Transmigrating to another world, starting as a mountain god

Li Yuan was somewhat puzzled and curious.

The Five Elements God soared through the clouds, his long beard and tall crown giving him an air of otherworldly grace, like a reclusive immortal.

"The Earth Ancestor God has been living in seclusion since ancient times and rarely shows his face."

"If he would respond to your knocking, wouldn't the gate to his cave have been broken down long ago?"

"Moreover, the Earth Ancestor God was seriously injured in ancient times by that dog of a Heavenly Demon, leaving him with a primal injury that has not yet healed."

"The one who sent people to assassinate you was definitely not the Earth Ancestor God."

The Five Elements God stroked his long beard, seemingly recalling some past events, his face filled with emotion.

In Li Yuan's arms, the blood-stained scales trembled slightly.

It seemed as if a celestial demon was telling him: there was something to say when we got back.

However, with the Five Elements God right in front of him, the Heavenly Demon still did not take the risk.

If the world were to find out now that the ancient celestial demons were in cahoots with Anshan Liyuan, it would be disastrous.

That circle of immortals and gods in the Three Realms is probably going to explode.

Many old guys probably won't sit still and will jump out to forcibly kill Li Yuan.

Li Yuan silently conversed with the Five Elements God.

"A celestial demon?"

"What conflict could there be between the Earth Ancestor God and that legendary ancient celestial demon?"

The Five Elements God rode the clouds and mist, and in an instant, he brought Li Yuan back to the Anshan region.

"Why are you asking so many questions, kid?"

"But the more you know, the more trouble you're likely to get into!"

The Five Elements God did not recount the past grievances to Li Yuan, but his expression was somewhat complicated, and he pretended to be displeased.

After instructing Li Yuan to stay obediently in the mountains, this ancient and powerful being, whose cultivation was immeasurable, prepared to return to heaven.

Before leaving, the Five Elements God hesitated for a moment, but still sent a telepathic message:

"Don't be fooled by the splendor of the Heavenly Court, which transcends the Three Realms."

"But isn't it just a system like a mortal court, only with the Three Realms as its territory and immortals and gods as its subjects?"

"If the person who attacked you is of ordinary status, the Heavenly Court will surely strike with overwhelming force and execute the thief as a warning to others."

"But if you don't hear any news for a long time, you should know that things are complicated. At that time, whether you swallow your anger or take things slowly is up to you."

The Five Elements God had heard about Li Yuan's true deeds and had a fairly good impression of him, quite appreciating this 'active' junior.

Li Yuan also bowed respectfully and expressed his gratitude in his heart.

As the Five Elements God flew away, he glanced back casually, but missed Li Yuan:

"The Bodhi tree has long since disappeared, yet you have one here..."

"Without flowers or fruit, could it be that ancestral root has undergone nirvana?"

"Hide it well, or those bald guys might try to cheat you out of it later!"

The Five Elements God seemed to have foreseen the future situation, delivering a final warning before disappearing completely into the clouds.

Li Yuan's mind stirred slightly, and he bowed to the sky once more.

After the Five Elements Gods had left, the Heavenly Demon finally spoke:

"I remembered!"

"Great Earth God, you couldn't possibly be the one who harmed you!"

Li Yuan was slightly puzzled, but lay back down under the old tree as usual.

"Brother, what do you mean by that?"

The Heavenly Demon chuckled:

"During the ancient calamity, when the heavenly secrets were in chaos and the heavenly rules were obscured, I seized the opportunity to ambush him and shattered his soul!"

"The current Earth Ancestor God is one of my external incarnations!"

Li Yuan gently touched his forehead:

"Brother Tianyao, have you possessed an ancient being of great power?"

The celestial demon scoffed: "Didn't I tell you? Many of the great gods in heaven are my incarnations."

"Isn't it normal to have someone who's a bit stronger?"

Li Yuan shook his head. Just how arrogant was this guy before?

He possessed the body of a powerful immortal or deity, and took their place as the supreme ancestor. The fact that he wasn't killed by the Heavenly Dao is truly a sign of divine favor.

"Shortly after I took possession of the body of the Earth Ancestor God, a war of plunder broke out."

"The battle raged fiercely, turning the sky and earth dark."

"That wisp of divine consciousness, controlling the physical body of the Earth Ancestor God, went into hiding on its own."

