《Hong Huang: I am the cowherd》 Chapter 1 - Transmigrating as the Cowherd, God-Level Selection Chapter 1 Transmigrating as the Cowherd, God-Level Selection ¡°Did I just transmigrate?¡± Su Chen never expected that while on a countryside trip, he would witness an old man¡¯s ox break free and almost trample a little girl by the roadside. Without hesitation, he rushed forward, grabbed the rope, and steadied the animal. But just as he secured the ox, a sudden dizziness overtook him, and he found himself in a paradise-like world. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scenery was breathtaking¡ªlush green mountains, towering ancient trees, and air so pure that a single deep breath felt as if it was cleansing his internal organs. A deep cow¡¯s call snapped Su Chen back to reality. Turning his gaze, he saw a black buffalo approaching him. Its large, bronze-like eyes gleamed with intelligence as if it could see through everything. ¡°I actually transmigrated into the Cowherd?¡± As Su Chen gradually absorbed the memories in his mind, he finally understood which world he had entered and his current situation. The legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, the Qixi Festival¡­ As a Chinese person, how could he not know? And now, having become the Cowherd, didn¡¯t that mean he was destined to marry the Weaver Girl, the daughter of the Heavenly Emperor? ¡°Su Chen, you¡¯re of age now, it¡¯s time to start a family!¡± (The Cowherd had a name, but because he spent his days herding cattle, people simply called him ¡®Cowherd¡¯.) At that moment, the black buffalo nudged Su Chen with its horn and, to his shock, spoke in human language. Quickly recovering from his surprise, Su Chen reminded himself that this was the mythological Great Desolation World, where gods and demons existed. A talking cow was nothing out of the ordinary. More importantly, in the legend, the Cowherd successfully married the Weaver Girl thanks to the help of this ox! Having grasped his situation, Su Chen gently patted the ox¡¯s head and sighed deeply. ¡°Old friend, don¡¯t you know our situation? Ever since my brother and I divided the family estate, we¡¯ve lived in poverty. What girl would want to marry me?¡± To avoid exposing his transmigration, Su Chen naturally followed the story¡¯s original dialogue while speaking with the ox. At this moment, he was keenly aware that, having transmigrated into the Great Desolation, his best chance at changing his fate lay with this black buffalo. In this world of gods and demons, where the strong ruled over the weak, deities stood high above mortals. How could Su Chen not wish to witness their divine majesty? Furthermore, if things followed the original story, he would indeed marry the Weaver Girl with the ox¡¯s help¡ªbut their ending would be tragic. Bound by the will of the heavens, they would only be allowed to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. That would be an unbearable fate for both him and their future children. If he wanted to change his destiny, he had to seize this opportunity! Su Chen understood the legend well. He knew that this old ox was anything but ordinary. The Weaver Girl, as the Heavenly Emperor¡¯s foster daughter and a princess of the celestial realm, held an unparalleled status. And yet, with the ox¡¯s guidance, the Cowherd not only knew the exact time and place of her descent but was also able to steal her clothes without her noticing¡ªallowing him to take her as his wife. This was utterly absurd! After all, the Cowherd was just a mere mortal, while the Weaver Girl, a divine princess, possessed immense power. If he approached her directly, she would undoubtedly detect him instantly. Yet somehow, he had managed to steal her celestial robe without a hitch. Even more ridiculous¡ªafterward, she actually agreed to marry him! Ignoring the disparity in their strength and status, how could a heavenly princess, who was bound by celestial laws, possibly fall for a mortal? And not just any mortal¡ªone who stole her clothes! Clearly, there had to be countless hidden factors at play. And at the center of it all was this old ox. This ox had orchestrated a situation where a heavenly princess married a mere mortal, causing the celestial realm to lose face¡ªyet afterward, nothing happened to it. This alone spoke volumes about the ox¡¯s strength and background. Realizing all this, Su Chen knew that he had to hold on to this golden opportunity. After all, he was now the owner of this extraordinary ox! The old ox, seeing Su Chen sighing, its large bronze eyes twinkling with amusement, spoke again. ¡°Su Chen, a man should neither overestimate nor underestimate himself. If you follow my advice, there will definitely be a girl willing to marry you.¡± ¡°Tomorrow at noon, seven celestial maidens will descend to the Milky Way Pool to bathe. Among them, the youngest is the most beautiful, kind-hearted, and skilled. She can spin, weave, cook, and endure hardships.¡± ¡°Tomorrow, hide behind the bushes near the pool. Once they enter the water, take her clothes. Without them, she won¡¯t be able to return to the heavenly palace, and she will have no choice but to stay in the mortal world. If you propose to her, she will certainly agree.¡± [ Congratulations, Host! The God-Level Selection System has successfully been activated!]. At that moment, a crisp, melodious voice rang in Su Chen¡¯s mind, filling him with excitement. Finally, it had appeared! The old ox, seeing Su Chen¡¯s excited reaction, assumed it was because of its advice and thought nothing of it. [Due to the Host¡¯s current situation, three choices have been triggered! Do nothing tomorrow! Reward: One Peento Peach! Follow the old ox¡¯s advice, take the Weaver Girl¡¯s clothes, and marry her! Reward: One Nine-Turn Golden Pill! Take all the celestial maidens¡¯ clothes and make them all your wives! Reward: A drop of Pangu¡¯s Heart¡¯s Essence Blood!]. Chapter 2 - I Want It All! Chapter 2 I Want It All! Upon hearing the system¡¯s three choices, Su Chen saw a selection panel in his mind displaying the options given by the system. First, he immediately ruled out the first option. The reward was a single Peento peach, which, while capable of extending his life for thousands of years, would not allow him to become an immortal. The second option was highly tempting¡ªa Nine-Turn Golden Pill, which could help one break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, transcend fate, and achieve eternal life. However, compared to Pangu¡¯s heart blood, the Nine-Turn Golden Pill was insignificant. One drop of heart blood was equivalent to 100 drops of ordinary blood. The Twelve Ancestral Witches were formed from Pangu¡¯s blood essence, making them extraordinarily powerful. If Su Chen could obtain a drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood, his future potential would be hundreds of times greater than that of the Ancestral Witches. Achieving sainthood and standing at the pinnacle of the Primordial World would no longer be just a dream. Thus, in a flash, Su Chen made his choice. ¡°System, I choose the third option!¡± As soon as Su Chen spoke, the options in his mind disappeared, leaving only the third choice. [ Choice successful. Please complete the task smoothly tomorrow! If the task fails, there will be no reward and no punishment.]. Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel overjoyed. Even if he failed the mission, there was no penalty¡ªthis system was surprisingly humane. However, for the sake of his future, he had to steal all seven fairy maidens¡¯ clothes no matter what! ______ Before noon, an old ox approached Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen, quickly get on my back!¡± Without hesitation, Su Chen climbed onto the ox¡¯s back. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°The Silver River Pool is located on a celestial star in the firmament. We must fly to reach it. To avoid any accidents, you must not open your eyes, or the consequences will be dire!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± At this moment, Su Chen became even more convinced that the old ox was extraordinary. However, his top priority was completing his mission. As for the ox¡¯s identity and origin, he would think about that later. Holding tightly onto the ox¡¯s hump, Su Chen closed his eyes. Despite hearing the roaring wind, he felt no air resistance at all. Moments later, the ox stopped. ¡°Su Chen, quickly hide by the third tree next to the Silver River Pool. The seven fairy maidens will arrive soon. Remember to take the youngest maiden¡¯s clothes¡ªdo not take the wrong ones!¡± At this moment, Su Chen opened his eyes and was stunned by the scene before him. The place was truly like a celestial paradise, filled with ethereal mist and boundless divine energy. The Silver River Pool emitted a refreshing fragrance that was both intoxicating and surreal. ¡°Stop daydreaming! Remember what I just told you!¡± The old ox nudged Su Chen with its horns, urging him to hide behind the third tree. Then, in the blink of an eye, the ox vanished as if it had never been there. About half an hour later, seven colorful clouds descended from the sky, and seven breathtakingly beautiful fairy maidens appeared by the Silver River Pool. Upon seeing them, Su Chen finally understood what true celestial beauty was. No goddess or celebrity on Earth could even qualify to carry the shoes of these fairy maidens. ¡°How long has it been since we last came to the Silver River Pool? Today, we must take a good bath and relax while bonding as sisters!¡± The eldest sister among them was dignified and elegant, exuding a noble aura. ¡°Big sister is right! The affairs of the Heavenly Court keep us busy, and it¡¯s rare for us to gather like this. Today, we must celebrate together!¡± ¡°Agreed! Let¡¯s have a joyous day!¡± With that, the seven fairy maidens began removing their clothes, neatly placing them aside, before gracefully diving into the Silver River Pool. Silver ripples spread across the water, creating a mesmerizing and dreamlike scene. At the same time, Su Chen was completely dumbfounded. The fairy maidens were only a few meters away from his hiding spot. Everything was visible to him¡ªclear and vivid. For a moment, Su Chen¡¯s mind went completely blank. Despite being so close, the fairy maidens remained oblivious to his presence. Clearly, this was the work of the old ox¡¯s mysterious powers. ¡°Hehehe!¡± ¡°Haha, this is so much fun!¡± The seven fairy maidens splashed and played joyfully in the water, their laughter crisp and melodious. Their laughter finally brought Su Chen back to his senses. Suppressing his excitement, he remembered his mission. Stealthily, he crept forward and¡ªwithout hesitation¡ªsnatched up all seven sets of clothes. Then, he waited for the fairy maidens to notice. About half an hour later, the fairy maidens had finished playing and prepared to get dressed. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Our clothes are gone!¡± Upon realizing that their garments had vanished, the seven fairy maidens were struck with terror, their beautiful faces turning pale. The eldest sister quickly regained her composure and instructed her younger sisters to stay submerged in the pool to avoid being seen. She then activated her divine sense to search for the culprit. However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn¡¯t detect who had taken their clothes. At that moment, Su Chen leisurely stepped out from behind the tree, holding the seven sets of clothes in his arms. ¡°Fairy maidens, I just happened to find these clothes. Do they belong to you?¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± The eldest sister¡¯s eyes flashed with murderous intent, as if she wanted to tear Su Chen apart. Likewise, the other six fairy maidens were equally enraged and embarrassed. It was obvious¡ªthis man had stolen their clothes unnoticed, meaning he had also seen everything. To preserve their dignity, one of the fairy maidens prepared to attack and eliminate Su Chen. However, Su Chen released a powerful energy, rendering them unable to break through his defense. Meanwhile, outside the pool¡¯s perimeter, the old ox sensed the murderous aura and couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. ¡°Seven fairy maidens, if you want your clothes back, there¡¯s a simple condition.¡± ¡°What condition?¡± The eldest sister decided to probe further before taking any action. ¡°You must all marry me!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s words, the seven fairy maidens were utterly dumbfounded. ¡°You shameless scoundrel!¡± ¡°You have no shame!¡± Instantly, all seven fairy maidens¡¯ faces turned red with anger and humiliation. Meanwhile, outside the pool, the old ox was so shocked by Su Chen¡¯s audacity that it nearly stumbled. ¡°This brat is outrageous! He actually dares to demand that all seven fairy maidens marry him?¡± ¡°These are the seven adopted daughters of the Heavenly Emperor¡ªHeaven¡¯s seven princesses! If they all marry a mortal, it would be an even greater humiliation to the Heavenly Court than if just one of them did!¡± The old ox¡¯s large, round eyes were filled with disbelief as it pondered the feasibility of such an event. Just as everyone was still in shock, the system¡¯s melodious notification sounded in Su Chen¡¯s mind. [ Congratulations, master! You have successfully completed the selection. Your reward has been sent. Please check your inventory!]. Chapter 3 - The True Identity of the Old Ox Chapter 3 The True Identity of the Old Ox The old ox¡¯s identity was extraordinary¡ªit was none other than Kui Niu, the mount of the Sage Tongtian! After the calamity of the Lich Tribulation, the Dao Ancestor Hongjun gathered the Sages to discuss the selection of the new Heavenly Emperor. The Three Pure Ones and the two Western Sages each nominated their disciples, hoping to secure dominance over the Great Desolation. Unexpectedly, the position was taken by Haotian and Yaochi, who essentially got it by luck. As a result, the Sages harbored resentment towards Haotian. After Haotian ascended as the new Heavenly Emperor, he issued numerous celestial laws to restrain the disciples of the Sages, further aggravating their dissatisfaction. Thus, under the scheming of the two Western Sages, Haotian¡¯s younger sister, Yaoji, descended to the mortal realm and married the human Yang Tianyou, giving birth to two sons and a daughter. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This incident severely tarnished Haotian¡¯s prestige and that of the Heavenly Court, forcing him to personally suppress his sister Yaoji to restore the court¡¯s dignity. Witnessing Haotian¡¯s increasingly stringent celestial laws, the Tongtian Cult Leader wanted to see him humiliated. Sensing his master¡¯s intentions, Kui Niu volunteered to orchestrate a scheme against the Heavenly Court, setting his sights on Haotian and Yaochi¡¯s most beloved adopted daughter¡ªZhin¨¹. Therefore, the Cowherd was able to marry Zhin¨¹ so smoothly, and why the Heavenly Emperor and the Queen Mother, despite knowing they had been tricked, dared not pursue the mastermind. After all, Kui Niu was the mount of a Sage¡ªhe represented the face of a Sage! Even as the Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother, Haotian and Yaochi dared not challenge him. ¡°This Su Chen¡­ If he only wanted one wife, I could have made it happen. But taking all seven princesses of the Heavenly Court? That¡¯s asking too much of me!¡± Kui Niu truly wanted to help Su Chen marry all seven celestial princesses. If that happened, Haotian and the Heavenly Court would suffer an even greater humiliation than before. However, Kui Niu also understood that if he pushed things too far, it would mean completely severing relations between the Heavenly Court and the Jie Sect. After all, Haotian was the Heavenly Emperor of the Great Desolation, personally appointed by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun. If he was repeatedly humiliated, even the most patient person would snap. Not to mention, if all seven of his adopted daughters were taken by one man, he would have no choice but to plead to the Dao Ancestor in the Purple Heaven Palace for justice. If that happened, even the Tongtian Cult Leader might face rebuke, and Kui Niu himself would have created an enormous disaster! ¡°It seems this scheme must be abandoned¡­¡± Kui Niu let out a sigh, then activated his divine powers, instantly sweeping Su Chen away from the Silver River Pool and back to his home on Funiu Mountain. The seven fairy maidens watched as Su Chen suddenly disappeared along with their clothes. Relieved yet deeply humiliated, they experienced mixed emotions. They were relieved because their celestial garments had been returned, freeing them from Su Chen¡¯s control. But they were humiliated because their reputations had been ruined. From now on, who else could they marry but Su Chen? ¡°Sisters, we must never speak of what happened today. We must keep this secret at all costs. One day, when we become stronger, we will hunt down that scoundrel and reclaim our dignity!¡± ¡°Big sister is right!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll do as big sister says!¡± With the eldest sister¡¯s firm declaration, the fairy maidens slowly calmed down. Their initial shame and helplessness faded. Deep down, they understood¡ªSu Chen had managed to steal their clothes without them even noticing. His strength was far beyond theirs. Dreaming of revenge was laughable! Moreover, they only remembered his appearance¡ªthey didn¡¯t even know his name. Where could they possibly find him to take back their honor? ______ ¡°Su Chen, you¡¯re incredibly bold! You actually wanted to take all seven fairy maidens for yourself!¡± Kui Niu was somewhat frustrated that his scheme had failed, but he admired Su Chen even more. After all, the Jie Sect¡¯s philosophy was about seizing the last sliver of opportunity within the Dao. How could someone without courage achieve that? ¡°Old friend, are you really an immortal?¡± Hearing the dissatisfaction in Kui Niu¡¯s voice, Su Chen didn¡¯t take it to heart. Instead, he saw an opportunity¡ªto learn cultivation from Kui Niu! Right now, even though he had received a drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood as a system reward, his future potential was limitless. However, he had no cultivation techniques at all! Without a proper method, how could he refine Pangu¡¯s heart blood? Becoming an immortal would be nothing more than a dream! Kui Niu looked at Su Chen deeply. He knew that his recent actions had already given Su Chen some clues. ¡°Su Chen, I am indeed an immortal. Do you wish to cultivate?¡± ¡°I do!¡± Su Chen nodded resolutely. In the next moment, Kui Niu transformed into a tall, muscular man with a dark complexion. Two ox horns remained on his head, signifying his true identity. ¡°Su Chen, I¡¯ve watched you grow up. Since you wish to cultivate, I will naturally help you. But if you wish to learn the core techniques I possess, you must gain my master¡¯s approval!¡± Over the years, Su Chen and Kui Niu had lived together and formed a deep bond. Since Su Chen was technically his master, Kui Niu was willing to help him wholeheartedly. ¡°I am Kui Niu, the mount of the Sage Tongtian. If you wish to cultivate, I can take you to Jin¡¯ao Island. I can even teach you some basic cultivation techniques. However, if you wish to progress further, it will depend on your own fate!¡± Hearing Kui Niu reveal his identity, Su Chen suddenly understood everything. He had long known that Kui Niu was no ordinary creature. But he never imagined it was actually the mount of the Tongtian Cult Leader¡ªthe legendary Kui Niu! Chapter 4 - Entering Jinao Island, The Hongmeng Nine Turns! Chapter 4 Entering Jin¡¯ao Island, The Hongmeng Nine Turns! S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After digesting the memories in his mind, Su Chen realized that he was in the era of the first human dynasty¡ªthe Xia Dynasty. This meant that the Great Desolation was currently in the post-Lich Tribulation period, after the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but before the Investiture of the Gods calamity had officially begun. [ Congratulations, Master! A mission choice has been triggered! Choice 1: Cultivate independently and do not follow Kui Niu to Jin¡¯ao Island! Reward: Body-Sanctification Cultivation Method, Nine-Turn Profound Art! Choice 2: Follow Kui Niu to Jin¡¯ao Island! Reward: Pangu¡¯s Dao-Proving Cultivation Method, Hongmeng Nine Turns!] The system¡¯s clear and melodious notification made Su Chen¡¯s heart leap with joy. Without hesitation, Su Chen immediately responded. ¡°System, I choose 2!¡± Although Nine-Turn Profound Art was legendary, it paled in comparison to Hongmeng Nine Turns, the cultivation method that Pangu himself used to prove the Dao. Thus, there was no need for deliberation¡ªhe directly chose option 2. After all, Hongmeng Nine Turns was not only Pangu¡¯s Dao-proving method, but it also encompassed Nine-Turn Yuan Art (for primordial spirit cultivation) and Nine-Turn Profound Art (for body sanctification). The Three Purities, as incarnations of Pangu¡¯s primordial spirit, had inherited Nine-Turn Yuan Art. The Twelve Ancestral Witches, born from Pangu¡¯s blood essence, had inherited Nine-Turn Profound Art. But the complete Hongmeng Nine Turns allowed for the mutual enhancement of both the primordial spirit and the physical body, ultimately leading to both attaining sainthood simultaneously. Its power was unimaginable! ¡°Old friend, rest assured, I will not let you down!¡± Su Chen looked at Kui Niu, his gaze filled with unwavering determination and sincerity. As a transmigrator, Su Chen knew that the upcoming Investiture of the Gods calamity was aimed at the Jie Sect. If he wasn¡¯t careful, he could very well perish in the tribulation. However, without encountering Kui Niu, would he have such an opportunity in the first place? Thus, even if the Investiture of the Gods calamity came, Su Chen would do everything in his power to repay Kui Niu¡¯s kindness! Kui Niu saw the unwavering sincerity in Su Chen¡¯s eyes and was slightly moved. He reached out and patted Su Chen¡¯s shoulder with genuine warmth. ¡°Su Chen, once I bring you to Jin¡¯ao Island, you will be considered part of the Jie Sect. If you perform well, you may have the chance to become a disciple of the senior brothers and sisters, or even be accepted as a direct disciple of our master. So, do your best!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Feeling Kui Niu¡¯s care, Su Chen nodded firmly. _____ Ten years later, Kui Niu finally brought Su Chen to Jin¡¯ao Island. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully completed the mission. The reward has been sent¡ªplease check your inventory!] Hearing the system notification, Su Chen was overjoyed. Now, he not only possessed a drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood but also Pangu¡¯s Dao-proving cultivation method, Hongmeng Nine Turns! As long as he cultivated diligently, his rise to power was only a matter of time! Upon arriving on Jin¡¯ao Island, many disciples of the Jie Sect came forward. ¡°Greetings, Uncle Kui Niu!¡± ¡°Greetings, Uncle Kui Niu!¡± As Kui Niu stepped onto Jin¡¯ao Island, countless disciples of the Jie Sect respectfully saluted him. Although Kui Niu was not a true direct disciple of the Sage Tongtian, he was still his personal mount. His status was certainly not as high as the core disciples, but it was still far above ordinary registered disciples. As a result, even the second and third-generation disciples treated him with respect. Kui Niu greeted them in return and introduced Su Chen. ¡°No need for such formalities, my nephews. This is my dear friend, Su Chen. I hope you can look after him.¡± Hearing this, the third-generation disciples were surprised. They had assumed Su Chen was Kui Niu¡¯s disciple, but he was actually his friend. Naturally, they would not dare to neglect him. Seeing that Kui Niu was already paving the way for him, Su Chen felt deeply touched. Kui Niu led Su Chen to a towering mountain peak on the island¡ªhis usual resting place. ¡°Su Chen, I will teach you two cultivation techniques¡ªEight-Nine Profound Art and Grand Immortal Technique. One focuses on the path of physical sanctification, while the other refines the primordial spirit. Choose whichever suits you best. As long as you cultivate diligently and absorb the celestial fruit energy in your body, becoming an immortal will be effortless!¡± Over the past ten years of travel, Kui Niu had fed Su Chen countless celestial fruits to sustain him. Once he embarked on the path of cultivation, attaining immortality and eternal life would be within reach! ¡°Old friend, thank you!¡± Receiving Eight-Nine Profound Art and Grand Immortal Technique, Su Chen expressed his gratitude sincerely. ¡°Why be so formal with me?¡± Kui Niu laughed heartily and began guiding Su Chen through the key points of cultivation. After half an hour, Kui Niu saw that Su Chen had understood the basics and prepared to leave. ¡°Su Chen, cultivate diligently. If you¡¯re hungry or thirsty, just consume celestial fruits and spiritual spring water. I must now go to Biyou Palace to report to our master, the Tongtian Cult Leader.¡± Chapter 5 - Tongtians Praise Chapter 5 Tongtian¡¯s Praise After Kui Niu left, Su Chen calmed his mind and prepared to receive his system rewards. ¡°System, extract my rewards!¡± [ Pangu¡¯s heart blood and Hongmeng Nine Turns have been extracted into your sea of consciousness. Please check your inventory!] In an instant, Su Chen sensed a drop of golden blood within his sea of consciousness. It emitted an overwhelming pressure so terrifying that, had it not been a system-generated reward, he would have been crushed into dust by its sheer might. [ Master, you have two options for refining this drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood. Immediate Refinement. The system assists in direct refinement. Your cultivation instantly reaches Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak. Upon comprehending the Laws, you can break through to Quasi-Saint (Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal). However, your chance of advancing beyond Quasi-Saint is only 10%. Gradual Refinement for Enhanced Potential. The system assists in slowly refining the essence over 1,000 years. Your innate foundation will evolve to that of a top-tier Innate Demon God. Your probability of attaining Sainthood will exceed 95%!] ¡°I choose the second option!¡± Su Chen didn¡¯t even need to think twice. In the Great Desolation, anyone below a Saint is merely an ant! Only by achieving Sainthood could one control their own destiny. Using this drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood to enhance his innate foundation and gain the potential for Sainthood was far superior to becoming a mere Quasi-Saint powerhouse. Even though Quasi-Saints were among the strongest beings in the Great Desolation, in the eyes of Saints, they were still nothing but slightly bigger ants. Moreover, once a catastrophic tribulation arrived, only Saints could remain eternally detached from its effects. Even the strongest Quasi-Saints would be reduced to ashes if they got entangled in karmic causality. With the opportunity for Sainthood before him, how could Su Chen let it slip away? Besides, as a transmigrator, he knew the future trajectory of the Great Desolation and had a system¡ªwhy worry about not rising to the top? ¡°Master, please operate Hongmeng Nine Turns. The system will assist you in refining the heart blood to enhance your innate foundation!¡± Following the system¡¯s instructions, Su Chen began cultivating according to Hongmeng Nine Turns. Instantly, the golden drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood exuded a mystical Daoist aura, slowly merging into Su Chen¡¯s body. A terrifying tempering process began! Suddenly, Su Chen¡¯s bones shattered and resonated like thunder, shaking his entire being. His flesh ruptured, and fresh blood gushed out, solidifying over his skin¡ªturning him into a blood-soaked figure. The pain was bone-searing, causing his entire body to tremble uncontrollably. Yet, he did not waver! Clenching his teeth, he persisted, continuously circulating his cultivation technique to refine himself. Hongmeng Nine Turns was Pangu¡¯s ultimate Dao-Proving technique, requiring both the physical body and primordial spirit to progress together. As Su Chen cultivated, not only did his body continuously break down and reform, but even his primordial spirit underwent the same process. Each time, it shattered into pieces before being reforged, stronger than before. Even though Su Chen¡¯s soul was already far stronger than ordinary mortals due to his transmigration, the pain was still unbearable. Yet he endured. ¡°Only by enduring the harshest trials can one reach the pinnacle!¡± If he didn¡¯t lay a solid foundation, what qualifications would he have to attain Sainthood and stand at the summit of the Great Desolation? _____ Meanwhile, in Biyou Palace¡­ Biyou Palace¡ªthe sacred dojo of a Saint. No one except core disciples of the Jie Sect was allowed to enter. Upon his return, Kui Niu immediately went to pay respects to his master. ¡°Greetings, Master!¡± High above, seated upon nine layers of celestial clouds, was a handsome youth in a purple-gold Daoist robe, radiating a boundless Daoist aura¡ªas if he were the center of the universe. This was none other than Tongtian, the Supreme Sage of the Jie Sect! ¡°Kui Niu, why did your plan fail?¡± Tongtian never directly ordered Kui Niu to humiliate the Heavenly Court. However, Kui Niu, sensing his master¡¯s dissatisfaction with Haotian, had volunteered for the task. Tongtian hadn¡¯t opposed it. Now, seeing that Kui Niu had failed, he found it intriguing. Kui Niu might seem straightforward, but he was actually incredibly cautious and never acted without certainty. For him to fail was unusual. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ______ ¡°Master, I miscalculated this time.¡± Kui Niu carefully recounted Su Chen¡¯s audacious actions in detail. ¡°Interesting¡­ A mere mortal dares to covet all seven princesses of the Heavenly Court? And he even directly threatened them? This Su Chen is quite amusing!¡± Tongtian smiled lightly, a rare flicker of amusement in his divine eyes. ¡°Master, Su Chen and I have relied on each other for years. Since he has now offended the seven princesses of the Heavenly Court, I brought him back to Jin¡¯ao Island. Please punish me!¡± Tongtian waved his hand dismissively. ¡°No need.¡± ¡°In my Jie Sect, we do not judge by background¡ªonly by fate. Since this mortal is fated with you, bringing him back for guidance is acceptable!¡± Just then, Tongtian¡¯s divine consciousness extended toward Kui Niu¡¯s mountain, where Su Chen was cultivating. He saw Su Chen¡¯s body ripping apart and reforming, blood streaming down his body, yet his will remained unshaken. ¡°A mere mortal can endure the agony of Nine Turns. His resilience is truly extraordinary!¡± Tongtian¡¯s eyes gleamed with appreciation. However, a hint of regret followed. ¡°But his innate foundation is too weak. If he were a true Innate Human, his future achievements would far surpass my senior brother¡¯s disciple, Xuandu!¡± Hearing Tongtian¡¯s praise, Kui Niu felt proud. But upon hearing that Su Chen¡¯s potential was ultimately limited, he felt a pang of regret. Chapter 6 - Breakthrough! The Great Jie Sect Competition! Chapter 6 Breakthrough! The Great Jie Sect Competition! Time flowed like a fleeting dream. In the blink of an eye, 800 years had passed. Throughout this time, Su Chen remained secluded in Kui Niu¡¯s mountain, diligently cultivating. He had never even stepped down to explore Jin¡¯ao Island. Kui Niu occasionally guided him, but after seeing that Su Chen had firmly stepped onto the path of cultivation, he relaxed. Instead, he spent his time interacting with fellow disciples or occasionally venturing out. One day, Kui Niu returned to his cave and found Su Chen still immersed in cultivation. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a deep sense of admiration. ¡°This brat is truly dedicated¡­ but his innate foundation is simply too poor. After 800 years, he has only broken through to the Earth Immortal stage.¡± ¡° Birth truly outweighs effort!¡± Kui Niu sighed, feeling a tinge of regret. On Jin¡¯ao Island, a supreme blessed land where a Saint personally presided, even an ordinary demonic beast would have reached Heaven Immortal or higher in 800 years. Yet, Su Chen¡ªdespite his relentless cultivation¡ªhad only reached Earth Immortal. This alone spoke volumes about how terrible his innate foundation was. ¡°Although Su Chen¡¯s future achievements may be limited, at least he has attained immortality. As long as he doesn¡¯t provoke anyone, he can live freely for eternity. That alone is worth something!¡± After leaving behind some celestial fruits and spiritual herbs, Kui Niu departed so as not to disturb Su Chen¡¯s cultivation. _____ When Su Chen emerged from seclusion, he saw the pile of celestial fruits left by Kui Niu. His heart warmed. ¡°Old friend, don¡¯t worry. I will never let you suffer the same tragic fate in the future¡ªnot even being able to protect your own child!¡± Su Chen etched Kui Niu¡¯s kindness into his heart. In the original timeline, after the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Kui Niu¡ªthe mighty mount of a Saint¡ªwas reduced to a mere demonic beast. By the Journey to the West era, he couldn¡¯t even protect his own son, Red Boy, who was taken by Guanyin and forced to become a celestial servant. But now that Su Chen knew the future, he would never let that happen! ______ Another 200 years passed. A deafening sound erupted from Su Chen¡¯s body, as though thunder was roaring through his bones. At that moment, an invisible shackle inside him shattered completely. His cultivation exploded forth. ¡°I have finally refined the drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood! My innate foundation has risen to the level of a top-tier Innate Demon God!