Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Kong Xuan stood in the void, looking around blankly.

This is where?

The ninth level?

Or have we already passed the ninth level?

do not know.

suddenly.

A voice rang out.

It came from all directions.

It seemed to spring from the depths of his heart.

"You've arrived."

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged: "Who are you?"

Who I am is not important.

"The important question is, who are you?"

Kong Xuan remained silent.

After a moment, he spoke: "Kong Xuan."

Who is Kong Xuan?

Kong Xuan fell silent again.

This time, there was a long silence.

Who is Kong Xuan?

He is the son of the Phoenix Clan and the elder brother of the Golden-Winged Roc.

He is a Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal, the Lord of the Dao, and the Lord of the Primordial Chaos.

But these are all status and cultivation level.

It wasn't him.

Who is he?

The voice rang out again: "Can't figure it out?"

Kong Xuan did not answer.

The voice said, "That's right, you can't figure it out."

"Because there is no answer to this question."

"You are Kong Xuan, and Kong Xuan is you."

"No definition or explanation is needed."

"You are you."

As Kong Xuan listened, a sudden realization dawned on him.

Yes, that's who he is.

No definition is required.

No explanation is needed.

Kong Xuan said, "I understand."

The voice asked, "What do you understand?"

Kong Xuan said, "Now you know who I am."

The sound was silent.

Then, I laughed.

The laughter was soft, yet it conveyed a sense of contentment.

"it is good."

"very good."

"You've passed the ninth level."

As soon as the words were spoken, the void shattered.

A completely new world appeared before Kong Xuan's eyes.

The sky was purple.

The purple is deep and vast.

The earth is golden.

Golden light swirled, like flowing lava.

In the distance, there are mountains.

The mountain is not high, but it is majestic.

The mountain was covered with runes.

Every rune was flashing.

There is a river nearby.

The river was clear, reflecting the purple sky.

There are fish in the river.

The fish was small and completely transparent.

As it swims, it leaves behind wisps of purple light.

Kong Xuan stood in this world and took a deep breath.

The primordial energy surged into his body, becoming a hundred times denser than before.

Every breath is a step towards self-cultivation.

"Is this the Primordial Chaos World?"

No one answered.

But he knew the answer.

Yes.

This is the Hongmeng world.

Beyond chaos, beyond the primordial era.

The source of the Tao, the origin of all things.

Kong Xuan strode forward.

Their steps were light and quick.

There is no more pressure, no more obstacles.

He is the Lord of Hongmeng.

This land belongs to him.

At least, they accepted him.

They hadn't been gone long.

A city appears ahead.

The city is not large, only about a hundred miles in circumference.

The city walls are tall and golden all over.

The city gates were open, and people were coming and going.

The people in the city are all different in appearance.

Some look like people, some like beasts, and some like plants.

But they all have one thing in common: they are strong.

Very strong.

Even a random passerby possesses the cultivation level of a Primordial Golden Immortal.

Kong Xuan entered the city.

Nobody was watching him.

There are many people like him here.

In the center of the city, there is a palace.

The palace is majestic and imposing.

Above the palace gate are three large characters.

Hongmeng Hall.

Kong Xuan walked toward the palace.

Two guards stood in front of the hall.

He was tall and imposing, clad in golden armor and a silver helmet.

Cultivation level: Peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal Realm.

He is two levels above Kong Xuan.

The guard reached out to stop him: "Who goes there?"

Kong Xuan said, "Coming from chaos, I have passed through nine heavens."

The guard's expression changed slightly: "The Nine Heavens?"

Kong Xuan nodded.

The guards exchanged a glance and stepped aside to make way.

"The Palace Master is waiting for you."

Kong Xuan stepped into the hall.

The hall was very large.

It was empty, with no extra furnishings.

There is only one chair.

A person was sitting in the chair.

He looked middle-aged with a square face.

He was dressed in a purple-gold robe and wore a flat-topped crown.

His aura was unfathomable.

At least at the peak of the Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal realm.

The man opened his eyes and looked at Kong Xuan.

His gaze was calm, yet it held a scrutinizing quality.

"You're Kong Xuan?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "Yes."

"Kong Xuan, who passed through the Nine Heavens?"

"Yes."

The man nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"good."

