Primordial Era: Reborn as a Qi Immortal, Steadily Cultivating

Chapter 175 Re-entering the Sea Eye
Above the East China Sea, the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased, and all was silent.

Those three ancient immortal islands, which once attracted countless immortals to gather and engage in endless battles for the Dao, vanished without a trace at this moment.

Only the lingering, chaotic energy still tells this world the story of the earth-shattering event that just occurred.

Ma Yuan stood calmly in the void.

The illusory images of the five worlds behind him slowly lost their divine light and quietly disappeared.

The terrifying aura surrounding him, which was once enough to make even the Great Dao submit, has once again returned to its former tranquil state, as if returning to its original simplicity.

"Hahaha! Congratulations, fellow Daoist! Congratulations!"

A hearty laugh boomed from the end of the void!

Zhao Gongming and the three fairy maidens of Sanxiao, who had been waiting in the wings for a long time, arrived together, their faces beaming with heartfelt joy!
"Fellow Daoist, you have single-handedly occupied three continents and suppressed two sects, even forcing the Sage to personally intervene!"
Such magnificence truly broadened our horizons and left us in awe!

Zhao Gongming's eyes were filled with unprecedented respect as he looked at Ma Yuan!
"Yes! Fellow Daoist Ma Yuan!" Beside him, Fairy Bixiao could barely contain her excitement, her clear eyes sparkling with wonder.
"You have now, in full view of everyone, completely trampled on the dignity of both the Chan Sect and the Western Sect!"

"In the future, as we roam this vast and desolate world, let's see who dares to look down on our lineage of rogue cultivators!"

However, he was met with the joyful congratulations from everyone.

Ma Yuan's calm and composed face showed no trace of joy.

He slowly shook his head.

Instead of showing any pride, his eyes were filled with seriousness.

He smiled calmly at Zhao Gongming, who was already full of anticipation:

"I appreciate your kind invitation, Brother Gongming."

"But it seems we won't be able to celebrate today."

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming's magnanimous smile faltered slightly, and a hint of confusion flashed in his tiger-like eyes.

Ma Yuan didn't keep them in suspense. He calmly glanced at the four fellow Daoists before him and slowly began to explain.

"Although we have won this time, it is not necessarily a good thing."

“We have completely offended the Chan and Xi sects, and have even attracted the personal attention of the high and mighty Hunyuan Saint.”

"That Jade Purity Saint is extremely proud and values ​​the reputation of his disciples and the rules of the sect the most." Ma Yuan analyzed the cause and effect of this matter for everyone.

"Guang Chengzi not only had his magic treasures stolen on Penglai Immortal Island, but he was also defeated by Brother Gongming in the Daoist struggle, which has already disgraced the Chan Sect."

"Although the Primordial Sage is high above and holds himself in high esteem, he will not personally take action against a mere junior cultivator like me at this moment."

"However, he must have already made a mental note of this. If a great calamity were to descend in the future, he would surely seek an opportunity in the darkness to settle this karmic debt with us."

Upon hearing this, the most fiercely independent Fairy Bixiao let out a disdainful snort.

"Let him be remembered! We've never been afraid of him before!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan calmly shook his head.

His gaze slowly fell on Fairy Yunxiao, who was already deep in thought.

"However, the matter of expounding the teachings is secondary."

"The most troublesome ones are those two sages far away in the West."

Ma Yuan's voice grew increasingly solemn.

"Those two saints appear to be compassionate and benevolent, saving all living beings. In reality, in order to achieve their grand ambition of the great prosperity of the West, they have always been unscrupulous and have no bottom line."

"This time, Maitreya not only lost the Daoist contest in full view of everyone, but I also forcibly took away the branch of the Seven Treasures Tree personally bestowed by the Sage Zhunti. His loss of face is several times more tragic than that of Guang Chengzi!"

"Given the temperament of that Sage Zhunti, this matter will certainly not end so easily!"

“Moreover…” Ma Yuan paused, a meaningful glint in his eyes, “My Dao of the Outer World, which is not part of the Primordial Heavenly Dao and forms its own realm, has probably already been seen through by those two sages to some extent.”

“In the future, they will surely pay more attention to me, and may even secretly plot against me.”

Zhao Gongming and the three fairy maidens listened quietly.

They knew that Ma Yuan's concerns were very valid.

Offending two major sects of saints is no trivial matter.

After a long while, Zhao Gongming was the first to slowly raise his head.

He looked at Ma Yuan, whose face was solemn, and his bold voice rang out again.

“What you are worried about, fellow Daoist, I understand as well.”

"But since things have come to this, it's no use in regretting it."

Why not face it head-on? We'll meet force with force and water with water!

"My four siblings and I have long since made up our minds to become disciples of the Shangqing Sage."

At that time, both the Chan Sect and the Western Sect, being sects of saints, would not dare to act so recklessly as they do today!

"Hahaha! That's exactly right!" Fairy Bixiao clapped her hands and cheered.
"Once we join the Jie Sect, let's see if Guang Chengzi still dares to be so arrogant!"

Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Ma Yuan's face.

He knew that Zhao Gongming and Bixiao Fairy were of similar backgrounds and temperaments.

