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

The Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning's expression changed drastically: "It is it!"

Lao Tzu nodded: "What is sealed in the Chaos Stone is actually the Axe of Creation."

Tongtian gripped the Zhuxian Sword tightly: "No wonder so many people want to steal it."

Kong Xuan looked at the small axe and a sense of familiarity welled up in his heart.

He had seen it in the illusion.

In Taoist texts, deep within the chaos.

That was Pangu's weapon, the weapon that created the world.

The axe trembled and hummed.

It's like calling out, like waiting.

Whom is it waiting to acknowledge as its master?

Kong Xuan didn't know.

The Four Sages did not know either.

suddenly.

it's dark.

It's not dark clouds, it's darkness.

Utter darkness, impenetrable even by holy light.

A figure walked out from the darkness.

He wore a black robe and had black hair; his face was obscured.

His face and cultivation level were unclear.

Yet his aura instilled fear in all five saints.

Yuanshi Tianzun stood up: "Who are you?"

The man did not answer.

Reaching the summit, they stood before the Five Saints.

He raised his hand and grabbed the Heaven-Opening Axe.

Kong Xuan made a move.

With a single sword strike, holy light shone like a rainbow.

The man raised his hand and waved it lightly.

The sword energy dissipated.

It's as if it never existed.

Kong Xuan's expression changed drastically.

The man swung his palm again, and Kong Xuan was sent flying backward.

He fell down the mountain and coughed up blood.

Yuanshi Tianzun, Laozi, Tongtian, Jieyin, and Zhunti.

Five saints appeared together.

Five attacks blasted towards that person.

The man raised his hand and pressed down gently.

All five attacks dissipated.

The five saints were sent flying backwards and crashed to the ground.

One move, and the Five Saints were defeated.

The man walked up to the Heaven-Opening Axe and reached out his hand.

The axe trembled and hummed.

It is resisting.

The man frowned and grabbed hard.

He held the axe in his hand.

The golden light surged, attempting to break free.

You can't break free.

That person's strength was too great.

It was so powerful that even the Heaven-Opening Axe couldn't resist it.

Kong Xuan climbed up from the foot of the mountain, covered in blood.

Looking at that man, looking at the axe in his hand.

A sense of resentment welled up inside me.

I've guarded it for eighteen years; I can't let him take it away.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes and focused his mind on his body.

Holy light swirled wildly, and his cultivation was breaking through.

Late-stage peak of a sage, peak of a sage.

boom!

Peak Sainthood!

He opened his eyes and struck out with his palm.

This palm strike was delivered with full force.

A pillar of holy light blasted towards the man.

The man turned his head and looked at the palm strike.

A hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.

"Peak Saint Realm? Breakthrough in the heat of battle?"

He raised his hand and met the attack with a palm strike.

The two palms collided.

boom!!!

Heaven and earth collapsed, and the void shattered.

Jinji Ridge was razed to the ground.

The man took a step back, his expression changing slightly.

Kong Xuan was sent flying backwards and crashed a hundred miles away.

Ninety percent of his bones were broken, and he was bleeding from all seven orifices.

Unable to move.

But he didn't die.

The man gazed at Kong Xuan in the distance, his expression complex.

"Peak Saint, you can survive one of my palm strikes."

"You're the first one."

He looked down at the Heaven-Opening Axe in his hand.

The axe was still struggling, still resisting.

But it couldn't break free.

The man turned around, preparing to leave.

suddenly.

The Heaven-Opening Axe shone brightly.

It broke free from the man's grasp and flew into the distance.

Flying towards Kong Xuan.

It landed beside Kong Xuan and hovered in the air.

The axe trembled and emitted a buzzing sound.

It's as if it's saying: You are worthy to be my master.

Kong Xuan raised his hand and grasped the axe handle.

It feels warm to the touch, like holding a ball of fire.

The power of the Heaven-Opening Axe surged into his body.

His cultivation level skyrocketed.

At the peak of sainthood, half a step towards the Heavenly Dao.

boom!

Heaven!

Kong Xuan shuddered, and the holy light transformed into the power of the Heavenly Dao.

Illuminate the world and dispel the darkness.

The man turned around and looked at Kong Xuan.

His expression changed drastically.

"The Way of Heaven?"

"You've broken through the Heavenly Dao?"

Kong Xuan stood up from the ground.