"Nine Heavens, endless years, no one can pass through."

"You're the first one."

Kong Xuan asked, "Who are you?"

The man said, "Lord of the Hongmeng Palace, Hongmeng."

"This land and sky bear my name."

Kong Xuan nodded without saying a word.

Hongmeng looked at him, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"You come from chaos?"

"Yes."

"How many powerful beings remain within this chaos?"

Kong Xuan thought for a moment: "Not many."

"The strongest is none other than a Chaos Grand Luo Golden Immortal."

Hongmeng frowned: "So weak?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "Mm."

Hongmeng remained silent.

After a long silence, he spoke: "Then it's not easy for you to get this far."

Kong Xuandao: "Luck."

Hongmeng shook his head: "It's not luck."

"It's strength, it's will, it's opportunity."

"Each one is indispensable."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Hongmeng stood up, hands behind his back.

"The Primordial World is different from Chaos."

"Here, the strong are respected."

"If you have the ability, you will have the status."

"Without strength, you have nothing."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Understood."

Hongmeng looked at him: "You're new here, you're not familiar with things yet."

"I'll have someone show you around."

"Make plans after you've gotten familiar with the situation."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Thank you."

Hongmeng raised his hand and waved it gently.

A person walked in from outside the hall.

A young woman, dressed in white.

Her hair was as long as a waterfall, and her face was delicate and pretty.

Cultivation level: Early stage of Primordial Golden Immortal.

The woman walked up to Kong Xuan and bowed.

"Young Master Kong Xuan, I am Bai Zhi."

"The Palace Master asked me to show you around the Primordial World."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Thank you for your trouble."

Bai Zhi smiled slightly, turned around and walked out of the hall.

Kong Xuan followed.

Behind him, Hongmeng watched his retreating figure.

His gaze was deep and penetrating.

"Kong Xuan...Kong Xuan from Chaos..."

"That's interesting."

He sat back down in his chair and closed his eyes.

The Primordial World.

Bai Zhi walked in front, and Kong Xuan followed behind.

As Bai Zhi walked, she said, "The primordial world is divided into nine regions."

"Each domain has a domain lord."

Above the Domain Lord is the Palace Master.

"The Palace Master is the strongest being in the Primordial World."

Kong Xuan asked, "What is the Palace Master's cultivation level?"

Bai Zhi said, "Above the Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal realm, there are other realms."

"The Palace Master has reached that level."

"I don't know exactly what it is."

Kong Xuan nodded and asked no further questions.

Bai Zhi continued, "Among the Nine Domains, the one you are in is called the Purple Gold Domain."

"It is a domain directly under the jurisdiction of the Palace Master."

"The safest, and also the most prosperous."

Kong Xuan looked around.

Shops line both sides of the street.

They sell elixirs, magical artifacts, and materials.

Everything is available.

Guests came and went, creating a lively atmosphere.

Bai Zhi said, "The currency of the Primordial World is Primordial Crystals."

"You've just arrived, so you probably don't have any."

"The temple master said he'll lend you a thousand dollars first."

She handed over a storage bag.

Kong Xuan accepted it without hesitation.

Thank you.

Bai Zhi smiled slightly: "No need to thank me."

"The Palace Master has high hopes for you."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

After walking for half a day, Bai Zhi led him all over the city.

From the east to the west of the city, from the south to the north.

Every street and every shop was introduced.

Finally, it stopped in front of a house in the north of the city.

The house is not large, with three courtyards and three exits.

Two purple bamboos grow in front of the door, swaying in the wind.

Bai Zhi said, "This is the accommodation arranged for you by the Palace Master."

"Please settle in first and get familiar with the surroundings."

"If you need anything, you can contact me."

She handed over a jade slip.

"This is how I contact you."

Kong Xuan accepted it: "Thank you."

Bai Zhi turned and left.

Dressed in white, she disappeared at the end of the street.

Kong Xuan pushed open the courtyard gate and went inside.

The courtyard was very quiet.

Shaded by purple bamboo, with a small bridge and flowing water.

Although it is not as large as the ancient cave dwelling, it is elegant.

Kong Xuan sat down in the main room and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Little White popped out of my arms and looked around.

"Master, where is this?"

"The Primordial World".

