Just as Li Mu and his group were harvesting various high-grade spiritual plants and spiritual ores, within the Nine Dragons Immortal Slaughtering Formation, Hongshan grew stronger with each battle.
Crimson Devilish Qi surged like ocean waves, intertwining with the Yin Sha Dragon King's black Evil Qi, creating an intense and inseparable struggle.
As time passed, the Yin Sha Dragon King began to show signs of fatigue, while Hongshan seized the Opportunity to launch an even more ferocious offensive.
Supported by the Blood Sea Formation of his subordinates, he absorbed the Blood Qi into his body and then released it in an even more violent manner, forming sharp blood blades that cleaved towards the Yin Sha Dragon King.
Facing such a fierce assault, the Yin Sha Dragon King finally could no longer hold on.
Having lost the amplification from Li Mu's Formation, its combat power significantly decreased.
Hongshan seized the chance to intensify his attack, landing a heavy punch on the Yin Sha Dragon King's head, severely damaging its spirituality.
With a thunderous boom, the Yin Sha Dragon King's massive body fell like a mountain, kicking up a cloud of dust.
With its demise, the Nine Dragons Immortal Slaughtering Formation lost its core, instantly losing support and beginning to collapse.
The dense Yin Sha mist that had originally enveloped the entire passage was dispersed by this loud noise, as if by an invisible force, gradually dissipating and revealing the original appearance of the underground passage.
Hongshan stood in place, panting heavily, each breath carrying the force of thunder.
His crimson eyes flickered with violent Evil Qi, and the dense murderous intent emanating from his body was like tangible sharp blades, making people dare not approach easily.
"Demon Lord, mighty!"
All the Devil Cultivators stepped forward in unison, kneeling and respectfully shouting, filled with reverence and awe for Hongshan.
"Search! Find those rats for me! I want them to wish for death but be unable to die!"
Hongshan glanced at his subordinates and ordered coldly.
"Yes!"
All the demons responded in unison.
They quickly moved, scattering to search everywhere in the underground passage.
Before long, a Soul Transformation Devil Cultivator hurried back and reported to Hongshan: "Demon Lord, there's a similar Formation in a passage ahead.
Those Cultivators might be inside it."
"Lead the way!" Hongshan ordered concisely.
The Soul Transformation Devil Cultivator nodded in affirmation, then flew ahead to lead the way.
Hongshan followed closely, and the other Devil Cultivators quickly reorganized their Formation.
The group advanced majestically towards the newly discovered Formation.
The passage was winding and tortuous, but the Devil Cultivators moved extremely fast, soon arriving before a relatively spacious cave.
The entrance to the cave was shrouded in a dense mist of Yin Sha Qi, clearly indicating that some kind of defensive Formation had been set up, which was even more formidable than the Nine Dragons Immortal Slaughtering Formation they had just broken through.
"Demon Lord, this is the place." The Soul Transformation Devil Cultivator pointed to the area covered by the Yin Sha mist, indicating respectfully.
Looking at the Restriction Formation before him, Hongshan's eyes flashed with a hint of disgust.
He had just managed to break the Nine Dragons Immortal Slaughtering Formation, and now there was another one.
Judging by the density of the Yin Sha Qi, this Formation was even more troublesome than the previous one.
Just as Hongshan fell into contemplation, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor seemed to have noticed the Blood Demon Lord - Dana's difficulty and quickly suggested: "Demon Lord, this place can now be confirmed as the Sealed Land.
At present, breaking the Restriction and the Seal is the key.
There's no need to entangle too much with those greedy Cultivators."
Upon hearing this, Hongshan pondered briefly and nodded slightly.
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's suggestion was good.
Breaking this Formation would take a significant amount of time.
Confirming the Sealed Land and breaking the Seal was the most important task.
"Hmm! You all immediately spread out and search for the passage to the Sealed Land!"
Hongshan's command echoed within the empty cave.
Upon receiving the order, the Devil Cultivators quickly scattered throughout the dark underground space, searching for the correct passage leading to the Sealed Land.
On the other side, Li Mu and Qian Wantong's group, after harvesting a large amount of high-grade spiritual materials, began to discuss their subsequent plans.
"Great Master Li, the Dao Lord's Cave is hidden inside the Yin Sha Spiritual River.
It must be concealed by some kind of Restriction.
I wonder if you have a way to break these Restrictions!" Qian Wantong looked at Li Mu, asking with concern.
"Great Master Li!" Wan Shaoming looked at Li Mu, filled with anticipation.
All the Cultivators looked at Li Mu with expectant eyes, unable to conceal their desire and greed.
Li Mu frowned deeply.
He could vaguely sense the presence of a powerful Immortal Cave within the Yin Sha Spiritual River.
According to the information obtained from Qingyang Zi, if there were no accidents, the core of the Extreme Yin Grand Formation, hidden deep within the Yin Sha Spiritual River, concerned the Seal of the Two Realms Passage.
