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

Qinglian, accompanied by the green ox and the Kui ox, bid farewell to Dragon King Ao Yuan from the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, and then spent a considerable amount of time traveling across the vast and desolate land.

His whereabouts are elusive, the Tai Chi diagram obscuring the secrets of heaven. Sometimes he ventures deep into ancient forests and secluded valleys, and sometimes he lingers in spiritual mountains and marshes where spiritual energy gathers.

Along the way, thanks to his keen senses and profound good fortune at the late stage of the Great Luo realm, he acquired quite a few innate spiritual materials and high-quality acquired spiritual treasures, enriching his own foundation. However, what impressed him even more was the ever-intensifying conflict between the Lich King and the Demon King along the way.

He witnessed firsthand how the great shaman of the witch clan led his tribe's warriors, stirring up the earth's turbid energy, and crushing the mines occupied by the demon race like a torrent of steel.

I have also seen the Demon Saint of the Demon Court ride on demonic clouds, leading an overwhelming army of demons, using the rudimentary power of the Zhou Tian Star Array to bombard the evil energy barrier surrounding the ancestral land of the Witch Clan.

Each collision was accompanied by a deafening roar, a surge of bloodthirsty energy, and the wails of countless living beings.

The bloody storms of the Great Calamity are no longer distant rumors, but are truly permeating every inch of the primordial land, like a noose that is constantly tightening.

Qinglian's heart grew increasingly heavy.

He knew that the tranquility of Kunlun was not eternal. The imminent sainthood of his masters also meant that the most devastating storm in the primordial world was about to arrive.

It's time to return to Kunlun, reflect on what we've learned, and prepare for the future.

With her mind made up, Qinglian no longer lingered.

He led two strange beasts, transformed into a streak of clear light, and sped towards the ancient and majestic Kunlun Mountain, its Daoist aura reaching the heavens.

The blue ox and the rhinoceros steadily tread on the clouds, while the Kui ox leaps on one leg, stirring up wind and thunder to send them off. The scene is magnificent, but it also shows that its master is extraordinary.

When the familiar, pure and holy aura of Kunlun Mountain enveloped her once again, as if it could wash away all the dust of the world, a sense of peace and homecoming welled up in Qinglian's heart.

Three deep gazes had already pierced through the layers of mist and landed on him, carrying both satisfaction and inquiry.

Qinglian did not go to Sanqing Palace immediately, but first settled the Qingniu and Kui Niu at Yingxianping outside the mountain gate, instructing the two beasts to wait quietly.

He straightened his clothes, his expression solemn, and first went to the front of the Sanqing Palace, where he respectfully bowed: "Disciple Qinglian has returned from his travels and requests an audience with the three masters!"

"Come in." Lao Tzu's calm and collected voice came from inside the Taiqing Palace, and the palace gates opened silently.

Qinglian stepped into the vast and lofty main hall of the Sanqing Palace.

On the cloud bed, the auras of the three figures were even more profound and vast than when they left, as if they had merged with the Heavenly Dao.

Lao Tzu's aura is ethereal, as deep as the ocean; the Primordial Beginning's majesty is even more pronounced, like the embodiment of the order of heaven and earth;

While Tongtian's sharpness is concealed, a hidden edge of destructive power lurks beneath. Clearly, his secluded cultivation of the Primordial Purple Qi has yielded remarkable results.

"Disciple greets Master!" Qinglian bowed deeply once again.

"Stand up and speak," the Primordial Celestial Venerable said majestically. "During your journey, I observed that your aura is harmonious and your foundation for cultivation is becoming increasingly solid. You must have gained a great deal."

"Thank you for your concern, Master."

Qinglian rose, her face filled with the longing of a wanderer returning home. "This disciple has indeed gained something from this journey. However, what I cherish in my heart is not merely my own personal opportunities."

He paused, then turned his gaze to Laozi and Tongtian, his voice clear and resonant, "While away, this disciple encountered two extraordinary beings from the primordial era. Their inherent qualities and characteristics subtly resonate with the Dao of Non-Action and Naturalness of the Grand Master and the Dao of Intercepting the Heavens' Edge of the Third Master. This disciple has dared to lead them to the outside of the mountain gate, and humbly requests that the Grand Master take a look!"

Upon hearing this, both Laozi and Tongtian showed a hint of surprise and curiosity in their eyes.

