Grandpa Ox and the Calf

According to Qingqiu, although the Green Mound Fox Clan did not have Dao Lord in charge, they were always the "close ministers" of the Demon Emperor Niangniang, responsible for the daily affairs of the Emperor Wa Palace, and were favored no less than the Peacock Clan, which had a supreme Great Sage in charge.

After the Human Race named Feng Yanleng appeared, the Green Mound Fox Clan also stood beside her at the Queen's command.

The turning point for everything was at Dragon Gate.

After their journey to Dragon Gate, the group of Demon Race returned empty-handed, failing to retrieve the Demon-Summoning Banner.

Feng Yanleng, the leader of them, fell into a coma after leaving Dragon Gate and did not wake up until Qingqiu went to the Heavenly Court.

This woman was of noble birth, so even if the mission was not completed, she could not be blamed. In the end, everyone found the Green Mound Fox Clan to be the scapegoat and take the blame for everything.

Huntian's expression turned ugly.

It said coldly, "I have a feeling these guys are testing whether Her Majesty still has the power to interfere in the mortal world!"

Qingqiu remained silent; so what?

The Green Mound Fox Clan had no chance to retaliate.

"What about the Peacock Clan? They didn't interfere?" Huntian asked in a deep voice.

"Ancestor, it was the Peacock Clan that drove the Green Mound Lineage out of the Emperor Wa Palace!"

Niu Kui eagerly answered.

Huntian snorted coldly.

Over the years, it has traveled all over the Central Plains with fellow Xuandu, lamenting that while the Human Race has occupied the Central Plains, it has also brought many troubles.

It now seems that the internal strife within their Demon Race is no less than that of the Human Race!

Upon learning that the Xie Household member was still a distinguished guest overseas, Yu Tunzhou immediately discussed the next steps with Jiang Wenxuan.

The pressure on the Northern Dark Sea right now isn't too great; the main issue is supply.

When the Xie Household was in power, they cut off Northern Dark Sea's supply lines from the rear, forcing them to submit.

Now that the Xie Household has disappeared, Northern Dark Sea needs to rebuild its supply lines.

Xie Shanhe is still overseas, which is the perfect opportunity for him to strike decisively.

"As long as Senior Jiang doesn't care about being enemies with the Four Great Households of the Divine Capital," Yu Tunzhou said with a smile.

Jiang Wenxuan smirked, "Are you insulting me, kid?"

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but wonder just how deep the foundation of the Four Great Households of the Divine Capital was.

As far as he knew, apart from the Anguo Ji Clan, the other three of the Four Great Households of the Divine Capital should Dharma Aspect.

After all, there are no Dharma Aspect experts from the three families on the Heaven Ranking.

The Xie Household only recently produced a "Xie Shanhe".

"The foundation of the Anguo Ji Clan lies entirely in that Old Wang."

"The true strength of the other three great Lineage —Jiang, Xiao, and Tantai—lies not in Martial Dao, but in the path of Immortal Dao."

Jiang Wenxuan narrowed his eyes and said, "As far as I know, although the Jiang Household does not have any experts at the Dharma Aspect level, the core of the Lineage's grand formation is a Golden Immortal Immortal's remains."

Yu Tunzhou's expression changed slightly.

Golden Immortal Immortal's Remains----

This is already the pinnacle of Immortals and Gods!

He was only one step away from becoming the final Dao Lord!

In the Central Plains during this era, only the Martial Ancestor possessed this level of skill.

Furthermore, it is said that the Old Wang, who received the Human Dao Fortune, also reached this realm, but no one has confirmed this.

"What level of combat power can this Golden Immortal Immortal's remains unleash?" Yu Tunzhou asked.

"When combined with the grand formation, it's enough to suppress all invading Dharma Aspect from the Central Plains except for the Old Wang," Jiang Wenxuan said slowly. "The limitation is that the remains cannot leave the grand formation."

Yu Tunzhou suddenly realizes: garrison turret, high damage, zero mobility.

"The Jiang Household also has two other grotto-heavens, which only those at the External Scenery are qualified to enter for cultivation. I left the Jiang Household with Huaiqing before External Scenery, so I am not aware of the details."

