In that distant, brilliant era.
The land of Huaxia Divine Province was perpetually shrouded in purple mist, with chaotic energies swirling.
At that time, immortal mountains and divine peaks stretched in an endless chain, forests and rivers teemed with life, exotic flowers and rare herbs bloomed everywhere, and precious birds and strange beasts roamed in herds.
Auspicious clouds veiled the sky, spiritual energy rained down, deities and Buddhas filled the heavens, and all sorts of extraordinary individuals and powerful practitioners emerged.
To end the source of darkness, the ancient sages charged forward, their blood staining the starry sky, their bones buried in the firmament.
Along with their conquests, they brought not only various chaotic treasures and heaven-defying divine artifacts, but also countless divine mountains, secret realms, and blessed lands.
It could be said that they emptied their entire treasuries.
As time flowed on.
Mythology waned, talents withered, and Blue Star entered an era of decline.
Ultimately, even cultivators became a rarity.
In modern times, Grandmaster Kongxu and Ji Hanhan were almost the last embers of hope, carrying the heavy burden of being the "last hope of the village."
Grandmaster Kongxu perished, leaving Ji Hanhan as the sole survivor.
However, he harbored a suspicion that the old rascal Li Er might have kept a secret, perhaps harboring a "Great Immortal Leng" in hiding.
After all, it was rumored that Laozi was always prudent and steady in his dealings, the epitome of caution.
He even had three avatars, so it was plausible he had three backup plans.
Buzhou Mountain was indeed one of the items brought out by the ancient sages, eventually lost here.
Ji Mo believed that if he could retrieve the scattered mountains and rivers, and rebuild the old landscape, perhaps the Divine Province could be revitalized and its mythical glory restored.
The beautiful days where everyone could practice martial arts and cultivate immortality might just be realized.
Ji Mo frowned, contemplating how to take away such a colossal Buzhou Mountain.
He lacked the means to move mountains and part seas, and fell into deep thought.
"What is Mr. Ji doing? He's cupping his chin, staring at the mountain, looking lost in thought, as if he has a grand plan."
The Fourth General muttered, feeling an inexplicable unease, always sensing that Ji Mo was up to no good.
"What else could he be doing? He's definitely plotting against others."
Zhu Fengwu said indignantly, convinced that Ji Mo intended to extort everyone.
Upon entering, each person had already been extorted for an entrance fee.
Now, to be tied up and extorted for a large sum of money was even more rapacious than Zhou Bapi.
She was eager to see how Ji Mo would resolve this, truly daring to offend all factions?
"You have the Chaos Bell. Although it's damaged, it should be sufficient to contain Buzhou Mountain."
The system, aware of Ji Mo's thoughts, provided the solution.
Thus, Ji Mo walked among the mountains, marking special nodes, and began to fully absorb Buzhou Mountain.
During this time, several groups of cultivators sought trouble, but none met a good end. They were all subdued and captured, joining the ranks of prisoners.
Except for a small number who sensed the wrongness of the situation and wisely avoided provoking Ji Mo, the rest became Ji Mo's hostages.
Ji Hanhan, who considered himself refined, amiable, and upright, was ultimately forced to become a human trafficker.
...
On the other side.
The mysterious Empress of the Nether Clan also emerged and arrived.
She asked the First General, Ming Xuan, "Is that person truly as outstanding as you say, worthy of my personal intervention?"
Ming Xuan nodded, "A dragon among men, unparalleled in the world! I have seen countless people and I am not mistaken. Subduing this child will undoubtedly aid our Nether Clan's grand plan for revival."
He held Ji Mo in high regard.
Even he could not fathom Ji Mo's depth, always feeling a sense of looking up at a towering mountain, as vast as the sea or an abyss.
The last person who gave him such a feeling was Grandmaster Kongxu ten thousand years ago.
Ming Xuan cautioned, "Your Majesty, please proceed with caution. That fellow named Ji is quite extraordinary and has a way with women. You must remain composed, lest you be turned the tables."
"Heh heh..."
The Empress of the Nether Clan let out a disdainful laugh. "You worry too much. All men are mere 'little brothers' in my eyes, to be toyed with at my whim. No man in this world can escape my grasp. Of course, that clueless and unromantic stiff, Kongxu, is an exception. Apart from that incorrigible scoundrel, I refuse to believe there's any man who wouldn't fall at my feet."
The Queen of the Nether Clan was extremely confident in her charm.
She was certain that by using only thirty percent of her power, she could completely bewitch Ji Mo, rendering him utterly infatuated and a devoted follower.
Meanwhile.
Long Lingli also arrived with a host of experts from the Long family.
She had heard whispers that the Di family had mobilized their entire force, seemingly determined to kill Ji Mo at all costs.
Of course, Long Lingli was unaware that the Di family's true target was Ying Menglong; Ji Mo was merely collateral.
To protect Ji Mo, Long Lingli had to expend considerable effort to persuade the entire Long family to side with him.
This was a massive gamble; success or ruin.
If they bet incorrectly, the Long family might face utter annihilation.
If they won, the Long family could replace the Di family and become the rulers of Blood State.
This was essentially a high-stakes gamble.
...
Rumble...
Suddenly.
The entire Buzhou Mountain began to glow, emitting rumbling sounds as the earth shook.
Ji Mo had finally placed his marks at various key locations, completely gaining control of Buzhou Mountain.
This transformation shocked the cultivators present.
They were happily searching for treasures, and just as they were about to seize some astonishing artifacts they had discovered, the anomaly occurred.
This was incredibly frustrating. They had paid a hefty price to enter, only for something to happen before they could reap any rewards.
"Let's go, there's a major change. If we don't leave now, we might die here."
"Quick, escape, our lives are more important."
These cultivators were reluctant, but for their safety, they had no choice but to abandon their pursuits and begin to withdraw.
"You all leave first as well."
Ji Mo instructed Ying Menglong and the Fourth General to lead the group of captives away.
He intended to take Buzhou Mountain and did not want outsiders to know his secrets.
Ying Menglong looked puzzled but still urged Ji Mo to be careful before leading everyone away. She possessed the awareness of a devoted woman, respecting all her man's decisions and knowing her boundaries.
When everyone had departed.
Ji Mo took off the Chaos Bell tied to his hair, gently sliding the runes on it. Instantly, a surge of chaotic energy erupted.
The Chaos Bell displayed the supreme might of a chaotic treasure, emitting brilliant radiance, and waves of profound aura enveloped the entire Buzhou Mountain.
This mountain, of unknown size, gradually shrank, transforming into a miniature mountain the size of a thumb, which was then absorbed into the Chaos Bell.
"Don't worry, I will take you back."
Ji Mo whispered, determined to bring Buzhou Mountain back to its homeland, to return to Kunlun.
If he encountered similar divine mountains or secret realms in the future, he would also collect them all and find a way to bring them back.
Deprived of Buzhou Mountain's support, this small world could no longer sustain itself. It became riddled with cracks and began to collapse.
Ji Mo re-tied the Chaos Bell to his hair, and his entire being was enveloped by a force of space-time, teleporting him towards the passage entrance.
Outside the entrance.
A dense crowd had gathered.
The Di family had mobilized their entire force and had already arrived.
They were blocking the exit, intending to trap him like a turtle in a jar.
As soon as Ji Mo and Ying Menglong emerged, they would be killed without mercy.
With their lineup, no one in the entire Blood State could stop them. Today was the day Ji Mo and Ying Menglong would meet their demise.