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

A sense of regret and doubt arose in Qinglian's heart. Just as he was about to give up and prepare to leave Wuyi Mountain to continue his travels elsewhere.

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A faint, almost imperceptible, yet profound and mysterious Daoist charm, like a wisp of smoke in the wind, gently brushed against the edge of Qinglian's divine sense!

This aura is different from the trading rules of the Falling Treasure Coin, and it is also different from the aura of any innate spiritual root he knows.

It is ethereal and otherworldly, as if it contains the primordial chaos of the beginning of heaven and earth, and carries the pure and spiritual power to cleanse the soul and enlighten wisdom!

Although it was so faint as to be almost imperceptible, its high level of essence instantly shook Qinglian to her core!

"This is...?" Qinglian immediately stopped in her tracks, concentrating all her attention to try and capture this subtle Daoist charm.

It seems to come from a very distant place, yet it also seems to be right next to you, elusive and difficult to pinpoint.

Qinglian held her breath and focused her mind, pushing the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique to its limit. With the blessing of the Xuanhuang Pagoda and the auspicious clouds of the heavens, her primordial spirit became more acute than ever before.

Like the most patient hunter, he followed the almost imperceptible traces left by the Daoist rhythm in space, deducing and tracing them step by step.

Finally, his gaze settled on the back of the main peak of Wuyi Mountain, on the edge of a cliff that was shrouded in thick, chaotic clouds and mist all year round, and whose spatial structure seemed somewhat unstable!

The spatial fluctuations here are abnormal. That profound Daoist aura is seeping out intermittently from the depths of that seemingly ethereal chaotic cloud outside this cliff!

"A spatial rift? Or... a fragment of a world about to break free from the primordial chaos?"

Qinglian had a guess in his heart. He walked to the edge of the cliff and carefully probed the chaotic clouds with his divine sense.

Sure enough! The aura of another innate restriction was sensed!

This restriction is older, more complex, and more powerful than the one that previously contained the Treasure-Dropping Coin!

It wasn't completely isolated; rather, it was like a tough "membrane" enveloping a small space that was slowly separating from the primordial world and sliding into endless chaos! That profound Daoist aura was leaking out from the gaps in this "membrane"!

Having learned from her previous experience, Qinglian became even more composed.

He did not attempt to forcefully destroy this fragile spatial barrier, lest he accelerate the detachment of that small world or even trigger its collapse.

He sat down cross-legged again, his divine sense like the most precise carving knife, beginning to analyze the composition of this "world membrane".

This restriction contains more intense and profound spatial laws and chaotic energy, making it far more difficult to analyze than the previous one.

Qinglian was completely absorbed in it, sometimes frowning, sometimes seemingly enlightened.

He combined his understanding of the spatial power of the Qiankun Diagram with the essence of the array he had just comprehended, and meticulously unraveled the mystery.

This process greatly deepened his understanding of the Great Dao of Space and the evolution of chaos, and his cultivation of array formations was raised to a new level.

Finally, after taking several times longer than before, Qinglian's eyes shone brightly.

He formed hand seals, his ten fingers flying, unleashing streams of creative power imbued with the profound mysteries of spatial laws, precisely targeting several key nodes of the spatial barrier.

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A soft sound, like tearing fabric, rang out. The tough, chaotic "membrane" was cleverly opened to create a temporary, extremely unstable passage, just wide enough for one person to pass through.

Inside the passage, turbulent chaotic energy was faintly visible, carrying an aura of annihilation!

Without hesitation, Qinglian stepped into the passage, protected by countless auspicious clouds descending from the heavens above her head.

The scene before him changed drastically! He felt as if he were in a small world that was collapsing!

Beneath my feet lies the cracked, black earth, constantly turning into dust, while the sky is a hazy, broken dome, constantly churning and leaking chaotic energy.

The entire space was only a hundred miles in circumference, yet it was filled with an atmosphere of decay and chaos, as if the end of the world was approaching.

The raging chaotic energy was like an invisible blade, cutting through everything in the space. If it weren't for the protection of a top-tier defensive treasure like the Heavenly Auspicious Cloud, even an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal wouldn't be able to hold out for long.

However, right in the heart of this chaos and destruction, there exists an incredible "oasis"!

It was a tiny floating island, only a few miles in circumference, shrouded in a tough, naturally glowing barrier.

Within the barrier, life thrives! At the center of the island, a strange spiritual root stands proudly.

This tree is about three zhang tall, with gnarled branches and an ancient, grayish-brown color. Its bark is naturally etched with mysterious patterns, seemingly recording the traces of the Dao.

