Primordial Era: Refusing Hongjun's path to sainthood, I attained the Dao of Hunyuan.

"open!"

Xuanhuang roared, raised the Heaven-Opening Axe high, and cleaved it with all his might. With a loud crack, chaos trembled, and wherever the axe struck, all the chaotic energy transformed into earth, water, fire, and wind.

The Daoist principles contained in this axe are countless, and even the most sages and those of Hunyuan find it difficult to comprehend. They only feel that it is mysterious and profound, as if they understand it but do not.

Xuanhuang swung his axe incessantly, hacking and slashing in all directions within the chaos, creating cracks that continuously generated endless streams of earth, water, fire, and wind.

This scene was far more powerful than when the saints opened up the Daoist temple, and as the cracks increased, the chaotic pressure generated around them also increased.

This is a critical moment. If Xuanhuang's magical power is insufficient, not only will he be severely injured by the pressure of chaos, but the countless cracks will also close up, causing him to lose all his previous efforts.

But at that moment, a bead appeared on Xuanhuang's head without anyone noticing.

Chaos Orb.

As soon as the Chaos Pearl appeared, it suppressed the area and prevented the cracks from closing. Not only did they fail to close, they actually widened further.

The earth, water, fire, and wind that surged from the cracks were all suppressed.

"Boom! Boom!"

Thick bolts of lightning, all divine lightning, were released from the Chaos Pearl.

The divine lightning shattered the countless cracks, merging them into one.

Finally, after working for an unknown amount of time, everyone saw that the earth, water, fire, and wind were subdued and suppressed, and the chaotic energy split into the pure and turbid energies, which then further evolved.

The pure air rises and becomes the sky, while the turbid air sinks and becomes the earth. Gradually, this forms a vast and incomparable universe.

This universe is quite different from the primordial world, only about one percent the size of the primordial world.

However, the spiritual energy filling this universe is extremely rich, just like when the primordial world was first created.

In addition, as Xuanhuang and Hongjun had predicted, the spiritual energy in this universe is the opposite of that in the primordial universe.

In other words, for the primordial world, this new universe is filled with negative spiritual energy.

A universe that exists on negative spiritual energy.

Although everyone was of the Hunyuan realm, at this moment, looking at this new universe, they couldn't help but be moved by the abundance of spiritual energy within it, but at the same time, they were also filled with trepidation.

It turns out that they all attained enlightenment in the primordial universe and absorbed the spiritual energy of the primordial universe.

However, if they enter a new universe, the negative spiritual energy in the new universe will gradually neutralize the spiritual energy in their bodies.

As a result, their cultivation will vanish in a very short time.

Therefore, this new universe is an absolute forbidden zone for them.

At this moment, just as Xuanhuang breathed a sigh of relief after the new universe was formed, he saw that under the immense pressure of chaos, the new universe was teetering on the brink of collapse, seemingly about to be crushed and broken apart.

Xuanhuang had consumed more than half of his magical power at this time, but he was not flustered when he saw this. Suddenly, five mysterious streams of energy shot out from above his head.

These five streams of energy, just like the Taiqing Sage Laozi's One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, suddenly flashed and transformed into five Taoists.

The five Taoists looked the same as Xuanhuang, but the auras they exuded were all incredibly mysterious and unpredictable.

But it corresponds exactly to the Fifth Princess.

Xuanhuang shouted, "Fellow Daoist Taiyi, thank you for your trouble!" The leader of the five Daoists was Daoist Taiyi.

Upon hearing this, the Taoist Taiyi took a step forward and arrived at the center of the new universe. Then, he transformed himself into a giant tree that no one had ever seen before.

This giant tree was extremely tall, rooted in the earth, as if it had become one with heaven and earth, and began to grow rapidly.

Just like Mount Buzhou, it pierces through the clouds and supports the entire sky.

This giant tree is also very peculiar; every so often, it grows a layer of branches and leaves, just like a canopy.

The higher you go, the smaller the tree canopy becomes.

There are a total of twenty-one such "canopies" that look like canopies of different sizes growing on the tree.

The giant tree supported the entire universe, instantly stabilizing the new cosmos. However, there was still a slight swaying.

Seeing this, Xuanhuang said again, "Four fellow Daoists."

The remaining four Daoists, Taichu, Taishi, Taisu, and Taiji, each flew towards one of the poles of the universe.

The Primordial Daoist transformed into a green dragon, which roared and suddenly formed a massive green dragon pillar, standing tall in the easternmost part of the universe.

The eastern part of the universe suddenly stabilized.

Following that, the Tai Shi Daoist, the Tai Su Daoist, and the Tai Ji Daoist transformed into the Vermilion Bird, the White Tiger, and the Black Tortoise, the three pillars of heaven, supporting the other three poles of the universe.

And at this point, the entire universe finally stabilized completely.

The universe emerged from the primordial chaos.

Hongjun and the others also came forward. Xuanhuang laughed and said, "We have finally succeeded. Next, we just need to make the two universes form a Tai Chi symbol, with Yin and Yang embracing each other."

Hongjun smiled broadly and said, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on creating a universe. From now on, you will be the master of a universe."

