My classmates chose martial arts and fantasy, but I chose the prehistoric world.

The true identity of Bodhi Patriarch, this mysterious and unpredictable great being in the Journey to the West world, is the subject of much speculation throughout the myriad realms.

Some say he is the benevolent incarnation of the Tongtian Sect Leader, others believe he is one of the three corpses severed by the Zhunti Daoist, and still others say he is an ancient being independent of the Three Realms.

But regardless of which version is correct, one thing is certain—

Bodhi Patriarch's cultivation level is at least at the Heavenly Dao Saint level!

At his peak, he was naturally fearless.

With a single slap, whether you're Tongtian or Zhunti, you'll be suppressed!

But now?

He looked down at his own body, that of an Earth Immortal, and gave a bitter smile.

Now, let alone a Heavenly Saint, even a random Golden Immortal could easily crush him.

"Forget it, I'm not going to join in the fun."

Meng Chuan decisively abandoned the idea of ​​going to Lingtai Fangcun Mountain and turned to walk in the opposite direction.

He remembered that Flower Fruit Mountain wasn't too far from Lingtai Fangcun Mountain; both were within the territory of Dongsheng Shenzhou. Sun Wukong studied under Patriarch Bodhi for seven years—actually, he did odd jobs for seven years, and only truly learned his skills for three years—before returning to Flower Fruit Mountain.

Rather than risking contact with an unfathomable sage of the Heavenly Dao, it would be better to lie low near Flower Fruit Mountain and wait for Sun Wukong's return.

Having made up his mind, Meng Chuan headed east towards Huaguo Mountain.

With his current speed, if he travels at full speed, it won't take him too long.

He traveled along the way, stopping frequently to familiarize himself with the laws of nature and to consolidate his newly attained Earth Immortal cultivation.

He discovered that the laws governing this world were similar to, yet significantly different from, those of the previous two primordial worlds.

The similarity lies in the fact that the basic cultivation system is the same—Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Tribulation Crossing, Earth Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, Mysterious Immortal, Golden Immortal, Taiyi Golden Immortal, and Daluo Golden Immortal. This cultivation path is almost exactly the same as that of the prehistoric world.

The difference lies in the fact that the laws of nature in this world seem to be more "relaxed".

The laws of the primordial world are strict and demanding. Every step of cultivation must strictly follow the laws of the heavens, allowing no deviation whatsoever.

The laws of nature in this world are relatively lenient, giving cultivators greater freedom.

"No wonder there are so many strange and wonderful magical powers in the Journey to the West world."

Meng Chuan pondered, "The lenient nature of Heaven means there is more room for innovation. It's probably related to this that Patriarch Bodhi was able to teach a disciple like Sun Wukong." Soon, Meng Chuan arrived near Flower Fruit Mountain.

Instead of going directly to Flower Fruit Mountain, he opened up a cave dwelling in an unnamed, desolate mountain about a hundred miles away and settled down there.

Huaguo Mountain is the ancestral vein of the ten continents and the source of the three islands, and its spiritual energy is far more abundant than that of ordinary immortal mountains.

But precisely because it attracts so much attention, it is easy for various forces to take notice.

Meng Chuan did not want to expose himself too early when he lacked strength, so he chose to live in seclusion nearby, which would allow him to observe the movements of Huaguo Mountain without attracting unnecessary attention.

After settling in, Meng Chuan began a long period of secluded cultivation.

The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was his greatest reliance.

Although this technique is extremely difficult to master, each breakthrough results in a qualitative leap in strength.

Moreover, the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique is not picky about spiritual energy, and can be steadily advanced even in environments with relatively scarce spiritual energy.

In addition, the cultivation experience and insights into the Great Dao that he has accumulated in his mind are priceless treasures.

He was once a high-ranking saint and even held complete authority over the Great Dao of the Primordial World. His understanding of the laws of heaven and earth is far beyond that of ordinary cultivators in this world.

Although his cultivation level has been reduced to zero, his understanding of the Dao remains. It's like someone who once reached the summit of a mountain; even if forced to return to the foot of the mountain, he still knows which path is the fastest shortcut and which is a dead end.

For him, retaking the course was simply walking a familiar path again.

Time passes unnoticed in the mountains; the passing of winter leaves one unaware of the years.

Meng Chuan was completely immersed in cultivation.

