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

West of Kunlun Mountain lies Longevity Mountain.

The mountain is not high, but it contains profound spiritual energy and has a deep and rich geological structure.

The mountains are lush and verdant, with ancient trees reaching for the sky. White cranes can be seen carrying fungus in their beaks, and deer can be seen lying on rocks, creating a peaceful and serene scene, quite different from the desolate and imposing Buzhou Mountain.

On the mountainside, a Taoist temple with green tiles and white walls is built against the mountain.

Before us stands a wondrous tree, a thousand feet tall, its branches and leaves forming a canopy, lush and verdant.

Dao patterns faintly appear on the tree trunk, and life force flows through it...

It is the innate spiritual root—the ginseng fruit tree!

The stone tablet under the tree reads: Longevity Hill, Wuzhuang Temple.

Meng Chuan landed in front of the temple and straightened his clothes.

His trip was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a deliberate one.

The Earth Book is formed from the membrane of heaven and earth, possessing unparalleled defense and the ability to support the earth and regulate its veins.

If Houtu were to evolve into a cycle of reincarnation in the future, she would need this treasure as a foundation to achieve perfect merit, attain the ultimate sainthood of the earthly path, and stand on equal footing with Hongjun, who is in harmony with the heavenly path.

This matter concerns the path of Houtu and will also affect the future landscape of the primordial world.

Meng Chuan needed to make plans early on and forge a good relationship with this future ancestor of earth immortals.

As for Hongyun… he sighed inwardly.

This person is kind-hearted, yet destined to be plagued by misfortune.

If we can befriend Zhen Yuanzi, we might be able to secure a chance of survival for him in the great calamity to come.

Just as he was pondering this, the gate creaked open.

A young Taoist boy with his hair in two buns peeked out. He was about eleven or twelve years old, and his bright eyes looked at Meng Chuan with curiosity.

"Senior, what brings you to my Wuzhuang Temple?"

The young Taoist's voice was clear and crisp, neither humble nor arrogant.

"My name is Meng Chuan. I have come to pay my respects to Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi. Please grant me your permission."

Meng Chuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his tone calm.

"Meng Chuan?"

The young Taoist blinked, then his eyes lit up. "Could it be Senior Meng Chuan, who fought to a draw with Taiyi, the leader of the demon race, outside the ancestral land of the witch clan?"

Meng Chuan was slightly taken aback, then chuckled: "I didn't expect that even the boy would know about this."

"What a senior!"

The young Taoist priest quickly straightened his clothes and bowed. "Qingfeng, I apologize for your rudeness. Master and Uncle Hongyun were just mentioning you the other day, saying that you have great supernatural powers and are a hero of our time. Please wait a moment, I will go and report to you."

After saying that, he turned and ran into the temple, his footsteps hurried.

Meng Chuan shook his head and chuckled softly, standing quietly and waiting.

Before long, a hearty laugh came from inside the temple: "Fellow Daoist Meng Chuan has arrived! This humble Daoist has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

Zhen Yuanzi, dressed in a dark yellow Taoist robe, holding a whisk, with a kind face, strode out.

Behind him followed the smiling Hongyun Patriarch, dressed in a red robe.

"You're too kind, fellow Daoist," Meng Chuan returned the greeting. "I've come uninvited and have disturbed you."

"How dare you disturb me!" Zhen Yuanzi stepped forward, took his hand, and said warmly, "It is my honor that you, fellow Daoist, have come to this desolate mountain retreat. Please come in!"

Hongyun also laughed and said, "It has been two thousand years since we parted at Zixiao Palace. Fellow Daoist, your demeanor is even more outstanding than before. Congratulations!"

The three entered the temple. The furnishings inside were simple and elegant, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The courtyard was filled with exotic flowers and rare plants, exuding a spiritual aura.

The incense table and prayer cushions inside the main hall are simple and natural.

The guests and hosts took their seats, and the two attendants, Qingfeng and Mingyue, served tea.

The aroma of tea is fragrant and refreshing.

"Fellow Daoist, have you come from Kunlun?" Zhen Yuanzi asked with a smile.

"Indeed." Meng Chuan nodded. "I benefited greatly from the discussion and exchange of ideas with Fellow Daoist Tongtian in Kunlun. On my way back, I passed by Wanshou Mountain and remembered that you were cultivating there, so I came to pay you a visit."

"Discussing the Dao with Fellow Daoist Tongtian?" Hongyun's eyes lit up. "What was the result? His swordsmanship is divine. He was already a late-stage Daluo when he was in Zixiao Palace. He must have advanced even further now."

Zhen Yuanzi also cast an inquiring glance his way.

