The endless Wind Sword Qi vanished into Li Mu's Chaos Law Domain like a mud ox entering the sea, failing to stir even a ripple; within the Chaos Law Domain, time seemed to stand still, space twisted, and the Sword Qi lost its direction, ultimately dissipating into nothingness.
Li Mu's figure flickered in and out of view within the Chaos Law Domain, as if he had merged with this world, exuding the rhythm of returning to emptiness and dissolving into the void—that was the true essence of the Chaos Dao, the supreme Realm of all things returning to their origin, without beginning or end.
Upon seeing this, Sword Master Feng finally understood why Sword Master Chen had gained a great Opportunity for Epiphany after battling Li Mu.
The Chaos Law Domain truly lived up to its name as the First Great Dao; his Wind Sword Domain appeared small and singular in comparison to the Chaos Law Domain.
"Elder Li, your Chaos Law Domain is truly a supreme Realm above the Dao of the Sword. I, Feng, have Cultivated for many Years and thought I had achieved something in the Dao of the Sword, but upon seeing this today, I realize I was merely a frog at the bottom of a well," Sword Master Feng said sincerely.
Li Mu smiled slightly and quickly replied, "Sword Master, there's no need to belittle yourself. The Three Thousand Great Daos each have their strengths. Although the Chaos Law Domain is powerful, it is extremely difficult to Cultivate. For me to advance to the next Realm, it will likely require the accumulation of countless Years and Opportunities. The Sword Master's Wind Sword Dao has its unique aspects; if you can touch the supreme Realm of the Dao, a Breakthrough to the Dao stage will be no problem. In contrast, for the Chaotic Great Dao, a Cultivator must not only comprehend the supreme Law of all things returning to their origin but also seek that sliver of clarity in endless Chaos, creating from nothingness and Rebirth from destruction."
"The Breakthrough to the next Realm requires me to undergo extreme trials. Under the Chaotic Great Dao, the concepts of time and space become blurred. One must search for fleeting Opportunities in endless Void Realm to achieve a Breakthrough. And each Breakthrough could mean decades, centuries, or even millennia of arduous Cultivation and suffering," Li Mu added at the end, slowly expressing his feelings after condensing the Chaos Law Domain, speaking with considerable regret.
After this condensation of the Chaos Law Domain and the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture advancing to the Chaos Dao Scripture, Li Mu learned of the increased difficulty in improving it. It now required not only Yin and Yang, Five Elements, and Plant Spirit attributes but also Plant Spirit attributes related to Chaos.
If he couldn't find high-grade spiritual plants with Chaos Plant Spirit attributes, his Heavenly Talent - Plant Spirit Extraction might become ineffective.
From now on, he could only rely on his own diligent Cultivation.
However, the Cultivation and Breakthrough of the Chaos Dao Scripture were by no means easy. The comprehension of the Chaotic Great Dao required a Cultivator to possess extremely high wisdom and insight. It demanded that the Cultivator be able to perceive the essence behind all things and understand the most subtle changes and the grandest Laws in the Universe. This insight was not something that could be gained overnight but required long-term accumulation and tempering, as well as a profound understanding of all things in the world.
Secondly, the Cultivation of the Chaotic Great Dao required immense perseverance and determination. Seeking that sliver of clarity in endless Chaos was like searching for a grain of sand in a vast ocean; its difficulty was imaginable. A Cultivator had to endure the torment of loneliness, solitude, and despair, constantly challenging his limits, to find that glimmer of light in the Chaos.
Furthermore, Breakthroughs in the Chaotic Great Dao often required special Opportunities and timing. These Opportunities could be revelations from celestial phenomena or Epiphanies experienced by the Cultivator in a particular state. However, these Opportunities were often rare and fleeting.
In short, without finding high-grade spiritual plants related to Chaos Plant Spirits, Li Mu could no longer advance as quickly as before. A Nascent Soul in a hundred Years, Soul Transformation in two hundred Years, Void Refining in five hundred Years—who knew when he would reach the Body Integration Realm?
