Primordial Era: The Great Serpent of Yunmeng

Chapter 100 Enlightenment (I, Ho-Oh, am finally back!)

As large amounts of water vapor flowed back into the immortal volcano, the water vapor evaporated, and the steam turned into clouds, spreading throughout the entire prehistoric world.

More than two million wisps of water vapor rose and gradually returned to the primordial land, flooding the continents. Countless creatures moved to higher ground, hoping the flood would recede.

Unfortunately, all that awaited them was endless torrential rain; the sky was filled with clouds that blocked out the sunlight, as if there was no end in sight.

The once peaceful Yunmengze has lost its prosperity, and its waves are now turbulent and surging.

Countless turbid streams surged in, carrying mud, sand, vegetation, and even some creatures that couldn't escape in time.

Qi stood alone at the water's eye, doing his utmost to suppress the raging water vapor.

The clear spring of the past is gone, and water vapor constantly churns at the springhead, attempting to break free from the constraints of prayer.

The Water-Controlling Divine Staff swayed precariously from the impact, while the Twelve-Petaled Pure White Lotus of Primordial Nature, standing in the center of the great swamp, also swayed and continuously showered down its clear light.

The array bases that had been refined earlier began to operate. Although they could not form a large array, they continuously guided the turbulent water flow, bringing it back to calm.

These things have greatly reduced Prayer's burden, but even so, Prayer still feels terrifying pressure. The once peaceful and obedient Water Qi is now constantly tearing apart Prayer's divine power.

The chanting of the "White Lotus Purification of the World and Universal Transformation of the Path to Enlightenment" brings forth supreme divine power that transforms into pure light, illuminating the heavens and the earth wherever it goes.

He sat cross-legged on the water's edge, chanting the Great Dao Mantra, his voice as gentle as the wind on the water's surface and as willow branches drooping like clouds.

The sudden rain stopped abruptly, revealing a magnificent glow, with the sky and water cascading like a waterfall, striking the mirror-like surface of the water.

The twelve innate pure white lotuses above the great marsh respond to the prayers, attaining immeasurable purity, removing all defilement and evil desires, speaking of all the deeds of heaven and earth, and hearing and enjoying the pure and clean.

When the mind is immersed in the scriptures, the water vapor in the eyes hears the meaning of the scriptures, and naturally becomes peaceful.

Yunmengze seemed to be responding to Qi, with countless spiritual energies converging, like a galaxy entering its embrace, and flowing into the water's eye.

The clouds were also drawn into the water, and the original Cloud Dream Array spontaneously activated, binding the clouds to the water's surface.

The Yunmeng Marsh, which was originally as smooth as a mirror, now truly has the words of Yunmeng: wisps of mist rise from the water's surface, varying in density as they swirl in the wind.

A jade bead fell from Qi's arms, and the innate Yunmeng Grand Array, which was originally used to protect Qi, slowly unfolded, connecting with the clouds and water vapor.

It operates spontaneously, except this time it has expanded from covering only a small area of ​​water to covering the entire Yunmengze.

Countless clouds transformed into chains, continuously pulling the clouds and mist in the sky into the marsh. Sunlight streamed through the gaps, making the entire Yunmeng Marsh appear like a dream.

When Taiyi and the others saw this scene, they were immediately amazed, as if they were witnessing something extraordinary.

The morning glow reflected in the water, mingling with the mist, creating an effect as if the colors of the sunrise were flying together in the clouds, the water, and the sky.

Qi waved his hand unintentionally, and a large amount of cloud vapor bound the surging turbid flow.

With a slight movement, the clear and the turbid are instantly separated.

The Water Blossom Awakening Drum appeared beside Qi on its own. Qi grasped the small hammer and tapped the drum surface lightly.

No thunder rumbled; instead, the water shimmered and returned to calm, without a ripple.

The Tranquil Bell appeared in Qi's hand. He shook it gently, and the sound of the bell surrounded Yunmeng Marsh, clearing the air above and purifying the water below, gradually restoring Yunmeng Marsh to its former peaceful state.

