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

"It's him."

Hongmeng asked, "Who?"

Kong Xuandao said: "The end of the Way."

"That ball of light deep within the chaos that gave me the seed of the Dao."

"How did its statue get here?"

No one answered.

The statue suddenly opened its eyes.

A pair of eyes, as bright as stars.

He looked at Kong Xuan with a calm gaze.

"You've arrived."

Kong Xuan nodded.

The statue said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Kong Xuan asked, "What are you waiting for me to do?"

The statue said, "We're waiting for you to come and collect the last thing."

Kong Xuan asked, "What is it?"

The statue raised its hand, and a ball of light condensed in its palm.

The light was small, about the size of a fist.

However, the aura it emitted caused Kong Xuan's expression to change slightly.

That is a power that transcends the infinite.

The statue said, "This object is called the Dao Source Pearl."

"It is the source of the Tao, the origin of all things."

"Chaos, primordial chaos, and the boundless void all arose from this."

"Obtaining it allows one to attain the realm of the source of the Dao."

Kong Xuan asked, "Why are you giving it to me?"

The statue said, "Because you are the only one who has come here."

"In the chaos, you have reached the end of the Tao."

"In the primordial chaos, you have reached the depths of the boundless."

"In the boundless realm, you have arrived at this door."

"Every step you take is one you have to walk yourself."

"No one will help you, no one will take your place."

"You are qualified."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

After a long while, he raised his hand.

He accepted the Dao Source Pearl.

The beads felt warm to the touch, like sunshine.

It disappeared into the palm of my hand.

Kong Xuan was startled.

An unprecedented power erupted within him.

The newly formed seed of Dao matured instantly.

His cultivation level skyrocketed.

%.

%.

50%.

70%.

100%.

boom!

Beyond the limitless.

The Realm of the Source of the Dao.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes, sensing the power within his body.

The Tao flows endlessly, creating new life without ceasing.

It's not burning, it's not consumption.

It is eternal.

He opened his eyes and looked at the statue.

The statue has closed its eyes and remains motionless.

As if having completed its mission, it fell into a deep sleep.

Kong Xuan turned around and walked out of this place.

Hongmeng followed behind, his expression complex.

"What level are you at now?"

Kong Xuandao: "The source of the Dao."

"Transcending the boundless, transcending the primordial chaos, transcending primordial disorder."

"The source of the Tao."

Hongmeng remained silent.

After a long silence, he finally spoke: "Will you leave again?"

Kong Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Yes."

"Beyond the source of the Dao, there is still a path."

"The road has no end."

Hongmeng asked, "When are you leaving?"

Kong Xuandao said, "No rush."

"Let's go back first."

"Have a bowl of soup."

......

Kong Xuan returned to his residence.

Little White perched on my shoulder, its tail wagging like a windmill.

"Master, are you leaving again?"

Kong Xuan shook his head: "No rush."

"Stay here for a while."

Little White jumped up with joy and ran around the yard several times.

The purple bamboo grove rustled, as if it were laughing.

The stream flows on and on, never ceasing.

Everything remains the same.

Kong Xuan sat on a futon in the main room, without going into seclusion.

I just sat there, watching the bamboo outside the window.

Sunlight filters through the bamboo leaves and falls onto the ground.

The dappled light and shadow swayed in the wind.

Very beautiful.

Mie Shi sat cross-legged under the bamboo, closing his eyes to cultivate.

I dare not disturb you.

Little White lay on the threshold, its head resting on its paws.

It looked at its owner with bright eyes.

She was looking, checking if her owner was still there.

Still.

She felt at ease.

This day.

HarmonyOS has arrived.

Standing in the courtyard, looking at Kong Xuan in the main house.

"Kong Xuan, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Kong Xuan opened his eyes: "Speak."

Hongmeng said, "I want to abdicate."

Kong Xuan raised an eyebrow: "Abdicate?"

Hongmeng nodded: "I have lived for countless years, and I am tired."

"I want to do something I want to do."

Kong Xuan asked, "What do you want to do?"

Hongmeng thought for a moment: "Let's go for a walk."

"Take a look at every corner of the HarmonyOS world."

"Let's see places I've never been before."

Kong Xuan nodded: "That's good."

