I, the Chaos Entity, joined the chat group at the start.

Eastern Wilderness God King: "Is that so? Thank you, Brother Xu Yi."

Wudang Wang Ye: "Brother Yi, you are so kind and righteous, I am so happy."

Xu Yi: "You're celebrating too soon. Just give them back to me when you have enough points."

Wudang Wang Ye: "Alright, no problem."

Actually, the king also has points, since he had triggered several tasks in a row.

Eastern Wilderness God King: "That's how it should be, Brother Xu Yi."

Descendant of the Demon Emperor: "Yes, that's how it should be."

The Holy Maiden of Miaoyu Temple: "Agreed."

Xu Yi: "Alright, since that's the case, let's set off."

Xu Yi then spent 2,000 points to buy the Breakthrough Crystal for the team. Buying it separately would cost 500 points, so it was actually more cost-effective for the team to use it.

……

Chapter 44 Meeting the Willow Goddess, the Peerless Immortal King

The little boy stood at the entrance of Shicun Village, looking left and right. He was very happy to see the group members arrive.

These were the only friends from other worlds he knew besides his playmates in Ishimura; they were all very kind.

Soon, a mysterious and ancient spatial gate appeared at the village entrance. Mysterious runes rippled through the space, and figures flickered behind the gate, becoming faster and clearer.

First came Xu Yi, and then Yan Ruyu stepped out from among them.

Next came An Miaoyi, followed by God King Jiang Taixu, Luo Feng, Han Li, Wang Ye, Keisha, and Ying Zheng.

Basically, all the current group members have arrived. These are the boundary-breaking crystals used by the team, and all group members can choose to perform targeted dimensional travel.

"Hello everyone," the little one greeted excitedly.

"Here you go, little one."

Xu Yi was carrying a box of milk produced on Earth. Its nutritional value might not be as high as that of Ishimura Beast Milk, but it tasted better.

"Thank you, Brother Yi." The little one's eyes lit up when he saw the different beast milk.

“I was careless. I came empty-handed. I’ll send you a box later, little one,” Wang Ye said.

"It's okay, it's great that everyone can come and play with me," the little one said excitedly.

The sudden appearance of so many people naturally attracted the attention of the villagers of Shicun.

After the little boy explained, all the villagers in Shicun Village looked at him with kindness and friendliness, and they immediately started to kill pigs and cows and treat everyone to a banquet.

The old village chief knew that everyone had come to see the Willow Goddess, so he gestured for everyone to be a little reserved and that the feast could be held a little later, as the Willow Goddess and Little Dot's friendship came first.

In his youth, the old village chief had also traveled to the outside world, visiting various countries and practicing spiritual cultivation.

However, there were too many extraordinary talents in the outside world, and his talent was insignificant. Disheartened, he returned to Stone Village and inherited the position of village chief, where he stayed for the rest of his life.

Sometimes, a simple and ordinary life is a blessing.

Many of those prodigies from back then probably died young.

And he still exists; perhaps in the future, when the little one becomes successful, he will shine again.

"Senior Liu Shen, it's been a long time."

Hsu Yi bowed slightly to show politeness and courtesy.

The last time was a special one, a dream that lasted for eternity; this time it's the real body descending, so the feeling is still different.

"Previous Master Liu Shen".

Jiang Taixu, An Miaoyi, and Yan Ruyu all bowed respectfully.

"Previous Master Liu Shen".

Wang Ye, Ying Zheng, Han Li, and Luo Feng spoke together.

"Previous Master Liu Shen".

Keisha used angelic gestures, placing one arm over her chest and gazing devoutly.

The half-charred willow stump lay motionless, and the air slowly grew still.

Soon, the willow branch hanging from the tree stump, full of vitality, swayed gently, emitting a faint light.

Centered on the Willow Goddess, tiny specks of life law light formed a special barrier, completely isolating this place from the outside world and shielding it from any aura.

Suddenly, the charred wooden stake spewed up shimmering rain of light. Within the rain of light, countless life symbols coalesced to outline a hazy human figure, radiating celestial light.

