Primordial Era: Starting with Self-Created Mythical Great Luo Law

The man held a whisk in his hand, exuding an otherworldly air. His face was kind yet dignified, and he wore a simple Taoist robe, radiating the aura of a carefree hermit.

"Zhen Yuanzi?"

Upon hearing this, the other party nodded slightly.

"It is indeed I, a humble Taoist. I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing your peaceful cultivation."

Chen Yu smiled, his expression calm.

"Brother Dao, you are too kind. Since you have invited me, how could I possibly refuse?"

With that, he cupped his hands in greeting and said, "This humble Taoist, Chen Yu, greets Fellow Taoist Zhen Yuanzi."

Zhen Yuanzi returned the greeting with courtesy: "This humble Daoist Zhen Yuanzi greets Fellow Daoist Chen Yu."

The two exchanged a smile, their hearts understanding each other perfectly.

Chen Yu's gaze shifted slightly, and he immediately understood—Zhen Yuanzi's cultivation was indeed well-deserved.

Zhen Yuanzi's gaze fell on Chen Yu, a glint of divine light flashing in his eyes, and his heart couldn't help but tremble.

Under his spiritual gaze, Chen Yu seemed to exist outside of his own space and time, with a vast river of laws flowing slowly behind him, silent yet exuding a profound and oppressive aura.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yu, please come into the temple for a chat."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu nodded slightly.

"good!"

Seeing that he agreed, Zhen Yuanzi smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yu, please follow me!"

After saying this, he turned and walked into the depths of the Taoist temple.

Chen Yu followed closely behind, stepping into the ancient and solemn palace.

Upon entering the temple, one's eyes are immediately drawn to the two characters "天地" (Heaven and Earth) hanging high above the beam, their strokes powerful and their meaning profound. Chen Yu gazed at them for a moment, as if gaining some insight.

"Heaven and earth have a great principle; if you have the principle in your heart, you are heaven and earth."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi smiled and looked at Chen Yu with a newfound respect.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yu, please have a seat."

Chen Yu withdrew his gaze and sat down as instructed.

Zhen Yuanzi sat upright in the main seat, turned to look at Qingfeng and Mingyue standing by the door, and spoke in a calm and clear voice:

"A gentle breeze, a bright moon, and distinguished guests have arrived. Go and fetch six ginseng fruits."

Upon hearing this, the two immediately bowed and then quietly withdrew, heading straight for the backyard.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu suddenly thought of the legendary ginseng fruit tree and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi actually possesses the Ginseng Fruit Tree, one of the ten top-grade innate spiritual roots. He is truly blessed with good fortune and profound good luck."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi laughed heartily, looked at Chen Yu with gentle eyes, and slowly said:

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yu is right. My opportunity is indeed extraordinary. This Ginseng Fruit Tree is indeed one of the ten top-grade innate spiritual roots, obtained by destiny and preserved by cause and effect."

"This tree is called the Ginseng Fruit Tree, and the fruit it bears is called Ginseng Fruit, also known as 'Grass Returning Elixir,' which is transformed from the essence of the innate Yi Wood."

"It takes three thousand years for the flower to bloom, three thousand years for the fruit to bear fruit, another three thousand years for it to mature, and ten thousand years for it to be ready to be harvested; such a long period of time yields only thirty fruits."

"Moreover, the method of harvesting fruit is extremely particular—it falls when it encounters gold, withers when it encounters wood, dissolves when it encounters water, scorches when it encounters fire, and hides when it encounters earth."

"Therefore, when picking them, one must gently tap the branches with a golden mallet, and place a jade plate with a red cloth underneath to catch them, so as to preserve their spiritual essence."

Chen Yu couldn't help but smile after hearing this.

"I never imagined there would be so many taboos surrounding fruit picking."

After a moment's hesitation, he flicked his sleeve, revealing several golden plums in his palm.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, this is the fruit of a primordial spiritual root that I obtained in the past. It is called Huangzhong Plum and is also one of the ten top-grade primordial spiritual roots."

"This plum is even rarer. It takes 30,000 years to flower, 30,000 years to bear fruit, and another 30,000 years to ripen. Each time it ripens, only 30 plums are produced."