The White Jade Token of World-Slaying also appeared on its own, but Qi hesitated for a moment and then put it into his mind.

The innate twelve-petaled Pure White Lotus detached from the marshland, shrinking to the shape of a regular lotus platform. Prayer sat cross-legged within it, saying:

"good."

Qi opened his eyes and stood up from the Twelfth Grade Pure World White Lotus of the Primordial Heaven. At this moment, the sky was clear and the earth was peaceful. The water of Yunmeng Marsh occupied the entire depression, with only a few small islands and array bases exposed on the surface of the water.

One era has passed, and the calamity of heaven and earth and water has ended.

The original clouds were almost transparent, and although they were still in the sky, sunlight was already able to shine through, albeit dimmed.

Large amounts of water still flowed into the Yunmeng Marsh from the land, but it was no longer murky. The water that had been spreading rampantly across the primordial land finally began to recede, revealing the long-lost earth.

Countless creatures that escaped this calamity erupted in cheers that resounded throughout the primordial world, one after another.

Qi looked up at the clouds filling the sky. Although they had dimmed considerably, they were still there. He couldn't help but think:

To restore it to its former state, it would take at least another hundred yuan, since the remaining water vapor is the lightest and not easily dissipated.

The Heavenly Realm, as described by the Great God Hongjun, will likely require thousands of eons to truly take shape.

At that time, the Heavenly Dao should probably have emerged.

When Taiyi and the others saw Qi Su awaken, they immediately surrounded him and said:

"Qi, this harvest seems quite bountiful. I wonder how much progress you've made?"

Seeing the curious looks on everyone's faces, Qi smiled slightly and said:

"Lord Luo Tian, ​​there is nowhere left to go."

Everyone was shocked, and Taiyi was extremely excited. None of them had expected that Qi would be the first among them to reach this point.

Qi was extremely satisfied. He had gained a lot this time, and now he was confident that he could suppress Taiyi head-on, even if he faced Taiyi.

The innate twelve-grade Pure World White Lotus and the Water Flower Awakening Drum have been completely refined, and now they contain the Dao of Prayer.

If Qi so desires, he can even rename the Water Flower Awakening Drum to the Prayer God Drum, as can the Twelve Grades of the Innate Pure World White Lotus.

Just like the Ancestral Dragon and the Chaos Pearl, only the name wasn't pleasant, so Qi was unwilling.

Such an opportunity is truly rare and precious for those born with divine inspiration; only then can it be called a true opportunity.

The remaining innate spiritual treasures and top-grade spiritual roots are not particularly important to the current innate saints, nor can they be considered any kind of opportunity.

Over a long period of time, encountering these things would be a possibility for them.

Those things were less a matter of chance and more a matter of destiny, meant to be used by him.

Qi carefully examined the Yunmeng Marsh now. It was shrouded in mist and the water rippled gently. Under the sunlight, it truly had a dreamlike and illusory scene.

Qi couldn't help but sigh:

"Perhaps this is the true nature of Yunmeng Marsh, a coincidence, or destiny?"

Qi's words made everyone fall into deep thought. After a long while, Taiyi finally spoke everyone's thoughts.

"The Great Way is fifty, extremely simple and impartial. Its variations are endless, without any omissions, and it is a fixed number."

Everyone fell silent.

"I think that's not necessarily true. If everything were predetermined, what would be the point of our cultivation? We could simply wait for the changes in the world."

"The so-called destiny is nothing more than the optimal solution in accordance with the Tao. You and I coexist with the Tao; without our own efforts, how could we be where we are today?"

"If it were truly predetermined, then how could the Great Dao, in its primordial chaos, have reached its present state?"

Seeing that everyone was somewhat dejected, Qi offered a few words of comfort.

As Qi said, if all things do not change, then what is the point of their spiritual practice?

(End of this chapter)