Primordial Era: Cultivation level equals the sum of the Jie Sect's total; the Three Pure Ones a

东海之滨

The sound of the tide was like thunder, and dusk was falling.

The Martial Arts Monument stands majestically on the coast, its body shimmering with a continuous, golden light.

The character "武" (wu, meaning martial arts) resembles a dragon coiled and a tiger crouching, exuding a chilling martial spirit.

There was no one beneath the Heavenly Stele; the nine Human Saints had long since departed.

Only the waves crashing against the shore, only the sea breeze howling.

Only that eternal silence remains.

"Buzz".

The void rippled silently.

A figure in green robes slowly emerged from the ripples and landed atop the Heavenly Stele.

Xuan Du stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering slightly, and his black hair flowing over his shoulders.

He lowered his eyes to look at the majestic Martial Arts Heavenly Stele at his feet, gazing at the crimson-gold light flowing across its surface.

After a moment of silence, he raised his hand, and the Chaos Pearl slowly rose from his palm.

On the body of the pearl, forty-nine chaotic restrictions flowed endlessly.

"Come out."

The three words fell like the sound of a morning bell and an evening drum.

The Chaos Pearl shone brightly, and a chaotic beam of light surged from its body, landing directly in front of the Heavenly Stele.

Within the pillar of light, one figure after another slowly materialized.

That's a person, a cultivator, and the accumulated wealth of billions of yuan.

The leader was a burly man with a resolute face, and his body was surrounded by surging martial arts laws.

Peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

Dozens of figures stood side by side behind him.

The auras intertwined, some strong, some weak, yet all exuded the unique fluctuations of martial arts laws.

There were thirty-seven Primordial Golden Immortals.

Further on, countless figures emerged from the pillar of light.

Great Golden Immortal, Supreme Golden Immortal, Golden Immortal.

The sheer number, the vastness, the grandeur of that population.

In an instant, the entire coastline of the East China Sea was filled with that aura.

Beneath the monument, the crowds surged like a sea.

Countless gazes turned towards the top of the Heavenly Stele, towards the figure in green robes.

In those eyes, there was reverence, gratitude, and above all, unwavering loyalty that would never change for hundreds of millions of dollars.

The burly man at the head of the group stepped forward and knelt on the ground.

"Master!"

As soon as the two words were spoken, dozens of Hunyuan Golden Immortals behind him knelt down in unison.

"Master!"

Behind them, countless Great Luo Golden Immortals, Taiyi Golden Immortals, and Golden Immortals knelt down like a tide.

"Master!"

The sound reverberated across the East China Sea, causing the waves to surge back. The sound was so loud, so vast, so devout that it instantly pierced through the entire coastline of the East China Sea, through the surging waves, and through the deep twilight.

Xuandu gazed at the countless kneeling figures, at their resolute and devout faces.

His gaze was calm as still water.

Beneath that calm lay an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

These people are the result of his multi-million dollar investment in taking on disciples and spreading his teachings.

It is the foundation he accumulated bit by bit from the most primitive tribes of the human race.

It is a foundation he built by using the laws of martial arts as a guide, the Heavenly Stele as a base, and watering it with his heart and soul.

He raised his hand and gently brushed it away.

A gentle force lifted everyone up.

Get up.

The three words fell like a spring breeze.

The crowd rose and stood beneath the Heavenly Stele.

Looking up at the figure in green, I saw anticipation, doubt, and a hint of barely perceptible tension in my eyes.

Why did Master summon them out today?

The burly man stepped forward and bowed slightly.

"Master, did you summon us here because you have something to tell us?"

Xuan Du looked at him and nodded slightly.

"good."

"I plan to go to the depths of chaos, to the Xuanji Heavenly Domain."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's expression changed drastically.

The Mysterious and Silent Heavenly Realm.

That is the place where the Chaos Gods gather, a realm that only the Primordial Grandmaster can set foot in.

It is a vast and expansive world beyond the primordial wilderness.

Where is Master going?

The burly man stepped forward, his expression solemn.

"Master, your disciple wishes to accompany you on your journey!"

"Although my cultivation is low, I am not afraid of death!"

"This disciple is willing to charge into battle for my master!"

As soon as the voice fell, dozens of Hunyuan Golden Immortals stepped forward in unison.

"This disciple is also willing to accompany Master!"

"This disciple is willing too!"

"This disciple is willing too!"

The sound shook the East China Sea, and the waves surged backward.

