Li Mu stood still above the Chaotic Qi Sea, his eyes slightly closed, his body moving without wind.

The Chaotic Dao Tree above his head rooted in the Void Realm, its branches reaching the sky, slowly exhaling vast Dao Rhymes.

The Yang Realm King's Pure Yang Great Dao was completely devoured by it, and the bright, fierce, endlessly regenerating, and Eternal Law was decomposed layer by layer deep within the tree's core, transforming into strands of the purest "Yang" Origin.

This Origin was the condensed true meaning of the first ray of light that broke through the darkness when the Universe first opened.

It circulated and was refined within the Chaotic Dao Tree's Veins, eventually integrating into the very bones and blood of the Chaotic Great Dao, becoming an inseparable part of this supreme Dao Law.

When the last trace of the Yang Realm King's aura vanished into thin air, the Yang Fruit, once silent and dim, on the crown of the Chaotic Dao Tree, suddenly burst forth!

Billions of golden rays shot into the sky, tearing through the darkness of Chaos, illuminating the entire Treasure Mansion.

The light shed its mundane, fiery red, transforming into pure golden radiance containing infinite vitality and the power of the sun, like a miniature sun suspended on the branch, flowing with profound and unfathomable Yang Divine Runes.

Every single rune seemed to be engraved with the ultimate truth of the primordial era, the initial birth of light.

If a powerful being were to comprehend even one, he could control a Great Realm and overturn the heavens and earth.

The Yang Fruit was complete!

In an instant, a vast and majestic aura of Yang swept out, echoing from afar with the Yin Fruit that had already matured on the other side of the tree.

One gold and one gray, one bright and one dim, the two Dao Fruits stood side by side on the branch, like twin stars rotating, attracting each other yet each independent.

The former repulsion had long vanished, and at the convergence of Yin and Yang, profound mysteries flowed naturally, as if formed by heaven.

Li Mu's mind was already one with the Dao Tree, and at this moment, he only felt the Great Dao roaring within his body, and at the convergence of Yin and Yang, Chaos began to open.

"So that's how it is..."

Li Mu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as deep as an abyss, within which Yin and Yang seemed to rotate and Chaos opened.

He lightly raised his left hand, his palm slightly clasped, and the entire Chaotic Qi Sea surged with it, as if under his direct command, an indescribable sense of control filled his entire body.

In the past, when he controlled the Yin Realm, he thought that the unity of all Yin was the ultimate.

Now that both Yin and Yang Fruits were complete, what he commanded was no longer a single extreme, but something that transcended Yin and Yang, entering a deeper level, yet still incomplete.

Chaos is neither disorder nor nothingness.

It is the mother of all existence, the Origin of all things, the source that embraces everything and nurtures all Daos.

Li Mu's state of mind quietly transformed, and he glimpsed the true nature of the "Dao."

The fall of the Yang Realm King was not an end, but his Dao being absorbed and transformed by a grander Dao.

The cycle of life and death, the alternation of Laws, all found their Home in Chaos.

Li Mu looked up towards the top of the Chaotic Dao Tree, where, besides the Yin and Yang Fruits, several blurry, translucent membranes were faintly visible, their light weak yet tenacious, as if nurturing infinite possibilities for the future.

"When Yin and Yang are balanced, all things begin to be born..."

Li Mu's Divine Thought moved, penetrating the Chaos Treasure Mansion's boundary wall, instantly returning to the Star Domain where the Lieyu Battleship was located.

When Li Mu's figure solidified again at the highest point of the Lieyu Battleship's bridge, the entire ship, and even the vast array of hundreds of escort ships around it, seemed to shed the immense burden on their shoulders at that moment.

Inside the bridge, the strong Cultivators, who had been as taut as bowstrings, all let out a sigh of relief in unison.

King Zhenhai slowly withdrew his hands from the Guixu Tide Disk, and the pale complexion that had appeared on his face from fully activating his Divine Ability had now returned to normal.

In his gaze towards Li Mu, in addition to the original awe, there was a deeper, unfathomable admiration.

Burning Sky Valley Master frowned slightly, seemingly still savoring Li Mu's seemingly understated, yet earth-shattering, strike.

Kushan Buddhist Lord's lowered eyelids had now lifted, the golden light in his turbid eyes receding.

He clasped his hands together, silently bowing to Li Mu, his Buddhist heart clear, knowing the profound mysteries within.

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor was the most direct; the ancient longsword in his hand hummed softly, as if in submission, or as if cheering.

This peerless strong Cultivator, who had always taken the Sword Dao as his path, now had a deeper contemplation in his eyes, knowing that the distance between himself and Li Mu had not only not shortened, but had been infinitely stretched.

"Senior Li, the dust has settled in this Realm.

Should we first return to the Great Qian Immortal Realm to report our gains from the exploration to Your Majesty, and then plan for future matters?" Ji Yu asked Li Mu, gesturing.

This question was not only for Li Mu, but also for all the strong Cultivators present: should they retreat with their achievements, or pursue victory?