Hearing the regret in Li Mu's words, Sword Master Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly. It was already one in ten thousand that he could Cultivate the Chaotic Great Dao; yet, he still wished for rapid advancement, which was simply challenging the limits of the Heavenly Dao.
However, Li Mu was no ordinary person; his Cultivation speed was indeed unmatched by ordinary Cultivators.
"Elder Li, the path of Cultivating the Chaotic Great Dao is indeed fraught with difficulties. However, with your extraordinary talent and Heaven-Defying means like the Chaos Law Domain, your future achievements are bound to be limitless!" Sword Master Feng praised him deeply, then, filled with Battle Intent, said, "Let today's battle be our mutual achievement!"
With that, Sword Master Feng's spiritual power surged within his body, and the light on the Green Iris Dao Sword intensified. The wind spiritual power around the sword body gathered into an even larger storm, as if it wanted to tear apart this Chaos Law Domain and reach its core.
"Wind Spirit Sword Domain, Wind Sweeps Away Clouds!" Sword Master Feng roared, and the wind spiritual power within the entire Sword Domain instantly became violent, forming huge wind blades that attacked the Chaos Law Domain with an overwhelming force. Wherever the wind blades passed, space trembled, demonstrating their astonishing destructive power.
However, the Chaos Law Domain seemed to possess infinite resilience, remaining unharmed no matter how the wind blades raged. Instead, under the impact of the giant wind blades, the Chaos Qi seemed to become denser, and the Domain's scope also subtly showed a tendency to expand.
Li Mu floated in the air within the Chaos Law Domain, forming hand seals. His Chaos True Essence boiled within his body, and an ancient and mysterious aura permeated from him, resonating with the Chaos Law Domain. The Chaos Qi within the Chaos Law Domain began to surge violently, not passively defending, but actively attacking, transforming into various forms of Chaos beasts. Some roared like Dragons and Tigers, others danced like Phoenixes in the Nine Heavens, carrying the power to destroy the world, fiercely colliding with the wind blades of the Wind Spirit Sword Domain.
The intense collision was accompanied by deafening roars, as if space was about to be torn apart. Light and shadows intertwined, forming a series of awe-inspiring scenes.
Although Sword Master Feng's Wind Spirit Sword Domain was powerful, it seemed somewhat powerless in the Face of the Chaos Law Domain's almost infinite adaptability and transformative ability.
"What a Chaos Law Domain! It can utilize Chaos Power so flexibly!" While Sword Master Feng praised, his eyes grew brighter, not surprised but delighted, and he decided to unleash a more powerful sword move.
"Since that's the case, Green Iris Dawn, one sword breaks all Laws!"
As Sword Master Feng roared, the Green Iris Dao Sword suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. The sword tip seemed capable of piercing through all illusions, directly targeting the core of the Chaos Law Domain.
At this moment, Sword Master Feng's spiritual power seemed to resonate with heaven and earth, and his Sword Intent soared into the sky, transforming into a massive phantom of a Green Iris, flapping its wings as if about to fly, carrying world-destroying Sword Intent, launching the final charge towards the Chaos Law Domain.
The Green Iris phantom perfectly fused with the storm of the Wind Spirit Sword Domain, forming an indescribably terrifying power that pressed directly towards the Chaos Law Domain.
Li Mu was not to be outdone. He took a deep breath, and his Chaos True Essence boiled to its extreme, as if he had merged with the entire Chaos Law Domain, becoming the Dominator of this Domain. His eyes shimmered with the profound light of primordial Chaos, a Dao that transcended all things.
"Chaos Evolution, Turning Void into Reality!" Li Mu murmured softly, yet his words contained the power to shake heaven and earth.
As Li Mu's words fell, the Chaos Qi within the Chaos Law Domain suddenly became even more violent and orderly, responding to some ancient summoning, beginning to condense into more complex forms—these were the primordial beings nurtured in Chaos. Some transformed into giant Dragons, soaring through the Void Realm, breathing Chaos Fire, incinerating all obstacles; others transformed into Phoenixes, Rebirth through Nirvana, and wherever their wings passed, space solidified; there were also countless indescribable forms. They collectively wove a massive net of Chaos, layer by layer enveloping Sword Master Feng's Green Iris Dawn Sword Intent, gradually grinding away its sharpness.
