Primordial Era: Reborn as a Qi Immortal, Steadily Cultivating

Chapter 113 Desire to Establish a Lineage of Dao
Inside the secluded meditation room of Yuandao Palace.

With a faint ripple in the void, Ma Yuan's figure in a green robe silently returned from the Purple Netherworld.

Ma Yuan's vast and boundless divine sense enveloped the entire revitalized Skull Mountain in an instant.

"One Yuanhui..."

He muttered to himself, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

Creatures in the primordial era had long lifespans.

If a spirit or monster that has awakened its intelligence is fortunate enough to enter the path of immortality and attain the status of a terrestrial immortal or celestial immortal, it can enjoy a lifespan of one or even several eons.

If one can go further and cultivate to the level of a Mysterious Immortal, stabilizing one's primordial spirit, one can escape the calamity of nearing the end of one's lifespan and become one with the world.

As for the Golden Immortal realm, its golden nature is immortal and its true spirit is indestructible. If it were not subjected to a great calamity or external forces, it could almost be said to exist forever.

For mortal beings whose lifespan is no more than a hundred years in later generations, a single era is a long period of time that is enough to turn the ocean into mulberry fields.

But in this vast and boundless world, it is but a fleeting moment.

As Ma Yuan's divine sense swept over the Skull Mountain, the changes that had occurred over nearly a eon were clearly reflected in his sea of ​​consciousness.

He could clearly sense that the Five-Colored Thunder Pool, which he had personally created, had long since become the most bustling and sacred place of cultivation in the entire Skull Mountain.

Lightning flashes throughout the year, and the air is filled with Taoist charm.

Every day, fearless mountain spirits, yearning for the Great Dao, resolutely step into it.

Under the tempering of the thunder of destruction and creation, they seek that faint glimmer of opportunity for transformation.

In the Scripture Pavilion, which belongs to the element of wood in the east and is in charge of inheritance, there are often beings who have survived the Thunder Pool by chance and whose foundations have greatly improved. With devout hearts, they enter the pavilion to seek the Dharma, searching among the vast sea of ​​jade slips for the cultivation method that best suits their own path.

The Thunder Pool tempers the body, the Treasure Pavilion transmits the Dharma.

The two complement each other, and in the subtle and gradual process of this one era, they have built an effective disciple training system for the entire Skull Mountain.

Ma Yuan was pleased to see that, under the operation of this system...

Today's Skull Mountain is no longer the same as it once was, a place where, apart from a few direct disciples and young attendants, there was not a single high-level cultivator worth mentioning.

Among the myriad creatures in the mountains, there are many with extraordinary talent and great perseverance who, through the tempering of the Five-Colored Thunder Pool and the cultivation methods in the Scripture Pavilion, have successfully broken through their bottlenecks, condensed the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit, and become the true backbone of this Daoist field.

Even among them, a few individuals with extraordinary backgrounds and profound fortune, through a fortuitous opportunity, took another step forward and entered the realm of Xuanxian!
The foundation and strength of the entire Skull Mountain are many times greater than they were before he went into seclusion!
As the dojo's strength grew,
The aura of the Daoist temple, which was suspended at the top of the Yuandao Palace and suppressed by the supreme innate spiritual treasure, the Purple Gold Jade Ruyi, also became increasingly thick and solid.

Above it, an invisible, dazzling canopy slowly rotated, casting down countless wisps of purple mist, firmly protecting the entire immortal mountain from all evil.

"good."

Ma Yuan withdrew his divine sense, and a hint of satisfaction appeared on his usually calm face.

With a thought, a calm voice slowly echoed in Shi Ji's heart within the herb garden.

"Shiji, come to Yuandao Palace to see me."

"Yes, sir!"

In just a few breaths, a streak of azure light shot out from the depths of the bamboo forest, transforming into Shi Ji's aloof figure, who stood respectfully before Ma Yuan.

"Disciple Shiji greets Master! Congratulations on your perfect cultivation and great progress in your practice!"

Shi Ji bowed deeply to Ma Yuan.

"Get up."

Ma Yuan lifted her up with a flick of his sleeve, his gaze sweeping gently over his eldest disciple, who had already undergone a complete transformation.

The stone cliffs now exude an aura of inner peace and composure.

The powerful aura belonging to the mid-stage Golden Immortal lingered around him.

His cultivation was several times more profound than that of ordinary cultivators of the same level!
Clearly, this period of rigorous training had been very beneficial to her.

"Where is Ao Xuan?" Ma Yuan asked calmly.

"Reporting to Master," Shi Ji replied respectfully.

“Junior Brother Ao Xuan had already solidified his mid-stage Golden Immortal realm tens of thousands of years ago.”

