65: Chapter 65 A Lineage Not Belonging to This World

"Cultivating the self as the Dao?"

Ye Xiu was a bit confused. Did this mean cultivating oneself into the Dao?

Xing Mu smiled faintly. "That depends on you. The only thing I can help you with is to make sure you start from the same starting line as the Human Emperor as much as possible."

"What do you mean?"

"The Heavenly Emperor Sutra was the enlightenment Cultivation Technique that allowed the Human Emperor to become the supreme powerhouse. It was because of this ancient Cultivation Technique that the Human Emperor had the idea of cultivating the self as the Dao, but he failed."

"Do you mean that the supreme being who created the Heavenly Emperor Sutra might have succeeded?"

"I didn't say that. However, it is indeed possible. After all, the Blade Master almost took that step, and the [Zhu Xian Style] is the best proof of that."

"Zhu Xian Style?"

"Yes. Using one's own power to shake the Dao—this is not recognized by the Heavenly Dao."

"Could it be that the Heavenly Emperor Sutra also contains such Martial Skills that directly attack an opponent's Dao?" A glint of light flickered in Ye Xiu's eyes.

"Dao Techniques are unique to ancient Cultivation Techniques, like the Legacy of another lineage. I don't know if the Blade Master ever comprehended the Heavenly Emperor Sutra, but the [Zhu Xian Style] certainly falls within the scope of Dao Techniques."

Xing Mu paused here before continuing, "Dao Techniques are unique Moves found only in ancient Cultivation Techniques, and they are the only Moves capable of resisting the Dao with one's own power."

"Ancient Cultivation Techniques..."

"In the Imperial Court, besides the Heavenly Emperor Sutra, there are a few other remnants of ancient Cultivation Techniques that the Human Emperor and his peers seized during the darkest and most chaotic eras."

"Then... where did these ancient Cultivation Techniques come from?" Ye Xiu asked, very curious.

"I don't know, but the beings capable of creating such Cultivation Techniques are extremely ancient. The era they existed in was perhaps even before the primordial beginning. No, perhaps they do not belong to this Grandmist universe or the myriad worlds of the heavens."

"A lineage that doesn't belong to this world?"

"Cultivating the self as the Dao, relying only on one's own power—this is the cultivation lineage of ancient Cultivation Techniques. If the Blade Master hadn't died, he might have successfully taken that final step. It's just a pity..."

Xing Mu sighed with emotion.

She looked at Ye Xiu, who still wanted to ask more questions, and shook her head slightly. "Some secrets will only become obstacles to your future the more you know about them. Now, I need to mend my injuries."

After saying this, she sat on the phoenix feather brush, crossed her legs, and closed her eyes.

Ye Xiu opened his mouth, but ultimately did not speak.

One month later.

Above the clouds.

Two people and one monkey were traveling quickly.

They streaked across the sky like three meteors.

"Hey, it's already been half a month. How much longer until we arrive..."

Hou Liubai was somewhat irritable. It scratched the monkey fur on its neck, its eyes full of impatience.

"You monkey, can't you be quiet? You've been the most troublesome one the whole way."

Xing Mu said with dissatisfaction.

"The Old Peng King has been in my Immortal Cave. If I don't go back, all the new subordinates I recruited will be poached."

"Once this matter is settled, I will accompany you to the Yao Race base camp and kill that so-called Demon Emperor for you."

"Really? You aren't lying to me?"

Hou Liubai clearly didn't believe it.

Ye Xiu, who had been expressionless the whole time, had a flash of killing intent in his eyes upon hearing Xing Mu's words.

He looked at the monkey and interjected, "I can also help you with killing the Demon Emperor."

Hou Liubai was stunned.

It scratched its furry face, not understanding why these two of the Human Race wanted to help it.

Seeing Hou Liubai's bewildered expression, Xing Mu's lively eyes curved slightly.

She smiled faintly and said with a hint of inducement, "Monkey, it's friends helping friends, it's normal."

"Friends?"

Hou Liubai's scratching became even more frequent.

The corners of Ye Xiu's mouth twitched slightly. This monkey clearly didn't have any complex thoughts. Meeting Xing Mu was truly its bad luck.

It would be tricked into joining them sooner or later.

"The Demon Emperor came to find me last time. Its strength is not low, it's hard to kill, and there are many experts in the Demon Court."

Hou Liubai was somewhat wary.

"How does it compare to you?"

Xing Mu asked carelessly, directly making a comparison.

"Not much difference."

"Then it's fine. You and Ye Xiu are responsible for killing it, and I will handle the rest of the small fry."

"The White Tiger race has already pledged allegiance to the Demon Court. I heard Kong Xuan went too. It is very strong, not weaker than me."

"It's fine, they are all small fry."

"No, Kong Xuan is very strong and very dangerous."

Hou Liubai voiced its rebuttal. It couldn't admit that Kong Xuan was a small fry, otherwise, that would be an admission in disguise that it was also a small fry.

"Is it strong? It doesn't matter. Since we are friends, no matter how strong the Yao Race is, I will block them for you."

Xing Mu's tone was casual, completely disregarding the Demon Court.

Afterward, the person and the monkey chatted for a long time.

Hou Liubai was clearly moved by Xing Mu's sense of friendship and loyalty, and its attitude improved significantly.

Ye Xiu said nothing about this.

If Hou Liubai could abandon darkness for light, he would not object. As for the so-called Demon Court, if there was an opportunity, he would definitely pay a visit.

The Hundred Thousand Mountains surged into the clouds.

The three of them finally arrived at a place surrounded by mountains.

"There's nothing unusual here, right?"

Ye Xiu looked around, extending his Qi Sense, but found nothing.

Xing Mu rolled her eyes at him. "If you could discover something unusual, then what would you need me for?"

As she spoke, the phoenix feather brush floated up slowly.

A faint golden light shone down from the tip of the brush.

A layer of radiance flickered over Xing Mu's body.

"The four poles of the heavens, the Imperial Court's special permission..."

As the ancient incantation was chanted, the Hundred Thousand Mountains trembled in unison.

In the endless Void Realm, a beam of brilliant sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone directly onto Xing Mu's eyes.

An indescribably terrifying aura suddenly appeared.

This aura was incomparably dreadful, causing Ye Xiu and Hou Liubai, who were beside her, to both reveal looks of shock and retreat thousands of meters.

As time passed, the outline of a passageway gradually appeared in Xing Mu's eyes.

As time flowed, this outline gradually condensed and took shape, becoming incomparably deep, as if it were connecting to an incredibly mysterious world.

"Grandmist opens, Chaos appears..."

The ancient incantation still echoed between heaven and earth, and a terrifying sense of oppression emanated from that deep passageway.

"Come."

Xing Mu gave a soft shout.

Ye Xiu and Hou Liubai looked at each other.

Without hesitation, they rushed towards the deep passageway that had already manifested.

Whoosh.

The person and the monkey were extremely fast.

In just an instant, they had already rushed into the passageway.

Afterward, Xing Mu pressed her palms together.

The phoenix feather brush fell down, wedging into the entrance of the passageway, and a faint golden light maintained the passageway's energy requirements.

After finishing these tasks, she did not hesitate and also entered the deep passageway.

The passageway was very long.

Ye Xiu and Hou Liubai dared not rush in too recklessly and proceeded cautiously.

Behind them, Xing Mu had already caught up.

"Don't ask, just follow me."

The person and the monkey nodded, suppressed the questions in their hearts, and followed Xing Mu as they moved quickly through the passageway.