The charred willow stump transformed into a towering willow tree amidst the rain of light, with branches covered in runes of the Great Dao hanging down, lush and verdant, brimming with life force, sacred and perfect.

In front of the willow tree, a green robe enveloped in celestial light swept across the void, and the human form of the Willow God slowly materialized. Its specific features were indistinct, but a tall and elegant figure stood tall amidst endless time!

Behind Liu Shen were three thousand orbs of light floating, each one representing a broken ancient realm, a divine kingdom, or a universe!

In every divine kingdom there are hundreds of millions of believers, who devoutly worship...

These are all people protected by the Willow God.

At this moment, the Willow Goddess seemed to stand upstream of the endless river of time. With just a glance back, countless cries of sorrow filled the air, and time itself seemed to boil over!

"!!!" Jiang Taixu, An Miaoyi, Yan Ruyu.

“!” Xu Yi.

At this moment, Xu Yi could more directly feel the aura of the Willow Goddess, and he felt that he still had a long way to go.

Ying Zheng, the king, was directly bowed to by Han Li. Even Luo Feng looked on with longing, wishing he could follow Liu Shen and become his follower, killing gods and Buddhas alike!

This is the charm of the Celestial King; whether it is his temperament or anything else, he can change a person's perception and spirit in an instant.

"Wow, Liu Shen, you are so beautiful."

This was the first time the little one had ever seen the Radiant Willow Goddess in such a form.

He wanted to see the true face of the Willow Goddess clearly, but no matter how he looked, it was always blurry.

"Gentlemen, there's no need for such formalities."

Liu Shen spoke softly, her voice gentle and ethereal, like a spring breeze caressing the heart, making one feel incredibly comfortable, and all worries and thoughts vanished.

"Fellow Daoist, it's been a long time. Your cultivation has improved considerably since last time." Liu Shen looked at Xu Yi.

"I've naturally improved a bit, but of course I still can't compare to you, Goddess Liu," Xu Yi said modestly.

"If you have any doubts or questions about cultivation, you can ask Goddess Liu. Goddess Liu is quite kind and gentle."

Xu Yi looked at Jiang Taixu, An Miaoyi, and Yan Ruyu.

Jiang Taixu appeared emaciated, his vitality waning, no longer at his peak. He suppressed his trembling excitement and said:

"Senior, this junior wishes to know, what is an immortal? To what extent must one cultivate to become an immortal?"

Throughout history, countless supreme beings, celestial beings, and ancient emperors have pursued the path to immortality, all for the sake of becoming immortals.

But none of them actually embarked on the path to immortality and successfully transformed into immortals!

Furthermore, in this era of the Dharma's decline, true great beings have long since fallen into slumber and will never appear in the world again.

For cultivators of the Big Dipper Sect today, reaching the second or third level of Immortal Realm might be enough to qualify for a lifetime of Immortal Realm. They have no idea about the higher realms or the path ahead.

"Immortal is just a title. When you overcome the years, when the years no longer affect you, you can become an immortal. But being an immortal is just the beginning; there are many more realms and many more powerful beings above it."

"Your physique is extraordinary, similar to a supreme bloodline, but your lifespan is nearing its end. The bloodline has made you who you are, but it has also bound you. If you can sever your origin, perhaps you can be reborn."

The Willow Goddess answered, and at a glance, she saw the problem facing Jiang Taixu.

The reason why Jiang Taixu is said to have the bloodline of the Supreme is that he actually has the bloodline of the Great Emperor.

The supreme beings here are similar to the Great Emperors, and the God-Kings are basically all descendants of the Great Emperors.

The Divine King Body made Jiang Taixu the number one in five thousand years, but it also restricted Jiang Taixu from going any further.

"Sever the source!!"

Jiang Taixu, with his exceptional comprehension, immediately understood the true meaning behind Liu Shen's words.

However, severing one's origin is extremely difficult. His current physical condition is very poor, and even if he severs his origin, he may not be able to sustain it.