If the Grand Formation Restriction here were broken, it would cause an indelible impact on the Seal of the Two Realms Passage, and it might even open the Seal of the Two Realms Passage.
"Everyone, the Immortal Cave deep within the Yin Sha Spiritual River is no small matter.
Li is powerless to break the Restrictions within.
Rashly entering has a high probability of leading to demise.
Moreover, there are Body Integration Realm Devil Cultivators relentlessly pursuing us from behind.
Everyone has had a considerable harvest this time, so how about we leave now!" Li Mu looked at the crowd, advising them to know when to quit, and suggested.
Upon hearing this, a hint of unwillingness flashed across Qian Wantong's face.
He advised Li Mu: "Great Master Li, what you said is not without reason.
However, the Dao Lord's Cave, a Heaven-Defying Opportunity for Dao, is right before us.
How can we just give up like this!"
"That's right! That's the Dao Lord's Cave!
The treasures and Legacy contained within make one's heart pound just thinking about them.
Great Master Li, won't you even try?" Wan Shaoming's eyes gleamed with fervent light, filled with a strong desire for the treasures in the Dao Lord's Cave, and he looked at Li Mu, asking eagerly.
If it weren't for the fact that only Li Mu had the ability to break the Restrictions and Formations here, they would have wished to abandon him immediately and rush into the Yin Sha Spiritual River to seek the legendary Dao Lord's Cave.
Why would they waste time arguing with a Soul Transformation Cultivator?
The other Cultivators also looked at Li Mu, their faces showing unwillingness to give up so easily.
Unlike Li Mu, who had the backing of a large Sect, a Saint-grade Legacy, and superb Hundred Arts skills, they were all Loose Cultivators.
They risked their lives for Wanbao Pavilion in exchange for some Cultivation resources, living from hand to mouth.
Every bit of Cultivation resource was earned by risking their lives.
This time, encountering an Opportunity like the Dao Lord's Cave, they were all willing to risk their lives for it.
Li Mu surveyed the surroundings, taking in everyone's expressions, and understood their thoughts.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, I understand your desire for the 'Dao Lord's Cave', but Li truly is powerless against the Restrictions within the Yin Sha Spiritual River.
I hope everyone can be rational and not lose their lives for temporary greed."
"Moreover, the Grand Formation Restrictions here likely hide an extraordinary origin behind them." Li Mu looked at the crowd, warning with a solemn expression: "If we rashly attempt to break the Formation, we might encounter unpredictable catastrophic consequences, which not only concern our personal safety but could also affect the entire Central Plains Spirit Domain, and even the entire Spirit Realm."
As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, a burly, rugged-faced Soul Transformation Cultivator let out a cold snort, indicating: "Great Master Li, if you are afraid of risk and unwilling to act, then just say so.
Why use such exaggerated words to scare us?
The Dao of Cultivation is inherently Heaven-Defying, seeking transcendence.
Since we have embarked on this path, how can there be absolute safety?
If one is always timid and fearful, then what Dao is there to Cultivate, what truth to refine?"
"Indeed!" Someone in the crowd echoed, clearly agreeing with the Soul Transformation Cultivator's view.
Another Cultivator also stepped forward, looked at Li Mu, and said firmly: "Great Master Li, if there is truly a sliver of Opportunity to achieve Dao here, I, Chen, will never shrink back, even if it means risking my life.
No regrets in death!"
...
Everyone debated, each holding their own opinion, full of resentment towards Li Mu's pretense of refusal.
"Impudent! How dare you speak to Great Master Li like that! Quickly apologize to Great Master Li!" Qian Wantong suddenly roared in anger, his gaze stern as he looked at the few impudent Cultivators.
"You have a lot of guts, daring to pressure Great Master Li.
If you're so capable, go ahead!
What kind of sarcastic remarks are you making here!" Wan Shaoming followed with a reprimand.
Those few Cultivators, reprimanded by Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming, immediately wilted.
Thinking that they still needed to rely on Li Mu to break the Restriction, they lowered their stance and apologized to Li Mu.
The burly Soul Transformation Cultivator was the first to break the deadlock.
He scratched his head and said somewhat awkwardly: "Great Master Li, I apologize.
Our words were too aggressive just now.
Please be magnanimous."
Seeing this, the other Cultivators also expressed their apologies and stated their willingness to follow Li Mu's arrangements.
Li Mu glanced at Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming, immediately understanding that they were playing the 'good cop' role!
Their goal was still to use his power to break the Restriction here.
Qian Wantong turned to Li Mu, a apologetic smile on his face, and indicated: "Great Master Li, they are ignorant.
Please don't take it to heart.
We all know that you are looking out for us and have great foresight.
I am willing to listen to your advice and carefully consider this matter!"
"Great Master Li, from what you're saying, you seem to know the origin of this Restriction!" Wan Shaoming looked at Li Mu, asking with concern.
Looking at everyone's expectant gazes, Li Mu took a deep breath, his brows tightly furrowed, and decided to frankly explain: "Everyone, if my guess is correct, the Restriction ahead is actually the Extreme Yin Grand Formation, set up by the Extreme Yin Dao Lord in ancient times."
