Shan Li Reaches Spirit Transformation, Preparations to Strike!

The spirit of the Shan Li, fueled by that unwillingness, reformed and took shape anew.

The Daoist essence of Ten-Thousand-Layered Edge Immortal Foundation is like a series of overlapping mountain peaks, which disintegrate and are reshaped layer by layer within the Nascent Soul.

The old source of Qi turned to dust, and the new Spirit Transformation essence took its place.

In the sky, the yellowish-brown thundercloud suddenly exploded.

Countless yellowish-brown specks of light fell from the clouds, like a torrential downpour of golden sand, enveloping the entire mountain range.

Those points of light, carrying the primordial aura of the Treasured Earth Great Dao, each one containing immense weight, nourish all living beings!

Inside the cave abode, Shan Li's body began to swell.

Her bones were reshaped amidst crackling sounds, and her skin and flesh tore and healed; her Nascent Soul was no longer a simple condensation of qi, but was gradually transforming into a true furnace of Daoist essence under the infusion of the Dao's essence.

Ten-Thousand-Layered Edge's Daoist essence took root within her, completely merging with her soul.

The power of the Spirit Transformation Dao surged forth from her body.

That aura was as heavy and thick as a mountain, completely different from Shi Jian's domineering Dao of Lightning; yet it was equally vast and boundless, pressing down the surrounding tens of thousands of miles of heaven and earth.

Outside the cave abode, Shan Yue's expression suddenly relaxed.

Cang Wuji grinned and said, "It's done!"

Shi Jian stood at the entrance of the cave abode, lightning flickering slightly in his purple-gold vertical pupils.

He sensed a completely new Dao power within the cave abode, steady and profound, like a towering peak rising from the ground.

At the Early Spirit Transformation, he had completely mastered the Immortal Foundation [Ten-Thousand-Layered Edge]!

It was three days later when Shan Li finally emerged from the pass.

She transformed into human form and stood atop the main peak, her earth-yellow Daoist aura extremely restrained; an earth-colored mark appeared on her shoulder and arm, resembling layered mountains, radiating the power of Spirit Transformation.

She has completely changed compared to before.

His aura was more concentrated, and his gaze more profound; a layer of earthy yellow luster faintly flowed in his vertical pupils.

Shi Jian walked up to her and looked her up and down.

Shan Li grinned. "What, don't you recognize me?"

"You've lost weight; a little more plumpness would make you look more radiant."

Shan Li his eyes at him, too lazy to reply.

She turned to look at the eastern horizon, her pupils narrowing slightly; the extremely decaying Treasured Earth Dao was now a hundred times clearer in her perception.

After breaking through to the Spirit Transformation, her perception of the Treasured Earth Great Dao was far superior to that of the Nascent Soul stage.

That Daoist aura was like a dying river, drying up at a visible speed; just as the riverbed cracked and the water dried up, the once vast and boundless source of Treasured Earth was now reduced to a thin stream.

But what truly terrified her was far more than that.

"Husband." Shan Li withdrew his gaze, his expression solemn.

Shi Jian could tell something was wrong from her expression.

"Dao Venerable Liyuan's aura is 20% weaker than before I went into seclusion," Shan Li in a low voice. "Moreover... I can glimpse some things."

Shi Jian raised an eyebrow slightly.

Shan Li took a deep breath. "The very essence of the Treasured Earth Great Dao is rapidly disintegrating; it's not natural decay, but rather being artificially stripped away."

"Someone is making a move?"

"More than one." Shan Li shook his head. "I can sense at least ten other different Earth Dao energies that are eroding Dao Venerable Liyuan's Dao Origin."

"Those qi were extremely pure, and even the lowest cultivation level among them was at the Late Spirit Transformation."

Shi Jian remained silent for a moment.

The thought of more than ten late-stage, perfect, or even Extreme Realm Nascent Late Spirit Transformation beings simultaneously devouring the essence of a Dao Venerable is enough to send chills down one's spine.

Shan Li then said, "There's one more thing."

"The Giant Beast Clan under Dao Venerable Liyuan has been making great movements recently; they are massively shrinking their territory, recalling all the Spirit Transformation from the outer perimeter to protect the core area."

"Are they scared?"

"It's not fear," Shan Li's gaze darkened, "It's preparation for a final gamble. Dao Venerable Liyuan's origin has declined to this point, he's at his last gasp; if the Giant Beast Clan race doesn't fight desperately, they'll simply wait to die."

"Their consolidation of forces is likely to concentrate all their Spirit Transformation for final preparations; once Dao Venerable Liyuan falls, the Extreme Realm beings of the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan will surely inherit the Great Dao."