Hongmeng looked at him: "I want you to succeed as the Palace Master."

Kong Xuan shook his head: "I won't accept."

Hongmeng was taken aback: "Why?"

Kong Xuandao said, "I still have a long way to go."

"Beyond the source of the Dao, there is still a path."

"I can't stop here."

Hongmeng remained silent.

After a long pause, he nodded: "I understand."

He turned around, took a few steps, and stopped.

"Then recommend someone to me."

Kong Xuan thought for a moment: "The Lord of the Purple Gold Domain."

"He has sufficient cultivation, prestige, and is a steady person."

Harmony nodded: "Okay."

he's gone.

Little White asked, "Master, why didn't you accept the Palace Master?"

Kong Xuan said, "The Palace Master is a shackle."

"If it's locked, it can't fly high."

Xiao Bai seemed to understand but not quite, and didn't ask any more questions.

Three days later.

News has spread from the Hongmeng Palace.

Hongmeng abdicated, and the Purple Gold Domain Lord took over.

The nine realms trembled, and all spirits paid homage.

A new temple master, a new era.

Kong Xuan did not attend the ceremony.

He simply sat in the courtyard, looking at the bamboo.

Listen to the flowing water.

Waiting for someone.

Three days later.

That person is coming.

White clothes, white hair, and an aged face.

Lord of the Heavenly Secrets Domain.

Kong Xuan got up and walked out of the room.

"You've recovered?"

The Celestial Domain Lord nodded: "It has recovered to 30%."

That's enough.

Kong Xuan asked, "What brings you here?"

The Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain said, "I've come to thank you."

"If you hadn't sealed off the Path of Rebellion and destroyed the Primordial Chaos Spirit, I would have died long ago."

Kong Xuan shook his head: "No need to thank me."

"You passed on your skills to me, I owe you one."

The Lord of Heavenly Mystery laughed: "An eye for an eye, we're even."

Kong Xuan nodded: "We're even."

The two stood facing each other in silence.

After a long silence, the Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain spoke.

"Beyond the source of the Dao, there is still a path."

"You know that, right?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "I understand."

The Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain said, "That road is called Return to the Ruins."

"The ultimate destination of the Tao, the end point of all things."

"That's where it ends."

Kong Xuan asked, "Have you been there?"

The Lord of Heavenly Mystery shook his head: "No."

"But I've done the calculations."

"Within the Ruins, there is one thing."

"Its name is Guixu Pearl."

"Obtaining it will allow one to prove the realm of returning to nothingness."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Understood."

The Celestial Realm Lord asked, "When are we going?"

Kong Xuandao said, "No rush."

"Have a bowl of soup first."

The Lord of Heavenly Secrets was taken aback: "Soup?"

Kong Xuan did not explain.

He turned around and went inside.

The Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Domain gazed at his retreating figure, lost in thought.

Then, I laughed.

"Kong Xuan, oh Kong Xuan."

You've changed.

"I've become more human."

He turned and walked out of the courtyard.

They disappeared at the end of the street.

Kong Xuan sat on the futon with his eyes closed.

My mind sank into my body.

The Dao Source Pearl slowly rotated, and the power of the Dao Source flowed throughout his body.

His cultivation was stable, and his state of mind was peaceful.

The Realm of Dao Origin, Initial Stage.

Although not strong, it has a deep foundation.

He's not in a hurry.

Take it easy.

This sitting lasted for three years.

For three years, Kong Xuan remained unmoved.

Little White stood guard at the door, never leaving its side.

Mie Shi remained in the courtyard, not daring to utter a sound.

The purple bamboo grove has grown taller, now shading the entire courtyard.

The water flows on, never ceasing.

Three years later.

Kong Xuan opened his eyes.

His cultivation progressed from the early stage of the Dao Source to the middle stage.

It's not fast, but it's very stable.

He got up and walked out of the house.

Sunlight streamed down, casting a purple glow like gauze.

Little White ran over: "Master, are you leaving?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "Mm."

Little White asked, "Where to?"

Kong Xuandao: "Return to the Void."

Xiao Bai asked, "What place is that?"

Kong Xuandao said: "The end of the Way."

Little White asked, "Will it come back?"

Kong Xuan lowered his head and looked at her.