Meng Chuan pondered for a moment, then said, "Fellow Daoist Tongtian has indeed broken through to the peak of the Great Luo realm. I was fortunate enough to gain a slight advantage by half a move."

There was silence in the hall.

Zhen Yuanzi paused slightly in his teacup.

Hongyun opened his mouth for a long while before finally letting out a long breath: "Fellow Daoist... you are truly remarkable."

After listening to the Dao with Zhen Yuanzi, he broke through to the middle stage of the Great Luo realm. He then cultivated diligently for two thousand years before barely reaching the later stage.

Meng Chuan was already able to defeat Tongtian, who was at the peak of the Great Luo realm, and even fought to a draw with Taiyi, who was in the same realm and wielded the Chaos Bell.

Zhen Yuanzi put down his teacup, his expression complex: "Just the other day I was talking to Fellow Daoist Hongyun about how you, as a late-stage Great Luo cultivator, fought Taiyi to a draw, which already shook the prehistoric world. I never expected to hear today that you defeated Fellow Daoist Tongtian..."

He shook his head and sighed, "Fellow Daoist's rapid progress and formidable combat strength make this humble Daoist ashamed."

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me." Meng Chuan waved his hand. "It was just a fluke."

"Hey, fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so modest."

Hongyun was straightforward. "In this primordial world, strength reigns supreme. Fellow Daoist, you possess such supernatural powers; you deserve praise. To be honest, we were at the same level back in Zixiao Palace, but now I have been far surpassed by you."

His tone was frank, filled with nothing but admiration.

Meng Chuan felt a warmth in his heart.

This kind-hearted man truly has a pure heart.

"Both of you fellow Daoists have profound foundations, and your breakthroughs are only a matter of time," Meng Chuan said. "I am merely taking the first step."

"Fellow Daoist's words make this humble Daoist even more ashamed," Zhen Yuanzi smiled, then called out, "Qingfeng, Mingyue!"

"Disciple is here."

"Go and fetch six ginseng fruits to entertain our distinguished guest."

"Yes."

Meng Chuan's heart stirred slightly.

Ginseng fruit is formed from innate spiritual roots. Just smelling it can grant one 360 ​​years of life, and eating one can grant one 47,000 years of life. It also contains pure innate Yi wood essence, which is of great benefit to the physical body and primordial spirit.

These items are precious, and Zhen Yuanzi offered six of them at once, demonstrating his sincere desire to make friends.

"Fellow Daoist, this..." Meng Chuan tried to decline.

"Do not refuse," Zhen Yuanzi said solemnly. "Although this fruit is precious, it is its honor to be able to entertain someone as distinguished as you, fellow Daoist."

Meng Chuan no longer declined: "In that case, thank you, fellow Daoist."

Before long, Qingfeng and Mingyue brought over a jade plate. On the plate were six fruits shaped like infants, with all their facial features, and their fragrance was enticing.

"Fellow Daoist, please."

Meng Chuan picked one up; it felt warm and smooth to the touch. He took a small bite, and the flesh transformed into a sweet, warm current that spread throughout his body.

The gentle, innate Wood element is like spring rain, nourishing flesh and bones, and soothing the minor injuries left by cultivation and fierce battles.

There was also a profound sense of the earth's essence, which resonated subtly with the spatial principles of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl in his dantian, allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of the principles of "bearing" and "stabilizing".

No wonder he has an innate spiritual root!

A hint of surprise flashed in Meng Chuan's eyes.

This fruit is especially effective for those with strong physiques and abundant qi and blood.

After swallowing one, he felt the bottleneck in the late seventh stage of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique begin to loosen.

"What a wonderful fruit!" Meng Chuan exclaimed sincerely.

Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and smiled: "I'm glad you like it, fellow Daoist."

Hongyun also laughed and said, "Zhen Yuanzi and I often eat this ginseng fruit, but it is most effective for those with strong physiques like you. It seems that this fruit is destined for you."

The three enjoyed fruit and tea, chatting and discussing various topics.

Zhen Yuanzi, who is in charge of the Earth Book, has a profound understanding of the Way of the Earth and the workings of the Earth's veins.

Meng Chuanxiu cultivated the "Nine Revolutions Profound Technique" and had insights into the Great Dao of Power, the Dao of Space, and the true meaning of slaughter.

Hongyun is open-minded and often has insightful remarks about the workings of fate.

The three discussed philosophy and each gained something from it; their conversation was very pleasant.

Zhen Yuanzi grew increasingly impressed with Meng Chuan's knowledge, cultivation, and character.

This young man is not only incredibly powerful in battle, but also has a firm Dao heart, profound insights, and, more importantly, a strong sense of loyalty and gratitude.

Hongyun praised him highly, acting like a devoted fan.