Xuan Du gazed at those indignant faces and those bloodshot eyes, and gently shook his head.

"You don't need to go."

"The depths of chaos are extremely dangerous; even a Primordial Golden Immortal is nothing more than an ordinary being."

"Your staying in the primordial world is the greatest help you can give me."

The burly man was taken aback.

"Master, then you'll go alone..."

Xuan Du raised his hand to interrupt him.

"I am not alone."

"The gods will go with me."

"The Taotie, Chaos, Qiongqi, Taowu, and Chaos Silver Python will remain in the primordial world."

"You too shall remain in the primordial wilderness."

"Protect the human race, protect the Jie Sect, and safeguard the order of the Three Realms."

He paused, his voice turning somber.

"After I leave, the primordial world may not be at peace."

"Although the Heavenly Way has collapsed, its origin remains."

"Haotian took over the Investiture of the Gods, and the true spirits of the five saints returned to the Heavenly Court."

"The balance of the three paths has been initially established, but the order is not yet stable."

"If anything goes wrong, we'll need your help."

The burly man shuddered upon hearing this.

He gazed at Xuandu, and the resentment in his heart slowly dissipated.

Master is right. The depths of chaos are extremely dangerous. They would only be a burden if they went there.

Stay in the primordial world to protect the human race, protect the Jie Sect, and protect the order of the Three Realms.

That's what they should be doing.

"Disciple understands."

The burly man knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

"This disciple will certainly do everything in my power to protect humanity and the primordial world!"

"When Master returns, this disciple will hold a grand welcome-back banquet for him!"

Behind him, countless figures knelt down in unison.

"This disciple will certainly do his utmost!"

"Protect humanity!"

"Protect the Jie Sect!"

"Protect the Three Realms!"

"Waiting for Master's return!"

The sound shook the heavens, and the waves surged backward.

The sound was so loud, so vast, so resolute that it instantly pierced through the entire coastline of the East China Sea, through the deep twilight, and soared straight into the sky.

Xuandu gazed at the countless kneeling figures, at their resolute and devout faces.

A slow smile crept onto his lips.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a sense of relief and ease.

Get up.

As soon as the three words were spoken, everyone stood up.

The burly man stepped forward, his voice low and deep.

"Rest assured, Master, your disciple will certainly protect the Primordial World."

"If anything goes wrong, I will risk my life to protect humanity and the Jie Sect."

Xuan Du looked at him and remained silent for a moment.

Then he slowly began to speak.

"I know."

"You are all my good disciples."

"It's not easy for you to have reached this point with your billions in wealth."

"I don't want anything to happen to you."

"If you encounter a strong enemy, do not fight head-on. Retreat if you can, and defend if you can."

"I will make a decision upon my return."

The burly man's eyes were slightly red.

"Disciple... obeys."

Xuan Du nodded, raising his eyes to scan the countless figures and the resolute and devout faces.

After a moment of silence, he turned around, stood with his hands behind his back atop the Heavenly Stele, gazing at the surging waves and the deepening twilight.

"Taotie, Chaos, Qiongqi, Taotie, Silver Python."

"come out."

As the five words fell, the void rippled silently.

Five figures slowly emerged from the ripples and landed beneath the Heavenly Stele.

The Taotie stood before them, its pitch-black form resembling a black mountain.

Early stage of the ninth level of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

Chaos followed, its enormous, chaotic-colored body perched in the void.

Peak of the seventh level of the Primordial Golden Immortal Realm.

Qiongqi, Taotie, and the Chaos Silver Python stood side by side.

A fierce aura surged like a tide, and light flashed in his blood-red eyes.

The five beasts stood before the crowd, their aura so powerful, vast, and domineering that it instantly calmed the waves on the shore of the East China Sea.

As everyone stared at the five figures, an indescribable sense of awe welled up within them.

These are the four ferocious beasts and the Chaos Silver Python.

This is the foundation that Master has acquired through the billions of dollars.

With them guarding the primordial world, even powerful enemies might not fare well.

Taotie took a step forward, its blood-red eyes gazing at the top of the Heavenly Stele, at the figure in green robes.

"Master."

"Did you summon me for some instructions?"

Xuan Du turned around, looked at it, and spoke calmly.

"I'm going to the Xuanji Heavenly Domain."

"The five of you, stay in the primordial wilderness."

"To be stationed on Jin'ao Island and to protect the Jie Sect."

"If anything changes, you will be the last line of defense."