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Xuan Du nodded slightly.

He stood up and stood with his hands behind his back in the cave.

Her green robe fluttered slightly, and her black hair cascaded over her shoulders.

His aura was contained and deep, with no trace of his imposing presence leaking out.

But beneath that restrained exterior lies a terrifying power capable of tearing apart the heavens.

The third level of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

The origin of a superior Chaos Demon God.

Xuandu gazed into the depths of Jin'ao Island.

I looked toward the figure in green standing in front of Biyou Palace.

The Tongtian Sect Leader stood with his hands behind his back, also looking in this direction.

The master and his apprentice looked at each other across the distance.

Xuan Du smiled slightly and bowed slightly.

Tongtian nodded slightly, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Needless to say.

it is more than words.

Xuan Du straightened up.

He took a step forward.

The void rippled silently.

The figure in green disappeared into the cave on Lingyun Peak in an instant.

next second.

In front of Biyou Palace.

The void rippled slightly, and a figure in green robes slowly materialized.

Xuandu landed beside Tongtian, standing with his hands behind his back, his gaze calm.

Tongtian turned his head and looked at him.

Sword light flashed in his eyes as he looked his disciple up and down.

a long time.

He smiled.

The laughter was soft, yet it carried an undisguised sense of satisfaction.

"It's the third heaven."

He spoke, his voice calm:

"How does it feel?"

Xuan Du nodded slightly:

"fine."

"With a solid foundation, the path is clear."

"After the third heaven, the road ahead is still long."

Tongtian nodded:

"No rush."

You have plenty of time.

He paused, his gaze gazing into the distance, towards the vast, boundless, primordial land:

"What are your plans for next?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Du's lips slowly curled into a smile.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a profound understanding that saw through everything.

"First, collect all five flags."

He spoke slowly:

"Then... people will awaken."

Humanity is awakening.

As the four words fell, the master and disciple stood facing each other in front of Biyou Palace.

Tongtian's eyes flickered slightly as he gazed into Xuandu's calm yet profound eyes.

He didn't ask Xuandu why he was so certain that humanity would awaken, nor did he ask Xuandu how many more tricks he had up his sleeve.

He simply looked at his disciple, at that young yet infinitely composed face, and slowly nodded.

"Go."

After those two words, nothing more was said.

Xuan Du bowed slightly, turned around, and took a step forward.

The void rippled silently.

The figure in green vanished in an instant before Biyou Palace.

Xi Kunlun.

The mountains are majestic and shrouded in mist.

Above the sky, celestial birds circled, their wings radiating countless rays of light.

Mountain streams murmur, exotic flowers and rare herbs abound, and lingzhi mushrooms and other medicinal herbs grow in abundance, each exuding a rich spiritual energy.

This place is the sacred site of the Queen Mother of the West, the foremost female immortal, a place of tranquility and peace, free from worldly strife.

Xuandu manifested his form in front of the Queen Mother of the West's palace.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robes fluttering slightly, his gaze calmly fixed on the tightly closed palace gate.

Behind the palace gates, a slight fluctuation of energy emanated.

That was the aura of the Queen Mother of the West.

She sensed it.

Xuan didn't speak, but simply stood quietly in front of the palace gate.

Three breaths.

Five breaths.

Ten breaths.

"Squeak..."

The palace gates slowly opened.

Behind the door, a dignified and graceful figure stood on the jade steps.

She wore a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, her face was beautiful and ethereal, and she was surrounded by a fairy-like aura.

Queen Mother of the West.

The head of the female immortals, she is in charge of the Xikunlun Billion-Yuan Club, and lives a life of peace and stagnation.

She gazed at Xuandu, at this man who had attained the Dao of Hunyuan in a century, mended the heavens and supported the sky, and was now the vice leader of the Jie Sect at the third level of Hunyuan Daluo.

A faint hint of complexity flickered deep within those cool, clear eyes.

"Fellow Taoist Xuandu."

The Queen Mother of the West spoke slowly, her voice clear and cold, yet carrying a hint of politeness:

"I am sorry for not welcoming you properly, fellow Daoist."

Xuan Du smiled slightly and bowed slightly:

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West."

"I apologize for my intrusion in visiting, fellow Daoist."