The leaves have a unique shape, unlike ordinary leaves. They are more like miniature, solidified jade clouds. Within the veins, there are even specks of starlight flowing, exuding a profound and mysterious charm that is ethereal, pure, and enlightening to wisdom!

The strange Daoist aura that attracted the blue lotus originated from this tree!

The entire tree was enveloped in a soft yet resilient radiance, creating a unique force field.

The raging chaos outside the island, once it gets close to this layer of clear light, is like ice and snow meeting the sun, and is quickly decomposed, transformed, and purified, turning into pure and gentle innate spiritual energy that nourishes everything on the island!

It was this miraculous ability that allowed this spiritual root and this small island to survive in this chaotic and desolate land!

"What an extraordinary spiritual root!"

Qinglian was astonished. This tree was definitely not the "Great Red Robe Mother Tree" he had imagined. Although the Great Red Robe Tree was wonderful, its Daoist essence seemed far inferior to that of the spiritual root before him! The Daoist essence contained in this tree pointed directly to the origin of the Great Dao, possessing the supreme power to help people comprehend the Dao, understand their true nature, and resist inner demons!

Its innate supernatural ability to purify chaos and transform spiritual energy is unheard of!

"Later historical records have never documented such a miraculous tea tree..."

As Qinglian approached the spiritual root, she felt the starlight and Daoist charm flowing on the leaves. Her mind and spirit seemed to be cleansed, becoming incomparably clear and pure.

A name naturally came to mind: "Leaves imbued with starlight, embodying the essence of Tao, purifying the heart and mind, enlightening wisdom... Let me call you 'Enlightenment Tea Tree'!"

He carefully explored the entire floating island and confirmed that apart from this unique Enlightenment Tea Tree, there were no other spiritual objects.

The floating island, under the continuous erosion of the raging chaotic air currents and the weak pull of the primordial world's gravity, is rapidly collapsing at its edges, and the protective radiance of the island is also slowly thinning, clearly unable to hold on for much longer.

"This island and the Enlightenment Tea Tree are interdependent and mutually dependent. If we only take the tea tree, we will lose the foundation of this island and the naturally formed transformation barrier, and the tea tree will probably not survive. If we let it leave the primordial world and fall into chaos, such a divine object will be destroyed, which would be a waste of nature!" Qinglian made a decision in an instant.

With a thought, the Qiankun Diagram flew out from his dantian and unfolded in the wind!

The miniature images of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers in the picture instantly became incredibly solid, and a powerful spatial suction force enveloped the entire floating island and the tough natural barrier surrounding it!

"receive!"

Qinglian let out a low shout and fully activated the Qiankun Diagram!

At the same time, auspicious clouds and light shone brightly overhead, and countless auspicious energies descended, stabilizing the increasingly violent spatial turbulence around the floating island due to the absorption!

He was careful, ensuring that he could collect the floating island and the barrier intact, but also avoiding damaging the fragile Enlightenment Tea Tree with excessive force.

The entire floating island began to shake violently, and its edges collapsed at an accelerated rate.

However, under the great power of the Qiankun Diagram and the protection of the auspicious clouds of the heavens, the core part, along with the Enlightenment Tea Tree and the protective island's clear light, was forcibly separated from the collapsing chaotic space, transformed into a stream of light, and completely incorporated into the Qiankun Diagram!

A new region was opened up in the Qiankun Diagram.

The miniature chaotic energy flow was kept out, and the small floating island remained steadily suspended within it. The clear light of the Enlightenment Tea Tree remained unchanged, continuing to fulfill its duty of transforming spiritual energy and maintaining life.

After doing all this, Qinglian let out a long sigh of relief, with beads of sweat visible on her forehead.

Collecting fragments of a world that is about to leave is by no means an easy task, even for someone with his current cultivation level in the late stage of the Great Luo realm and the great treasures he possesses.

He glanced at the shattered space behind him, which was collapsing rapidly due to the loss of its core and was completely swallowed by the chaotic currents. Without lingering, he turned around, took a step, and followed the passage he had opened up, returning to the solid cliff of Wuyi Mountain.

The spatial passage behind them closed silently. The chaotic clouds churned a few times before returning to their original state, as if nothing had ever happened.

Only Qinglian knew that deep within the Wuyi Mountains, a secluded island containing unparalleled treasures had quietly changed hands, becoming a new foundation and opportunity on his path of cultivation.

He took one last look at the beautiful mountains and rivers, then transformed into a ray of light and quietly departed. The harvest of the Fallen Treasure Coin and the Enlightenment Tea Tree far exceeded his expectations, and his journey through the primordial world would continue.