Their bodies were covered in dust, yet their dignified appearance remained as eternally unchanged as that of an ancient Buddha.

"Is this the Imperial Pass? It's a bit different from what I imagined. It's too quiet here, so quiet it's unsettling." Yaoyue looked at everything before her, her eyes flickering.

"This place is just a corner of the imperial city; you will gradually understand."

"Let's go, let's go deeper into the inner city."

After an elder finished speaking, a golden road unfolded beneath him as he took a step, leading everyone deeper into the area.

The golden light spread very quickly, enough to traverse a star field, but it took quite a while to travel within the city. Along the way, the group witnessed many breathtaking sights.

Extinct mythical beasts, invincible beings who reigned supreme ten thousand years ago, and great supernatural powers that shattered star fields—each and every one of these things astonished them.

As you venture deeper into the mountains, the greenery along the way gradually increases, and majestic mountains begin to rise from the ground. The area ahead is no longer shrouded in darkness, but filled with ethereal mist, with the mountains stretching endlessly and magnificent waterfalls cascading down from the sky.

"It's like a huge, independent world; it's so vast!" one of the young people exclaimed.

After an unknown amount of time, the group arrived at the center of the inner city, but they did not go there, as it was a forbidden area that ordinary beings could not easily set foot in.

In the distance, one can see a withered tree trunk, incredibly thick, even larger than a star remnant. Although it is broken, it is still vast and boundless, seemingly capable of supporting a whole world.

Black lightning flashed intermittently among the cracked bark, sending chills down one's spine.

When Li Dao felt that section of tree trunk, his heart stirred, and the ancient method taught by the Willow God within his body was being activated.

"Is this the remains of the Willow God after its transformation? Even after an era, it still exudes immense power."

Shi Hao also sensed something was wrong and quickly asked, "What's going on with this tree stump?"

"Legend has it that this is the remains of an unparalleled powerhouse. In front of him was a towering tree, and after his death, only a section of the tree stump remained. Even now, there is still an ancient black lightning flashing within his body," an old man said with deep respect in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao's eyes widened in surprise, realizing who the tree stump belonged to.

Willow Goddess!

Shi Hao immediately asked the old man for more information about the Willow God, and even today, the old man's eyes were still full of shock when he talked about the legend of that being.

"Having fought his way in and out of foreign lands nine times, his cultivation has reached a level of perfection, making foreign cultivators tremble with fear at the mere mention of his name!"

"It's a pity that such a brilliant and talented person was buried in the long river of history, which only makes people feel sad and regretful."

Chapter 477 A Blood Debt of Ten Thousand

Behind the old man, many young people listened to the legend of the Willow God in a daze.

"How terrifying are the creatures from other lands! The ancestral spirit can fight its way in and out of those lands nine times over. How unrestrained and carefree it is!"

The deeds of such a remarkable figure stirred their blood, and they longed to witness the grace and charm of the Willow Goddess in person.

But His fall left them with great regret.

"Welcome, fellow Daoists. So these are the new generation of outstanding talents? Truly dragons among men, each one a remarkable individual." A being approached from afar, causing the void to tremble slightly.

Those were several terrifying creatures whose age was indiscernible. Although they were all humanoid, they also retained racial characteristics such as horns and divine wings.

Several elders also went to greet them. These beings looked young, but when their eyes swept over, everyone could still feel the vicissitudes hidden in their eyes.

They are all experts in preserving their youthful appearance.

Those few beings from the Imperial Pass led everyone to a pure land.

The mist and clouds rise here, the sacred mountains and spiritual veins stretch endlessly, golden light rises from the sacred mountains, and cranes soar in the sky. Everything is like a dream, completely different from what I have seen before.

It felt like entering another world.

The group arrived in front of a bronze palace, inside which hung a large bell, seemingly suppressing this world.

when!

The bell was struck, and its deep, majestic sound immediately resounded far and wide, spreading for thousands of miles.

This bell has extraordinary significance; its ringing at this moment can immediately notify all the people of the city.

“They are just juniors, Brother Dao, using this bell is far too serious,” said an elder from the Academy.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. It's just a matter of asking people from all races to come and welcome back their descendants. This is a great gift for them, worth the trip. It also serves as a way to announce your arrival to the world," a man with silver wings said with a smile.

Not long after the Dao Bell was rung, the place immediately became lively. Streams of light streaked across the void in the distance, and some people even tore open the void and stepped into this place.

"Hahaha, my clan's Xi'er has arrived!" A middle-aged man stepped out from the shattered void, his voice causing the void to tremble.

This was an elder of the Wang family, holding a very high position in the Imperial Pass. However, Li Dao could sense the fleeting chill in the other party's gaze as he swept over him and Shi Hao.

Li Dao's expression remained unchanged. He came to the Imperial Pass only to sustain himself through war and temper his Dao through the fire of battle. If anyone dared to cause trouble...

Just kill them!

After the Wang family, more and more powerful people came to this place and took away these prodigies.

Fewer and fewer cultivators remained in this place, and even the witch was taken away by the people of the Intercepting Heaven Path.

"Does my bastard master even know to send someone to pick me up?" Cao Yusheng said, somewhat annoyed.

"Don't worry, nobody wants us either," Li Dao joked.

"You fatso, it seems you'll end up like us. We're all in the same boat." Lightning also came over and bumped Cao Yusheng's shoulder.

However, very soon, a warship, entirely plated in gold and adorned with mysterious runes, crashed through the void and entered this place.

"Tsk tsk, quite the grand display. It seems the Celestial Academy really values ​​that kid. But I wonder if he has the guts to go up against the Wang family." The man with silver wings noticed the flags on the warship and a look of interest flashed in his eyes.

Li Dao looked at the gilded warship, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. At this moment, Feng Wu stepped forward from behind him.

