Primordial Era: Reborn as a Qi Immortal, Steadily Cultivating

Chapter 168 The Appearance of the Ten Continents (4.7K)
Those three immortal islands, with their ancient aura and profound Daoist charm, were in no way inferior to the sacred land of rogue cultivators before us, which had long been a gathering place for ten thousand immortals!

One of them was radiant with divine light, surrounded by a ring of deep, bottomless black water.

Within the island, the cries of phoenixes and the howls of unicorns resounded through the heavens, and countless phantom images of rare and exotic beasts that had long since disappeared from ancient times roamed and frolicked on the immortal island, presenting an image of all beasts paying homage!

The other one is a place where life is as vast as the sea, and all things come to life in spring!

The island is covered with miraculous herbs and filled with the fragrance of divine medicine!

The mere manifestation of its magical aura in the world has already brought unprecedented vitality to the vast East China Sea, spanning hundreds of millions of miles!
Countless aquatic spirits, who were already devoid of intelligence, were awakened to their intelligence and took human form on the spot under the nourishment of this creative energy!

The last one was even more shrouded in celestial light, with numerous cave dwellings!
A peaceful and serene atmosphere enveloped the sky, as if it possessed the supreme aura of blessings that could grant immortality!

To witness such a magnificent sight is nothing short of a celestial phenomenon.

The old ancestor of the Canghai, who was quietly observing from the cloud platform, suddenly trembled without warning!
Suddenly, he stood up from the futon, and his eyes, which had long been indifferent to the changes of the ages, were filled with unprecedented excitement!
"This...this is..."

The voice of the Ancestor of the Vast Ocean was trembling slightly, a tremor that could not be concealed!

"Surrounded by black waters, where phoenixes cry and unicorns howl, and all beasts pay homage... This is the dwelling place of ancient auspicious beasts, the legendary... Phoenix and Unicorn Continent!"

"That immortal island is filled with divine herbs and countless spiritual roots; there must be unparalleled fortune within it... This is the Island of Life!"

"The last one is filled with immortal caves and exudes a rich aura of good fortune. Could it be the overseas immortal mountain, Changzhou?!"

Ancestor Canghai was excited as his vast quasi-saint divine sense swept over the three immortal islands one by one.

Finally, under the horrified gazes of countless immortals and gods, he looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh!
"It can't be wrong! It can't be wrong!"

He slowly turned around, his gaze falling upon the thousands of immortals and gods below who were already staring in disbelief. His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement as he explained to the crowd:

"This is the third of the ten ancient continents!"

"Legend has it that these ten continents, like this Penglai Immortal Island, were formed from fragments of chaos that fell from the boundless chaotic sea at the very beginning of the creation of the world!"

"Its inner laws are self-contained, its heavenly secrets are not revealed, and it contains an unparalleled opportunity that has long since disappeared from the primordial world since the beginning of time!"

The moment the name "Ten Continents" was mentioned, the previously relatively calm venue erupted into a complete frenzy!

If we were to discuss the Daoist debate between Ma Yuan and Guang Chengzi, Maitreya, and others just now...

It is still at the level of Taoist principles.

These three islands, which were already legendary, have now appeared in the world.

It has already transformed into a great opportunity that would drive any powerful being in the primordial world crazy!

This is an unclaimed blessed land that is many times more precious than any innate spiritual treasure!
What it contains is enough to allow any rogue cultivator to establish a sect and build an unparalleled foundation for the Dao lineage to be passed down for eternity after the arrival of this era of sages!

"Hahaha! Heaven blesses my lineage of rogue cultivators! Such an unparalleled opportunity has appeared in this world, and it is rightfully mine to possess!"

"Hahaha! Heaven blesses us rogue cultivators! Heaven bless us rogue cultivators!"

In an instant, countless independent cultivators were filled with excitement and emotion.

Looking down at the thousands of immortals and gods below, whose emotions were already running high, the Old Ancestor of the Vast Ocean couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.

He knew that the Daoist and Yibao Conference, which he had meticulously prepared, could no longer continue.