A smile played on Sword Master Feng's lips; the real battle had just begun.
"Elder Li, your Chaos Law Domain is indeed profoundly mysterious, but the Dao of the Sword Cultivator lies in unyielding spirit, mind moving with intent, and sword pointing to the sky!" Sword Master Feng declared loudly, his voice like a resounding bell, echoing within the Chaos Law Domain.
Before his words finished, the Wind Spirit Law Domain released by Sword Master Feng suddenly boiled, evolving into a hurricane. The Green Iris Dao Sword trembled violently, releasing an unprecedented Wind Sword Intent.
"Wrath of the Wind Spirit, Myriad Swords Return to One!" Sword Master Feng roared. The wind spiritual power around him suddenly increased several times. Within the already violent storm, countless tiny azure sword shadows appeared out of thin air. Each sword shadow contained unparalleled sharp Sword Intent, firing like a volley of arrows towards the Chaos beings in the Chaos Law Domain.
Countless azure wind sword shadows shuttled through the Chaos, not only avoiding the attacks of the Chaos beings but also cleverly utilizing the chaotic nature of Chaos Power for flexible evasion and counterattacks. For a time, sword shadows and Chaos beings intertwined within the Chaos Law Domain, forming a dazzling battle tableau.
Seeing this, Li Mu had no choice but to increase the power of his Chaos Law Domain to counter Sword Master Feng's sudden offensive. His Chaos True Essence boiled to its extreme, and the Chaos Qi within the Chaos Law Domain became even more violent and orderly. The transformed Chaos beings also became fiercer, engaging in a fierce confrontation with Sword Master Feng's sword array.
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Just as Li Mu and Sword Master Feng were locked in a fierce battle, the Seven Profound Sect's back mountain, the Doujian Stage, was silent.
Qin Wentong, Zhong Zilin, and Ge Xinyu silently watched Sword Master Chen on the stage, protecting him.
Sword Master Chen stood still, the Gengjin Dao Sword transformed into a golden Dragon, circling and guarding him. The surrounding air seemed to become heavy and sacred due to his Epiphany. The wind no longer gently brushed, and the clouds ceased to wander. Everything in heaven and earth seemed to be waiting for his awakening at this moment.
Faint rumbles of thunder came from afar.
"It seems they're fighting again!"
Qin Wentong's spirit lifted as he looked in the direction of the sound and sent a mental message to Zhong Zilin and Ge Xinyu.
"Yes! The Sect Master's Chaos Law Domain is the Dao of the Great Dao. Since Sword Master Chen, who fought him, gained an Opportunity for Epiphany, Sword Master Feng definitely wouldn't miss out," Zhong Zilin replied with envy in his mental message.
"If the Sect Master can take that step, the Seven Profound Sect's standing in the Central Plains will be assured, ushering in an unprecedented prosperous era for our Sect," Ge Xinyu took over the conversation, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she mentally conveyed, "Perhaps, one day, you and I can also borrow his light to advance further on our Cultivation path."
Upon hearing this, Qin Wentong also became excited, his Face revealing a look of longing.
After Li Mu ascended to the position of Sect Master of the Seven Profound Sect, many changes occurred within the Sect. The Upper Sect, Xuantian Sword Sect, no longer demanded resources from their Sect, the Cultivation speed of the Sect's Disciples increased, and they no longer issued difficult-to-complete missions. Out of respect for the Sect Master, they were extremely well cared for. More importantly, the Sect Master, with his excellent leadership and profound wisdom, led the Seven Profound Sect towards unprecedented unity and harmony.
He implemented a series of reform measures that not only improved the Cultivation environment within the Sect but also strengthened mutual assistance and cooperation among Disciples, making the Seven Profound Sect a true Family.
Under the Sect Master's advocacy, a more comprehensive resource allocation mechanism was established within the Sect, ensuring that every Disciple received Cultivation resources commensurate with their Cultivation, greatly stimulating the Disciples' Cultivation enthusiasm.