Xiao Bai's eyes lit up: "So beautiful!"

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Little White jumped down and ran around in the yard.

One moment they smell the purple bamboo, the next they gaze at the flowing water.

He was as happy as a child.

Kong Xuan looked at it, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Come here.

Then stay here.

As for what to do next?

Not urgent.

First, familiarize yourself with it.

Let's decide on a plan.

In the primordial world, the strong reign supreme.

He has the ability, the will, and the potential.

Don't fight for a moment, fight for a lifetime.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes and continued to regulate his breathing.

As the primordial energy entered his body, his cultivation gradually improved.

Not urgent.

Take it easy.

The Primordial Era

Kong Xuan settled into the residence, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.

During March, he rarely went out.

He sits cross-legged in the main house every day, absorbing the primordial energy.

His cultivation level steadily improved from the early stage of the Primordial Lord.

Although no breakthrough has been achieved, the foundation has become increasingly solid.

Xiao Bai, on the other hand, can't stay idle.

Every day, it runs around in the yard, exploring every corner.

Sometimes he would even sneak out and wander around the city.

When it returned, it had all sorts of strange things in its mouth.

Sometimes it's a fruit, sometimes it's a crystal.

Kong Xuan ignored it.

Although Xiaobai is playful, he never causes trouble.

On this day, Xiaobai returned from outside.

He had a jade slip in his mouth.

"Master, someone asked me to give this to you."

Kong Xuan took the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense.

The message inside is:

"Young Master Kong Xuan, a Daoist conference will be held in the Purple Gold Domain in three days."

At that time, powerful figures from all nine regions will gather to discuss and exchange ideas.

The temple master asked me to invite you to participate.

—Angelica dahurica

Kong Xuan put down the jade slip and pondered for a moment.

A conference on philosophical discussions.

Powerful figures from the nine regions gathered.

I'll go check it out and see just how deep the waters of the Hongmeng world are.

"Reply to her, I'll go."

Little White nodded, picked up the jade slip, and ran out.

Three days later.

At the center of the Purple Gold Domain, on the Dao Discussion Platform.

The platform for discussing the Dao is very large, covering a radius of a thousand feet.

The countertop is made of Hongmeng crystal, with a flowing golden light.

The stands are surrounded by layers upon layers.

It can accommodate tens of thousands of people.

When Kong Xuan arrived, the stands were already full of people.

There were old and young, men and women.

They come in various forms and have different levels of cultivation.

Even the weakest among them are Hunyuan Daluo Jinxian.

Kong Xuan couldn't see through his strength.

He found a corner to sit down.

Little White perched on my shoulder, looking around curiously.

Bai Zhi walked out from the crowd, her white clothes fluttering in the wind.

"Young Master Kong Xuan, you've arrived."

Kong Xuan nodded.

Bai Zhi sat down beside him.

"A lot of people came today."

"Seven domain lords from the nine domains have personally come."

Kong Xuan asked, "Which seven?"

Bai Zhi said, "The Purple Gold Domain Lord, the Azure Cloud Domain Lord, the Crimson Fire Domain Lord, the Profound Water Domain Lord, the Thick Earth Domain Lord, the Gentle Breeze Domain Lord, and the Thunder Domain Lord."

"Two more people haven't arrived yet."

"Which two?"

"The Lord of the Netherworld and the Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain."

"The Lord of the Netherworld is aloof and dislikes crowds."

"The Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain is in seclusion year-round, and does not concern himself with worldly affairs."

Kong Xuan nodded without saying a word.

Bai Zhi continued, "Today's discussion on the Dao will be divided into three parts."

"Part One: Powerful Figures from Various Domains Display Their Supernatural Abilities"

Part Two: Free Discussion

"Part Three: The Temple Master's Sermon."

Kong Xuan asked, "May I go up on stage?"

Bai Zhi was taken aback: "You want to go on stage?"

Kong Xuan nodded.

Bai Zhi hesitated and said, "You've just arrived in the Hongmeng World, your cultivation level..."

She didn't continue.

Kong Xuan said, "I know my cultivation level is not high."

"But I want to try."

Bai Zhi looked at him, her eyes filled with worry and expectation.

"it is good."

"I'll register you."

She got up and left.

He returned a moment later.