"I only vaguely heard about it from my elders back then; most of them were cultivators of the Immortal Dao."

"The environment of the Central Plains is not suitable for cultivation, but the blessed lands are equivalent to the lower realm. The only problem is that it's easy to get in but difficult to get out, but it's still better than ascending from the lower realm."

Jiang Wenxuan warned solemnly, "Just how much wealth and resources do these three families possess—I'm afraid even the current clan leader might not know!"

"In the past, with the Old Wang possessing the Human Dao Fortune, he ruled the world without fear of certain old monsters daring to cause trouble. But things are different now; you must be careful."

Yu Tunzhou said thoughtfully, "It seems that the strength of the Central Plains is far beyond my expectations."

"The Central Plains is the core of the Mortal Realm, but it is also the place where the Great Dao is most suppressed. The true top powers of the Human Race will not abandon the Central Plains, but they will not develop their power here either."

Jiang Wenxuan said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, the Human Race has many forces in the outer heavens and overseas, including the ancestral homes of both Daoism and Buddhism."

"The strength of the Human Race is far greater than that of the Central Plains."

"Huaiqing said that the destruction of the Great Yan was destined. In the future struggle for supremacy in the Central Plains, forces from outside the Central Plains will inevitably enter the fray, leading to a fierce battle between dragons and tigers."

Yu Tunzhou immediately remembered that Guangchengzi's Daoist temple was overseas.

In addition, there is one----

Taicang Long Clan!

This family has existed since the time of the ancient human emperor.

Before entering the Heavenly Court, the Taicang Long Clan sent a Grandmaster to find him, showing their sincerity by revealing many secrets to him and inviting him to join them once again.

Ultimately, he declined the invitation, citing his desire not to be listed among the Six Souls Banner.

Before leaving, the person said that if he could survive the Life-and-Death Tribulation, he would come back to find him and offer him unprecedentedly generous terms.

Thinking about it this way----

Yu Tunzhou was somewhat looking forward to meeting Taicang Long Clan again.

The latter was always very sincere, and each meeting brought him considerable gains.

I wonder what the "generous" conditions will be when we meet again this time.

To be honest, the Taicang Long Clan was indeed quite capable.

They had long suspected that Master Lu was the reincarnation of a great Divine Ability being, but they had been unable to find his origins for a long time.

Thinking of this, Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but sigh.

Long Jifeng once mentioned that Master Lu had only been around for a few decades, yet he was proficient in Dao of Alchemy, Dao of Artifact Refining, Dao of Formations, and the secrets of heaven—he was omniscient in everything.

In addition, he has a connection with Buddhist School.

A high-ranking monk from Little Thunderclap Temple once approached Master Lu, saying that as long as he relinquished his attachment to the Northern Dark Sea and took refuge in the Buddhist land, he would have the potential to become Future Buddha.

In addition to his early identity as a "cowherd"

This is really...

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but shake his head.

Jiang Wenxuan stood up.

The successive visits of Yu Tunzhou and the three great demon gods today have had a significant impact on the situation in the Northern Dark Sea. He needs to summon the other leaders and gradually inform them of the situation.

After he left in a hurry.

Yu Tunzhou glanced at Hun Tian, who was still lecturing and trying to Huntian the feeling of being the Great Sage.

He then turned his gaze to the Azure Ox: "I will come to find you again when I advance into the realm of Dharma Aspect."

The Azure Ox opened its eyes and snorted, "I am here to respectfully welcome the Great Master."

Yu Tunzhou then asked, "I previously entered another Xuandu Cave in the Western Desert, the Eight Sceneries Palace, which contained the Eight Trigrams Furnace and the Taiji Diagram. Why didn't my teacher and I take these divine objects with us when we left?"

The old Azure Ox's pupils suddenly contracted slightly.

It shrank back and whispered, "Grand Master, have you forgotten again? The mark left by the Dao Venerable was used by the Master in the Eight Trigrams Furnace..."

It was brought under control.

Yu Tunzhou frowned.

The great demon mentioned in Xuandu's remains, which required the combined use of the Eight Trigrams Furnace and the Taiji Diagram to suppress, was it a mark left by the Dao Venerable?

Why would Xuandu's remains refer to the latter as the Great Demon?

