The fleeing Qiankun Ancestor was currently hurrying towards the Desert North Ancestor Dragon Hall, feeling extremely proud. "This old ancestor has roamed the Primordial for countless years; how could I self-destruct due to such a setback! Ridiculous!"
During his flight, he soon arrived at a valley in Desert North. The valley, usually bustling with playful beasts and birds, was now eerily silent.
"Hmm? Why is it so quiet?" Qiankun Ancestor murmured to himself, stirring up all his mana, intending to quickly fly across.
"Senior Qiankun, this junior, Ao Tian, has been waiting here for a long time!" A familiar voice drew Qiankun Ancestor down.
"Oh! It turns out to be Crown Prince Ao Tian. May I know why the prince is waiting here?" Qiankun Ancestor descended from his cloud and smiled at Ao Tian.
"Hehe! My father sent me here to welcome Senior Qiankun's victorious return. How was the situation?" Ao Tian grinned and bowed his hands.
Qiankun Ancestor awkwardly adjusted his Taoist crown and said, "My journey this time did not encounter those few Taoists, hence I wished to return. Who would have known that I would encounter the prince here? In that case, I and the prince can return to the Ancestor Dragon Hall together!"
A hint of mockery flashed in Ao Tian's eyes. With a wave of his hand, the twelve Dark Dragon Guards, who originally stood behind him, formed the Twelve Yuan Chen pattern, surrounding Qiankun Ancestor. Muttering incantations and forming hand seals, countless Tao Runes floated out, continuously merging and splitting. Eventually, they formed a black semi-circular domain.
Qiankun Ancestor was terrified. He tried to release the Sky Splitting Claw, fiercely clawing at the domain, but the domain was undamaged. Qiankun Ancestor shouted angrily, "Prince Ao Tian, what is the meaning of this?"
"Hehe, what is the meaning? What do you think it is? I wish to borrow something from you. Are you willing or not?" Ao Tian's eyes emitted a dark aura, and below his feet, a Nine-grade Black Lotus ascended.
"Hmm? Body of Soul Stealing!" Qiankun Ancestor's expression drastically changed and said, "Who exactly are you? What grudges do I have with you?"
"Who I am is not important. What's important is whether you are willing to lend something to me?" Ao Tian said with a sinister laugh.
Qiankun Ancestor's face changed repeatedly and after hesitating for a long while, he asked, "May I know what Fellow Daoist wishes to borrow?"
"Your life! Take action, hehehe…" Ao Tian, standing on the Black Lotus, soared into the sky.
Thirteen people in that black domain kept murmuring.
Gradually, a small hole formed in the center of the domain. Slowly, it grew larger, until it was as tall as a man.
Qiankun Ancestor frantically used all his spells - "Sky Splitting Claw," "Devouring Yuan Wave,"... but to little avail.
Suddenly, an arm covered in runes stretched out from the hole, its nails sharp and covered in scars. It grabbed Qiankun Ancestor, who was in extreme terror, and dragged him into the hole. Only Qiankun Ancestor's dying scream was heard: "No... Ah!"
The valley returned to tranquility, utterly devoid of life...
Ever since Qiankun Ancestor escaped, Li Qingming and his four companions met no obstructions as they headed north.
Beneath Buzhou Mountain.
Compared to Buzhou Mountain, Li Qingming and his four companions seemed insignificantly small, like ants on the ground. Looking up at Buzhou, The Three Pure Ones slowly knelt down, respectfully saying, "We are transformed from the Primordial Spirit of Father God Pangu, come to pay homage to Father God. We wish to guard this part of Heaven and Earth for Father God, looking after the Primordial Creatures!"
"Boom!"
In broad daylight, thunder suddenly boomed, and a strong wind carrying the power of Heaven and Earth swept past The Three Pure Ones. They felt Pangu's strong affectionate aura and couldn't help but be moved to tears.
"Master, I wish to ascend Buzhou to cultivate my mind and spirit!"
Li Qingming's expression was determined as he suddenly spoke to Primordial Venerable.
"Oh? Buzhou Mountain still retains the oppressive power of Father God Pangu. The higher you go, the greater the pressure. With your current peak Taiyi Xuanxian cultivation, I'm afraid it's beyond your capability!" Primordial Venerable touched Li Qingming's head and said.
"Ss! Qingmingzi, have you lost your mind! Not to mention your minor Taiyi Xuanxian, even if I relied on my physical body to ascend Buzhou, it would be wishful thinking!" Tongtian was extremely surprised, his eyes wide open.
"Master Uncle, my mind is set, you cannot stop me," Li Qingming's expression was rarely serious.
"It's possible!" Laozi looked at Li Qingming and cryptically said.
"But big brother, Qingming has not undergone Transformation, and on the mountain, mana cannot be used... I'm afraid..." Primordial Venerable looked troubled.
"No matter, Qingming will certainly be safe!" Laozi firmly declared.
"Thank you, Master Uncle, Master, for your consent! Qingmingzi is off!" Having said this, he dismounted the brown bear and in a few flashes, disappeared in the Buzhou Mountain Range.
"If this trip is successful, Qinglingzi shall stand as the foremost among us under the banner of Sanqing Sect!" Laozi looked towards the summit of Buzhou Mountain, his eyes shining mysteriously.
Li Qingming, dispersing all his mana, used the power of his physical body, walking in the mountains continuously like an ordinary person.
One should know, today's Buzhou Mountain, although the oppressive power of Pangu has dissipated over dozens of Primordial Meetings, it still isn't something that a cultivator below the level of Daluo Golden Immortal can withstand.
The first day, Li Qingming climbed ten miles...
A month later, Li Qingming had climbed three hundred and forty miles...
Time always passes imperceptibly, he climbed countless miles.
Li Qingming's consciousness was heavy, and in a daze, he saw his deceased parents from his previous life, holding hands, constantly waving at him, softly calling, "Mingming, come to mama..."
Suddenly, he felt a chilling sensation in his mind, it was the Qiankun Ruler that had been refined, sensing its master's crisis, it released a burst of Qing Liu as a warning.
Abruptly awakened, Li Qingming felt his body like a launched missile, intensely hot, about to explode! A special substance kept pressuring his nerves, and Li Qingming was about to collapse!