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

After burning an incense stick, a large mountain appeared in front of them.

The mountains are majestic and stretch for thousands of miles.

The air is thick with spiritual energy, like mist and rain.

The mountain is covered with lush vegetation, and mythical beasts roam freely.

At the mountaintop, clouds and mist swirl, making it appear and disappear intermittently.

Tongtian pointed to the mountain: "We've arrived. This is Kunlun."

The four landed on the mountaintop.

The mountaintop is flat, covering an area of ​​about 100 feet in circumference.

There are several thatched huts on the ground.

Simple, but clean.

In front of the thatched cottage, there is a stone table.

There were a few wild fruits on the table.

Tongtian laughed and said, "It's a bit simple, but it's quiet and peaceful."

Kong Xuan looked around and nodded slightly.

The spiritual veins of Kunlun Mountain are indeed extraordinary.

Even though it was not yet managed by the Three Pure Ones, it was a blessed land by nature.

Kong Xuan walked to the edge of the cliff and stood with his hands behind his back.

Looking down, the sea of ​​clouds surges and rolls.

The wind blew, and the black robe fluttered in the wind.

Tongtian walked over and stood beside Kong Xuan.

"Senior, what supernatural power did you use when you killed the Taotie?"

"I saw that finger clearly; it was completely ordinary."

"But even the gluttonous beast's devouring power couldn't be stopped."

Kong Xuan did not turn around, and said calmly, "It's just that the power of Dao has been condensed to its extreme."

"When you reach a certain level, you can break all laws with a single finger."

Tongtian seemed to be deep in thought and remained silent for a long time.

Then he asked a question.

"Senior, what is the purpose of cultivation?"

Kong Xuan turned his head and looked at Tongtian.

At this moment, Tongtian's eyes were clear.

There was no later obsession, no resentment from the Investiture of the Gods.

He was simply a seeker of the Way.

Kong Xuan thought for a moment and said, "To see it clearly."

Tongtian was taken aback: "See clearly? See clearly what?"

Kong Xuan gazed into the distance, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

"See this world clearly."

"See your own path clearly."

"See clearly what lies beyond that end."

Tongtian seemed to understand but not quite, yet he kept these words in mind.

Lao Tzu then walked over and sat down at the stone table.

I poured myself a glass of water and drank it slowly.

Yuan Shi then entered the thatched hut and came out a moment later.

He held a scroll of bamboo slips in his hands and handed it to Kong Xuan.

"Senior, this is the first Daoist technique we three have comprehended."

"Though it is rough, it is still a labor of love."

"Please give me some guidance, senior."

Kong Xuan took the bamboo slips and unfolded them to read.

The inscription on it is simple and archaic.

This represents the three people's initial understanding of the Dao.

Although it is still immature, its future potential can already be seen.

Lao Tzu emphasized the importance of naturalness and non-action.

The primordial era emphasized rules and order.

It connects to the heavens and encompasses all things.

After reading it, Kong Xuan closed the bamboo slip.

"good."

"Though it's shallow, the direction is right."

"If you continue down this path, your future is limitless."

Upon hearing this, all three showed joy on their faces.

Tongtian, in particular, was laughing so hard his eyes were practically curved.

Kong Xuan looked at the three of them, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

In his previous life, he was a disciple of Tongtian.

Listen to teachings in Biyou Palace.

Now, he stands in the position of the one giving guidance.

Sitting opposite him was the young Tongtian.

That future leader of the Jie Sect.

The saint who failed in the Investiture of the Gods.

That master who was both kind and indebted to me.

Kong Xuan pulled himself out of his thoughts and stopped thinking about it.

The past is gone, let's start over.

Some things should be changed.

Kong Xuan settled down in the Kunlun Mountains.

During the day, he guides the Three Pure Ones in their cultivation.

At night, he cultivated alone, nourishing his supernatural powers.

The Three Pure Ones possess exceptional comprehension; they grasp concepts instantly.

In just a few months, all three of them made significant progress in their cultivation.

Tongtian has made the fastest progress and has already reached the mid-stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Yuanshi followed closely behind, also reaching the initial peak.

Lao Tzu is the slowest, but his foundation is the most stable.

Kong Xuan looked at the three of them, feeling a mix of emotions.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a manifestation of Pangu's primordial spirit.

This innate talent, this level of understanding.

Looking across the vast wilderness, no one can compare.

On this day, Kong Xuan was sitting in meditation on the edge of the cliff.