He was covered in blood and his bones were shattered.

But he stood there.

Holding the Heaven-Opening Axe, the power of the Heavenly Dao flowed within his body.

He looked at the person with a calm gaze.

"Now, we can have a fair fight."

The man remained silent.

After a long pause, he nodded.

"Alright, a fair fight."

The two of them took action at the same time.

The axe light clashed with the palm wind.

boom!!!

Heaven and earth collapsed, and chaos surged.

Golden Rooster Ridge has vanished, turning into an abyss.

The land of the Shang Dynasty was cracked open, with a gaping hole stretching for thousands of miles.

The man staggered back ten steps, spitting out blood.

Kong Xuan staggered back five steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

He won.

The man looked at him with a complicated expression.

"You win."

"The Heaven-Opening Axe is yours."

He turned and disappeared into the darkness.

The darkness dissipated, and the sunlight shone through.

Golden Rooster Ridge is gone, only an abyss remains.

Kong Xuan stood atop the abyss, holding the Heaven-Opening Axe.

He was covered in blood and swaying unsteadily.

But he stood there.

The four saints rose from the ruins and looked at him.

His gaze was complex, containing both reverence and感慨 (a mix of emotions, including reflection and emotion).

The Primordial Celestial Venerable spoke: "Kong Xuan, you have broken through the Heavenly Dao."

Kong Xuan nodded.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable asked, "What are you going to do next?"

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

"Drink the soup."

He turned and flew towards the primordial wilderness.

With the Heaven-Opening Axe in hand, the power of the Heavenly Dao flows within his body.

The four saints stared at his retreating figure, remaining silent for a long time.

Tongtian murmured to himself, "Kong Xuan, Kong Xuan, you've finally made it."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded: "Above the Heavenly Dao, there is another path."

"He will leave again."

Lao Tzu shook his head: "No, I won't."

"Because he found something more important than the road."

The three asked, "What?"

Lao Tzu said, "Home."

Jinji Ridge is gone.

But Kong Xuan had a family.

The immortal volcano, Phoenix Palace.

Yuan Feng stood at the entrance of the palace, gazing into the distance.

He smiled when he saw Kong Xuanfei arrive.

"Child, you're back?"

Kong Xuan landed in front of the hall and nodded.

"Mother, where's the soup?"

Yuan Feng took out a bowl from her sleeve.

The bowl contains soup.

It was still steaming.

"Child, drink the soup."

Kong Xuan took the bowl, lowered his head, and took a sip.

It's very hot and smells delicious.

"It tastes good."

Yuan Feng smiled.

Mother and son faced each other, speechless.

Nezha stood outside the hall, watching this scene unfold.

Her eyes were slightly red.

He thought of his mother.

Lady Yin.

We're still at Chentang Pass, waiting for him to return.

Kong Xuan put down the bowl and turned to look at Nezha.

"Missing home?"

Nezha nodded: "I want to."

Kong Xuan said, "After you finish your soup, I'll take you home."

Nezha shook his head: "No rush."

"I'll stay with you first."

Kong Xuan nodded and said nothing more.

Three days later.

Kong Xuan left the immortal volcano.

Nezha followed beside him.

The two flew towards Chentang Pass.

On the way, Nezha asked, "Kong Xuan, what do you want to do in the future?"

Kong Xuan thought for a moment: "Guard the primordial wilderness."

"Protect those who should be protected."

"Drink your mother's soup."

Nezha asked, "Is the war still going on?"

Kong Xuan shook his head: "Let's not fight anymore."

"The great calamity has passed, and the world is at peace."

"The rest is just getting by."

Nezha nodded and asked no more questions.

Chentang Pass.

The city gates were opened, and the people lined the streets to welcome them.

Nezha landed in the city and looked around.

"Mother! I'm back!"

Lady Yin ran out of the mansion and hugged Nezha.

Tears flowed down my face.

"My child, you're finally back."

Nezha also cried.

The mother and child embraced each other, remaining silent for a long time.

Kong Xuan stood to the side, watching this scene unfold.

A slight smile played at the corners of his lips.

He turned and left.

Nezha called out, "Kong Xuan, where are you going?"

Kong Xuan did not turn around.

"go home."

"Drink the soup."

Undead volcano.

Phoenix Palace.

Kong Xuan sat in the hall with his eyes closed.

The power of Heaven circulated within his body.

