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

The first match.

Purple Gold Domain versus Azure Cloud Domain.

The two people who went on stage were both at the peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

They exchanged blows, their fight fierce and evenly matched.

After thirty moves, Zijinyu emerged victorious.

The second match.

Crimson Fire Domain versus Mysterious Water Domain.

Water and fire clash, causing the heavens and earth to collapse.

After fifty moves, Crimson Fire Domain emerged victorious.

One match after another.

Some are fast, some are slow.

Some were brilliant, some were mundane.

Kong Xuan watched calmly.

In his eyes, the fighting of these people was insignificant.

It's not that my cultivation level is insufficient.

They are fundamentally different.

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.

The thirty-seventh match.

It was Kong Xuan's turn.

He got up and walked towards the martial arts arena.

The entire room fell silent.

All eyes were on him.

The deputy hall master personally took action.

This is something that has never happened in ten thousand years.

Kong Xuan stood in the center of the platform, with his hands behind his back.

Across from them stood a middle-aged man.

He was tall and imposing, with a stern face.

Cultivation level: Early stage of Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal.

From the Thunder Domain.

The middle-aged man clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Thunderous Domain, Thunderous Shock."

"Please enlighten me, Vice Hall Master."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Let's make a move."

Lei Zhen didn't hold back and threw a punch.

Thunder roared, lightning flashed like snakes.

This punch was delivered with all his might.

Kong Xuan did not move.

The force of the punch dissipated as it reached him.

Lei Zhen's expression changed.

Another punch was thrown, this time with double the force.

The force of the punch dissipated.

Lei Zhen gritted his teeth and punched out with both fists.

The lightning transformed into two giant dragons, roaring as they pounced on Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan raised his hand.

Press down with one finger.

The two giant dragons shattered instantly.

Lei Zhen was sent flying backward and crashed off the stage.

He coughed up blood and couldn't get up.

The entire room fell silent.

one move.

It only took one move.

He was defeated at the early stage of the Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal realm.

Kong Xuan stopped and stepped off the stage.

I walked back to my seat and sat down.

The entire venue remained silent.

After a long while, thunderous applause erupted.

"The Vice Hall Master is truly awe-inspiring!"

"That's incredible!"

"Defeating the enemy in one move, what kind of skill is that?"

Hongmeng looked at Kong Xuan, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

The seven domain lords exchanged glances, all seeing shock in each other's eyes.

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged.

This is just the beginning.

The real opponent has yet to appear.

But the martial arts competition continues.

One match after another, some won, some lost.

Some are happy, some are sad.

This is spiritual practice.

The law of the jungle prevails, and the strong are respected.

Kong Xuan sat in the secondary seat, his expression calm.

Watching the back-and-forth exchanges on stage, I felt no emotion.

In his eyes, these people's fight was like children's brawl.

It's not that I look down on you.

It's a difference in perspective.

It's like an adult looking after a child.

No matter how fiercely children fight, in the eyes of adults, it's just playing around.

The martial arts competition has reached its fifty-third round.

A person walked onto the stage.

A young man, dressed in white as snow.

He was handsome and had a cool demeanor.

Cultivation level: Late stage of the Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal.

The entire hall fell silent once again.

The Lord of the Mysterious Waters stood up and introduced:

"This person is the strongest in the Xuan Shui region, Shen Baiyi."

"After 30,000 years of seclusion, he has just emerged."

Kong Xuan looked at Shen Baiyi and nodded slightly.

This person is not simple.

Shen Baiyi stood in the center of the platform, looking around.

His gaze swept over the seven domain lords, over Hongmeng, and finally landed on Kong Xuan.

"Vice Hall Master, do you dare to fight?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room erupted in uproar.

Challenging the Deputy Hall Master?

This is something that has never happened in ten thousand years.

The seven domains changed color.

The Purple-Gold Domain Lord stood up: "Shen Baiyi, do not be rude!"

Shen Baiyi said calmly, "The rules of the martial arts competition state that the winner takes all."

"What's wrong with me challenging the Vice Hall Master?"

The subject of the Purple Gold Domain is blocked.

Hongmeng spoke: "Agreed."

The word was uttered, and the entire room fell silent.

Hongmeng said, "The rules of the martial arts competition are indeed as stated."