The first stage of the Nine Revolutions Mystic Technique, Earth Immortal—has already been completed.

The second turn, the celestial being—a natural progression.

The third transformation, the True Immortal—arrives as promised.

The fourth stage, the Mysterious Immortal—there was some initial stagnation, but thanks to his rich experience, he quickly broke through.

The fifth stage, Golden Immortal—this is a watershed moment. Reaching the Golden Immortal realm requires a sufficient understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. Although Meng Chuan had no shortage of understanding of the realm, the accumulation in his body was not deep enough, and it took him a full five years to successfully break through.

The sixth stage, Taiyi Golden Immortal—the difficulty increases further. Meng Chuan spent more than ten years cultivating the fifth stage of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique to perfection, while also cultivating several protective divine abilities to make up for the current weakness of having only one way to fight.

Seventh Reincarnation, Great Luo Golden Immortal—

This step had been a long time coming for him. The term "Great Golden Immortal" signifies "transcending all constraints of time and space, attaining great freedom."

At this level, cultivators have begun to grasp the essence of the Dao, and can transcend the river of time to glimpse a corner of the past and future.

Meng Chuan's understanding of the Dao has long surpassed this level, so in theory, breaking through to the Great Luo realm should be without any obstacles.

However, the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique is a technique that relies heavily on the physical body, and each breakthrough requires a simultaneous increase in physical strength.

He broke through too quickly in the first few stages, and his physical body was not sufficiently tempered, making the breakthrough in the sixth stage extremely difficult.

After discovering the problem, Meng Chuan did not rush to achieve quick results. Instead, he calmed down and spent three whole years honing his physical body and tempering his bones, forging every inch of his flesh and blood to the extreme.

Then, things naturally fell into place.

boom--

A vast aura erupted from Meng Chuan's body, soaring straight into the sky!

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of a thousand miles frantically converged towards his cave, forming a huge vortex of spiritual energy.

Seven-colored rays of light appeared in the sky, a sign of the resonance of the Great Dao.

"Great Luo Golden Immortal, accomplished!" Meng Chuan opened his eyes, his pupils gleaming like two brilliant stars.

He clenched his fist, feeling the long-lost powerful force within his body, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

Early stage of the Great Luo!

Although he was still a long way from reaching the peak of his life as a high-ranking saint, in this Journey to the West world, a Great Luo Golden Immortal was already considered a formidable expert.

At least, they are no longer ants to be manipulated at will.

He stood up, walked out of the cave, and looked in the direction of Flower Fruit Mountain.

Then, he paused for a moment, slightly taken aback.

Above Huaguo Mountain, a faint black demonic aura lingered and lingered.

The demonic aura wasn't particularly strong, around the level of a Golden Immortal, but it was quite ferocious, clearly not a benevolent entity.

"A troublemaker?"

A name flashed through Meng Chuan's mind.

According to the Journey to the West storyline, Sun Wukong studied under the Bodhi Patriarch for seven years before returning to Flower Fruit Mountain. Before his return, a mischievous demon king would come to seize Flower Fruit Mountain and bully his monkey subjects.

Judging by the time, it should be around this time.

"The devil incarnate has appeared... shouldn't the monkey be back by now?"

Meng Chuan gazed in the direction of Huaguo Mountain, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.

He did not immediately take action to deal with that troublemaker.

On one hand, the Demon King of Chaos was only at the early stage of the Golden Immortal realm. He might be an invincible enemy to the monkeys of Flower Fruit Mountain, but to him, who was already a Great Luo Golden Immortal, it was just a matter of a slap.

It can be resolved at any time; there's no need to rush.

On the other hand, he was well aware that this was Sun Wukong's "plot".

The Mischievous Demon King was the first test stone for Sun Wukong after he returned from his apprenticeship, and the first step he took on the path to becoming a powerful figure.

If he intervenes rashly, he might disrupt a predetermined course.

Although he was still unsure of the purpose behind the "Journey to the West Trial" set up by that supreme saint, his intuition told him that it was best not to arbitrarily alter the core plot of this world before he possessed enough power to crush everything.

"Let's take a look first." Meng Chuan withdrew his gaze, turned around and returned to his cave to continue consolidating his cultivation at the early stage of the Great Luo realm.

While cultivating, he waited for the monkey to return after completing its training...