Primordial Era: Reborn as a Qi Immortal, Steadily Cultivating

Chapter 68 Regaining Merit
When the last wisp of ashes, representing the entire existence of the Taotie, completely dissipated between heaven and earth.

The twenty-four illusory worlds that had enveloped the entire volcanic cluster also faded in brilliance, transforming back into twenty-four azure divine pearls, which disappeared into Ma Yuan's sleeve.

As the domain formed by the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl dissipated, the terrifying pressure that isolated heaven and earth also vanished.

The fiery elemental energy that had been raging wildly due to the battle roared back once more.

The world returns to clarity and brightness.

Ma Yuan stood with his hands behind his back in the void, his expression calm and undisturbed.

Before him, the ferocious and powerful Taiyi beast Taotie had vanished without a trace.

Not even a trace of its aura remained, as if it had never existed in this world.

Only a ball of black light, about the size of a human head, viscous as ink, and constantly emitting a chaotic, violent, and filthy aura, was quietly suspended in place.

This is the chaotic primordial evil that was formed from the remaining physical body of the Taotie after its origin was erased by the God of Cause and Effect.

This object contains the purest chaotic and malevolent energy.

It is neither part of the Five Elements nor involved in Yin and Yang; it is the most malevolent and evil creature in the world.

If an ordinary cultivator were to accidentally come into contact with even a trace of it, at best their magical artifacts would be defiled and lose much of their spiritual essence. At worst, their primordial spirit would be invaded, their Dao foundation would collapse, and they would be transformed into a demon who only knows how to kill.

Even Ma Yuan couldn't help but frown slightly when he looked at the chaotic primordial energy before him.

"Although this thing is extremely vicious and evil, and insidious, it also contains a trace of primordial chaos, so it is not entirely useless," Ma Yuan pondered to himself.

"With my current level of cultivation, I am not yet able to refine it. Keeping it by my side rashly would only be a disaster."

He made a decision in an instant.

This thing is extremely insidious and we can't use it for the time being, so it's better to suppress it first.

Once a way to control it is found in the future, it may be possible to turn harm into benefit and refine it into a vicious and unexpected magic weapon.

Once this thought was made, Ma Yuan no longer hesitated.

With a flick of his sleeve, he carefully stored the chaotic primordial energy into a small world within a Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, suppressing it deep within the chaos with the power of countless worlds, isolating it from all traces.

Only after doing all this did he feel completely at ease.

This battle seemed clean and efficient, with a Taiyi ferocious beast being killed in the blink of an eye.

But only he himself knew the dangers involved.

Whether it was the suppression of the twenty-four domains or the great supernatural power of the Hand of Cause and Effect, both of them consumed an enormous amount of his own magical power and primordial spirit.

If it weren't for his solid foundation and perfect cultivation...

It's probably not so easy to completely wipe out this scourge.

However, just as he was preparing to find a secluded place to recuperate and restore his magical power.

A sudden change occurred!

"Boom--!"

The sky, which was originally cloudless and clear, suddenly changed color without warning!

A vast and majestic, emotionless, and utterly serene will of Heaven quietly descended upon this expansive southern volcanic region of the primordial wilderness!
This will seems devoid of any emotion, yet it contains the most fundamental truths of the universe.

Ma Yuan felt a chill run down his spine and instantly understood.

He showed no panic whatsoever, but stood calmly in place, gazing serenely at the sky.

as predicted.

Despite the arrival of the will of Heaven, the heavy tribulation clouds did not unleash any lightning punishment.

Instead, it slowly separated from the middle. Visible streams of primordial yellow energy began to converge from all directions.

Then, a golden cloud of merit, no less powerful than the one used to cleanse the Skull Mountain's veins, slowly condensed and took shape!
Within the golden clouds, the mysterious yellow energy flowed, radiating countless rays of auspicious light and a thousand strands of lucky mist.

The entire volcanic group, shrouded in malevolent energy, was bathed in a sacred and peaceful light.

"I see." Ma Yuan understood.

The Taotie clan is formed from the remnants of a chaotic demon god and is not subject to the cycle of heaven.

Its very existence is an erosion and destruction of the order of this primordial world.

By killing him today, I have essentially eliminated a major scourge and restored order to this desolate southern region.

This is in accordance with the will of Heaven, and is a meritorious act in this world.

Therefore, Heaven rewards good deeds, and merits will naturally follow!
The enormous golden cloud of merit hovered in the air, but did not disperse as it had last time.

Instead, it all transformed into a dazzling, thick golden pillar of light, which descended directly upon Ma Yuan's head!

Ma Yuan did not resist or dodge.

He remained calm and accepted it with equanimity.

He did not use this merit to enhance his cultivation, infuse it into magical treasures, or temper his physical body.

Instead, he guided this vast and boundless power of merit, merging it entirely into the Golden Wheel of Merit, which was already one with the Golden Lotus Seed of Merit outside his primordial spirit.

"The last time the earth's veins were sorted out, it was the work of nature, and the merit was distributed to all the spirits of the mountains and rivers. I, the humble Taoist, only received seventy percent."

"This slaying of the ferocious beast was an act of eliminating evil, and the karmic consequences have all fallen upon me alone; therefore, I have received this perfect merit!"

"Om-!"

With the infusion of this immense merit, the already radiant Golden Wheel of Merit shone even brighter at this moment!
The primordial energy flowing over it has almost materialized, as if cast from divine metal, radiating a vast divine power that is impervious to all laws and repels all evil.

The form of the golden wheel became increasingly solid and perfect, like an eternal and unfailing sun, firmly protecting his primordial spirit within it, as solid as a rock!
Ma Yuan felt his entire being was warm and comfortable, and his mind was clear.

An unprecedented sense of clarity arose spontaneously!

Countless profound truths that are usually obscure and difficult to understand.

At this moment, it became incredibly clear, as if it were within reach.

His deductions about the Five Elements and Yin-Yang, and his understanding of the cycle of cause and effect, suddenly became several times faster!
When the golden light of merit has completely faded, the world will return to peace.

"good."

Ma Yuan felt an unprecedented power and clarity within his primordial spirit, and softly uttered a single word.

This unexpected joy made his Dao heart even more steadfast.

He knew that using the power of merit to protect his primordial spirit and ensure the clarity of all his dharmas was the most appropriate use of this power for him.

Cultivation can be achieved through arduous practice, by seizing opportunities, and by accumulating knowledge step by step.

The physical body can be refined and tempered through countless trials and tribulations using external means.

Only this comprehension and Dao heart are the most fundamental and also the most difficult foundation for a cultivator to improve.

Now I have received this vast amount of merit to protect my primordial spirit.

It is equivalent to lighting an ever-burning lamp for one's future spiritual path!
Not only can it assist one in comprehending the Tao at all times and accelerate the pace of cultivation, but it can also, in the unseen realm, resist the invasion of inner demons and isolate the erosion of the evil energy of the calamity.

This move undoubtedly provides him with an extra layer of solid protection for his future spiritual practice.

(End of this chapter)