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

The chaotic currents were easily torn apart by the pure light of the Three Pure Ones, and the ancient and vast outline of Kunlun Mountain once again came into Qinglian's view.

This trip to Zixiao Palace has solidified the sacred positions, returned the most precious treasures to their rightful owners, and made the future landscape of the primordial world clearly visible.

However, for Qinglian and his disciples, the calming down of the commotion was a good opportunity to reflect, reap the rewards, and devote themselves to cultivation.

Three beams of clear light silently landed on the square in front of Yuqing Palace.

Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian's auras were restrained, but the primordial Daoist charm surrounding them was even more profound and vast than when they left, and even more in harmony with heaven and earth. The primordial purple energy that merged with their primordial spirit was like a lighthouse on the path of the Dao, guiding them to the final sacred realm.

Qinglian followed closely behind, feeling the increasingly powerful aura emanating from her three masters, which seemed to be drawing closer to the Heavenly Dao. Her heart was filled with awe and longing.

"Wuzhen!" Qinglian's divine sense stirred slightly, transmitting her voice to the cave on the mountain wall.

Golden light pierced the sky, and wind and thunder appeared!

Sun Wuzhen (Six Ears) appeared on the square in an instant, his aura calm and steady, his cultivation as a late-stage Golden Immortal was solid and well-rounded, and his eyes were filled with anticipation and a hint of trepidation for his master's return.

He respectfully bowed to the Three Pure Ones and Qinglian: "Disciple pays respects to Grandmaster and Master! We respectfully welcome Grandmaster and Master back to the mountain!"

The Master of Heaven was clearly in a great mood. Looking at Sun Wuzhen's fierce fighting spirit, he grinned and said, "Little monkey, you're in good spirits! Looks like you haven't been slacking off!"

Qinglian's gaze fell on Sun Wuzhen. She smiled slightly and with a flick of her wrist, a jet-black iron rod about ten feet long, seemingly ordinary but exuding a restrained and indomitable fighting spirit, appeared in her palm—it was the "Ruyi Iron Rod Weapon" obtained from the Treasure Dividing Cliff!

"Wuzhen," Qinglian's voice was gentle, "this staff is called the 'Ruyi Iron Staff,' which I obtained from the Treasure Distribution Cliff outside Zixiao Palace. Its nature is upright, its will unyielding, containing the wondrous power of wish-fulfilling transformations. It is heavier than a mountain, yet wielded with effortless ease. I observe that it resonates well with your 'Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Battle Technique' and your innate battle physique. Today I bestow it upon you, hoping you will diligently refine it and wield it to protect the Dao and safeguard the truth!"

"The Ironclad Soldier of Will?"

Sun Wuzhen's gaze was instantly drawn to that dark, heavy iron rod!

A surge of emotion and resonance from the depths of his blood surged forth! Almost instinctively, he reached out his hands and respectfully, with a slight tremor, accepted the iron rod.

Om-!

Upon holding the iron rod, it wasn't as cold and heavy as I had imagined. Instead, it had a warm, smooth feel, like a connection to my blood!

A sense of overwhelming power and a carefree "lightness" are wonderfully intertwined!

The staff trembled slightly, emitting a deep hum, as if a sleeping divine weapon had met its destined master and was awakening!

"Drink!" Sun Wukong roared, unable to suppress the excitement and fighting spirit in his heart!

He swayed and instantly retreated dozens of feet, right there in the square in front of Yuqing Palace, he unleashed the "Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Battle Technique" and basic combat tactics taught by Qinglian!

call!call!call!

The black iron rod in his hand seemed to have become part of his body!

Sometimes it is like an angry dragon emerging from the sea, sweeping across thousands of troops and bringing with it a dull, explosive sound.

Sometimes it's like a serpent spitting its tongue, striking cunningly and tearing through the air;

At times, it stands like a pillar supporting the sky, immovable as a mountain, blocking all directions! The shadows of the staff are numerous, and the power of wind and thunder is naturally activated, wrapping around the staff and emitting crackling lightning and howling wind!