Everyone congratulated Xuanhuang.

Xuanhuang looked at everyone and said, "With the opening of the new universe, is there anyone among you who wishes to come with me to the new universe?"

As soon as Xuanhuang finished speaking, his three disciples, Houtu, Hunshi Daojun, and Kong Xuan, immediately stepped forward.

It's obvious they'll continue to follow their lead.

As for the others, only Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun were hesitant.

Seeing this, Xuanhuang shook his head and said, "Fine, you two can stay in the prehistoric world. Anyway, when the two universes become one, there will be a way for you to come over if you want."

Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun smiled but didn't say anything more.

Xuanhuang then said to his three disciples, "Although you have attained the Primordial Realm, you all borrowed the power of the Primordial Universe's merits to go to the New Universe, and the merits of the Primordial Universe have become ineffective."

"But don't worry, there's plenty of merit to be gained in this new universe. It will be easy for you to attain Hunyuan status again."

With everything agreed upon, the two Dao Ancestors began to guide their respective universes. The two universes gradually merged together, and their spiritual energy formed a cycle.

From then on, the great calamity of spiritual energy in the primordial universe indeed disappeared, and the world ushered in a golden age of cultivation.

Meanwhile, the development of the new universe is even more rapid. After all, it is the beginning of a new universe, which is not only rich in spiritual energy, but also produces exceptionally powerful beings.

In addition, there was the Dao Ancestor Xuanhuang, as well as the three sages Houtu, Hunshi Daojun, and Kong Xuan who taught and guided them, so the number of those who attained the Dao was countless.

Meanwhile, this new universe, which was originally only one percent the size of the primordial universe, has grown at an astonishing rate over time.

If this continues, it is only a matter of time before the universe becomes as large as the primordial universe, and the two universes become truly equal.

Aside from these, the two Great Ancestors, Xuanhuang and Hongjun, benefited the most from the changes in the two universes.

Their cultivation levels became increasingly unfathomable as the universe grew.

Although more and more saints and primordial beings are being born in the two universes, they can still be suppressed with a flick of the wrist by the two Dao Ancestors.

with no exceptions.

On this day, in the new universe, now known as the Xuanhuang Universe, a palace floated outside.

It was the Xuanhuang Palace, the residence of the Xuanhuang Dao Ancestor.

Xuanhuang was meditating and comprehending the Five Elements Dao when suddenly, a thought struck him, and the gates of Xuanhuang Palace opened.

Then, after a while, a Taoist priest walked in.

This Taoist was none other than Hongjun, the Taoist Ancestor of another universe.

Hongjun Daozu came to visit Xuanhuang.

Xuanhuang invited him to sit down, and then asked, "May I ask what brings you here, friend?"

Hongjun said, "It's nothing special, just an invitation for you, fellow Daoist, to explore the Chaos together. What do you say?"

"Exploring Chaos?"

Xuanhuang was startled and immediately realized that the chaos that Hongjun spoke of was the outer chaos.

By now, the inner chaos has long been no secret to the two Dao Ancestors.

Only the outer chaos is extremely dangerous. While the saints and the primordial beings can roam freely in the inner chaos, they dare not easily venture into the outer chaos.

Xuanhuang and Hongjun once calculated that there were probably many chaotic creatures in the outer chaos, whose strength was no less than that of a saint or a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.

There are even many of them, and it is very likely that there are still Chaos Gods alive in the outer chaos.

Countless thoughts flashed through Xuanhuang's mind as he asked, "If you leave, what will become of the primordial universe?"

"A new Dao Ancestor will take charge," Hongjun said.

Xuanhuang didn't ask who the new Dao Ancestor was, since it was obvious that Zhen Yuanzi, who had obtained the Jade Tablet of Creation, was the most deserving.

The only problem is that while there are successors to oversee the primordial universe, who will take charge of my own universe if I leave?

Xuanhuang frowned slightly, and after a moment, he sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist, you've given me a difficult problem."

"But this is the only thing we can do now."

Xuanhuang then formed a mysterious hand seal with his hands, and suddenly the Daoist aura around him surged and then rose from the top of his head, transforming him into a Daoist.

This Taoist priest was exactly the same as Xuanhuang, even their auras were identical.

Even the Daoist Ancestor Hongjun was astonished upon seeing this and asked, "What kind of supernatural power is this?"

Xuanhuang smiled and said, "This is not a supernatural power, but just a small method."

After saying that, Xuanhuang said to that version of himself, "Fellow Daoist, I'm entrusting this universe to you to watch over for me."

The "Xuanhuang" laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist, please go ahead. With me here, this universe will surely be safe and sound."

Xuanhuang chuckled, took out his bamboo staff, and stood up first, saying to Hongjun, "Fellow Daoist, shall we go together?"

Hongjun had not yet figured out what kind of method Xuanhuang was using, and upon hearing this, he quickly said, "Of course I will go with you."

The two Dao Ancestors then left the Xuanhuang Palace and headed straight out into the outer chaos.

These two Dao Ancestors were both exceptionally talented individuals, and their journey to the outer chaos naturally led to another fascinating story.

However, no one knew that. (The End) (End of Chapter)