"meeting."

"I will definitely keep my promise."

Little White nodded and jumped onto my shoulder.

"I'll go with you."

Kong Xuan shook his head: "You can't go."

Xiao Bai was taken aback: "Why?"

Kong Xuan said, "Guixu is too far away and too dangerous."

"I can't take care of you."

Little White's eyes reddened: "But I don't want to leave my master."

Kong Xuan raised his hand and patted her head.

"Wait for me here."

"I'm coming back with some nice things for you."

Little White asked, "What is it?"

Kong Xuan thought for a moment: "The Pearl of Return to Nothingness."

"It's very bright and beautiful."

"I'll let you play with it as a bead."

Xiao Bai nodded, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Okay, I'll wait."

Kong Xuan looked towards the end of the world.

"You stay home."

The World Destroyer knelt down: "Yes, sir."

Kong Xuan turned around and walked out of the courtyard.

There was no turning back.

Xiao Bai stood at the gate of the courtyard, watching his back.

further and further.

They disappeared at the end of the street.

She crouched down and hugged her own tail.

"Master, come back soon."

Kong Xuan left the Purple Gold Domain and entered the void.

There was neither sky nor earth, neither light nor darkness.

Only nothingness.

He walked on the void, neither hurried nor impatient.

The power of the Dao Source protected his body, forcing the darkness back ten feet.

It took ten days to travel.

The Boundless Divine Tree appeared ahead.

The tree is very large, with lush branches and leaves, and twinkling stars.

The face on the tree trunk opened its eyes and looked at Kong Xuan.

"You're here again."

Kong Xuan nodded.

The tree-faced creature asked, "Where are we going this time?"

Kong Xuandao: "Return to the Void."

The tree-faced man remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Return to the Void, the end of the Dao."

"I have lived for countless years, and I have never been there."

"I don't dare to go."

Kong Xuan asked, "Why?"

Treeface said, "Because if you go, you might not come back."

"Returning to the Ruins is my final destination."

"Now that you're gone, you can rest in peace."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Understood."

Treeface asked, "Are you still going?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "Go."

The tree-faced creature remained silent.

After a long while, a leaf fell from the tree.

Golden, with a restrained radiance.

It fell into Kong Xuan's palm.

The tree-faced creature said, "The Limitless Divine Leaf, its ultimate form."

"Keep it with you, and it will keep your soul from wandering away."

Even if I die in the Ruins of Return, I can come back.

Kong Xuan nodded: "Thank you."

Tree Face said, "Go."

"If you don't come back, your little white dog will cry."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Turn around and keep going.

After traveling for ten days, they arrived at the location of the Taoist scriptures.

The Taoist book floated in mid-air, its pages still turning.

On the blank page, the character "道" (Dao) was still there.

The small print is still there.

"To transform oneself into the Dao, seal the black hole, and save all living beings."

No regrets.

The handwriting glowed, as if waiting for him.

Kong Xuan approached and placed his hand on the book.

My mind was completely absorbed in the book.

In an instant, he saw a road.

Starting from Taoist texts, it extends into the distance.

Through nothingness, through darkness.

Leading to Guixu.

Kong Xuan opened his eyes and withdrew his hand.

Follow that road.

The road is long.

There is no end in sight.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

Step by step, they walked steadily.

It's been three years.

For three years, there was only emptiness all around.

There was nothing there.

There was neither light nor darkness.

There is neither up nor down.

There is only a road.

The road was very narrow, only wide enough for one person at a time.

The floor is transparent, so you can see below.

Below is also nothingness.

Kong Xuan walked very slowly, but he never stopped.

Three years later.

At the end of the road, a door appeared.

The gate was not large, and its height was no more than ten feet.

It is entirely black, simple and unadorned.

There was no light, no runes.

It's just an ordinary door.

But Kong Xuan knew this was no ordinary matter.

Because his divine sense could not penetrate it.

Even a mid-stage Dao Source cultivator's divine sense cannot penetrate it.

Kong Xuan walked to the door and stopped.

He raised his hand and pushed the door open.

The door didn't move.

He channeled all his cultivation power, the strength of the mid-stage Dao Source realm, into his arms.

Push again.

The door moved.

It opened slowly, making a dull sound.