Joining the Jie Sect, which teaches without discrimination, would be the most suitable option.

"However, I am different from you all."

Ma Yuan slowly shook his head.

"My way is a way beyond the mundane world, not entering the primordial heavenly way, and not under the jurisdiction of sages."

"Even if a sage were to come in person, it would be difficult for him to deduce my divine secrets."

"This vast wilderness is boundless. It will not be easy for them to find me among these billions of living beings."

"That is my greatest advantage."

Ma Yuan paused, his gaze falling once more on Zhao Gongming and the three fairy maidens of Sanxiao, his voice becoming incredibly sincere.

"This whole affair originated from me."

Fellow Daoists, by helping me, you have already incurred immense karmic debts.

"If you ever get into any trouble because of this in the future, just send me a message, and I will definitely not stand idly by."

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me!" Zhao Gongming quickly waved his hand, his face full of sincerity.

"We hit it off immediately and have long considered each other confidants! How can there be any connection between us!"

"Excellent!" Fairy Yunxiao smiled sweetly from the side.
"Fellow Daoist, you have cleared up our doubts and given us supreme immortal tea to help us solidify our Dao foundation."

We have yet to repay such kindness, how can we stand by and watch our fellow Daoist suffer alone and be bullied by those two sects here?

Seeing this, Ma Yuan couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart.

He knew that he had brought about two major negative consequences this time.

However, he also gained four fellow Daoists who were loyal and devoted to him in this vast and ancient world.

He said no more, but calmly waved his sleeve in front of him.

The four ancient jade boxes, which he had sealed with his magic, floated quietly in front of the four people.

"This is the Red Robe Enlightenment Tea that I obtained by chance in Wuyi Mountain in the past. It contains a trace of the original source of the innate Yi Wood, which has the wonderful effect of cleansing the primordial spirit and reflecting the true heart."

Fellow Daoists, your hearts are stirred with passion these days; this tea is the perfect way to solidify your Dao foundation.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming and the three fairy maidens of Sanxiao readily accepted the jade box.

They knew that such a friendship, which had already transcended the mundane world, did not require much formality.

"Now that this matter is settled, it is time for this humble Taoist to depart."

Ma Yuan bowed deeply to the four men with utmost solemnity.

"Fellow Daoists, take care."

"Take care, fellow Daoist!" Zhao Gongming and the three Fairy Maidens of Sanxiao returned the greeting solemnly.

Without lingering any longer, Ma Yuan transformed into a streak of five-colored light, vanishing from this world in an instant, leaving no trace. After bidding farewell to Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortal Maidens, and the other two...

Ma Yuan was not in a hurry to return to the Skull Mountain Dojo.

Soaring through the vast and boundless East Sea, its direction was directly towards the Crystal Dragon Palace, where undercurrents were already surging.

Before long, the magnificent Crystal Palace reappeared before him.

Before he could even get close, the palace gates, which were tightly closed, suddenly burst open!

Led by Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, hundreds of his sons and grandsons lined up in neat rows and marched out from the depths of the palace to greet them!

"Welcome back to the palace, Dao Lord!"

Ao Guang's voice, filled with awe and excitement, slowly echoed from the seabed.

Behind him, thousands of aquatic creatures knelt down at that moment.

His humble posture and fervent expression seemed to be welcoming a supreme sage who had attained the Primordial Dao Fruit!
Seeing this, Ma Yuan smiled calmly and stepped out of the void.

He knew that everything he had done on Penglai Island had probably already been seen by the dragons, whose eyes and ears were all over the world.

"Dragon King, there's no need for such formalities."

Ma Yuan calmly raised his right hand and gently waved it in the air.

A gentle and vast Taoist aura arose out of nowhere.

With ease, he lifted up Ao Guang, who was prostrating himself before him, and all the thousands of aquatic creatures.

"You flatter me, Dao Master!"

Ao Guang bowed again immediately.

"The Dao Lord's divine might is unparalleled. He single-handedly overwhelmed the two sects on the East Sea, forcing the Sage to take action!"

Such an unprecedented feat has already spread throughout the world!

This is an unparalleled honor for our dragon race, an honor that would be rare throughout history!

His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement and reverence!
He already knew everything that had happened on Penglai Immortal Island through the eyes and ears of the Dragon Clan throughout the four seas!
When he heard that Ma Yuan had forced Guang Chengzi of the Chan Sect to flee in a sorry state in front of everyone, he was shocked.

They even forcibly seized the sacred treasures of the Western religion, prompting the saint to personally intervene.

Even with his calm and steady Dao heart, which had governed the East Sea for countless eons, he couldn't help but stir up a monstrous wave!

He knew that his ancestor, who had long since become a prisoner, had truly not misjudged him this time!

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan smiled calmly and shook his head peacefully.

"You flatter me, Dragon King."

He did not dwell on the matter further, but instead went straight to the point and stated the true purpose of his visit.

"I have come here to inform the Dragon King that I have opened three more Middle Thousand Worlds in the East Sea, and the Five Heavens structure has been initially formed."

"Secondly, I also have a request."

Ma Yuan paused, his voice becoming serious.

