After confirming that Zhong Shenxiu had indeed joined with a sincere heart, the attitudes of the two members of the Royal Dharma Body became very amiable.

Not only did they exchange many insights on the cultivation of Dharma Bodies in their discussions, but they also revealed many secrets.

And afterwards, Zhong Shenxiu claimed he had just broken through to a new realm and needed time to consolidate his gains, so he closed off the Taihua Palace once more.

"Fangcun Spirit Mountain, Dongping Haomiao True Monarch?" asked Shenxiu.

This was information that had been leaked by the Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch; and when the other party mentioned this name, Zhong Shenxiu felt a surge of inspiration, knowing that this was one of the people plotting against him.

Possibly even the mastermind!

"It's just because I made a fool out of Ji Daoling, this is how narrow-minded he is?"

He sneered several times, "What a coincidence... I'm not exactly what you'd call magnanimous either."

A massive Innate Eight Diagrams appeared behind Zhong Shenxiu, while at the same time, he threw out the key of the heart.

A force of chaos was suddenly injected into the obscure secrets of the heavens.

This was a way to cloud the secrets of heaven.

At this moment, even if Shenxiu harbored a killing intent or even got up to kill Dongping Haomiao True Monarch, the latter would definitely not feel a surge of inspiration.

Zhong Shenxiu felt the part of the celestial secrets that had become chaotic, his hand with an ancient, mottled key seemingly made of starlight, inserted it into the void in front of him.

An invisible door was opened.

He stepped through, and in an instant, the world changed!

...

Fangcun Spirit Mountain was an overseas Immortal Sect, but ever since it was decreed by the old emperor to move into the Central Plains, it also established a mountain gate in Jade State, known as Wanbo Lake.

This expanse of water was vast and boundless; the islands in the lake were arrayed like stars, among them one island at the heart of the lake, where the vital energy converged, favored by heaven and earth, and originally occupied by another Immortal Sect.

But after Fangcun Spirit Mountain moved into the Central Plains, Dongping Haomiao True Monarch did not do much. He simply arrived at the mountain gate of the Immortal Sect, and with a surge of waves encompassing thousands of acres, swept over the sect's Mountain Protection Array, forbidding entry or exit.

Had this True Monarch not wished to avoid killing, the entire sect might have been wiped out...

The Primordial Spirit Ancestor of this minor Immortal Sect was also someone who understood the times and immediately ceded his ancestral base, taking his disciples and fleeing to another state.

Thus, the island at the heart of the lake became an outpost of Fangcun Spirit Mountain, named 'Sumeru Subdivision!'

The waves were vast and boundless.

Within the mist, a figure appeared faintly.

Dressed in a Five-colored Cloud Robe, with an elegant demeanor, she was indeed an uncommon beauty.

This beauty, dressed as a man, was Ji Daoling, but for some reason, she no longer concealed her female identity.

She now had her eyes closed; the furrowed brow could make any man in the world's heart beat faster, swearing to resolve all her troubles for her.

"Disciple! Haven't you let go yet?"

At this moment, endless mist converged into a giant face with eyes brimming with malice, none other than Dongping Haomiao True Monarch!

Ji Daoling opened her eyes, and the mist around her dispersed instantly, carrying faint traces of blood. She gave a bitter smile, "Outclassed, what can I say? But Dao Ling can't understand, we are both Primordial Spirits, why is there such a big difference?"

Before, when she heard that Zhong Shenxiu was conferred the title of True Monarch, Ji Daoling was indignant and challenged him, feeling he must have some exceptional ability.

But she never expected that after one battle her Dao Heart was nearly shattered!

In simple terms, she could accept defeat after a hard fight, but not defeat by a single move!

Dongping Haomiao True Monarch was silent for a long time and finally spoke, "That person is an anomaly, not someone you can measure with reason... Disciple, you carry high hopes, in the future, you will definitely be able to refine a Dharma Body and inherit the Dao lineage of our Fangcun Spirit Mountain. Do not mislead yourself... I think, you should go back to the East Sea to clear your mind..."

