Chapter 710

"Hahaha, heaven helps me! This soul is too strong, and there's that Yin-Yang Grand Dao—everything is mine!" the Yin-Yang Ancestor laughed wildly.

At that moment, in Ye Qin's sea of souls, Ye Qin's soul appeared, speechless: "You Chaos Demon Gods are all brain-dead? Always trying to possess me!"

Ye Qin was indeed utterly speechless—encountering a Chaos Demon God, all they wanted was to devour his soul and seize his body.

"Kid, obediently let me devour you..."

Boom! Before the Yin-Yang Ancestor finished speaking, a powerful soul force formed a mighty pressure, like a storm surging toward the Yin-Yang Ancestor.

"Swallow your damn..." Ye Qin roared, the soul abyss in the soul realm turning into rolling soul fire, scorching the Yin-Yang Ancestor's immortal true spirit.

"True spirit immortal, Patriarch's will!"

The Patriarch's strength lies in the realm of their Grand Dao; the Yin-Yang Ancestor's Yin-Yang Dao has already formed manifest laws—once perfected and entrusted to the void, one can achieve the immortal sage realm.

The Yin-Yang Heavenly Well is the manifest law of the Yin-Yang Ancestor's utmost Yin and utmost Yang Dao, spewing boundless utmost Yin and Yang qi, extinguishing Ye Qin's soul-purifying fire, then shattering his sea of souls and appearing in the Carefree Realm.

"Ah! The Dao of Heaven world!" the Yin-Yang Ancestor exclaimed in shock, then delighted: "A genius, comparable to Pangu's genius—Pangu opened heaven with strength, giving birth to the Dao of Heaven; you, however, first forged a minor Dao of Heaven, holding it in your hand—when heaven and earth are perfected, your cultivation rivals Pangu's, and there's no danger of downfall! But now, all this is mine! Hahaha!"

Boom boom boom!

The Carefree Realm suddenly stirred with wind and clouds, a Five Elements Turning Wheel appearing, enveloping the realm's heaven and earth, stirring its Five Elements origin; an Eye of the Dao of Heaven appeared in the sky, leaping forth a Heavenly Earth Thunder Pool, lightning boiling, forming two lightning hammers, striking out lightning dragons.

At the center of the Carefree Realm, a star-shimmering sky-supporting giant tree emerged, countless spiritual fruits turning into stars across the sky.

Above the tree's crown, a pure Yang world appeared, a land filled with Dao's creation and transformation floating; beneath the roots, however, lay a dim Nine Nether Pure Land.

"Dao of Heaven Seal!"

Ye Qin learned and applied instantly—having just absorbed the Honghuang Dao of Heaven's seal runes, he deployed the Carefree Realm's full power, forming a seal rune.

Hiss!

The Yin-Yang Ancestor's immortal true spirit suddenly couldn't move, forming layer upon layer of power seals.

Whoosh! His entire body's utmost Yin and Yang qi suddenly flowed out, absorbed by the celestial fruit tree, flowing into the Pure Yang Immortal Realm and the Nine Nether Earth Realm.

Like spring bamboo shoots after rain, like earth-shattering thunder, the Immortal Realm and Earth Realm underwent earth-shattering changes, space expanding at a visible speed—more importantly, in the Pure Yang Immortal Realm, that single continent rapidly expanded, swelling from ten thousand li to a hundred thousand li, still growing.

In the Nine Nether Earth Realm, the Nine Nether Land kept extending, black soil spreading, surrounding space a uniform gloom.

At the same time, the Pure Yang Immortal Realm suddenly transmitted a tremendous boom, space rippling in layers, dense immortal qi being absorbed and gathered, gradually condensing into another mysterious continent. This newly born continent seemed utterly different in spatial dimension from the original Immortal Realm's space.

Seeing this scene, Ye Qin's heart suddenly opened, secretly pondering: "So this is another dimension! Pure Yang Immortal Qi actually exists on different levels, each level's quality growing purer and stronger, still containing deeper mysteries of the Immortal Dao!"

Meanwhile, in the Carefree Realm, the Dao of Heaven network gradually appeared, turning into Dao of Heaven chains. These chains corresponded to the many Grand Daos Ye Qin had comprehended—the thickest Yin-Yang Grand Dao taking the brunt, plus the Twelve Origin Grand Daos, Life Grand Dao, etc., interweaving. These chains pierced the Yin-Yang Heavenly Well, greedily drawing in Yin-Yang qi while mercilessly dismantling the Yin-Yang Ancestor's Dao will.

The Yin-Yang Ancestor let out a shrill wail: "What monster are you... why so formidable?" Yet his voice grew weaker and weaker until it vanished completely. The Carefree Realm's Dao of Heaven then hid, the Yin-Yang Ancestor's soul will utterly crushed by Ye Qin, leaving only the Yin-Yang Heavenly Well still surging with rolling Yin-Yang qi.

