Primordial Era: The Three Senior Brothers of the Taiqing Clan

In the beginning of time, when chaos reigned and nothing was in the world, a primordial lotus was born. This lotus absorbed the primordial energy and, after countless eons, finally gave birth to Pangu, the great god who created the world.

However, the Primordial Lotus could not withstand the immense pressure that Pangu exerted when he created the world, and it shattered into powerful innate spiritual treasures that scattered across the primordial land.

The small cauldron that appeared before Chen Qing at this moment was the transformation of the lotus seedpod of the Creation Lotus—the Qiankun Cauldron.

This cauldron is a supreme innate treasure, possessing the ability to refine spiritual treasures, transform the acquired into the innate, refine all things, and return to the origin.

In addition, it can also suppress fortune. Although its defensive power is slightly inferior to Lao Tzu's Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda, it is not much different.

Moreover, its attack methods are not weak either. It can contain the universe and swallow all things. It also has many mysterious uses and can be called a supreme treasure.

What delighted Chen Qing even more was that next to the Qiankun Cauldron lay a lump of soil radiating a warm glow—the famous Nine Heavens Breath Soil.

This is a real treasure! Especially since Chen Qing was planning to replant that withered gourd vine, the Nine Heavens Breath Soil is like a godsend, arriving at the perfect time.

Sanqing and the others stepped forward, staring in disbelief at the two treasures Chen Qing had pulled from the soil, speechless for a long time.

No one expected that such a supreme innate treasure was hidden beneath the gourd vine that had produced seven innate spiritual treasures!

Even more unexpectedly, it also came with a piece of Heavenly Soil! This luck is simply heaven-defying!

The Three Pure Ones were naturally delighted—it brought them honor that their juniors had obtained such a treasure, especially since it was a supreme innate treasure!

You know, they themselves don't even have such a treasure! Only Lao Tzu has the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, which can compare with this Qiankun Cauldron.

The very moment Chen Qing obtained the Qiankun Cauldron, deep within the chaos, in the Zixiao Palace, the eyes of Dao Ancestor Hongjun slowly opened. He calculated for a long time, finally sighing leisurely and whispering, "An anomaly... has it appeared?"

This sigh seemed to traverse endless chaos, echoing through the void.

At this moment, the others finally snapped out of their shock. They were filled with regret—why hadn't they thought to dig up the gourd vine? Even just a little digging would have been enough! If they had acted sooner, wouldn't this innate treasure have been theirs?

At the same time, when they discovered that Chen Qing was only a Taiyi Golden Immortal, their eyes immediately turned red, their faces revealed a fierce light, and their greed was undisguised.

Chen Qing felt a chill run down his spine, realizing something was wrong. He quickly grabbed the Qiankun Cauldron with one hand and held the Nine Heavens Breath Soil with the other, taking three steps at a time to swiftly hide beside the Three Pure Ones.

Before the Three Pure Ones could speak, Chen Qing said, "Master, this treasure is for you. My cultivation is too low to use this innate treasure; it would be a waste for me to keep it."

He spoke sincerely, without the slightest hint of reluctance.

Upon hearing this, Laozi's face immediately lit up with satisfaction. Looking at his disciple, he was deeply moved—he hadn't expected his apprentice to be not only exceptionally talented but also so filial. Having obtained the treasure, his first thought wasn't to keep it for himself, but to offer it to his master.

Before Laozi could say anything, Tongtian started yelling, "Little Qingzi, you found it yourself, which means you're destined for it. Just take it and use it! What's the point of passing it around?"

Yuanshi had originally harbored some interest in the Qiankun Cauldron, but seeing Chen Qing's unwavering willingness to give the treasure to his master, he felt greatly comforted. That lingering thought vanished without a trace, and he instead grew even more fond of this junior disciple.

He immediately said, "Chen Qing, since you found it yourself, keep it for yourself. There's no need to refuse."

Chen Qing looked at Laozi, only to see Laozi decisively slap the top of his head, and the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda appeared in response, hanging in mid-air, its precious light flowing and its fortune enduring.

Laozi said arrogantly, "Although my treasure is acquired, it's no less powerful than your Qiankun Cauldron. Your master doesn't have much else to give you right now, so keep the Qiankun Cauldron for your own self-defense!"

The Three Pure Ones' repeated refusals made Taiyi and the others' mouths twitch—this was the Qiankun Cauldron! A supreme innate treasure! Why do I feel like none of you even want it? You're actually passing it around! Don't give it to me!

Although they desperately wanted to rush up and grab it and run, reason told them that it was impossible.

At this moment, the Three Pure Ones had completely surrounded Chen Qing, protecting him impenetrably. Laozi's Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda hung overhead, poised to strike at any moment.

After much deliberation, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun exchanged a glance, shook their heads, and turned to leave. They were gentle people by nature and unwilling to fight over treasure.

Afterwards, Nuwa and Fuxi bowed to the Three Pure Ones and turned to leave. As Fuxi was leaving, he glanced at Chen Qing with a hint of envy in his eyes, but ultimately said nothing more.

Finally, only Taiyi and Dijun remained. Their expressions shifted constantly, their eyes fixed on Chen Qing—or more precisely, on the Qiankun Cauldron in his hand.

Donghuang Taiyi, who possesses the innate treasure Chaos Bell, understands better than anyone what an innate treasure means.

That was not just a leap in strength, but also a symbol of good fortune.

If the brothers could obtain the Qiankun Cauldron again, they would have two supreme treasures that were both offensive and defensive. In the entire prehistoric world, apart from the saints, who could be their match?

I'm really tempted, and intensely so.

"What, Di Jun, Tai Yi, are you planning to steal my disciple's treasure?"

Lao Tzu's face darkened, and his voice carried an undisguised coldness.

Yuanshi and Tongtian didn't say much, but they both stepped forward, their auras as imposing as mountains, their gazes sharp as knives as they stared intently at Dijun and Taiyi. Their posture suggested they were ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

Standing behind the three, Chen Qing felt a surge of warmth as he looked at the backs of these three elders.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't moved. Although he knew there would be many conflicts among the Three Pure Ones later, their care and protection for him at this moment were genuine.

This is enough.

Feeling the intense pressure emanating from the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun and Tai Yi exchanged a glance, quickly weighing the pros and cons. After a moment, the two finally let out a cold snort, suppressing their resentment, and turned into two long rainbows, soaring away into the sky.

Chen Qing stared blankly in the direction where Di Jun and Tai Yi had disappeared, and it took him a while to come back to his senses—was it really that simple? They're gone? Could these two be fake?

Seemingly sensing Chen Qing's doubts, Tongtian rolled his eyes at him and laughed, "Di Jun and Tai Yi are arrogant, not stupid. Two against three, they clearly can't win. What's the point of keeping them around? Just to get beaten up?"

Chen Qing scratched his head and gave an embarrassed smile. Well, he thought there would be an earth-shattering battle, but it ended so peacefully.

That's fine, it saves us trouble.

Afterwards, the group did not linger, but rode on auspicious clouds and sped towards Kunlun Mountain.