How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

Li Muyun's thoughts were in turmoil, and a wisp of immortal energy surged up and down violently, even in a meditative state, it still surged and collided wildly with his soul.

Within his soul, the pure and turbid energies surged and collided continuously. Li Muyun's primordial spirit looked up and saw before him a danyuan that enveloped the heavens and earth, from which endless radiance flowed, exuding a vast and powerful aura.

No wonder Rabbit Lord wanted him to take this elixir only after he had cultivated the Teng Snake Body and the Undying Sword Body. If he hadn't cultivated such a physique, the immortal power carried by this elixir alone would probably have crushed him.

Where can one truly comprehend the Daoist principles within the elixir? This is immortal essence, far surpassing ordinary true essence, which ordinary cultivators cannot control.

The power of immortals is too overwhelming for ordinary cultivators; they are almost guaranteed to die upon contact.

However, Li Muyun's Undying Sword Body and Teng Snake Body were extraordinary, unlike ordinary human physiques. For example, Liu Yan's Mountain Moving Body seemed powerful, but in reality, it was nothing compared to Li Muyun's two great physiques.

The body that moves mountains and consumes the true essence of heaven and earth might be considered an extraordinary physique in the ordinary world, but in the face of immortal power, it is as fragile as paper.

Only Li Muyun's body could control this divine power.

Li Muyun's primordial spirit slowly approached the pill, gradually absorbing its immortal power like a silkworm devouring mulberry leaves. As each wisp of immortal light entered his stomach, his cultivation level continuously condensed and strengthened, finally consolidating his power.

At this moment, after being cleansed by the elixir, his cultivation level has truly reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, with one foot already in the threshold of the Void Refinement stage.

Once one has undergone another baptism of heavenly lightning, one will be able to enter the Refinement of Emptiness realm.

In fact, he could have completely eliminated the heavenly tribulation and ignored the existence of the lightning tribulation simply by taking out the Creation Jade Disc, but Rabbit Lord strongly dissuaded him, insisting that he personally experience the lightning tribulation.

Within the tribulation of lightning lies hidden Daoist principles. Only cultivators who have undergone the tempering and cleansing of the tribulation of lightning can truly attain the pinnacle of their cultivation and gain the recognition of heaven and earth.

In other words, enduring the tribulation of lightning is not just torture, but also an opportunity to take advantage of the heavens.

Li Muyun's aura swayed and slowly condensed into a solid form. He concealed his sharpness and slowly exhaled a breath of true energy. His cultivation level had been fixed at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

After being tempered and baptized by immortal essence, his skin was as smooth as jade, with a radiant glow, delicate and beautiful, no less than a woman's skin. His appearance was even more handsome, and from a distance, he looked like a pale-faced scholar. However, the cold sword intent hidden within made people hesitate to approach.

At this moment, the Lingta River has been exhibiting many strange phenomena in recent days, and the accumulated inner radiance can no longer be suppressed, soaring into the sky!

The once turbid river water, which had been surging and roaring, was now surprisingly gentle and docile, flowing quietly in all directions.

Wisps of milky-white mist, visible to the naked eye, rose from the river surface, spreading and reflecting on the military tents on both banks, creating a wondrous and unique scene.

The concentration of spiritual energy in the air increased sharply, and the soldiers on both sides of the strait noticed it. At this moment, inhaling the spiritual energy was refreshing and invigorating, and the whole body felt indescribably comfortable.

A faint commotion arose as the soldiers rubbed their hands together, their eyes burning with desire as they looked toward the Lingta River, eager to unearth this treasure in an instant.

Li Muyun's eyes swirled with yin and yang energy, and his perception of changes in spiritual energy was incredibly sharp. He immediately sensed the source of the abnormality in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

That's the wisp of immortal energy rising from the bottom of the Spirit Pagoda River. There's no mistake, there really is a great treasure at the bottom of the Spirit Pagoda River.

"Brother Li! Have you finished your seclusion? There are unusual movements in the Lingta River, and people from the Great Tang Empire have already arrived at the riverbank."

Just as Li Muyun's thoughts were wavering, a loud shout came from outside the tent.

“It’s over now. I’ll take the blue ox with me. General Liu, you may choose another person to go.”

Li Muyun pushed open the tent and stepped out. His internal energy became increasingly solid and powerful, and his skin was smooth and lustrous. From a distance, he looked like a fairy in a painting, with unparalleled divine handsomeness.

When Liu Yan, a burly and imposing man, saw Li Muyun walk out from outside the tent, he was stunned for a moment, staring at Li Muyun blankly for a while.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself.

This Li Muyun is too abnormal. In just one or two days of seclusion, his Qi and strength have reached a new level. Even if I go all out now, I probably still can't beat him.

He quickly turned to a hint of smugness and nodded.

"The candidate has already been chosen. My deputy general, Song Wan, cultivates the Vajra Body, his body is tempered and refined, impervious to water and fire, and his external martial arts are quite remarkable. Sending him is the best option."

"Well, my dead cow has been causing a lot of trouble lately. Going there this time is to give it a chance to redeem itself."

Li Muyun remained calm, then changed the subject, bringing up the big blue ox.

Sitting in the central command post, his divine sense, nourished by immortal energy, was incredibly powerful. He naturally knew all the mischief the Great Green Ox had been up to in the camp.

However, since the blue ox was brought by himself, not only ordinary soldiers, but even Liu Yan and Song Wan dared not do much to it.

Although they didn't say it, they had already sensed it in their hearts and certainly couldn't let this dead cow use their name to swindle and cheat people all the way.

"Since those people from the Tang Empire have already gone to the riverbank, let's go too, lest we keep them waiting."

Li Muyun focused his mind and unleashed his divine soul power, instantly transforming into a giant, crystalline hand that plunged deep into the military tent, precisely grasped a blue ox, and pulled it back forcefully.

The big blue ox was munching on the spirit fruit, its lips covered in bright red juice. Just as it was engrossed in eating, it was suddenly grabbed by the back of its neck and lifted out.

"Hey, Li! What are you doing!"

After being pulled back, the big blue ox fell to the ground with a thud, looking at Li Muyun with resentment.

"Go to Lingta River, and you will have a chance."

"Lingta River?"

The big blue ox rolled its eyes and looked at the ethereal river in the distance, nodding vigorously.

"Go! Go! Go."

Li Muyun chuckled inwardly. This stubborn ox was easily hooked once it saw the treasure.

Liu Yan and Song Wan had already gone ahead to the Lingta River. After they arrived, they also rushed to the Lingta River without stopping.

At this moment, the banks of the Lingta River were bustling with activity. Generals and soldiers gathered around the riverbank, standing on the city walls, looking down at the river, which was gradually turning white.

From its initial turbid and boiling state to its eventual tranquility, with faint ethereal light and mist slowly wafting out, it was quite mystical. This concentration of spiritual energy was already capable of influencing the surrounding environment.

It seems that after a while, both sides of the river will be covered with exotic flowers and plants, and spiritual beings will appear. This is why the friction between the two armies has increased. Both sides want to compete for these magical objects, and naturally neither of them will give way.

At this moment, Huo Polu, the commander-in-chief of the Tang Empire, was already standing on the opposite bank of the river. His figure was as straight as a spear, covered in black armor, and a kind of arrogant and domineering look slowly flowed in his eyes.

With a hint of amusement and mockery in his eyes, he swept across the military formation and toward the Sun Moon Empire.