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Lingyun Peak, Xuandu Cave.

Xuandu stood alone atop the peak, his green robes fluttering slightly, his gaze calmly fixed on the golden glow of merit in the direction of the Netherworld.

Houtu attained sainthood, established the cycle of reincarnation, and awakened the earthly path...

All of this was within his expectations.

"A Saint of the Earthly Realm..."

Xuan Du muttered to himself, a slow smile creeping onto his lips:

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Houtu."

He could clearly sense that the primordial laws system underwent subtle changes the moment reincarnation was established.

The three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man finally began to truly coexist.

The absolute dominance of Heaven's Way was thus broken.

This is a good thing for the Primordial World, and for Xuandu... it's an incredible opportunity!

"In that case..."

Xuan Du muttered to himself, a cold smile slowly curving his lips:

"The Heavenly Dao is restrained by the Earthly Dao, and Hongjun Daozu's vision is largely diverted, so I..."

"That will give us more time."

The voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable certainty.

A century-long plan, proceeding step by step.

Deposed Laozi, beheaded Nuwa, gathered fortune, awakened humanity, and now, with the help of Houtu, is accelerating the restoration of the underground passage...

All of this was not for the purpose of dominating the primordial world, nor for surpassing all the saints.

It was to buy time!

Hongjun merged with the Heavenly Dao, overlooking the primordial world for billions of years. Wherever his gaze fell, no variable could escape his notice.

If the Heavenly Dao is supreme and Hongjun's will covers all the heavens, then even if Xuandu's fortune is abundant and his martial arts are strong, he is nothing more than a slightly larger piece on the chessboard. His life, death, honor, and disgrace are all in the hands of the Dao Ancestor.

But things are different now.

The Earthly Path awakens, Reincarnation is established, and Houtu takes control of the Nine Netherworlds, gaining the approval of the Great Dao and becoming a Sage of the Earthly Path.

The three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man are beginning to coexist, the foundation of the primordial laws is complete, and the Heavenly Dao can no longer suppress everything as recklessly as before.

As the Dao Ancestor, Hongjun needed to maintain the balance among the three paths and needed to sit in Zixiao Palace to regulate the overall situation.

His vision, his calculations, his energy... will inevitably be largely consumed by the various variables brought about by the restoration of the tunnel.

And this is exactly the time Xuandu needs.

"The first level of the Primordial Grand Luo Realm is ultimately not enough."

Xuan Du's gaze narrowed slightly as he looked at his palm.

There, the phantom of the Chaos Pearl quietly appeared.

The crack that pierced through the pearl was still clearly visible, but the chaotic Daoist energy flowing within it had already subtly merged with his martial arts origin.

Of the forty-nine chaotic restrictions, he had only refined two.

Too slow.

"It must be done before the Lich War..."

A cold glint flashed in Xuan Du's eyes:

"Completely refine this pearl!"

The Lich Wars are nearing their end.

Houtu transformed into the cycle of reincarnation, and the Great Array of Heavenly Gods and Demons was incomplete, leaving the Wu Clan without its greatest reliance.

Di Jun and Tai Yi will not let this opportunity pass them by.

The demon race will surely come out in full force, activating the Zhou Tian Star Array, determined to annihilate the witch race in one fell swoop and establish themselves as the overlord of the prehistoric world.

This battle... marks the end of the Great Tribulation and the beginning of a reshaping of the primordial world's order.

At that time, the calamity will be at its strongest, the heavenly secrets will be in complete chaos, all the saints will be able to take action, and all causes and effects will be settled.

Yuanshi, Jieyin and Zhunti, Nuwa, Laozi... these saints who have a blood feud with him will surely join forces at that moment to set up a killing trap!

"The Chaos Pearl..."

Xuan Du slowly closed his five fingers, grasping the chaotic phantom into his palm:

"This treasure contains a chaotic world, capable of concealing heavenly secrets and obscuring the Great Dao, and also contains the boundless true meaning of the laws of chaos..."

"If I can completely refine it before the final battle of the Great Calamity, with the power of this pearl, I might be able to..."

He paused, then his eyes flashed with a sudden burst of chaotic light:

"A direct confrontation with all the saints!"

With this in mind, Xuandu no longer hesitated.

He took a step forward, his figure as swift as lightning, and instantly returned to the depths of the cave.

Inside the cave, chaotic energy flowed down like countless ribbons, and the fluctuations of the laws were profound and indescribable.

Xuandu sat cross-legged on the futon, his green robes fluttering slightly, and the primordial Daoist energy flowed naturally, enveloping the entire cave in absolute tranquility.

He slowly closed his eyes.

Deep within the Purple Mansion, the chaotic-colored martial arts origin rune shone brightly.

Around the runes, the newly integrated Blood God Child's Method, Devouring Divine Power, and even the blessings of the Ten Thousand Immortals of the Intercepting Sect and billions of humans, all resonated like stars surrounding the moon, merging and rotating with the true meaning of martial arts, evolving into an unprecedentedly profound foundation.

"Buzz..."

Xuan Du's thoughts stirred slightly.

From the purple mansion between his brows, the true form of the Chaos Pearl slowly manifested.

The bead is about the size of a fist, with a chaotic color. Forty-nine restrictive patterns are faintly visible on its surface, exuding the primordial Daoist charm that existed before the creation of the world.

Within the crack on the pearl, chaotic light flowed slowly like a thin stream, barely maintaining its origin.

"Using the Devouring Divine Power as a blade, the Chaos Light as a bridge, and the Primordial Daoist Rhyme as a foundation..."

Xuan Du muttered to himself, and his aura suddenly exploded:

"This time, I'll refine this treasure in one fell swoop!"

The words fell.

"laugh!"

A wisp of devouring power, sharp to the extreme yet as faint as a hair, quietly emerged from the depths of his martial arts runes, like an invisible tendril, and slowly disappeared into the third restriction of the Chaos Pearl.

The Devouring Divine Power can devour all things and consume all laws.

"Click..."

A soft yet distinct cracking sound echoed deep within the Purple Mansion.

The light of the third chaotic restriction dimmed slightly!

Although the dimness was extremely faint, it resembled a candle flame flickering gently in the wind.

But Xuandu clearly sensed that the foundation of that restriction... had been devoured, creating a gap!

"continue!"

Xuan Du made up his mind and held nothing back.

"boom!"

The vast and boundless primordial Daoist energy surged towards the Chaos Pearl like a flood bursting its banks!

Chaotic light burst forth from his palm, like a warm current, flowing into the cracks in the bead, stabilizing its origin and helping it resist the impact of the devouring power.

The Devouring Divine Power transformed into billions of tiny tentacles, frantically gnawing at every inch of the third restriction's structure!

"Click...click...click..."

The sound of shattering rang out one after another.

The radiance of the third barrier dimmed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye!

In less than half a day.

"Buzz!"

The third restriction... completely refined!

The Chaos Pearl trembled slightly, its radiance intensified, and the chaotic Dao essence contained within became clearer, resonating more closely with the origin of Xuandu martial arts.

"continue!"

Xuan Du's eyes flashed sharply, and his devouring power continued unabated as he fiercely pounced on the fourth restriction!

Time flowed silently deep within the cave.

One day.

two days.

Three days.

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