The Primordial Era: Starting with Becoming a Disciple of the Queen Mother of the West

Chapter 132 Harvest from the East China Sea

Xuan Yao put away the Cold Jade Box, and led Jin Pengzi out of Qingxuan Cave, heading straight for the spirit herb garden on the back mountain.

He filled this medicinal garden with innate spiritual soil in his early years and set up a small five elements array. Over time, it has become the place with the most abundant spiritual energy in Qinghei Mountain.

In the garden, ethereal mist floated, and all sorts of medicinal herbs were in their proper places.

On the east side, the branches of the peach tree droop low, their surface reflecting the clear light of the Ren water like silk threads. On the west side, the Enlightenment Tea Tree stands quietly, its branches and leaves exuding a serene and tranquil Taoist charm.

The innate fire sycamore tree atop the southern cliff casts down strands of crimson-gold fire energy.

The five elements circulate and generate each other, making it a truly blessed place.

Xuan Yao's gaze swept across the scene in the garden, his feet paused slightly, and finally stopped between the peach branch and the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

This place perfectly embodies the harmonious interaction of water and wood, with a gentle and peaceful atmosphere, making it the most suitable location to house the Yin-Yang Twin Grass.

With a flick of his sleeve, he cleared a space, revealing the dark yellow, creamy innate soil beneath.

Then, he opened the Cold Jade Box, used the Taiyi magic to lift the clump of innate spiritual soil wrapped with Yin-Yang Two Elements Grass, and carefully placed it into the Breath Soil.

The moment the spiritual root landed, the herb garden immediately changed.

The originally quietly operating Five Elements Array seemed to resonate with the energy of this herb, and began to circulate on its own without Xuan Yao's prompting.

Five colors of spiritual light—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—rose from the formation and converged in mid-air to form a powerful force.

Nourished by the Breath of Earth and stimulated by the Five Elements Qi in the formation, the Yin-Yang Two Elements Grass suddenly unfurled its slightly curled black and white leaves.

The left leaf is as black as ink, and the right leaf is as white as snow.

Between the two leaves, wisps of innate Yin and Yang energy rose up, transforming into black and white flowing light that spread outwards like ripples on water.

Where the light passed, the medicinal herbs in the garden seemed to be nourished, their branches and leaves stretched out more, and their vitality was more vigorous than before.

The black and white light first spread to the east side, and when it touched the clear light of the Ren water on the branch of the peach tree, the water energy became even clearer and more refreshing.

Further south, the fiery energy intertwined with the crimson flames hanging from the fire sycamore tree, softening the originally volatile fire element and giving it a more enduring quality.

In a short while, this Yin-Yang energy completely merged with the entire Minor Five Elements Array.

It should be known that the Five Elements originated from Yin and Yang. Now that the mechanism of Yin and Yang has been added to the formation, the formation becomes even more harmonious in its operation.

Originally, the elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth simply flowed according to the principles of mutual generation and restraint. Now, however, an additional yin-yang cycle has emerged, connecting the entire medicinal garden's energy into a unified whole, without any further obstruction.

Seeing this, Xuan Yao nodded slightly before turning to look at Jin Pengzi beside him.

The boy was already completely absorbed in watching.

He inherently possessed the two energies of Yin and Yang within his body, but the two were constantly entangled and out of balance, which caused him to experience some stagnation during his cultivation.

Now, immersed in such pure Yin-Yang Daoist energy, the blockage in my meridians has begun to loosen, and even the Qi throughout my body has become much smoother.

Xuan Yao said gently, "This herb is called Yin Yang Two Elements Herb. It contains the innate Yin and Yang essence, which can be drawn together with the Qi in your body."

"Your hidden problem is difficult to resolve with ordinary elixirs, and simply using magic to cleanse it up would only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. Only by gradually harmonizing it with the energy of the same origin can you have a chance to replenish your foundation."

"From this day forward, you shall remain in seclusion beside this grass."

