Mortal Cultivator

Wang Lu stood quietly in the chaotic and empty space outside the domain. The wind was howling all around him, roaring and screaming like a ferocious beast, tearing at the corners of his clothes mercilessly. The sharp sound of the wind, like a sharp whistle, resounded throughout the void, as if it wanted to devour everything.

However, Wang Lu stood there steadily like an indestructible mountain, unaffected by the wind. He raised his head slightly, his deep eyes looked into the distance, and the cold light of the stars flickered in it, as if it contained endless mysteries and power.

Beside him, the huge and majestic body of the Nine-headed Golden Crow stood proudly. Each head was like a blazing sun, emitting an extremely hot light that made people dare not look directly at it. The golden feathers were particularly dazzling and shining against the dark background, as if they were inlaid with countless brilliant gems.

The nine huge tails were like burning whips of flames, waving wantonly in the air. Wherever they passed, they left dazzling trails of fire, as if they were going to completely ignite the endless void and turn it into a blazing sea of ​​fire.

The nine-headed golden crow spread its huge and gorgeous wings, as if burning with blazing flames, and rushed forward first. Wang Lu did not dare to slack off at all. He used his most exquisite body skills and followed the nine-headed golden crow closely.

They rushed all the way, raising gusts of wind and dust wherever they passed. Gradually, a huge monster appeared in their sight. That was the legendary Jianmu! From a distance, this ancient giant tree towered into the clouds, and its huge crown was like a green ocean, covering half of the sky; and its extremely thick trunk was like a winding dragon, reaching straight to the sky and connecting every corner of the world.

As they got closer and closer to Jianmu, the surrounding scene became more and more bizarre. The originally clear sky began to glow with colorful light, like a dream; the air was filled with rich spiritual energy, making people feel relaxed and happy. At the roots of the giant tree, countless exotic flowers and plants bloomed, exuding charming fragrance. Some rare birds and animals that had never been seen before shuttled through it, either playing and fighting, or leisurely foraging, forming a picture full of vitality and vigor.

In this endless void, mysterious runes flashed from time to time. These runes seemed to be mysterious languages ​​from ancient times. They were intertwined in an incomprehensible way, and seemed to be whispering stories of the past that had long been forgotten by time. Each rune exuded a faint and strange light, like the bright stars in the night sky, which made people fascinated.

At the same time, occasionally some broken space fragments could be seen floating slowly like rootless duckweed. These fragments are of different sizes and shapes, some with sharp edges, and some are round and smooth like jade. When light shines on them, a wonderful refraction phenomenon will occur, emitting colorful and dazzling light. This light is like a rainbow bridge in a dreamland, connecting different worlds.

Through these lights, you can vaguely glimpse the projections of those worlds - either a bustling and noisy city, or a quiet and peaceful countryside, or a fairyland full of fantasy... However, all this is just a brief glimpse. As the space fragments drift, these scenes quickly disappear in the vast void.

I don’t know how long I flew, I just feel that time has passed quickly like a white horse passing by. Just when everyone felt a little tired and confused, the vague outline of Jianmu finally appeared in the distance. At the beginning, it was like a thin line that seemed to be there and not there, real and illusory, hidden in the endless darkness, quietly emitting a faint and mysterious light.

However, as it continued to approach, this originally blurred line began to slowly become clear and visible. The majestic and magnificent figure of Jianmu gradually appeared before his eyes, which was amazing! The huge trunk was so thick that it was beyond imagination, as if it had endless power and could even easily accommodate the entire star.

The bark was an ancient copper color, covered with lines of time, and each line was like a rushing river, flowing through endless years.

When they finally arrived under the legendary Jianmu, Wang Lu couldn't help but widen his eyes, and an indescribable shock surged in his heart. The scene in front of him was far beyond his imagination. This huge tree was like a monument that reached the sky and the earth, standing proudly between heaven and earth.

The roots of Jianmu were deeply rooted in the endless void, as if they were closely connected to the entire universe. Those thick and tangled roots were like giant dragons winding and stretching, which was daunting. And around Jianmu, there were clusters of chaotic mists, which rolled and surged, unpredictable, as if they had life. Sometimes they condensed into various strange shapes, and sometimes they disappeared without a trace, like a group of mysterious guards, silently guarding this ancient and sacred giant tree.