"When I went back, I told the dean that we might come to Diguan. How about it, is this grand enough?" Feng Wu said with a smile.

Li Dao quickly understood what was going on and shook his head.

Although the Celestial Academy cannot compare to those immortality lineages, it is not surprising that it has a base in the Three Thousand Provinces, which are adjacent to the Imperial Pass.

"Are Li Dao, Feng Wu, and Shan Dianzi from our academy here?" a middle-aged man on the warship asked loudly, his eyes gleaming with vitality.

Li Dao and his two companions bowed to the middle-aged man and then boarded the warship with their followers.

"Shi Hao, why don't you three come with me?" Li Dao invited.

However, Shi Hao still shook his head and refused. He wanted to see what the truth of the so-called Blood of Sin was, and he wanted to wait for the remaining members of the Stone Clan.

Seeing this, Li Dao did not insist. He told Shi Hao that he could come to him if he needed anything, and then left with the middle-aged elder.

The warships moved very fast, and in less than half a day, Li Dao and his group arrived at the Tianxian Academy's encampment.

This is a miniature version of the Celestial Academy.

A continuous spiritual vein protects a small academy in the middle, and a waterfall formed from condensed essence flows backward in the sky. The majestic mountain gate and the four large characters "Celestial Immortal Academy" shimmer with a strange divine light.

"Although my Heavenly Immortal Academy cannot compare with the three great academies, we have been operating here for many years and are considered a considerable force, enough to ensure your safety," the middle-aged man said with pride.

His name was Tang Heng. He was originally a cultivator from the Heavenly Immortal Academy who was nearing the end of his life and was preparing to come to the Imperial Pass to contribute his remaining energy. Unexpectedly, he had a fortuitous opportunity, which allowed his cultivation to reach a new level. His lifespan was saved, and his cultivation also made further progress.

It can be said that he turned his misfortune into good fortune, and was exceptionally talented.

Looking at this small-scale Celestial Academy, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Li Dao's eyes.

"I wonder how Master is doing."

Since lending the immortal artifact to Chen Qing to suppress his Dao injury, Li Dao has been unsure of Chen Qing's condition. With no news for so long, he can't help but feel worried.

"May I ask, Elder, is there any way to contact the Celestial Immortal Academy from here?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Heng rubbed his chin, and finally shook his head, saying:

"Extremely difficult. It's easy to get into the remote borderlands but hard to get out, and it's even more difficult to make contact with the outside world."

Upon hearing this, Li Dao gave up the idea of ​​asking about Chen Qing's recent situation.

Upon entering the Heavenly Immortal Academy's stronghold, one is immediately greeted by an extremely pure essence, mixed with wisps of immortal energy.

Li Dao carefully sensed it and indeed felt a celestial aura. He couldn't help but look at Tang Heng.

"Underground, there is an immortal arm from another realm, sealed with layers of formations, drawing upon its immortal power for cultivators to practice. This was obtained at a great cost by the academy." Tang Heng's eyes were almost overflowing with pride.

In the Imperial Pass, how can one have a voice without one or two treasured possessions to hold their own? And this immortal arm is the source of confidence for the Celestial Academy.

Li Dao nodded slightly, his eyes flashing as he saw through layers of illusion, revealing an arm suppressed and imprisoned underground, emanating an aura of immortality. If it were to fully erupt, the entire academy would be wiped out.

He now understood somewhat why those immortal families wouldn't be tempted by an immortal arm; it was because the arm could explode at any moment, and the academy had paid a heavy price to obtain it.

"No matter when or where, everything depends on strength." Li Dao shook his head to himself.

After following Tang Heng, they learned about the general situation of the stronghold. Most of the academy cultivators had gone out to fight, and there were very few cultivators left behind. Their arrival attracted a lot of attention.

Li Dao and his companions each received a sacred mountain to use as their Taoist temple.

"Although this place can't compare to the training grounds within the Heavenly God Academy, it seems quite suitable for growing medicinal herbs. The soil contains an aura of immortality!" Tie Kui said, his eyes lighting up.

As for Mu Wanqing, she had already gone to set up the ritual site.

With the help of two people, Li Dao had some free time. He looked at the distant stars hanging low, and his gaze gradually became more profound.

"I'll be going to the battlefield in just a few days, and I'm really looking forward to it."

And just as he had expected, after only a few days of adjustment at the dojo, the cultivators in charge of mobilization came to his door.

Outside Li Dao's dojo, Tang Heng arrived with several conscription officers dressed in armor.

"The Imperial Pass has a rule that even the most talented individuals who come here for training must obey the Imperial Pass's orders. If they do not cooperate, they will be asked to leave the Nine Heavens."

"These are the cultivators in charge of the conscription."

Tang Heng said to Li Dao, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Even the Heavenly Immortal Academy obeys orders in the Imperial Pass, and if they violate the rules, it will be difficult for them to protect Li Dao.

"I understand." Li Dao nodded slightly and nodded to the conscripts.

"Please go to the training ground early tomorrow morning to meet up." One of the recruits said respectfully to Li Dao. They really couldn't see through Li Dao's cultivation level, and they were also worried that Li Dao would disobey the rules.

Li Dao nodded, and after seeing the others off, he returned to the dojo. He instructed Mu Wanqing and the other woman to take good care of the dojo, and then prepared to go alone.

“Master, we are ready to fight alongside you!” Mu Wanqing said resolutely.

"I'm just a lowly soldier now. I'll recruit you after I've earned some merit. Until then, focus on your cultivation and take good care of everything in the dojo." Li Dao shook his head, his tone calm and composed, confident about earning merit.

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanqing and the other woman could only reluctantly agree, simply because their own strength was too weak.

The next morning, Tang Heng brought Li Dao to the training ground.

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