Primordial Era: Elixir of Qi Transforms into Form, Controlling the Pharmacology of the World

"So, in the primordial world, there aren't many who are qualified to be appointed as Earth Gods," Ling Dan said, puzzled and sighing.

"Yes! Actually, all of the conditions are relatively simple. The only ones that are most difficult to find are those who gain the approval of the land, protect a region of land, and accumulate merit." Zhen Yuanzi shook his head as well.

Ling Dan nodded, feeling that it made sense too.

In this primordial world, all living beings are constantly fighting and killing each other for resources, and they never think about protecting their own land.

How can one gain the recognition of another land if one does not protect the land?

Furthermore, this "land recognition" means that a piece of land absorbs the Daoist essence and aura of cultivators. For example, the Kunlun region absorbs the aura and Daoist essence of the Three Pure Ones. Therefore, within Kunlun, the Three Pure Ones can unleash even greater power.

Houtu now pondered: "If one wants to gain the earth's assistance by appointing an earth god, one could choose to appoint oneself as an earth god, merge into a piece of land, and gain the earth's assistance."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and exclaimed in admiration, "Fellow Daoist Houtu, you truly deserve to be called the Ancestral Witch of Earth. You were able to see through another possibility of the Earth Book at a glance. However, this method is also very difficult. After all, if one wants to be conferred a title, one must choose a special blessed land. The stronger the blessed land, the stronger the foundation one can obtain after being conferred a title of Earth God. Longevity Mountain alone is not enough to become the foundation for me to achieve Hunyuan."

"That's true. Although Longevity Mountain is one of the blessed lands of the primordial world, in terms of its foundation and spiritual energy, it is ultimately only a medium-sized blessed land. Relying on a medium-sized blessed land as your foundation is really not enough to support you in achieving Hunyuan. The best choice would be Buzhou or Kunlun," Houtu said.

"These two blessed lands already have owners. Or rather, most of the top blessed lands in the prehistoric world have been occupied." Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and sighed.

Through this exchange, Ling Dan also learned that Zhen Yuanzi's method of attaining enlightenment was to merge his body with the earth, or to refine the earth.

Relying on the Book of Earth, he bestowed titles upon countless Earth Gods. Later, leveraging the Book of Earth's unique properties, he gradually refined the earth through the help of these Earth Gods. Ultimately, relying on the vast amounts of earth, he transformed them into his own foundation, aiding him in achieving the Primordial Chaos Realm.

It would be especially terrifying if it could refine the entire primordial land.

In addition, there is the earth god who transforms himself into a blessed land. He refines a blessed land, merges his physical body with it, and transforms this blessed land into his own foundation.

Unfortunately, both methods for achieving Hunyuan (primordial unity) have some flaws.

After all, countless beings filled every corner of the primordial world, and many cultivators would not agree to a mission to bestow titles upon the Earth Gods. Furthermore, the best blessed lands had already been occupied by powerful clans and great beings.

Zhen Yuanzi cannot seize it.

In short, Zhen Yuanzi, relying on the Earth Book, possesses a method to achieve Hunyuan (primordial chaos), but it is difficult to realize.

Hongyun drank his wine and shook his head: "Brother Zhenyuan... you're just overthinking things. If you ask me, you have many options. For example, you could seek out Jieyin and Zhunti. While Mount Sumeru, where they reside, is indeed the only remaining blessed land in the West, acquiring a blessed land isn't easy. It gathers the Western fortune and many remaining dragon veins. You could appoint yourself as the Earth God of Mount Sumeru. Refining that place might just allow you to achieve Hunyuan. Or, you could seize some blessed lands from other cultivators..."

Zhen Yuanzi shook his head upon hearing this, with a wry smile: "Brother Hongyun... if I really did that, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble."

Hongyun shook his head, no longer dwelling on the topic. His eyes were heavy: "Speaking of which, the Zixiao Guest of yesteryear, or the great powers of the primordial world today, should have all found their own paths and achieved the Primordial Chaos Method."

Ling Dan's eyes flickered, her heart also heavy: "Indeed, now most of the great powers of the Primordial World have reached this stage. After all, when Zi Xiao preached, Ancestor Hongjun explained the three thousand Great Daos to the Primordial Chaos Realm. Relying on this explanation, it was enough for many great powers to comprehend the Great Dao they cultivated to the Primordial Chaos Realm. Once the Great Dao is comprehended to a certain extent, what remains is the accumulation of foundation. At that time, the Great Dao will sublimate, carrying endless foundation, to break through the long river and strive for the middle reaches."

Hongyun and Zhen Yuanzi both nodded.

In fact, over the years, there have been quite a few methods for accumulating strength and resources that have been revealed.

One of them is the Great Power Method created by the Eastern King. By leveraging the great power at the bottom of the primordial world, the bottlenecks of innate beings are forcibly shattered, and then, relying on the bottom of the primordial world, it is transformed into one's own foundation, rushing into the long river of the Great Dao, and ultimately achieving Hunyuan.

Unfortunately, a well-developed strategy is too easily exploited to find weaknesses.

The law of order created by Di Jun is also a method of accumulation, creating rules of order to bind the demon race and all living beings. The more beings bound, the more one can rely on order to transform these beings into one's own foundation.

The wisdom method created by Fuxi enables all beings to awaken their wisdom. The more wisdom is awakened, the more it becomes a foundation that helps one achieve the primordial state.

Others, such as Kunpeng, all have their own methods for accumulating knowledge and experience.

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In the blink of an eye, many years have passed.