The axe rested on my lap, its blade warm and smooth.

Yuan Feng sat to the side, watching him.

"Child, are you still leaving?"

Kong Xuan opened his eyes and shook his head.

"I'm not leaving."

"Right here."

"Spend time with my mother."

Yuan Feng smiled.

He took a bowl from his sleeve.

The bowl contains soup.

It was still steaming.

"Child, drink the soup."

Kong Xuan took the bowl, lowered his head, and took a sip.

It's very hot and smells delicious.

"It tastes good."

Yuan Feng smiled.

Mother and son faced each other, speechless.

Outside the palace, flames surged against the crimson sky.

Everything remains the same.

But Kong Xuan knew that things were different now.

Because he has reached the Heavenly Way.

Because he protected what he was supposed to protect.

Because he went home.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips.

The road ahead is still long.

But he didn't leave.

right here.

I'm keeping my mother company while we drink soup.

enough.

Jinjiling·New Life

The wind blows across the immortal volcano.

Flames surged, and the crimson sky resembled blood.

Kong Xuan sat in the Phoenix Perch Palace, closing his eyes to rest.

The power of Heaven circulates within the body, as gentle and soothing as water.

Not domineering, not ostentatious.

Like a mother's soup, it warms you to the core.

The axe rested on my lap, its blade warm and smooth.

The golden light has become more subdued and no longer dazzling.

It has chosen a master.

They recognized Kong Xuan as their master.

From this day forward, Kong Xuan will be the master of the Heaven-Opening Axe.

The first one after Pangu.

Yuanfeng sat to the side, looking at her son.

His gaze was gentle, like he was looking at a child.

"Child, you've lost weight."

Kong Xuan opened his eyes: "I haven't lost weight."

"Still the same."

Yuan Feng shook her head: "You've lost weight."

"Your face has become so sharp."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Yuan Feng took out a bowl from her sleeve.

The bowl contains soup.

It was still steaming.

"Child, drink the soup."

Kong Xuan took the bowl, lowered his head, and took a sip.

It's very hot and smells delicious.

"It tastes good."

Yuan Feng smiled.

Mother and son faced each other, speechless.

Outside the palace, flames surged.

Inside the hall, all was quiet as still water.

This sitting lasted for three days.

Three days later.

Nezha has arrived.

He rides on wheels of fire and holds the Universe Ring in his hand.

It landed outside the Phoenix Palace, peeking around curiously.

"Kong Xuan, are you there?"

Kong Xuan opened his eyes: "Here."

Nezha walked in and looked around.

"Is this your home?"

"Um."

"It's quite hot."

Kong Xuan remained silent.

Nezha sat down to the side, gazing at the Heaven-Opening Axe.

"This is the Heaven-Opening Axe? It's so small."

Kong Xuandao: "Not small."

"Power lies in the axe, not in its size."

Nezha nodded and asked no more questions.

He sat to the side without saying a word.

He just sat there, gazing at the flames outside the hall.

Yuan Feng glanced at him and took out a bowl from her sleeve.

Hand it to him.

"Child, drink the soup."

Nezha took the bowl, lowered his head, and took a sip.

His eyes lit up: "Delicious!"

Yuan Feng smiled.

Nezha finished the drink in a few gulps and returned the bowl to Yuanfeng.

"Auntie, is there any more?"

Yuanfeng took out another bowl and handed it to him.

Nezha drank some more, and after finishing, he looked at Yuanfeng.

Yuan Feng smiled and brought out the entire soup pot.

Nezha didn't stand on ceremony and drank three bowls in a row.

He patted his belly and let out a burp.

"Auntie, the soup you made is so delicious."

"Much better than Chen Tang Pass."

Yuan Feng laughed and said, "If it tastes good, drink more."

Nezha nodded: "I'll come often from now on."

Kong Xuan watched this scene with a slight smile on his lips.

The Phoenix Palace is now filled with the warmth of daily life.

No longer just flames, no longer just silence.

There was soup, laughter, and people.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes and continued sitting.

The power of Heaven circulated within his body.

Take your time, at a leisurely pace.

Three more days passed.

Yunxiao has arrived.

Dressed in white as snow, with a serene expression.

They landed outside Phoenix Palace and stepped inside.

"Senior brother."

Kong Xuan opened his eyes: "They're here."

Yunxiao nodded: "I came to see you."