The bridge fell silent again, and all eyes were focused on Li Mu.

This was a crucial question that would determine the future direction of the Immortal Dynasty's expansion.

Li Mu's gaze looked deep into the Chaos barrier, as if he saw a farther, vaster world.

He had just completed "Yin and Yang Balance" and glimpsed the true nature of "Chaos."

The blurry "fetal membranes" hinted at infinite possibilities, and these possibilities required continuous exploration to nurture and verify.

Li Mu's gaze retracted from the depths of Chaos, returning to the bridge, sweeping over the strong Cultivators with their varied expressions.

In their eyes, this "settled" Realm was already a meritorious achievement worthy of being recorded in history, a bargaining chip for rewards and promotions.

However, deep within Li Mu's Dao Heart, this was merely a starting point, a curtain that had been drawn back, and behind the curtain was a vaster, more magnificent reality.

"No need to all return." Li Mu pondered for a moment, then indicated, "Ji Yu, you can lead a contingent of elites, carrying detailed dossiers of the Realm's exploration, and return to the Great Qian Immortal Realm first to report to His Majesty.

The resources and living beings of the outer Realm can also be initially coordinated, and when the Immortal Dynasty's army arrives, they can take over according to the rules."

Upon hearing this, a hint of understanding flashed in Ji Yu's eyes.

This was both trust and responsibility.

He bowed respectfully: "I respectfully obey Senior's command."

"As for the rest of you," Li Mu's gaze turned to King Zhenhai, Burning Sky Valley Master, Kushan Buddhist Lord, and the Sword Sect Old Ancestor, with an indescribable allure in his voice, "If your Dao Hearts are not weary, and you wish to explore the Three Thousand Main Realms with me, then follow me further.

The vastness of the Three Thousand Main Realms far exceeds what you and I know.

In this exploration, what I seek is not just territory, but also the pursuit of the Great Dao's Origin and the Breakthrough of my own limits.

The path ahead may hold boundless dangers, or opportunities of ages, it is all up to your Dao Hearts to choose."

As his words fell, the bridge fell into a deep silence.

King Zhenhai was the first to cup his hands and say, "Senior Li's words are exactly what I feel.

This humble general is willing to follow Senior through thick and thin, to break through the confusion!"

Burning Sky Valley Master also expressed his stance, saying with fanaticism, "Senior Li's words are like a sudden enlightenment.

In this world, only the Dao of the strong is the true Dao.

Burning Sky Valley is willing to follow Senior to explore the ultimate truth of the Great Dao!"

Kushan Buddhist Lord clasped his hands together and softly chanted a Buddhist name: "Amitabha.

Where Li Shi Zhu points, there must be great Opportunity.

Although this old monk's Lifespan is nearing its end, he is also willing to seize this Opportunity to glimpse the ultimate truth.

Life and death are both empty, only the Dao is Eternal."

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor said nothing more, his eyes filled only with the light of seeking the Dao, and he said firmly, "We Sword Cultivators must advance fearlessly.

May I ask Senior, is there a stronger Sword Dao ahead?"

His question was both a challenge to Li Mu and an encouragement to himself.

The four top strong Cultivators of the Immortal Dynasty made the decision to follow Li Mu with almost no hesitation.

"We are willing to follow Senior Li!"

"Please, Senior, lead us!"

"To explore with all the Kings, this life has no regrets!"

...

Cheers rose one after another, and the bridge instantly became a hive of activity.

Li Mu looked at these Cultivators, whose deepest desire for the Dao had been ignited, and nodded with satisfaction.

What he needed was precisely this courage and initiative to face the unknown.

"Very good." Li Mu's voice rang out again, quieting the commotion: "Ji Yu, you will count three-tenths of the elites to return with you.

The rest of you will continue to explore the Three Thousand Main Realms with me."

"Yes!"

Ji Yu took the order and immediately began making arrangements, and the atmosphere in the bridge became tense and orderly.

Some began to inventory supplies and organize dossiers, preparing to return; others, led by the strong Cultivators of their respective Sects or Families, began deeper preparations, checking Magic Treasures, Medicinal Pills, and adjusting their own states to meet the unknown challenges.

The Lieyu Battleship's hull slowly adjusted its direction in the starry sky, turning towards the depths of the Void Realm, permeated with Chaos Qi, as indicated by Li Mu.

Hundreds of escort ships also moved with it, like loyal guards, protecting this flagship that carried the Immortal Dynasty's highest will and spirit of exploration.

Before long, Ji Yu had led a fleet composed of Immortal Dynasty elites, departing from the main array.

Their ships traced several silver arcs in the starry sky, carrying the results of the outer main Realm's exploration, and sped towards the Great Qian Immortal Realm.

"Lieyu Battleship, full speed ahead." Li Mu issued the command.

Inside the hull, the Formation's light shone brightly, and majestic Immortal Power roared like a giant Dragon in the core hub.