He was about to ask another question when he noticed that the simple-minded ox looked shifty and wary, as if it were on guard against something.

"What are you on guard against?" Yu Tunzhou asked, puzzled.

The Azure Ox said solemnly, "Master said that the Dao Venerable Master is already omnipresent."

Yu Tunzhou Silently; the Dao Venerable has long since disappeared, otherwise, how could the world have become like this?

"Why did the teacher suppress the Dao Venerable's mark?"

"It cannot be spoken of! It cannot be spoken of!" The Azure Ox shook its head vigorously. "Grand Master, please do not mention that title again. For people like us in the Daoist Daoist School, it would be a disaster!"

Yu Tunzhou's expression was solemn. What did it mean that for people like them in the Daoist School, mentioning the name of the Dao Venerable would be a disaster?

No matter how he questioned it, the old ox kept shaking its head, refusing to reveal anything related to the Dao Venerable.

Yu Tunzhou, filled with doubt, found Huntian.

The latter, having finished his tirade, returned to the Niwan Palace of the Yu Tunzhou to rest, leaving the three-headed demon god outside, reluctant to leave.

Niu Kui glanced at the Azure Ox behind Yu Tunzhou and suddenly said in a simple and honest manner, "Master Yu, do you raise this Azure Ox? I am also a member of the ox clan. Would you like me to enlighten it so that it can gain wisdom and start cultivating as soon as possible?"

Just as Yu Tunzhou asked Hun Heavenly Dao Zun what was going on, he looked up in astonishment.

He glanced down at the Azure Ox lying on the ground, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped aside.

"This is troublesome."

He wanted to see just how powerful this simple-minded bull, Dao Manifestation, really was.

Niu Kui immediately rubbed his hands together and stepped forward, his face full of a simple and honest smile.

Golden Firmament snorted coldly. This lazy bum was as obsequious to his superiors and bullied his subordinates as ever!

Qingqiu frowned slightly; this Azure Ox —it did indeed seem to be an ordinary ox.

But it happened to be standing behind a Dao Lord.

Niu Kui squatted down, and just as he stretched out his palm, as big as a palm leaf, and pressed it against the head of the Azure Ox, the Azure Ox opened its eyes.

Those large, bell-shaped bull eyes held a mixture of bewilderment, confusion, and disbelief at the sight of something so rare.

It tilted its head, examining the calf in front of it, as if trying to confirm something.

Niu Kui immediately said gently, "Little calf, don't be afraid. Your grandpa Niu will help you develop your wisdom and assist you in your cultivation."

The next moment.

Niu Kui felt his mind go blank, as if he had blacked out, losing his memory of the past few seconds.

When it came to its senses, the wind howled like thunder in its ears, and the sky and the sea spun wildly before its eyes.

It was stunned for a moment before it realized that it had been sent flying backwards without even knowing when!

And the speed at which it flew backwards----

It has already surpassed its fastest speed ever!

On the small island.

Golden Firmament's wings snapped open in surprise, his crimson pupils filled with blankness.

It had just witnessed Niu Kui squat down, and then the Azure Ox casually raised its hind hoof.

And then, Niu Kui was gone.

Even with its keen eyesight, it couldn't see how that kick was delivered.

Qingqiu lowered her head, her fox tail obediently tucked behind her back, and said very respectfully, "Junior Qingqiu of the Green Mound Fox Clan pays respects to the Great Sage Azure Ox."

Golden Firmament suddenly woke up with a start. Could this person be—

The mount of that person from the Daode Lineage?!

Its gaze instinctively followed Niu Kui's figure.

At the horizon, with its limited vision, it can now only see a tiny black dot.

The Azure Ox snorted and said in a gruff voice, "Call me Grandpa."

Yu Tunzhou withdrew his gaze.

He could no longer see Niu Kui at all, and a sense of unease crept into his heart.

Even someone as strong as Azure Ox couldn't protect himself during his trip to Spirit Mountain?

No wonder I have to wait until I become Immortals and Gods before I can go to Spirit Mountain!

Golden Firmament and Qingqiu dared not linger, and quickly bowed to take their leave, chasing after Niu Kui's figure as they headed overseas.

Within the Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth.

