Primordial Era: From the Creation Lotus to the First Disciple of the Three Pure Ones

Descending from the magnificent spectacle of Mount Buzhou connecting heaven and earth, Qinglian officially stepped into the core area of ​​the primordial land—the vast and boundless mountains and rivers surrounding Mount Buzhou.

The cold and aloof Kunlun Mountains and the chaotic and boundless Buzhou Peak were replaced at this moment by a primal, wild, yet vibrant and profound atmosphere.

This was the first time he had truly come into contact with the "human world" of the primordial world since he transformed from a lotus seed and became a disciple of the Three Pure Ones.

The air was filled with a rich innate spiritual energy, but it was also mixed with the fishy smell of grass and trees, the fragrance of soil, and the faint roars of giant beasts and the fluctuations of magical power colliding in the distance.

Towering ancient trees block out the sun, strange peaks and rocks are rugged and steep, and a rushing river carries the turbid air from the beginning of time as it roars past.

Various strange creatures, each with varying degrees of power, roamed, fought, and lay dormant in the mountains and forests. Everything was new and unknown to Qinglian.

Like a student fresh out of university, he began his travels with a longing for the vast world and a touch of caution.

He had no specific destination; he simply followed the guidance of his heart, wandering and stopping throughout the vast region radiating from Buzhou Mountain.

Sometimes he would pause to observe a strange herb that absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, sometimes he would sense a rushing river that contained the laws of water, and sometimes he would hide in the clouds, looking down at the rise and fall of the tribes below.

The primordial land has not been at peace during this period. Following the second lecture at Zixiao Palace, the newly promoted quasi-saints have begun to make their plans.

The sun's light seemed more intense than ever before. After consolidating their quasi-saint cultivation and completely refining the Chaos Bell and the Hetu Luoshu, Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun, in the heart of the world beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, under the sun's radiance, proclaimed the establishment of the "Demon Race"!

"All creatures of the primordial era, whether scaled, armored, beasts, or birds, that have awakened intelligence, may join our demon race! To obey the will of Heaven and rule the primordial world!"

Emperor Jun's majestic voice, aided by the power of the Hetu and Luoshu, resounded throughout the universe.

In an instant, the primordial world trembled! Countless intelligent and accomplished demons, whether mountain kings or secluded spirits, felt the pull of their bloodlines and answered the call, transforming into streaks of light that flew towards the sun. Demonic energy surged, blotting out the sky, and a colossal force was rapidly taking shape!

At the same time, the Eastern King Duke, who was personally appointed as the "Head of All Immortals" by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, was not to be outdone.

Holding the dragon-headed staff bestowed upon him by the Dao Ancestor, he established the "Celestial Court" on the shores of the East Sea, on Zifu Island! The dragon-headed staff shone with divine light, exuding a majestic and awe-inspiring aura.

"By the decree of the Dao Ancestor, I am in charge of the male immortals of the primordial world! With the primordial court newly established, I widely recruit talented individuals to jointly study the Great Dao and maintain order in the primordial world!"

The Eastern King Duke was in high spirits, his fame spreading far and wide. Many rogue cultivators and Golden Immortals, whether yearning for order, seeking protection, or coveting the fortune brought by the title of "Immortal Leader," flocked to him for refuge. Surrounded by celestial light and auspicious clouds, though not as imposing as the demon race, he possessed his own unique style.

However, the rise of these two emerging forces inevitably created sharp conflicts with the true masters of the primordial land—the Wu tribe!

The Wu tribe was formed from the essence and blood of Pangu mixed with the evil energy of creation. They do not cultivate their primordial spirit, but only refine their physical body and supernatural powers. They live scattered throughout the prehistoric world in tribal form, believe in power, and worship the father god Pangu.

The demon race's slogan of ruling over all spirits undoubtedly included the witch race as a subject of their rule, something the proud witch race could never accept! Furthermore, the celestial court's so-called "maintaining order" was seen by the witch race as interference in their territory and way of doing things! The conflict escalated from friction between lower-level demons and witch warriors to fierce confrontations at the tribal level, even involving high-ranking witches! The air of the primordial land began to thicken with the increasingly strong smell of gunpowder.

On this day, Qinglian was leisurely traveling through a vast primeval forest.

Below, ancient trees reached for the sky, their vines like dragons, and a miasma-filled atmosphere permeated the air. Suddenly, a violent surge of energy and a deafening roar erupted from the depths of the dense forest, accompanied by a violent tremor of the earth!

With a sweep of her divine sense, Qinglian saw a giant, hundreds of feet tall with muscles as bulging as mountains, wielding a huge peach wood staff and fighting against two ferocious beasts in the mountains below!

The giant was covered in blood, his bronze skin marked with deep, bone-revealing claw marks, and his aura was violent and furious. He was none other than the famous great shaman of later generations—Kuafu!