What's even more astonishing is that the iron rod seems to be able to sense Sun Wukong's thoughts!

With a slight thought, the staff can instantly extend or shorten, its thickness changing at will! It can transform into an eighteen-foot-long spear, incomparably sharp; or into a short staff, agile and swift; or even into a giant shield the size of a door, as heavy as a mountain!

"Following my heart! Truly following my heart!"

Sun Wuzhen danced more and more freely, feeling as if the iron rod was tailor-made for him!

Some of the obstacles he had encountered in his past training of combat techniques suddenly became clear, and his power flowed more smoothly and without hindrance. The speed of wind and thunder combined perfectly with the power of the iron rod! After completing a set of rod techniques, he stood up, slightly out of breath, but his eyes burst forth with an unprecedentedly brilliant light!

He strode back to Qinglian, gripping the Iron Staff tightly in both hands, and bowed deeply before her, his voice filled with excitement and devotion: "Disciple Sun Wuzhen thanks Master for bestowing this treasure! This staff... this staff is perfectly attuned to my will, as if it were my own arm! I will cherish it dearly, using it to protect my path, and live up to the intention of my ancestor in naming me 'Wuzhen'!"

Only now did he truly feel the power and expectation carried by the name "Sun Wuzhen".

The Three Pure Ones, watching Sun Wukong wield his staff with such ferocity and the incredible power of the iron rod, showed a hint of approval in their eyes. The Tongtian Sect Leader laughed, "Haha, excellent! Well done, monkey! You do possess some of my power to shatter all laws!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable nodded majestically: "Divine weapons possess spirits and choose their masters. This staff is rightfully his."

Laozi glanced at Qinglian and Sun Wuzhen, and slowly said, "We also gained something from the Zixiao Treasure Distribution. Some of the spiritual items are no longer of great use to our comprehension of the Great Dao, so I bestow them upon you two to enhance your foundation and protect your path forward."

Having said that, Laozi flicked his sleeves, and three streaks of light flew toward the blue lotus.

The first path was a vast and boundless phantom cloud formed from countless auspicious clouds and mists, radiating an extremely powerful protective aura that could withstand all laws and ward off all evil—it was a rare innate treasure.

All the heavens rejoice! This treasure is unparalleled in defense. If placed above one's head, one is invincible. It was bestowed upon Yuanshi Tianzun by Hongjun Daozu. Because he possessed the Pangu Banner, he then bestowed it upon Qinglian.

The second scroll is a seemingly ancient scroll that actually contains profound secrets. The mountains, rivers, sun, moon and stars on the scroll are constantly in motion, like a miniature world – the Qiankun Map!

This diagram contains the Great Dao of Space, which can trap enemies, teleport, and even evolve into a magical realm of heaven and earth. Its uses are endless, making it a top-grade innate spiritual treasure.

The third item was an ancient longsword, its entire body a deep blue-green, its blade slender, and its edge gleaming with a cold light that seemed to cleave through the void! Even before it was drawn, its sharp sword intent had already caused the surrounding space to distort slightly—an unnamed, top-grade innate spiritual treasure!

This sword is incomparably sharp, possessing an aura that can shatter all laws and sever cause and effect.

Immediately afterwards, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu also waved their hands.

Several streaks of light flew towards the excited Sun Wuzhen:

A set of chainmail armor: the armor plates are forged from mysterious gold essence, as thin as cicada wings yet indestructible, with flowing golden light and hidden dragon scale patterns.

Not only does it offer amazing defense, but it also amplifies the wearer's strength and speed!

A pair of lotus-silk cloud-walking shoes: the boots are as light as a feather, with cloud patterns swirling around them. Walking on them is like riding a gentle breeze, and they can even shrink the distance between people, greatly increasing the speed of movement. Combined with the speed of wind and thunder, they are like adding wings to a tiger!

A Phoenix Wing Purple Gold Crown: The crown has two wings that spread out like phoenix wings, shining brightly with purple gold light. It not only stabilizes the soul and resists mental impact, but also carries an indomitable fighting spirit, which perfectly matches Sun Wukong's temperament!