Primordial Era: From Primordial Human Race to Grand Luo Immortal

The roar of the chaotic universe, spanning the past and present, erupted simultaneously from both the future and the past.

Its power is so vast that if a Primordial Golden Immortal were here, he would probably perish under this roar.

But Ji Yuan was not afraid at all. They were both Great Luo Immortals. Dao Mo had only taken a few steps ahead of him. He had only acquired a trace of essence. It was too easy for him to stop him with just a few words.

With a gentle clench of his hand, the anchor linking reality and the future was annihilated, and the voice of the Dao Demon was also annihilated in the void.

Ji Yuan looked at the body of the Creation Demon God in his hand again, and with a thought, he turned it into dust.

Over countless years of evolution, this body has been corrupted by the resentment of the Daoist demons, and at any moment a new primordial spirit may be born, becoming a demon god who will bring calamity for eternity.

Do it all.

Ji Yuan returned to the outside of chaos and looked at Dao Yuan: "What you said is indeed true. I have destroyed that body, which will greatly delay the return of the Dao Demon."

Upon hearing Ji Yuan's voice, Dao Yuan slowly awoke from his slumber, his eyes filled with joy: "Very good, indeed a being capable of forging his own path. It seems whether you can end his reign in the future depends on you."

Ji Yuan did not respond rashly, but asked instead, "I wonder if this junior has a way to let you in?"

Dao Yuan shook his head and said, "I probably can't get in like this. This is a rule set by Dao Mo to prevent beings like it from entering this chaotic universe."

"Besides, with me outside, no other beings of the same kind as the Dao and Demon will covet the Chaos Universe."

Ji Yuan asked with suspicion, "Could it be that there are other primordial universes? Or other beings similar to the Dao and Demon?"

Daoyuan nodded and said, "I think it's like this: in the beginning, the chaos was not a void, but contained countless infinite microcosms."

“When I first saw that the universe was different and that the rules governing it were also slightly different, I used methods to completely unify them, turning the infinite into one, which is how this chaotic universe came to be.”

"This led to the birth of the three thousand Chaos Gods."

"I see."

Ji Yuan muttered to himself.

He always felt that it was too absurd for this vast chaotic universe to have only one primordial world; there should at least be naturally formed smaller worlds.

But in fact, those small worlds that depend on the primordial world were actually formed from fragments of the primordial world's collapse.

Now, after hearing Daoyuan's explanation, I realize that there were once many small universes that were refined into a large universe.

Dao Yuan added, "According to my guess, there must be other primordial worlds outside of this chaos, as well as beings similar to Dao and Demon, and there must be many more."

"But the ultimate supreme state is transcendence."

"To achieve transcendence is to be in control of everything, to be the source of all things, to have all things come from you, to have all things become because of you, to have a single thought that can create all things, to have a single thought that can represent the ultimate, to have all things as you, the intersection of cause and effect, the end of time and space, the boundless destiny."

A longing rose in Ji Yuan's eyes. To achieve transcendence was to be truly invincible and free to do as one pleased.

"Then I thank you for taking care of Chaos, senior."

Ji Yuan bowed respectfully from afar.

Daoyuan shook his head and said, "Obsessions, all obsessions. You may go now."

Ji Yuan nodded and returned to the chaotic universe.

Upon seeing Ji Yuan return, Dao Yuan fell into a deep sleep once more, seemingly extremely exhausted.

"I never expected that after such a long delay, I would also obtain such a secret. It's truly amazing."

Ji Yuan laughed heartily.

However, he couldn't completely believe what Daoyuan said. He just needed to follow his own ideas. When that day came, it was uncertain who would win and who would lose.

With a thought, his body became illusory, and in an instant, he returned to the primordial world along the anchor point he had left behind.

Ji Yuan sensed the passage of time and realized that a whole Yuanhui had passed in this primordial world.

The moment he returned to the primordial world, he released his aura, and many Dao-proving cultivators immediately rushed to the cave heaven.

Haotian quickly asked, "Brother Ji Yuan, have you discovered the source of that strange aura?"

Ji Yuan nodded and said, "The source of that aura involves a great deal of secrets. In fact, I don't know if it's correct or not. We'll discuss it in detail when they all arrive."

Soon, all the preachers had arrived.

Ji Yuan slowly said, "When I went to search for that aura, I discovered a huge secret."