¡± Su Chen opened his eyes, a brilliant light flashing within them. A single drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood was equivalent to 100 drops of ordinary blood, and he had used it all to enhance his innate foundation. Now, his potential exceeded that of countless innate gods in the Great Desolation¡ªeven rivaling the Three Pure Ones! ______ At that moment, a familiar figure descended from the sky¡ªit was Kui Niu. The moment he sensed Su Chen¡¯s energy, his eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°Huh? Su Chen¡­ you actually broke through to Heaven Immortal?¡± Kui Niu had never expected this! Based on his estimations, Su Chen would need at least 1,000 years to break through. Yet, it had only taken 200 years! However, Kui Niu simply assumed Su Chen had accumulated enough strength over time, leading to a sudden breakthrough. _______ Kui Niu quickly thought of something important. Kui Niu genuinely felt happy for Su Chen. Within the Jie Sect, only core disciples were taught the sect¡¯s true inheritance¡ªthe supreme Shangqing Immortal Technique and the legendary Thirty-Six Great Divine Powers. Although Kui Niu knew some of these techniques, as a mount, he had no right to take in disciples. Thus, he had only been able to teach Su Chen external techniques, such as Eight-Nine Profound Art and Grand Immortal Technique. Kui Niu suddenly thought of something and seriously advised Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen, if you are accepted as a disciple, you must ask your teacher to pass down a technique called ¡®Creation and Reversal¡¯!¡± S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°¡®Creation and Reversal¡¯ is the number one divine power among the Thirty-Six Great Divine Powers. Its mysteries are boundless. It is said that the Saint Nuwa used this technique to create the human race. If you master it, you can further enhance your innate foundation, allowing you to reach even greater heights!¡± Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s heartfelt guidance, Su Chen was deeply moved. He stepped forward and patted Kui Niu¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Old friend, rest assured¡ªI won¡¯t let you down!¡± Now, with his foundation solidified and his cultivation method being Pangu¡¯s ultimate Dao-Proving technique, his future achievements were limitless. Thus, whether he officially became a disciple or not was no longer a concern. However, since Kui Niu was so eager for him to participate, he figured he might as well go and see it for himself. After all, he had spent all this time cultivating and had never truly explored the legendary dojo of a Saint. Now was the perfect opportunity! Chapter 7 - The Favor of the Three Xiao Sisters Chapter 7 The Favor of the Three Xiao Sisters On Jin¡¯ao Island, the disciples of the Jie Sect numbered in the tens of thousands, not to mention the followers scattered across the surrounding immortal islands. If one counted them all, the total number easily exceeded a million! ¡®Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering¡¯ was not just an exaggeration¡ªit was reality! This was all due to the Jie Sect¡¯s doctrine of accepting all who were fated, regardless of race or innate potential. As long as one had a heart that pursued the Dao and a connection to the sect, they could become a follower of the Tongtian Cult Leader. However, truly joining the sect as a disciple and cultivating the Shangqing Immortal Technique was extremely difficult. To provide an opportunity for the millions of followers, every 2,000 years, the Jie Sect held a grand competition. During this event, the Saint¡¯s personal disciples, close attendants, and even outer disciples would observe the participants to select potential talents. If someone demonstrated exceptional aptitude and character, they could be taken in as a third or fourth-generation disciple of the sect. In essence, the Jie Sect¡¯s Grand Competition was a way for aspiring immortals to showcase their skills, hoping to gain the favor of the Saint¡¯s disciples and become a true member of the Jie Sect. Additionally, those who stood out might even be granted powerful magical treasures. Thus, every Grand Competition was a spectacle of unrivaled excitement and intense battles. ¡°Su Chen, although there are countless participants, many of them have competed several times before. If they weren¡¯t selected the first time, they almost never get chosen later.¡± ¡°Apart from innate potential, the most important trait for joining the Jie Sect is one¡¯s heart and character!¡± Kui Niu had no doubt that Su Chen would be noticed. After all, even the Saint himself had praised his unwavering willpower. Kui Niu only hoped that Su Chen would be recognized by one of the Saint¡¯s true disciples, as that would provide far greater resources and opportunities. After all, there was a huge gap between a true disciple and a mere outer disciple. Listening to Kui Niu¡¯s explanations, Su Chen gained a deeper understanding of the Jie Sect. The sheer number of disciples and followers meant that quality varied greatly. He even noticed a few individuals emanating heavy killing intent. Kui Niu informed him that these individuals were actually third-generation disciples of the Jie Sect. This made Su Chen understand why so many Jie Sect elites perished in the upcoming Investiture of the Gods tribulation. Even though Jin¡¯ao Island was just an island, its vastness was so immense that even a Heaven Immortal like Su Chen couldn¡¯t fully perceive its boundaries. After cultivating Hongmeng Nine Turns, his divine sense was hundreds of times stronger than others of the same level, allowing him to scan areas spanning hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Yet, even so, the competition grounds alone were larger than a hundred Earths combined. Thus, even with millions of participants, the venue felt spacious rather than crowded. Soon, the Jie Sect¡¯s true disciples, close attendants, and even third-generation disciples gathered at the competition grounds. They were all here to observe and select potential recruits. ¡°Su Chen, do your best!¡± S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After offering his encouragement, Kui Niu left the arena. The competition was divided into numerous arenas, each segmented by cultivation level. Heaven Immortals fought in their own arena. True Immortals had their own as well. Furthermore, participants were forbidden from using magical treasures. This was because the competition aimed to assess one¡¯s innate potential and character, not external advantages. A plump, middle-aged Daoist soared into the sky. His two mustaches twitched comically, making him instantly recognizable. It was none other than the Jie Sect¡¯s eldest disciple¡ªDuobao! ¡°The rules are the same as always: No magical treasures! No killing!¡± ¡°Let the competition begin!¡± Duobao kept his words brief, wasting no time before declaring the start of the battles. Immediately, countless cultivators leaped onto the platforms, eager to display their strength and capture the attention of the Saint¡¯s disciples. Seated upon floating clouds, a group of female cultivators observed the arena. One of them, Yunxiao, gently scanned the battlefield with her divine sense. ¡°Senior Brother, there are many promising talents this time.¡± Her tone carried a hint of admiration. Duobao nodded with pride. ¡°Indeed! This only proves that our Jie Sect is unmatched in talent, standing above all other Daoist schools!¡± ¡°So, have you chosen an apprentice, Senior Brother?¡± Upon hearing Yunxiao¡¯s question, Duobao shook his head. ¡°I already have Fire Spirit to inherit my legacy. It is my junior brothers and sisters who still lack disciples. If you see someone worthy, don¡¯t let the opportunity slip away!¡± Clearly, although there were many talented individuals, none had impressed Duobao enough to take them as a personal disciple. Just then, a young girl with playful eyes excitedly approached Yunxiao. It was Qiongxiao, the youngest of the Three Xiao Sisters. ¡°Big Sister, Big Sister!¡± ¡°Even as an elder, you¡¯re still so reckless.¡± Yunxiao chuckled, lightly tapping Qiongxiao¡¯s hand in amusement. ¡°Big Sister, I found someone worthy of becoming your disciple!¡± ¡°Oh? Where?¡± Before Yunxiao could respond, Bixiao, the second sister, eagerly asked first. Qiongxiao pointed to a particular figure standing calmly in the crowd¡ªSu Chen. Yunxiao and Bixiao both followed her gaze and instantly noticed him. _____ Even among the massive crowd, Su Chen stood out like a crane among chickens. ¡°Big Sister, he¡¯s a human. Not only is he incredibly handsome and elegant, but his life force is also abnormally strong!¡± Qiongxiao¡¯s eyes shone with admiration. Bixiao, however, was more skeptical. ¡°He is indeed striking¡­ but there are very few humans with strong innate potential. His future achievements may be extremely limited.¡± Despite finding Su Chen attractive, Bixiao still hesitated about accepting him as a disciple. Yunxiao, however, remained thoughtful. ¡°Second Sister, he carries himself with unshakable composure, radiating confidence. We should observe him carefully. If his innate talent and character prove exceptional, taking him as a disciple may not be a bad idea!¡± At that moment, Su Chen had not even stepped onto the battlefield. Yet, just by standing there with unwavering confidence, he had already captured the attention of the Three Xiao Sisters. Even Duobao and other disciples who heard their conversation couldn¡¯t help but take a closer look at Su Chen. While they admired his poise and striking appearance, they still doubted his innate potential. After all, from their perspective, Su Chen was just a mortal-born Heaven Immortal¡ªnothing more! Chapter 8 - Shocking the Entire Arena! Chapter 8 Shocking the Entire Arena! Su Chen naturally did not know that even before stepping onto the arena, he had already drawn the attention of the Three Immortal Fairies. For him, he no longer lacked cultivation techniques. As long as he continued cultivating step by step, achieving enlightenment and becoming a saint in the future was almost inevitable. Therefore, why should he accept disciples of the second and third generation of the Jie Sect as his teachers? Moreover, the upcoming Investiture of the Gods catastrophe primarily targeted the Jie Sect. Except for a few who escaped, the sect was nearly wiped out. If Su Chen joined the Jie Sect, he would inevitably become entangled in this calamity. Even though he knew the trajectory of future events, without sufficient strength and the favor of the sect leader, Tongtian, he would have almost no chance of altering the sect¡¯s fate. Thus, becoming a third or fourth-generation disciple of the Jie Sect held no appeal for Su Chen. Of course, Su Chen was a person who repaid kindness. While he might not be able to change the fate of the Jie Sect, he vowed to do everything in his power during the Journey to the West era to alter the fate of Kui Niu as a gesture of gratitude. He might not have grown strong enough by the Investiture of the Gods period, but by the time Journey to the West came around, with his current potential and talent, he would at least have reached the Quasi-Saint level, right? By then, changing Kui Niu¡¯s fate would no longer be beyond his capability! For now, Su Chen had no intention of stepping onto the arena to showcase his abilities. Instead, he watched the Jie Sect disciples compete in spell duels with great interest. It had to be said¡ªthe battles between these celestial beings were thousands of times more magnificent, real, and grand than any special effects in movies, making Su Chen watch with great enthusiasm. ¡°This Su Chen, why isn¡¯t he stepping onto the arena? How are we supposed to see his potential and talent?¡± The lively and adorable Bi Xiao grew anxious as she noticed Su Chen had been watching for an hour without participating. By this time, everyone had learned of Su Chen¡¯s identity¡ªhe was brought to Jin¡¯ao Island a thousand years ago by Kui Niu, their teacher¡¯s mount. ¡°Maybe he¡¯s afraid to go up,¡± Qiong Xiao said while holding her little sister Bi Xiao¡¯s delicate hand. ¡°That¡¯s unlikely. Look at how composed and relaxed he is¡ªthere¡¯s not a trace of fear in his expression.¡± Yun Xiao gazed at Su Chen, her beautiful eyes filled with growing curiosity. ¡°Perhaps he is studying his opponents carefully so that he can be better prepared when he enters the fight!¡± ¡°Hehe, if Su Chen is that wise, then, big sister, you should definitely take him as your disciple!¡± Hearing her eldest sister¡¯s speculation, Bi Xiao¡¯s eyes sparkled even more as she looked at Su Chen. If Su Chen knew what the Three Immortal Fairies thought of him, he would undoubtedly find it exasperating. He was merely watching an ¡®epic blockbuster¡¯¡ªwhere did all these assumptions come from? Besides, he never even planned to compete! ¡­ Another hour passed, and Su Chen personally witnessed around ten cultivators being accepted as third or fourth-generation disciples. Among them was a name he recognized¡ªWen Zhong! Wen Zhong was a key figure in the Investiture of the Gods catastrophe, and Su Chen had never expected to witness him being personally accepted as a disciple by Jin Ling Sheng Mu. After observing for over two hours, Su Chen realized that the Jie Sect mainly accepted disciples who had lost in the duels. Although their strength was average, they all had tenacious hearts, which caught the attention of the Saint¡¯s disciples, earning them a place in the sect. ¡°Su Chen, why are you still not going up to showcase yourself?¡± At this moment, Kui Niu, who was watching from outside, became anxious after seeing Su Chen remain inactive for hours. He sent him a voice transmission as a reminder. After all, in every sect-wide competition, each second and third-generation disciple could only accept one apprentice. With so many already chosen, the chances for Su Chen were dwindling. Hearing his old friend¡¯s ¡®earnest¡¯ urging, Su Chen didn¡¯t want to disappoint him, so he decided to go up and casually participate in a match. At worst, he¡¯d just get knocked down from the stage! ¡°Don¡¯t worry, old friend. I¡¯ll go up now!¡± After sending the transmission, Su Chen jumped onto the nearest arena. He had been watching for hours and knew that the strongest competitor in this arena was the arena master, Tiao Tu. Tiao Tu had already defeated over 30 challengers consecutively. Strangely, despite his impressive winning streak, none of the Jie Sect disciples had accepted him as a disciple. Could he be aiming for the final reward instead? One of the competition rules stated that the contestant with the most consecutive wins in their cultivation realm would receive a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure personally refined by Senior Brother Duo Bao. It seemed that Tiao Tu had already been secretly chosen by someone and was being supported to win this reward. After all, in the Primordial World, Innate Spiritual Treasures were out of reach for many cultivators, making Postnatal Spiritual Treasures their dream weapons. Even a Low-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure could significantly enhance one¡¯s strength. ¡°Poor Daoist Su Chen, greetings to Daoist Tiao Tu!¡± After stepping onto the stage, Su Chen smiled and cupped his hands. ¡°A human?¡± Tiao Tu¡¯s eyes gleamed when he saw Su Chen, and his body radiated an even stronger murderous aura. ¡°A mere early-stage Heavenly Immortal human dares challenge me? How ridiculous! If this weren¡¯t an arena match, I would¡¯ve devoured you whole!¡± ¡°Do you know how delicious humans are? I haven¡¯t tasted human flesh in over a thousand years!¡± After speaking, Tiao Tu licked his lips, his expression full of nostalgia. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing these words, Su Chen¡¯s expression darkened, his eyes turning icy cold. Originally, he had only planned to compete casually and then step down, but this Tiao Tu had slaughtered countless humans and now wanted to feast on him? He was courting death! ¡°Brat, die!¡± With a sneer, Tiao Tu struck with his right hand at lightning speed. Instantly, the sky changed color. His palm was like a towering mountain, exuding a destructive aura. At the same time, the Three Immortal Fairies and Duo Bao Dao Ren turned their attention to Su Chen. ¡°Why is this Tiao Tu so bloodthirsty? This is just a sparring match¡ªdoes he really need to strike so ruthlessly?¡± Duo Bao frowned. The Three Immortal Fairies also grew concerned and cast a sharp glance at Chang Er Ding Guang Xian! They understood that Tiao Tu had already been chosen by Chang Er Ding Guang Xian as a disciple but had not yet been officially accepted because of the reward at stake. All the Jie Sect disciples had noticed this, which was why no one had tried to recruit Tiao Tu despite his long winning streak. ¡­ Su Chen hadn¡¯t expected Tiao Tu to try and cripple or kill him outright. Without hesitation, Su Chen clenched his right fist and struck back. Like a thunderclap, the impact sent shockwaves through the surroundings, leaving countless spectators dizzy. The next moment, Tiao Tu¡¯s right hand shattered, and blood sprayed into the air. ¡°This is impossible!¡± Tiao Tu was stunned. He, a peak Heavenly Immortal Innate Spirit Rabbit, had lost in sheer physical strength to a mere human? The spectators gasped in shock, their faces filled with disbelief. Meanwhile, the Three Immortal Fairies¡¯ eyes shone with excitement. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this¡ªSu Chen is cultivating the legendary Eight-Nine Mystical Art!¡± Duo Bao praised. Kui Niu¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment and delight. ¡°Good boy! I never expected you to have come this far!¡± Enraged, Tiao Tu unleashed his strongest attack¡ªDouble-Leg Annihilation! However, Su Chen activated Hongmeng Nine Turns and delivered a devastating punch. In an instant, Tiao Tu exploded into pieces¡ªhis head completely obliterated, leaving no trace of his soul behind. The entire crowd froze in shock. ¡°This¡­ this is impossible!¡± Chapter 9 - Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies Compete for a Disciple, Shocking Everyone Chapter 9 Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies Compete for a Disciple, Shocking Everyone At this moment, none of the elite disciples and members of the Jie Sect had expected that a peak-stage Heavenly Immortal like Tiao Tu would be killed with a single punch by Su Chen, who was only at the early-stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm. If they hadn¡¯t witnessed it with their own eyes, how could anyone have believed it? Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of Su Chen¡ªit was the furious Chang Er Ding Guang Xian! He had never imagined that his preordained disciple, whom he was sure would become the top Heavenly Immortal, would be killed by Su Chen, who appeared out of nowhere. Moreover, Su Chen had finished him off with just one punch! Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was so enraged that he almost coughed up blood. After all, Innate Spirit Rabbits were extremely rare. Tiao Tu, like himself, was an Innate Spirit Rabbit, and he had not only chosen him as his disciple in advance but even considered him as kin. Now, seeing Tiao Tu die right before his eyes, how could he not be filled with hatred? In the next moment, the towering figure of Kui Niu appeared in front of Su Chen, shielding him while offering a polite bow. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Chang Er!¡± Having witnessed Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s explosive fury, Kui Niu instantly realized what was happening and stepped forward to protect Su Chen. He hadn¡¯t expected Su Chen to deliver such a shocking display¡ªkilling a peak Heavenly Immortal Innate Spirit Rabbit with a single punch! This was beyond incredible! Kui Niu himself practiced the Eight-Nine Mystical Art, yet even he wasn¡¯t this absurdly powerful. ¡°Chang Er Ding Guang Xian!¡± Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s address, Su Chen immediately recognized the identity of this ¡®Rabbit Lord¡¯. Sensing Chang Er¡¯s deep hatred towards him, Su Chen quickly deduced that it was related to the fact that he had just killed Tiao Tu. ¡°Kui Niu Junior Brother, is this Su Chen your disciple?¡± Seeing Kui Niu protecting Su Chen, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian suppressed his rage and pretended to speak calmly. Although he was the close attendant of the Sect Leader, Tongtian, and was held in some regard, he was only at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm¡ªnowhere near the level of Kui Niu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal. What was more, Kui Niu had been with Tongtian since before he attained sainthood. The Sect Leader¡¯s bond with Kui Niu was extraordinary. If Kui Niu wanted to protect Su Chen, there was nothing Chang Er could do about it. With this in mind, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s eyes shifted as he quickly formulated a plan. ¡°Haha, Senior Brother Chang Er, you must be joking. Su Chen is my good friend, not my disciple!¡± It was common knowledge that Kui Niu was merely the Sect Leader¡¯s mount¡ªhe had no disciple status and wasn¡¯t qualified to accept disciples into the Jie Sect. Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s words, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian laughed. ¡°Kui Niu Junior Brother, I must say, I was quite impressed by Su Chen¡¯s performance just now. Since he is your good friend, I would like to take him as my disciple. For your sake, I will make sure to ¡®guide¡¯ him well.¡± ¡°As for the fact that he accidentally killed Tiao Tu earlier, I will personally plead with Senior Brother Duo Bao on his behalf. Hopefully, he will be forgiven for this incident. After all, Tiao Tu was too ruthless, and Su Chen only acted in self-defense. That should be understandable, right?¡± Chang Er Ding Guang Xian spoke with a seemingly sincere and kind expression¡ªeven offering Su Chen a ¡®friendly¡¯ smile. Hearing his words, Su Chen immediately saw through his true intentions. Taking him as a disciple was just an excuse¡ªhis real goal was revenge! Once the master-disciple relationship was established, Chang Er would have every excuse to punish Su Chen under the guise of teaching him. Even with Kui Niu¡¯s protection, he would be powerless to intervene. After all, a disciple must obey his master. Who would interfere with a teacher disciplining his own student? ¡°Uh¡­¡± Kui Niu found himself at a loss for words and looked toward Su Chen. He could clearly sense Chang Er¡¯s malicious intent, but since the words he spoke sounded so ¡®genuine,¡¯ rejecting him outright would seem ungracious. Outright offending him might bring unnecessary trouble for Su Chen. ¡­ Just as Chang Er Ding Guang Xian declared his intention to take Su Chen as a disciple, a plump figure suddenly appeared before the crowd. It was Duo Bao, the Senior Brother of the Jie Sect! ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother!¡± ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother!¡± Upon seeing Duo Bao, both Kui Niu and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian immediately bowed in respect. ¡°No need for formalities,¡± Duo Bao replied with a smile before turning his gaze toward Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen, I have seen that you possess both outstanding talent and a remarkable heart. I wish to take you as my true disciple. Would you be willing?¡± The moment Duo Bao spoke, everyone present was utterly stunned. They never expected that, despite already having Fire Spirit Holy Mother as his heir, Duo Bao would take on another true disciple! Was Su Chen really that exceptional? ¡°Senior Brother, but¡­ but I was the first to express my intent to take Su Chen as my disciple!¡± Sensing that things were going awry, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian hurriedly protested. ¡°Junior Brother Chang Er, Su Chen hasn¡¯t agreed yet. Letting him have more options isn¡¯t a bad thing, is it?¡± Hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was left speechless. He knew now¡ªhis plan to take Su Chen as a disciple and secretly exact revenge had completely failed. After all, Duo Bao was the Jie Sect¡¯s Senior Brother and future Sect Leader, while he himself was just an attendant¡ªnot even a true disciple. How could he compete with Duo Bao in recruiting disciples? ¡°Wait!¡± At that moment, a melodious voice rang out. Then, three elegant, ethereal figures descended before Duo Bao. It was none other than the famous Three Immortal Fairies! Yun Xiao, the eldest sister, exuded an aura of wisdom and warmth. Qiong Xiao, the middle sister, was vibrant and full of youthful energy, like the colors of the sky at dawn. Bi Xiao, the youngest, was like a mischievous fairy, her bright eyes filled with playfulness. ¡°Senior Brother, you are being so unfair! We were the first ones to notice Su Chen, and now you¡¯re trying to take him from Big Sister?¡± Qiong Xiao was the first to speak. ¡°Exactly! Senior Brother, didn¡¯t you just say that you already had Junior Sister Huo Ling as your successor and didn¡¯t need another disciple? Why are you now trying to steal our Big Sister¡¯s disciple?¡± Bi Xiao, the mischievous fairy, questioned, making Duo Bao¡¯s expression slightly awkward. ¡°Haha, my dear Junior Sisters, I was simply moved by Su Chen¡¯s exceptional potential. Besides, I do have some expertise in teaching disciples.¡± Hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, Bi Xiao pouted and turned toward her eldest sister. ¡°Big Sister, I told you earlier that Su Chen was extraordinary, but you didn¡¯t believe me! Now look¡ªif we don¡¯t act fast, Senior Brother might take him away. What if we lose him?¡± Seeing her little sister¡¯s frustrated expression, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao felt slightly embarrassed. It seemed that their little sister had better judgment when it came to spotting talent. If they had made a decision earlier, Duo Bao and Chang Er wouldn¡¯t even have had a chance! At this moment, the elite disciples of the Jie Sect and the millions of onlookers were once again left in complete shock. They never imagined that Su Chen would become the center of a fierce competition between Duo Bao, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, and the Three Immortal Fairies. This was unprecedented in the history of the Jie Sect. It was simply unbelievable! Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 10 - Not Accepting Any of Them as My Master! Chapter 10 Not Accepting Any of Them as My Master! ¡°As expected! As long as Su Chen displays his strength, he will surely attract the favor of Senior Brother and Senior Sisters!¡± Seeing that Senior Brother Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian were all competing to take Su Chen as a disciple, Kui Niu couldn¡¯t help but feel genuinely happy for him. ¡°But how did Su Chen become so powerful? Even I can¡¯t see through him anymore!¡± Thinking back to when Su Chen killed the peak-stage Heavenly Immortal Tiao Tu with a single punch, Kui Niu found it hard to believe. After all, he had watched Su Chen grow up, personally introduced him to the path of cultivation, and even taught him the Eight-Nine Mystical Art himself. How had Su Chen changed so drastically in just 1,000 years? Kui Niu was unaware that Su Chen was not only a transmigrator but also possessed a heaven-defying system. Thus, even as a Great Luo Golden Immortal, Kui Niu couldn¡¯t perceive the full extent of Su Chen¡¯s abilities. ¡­ With Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian competing for Su Chen, all of the Jie Sect¡¯s elite members took notice. As a result, Jin Ling Sheng Mu, Gui Ling Sheng Mu, Wu Dang Sheng Mu, Zhao Gong Ming, and other core members all flew over, eager to see what kind of genius could make the Senior Brother and others fight over him. Wen Zhong stood beside his teacher, Jin Ling Sheng Mu. He had believed himself to be the most outstanding among all disciples, having been personally accepted as a direct disciple by the Second Senior Sister of the Jie Sect. Who would have thought that Su Chen would appear? The fact that the Jie Sect¡¯s Senior Brother, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian were all competing to take him in as a disciple spoke volumes about his talent. Compared to Su Chen, did he even stand a chance? ¡°Su Chen, if you take my eldest sister as your master, then we Three Sisters will all be your teachers! We will guide you wholeheartedly. If anyone dares to bully you, we will make them regret it for the rest of their lives!¡± To win Su Chen over, Qiong Xiao made a direct promise. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Yun Xiao smiled at Su Chen, her gaze warm and friendly. Then, she took out a jet-black longsword. ¡°Su Chen, if you become my disciple, not only will you receive the teachings of the Three Sisters, but I will also gift you this Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure, the Sky-Breaking Sword, as a welcoming gift!¡± S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon seeing Yun Xiao produce a Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure, the onlookers gasped in shock. Some disciples even began drooling. They all knew that after the Lich Cataclysm, when Buzhou Mountain collapsed and the sky was torn apart, Lady Nuwa repaired the heavens. Since then, Innate Spiritual Energy had gradually turned into Postnatal Spiritual Energy. This meant that even if new Innate Spiritual Treasures were to form, they would slowly degrade into Postnatal Spiritual Treasures. With the Ferocious Beast Cataclysm, Dragon-Han Cataclysm, and Lich Cataclysm having spanned countless eons, Innate Spiritual Treasures had long been monopolized by powerful beings. Thus, even a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure was something many experts pursued fervently. For Yun Xiao to offer a Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure just to take in a disciple¡ªshe was clearly going all out! Seeing Yun Xiao offer a treasure to entice Su Chen, Duo Bao was not to be outdone. He directly took out three Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures: a defensive celestial robe, a Tian Yuan Staff, and a Binding Immortal Rope¡ªcovering both offense and defense. ¡°Su Chen, if you accept me as your master, I will give you all three of these treasures as your welcoming gifts!¡± The crowd gasped once again, and more and more disciples were drooling in envy. At this moment, everyone looked at the handsome and composed Su Chen, wishing they could trade places with him and receive so many treasures. Becoming a third-generation true disciple of the Jie Sect was the lifelong dream of countless cultivators! ¡°Senior Brother, you¡¯re being unfair!¡± Bi Xiao protested when she saw Duo Bao offer three Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures to entice Su Chen. ¡°Junior Sister Bi Xiao, it was your eldest sister Yun Xiao who first offered a treasure as a gift. As the Senior Brother, how could I do nothing?¡± Hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, the onlookers were left speechless. After all, Duo Bao was the first-ever Treasure-Seeking Spiritual Mouse! Not only did he possess an innate talent for treasure hunting, but he was also a master in refining magical weapons. Competing with him in terms of treasures¡ªwasn¡¯t that just asking for humiliation? Otherwise, how did he earn the title Duo Bao (Many Treasures)? At this moment, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian finally realized that with Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies fighting over Su Chen, his hopes of taking him as a disciple for revenge were completely dashed. After all, he was in no position to compete with them. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t willing to offer a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure just to win Su Chen over! ¡­ While they were offering Postnatal Spiritual Treasures to win him over, a crisp and pleasant voice rang out in Su Chen¡¯s mind. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully triggered a selection mission! Choice 1: Accept Chang Er Ding Guang Xian as your master. Reward: One Lower-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure! Choice 2: Accept Duo Bao as your master. Reward: One Middle-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Universe Staff! Choice 3: Accept the Three Immortal Fairies as your masters. Reward: One Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Celestial Feather Robe! Choice 4: Reject all offers. Reward: A Postnatal Merit Treasure, the Hongmeng Heaven Measuring Ruler!] Seeing the system¡¯s options, Su Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately chose Option 4. He had killed Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s preordained disciple¡ªthis man hated him enough to want him dead. How could he possibly accept him as a master? Moreover, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was the great traitor of the Jie Sect. At the most critical moment of the Investiture of the Gods catastrophe, he betrayed Sect Leader Tongtian and fled to Western Buddhism, becoming the Ding Guang Joyful Buddha. There was absolutely no way Su Chen would take such garbage as a master! As for Duo Bao, although he was the revered Senior Brother of the Jie Sect, he eventually became the Western Buddha, Tathagata. Despite the complicated twists and turns leading to that outcome, Su Chen had no respect for traitors. And the Three Immortal Fairies? Though he had a good impression of them, he had already established a solid foundation and possessed the Pangu Great Dao Enlightenment Method. He was destined to achieve sainthood¡ªwhy would he need them as teachers? Not to mention, Su Chen had already made up his mind not to take any second-generation Jie Sect disciples as his master. Now that the system had triggered a choice mission, how could he pass up the Hongmeng Heaven Measuring Ruler, a Merit Treasure? Chapter 11 - Convincing Everyone Chapter 11 Convincing Everyone At this moment, over a million disciples of the Jie Sect, including countless third and fourth-generation disciples, were utterly envious of Su Chen. They had begged, pleaded, and struggled for a chance to join the Jie Sect, yet Su Chen? He had merely stepped onto the arena to demonstrate his abilities, and immediately, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, the Jie Sect¡¯s Senior Brother Duo Bao, and the Three Immortal Fairies were all fighting over him. They even went so far as to offer multiple Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as welcome gifts in order to recruit him. This kind of treatment made all the disciples¡¯ eyes turn red with jealousy! After all, if Su Chen accepted Duo Bao or the Three Immortal Fairies as his master, he would become a third-generation true disciple of the Jie Sect. A true disciple of the Jie Sect! Countless disciples had risked their lives just to obtain a position as a third- or fourth-generation nominal disciple, yet Su Chen had so effortlessly been granted the chance to become a direct disciple of the third generation. Not only that, but he would also receive multiple Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as gifts. Such treatment¡­ It made the million-strong crowd drool with envy! Had Su Chen saved the Heavenly Dao in his past life? How else could he have such heaven-defying luck in this one? Kui Niu watched as Duo Bao and Senior Sister Yun Xiao competed for Su Chen, even offering Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures to entice him. He felt genuinely happy for Su Chen. If everything went smoothly and Su Chen became a third-generation direct disciple of the Jie Sect, with the guidance of Senior Brother Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, he would surely achieve great things in the future. As Su Chen¡¯s old friend, who had personally led him onto the path of cultivation, Kui Niu couldn¡¯t be happier. ¡°Su Chen, my young friend, have you decided whom to take as your master?¡± Having presented three Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures, Duo Bao wore a confident smile as he looked toward Su Chen. At this moment, all the elite members of the Jie Sect held their breath, waiting for Su Chen¡¯s decision. The Three Immortal Fairies watched him expectantly. Though they knew their offerings were no match for Duo Bao¡¯s, they still harbored hope. ¡°Su Chen, hurry up and decide!¡± Kui Niu urged him, hoping he would finalize his choice soon. Su Chen smiled faintly at Kui Niu, then turned towards Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, bowing respectfully. ¡°I sincerely thank Daoist Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Daoist Chang Er for your appreciation. However, I do not consider myself worthy of being your disciple, so I must decline your offers.¡± The moment Su Chen spoke, the elite disciples of the Jie Sect and the million-strong crowd froze in shock. Even Duo Bao, who had been smiling confidently, looked utterly stunned. ¡°Su Chen, are you out of your mind?¡± Kui Niu roared, snapping everyone out of their stupor. ¡°He rejected all of them!¡± S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°How could Su Chen reject all of them? Does he not value the position of a third-generation direct disciple of the Jie Sect?¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be it. If he didn¡¯t want to join the Jie Sect, why would he have stepped onto the arena in the first place?¡± Once they regained their senses, everyone gasped inwardly, utterly stunned. For over a million disciples, joining the Jie Sect was a dream they desperately pursued, yet Su Chen had rejected the position of a third-generation true disciple? This was simply unbelievable! The Jie Sect was under the guidance of a Saint. Becoming a third-generation direct disciple meant that, when traveling the Primordial World, almost no one would dare provoke you! Not to mention, as a true disciple, one could receive direct guidance from a Saint! ¡°Su Chen, have you lost your mind? How could you say something like that? Apologize to Senior Brother Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies immediately, or you¡¯ll never get another chance to join the Jie Sect!¡± Kui Niu was so anxious that his face turned red. He wished he could smack Su Chen awake. Seeing Kui Niu¡¯s concern, Su Chen¡¯s heart warmed. He patted his friend¡¯s shoulder lightly. ¡°Old friend, I am not foolish. You were the one who led me into the world of cultivation. If I were to take a master, I would only acknowledge you as my master!¡± Although Kui Niu had not personally taught him the cultivation techniques he now used, without Kui Niu, he would never have had such incredible opportunities. Thus, Su Chen¡¯s words were completely heartfelt. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully completed the selection mission. Reward: Postnatal Merit Treasure¡ªHongmeng Heaven Measuring Ruler! Please check your inventory!] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Su Chen¡¯s smile grew even brighter. At that moment, Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, Wu Dang Sheng Mu, and other elite members of the Jie Sect all looked at Su Chen with admiration. Loyal and righteous. A true man! ¡°You¡­ sigh!¡± Kui Niu was deeply moved but also a little exasperated. ¡°I went through so much trouble to win this opportunity for you, and yet, you¡¯re so stubborn! Old Bull, I may be the Sect Leader¡¯s mount, but I have no right to teach you advanced divine arts!¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Su Chen gazed at Kui Niu seriously. ¡°Cultivation is about refining the heart. As long as I follow my heart and remain true to myself, why should I care about anything else?¡± ¡°Well said!¡± As soon as Su Chen finished speaking, Duo Bao immediately agreed, his eyes filled with admiration. ¡°Su Chen, you have only cultivated for a mere 1,000 years, yet you already understand the true essence of cultivation. Your talent and wisdom truly command my respect!¡± Earlier, Duo Bao had regarded Su Chen from a superior position, addressing him as ¡°Su Chen, my young friend.¡± But now, he viewed Su Chen as an equal and addressed him as ¡°Daoist Su Chen.¡± Upon hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Wu Dang Sheng Mu¡¯s expressions shifted once again. They turned to Su Chen, their gazes filled with newfound respect, and spoke sincerely. ¡°Many thanks, Daoist Su Chen!¡± ¡°Many thanks, Daoist Su Chen!¡± These cultivators had trained for countless eons, only focusing on growing stronger and reaching higher realms, never once contemplating the true meaning of cultivation. Yet today¡­ Hearing Su Chen¡¯s profound words had finally opened their eyes¡ªcultivation was, above all, the cultivation of the heart. As long as one followed their heart and remained true to themselves, why concern themselves with anything else? The moment they grasped this truth, every elite cultivator of the Jie Sect experienced a subtle improvement in their state of mind. Sensing this transformation, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Wu Dang Sheng Mu all bowed deeply to Su Chen in gratitude. Just as Su Chen was about to return the gesture, a resplendent cloud of multicolored divine light slowly appeared above them, radiating an immeasurable aura of the Dao¡­ Chapter 12 - A Shocked Tongtian, Wanting to Accept His Final Disciple Chapter 12 A Shocked Tongtian, Wanting to Accept His Final Disciple Above the nine-colored auspicious clouds, a young man clad in a purple-gold Daoist robe sat loftily upon the clouds. Around him, an endless aura of the Dao flowed, making him appear as though he was the very center of the universe¡ªthe sole existence of all things. ¡°Disciple greets the teacher!¡± ¡°Disciple greets the teacher!¡± ¡°This humble one greets the master!¡± ¡°Disciple greets the grandmaster!¡± ¡°Greetings to the Sect Leader!¡± At that moment, Duo Bao, Jin Ling Sheng Mu, Wu Dang Sheng Mu, Gui Ling Sheng Mu, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and all the core elites of the Jie Sect, along with the millions of onlooking disciples, immediately bowed deeply upon seeing Tongtian Sect Leader descend. However, among the countless kneeling figures, only one person stood tall, gazing directly at the grand and imposing Tongtian Sect Leader high above. Not only did he feel no fear, but a thought suddenly arose in his mind. Tongtian¡¯s gaze swept across the crowd and instantly locked onto Su Chen. Seeing that Su Chen alone remained standing, his bright and clear eyes filled with curiosity, Tongtian¡¯s interest grew even stronger. ¡°Su Chen, quickly bow to the Master! If the Master becomes displeased, I won¡¯t be able to protect you!¡± Sensing that Tongtian was paying special attention to Su Chen, Kui Niu urgently reminded him, fearing that Su Chen might offend his master. ¡°Poor Daoist Su Chen greets the Sect Leader.¡± Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s words, Su Chen clasped his hands in greeting, his spine straight as a spear as he politely yet confidently addressed Tongtian Sect Leader. Since he had been brought to Jin¡¯ao Island by Kui Niu and had no official title within the Jie Sect, he was merely an ordinary disciple at best. Thus, addressing Tongtian as ¡®Sect Leader¡¯ was perfectly appropriate. At this moment, all the core members of the Jie Sect became even more curious. As a Heavenly Dao Saint, their teacher would never concern himself with something as minor as a sect-wide disciple competition. Yet today, he had appeared in person¡ªwhy? Realizing the true reason for Tongtian¡¯s arrival, Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and the others all turned toward Su Chen. ¡°Could it be that Teacher has appeared for Su Chen?¡± ¡­ ¡°Su Chen, you are quite extraordinary. Would you be willing to join my sect as my final true disciple?¡± Tongtian gazed at Su Chen and spoke directly. The moment these words fell, everyone present was utterly stunned. Just moments ago, they had all been shocked that Su Chen had refused Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s offers to become their disciple. But now¡ª The Sect Leader himself had personally descended¡­ to take Su Chen as his final true disciple?! This¡­ This was simply too unbelievable! What virtue or ability did Su Chen possess that warranted the personal appearance of a Saint to accept him as a disciple? As the millions of disciples processed this reality, their gazes instinctively shifted toward that handsome and composed figure. When Su Chen had refused Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, they had already been so jealous they could hardly bear it. But now that the Sect Leader himself was offering to take him as a direct disciple, they could no longer feel envy¡ªonly boundless reverence and admiration! They all understood exactly what it meant to become the final true disciple of a Saint. It meant that Su Chen would be the true heir of the Sect Leader¡¯s legacy! ¡­ In truth, during the competition, Tongtian had been in seclusion. With his status, he naturally would not concern himself with such trivial matters. However, the moment Su Chen activated the Hongmeng Nine Revolutions Technique on the arena, Tongtian immediately sensed a familiar presence¡ªone that felt strangely intimate. This instantly roused him from seclusion. When he looked and saw that this presence originated from Su Chen, his curiosity deepened even further. He still vividly remembered when Kui Niu had first brought Su Chen to Jin¡¯ao Island. Back then, Tongtian had praised Su Chen¡¯s tenacity and resilience, but ultimately deemed him just an ordinary postnatal human with poor talent and limited future potential. Thus, he had never paid much attention to him after that. But now only 1,000 years later, Su Chen had undergone a transformation so drastic that not even Tongtian himself could perceive his true nature. This shocked Tongtian deeply. He was a Heavenly Dao Saint, one of the supreme beings of the Primordial World. Yet even he could not discern Su Chen¡¯s origins or true potential¡ªhow was this possible? And yet¡­ It was the truth. Thus, Tongtian began closely observing Su Chen and even attempted to divine his past using his Saintly powers. But no matter how he calculated, everything aligned perfectly with what Kui Niu had told him¡ªSu Chen¡¯s past was completely ordinary. ¡°Could it be¡­ that Su Chen is the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯?¡± In that instant, Tongtian¡¯s mind was struck by a bold thought. If this was true, then everything made sense. But then Tongtian was shocked once again. Because he discovered that the technique Su Chen had used was not the Eight-Nine Mystical Art but rather The Nine Revolutions Mystical Art! This completely shook Tongtian to his core. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Nine Revolutions Mystical Art was the inherited technique of the Twelve Ancestral Witches¡ªIt could only be cultivated by those who possessed the bloodline of Pangu! Even he, as one of the Three Pure Ones formed from Pangu¡¯s primordial spirit, was unable to cultivate it. Yet Su Chen had mastered it! This could only mean one thing¡ªSu Chen must have obtained and refined Pangu¡¯s true bloodline! Otherwise, there was no way he could have cultivated the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art. This also explained why Tongtian felt such an innate sense of closeness to Su Chen. Tongtian was born from Pangu¡¯s Primordial Spirit, while Su Chen had inherited Pangu¡¯s bloodline. Naturally, they would feel a deep connection. Even more astonishingly Tongtian had always felt a degree of kinship when meeting the Twelve Ancestral Witches, it paled in comparison to what he felt toward Su Chen. This only further confirmed his suspicions. Su Chen must have obtained a truly unparalleled Pangu-related fortune. There was no doubt about it. At that moment, Tongtian Sect Leader, a Saint standing at the pinnacle of all existence, had finally made up his mind.He had to take Su Chen as his final direct disciple! Chapter 13 - Everyone is Shocked Silly Chapter 13 Everyone is Shocked Silly The teachings of the Jie Sect were about intercepting that which was lost to the Great Dao, ensuring that all beings had a chance at survival. Previously, Tongtian Sect Leader had sensed that Su Chen might be the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯, but he had not immediately appeared to accept him as a disciple. Instead, he chose to observe Su Chen¡¯s character first. And sure enough Su Chen did not disappoint him. Faced with Duo Bao, Yun Xiao, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian competing to take him as a disciple, even offering Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as gifts, Su Chen had remained unmoved and resolutely refused! Seeing this, Tongtian was even more impressed. Because if anyone else in the entire Jie Sect were in Su Chen¡¯s position, facing an offer from Duo Bao, the first disciple of the Jie Sect, or the Three Immortal Fairies, would anyone have dared to refuse? S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They all knew If Su Chen had accepted, he would have become a third-generation true disciple of a Saint. With that status, who in the entire Primordial World would dare provoke him? In the entire world, there were only six Saints (Hongjun was the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, and Houtu was the Lord of the Earthly Dao, so they were not counted among the Saints). The Saints were divided among four great sects, and those who bore the title of a true disciple of a Saint could travel the Primordial World freely, without even Great Luo Golden Immortals or Quasi-Saints daring to make a move against them. And yet Su Chen rejected this simply because he wanted to honor Kui Niu, the one who had led him into the cultivation world. He would rather acknowledge Kui Niu as his master than become a true disciple of the Jie Sect¡¯s third generation! This alone was proof that Su Chen was a man of deep loyalty and righteousness. To Tongtian Sect Leader, a person¡¯s talent meant nothing if they lacked character. But a person with true loyalty and righteousness? That was the kind of disciple he admired most. Not to mention¡ªSu Chen was very likely the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯! At that moment, Tongtian Sect Leader made up his mind. He must take Su Chen as his final direct disciple! But just as he was about to make his appearance, Su Chen spoke the words that shook even a Saint¡¯s heart. ¡°Cultivation is about refining the heart. As long as I follow my heart and remain true to myself, why should I care about anything else?¡± Hearing this, Tongtian nearly slammed his table in excitement. He wanted nothing more than to immediately take Su Chen as his disciple! To have such an extraordinary talent standing before him¡ªIf he let Su Chen slip away, he would regret it for the rest of his life! Moreover, the teachings of the Jie Sect were about intercepting that which was lost to the Great Dao, ensuring all beings had a chance to survive. And Su Chen might just be the very essence of that belief! At this moment, Tongtian felt an instinctive certainty¡ªIf the Jie Sect wished to rise to greatness and endure for eternity, everything depended on Su Chen! ¡­ ¡°Su Chen, you are quite extraordinary. Would you be willing to join my sect as my final true disciple?¡± At this moment after personally appearing, Tongtian Sect Leader extended the offer to accept Su Chen as his final disciple. But Su Chen did not immediately respond. This made Tongtian slightly anxious. ¡°Could it be that Su Chen does not want to be my disciple either?¡± As Tongtian looked at the elegant and composed Su Chen, this thought suddenly crossed his mind. Originally, he had assumed as a Saint, if he personally offered to take someone as a disciple, that person would be overwhelmed with gratitude and immediately bow three times and kowtow nine times in reverence. But now the reality was completely different from what he had expected. In the Primordial World, the rule was below a Saint, all were mere ants! Countless beings had sacrificed everything just for a chance to become a disciple of a Saint. The most famous example was Burning Lamp, the current Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect. Back when Yuanshi Tianzun attained Sainthood, Burning Lamp¡ªa Quasi-Saint¡ªhad set aside his pride and begged to become Yuanshi¡¯s disciple, all for the protection of a Saint. To put things into perspective¡ªat that time, Burning Lamp had been one of the three thousand Daoist guests of Zixiao Palace, the same as Yuanshi Tianzun. While they weren¡¯t technically disciples of the same master, they had trained under the same Daoist teachings. Yet Burning Lamp humbled himself to seek a Saint¡¯s protection. Even a Quasi-Saint of such stature had abandoned his dignity just to be recognized by a Saint! From that moment on¡ªYuanshi Tianzun, remembering their shared past in Zixiao Palace, did not officially accept Burning Lamp as a disciple but appointed him as the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect, preserving his reputation. Tongtian had thought that although Su Chen did not want to become a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, Now that a Saint himself had offered to take him in¡ªSu Chen should at least feel honored, right?! But now¡ªTongtian realized he had completely miscalculated! At this moment the entire Jie Sect, along with the millions of onlookers, had finally snapped out of their shock. They stared at Su Chen in utter disbelief. ¡°A Saint has personally offered to take you as his final disciple, and you still haven¡¯t agreed!¡± At that moment, countless disciples believed Su Chen was being ungrateful. Some even thought he was openly defying a Saint! But to the Three Immortal Fairies¡ªSu Chen¡¯s actions were simply unbelievable. ¡°Does this mean even our Teacher isn¡¯t worthy to be his master?¡± The more they thought about it, the more intrigued they became by Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen! The Sect Leader has personally offered to take you as his final disciple¡ªwhat are you waiting for?¡± Kui Niu shouted anxiously, hoping Su Chen would agree at once. But then Su Chen replied casually. ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t really want to be the final disciple of a Saint.¡± Although Su Chen had spoken lightly, everyone present was a cultivator¡ªtheir hearing was razor-sharp. So when they clearly heard his words. Millions of people were instantly struck dumb with shock. They stood there, frozen in place, staring at Su Chen with expressions of sheer disbelief. Chapter 14 - Want Me to Become Your Disciple? I Have Two Conditions! Chapter 14 Want Me to Become Your Disciple? I Have Two Conditions! A Saint personally offering discipleship¡ªand you still refuse to accept! If they hadn¡¯t heard it with their own ears, everyone present would have thought they were dreaming. This was simply unbelievable! A Saint himself was offering to take in a disciple, and Su Chen still didn¡¯t want to agree! Could he stop making the rest of them feel so inferior? After all, among the millions of Jie Sect disciples present, who wasn¡¯t willing to risk their life just to join the sect as a third- or fourth-generation disciple? But Su Chen? He didn¡¯t even want to be a third-generation disciple¡ªfine! But now, he even refused to be the final disciple of a Saint? At this moment, everyone wished they could burn Su Chen alive with their glares! It was truly infuriating how unfair life could be! ¡­ Su Chen¡¯s words were genuine. For others, becoming the final disciple of a Saint was the ultimate dream. But for Su Chen¡ªit wasn¡¯t that important. Because he had his own foundation and techniques. As long as he continued on his path, he was destined to achieve Sainthood! If he didn¡¯t know about the Investiture of the Gods calamity, and how Jie Sect was nearly wiped out, he would have accepted Tongtian¡¯s offer without hesitation. After all, he was still weak right now. Having a Saint as his master meant he would be protected and could grow without any obstacles. But since he knew about the future catastrophe, he had to think carefully. After all, his connection to Jie Sect was minimal. At most, he was just a casual disciple. When the catastrophe arrived, he could use his knowledge of the future to avoid danger and escape unscathed. But if he became Tongtian¡¯s final disciple, then his connection to Jie Sect would be too deep. And when the Investiture of the Gods calamity struck even with his foreknowledge, could he really escape? After all, that catastrophe was a war where four Saints and three sects joined forces to exterminate the Jie Sect! No matter how strong Jie Sect was, they only had one Saint. Against four Saints and three sects, Tongtian was completely outmatched. Tongtian¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing Su Chen¡¯s words. His heart grew restless. ¡°This Su Chen¡­ really doesn¡¯t want to be my final disciple?!¡± With his abilities, Tongtian could see clearly¡ª Su Chen was not pretending to hesitate. He genuinely did not want to accept. If it had been anyone else, Tongtian wouldn¡¯t have cared. But Su Chen was different. He was very likely the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯¡ªthe hope of Jie Sect¡¯s future! Knowing this, how could Tongtian remain calm? So even though he maintained his composed expression, he was inwardly panicking. ¡°Su Chen, you little brat! Are you trying to anger me to death?¡± Before Tongtian could speak, Kui Niu was already fuming. ¡°You refused to take Senior Brother Duo Bao or the Three Immortal Fairies as your master¡ªfine! But now even our Lord Sect Leader wants you as his final disciple, and you still don¡¯t want to accept! Do you not realize what an honor this is?¡± ¡°Did you forget how badly you wanted to cultivate back in Funiu Mountain?¡± Kui Niu was so furious that he wanted to slap Su Chen awake. ¡°If you refuse again, don¡¯t ever tell anyone you know me¡ª!¡± Seeing Kui Niu¡¯s fiery rage, Su Chen suddenly felt conflicted. For him, whether or not he became a Saint¡¯s disciple didn¡¯t matter¡ªBut Kui Niu did matter! He owed Kui Niu too much. Without Kui Niu, he wouldn¡¯t have had the opportunities he had today. If Kui Niu severed ties with him, how could Su Chen ever repay his kindness? [ Congratulations, Master! You have triggered a new selection mission! Choice 1: Do not accept Tongtian as your master. Reward: A Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Celestial Feather Robe! Choice 2: Accept Tongtian as your master and become his final disciple. Reward: A map showing the location of the Chaos Orb!] Hearing the system¡¯s mission prompt, Su Chen¡¯s eyes flickered. He took a deep look at Kui Niu, then immediately made his choice. ¡°System, I choose Option 2!¡± As soon as he made the decision, his heart felt at ease, and his state of mind seemed to undergo a transformation. Cultivation was about refining the heart. If he couldn¡¯t even follow his own heart, how could he talk about cultivation at all? Cutting ties with Kui Niu? That was something Su Chen could never do. So, If becoming a disciple of Jie Sect made Kui Niu happy, so be it! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Investiture of the Gods catastrophe may have destroyed Jie Sect, but with Su Chen here, who said it was impossible to change fate! Protecting Jie Sect and keeping Kui Niu safe¡ª That was the best way to repay his kindness! Besides as a transmigrator, with a heaven-defying system, and soon to obtain the legendary Chaos Orb, What did he have to fear about changing fate? ¡°Old friend, don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± ¡°Really!¡± Kui Niu¡¯s expression instantly brightened. Their Lord Sect Leader had always treated him well, and Su Chen was his true friend. Kui Niu genuinely hoped that Su Chen would become their Lord¡¯s disciple. ¡°Yes.¡± Su Chen nodded, then looked towards Tongtian Sect Leader. ¡°Sect Leader, I am willing to become your disciple¡ªbut I have two small conditions.¡± Hearing that Su Chen still had conditions, the entire audience nearly fainted. Are you serious?! A Saint is personally accepting you as a disciple¡ª And you still dare to set conditions! Do you really think a Saint needs you that badly? ¡°Speak.¡± Tongtian hadn¡¯t expected that, with Kui Niu¡¯s persuasion, Su Chen had finally changed his mind. This made him delighted beyond words! Setting two conditions? Not a problem! ¡°The first is that you must accept Kui Niu as a disciple, making him a true member of Jie Sect so that he can carry on its legacy!¡± Although Kui Niu was Tongtian¡¯s mount, his status in Jie Sect was informal. He could not take disciples under the sect¡¯s name. More importantly he wasn¡¯t qualified to learn Jie Sect¡¯s main cultivation technique, the Upper Clarity Immortal Art. Kui Niu had always regretted this. Now Su Chen would help him fulfill that dream! ¡°Granted!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s first request, Tongtian agreed instantly. He looked at Su Chen even more favorably. ¡°Loyal and righteous¡ªhe truly is a disciple worthy of my teachings!¡± Then, Tongtian turned to Kui Niu and said calmly, ¡°Kui Niu, from today onward, you shall be my official disciple. You are now qualified to carry on the legacy of Jie Sect.¡± A moment later, Tongtian summoned a jet-black battle axe. ¡°This is the Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Earth-Splitting Axe. It is my gift to you!¡± ¡°Disciple Kui Niu bows in gratitude to Teacher!¡± Kui Niu accepted the battle axe, dropped to his knees, and tears filled his eyes. For years, he had dreamed of becoming his master¡¯s disciple. Now, that dream had finally come true! And it was all because of Su Chen. Looking at Su Chen, Kui Niu¡¯s heart was filled with gratitude. Chapter 15 - Extorting Tongtian Chapter 15 Extorting Tongtian Seeing Kui Niu¡¯s overwhelming excitement, Su Chen knew he had made the right choice. Being able to help a close friend fulfill his dream¡ªwhat could be more fulfilling than that? Qiong Xiao sighed with emotion as she watched Kui Niu¡¯s reaction. ¡°Junior Brother Kui Niu has finally realized his dream!¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Yun Xiao¡¯s beautiful eyes turned toward Su Chen, admiration and appreciation shining in them. Grateful and loyal. Righteous and true. ¡°This little Junior Brother of ours is truly remarkable. We must be sure to stay close to him in the future!¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Bi Xiao¡¯s lively eyes sparkled with excitement. ¡­ This time, the reason Su Chen agreed to become Tongtian¡¯s disciple was largely due to Kui Niu. If Su Chen had made this request, even if he hadn¡¯t, Tongtian would have rewarded Kui Niu anyway. ¡°Disciple Su Chen greets Master!¡± Next, Su Chen stepped forward and formally bowed in the disciple ceremony. For a moment, Tongtian was caught off guard. ¡°Wait¡­ doesn¡¯t he have another condition?¡± Still, he quickly recovered and laughed. ¡°Good! Good!¡± Tongtian personally helped Su Chen up, and now that their master-disciple bond was officially established, he finally felt at ease. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully completed the selection mission! Your reward has been sent¡ªplease retrieve it at your convenience!] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Su Chen felt a surge of joy. Now, all he needed to do was follow the map to locate the Chaos Orb. If he could obtain the legendary treasure that was said to be ¡®the One Escaped from the Great Dao¡¯, his power and future potential would increase exponentially, making it easier to rewrite fate itself! ¡°By the way, my disciple,¡± Tongtian said, ¡°you mentioned you had two conditions. What is the second one?¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Oh, this condition can wait,¡± Su Chen said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll bring it up later when the time comes.¡± Su Chen deliberately left this condition open-ended. If, when the Investiture of the Gods catastrophe arrived, he had a request that Tongtian refused, he could use this condition as leverage. And then Su Chen suddenly changed the topic. ¡°Oh, by the way, Master,¡± Su Chen said casually, ¡°I don¡¯t really have any Innate Spiritual Treasures at the moment. Don¡¯t you think you should give me, I don¡¯t know¡­ seven or eight of them for self-defense?¡± The moment Su Chen finished speaking, Tongtian almost froze in shock. Just a moment ago, this brat was refusing to take him as a master¡ªNow that he had agreed, he immediately started extorting him! And seven or eight Innate Spiritual Treasures! Did he think Innate Spiritual Treasures were as common as cabbages? Everyone knew after the Lich Cataclysm, the Innate Spiritual Energy of the Primordial World transformed into Postnatal Spiritual Energy. This meant that the number of Innate Spiritual Treasures became increasingly scarce. Many Great Luo Golden Immortals, even at their peak, desperately sought just one Innate Spiritual Treasure to help them sever their karmic ties¡ªbut couldn¡¯t obtain one! Yet this shameless disciple just asked for seven or eight at once. It was an outright daylight robbery! Of course as a Saint, Tongtian had many treasures in his possession. But most of them had already been distributed among his disciples. Su Chen¡¯s request of seven or eight treasures was essentially asking to clean out the rest of Tongtian¡¯s inventory! However, It had taken so much effort for him to finally accept Su Chen as a disciple. And Su Chen was the hope of the Jie Sect¡¯s future. If he didn¡¯t reward him with some treasures, what if Su Chen felt dissatisfied? So, Tongtian let out a helpless sigh and reluctantly summoned three Innate Spiritual Treasures. ¡°My dear disciple,¡± Tongtian said, ¡°Master¡¯s collection is running low. I can only give you three treasures for now.¡± ¡°This first one is the Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Purple Ribbon Celestial Robe¡ªa defensive treasure for your protection.¡± ¡°This second one is the Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Water-Fire Gourd. Inside, it contains two Water-Fire Qilin spirits, which will greatly enhance your soul¡¯s nourishment and growth.¡± ¡°And this last one is the Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Sky-Splitting Sword. It holds a strand of Innate Geng Metal Sword Qi, making it a formidable offensive weapon.¡± ¡°These three treasures cover offense, defense, and soul enhancement. With your current cultivation level, you won¡¯t be able to fully refine them yet, but once you grow stronger, you will be able to wield them completely.