Observe its leaves daily, distinguishing between black and white, and discern the transformation of its energy into yin and yang. Comprehend the principles of mutual generation and restraint within them, and then use the Taoist charm it exudes to nourish your origin.

In time, it will show results.

At this point, he paused slightly and added, "If one can truly harmonize the Yin and Yang energies within the body and make up for congenital deficiencies, then in the future, let alone Taiyi, one may even have the opportunity to advance further."

Jin Pengzi was deeply shaken upon hearing this.

Although he was young, he knew how rare it was to have an innate spiritual root.

Xuan Yao brought this item back from the East Sea, but he didn't use it himself. Instead, he placed it in the medicine garden so that Xuan Yao could use its Daoist energy to harmonize his foundation. This favor was truly extraordinary.

The boy's eyes reddened, and without saying a word, he immediately knelt down before the spiritual herb and kowtowed three times properly.

This bow is to express gratitude to the Master for protecting the Way and bestowing upon us the Dharma.

This knock was an opportunity for Xie Linggen, who shared a common origin, to help Xie Linggen.

This bow is a silent tribute to the creation of heaven and earth, a silent fulfillment of destiny.

After bowing, Jin Pengzi sat cross-legged on the Qingling Jade Futon beside the spiritual herb, formed the Tai Chi mudra with his hands, and slowly regulated his breathing.

Before long, a faint black and white halo appeared around him, and with each breath, he gradually merged with the energy emitted by the Yin-Yang Two Elements Grass.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the boy had already entered a state of enlightenment, his mind deeply absorbed in his inner vision.

Seeing that his breathing was steady and his mind was clear, Xuan Yao knew that he had grasped the basics, so he stopped disturbing him. He simply left a protective array pattern with his sleeve, then quietly left the herb garden.

After leaving the herb garden, Xuan Yao went straight back to the secret chamber in the cold pool deep in the Qingxuan Cave.

He activated the cave entrance's protective barrier, cutting off outside noise, and then sat cross-legged in front of the white jade platform.

This trip to the East China Sea was quite eventful.

Now that everything has settled down for the time being, it's time to calm down and sort out the good things I've gained from this trip.

With a wave of his sleeve, Xuan Yao unleashed his Taiyi magic power, and several objects radiating intense spiritual light materialized on the stone platform, arranged one by one.

The first thing that catches the eye is a nine-story pagoda in purple and gold.

As soon as the tower appeared, a clear and melodious bell sound gently echoed from the secret chamber.

On the tower, forty-three innate restrictions flowed endlessly, casting layers of purple-gold light that bathed the entire secret chamber in auspicious light.

This item was none other than the supreme innate spiritual treasure that had protected his life in the chaotic void: the Purple-Gold Exquisite Pagoda.

To the left of the pagoda hangs a deep blue pearl.

The pearl was no bigger than a fist, but its surface seemed to ripple with water. It exuded a chilling aura, and even the water vapor rising from the cold pool was condensed into tiny ice crystals.

This is the Xuanming Water Soul Pearl, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure seized from the giant Kun of the deep sea.

Further to the right, there is a pile of spirit ores and artifact blanks, each with a different luster and extraordinary aura.

These items were all collected by him from the hidden strongholds in Zifu Continent when he was disguised as Daoist Yunying.

Among them are ancient cold iron and sacred mountain red copper, both of which are rare and excellent materials for refining weapons.

If we really want to talk about it, these things would be more than enough to re-refine the magical treasures of the Qingheishan lineage.

In front of these treasures, there was a simple and unadorned jade box.

The jade box was half-open, revealing a warm and lustrous jade slip inside.

The jade slip looked unremarkable, but a faint, ethereal Daoist aura lingered around it.

This item was a secret record he obtained from a cultivator in the Purple Mansion State of the East Sea. It contained a portion of the Eastern King Duke's cultivation insights.

For ordinary cultivators, spiritual treasures are indeed precious.

However, for those who aspire to reach the Great Luo realm or even higher, the insights gained from the paths of predecessors may not be less valuable than top-grade innate spiritual treasures.