At this moment, he is in a temporary water palace he has created on the shore of the East Sea, diligently honing his cultivation, attempting to completely refine and perfect the Sea-Suppressing Divine Seal.

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan nodded slightly. He knew that Ao Xuan was a water dragon, and that he could achieve twice the results with half the effort by cultivating in the four seas, so he didn't say anything more.

He swept his divine sense across the area again and saw that in the spirit herb garden and the scripture pavilion, the two children, Hei Feng and Cang Yun, who had long since shed their immaturity and whose figures had become more upright, were now also stable in their auras and naturally exuded Daoist charm.

They had already used the supreme benefits of the purple-gold grapes to make up for their own shortcomings and both of them stepped into the realm of Xuanxian!
"Very good."

Ma Yuan felt gratified and then strolled away.

Together with Shi Ji, they arrived at the most open Five Elements Platform in front of the Yuan Dao Palace.

He stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the high platform and slowly began to speak:
"Shiji, tell me in detail about all the big and small things that have happened in the mountains over the years."

"Yes, sir."

Shi Ji respectfully responded and then reported to Ma Yuan in detail all the changes that had taken place inside and outside Skull Mountain since the beginning of the Yuanhui.

Since Ma Yuan went into seclusion, the entire prehistoric world has fallen into a rather strange period of calm.

The two races of witch and demon, who were originally locked in endless conflict, ceased fighting after the fall of Ancestor Hongyun and the earth-shattering, supreme oath made by Zhen Yuanzi.

They all unanimously restrained their sharpness, and no more large-scale conflicts broke out.

The entire prehistoric world was shrouded in a tense atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing.

Skull Mountain, on the other hand, experienced unprecedented rapid development during this rare period of calm.

However, with the increasing number of high-level cultivators in the mountains, some new problems have also emerged.

“Master, although there are more and more cultivators in my mountain now, their status is still uncertain and they are still scattered and disorganized.”

Shi Ji's clear, cool voice carried a hint of worry.
"Normally, there are disciples to keep Black Wind and Azure Cloud in check, so it's not a problem."

However, if this continues, the cultivators in the mountains will act independently, inevitably leading to trouble, which will ultimately hinder the future development of our temple.

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan also fell silent for a moment.

He knew that what Shi Ji said was exactly what he was worried about.

Today, Skull Mountain, though its heritage is growing, still lacks a truly effective management system.

His disciples were only two people: Shi Ji and Ao Xuan.

Black Wind and Azure Cloud were ultimately just outer disciples, and it was difficult for them to win over the masses.

As for the other cultivators in the mountain, they weren't even considered outer disciples; they were merely cultivators who resided on the mountain and had received some favors from him.

Such a loosely organized training ground is fine on ordinary days.

However, if a great calamity were to descend in the future, or a formidable enemy were to attack, they would surely be like a tree falling and its monkeys scattering, easily defeated!
"It's time to truly establish the lineage of Skull Mountain."

An idea suddenly came to mind.

He thought of the Jie Sect, which was powerful and influential in the prehistoric world and was known for its "education for all, with all immortals coming to pay homage".

The Tongtian Sect Leader accepted disciples widely, without asking about their origins or backgrounds.

Anyone who aspires to the Great Way can enter its gates.

This move, though it sowed the seeds of the eventual demise of the Jie Sect, also laid the groundwork for its eventual destruction.

However, it is an undeniable fact that in a short period of time, it achieved the grand spectacle of ten thousand immortals paying homage, and gathered a massive force that was enough to overwhelm the combined forces of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect.

"Stones from other hills, can learn."

After much deliberation, Ma Yuan quickly came up with an idea.

"My Skull Mountain can also follow the example of the Jie Sect, open its gates wide, formally recruit disciples, and develop its lineage!"

"All living beings on this mountain, regardless of their origin or background, can become my disciples as outer disciples as long as they pass my test."

"If there are any exceptionally talented individuals among them who have made outstanding contributions, Shi Ji and Ao Xuan can recommend them, and I will personally examine them and accept them as my inner disciples, passing on the true fundamental techniques to them!"

"In this way, rewards and punishments will be clearly defined, and there will be order from top to bottom. Only then can the entire Skull Mountain truly be united as one."

Having reached this thought, Ma Yuan no longer hesitated for a moment, and immediately turned to Shi Ji beside him and gave the order in a deep voice:
"Issue my decree, ordering Black Wind and Azure Cloud to summon all cultivators above the Earth Immortal level in the mountains to come to the Five Elements Platform in three days to await my decree!"

"Today, I wish to formally establish my sect here and recruit disciples!"

(End of this chapter)