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

Sage Zhunti gazed at Chen Yu, the smile on his face fading away, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Nephew Chen Yu, you can rest assured. I will protect you and return you to Mount Sumeru. On that spiritual platform, I will preach the wonderful Dharma and true scriptures to you every day, so that you may ascend to the position of the three leaders of my Western Sect."

"Once you sit in this position, my senior brother and I, the Sage of Reception, will entrust the entire Western religion to you. You will hold the power of the religion, stand above all spirits, and be second only to one person, ruling over countless beings."

"At that time, you can borrow the fortune of a sect to cultivate, and your path to enlightenment will be clear. Reaching the realm of the Primordial Golden Immortal will be just around the corner."

He spoke slowly, his tone full of allure, as if he were already paving a golden road for Chen Yu.

However, upon hearing this, Chen Yu felt a slight sense of mockery.

The path he cultivates is not the one followed by the beings of this world; his path is unique and far removed from the norm.

What he pursues is the status of "Mythical Great Golden Immortal"—once achieved, one can coexist with the Dao, neither born nor dying, eternally free, and one's own self is the essence of the Great Dao.

Even though the so-called sages in this world transcend the mortal realm, their primordial spirits still need to rely on the Heavenly Dao for survival in order to avoid calamities and achieve immortality.

True independence? Far from it.

He shook his head slightly, his expression indifferent, and said:

"Sage Zhunti, our paths are different, so we cannot work together. At our level, we both know that once the Great Dao is established, it is difficult to change. Why do you insist on forcing it upon me?"

Upon hearing this, Zhunti's eyes flickered slightly, then he smiled nonchalantly, showing no sign of being bothered.

"Nephew Chen Yu, Senior Brother Tongtian was able to cultivate you to this level of cultivation within ten thousand years. If you were to return to Mount Sumeru with me, with the assistance of both my senior brother and me, wouldn't it be even faster?"

"Not only that, but I will surely help you surpass your current level, reach the pinnacle, and achieve power far exceeding your present state."

"You must understand that the Jie Sect only has Tongtian as its sole sage to support it, while our Western Sect has me and Jieyin as its two sages, with abundant resources and a profound foundation."

His words revealed his great admiration for Chen Yu, as if he was determined to bring him back to Mount Ling.

But Chen Yu remained unmoved and impatient. Since the other party was willing to talk, he would accompany them to the end.

At this moment, his mind was wandering among the Dharma forms that appeared behind Cundi, silently deducing the outline of his future Dharma form.

Seeing this, Zhunti knew that his persuasion was ineffective, and finally sighed softly, with a hint of regret.

"Ugh!"

"Since you are determined not to change your mind, then I have no choice but to resort to extreme measures—first, I will break your current path, then I will take you back to the mountain and bring you under the tutelage of my Western Sect to rebuild your foundation on the Great Dao."

"With your talent, it's only a matter of time before you resume your cultivation and regain your current level."

As soon as he finished speaking, he no longer hesitated and immediately unleashed his divine power, sending an attack imbued with the power of laws straight towards Chen Yu.

This time, it was no longer a test, but a genuine use of the fundamental rules.

Faced with this fierce attack, Chen Yu's eyes suddenly narrowed.

He immediately realized that this move was completely different from the previous one—it contained the laws of heaven and earth, with heavy pressure that directly targeted the foundation of his Dao.

He held nothing back, and a vast, surging river of laws appeared behind him, its waters rolling and piercing through the void. Then, a wisp of law power wrapped around his body.

At the same time, the galaxy within his body roared, and he unleashed his full power, striking back with a counterattack.

The river of laws surged, and a pure torrent of laws separated from the river, merging into Chen Yu's attack.

That strike, imbued with the immense power of the entire galaxy, was as steady as an abyss and as imposing as a rainbow.

Chen Yu watched his own attack silently, his eyes calm and undisturbed.

He was absolutely confident that this attack would be enough to withstand Zhunti's attack based on the laws of nature.

Upon seeing this, the Sage Zhunti's pupils suddenly contracted, and his gaze was fixed on the real, manifested river of laws.

The manifestation of the law is a sign of profound enlightenment and a clear understanding of the essence of the law. Only those who truly integrate the law into their path can achieve this.

Previously, he thought that the long river behind Chen Yu was just a phantom and could not be used; but now, the other party can actually mobilize its power and turn it into his own!

"My junior nephew has extraordinary talent. He can manifest the laws and use them with ease... I am truly amazed."

His voice was deep, and there was no longer any contempt in his tone.

As the two were talking, their offensive forces converged in the void. Although Chen Yu's method was slightly weaker, he still managed to steadily block the fierce attack of the Sage Zhunti.

Zhunti's gaze darkened slightly. Seeing that the attack had not yet succeeded, a hint of seriousness appeared between his brows. He secretly weighed whether he should take another step forward.

Chen Yu felt a sense of relief as he realized that his magic power had successfully resisted the opponent's pressure, and his breathing slowed down slightly.

Zhunti's gaze fell on him, his expression gradually becoming firm. Suddenly, he raised his hand and summoned a strange magic weapon that appeared in his palm—shaped like an ancient branch, with countless innate agates and gemstones inlaid at the end of the branch, shimmering with light and exuding a vast innate Daoist charm.

Chen Yu stared at the object, his expression suddenly becoming serious, and he uttered three words in a low voice: "Seven Treasures Tree".

Zhunti was not surprised upon hearing this. He looked solemnly at Chen Yu, his tone serious.

"Nephew, don't be careless from now on."

Before he finished speaking, the power of the laws surged into the Seven Treasures Tree. With a wave of his arm, the tree swept out horizontally, causing the heavens and earth to tremble.

Chen Yu dared not be negligent. With a thought, he immediately drew upon the power of the galaxy, infinitely extending the space-time before him, and then connecting with the ancient and eternal river of time, allowing its projection to descend upon this world.

In an instant, the river of time rushed in, and the restrictions that had been enveloping this place shattered.

Previously, this world was sealed off by Zhunti with great magical power, making it difficult for outsiders to see what was happening; now that the barrier has been broken, all the secrets have been exposed to the heavens.

Zhunti gazed at the ceaseless flow of time and space around him, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes for the first time.

"...The river of time?"

After listening, Chen Yu simply nodded quietly without saying anything more.

Upon seeing this, Zhunti understood, his expression turning complex, with a hint of helplessness.

He thought that by sealing off the world and acting in secrecy, no one could detect him; but unexpectedly, Chen Yu was able to summon the River of Time and Space, breaking the deadlock in one fell swoop and rendering all his plans futile.

Chen Yu's gaze was calm as he slowly spoke.

"Saint Zhunti, shall we stop here for today? If we continue, I fear my master will come to Mount Sumeru with the Four Swords of Zhuxian."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti remained silent for a long time, his eyes swirling with emotions. Finally, he sighed softly, his tone filled with regret and resentment.

"Nephew, we are destined to meet, but our paths have diverged. But I believe that one day you will understand."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu smiled calmly and then waved his hand to summon the Mirage Dragon from the dimension of time and space.

"Saint Zhunti, farewell."

Having said that, he bowed respectfully, glanced at the mirage dragon beside him, turned and strode slowly toward the eastern land.

Zhunti stood there, watching the man and the dragon disappear into the distance. Though he felt unwilling, he could only give up.