The Lieyu Battleship's engines emitted a deep rumble, the hull trembled slightly, and then, with an unimaginable speed, like an arrow shot from a bow, it rushed towards the boundary barrier.

The surrounding escort ships also followed closely, forming a tight defensive Formation, guarding the Lieyu Battleship in the center, and together they plunged into the colorful boundary barrier.

The moment they entered the boundary barrier, the hull vibrated violently, and billions of Formation runes surged on the shield.

Inside the bridge, even strong Cultivators like King Zhenhai felt a tremor in their minds.

The outside world became distorted and blurry, and the concepts of time and space lost their meaning here, as if they were in an Eternal nightmare.

However, Li Mu stood as firm as a divine needle, unmoving, his eyes as deep as an abyss, with Yin and Yang Qi flowing within, and the true nature of Chaos clearly visible in his eyes.

Li Mu raised his hand and gently waved it, and an invisible force spread from his palm, like a gentle breeze across the water, instantly smoothing the violent fluctuations around the Lieyu Battleship.

That power was neither pure Immortal Power nor any known Divine Ability, but a direct intervention into the Great Dao's Origin.

It made the temporal and spatial turbulences around the hull instantly docile, and the energy storm that could have torn everything apart now, like a tamed beast, actively avoided the Lieyu Battleship's course.

King Zhenhai and the others were greatly shocked by this, as they had exerted all their strength to resist the erosion of the turbulence.

Yet Li Mu could so effortlessly control the most primitive and violent forces in this world.

This level of strength had already exceeded their comprehension.

"Senior's Realm is beyond our reach..." Burning Sky Valley Master murmured, his eyes filled with not only awe but also a sense of lament for the insignificance of his own Great Dao.

"We've arrived." Li Mu's voice was calm and profound.

Through the bridge's viewport, a brand new world came into view, a completely unfamiliar land unfolding before everyone's eyes, its magnificent and bizarre grandeur instantly captivating everyone's minds.

The vast land actually undulated and pulsed slowly like a living creature, the soil presenting a strange, almost flesh-like texture.

Looking as far as the eye could see, mountain ranges rose like the backs of giant Dragons, climbing towards the sky at a visible speed; rivers changed course like giant pythons turning over, their roaring water shaking the clouds, altering the Veins of the earth.

Above the sky, Spiritual Qi was so dense that it solidified, forming light golden droplets that sprinkled down, each drop containing an unimaginable amount of majestic Origin Qi from the outside world, making a faint sizzling sound upon touching the hull's shield.

What startled the strong Cultivators even more was that on this boundless land, not a single fixed city could be seen.

It was as if the entire land was connected as one, slowly moving and deforming with some profound rhythm, sometimes gathering into majestic fortresses, sometimes dispersing into scattered dwellings, as if the entire land was breathing, and these buildings were merely scales naturally growing on its body.

King Zhenhai's pupils constricted slightly, his fingers pressing lightly on the viewport: "This world... the land actually seems alive?!"

Burning Sky Valley Master took a deep breath, the fire patterns around his body flickering, feeling the rich spiritual energy that almost scorched his Primordial Spirit: "The Spiritual Qi in this Realm... has solidified into celestial dew.

Cultivating here for a day might be equivalent to several years of hard work outside!"

Kushan Buddhist Lord softly chanted a Buddhist name, golden light flowing in his eyes, trying to see through the depths of the earth: "Not only that, the earth, wood, metal, and stone in this Realm all contain a... primitive and majestic life Origin, almost Innate creation."

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor remained silent, only the ancient sword in his hand emitted a clear and prolonged hum, both a warning and a longing, sensing the omnipresent, untamed wild Laws that had never been subdued by any Sword Dao.

Li Mu stood with his hands behind his back at the bow of the ship, the Yin and Yang Qi in his eyes endlessly flowing, his Divine Thought already spread out for billions of miles.

What he saw was not only this pulsating continent beneath his feet, but also the depths of the Star Domain—innumerable stars were all of the same Origin as this place, all formed by such "living" soil, scattered like chess pieces, vast and boundless, each one like a giant heart pulsating in Chaos, exhaling the most fundamental Chaos Qi.

Vitality meant danger, and nurturing often accompanied slaughter.

Almost at the moment the Lieyu Battleship broke into this Realm, the pulsating earth below suddenly split open with countless abyssal mouths!

Roar—!

Deafening roars tore through the sky, and dark figures, carrying suffocating stench, shot into the sky!

Giant beasts of ancient and terrifying appearance revealed themselves.

Some had scales like towering mountains, some had wings that covered the sky and obscured the sun, and some were strange monsters entirely formed from peculiar earth, constantly changing, their claws and fangs subtly emitting a ferocious aura no less than an Innate Spirit Treasure.

They showed the most primitive and violent killing intent towards these "foreign objects" that had intruded into their nest.

A nine-headed giant python, taking the lead, instantly locked onto the Lieyu Battleship with its eighteen vertical pupils, and as its crimson forked tongue flickered, corrosive black mist spewed forth. (End of this chapter)