Ye Qin stared at the Yin-Yang Heavenly Well, already calculating: "This Yin-Yang Heavenly Well is indeed unique. If reshaped with Pure Yang Immortal Qi and Nine Nether Earth Qi, its power would be boundless!" Saying so, he split the Yin-Yang Heavenly Well in two, separately merging them into the Immortal Realm and Earth Realm. Instantly, the Yin-Yang Heavenly Well underwent a wondrous transformation: the Yang Well's body merged into the Immortal Realm's void, splitting into two avatars, embedded into two Immortal Realm continents, forming an Immortal Realm passage between them; while the Yin Well became a deep Nine Nether Pool, black as ink, leading who-knows-where.

Ye Qin suddenly realized: "So the Yin-Yang Ancestor's Yin-Yang Dao secretly aligns with ascension through reincarnation—Yang as the Immortal Gate of Ascension, Yin as Reincarnation. These two treasures shall be called the Immortal Gate and Reincarnation Pool! Henceforth, each heavenly layer shall have one Immortal Gate, and the Reincarnation Path shall be built in the Reincarnation Pool." Having arranged this, Ye Qin swiftly departed along the earth's meridians, vanishing without trace.

The gaze turned to the heavens beyond heavens, where two powerhouses were drinking and discussing the Dao, while Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi stood respectfully to the side. Ancestral Dragon said to Lu Ya: "Daoist Lu Ya, you hide your depth well! I never expected that in Honghuang, besides us, there's someone as formidable as you!" Ancestral Dragon's attitude toward Lu Ya was extremely courteous, simply because he couldn't fathom this mysterious powerhouse's depths—just as he couldn't see through Ye Qin back then.

Lu Ya replied: "Ancestral Dragon Daoist flatters me! If speaking of the strong, none surpass you. I never imagined you could reverse the tide of the Dao of Heaven. However, Ancestral Dragon Daoist's Nine Yang Qi..." Lu Ya's gaze fell upon the surging Nine Yang Qi around Ancestral Dragon's body, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Ancestral Dragon said calmly: "Daoist noticed? My Nine Yang Qi has already mutated. Nine is the ultimate number, prone to change, plus my Heavenly Dragon Emperor Dao—imperial, utmost Yang, Yang qi excessive. If I cannot find strong Yin qi to balance, even achieving the Dao, I cannot retain my mortal flesh and blood."

"Ah! Strong Yin qi? That's none other than a powerful innate Yin body—we know where that is!" Donghuang Taiyi exclaimed excitedly.

The heavens beyond heavens remained vast and boundless. Lu Ya's expression turned grave as he said to Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi: "Emperor Jun, Donghuang, return to the Sun Palace to cultivate in seclusion!" A hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

Donghuang Taiyi, however, refused to listen: "We won't go back! Even cultivating further won't yield a major breakthrough—we want to hear Ancestral Dragon's lecture, to cultivate the innate Emperor Dao!" He dared defy Lu Ya, firstly because Lu Ya usually doted on them too much, secondly because what they learned from Lu Ya was gradually decreasing, and thirdly because Lu Ya's idle, unrestrained nature had long made them resentful.

After all, Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi, as the only two Golden Crows in heaven and earth, born on the Sun Star, are the foremost among stars, innately bearing the sovereign aura to rule heaven and earth—born kings. Yet Lu Ya has always opposed them establishing power. Discussing the way to be emperor, in Honghuang, Ancestral Dragon holds the greatest authority—he established the Dragon Heavenly Court by his own strength, ruling the eastern part of the Honghuang Continent, his strength extremely domineering.

Seeing this, Ancestral Dragon said: "Daoist Lu Ya need not drive them away. Their foundations are excellent—if not your disciples, I'd want to take them under my wing! Moreover, they have innate Emperor Dao foundations, most suitable for cultivating the Emperor Dao. Daoist, if you don't mind, how about I take them as nominal disciples?" Ancestral Dragon had long seen through Lu Ya's guard; he calculated inwardly—only through Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi could he find his opportunity.

Donghuang Taiyi immediately knelt and paid respects: "Disciple greets Master!" His excitement overflowed, completely unaware of Lu Ya's face reddening with anger. Emperor Jun hesitated slightly, tugging at Donghuang Taiyi.

Donghuang Taiyi urgently urged: "Big brother, what are you hesitating for? Hurry and pay respects! You've always wanted to comprehend the way to be emperor—such a good opportunity, how could you miss it?" Emperor Jun also felt stirred, but he revered Lu Ya immensely, momentarily at a loss.

Lu Ya snorted coldly: "Do as you wish! Ancestral Dragon Daoist, farewell! I am but a lone wanderer, drifting in the Dao—departing now!"

Having spoken, he transformed into a rainbow light, vanishing into the heavens beyond heavens.

On the surface, Lu Ya left due to anger, but in truth, he was seizing the pretext. He deeply knew that participating in the Daoist futon struggle already drew him into calamity, and clearly knew he was no match for Ancestral Dragon.

After Lu Ya's departure, his survival to this day relies not only on his unparalleled speed and Rainbow Light Divine Ability, but also on his keen sensitivity to great calamities and crisis-prediction ability—this is his unique talent as an essence of the Li fire.

After Lu Ya left, Emperor Jun naturally became Ancestral Dragon's nominal disciple. Ancestral Dragon naturally wouldn't pour out his Heavenly Dragon Emperor Dao—beneath his seemingly domineering exterior lies a crafty mind.

