"Little friend has gained something?"

Seeing Li Mu's enlightened expression, Star Dome Old Ancestor stroked his beard and smiled, asking curiously.

Li Mu's eyes flickered slightly, and he cupped his hands, saying, "Thanks to Senior's generous gift, Junior already has some direction to verify."

"I am very pleased that little friend has such Comprehension Ability. I hope that when we meet again, little friend will successfully step into the Ultimate Path Realm through the Chaos Great Dao."

Star Dome Old Ancestor stroked his beard contentedly, the surrounding starlight gradually receding.

"Time is pressing, I still need to go to Demon Abyss to keep watch."

Star Dome Old Ancestor turned to Azure Emperor and asked, "Old friend, is there any problem?"

"Yes, but we must first send the Azure Dragon remnant back to their clan's ancestral land!"

Azure Emperor glared at Star Dome Old Ancestor, then turned to Qing Lin with a softened tone, indicating, "Let's go, follow me and leave!"

Qing Lin looked at Li Mu, his eyes full of reluctance. Li Mu smiled slightly and patted his shoulder, "Go, when you return after finishing your studies, we will fight side by side again."

Qing Lin nodded heavily, knelt on one knee, cupped his fists, and said, "Master, take care. Qing Lin will surely live up to your expectations!"

"Still calling me Master?!" Azure Emperor frowned, but in the end, he didn't scold him again. He just waved his sleeve, enveloping Qing Lin and transforming into a streak of azure light that soared into the sky.

Star Dome Old Ancestor looked at Li Mu with a solemn expression and sighed, "Little friend, the survival of the Three Realms rests on your shoulders. Grow quickly..."

Before he finished speaking, Star Dome Old Ancestor's figure had already dissipated into specks of starlight, transforming into a rapidly moving starry sky, closely following Azure Emperor.

After seeing off the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses and Qing Lin, Li Mu pondered for a moment, then his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot, flying into the Spirit Valley. The next moment, as the array light converged, his entire person also vanished.

Inside the Chaos Treasure Mansion, Li Mu closed his eyes slightly, his Divine Sense spreading out like a tide, perceiving the cultivation status of Little Gold and the others in the several spiritual lands within the Treasure Mansion.

The Green-Eyed Golden Ape sat cross-legged on a mountain of refined gold Ore. Every golden hair on its body stood up like a steel needle, reflecting a dazzling cold light under the sun. The surface of the refined gold Ore seat beneath it was already covered with spiderweb-like cracks. With the Golden Ape's rhythmic breathing, wisps of pure gold Spirit Qi seeped out from the Ore, condensing into fine golden crystals on its body surface. Even more striking was the golden pattern on its forehead, which was even deeper than three days ago, faintly revealing the flowing Sharp Gold Law within it.

The Ink Jade Rock Lizard, on the other hand, had its entire body submerged in a patch of mystic yellow earth, with only its scaly back exposed. Complex earth vein patterns were now appearing on its dark scales. The soil within a ten-zhang radius was undulating at a barely perceptible rate, as if in sync with some rhythm. Upon closer inspection, every grain of sand was subtly vibrating, releasing pure earth Spirit Qi. The power of the earth condensed, and the Ink Jade Rock Lizard's nostrils occasionally exhaled two streams of yellow smoke, which were the Impurities it expelled while refining the essence of the earth's ley lines.

The Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix was perched on the Peak of a live volcano. The terrifying pressure of an eighth-order demon emperor caused the entire mountain to tremble slightly. It spread its hundred-zhang long fiery wings, each feather burning with an eternal Nirvana True Fire, illuminating the sky within a ten-mile radius like a purgatory.

Its Phoenix head was held high, its crimson-gold Phoenix crown resembling a burning crown. Nine fiery patterns swirled on its forehead, displaying its majesty as the Supreme being of fire. When its Phoenix eyes opened and closed, it seemed as if firelight capable of burning the sky and boiling the seas surged within them. Wherever its gaze fell, even the air twisted and deformed due to the high temperature.