Tongtian ran over, his face beaming with excitement.

"Senior, there's something strange happening down the mountain!"

"A beam of colorful light shot into the sky, and spiritual energy surged."

"It's like some kind of treasure has been born."

Kong Xuan slowly opened his eyes and looked towards Tongtian.

Tongtian's face was full of excitement, his eyes sparkling like a child who had received candy.

Kong Xuan got up, walked to the edge of the cliff, and looked down at the mountain below.

Sure enough, a beam of colorful light shot into the sky from the foot of Kunlun Mountain.

It is dazzling with colorful light and extremely rich in spiritual energy.

Even the clouds a hundred miles away were stirred up and churned endlessly.

Kong Xuan extended his divine sense and swept it toward the source of the colorful light.

They discovered it was a valley, and in the valley was a spiritual root.

A fruit grew on the spiritual root, the fruit was seven-colored, and it constantly released light and spiritual energy.

Kong Xuan's eyes flickered slightly.

Seven-Colored Dao Fruit.

This is the finest of innate spiritual roots, requiring hundreds of thousands of years to bear fruit.

A seven-colored Dao Fruit contains fragments of the Great Dao, which can help people comprehend the Great Dao.

It is of great benefit even to the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

For Taiyi Golden Immortals, it is an invaluable treasure.

Tongtian stood behind Kong Xuan, peering around curiously.

"Senior, what kind of fruit is that? Why is it so beautiful?"

Kong Xuan said calmly, "The Seven-Colored Dao Fruit is formed from an innate spiritual root."

"Eat one, and you can comprehend a profound truth."

Tongtian's eyes lit up instantly: "So amazing!"

He turned and was about to rush down the mountain.

Kong Xuan reached out and pressed down on his shoulder.

"Don't rush."

Tongtian was taken aback: "What's wrong?"

Kong Xuan gazed into the distance, his eyes slightly lowered.

"The appearance of this treasure, accompanied by extraordinary phenomena, will surely attract covetous eyes from all sides."

"Going down alone will only get you killed."

Tongtian scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly.

Kong Xuan released his grip and said, "Call your two elder brothers, let's go together."

Tongtian nodded, then turned and ran.

A moment later, the three Pure Ones gathered at the edge of the cliff.

Lao Tzu remained calm, while Yuan Shi showed curiosity in his eyes.

Kong Xuan stood with his hands behind his back and glanced at the three of them.

"This journey to seize the treasure may be dangerous."

"Stay behind me and do not act rashly."

The three nodded in unison.

Kong Xuan lifted his foot and stepped into the air.

The Three Pure Ones followed closely behind, and the four of them flew towards the valley.

The valley is not far from Kunlun Mountain, less than a hundred miles away.

At the speed of four people, they arrived in a short while.

Kong Xuan landed at the mouth of the valley and stood with his hands behind his back.

Colorful light swirled in the valley, and spiritual energy surged like a tide.

That spiritual root grew at the bottom of the valley, no more than ten feet tall.

The branches are gnarled and twisted, and the leaves are emerald green.

At the top, a single fruit shimmers with seven colors, sparkling brilliantly.

But Kong Xuan didn't rush in.

He probed the valley with his divine sense and investigated carefully.

Sure enough, there were more than just spiritual roots in the valley.

There are other things too.

Deep in the valley, a giant python coiled up.

The giant python was entirely blue-green, with scales as hard as iron.

It was a hundred feet long and coiled up in a circle.

The snake's eyes were tightly closed, as if it were asleep.

Kong Xuan could sense its presence.

Mid-stage Quasi-Saint.

It's not much different from that Taotie.

Kong Xuan withdrew his divine sense, his expression calm.

He turned to the Three Pure Ones and said, "There is a green python in the valley, at the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint."

"You wait outside, I'll be right back."

Tongtian said urgently, "Senior, I'll go with you!"

Kong Xuan shook his head: "A ferocious beast at the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint is not something a Taiyi Golden Immortal can contend with."

"You shall stand guard at the mouth of the valley. If anyone comes, inform me."

Tongtian wanted to say something more, but Laozi stopped him.

Lao Tzu said in a deep voice, "I will listen to my senior."

Tongtian pursed his lips and said no more.

Kong Xuan lifted his foot and walked into the valley.

The valley is lush with vegetation, and the spiritual energy is so rich that it is almost liquid.

He walked through the dense forest, around the boulders, and down to the bottom of the valley.

That spiritual root was ten feet ahead.