The two colossal beasts besieging Kuafu were a Crimson Flame Lizard, its body entirely red and spewing streams of venomous flames, and a Sky-Splitting Demon Roc, with wings on its back, lightning-fast speed, and claws capable of tearing through space! Both were primordial alien species at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, their ferocious aura soaring straight into the sky.

They worked in perfect harmony, their poisonous fire sealing off the space while the Demon Roc launched a sneak attack. Even with Kuafu's incredible strength and divine combat skills, he was overwhelmed and in grave danger under the combined assault of the two demon kings of the same rank. He was on the verge of being severely injured or even perishing!

"You sons of the Wu tribe, how dare you beasts bully us!" Kuafu roared repeatedly, his peach wood staff sweeping across the battlefield, but he was once again forced back by the poisonous fire. The demonic roc's claws had already torn through the gale and were grabbing at his back!

Qinglian's eyes narrowed.

He had a favorable impression of the Wu tribe, especially after climbing Mount Buzhou, which made him feel even closer to the Pangu bloodline. Seeing the Great Wu in danger, he didn't hesitate any longer. In a flash, he appeared in the center of the battlefield like a ghost!

He didn't even use any magic weapons; he simply pointed his fingers like a sword and casually swung them at the demonic roc's claws that were about to crush Kuafu's heart!

"Sizzle—!"

A cyan sword aura, condensed to its extreme, was generated out of thin air, carrying a sharp Daoist charm that could sever cause and effect and destroy all laws!

The roc's claws, powerful enough to tear through space, were severed cleanly like rotten wood before this seemingly casual sword energy! Dark golden demonic blood gushed out like a waterfall!

"Screech—!" The Sky-Splitting Demon Roc let out an extremely mournful howl, its massive body tumbling uncontrollably from the intense pain.

Seeing this, the Crimson Flame Poison Lizard on the other side had a hint of fear flash in its scarlet vertical pupils, but its ferocity was even greater. It opened its huge mouth and a crimson flame pillar, which was condensed from its life-destroying poison fire, shot straight at the Azure Lotus like a world-destroying spear, carrying a terrifying aura that could burn everything and corrode the primordial spirit!

Qinglian didn't even look, but casually flicked her sleeve with her left hand.

"Buzz—!"

An invisible wall of energy, vast and boundless, brimming with the vitality of creation, instantly blocked his path! The poisonous fire arrows, powerful enough to melt gold and iron, struck the wall of energy, but were like mud oxen sinking into the sea, without even a ripple. They were completely decomposed, purified, and annihilated by the pure power of creation!

The two powerful demons at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm attacked with all their might, but it was like child's play in front of Qinglian!

However, these two ferocious beasts were clearly not very intelligent, and their ferocity outweighed their fear.

The pain of the broken claw drove the Demon Roc completely mad. It burned its essence blood recklessly, transforming into a blur that tore through space, and lunged at Qinglian with its remaining giant claws and sharp beak! The Poison Lizard also roared, its massive body crushing rocks and charging forward with poisonous fire and smoke, intending to self-destruct its demon core and take Qinglian down with it!

"Stubborn to the end." Qinglian frowned slightly, a cold glint in his eyes. He had only severed one of its claws as a slight punishment, considering how difficult cultivation was, but who knew the other party would be so oblivious to death.

He no longer held back, and pointed his right index finger in mid-air!

"Certainly!"

Words become law! An invisible, immense power, containing the laws of the Jade Purity Order and the sharp edge of the Supreme Purity Heaven-Slaying Blade, descended instantly!

The roc that pounced into the air was like an insect frozen in amber, maintaining its ferocious pouncing posture, unable to even move its eyes!

The charging venomous lizard seemed to have crashed into an invisible wall. Its massive body was frozen in place, and the venomous fire churning in its mouth was forced back. The violent backlash of its demonic power caused it to roar in pain, but it could not move!

Immediately afterwards, Qinglian spread her five fingers on her left hand and gently clenched them towards the two immobilized demons.

"Pfft! Pfft!"

Two muffled explosions! Whether it was the ferocious Sky-Splitting Demon Roc or the Crimson Flame Poison Lizard that intended to self-destruct, their massive demonic bodies and souls were instantly crushed by an invisible millstone of chaos, turning into two clouds of light mist filled with pure primordial energy and fragments of laws, which were swept into Qinglian's sleeve and put into her pocket.

The primordial demon at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm was annihilated, both in body and soul!

The whole process happened in the blink of an eye, with effortless grace. Kuafu, watching from the side, was dumbfounded, forgetting to lower his giant hand that was gripping the peach wood staff.

The two formidable enemies he fought desperately to defeat were wiped out like ants in front of this suddenly appearing Taoist!