At the same time, the nine-headed golden crow standing nearby raised its head and let out a deafening roar. The roar was so loud that it stopped the clouds and rushed towards the height of Jianmu like a rolling torrent. Wherever the sound waves passed, the air trembled, and even the clouds in the distance were instantly dispersed. Wang Lu only felt a stinging pain in his eardrums, but his heart was stirred by this majestic and magnificent sound.

After calming down a little, Wang Lu took a deep breath and resolutely stepped onto the road that extended upward along the branches of Jianmu. The road was narrow and rugged, covered with thorns and raised bark, and every step required great effort and courage. However, Wang Lu did not intend to retreat at all. He held the long sword tightly in his hand and moved forward step by step. Because he knew that on this mysterious Jianmu, there were countless unknown secrets and challenges waiting for him to uncover...

The extremely thick branches of Jianmu were like a bridge to the sky, wide enough to accommodate several people walking side by side, and its texture was as solid as iron and stone, giving people a feeling of indestructibility. However, what was unexpected was that the surface of this seemingly solid branch was covered with a layer of slippery moss, as if it was coated with a layer of lubricating oil.

Wang Lu knew that climbing such a branch was not an easy task, and he would slip down if he was not careful. So, he was very alert, carefully stretched out his hands, and tightly grasped the slightly raised parts of the branch. Every step he took seemed extremely cautious, fearing that he would lose his balance accidentally.

In this way, Wang Lu moved upwards step by step, slowly and firmly. As he continued to rise, the air around him seemed to become more and more dignified. The sense of oppression surged like a tide, as if a pair of invisible hands were grabbing his body tightly, trying desperately to drag him back to the ground.

The nine-headed golden crow was circling beside him, using its own power to dispel some of the pressure for Wang Lu, and the flames on its body illuminated the way forward for Wang Lu.

During the long and difficult climb, Wang Lu encountered many amazing creatures. Some of these creatures looked like squirrels, but unlike ordinary squirrels, they actually grew a pair of crystal clear, transparent wings like gauze. These small and exquisite elves danced lightly around the ancient and mysterious Jianmu, as if holding a grand carnival dance.

When Wang Lu and the nine-headed golden crow appeared in their field of vision, the group of elves were immediately attracted. They blinked their big, lively eyes and looked up and down at the two uninvited guests with curiosity. Some elves even flew to Wang Lu playfully, observing every detail of him up close, and occasionally touching the corner of his clothes or hair with their soft little claws.

Several other elves showed great interest in the Nine-Headed Golden Crow. They approached the huge and majestic bird carefully, marveling at its gorgeous feathers and the powerful aura it exuded. However, despite their curiosity, these elves still maintained a certain degree of vigilance, not daring to approach too recklessly, but just watching from afar.

Not far ahead, some vine monsters of unusually large size suddenly appeared. Their thick and twisted vines, like extremely agile giant pythons, danced wantonly in the air, as if they had their own independent consciousness. These vines sometimes intertwined and entangled with each other, and sometimes suddenly separated, constantly changing their shapes and postures, making people dazzled.

Each vine was like a flexible arm, full of power and aggression. From time to time, they waved in the direction of Wang Lu, trying to stop him from moving forward. However, facing such a fierce attack, Wang Lu did not show any fear.

At this moment, a loud cry suddenly came from the sky. The nine-headed golden crow spread its wide and fiery wings, emitting dazzling golden light all over its body. With the shining of this light, a powerful and unparalleled flame pressure instantly spread.

Those vine monsters that were originally threatening and aggressive, after feeling the terrible deterrence of the flame, became timid. Although they were still full of hostility towards Wang Lu, in the face of the terrifying strength of the nine-headed golden crow, they did not dare to approach easily.

I don’t know how long time has passed, as if it has experienced countless spring, summer, autumn and winter, and it seems to be just a moment. Just when Wang Lu was about to feel despair, he suddenly brightened up and found that the first leaf appeared on the legendary Jianmu!

This leaf is so huge and magnificent that it is beyond imagination. It is like a vast and mysterious land floating in the air, quietly hanging on the branches of Jianmu. From a distance, the leaf is emerald green, like a jade sculpture, exuding a fascinating luster.