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Su Chen happily received the three treasures, his heart filled with joy. As expected of a Saint¡ªhe was incredibly wealthy! In one go, he had gifted two Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures and one Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. No wonder so many people wanted to become a Saint¡¯s disciple! ¡°Master, since you have treated me with such sincerity, I will do my best to change Jie Sect¡¯s fate!¡± Previously, Su Chen had joined Jie Sect primarily because of Kui Niu. But now after sensing Tongtian¡¯s genuine care, he felt a deeper connection to the sect. ¡°Very well.¡± Seeing Su Chen¡¯s sincerity, Tongtian smiled faintly. At the same time, Duo Bao, Jin Ling, Wu Dang, Gui Ling, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡ªAll of them had witnessed their teacher gifting Su Chen three incredibly powerful treasures. Their hearts filled with envy. After all, when they had become Tongtian¡¯s disciples, they had not received such treatment! If even the core elites of Jie Sect felt this envious, then there was no need to mention the millions of disciples present. They stared at Su Chen with drooling mouths, their hearts filled with overwhelming jealousy. For them obtaining a single Postnatal Spiritual Treasure was a lifelong pursuit. Yet Su Chen had just casually received three legendary Innate Spiritual Treasures. Truly, comparisons were infuriating! Meanwhile, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, seeing how much Tongtian valued Su Chen, felt a flicker of jealousy and resentment in his heart. But he quickly suppressed it. This was not the right time to act. But one day he would get his revenge! Chapter 16 - Tongtian is Shocked by Su Chen’s Breakthrough Chapter 16 Tongtian is Shocked by Su Chen¡¯s Breakthrough After the disciple initiation ceremony, Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Wu Dang Sheng Mu all gathered around excitedly. ¡°Junior Brother!¡± ¡°Junior Brother!¡± Seeing the genuine warmth in their eyes, Su Chen smiled and returned the greeting. ¡°I greet my Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters!¡± ¡°Hehe, Su Chen, does this mean I should start calling you Senior Brother now?¡± Kui Niu laughed heartily, clearly in a great mood. Within the Jie Sect, true disciples were the core members, followed by personal attendants and named disciples. Even though Su Chen had joined later than the named disciples, they still had to address him as Senior Brother. This distinction between true disciples and named disciples was something no one dared to violate. Although Jie Sect¡¯s rules weren¡¯t strict, this particular tradition was always observed. ¡°Old friend, I¡¯d still rather have you call me ¡®Su Chen, brat.¡¯ It feels more natural that way!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Kui Niu laughed in agreement, clearly pleased. Seeing Su Chen blending in so easily with the disciples, Tongtian Sect Leader smiled faintly before speaking. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Su Chen, I have some things to discuss with you. Come with me.¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Very soon Su Chen followed Tongtian to Biyou Palace. The palace interior was simple, with little more than a few meditation cushions and minimal decoration. ¡°Sit.¡± Su Chen sat cross-legged on a cushion, wondering what Tongtian wanted to talk about. ¡°Su Chen, the technique you cultivate isn¡¯t Eight-Nine Mystical Art, but rather Nine Revolutions Mystical Art, correct?¡± Hearing Tongtian¡¯s words, Su Chen¡¯s heart trembled slightly¡ªthen quickly settled down. After all, Tongtian was a Heavenly Dao Saint, one of the Three Pure Ones, formed from Pangu¡¯s primordial spirit. For someone like him, seeing through Su Chen¡¯s cultivation method would be effortless. ¡°Master, it is true,¡± Su Chen admitted. ¡°Before I arrived at Jin¡¯ao Island, I had a strange dream in which I received a golden drop of blood and a cultivation method.¡± Regarding the system¡¯s existence, Su Chen would never tell anyone. However, since Tongtian had already noticed something unusual, remaining completely silent would only arouse suspicion. Thus, giving a half-truth was the best approach. ¡°As I suspected!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s explanation, Tongtian¡¯s eyes gleamed with a faint light, his expression filled with excitement. Clearly Su Chen was exactly what Tongtian had theorized¡ª¡®the One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯! Otherwise, how could he have ¡®dreamed¡¯ of receiving Pangu¡¯s divine blood and the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art? ¡°Su Chen, since you have obtained such a great fortune, I am truly happy for you,¡± Tongtian said. ¡°However, Pangu¡¯s techniques include not only the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art, which strengthens the physical body, but also the Nine Revolutions Primordial Art, which refines the primordial spirit. If you cultivate both together, the results will be beyond imagination!¡± As one of Pangu¡¯s Three Pure Ones, Tongtian had always longed to cultivate these techniques¡ªBut he lacked Pangu¡¯s bloodline, so even if he obtained the techniques, he could not practice them. But now¡ªSu Chen had inherited Pangu¡¯s divine blood. If he cultivated both the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art and the Nine Revolutions Primordial Art together¡ªHis future achievements would be limitless. After all, The Nine Revolutions Mystical Art allowed one to achieve Sainthood through the body, While the Nine Revolutions Primordial Art allowed one to achieve Sainthood through the soul. If the two were combined, what kind of heaven-defying potential would Su Chen unlock? Could he even become an existence comparable to Pangu himself? At this thought, Tongtian¡¯s excitement grew uncontrollable. ¡°As your Master, I will personally teach you the true Nine Revolutions Primordial Art and the full set of Thirty-Six Divine Powers. As for our Jie Sect¡¯s core technique, the Shangqing Immortal Scripture¡ªit was originally derived from the Nine Revolutions Primordial Art. You only need to study it, but you don¡¯t need to practice it.¡± With that, Tongtian waved his hand, and a radiant sphere of light entered Su Chen¡¯s mind. Inside were the Nine Revolutions Primordial Art, the Shangqing Immortal Scripture, and the Thirty-Six Divine Powers. ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Although Tongtian didn¡¯t realize that Su Chen¡¯s true cultivation method was actually Pangu¡¯s Supreme Daoist Scripture, Hongmeng Nine Revolutions¡ªSu Chen was still touched by his generosity. After all, The Nine Revolutions Primordial Art was a sacred technique of the Three Pure Ones. Even the true disciples of Jie Sect were not freely given access to it. Instead, they were only taught derivative techniques like the Shangqing Immortal Scripture, the Taiqing Immortal Scripture, or the Yuqing Immortal Scripture. This proved just how highly Tongtian valued him. ¡°There¡¯s no need for gratitude,¡± Tongtian said with a faint smile. ¡°Your cultivation is still low for now, so you must not venture out recklessly. The Primordial World is still filled with dangers. Once you grow stronger, then you can go and explore.¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Su Chen understood perfectly. The Primordial World was a place where Golden Immortals were nothing special, and Great Luo Golden Immortals were everywhere. Until he had sufficient strength, there was no reason to go out searching for the Chaos Orb. ¡°Good!¡± Seeing Su Chen¡¯s wisdom and caution, Tongtian nodded in approval. ¡°Now, I shall explain the true path of cultivation and help you lay a solid foundation. ¡°After all even with Pangu¡¯s divine blood, if your foundation is not properly established, your future path will become difficult and dangerous.¡± At this moment Tongtian Sect Leader himself began to personally teach the Dao to Su Chen. In all of history, Su Chen was the only one to receive such an honor. ¡°The Great Dao manifests as fifty, yet the Heavenly Way permits only forty-nine.¡± As Tongtian spoke, the entire Biyou Palace became filled with an overwhelming aura of Daoist enlightenment. It was as if Su Chen had been submerged in a vast ocean of Dao itself. Very soon, Su Chen¡¯s eyes closed, and he entered a deep state of enlightenment. ¡°As expected, Su Chen is extraordinary¡ªtruly ¡®the One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯!¡± Seeing how quickly Su Chen entered enlightenment, Tongtian¡¯s satisfaction grew immensely. So he continued his lecture, helping Su Chen establish a perfect foundation. Not long after a massive surge of energy erupted as Su Chen broke through to the True Immortal realm. Tongtian was somewhat surprised¡ªbut he could still accept it. After all, Su Chen was the One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations. With Pangu¡¯s divine blood tempering his body, how could he be compared to ordinary beings? However, Fifty years later, as Tongtian continued lecturing, Su Chen suddenly broke through again from True Immortal to Golden Immortal. And at that moment Tongtian was truly stunned. ¡°Fifty years! And he broke through from early-stage Heavenly Immortal¡­ all the way to Golden Immortal!¡± This level of breakthrough speed was completely absurd! Even before the Lich Cataclysm, when the laws of Heaven and Earth were less restrictive, such insane talent had never existed! Let alone the fact that¡ªSu Chen was just a postnatal human! Chapter 17 - My Disciple is the Child of the Great Dao! Chapter 17 My Disciple is the Child of the Great Dao! ¡°What a peerless talent!¡± Tongtian sighed in admiration, his heart overflowing with immense joy. With Su Chen¡¯s heaven-defying talent and background, and the fact that he was the One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations, as long as he grew properly, the Jie Sect producing two Saints was almost inevitable. Moreover, Su Chen was cultivating both the Nine Revolutions Primordial Art and the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art. These were the supreme techniques of Pangu himself, allowing one to attain Sainthood through both the body and the soul! If Su Chen mastered both, his future achievements would absolutely surpass even Tongtian¡¯s own! By that time the Jie Sect would reign supreme over the Primordial World. Even the Chan Sect and Ren Sect, founded by his elder brothers, would be unworthy of comparison! At this thought, Tongtian¡¯s heart surged with excitement and boundless anticipation! And so Tongtian continued teaching the Dao to Su Chen. In a flash, one hundred years passed. During this time, Su Chen¡¯s aura skyrocketed at an unbelievable rate. He broke through from Early-stage Golden Immortal to Mid-stage, then to Peak Golden Immortal. To the point that he seemed on the verge of breaking into the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm! Seeing this, Tongtian paused his lecture momentarily. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to continue, but rather that he wanted to provide Su Chen with additional guidance. After all, Su Chen had only been cultivating for a little over a thousand years, mostly in seclusion, with only occasional pointers from Kui Niu. A strong foundation was critical for his future growth. With a wave of his hand, Tongtian sent a gentle, golden energy into Su Chen¡¯s body. Su Chen opened his eyes. Seeing Tongtian¡¯s approving gaze, he took a moment to sense his own cultivation level. ¡°I already reached Peak Golden Immortal?¡± Realizing that he had gone from Early-stage Heavenly Immortal to Peak Golden Immortal in just a hundred years, Skipping two major realms in such a short time, Su Chen was ecstatic. ¡°A Saint¡¯s guidance truly is the greatest opportunity of all!¡± If he had cultivated on his own, even with his heavenly talent, it would have taken thousands of years to reach this point! ¡°Disciple, do you know that above Peak Golden Immortal, there is another level known as ¡®Golden Immortal of Undying¡¯?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Tongtian¡¯s words, Su Chen was puzzled. Normally, each realm was divided into Early, Mid, Late, and Peak stages. Why was there another level beyond Peak Golden Immortal? ¡°Master, please enlighten me!¡± Su Chen had only been cultivating for a short time. Naturally, he had never heard of this before and needed his master¡¯s guidance. Seeing Su Chen¡¯s eager gaze, Tongtian smiled slightly. ¡°Disciple, only when you reach Peak Golden Immortal do you have a chance to touch upon this Undying Realm. It is called ¡®Undying¡¯ because it grants a rare opportunity to sense the Great Dao¡¯s Laws.¡± ¡°This opportunity is extremely rare¡ªout of ten thousand Peak Golden Immortals, only one may attain it. But with your exceptional talent and your inherited fortune from Pangu, you might have a high chance of reaching it!¡± Hearing this, Su Chen¡¯s curiosity grew even more. ¡°Master, I thought only Great Luo Golden Immortals, who transcend the River of Fate, could comprehend the Laws of the Great Dao. How is it that one can sense these laws while still in the Golden Immortal realm?¡± ¡°You are correct,¡± Tongtian said with a nod. ¡°Normally, only those who reach Great Luo Golden Immortal and escape the River of Fate can comprehend the Great Dao¡¯s Laws. But some extraordinary talents can sense the Great Dao¡¯s Laws while still at Peak Golden Immortal.¡± ¡°There is a vast difference between sensing and comprehending.¡± ¡°For example when a cultivator breaks through to Taiyi Golden Immortal, they can sense the Great Dao¡¯s Laws. But they cannot comprehend or use them!¡± Tongtian continued explaining. ¡°However, If one reaches the Undying Realm while still in the Golden Immortal stage, they can sense the Great Dao¡¯s Laws much earlier. And when they break through to Taiyi Golden Immortal, they will have a high chance of comprehending them!¡± ¡°In other words while Great Luo Golden Immortals can comprehend and wield the Great Dao, A Taiyi Golden Immortal who has reached the Undying Realm may also gain this ability!¡± ¡°For any cultivator¡ªthis advantage is immense!¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is!¡± Hearing Tongtian¡¯s explanation, Su Chen finally understood. The greatest difference between Taiyi Golden Immortals and Great Luo Golden Immortals was that the former could only sense the Great Dao, while the latter could comprehend and control it. Once one could comprehend the Great Dao, they could manipulate and utilize its Laws. Without this power even the strongest Taiyi Golden Immortal was just an ant before a Great Luo Golden Immortal! But now If one achieved the Undying Realm at Peak Golden Immortal, they could comprehend the Great Dao as soon as they broke into Taiyi Golden Immortal! This meant that A Taiyi Golden Immortal with the Undying Realm would have the power of a Great Luo Golden Immortal! And if they continued to grow, when they actually broke into Great Luo Golden Immortal, their true strength would be unimaginable! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Master, how can I break through to the Golden Immortal of Undying Realm?¡± ¡°The Undying Realm is an extremely mysterious state,¡± Tongtian explained. ¡°It cannot be described in words¡ªonly personally realized.¡± ¡°Even I do not fully understand it, because I was already at Taiyi Golden Immortal when I attained my true form¡ªI never experienced the Golden Immortal realm myself!¡± Seeing Su Chen¡¯s eagerness, Tongtian smiled in admiration. ¡°However, among my disciples, your Senior Brother Duo Bao has touched upon this realm. As have your Second Martial Uncle¡¯s disciples¡ªGuang Chengzi, Yu Ding, and Nanji Xianweng. Your Grand Martial Uncle¡¯s disciple, Xuan Du, also achieved this realm!¡± Hearing this, Su Chen understood¡ªThe Golden Immortal of Undying was a profound and rare realm, requiring great perseverance and luck to reach. With this in mind, Su Chen closed his eyes and began meditating. Then, he focused on stabilizing his cultivation and activated Hongmeng Nine Revolutions to attempt the breakthrough! In the next moment¡ªSu Chen suddenly sensed an array of mystical ¡®Dao Marks¡¯ around him¡ª Radiating an immensely powerful, unfathomable aura. ¡°Is this¡­ the Laws of the Great Dao?¡± At that very moment¡ªTongtian, who had been watching nearby, saw countless Great Dao¡¯s Laws gathering around Su Chen. These mystical laws swirled around him, as if they were paying homage to him! Tongtian sucked in a sharp breath of air. ¡°He reached the Undying Realm instantly¡ª¡± ¡°And so many Great Dao¡¯s Laws are flocking to him, as if bowing before him!¡± ¡°Could it be¡­ that my disciple is truly the Child of the Great Dao!¡± Chapter 18 - The Law of Power Chapter 18 The Law of Power As a Heavenly Dao Saint, Tongtian was one of the most powerful beings in the Primordial World. Having cultivated for billions of years, he had seen all kinds of miracles. Yet today, for the first time, his understanding of reality was completely shaken by his own disciple! Initially, Tongtian believed that, given Su Chen¡¯s talent and fortune, he should be able to break into the Golden Immortal of Undying Realm after reaching Peak Golden Immortal. That was why he had stopped his lecture and even woken Su Chen from his state of enlightenment. He wanted Su Chen to reach this profound realm, so he could solidify his foundation early. But who could have imagined that as soon as Tongtian mentioned the Undying Realm. Su Chen had already broken through instantly. This was too fast! And what was even more unbelievable was that after entering the Undying Realm, Su Chen had begun to perceive countless Great Dao¡¯s Laws! Moreover, these Great Dao¡¯s Laws were acting as if they were paying homage to him. This was utterly unimaginable! Normally, when a cultivator first perceived the Great Dao, they would only resonate with a single Law. This would determine the path of Dao comprehension they would follow in the future. For instance, Tongtian himself first sensed the Law of Formations when he reached Taiyi Golden Immortal. His eldest brother, Taiqing Laozi, sensed the Law of Alchemy. His second brother, Yuanshi Tianzun, sensed the Law of Forging. It was only after Tongtian reached the Quasi-Saint level and obtained the Four Immortal Execution Swords that he fully comprehended the Law of the Sword. Because he had comprehended two different Laws, He had to split his focus, which caused his cultivation to fall behind his two elder brothers. Of course, although Tongtian¡¯s cultivation realm was slightly lower than Taiqing Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun, His true combat strength was on par with them, or even superior! Since attaining Sainthood Tongtian had witnessed countless geniuses. Even his eldest disciple, Duo Bao, had entered the Undying Realm while still at Golden Immortal. However, Even Duo Bao had only perceived a single Law at that time, and only resonated with that one Law¡¯s power. The same was true for Xuan Du, the prized disciple of Taiqing Laozi. Guang Chengzi, Yu Ding, and Nanji Xianweng, the disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun. All of them had entered the Undying Realm at Golden Immortal. Yet each one had only perceived a single Law! But Su Chen upon entering the Undying Realm had sensed countless Laws at once! ¡°One¡­ two¡­ five hundred¡­ three thousand!¡± Tongtian carefully observed the swirling Dao Laws around Su Chen. He counted a total of 3,000 different Laws! Tongtian involuntarily gasped, his heart shaking violently. He realized ever since he met Su Chen, he had experienced more shocks than in his entire billions of years of existence. This was simply too unbelievable! At that moment, a thought suddenly struck Tongtian¡¯s mind. At this realization, Tongtian¡¯s eyes widened. Then, he slowly became more and more convinced. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Tongtian thought about this, his excitement grew boundless. At that moment, Tongtian swore to himself that he would protect Su Chen at all costs, ensuring that he grew unhindered. That way the Jie Sect would flourish eternally and stand above all others in the Primordial World! _____ Meanwhile, It must be said¡ªTongtian¡¯s wisdom was unparalleled. From the mere phenomena surrounding Su Chen, he had correctly deduced that Su Chen was sensing the Law of Power! After all, Su Chen had inherited a drop of Pangu¡¯s Heartblood. With the system¡¯s assistance, this drop of Heartblood had fully integrated into his body, significantly enhancing his foundation. Thus, the true inheritance hidden within Pangu¡¯s Heartblood was awakening. Everyone knew the Twelve Ancestral Witches were born from Pangu¡¯s blood. Each of them, upon taking form, had naturally controlled a different Law. Di Jiang wielded the Law of Space and Speed. Hou Tu wielded the Law of Earth. Candle Dragon wielded the Law of Time. However, all of these different Laws were merely fragments of the Law of Power! Because the Law of Power was the grand unifying principle of the 3,000 Great Daos! The Twelve Ancestral Witches had each inherited only tiny fractions of this supreme Law, which then manifested as twelve separate Daos. But Su Chen had inherited a drop of Pangu¡¯s Heartblood. Compared to ordinary Ancestral Witch blood, this was 100 times more potent! Thus, the inheritance he received was 100 times stronger than any Ancestral Witch¡¯s! Which meant Su Chen had inherited the true, complete Law of Power¡ªPangu¡¯s ultimate legacy! Chapter 19 - Taiyi Undying, Great Luo Dao Fruit! Chapter 19 Taiyi Undying, Great Luo Dao Fruit! Within Biyou Palace, countless Dao Laws surged into Su Chen¡¯s body. Under his guidance and control, these laws began tempering his very being. At the same time, Su Chen¡¯s entire body radiated divine light, making him look like an ancient deity. The myriad Dao Laws within him resonated in unison. Such a scene left Tongtian completely speechless¡ªonce again! ¡°This is impossible!¡± ¡°Su Chen just entered the Undying Realm of the Golden Immortal stage¡­ How can he already control Dao Laws?¡± Tongtian drew a sharp breath, his heart quaking violently. What Su Chen was demonstrating right now completely shattered his understanding of cultivation! Normally, a cultivator only senses Dao Laws upon reaching Golden Immortal of Undying. True comprehension of these laws only happens after breaking through to Taiyi Golden Immortal. Only then can one slowly master and guide the Dao¡¯s power. But Su Chen had just entered the Undying Realm. Not only had he immediately sensed the Laws. He could directly manipulate them. ¡°He doesn¡¯t even need to comprehend them first!¡± ¡°Could this be the true, heaven-defying power of the Law of Power left by Pangu?¡± Tongtian couldn¡¯t understand the exact reason. He could only assume that this was the miraculous nature of the Law of Power. In truth Tongtian did not know that Su Chen, with the system¡¯s help, had already fully refined the drop of Pangu¡¯s Heartblood. This single drop of Heartblood contained traces of the Law of Power. Additionally, Su Chen¡¯s cultivation method was none other than Pangu¡¯s Dao-Seeking Method¡ªHongmeng Nine Revolutions! So, when Su Chen entered the Undying Realm, he immediately sensed the Law of Power. This activated the dormant power within his body. The external Dao Laws that had gathered around him resonated with his own inner power. Under the guidance of Hongmeng Nine Revolutions, all laws converted into the Law of Power, further refining his essence, energy, and spirit! ¡°Su Chen has shaken me too many times already.¡± ¡°Perhaps, in the future, I¡ªthe master¡ªwill be the one looking up at his back!¡± At this moment, Tongtian had become numb to shock. He now understood If Su Chen truly grew to his full potential¡­ Even if he only reached half of Pangu¡¯s achievements, then Tongtian himself would only be a spectator in Su Chen¡¯s journey. One day he might even need Su Chen¡¯s help to step into an even greater realm! _____ One hundred years later, Su Chen had bathed in the sea of Dao Laws for a full century. His foundation, talent, and essence had undergone yet another transformation. At that moment, Su Chen slowly opened his eyes. The world before him seemed completely different¡ªas if it had undergone a fundamental change. With just his divine sense, he could now clearly perceive all the Dao Laws within Biyou Palace. This was something he had never experienced before. ¡°Disciple, you¡¯ve finally emerged from your enlightenment?¡± Tongtian smiled warmly. For one hundred years, Su Chen had been in deep meditation and Tongtian had watched over him. ¡°Thank you, Master, for your guidance!¡± Su Chen knew very well that without Tongtian¡¯s teachings, he might have been able to reach the Undying Realm and sense Dao Laws, but it would not have gone this smoothly. This alone proved how invaluable it was to have a Saint as a teacher! Seeing the sincere gratitude in Su Chen¡¯s eyes, Tongtian smiled approvingly. ¡°A teacher¡¯s duty is to guide and resolve doubts. As your master, I will never allow such a precious gem to remain unpolished.¡± ¡°Su Chen¡ªNow that you have entered the Undying Realm, you may break through to Taiyi Golden Immortal at any time.¡± ¡°But I advise you not to rush this breakthrough.¡± ¡°Instead focus on deeply sensing the Dao Laws while still in this realm.¡± ¡°This will grant you far greater benefits once you advance to Taiyi Golden Immortal!¡± Su Chen listened carefully and nodded firmly. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± ¡°Earlier, I told you about the Undying Realm of Golden Immortal. Similarly upon reaching Taiyi Golden Immortal, there is a profound realm known as ¡®Taiyi Undying¡¯.¡± Tongtian looked at Su Chen and continued his guidance on the path of cultivation. ¡°As cultivators, we refine essence, energy, and spirit. But after reaching Taiyi Golden Immortal, we begin refining the Five Qi of the Chest, which correspond to the five organs¡ªheart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys!¡± ¡°If one can fully refine and perfect their essence, energy, and spirit, They will naturally enter the ¡®Taiyi Undying¡¯ Realm!¡± ¡°Upon reaching this profound realm, one¡¯s insight into Dao Laws will grow exponentially, and controlling them will become effortless.¡± ¡°At the same time, this will provide immeasurable advantages when breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal!¡± ¡°Upon reaching Great Luo Golden Immortal, a cultivator¡¯s essence, energy, and spirit, along with their Five Qi will condense into the Three Flowers atop their head!¡± ¡°In a sense¡ªonly upon reaching Great Luo Golden Immortal does one truly step onto the path of Dao. The quality of these Three Flowers determines the ease of one¡¯s future Dao-Seeking journey!¡± Hearing this, Su Chen became even more curious. ¡°Master, may I ask¡ªWhat was your experience in the Taiyi Undying Realm?¡± ¡°And¡ªwhat grade did your Three Flowers reach?¡± Tongtian was one of the Three Pure Ones, formed from Pangu¡¯s primordial spirit. His foundation and talent were unparalleled. If Su Chen could learn from his experiences, It would greatly benefit his own breakthrough! ¡°Disciple¡ªThe Taiyi Undying Realm is a mysterious state that cannot be explained. I spent three thousand years comprehending it before breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal!¡± ¡°My Three Flowers bloomed at Nine Petals¡ªthis is what gave me the foundation to one day achieve Sainthood.¡± ¡°Master, your Three Flowers only reached Nine Petals? Isn¡¯t the highest limit Twelve Petals?¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s question, Tongtian was briefly stunned then he laughed. ¡°Disciple, where did you hear that the Three Flowers can reach Twelve Petals?¡± Su Chen didn¡¯t know how to respond. He obviously couldn¡¯t say it was because he was a reincarnated soul who read about it in books! ¡°But¡ªin a certain sense, your words are true.¡± ¡°In today¡¯s Primordial World, the absolute limit is Ten Petals, not Twelve.¡± ¡°Because under the Heavenly Dao, Nine is Extreme, Ten is Perfection!¡± ¡°If you can open Ten Petals, then as long as you do not perish, your future ascension to Sainthood will be nearly guaranteed!¡± Tongtian¡¯s gaze was filled with expectation. With Su Chen¡¯s peerless talent and great fortune, he had a true chance of reaching Ten Petals! ¡°Master¡ªthen under what conditions can the Three Flowers bloom to Twelve Petals?¡± ¡°Haha¡ªThat only exists in legend!¡± Tongtian¡¯s expression grew wistful. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It is said that Pangu himself once possessed a Twelve-Petaled Three Flowers Dao Fruit.¡± ¡°But that was in the Chaos World¡­¡± ¡°In the Heavenly Dao, Ten is Perfection.¡± ¡°But under the Great Dao, Twelve is Perfection!¡± Chapter 20 - The Grand Dao Fruit, A Chance to Attain the Great Dao! Chapter 20 The Grand Dao Fruit, A Chance to Attain the Great Dao! Although Su Chen was a transmigrator and very familiar with the storyline of the Great Desolation, he was not entirely clear about certain cultivation realms and hidden secrets. Now, with the Grandmaster of Heaven as his teacher, guiding him on the path of cultivation, he would avoid many detours in the future. Thus, taking the Grandmaster of Heaven as his master was indeed a very wise choice. At the same time, for the Grandmaster of Heaven, having Su Chen as a disciple who knew the future was also an unparalleled opportunity. Because in the Investiture of the Gods calamity, the Jie Sect was nearly annihilated. However, with Su Chen as his disciple, it was clear that events had already begun to take a different course. As for whether Su Chen could reverse fate and change the destiny of the Jie Sect, that would depend on his planning and rise to power! ¡°Teacher, if the Grand Dao Fruit allows the Three Flowers on top to bloom to twelve grades, what kind of future achievements would that bring?¡± Hearing his disciple¡¯s curiosity about the Three Flowers reaching twelve grades, the Grandmaster of Heaven smiled faintly and then proceeded to explain. ¡°Disciple, it is said that only Father God Pangu¡¯s Grand Dao Fruit allowed the Three Flowers to bloom to twelve grades. If one truly reaches twelve grades, it would mean that attaining the true Great Dao in the future is within reach!¡± ¡°Then, Teacher, what is your current realm?¡± Su Chen continued asking. ¡°As of now, I am at the realm of a Great Firmament Golden Immortal.¡± ¡°After the realm of a Golden Immortal comes the Great Firmament Realm. A Great Firmament Golden Immortal is also referred to as a Quasi-Saint, whereas a Great Firmament Great Golden Immortal is known as a Sain.¡± Seeing Su Chen still filled with questions, the Grandmaster of Heaven continued. ¡°Beyond the realm of a Great Firmament Great Golden Immortal, there is the Boundless Great Firmament Golden Immortal, which is known as the Heavenly Dao Realm. Your Grandmaster should be at this level.¡± ¡°Whether it is the Great Firmament Golden Immortal, the Great Firmament Great Golden Immortal, or even the Boundless Great Firmament Golden Immortal, they are all ultimate forms of the Golden Immortal realm. The difference between them lies in their comprehension and mastery of laws. This also means that the gap in strength between each realm is immense. Only by breaking through to the True Dao Realm can one completely transcend eternity and become the ultimate ruler of all things!¡± ¡°Although I am a Saint, I am merely a Heavenly Dao Saint. As long as the Heavenly Dao exists, I will be eternal. However, if the Heavenly Dao perishes, I too will perish. Only the True Dao transcends eternity.¡± Hearing this, Su Chen was slightly shaken. ¡°Teacher, can an existence like the Heavenly Dao also be destroyed?¡± The Grandmaster of Heaven smiled and nodded lightly. ¡°In theory, it is possible, since the Heavenly Dao is not the True Dao that transcends eternity.¡± ¡°Back in the Chaos Era, Father God Pangu sought to attain the True Dao that transcends eternity, which is why he created the Great Desolation World. Even he perished in the process. So naturally, the Heavenly Dao also has the possibility of destruction.¡± ¡°However, since the Great Desolation World was created by Father God and possesses a complete Heavenly Dao and operational order, the chances of its destruction are almost nonexistent. We need not concern ourselves with it.¡± After explaining the mysteries beyond the Golden Immortal Realm, the Grandmaster of Heaven noticed that Su Chen¡¯s eyes were growing increasingly bright and continued speaking. ¡°Disciple, you have just entered the Undying Golden Immortal Realm and have successfully comprehended the True Inherited Power of Father God. Therefore, I suggest you do not rush to break through but instead focus on solidifying your foundation. In the future, when you reach the Great Golden Immortal and condense your Dao Fruit, your Three Flowers on top should surpass mine and reach the Perfect Realm under the Heavenly Dao of ten grades!¡± ¡°At that point, once your Dao Fruit fully ascends, you will inevitably become a Saint. And in the future, even attaining the Great Dao Dao Fruit will not be impossible!¡± Upon hearing his teacher¡¯s advice, Su Chen nodded seriously. ¡°Yes, Teacher!¡± Now that he understood the extreme importance of the grades of the Three Flowers for the path of enlightenment, Su Chen would naturally take his foundation very seriously. If he could make his Three Flowers bloom to ten grades, then not only would he certainly become a Saint, but he would also have the chance to attain the Great Dao! How could Su Chen possibly miss such an opportunity? ¡°By the way, Teacher, with your Three Flowers reaching nine grades, wouldn¡¯t it also be relatively easy for you to attain the Great Dao in the future?¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s question, the Grandmaster of Heaven revealed a faint, bitter smile. ¡°Disciple, you overestimate me. Although the Three Flowers at Nine Grades is quite high and allows for an easy path to Sainthood, the chances of attaining the Great Dao are only one in ten thousand!¡± ¡°If one¡¯s Three Flowers reach Ten Grades, then not only will becoming a Saint be a certainty, but the chances of attaining the Great Dao will also increase to one percent!¡± ¡°A difference of just one grade results in a hundredfold difference in the chance of attaining the Great Dao. This shows just how important the Grand Dao Fruit is. This is precisely why I have been so insistent on emphasizing this to you!¡± The Grandmaster of Heaven understood very well that with his Three Flowers only reaching Nine Grades, he had no real chance of attaining the Great Dao. Now, his only hope lay in his disciple. If Su Chen attained the Great Dao, then perhaps he could lend a hand and help his teacher glimpse a higher realm! ¡°Teacher, don¡¯t worry, I will not let you down!¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feeling the Grandmaster of Heaven¡¯s unwavering care and high expectations for him, Su Chen looked at him with firm determination. ¡°Good!¡± Seeing the sincerity in Su Chen¡¯s eyes, the Grandmaster of Heaven smiled and nodded. Chapter 21 - The Shocked Senior Brothers and Sisters Chapter 21 The Shocked Senior Brothers and Sisters The Grandmaster of Heaven personally lectured Su Chen on the Dao for one hundred years and guarded him for another hundred years while he comprehended the Dao. This kind of treatment was unprecedented among all the true disciples of the Jie Sect! At this moment, when Daoist Duobao, the Holy Mother Jin Ling, the Holy Mother Wu Dang, and the Three Immortal Sisters of the Heavens attempted to enter Biyou Palace to seek their teacher¡¯s guidance, they found themselves stopped by a gentle yet firm energy barrier. They immediately realized that their teacher was still giving special instruction to their junior brother. ¡°Teacher is too biased! Not only is he giving Junior Brother exclusive guidance, but he¡¯s even blocking us from entering! !¡± Bi Xiao, the most lively and mischievous of the Three Sisters, wrinkled her delicate nose in frustration, clearly displeased. ¡°Little sister, don¡¯t speak carelessly. Since Teacher accepted Junior Brother as his last direct disciple, his foundation is naturally the weakest. It¡¯s only reasonable for Teacher to give him special guidance.¡± ¡°Elder Sister is right. Just because Teacher dotes on you, it doesn¡¯t mean you can say whatever you want!¡± Hearing the reprimands from her two elder sisters, Bi Xiao stuck out her tongue playfully and fell silent. Seeing this, Daoist Duobao and the other senior sisters secretly chuckled. Everyone understood that Teacher had personally chosen Su Chen as a disciple. If it weren¡¯t for Kui Niu¡¯s insistence out of brotherhood and loyalty, Su Chen might not have even agreed to become the Grandmaster of Heaven¡¯s disciple. Thinking of their junior brother¡¯s righteous and loyal nature, they all felt admiration in their hearts. Thus, no one felt any jealousy about the special treatment their junior brother was receiving from their teacher. ¡­ After seeing that Su Chen had successfully entered the Immortal Golden Immortal Realm, the Grandmaster of Heaven ceased his lectures, lest Su Chen advance too quickly and break through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm too soon. That would waste this rare and precious opportunity to stabilize his foundation. Thus, this exclusive lesson had come to an end. ¡°Disciple, I previously passed on thirty-six divine abilities to you. You only need to focus on mastering a few of them; trying to learn too many will only dilute your progress.¡± ¡°Please rest assured, Teacher. I understand!¡± Su Chen was well aware that this session with his teacher had come to an end. It was time to claim his system rewards and begin training in divine techniques. Just then¡ª The Grandmaster of Heaven raised his right hand and sent a soft, glowing aura into Su Chen¡¯s Sea of Consciousness. ¡°Disciple, these are the formations that I have personally comprehended and created over the years. Study them when you have time¡ªthey will be of great benefit to your cultivation in the future!¡± ¡°Many thanks, Teacher!¡± A formation personally created by a Saint was undoubtedly extraordinary. If Su Chen could master even a few of them, his strength would increase dramatically. After exchanging a few more words, the Grandmaster of Heaven finally lifted the restriction that had prevented others from entering, allowing Daoist Duobao, the Three Immortal Sisters, and the others to step into Biyou Palace. ¡°Greetings, Teacher!¡± ¡°Greetings, Teacher!¡± The disciples were all delighted that they were finally allowed to enter. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brothers and Sisters!¡± Su Chen greeted them with a polite smile, bowing respectfully. ¡°Huh? Junior Brother, you¡¯ve already reached the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm?¡± The lively Bi Xiao ran up to Su Chen and patted his shoulder affectionately, sensing the tremendous increase in his strength. Her face was full of shock. ¡°It¡¯s not the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm¡ªit¡¯s the Immortal Golden Immortal Realm.¡± The moment they heard their teacher¡¯s words, the disciples all turned to stare at Su Chen in unison, their eyes filled with disbelief. They knew very well that within the Golden Immortal Realm, there existed a subrealm called Immortal Golden Immortal. To step into this realm, one needed extraordinary talent and heaven-defying opportunities. Among all the disciples of Jie Sect, only Daoist Duobao had ever reached this level before! And now, their junior brother has already achieved this level. Everyone felt deep admiration. After all, their teacher had previously told them about the benefits of entering the Immortal Golden Immortal Realm¡ªbut they had never had the opportunity to achieve it themselves! ¡°Congratulations, Junior Brother!¡± ¡°Congratulations, Junior Brother!¡± Once they recovered from their shock, they all congratulated Su Chen, their eyes filled with genuine admiration. As cultivators at the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm and even Great Golden Immortal Realm, they fully understood just how difficult it was to step into the Immortal Golden Immortal Realm. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that their junior brother had achieved it, his future prospects were limitless! ¡°Senior Brothers and Sisters, you flatter me!¡± Su Chen responded with a humble smile, showing no arrogance. This humility made his senior brothers and sisters even more fond of him. ¡­ After leaving Biyou Palace, Su Chen intended to return to Kui Niu¡¯s cave to train. But sensing that Kui Niu was in closed-door seclusion, he decided not to disturb him. Instead, he went to his own Daoist Abode. This Daoist Abode had been personally arranged by the Grandmaster of Heaven, located closest to Biyou Palace and one of the most spiritually abundant peaks in the sect. After casually using magic to construct a simple cave dwelling, Su Chen immediately issued a command to the system. ¡°System, extract my mission rewards!¡± [ Rewards have been extracted into the host¡¯s Sea of Consciousness. Please check your inventory!] Moments later, Su Chen sensed an entirely black-and-gold ruler appearing in his Sea of Consciousness. At the same time, detailed information about this treasure emerged in his mind. _____ ¡¾Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler¡¿ Grade: Acquired Merit Treasure Seals: 20/48 (20 seals have already been automatically refined.) Effects. Kills without incurring karma¡ªcan directly harm the true soul essence of enemies. Suppresses luck and fortune. Once fully refined, it can unleash its full power, measure the entire Great Desolation, and suppress the world! ______ After seeing the detailed description of the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. As expected of a Merit Treasure¡ªits abilities were simply terrifying! Chapter 22 - The Infatuated Three Xia Chapter 22 The Infatuated Three Xia The Hongmeng Measuring Ruler and the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda are treasures of the same level, both being supreme merit treasures¡ªone unparalleled in attack, the other unmatched in defense. Before acquiring the Innate Supreme Treasure Tai Chi Diagram, the Grand Pure Sage Laozi had already made a name for himself relying on the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda. Now, this unrivaled offensive merit treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, had fallen into Su Chen¡¯s hands, instantly multiplying his combat strength countless times! ¡°Huh? I just extracted the reward, and this Hongmeng Measuring Ruler has already been refined up to the 20th restriction?¡± Feeling that the ruler had smoothly acknowledged him as its master, Su Chen was overjoyed. ¡°Master, the treasures rewarded by this system will automatically recognize you as their master. You do not need to refine the restrictions yourself. As long as your cultivation reaches the Quasi-Saint realm, you will be able to fully control this merit treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler!¡± Hearing the system¡¯s explanation, Su Chen¡¯s heart surged with joy. Generally speaking, treasures have corresponding restrictions that require time and effort to refine before they recognize a master and fully display their power. Innate spiritual treasures contain innate restrictions. Lower-grade innate spiritual treasures: 1 to 12 restrictions Middle-grade innate spiritual treasures: 13 to 24 restrictions Upper-grade innate spiritual treasures: 25 to 36 restrictions Supreme-grade innate spiritual treasures: 37 to 46 restrictions Innate Supreme Treasures: 47 to 49 restrictions S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The more restrictions a treasure has, the more powerful it is. The Hongmeng Measuring Ruler in Su Chen¡¯s hands possessed 48 restrictions, making its power on par with an Innate Supreme Treasure! One must understand that in the entire Great Desolate World, there were only a handful of Innate Supreme Treasures and Merit Treasures. Even the Tongtian Sect Master did not own a single one, which showed how precious the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler was! ¡°With this merit treasure in hand, even if I face a Great Luo Golden Immortal, I will have the power to fight!¡± Holding the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, Su Chen could feel the terrifying energy within it, his face brimming with confidence. At that moment, a map appeared in Su Chen¡¯s hand, marking the location of the Chaos Bead. It was said that the Chaos Bead was Pangu¡¯s companion treasure. After he created the Great Desolate World, it was the only treasure to remain completely intact. At the same time, the Chaos Bead was also known as ¡®The One That Escaped from the Dao¡¯, possessing endless mystical abilities. Now that Su Chen had obtained the location of the Chaos Bead, wouldn¡¯t acquiring this supreme treasure be as easy as flipping his hand? Once he obtained it, along with the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, when the Fengshen Tribulation arrived, his chances of altering the fate of the Jie Sect would increase tremendously! After completely refining the map, the exact location of the Chaos Bead was imprinted in Su Chen¡¯s mind. Once he grew stronger, he would retrieve the supreme treasure! ______ Next, Su Chen took out the innate spiritual treasures he had ¡®extorted¡¯ from his teacher. Upper-grade innate spiritual treasure: Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment, Sky-Splitting Sword Supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure: Water-Fire Gourd The Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment was a defensive treasure, which Su Chen urgently needed. A top-tier defensive treasure could greatly enhance his survivability, so he immediately refined it. Before long, he discovered that the garment contained 36 restrictions, making it one of the most powerful among upper-grade innate spiritual treasures. Once he refined one restriction, the Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment acknowledged him as its master, allowing him to wear it smoothly. ¡°Purple feels a bit too feminine¡­ White suits my temperament better!¡± The next moment, the Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment turned white under Su Chen¡¯s willpower, morphing into a classic Hanfu from ancient China. Once Su Chen donned the garment, his entire aura skyrocketed ten thousandfold. He now had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, an elegant and refined demeanor, like an immortal in white descending from the heavens, as though he were the eternal presence in this world! ¡°Not bad, not bad!¡± ¡°With this treasure, I can change my outfit with just a thought¡ªhow convenient!¡± Seeing his new appearance, Su Chen was extremely satisfied. _____ Next, he inspected the Sky-Splitting Sword. This upper-grade innate spiritual treasure had 35 restrictions, making it top-tier. However, since he already possessed the unrivaled attacking treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, this Sky-Splitting Sword was of little use to him, so he put it aside. Then, he took out the supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure¡ªthe Water-Fire Gourd, and began refining it. Soon, detailed information about this treasure surfaced in his mind. [Water-Fire Gourd] Grade: Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Restrictions: 1/45 (1 restriction refined) Abilities: Contains two Water-Fire Qilin. Each Qilin holds one Yin-Yang Soul-Nourishing Essence. When fused together, they can nurture the soul and restore the true spirit¡¯s origin! ______ ¡°As expected of a supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure¡ªthe abilities of this Water-Fire Gourd are terrifying!¡± It was common knowledge that cultivators primarily cultivate their Essence, Qi, and Spirit, forming their divine sense, soul, and true spirit origin. While divine sense and soul damage could gradually recover through cultivation, the true spirit origin was a cultivator¡¯s most vital core. Once the true spirit origin was damaged, it could not be restored. Severe damage meant not just stagnation, but regression in cultivation. Yet, this Water-Fire Gourd not only nurtured the soul but also restored the true spirit¡¯s origin, making it incredibly powerful! 100 years later, Su Chen was still refining treasures when a cheerful voice suddenly echoed. ¡°Little Junior Brother, we¡¯ve come to play with you!¡± Hearing Bi Xiao¡¯s voice, Su Chen immediately sensed the presence of his three senior sisters and stepped out of his cave abode to welcome them. The moment San Xiao laid eyes on the transformed Su Chen, they were all stunned. ¡°Wow! Little Junior Brother is actually this handsome!¡± In an instant, the three celestial beauties¡ªYun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao¡ªwere left utterly entranced by Su Chen¡¯s immortal-like figure. Their delicate faces involuntarily flushed red, and their beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration, their gazes filled with growing fascination! Chapter 23 - Little Junior Brother, You Are Amazing! Chapter 23 Little Junior Brother, You Are Amazing! Once a cultivator breaks through to the Human Immortal realm, they gain the ability to change their appearance at will. As their cultivation increases, their features become increasingly flawless. However, while a cultivator¡¯s physical appearance can be refined, their innate temperament is much harder to alter. Since the beginning of his cultivation journey, Su Chen had never used divine abilities to change his appearance. Instead, as he grew stronger step by step, his natural features became increasingly refined, making him appear ever more perfect. Moreover, as a transmigrator with knowledge of the future and countless hidden cards at his disposal, Su Chen naturally possessed a unique aura unlike anyone else in the Great Desolate World! During the Jie Sect¡¯s Grand Competition, despite wearing simple clothes and having weak cultivation, Su Chen still stood out among millions of disciples, drawing the immediate attention of the Three Xia Fairies. This alone was proof of his extraordinary temperament. Now, having broken through to the Golden Immortal Realm and reached the level of Immortal Golden Body, coupled with his new Hanfu attire, he had undergone a complete transformation. So, upon seeing him again, it was only natural for San Xiao (Three Xia Fairies) to be utterly amazed and shaken. Seeing the shock and admiration in his three senior sisters¡¯ eyes, along with the faint blush on their peerless faces, Su Chen smiled faintly. ¡°Greetings, Senior Sisters!¡± San Xiao were born from three innate clouds and possessed extraordinary talent. After countless years of cultivation, they had become the legendary Three Beauties of Jie Sect, revered by all. In the past, only they had ever left others in awe, but now, seeing Su Chen, they had fallen into a daze like lovestruck maidens. If this were to spread, it would be unbelievable to the countless disciples of Jie Sect! Hearing Su Chen¡¯s greeting, the three sisters quickly snapped out of their daze, feeling embarrassed, and hurriedly composed themselves. ¡°Greetings, Little Junior Brother!¡± ¡°Greetings, Little Junior Brother!¡± Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao quickly regained their usual elegance and dignity, while the cheerful and lively Bi Xiao walked directly up to Su Chen. ¡°Little Junior Brother, how did you become so handsome after 100 years? And this celestial robe¡ªit¡¯s so unique! You look absolutely perfect in it!¡± Bi Xiao¡¯s big, bright eyes sparkled with admiration and excitement. ¡°Senior Sister Bi Xiao, this celestial robe is actually the ¡®Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment¡¯ bestowed upon me by our master. After refining it, I simply designed a new style to suit my preference. You probably find it unique because you¡¯ve never seen anything like it before!¡± In the Great Desolate World, cultivators rarely cared about fashion. Most simply wore loose Daoist robes that were comfortable and practical. Thus, when Su Chen wore a classical Hanfu, paired with his elegant demeanor, it naturally left an unparalleled impression on them. After all, this was the first time in the Great Desolate that such a style had been seen! ¡°What? You designed your celestial robe yourself? That¡¯s incredible! I had no idea you had such talent!¡± Bi Xiao¡¯s admiration deepened, her bright eyes shining with awe. Even Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao, standing beside her, showed expressions of surprise and curiosity. ¡°Senior Sister Bi Xiao, if you like, I can design a celestial robe just for you!¡± Before transmigrating, Su Chen was an artist and designer, highly familiar with fashion¡ªespecially his deep love for Hanfu. So for him, designing the perfect celestial robe for Bi Xiao was effortless. ¡°Really! You can do that!¡± Bi Xiao¡¯s eyes lit up with joy, looking thrilled. ¡°Of course! No problem at all!¡± Su Chen spoke with confidence. Without hesitation, Bi Xiao took out a low-grade postnatal spiritual treasure garment and handed it to Su Chen. ¡°Senior Brother Su Chen, I¡¯ll leave it to you!¡± ¡°Senior Sister, please adjust your robe slightly so I can design the perfect fit for you!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Bi Xiao complied without hesitation, tightening her Daoist robe slightly. The moment Su Chen saw her true figure, he was momentarily stunned. He had never expected such a petite and lively fairy to possess such an astonishingly curvaceous figure. She was truly a perfect contrast of innocence and allure! Sensing Su Chen¡¯s intense gaze, Bi Xiao¡¯s fair face blushed slightly. Taking a deep breath, Su Chen calmed himself and focused entirely on designing the perfect Hanfu for her. Soon, a classic, elegant women¡¯s Hanfu was ready. ¡°Senior Sister Bi Xiao, I think emerald green suits your lively temperament best. But if you prefer another color, you can change it at will!¡± Since celestial garments were spiritual treasures, they could change color and style at the owner¡¯s command. ¡°Alright! I¡¯ll try it on!¡± Bi Xiao couldn¡¯t wait, immediately refining and wearing the new celestial robe. As soon as she donned the Hanfu, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao¡¯s eyes widened in amazement. They had never seen their little sister look this breathtaking! Bi Xiao¡¯s new emerald green Hanfu made her look like a divine fairy from the Ninth Heaven¡ªplayful, enchanting, and absolutely flawless! ¡°Wow! This is incredible!¡± Seeing her reflection, Bi Xiao happily twirled around, her excitement overflowing. After all, which celestial maiden wouldn¡¯t love looking stunning? ¡°Little Junior Brother, you are amazing!¡± Her big, sparkling eyes were filled with admiration, practically glowing with little stars. ¡°Senior Sister, you¡¯re too kind!¡± At that moment, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao saw how stunning their little sister looked and felt a deep sense of envy. Unable to resist, they stepped forward. ¡°Little Junior Brother¡­ could you design one for us too?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Su Chen immediately agreed. Back during the Jie Sect Grand Competition, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao had shown him immense kindness, something he would always remember. ¡°Senior Sisters, please adjust your robes slightly so I can design the most suitable celestial attire for you!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao¡¯s fair faces flushed slightly as they recalled how Bi Xiao had just confidently displayed her figure before Su Chen. However, the temptation of beautifully designed celestial garments was too strong to resist! Quickly, they handed Su Chen their celestial robes and adjusted their Daoist attire to let him assess their figures properly. The next moment, Su Chen¡¯s eyes flickered slightly as he took in their graceful, breathtaking silhouettes. For a moment, he felt his throat go dry. Meanwhile, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao, sensing Su Chen¡¯s gaze, blushed even deeper! ¡°Junior Brother¡­ is it ready?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s done!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s response, they breathed a sigh of relief and let their robes return to normal. Before long, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao had changed into their new celestial Hanfu¡ªone pure white, the other bright yellow. Yun Xiao¡¯s white Hanfu made her appear noble, dignified, and ethereally beautiful, as if she were a goddess descended to the mortal realm. Qiong Xiao¡¯s yellow Hanfu gave her an elegant and lively aura, making her seem even more enchanting and mesmerizing. The three sisters stood together, so stunningly beautiful that even the sky itself seemed to lose its color! S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 24 - Breakthrough—Taiyi Golden Immortal! Chapter 24 Breakthrough¡ªTaiyi Golden Immortal! ¡°Wow! Eldest Sister, Second Sister¡ªyou both look stunning!¡± Seeing her two sisters in their newly designed celestial robes, Bi Xiao was so amazed that she could barely speak¡ªjust as they had been when they saw her transformation earlier. ¡°Eldest Sister, you¡¯re absolutely beautiful!¡± ¡°Second Sister, so are you!¡± Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao looked at their reflections, realizing that they had undergone a complete transformation, appearing unparalleled in beauty. All living beings have a love for beauty, and cultivators are no exception. San Xiao were already peerless beauties, but after exchanging their loose Daoist robes for elegantly designed Hanfu, their ethereal charm became even more radiant¡ªas if they were celestial goddesses descending from the heavens! ¡°Little Junior Brother, you¡¯re truly incredible!¡± Yun Xiao gazed at Su Chen¡¯s refined and dignified appearance, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration. ¡°Senior Sister flatters me.¡± Su Chen smiled modestly, his eyes carrying a gentle warmth. He had to admit that seeing them in his personally designed Hanfu¡ªeach of them looking even more perfect than before¡ªgave him an immense sense of accomplishment. ¡°Little Junior Brother, you¡¯re a genius! Not only is your cultivation speed unmatched, but even your talent in celestial robe design is unparalleled. If I hadn¡¯t met you, I wouldn¡¯t have known such exquisite celestial garments could exist!¡± Qiong Xiao¡¯s big, bright eyes sparkled with admiration, full of awe and reverence. ¡°Senior Sister, designing celestial robes is just a minor craft. For cultivators, the most important thing is to keep striving for greater strength. We must not lose sight of our true purpose by being overly indulgent in vanity.¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s words, Yun Xiao¡¯s eyes gleamed even brighter. She stared at him deeply for a moment before regaining her composure. ¡°As expected of the Little Junior Brother who once spoke the profound truths of cultivation¡ªSenior Sister has learned a great lesson!¡± With that, Yun Xiao even gave Su Chen a respectful bow. At the same time, Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao also came to their senses and expressed their gratitude. ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Little Junior Brother!¡± ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Little Junior Brother!¡± Su Chen smiled and returned the bow. ¡°You are too kind, Senior Sisters!¡± His humility only made San Xiao admire him even more. After all, they had just allowed Su Chen to design their robes¡ªrevealing their figures without reservation¡ªwhich naturally made them feel even closer to him. Afterward, San Xiao and Su Chen discussed their cultivation insights, experiences, and travels, sharing their knowledge without reservation. This provided Su Chen with immense benefits. As time passed, their relationship grew even closer. 100 years later, in their countless conversations, San Xiao noticed something remarkable¡ªno matter what topic they discussed, Su Chen could always offer a fresh perspective, often providing insights that even enlightened them. This shocked and intrigued them. ¡°It¡¯s as if our Little Junior Brother knows everything¡­ He¡¯s truly amazing!¡± Finally, after 100 years, San Xiao felt that they had disturbed Su Chen for too long. They understood that, having reached the ¡®Immortal Golden Body¡¯ stage, Su Chen needed more time to comprehend profound laws, so they reluctantly decided to take their leave. ¡°Little Junior Brother, make sure to visit us at Sanxian Island when you have time! You must come!¡± As much as they reluctantly parted, they knew Su Chen needed his own time for cultivation. ¡°Senior Sisters, rest assured¡ªI will definitely visit Sanxian Island to seek your guidance!¡± Watching San Xiao depart, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile faintly, reminiscing about the time spent with them. Afterward, Su Chen entered seclusion, taking advantage of his recent breakthrough to the ¡®Immortal Golden Body¡¯ realm to further comprehend the power of laws and solidify his foundation. As he activated ¡®Hongmeng Nine Revolution¡¯, his divine sense extended, sensing the power of laws within his body. Instantly, it resonated with the 3,000 Great Laws within thousands of kilometers, causing them to converge toward him like a pilgrimage. The ¡®Immortal Golden Body¡¯ was an incomprehensibly profound realm, allowing one to perceive the laws of heaven and earth and come closer to the Grand Dao itself. Yet, Su Chen was not merely sensing the laws¡ªhe was directly comprehending the Grand Dao. This was unprecedented in the entire Great Desolate World! When the Tongtian Sect Master first noticed this phenomenon, even he was stunned, realizing that Su Chen¡¯s potential was truly beyond measure. In some ways, Su Chen had already reached the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, because he could perceive, channel, and control the laws of the Grand Dao! And this was precisely what defined the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm! Su Chen carefully guided the countless streams of law energy into his body. Using the Power Law, he converted them into pure Power Law essence, which then refined his essence, energy, and spirit. _____ 1,000 years later, Su Chen sensed that he could no longer suppress the vast law energy within him. So, he allowed the accumulated power to naturally break through his limits. With a thunderous explosion, Su Chen felt himself stepping into an entirely new realm. His mastery over law energy grew exponentially, and his strength surged hundreds of times in an instant! At the same time, his physical body began to crack apart, only to be reborn and reconstructed under the refinement of pure law energy. His newly formed body became even stronger, more refined, and more powerful! Opening his eyes, Su Chen¡¯s gaze shone like dazzling stars in the vast universe, radiating awe-inspiring power. ¡°I¡¯ve finally broken through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm!¡± Moreover, ¡®Hongmeng Nine Revolutions¡¯ had successfully advanced to the Fifth Revolution! ¡°At this point, my physical body may already be as strong as an Innate Spiritual Treasure!¡± sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the Heavenly Immortal Realm, Su Chen¡¯s physical body was already impervious to the crushing force of the Jumping Rabbit, whose legs were as powerful as a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure. Now, after breaking through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, his strength had increased at least a hundred thousand times¡ªperhaps even a million times greater than before! ¡°Next, it¡¯s time to venture out and search for the supreme treasure¡ªthe Chaos Bead!¡± Chapter 25 - The Grinning Tongtian Chapter 25 The Grinning Tongtian After breaking through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, Su Chen¡¯s mastery over the Law of Power had reached such heights that even against a Great Luo Golden Immortal, he could fight and emerge victorious. Not to mention¡ªhe possessed the supreme offensive merit treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler. Thus, even peak Great Luo Golden Immortals would struggle to gain the upper hand against him! ______ At Biyou Palace, Tongtian Sect Master, sensing Su Chen¡¯s breakthrough, turned his gaze toward his disciple¡¯s secluded cultivation chamber. ¡°This is simply defying all logic!¡± ¡°Originally, I thought Su Chen would need at least 500 years to break through to Taiyi Golden Immortal¡­ but he actually spent over 1,000 years comprehending the ¡®Immortal Golden Body¡¯ Realm before advancing! Just how terrifying is his foundation?¡± Tongtian¡¯s eyes were filled with shock and deep anticipation. ¡°As long as Su Chen continues to grow, my Jie Sect will surely remain eternal and unmatched in the Great Desolate World!¡± ______ The Great Desolate World had six Saints and four major sects. The Western Sect had two Saints, making them the strongest on paper. However, since San Qing (Three Pure Ones) were siblings born from Pangu¡¯s primordial spirit, the Western Saints were extremely wary of them¡ªnever daring to openly provoke any of them, only scheming in the shadows. Yet Tongtian understood that despite their shared origins, San Qing harbored deep internal conflicts. Otherwise, he would never have split from his brothers to establish Jie Sect. Still, after the split, their relationship had eased somewhat, but the rivalry never disappeared. At their level, competition was no longer about personal strength¡ªit was about sect disciples and their sect¡¯s destiny. _______ ¡°That second brother of mine keeps saying that my disciples are all lowly beasts¡ªspawned from wet eggs or covered in fur and horns¡­ Let¡¯s see what he says when Su Chen crushes his disciples in battle!