As for the plans against Zhong Shenxiu, this True Monarch had no intention of discussing them with his disciple.

Perhaps, only after Zhong Shenxiu was confirmed dead would he tell his disciple the news to break through her Heart Demon.

Otherwise, with her current state, challenging the physical trial would surely lead to certain death!

Just at that moment, a sudden change occurred!

A Sword Qi that could slay immortals abruptly descended from the heavens, piercing through the massive human face!

"Master!"

Ji Daoling cried out in alarm, then her expression turned to one of horror.

She saw… a black hand large enough to blot out the sun suddenly materializing in the sky above, casting a malevolent shadow on all the life below, and in an instant, it descended, aiming for both her and the entirety of Sumeru Island!

An intense premonition of death overwhelmed Ji Daoling's mind.

Behind her, the towering Spirit Lord Dharma Form appeared, roaring with anger, its hands reaching for the heavens, as if it were one of the mythical giants that separated the earth from the sky!

But the next moment, the giant palm fell without any resistance, sweeping Ji Daoling into the lake with a heavy smack, her fate unknown.

In an instant.

The Sky Covering Hand landed upon Sumeru Island.

The Mountain Protection Array, all members of Fangcun Spirit Mountain—disciples, servants, elders… were all smashed to bits.

The palm brought down an entire island!

With just a single move, Zhong Shenxiu seemed to have destroyed the entire Sumeru subdivision of Fangcun Spirit Mountain.

"Donghua True Monarch, how dare you!"

From within the lake, countless streams of water surged as if alive, rearranging themselves into a colossal, majestic figure.

The figure seemed shrouded in mist and radiated an aura of mystery.

Clad in a sky-blue magic robe, a hundred zhang tall, each of its arms was entwined with a deep blue sea serpent, and within its pupils was a deep blue swastika, exuding pure malice.

Around it, the dark shadow of the vast ocean enveloped the area, bringing the immense terror of the deep sea.

In that dense darkness that seemed impenetrable were limbs, claws, tentacles, and the armored segments of sea beasts...

The pale language of mankind could not fully capture the awe of this Dharma Form, for it represented something beyond the comprehension of mere mortals.

—The East Sea Spirit Monarch Dharma Body!

Within the grasp of this Dharma Body, it appeared to have rescued someone—it was Ji Daoling!

Had it not been for the rescue of her master, under Zhong Shenxiu's palm, even ten Primordial Spirits would have perished.

A streak of purple light crossed the sky, from which materialized a Dharma Form.

Surrounded by dragons and tigers, holding an Immortal Slaying Gourd, with a flagpole suspended on each side.

The visage was an indistinct reflection of Zhong Shenxiu's face.

Though a single glance could drive one insane, it seemed to explain the grand Dao of the universe, the ultimate truth, capturing the attention of all beings.

"No point in further words today, please accept your death under my sword!"

Zhong Shenxiu shook the Immortal Slaying Gourd, and a peerlessly sharp flying sword emerged, slashing to and fro, transforming into countless beams of Sword Qi that struck down swiftly.

Surrounding the Dharma Form, the Ancient Seven Flames Flag and the Heavenly Demon Banner swelled as though they had been fed a tonic, both expanding tremendously—one releasing the Seven Ancient Spiritual Flames and the other manifesting countless Heavenly Demon Divine Powers.

Atop the Dongping Haomiao True Monarch's Dharma Form, the two entwined sea serpents suddenly split open, as if shedding a layer of useless skin, revealing even more ferocious monstrosities that tangled with the myriad Sword Qi, causing Wanbo Lake to churn and roil, as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth were splitting.

The illusionary seawater rose in tsunamis, engulfing both the Spirit Flame and the Heavenly Demon Divine Power.

"Donghua True Monarch, how bold of you. I am a member of the imperial court myself; your unauthorised attack on the court's forces amounts to rebellion! Wait until I go to Changluo to report you properly!"

Upon witnessing Zhong Shenxiu's ferocious ascent to Dharma Form, the Teaching True Monarch, overwhelmed, dared not engage in battle and yearned to flee.

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