What is even more surprising is that there are strange and gorgeous lights flashing on the surface of this leaf, which interweave together to form a beautiful scene. Upon closer observation, you will find that there seem to be tiny but complete worlds hidden in this light, which are dotted like stars, looming and full of endless mysteries and attractions.

Wang Lu used all his skills to climb up this huge leaf with difficulty. When he finally stood on the leaf, he couldn't help but be deeply shocked by the scene in front of him. The surface of the broad and green leaf was densely covered with many ancient and obscure runes.

These runes are like the twinkling stars in the night sky, intertwined together to form a series of mysterious patterns. Some patterns are like winding rivers, rushing endlessly; some are like towering mountains, majestic and magnificent; and some are like the vast and boundless starry sky, deep and charming. Each pattern exudes a palpitating breath, as if they are not just a simple combination of symbols, but a code containing endless wisdom and power.

Wang Lu stared at these mysterious patterns, and a strong curiosity surged in his heart. He vaguely felt that these runes seemed to be telling him about the origin of Jianmu and the important mission it shoulders. Perhaps, unraveling the secrets can reveal an unknown history and discover the shocking truth behind Jianmu.

Continuing to wind up along the steep and rugged mountain road, they finally arrived in front of the mysterious tree hole hidden among the lush branches and leaves. This tree hole is like a portal to an unknown world, standing there quietly, surrounded by strands of aura that is so rich that it is almost materialized.

Wang Lu and Jiu Tou Jin Wu looked at each other, and they could see a look of solemnity and curiosity in each other's eyes. Then, the two of them stepped into this mysterious tree hole with light hands and feet.

As soon as they stepped into the tree hole, a refreshing aura came over them, as if they were in a lake formed by the gathering of aura. The interior of the tree hole is spacious and deep, with a different world. The walls around are densely inlaid with countless gems. These gems are of different sizes and shapes, but without exception, they all emit a soft and warm light, illuminating the entire space as bright as daylight.

Some gems are pure and transparent blue, like tears from the deep sea; some are shining with delicate red, like burning flames; and some gems are shining with dazzling golden light, as if they contain endless wealth and power... They complement each other, forming a beautiful picture that makes people intoxicated.

Deep in the tree hole, Wang Lu found an ancient book emitting golden light. On the cover of the ancient book were three ancient characters - "Jianmu Chronicles".

Wang Lu carefully opened the heavy ancient book, as if opening a door to ancient times. In an instant, an ancient and mysterious breath surged like a tide, surrounding him tightly.

The pages of this ancient book have turned yellow, and the edges are worn a little, but the handwriting on it is still clearly visible. When Wang Lu's eyes fell on those words, he couldn't help but feel awe in his heart.

According to ancient books, Jianmu is a sacred tree that came into being since the beginning of the universe. It towers into the clouds, its crown is like a towering mountain, and its branches and leaves are so lush that they block out the sun. Its roots penetrate deep into the earth and extend into the endless darkness.

Jianmu not only connects countless worlds and dimensions, but is also the origin of all living things. From the smallest bacteria to the huge behemoths, all life comes from this magical tree. It is like a huge source of life, constantly giving birth to all kinds of wonderful creatures of different shapes.

However, the reason why Jianmu is so eye-catching is not only because it is the beginning of all things. More importantly, this sacred tree also contains extremely huge power. This power is strong enough to create a whole new world and make the barren planet instantly full of vitality; but at the same time, it can easily destroy the entire world and plunge it into eternal darkness and silence.

Because Jianmu has such a destructive power, it has become the object of competition among various forces since ancient times. Whether it is the evil demons or the righteous immortals, they are all eyeing this power, eager to control it and dominate the world.

Just as Wang Lu was absorbed in the wonderful world recorded in the ancient books, an extremely violent vibration came from outside the tree hole without any warning. This vibration was like a thunderbolt, instantly breaking the originally peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

At the same time, the nine-headed golden crow that had been guarding beside him also keenly sensed the approach of danger. It raised its head to the sky and made a crisp and vigilant cry, as if to warn its master.

Hearing the cry of the nine-headed golden crow, Wang Lu's heart tightened, and he knew that the situation was not good. Not daring to delay at all, he carefully put the precious ancient book into his arms as quickly as possible, and then his figure flashed and rushed out of the tree hole like a gust of wind.