"Kong Xuan, are you ready to fight?"

Kong Xuan stood up: "Yes."

He walked toward the martial arts arena.

His steps were slow, but each step was as steady as a mountain.

Little White perched on my shoulder, clutching my collar tightly.

"Master, be careful."

Kong Xuan nodded.

He walked onto the stage and stood opposite Shen Baiyi.

The two were ten zhang apart.

Shen Baiyi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Vice Hall Master, please forgive me."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Let's make a move."

Shen Baiyi didn't stand on ceremony.

He struck out with his palm.

The palm strike was as sharp as a knife, its chilling aura penetrating.

The power of the mysterious ice can freeze everything.

Kong Xuan raised his hand and waved it gently.

The wind from the palm dissipated.

Shen Baiyi's expression remained unchanged as he leaned in.

With both palms extended, the Xuanbing ice transformed into two ice dragons.

The ice dragon roared, and a chilling aura filled the air.

A thin layer of ice had formed on the surface of the martial arts arena.

Kong Xuan raised his hand and pressed down with one finger.

The two ice dragons shattered instantly.

The shattered ice flew everywhere, like knives and swords.

Shen Baiyi took three steps back, her expression changing slightly.

"The Vice Hall Master has impressive skills."

He made his move again.

This time, we're going all out.

He unleashed the full power of a late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal of the Primordial Chaos.

With a single palm strike, the world changed color.

The power of the mysterious ice condensed into an ice sword.

The ice sword was three feet long, and its chilling aura was palpable.

Wherever the sword's edge points, space freezes.

Shen Baiyi thrust out with his sword.

Swift as lightning, unstoppable.

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged.

He raised his hand, and colorless golden light condensed in his palm.

He struck out with his palm.

The palm strike clashed with the ice sword.

boom!

The ice sword shattered, scattering fragments everywhere.

Shen Baiyi was sent flying backward and crashed onto the edge of the stage.

He coughed up blood and his face turned deathly pale.

The entire room fell silent.

one move.

Another trick.

He was defeated in one move by a late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal of the Primordial Chaos.

Kong Xuan stopped and looked at Shen Baiyi.

"You are very strong."

"But that's not enough."

Shen Baiyi got up and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Thank you for your guidance, Vice Hall Master."

He turned around and walked off the stage.

His back view was lonely, but his eyes were resolute.

He will remember this defeat.

Transform it into motivation and continue your practice.

Kong Xuan stepped down from the stage and returned to his seat.

The audience erupted in applause.

"The Vice Hall Master is too powerful!"

Even Shen Baiyi was defeated in a single move!

"Among the Nine Domains, who else is a match for the Vice Hall Master?"

Hongmeng gazed at Kong Xuan with profound eyes.

The seven domain lords exchanged glances, and each saw awe in the other's eyes.

The martial arts competition continues.

But those who came after him dared not challenge Kong Xuan.

With one move, Shen Baiyi was defeated. Who would dare to challenge him?

That's not friendly competition, that's asking for trouble.

The martial arts competition lasted for three days.

The winner will be decided three days later.

As expected, the winner was Kong Xuan.

No one could defeat him, and no one dared to fight him.

Hongmeng stood up and looked around.

"The Nine Regions Martial Arts Tournament has emerged victorious: Kong Xuan."

"Reward: One Primordial Treasure."

He raised his hand and took something out of his sleeve.

It is a mirror.

It is entirely gold in color, with a mirror-like surface.

Hongmeng said, "This mirror is called the Hongmeng Mirror."

"It can reflect the past and foresee the future."

"It can dispel illusions and stabilize the universe."

Kong Xuan took the mirror and put it into his sleeve.

"Thank you, Lord."

Hongmeng nodded: "The martial arts competition is over, everyone can disperse."

The crowd dispersed.

Kong Xuan turned around, preparing to leave.

"Kong Xuan, stay."

Hongmeng spoke.

Kong Xuan stopped and turned around.

Hongmeng said, "Follow me."

He turned and walked towards the Hongmeng Palace.

Kong Xuan followed.

Inside the hall.

Hongmeng sat in the chair, looking at Kong Xuan.

"Your skills have improved very quickly."

Kong Xuan said, "It's not fast enough."

Hongmeng shook his head: "It's already very fast."