Huntian couldn't help but start muttering to himself.

"Back then, a number of powerful members of my Demon Race were captured by the Daoist and Buddhist sects and used as mounts—"

Upon hearing what Yu Tunzhou said, Huntian asked blankly, "The mark of the Dao Venerable? I've never heard of that."

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but shake his head.

The Huntian is becoming less and less effective.

"Very well, let's resolve the matter in the Northern Plains first, and then go into seclusion for a while to explore the mysteries of opening up the Dharma Domain."

Northern Plains.

Xuanbei Commandery.

As dusk fell, a middle-aged man followed the crowd into Xuanbei Commandery. Smoke curled from chimneys, and the city was bustling with noise—a scene of ordinary, everyday life.

The man frowned slightly. Buxi this environment, it was the way his powerful backer had deduced that would allow these extraterrestrial visitors to adapt to the Central Plains environment as quickly as possible.

To these outsiders, the primordial energy of the Central Plains seemed to be covered by an invisible film, making every move they made require more effort.

Not to mention the laws and principles of heaven and earth.

To change this situation, one must integrate oneself into this world.

The best way is to "be among the people" and actively immerse oneself in the everyday life of ordinary Mortal Realm.

The man's name was Han Wuj iu. He came from the Heavenly Net Daoist Sanctuary in the "Pure Tenuity Heaven" outside the heavens and was Half-Step Immortals and Gods.

If it weren't for the suppression from the Central Plains Immortal Dao immortal path, with his inherited divine Divine Ability, it would be no difficult task for him to contend with these unorthodox immortals Immortals and Gods from the Central Plains, even if they were of higher levels.

At this moment, Han Wuj iu mingled with the crowd and entered the city, sensing that the city's defensive formation had already been activated.

He hesitated for a moment, then took out a jade talisman from his sleeve and placed it between his eyebrows.

In an instant.

The perception at the Primordial Spirit level spread like a tide, covering the entire Xuanbei Commandery in the blink of an eye. The aura of mortals was as weak and swaying as ants, while the aura of martial artists was like flickering candlelight, scattered throughout the city.

The strongest people in the city are only a few External Scenery, not worth mentioning at all.

Such strength actually allowed them to establish themselves as rulers in the Central Plains Plains----

He shook his head and continued his reckless search of the entire city, without triggering any of the city's defensive formations.

Soon, Han Wuj iu found his destination.

About a hundred feet underground, beneath the Luo Household's residence, a secret chamber was carved out.

In the very center of the secret chamber, a figure sat cross-legged on a jade platform, eyes closed, devoid of any life force, yet exuding a chilling aura of the Great Dao.

It really is the remains of an immortal!

This level of perfection in Immortal Physique from at least the High Antiquity times!

Han Wuj iu opened his eyes, a slow smile curving his lips.

This trip was worthwhile.

This one set of remains alone makes the trip worthwhile!

These High Antiquity immortal remains, now in the hands of the Luo Household, are like pearls covered in dust, unable to realize their true value.

If it falls into his hands, he can completely refine it in just a few days.

He will then activate the immortal's remains, and even if the so-called Martial Dao Dharma Aspect and Heaven Ranking experts from the Central Plains come, he will not be afraid in the slightest.

Furthermore, the greatest use of these High Antiquity immortal remains is not in combat at all!

Han Wuj iu suppressed his joy.

Once he obtains the remains of this High Antiquity immortal who is not subject to the suppression of heaven and earth, he can begin to prepare for the arrival of the sect's patriarch in the Central Plains.

At that time, all those so-called Supreme Sword Lord and Heavenly Demon will be the Yin Spirit within the Human Emperor Banner in the Ancestor's hand!

Just then...

Han Wuj iu suddenly stopped in the crowd and looked back towards the outside of the city.

The entire defensive formation of Xuanbei Commandery was activated to its maximum at this moment!

"Who goes there!"

On the city wall, outside the Luo Household's External Scenery, Luo Xuanyue shouted.

Han Wuj iu stood in the city, squinting as he looked around. He saw several streaks of light coming from afar at great speed.

The streak of light abruptly stopped a mile from the city gate, its radiance dimming to reveal the figure within.

