Houtu is infatuated with me, so I made her lean against the wall.

Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, Hongjun's expression shifted repeatedly.

It's not that the Twelve-Petaled Reincarnation Purple Lotus is too precious.

He was wondering what Qin Ming wanted this magical treasure for.

Could it be for Houtu?

However, this is merely a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. Even if Houtu obtains it, it won't significantly enhance her combat power.

As for defense, forget about it.

Houtu herself is an ancestral witch and the mother of the earth. Although the strength of her physical body cannot compare with that of a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, it is not far off.

Now, he finds Qin Ming increasingly unfathomable.

Every time Qin Ming makes a move, it seems to be without any method, but in the end, he always manages to gain huge benefits.

So, what is the reason that Qin Ming is demanding the Twelfth Grade Reincarnation Purple Lotus this time?

"We can't agree to his condition!"

Just as Hongjun was hesitating, a faint voice suddenly rang in his mind.

Why?

Hongjun was taken aback when he heard the Heavenly Dao transmit its message to him.

"This magical treasure concerns a major event after the primordial era; if it's given to him, this matter will be impossible to accomplish!"

"What's the big deal?"

Upon hearing this, Hongjun frowned.

He felt that Heaven was hiding something from him.

No, it's not anything, but there are many things they're keeping from him.

This made Hongjun feel uneasy.

"Heavenly secrets must not be revealed!"

After a long silence, Heaven still did not reveal the truth.

"Judging from Jing Shi's appearance, he absolutely needs this spiritual treasure. If we don't give it to him, the Four Swords of Zhuxian and the array diagram will fall completely into his hands. Without this spiritual treasure, the karma between me and Shangqing Tongtian cannot be resolved. What can we do?"

Upon hearing this, Hongjun's unease intensified, and he tentatively asked.

Upon hearing Hongjun's words, the Heavenly Dao cursed inwardly.

Previously, when Hongjun attained enlightenment, it was he who instigated Hongjun to challenge Qin Ming.

Firstly, he wanted to see just how much Qin Ming's combat strength had improved, so that he could make plans accordingly.

Secondly, he also wanted to use Hongjun's help to suppress Qin Ming.

After all, in his view, Hongjun could fight with his own power, while Qin Ming, though powerful, had only recently attained enlightenment.

In this way, even if Hongjun is no match for him, he will not lose too badly.

However, he did not expect that Qin Ming would not only upgrade the 24th grade Pure World White Lotus to the 36th grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, but also obtain three Dao-breaking Divine Swords.

Before that Heaven-Slaying and Dao-Destroying Sword, Hongjun's ability to mobilize the power of the Heavenly Dao to empower himself was greatly reduced.

Even the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was broken by Qin Ming using the Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Gods Formation.

This has led to the current predicament.

"Let's trade!"

"Then you must quickly attain Dao integration; only in this way will you not be suppressed by him!"

After a long silence, Heaven finally made a compromise.

After all, the most urgent task is to get Hongjun to merge with the Dao as soon as possible.

Only in this way can the authority of Heaven completely supersede the Way of Earth and the Way of Man.

Hearing the words of the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun still had doubts, but the current situation left him no choice.

Only after aligning with the Dao should we make further plans.

Thinking of this, Hongjun summoned the Twelfth-Petaled Reincarnation Purple Lotus and threw it, along with the seed, to Qin Ming.

Accepting the spiritual treasures, Qin Ming smiled faintly and handed the Four Swords of Zhuxian and the array diagram to Hongjun: "Fellow Daoist, there will be another great battle next time. Welcome to come and find me!"

Upon hearing this, Hongjun's expression changed slightly. After letting out a cold snort, he transformed into a rainbow of light and headed towards Zixiao Palace.

"This Fellow Daoist Yang Mei's luck is rather poor. If he had attained enlightenment earlier, he might have been able to achieve Dao before Hongjun!"

After Hongjun left, Qin Ming turned to look at Ancestor Yangmei.

"Brother Qin Ming, what's the difference between Fellow Daoist Yang Mei's current attainment of Dao and her previous attainment?"

Upon hearing this, Houtu looked at Qin Ming with curiosity.

"There's a huge difference!"

