Chapter 58: Statue Avatar

The efficiency in Kao Mountain Town was absolutely outstanding!

In just half an hour, the Divine Idol that Li Si requested to be rebuilt was already completed. Although it wasn’t as grand as the previous one, it still looked quite majestic.

It was supposed to be just an ordinary stone statue carved from regular rock. However, once it was erected, it immediately formed a connection with the Hundred-League Law Seal.

Li Si, who had been studying follower information, suddenly felt an unexplained drowsiness overcome him. The next moment, when he opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a very spacious area that seemed as though a battle had just taken place—everything was in complete disarray. Before him, at least several hundred people were kneeling and bowing. Leading them were the three Evil God priests, along with Kao Mountain Town’s leader Ma Jinzhong. All four key figures were present.

What the heck?

With a jolt, Li Si woke up and realized he was still up in the rafters. Blinking his eyes, he focused his mind, and his consciousness returned to that place again.

Damn, is this my Divine Idol?

Swiftly, information appeared.

“Acquired Statue Avatar, included Divine Ability: Shrinking Ground into Inches. Within Kao Mountain Town, free instantaneous movement can be used twelve times per day. Outside Kao Mountain Town but within a hundred leagues, each instantaneous movement consumes one portion of Black Fortune.”

“Passive effect: Unable to leave a radius of a hundred leagues until the Hundred-League Law Seal can be controlled.”

After reading these two pieces of information, Li Si inwardly cursed—it was too late. The next moment, the Fate Forge inside his body rumbled out, emitting rays of cyan light that formed a large net, closely linking with the Hundred-League Law Seal and the Divine Idol.

Then, the Fate Forge returned to Li Si’s body, but its nature had changed. He was now truly and completely bound to Kao Mountain Town.

“You received the Heaven and Earth Decree from this land. You obtained the position of World Guardian Divine Being, currently ranked thirteenth.”

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Li Si looked at this message and wanted to swear.

Yes, it was all too late. Unfortunately, he had become the thirteenth World Guardian Divine Being in this world. As for the previous twelve, even without thinking too hard, he knew they were the twelve World Guardian True Immortals.

At least they were True Immortals—what was he?

A minor cultivator at the Foundation Building Stage. Wasn’t this just asking for death?

Just as he was worrying, he suddenly felt drowsiness surge again. Unable to resist, his consciousness was transferred to the Statue Avatar.

The next moment, he felt a loud boom, and the entire world transformed. An endless blood sea floated before him, with thirteen faint sparkles within it barely visible and in perilous danger.

Wait, what the heck is this?

Before Li Si could get familiar with the scene, a flash of light appeared before his eyes, and his Statue Avatar was transported to an extremely ethereal place. It seemed like a majestic hall, shrouded in mist and clouds, with twelve—no, thirteen—statues standing tall. It was very bizarre.

But why is my statue so small?

Li Si’s Statue Avatar couldn’t move, but his mental vision could freely look around in 1080 degrees. The only limitation was that he couldn’t leave this misty, cloud-filled hall.

“Your humble servant Chisongzi greets you, fellow Daoist. Congratulations on receiving the Heaven and Earth Decree. Our path is no longer lonely.”

Suddenly, a booming voice like thunder sounded, nearly shaking Li Si’s soul apart. He quickly pulled his consciousness back into the statue and felt much better. Indeed, he was the weakest.

Li Si didn’t answer, mainly because he didn’t know what to say.

But strangely, ever since he retreated into the statue, the voices in the hall automatically switched to text messages. It was both convenient and fast, and most importantly, he no longer had to worry about his soul being shaken apart. Damn it, all of you True Immortals bullying a mere Foundation Building cultivator—do your consciences not bother you at all?

Ancestor Chisong: Fellow Daoist, do not doubt. We are all World Guardian True Immortals of this land. This place is the last Pure Land of this world, absolutely impervious to the Evil God’s corruption. Feel free to speak your mind regarding any doubts.

Ancestor Tianji: Your humble servant Tianjizi, founding ancestor of the Tianji Sect, greets you, fellow Daoist. Amidst the rampant Evil God’s influence, you managed to carve out a path and receive the Heaven and Earth Decree. You are truly a divine figure—I am ashamed of my own inadequacy.

Ancestor Jiuxuan: Your humble servant Jiuxuanzi, second-generation ancestor of the Jiuxuan Sect, greets you, fellow Daoist. Senior Tianji is right—you are truly a model for our generation. The current situation is dire. We are surrounded by the Evil God, scattered and panicked, fearful every night, trapped in despair, running out of supplies, abandoned by allies, powerless to resist—mere words like ‘miserable’ cannot capture it. My sect now only has two or three disciples, five or six ordinary followers—the future looks bleak. But you, fellow Daoist, broke through the deadlock and created a new Pure Land. You are surely a divine being. I humbly request that you share your strategy to overcome this crisis with us. We would be endlessly grateful!