¡± Thinking of this, Tongtian suddenly became excited about the upcoming Three-Sect Competition, which took place once every 50,000 years. For the longest time, his second brother, Yuanshi Tianzun, had looked down on Jie Sect¡¯s disciples, calling them nothing more than beastly creatures. Even though Duo Bao¡¯s strength surpassed Guang Chengzi, Yuanshi still refused to acknowledge their worth. But now with humans being the destined rulers of the Great Desolate, and Su Chen being a pure-blooded human, having only cultivated for less than 2,000 years. If he dominated the Three-Sect Competition and crushed Yuanshi¡¯s Twelve Golden Immortals, then what face would Yuanshi have left to mock Jie Sect? Tongtian had absolute confidence in Su Chen. In just 3,000 years, he had reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm¡ªa feat unparalleled in all of the Great Desolate. Moreover, Su Chen had inherited Pangu¡¯s legacy and was likely the legendary ¡®One That Escaped from the Dao¡¯! He had comprehended the Law of Power¡ªthe head of the 3,000 Great Daos¡ªat the Immortal Golden Body stage. Such a thing had never happened before in the Great Desolate! So even though Su Chen had just broken through to Taiyi Golden Immortal, Tongtian was certain that he could overpower Yuanshi¡¯s strongest disciples¡ªthe Twelve Golden Immortals! ______ Tongtian knew that among Yuanshi¡¯s disciples, the strongest were Guang Chengzi, Yuding, and Antarctic Immortal Weng. They were the only ones who had entered the ¡®Immortal Golden Body¡¯ Realm at the Golden Immortal stage and could comprehend the Grand Dao at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level. But what about Su Chen? He had already comprehended the Grand Dao at the ¡®Immortal Golden Body¡¯ stage, and it wasn¡¯t just any Dao¡ªit was the Law of Power, the supreme foundation of all Daos! Now that he had broken through to Taiyi Golden Immortal, his control over the Grand Dao of Power would only make him even more terrifying! And let¡¯s not forget Su Chen cultivated both ¡®Nine Revolutions Mysterious Art¡¯ and ¡®Nine Revolutions Primordial Art¡¯, refining both body and soul simultaneously¡ªan unmatched combination in all of the Great Desolate! Even the strongest of Yuanshi¡¯s Twelve Golden Immortals stood no chance against Su Chen! ______ S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meanwhile, Su Chen had no idea that his master, Tongtian, was grinning so wide he could barely close his mouth. Nor did he know that Tongtian was already looking forward to him crushing the Twelve Golden Immortals in the next competition. Right now, Su Chen was focused on something else. ¡°If I want to find the Chaos Bead, I should first master the ¡®Ground-Shrinking Light¡¯ divine ability. The Great Desolate is vast¡ªif I rely on traditional flight spells, it would take an eternity to travel!¡± Su Chen understood the principle of ¡®sharpening the axe before chopping the wood¡¯. Thus, before setting off on his journey for the Chaos Bead, he decided to master the ¡®Ground-Shrinking Light¡¯ divine ability¡ªone of the Thirty-Six Supreme Divine Abilities, known for its unparalleled speed. He had personally witnessed its power when traveling back to Jie Sect with Kui Niu, and he had long been eager to learn it himself. As he began training, the initial stages went smoothly. However, as he deepened his comprehension, he detected several flaws in the technique. Thus, by channeling the Law of Power, he began refining and correcting these flaws, enhancing the technique far beyond its original potential. By the time he was done, its speed had increased by at least 50%! ¡°The Law of Power truly deserves its title as the head of the 3,000 Grand Daos!¡± ¡°Ground-Shrinking Light is a space-based speed technique, but with my control over the Law of Power, I can naturally evolve it into a superior space-movement technique by refining its flaws!¡± For the first time, Su Chen truly felt the terrifying potential of the Law of Power. His heart surged with excitement. Now, With his strength at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level and his mastery over a perfected Ground-Shrinking Light technique¡­ The Chaos Bead would soon be his! Chapter 26 - Target—The Chaos Bead! Chapter 26 Target¡ªThe Chaos Bead! Time flew by, 500 years passed in the blink of an eye, and Su Chen had refined the ¡®Ground-Shrinking Light¡¯ divine ability to an incredibly profound level. Thanks to his modifications, eliminating various flaws and inefficiencies, the power of this ability had skyrocketed exponentially. Now even if a Great Luo Golden Immortal or even a Quasi-Saint had mastered this ability, they might not be able to match Su Chen¡¯s speed! During these 500 years, Su Chen also familiarized himself with the remaining thirty-five divine abilities, though only on a surface level. Among them, he was particularly intrigued by ¡®Creation and Transformation¡¯, the highest-ranked divine ability among the Thirty-Six Great Divine Abilities. Kui Niu had once warned him about its immense power¡ªit was the very technique that Goddess Nuwa had used to create the human race. That alone was enough to show how terrifying this divine ability was. However, Su Chen realized that despite inheriting Pangu¡¯s legacy and comprehending the Law of Power, his current understanding was still only at the entry level. To fully master ¡®Creation and Transformation¡¯, he would need to deepen his comprehension of the Law of Power significantly. ¡°Now that I¡¯m fully prepared, it¡¯s time to go and retrieve the Chaos Bead!¡± With a determined gaze, Su Chen looked toward Biyou Palace and set off immediately. Before embarking on such a major journey, it was necessary to report to his master, Tongtian Sect Master. Moreover, Su Chen had a small request for him that he needed a map of the Great Desolate World! _______ The Great Desolate World was infinite. Even with Su Chen¡¯s current divine sense, he could at most scan a radius of a few million kilometers. More importantly, despite possessing a map of the Chaos Bead¡¯s location, he had no clear sense of the layout of the Great Desolate World, meaning he might not be able to find it easily. But Tongtian Sect Master was different. As a Heavenly Dao Saint, he could traverse any location within the Great Desolate instantly and could also use his Heavenly Dao authority to map out a general layout of the world. Even a roughly sketched map would be immensely helpful in pinpointing the exact location of the Chaos Bead. Once he had precise coordinates, finding the Chaos Bead would be effortless. Arriving at Biyou Palace, Su Chen found that Tongtian Sect Master was already waiting for him. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and greeted him respectfully. ¡°Disciple greets Master!¡± Tongtian nodded in satisfaction. Seeing Su Chen¡¯s ever-growing strength, he couldn¡¯t help but feel immensely pleased. ¡°No need for formalities.¡± Then, with a knowing smile, he continued. ¡°You¡¯ve broken through to Taiyi Golden Immortal¡ªare you planning to go out and travel?¡± Tongtian had already guessed why Su Chen had come. Though secluded cultivation was effective, once one started comprehending the laws of the world, it became essential to experience different events and refine one¡¯s Dao heart. Traveling through the world, encountering challenges, gaining insights, and obtaining opportunities¡ªthese experiences were just as valuable as closed-door cultivation. However, despite knowing this, Tongtian was reluctant to let Su Chen leave. Why? Because he feared that his beloved disciple might encounter dangers he couldn¡¯t yet handle. If something happened to Su Chen before he fully matured, even as a Saint, he wouldn¡¯t be able to accept it! But then, Tongtian reminded himself¡ªA seed sheltered from the storm will never grow into a mighty tree. As a Saint, how could he not protect his own personal disciple? Hearing Su Chen¡¯s plan, Tongtian sighed inwardly, but he did not object. Instead, he asked, ¡°Do you need any assistance from me?¡± For the first time in a while, Tongtian felt useful as a teacher! ¡°Master, could you provide me with a map of the Great Desolate World? This way, my travels will be much smoother.¡± Hearing this request, Tongtian was momentarily stunned. He had not expected such a simple request. ¡°Disciple, the Great Desolate is boundless and infinite. Even as a Heavenly Dao Saint, I do not know its full extent.¡± ¡°However, I can use the power of the Heavenly Dao to create a rough map for you!¡± Tongtian then closed his eyes and began using his Saintly powers to scan and map out the Great Desolate. A full year passed. Finally, Tongtian opened his eyes. A gentle energy entered Su Chen¡¯s consciousness¡ªa vast map of the Great Desolate had now been engraved in his mind! ¡°Disciple, I have transmitted a rough map of the Great Desolate to you. As long as you use the marked coordinates, you will always know your location.¡± With this map, Su Chen¡¯s search for the Chaos Bead would be significantly easier. Then, Tongtian raised his right hand. A powerful energy flowed into Su Chen¡¯s body. ¡°Though you are now a Taiyi Golden Immortal, the Great Desolate is still filled with danger.¡± ¡°Thus, I have left a divine consciousness imprint on you. If you ever face a life-threatening situation, my Saintly Avatar will be automatically activated to protect you!¡± ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Feeling Tongtian¡¯s care, Su Chen bowed sincerely. With his many trump cards¡ªand now, even a Saint¡¯s protective imprint¡ªhe had nothing to fear in his travels. It was undeniable being the personal disciple of a Saint came with incredible benefits! Before Su Chen left, Tongtian reminded him of one last thing. ¡°Disciple, I hope that you return within 20,000 years.¡± ¡°In 22,000 years, the Three-Sect Grand Competition will take place, and I am eagerly anticipating you bringing honor to my Jie Sect!¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Su Chen¡¯s eyes sharpened with determination. ¡°Master, rest assured¡ªI will not disappoint you!¡± After receiving his teacher¡¯s full support¡ª Su Chen turned and left Biyou Palace, officially embarking on his journey to claim the Chaos Bead! Chapter 27 - Opportunity—The Dinghai Pearls! Chapter 27 Opportunity¡ªThe Dinghai Pearls! After returning from Biyou Palace, Su Chen made his way to Kui Niu¡¯s cave dwelling. ¡°Old friend!¡± Sensing that Kui Niu was still in seclusion, Su Chen knew he had to say goodbye before leaving. After all, Kui Niu was the first true friend he had made since transmigrating, and if he left without telling him, Kui Niu would definitely be upset. Besides Su Chen also wanted to have a good conversation with him and pass on his improved ¡®Ground-Shrinking Light¡¯ technique as a parting gift. The moment Kui Niu awoke from his seclusion, he instantly appeared beside Su Chen. But as soon as he laid eyes on him, Kui Niu¡¯s expression froze in disbelief. ¡°Su Chen¡­ y-you¡­ you¡¯ve changed so much!¡± Seeing Su Chen¡¯s complete transformation and his breakthrough to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, Kui Niu was utterly stunned. After a moment, however, he recovered and felt genuine joy for his friend. After being formally accepted as a disciple of Tongtian, Kui Niu¡¯s status within Jie Sect had risen significantly. Even though his treatment hadn¡¯t changed much, the symbolic meaning was extraordinary. He could now inherit Jie Sect¡¯s destiny, accept disciples, and even teach the orthodox cultivation method Shangqing Immortal Sutra. Inside Kui Niu¡¯s cave, Su Chen casually took out a few jars of immortal wine he had ¡®borrowed¡¯ from Tongtian. ¡°Su Chen¡­ is that ¡®Shangqing Immortal Brew¡¯! And you have so much of it!¡± Kui Niu¡¯s bull-like eyes widened in shock. He knew very well that Shangqing Immortal Brew was an extremely rare treasure. Tongtian Sect Master personally gathered countless innate spirit fruits and rare immortal herbs, spending nearly 100,000 years to brew just a small amount of it. Even the Grandmaster Senior Brother, Duo Bao, found it difficult to obtain. Yet here was Su Chen, taking out ten jars at once! Had he completely looted Tongtian¡¯s stash? This only further confirmed just how much Tongtian valued Su Chen. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, old friend¡ªdrink as much as you want! If we run out, I¡¯ll just go get more from Master!¡± Aside from leaving a Saint¡¯s imprint to protect him, Tongtian had also given him a lot of resources before he set out on his journey. As for this immortal brew? Well, Su Chen may have ¡®borrowed¡¯ a few extra jars while his Master wasn¡¯t looking¡­ Thinking back to Tongtian¡¯s pained expression, Su Chen knew this Shangqing Immortal Brew was no ordinary wine. But Kui Niu, seeing Su Chen¡¯s generosity, also realized just how much Tongtian favored him. ______ The moment Su Chen took a sip, he felt like he was floating among the clouds, savoring the indescribable richness of the brew. As for Kui Niu, he was so overjoyed and honored that his face turned completely red. After a few sips, Su Chen could already tell. ¡°The flavors of some spirit fruits and herbs haven¡¯t fully fused¡ªthere¡¯s room for improvement in the brewing process. When I get time, I should try brewing something even better!¡± ______ Fifty years later, after spending fifty years with Kui Niu, Su Chen finally bid him farewell and left Jin¡¯ao Island. Thanks to the rough map from Tongtian, he was able to quickly determine the general location of the Chaos Bead. ¡°I can¡¯t believe the Chaos Bead is actually located in the Eastern Sea¡ªit¡¯s practically in my backyard!¡± Jin¡¯ao Island itself was situated above the Eastern Sea, meaning that the entire surrounding area was within Jie Sect¡¯s sphere of influence. But as soon as he left the island, Su Chen realized just how vast the Eastern Sea truly was. Even with his enhanced ¡®Ground-Shrinking Light¡¯, capable of traversing ten million kilometers in a single step, it still took him months just to leave Jie Sect¡¯s territory. The scale of the Eastern Sea was beyond imagination. _____ Following the map¡¯s guidance, Su Chen continued heading east. After 100 years, he stopped at a small island to rest. Just as he was about to leave, however, he suddenly sensed a faint surge of ¡®Innate Spiritual Energy¡¯ emanating from the island¡¯s center. ¡°Hmm!¡± His spirit sharpened instantly. In a flash, Su Chen arrived at the source of the energy. There, in the center of the island, he found a dark, icy spring, with occasional bubbles rising to the surface. Each time a bubble burst, it released a wisp of Innate Spiritual Energy. ¡°I never expected to stumble upon an Innate Spiritual Treasure here¡ªwhat incredible luck!¡± Su Chen smiled slightly, then began setting up defensive formations around the area to prevent others from detecting it. In the Great Desolate, the dominant energy was Postnatal Spiritual Energy. Even if an Innate Spiritual Treasure were to be born, it would gradually degrade into a Postnatal Treasure due to the surrounding environment. However, if the treasure was located within a hidden blessed land, it could continue maturing as long as its Innate Spiritual Energy remained intact. Clearly, the treasure within this spring was one such case. ______ Without hesitation, Su Chen leapt into the spring to investigate. As soon as he entered, he immediately recognized the unusual properties of the water. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Hmm? This is¡­ One-Yuan Heavy Water?¡± Feeling the bone-chilling cold and immense pressure, Su Chen instantly identified the spring¡¯s composition. One-Yuan Heavy Water was an extremely rare and valuable material¡ªespecially for tempering the soul. Countless cultivators coveted this treasure, yet here was an entire lake of it, spanning hundreds of square meters and plunging over a thousand meters deep! ¡°Amazing¡ªonly by venturing into the world can one encounter such miraculous opportunities!¡± Brimming with excitement, Su Chen dived deeper, heading toward the source of the energy. _____ At the very bottom of the spring, he finally found it a cluster of six luminous, pearl-like orbs, radiating a brilliant white light. The moment he laid eyes on them, Su Chen¡¯s heart trembled. ¡°These¡­ These are the Dinghai Pearls!¡± The legendary treasures that could stabilize vast oceans and suppress entire realms¡­ Su Chen had stumbled upon one of the greatest treasures of the Eastern Sea! Chapter 28 - Murder for Treasure Chapter 28 Murder for Treasure It was said that there were a total of thirty-six Dinghai Pearls, corresponding to the thirty-six Heavenly Stars. Among them, twenty-four were in the possession of Tongtian Jiaozhu (Lord of Heaven), who later passed them down to his disciple, Zhao Gongming. With these twenty-four Dinghai Pearls, Zhao Gongming made a dazzling display of power during the Fengshen Cataclysm (Investiture of the Gods Calamity). However, he was ultimately unable to unleash their full potential and became the target of Randeng Daoren (Burning Lamp Taoist), who used treachery to kill Zhao Gongming and seize the Dinghai Pearls. After completely refining the pearls, Randeng finally unleashed their true power, evolving them into Twenty-Four Heavens. As a result, he advanced from an ordinary Quasi-Saint to a top-tier powerhouse of the Primordial World, eventually earning a place among the three Western Buddhas as the Buddha of the Past. From this, one could imagine just how powerful the Dinghai Pearls truly were! Six Dinghai Pearls formed an incredibly profound pattern, radiating an intense and majestic aura. Clearly, they were about to reach full maturity. Su Chen waited patiently at the bottom of the pond, anticipating the moment of harvest. Ten years later, a shocking burst of Innate Treasure Aura shot into the sky, and six radiant Dinghai Pearls floated upward like six dazzling stars. Having waited for this moment, Su Chen immediately reached out and collected all six Dinghai Pearls. Afterward, he took out a jade bottle and collected the entire pool of One-Yuan Heavy Water. With that, he was ready to leave. Although he had set up an isolation formation beforehand, the Innate Treasure Aura from the pearls¡¯ emergence had been too powerful to suppress. If he lingered too long, powerful beings might sense the disturbance and come investigating¡ªsomething that could lead to unnecessary complications. ______ S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Shameless brat, get down here this instant!¡± Just as Su Chen was about to leave, a powerful aura descended upon him, forcing him to stay put on the island. In the next instant, a majestic figure appeared in the sky¡ªnone other than the Sixth Elder of the Eastern Sea Dragon Clan, Ao Feng! Ao Feng had only recently broken through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm. While patrolling as per his routine, he suddenly sensed an astonishing burst of Innate Treasure Aura from this area of the sea. At that moment, he immediately understood¡ªa powerful Innate Treasure had just emerged on this island! Judging by the intensity of the aura, this treasure was of extremely high quality. ¡°Hahaha! I must be blessed by the heavens! I just broke through to Daluo Golden Immortal, and now I¡¯ve stumbled upon a powerful Innate Treasure¡ªthis is truly divine favor!¡± Ao Feng, as an elder of the Dragon Clan, was only allotted one Innate Treasure in all his years, which showed just how rare and precious these artifacts were. Now, witnessing an Innate Treasure appearing before his very eyes, he couldn¡¯t contain his excitement! Thus, this newly emerged Innate Treasure was something Ao Feng had absolutely no intention of letting slip away! ¡°Boy, this is the territory of my Eastern Sea Dragon Clan! Any treasures that emerge here naturally belong to us! If you know what¡¯s good for you, hand over the treasure obediently! Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless¡ªI¡¯ll reduce you to ashes on the spot!¡± Ao Feng¡¯s eyes flashed with a dangerous glint as he stared at Su Chen. Seeing the ruthless gleam in Ao Feng¡¯s eyes, Su Chen immediately understood¡ªthe elder had already made up his mind to kill him for the treasure. In response, Su Chen showed no trace of fear¡ªinstead, a spark of eagerness flickered in his eyes. With his current strength, how would he fare in a battle against a Daluo Golden Immortal? ¡°Treasures belong to those who are worthy! If you want to steal mine, show me your true strength first!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s bold words, Ao Feng was momentarily shocked. He hadn¡¯t expected a mere early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal to dare challenge him! ¡°You little brat! Since you¡¯re so eager to die, I¡¯ll gladly grant your wish!¡± Ao Feng sneered as he summoned his most powerful weapon¡ªhis Innate Treasure, the True Dragon Halberd. The halberd exuded an overwhelming aura, causing all beings within millions of kilometers to tremble in fear. Having already locked onto Su Chen¡¯s qi signature, Ao Feng wasn¡¯t worried about his opponent escaping with some kind of secret technique. This treasure would be his, without a doubt! In the next moment, Ao Feng let out a cold laugh, wielded his True Dragon Halberd, and slashed at Su Chen with unstoppable might. An immense wave of domineering energy erupted, as if shattering the heavens, bringing forth a destructive force that rushed toward Su Chen. _____ Su Chen remained calm and composed, throwing out a single punch. Since his breakthrough into the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, he had yet to test his true combat power. This was the perfect opportunity. He wanted to see how his physical strength compared to Ao Feng¡¯s Innate Treasure. The heavens trembled violently. The sea below surged with torrential waves, sending billions of gallons of seawater flying into the sky. ¡°How is this possible?¡± After the first clash, Ao Feng staggered back, his face filled with utter disbelief. He never expected that Su Chen¡ªa mere early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal¡ªcould block his attack with a single punch! More than that he, a Daluo Golden Immortal, had used an Innate Treasure¡ªyet Su Chen still withstood the blow! ¡°What good is physical strength alone? Now, I¡¯ll show you the true power of a Daluo Golden Immortal!¡± Recovering from his shock, Ao Feng sneered in contempt. Then he steadied his focus, eyes filled with deadly seriousness, as he gripped his True Dragon Halberd even tighter, channeling the laws of the universe. Even though he had only recently broken through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm, he had already begun to comprehend the Laws of the Great Dao and could even manipulate them. No matter how strong Su Chen¡¯s physical body was, he would still be nothing more than an ant before the might of a Daluo Golden Immortal¡¯s laws! Chapter 29 - Overpowering All Laws with Sheer Strength – Slaying a Daluo! Chapter 29 Overpowering All Laws with Sheer Strength ¨C Slaying a Daluo! A battle at the Daluo Golden Immortal level was enough to annihilate all life within tens of millions of kilometers. Even the celestial stars and cosmic realms above the firmament could be reduced to dust under such terrifying energy clashes. At Biyou Palace, seated in meditation, Tongtian Jiaozhu (Lord of Heaven) slowly opened his eyes. His gaze extended toward the nameless island in the Eastern Sea, where his beloved disciple Su Chen was locked in battle with Ao Feng. With his level of power, no battle in the entire Primordial World could escape his awareness, let alone one involving his own disciple. ¡°Dragon Clan?¡± Upon seeing Su Chen¡¯s opponent¡ªa Daluo Golden Immortal from the Dragon Clan¡ªTongtian¡¯s eyes flashed with intrigue. He had never been entirely certain of Su Chen¡¯s full potential. Back when Su Chen was merely at the Golden Immortal stage, he could already comprehend the Laws of the Great Dao. Moreover, the law he inherited was none other than the Law of Strength, one of the fundamental governing laws among the Three Thousand Great Daos. Now that he had broken through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, his comprehension and control over the laws should not be inferior to Ao Feng, who had only recently advanced to Daluo. However, the difference between Daluo Golden Immortal and Taiyi Golden Immortal was immense. Even if Su Chen¡¯s understanding and mastery of the laws were on par with Ao Feng¡¯s, his mana reserves would certainly be far weaker. ¡°I wonder how long my disciple can last against a newly advanced Daluo?¡± S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tongtian was confident that if Su Chen were facing any peak Taiyi Golden Immortal, he would definitely emerge victorious. But against a Daluo Golden Immortal? He wasn¡¯t as optimistic. The gap between the two realms was simply too vast. Even if Su Chen could match Ao Feng in law comprehension and mastery, his mana reserves were drastically inferior. If the battle dragged on, Su Chen would inevitably run out of energy and be defeated. Thus, Tongtian had already prepared to intervene when Su Chen was on the verge of losing. ______ At that moment, Ao Feng activated his divine powers, channeling the Laws of Water. The boundless sea below condensed into countless razor-sharp water blades, surging toward Su Chen with overwhelming force. If Su Chen failed to block the attack, he would be instantly shredded into dust by these Water Law Divine Techniques! ¡°The Laws of Water?¡± A faint smile curled at Su Chen¡¯s lips as his eyes gleamed. In the next instant, he raised both hands, fully activating Hongmeng Nine Revolutions. His aura surged to an unparalleled peak, his figure resembling that of a war god descending upon the world. ¡°Fight!¡± With a thunderous roar, Su Chen swung his fists forward. Instantly, The Laws of the Great Dao resonated in unison, as though bowing in reverence. Under Su Chen¡¯s command, they all converged into the Law of Strength and surged towards Ao Feng with unstoppable force. The trillions of water blades shattered in an instant, dispersing into mere mist like an avalanche collapsing in the blink of an eye. The sky trembled. The stars crumbled. The boundless sea below erupted, revealing an abyssal trench millions of miles deep! In a single exchange, Ao Feng was blasted millions of kilometers backward, his eyes wide with shock and horror. ¡°This¡­ this is impossible!¡± Staring at the god-like Su Chen hovering above, Ao Feng murmured in disbelief. ¡°How can a mere early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal comprehend and manipulate the laws even better than I can?¡± Had he not personally experienced it¡ªAo Feng would never have believed what he had just witnessed. It completely shattered everything he thought he knew! He was a survivor of the Dragon-Han Cataclysm, a once-insignificant dragon with a diluted bloodline who had fought his way up over millions¡ªperhaps even billions¡ªof years to become a renowned powerhouse within the Dragon Clan. Yet, in all his eons of existence, he had never encountered anything like this. ______ ¡°Die!¡± With a battle cry, Su Chen activated the Golden Light Escape Technique, appearing right before Ao Feng in a flash. Without hesitation, he continued to wield the Law of Strength, launching a devastating assault. He understood a Daluo Golden Immortal had already transcended the river of fate, rendering them immortal and indestructible. The only way to truly kill one was to erase them across past, present, and future using the power of laws¡ªonly then could they be permanently wiped from existence in the Primordial World. Ao Feng had intended to kill him for treasure¡ªthen he would have to pay the ultimate price! ¡°You want to kill me?¡± ¡°Then trade your life for it!¡± Channeling the Law of Strength, Su Chen landed a punch that shattered Ao Feng¡¯s true form, drawing forth an agonizing, miserable scream. At that moment, Su Chen finally saw Ao Feng¡¯s true form a massive dragon with half-golden, half-blue scales. Among the Dragon Clan, golden dragon bloodlines were considered supreme. Since Ao Feng possessed half a golden bloodline, his status in the Dragon Clan was likely high. ¡°Brat! You¡¯ve truly angered me! Die!!!¡± Ao Feng reformed his true form, expanding into a colossal dragon millions of miles long. Manipulating the laws, he commanded the entire sea realm to engulf Su Chen, seeking to crush him to dust. At the same time, Ao Feng¡¯s True Dragon Halberd let out a resonant dragon¡¯s roar, slashing toward Su Chen with unstoppable killing intent. ¡°Kill!¡± With a battle cry, Su Chen¡¯s eyes blazed with overwhelming battle intent. The Laws of the Great Dao roared in response, surrounding Su Chen in reverence. Under his control, they surged with an unstoppable force, obliterating everything in their path. ¡°One Strength to Shatter Ten Thousand Laws!¡± The Law of Strength, being one of the Three Thousand Great Daos¡¯ governing principles, could command and suppress all other laws. At this moment, Su Chen had grasped the true essence of the Law of Strength! The endless ocean shattered. The entire sky collapsed, revealing gaping black holes that exuded destructive energy. ¡°NOOO!!!¡± Ao Feng let out a final, unwilling roar¡ªbut his true spirit was dismantled bit by bit, vanishing into nothingness. Su Chen had wielded the Law of Strength¡¯s most powerful divine ability to completely erase Ao Feng from existence across past, present, and future, ensuring his true death. The next moment Su Chen gazed at Ao Feng¡¯s million-mile-long true dragon corpse and, without hesitation, used his divine abilities to collect it¡ªalong with every single one of Ao Feng¡¯s treasures. The Daluo Golden Immortal, Ao Feng had been utterly annihilated! Chapter 30 - Tongtian’s Shock – The Arrival of the Eastern Sea Dragon King! Chapter 30 Tongtian¡¯s Shock ¨C The Arrival of the Eastern Sea Dragon King! At Jinao Island, Biyou Palace, when Tongtian Jiaozhu personally saw his beloved disciple Su Chen annihilate a Daluo Golden Immortal of the Dragon Clan with his bare fists, without even using a single treasure. Tongtian couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath, his heart trembling with uncontrollable shock. ¡°This disciple of mine is far too monstrous! He actually slaughtered a Daluo Golden Immortal while being just an early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal? And he didn¡¯t even use a treasure! Who would believe this if it were spread?¡± It took him a long time to recover from his astonishment. When he did, joy spread across his face. ¡°I never expected that I had actually underestimated my disciple¡¯s strength¡ªthis is simply unbelievable!¡± ¡°To think that after breaking through to Taiyi Golden Immortal, his comprehension of the Law of Strength has already reached such heights? He is truly defying the heavens!¡± At this moment, Tongtian¡¯s heart was filled with pride and excitement. The stronger Su Chen became, the more it proved his own teachings were unparalleled. Moreover, with Su Chen¡¯s heaven-defying potential, if he broke through to Daluo Golden Immortal or even Quasi-Saint, then who in the entire Primordial World, aside from Saints, could rival him? ¡°So this is the true might of Father God¡¯s Law of Strength? How terrifying!¡± Recalling Su Chen¡¯s technique ¡®One Strength to Shatter Ten Thousand Laws¡¯, even Tongtian felt a deep sense of shock. He could tell that this technique was still in a crude, undeveloped state. But once Su Chen further refined his understanding of the Law of Strength and perfected this divine ability, how terrifying would his combat power be in the future? Right now, he could already slaughter a Daluo Golden Immortal with his bare fists as an early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal¡ªthis potential was beyond comprehension! Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One had to understand a Daluo Golden Immortal had already transcended the River of Fate, achieving a state of undying and indestructible existence. Even a Quasi-Saint would struggle to completely destroy a Daluo. And yet, Su Chen¡ªwho was merely a Taiyi Golden Immortal¡ªhad used the Law of Strength to erase Ao Feng¡¯s past, present, and future, ensuring his true and total annihilation. This level of combat power and potential was absolutely frightening. ¡°Hahaha! Taking Su Chen as my disciple was undoubtedly the wisest decision of my life! With him here, how can my Jie Sect (Interception Sect) not flourish for all eternity!¡± Tongtian let out a joyous, unrestrained laugh, his face radiating pride and satisfaction. At this moment, he could hardly wait for the upcoming Three Sects Disciple Tournament. Since Su Chen, at early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal, could already crush a Daluo, how could the disciples of his elder brothers possibly compare? After all, among Laozi¡¯s disciples, only Xuandu had recently broken through to Daluo. If Su Chen, while still at Taiyi Golden Immortal, defeated Xuandu, wouldn¡¯t that be a complete embarrassment for Laozi? And as for Yuanshi Tianzun¡¯s twelve disciples¡ªnone of them had even reached Peak Taiyi Golden Immortal! How could they possibly compete with Su Chen? Thinking of this, Tongtian felt immensely pleased, and his anticipation for the Three Sects Disciple Tournament grew even stronger. _____ After annihilating Ao Feng, Su Chen began examining his spoils. One Low-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure A Daluo Golden Immortal Dragon Corpse Countless resources inside Ao Feng¡¯s storage treasures, including Immortal Crystals, Immortal Fruits, and Immortal Medicines Looking at his gains, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but nod in satisfaction. ¡°Indeed, war is the best way to plunder wealth!¡± After sorting through his loot, he began refining the six newly acquired Dinghai Pearls. Soon, the detailed information of the Dinghai Pearls appeared in his mind. ______ Grade: Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure Seals Unlocked: 1/24 (One seal refined so far) Abilities. Contains a portion of the Law of Water Can suppress seas and command water Can evolve into a Minor World and extract its energy to replenish the user¡¯s own mana ______ Seeing the abilities of the Dinghai Pearls, Su Chen felt ecstatic. ¡°These Dinghai Pearls are truly incredible! Not only do they contain the Law of Water, but they can also evolve into a Minor World and store energy! This is the perfect treasure for battle!¡± ¡°No wonder Randeng rose to fame in the Primordial World after obtaining Zhao Gongming¡¯s 24 Dinghai Pearls¡ªtheir abilities are truly extraordinary!