Ancestral Dragon turned to Donghuang Taiyi: "You said you know where an innate Yin body is? Speak in detail." Donghuang Taiyi replied: "Master, we know of one person, of the same era as you. However..." Upon saying this, he felt somewhat embarrassed.

Ancestral Dragon directly guessed: "You mean Feng Zu? If in ancient times, she was indeed an excellent cauldron, but now she's not. Besides, whether she remains intact is uncertain." Ancestral Dragon had learned from the Dragon King about past events, knowing Feng Zu established power in the southern fire domain, and clearer still was Feng Zu's close relation to Ye Qin. In his view, Ye Qin values emotion and righteousness—having saved Feng Zu, she must be devoted to him; moreover, Ye Qin's vast divine abilities suggest he wouldn't care whether Feng Zu's lost virtue affects Dao foundations.

Ancestral Dragon continued asking: "Any other candidates?" Donghuang Taiyi said: "Only Yue Goddess Wang Shu matches your cultivation level—but her cultivation is profound, already at Patriarch Realm."

Ancestral Dragon's eyes lit up: "Oh? Patriarch cultivation? Where is she now? Excellent! I'll first lecture you on the innate Emperor Dao, then you bring me to visit this Yue Goddess Wang Shu!"

Originally, Ancestral Dragon thought Donghuang Taiyi could only offer ordinary innate Yin bodies, never expecting there to still be a female Patriarch-level powerhouse in heaven and earth—this delighted him immensely.

Thereafter, Ancestral Dragon began teaching Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi the secrets of the Emperor Dao. In his deep memory lie stored all the Grand Daos of the Chaos Heavenly Dragon, among which the Heavenly Dragon Emperor Dao is most crucial—this was precisely the core strength when he first established the Dragon Court.

Relying on the Nine Dragon Jade Seal and the Dragon-Subduing Ranking to suppress fortune's flow, Ancestral Dragon built a vast state system.

However, long ago, as a Patriarch, Ancestral Dragon was suppressed by heavenly will, unable to personally manage Dragon Court affairs. If he exerted full force, the heavenly great calamity would likely have arrived prematurely.

Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi are indeed extraordinary beings in heaven and earth, born with sovereign aura. Even if Ancestral Dragon held back while teaching, they still swiftly grasped the essence, merging their Solar True Fire Dao with the learned Emperor Dao, thus forming a unique Imperial aura. Ancestral Dragon, seeing this, was quite pleased, saying: "Today's lecture ends here—you shall immediately bring me to visit the Yue Goddess."

Meanwhile, beneath the Honghuang Land, a figure sped past. This person seemed merged with the earth, flowing with earth-origin power, speed astonishingly swift.

Suddenly, with a "thud," the figure seemed to hit an invisible barrier, unable to advance further, only able to stop.

"What a guy! This is actually the foot of Buzhou Mountain underground! No wonder it's Pangu's spine—even divine abilities struggle to manifest. What is it? Pangu Palace?" Only then did a majestic, ancient, solemn palace appear not far away.

Ye Qin's heart stirred, and he immediately flew toward this palace containing Pangu's Grand Dao.

Arriving outside the palace, Ye Qin was instantly shaken by its mighty aura. The tightly closed doors continuously emitted powerful Dao aura—just then, a familiar thought came from within.

Next, the doors slowly opened, a simple, heavy aura rushing forth, while Ye Qin sensed a special power permeating the surroundings. This power is hard to describe in words, similar to the feeling when he displayed the Myriad Beasts True Martial—formless and substanceless, yet filling the entire palace, precisely the unique flavor of the Power Dao.

At this moment, fifteen strong figures walked out from within the palace—exactly the Twelve Ancestral Witches, You Feng, Bai Yu Long Xiang, and Bai Qi.

"Carefree Brother!"

"Greetings, Carefree Daoist!" Everyone greeted in turn.

The white jade dragon-elephant maintained its dragon-elephant form as before, while Bai Qi stood firmly on its back.

Ye Qin said with relief: "It's good to see you all safe and sound! Congratulations, fellow Daoists—not only have your cultivation levels improved, but you've also purged the killing intent from your souls. It seems you've found the way to cultivate the primordial spirit!"

However, when he examined them closely with the Dharma-Breaking Divine Eye, he discovered a regrettable truth—the soul origin of the Twelve Ancestral Witches was severely damaged, their heavenly souls had already perished, leaving only the life souls and earth souls.

He sighed: "Among the three souls of heaven, earth, and man, the heavenly soul pertains to the cultivation of the Heavenly Dao. Now that your heavenly souls have perished, it means you have lost the chance to cultivate the primordial spirit and pursue the Heavenly Dao. But from another perspective, a strong life soul has its benefits—your physical strength will increase accordingly. Perhaps one day you could break the Dao with life and prove the Dao with strength. Though difficult, it is not entirely impossible. Moreover, the heavenly soul of the Ancestral Witch of Hou Tu still retains a trace; if it can be repaired with boundless merit, there remains hope of cultivating the primordial spirit."(End of Chapter)