After standing still, Wang Lu looked forward with his eyes fixed, and saw a group of mysterious warriors wearing black armor shining with metallic luster in the distant sky, rushing towards them like a dark cloud. These warriors were all tall and mighty, exuding a chilling breath.

What was particularly striking was that their eyes revealed a chilling murderous intent, as if they were evil spirits from the Netherworld. The weapons they held tightly in their hands flashed a frightening cold light, which was particularly dazzling under the sunlight.

The leading soldier shouted loudly: "Intruders, leave Jianmu immediately, otherwise you will be killed without mercy!" Wang Lu frowned. He knew that these people were the guardians of Jianmu, but he came here to explore the secrets of Jianmu and solve some mysteries related to the world. How could he leave easily?

The Nine-headed Golden Crow took the lead in launching the attack. It opened its mouth and spewed out streams of blazing flames, sweeping towards the mysterious warriors. Wherever the flames reached, the void was burned and twisted. The mysterious warriors quickly dispersed, waving their weapons to emit rays of light, colliding with the flames of the Nine-headed Golden Crow, making a deafening roar.

Wang Lu was not to be outdone. He drew out the sword at his waist, and the sword body hummed, as if he also felt the breath of battle. He flashed and rushed towards the mysterious warriors. The sword in his hand danced into a silver light curtain, and the sword moves were sharp, and each sword contained powerful spiritual power.

In the fierce battle, Wang Lu found that the strength of these mysterious warriors was extremely strong, and their cooperation was tacit, and their offense and defense were orderly. But Wang Lu and the Nine-headed Golden Crow did not retreat. They cooperated with each other and gradually gained the upper hand. The Nine-headed Golden Crow used its speed and fire attack to pin down most of the mysterious warriors, while Wang Lu took the opportunity to break through their defenses and fly higher up Jianmu.

However, as Wang Lu and the Nine-headed Golden Crow continued to climb upward, they encountered more and more obstacles. Not only were there the obstructions of the mysterious warriors, but there were also some interferences from the mysterious forces generated by Jianmu itself. Sometimes, the surrounding space would suddenly twist, forming huge whirlpools, trying to draw them in; sometimes, some huge tentacles would extend from the branches of Jianmu and attack them.

But Wang Lu overcame these difficulties again and again with his firm will and tenacious perseverance. He and the Nine-headed Golden Crow constantly adjusted their tactics and cleverly dealt with various crises. In the process, Wang Lu also gradually realized some new realms about the rules of heaven and earth and the use of spiritual power, and his strength was improved in constant battles.

Finally, they came to the top of Jianmu. The top of Jianmu is a vast platform, and a layer of golden mist permeates the platform, making it difficult to see clearly. In the center of the platform, there is a huge golden ball emitting soft light, which seems to contain endless life force and light of wisdom.

Wang Lu and Jiutou Jinwu slowly walked towards the golden ball. When they approached the golden ball, a powerful force suddenly surged out of the golden ball and enveloped them. Wang Lu only felt a lot of information pouring into his mind. This information contained the origin, development and future direction of all things in the universe, as well as some profound truths about how to maintain the balance between heaven and earth.

After receiving this information, Wang Lu understood his mission. He knew that Jianmu was a treasure between heaven and earth and could not be monopolized by any force. Its power should be used to maintain the peace and stability of the entire universe. And he will become one of the guardians of this mission, and together with Jiutou Jinwu, he will guard the secrets and power of Jianmu to prevent it from falling into the hands of people with ill intentions.

With this sense of mission, Wang Lu and Jiutou Jinwu left the top of Jianmu and slowly went down along the branches. On the way back, the mysterious warriors did not stop them again, as if they had recognized their existence. When they returned to the void under Jianmu, Wang Lu looked back at the ancient giant tree, his heart filled with awe and emotion.

From then on, Wang Lu and the Nine-headed Golden Crow often patrolled outside the domain to protect the safety of Jianmu. Their names also spread in the world around Jianmu, becoming legendary beings who protect the balance of heaven and earth. And Jianmu still stands there quietly, witnessing the vicissitudes of the universe. Its branches still connect heaven and earth, providing a mysterious and great connection for all living things.