He let out a long sigh, and his vast, quasi-saintly voice resounded once again throughout the entire immortal island.

"Opportunity has presented itself, and the virtuous will claim it! Fellow Daoists, let's conclude this Treasure Exchange Conference ahead of schedule!"

"Go! Go according to your own destiny!"

The words have not yet been spoken!

Those countless powerful rogue cultivators, who had been unable to contain themselves any longer, no longer hesitated at this moment!

In an instant, countless brilliant streams of light, imbued with majestic power, shot into the sky from all parts of the immortal island!

It transformed into a vast, sky-covering rainbow, and like a swarm of fish crossing a river, it sped madly toward the three ancient fairy islands!

Those were Zhao Gongming and Guang Chengzi, locked in a fierce battle in the void.

Startled by this earth-shattering turn of events, they all stopped their attacks without prior agreement.

Guang Chengzi gazed at the three immortal islands from afar, his gaze finally settling on Changzhou, the island with the most abundant blessings and the most dazzling immortal light.

In his view, this continent has the most noble origins, and the inheritances and magical treasures that may exist there are in line with the supreme principle of his Chan teachings that "those with deep blessings will obtain them," and are also the most likely to bring glory to the Master's school!
Without the slightest hesitation, he glared hatefully at Zhao Gongming, Ma Yuan, and the others.
Then Guang Chengzi's figure transformed into a dazzling Jade Pure Immortal Light, and he soared straight toward Changzhou!

Meanwhile, on the other side, Maitreya and the Medicine Master, who had been meditating with their eyes closed in a corner, also exchanged a glance at each other at this moment.

Without hesitation, the two chose Shengzhou, the island with the most abundant vitality and the most spiritual roots and immortal herbs.

The West is impoverished and desperately needs such a precious land, brimming with boundless vitality, to enrich the foundation of its religious sects!
Ma Yuan calmly watched the magnificent scene before him, where ten thousand immortals rushed about, each seeking their own destiny.

Its vast and otherworldly Daoist charm flowed slowly in his heart, and in a short while he had already deduced some of the origins and details of these three continents.

Phoenix Continent, a place where the fortunes of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races intertwine, is the most complex and dangerous place, with the most intricate cause and effect.

It must be guarded by ancient ferocious beasts, but it may also contain top-tier offensive treasures and bloodline inheritances.

Shengzhou is the land of life and creation, and the island is full of immortal herbs and divine medicines. For any cultivator, it is a supreme treasure land that guarantees a profit.

Changzhou, also known as Qingqiu, is home to many ancient immortal caves, and its auspicious energy is particularly abundant.

He slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortal Maidens beside him, who were also eager to try. His calm voice slowly rang out.

"If we gather together from all three continents, the target will be too great, which would not be ideal."

It would be better to split up and act separately, each according to their own destiny.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming's tiger-like eyes were already blazing with fighting spirit!
He looked up and let out a hearty laugh!
"Excellent! Fellow Daoist's words are exactly what I was thinking!"

"The Phoenix Continent, where the most fierce battles are taking place, is now in my hands! I want to see what kind of person can rival me, Zhao Gongming!"

Once he finished speaking, he no longer hesitated for a moment!

Its imposing body transformed into a dazzling golden rainbow, heading straight for Phoenix Unicorn Continent!

The Fairy of Clouds was meticulous; she set her sights on the blessed and prosperous Changzhou.

She smiled at Ma Yuanying, and her gentle voice slowly rang out.

“Fellow Daoist Ma Yuan, my sisters and I will go to Changzhou to explore the astrological path, which may also help you restrain Guang Chengzi.”

"Thank you, fairy." Ma Yuan nodded slightly and bowed in thanks.

Yunxiao said no more and immediately left together with the two fairies, Qiongxiao and Bixiao.

His figure transformed into three auspicious clouds and gracefully descended upon Changzhou, which was already radiant with immortal light, following closely behind Guang Chengzi.

After everyone had left.

