The Forbidden World, countless living beings have now gone mad.

The Immortal Land has reappeared, and the Origin Qi of the Immortal Dao cascades down like rivers from the Immortal Land, pouring forth into the world.

Within the Immortal Land, innumerable spiritual plants of the Immortal Dao have begun to grow wildly, including legendary treasures rare to the Immortal Dao.

Moreover, the retreat of the Dark Supremes temporarily dispelled the fear among the people, and they all sought to find Immortal Seeds to mend the flaws of the Immortal Dao.

This could be described as the great tide of the Immortal Dao.

In this environment, even the death of both the Metal Emperor and the Earth Emperor attracted little attention or discussion; in the face of the rolling wheels of time and the epoch, their life and death seemed as insignificant as ants.

Meanwhile, Su Baiqian, Dugu Yuqing, Wu Dade, and Long Zixuan had already departed together with the Big Black Dog.

They were extraordinarily fast, and before long, they had arrived outside the small mountain village.

Catching sight of the familiar village, Su Baiqian’s beautiful eyes brimmed with excitement!

“Master, I have returned!”

Wu Dade, even more elated, ran toward the village, shouting:

“Second Elder, quickly prepare the feast!”

…

At this moment.

On Kaiyuan Continent, in the small mountain village.

“Master… what is this?”

In the courtyard, Gong Ya stared at the “painting” Li Fan had just finished drawing, her eyes full of confusion.

It looked… strikingly similar to the mundane calendars crafted by ordinary folk, yet she felt that within this calendar… it seemed to contain an entire world.

Li Fan’s single drop of blood had merged into it, causing the whole calendar to radiate an otherworldly significance.

“A calendar.”

Li Fan responded faintly, “Hmm… an Immortal Calendar.”

The calendar left behind by the Divine Jumper had finally been restored.

“But Master… you injured yourself to draw this painting…”

Gong Ya spoke with concern. In the moment when Li Fan’s blood had been shed, she distinctly felt that Li Fan’s flawless, impenetrable, and inscrutable cultivation level had rippled slightly.

It felt as if… a fundamental piece of his Dao foundation had been taken away with that drop of blood.

She understood that her own limited cultivation level was insignificant in comparison to Li Fan’s, and it was impossible for her to perceive his true state. But now, even she could sense the change…

This could only mean that Li Fan had suffered considerable damage!

Yet Li Fan simply replied indifferently:

“It’s just a small wound; it doesn’t matter.”

As he spoke, he looked at the calendar and murmured:

“Saint… God… Chaos…”

From the inscriptions on the two bronze lamps, he had reconstructed the Immortal Calendar, but three pages of the calendars left behind by the Divine Jumper were still missing.

He had a faint premonition that perhaps, once he fully restored all those calendars, some mysteries… would finally be uncovered.

“Master, we’ve returned!”

At that moment, Wu Dade’s voice echoed from outside the door!

Li Fan turned his gaze, and saw the courtyard gate being pushed open as four disciples entered together.

Long Zixuan, Dugu Yuqing, Wu Dade, and Su Baiqian!

Li Fan’s heart swelled with joy at the sight and he said:

“Baiqian, Dade, you’re finally back.”

Wu Dade rushed forward, full of emotion, and said:

“Master… I-I’ve missed you all so much; I thought I might never see you again…!”

As he spoke, his voice even choked a little.

Su Baiqian’s eyes also brimmed with unspeakable emotions, but she couldn’t form the words to express them. Instead, she bowed deeply and said:

“Disciple greets Master!”

In truth, during this journey, all the disciples were prepared to face death—possibly never to return.

Even as they braced for the end, their longing for the small mountain village and their reverence for Li Fan only grew stronger, never fading.

So, upon suddenly returning to the village—to the courtyard—it was like wanderers finally coming home, eliciting such heartfelt emotion.

“It’s good that you’re back.”

Li Fan merely smiled faintly and said:

“Tonight, Master will prepare something delicious for you all.”

Upon hearing those words, Wu Dade and Su Baiqian’s eyes filled with gratitude and delight.

“Eh, Master, is this your new work?”

At that moment, Dugu Yuqing suddenly noticed the calendar on the stone table and asked curiously.

The disciples all turned their attention to it.

“No… this-this isn’t merely a painting; it’s an immense and boundless space-time!”

Long Zixuan trembled inwardly.

“This vast space-time… resembles the Immortal Land that revealed the Origin Qi of the Immortal Dao. Could it be that the rebirth of the Immortal Land is because… Master created this painting?”

Dugu Yuqing murmured in wonder.

At this moment, all of the disciples were almost completely certain.

When the Dark Supremes were repelled, when the Stopper emerged, and the Immortal Land of the darkened Dao was rejuvenated, they had already surmised that it must have been Master who made a move.

However, they hadn’t understood how Li Fan achieved it…

Now it seemed that it was merely through a single painting…

“Master painted the Immortal Dao space-time…”

Su Baiqian softly spoke the truth!

The disciples’ emotions turned complicated. The Immortal Dao space-time, hailed as the first great civilization born in the Dark Universe, had been annihilated countless epochs ago; its traces remained only as fragmented records in the oldest manuscripts.

Yet now, their Master had painted it into existence!

What kind of god-like ability was this?

Gong Ya then added:

“Master shed a drop of blood for this painting…”

Upon hearing this, the disciples’ expressions subtly shifted.