"It's all reported."

"You are the thirty-seventh person to go on stage."

Kong Xuan nodded.

On the platform for discussing the Dao, the first person to step up was a young man.

He was tall and strong, with fiery red hair.

Cultivation level: Mid-stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

The young man clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Crimson Fire Domain, Blazing Flames."

"I've made a fool of myself."

He raised his hand and struck out with his palm.

Flames erupted, transforming into a fire dragon.

The fire dragon coiled around, scorching hot.

Even the spectators in the stands could feel the heat wave hitting them.

The young man stopped, and the fire dragon dissipated.

Applause erupted from the stands.

"Yan Lie of the Crimson Fire Domain truly lives up to his reputation."

"His fire dragon magic has reached a state of perfection."

The young man stepped down, and the second person to step up was a woman.

He was dressed in a blue robe and had a cool and aloof expression.

Cultivation level: Late stage of Hongmeng Daluo Golden Immortal.

The woman said, "Azure Cloud Domain, Azure Frost."

She raised her hand, and a blue light gathered at her fingertips.

She transformed into a blue lotus.

The blue lotus spun, and its petals fell.

Each petal transforms into a green sword.

A thousand swords flew together, their sword energy crisscrossing the sky.

Another round of applause erupted from the stands.

"Qing Shuang of the Azure Cloud Domain is unparalleled in swordsmanship."

"Her Azure Lotus Sword Formation was incredibly skillful."

The woman stepped down, then the third, then the fourth.

One after another, they went on stage.

Each displayed their unique talents and strengths.

Kong Xuan watched calmly.

These people are indeed incredibly powerful.

But in his eyes, it was nothing.

It's not a matter of cultivation level.

It's a fundamental issue.

Their supernatural abilities were learned.

Kong Xuan's supernatural powers were something he realized on his own.

What you learn, no matter how good, is still someone else's.

What you learn through experience, no matter how bad, is still yours.

This is the essential difference.

"The thirty-seventh."

Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan rose and walked toward the platform for discussing the Dao.

Bai Zhi gazed at his retreating figure, her expression complex.

In the stands, many people were whispering among themselves.

"Kong Xuan? Never heard of him."

"Which region?"

"I don't know, I've never seen it before."

"His cultivation level doesn't seem high; he's only at the early stage of the Primordial Chaos Lord realm."

"Only in the early stages? And they dare to step onto the stage?"

Aren't you afraid of losing face?

Kong Xuan turned a deaf ear.

Walk to the center of the platform and stand still.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looking around.

"The visitor from chaos, Kong Xuan."

After he finished speaking, the stands fell silent for a moment.

Then, the discussion grew even louder.

"From chaos?"

"That lower world?"

"What kind of powerful individuals could emerge from a place like that?"

"It's just a publicity stunt."

Kong Xuan ignored him.

Raise your hand.

The divine light of the Great Dao flows and circulates.

Green, yellow, red, black, white.

Five rays of light gathered in the palm of his hand.

He didn't rush to make a move.

Instead, close your eyes and let your mind sink into your body.

The seed of the Dao trembled, and the source of the Dao flowed.

He is borrowing the power of Hongmeng.

It wasn't forced.

It is integration.

Let the divine light of the Great Dao merge with the power of the Primordial Chaos.

A moment later, he opened his eyes.

He struck out with his palm.

Five beams of light shot into the sky.

In mid-air, it transformed into a peacock.

The peacock is not large, but its wingspan is three zhang (approximately 10 meters).

But its presence silenced the entire room.

That's no ordinary supernatural power.

It is the embodiment of the Tao.

It is a perfect fusion of the power of primordial chaos and the power of primordial chaos.

The peacock spreads its wings and circles once.

Then, it turned into a rain of light and dissipated into the air.

The entire room fell silent.

After a long while, applause broke out.

It wasn't just polite applause.

It's a heartfelt endorsement.

On the stands, several domain lords exchanged glances.

They both saw shock in each other's eyes.

The Purple Gold Domain Lord spoke up: "This move is not simple."

The Lord of Qingyun Domain nodded: "His supernatural abilities were not learned."

The Crimson Fire Domain Lord said, "It was something I comprehended."

The Lord of Xuan Shui said, "This child has limitless potential."