Ma Yuancai calmly raised his head, his gaze finally settling on the life-giving continent, where vitality was most abundant.

"My way is to create the world and evolve the universe."

"The endless vitality and creation of this Shengzhou are most compatible with me and the easiest to refine. This will also add another layer of foundation to my thirty-six heavens and worlds."

"Once I have secured a foothold in this continent and solidified my path, I may be able to seize the opportunities in the other two continents. Who knows?"

Once this thought was reached, Ma Yuan didn't hesitate for even a moment longer.

His figure transformed into an inconspicuous stream of five-colored light, silently merging into the vast, surging torrent of immortals and gods. He drifted leisurely towards the vibrant, life-giving continent.

Unlike those rogue cultivators who were already blinded by greed, Ma Yuan did not push his speed to the limit.

Instead, it hung leisurely behind the group of immortals.

Beyond the island, a thick, mountain-like, shimmering, emerald-green protective shield enveloped the entire immortal island.

On that light screen, there were countless phantom images of innate spiritual roots that had long since disappeared in ancient times, slowly rotating endlessly.

The area is teeming with life, as vast as the sea, and filled with the spirit of creation.

It's as if simply getting a little closer could instantly add ten thousand years to one's lifespan.

However, beneath this boundless vitality lurks an endless stillness that would make even a Great Luo Golden Immortal tremble!

Life and death, glory and decay.

Two completely opposite laws of the Dao have formed an unparalleled cycle within this light curtain!
"The Primordial Grand Formation... The Evergreen and Ever-Changing Formation!"

There were already some knowledgeable rogue cultivators who recognized the origin of this formation immediately, and their voices were filled with uncontrollable horror!
This formation is an innate, supreme formation that evolved spontaneously before the chaos was created and before the separation of heaven and earth!
What it contains is the most primordial and pure principle of life and death!

Just now, there were already some unrestrained rogue cultivators who considered themselves to have extraordinary supernatural powers and, relying on the advantage of their magic treasures, attempted to force their way in.

However, the moment his figure came into contact with the emerald green light screen...

In an instant, all of its life essence was drained by that immense life force that could give birth to all things.

In the end, they turned into skeletons that had long since lost all their spirit, and drifted down from mid-air!
Its body already possessed immense spiritual energy accumulated through countless eons of arduous cultivation, which was completely devoured and transformed by the great formation in an instant.

Ultimately, it transformed into nourishment for the grand formation, making it even more powerful!

Upon witnessing such a bizarre and terrifying scene, even the once-fervent rogue cultivators were filled with fear.

For a moment, no one dared to take another step forward!
It was precisely at this moment, when all the immortals fell silent and hesitated to move forward, that they met their match.

Maitreya and the Medicine Master, who had arrived earlier, exchanged a smile at this moment.

Without further hesitation, Maitreya immediately sat down cross-legged in front of the great formation.

The brilliant Buddha light behind his head, which was already perfectly harmonious and flawless, suddenly shone brightly!

Maitreya clasped his hands together, and continuously chanted the vast Buddhist mantra filled with boundless compassion and the intention to save others!
"All things suffer, and all beings are difficult to reach. Only by entering my Western Paradise can one attain liberation and freedom..."

His voice seemed to contain a supreme power of aspiration that could make all living beings fall into its throes!

Under the vast Buddhist chants, the endless deathly stillness that had been raging within the great formation slowly calmed down!

A phantom of a Buddhist Pure Land, no larger than a mustard seed, with its floor paved with gold and its ponds filled with eight treasures, slowly coalesced and took shape in front of Maitreya!

In this desolate and barren area filled with endless deathly silence, a peaceful haven was forcibly carved out, a place that could temporarily resist the erosion of deathly energy!
The gaunt-faced Medicine Master beside Maitreya also showed no mercy at this moment.

The Medicine Master radiated a great deal of Buddhist light, which transformed into an ancient and simple lamp made entirely of seven precious crystals, which slowly rotated above his head.

What it emits is a crystal-clear light that is enough to purify all the filth in the world!