"Ordinary people who consume it can immediately ascend to the realm of Taiyi Golden Immortal; cultivators who consume it will not only experience a surge in magical power, but will also be able to comprehend the true meaning of the Great Dao."

"However, given our current level of understanding, we can only savor a little bit to satisfy our appetites."

As soon as he finished speaking, he used his magic to wrap five yellow plums and slowly presented them to Zhen Yuanzi.

Zhen Yuanzi gazed at the golden plum, which was filled with spiritual energy and shimmered with precious light, and solemnly accepted it.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yu is indeed extraordinary, to have obtained such a treasure. To tell you the truth, I have traveled throughout the prehistoric world for hundreds of thousands of years, traversing countless blessed lands and grotto-heavens, yet I have never been able to find any trace of Huang Zhongli."

At this point, a hint of melancholy flashed across his eyes.

Chen Yu simply smiled calmly and said nothing more.

At this moment, Qingfeng and Mingyue entered the hall carrying a white jade plate covered with a piece of vermilion brocade.

Zhen Yuanzi stood up and personally removed the red cloth.

In the jade plate, six fruits lay quietly, shaped like infants, with vivid features and emanating spiritual energy.

He used his magic to lift the jade plate and handed it to Chen Yu with a smile.

Chen Yu reached out and took it, placing it on the table.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yu, please have one."

Chen Yu did not refuse, reached out and took a ginseng fruit, which melted in his mouth.

In an instant, a surge of powerful innate spiritual energy of the Wood element erupted from his abdomen, spreading like spring rain to every part of his body.

In an instant, that vast spiritual energy was completely refined and integrated into his body.

"good."

Chen Yu only uttered two words, but Zhen Yuanzi burst into loud laughter.

They both knew perfectly well that for someone who had cultivated to their level, a simple "not bad" was already a very high compliment.

Chen Yu glanced down at the mirage dragon curled up at his feet and saw that it was staring intently at the ginseng fruit. He couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

"Take this, it's a reward for you. After consuming it, quickly go into seclusion to refine it; perhaps you can use it to break through your current realm."

Before the words were even finished, a ginseng fruit shimmering with golden light was tossed out.

The mirage dragon caught it steadily, nodded respectfully to Chen Yu, and then ran towards the door, its figure quickly disappearing outside the mountain gate.

Zhen Yuanzi watched the departing figure and nodded with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist, although this beast has mixed bloodlines, it possesses extraordinary spirituality. With proper training, its future is limitless."

Chen Yu smiled upon hearing this, but said nothing more.

The two sat facing each other again, enjoying the spiritual fruit while discussing profound mysteries and the Dao.

Inside the Wuzhuang Temple, the wilderness was serene and tranquil.

Zhen Yuanzi and Chen Yu sat facing each other in the courtyard, their eyes met, and they both smiled knowingly.

"Fellow Daoist, why not perform a grand ceremony together?"

Chen Yu looked at Zhen Yuanzi and nodded slightly.

"good!"

"In that case, let us discuss the great principles together, so that we may gain mutual understanding."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi smiled.

"This is my Wuzhuang Temple. As the host, I should first make a fool of myself and explain what I have realized about the Dao."

Chen Yu nodded in agreement, his expression calm.

"Fellow Daoist, please speak. I am all ears."

Zhen Yuanzi coughed lightly and slowly opened his lips.

"My cultivation lies in the principles of earth veins, and I have gained some understanding of them. I would like to share them with my fellow Daoists and hope that they will not hesitate to offer their corrections."

After a moment's hesitation, he continued:

"The earth's nature is receptive; the superior man, in accordance with this, carries all things with virtue. The way of the earth lies in its inclusiveness, embracing all things without contention, nurturing all beings without speaking."

"His virtue is profound, his conduct is steady, and his aspirations are far-reaching. Therefore, he is able to bear the weight of mountains, support rivers, and nourish all living beings."

"The power of the earth is not weak. Once it trembles, heaven and earth will shake and collapse."

As the explanation progressed, Chen Yu listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

As the ancestor of earth immortals, Zhen Yuanzi's words have touched the edge of the laws, and every word contains the essence of the Dao, which ordinary cultivators cannot fathom.