"It was faster than I expected."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Hongmeng said, "I called you here because there's something I want to tell you."

"Beyond the Hongmeng world, there is an even larger world."

Kong Xuan raised an eyebrow: "A bigger world?"

Hongmeng nodded: "Above chaos lies Hongmeng."

"Above the primordial chaos lies the boundless."

"What lies beyond the boundless?"

He paused, then shook his head.

"I have no idea."

"Because no one has ever been there before."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Hongmeng continued, "Your path extends beyond Hongmeng."

"Your bloodline, your potential, your opportunities."

"You're destined to go further."

Kong Xuan asked, "Why are you telling me all this?"

Hongmeng said, "So that you know not to be satisfied with the status quo."

"Vice Hall Master, this is not your final destination."

"Neither is the Lord of Hongmeng."

"Your destination lies beyond the boundless."

Kong Xuan remained silent for a long time before nodding.

"I see."

Hongmeng nodded: "Go."

Kong Xuan turned around and walked out of the Hongmeng Hall.

Little White perched on my shoulder and asked, "Master, what did the Palace Master say to you?"

Kong Xuandao said, "The world is very big."

Little White tilts its head: "The world is big? How big?"

Kong Xuandao: "It's bigger than you can imagine."

Xiao Bai stopped asking.

Back at the mansion.

Mie Shi sat cross-legged under the purple bamboo. When he saw Kong Xuan return, he stood up and bowed.

"Master, how was your martial arts training?"

Kong Xuan said, "We won."

The World Destroyer bowed its head: "Master is mighty."

Kong Xuan entered the main room and sat on a futon.

He raised his hand and took out the Hongmeng Mirror from his sleeve.

The mirror was small and entirely gold.

The mirror was like water, reflecting his face.

Kong Xuan activated his cultivation, and the Hongmeng Mirror lit up.

An image appeared in the mirror.

Not now, but in the past.

In the midst of chaos, a peacock flies.

Not very old, and not very skilled.

But his eyes were firm, and he was determined to move forward.

That was Kong Xuan in his youth.

Kong Xuan watched calmly.

The images flow.

In the primordial era, the great war of the gods took place.

Kong Xuan stood at the front of the formation, and five-colored divine light swept down.

One by one, his opponents fell; none could defeat him.

The scene then changes.

During the Journey to the West era, Kong Xuan stood atop the mountain.

He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.

Little White asked, "Master, is that you?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "It's me."

The screen continued to scroll.

Deep within the chaos, Kong Xuan devoured the remnants of the demon god.

One palm strike, one kill; no one can stop him.

The scene then changes.

In the primordial world, Kong Xuan ventures into the nine heavens.

He was covered in blood, but his eyes were resolute.

Xiao Bai's eyes reddened as she watched.

"Master, you have suffered so much."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

The scene continues.

On the martial arts stage, Kong Xuan defeated Shen Baiyi in a single move.

The entire audience was stunned, and thunderous applause erupted.

The Hongmeng Mirror went dark.

Kong Xuan put away the mirror and closed his eyes.

He had walked the path he had walked before.

The road ahead is still stretching out.

Not urgent.

Take your time.

Kong Xuan sat in the palace of the Heavenly Mystery Domain Lord for a long time.

The Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain did not urge him.

Simply close your eyes and enter a meditative state.

Like a stone statue, completely still.

Kong Xuan opened his eyes and stood up.

Thank you.

The Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain opened his eyes and nodded.

"Go."

"Remember what I said."

Kong Xuan turned around and walked down the mountain.

Little White jumped onto my shoulder and asked, "Master, what did the Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain say to you?"

Kong Xuandao said, "He said a lot."

Xiao Bai asked, "Can you tell me?"

Kong Xuan said, "I will tell you when the time is right."

Xiao Bai stopped asking.

The descent was quick.

The old man was still waiting at the foot of the mountain.

Seeing Kong Xuan descend, he bowed and asked, "Vice Hall Master, are we returning to the Purple Gold Domain?"

Kong Xuan nodded and got into the carriage.

The silver carriage took off and headed west.

Half a month later, they returned to the Purple Gold Domain.

Kong Xuan got off the carriage and walked into the city.

The streets were still bustling with people.

He walked very slowly, with Little White perched on his shoulder.