"After being separated for so long, they might have developed a sense of self."

The Heavenly Demon seemed to recall that fierce battle, and felt a pang of emotion.

Li Yuan lay under the old tree, his brows furrowed tightly.

He originally thought that the Earth Ancestor God was the mastermind behind everything.

But according to what the Heavenly Demon said, the guess was wrong.

However, upon hearing the Heavenly Demon's last words, Li Yuan's eyes flickered slightly:

"Brother, you're saying that if people are separated for too long, their incarnations might develop self-awareness?"

The Heavenly Demon's voice also carried a hint of helplessness:

“A low-level avatar can only be considered a puppet.”

"The highest level of external incarnation technique can manifest an incarnation with its own consciousness and awareness."

"But the drawbacks are also quite obvious, namely that the relationship with the main body cannot be out of control for too long."

“I have been suppressed for more than a million years, during which time I have been unable to interfere in matters outside the North Sea. Those avatars have probably all evolved self-awareness.”

"I will not be able to regain control until I get out of this predicament."

"Some of these avatars might even be thinking of turning around and killing my true self so they can become the real one themselves!"

Li Yuan's head was spinning.

"So, brother... you can't be sure that the current Earth Ancestor God might be the mastermind behind all of this, right?"

But the Heavenly Demon answered decisively:

"Absolutely impossible!"

Li Yuan was slightly puzzled: "Please explain in detail, brother, and clear up my doubts."

The Heavenly Demon's voice was earnest.

"Although I don't care much about the common people, I would never personally nurture a monster to grow!"

"Moreover, there is a karmic connection between the avatar and the original body. How can I allow myself to be tainted by the karma of the avatar?"

"Isn't that going against the Heavenly Spirits?"

“When I was cultivating my avatars, I had already established the most primal rules, which are engraved in the essence of all my avatars, forbidding them from indiscriminately killing the innocent or doing treacherous and harmful things!”

Li Yuan nodded, understanding the Heavenly Demon's meaning.

Although those avatars may have developed their own consciousness, they are still restricted and will not do things like indiscriminately killing innocent people or raising evil spirits to cause trouble.

"Then the trail went cold..."

Li Yuan sighed.

That faint aura of the earth's origin, as well as the aura of the Dingque Sword, was sensed by the Fushang Sword; he himself was completely unaware of it.

Just when I thought I had found a direction, it turned out to be another misunderstanding.

"The origin of the earth..."

The Heavenly Demon pondered, as if deep in thought.

"Besides the Earth Mother and the Earth Ancestor God, there is another lineage that possesses the pure essence of the earth..."

The Heavenly Demon's voice carried a rare hint of apprehension and solemnity.

Li Yuan's spirits lifted: "Oh? Who is it?"

The Heavenly Demon remained silent for a long time before slowly saying:

"One of the three ancient celestial beings of this world."

"Among the Three Realms and Three Extremes, the lineage corresponding to the Human Realm is the Mysterious Heavenly Venerable of All Worlds."

Li Yuan frowned deeply, his heart pounding with unease and frustration.

It's as if mentioning this name evokes a sense of awe and divine pressure.

"Could the ancient Celestial Venerable, who overlooks eternity and transcends the world, be the person behind everything?"

Li Yuan's eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

The Heavenly Demon's voice was also hesitant:

"The Mysterious Heavenly Venerable of all ages once roamed the chaotic creation period, wielding fourteen swords that opened the heavens, and transformed into the source of the darkest calamity."

"Even in ancient myths and legends, it once unleashed a boundless calamity, slaughtering all living beings and washing the three realms in blood."

"Among the three ancient celestial beings, he was the most bloodthirsty and the most indifferent in temperament."

"However, when such a being makes a move, it will stain an entire realm with blood and bring all living beings to their demise; it will not be a minor incident."

"Whether it was the three coffins or an assassination, it was perhaps the work of his disciples or grand-disciples."

Li Yuan's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, but his expression remained grave.

He silently lowered his head and summoned the Fushang Sword.

Looking at the dark blade of the Fushang Sword, it seemed as if endless scenes of slaughter were reflected within it.

Through this malevolent sword, one seems to glimpse a glimpse of the unparalleled majesty of that Mysterious Heavenly Venerable of All Worlds.

I sighed for a moment.

What about disciples and grand-disciples?

after all......

Does it really have to involve such ancient figures?