Most astonishing were the nine fire rings encircling its body, each composed of a different Heaven and Earth Strange Fire: Green Lotus Earth Fire, Purple Heaven Lightning Fire, Solar Essence Fire... Seven terrifying flames, capable of burning mountains and boiling seas, now circulated around its body like docile pets. Whenever the Fire Phoenix breathed, the volcano would erupt with towering flames, transforming into pure fire Spirit Qi that was absorbed into its body.

Its tail feathers were even more miraculous, with seven tail feathers displaying seven different colors, drawing brilliant fiery rainbows in the air. Sparks constantly dripped from the ends of its tail feathers, and each spark that landed transformed into a fire lotus, blooming in the magma.

The entire live volcano seemed to have become a part of its body, pulsating with its breathing. The raging flames in the magma lake surged, sometimes transforming into a Fire Phoenix phantom, sometimes condensing into fire spirits, demonstrating the profound mysteries of the Fire Dao.

Li Mu, who was 'observing' the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, stood with his hands behind his back in the Void Realm, his robes unmoving in the heatwaves. His eyes reflected the nine fire rings circulating around the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, each fire ring containing a completely different fire Origin power.

"Green Lotus Earth Fire, Purple Heaven Lightning Fire, Solar Essence Fire..." Li Mu murmured softly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, "Nine Ultimate Fire Origins, seven have been obtained."

Li Mu's Divine Sense brushed over the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix's body like a spring breeze, clearly feeling the seven Major Achievement Ultimate Fire Origins perfectly merging within the Phoenix's body. The Green Lotus Earth Fire was endlessly regenerating, the Purple Heaven Lightning Fire was violent and fierce, the Solar Essence Fire was utterly pure... These Heaven and Earth flames, which should have repelled each other, now formed a perfect cycle within the Fire Phoenix's body.

His gaze fell on the remaining two slightly dim fire rings. Li Mu's lips curved slightly. Although these two fire rings were not yet at Perfection, they had already taken initial shape. One was a deep blue, faintly showing an icy aura; the other was as black as ink, emitting an aura that seemed to devour all things.

"Crimson Mystic Ice Flame, Annihilation Black Fire..." Li Mu understood in his heart, exclaiming happily, "Once these two Ultimate Fires reach Perfection, they will return to one, achieving the Ultimate Path of Fire."

The Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix seemed to sense something, but upon perceiving Li Mu's Divine Thought, she closed her eyes again and continued to immerse herself in arduous Cultivation.

Li Mu's Divine Sense continued to roam within the Chaos Treasure Mansion, soon arriving at a deep Dragon Abyss. This water area appeared calm, but in reality, undercurrents surged, and every drop of water contained pure water Spirit Qi.

The Azure Moon True Dragon was coiled in the deepest part of the Dragon Abyss. Its eighth-order demon emperor Dragon body emitted a faint azure glow in the dark water, and each dragon scale was like a finely carved azure jade. Its dragon whiskers gently swayed with the current, drawing in the water Spirit Qi of the entire Dragon Abyss.

Six water rings encircled the True Dragon's body, each presenting a different water Origin:

Mystic Nether True Water: As black as ink, containing extreme cold power.

Endless Weak Water: Silver light flows, light as nothing yet heavy as a thousand jun.

Yellow Springs Water: Turbid and heavy, carrying the aura of Reincarnation.

Sweet Dew True Water: Crystal clear, full of vitality.

Azure Ocean Tide: Deep blue, with the ebb and flow containing the rhythm of Heaven and Earth.

Illusory Water: Ethereal and formless, gathering and dispersing unpredictably.

...

Li Mu's gaze narrowed slightly, noticing that the Azure Moon True Dragon had undergone Tribulation slightly later than the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, and its cultivation was slightly inferior. Although the six water rings had all formed, compared to the Fire Phoenix's seven Perfection Ultimate Fires, there were still three water Origins that had not yet condensed.

"Still missing Grand Yin True Water, Mystic Origin Heavy Water, and Grand Profound True Water..." Li Mu murmured to himself, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes. These three water Origins were all Supreme existences in the Water Dao, and condensing them was indeed difficult.

Suddenly, the Azure Moon True Dragon opened its dragon eyes. Those eyes, like bright moons, pierced through layers of water curtains, meeting Li Mu's Divine Sense from afar.

