Inside the Endless Forest.
The blood-red light shimmering on the lake was gradually fading, and the surging waves had long since returned to tranquility.
At this moment, Li Dalong was wearing the Low-Grade "Li Clan War Armor," with a black cloak draped over it.
Yin souls, omnipresent from all directions, were slowly returning into the armor carved with the characters "Li Yaotie's Dad."
The pair of giant serpents inside the sleeves of his robe also gradually transformed back into arms.
The official Mid-Grade Dharma Treasure, the Seal of the Twin Serpents of Righteous Qi, floated down from the clouds and entered Li Dalong's body.
On the ground beside him, a bleeding middle-aged man was gradually transforming into a giant serpent, a hundred meters in length, devoid of life.
"Huu."
Li Dalong raised his head to gaze at the clear sky, murmuring, "The Endless Forest really is different. The chaos of war in the Azure Dynasty grows worse by the day, yet the Endless Forest remains as it always was.
Could it be that, just as Yaowen said, the Azure Dynasty's fated luck has truly run out?"
Li Dalong's eyes were filled with worry; he hadn't attended court for nearly a century, and the Human Emperor hadn't summoned him, either.
It didn't really matter to him whether the Human Emperor lived or died.
It was just that recently, he kept hearing of reclusive powers emerging into the world. With the court full of fiends and monsters, sooner or later, disaster would befall their Li family, and he did not wish to make the children roam the ends of the earth with him again.
As he pondered, rustling sounds emerged from the surrounding forest, which had been reduced to nearly barren earth by his battle with the giant python.
Strange figures clad in black robes, covering their bodies tightly, gradually approached Li Dalong.
They were silent, and every one of them dragged the corpse of a powerful demon beast. The hands revealed from their sleeves were completely bloodless.
Zombies!
These zombies had all reached the Nascent Soul realm.
Since the Old Ancestor had taken the Heaven-Piercing Coffin with him, these zombies could not follow the coffin, so they moved with Li Dalong instead.
The sound of a bell rang out. Xuan Tianzi, attended by the zombies, lifted the hem of her skirt and bowed to Li Dalong.
"Master, all demon beasts above the Golden Core stage in the surrounding area have been killed by us. However, we should not remain here for long. With such wanton slaughter, I fear the Demon Saint will detect us."
"Mm."
As Li Dalong's voice faded, an aura of black frost approached from the sky. The Moon God knelt on one knee before Li Dalong.
"Reporting to Master: In accordance with your instructions, your servant spent five years traveling to the end of the Western Lands.
There, I indeed found the Gates of the Underworld you spoke of. Your servant entered for over half a year; it is truly a fine destination for beings like us."
"Let's go!"
The Endless Sea of the Dead surged from Li Dalong's body, carrying the host of zombies toward the west.
Within the sea of blood, black light burst from Li Dalong's eyes. A Dark Crow arrived from parts unknown and landed on his shoulder.
"Just twenty more years, and our Li clan will produce a Void Refining expert."
Li Dalong's eyes narrowed slightly. "Not enough! The Human Emperor is dying, and the chaos of the world has arrived. When the time comes, it won't just be the Zhao Clan; there will be many dangers. My Li family cannot allow the tragedies of the past to repeat themselves."
[Your descendant, Li Dalong, has hunted numerous demon beasts within the Golden Core realm in the Endless Forest. Acquired Trait: Demon Beast Killer]
[Damage to demon beasts increased by 100%]
[Your descendant, Li Dalong, after years of secluded cultivation, has begun to learn the innate techniques of zombies.
Leading numerous zombies to absorb the blood of demon beasts, he has acquired an Earth-rank Underworld cultivation method bestowed by the Endless Sea of the Dead: Blood-Drinking Demonic Cultivation Method.
Cultivating within the Sea of the Dead enhances physical strength and spiritual power intensity. When cultivated to the peak, as long as the Sea of the Dead is not extinguished, the body will not perish.]
[Due to years of practicing Underworld techniques, Li Dalong's body and bloodline are gradually undergoing a special transformation...]
The sea of blood surged, emanating an endless stench of gore.
Blood-red light burst from Li Dalong's eyes, and his body was slowly losing its natural color. Yet, Li Dalong's gaze remained as heavy and resolute as ever.
...
[Year 555]
[Your descendant Tianyi, with the help of numerous seniors, has transformed the 'Talisman of the Thirteen Profound Seals' into the 'Talisman of the Fourteen Profound Seals'.
One of the seniors, using the Soul-Refining Silk, possessed the spiritual power of the mid-stage Divinity Transformation realm and helped Li Tianyi break through to the fifth-tier Divinity Transformation!]
[Acquired Domain: Spiritual Rhyme. Within the domain, a musical score forms naturally; the power of a musician's techniques is increased by 200%.]
[Acquired Heaven-bestowed Primordial Spirit Technique: Ode of Heavenly Sound. Transforms techniques into zither music, killing enemies formlessly.]
...
[Your concubine-born descendant, Li Xinghuo's son Li Xinri, has wed Wu Chunxiu, daughter of the Wu family of the Northern Border, and they have given birth to a daughter, Li Zhijing.]
[Li Xinri has been spoiled by his mother, Jin Qiaoqiao. As the family's power has grown immensely, he has become increasingly unbridled, associating with bad company.
Acquired Trait: Profligate Scion]
[There is a possibility of being targeted by righteous individuals seeking to punish evil and promote good.
Cultivation speed decreased by 30%. Skills in eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling increased by 100%.]
...
[As Li Kuangren handed over family affairs to Li Chang'an, ordering Li Chang'an to lead the Eternal Sun Prefecture. After discussion among the clansmen, a new Family Head has been appointed—]
[Li Xinnian]
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