Now, Ling Dan is eating ginseng fruit and chatting with Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun.

It must be said, a senior is a senior after all. Even though Ling Dan had traveled through the prehistoric world for a long time this time,

However, in terms of experience and knowledge, they are ultimately no match for them.

Hongyun, in particular, was used to a carefree life, so he had been to all parts of the prehistoric world. He also knew many races, so his knowledge and experience were even broader.

Ling Dan also benefited greatly from the many exchanges.

Now, as Ling Dan ate the ginseng fruit, she already wanted to leave. After all, she had been here for quite some time and had talked for too long; it was time to go.

Ling Dan paused slightly, intending to bid farewell to Zhen Yuanzi.

Unexpectedly, Longevity Hill began to churn, as if the earth were shaking and the mountains were trembling.

Amidst this upheaval, a torrent of creative energy surged forth, flowing out and spreading throughout the Taoist temple.

"This..." Ling Dan couldn't help but wonder.

Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and chuckled, "Young friend Ling Dan, don't panic. The changes at Wanshou Mountain are likely due to the Earth God, whom I appointed, perfecting the earth's veins connecting to the west. This has resulted in the creation energy of the earth becoming even more concentrated."

As he spoke, a cultivator dressed in an earth-yellow Taoist robe suddenly emerged from beneath the earth.

The cultivator, holding the Earth Book in his left hand and the Mountain-Driving Whip in his right, exuded a profound aura as he approached with respect: "Greetings, Great Immortal Zhenyuan! This humble deity has already combed through the earth veins connecting to the west and has come specifically to return the Earth Book and the Mountain-Driving Whip."

Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and smiled: "Thank you for your hard work."

"These are all the duties of a minor deity," the Taoist priest said politely.

Zhen Yuanzi nodded, flicked his sleeve, and was about to put away the Earth Book and the Mountain-Driving Whip.

However, after the Earth Book took flight, it did not fly towards Zhenyuan Daxian, but instead hesitated and flew towards Ling Dan.

The unexpected scene puzzled Zhen Yuanzi. He clearly sensed that Ling Dan hadn't taken the Earth Book, yet it had flown over to him on its own.

Hongyun, whose cultivation was also extremely high, could sense the changes here: "What's going on? Brother Zhenyuan... why did your Earth Book suddenly fly towards Ling Dan? Could it be that this Earth Book is destined for him?"

Zhenyuan Daxian was also puzzled: "I don't know either. I have completely refined the Earth Book, so why did it suddenly fly towards young friend Ling Dan? This is truly strange!"

Ling Dan looked at the Earth Book, which was rising around her, and felt a sense of mystery: "This feeling seems to be..."

Ling Dan hesitated for a moment, sensing the changes as the Earth Book flew in, and gradually began to ponder.

Houtu seemed to remember something: "Lingdan... that treasure Nuwa gave you..."

Ling Dan's eyes flickered, and she suddenly thought of something. With a flick of her sleeve, the Mountain and River Map given to her by Nuwa flew out.

After the map of mountains and rivers flew out, it exuded a vast aura, intertwining with the earth's writing.

The same goes for the Earth Book; looking at the Mountain and River Map, one feels a sense of familiarity with it.

Ling Dan was also surprised to see this scene.

You should know that ever since Nuwa gave him the Map of Mountains and Rivers, Ling Dan has studied it for countless years, trying to find the opportunity hidden within it.

However, after so many years, he still hadn't found any opportunity. So, over time, Ling Dan gave up and left the Map of Mountains and Rivers in Qingyun.

Who knew that the Earth Book flying over would cause the Mountain and River Map to fly out as well.

Even Ling Dan found this change quite astonishing.

What's going on? Is there any connection between the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" and the "Book of the Earth"?

Ling Dan was puzzled, and Zhen Yuanzi was even more so: "The 'Map of Mountains and Rivers,' isn't that Nuwa's possession? How come it's with you? Why is this map so connected to the Earth Book?"

"Good heavens... How did the treasure that Master Hongjun gave to Nuwa end up in the hands of that brat Ling Dan? And now this has happened?" Hongyun was also puzzled.

Ling Dan's expression remained calm, with a slight smile appearing on her face: "When we perfected the Earth Marriage system, Sister Nuwa gave me this map. Consider it a reward for me. However, I didn't know that this map and the Earth Book had such a connection."

"Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan... is the Earth Book also formed from the membrane of the earth?" Houtu suddenly asked.

"Yes. The Earth Book is formed from the earth's membrane, as young friend Ling Dan knows. What, is the Mountain and River Map also formed from the earth's membrane?" Zhen Yuanzi asked.

Houtu smiled slightly, pondering, "Indeed... Nuwa's Mountain and River Map is also a treasure evolved from the core of a special treasure, formed by the fusion of the earth's membrane and the essence of a special treasure. Now that two treasures formed from the earth's membrane have met, such a change is quite normal."

Upon hearing this, Ling Dan also seemed to understand a little.

"Crunch, crunch..."

A sound like cracking earth came from the Earth Book, causing Zhen Yuanzi to instantly flick his sleeve and roll up the Earth Book: "Come back!"

Ling Dan sensed the cracking sound and manipulated the Mountain and River Map to stabilize it. Then, with a hint of embarrassment, she said, "Senior Zhen Yuan... I'm sorry, I didn't expect the Mountain and River Map to devour the Earth Book."

Zhen Yuanzi soothed the Earth Book, his profound Daoist energy permeating it and repairing the cracks that had appeared within...