That immense life force, which was enough to cause even an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal to explode and die in an instant, was illuminated by this glazed light.

In an instant, it vanished into thin air, unable to harm him in the slightest!

The two cooperated perfectly, proceeding cautiously and slowly towards the interior of the immortal island within the perilous innate formation!

Upon seeing this scene, the thousands of independent cultivators who had been quietly observing from the sidelines couldn't help but show a hint of sincere admiration in their eyes!

"Truly worthy of being a disciple of a sage! The profundity of his Daoist arts is indeed far beyond what we rogue cultivators can compare to!"

It was precisely at this moment, when all the immortals and gods were deeply shocked by the unparalleled and miraculous methods of the disciples of the two great saintly sects, that the gods and immortals were all deeply shaken.

An ordinary-looking figure in a blue robe silently walked out from the crowd.

It was Ma Yuan, who had already blended into the crowd and had taken in all the mysteries of this formation.

Unlike the other rogue cultivators, he did not feel intimidated by the great formation.

They did not use their magical treasures as cautiously as Maitreya and Bhaisajyaguru.

In his view, such methods were ultimately inferior.

"Withering and flourishing, birth and death, endless cycle... This formation is indeed quite mysterious."

Ma Yuan nodded slightly, and then there was no longer the slightest hesitation.

Under the horrified gazes of countless immortals and gods, Ma Yuan calmly took a step forward.

His figure had already silently merged into the withered and flourishing treasure shield filled with endless danger!

"He's gone mad! Has this Taoist priest gone insane?! He actually dares to force his way into such a primordial killing formation with his physical body!"

There were already some kind-hearted rogue cultivators who could no longer help but exclaim in surprise!
However, the next moment!
An extremely bizarre scene unfolded!
The moment Ma Yuan's seemingly ordinary blue-robed Daoist body came into contact with the withering and flourishing array that was powerful enough to obliterate all living beings, he was transformed!

Without warning, a dazzling five-colored divine light suddenly emanated from his body!

The innate Five Elements Dao Body within his body, which was already perfectly harmonious and flawless, began to operate with a roar at this moment!

An immense and powerful innate wood elemental source erupted from within his body!

Its purity of origin and the vastness of its Daoist essence resonated with the life force of this innate array in an instant!

At the same time, within Ma Yuan's body, a primordial metal element source filled with sharp and murderous intent was also quietly operating!
Metal can overcome Wood!

That was a boundless life force that could have caused even an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal to explode and die in an instant.

Under the restraint of this innate metal element, it vanished in an instant!

The endless deathly energy that was enough to obliterate all living beings was forcibly transformed into the purest life essence under the crushing force of the Five Elements Cycle of Ma Yuan Dao Body, nourishing his body in return!
The great formation was filled with both life and death energy.

Not only will it not harm his essence, but it will also be used by him!
Thus, this supreme innate formation, which was enough to make even immortals change color, no longer posed any danger in Ma Yuan's eyes!

Instead, it became an unparalleled treasure land that could endlessly nourish his innate Five Elements Dao Body!
"This...how is this possible!"

Maitreya and the Medicine Master, who were originally within the great formation and proceeding cautiously step by step, witnessed this scene firsthand.

The gentle sorrow on his face had long since vanished without a trace.

They simply couldn't understand how incredibly powerful the physical body of this mysterious Taoist in green robes was!

He could stroll leisurely within this withering and flourishing array, which was powerful enough to obliterate even the Great Luo Dao Fruit, as if walking on flat ground!

Under the horrified gazes of countless immortals and gods.

Ma Yuan's expression remained completely unchanged throughout the entire process.

He seemed to be a true hermit.

In this vast and bustling world, I walk alone on my own path.

They ignored the law of life and death that could obliterate all living beings.

They also ignored the terrifying danger that was enough to make even the immortals pale.

His movements were graceful and unhurried.

They actually passed through the perilous outer innate formation even faster than Maitreya and the Pharmacist, who had already exhausted all their methods!
(End of this chapter)