¡± At this moment, Su Chen made a decision. Before the Fengshen Calamity arrived, he would trade for Zhao Gongming¡¯s 24 Dinghai Pearls himself! After all, Zhao Gongming couldn¡¯t fully utilize their potential, making it a waste for them to remain in his hands. If Su Chen offered his High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure Crack Heaven Sword in exchange, Zhao Gongming wouldn¡¯t suffer a loss. _______ ¡°I¡¯ve never tasted dragon meat before¡­ Should I try it?¡± After collecting his treasures, Su Chen turned his gaze toward Ao Feng¡¯s massive dragon corpse. Since he had already obtained it, he figured he might as well roast some meat and see if it truly lived up to the legends. But just as he was about to start a powerful aura surged toward him from the horizon, instantly putting Su Chen on high alert. _______ The battle between Ao Feng and Su Chen had naturally shaken the entire Eastern Sea. Within a radius of tens of millions of kilometers, all living beings had felt the terrifying fluctuations. As the ruler of the Eastern Sea, Ao Guang (the Eastern Sea Dragon King) was immediately alerted by his subordinates. When he heard the news, he was shocked his Sixth Elder, Ao Feng, had actually been killed by a single human. Furious beyond belief, Ao Guang unleashed his divine senses and rushed toward the battlefield with all his might. After all, even though the Dragon Clan was no longer the overlord of the Primordial World, they were not to be trifled with. The Dragon Clan still held great influence. One must remember during the Era of Emperor Yu, the Nine Dragon Sons (Qiuniu, Yazi, Chaofeng, Pulao, Suanni, Bixi, Bian, Fuxi, and Chiwen) had aided Da Yu in attaining enlightenment, offering up the Nine Cauldrons to help humanity stabilize the world. Because of this, Emperor Yu made the Dragon Clan the totem of humanity, allowing them to share in humanity¡¯s karmic virtue and receive worship and offerings. Over time the Dragon Clan¡¯s karma had been purified, allowing many dragons to break through past bottlenecks, including Ao Feng. Furthermore, with the Dragon Clan¡¯s bloodline growing stronger, their rise to power was only a matter of time. Now a Daluo Golden Immortal of the Dragon Clan had been slaughtered. As the Eastern Sea Dragon King, how could Ao Guang possibly let this go unpunished? Chapter 31 - The Terrified Ao Guang Chapter 31 The Terrified Ao Guang Upon seeing the imposing middle-aged man before him, Su Chen immediately understood that this man was incomparably stronger than Ao Feng, whom he had just faced. ¡°It seems it¡¯s time to use my true trump card!¡± Su Chen thought to himself, preparing to wield the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler in his hand. He wanted to see if, by using his merit treasure, he could stand against the middle-aged man before him! As for seeking his teacher Tongtian to intervene? That thought had never even crossed Su Chen¡¯s mind. If one always relies on others, one will inevitably lose the spirit of moving forward fearlessly. Only by steadfastly believing in oneself and relying on oneself can one advance unhindered and become truly invincible! ______ ¡°Human, was it you who killed my Dragon Clan elder, Ao Feng?¡± Ao Guang stared at Su Chen, his tone filled with disbelief. The young man before him was merely at the early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal level. How could the Sixth Elder have died at his hands? If not for the dragon meat in Su Chen¡¯s hands¡ªclearly a part of Ao Feng¡¯s true dragon body¡ªand the fact that no other strong individuals were within millions of kilometers, Ao Guang would never have believed it to be true! Su Chen put away the dragon meat he had been preparing to roast and met Ao Guang¡¯s scrutinizing gaze. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± ¡°Ao Feng tried to kill me and steal my treasure, but I killed him instead!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s calm and indifferent response, Ao Guang¡¯s rage only deepened. He used divine abilities to verify the truth and found that everything Su Chen said was indeed real. And as for Su Chen¡¯s identity¡ªhe was merely a human! _____ ¡°Human, you are incredibly bold! How dare you kill a Dragon Clan elder!¡± ¡°As the Dragon King of the East Sea, if I do not uphold justice for my clan, how can I continue to lead the East Sea Dragons?¡± At that moment, an immense aura surged from Ao Guang¡¯s body, as if he was ready to crush Su Chen into dust at any moment! ¡°The East Sea Dragon King, Ao Guang!¡± Hearing Ao Guang reveal his identity, Su Chen¡¯s heart trembled slightly. In Journey to the West, Ao Guang appeared to be someone who was bullied by everyone, but in reality, at this moment, he was a peak-level Great Luo Golden Immortal! Su Chen, who was well aware of the Grand Desolation¡¯s trajectory, understood that Journey to the West was merely a scheme by the Saints to fight for fate and destiny. The East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang was nothing more than a small pawn in the grand game. Even if Ao Guang were a Peak Great Luo Golden Immortal or even a Quasi-Saint, he would never dare to oppose the Saints¡¯ arrangements! ______ ¡°Dragon King of the East Sea, cut the nonsense¡ªlet¡¯s fight!¡± Su Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply as his battle intent exploded. His Hongmeng Nine Transformations technique circulated violently within him, making his aura as invincible as a war god! At that moment, the heavens and earth changed color. Countless laws of the universe surged toward Ao Guang, making him appear divine and sacred. Just as he was about to strike Su Chen¡ªA boundless and ancient pressure suddenly descended upon him, instantly crushing the laws of the universe he had just summoned, dispersing them into nothingness! ¡°Ao Guang, your Dragon Clan is truly audacious!¡± Tongtian¡¯s voice resounded like the sole existence in the heavens and earth, instantly suppressing the entire sky. ¡°The Supreme Purity Saint!¡± Ao Guang¡¯s expression changed drastically, and he was completely stunned. He never imagined that a Saint would personally speak! Could it be that this human before him was the disciple of the Supreme Purity Saint? No, that couldn¡¯t be right! He knew all of the Supreme Purity Saint¡¯s major disciples, and this human was definitely not among them! Since Tongtian had moved his Daoist temple to Jin¡¯ao Island in the East Sea, the Dragon Clan had proactively sought to establish ties with him. They had even sent several noble-blooded golden dragons to serve as steeds for the Saint. During the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors era, Dayu¡¯s teacher had been Our Lady of Wudang, and the Nine Sons of the Ancestral Dragon had sacrificed themselves to refine the Nine Cauldrons, helping the Human Clan stabilize the Nine Provinces. From then on, the Dragon Clan¡¯s connection with the Jie Sect deepened even further. To solidify this relationship, the Dragon Clan had paid a tremendous price¡ªand now, they had actually offended the Supreme Purity Saint! At this moment, Ao Guang was filled with overwhelming fear. ______ ¡°Ao Feng tried to kill and rob first. And now, you, Ao Guang, are using your power to bully my disciple. Do you truly think I am made of clay?¡± Tongtian¡¯s words carried the weight of heavenly law, causing Ao Guang to spit out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly pale as a sheet. In an instant, the once mighty and arrogant Ao Guang fell to his knees toward Jin¡¯ao Island, repeatedly knocking his head against the ground in desperation. ¡°Saint, please forgive me! I did not know he was your disciple! Please, have mercy!¡± At this moment, Ao Guang regretted everything so much that his intestines felt twisted with remorse. He never imagined that this Su Chen was actually the newly accepted disciple of a Saint! ¡°That damned Ao Feng¡ªhe has doomed the entire Dragon Clan!¡± Right now the Dragon Clan had only just started to prosper again. Yet suddenly, they faced a disaster akin to a thunderbolt from a clear sky. Below a Saint, all beings were mere ants! If they offended a Saint, even with all their heritage and foundation, the Dragon Clan could be annihilated in an instant¡ªall at the Saint¡¯s mere whim. Now, Ao Guang¡¯s only hope was that the Supreme Purity Saint would remember the Dragon Clan¡¯s centuries of tribute and grant them a chance to make amends. ______ ¡°Ao Guang¡ªif your Dragon Clan does not give my disciple a proper explanation for this matter, then your East Sea Dragon Clan has no reason to continue existing!¡± One must know¡ªSu Chen was the future of the Jie Sect. Tongtian cherished him deeply. Yet now, Ao Guang had dared to attack him? This was nothing less than a direct provocation against Tongtian himself! Not to mention that this matter had already been the Dragon Clan¡¯s fault to begin with¡ªAo Feng had tried to kill and rob first. Ao Guang had then used his power to oppress others afterward. If the Dragon Clan was not punished, where would the dignity of a Saint be? ______ sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Thank you, Saint! Thank you, Saint!¡± Hearing Tongtian¡¯s killing intent-filled words, Ao Guang continued knocking his head against the ground, his heart filled with immense relief. As long as they were willing to pay a steep enough price, they could quell the Saint¡¯s anger. And once the Saint¡¯s fury was pacified, he would spare the East Sea Dragon Clan. Ao Guang turned to look at Su Chen. He knew that as long as he offered a price high enough to satisfy this young master, then the Saint¡¯s wrath would naturally dissipate. And seeing that the Saint had personally protected him before Ao Guang could even strike, it was clear this Su Chen was someone that Tongtian held in extremely high regard! Chapter 32 - The Dragon Princess as a Mount? Chapter 32 The Dragon Princess as a Mount? Su Chen had just been preparing to battle Ao Guang, a Peak Great Luo Golden Immortal, to test his true combat strength. Who would have thought that his teacher would intervene before the fight even began? This left Su Chen feeling greatly disappointed. However, his teacher¡¯s immense care and affection for him were evident, and this touched Su Chen¡¯s heart. ¡°Disciple thanks Teacher!¡± Su Chen clasped his hands in salute toward Jin¡¯ao Island. ¡°Disciple, when traveling the world, you must not be arrogant or reckless. When it is necessary to seek help, do not hesitate or delay, understand?¡± Inside Biyou Palace, Tongtian watched as his beloved disciple saluted him, his face full of appreciation. He knew very well that if he had not intervened, Su Chen¡¯s nature would have driven him to fight to the death. Such a personality made Tongtian feel both love and worry. He loved that it would cultivate an invincible heart, allowing Su Chen to unleash 200% of his strength in battle. But he worried that being too unyielding could lead to an early demise. This was why Tongtian had specifically given him this reminder. _____ ¡°Disciple understands. Thank you for your guidance, Teacher!¡± Su Chen naturally did not mention that he was confident he could fight against a Peak Great Luo Golden Immortal. If he said that, it would frustrate his teacher. After all, his teacher had finally found a chance to help his beloved disciple, but in the end, it might seem like he had only made things worse. One could only imagine how stifled Tongtian would feel. Thus, it was necessary to preserve his teacher¡¯s dignity a little. ______ ¡°May I ask for the honored immortal¡¯s name?¡± Once Su Chen had finished speaking with Tongtian, Ao Guang cautiously approached him. His demeanor was as humble as could be, exuding utmost reverence and caution. ¡°My name is Su Chen!¡± ¡°Su Chen Shangxian, I have offended you earlier. Please grant me an opportunity to make amends!¡± Ao Guang was unbelievably humble¡ªat this moment, the life and death of the entire East Sea Dragon Clan depended on Su Chen¡¯s whim. He had to tread carefully. _______ ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll see how sincere your Dragon Clan is.¡± After experiencing Ao Feng¡¯s attempted murder and robbery, followed by Ao Guang¡¯s blatant oppression, Su Chen had no favorable impression of the Dragon Clan. Now that he had an opportunity to extort them, how could he miss out? _____ One must know¡ªsince the Ferocious Beast Catastrophe, the Dragon Clan had ruled the Great Desolation as overlords. Even after enduring multiple calamities, they had remained standing. This meant that they had a solid foundation and hidden trump cards. Furthermore, as the rulers of the seas, the Dragon Clan had controlled the boundless oceans for countless aeons. In all that time, they must have amassed an unimaginable amount of treasures! Thinking of this, Su Chen¡¯s lips curved into a slight smirk, his eyes gleaming with playful interest. At this moment, Ao Guang, hearing Su Chen¡¯s response, immediately understood his intentions. He had already prepared himself to be ruthlessly extorted. _____ ¡°Su Chen Shangxian, please accompany this humble dragon to the East Sea Dragon Palace, so that I may properly host you!¡± ¡°Very well!¡± The East Sea Dragon Palace was billions of kilometers away, but with their abilities, they reached it in just one or two hours. ¡°Everyone, this is Su Chen Shangxian! Show your respects and do not dare to be disrespectful!¡± Seeing countless Dragon Clan members greeting him, Ao Guang immediately introduced Su Chen with great reverence. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Greetings, Su Chen Shangxian!¡± ¡°Greetings, Su Chen Shangxian!¡± Countless Dragons bowed respectfully upon seeing Su Chen. ¡°There is no need for formalities.¡± Su Chen waved his hand indifferently, glancing at Ao Guang with a knowing smile. Ao Guang wanted to flatter him, hoping that excessive praise would make Su Chen lose himself in vanity and forgive the Dragon Clan? Wishful thinking! Upon arriving at the main hall of the East Sea Dragon Palace, Su Chen found the place to be magnificent and opulent. The sheer number of treasures used as decoration showed just how wealthy the Dragon Clan was. Soon, countless beautiful dragon maidens brought in various immortal fruits and fine wines. However, after having tasted his teacher¡¯s personally brewed ¡®Supreme Purity Immortal Wine¡¯, these Dragon Clan wines felt utterly unimpressive. _______ Suddenly, a stunning woman, dressed in imperial robes, entered gracefully. She exuded a noble aura so mesmerizing that one could not look away. Clearly, this woman¡¯s identity was extraordinary. ¡°Greetings, Royal Father. Greetings, Su Chen Shangxian!¡± This woman was none other than Ao Guang¡¯s treasured daughter¡ªAo Tingxue. She was the Second Princess of the East Sea Dragon Clan, possessing pure Golden Dragon bloodline, and her status was incomparably noble. ¡°Su Chen Shangxian, this is my second daughter, Ao Tingxue.¡± Ao Guang smiled as he introduced her to Su Chen. Then, he suddenly made a shocking statement. _______ ¡°Su Chen Shangxian, I noticed that you lack a proper mount, which must make travel inconvenient.¡± ¡°Why not allow Tingxue to serve as your mount?¡± The moment she heard her father¡¯s words, Ao Tingxue froze in shock. A look of grief and disbelief appeared on her breathtakingly beautiful face. Before she arrived, she had already received her father¡¯s decree she must not show any disrespect to this Su Chen Shangxian. However, she had never imagined that her father would actually offer her up as a mount! One must know she was her father¡¯s most beloved daughter. Although Ao Tingxue had been deeply struck by Su Chen¡¯s presence when she first saw him, she would never willingly become a mere mount! Even though she understood her father¡¯s intentions, and knew he must have his reasons, it was still an intolerable humiliation to both her and the entire Dragon Clan! Even so Ao Tingxue understood that her father was a wise and powerful ruler. For him to suggest something as extreme as this¡ªIt meant that Su Chen¡¯s identity was absolutely extraordinary! Otherwise, her father, the dignified Dragon King of the East Sea, would never propose such a thing. Thus, although Ao Tingxue was completely unwilling, she dared not openly refuse. Chapter 33 - A Great Opportunity—The Dao Jade Fragment of the Creation Law! Chapter 33 A Great Opportunity¡ªThe Dao Jade Fragment of the Creation Law! When Su Chen heard that Ao Guang was willing to offer his most beloved daughter as a mount, he was momentarily stunned. He turned his gaze toward Ao Guang¡¯s massive dragon eyes. They were filled with sincerity, flattery, and reverence! There was no doubt for one to become the Dragon King of the East Sea and reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, they could never be ordinary. Ao Guang was no exception. Clearly he understood that Su Chen was deeply valued by a Saint and possessed tremendous strength. After all, as an early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal, he had killed Ao Feng, a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Just this feat alone was enough to shake the entire Great Desolation. Let alone the fact that his teacher was a supreme Saint! If Ao Tingxue became Su Chen¡¯s mount, then the Dragon Clan would naturally establish ties with him. She would symbolize the Dragon Clan¡¯s allegiance to Su Chen. With his teacher¡¯s level of care, who would dare to harm Ao Tingxue in the future? Moreover, with Su Chen¡¯s terrifying potential, once he fully matured, he would inevitably become a top-tier figure in the Great Desolation. By then, Ao Tingxue serving as his mount would bring countless benefits. And as for whether Su Chen would grow into his full potential? Ao Guang had no doubts. With a Saint personally guiding him, how could he not rise to greatness? _____ Even better, if Ao Tingxue became Su Chen¡¯s concubine or Dao companion, wouldn¡¯t that make Ao Guang his father-in-law? By that time, The East Sea Dragon Clan would deepen its ties with the Jie Sect, making their future rise even smoother! By offering his daughter, Ao Guang could not only resolve the current crisis but also invest in Su Chen¡¯s future. What a brilliant move! In the Dragon Clan, the Golden Dragon Bloodline was supreme. As a pure-blooded Golden Dragon, Ao Tingxue had already reached the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal. This made her a top-tier talent among the Dragons. Not only that she possessed exceptional beauty and elegance, a true divine goddess. If she became Su Chen¡¯s mount, countless powerhouses would be envious! After all, the Dragon Clan was once one of the Great Desolation¡¯s overlords. Countless mighty beings dreamed of having a Dragon as a mount but were denied. If Su Chen had a pure-blooded Golden Dragon as a mount, it would be an unparalleled honor! ______ Su Chen¡¯s Response ¡°I appreciate the Dragon King¡¯s generosity, but I currently have no need for a mount.¡± ¡°So let¡¯s forget about having your Dragon Princess serve as one.¡± The moment Su Chen rejected the offer, Ao Tingxue¡¯s beautiful eyes widened slightly in shock. She had never imagined that, as the Dragon Clan¡¯s noble princess and a pure-blooded Golden Dragon, she would actually be unqualified to serve as his mount? This made Ao Tingxue feel an inexplicable sense of unwillingness¡ªAnd at the same time, she became even more curious about Su Chen. One had to admit women were truly complex beings. Just moments ago, Ao Tingxue had been utterly reluctant to become Su Chen¡¯s mount. Yet now that he had outright refused, she suddenly felt indignant and curious. At this moment Ao Guang, seeing Su Chen¡¯s rejection, was slightly surprised. But at the same time, his opinion of him rose even higher. Su Chen had a strong background, immense strength, limitless potential, and, more importantly, knew how to advance and retreat wisely. Once he matured, his future would be unfathomable! ¡°No problem! Since Su Chen Shangxian doesn¡¯t need a mount now.¡± ¡°If you ever do, my Dragon Clan will be honored to serve you!¡± Without waiting for Su Chen to refuse again, Ao Guang personally led him to the treasury of the East Sea Dragon Palace. He wanted Su Chen to pick treasures freely, hoping to appease him and protect the Dragon Clan from destruction. Inside the Dragon Palace Treasury Su Chen was met with an astonishing display of Rare heavenly materials, Postnatal spiritual treasures and Postnatal spiritual roots Seeing this wealth, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but praise the Dragon Clan¡¯s prosperity. ¡°Su Chen Shangxian, in the core treasury ahead, we have several innate spiritual treasures. Perhaps they might interest you?¡± Even though innate spiritual treasures were incredibly rare, Ao Guang believed that as long as they could preserve the Dragon Clan, it was a price worth paying. Soon they arrived at the core treasury, where three innate spiritual treasures lay before them. Judging from the innate aura, the highest-grade among them was merely a mid-grade innate spiritual treasure. Su Chen was utterly unimpressed. Since he had such a golden opportunity, why not make the Dragon Clan bleed a little more? ¡°Let¡¯s keep looking around.¡± Upon hearing Su Chen¡¯s words, Ao Guang was slightly surprised. Even innate spiritual treasures couldn¡¯t tempt him? Did this mean his expectations were even higher? Thinking of this, Ao Guang felt a twinge of bitterness. After all, Tongtian had personally decreed that if Su Chen was dissatisfied, the entire East Sea Dragon Clan would cease to exist. This meant he had to be extremely careful! As Su Chen continued browsing, he passed by a collection of jade stones. Suddenly he sensed a faint calling from one of the jade pieces, about the size of a fist. Instantly he realized that this jade stone was no ordinary object! Su Chen picked up the jade stone and examined it closely. ¡°This jade stone has a rather nice shape.¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s words, Ao Guang quickly spoke up. ¡°These jade stones were randomly collected by me and my subordinates. They have no real value.¡± S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°If Su Chen Shangxian likes it, then it would be my greatest honor to gift it to you!¡± Ao Guang was not afraid of Su Chen taking treasures. He was afraid that Su Chen would take nothing. If Su Chen left dissatisfied, and the Saint became enraged, the East Sea Dragon Clan would be doomed! What was a mere jade stone compared to their survival? ¡°Good!¡± ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite!¡± Su Chen smiled faintly and put away the jade stone, secretly activating his True Spirit Source to refine it. At that moment, Su Chen finally understood what this jade stone truly was. It was a fragment of the Creation Jade Disc, left behind by Pangu himself! Because Su Chen had inherited Pangu¡¯s legacy, possessing both Pangu¡¯s bloodline and the Law of Power, he could faintly sense its aura. If Ao Guang had known what this jade fragment truly was, he would have realized that fully refining it would grant a complete Dao Law! The Creation Jade Disc contained the complete 3,000 Great Dao Laws. After Pangu shattered it during the Great Opening of Heaven, Hongjun acquired one-third of its fragments. By fully refining those fragments, Hongjun fused countless Dao Laws, creating his own path to enlightenment, which led to him becoming a Saint. This meant that the Creation Jade Disc was unimaginably powerful! For Su Chen to obtain even a single fragment was an unparalleled opportunity. If he could fully comprehend the Dao Law within, then his path to Sainthood would be infinitely easier! ¡°This fragment actually contains the complete Creation Dao Law!¡± Upon refining the jade stone, Su Chen was utterly shocked. The Creation Law was one of the top ten laws among the 3,000 Great Daos. Even N¨¹wa, the Mother of Humanity, had relied on the Creation Law to mold humanity into existence. This alone showed just how priceless this Dao Jade Fragment truly was! Chapter 34 - The Beauty Trap Chapter 34 The Beauty Trap S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Ao Guang had known that what he had just given away was a fragment of the Dao Jade Disc containing a complete Creation Law, he would have regretted it to his very core. This was one of the top ten ranked laws among the 3,000 Great Daos! To put it in perspective¡ªpossessing a complete Dao Law would make comprehending the Dao inscriptions infinitely easier. Given Ao Guang¡¯s natural talent and background, while he might not necessarily attain sainthood, breaking through to the Quasi-Saint realm would have been effortless for him. That was the power of possessing a complete Dao Law! Su Chen had inherited the Law of Strength, the number one among the 3,000 Great Daos. However, even a drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood was insufficient to fully carry the complete Strength Law. Therefore, the inheritance Su Chen had obtained was, at most, only 20% of the full law. If he fully comprehended it, he could at least reach the Quasi-Saint level. However, to truly attain sainthood, he had two options¡ªeither follow his teacher Tongtian¡¯s path of severing the three corpses to achieve enlightenment, or obtain a complete fragment of the Strength Law Dao Jade and comprehend the law to attain enlightenment through strength! From the moment Su Chen had inherited Pangu¡¯s legacy, he had already determined his path to enlightenment¡ªthe strongest path¡ªattaining enlightenment through strength! Although he didn¡¯t yet possess a complete fragment of the Strength Law Dao Jade, he could refine his understanding of other laws to nourish and perfect his Strength Law step by step. After all, the Strength Law was the overarching principle of the 3,000 Great Daos! Thus, obtaining a fragment of the Dao Jade Disc containing a complete Dao Law was of unparalleled importance to Su Chen! ¡ª After thoroughly exploring the treasure vault of the East Sea Dragon Palace, Su Chen found nothing else that particularly interested him. This made Ao Guang extremely uneasy. If this young master remained unsatisfied, how could the East Sea Dragon Clan possibly endure the wrath of the Upper Clarity Saint? Would his entire clan really have to face annihilation? At that thought, Ao Guang wished he could just dump all the treasures in the vault at Su Chen¡¯s feet, hoping it would please him. ¡°Immortal Su Chen, is there nothing here that catches your eye?¡± Ao Guang forced a stiff smile, but Su Chen could clearly sense his anxiety. In response, Su Chen simply couldn¡¯t be bothered to overthink it. If the compensation was unsatisfactory, they could prepare to face his teacher¡¯s fury. Who told the Dragon Clan to attempt murder and robbery? Who told the Dragon King Ao Guang to try to oppress him with authority? ¡°Dragon King, hasn¡¯t your Dragon Clan been the ruler of the primordial world since the beginning of time? Why is your treasure vault so meager? It lacks the grandeur befitting a true hegemon!¡± Although the East Sea Dragon Palace¡¯s treasury held many treasures, it still didn¡¯t match the Dragon Clan¡¯s supposed status. After all, the Dragon Clan had dominated the seas since the Ferocious Beast Calamity and was the ruling force of the Dragon-Han Catastrophe. They had existed for countless eons. If this was all they had, how could they possibly be worthy of their title? At this moment, Ao Guang¡¯s eyes flashed with determination upon hearing Su Chen¡¯s words. He then smiled and led Su Chen back to the main hall. ¡°Immortal Su Chen, please rest for a while and enjoy the dance of our Eastern Sea Immortal Maidens. I will return shortly!¡± After speaking, Ao Guang turned to his most beloved daughter, Ao Tingxue. ¡°Tingxue, you are now the foot servant of Immortal Su Chen. Be sure to serve him well. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes, Father!¡± Although Ao Tingxue felt deeply aggrieved, she dared not question her father¡¯s decision. ¡ª ¡°Master, please enjoy this celestial fruit!¡± After Ao Guang left, Ao Tingxue carefully peeled a celestial fruit and offered it respectfully to Su Chen. As a Dragon Princess, she was no fool. The fact that her father was treating Su Chen with such caution, even after Su Chen had clearly rejected her as his servant, meant only one thing¡ªThis Su Chen Immortal was not someone the Dragon Clan could afford to offend! Thus, even though she was unwilling, she dared not challenge her father¡¯s decision. More importantly, she had no intention of provoking this mysterious Su Chen. ¡°Princess, there¡¯s no need to be so formal. I have already said that this matter is settled. You don¡¯t need to address me as ¡®Master.¡¯ You may call me by my name.¡± Su Chen had no particular thoughts about the elegant and noble Ao Tingxue before him. After all, he was no longer the person he had been when he first transmigrated. After cultivating the Hongmeng Nine Turns, his mind and willpower were hundreds of times stronger than others at his level. Women and beauty? Such things held no sway over him. ¡°This¡­¡± Ao Tingxue was momentarily conflicted upon hearing Su Chen¡¯s words. Her father insisted that she serve as Su Chen¡¯s foot servant, yet Su Chen refused. She truly didn¡¯t know what to do. She could sense Su Chen¡¯s sincerity and respect in his words, which touched her heart. At the same time, a bit of rebelliousness stirred within her. ¡°Master, I beg you to have mercy on me. If my father finds out, he will surely scold me!¡± At that moment, Ao Tingxue¡¯s large eyes shimmered with an imploring expression, looking pitiful beyond words. A noble Dragon Princess, lowering herself in such a manner¡ªthis stark contrast in status would be enough to shake most men. But Su Chen merely glanced at her before withdrawing his gaze. Leisurely, he continued sipping his immortal nectar. Chapter 35 - The True Treasure Vault of the Dragon Clan! Chapter 35 The True Treasure Vault of the Dragon Clan! After leaving the main hall of the Dragon Palace, Ao Guang swiftly dived deeper into the depths of the sea. Before long, he reached the ocean¡¯s deepest abyss. There, an ancient and unadorned cave abode stood¡ªit was the Dao Arena of Zhulong, the younger brother of the Ancestral Dragon. Only a handful of individuals within the entire Dragon Clan even knew of its existence. ¡°Ancestor, Ao Guang requests an audience!¡± Moments later, the stone doors of the cave abode swung open, and Ao Guang quickly stepped inside. Upon seeing the thin figure standing in the center of the cave, he immediately bowed deeply. ¡°Ao Guang greets the Ancestor!¡± Zhulong turned around and lightly waved his hand. ¡°There¡¯s no need for formalities.¡± ¡°Ao Guang, why are you here instead of governing the Dragon Clan? Why disturb my seclusion?¡± The reason the Dragon Clan had remained standing after the Dragon-Han Calamity was not just their own strength¡ªit was mainly because Zhulong, a top-tier powerhouse, was overseeing them! With Zhulong present, even though the Dragon Clan had long withdrawn from the stage of history, no one dared to make a move against them. Even during the Lich Calamity, the Demon Emperor Dijun and the Eastern Emperor Taiyi wanted to subjugate the Dragon Clan and make them serve the Demon Clan. However, because of Zhulong¡¯s existence, Dijun and Taiyi had no choice but to abandon the idea. Instead, they merely had the Dragon Clan join the Heavenly Court in name, without requiring them to serve the Demon Clan. Thus, even though the Lich Calamity was devastating, the Dragon Clan, which had nominally joined the Demon Clan, remained unscathed. This alone showed how powerful Zhulong was! Hearing Zhulong¡¯s words, Ao Guang immediately prostrated himself. ¡°Ancestor, please save the Dragon Clan!¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Zhulong¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, a solemn expression appearing on his face. He had always valued Ao Guang, which was why he had entrusted him with leading the Eastern Sea Dragon Clan. If Ao Guang was saying the entire Dragon Clan was in mortal danger, then it was certainly not an exaggeration. ¡°Ancestor, I have inadvertently offended the Upper Clarity Saint.¡± With that, Ao Guang recounted everything¡ªhow Ao Feng had attempted to kill and rob Su Chen, and how he himself had tried to use his status to suppress Su Chen. He did not dare to conceal a single detail. After listening, Zhulong furrowed his brows, feeling exasperated beyond words. After all the sacrifices the Dragon Clan had made to rise again, they were now facing annihilation just because they had offended Su Chen? The thought alone made him so furious he nearly coughed up blood. ¡°Ancestor, I previously had Tingxue serve as Su Chen¡¯s foot servant and even led him into the Dragon Palace¡¯s treasure vault, but he didn¡¯t care for any of it!¡± Ao Guang¡¯s expression was filled with regret. ¡°Thus, in order to properly atone to Su Chen and pacify the wrath of the Upper Clarity Saint, I have come to seek your help!¡± Zhulong immediately understood Ao Guang¡¯s real intent. ¡°You mean to let Su Chen enter our Dragon Clan¡¯s true treasure vault, allow him to select treasures, and use that to make amends and quell the Upper Clarity Saint¡¯s anger?¡± The Dragon Clan had existed for countless eons, and their true collection of treasures was far beyond what was stored in the Dragon Palace¡¯s vault. Their real trove was hidden within an independent middle-thousand world, and only Zhulong himself had the ability to access it. After contemplating for a long while, Zhulong finally sighed deeply. ¡°Very well, as you wish. Let the Upper Clarity Saint¡¯s disciple enter our true treasure vault and select whatever he desires to atone for our mistake.