Li Mu understood, raised his hand, and sent out a wisp of Chaos Qi. This Qi entered the Dragon Abyss, immediately stirring up countless ripples. The entire water area seemed to come alive, and the concentration of water Spirit Qi instantly increased several times.

The Azure Moon True Dragon let out a clear dragon roar, and the six water rings shone brightly, intertwining into a water net at the bottom of the abyss. Faintly, three illusory water ring prototypes were slowly forming, although blurry, they already had an initial scale.

Li Mu nodded with satisfaction, withdrew his Divine Sense from the Azure Moon True Dragon, and swept towards the spiritual land where the Azure Jade Ginseng King was in seclusion.

Li Mu's Divine Sense arrived at a forest of Spirit Medicine in the southeastern corner of the Chaos Treasure Mansion. Here, ancient trees reached to the sky, Spirit Medicine grew everywhere, and the rich vitality almost condensed into a tangible form. In the center of the medicine forest, a Ginseng King, entirely like jade, was stretching its branches and leaves, slowly absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Unlike the diligent Cultivate of the other beast companions, the Azure Jade Ginseng King appeared exceptionally leisurely. On its white jade-like main stem, seven spiritual flowers swayed gently, emitting a refreshing fragrance. Its ginseng whiskers lazily rested on several millennium Spirit Medicine, occasionally drawing some medicinal power.

"Seventh-order Peak..."

Li Mu shook his head slightly. As a unique plant spirit, the Azure Jade Ginseng King's Lifespan was almost infinite, which also made it never too interested in Cultivation. Compared to the other beast companions who were desperately trying to break through to the eighth order, it seemed to enjoy this leisurely cultivation life more.

As if sensing its master's gaze, the Azure Jade Ginseng King slowly opened its emerald-like eyes. It shook its branches and leaves, and a few drops of spiritual dew fell, drawing graceful arcs in the air.

"Master." The Ginseng King's voice was like a gentle breeze rustling through a bamboo forest, carrying the unique tranquility of plants: "Old Ginseng is old, not like those little ones who work so hard. But don't worry, when it's time to Cultivate, Old Ginseng will never be lazy."

Li Mu chuckled, flicked a wisp of Chaos Qi from his finger towards the Azure Jade Ginseng King, and playfully scolded, "You old Ginseng, you're good at finding excuses. But never mind, the Dao of plants naturally emphasizes going with the flow."

The Chaos Qi entered the Ginseng King's body, and the golden spiritual flower instantly bloomed a bit more. The Ginseng King comfortably stretched its branches and leaves, and a shimmering azure light emanated from its body. Although its cultivation speed was not as fast as the others, this subtle progress, like water moistening things silently, was consistent with its nature as a plant spirit.

The Azure Jade Ginseng King shook the spiritual flower on its head as a response, then returned to its leisurely demeanor, continuing its "slow cultivation." Compared to the earth-shattering cultivation of the other beast companions, the cultivation here appeared exceptionally tranquil and peaceful.

Seeing this, Li Mu shook his head and smiled, feeling helpless about it. Everyone has their own aspirations, and fortunately, the power of Extreme Wood and Epiphany did not rely on the Ginseng King.

Li Mu's Divine Sense once again locked onto the Green-Eyed Golden Ape and Ink Jade Rock Lizard, his brows furrowing slightly, feeling a bit tricky.

They cultivated diligently, never slacking off, yet they always found it difficult to Break through the eighth-order threshold.

"Ultimately, it's limited by Bloodline." Li Mu sighed softly.

In the Metal-element spiritual land where the Green-Eyed Golden Ape was located, most of the refined gold Ore veins had been absorbed by it. The sharp metal Qi circulated to its extreme within its body, but it was always unable to cause a qualitative change. Although the Dao patterns on the Golden Ape's forehead became deeper day by day, it was still a hair's breadth away from condensing the Metal Origin.

The Ink Jade Rock Lizard's situation was even more apparent. The earth veins on its back armor had reached Perfection, and the earth Spirit Qi circulated repeatedly within its body, yet it was always unable to Break through that invisible barrier.

In contrast, the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix and the Azure Moon True Dragon, one possessing ancient Phoenix Bloodline and the other True Dragon Bloodline, had already broken through to the eighth order under the same resource supply and were now advancing towards the Ultimate Path Realm.