The Queen Mother of the West looked at him and remained silent for a moment.

She then stepped aside, clearing the way through the palace gate:

"Fellow Daoist, please come in."

Xuan Du nodded and stepped into the palace.

The Palace of the Queen Mother of the West.

The palace is magnificent, with jade pillars reaching to the sky.

The furnishings in the hall are simple, yet they exude elegance and solemnity.

The Queen Mother of the West sat in the main seat, gazing at the figure in blue robes standing below with his hands behind his back.

She knew in her heart that Xuandu must have come here for a reason.

If he had no ulterior motives, why would the vice leader of the Jie Sect personally come to his door?

"Fellow Taoist Xuandu."

The Queen Mother of the West spoke slowly, her voice clear and cold:

"Fellow Daoist, what brings you here today?"

Xuan Du raised his eyes and looked at her.

Deep within those eyes, calm as an ancient well, lay a profound sense of peace.

"Fellow Daoist, Queen Mother of the West."

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, yet clearly reaching every corner of the hall:

"I have come here for one thing."

The Queen Mother of the West's eyes flickered slightly:

"What is it?"

Xuandu said:

"Plain-colored Cloud Border Flag".

As the four words fell, the hall fell silent.

The Queen Mother of the West's pupils contracted slightly.

She gazed at Xuandu, at his calm yet profound eyes, at his young face that exuded boundless composure.

Plain-colored cloud-patterned border flag.

One of the Five Primordial Banners, a top-grade primordial spiritual treasure.

Why does Xuanwu need this flag?

The Queen Mother of the West remained silent.

She did not answer immediately, but simply gazed at Xuandu silently.

A glint of light flickered deep within those cool, clear eyes.

After a moment, she slowly spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Xuandu, what is your purpose in requesting this flag?"

Xuan Du looked at her without hiding anything.

"Gather the five flags and set up the Five Elements Grand Array."

"With this formation, we can stabilize this region of the world."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother of the West's gaze narrowed slightly.

She naturally knew what the Innate Five Elements Grand Array meant.

That was the supreme array formed from the essence of the five internal organs of the great god Pangu, capable of evolving heaven and earth, suppressing chaos, and reshaping the universe.

If all five flags can be gathered and this formation can be set up, that world will be completely stable and truly perfect.

At that time, that world will be self-contained, transcending the primordial chaos.

What Xuandu desires is that world.

The Queen Mother of the West slowly closed her eyes.

She recalled those rumors.

I recall Xuandu's century-long journey to enlightenment, his mending of the heavens, his annihilation of Nuwa...

This person acts with meticulous care, leaving no room for error.

He never fails in what he sets out to do.

Today he came to Xikunlun, wanting the plain-colored cloud-shaped banner in her hand.

Should she give it to him or not?

After a moment of contemplation, the Queen Mother of the West slowly raised her eyes, a complex emotion flashing deep within her cool gaze.

"Fellow Taoist Xuandu."

She spoke, her voice still cool, yet carrying a hint of profound meaning.

"Even though you have come to my Western Kunlun today, the Five Primordial Banners are not just the one I have."

She paused, then continued:

"The Southern Flame Banner is in the hands of the Sage Laozi of the Great Purity."

"The Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner is in the hands of the Jade Purity Sage, Yuanshi."

"The Western Blue Lotus Banner is in the hands of the Sage Who Guides Us."

"These three precious banners are all in the hands of the Sage, and the relationship between those three and you, fellow Daoist..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear.

Lao Tzu, Yuan Shi, and Jie Yin are all entangled with Xuandu through cause and effect.

During the Great Tribulation, the Four Saints joined forces to besiege and kill him; this was a mortal enmity.

Although Nuwa has perished, the other three saints are still alive.

If Xuandu wanted them to hand over the Five Primordial Banners, would they be willing to do so?

Even if they were willing, they would probably have to pay a huge price.

The Queen Mother of the West gazed at Xuandu, her eyes calm:

"Fellow Daoist, if you wish to collect all five flags, you must pass these three tests."

"This is no easy task."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Du's lips slowly curled into a smile.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a profound understanding that saw through everything.

He didn't speak.

He simply raised his hand slowly.

He waved his right hand lightly.

"Buzz!"

In the void, three dazzling rays of light burst forth!