Li Mu looked around, seeing the expressions of surprise and curiosity mixed on everyone's faces, and continued: "The purpose of this Formation is not to guard any Treasure Trove or Secret Realm, but to echo with the Extreme Dao Grand Formations set up by several other Dao Lords, collectively forming an even larger and more complex Chaos Sealing Boundary Grand Formation.
The true purpose of this Chaos Grand Formation is to Seal the Two Realms Passage between the Spirit Realm and the Demon Abyss."
As soon as Li Mu's words fell, an uproar erupted in the crowd.
"What! Great Master Li, is this true?!" A Soul Transformation Cultivator asked in disbelief.
"Great Master Li, how did you know this?" Another Soul Transformation Cultivator also eagerly pressed, clearly deeply shocked by this news.
"Sealing Boundary Grand Formation... This, this can't be true, can it?!" Someone murmured to themselves, seemingly unable to accept this astonishing fact.
...
Everyone discussed animatedly, all stunned by the news Li Mu revealed.
They had never expected that the Dao Lord's Cave ruins they had painstakingly sought were, in the end, the Sealed Land of the Two Realms Passage.
"Great Master Li, how can we confirm your speculation?" Qian Wantong gazed at Li Mu, his tone filled with concern and anticipation.
Qian Wantong's question was like a stone, stirring ripples in everyone's hearts.
They all turned their gazes to Li Mu, their eyes flickering with a desire for a definite answer.
After all, they didn't want to easily give up the legendary Dao Lord's Cave just because of a single sentence from Li Mu.
Li Mu looked deeply at Qian Wantong, pondered for a moment, and then looked at the crowd, asking: "Can any of you identify the origin of that Body Integration Realm Devil Cultivator who just broke through the Formation?"
This question caused everyone present to fall into contemplation.
They looked at each other, frowning in thought.
"That Body Integration Realm Devil Cultivator was indeed extremely strange.
He was clearly a Blood Cultivator, and at the same time, a Body Cultivator.
The Blood Spells he released, I have never seen before, truly bizarre and unpredictable." Void Refining Body Cultivator - Pang Long was the first to break the silence, his tone filled with apprehension.
"Indeed! To be able to Cultivate to the Combined Body Realm relying on Blood Spells, who knows how many living beings were sacrificed.
It's truly chilling." Void Refining Insect Cultivator - Xiao Xiangyun's brows were tightly furrowed, and his face showed deep fear as he followed with a sigh.
"Indeed! I wonder who he is!"
"Great Master Li, do you know his origin?"
...
That Body Integration Realm Devil Cultivator made all the Cultivators extremely wary.
They discussed animatedly, all guessing the true identity and origin of that Devil Cultivator.
At the same time, Li Mu's question made them realize the danger of this Dao Lord's Cave exploration, and they couldn't help but feel afraid.
The intervention of a Body Integration Realm powerhouse meant that this exploration of the Dao Lord's Cave carried even more terrifying risks, like dancing on a knife's edge, potentially falling into eternal damnation at any moment.
"Great Master Li, do you mean that this Body Integration Realm Devil Cultivator is related to this Grand Formation?" Wan Shaoming roughly guessed Li Mu's intention and asked with concern.
"I do know its origin.
It is Dana, the Domain Lord of the Blood Demon Clan from the Demon Abyss.
The destruction of the native forces in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region was precisely due to him.
Behind him are several Void Refining Devil Cultivators from the Nine Demon Sect, and the fall of the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain was also their doing!" Li Mu looked at the crowd, explaining in detail.
Upon hearing this, all the Cultivators gasped in unison.
They had never expected that such a group of killing stars was following behind them.
If Li Mu had not taken action to set up the Formation and successfully blocked the opponent, they would probably all have become the lost souls under those Devil Cultivators.
"The Blood Demon Lord - Dana, and the Nine Demon Sect behind him, have always been trying to open the Sealed Passage between the Spirit Realm and the Demon Abyss, so that the Devil Abyss Army can launch a larger-scale invasion.
If I'm not mistaken, the Extreme Yin Sealing Boundary Grand Formation set up by the Extreme Yin Dao Lord is their objective for this trip." Li Mu's voice was steady and powerful, and he continued to add, looking at the crowd: "Otherwise, why would they risk being discovered by the Xuantian Sword Sect, traveling thousands of miles to infiltrate the Central Plains Spirit Domain and blend into the treasure-hunting team to come here?"
Li Mu's words were like a heavy hammer, striking hard at their hearts.
All the Cultivators' faces changed dramatically, fear and disbelief intertwined on their faces.
They had originally thought that the other party had also come to explore the Dao Lord's Cave, but they never expected such a shocking secret to be hidden behind it.
The information Li Mu provided strongly confirmed his deduction.
The Dao Lord's Cave ahead must undoubtedly be the Seal Grand Formation that Seals the Two Realms Passage. (End of Chapter)