Li Si: …

Jiuxuanzi, who are you? Tell me, are you the Old Madam! Why is everyone in such a wretched state?

Li Si wanted to extend his consciousness out of the statue again but held back in the end. If the Old Madam recognized his voice, wouldn’t that be disastrous?

Moreover, what could he say? What should he say? Type in public to prove his innocence? The Old Madam would chase him for a hundred streets just to kill him!

While he was tangled in worry, another message appeared.

Ancestor Floating Cloud: Your humble servant Qingyunzi, founding ancestor of the Floating Cloud Sect, greets you, fellow Daoist. May I ask where you have established your Pure Land? If it is nearby, I would like to seek refuge. It is embarrassing to admit, but while Senior Jiuxuan still has a place to stand, the refuge I prepared long ago is now exhausted. The Evil God Cult’s army is right at my doorstep. We rely entirely on the Divine Concealment Formation Array for support, but the Divine Concealment Formation Array consumes vast resources. I fear it can only hold for three more days. I have already decided to make a desperate attempt to break through.

What?

Old Madam, is your situation already so dire?

Li Si was shocked and immediately wanted to speak up. After all, it concerned the survival of the Floating Cloud Sect members. In the face of such a matter, what did pride matter?

But before he could speak, more information appeared.

Ancestor Floating Cloud: How strange, how odd. Just moments ago, the Evil God Cult’s army suddenly withdrew in a hurry. I don’t know what happened. But as long as they withdraw, my crisis is averted for now.

Ancestor Chisong: Junior Sister Qingyun, you must still be cautious. The Evil God is cunning—we cannot let our guard down.

Ancestor Tianji: Absolutely, absolutely.

Ancestor Divine Pill: This old man has deduced another pill formula today, named the Hundred Calamities Survival Pill, meaning even after enduring a hundred calamities without dying, there will always be a slim chance of survival. Fellow Daoists, I only ask for one measure of Magic Power in exchange. First come, first served. Don’t miss out if you pass by.

Ancestor Jiuxuan: Crazy Old Man, get lost!

Ancestor Chisong: Fellow Daoist, please stay calm.

Ancestor Tianji: Divine Pill, do you still have any Heart-Cleansing Blood-Refining Pills? Give me a hundred, and I will give you one Seven Emotions Mushroom Remnant Exuviae.

Ancestor Jiuxuan: Huh? Senior Tianji, have you passed through your Seven Emotions Tribulation?

Ancestor Tianji: Yes, it was incredibly difficult. The Evil God’s move is extremely malicious. Over the past thousand years, countless lives have been wrongfully lost due to the Evil God’s invasion. The resentment in the Illusory Realm has long solidified. The Evil God uses the Seven Emotions as bait; if we are even slightly careless, it attracts the Seven Emotions Mushroom, which then draws boundless resentment. A thousand years ago, we wouldn’t have feared it, but in our current precarious situation, we have no extra energy to endure this Seven Emotions Tribulation. So, fellow Daoists, please be extremely careful.

Ancestor Jiuxuan: Junior Sister Qingyun, the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] you cultivate means to reverse a hopeless situation and recreate the universe. However, in the present circumstances, with spiritual energy fading and support dwindling, it corresponds to being powerless to reverse the situation, lacking the ability to recreate the universe. I’m afraid your ninth level of the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] might drop in stage. Therefore, the Evil God will likely target you specifically—not only with the Seven Emotions Tribulation but also the Six Desires Tribulation. You must be extremely careful.

Ancestor Floating Cloud: Thank you, Senior Jiuxuan. In fact, my Seven Emotions Tribulation has already arrived. The Evil God’s move is utterly shameless; I have no way to counter it. Worse still, the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] I cultivate has already dropped to the seventh level. I can no longer maintain my True Immortal cultivation level… But the strange thing is, every time I feel certain I cannot escape, the Seven Emotions Tribulation is always postponed and delayed repeatedly.

Ancestor Jiuxuan: …

Ancestor Tianji: …

Ancestor Chisong: …

Ancestor Divine Pill: Give me three Seven Emotions Mushroom Remnant Exuviae, and I’ll give you fifty Heart-Cleansing Blood-Refining Pills.

All Ancestors: Get lost!

Almost at the same time, Li Si finally figured out how to send messages.

Ancestor Kaoshan: Greetings, fellow Daoists. Your humble servant Kaoshanzi…