And Qing Lin, who possessed the Azure Dragon Clan's Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, relied on the legacy of his Bloodline. Not only did his cultivation surpass others, but he also obtained the Origin of the nine Extreme Wood Dao during his Undergoing Tribulation to become a Dragon Emperor, laying the Foundation for his future achievement of the Ultimate Path Emperor Realm.

Li Mu pondered for a moment, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. With a thought, his voice instantly appeared in the minds of the Green-Eyed Golden Ape and the Ink Jade Rock Lizard.

"Little Gold, Little Wa, come see me."

As soon as the voice fell, two figures broke through the air and arrived. The Green-Eyed Golden Ape's golden fur stood on end, its eyes burning with Battle Intent; the Ink Jade Rock Lizard was as steady as a mountain, its scales still carrying lingering earth Spirit Qi.

"Master!"

Both instantly transformed into human forms and appeared before Li Mu, bowing in unison.

Li Mu's gaze was like a torch, sweeping over them: "Do you know why I summoned you?"

Little Gold scratched his head, a hint of confusion flashing in his golden pupils, while Little Wa said in a deep voice, "Is it because we have been unable to Break through?"

"That's right." Li Mu stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the two encouragingly, and affirmed, "You Cultivate diligently, yet you are always stuck at the seventh-order Peak. Do you know why?"

The Green-Eyed Golden Ape clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking, and said helplessly, "I know, it's because my Bloodline isn't good enough! Crimson Flame and Azure Moon, their Bloodlines are higher than ours, so their cultivation progress is faster than ours!"

The Ink Jade Rock Lizard, Little Wa, looked disheartened, and said apologetically to Li Mu, "Master, it's because our Aptitude is limited, we have failed your nurturing."

Li Mu smiled and shook his head, encouraging them, "Bloodline is predetermined, it's not your fault. The path of cultivation is inherently Heaven-Defying. I summoned you today to give you an Opportunity."

Upon hearing this, hope ignited in the eyes of the two beasts.

"Your continued arduous Cultivation within the Treasure Mansion is of little use for breaking through. I intend to let you out to gain experience." Li Mu looked at the two, emphasizing each word solemnly, "Leave my protection and go to dangerous places in the outside world to find your Opportunity, and break the Bloodline shackles through life-and-death combat."

The Green-Eyed Golden Ape excitedly thumped his chest, exclaiming, "Master, don't worry! I'll definitely tear apart a few eighth-order Vicious Beasts and use their blood to Break through!"

The Ink Jade Rock Lizard was more composed, asking reluctantly, "Does Master have any guidance?"

Li Mu smiled slightly, took out a Jade Slip from his sleeve, handed it to the two, and gestured, "I have already planned a route for you. There are many ancient ruins deep within the Tianhuang Mountain Range. There are not only sharp gold Ore veins suitable for Little Gold, but also mystic yellow earth Qi suitable for Little Wa."

Little Gold eagerly took the Jade Slip, swept his Divine Sense over it, and immediately grinned, "Master thought of everything!"

"There are three objectives for this trip." Li Mu's expression turned serious as he instructed the two, "First, collect seventh and eighth order spirit material; second, find opportunities for Breakthrough; and third, hone your cooperation. Metal and earth generate each other; if you can comprehend the profound mysteries within, it will benefit both of you."

Little Wa nodded thoughtfully: "Master wants us to go together?"

"Precisely." Li Mu lightly tapped his finger, and a golden light flew out from the Jade Slip, transforming into a map in the air, detailing, "The Tianhuang Mountain Range is extremely dangerous, with many seventh-order demon spirits and eighth-order demon emperors. It's too dangerous for you to act alone, but if you join forces..."

Little Gold patted his chest and guaranteed, "Master, don't worry! I'll definitely protect Little Wa!"

Little Wa, however, shook his head: "I'm better at defense, I should be the one protecting you."

Li Mu smiled contentedly: "Very good, that's how you should support each other."

Next, Li Mu took out more than a dozen bottles containing various Dao Pill from his tianxuan ring, and various Dao Talismans for their self-defense. Then, with a wave of his hand, he directly sent Little Gold and Little Wa out of the Chaos Treasure Mansion. (End of this chapter)