"Like you, your primordial spirit is imprisoned by the chains of Heaven!"

"If the chains of Heaven's Dao are not severed, it is impossible to attain the Dao within the primordial world!"

"Therefore, if one wishes to prove one's Dao through the laws, one must leave the primordial world and enter the chaos, only when the chains of the Heavenly Dao can no longer bind the primordial spirit can one prove one's Dao."

"But this means that entering the primordial world again will not be so easy."

Qin Ming explained slowly.

"In that case, wouldn't it be difficult for me to attain enlightenment in the future?"

Houtu said with a worried expression.

Below the Great Luo Golden Immortal, all are but ants.

She didn't want to be too different from Qin Ming.

According to Qin Ming, she either cannot prove her Dao in the Primordial World, or she must leave the Primordial World and go to the depths of Chaos to prove her Dao. Neither of these paths is what she wants to choose.

"You are different; you will know this in time."

"Fellow Daoist Yang Mei, wake up soon!"

Qin Ming first shook his head, then a thought struck him and he looked at Ancestor Yang Mei.

Sure enough, as soon as Qin Ming finished speaking, Ancestor Yang Mei slowly opened his eyes: "Thank you, Daoist Master!"

If he hadn't witnessed Qin Ming's final strike, it might have taken him another thousand years to achieve enlightenment.

But things are different now.

Within a hundred years, he will be able to attain the Primordial Dao.

"It's alright, this is also due to your good fortune!"

"Fellow Daoist, having ventured far into the Chaos to prove your Dao, you may find it difficult to enter the Primordial World in the future!"

Qin Ming waved his hand, looking at Ancestor Yang Mei with a meaningful expression.

"There's nothing we can do about it!"

"The Dao Ancestor attained enlightenment before me, which greatly increased the power of the Heavenly Dao. If I had chosen to attain enlightenment in the primordial world, it probably wouldn't have been so simple!"

Yang Mei smiled wryly.

"What if I were to say that it's not impossible for you, fellow Daoist, to set foot in the primordial world again?"

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow.

"Is what the Daoist Master said true?"

"If the Daoist Master can truly grant me permission to set foot in the primordial world once more, I will do my utmost to fulfill any future needs!"

Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, Ancestor Yangmei looked at Qin Ming excitedly.

The reason he was so determined to enter the Primordial World was because it was the world created by the Great God Pangu, and it contained great opportunities.

Moreover, once the Primordial World is promoted to the Eternal True World, all cultivators in the Primordial World will receive tremendous benefits.

This is especially true for top-tier cultivators.

However, once he goes to the depths of chaos to prove his Dao, he will find it difficult to set foot in the primordial world again, and his only connection with the primordial world will be completely severed upon proving his Dao.

That's why Ancestor Yangmei was so excited when he heard Qin Ming's words.

"Of course, I never speak recklessly!"

"It will take at least one Yuanhui (a unit of time in Chinese mythology), and at most ten Yuanhui, but I will certainly grant you, fellow Daoist, another chance to enter the Primordial World!"

"As for whether you will be able to seize the opportunity at that time, that depends on you."

Qin Ming helped Yang Mei for one reason: Yang Mei was a decent person and worth befriending.

Secondly, even though the Earthly Path and the Human Path were opened up later, it was still much later than the Heavenly Path, so it would not be easy for the two paths to contend with the Heavenly Path.

Even with him included, it's likely that all they'll have is the ability to contend with the will of Heaven.

However, if we add Yang Mei, the patriarch, the situation would be quite different.

Ancestor Yangmei was originally a space demon god.

This time, upon attaining enlightenment, he will surely reclaim his true form as a chaotic demon god.

When the time comes, once the fusion is complete, even if it doesn't reach the level of a Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal, it will at least be able to recover to the level of a Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal at the ninth level.

Therefore, cooperating with Ancestor Yangmei is entirely beneficial.

"This humble Taoist priest will certainly not fail the Venerable One's expectations!"

Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, Ancestor Yang Mei assured him.

"In that case, fellow Daoist, please proceed to the depths of chaos to break through. Houtu and I have important matters to attend to, so we will take our leave now!"

With that, Qin Ming, carrying Hou Tu, used his spatial magic to speed towards Buzhou Mountain.