Above the Great Dao

Chapter 1694 - 775: The Annihilation of Cangyuan (Part 2)

Chen Shi’s heart stirred slightly, and he said, "Daoist Qing Yang, you seem very familiar with the Dark Sea?"

Daoist Qing Yang laughed and said, "Though I often wander the Dark Sea, I’m not the one who’s truly familiar with it. It’s Boss Huan and those ship runners who are. They’ve explored many parts of the Dark Sea and know where the treasures are and where the dangers lie."

Chen Shi looked at Huan Shu and politely said, "Miss Huan Shu, could you tell me about the geography near Cangyuan?"

Huan Shu did not hide anything, saying, "The center of the Cangyuan Star Domain is the Great Origin Immortal City, with the Ten Thousand Stars Source beside it.

Following down the Cangjiang Star River, you’ll come to the Star Sea. The Star Sea is extremely vast, composed of countless stars forming a Heavenly Sea, filled with many relics.

More than a dozen star rivers of astonishing length, much longer than the Heavenly River, connect to the Star Sea and lead to other Dark Sea areas."

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She spoke slowly, giving a rough account of the geography around Cangyuan, and said, "However, I advise you not to wander around alone. It would be best to head to the Great Origin Immortal City and follow the ship returning to the Earth Immortal Realm. The Dark Sea is not a place to roam alone. You managed to come here without dying, which is your luck. But luck, once used up, can cost you your life."

Chen Shi thanked her and said, "Is there a Xunjiang Star River that flows into the Star Sea?"

"There is indeed a Xunjiang Star River."

Chen Shi asked for the specific location of the Xunjiang Star River and praised, "You know so much about the local geography, miss."

Huan Shu shook her head and said, "Even if I had hundreds of thousands of years, I couldn’t fathom the outline of the Star Sea. The reason I know so much is that when the Earth Immortal Realm was initially developed, many immortals tried to traverse the Dark Sea in search of Earth Treasure Spirit Roots. When they arrived here, they gradually figured out the geography near the Star Sea. As a Treasure Hunting Immortal, not knowing the geography of the Star Sea is a dead end."

Her words carried a note of warning, which Chen Shi understood was well-meaning. He smiled and said, "Thank you for the guidance, miss. Daoist Qing Yang, I bid you farewell for now."

Daoist Qing Yang was surprised, saying, "You’re not going to the Great Origin Immortal City?"

Chen Shi shook his head and said, "I’m not going. I have other matters to attend to."

Daoist Qing Yang looked towards the Dacang World, his heart skipping a beat, "Is he planning to make a move on the Primordial Worm?"

In the vast and boundless domain of the Star Sea, the Primordial Worm is a taboo. Its limbs extend into the dark starry sky, devouring world after world, ancient, evil, mysterious, and bizarre.

No one dares to touch the Primordial Worm. Treasure Hunting Immortals often steer clear of it. Before they even approach, they’re polluted by the evil dao of the Primordial Worm, turning into evil spirits.

Chen Shi disembarked, waving his hand to see the Black Sandalwood Ship off.

The Black Sandalwood Ship traveled along the Cangjiang, deep into Cangyuan, arriving above the Great Origin Realm’s Immortal City, anchoring outside the city.

The Great Origin Realm is located beside Wanxing Source, a massive star lake from which stars surge out daily, flowing into the Cangjiang and towards the Star Sea.

The Great Origin Immortal City is the only resting place for Treasure Hunting Immortals throughout Cangyuan. With constant danger lurking in the Dark Sea, Treasure Hunting Immortals often stop here for supplies, repair their ships, or buy and sell Earth Treasure Spirit Roots.

Below there is an enormous mass of flesh, the Primordial Worm itself, with tentacles connecting in all directions. It is rumored that the Cangyuan Shepherd is ordered to guard the Primordial Worm here.

Daoist Qing Yang jumped off the ship, following Huan Shu and others into the city. He looked around and exclaimed, "So many strangers have come to the Great Origin Immortal City!"

Huan Shu looked around, her heart tightening, and whispered, "So many Taiyi Golden Immortals! Why have these exalted beings come to the Cangyuan Star Domain? Could it be the Cangyuan Shepherd invited experts? Has something significant happened?"

The Immortal Court set up the Shepherd Mansion here, and the Cangyuan Shepherd is a disciple of the Supreme Immortal Emperor, Bai Yuanjiu, tasked with guarding Cangyuan. He has held this duty for over thirty thousand years.

The Heavenly Court can’t control this place; instead, the Immortal Court delves into the ranks of lesser immortals, extending its influence to the Dark Sea.

Bai Yuanjiu manages Cangyuan and this Star Domain. Over the years, nothing major has gone wrong.

This place is seldom visited, with only Treasure Hunting Immortals appearing occasionally. Heavenly Court’s divine beings rarely come to such areas. But today, several guests have arrived at the Great Origin Immortal City.

Bai Yuanjiu was hosting a banquet in his mansion, smiling, "Emperor Wan Shou, Subtle Taoist Monarch, you are guests from afar. Having arrived in the territory of our Immortal Court, there’s no need for further conflict."

His guests were none other than Emperor Wan Shou, Subtle Taoist Monarch, and other Taiyi Golden Immortals.

After the group pursued Chen Shi to the Dark Sea, they lost his trace. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t find him. Fortunately, someone knew how to access the Heavenly Sea, which led them here to rest at the Great Origin Immortal City.

Subtle Taoist Monarch laughed, "Brother Bai, your prowess may not be high, yet you can establish yourself in the Dark Sea—truly odd. Brother Bai, you’re still at the Golden Immortal Realm, right? In your Great Origin Realm lies a Qingwei Dao Spring, from which only Qingwei Holy Land can draw Spiritual Energy. With your ability, it’s remarkable that you can keep this Holy Land safe without it being taken from you."

Bai Yuanjiu laughed, "I am untalented, merely at the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal Realm, always unable to break through to Taiyi Golden Immortal. However, should someone stir trouble, I wouldn’t be afraid. Although my cultivation isn’t high, the Primordial Worm’s power is unfathomable. My master taught me the magic skill of sacrificial refinement of the Primordial Worm. In critical moments, I can harness the power of the Cangjiang Primordial Worm to battle Taiyi Golden Immortals, even matching Daluo if needed."

His words caused the Taiyi Golden Immortals present to react noticeably.

Emperor Wan Shou asked in confusion, "Controlling the Primordial Worm truly grants power comparable to a Daluo Golden Immortal? Throughout my travels, I’ve seen many worlds devoured by the Primordial Worm. Your Majesty, keeping such a creature goes against cosmic harmony."