Click, click—
The void cracked open, and the Dao body emitted divine light. Within a radius of ten miles, many cultivators felt as if something was gripping their necks, making it difficult for them to breathe.
As the spider leg fell, the spatial celestial dharma image behind Li Dao, hidden in the chaotic starlight, appeared and disappeared, its two eyes like the sun, flashing and opening, with night and day constantly merging.
The Celestial Venerable's Dharma form calmly observed everything before him, and then casually unleashed a palm strike.
The Demon Spider originally only wanted to annoy Shi Hao and the Stone Emperor, and vent its own anger, and didn't take Li Dao seriously at all.
The next moment, a piercing pain struck, accompanied by a clear scream:
"roll!"
The giant hand landed solidly on the demon spider, and its body immediately shot out like a cannonball.
It roared across the sky, and a mountain range outside the capital exploded in an instant. The rumble of the earth could still be felt even inside the capital.
Everyone who witnessed this scene was stunned, even the Emperor's Dharma Image in the heavens above paused slightly.
After glancing at Li Dao, whose expression was calm, as if he had merely swatted away an annoying fly, he paused for a moment before speaking:
"My birthday banquet should not involve bloodshed. If the Demon Spider causes a bloodbath, don't blame me for being impolite."
These words snapped everyone out of their shock, and they all stared at Li Dao as if he were a monster.
"He actually sent a Venerable One flying! Who is this person?"
"That's a bit too much!"
The mountain collapsed, burying rocks. The demonic spider emerged somewhat disheveled from under the pile of earth and rocks, its face turning from red to purple and then to black, its whole body radiating a killing intent that almost materialized.
Although the attack did not cause him any real harm, it was extremely humiliating. His face was contorted with rage, and he wished he could kill Li Dao immediately.
But the Stone Emperor's words still echoed in its ears, making its expression grow even more gloomy. It then turned and left the spot.
It was so embarrassing! He felt like countless scrutinizing eyes were on him, ready to tear him to pieces!
Shi Hao was about to intervene, but when he saw Li Dao directly slap the demon spider away, he was also shocked.
Having done everything, Li Dao acted as if nothing had happened and went straight back to the mountain and water courtyard.
With the Stone Emperor's words preceding it, the Ancient Demon Spider wouldn't be foolish enough to make a move at this point.
As for whether it will retaliate, with Shi Hao present, the Demon Spider should first consider whether it can safely leave the banquet.
The little tower in Shi Hao's hand was getting quite impatient.
He sat cross-legged on the futon, and the surrounding energy immediately rushed towards him, with divine light flickering on his body as if he were breathing.
Before he had been cultivating for long, a beautiful figure stepped into the courtyard. Li Dao opened his eyes and flashed into the pavilion on the lake.
As soon as he sat down, Yuechan gracefully sat opposite him and poured him a cup of spiritual tea.
Looking up at Yuechan, whose beauty was still evident even through her veil, he remained calm and spoke softly:
"What brings you here, fairy? I suppose the banquet has already begun?"
Yuechan stretched out her slender, jade-like hand, picked up the teacup, and brought it to her lips. She lifted her veil, revealing a glimpse of her true face, truly deserving of the title of fairy.
"Fellow Daoist, I won't say much more about what you've come here for. Do you know the predecessor of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion?"
Upon hearing this, Li Dao immediately understood their purpose; it was clear that the previous palm strike had come into their view.
"Of course I know that, but so what? The Lower Realm's Heaven-Mending Pavilion is the Lower Realm's Heaven-Mending Pavilion, and the Upper Realm's Heaven-Mending Sect is the Upper Realm's Heaven-Mending Sect, don't you think?"
Yuechan paused slightly, sighed, and clearly understood Li Dao's meaning. She put down her teacup and offered a word of advice:
"I hope you will consider this carefully, as the Upper Realm's Heaven-Mending Sect ultimately belongs to the Upper Realm."
"For fellow Daoists, this is a viable path, a path with a broader prospect."
Li Dao nodded, and seeing that she intended to leave, he offered a word of advice:
"Even a fairy should not bet too much on one person, or she may lose everything."
Yuechan naturally knew that he was referring to Shi Yi. She nodded slightly, said nothing more, and turned and disappeared from the spot.
Li Dao took out another teacup, poured a cup, and sure enough, as soon as it was poured, a silvery laugh rang out:
"Hehe, it seems my sister didn't listen?"
"You said you'd make her lose everything, is that true?"
The witch's fox tail swayed behind her, her figure graceful. With one step, she sat down in the spot where Yuechan had been sitting.
"It seems that slapping the Venerable One has made me famous."
Li Dao gave a self-deprecating laugh, but his tone was full of indifference.
"Tsk tsk, that's a Venerable One, practically invincible in the lower realms. Your slap was definitely high-quality," the witch teased.
"Aren't you afraid that once you leave the capital, that Venerable One will come and kill you?"
Li Dao shook his head, glanced at the sky, and slowly said:
"It is likely that the ancient demon spider has already been beheaded by now."