Everyone listened attentively.

"I discovered that outside the chaotic universe, there exists an incredibly large behemoth, even larger than the chaotic universe itself."

"what?"

The preachers present were all shocked.

"So it turns out that the existence of terrifying beings beyond the chaotic universe is not just a figment of our imagination," Lao Tzu said slowly.

"Yes," Tongtian Jiaozhu and Yuanshi Tianzun echoed in unison.

"Oh? So Master, Senior Uncle, and Second Senior Uncle, you also know some secrets," Ji Yuan said.

“Yes.” Laozi stroked his beard. “We are the primordial spirit of the Great God Pangu, so naturally we have seen some memories that have not been passed down.”

"In those fragments of memory, we saw an unprecedented behemoth, which perhaps cannot be called a beast. In the memory of the great god Pangu, it was called the Dao Demon."

"Do they feed on the Great Dao within the chaotic universe? Their purpose is to devour the entire chaotic universe in order to elevate themselves."

"However, he is still unable to enter the Chaos Universe, let alone devour the Great Dao of the Chaos Universe."

"And this must be the kind of existence that Junior Nephew Ji Yuan was talking about."

As soon as Laozi finished speaking, the other Dao Prodigies were shocked. It was one thing that there were living beings outside of Chaos, but they did not expect that they would pose such a strong threat to the Chaos Universe.

Ji Yuan nodded and said, "What my senior uncle said is right, but there are still some differences."

"Let me explain in detail."

After speaking, Ji Yuan began to recount the various things he had encountered. The assembled Daoists gasped in astonishment once again, for what they had witnessed that day surpassed everything they had ever seen before.

"Then the day he returns will be the day we perish?" Di Jun said, his brows furrowed.

"I never expected such a thing to happen in that era. Substituting one thing for another, shifting positions—that demonic method is truly remarkable." Donghuang Taiyi's eyes gleamed with fighting spirit.

"If that's the case, then why does Fate still act as a subordinate of that Demonic Dao, making things difficult for the beings of our primordial world? If the Demonic Dao revives, won't he also be annihilated?" Nuwa said. "Perhaps there's some other deal between them, but I don't think Fate is that simple. Perhaps he also wants to seize something," Laozi said calmly.

“Now that the anchor point has been severed, we have enough time to collect treasures and upgrade to the Primordial World. By then, we will have some means of protection and should not be defeated directly. Perhaps we will even have a chance to counterattack,” Wuliang said. He did not want to be devoured and wanted to speed up the process.

“Well, that’s not urgent. Let me first ask about the journey to the West. Where have we reached this difficult point?” Ji Yuan asked.

"Now, we have reached the thirty-sixth tribulation, which coincides with the number of the thirty-six Heavenly Generals," Laozi replied.

"Speaking of which, Qi Tian has made great progress. He has reached his limit in the way of battle. Apart from the first difficulty, he has overcome all the remaining thirty-four difficulties. There is no difficulty that can rival him."

"And this calamity now seems to be related to questioning one's own heart. It has been waiting for tens of thousands of years, and fate is slow to act, as if it is plotting something?"

After listening to what Laozi said, Ji Yuan said, "That doesn't matter. The success or failure of the Journey to the West is no longer of great importance. At most, it can only expand our advantages. I will take care of Qitian."

"I have a real secret to tell you all. After you hear it, the choice is yours."

Then, Ji Yuan slowly said, "In fact, the realm we are currently in is an enormous constraint. It is something that Hongjun Ancestor established to restrict the future of all living beings in the prehistoric world when he was influenced by fate in his attempt to refine destiny."

"what?!"

Haotian was extremely surprised, and the surge of his aura caused the cave to shake violently.

Ji Yuan pressed down gently, and his breathing immediately calmed down.

"Does my nephew mean we've been outmaneuvered all along?" Yuanshi Tianzun frowned.

Ji Yuan nodded.

"But this realm has lasted for so long, and it originated from the initial cultivation of laws, so why is it being restricted?" Di Jun wondered.

Ji Yuan smiled slightly: "When you have the concept of 'realm' in your mind, you have already fallen into a shackle."

Everyone present was shocked. What kind of logic was this? If not based on cultivation level, how else could they be divided?

Ji Yuan pointed, and the world instantly changed, bringing everyone into view.