But Kong Xuan stopped in his tracks.

Because the green python opened its eyes.

Its snake-like eyes stood upright, their eerie green glow like will-o'-the-wisps.

Staring at Kong Xuan, he slowly propped up his upper body.

Its body was hundreds of feet long, as large as a mountain.

The scales rub against each other, making a rustling sound.

The green python spit out the letter and hissed.

The voice was low and carried a warning.

Kong Xuan remained motionless, standing with his hands behind his back.

"I want this Dao Fruit."

The green python hissed, its eyes filled with ferocity.

Obviously, it wouldn't agree.

Kong Xuan didn't waste any words and pointed a finger.

The power of Tao condenses, like a sword or a spear.

The needle was aimed at the python's vital spot.

The green python flashed, its speed incredibly fast.

They avoided that finger.

Then the snake's tail lashed out like a steel whip.

Kong Xuan dodged to the side, the snake's tail whipping the ground.

With a loud bang, the earth cracked open.

The crack stretched for tens of feet and was bottomless.

Kong Xuan touched the ground with his toes, and his body grew taller.

Standing in mid-air, looking down at the blue python.

The green python raised its head and opened its mouth, spitting out a beam of green light.

Wherever the blue light passed, vegetation withered and rocks turned to dust.

Kong Xuan raised his hand and rolled up his sleeve.

The power of the Dao transformed into a wall, blocking the blue light.

The blue light struck the wall and exploded with a loud bang.

The air currents surged, causing Kong Xuan's robes to flutter wildly.

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged, and he flipped his hand.

Another finger.

This finger strike was faster and more ruthless.

The green python couldn't dodge in time and was struck in the abdomen.

Scales shattered, and blood splattered.

The green python, in pain, hissed even more fiercely.

The snake writhed and rolled, turning the valley upside down.

Kong Xuan landed back on the ground and stood with his hands behind his back.

The green python steadied itself and pounced again.

He opened his mouth, and another beam of blue light appeared.

Kong Xuan dodged to the side, advancing instead of retreating.

He moved closer to the green python and pointed his finger.

This finger strike aimed directly at the center of the green python's brow.

The green python raised its head to dodge, but it was too late.

The force of the finger penetrated the space between the eyebrows and pierced through the skull.

The enormous body of the green python crashed to the ground.

After struggling for a few moments, it stopped moving.

Kong Xuan stopped, his expression remaining calm.

He walked up to the spiritual root and reached out to pluck the seven-colored Dao fruit.

The Dao Fruit felt warm to the touch, with its seven-colored light flowing endlessly.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the ball of light flickered faintly.

There seems to be a longing.

Kong Xuan held the Dao Fruit, not in a hurry to absorb it.

He turned around and walked out of the valley.

At the valley entrance, the Three Pure Ones eagerly awaited their arrival.

Upon seeing Kong Xuan emerge, Tongtian was the first to greet him.

"Senior, are you alright?"

Kong Xuan shook his head: "It's alright."

He spread out the Dao Fruit in his hand, and seven-colored light illuminated the faces of the four people.

Tongtian's eyes gleamed, as if he wished he could swallow the Dao Fruit whole.

Lao Tzu, however, remained calm and only glanced at the scene before looking away.

Yuanshi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Senior, you may dispose of this Dao Fruit as you see fit."

Kong Xuan glanced at him and nodded slightly.

"This item will be useful to me, so I will keep it."

"If other opportunities arise in the future, I will share them with you."

None of the three objected.

Kong Xuan put the Dao Fruit into his sleeve and turned to leave.

"Return to Kunlun."

They walked in silence until they reached the mountaintop.

Kong Xuan sat on the edge of the cliff and took out the Seven-Colored Dao Fruit.

The fruit of the Dao is dazzling, with a radiant halo.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the ball of light flickered even faster.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes and placed the Dao Fruit between his eyebrows.

He circulated his cultivation technique, guiding the fragments of the Great Dao within the Dao Fruit.

The Dao Fruit shattered, transforming into a stream of seven-colored light.

It flowed into the sea of ​​consciousness from between the eyebrows.

Fragments of the Great Dao are contained within the flowing light, scattered throughout the sea of ​​consciousness.

The ball of light vibrated and began to absorb the fragments.

The fragments gradually merged into the ball of light.

With each wisp of light incorporated, the orb of light brightened a little more.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the light grew ever brighter.

Kong Xuan felt that his comprehension was improving rapidly.