Destroyer followed behind, dejected.

Back at the courtyard, I pushed open the door and entered.

The purple bamboo rustles, and the stream murmurs.

Everything remains the same.

Kong Xuan entered the main room and sat on a futon.

Close your eyes and let your mind sink into your body.

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

The power of the primordial chaos spirit, the power of the primordial heart.

Two forces surged within him.

It incorporates 50%.

It's still 50% short.

Kong Xuan was not in a hurry.

Take it easy.

This period of seclusion lasted another ten years.

For ten years, Kong Xuan did not leave his home.

He sits cross-legged in the main house every day, merging the two forces.

Little White stood guard at the door, not allowing anyone to disturb him.

Mie Shi sat cross-legged under the purple bamboo, not daring to utter a sound.

The purple bamboo has grown taller, and the stream continues to flow gently.

Ten years later.

Kong Xuan opened his eyes.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Peak of the Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal.

The two forces have merged to form 70%.

It's only 30% away from perfection.

But this 30% is more difficult than the first 70%.

Like climbing a mountain.

The foot of the mountain is easy to climb, but the summit is difficult.

Kong Xuan got up and walked out of the room.

Sunlight streamed down, casting a purple glow like gauze.

Little White ran over and rubbed against his feet.

"Master, you've emerged from seclusion!"

Kong Xuan nodded.

The World Destroyer rose and bowed in respect.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Master."

Kong Xuan asked, "Has anything significant happened in these ten years?"

The Path of Annihilation: "There is one thing."

"The Lord of Hongmeng Palace sent someone to deliver a message, saying that the Hongmeng Secret Realm will reopen in three years."

Kong Xuan raised an eyebrow: "Activated again?"

"Isn't it supposed to happen only once in ten thousand years?"

The World Destroyer said, "The Palace Master said that this time it will be opened ahead of schedule."

"Because strange phenomena have appeared in the secret realm."

Kong Xuan asked, "What strange phenomenon?"

Destroyer shook his head: "I don't know."

"The temple master didn't say."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Mysterious phenomena in the secret realm.

Open ahead of schedule.

Something big is about to happen.

"understood."

Kong Xuan turned around and went into the house.

Three years is neither a long nor a short time.

He wants to increase the fusion of the two forces from 70% to 80%.

His cultivation level broke through from the peak of the Primordial Supreme Golden Immortal to the half-step Primordial Ruler.

Time is very tight.

But Kong Xuan was not in a hurry.

Steady progress, step by step.

the first year.

Integration increased from 70% to 75%.

His cultivation level rose from peak to half-step Dominator.

the second year.

Integration increased from 75% to 80%.

He broke through in cultivation, becoming a half-step Primordial Ruler.

The third year.

Integration has stalled at 80%, with no further progress.

His cultivation level was stable at the half-step Dominator stage, without any breakthrough.

Kong Xuan opened his eyes and stood up.

enough.

To have made such progress in three years is already quite remarkable.

He walked out of the house.

Little White ran over: "Master, are we leaving yet?"

Kong Xuan nodded.

Annihilation stood up: "Master, I will go with you."

Kong Xuan thought for a moment and nodded.

The three of them walked out of the courtyard and headed towards the Hongmeng Palace.

Outside the Hongmeng Hall, a large crowd had already gathered.

More than last time.

Most of the powerful figures from the Nine Realms have arrived.

Even the lowest level of cultivation is a Primordial Golden Immortal.

All seven domain lords were present.

The Lord of the Netherworld has also arrived.

The Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain still hasn't arrived.

When Kong Xuan arrived, everyone bowed in greeting.

"Vice Hall Master."

Kong Xuan nodded.

Hongmeng walked out of the hall and stood with his hands behind his back.

He looked around, his gaze sharp as lightning.

"The secret realm opened ahead of schedule due to unusual phenomena."

"I do not know what the strange phenomenon is."

"Go in and explore for yourselves."

"The rules remain the same; you are responsible for your own life and death."

Everyone nodded.

Hongmeng raised his hand and waved it gently.

A crack appeared in the sky.

It's bigger and wider than the last one.

Light flickered within the crack.

It is neither chaos nor primordial chaos.

It was golden light.

A blinding golden light.

Hongmeng said, "Enter."

Everyone took flight and headed towards the crevice.