He then pressed down on the void, and everyone felt an immense pressure, so great that even with their strength as Grand Luo Golden Immortals, they were unable to resist it.

This was unbelievable to them. In terms of cultivation level, they and Ji Yuan were all Grand Luo Golden Immortals, but they had no ability to resist Ji Yuan at all, which was truly terrifying.

After exerting pressure for a while, Ji Yuan withdrew his power and said, "I call this the Great Luo, the Mythical Great Luo. It doesn't represent a realm, but rather an evolution of the Dao."

The crowd looked on with suspicion, somewhat puzzled.

This shows that the concept of realm has bound their hearts.

So Ji Yuan said, "The cultivation of good ways is divided into four stages."

"Entering the Tao—Uniting with the Tao—Proving the Tao—Transcending the Tao."

"This is not a state of cultivation, but a state of understanding of the Tao. There are no levels to it; once you understand it, you have reached it."

"Mythical Great Luo!" A fierce light shone in Donghuang Taiyi's eyes. Invincibility was what he had always been pursuing, and he was willing to give everything for it.

"Ji Yuan, please teach me how to achieve such a state." Donghuang Taiyi said earnestly. Such a realm was truly something to yearn for, something to be longed for.

Ji Yuan nodded and said, "This is the purpose of my trip. If any of you want to become a true Great Luo Immortal, I can tell you the method."

"but……"

"The price is that if you fail to achieve it, all your previous Dao achievements will vanish when you reach the stage of Dao Integration."

"This……"

The expressions on the faces of those present varied, for giving up one's own Dao fruit was an extremely difficult thing.

However, after a short while, all the enlightened ones present expressed their thoughts: if they didn't take this path, they would be unable to hold their heads high under the pressure of others for the rest of their lives.

For beings like them, death is more painful than death itself.

"it is good!"

Ji Yuan nodded.

"However, if you want to take this path, you must leave your Dao Fruit and everything about yourself in the Realm of Evolution."

"And I will also erase your memories, leaving only the pursuit of the Tao, before I will send you to another place where you can comprehend your own Tao."

"You must make a decision. The Great Luo is not guaranteed to succeed. Is it really worth giving up everything you have now?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader laughed and said, "You little rascal, you're testing us now. I dare not say anything else, but I certainly have the courage to give up everything and gain everything again. So I'll go first."

The Tongtian Sect Leader used his hand as a blade and cleaved himself in two, creating a dazzling Dao Fruit within the Realm of Manifestation, followed by a violent tremor.

This is the Tongtian Sect Leader stripping away his own Dao, completely separating his will from the Great Dao, so that he can move forward again when he starts cultivating anew.

After doing all this, his aura became no different from that of an ordinary person, and his eyes were filled with innocence. This was because he had also severed his own memories, which would only be remembered when he reached the point of attaining the Dao.

"Good, good, good! As expected of Master, you have great spirit!" Ji Yuan flicked his finger, and the Tongtian Sect Master disappeared, heading to a mysterious space.

With the example of the Tongtian Sect Leader before them, everyone present followed suit, cutting off everything of themselves and leaving only a pure body and soul.

Ji Yuan flicked his finger and sent them all away, then looked at Nuwa: "Your Majesty, is there anything else you wish to ask?"

Nuwa smiled and said, "I know your temperament well enough. I suppose you already have a plan. Am I right?"

Ji Yuan laughed heartily: "As expected, you can't hide it from Your Majesty. This Dao Fruit is not useless. When they become Dao Integration cultivators, they can devour the Dao Fruit and then have the opportunity to become a Great Luo Immortal."

"This is the biggest test. If they choose the Dao Fruit in this test and return to the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal realm, it won't be so easy for them to become a Daluo again next time."

"And everything they left behind, I will transform into a Dao seed and plant it in their world. When they reach a certain level, this Dao seed will accelerate their comprehension and allow them to improve rapidly."

Nuwa's eyes lit up: "Good, good! You've never been honest, so you had a backup plan. In that case, Your Majesty can rest assured."

After saying that, he also cut off everything.

With a flick of his finger, Ji Yuan sent Nuwa to her world as well.

Looking at the dozens of worlds within the performing arts, Ji Yuan sighed softly, "I wonder if this method is feasible."

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(End of this chapter)