Like an ancient sigh.

Behind the door was emptiness.

There was neither light nor darkness.

There is no past, and there is no future.

There was nothing there.

Kong Xuan stepped inside.

The void closed in behind him.

The door disappeared.

Kong Xuan stood in the void, looking around blankly.

This is where?

Return to the Ruins?

Still on the way?

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?"

"I am Guixu."

"The ultimate destination of the Tao, the end point of all things."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Gui Xu asked, "You came here for the Gui Xu Pearl?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "Yes."

Guixu said, "The Guixu Pearl is my heart."

"If you take it, I will die."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

After a long silence, he said, "Then I won't take it."

Gui Xu was taken aback: "You're not taking it?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "I won't take it."

"To kill an innocent person for a single bead."

"This is not my way."

Guixu remained silent for a long time.

Then, I laughed.

The laughter was soft, yet warm.

"You really are different."

"People who came here before all came for the Guixu Pearl."

"They didn't ask who I was, or whether I wanted to."

"I only want to take, I only want to become stronger."

"Only you said you wouldn't take it."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Gui Xu said, "Since you won't take it, I'll give it to you."

Kong Xuan was taken aback: "Give it to me?"

Guixu replied, "Yes."

"I'm willing to give it to you."

"Because you deserve it."

A bead appeared from the void.

It is about the size of a fist and completely transparent.

There was a faint light inside.

Like a light that's about to go out.

The Pearl of Return to the Ruins.

Gui Xu said, "Take it."

"My mission is to wait for someone."

"A person you can entrust your life to."

"You've arrived, I should go now."

Kong Xuan took the bead, which was warm to the touch.

The Pearl of Return to Nothingness disappeared into his palm.

An unprecedented power erupted within him.

Mid-stage of Daoyuan.

Later stage.

peak.

boom!

The Realm of Ruins.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes, sensing the power within his body.

The power of the void is endless.

It is neither destruction nor creation.

It is a place of belonging.

The ultimate destination of all things.

He opened his eyes and looked into the void.

The aura of the Ruins has vanished.

It has completed its mission and rests in peace.

Kong Xuan turned around and walked back the way he came.

After taking three steps, he suddenly stopped.

He turned around and glanced at the empty space.

Thank you.

No one answered.

He continued walking.

Step out of the void, step out of that door.

Go back the way you came.

After three years, I returned to the place where the Taoist scriptures were located.

The pages of the Taoist book continued to turn.

On the blank page, an extra line of text appeared.

"The Realm of Return to Nothingness, the End of the Dao."

"Kong Xuan was the first person to get here."

The handwriting glowed, as if it were being recorded.

Kong Xuan stared at the line of words, his expression calm.

Turn around and keep walking.

Three more years passed before they returned to the Boundless Divine Tree.

Tree Face opened its eyes and looked at him.

"You're back?"

Kong Xuan nodded.

Treeface asked, "Did you get it?"

Kong Xuan nodded.

Tree Face was silent for a moment, then smiled.

"it is good."

"very good."

"You are the first person to return from the Ruins of Return."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

The tree-faced creature asked, "Where to next?"

Kong Xuan thought for a moment: "Go home."

"Someone is waiting for me."

He turned and flew towards the Primordial World.

Treeface stared at his retreating figure, muttering to himself.

"Kong Xuan, oh Kong Xuan."

"You came from chaos, and you have returned to nothingness."

"After countless years, it has finally come to an end."

"But you said, go home."

"Home is where you belong."

He closed his eyes and stopped speaking.

Kong Xuan flew for three days before entering the Hongmeng World.

Purple sky, golden land.

A familiar scent.

He took a deep breath.

It's nice to be alive.

It flew towards the Purple Gold Domain and landed at the entrance of the mansion.

The courtyard gate remains the same, and the purple bamboo grove remains the same.

The water still flows.

Little Whitey was lying on the doorstep, fast asleep.

Its tail was curled up around its body, and it huddled into a ball.

Kong Xuan squatted down and looked at her.

Three hundred years.

She waited another three years.

Kong Xuan raised his hand and gently patted her head.

Xiao Bai woke up with a start and looked up.

Upon seeing Kong Xuan, he was stunned.

Then, they pounced on them.