For someone of their level, mounts are not essential, but if they could find a spirit beast that truly resonates with their own Dao to accompany them, it would not only provide transportation but also allow them to verify their Dao in daily life, which would indeed be a wonderful thing.

"Oh? Summon him for an audience," Lao Tzu said calmly.

With a slight thought, Qinglian transmitted her voice to the outside of the mountain gate.

A moment later, heavy footsteps and a faint rumble of thunder approached from afar.

The horned blue ox was as steady as a mountain, each step it took seemed to carry the pulse of the earth. As it entered the hall, facing the three supreme figures on the cloud bed, it slightly bent its forelegs, lowered its huge head respectfully, and emitted a deep and resonant moo, full of submission and awe.

The one-legged Kui Niu followed closely behind, its movements still swift, but it had suppressed all the wind, rain, and thunder. With its single leg lightly touching the ground, its body radiated inner light, like the most devout believer, it lowered its arrogant head towards the direction of the Tongtian Sect Master and let out a soft roar containing thunder.

Lao Tzu's indifferent gaze fell on the green ox and rhinoceros, feeling its steady and heavy aura like a mountain. Its qualities, which were in harmony with the earth's essence and returned to simplicity, resonated with his true meaning of "governing by non-action" and "following the natural way."

A slight ripple stirred in his usually calm heart, and a rare, faint smile appeared on his lips as he nodded slightly: "This ox is very much in line with my principles. Excellent."

The Tongtian Sect Leader raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing with a sharp light!

He stared at the Kui Niu standing alone below, its fierce and imposing nature still undeniable despite its restrained sharpness, as if he were seeing a reflection of his own swordsmanship, which could shatter all laws and seize a sliver of life, in another form of life!

Its innate supernatural abilities—capable of invoking celestial phenomena, shining like the sun and moon, and resounding like thunder—deeply captivated him! He couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh loudly: "Hahaha! Excellent! What a magnificent Kui Ox! Divine and majestic! Domineering! Just in line with my Dao of Intercepting Heaven! Qinglian, my disciple, you've done an excellent job! I'll take this ox!"

Two invisible Daoist auras descended from Laozi and Tongtian respectively, like branding marks, merging into the primordial spirits of the Green Ox and the Kui Ox.

The two beasts trembled slightly, instantly feeling their destiny connected with that of the two future saints. A vast, pure, and profound Daoist aura began to slowly nourish their blood and souls! This was supreme recognition and an opportunity!

"Thank you for your grace, sage!" The blue ox and the Kui ox trembled with excitement, their huge bodies bowing even lower.

However, a subtle silence hung in the air in the hall.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright on his cloud bed, his face still majestic, but a very faint, almost imperceptible trace of loss and displeasure flashed deep in his eyes.

The eldest brother and the third brother both obtained excellent mounts that were in harmony with the Great Dao, but he himself... Although he was a noble Yuqing, he valued majesty and pomp, but his mounts were not just for pomp. He also longed to have a spirit beast that was in harmony with his own Great Dao of "expounding the laws of heaven" and "establishing the order of heaven and earth" to accompany him.

Although Qinglian's actions found good steeds for her eldest and third brothers, she forgot to mention herself, which made her second master, who valued etiquette, rules, and face the most, feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Qinglian was incredibly perceptive and immediately noticed the fleeting emotion in her second master's expression.

He had already made his decision. Stepping forward, he respectfully bowed to the Primordial Celestial Venerable, his face bearing a perfectly measured apology and a hint of mysterious smile: "Your Excellency, Second Master, although I have not been able to find a mount or spirit beast that perfectly matches your Daoist qualities as your First and Third Masters during this journey, I have had another fortuitous encounter and obtained a rare item. Its noble and solemn appearance, and its enduring aura of fortune, seem to perfectly match your supreme dignity of establishing order and governing all things! I hereby present it to you for your appraisal!"

"Oh?" A glint flashed in Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes, and a hint of interest appeared on his majestic face, his displeasure suppressed by curiosity. A wondrous object that suited his dignity? This certainly piqued his interest.

With a thought, Qinglian caused the Qiankun Diagram to shimmer and glow. The next moment, a magnificent chariot, exuding auspicious energy and accompanied by a deep dragon's roar and the refreshing fragrance of sandalwood, appeared with a thunderous roar in the main hall of the Sanqing Palace!

It was the Nine Dragons Agarwood Chariot that was given to us by the Dragon King of the East Sea!