The leader was a middle-aged man in a white Daoist robe, with an air of otherworldly refinement about him.

"Luo Household, there's no need to be nervous."

The leader stood with his hands behind his back, smiled slightly, and fixed his gaze on Luo Xuanyue.

Just one glance was enough to put immense pressure on the latter.

Luo Xuanyue's heart sank; the opponent's realm was at least that of Grandmaster!

"The three of us came from beyond the heavens, having heard that the Xuanbei Luo Household possesses the remains of an immortal, and have come specifically to see them."

Luo Xuanyue took a deep breath.

The message that Diyang sent back a few days ago has come true.

The Alliance of Immortals not only sent people, but they arrived faster than expected, and in a more direct manner!

They actually came to our door demanding it!

"Gentlemen, you have come from afar, and my Luo Household should treat you with the utmost courtesy," Luo Xuanyue said in a deep voice, "However, that remains are the treasure of my Luo Household, never shown to outsiders. Please forgive us."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's smile remained unchanged, and he simply shook his head slightly. "Luo Household, you misunderstand. We are not here to seize by force, but to exchange."

He raised his hand and waved.

A golden light flew out from the sleeve and hovered in mid-air.

It was a three-foot-long golden sword, its Sword Qi restrained, yet it exuded a chillingly sharp aura.

"This sword is named Moon-Slaying. It was forged from celestial metal and tempered by celestial fire for eighty-one years. It is a celestial weapon. In terms of sharpness alone, even Dharma Aspect from the Central Plains would not dare to withstand it head-on."

The middle-aged man smiled faintly, "In exchange for this immortal sword and the remains of an immortal, the Luo Household will definitely not suffer a loss."

In the city.

Han Wuj iu snorted coldly.

It turns out to be scum from the Alliance of Immortals.

These bastards arrived quickly, and their methods are just as despicable as those of the extraterrestrials!

These one-time-use imitations of immortal weapons dare to call themselves immortal artifacts and try to exchange them for the remains of High Antiquity immortals!

If he wasn't mistaken, if the Luo Household refused again, this shameless thing would claim that the remains were his ancestor!

On the city wall.

Luo Xuanyue looked closely and was deeply moved. It really was a celestial weapon, and a weapon of attack like a celestial sword!

"We appreciate your kind offer," Luo Xuanyue said, suppressing the turmoil in Luo Household heart. "However, the remains of an immortal are a matter of great importance to the foundation of my Luo Household, and there is absolutely no possibility of exchanging them."

"Absolutely impossible?"

The middle-aged man's smile faded slightly, and he said in a calm tone, "Young friend from the Luo Household, I won't hide it from you anymore. The immortal remains of your Luo Household are the remains of my Eastern Azure Mountain's ancestor after his ascension. I originally didn't want to bully the weak, and even offered you immortal weapons in exchange, but you showed no mercy whatsoever."

"Do they think Eastern Azure Mountain is easy to bully?"

He held up three fingers and said coldly, "If the Luo Household does not hand over the remains of my Eastern Azure Mountain Ancestor in three days, I will consider this a battle to the death, and with this immortal weapon, I will slaughter every living being in Xuanbei Commandery!"

In an instant, the sharpness of the golden sword in his hand surged, and the Sword Intent that leaked out left crisscrossing sword marks on the city wall a mile away!

Such power sent Luo Xuanyue's heart sinking to the bottom.

In the city.

Han Wuj iu sneered.

Just as he guessed, he was indeed as shameless as those in the heavens!

Three days?

He will steal this immortal's remains within these three days!

He turned and strode away, just in time to pass a woman in a white dress.

The woman smiled and looked towards the street corner ahead, where the [Blood God] Xue Wuya, dressed in a blood-red Daoist robe, stood.

"My lord, I advise you to leave as soon as possible. If you don't leave soon, I'm afraid even you might be left here in Xuanbei Commandery forever."

"After all, Young Hero Guo has even survived the Heavenly Court's Life-and-Death Tribulation; from now on, all things in this world will be guided by Dao and Virtue."

A faint, cold snort drifted on the wind, carrying a chilling, bone-deep killing intent.

When I looked up again, the blood-stained clothes had already disappeared around the street corner, vanished without a trace.