Shi Jian Dao of Darkness to himself: In this way, the outer perimeter of the Giant Beast Clan will inevitably be empty.

Those territories, Spirit Vein, and mineral deposits that were originally guarded by the Nascent Spirit Transformation the Giant Beast Clan are now like undefended pieces of meat.

Shan Li had clearly considered this as well, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

The two exchanged a glance and then flew towards the heart of the mountain range.

Inside a suspended palace, the Shan Yue and the Cang Wuji await.

Shan Li relayed the information he had just received in detail.

After listening, Shan Yue remained silent for a long time.

After a moment of silence in the hall, Cang Wuji spoke first, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's strike while the iron is hot and take his life!"

Shan Yue glared at him. "You're not a kid anymore, what are you doing, acting so recklessly!"

He stood up, his body radiating a subtle Earth Dao aura; he walked to the stone wall in the hall and pressed his palm against it.

A yellowish-brown light swirled, and a rough map of the Dao Realm appeared on the stone wall.

"The territory of the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan in this realm spans tens of thousands of miles."

The Shan Yue pointed to the vast area on the east side of the map, "The Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan is guarded by the Dao Venerable Liyuan and more than ten Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators; they are not to be trifled with."

He moved his finger down, landing on the outer edge of the core area.

"However, these outer territories are now shrinking; according to my investigation, the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan has withdrawn at least ten Nascent Spirit Transformation to defend the core, leaving only seven or eight Nascent Spirit Transformation in the outer areas to guard various locations."

These seven or eight Nascent Spirit Transformation are each responsible for guarding territories spanning hundreds of millions of miles.

"With our forces spread out to this extent, and each Nascent Spirit Transformation separated by tens of millions of miles, we can defeat them one by one as long as we act quickly enough."

Shi Jian spoke up, "But the Giant Beast Clan is not like those Nascent Soul minor clans. Even if their Nascent Spirit Transformation subordinates are weak, they are still Spirit Transformation."

Therefore, a direct confrontation is not advisable.

"My idea is to bring in the people from Chi Gang's side, and have the two races join forces; first, attack the weakest point on the outer perimeter of the giant beast, then strike and run."

"Ancestor, shouldn't we take over that land?" Shan Li asked.

"Occupying territory is always secondary," Shan Yue's expression darkened. "Our primary objective is to seize the opportunity to hunt down Nascent Spirit Transformation."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze.

The Shan Yue continued, "The decline of Dao Venerable Liyuan's origin is irreversible; with various races gradually devouring his origin, sooner or later, this Dao Venerable will perish completely."

"When the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit becomes vacant, various races will vie for it; but the most qualified to inherit the position has always been the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan."

"They are the direct descendants of Li Yuan, and their clan has the most Nascent Spirit Transformation the Treasured Earth Immortal Foundation, possessing the deepest foundation."

"Therefore, what we need to do now is to kill a few Nascent Spirit Transformation from the Giant Beast Clan before Dao Venerable Liyuan dies."

"With each one killed, their chances of vying for a position decrease; in the end, even if a position becomes vacant, no one from the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan will be qualified to claim it."

Cang Wuji laughed and said, "I like this job."

Shi Jian didn't rush to express his opinion. He looked at Shan Li and said, "You've just broken through, and your foundation isn't stable yet. Why don't you stay here and guard this place?"

Shan Li rolled his eyes at him. "Asking that makes it sound like you're concerned about me."

Shan Li smiled, but did not agree.

She has just broken through to the Spirit Transformation, and her foundation does indeed need to be consolidated; however, her combat strength at the Early Spirit Transformation stage is undeniable, and having another Nascent Spirit Transformation on the field increases her chances of victory.

Moreover, she can now sense the flow of the Treasured Earth Dao, making it perfect for tracking the Giant Beast Clan and Spirit Transformation of the Treasured Earth.

"I'll go," Shan Li said decisively.

Shan Yue looked at this junior, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes. As Shan Wanling's daughter, having this awareness could be considered as following in her father's footsteps.

"Then it's settled."

The Shan Yue looked down at the three bears. "I will go and contact Chi Gang to draft the plan; you three, prepare yourselves and we will depart in a few days."

"Remember, the Li Yuan Giant Beast Clan is different from those Nascent Soul minor clans; their members who have reached the Spirit Transformation possess formidable strength and their methods should not be underestimated."

"This time, we must act decisively and without hesitation; we must not be careless and give them the opportunity to encircle us."

Shi Jian and Shan Li nodded in response, but Cang Wuji didn't care. With their strength, it wouldn't be difficult for them to seize an opportunity to kill someone in the Early Spirit Transformation.

This matter is likely viewed optimistically by all parties.