“Willow Goddess, this is An Miaoyi. She is also very talented and determined to take a unique path that has never been seen before. Would you be willing to give her some guidance?”

Xu Yi pulled An Miaoyi to the front.

"!" Yan Ruyu.

An Miaoyi had given herself to him after all, and Xu Yi was very generous to those close to him.

Meeting the Willow Goddess this time is a great opportunity. If An Miaoyi can receive guidance from the Willow Goddess, it will be of immense benefit to her.

An Miaoyi cast a grateful glance at Xu Yi. Faced with a powerful figure like Liu Shen, a being of the immortal path, she really didn't know how to start a conversation.

……

P.S.: Please vote for me! Thanks to reader Xia Zhi for your support.

Chapter 45 The God-King Slays Himself, Defying the Heavens

Stone Village.

The few words spoken by the man were of immense benefit to Jiang Taixu, An Miaoyi, and Yan Ruyu.

As for the king, Ying Zheng, he didn't expect to comprehend anything, since their cultivation systems were different.

Ying Zheng's original body was empty and his days were numbered, but when he sensed the Daoist aura of the Willow Goddess, he felt as if he were bathed in a spring breeze, and his physical condition was recovering, as if new vitality was bursting forth.

In fact, Ying Zheng's lifespan had not yet ended. He was approaching fifty years old, which was the prime of his life. However, he consumed too many alchemical elixirs in his pursuit of immortality, which ruined him.

If he takes good care of himself, he might be able to live for another ten years or so.

During this period, Ying Zheng basically practiced Tai Chi at Wudang Mountain to maintain his health.

Jiang Taixu was unwilling to turn into dust and have his lifespan come to an end. Moreover, he was fortunate enough to meet a "celestial being" like the Willow Goddess. He wanted to sever his divine king origin here and undergo a nirvana.

However, his original essence has weakened after four thousand years and has been almost completely depleted, so he may not be able to undergo self-destruction.

The Willow Goddess didn't usually pay much attention to external things. Even when Little Dot was reborn, she gave him a little bit of life so that he wouldn't perish.

The fact that Little One was able to survive and endure after the Supreme Bone was dug out was mostly due to his own willpower.

Jiang Taixu was no ordinary person, and his bloodline was also extraordinary. Liu Shen gave this cultivator from later generations a little care.

One of her willow branches swayed in the air, and a wisp of life energy accompanied by life runes was imprinted on Jiang Taixu's body. This revitalized Jiang Taixu's depleted essence, but it was only a wisp.

"The simplest and most basic truths are contained in ordinary things. If an ancient tree breaks, it may die because its vitality has long been exhausted."

"Like chives, they are yellow and thin when they are first planted, but after being harvested one crop after another, they become greener and stronger."

"Or it's like a silkworm; if it remains trapped in its cocoon, it will suffocate and perish because it binds itself in the cocoon."

But if it exerts all its strength to break free from its cocoon, it will transform into a butterfly, bright and beautiful.

This is a nirvana, a transcendence of the past.

When Liu Shen spoke, it seemed as if she was speaking to Jiang Taixu, but also as if she were speaking to everyone.

The principles are universal; in fact, everyone knows them. However, very few people can truly put them into practice and succeed.

Willow Goddess's words were like a final boost to Jiang Taixu's resolve, making him determined.

"Thank you, Goddess Liu."

Jiang Taixu bowed and then went to Shicun to enter a deep seclusion.

You either live a life in reverse or you are reduced to ashes.

However, before entering seclusion, in order to avoid failure, Jiang Taixu secretly passed on his inherited Douzi (斗字) to Xu Yi.

I hope that Xu Yi will pass on his skills to an outstanding descendant of the Jiang family in the future.

In fact, Jiang Taixu did not know that Xu Yi had already obtained the Holy Fighting Technique.

In response, Xu Yi also hoped that Jiang Taixu, who lived in the Eastern Wilderness four thousand years ago, could break through the deadly barrier.

An Miaoyi and Yan Ruyu benefited greatly from Liu Shen's guidance.