"Although I succeeded by chance this time, I have completely broken ties with the Chan and Xi sects and formed an irreconcilable karmic bond."

"Although I am not afraid of the ordinary methods of the Sage Sect, I am ultimately being personally watched by two Primordial Sages in the dark."

"To avoid any unforeseen complications, I wish to seek refuge in a quiet place in your esteemed land for a period of time to cultivate in seclusion, so as to thoroughly digest what I have gained and solidify my foundation in the Dao."

Upon hearing Ma Yuan's words, Ao Guang unexpectedly revealed a meaningful smile.

"Rest assured, Dao Master."

He respectfully led the way.

"Our ancestor has already prepared a foolproof pure land for your cultivation, Dao Master."

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Ma Yuan's eyes.

Ao Guang did not offer any further explanation.

He simply led the way calmly, his voice carrying a hint of determination.

"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but since the Great Calamity of the Dragon-Han Dynasty, my Dragon Clan has long been rejected by the Heavenly Dao and is merely clinging to life in this primordial world."

"Those six high and mighty Primordial Saints are favored by the Heavenly Dao and act on behalf of Heaven to carry out punishments. They are not on the same path as us."

"Now the Dao Lord and my Dragon Clan have long since formed a Great Dao Covenant, and we will share both glory and loss."

The affairs of the Dao Lord are the affairs of my Dragon Clan!

Even if they are two major sects of saints, what is there to fear!

His words were completely sincere and genuine.

Ma Yuan listened quietly, and understood immediately.

Now, the dragon race has truly become his most steadfast ally in this primordial world.

The two traveled on and soon arrived once again at the sea eye purgatory filled with endless karmic fire and malevolent energy.

However, this time, before Ma Yuan could even speak...

The black karmic fire and water vein evil energy that had been churning here for countless eons suddenly and spontaneously began to slowly separate to both sides!

A wide, flat, and secluded ancient path was opened up for it, leading directly to the source of the sea eye!

At the end of that ancient road, a dazzling pure land, no more than a hundred feet in circumference, slowly emerged from the endless darkness!

"Young friend, you've come here."

The vast will of the Candle Dragon slowly resounded at this moment.

Upon seeing this, Ma Yuan smiled calmly and nodded slightly.

With one step, his figure silently merged into that primordial pure land.

It was precisely at the instant that Ma Yuan's figure completely merged into it!

The endless karmic fire and malevolent energy that had been separating to the two sides suddenly converged again at this moment!

This small, pure land was completely isolated from the vast and desolate world outside!
“From this day forward, I shall personally protect my young friend.”

The ancient voice of Zhulong resounded once again in Ma Yuan's sea of ​​consciousness.

"This place is the eye of the East Sea, a forbidden area in the four extremes of the primordial world. The laws are thin and the karma is entangled. Even a Heavenly Saint would never dare to set foot here lightly."

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan felt relieved and immediately said, "In this battle in the East Sea, it was thanks to the jade talisman bestowed by you, senior, that we were able to block the attack of Zhunti's treasure. I will remember this kindness in my heart."

Upon hearing Ma Yuan's words, Zhulong sighed softly, "If it weren't for the schemes of Heaven, not to mention the Ancestral Dragon, even I would have had the opportunity to attain the Primordial Dao. Why would I be afraid of Zhunti?"

Zhulong's words were largely a reflection of his resentment towards the dragon race for being outmaneuvered by the Heavenly Dao.

Seeing this, Ma Yuan said no more.

He knew that he could now finally begin to take stock of and digest the enormous gains he had made in this East China Sea conflict without any reservations.

He then slowly sat down cross-legged and calmly waved his sleeve in front of him.

Three dazzling divine lights, each with a different Daoist charm but equally vast and boundless, emerged from his sleeves in an instant!

Firstly, its entire body is interwoven with the Daoist aura of black and white, and within it seems to contain a Yin-Yang world that has already evolved to perfection, which is the original core of the Shengzhou, the Yin-Yang Dao Palace!

Secondly, it is three-colored in its entirety, and the ancient ancestral stone on it is filled with the original fortune of the three races of dragon, phoenix and qilin. It is the core origin of the Phoenix and Qilin Continent, the Chaos Ancestral Stone!
Thirdly, it is made entirely of unknown immortal jade, without a single word on it, yet it seems to contain all the profound truths of the world, a wordless Daoist scripture, which is the core origin of Changzhou, the Daoist scripture of the scattered cultivators!
The origins of the three continents floated silently before him at this moment.

The powerful Daoist aura emanating from it caused this originally absolutely quiet Pure Land to tremble violently!
However, Ma Yuan was not pleased at all.

His gaze swept calmly over the three supreme treasures before him, but his brows furrowed slightly at that moment.

He knew that he had gained a great deal this time.

However, due to the tight schedule, some flaws were left in the process of refining the three continents.

Especially the Eternal Heaven, which was the last to be opened, was refined too smoothly because the wordless Daoist scripture actively recognized it as its master.

This makes its foundation seem somewhat superficial compared to the Ziying Heaven and Qianyuan Heaven, which were obtained much earlier.

(End of this chapter)