Master… shed blood?

Such a thing… had never happened before!

In their eyes, Li Fan was always invincible, capable of crushing the strongest adversaries with a mere wave of his hand.

Yet now, he had to shed blood…

“Master… are you alright?”

Wu Dade asked with concern.

Li Fan chuckled and said:

“It’s only a drop of blood; no need to make a fuss, don’t worry about it.”

Then, he paused briefly and added:

“By the way, Zixuan, did you manage to find the Ancient Bronze Lamps on this trip?”

After all, if they could collect nine Ancient Bronze Lamps… according to the System’s prophecy, he could become invincible…

Although he found this Dog System unreliable, Li Fan was still inclined to see what would happen if all the lamps were gathered and how the Dog System would handle the outcome…

Long Zixuan immediately and respectfully presented two Ancient Bronze Lamps!

They had released Cheng Huanhuan and Yu Tian, but the Lamps of Origin that had been lit within their Daoist Sceneries had been retrieved by the disciples.

Li Fan’s eyes gleamed with delight at the sight of the two lamps.

They had truly been retrieved.

Taking the two lamps, he glanced at them and nodded.

The lamps were identical to the previous ones, their inscriptions similarly resonant, while one of them showcased writings related to the Divine Path.

“Very well.”

Li Fan stored away the lamps and the calendar, commenting:

“Stay here while I take care of something.”

Saying this, Li Fan took the items and walked into his study.

He placed the Ancient Bronze Lamps back on the table, and hung the calendar on the wall.

Taking out the kerosene left behind by the Divine Jumper, he refilled the newly found lamps.

The black flames burned higher and brighter.

“Only five lamps remain.”

“We’re close.”

Li Fan murmured to himself before leaving the study.

“Master, let’s go feast now!”

Wu Dade exclaimed:

“We’ve brought a bounty of big birds this time!”

Li Fan chuckled—this Dade was as diligent as ever; even upon returning to the village, he had spared no effort in hunting prey.

“Very well, let’s go; it’s time to feast!”

With that, he led the disciples toward the village’s feast grounds.

…

And at this very moment.

In some distant, darkened domain.

“How is this possible…”

The Silent One stood frozen, his body trembling slightly!

The Dark Supreme, an existence deemed invincible in mortal terms, had extended his hand only for it to be severed.

Moreover, a single strand of Qi pursued the Dark Supreme’s severed hand, striking deep into the pitch-black gate.

Even the gate failed to shield it!

“This supreme entity who acted… is undoubtedly in grave danger.”

The Silent One murmured. He sensed with certainty that though it was merely a strand of Qi, the repercussions for this Supreme entity would likely be catastrophic.

The Undying… might even suffer grave injuries!

But the most alarming aspect was what happened next!

The Immortal Land had reappeared!

Su Baiqian successfully attained the Immortal Seed, drawing the ire of darkness and inciting the Supreme to suppress and kill her. Yet now, the entire world was able to mend its fractured Dao foundations…

“That fragment of yours… certainly made its move.”

The Silent One cast his gaze toward the throne of darkness.

His conviction was unwavering.

In the boundless cosmos, only that being could instill such terror in the Supremes…

The entity seated on the Dark Throne merely remarked indifferently:

“You overstepped your bounds.”

“Attacking someone that matters to him—this is merely his response. When one dares to strike, they must be prepared to bear the consequences.”

“The deaths of Supremes, the fulfillment of the most dreaded prophecies within the darkness… all of these are the price.”

At these words, the Silent One spoke hesitantly:

“But, prior to our actions, we hadn’t realized the connection between that individual and him!”

Indeed, had they understood the relationship beforehand…

The entirely darkened skies would have tread carefully!

“It matters not.”

The entity on the Dark Throne answered faintly:

“Beyond the boundary is beyond the boundary; reasoning is unnecessary.”

The Silent One fell silent.

After a long, long time, he finally said:

“He caused the Immortal Land to reappear. We will not let this pass lightly.”

Once the Forbidden Path laid out by that entity was traversed, it would give rise to Creator after Creator… the darkness could not tolerate this.

The return of the Immortal Land had granted people the framework of authentic Immortal Dao cultivation, enabling them to obtain Immortal Seeds… this had crossed the limits of what the darkness could permit.

The being on the Dark Throne returned coldly:

“Then keep trying.”

The Silent One lapsed once more into silence…

To keep trying? Trying meant dying… none dared to act rashly under these circumstances.

“Oh, intend to try, we must indeed.”

At that instant, an unfamiliar voice broke the hush within the darkened void.

A new presence appeared—a dark creature traversing space-time itself. Wherever it walked, time and space seemed to halt.

Upon recognizing the figure, the Silent One visibly stirred and spoke with respect:

“Senior Brother… what brings you here?”

The man was none other than the Silent One’s senior brother—The Stopper!

With measured steps, The Stopper approached the Dark Throne. Without bowing, he merely asked with calm objectivity:

“The reappearance of Immortal Dao space-time… what divine skill did he employ?”

The Dark Throne answered faintly:

“He painted a picture. Shed a single drop of blood, that’s all.”

The Stopper nodded thoughtfully:

“As I suspected.”

“If my assumptions are correct, this time, he has stripped away the very source of his Immortal Dao to recreate the Immortal Land.”

“He has discarded the Immortal Dao Origin, impairing his cultivation. Even if his realm hasn’t declined, it must be wavering.”

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