The witch was speechless, clearly somewhat disbelieving.
Little did they know that during their conversation at the Stone Emperor's banquet, when Shi Hao summoned the small tower, the two Venerables in front of him turned to ashes in the blink of an eye.
One of them was the Demon Spider, who was plotting revenge. He planned to kill Shi Hao at the banquet and then kill Li Dao outside to avenge the humiliation he had suffered.
Who would have thought that, with a single move from Shi Hao, the two Venerables would vanish into thin air in the blink of an eye.
Based on this achievement, Shi Hao was granted the title of Desolate Marquis in the main hall!
However, the news had not yet spread, so the witch was unaware of it and did not dwell on the matter. Instead, she spoke to Li Dao:
"I've found a secret realm. Would you like to come with me to explore it?"
Chapter 200 Dragon's Nest
Li Dao looked at her with a strange expression, shook his head, and said:
"There's no need for that. Even if that Venerable One comes, I might not be afraid of him."
Li Dao understood that the witch was trying to protect him and make the Venerable One back down.
"Tch, who said it was for you? I really did find a secret realm, but there are cultivation restrictions, and I want to enter it with you."
The witch rolled her eyes at him, her ears turning slightly red, and put down her teacup, saying:
"Besides, even if it's to protect you, so what? You're someone I have high hopes for, and I can't let you perish in this mortal realm."
Li Dao smiled slightly, feeling a warmth in his heart. After thinking for a moment, he nodded in agreement.
This is the witch's good intention. Besides, when exploring a secret realm, anything that catches the witch's eye must be extraordinary. If he can obtain some of it, his combat power will be further enhanced.
After agreeing on a time, the witch left. Meanwhile, as the two were discussing their plans, news of what had happened in the capital spread at an alarming rate.
A venerable one has fallen!
It directly overshadowed the popularity of Venerable Li Dao, and the name of Marquis Huangtian also spread.
The next morning, Li Dao met the witch at a restaurant in the capital.
The moment the two met, the witch looked at Li Dao with a strange gaze.
How did you know that?
Li Dao immediately understood her meaning, shook his head, and said softly:
"That's my junior brother. How could I not know how many tricks he has up his sleeve?"
The witch agreed with her assessment and stopped talking, focusing instead on what was to come.
He told Li Dao about the secret realm he had found.
"That secret realm is located between the towering peaks, with constant gales and the sound of dragon roars coming from within, suggesting it may be a dragon's nest. Although we don't know if it's true or not, it is indeed a secret realm."
"However, my cultivation level would be suppressed to the Inscription Realm if I entered the small world, so I dared not go deep. That's why I came here specifically to invite you to go."
Upon hearing the words "Dragon's Nest," Li Dao's eyes lit up, and he immediately became interested.
He knew that there was indeed a true dragon's nest in the lower realm, and he wondered if it might be that place.
After discussing for a while, the two got up and headed towards the secret realm.
Among those who went, besides him, the witch was also accompanied by an old woman whose aura was unfathomable, presumably the witch's protector.
There was no one else besides them, presumably because they didn't want too many people to know.
"This is Granny Gui, she will safely take us to the little world."
Li Dao nodded to him as a greeting.
Following closely behind the witch, Granny Gui also bowed slightly, but she also had a lot of curiosity about Li Dao.
Originally, they planned to invite someone with double pupils, but unexpectedly, such an enigmatic and mysterious being appeared, so they couldn't help but be wary.
Moreover, she sensed an aura emanating from Li Dao that made her heart tremble. She remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she felt a growing sense of scrutiny.
Li Dao had no idea what Granny Gui was thinking, and even if he did, he wouldn't care. As long as he didn't provoke her, they would live in peace.
The three of them boarded the witch's Sky Shuttle and immediately headed towards Ten Thousand Peaks.
On the deck, Li Dao watched the mountains and rivers below disappear in the blink of an eye, and he was amazed by the power of this magic weapon. Even an ordinary Venerable might not be able to catch up with this speed even when he was at full strength.
The witch also came to Li Dao's side, and as they watched the scenery below change color, they started chatting.
It had nothing to do with romance or cultivation; it was just a simple chat. Li Dao's heart gradually calmed down during his conversation with the witch.
The two stood facing each other, chatting and laughing, and they seemed like a perfect match.
However, pleasant times are always short-lived. A day passed in the blink of an eye, and the Sky Shuttle slowly entered a dark brown land.
This is a desolate and barren land. As far as the eye can see, it is all dark brown, without a trace of life. Moreover, the further you go, the more sharp the mountain peaks rise from the ground.
The strong wind blew past, and the mountain peaks immediately shredded it. Strange howling sounds echoed through the mountains, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, which was extremely terrifying.
Seeing the towering peaks all around, resembling unsheathed swords, Li Dao's expression turned wary.
"The strong winds here never dissipate, which have shaped this strange landform, which is quite amazing."
The witch's languid voice rang out, but in the next instant, a deafening sound came from afar.
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