexpected changes, completely different from the celestial chess game deduced by the patriarch in the past, almost earth-shattering.

Despite countless variables, the final outcome still seems unable to escape its predetermined fate...

Without hesitation, he immediately offered up the ancestral master's token.

As a jade talisman was released from his hand, it emitted a warm glow and instantly connected with a power that stood outside the Dragon Gate.

The Azure Emperor's attack didn't occur within the Dragon Gate, but rather...

Dragon Gate!

The waterway that was about to pierce through the Dragon Gate and guide the terrifying beings to escape was suddenly blocked from the outside by a vast blue divine light.

A phantom image of a divine tree appeared and disappeared, its branches and leaves swaying, completely blocking the waterway's path.

At that very moment, Feng Yanleng's expression suddenly changed.

The previous aloof, detached, and otherworldly temperament has completely faded away, replaced by a supreme and lofty demeanor, a majestic and boundless holiness, and a compassionate love that nourishes all things.

His gaze was as deep as the sea, calmly overlooking the turbulent chess game deep within the Dragon Palace. With a single glance, it seemed as if he could see through countless ages and all secrets, his majestic presence awe-inspiring and intimidating, making people dare not look directly at him.

Guangchengzi's expression changed drastically. He quietly retreated, hiding behind Yu Tunzhou, and stopped fighting with Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan immediately looked at Yu Tunzhou, about to reprimand him for handing over the Demon-Summoning Banner—

"Feng Yanleng" suddenly raised his hand to stop Him.

Without uttering a single word, its imposing aura was already present.

She... no, she is already Him.

He glanced at Yu Tunzhou indifferently.

At this moment, Yu Tunzhou had completely broken free from the state of Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person, feeling weaker than ever before, with all the acupoints in his body almost dried up.

His heart skipped a beat as that lofty and majestic gaze swept over him.

This is not someone that can be suppressed by the Vajra Bracelet...

Unexpectedly, "Feng Yanleng" did not ask him for the Demon-Summoning Demon-Summoning Banner. He merely glanced at him before stepping into the depths of the Dragon Gate, as if it didn't matter who had the banner.

Kong Xuan had no choice but to follow closely behind.

Before leaving, He gave Yu Tunzhou a deep look, as if trying to memorize his face.

Seeing this, Guangchengzi, who had retreated behind his senior brother, breathed a sigh of relief, his heart filled with emotion.

The rumors are true; Senior Brother Xuandu is indeed the result of the combined efforts of this Lady and Master Dao and Virtue...

Yu Tunzhou puts away the Vajra Bracelet.

After losing the full support of the Dragon Gate's power, the Vajra Bracelet returned to its original simplicity.

Meanwhile, the Xuanwu projection in the distance seemed to have achieved its goal.

Just then, a deep voice reached Yu Tunzhou's ears; it was the remnant soul of the Ancestral Dragon, filled with weariness:

"Xuandu, the situation has taken another turn. Among the martial artists who haven't entered the Dragon Gate, some are still backed by the mastermind. After this trip to the Dragon Gate, you can follow the clues to find out which force is secretly controlled by him, and then discover the true identity of this fiend!"

Yu Tunzhou gazed solemnly at the ancient waterway that Tongtian to earth.

Who is it?

The next moment, a face appeared in Yu Tunzhou's mind.

Yu Tunzhou's expression changed slightly.

How could it be him?!

This face is Zhang Buyu from Floating Hill Mountain!

Deep within the Void, amidst the chaos and darkness, a magnificent and ancient tomb floats silently, standing eternally.

But at this moment, the depths of the tomb, which should have been silent, were filled with restlessness and roars.

A gentle ripple suddenly spread across the Void.

A figure in a plain white dress staggered out.

It was An Ruyu, the holy maiden of the Incense-Smelling Cult.

Her long, black hair was somewhat disheveled, with a few stray strands falling beside her cheeks. Her face was pale from her injuries, but there was no trace of gentleness in her eyes, only a resolute look, though a hint of hesitation seemed to linger in her gaze.

She suddenly took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and gently placed her hand on the stone door of the tomb.

The stone gate remained completely unmoved.

But the commotion behind the door gradually subsided the moment her palm touched it.

Behind Yu Tunzhou, the Daoist let out a soft exclamation, glancing sideways into the depths of the Void, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

Who exactly is this woman?

This Incense-Smelling Cult is indeed strange and needs to be investigated thoroughly.