In addition, the Sect Master was skilled in Artifact Refining and was even a Grandmaster Refiner, establishing connections with a large number of high-level Cultivators. From the Eight Great Families to numerous Loose Cultivator experts, no one dared to disrespect the Seven Profound Sect.
Now, the Sect Master has embarked on the Chaotic Great Dao, and with his Void Refining Cultivation, he can fight evenly with the two Sword Masters of the Upper Sect, Xuantian Sword Sect. His future is truly limitless.
As the Sect Master continues to delve deeper into the Chaotic Great Dao, it will be no problem for him to reach the position of Dao Monarch in the future, and the Seven Profound Sect's reputation and status in the Spirit Realm will also rise. These Sect Elders will naturally benefit along with him.
Thinking of this, Qin Wentong, Zhong Zilin, and Ge Xinyu were filled with gratitude and admiration for Sect Master Li Mu. The three exchanged a knowing smile, no words needed between them.
Just then, an unusual phenomenon appeared in the sky. A golden light permeated the originally thin cloud layer, gradually converging into a giant sword-shaped light pillar that pierced the sky, echoing the Sword Qi within Sword Master Chen on the Doujian Stage. This colossal sword pillar not only illuminated the back mountain of the Seven Profound Sect but also shook the entire Sect. Disciples emerged from their Immortal Caves, looking up at this unprecedented spectacle.
On the Doujian Stage, as dawn broke, all things seemed to be silently awaiting this glorious moment.
Sword Master Chen's figure was light, moving without wind, slowly ascending into the air, surrounded by an indescribable aura of transcendence. His Face bloomed with a serene, otherworldly tranquility, like a lotus flower just opening in the morning light, pure and profound. His eyes slowly opened, and in them was no longer simple light, but rather the mysteries of the entire Universe seemed to be contained, shimmering with the wise light of discerning heaven and earth and distinguishing right from wrong, piercing directly into people's hearts.
At this moment, time and space seemed to solidify. An indescribable tacit understanding and resonance were established between Sword Master Chen and the Dao of the Sword.
At this moment, Sword Master Chen was no longer simply wielding the sword, but had merged with it. The sword was an extension of his Soul, and he was the Incarnation of the Sword Dao's will, reaching the supreme Realm that Sword Cultivators dreamed of. In this Realm, Sword Intent moved with his will, and wherever his thoughts went, the sword's edge pointed, invincible.
As Sword Master Chen's thoughts stirred, the Gengjin Dao Sword suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light, like a blazing sun breaking through the clouds, shooting straight into the sky, echoing the faintly visible sword-shaped light pillar in the horizon. There seemed to be countless connections between the two, ultimately merging perfectly.
Immediately after, this fused power transformed into thousands of sword shadows, dancing lightly in the air. They either circled or shuttled, each sword shadow containing supreme Sword Intent, displaying both the unparalleled sharpness and elegant agility of the Dao of the Sword, like the most exquisite dance between heaven and earth, narrating the profoundness and vastness of the Dao of the Sword.
When this visual feast reached its Peak, the thousands of sword shadows seemed to hear a summons, gathering together, finally re-condensing into the Gengjin Dao Sword, which steadily fell into Sword Master Chen's hand.
Sword Master Chen gently waved, and the sword tip cut through the Void Realm, leaving behind fine and precise spatial cracks. These cracks then quickly healed under the guidance of his Sword Intent, as if they had never existed, demonstrating his ultimate mastery and effortless control over the power of the Dao of the Sword.
"The sword is the blade of the heart. The Dao of the Sword is the Dao of the heart," Sword Master Chen's voice echoed above the Doujian Stage, clear and profound, like the sound of nature, touching the heartstrings of everyone.
Sword Master Chen turned around, his gaze sweeping over Qin Wentong, Zhong Zilin, and Ge Xinyu. He smiled slightly at them: "Thank you three for your protection."
As soon as his words fell, Sword Master Chen sensed something. His figure flickered, instantly disappearing from his original spot. (End of Chapter)
