Chapter 4063: He Didn't Die
At first, Lin Moyu was puzzled if the special filth pool produced something that could unite both Dao Wild Beasts and Heaven and Earth Spirit Demons in their determination to destroy it, why was this special filth pool left behind? Wouldn't that be leaving a hidden danger?
It turned out they simply couldn't destroy it...
This land was extremely unique, with Origin Mountains and earth of incredible toughness. The filth pool extended deep underground; what was visible was only the surface, while the true core lay far below. The earth had formed at the birth of heaven and earth, and not even the Spirit Demon Emperor or the Beast Emperor could completely destroy it.
Moreover, the water in the pool wasn't ordinary water, but a special form of Dao power a near perfect balance of pure Great Dao Origin Energy and Dao impurities. The Spirit Demon Emperor could only seal it, and that seal was integrated with the formation left by Xuan Zhenzi. When the formation was broken, the seal loosened as well. Lin Moyu could see the special filth pool, but could not enter it.
Back then, Xuan Zhenzi had also left some tricks using the Dao Origin Energy in the pool to preserve his remnant soul for countless ages. To pull this off right under the Spirit Demon Emperor's nose showed just how high Xuan Zhenzi's formation skills were.
Lin Moyu sighed, "I never imagined things would turn out this way."
Xuan Zhenzi replied, "Indeed. As they say, if you don't court disaster, disaster won't come. We brought this on ourselves. If we hadn't been greedy, things wouldn't have ended like this. When I first started cultivating, my predecessor warned me to take things step by step. We tried to leap ahead and ended up falling."
Shengxin tried to comfort him. "You were only trying to solve the threat of the Dao Wild Beasts. There was nothing wrong with what you did."
Xuan Zhenzi chuckled, "No need to comfort me, little one. The formation here has been undone, my last wish fulfilled. When the time comes, I'll be gone." He seemed to have completed his final task, and his remnant soul began to fade. Lin Moyu did not stop him. Shengxin wanted to say something, but Lin Moyu stopped her with a look.
Xuan Zhenzi murmured, "What's the use of becoming a Dao Lord if, in the end, it all returns to emptiness?" With those words, his remnant soul dissipated everything returned to nothing.
But not entirely to nothing. The inheritances he left behind had already been taken by Lin Moyu, who would spread them far and wide. The legacies of the 621 Dao Lords who fell here would not be lost.
Watching Xuan Zhenzi's soul scatter, Shengxin felt a twinge of selfishness and whispered, "Daoist Lin, I don't want to tell anyone about what happened here."
Lin Moyu replied, "There's no need to. All the Dao Lords here were heroes, sacrificing themselves for the world. Burial Dao Valley is their final memorial, and it's perfect as it is."
Shengxin smiled. "Thank you, Daoist Lin."
Lin Moyu flew toward the ground, with Shengxin quickly following.
A massive fissure split the earth of Burial Dao Valley, and beneath it lay the special filth pool.
Within the fissure, a formation covered the pool, and an overwhelming power pressed down from above.
The formation was Xuan Zhenzi's, while the power came from the Spirit Demon Emperor an eternal force, undying for countless ages.
Both were like two great gates, sealing the filth pool completely.
However, Xuan Zhenzi had left a backdoor for himself, allowing his remnant soul to draw on the Dao Origin Energy in the pool to persist and pass on his story. He didn't care how future generations judged them he just wanted to warn others not to meddle with things beyond their understanding, not to indulge in wild fantasies, or misfortune would follow.
Lin Moyu spent some time finding Xuan Zhenzi's backdoor and sent a wisp of his soul inside.
Shengxin silently protected him, asking nothing she trusted Lin Moyu had his reasons.
Lin Moyu sent his soul into the formation, carefully sensing the special filth pool. After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes, looking at the pool with a complex expression.
Shengxin noticed and asked, "Did you find something?"
Lin Moyu replied, "I did. There's a living being being nurtured in this filth pool."
Shengxin was shocked. "Another one is being born?"
Lin Moyu said, "But I'm not sure if this being is the same as the one from before. If it is, the Beast Emperors and Spirit Demon Emperor will likely come again."
Shengxin asked, "Senior Xuan Zhenzi said that last time, the being was already fully formed when they arrived. What about now?"
Lin Moyu said, "It's almost ready. I'll take another look."
This time, he sent even more of his soul, trying to see more clearly.
After countless ages, the special filth pool was nurturing another being. Lin Moyu wasn't sure if it was the same as last time, but if so, when it fully formed, the Beast Emperors and Spirit Demon Emperor would surely return. What would happen then was impossible to say. Burial Dao Valley would almost certainly be lost, but at least he had already secured the inheritances so they wouldn't be buried.
Lin Moyu's soul delved deeper, unable to enter the pool but able to sense it through the formation.
He gradually discerned the outline of the being: half human, half beast, with traits of both Dao Wild Beasts and the human race.
But Lin Moyu also sensed another aura one similar to that of a Soul Devourer.
His frown deepened. On closer inspection, the feeling grew worse.
If a single being combined the traits of both Dao Wild Beasts and Soul Devourers, it would be terrifying who could possibly deal with such a creature?
Beast Emperors were nearly impossible to kill, and Soul Devourers were likewise, with the added ability to be immune to Daos...
Lin Moyu felt a headache coming on, but for now, he was powerless to stop it.
"I need to find the Spirit Demon Emperor!"
The thought flashed through his mind maybe the Spirit Demon Emperor would have a solution.
Suddenly, Lin Moyu sensed an eye slowly opening beneath the filth pool, looking up at him.
Boom!
His soul was violently shaken, and the wisp he'd sent in was instantly destroyed.
Lin Moyu grunted and came to, his expression grave.
Shengxin asked anxiously, "Are you alright?"
Lin Moyu shook his head. "I'm fine. That thing already has its own consciousness, and it's hiding."
"Huh?"
Shengxin didn't quite understand.
Lin Moyu explained, "If I'm right, that creature is the same one the predecessors created it was never truly destroyed, and after countless ages, it's being reborn. This time, it's learned to hide, and may not emerge until it's fully formed. I have a very bad feeling if it comes out, the whole world could be in danger."
Shengxin was frightened. "Is it really that bad? What can we do?"
Lin Moyu said, "Let's go back for now and let me think."
With a wave, he sent out several divine runes. The earth rumbled, the fissure closed, and Burial Dao Valley returned to its previous state. The Dao Flowers swayed, blooming in all colors, beautiful as ever. But beneath that beauty, unimaginable danger lurked.
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