She sat down to the side, gazing at the Heaven-Opening Axe.

His gaze was calm and unwavering.

"Is this the Heaven-Opening Axe?"

Kong Xuan nodded.

Yunxiao asked, "Senior brother, have you ever used it to fight anyone?"

Kong Xuan shook his head: "No."

"It hasn't made a move since it recognized its owner."

Yunxiao said, "I hope I never have to take action."

Kong Xuan nodded: "Me too."

Yuanfeng brought over a bowl of soup and handed it to Yunxiao.

"Child, drink the soup."

Yunxiao took it, lowered his head, and took a sip.

"It tastes good."

She put down her bowl and stopped talking.

There were four people in Fengqi Palace.

Kong Xuan sat down, and Yuan Feng sat down.

Nezha sat down, and Yunxiao sat down.

No one spoke, and no one felt bored.

Quiet, but not deserted.

Because of the heat of the soup and the sound of human breathing.

There was a sound of flames churning.

This sitting lasted for another three days.

Three days later.

Kong Xuan opened his eyes.

He got up and walked out of Fengqi Palace.

Standing atop the volcano, hands behind his back.

The power of Heaven flowed within his body, with the Heaven-Opening Axe hanging beside him.

The golden light is restrained, and the axe body is warm and smooth.

He gazed into the distance, his expression calm.

Nezha followed him out and stood beside him.

"Kong Xuan, where are you going?"

Kong Xuandao said, "Nowhere."

"Just looking."

Nezha asked, "What are you looking at?"

Kong Xuan said, "Look at this land and sky."

"Look at the flames, look at the sky."

"See, I'm still alive."

Nezha remained silent.

He also gazed into the distance, at the surging flames.

An indescribable emotion welled up inside me.

Alive.

very nice.

Yunxiao came out and stood behind Kong Xuan.

"Senior brother, what are you thinking about?"

Kong Xuandao said, "I'm thinking about the future."

Yunxiao asked, "What will happen from now on?"

Kong Xuandao said, "From now on, it will be like this."

"Living by the volcano, drinking soup."

"Wait for those who are meant to come to come, and see off those who are meant to leave to leave."

"Take your time and live out your life at a leisurely pace."

Yunxiao nodded: "That's good."

Kong Xuan did not speak again.

The three stood atop the volcano, gazing into the distance.

The wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, carrying the smell of sulfur.

It's hot, but it's very real.

Everything in the illusion is more real than anything else.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Then, open your eyes.

He turned around and walked back to Fengqi Palace.

He sat in the hall with his eyes closed.

Yuanfeng brought over a bowl of soup and placed it in his hands.

"Child, drink the soup."

Kong Xuan took it, lowered his head, and took a sip.

It's very hot and smells delicious.

"It tastes good."

Life went on like that.

Day after day, month after month.

Kong Xuan stopped his seclusion and stopped practicing cultivation.

Just sitting there, drinking soup, watching the flames.

Nezha would come every few days, drink the soup, and then leave.

Yunxiao would come every few days, sit for a while, and then leave.

Phoenix Palace became their rest stop.

Here you are, have a bowl of soup.

They left, without looking back.

Kong Xuan neither saw him off nor kept him.

Come when you want, go when you want.

Recklessly.

This day.

The Tongtian Cult Leader has arrived.

He wore a blue Taoist robe and had a stern face.

They landed outside Phoenix Palace and stepped inside.

Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan opened his eyes: "Master."

Tongtian sat to one side, gazing at the Heaven-Opening Axe.

"It hasn't made a move yet?"

Kong Xuan nodded.

Tongtiandao: "Very well."

"A single move is a major undertaking."

Kong Xuan nodded.

Tongtian took out a pot of wine and two cups from his sleeve.

He poured two cups, handing one to Kong Xuan.

"drink wine."

Kong Xuan took it and drank it all in one gulp.

The liquor is very strong; it burns like fire when it goes down your throat.

Tongtian also drank and put down his cup.

"Kong Xuan, do you know what's going on about you outside?"

Kong Xuan shook his head.

Tongtiandao: "They call you the Heavenly Sage."

"They say you are the first person in the primordial world after Pangu."

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged: "And then?"

Tongtian said, "Then, some people will be afraid of you."

Some people respect you, some people hate you.

"Someone wants to kill you."

Kong Xuan said, "There have always been people who want to kill me."