Xuan Yao's gaze swept over the various treasures on the stone platform, and he had a good idea of ​​their significance.

The Purple Gold Exquisite Pagoda can suppress fortune and protect the spiritual altar.

The Xuanming Water Soul Pearl can replenish his water element foundation and also add some offensive and defensive variations.

Those spirit ore artifacts will be enough to solidify the foundation of Green Black Mountain. As for this Corpse Slaying Manual, it will be an important tool for future cultivation towards the Great Luo Realm.

Each of these items, if taken outside, would be enough to spark a fight.

Xuan Yao looked at it for a moment, then looked away.

No matter how good a treasure is, it is ultimately just a tool for protecting the path.

In the primordial world, countless great beings have emerged. In the end, to truly establish oneself and make a living, one must rely on one's own cultivation and foundation.

External things can help for a while, but they cannot walk the path for you.

Thinking of this, Xuan Yao slowly closed his eyes, his divine sense receded, and he sank into his dantian.

Deep within the Qi Sea, the Taiyi Five Qi circulates ceaselessly, with the pure Qi of blessings and the mysterious evil Qi of one's destiny intertwining, faintly forming the shape of Taiji.

Beneath those layers of primal energy, a dark blood bead lay quietly, motionless and unmoving.

That was the essence and blood of the Chaos Demon God that had been sealed by the Queen Mother of the West.

Xuan Yao carefully sensed the flow of Qi within his body, and a sense of enlightenment gradually arose in his heart.

His greatest gain from this trip to the East Sea was not actually the treasures on the stone platform, but himself.

That great calamity that almost destroyed him body and soul turned into a blessing in disguise after the Queen Mother of the West intervened and a chance to cleanse his bones and bones.

Looking at himself now, his physical body is very different from what it used to be.

The acquired impurities that one was born with have long since faded away under the cleansing of the primordial chaos and the pure energy of blessings.

Accompanying it is a sense of innate purity and spirituality.

Between the bones, blood, and tendons, Dao patterns subtly emerge.

With each breath, one can naturally harmonize with the innate spiritual energy of heaven and earth, eliminating the previous vague sense of separation.

Returning to one's innate nature after birth.

These five words seem simple, but when it comes to cultivation, they have blocked countless beings born in the primordial world.

Even if a person born later in life has natural talent and good fortune, and even after cultivating to the level of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, they will often encounter obstacles related to their origins.

To attain the Great Luo Dao Fruit and transcend the long river of fate, that bit of acquired impurity is like a shackle, always binding the depths of the true spirit, and cannot be easily broken free.

But now, that shackle has been broken.

Xuan Yao's foundation has truly entered the realm of the innate.

Although they cannot compare to the Three Pure Ones or Nuwa, who were top-tier deities born at the beginning of creation, they are not much different from ordinary innate beings.

Not to mention, a wisp of the Chaos Demon God's essence is sealed within his body.

As his cultivation deepens in the future, if he can gradually refine the curse laws within, his foundation will be elevated to an even higher level.

Xuan Yao opened his eyes, his dark golden pupils showing a greater clarity than usual.

At this point, the path to becoming the Great Luo was no longer out of reach for him.

From now on, you only need to diligently refine the Five Elements of Taiyi and comprehend the laws of heaven and earth, and you will naturally achieve success and gradually approach the Dao fruit.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Xuan Yao flicked his sleeve and retrieved all the treasures on the stone platform, leaving only the Purple Gold Exquisite Pagoda hanging above his head.

He then formed a hand seal, drawing upon the spiritual energy of the Qinghei Mountain's earth veins, and closed his eyes to enter meditation.

The turmoil in the East Sea is now history, and the battles between the Demon Court and the Purple Mansion Continent will not affect him for the time being.

A great calamity is about to begin, and chaos will ensue in the primordial world.

For Xuan Yao, the most important thing right now is to protect this place, safeguard the peace of his disciples, and steadily advance his own path.