Many principles that I had only vaguely understood in the past are now suddenly clear.

The trajectory of the Star Avenue became clear.

The pathways of time and space are within reach.

The profound mysteries of the Dao of Life and Death are fully revealed before our eyes.

Kong Xuan was completely absorbed in it, utterly captivated.

This sitting lasted for three days and three nights.

On the morning of the fourth day, Kong Xuan opened his eyes.

A flash of seven-colored light appeared in his eyes and then disappeared.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the light cluster brightened by another 30%.

It's so much better than before.

The fragments of the Great Dao were completely absorbed and transformed into nourishment for supernatural powers.

Kong Xuan looked inward at himself and found that his cultivation had not yet broken through.

His understanding of the Great Dao has reached a new level.

He stood up and stood with his hands behind his back at the edge of the cliff.

A morning breeze blows, and the black robe flutters.

As the sun rises, golden light bathes the mountaintop.

The Kunlun Mountains are majestic and beautiful in the morning light.

Tongtian poked his head out of the thatched hut and saw Kong Xuan standing on the edge of the cliff.

He ran over, yawning, and said, "Senior, you've emerged from seclusion?"

Kong Xuan nodded: "Yes."

Tongtian leaned closer, looking him up and down: "How do you feel, senior?"

Kong Xuandao: "There has been some improvement."

Tongtian clicked his tongue: "Senior is truly amazing, making 'slight progress' with just one Dao Fruit."

"If it were me, I'd probably jump for joy."

Kong Xuan glanced at him: "You'll have it too."

"In the future, as you roam the primordial wilderness, countless opportunities will arise."

"As long as your resolve is firm, what is meant for you will come to you."

Tongtian chuckled and scratched his head.

Kong Xuan withdrew his gaze and looked into the distance.

After a moment, he spoke: "I should go."

Tongtian was taken aback: "Leave? Where to?"

Kong Xuan said, "The primordial world is vast; I still want to travel around."

"Staying in Kunlun offers tranquility, but it's difficult to encounter great opportunities."

Tongtian grew anxious: "Senior, you've only been here a few months, why are you leaving already?"

"Let's wait a little longer; we haven't learned it all yet."

Kong Xuan shook his head: "I have already shown you the way."

"The rest of the journey is yours to walk."

"In matters of spiritual cultivation, outsiders can't offer much help."

Tongtian opened his mouth, as if to say something.

But when he saw Kong Xuan's gaze, he swallowed his words.

There was an unwavering determination in that gaze.

Tongtian asked dejectedly, "When will you return, senior?"

Kong Xuan thought for a moment and said, "If fate allows, we will meet again."

Tongtian was silent for a moment, then looked up and smiled.

"Then I'll wait for you to return, senior."

"By then, I will have already broken through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm!"

Kong Xuan smiled slightly: "Okay."

He turned around and looked at Laozi and Yuanshi.

The two of them also came out of the thatched hut and stood not far away.

Lao Tzu bowed respectfully and said, "Take care, senior."

Yuanshi also cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Kong Xuan nodded: "On the path of cultivation, one must avoid being impatient for quick success and instant benefits."

"Only by taking steady and solid steps can one go far."

All three bowed in agreement.

Kong Xuan said no more, lifted his foot, and stepped into the air.

Golden lotuses bloom beneath one's feet, each step a lotus blossom.

A single step can cover a thousand miles, and in the blink of an eye, it disappears into the horizon of the sea of ​​clouds.

Tongtian stood on the edge of the cliff, watching the departing figure.

After a long while, he finally looked away.

He lowered his head and clenched his fists.

"I can definitely become a Great Immortal... I'm sure I can do it."

Kong Xuan traveled westward.

Beyond Kunlun, the world seemed even more desolate.

The further west you go, the thinner the spiritual energy becomes.

But the number of ferocious beasts only increased.

Big and small, all kinds of strange shapes and sizes.

Some of them had low cultivation levels and were nothing more than small beasts.

Some of them possessed profound cultivation, comparable to quasi-saints.

Kong Xuan avoided them all, not wanting to cause any trouble.

He had a direction in mind.

Heading towards the edge of chaos.

In his previous life, he gained many opportunities amidst the chaos.

The primordial energy, a primordial entity, a wondrous treasure of chaos.

They are all hidden deep within the chaos.

In this life, he will go again.

His current cultivation level is at the peak of Quasi-Saint, which is higher than that of the same period in his previous life.

With the power of sublimation at his fingertips, he felt even more confident.