¡± In the current era of the Great Desolation, the age of Saints had long begun. Although Zhulong was incomparably powerful, he had not yet attained sainthood. In the eyes of the Upper Clarity Saint, he was nothing more than a slightly larger ant. Moreover, the fault was entirely on the Dragon Clan this time. They had attempted murder and robbery first, and then tried to leverage power against Su Chen. This had thoroughly enraged the Upper Clarity Saint. If they didn¡¯t give Su Chen a satisfactory resolution, then the Saint¡¯s decree to annihilate the Dragon Clan would undoubtedly come to pass. Compared to the prospect of their entire clan¡¯s extinction, losing some treasures was insignificant! ¡°This is all my fault! I beg the Ancestor to punish me!¡± Hearing that the Ancestor had agreed, Ao Guang felt a wave of relief but still prostrated himself once more, pleading for punishment. ¡°Ao Guang, you have led the Dragon Clan for years. Though you made mistakes, you have also contributed greatly. The greater responsibility here lies with Ao Feng!¡± ¡°Thus, I hope that from now on, you will be more cautious. I also grant you the chance to atone for your sins¡ªlead our Dragon Clan towards greater strength!¡± Zhulong still valued Ao Guang greatly. Now that the Dragon Clan was on the verge of rising again, Zhulong wouldn¡¯t waste a capable leader. ¡°Thank you, Ancestor! I will not fail your expectations!¡± Hearing that he was allowed to redeem himself, Ao Guang was overwhelmed with gratitude. ¡°Good!¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Now, go bring the Upper Clarity Saint¡¯s disciple here.¡± Zhulong waved his hand lightly. ¡°Yes, Ancestor!¡± As Ao Guang¡¯s figure departed, Zhulong¡¯s eyes gleamed with a deep light. ¡°If one does not attain sainthood, they are nothing but an ant. Now that the karmic burden of our Dragon Clan has dissipated, where does my opportunity for enlightenment lie?¡± Zhulong had existed since the same era as the Dao Ancestor Hongjun. He had personally witnessed Hongjun¡¯s enlightenment and the ascension of his six disciples to sainthood. Deep in his heart, he, too, harbored an unyielding ambition! ¡ª Before long, Ao Guang returned to the Dragon Palace and personally led Su Chen to the ocean¡¯s depths. ¡°Immortal Su Chen, please enter the true treasure vault of our Dragon Clan. I hope it will satisfy you!¡± Hearing Ao Guang¡¯s words, Su Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. No wonder the so-called Dragon Palace treasury had seemed so underwhelming.So this was where they had been hiding all their real treasures! Chapter 36 - Plundering the Dragon Clans Treasure Vault Chapter 36 Plundering the Dragon Clan¡¯s Treasure Vault Upon arriving at a dark and mysterious part of the ocean depths, Su Chen saw a thin figure in a blue Daoist robe standing ahead. The figure emitted no discernible aura, as if he were one with the vast Eastern Sea. In that instant, Su Chen realized that this man was no ordinary being. He was likely none other than the legendary Zhulong, the younger brother of the Ancestral Dragon! ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± The moment Ao Guang saw Zhulong, he immediately stepped forward and saluted. Zhulong turned his head, his ancient and refined face breaking into a faint smile that carried a sense of warmth. ¡°Young friend Su Chen, I am Zhulong. Welcome to the Eastern Sea Dragon Clan.¡± Su Chen naturally had an impression of this legendary ancestor of the Dragon Clan. It was said that after the Dragon-Han Calamity, Zhulong had remained incredibly low-key, never showing himself in the Great Desolation again. With him guarding the ancestral lands of the Dragon Clan, no power dared to provoke them. ¡°Su Chen greets Senior Zhulong!¡± Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Su Chen stepped forward and offered a respectful bow. Zhulong, being a supreme power from the same era as Dao Ancestor Hongjun, was certainly worthy of such respect. ¡°You are too polite, young friend Su Chen. This time, my Dragon Clan has wronged you. I hope you will give us a chance to make amends.¡± After speaking, Zhulong raised his right hand. A drop of essence blood, accompanied by an incredibly intricate and profound pattern, acted like a key as it merged into the void. The next moment, the depths of the ocean trembled, and a massive halo of light appeared in the void, emanating a powerful aura. A beam of light enveloped Su Chen, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself inside a mystical world. Su Chen looked around and saw an endless, boundless expanse filled with incredibly rich primordial spiritual energy. The entire realm was shrouded in divine mist, glowing with celestial brilliance. It was unimaginable that such a vast middle-thousand world, overflowing with primordial energy, was merely a treasure vault. This alone spoke volumes about the terrifying heritage of the Dragon Clan! ¡°Young friend Su Chen, this is the true treasure vault of my Dragon Clan. If anything here catches your eye, don¡¯t hold back¡ªtake whatever you want!¡± Hearing Zhulong¡¯s voice, Su Chen composed himself. ¡°Since Senior Zhulong is so generous, I won¡¯t stand during the ceremony!¡± Since the Dragon Clan was seeking to atone, they had to satisfy him¡ªotherwise, his teacher¡¯s wrath would not be quelled, and the Dragon Clan would face annihilation. Given that, Su Chen was naturally willing to give them a chance. This middle-thousand world was vast beyond measure, at least tens of thousands of times larger than the Milky Way! Even with Su Chen¡¯s current strength, using his Golden Light Traversal divine ability to explore would still take at least a thousand years! Thus, Su Chen immediately activated Golden Light Traversal while using his divine sense to scan for treasures that might interest him. ¡°This is¡­ Chaos Spirit Crystals?¡± As soon as he entered the vault¡¯s outer area, Su Chen noticed a vast field of crystalline stones radiating an earthy yellow aura. He stopped in his tracks. Chaos Spirit Crystals were formed from the purest Chaos energy and could be refined to extract Chaos Qi, greatly accelerating cultivation speed. Additionally, they could be used to set up formations¡ªcompared to arrays powered by Immortal Essence Crystals, those powered by Chaos Spirit Crystals were at least ten times stronger. Most importantly, now that the Great Desolation had transitioned to postnatal spiritual energy, Chaos Spirit Crystals had become unimaginably valuable. ¡°No wonder the Dragon Clan was once the supreme overlord of the primordial world¡ªhaving Chaos Spirit Crystals casually lying around at the vault¡¯s outermost edge? How extravagant!¡± Sensing that these crystals would be crucial in the future, Su Chen unhesitatingly activated his divine power, sweeping up the entire field of Chaos Spirit Crystals. ¡°With this many Chaos Spirit Crystals¡ªat least several hundred billion¡ªI¡¯ll gladly accept them!¡± Su Chen then continued exploring the treasure vault and discovered an abundance of celestial materials and spiritual treasures. In one particular area, he found an entire sea of Life Essence Springs, each filled with countless innate spiritual roots. They were densely packed like a primordial forest, leaving Su Chen deeply astonished. Such an immense collection of innate spiritual roots¡ªonly the Dragon Clan could possess such wealth. It was well known that innate spiritual roots were incredibly rare in the Great Desolation. The ten supreme-grade innate spiritual roots were the most famous, each possessing unparalleled mystical properties. While the spiritual roots here weren¡¯t at the highest grade, the innate spiritual fruits they produced were still immensely powerful, far surpassing most top-tier immortal fruits. With such a vast supply of innate spiritual roots, how could the Dragon Clan not rise again? ¡°Immortal, all the innate spiritual fruits produced by my Dragon Clan are here for your selection!¡± The area containing the spiritual roots was naturally maintained by Dragon Clan members. After all, when the fruits matured, it wasn¡¯t as if Zhulong himself would go and harvest them. These Dragon Clan members had already received instructions from their ancestor. They treated Su Chen with utmost reverence, afraid of showing even the slightest disrespect. ¡°Tastes pretty good!¡± After sampling a few innate spiritual fruits, Su Chen nodded in satisfaction. Seeing the massive piles of spiritual fruits, stacked like countless planets, Su Chen showed no hesitation and swept them all into his storage. With over ten trillion innate spiritual fruits, this was a treasure trove accumulated over hundreds of thousands of years¡ªnow completely plundered by Su Chen! At this moment, sensing what had transpired, Zhulong¡¯s heart nearly bled. However, when he reminded himself that as long as the innate spiritual roots remained, they could always produce more fruit, he felt somewhat relieved. The reason Su Chen collected so many innate spiritual fruits wasn¡¯t just to enjoy a feast. He had also once mentioned wanting to brew a celestial wine that surpassed even his teacher Tongtian¡¯s Upper Clarity Immortal Brew. Now that he had found such premium ingredients for brewing, how could he possibly let them go to waste? Chapter 37 - A Bountiful Harvest! Chapter 37 A Bountiful Harvest! After plundering all of the Dragon Clan¡¯s Chaos Spirit Crystals and Innate Spiritual Fruits, Su Chen realized that his spatial treasure could no longer contain anything else. So, he directly utilized the Law of Strength he had comprehended, simulating the Law of Space, and created a vast storage space within his own Sea of Consciousness to hold more treasures! With that settled Su Chen leisurely continued exploring the Dragon Clan¡¯s treasure vault. Instead of sweeping up everything indiscriminately, he selectively picked out the most valuable items. After all, even if he wanted to take everything, it was impossible. His spatial treasure was already packed full, and the newly created space in his Sea of Consciousness was also nearly at capacity. He had to leave room for even greater treasures¡ªwhat if he came across something even better? ¡ª Outside the Vault, Zhulong, monitoring the situation, was deeply shocked to sense that Su Chen¡¯s storage capacity seemed boundless. ¡°As expected of the Upper Clarity Saint¡¯s final disciple¡ªalready comprehending laws at the early Taiyi Golden Immortal stage and even managing to kill a Daluo Golden Immortal like Ao Feng¡­ Such potential is terrifying!¡± Zhulong had lived for countless eons, yet this was the first time he had encountered a genius of Su Chen¡¯s caliber. ¡°With the Upper Clarity Saint¡¯s protection, Su Chen will undoubtedly grow stronger. Given his potential, attaining sainthood may not be too difficult for him.¡± At this thought Zhulong made a firm decision: the Dragon Clan must forge a strong bond with Su Chen. This could only bring them benefits, not harm! Even aside from the fact that he was the disciple of a Saint, Su Chen¡¯s talent alone was worth befriending. The Dragon Clan had managed to gradually rise again precisely because of Zhulong¡¯s strategic foresight. During the Lich Calamity, he had ensured that the Dragon Clan did not become mere pawns of the Demon Clan. Instead, they had survived intact. When the Human Clan became the destined rulers of the Great Desolation, Zhulong had sent his nine nephews (Qiuniu, Yazi, Chaofeng, Pulao, Suanni, Bixi, Bi¡¯an, Fuxi, and Chiwen) to assist Great Yu in achieving enlightenment, offering the Nine Cauldrons to suppress the Nine Provinces. From that moment, The Dragon Clan became the totem of the Human Clan, sharing their merit, destiny, and incense offerings, finally cleansing their accumulated karmic burden and setting the stage for their resurgence. It could be said Zhulong was one of the most forward-thinking top-tier powerhouses in the Great Desolation! So now seeing Su Chen plundering vast amounts of treasures from the Dragon Clan¡¯s vault, Zhulong didn¡¯t feel distressed at all. In fact, he hoped Su Chen would take even more! This way, Su Chen would be indebted to the Dragon Clan! Although Ao Feng and Ao Guang had previously offended Su Chen, Su Chen had already killed Ao Feng, and he himself had suffered no harm. A mere compensation of a few Innate Spiritual Treasures should be enough to settle the karma, right? S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Su Chen took treasures exceeding the value of this compensation, wouldn¡¯t that at least leave him with a sense of gratitude? Wouldn¡¯t that make it easier to build a relationship with him in the future? With this thought in mind¡ªZhulong took the initiative to speak. ¡°Young friend Su Chen, the core of my Dragon Clan¡¯s treasure vault is at the easternmost end. Why not take a look? If anything catches your eye, do not hesitate to take it!¡± Hearing Zhulong¡¯s words, Su Chen was briefly stunned. Was he actually encouraging him to take even more? When he first entered the vault, Zhulong had already said something similar. Now he was repeating it, and his sincerity was unmistakable. ¡®Could it be that Zhulong foresees my future potential and wants to form a bond with me early?¡¯ In an instant, Su Chen grasped the real reason behind Zhulong¡¯s generosity. Without hesitation, Su Chen swept up everything that caught his eye into his Sea of Consciousness and then followed Zhulong¡¯s instructions to the vault¡¯s easternmost depths¡ªits core section, where the most valuable treasures were stored. As soon as Su Chen arrived, he saw countless beams of Innate Treasure Light shooting skyward, along with newly dissipated restriction formations. Clearly, this area had been sealed with powerful formations¡ªjust moments ago, Zhulong must have removed them to allow Su Chen to take whatever he wanted! Upon entering, Su Chen was immediately greeted by a dazzling display of Innate Spirit Treasures, radiating divine brilliance. A quick sweep of his divine sense revealed exactly 128 of them! ¡°This Dragon Clan¡­ is ridiculously rich! They actually have so many Innate Spirit Treasures?¡± Even some Saints might not have this many treasures stored away! ¡°If I take all of them, will Zhulong cry himself to death?¡± After a moment of amusement, Su Chen shook his head. He understood the principle of not owing too many favors. If he took everything, he would owe the Dragon Clan a massive karmic debt. What would he do if they came to ask for a favor in the future? If he refused, he would suffer karmic backlash, which would be detrimental to his cultivation. More importantly, he didn¡¯t need that many treasures. There was no point in being greedy and burdening himself with unnecessary obligations. So, Su Chen carefully selected two top-grade Innate Spirit Treasures and one high-grade Innate Spirit Treasure before shifting his attention to other items in the vault. At that moment, his gaze fell on a piece of dark, unassuming wood, from which emanated dense Wood Law Dao Inscriptions. He picked it up and examined it closely. ¡°This is the legendary Chaos Spirit Root, Jianmu?¡± Through divine sense exploration, Su Chen quickly confirmed the true nature of this dark piece of wood. Legend had it Jianmu was one of the most precious Chaos Spirit Roots in the Chaos World. If it matured, it would become a World Tree, capable of supporting an entire Chaos Realm. However, after Pangu split the heavens, Jianmu was shattered. Su Chen never expected that a fragment of it had ended up in Zhulong¡¯s possession and had been stored in the Dragon Clan¡¯s vault ever since. Clearly, Zhulong must have recognized this fragment as a piece of Jianmu but had no way to activate its true potential. Thus, he had simply stored it away. The moment Su Chen¡¯s Hongmeng Nine Revolutions Technique automatically activated, the Jianmu Fragment in his hand released a surge of Wood Law Power, which instantly flowed into his body. ¡°Looks like this Jianmu Fragment is destined to be mine! I won¡¯t refuse this opportunity!¡± Su Chen instinctively sensed that if he transformed his Law of Strength into the Law of Wood, he might actually be able to revive this Jianmu Fragment! Chapter 38 - Zhulong’s Admiration Chapter 38 Zhulong¡¯s Admiration As Su Chen activated Hongmeng Nine Revolutions and channeled the Law of Strength to evolve into the Law of Wood, he began refining the Jianmu Fragment step by step. After several days, the Jianmu Fragment completely fused into Su Chen¡¯s True Spirit, radiating dense Chaotic Qi and Wood Law Power. ¡°This is¡­?¡± Sensing the immense vitality emanating from the Jianmu Fragment, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel overjoyed. ¡°Can I actually use this fragment, which still retains its life force, to cultivate a new Chaos Spirit Root Jianmu?¡± The mere thought made him eager to experiment. The Chaotic Qi and Wood Law Power released by the Jianmu Fragment continuously refined Su Chen¡¯s True Spirit, taking root within it like a sapling. ¡°I never imagined that this Jianmu Fragment would have such an incredible effect!¡± Feeling how much his True Spirit had condensed and strengthened in such a short time, Su Chen was ecstatic. It was well known that for cultivators, the True Spirit Origin was the most important foundation. Once damaged, progressing further would become nearly impossible¡ªlet alone attaining sainthood. But now with Jianmu nurturing his True Spirit, it would continuously refine and strengthen it. This meant that Su Chen¡¯s True Spirit would only grow more powerful over time, his Dao foundation would become unshakable, and his path to enlightenment would be far smoother! ¡°If Zhulong knew that this Jianmu Fragment had such an incredible effect, he would probably regret it to death!¡± A faint smile appeared on Su Chen¡¯s lips. Zhulong clearly knew the true nature of the Jianmu Fragment¡ªotherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have safeguarded it within the core section of the treasure vault. However, he simply didn¡¯t have the ability to activate its potential, leaving it to gather dust in the vault. But in the entire Great Desolation, only Su Chen¡ªwho had inherited the Law of Strength¡ªcould awaken this fragment, allowing it to merge into his True Spirit and unleash its unparalleled ability to refine the soul! As Su Chen reviewed his spoils from the Dragon Clan¡¯s treasure vault, his smile only grew wider. ¡ª By the time Su Chen stepped out of the Dragon Clan¡¯s treasure vault, 1,500 years had passed. Given his power, the fact that it took so long to explore and select treasures only underscored how vast the vault truly was. ¡°Young friend Su Chen, why be so reserved? You only took a few treasures from my Dragon Clan?¡± Zhulong smiled kindly upon seeing Su Chen. He hadn¡¯t expected that, despite facing an overwhelming abundance of divine treasures, Su Chen had only taken a handful. This restraint and self-discipline deeply impressed Zhulong. For Su Chen to restrain himself before such immense temptation demonstrated an incredibly strong will! Understanding this, Zhulong now held Su Chen in even higher regard and was even more eager to establish a relationship with him. ¡°Many thanks for your generosity, Senior Zhulong. What I¡¯ve taken is already more than enough.¡± Su Chen cupped his hands and nodded slightly, reciprocating Zhulong¡¯s goodwill. The compensation he had taken from the Dragon Vault was sufficient to settle their karma. As for the Dragon Clan¡¯s goodwill, he was happy to accept it. ¡°You truly are a man of great character, young friend Su Chen. I admire you even more!¡± Zhulong chuckled, his appreciation for Su Chen growing. ¡°Senior Zhulong overpraises me.¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, young friend Su Chen¡ªAo Guang previously mentioned that he has assigned Ao Tingxue as your foot servant. I hope you will take good care of her.¡± ¡°My Dragon Clan and your Jiejiao sect are neighbors. I hope we can strengthen our ties in the future and avoid any further conflicts like before.¡± As Zhulong spoke, the proud and elegant Ao Tingxue stood gracefully beside him, her large eyes gazing at Su Chen. During this time, Ao Tingxue had met the legendary Zhulong for the first time and had heard him praising Su Chen so highly. Her previous arrogance and aloofness had long since disappeared. Now If she truly became Su Chen¡¯s foot servant, it would be an honor for her! Seeing the expectant looks from Zhulong, Ao Guang, and Ao Tingxue, Su Chen knew that refusing at this point would be a bit awkward. After all, he had just taken so many treasures from the Dragon Vault¡ªif he immediately turned around and rejected their goodwill, wouldn¡¯t that be like burning the bridge after crossing it? Besides, having a Dragon Clan Princess¡ªa pure Golden Dragon Bloodline¡ªas his mount wouldn¡¯t exactly diminish his status. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Ao Tingxue was a woman. If she became his mount, wouldn¡¯t that feel a bit improper? After considering for a moment, Su Chen spoke seriously. ¡°Senior Zhulong, having your Dragon Princess serve as my foot servant would be far too demeaning for her. How about this¡ªI will take her as my personal attendant instead? I do happen to need someone to manage mundane affairs for me.¡± ¡°That would be perfect!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s decision¡ªand that he had actually elevated Ao Tingxue¡¯s status¡ªboth Zhulong and Ao Guang were overjoyed. ¡°Your servant greets you, my lord!¡± Without hesitation, Ao Tingxue offered up a wisp of her Life Soul, allowing it to float towards Su Chen. Humans possessed Essence, Qi, and Spirit, while innate beings and beasts possessed Heavenly, Earthly, and Life Souls. As a pure Golden Dragon Bloodline, Ao Tingxue was an innate being. By offering Su Chen a wisp of her Life Soul, she was entrusting her very existence to him¡ªher life and death would be entirely in his hands. This was an undeniable display of loyalty. The higher a being¡¯s status, the more they valued control over their own fate. Even if it meant death, most would never allow their lives to be placed in another¡¯s hands. Yet Ao Tingxue had willingly done so. ¡°There¡¯s no need to call me ¡®Lord.¡¯ Just address me as ¡®Young Master¡¯ from now on.¡± Su Chen wasn¡¯t particularly fond of being called ¡®Lord¡¯¡ª ¡®Young Master¡¯ felt more fitting. ¡°As you wish, Young Master!¡± Seeing Su Chen accept her Life Soul, Ao Tingxue knew that from this moment onward, she was truly his. ¡°Senior Zhulong, Dragon King, I will soon be setting off on my journey. For now, Tingxue will remain with the Dragon Clan. When I return, I will take her back to Jiejiao with me.¡± Su Chen had his own plans¡ªhe was about to search for the Chaos Bead, and this was something no one could know about. Not even Ao Tingxue, despite her Life Soul now belonging to him. ¡°No problem. As long as young friend Su Chen remembers.¡± Seeing that Su Chen had accepted Ao Tingxue, Zhulong and Ao Guang naturally had no objections. Chapter 39 - Acquiring the Chaos Bead! Chapter 39 Acquiring the Chaos Bead! After leaving the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, Su Chen followed the map provided by the system and continued flying eastward. 100 years later, Su Chen arrived at the legendary Penglai Immortal Island. Penglai was renowned as one of the top-tier blessed lands in the Great Desolation. However, it had long since become a ruin, a shadow of its former glory. Before the Lich Calamity, Penglai Island was occupied by Dong Wang Gong, whom the Dao Ancestor had titled the Foremost Male Immortal of the World. He had established the Purple Mansion Sect there. It was said that Penglai consisted of three immortal islands¡ªPenglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou. When Penglai Island was revealed to the world, it triggered an intense struggle among the powerhouses of the Great Desolation. Several top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures and even one of the top ten supreme-grade Innate Spirit Roots were unearthed. Among them, Xi Wangmu, the Foremost Female Immortal of the World, obtained Fangzhang Island and with it, one of the top ten supreme Innate Spirit Roots¡ªthe Yellow Zhong Pear! Legend stated The Yellow Zhong Pear tree bloomed once every 10,000 years, bore fruit once every 10,000 years, and matured after 10,000 years, meaning it took a full 30,000 years to produce just nine fruits. If a cultivator could withstand its power, consuming a single Yellow Zhong Pear would allow them to instantly break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm. Its rarity and potency were unimaginable. However, when Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi established the Demon Heavenly Court, they fought against Dong Wang Gong for supremacy over the Great Desolation. A devastating battle erupted on Penglai Island. Dong Wang Gong set up the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation using Penglai¡¯s spiritual veins as a foundation to resist the Demon Clan, but the power gap was simply too vast. He was no match for Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi, the chosen rulers of the Lich Calamity. In this battle not only did Dong Wang Gong perish, but Penglai¡¯s spiritual veins were completely shattered, turning one of the most prestigious blessed lands into mere ruins. As for Xi Wangmu being cautious by nature, she did not ally with Dong Wang Gong. Before the battle, she had already relocated Fangzhang Island to Western Kunlun, renaming it Lunar Dragon City. ¡ª Upon setting foot on Penglai Island, Su Chen felt the desolation¡ªnot a trace of spiritual energy remained, and no cultivators were in sight. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of regret. ¡°According to the system¡¯s map, the Chaos Bead should be somewhere around here.¡± With that Su Chen began searching every inch of Penglai Island. The system¡¯s special sensing ability would allow him to detect the Chaos Bead as long as he was within 10,000 kilometers of it. 500 years later, Su Chen had searched the entire Penglai Island but still could not sense the Chaos Bead¡¯s aura. ¡°It seems the Chaos Bead is actually on the most mysterious of the three islands¡ªYingzhou Island!¡± In ancient times, among the Three Penglai Immortal Islands, Penglai and Fangzhang had already emerged. Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wangmu had each claimed one. However, he most mysterious of the three, Yingzhou Island, had never appeared in history. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was rumored that Yingzhou Island was the key to unifying the three islands. Only by obtaining Yingzhou could one fully merge all three islands into one. ¡°According to the map, the Chaos Bead should be nearby. If that¡¯s the case, it must be on Yingzhou Island. But Yingzhou Island must have an extremely powerful protective formation concealing it¡ªso much so that even a Saint like my teacher cannot detect it!¡± Having confirmed that Yingzhou Island was hidden nearby, Su Chen patiently continued his search. 2,000 years later, finally Su Chen sensed the Chaos Bead. It was located exactly 10,000 kilometers due south! ¡°I finally found it! That took long enough!¡± After taking a moment to appreciate the moment, Su Chen moved cautiously towards the location of the Chaos Bead. However, the southern region was nothing but an endless ocean. There was no sign of any island whatsoever. ¡°It seems Yingzhou Island¡¯s protective formation is incredibly powerful. But how do I break through it?¡± Even though Su Chen could clearly sense the Chaos Bead right ahead, he could not detect any formation. This left him momentarily at a loss. ¡°If such a strong formation exists, it must be supported by extremely powerful laws. I just need to use my Law of Strength to analyze it!¡± Without hesitation, Su Chen sat cross-legged on a cloud of auspicious energy, closed his eyes, and began sensing the laws of this space. As Su Chen anchored himself in the Law of Strength and pulled on the surrounding laws, he immediately felt the presence of immense Great Dao forces spread across millions of kilometers. ¡°This must be the formation protecting Yingzhou Island!¡± Su Chen was ecstatic. He immediately activated the Law of Strength to manipulate the enormous Great Dao forces, gradually transforming them into the Law of Strength itself. Before long, after analyzing and refining the law energies, Su Chen discovered several weaknesses in the protective formation. Wasting no time he slipped through one of the weak points and entered the concealed space. In an instant Su Chen found himself in a paradise¡ªlush with ancient flora, filled with mist-like innate spiritual energy, and exuding the essence of a top-tier blessed land. ¡°This is Yingzhou Island!¡± A broad smile spread across Su Chen¡¯s face. Without delay, he activated Golden Light Traversal and instantly arrived at the exact location of the Chaos Bead. Floating in mid-air was a fist-sized, earthy-yellow pearl. It emitted no aura whatsoever, looking just like a mundane pebble. Had it not been for the system¡¯s special sensing ability, Su Chen never would have believed that such an ordinary-looking object was actually the legendary Chaos Supreme Treasure¡ªthe Chaos Bead! Chapter 40 - A Great Opportunity Chapter 40 A Great Opportunity ¨C The Chaos Essence Spring and the Purifying World White Lotus! After obtaining the Chaos Pearl, Su Chen immediately placed it into his Sea of Consciousness and began refining it using his True Spirit Origin. Shortly after, Su Chen instantly arrived at the center of Yingzhou Immortal Island, where he saw a dark monument floating in mid-air. Seeing the Dao script on the monument, Su Chen directly used his divine power to collect it and began refining it. Before long, Yingzhou Immortal Island trembled, and all the celestial cranes and deer on the island bowed down to Su Chen as if worshiping their master. Clearly, after refining the monument, Su Chen had become the true master of Yingzhou Immortal Island. Sensing this, all the living beings on the island naturally knelt before their new master! ¡°So the great formation protecting Yingzhou Immortal Island is called the ¡®Chaos Guardian Formation.¡¯ It utilizes the island¡¯s chaotic energy to draw upon the power of the Three Thousand Dao Laws for isolation and defense¡ªno wonder it¡¯s so powerful!¡± ¡°If I hadn¡¯t comprehended the Law of Strength and refined the power of those great Dao laws, even knowing that Yingzhou Immortal Island was beneath me, I would never have found a way to break the formation!¡± Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh. After refining the Yingzhou Immortal Island monument and becoming its true master, he finally understood how formidable the Chaos Guardian Formation was! ¡°The Law of Strength truly deserves to be the foundation of the Three Thousand Dao Laws. Not only does it allow me to perceive the flaws in cultivation techniques and divine abilities, but it also enables me to detect weaknesses in formations¡ªthis is simply heaven-defying!¡± With that thought in mind. Su Chen immediately took action, using the Law of Strength to eliminate all flaws in the formation. He then reinforced each formation node with countless Chaos Spirit Crystals. After all, he had obtained hundreds of billions of Chaos Spirit Crystals from the Dragon Clan¡¯s treasury. Using them to enhance the formation was nothing more than a trivial expense. 200 years later, under Su Chen¡¯s modifications, the Chaos Guardian Formation was reborn from the ashes, becoming at least dozens of times stronger in both power and defense. Even if a peak-level Quasi-Saint knew the precise location of Yingzhou Immortal Island and attacked it with full force, they might still fail to break through the formation¡¯s defense. Moreover, beyond its terrifying defensive power, the Chaos Guardian Formation also possessed extraordinary concealment and isolation abilities. Previously, even Saints had been unable to detect the exact location of Yingzhou Immortal Island. Now, after Su Chen¡¯s modifications, it had become even more impossible. ¡°Next, it¡¯s time to search for the treasures hidden on Yingzhou Immortal Island!¡± With a smile full of anticipation, Su Chen activated his divine power and directly arrived at the island¡¯s spiritual vein center. As Su Chen stepped into the very heart of the spiritual vein, he clearly felt the presence of an even denser concentration of Chaos Spiritual Qi within the innate spiritual energy¡ªenough to make his entire body tremble. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All around him, innate and acquired spiritual roots bore celestial fruits, exuding an intoxicating fragrance that was refreshing to the soul. Su Chen casually plucked an innate spiritual fruit and placed it into his mouth. Instantly, an endless flow of ethereal celestial aura filled his mouth, as if it could cleanse his True Spirit. According to legend, The Three Immortal Islands of Penglai were originally part of the purest Chaos Source Crystal within the Chaos World. After Pangu split the heavens and the earth, this crystal shattered into three pieces, forming the three immortal islands. In other words, these three islands were essentially mobile treasure troves, deeply beloved by rare treasures. The number of supreme innate spiritual treasures and top-tier innate spiritual roots unearthed from Penglai Island and Fangzhang Island was proof of this. As the key to the three islands, Yingzhou Immortal Island must surely contain even greater treasures! Before long, Su Chen arrived at the richest part of the spiritual vein and was instantly greeted by the sight of a deep purple pool radiating an endless Chaotic Primordial Qi. Above the pool, a pure white lotus platform hovered in mid-air, with a single lotus stem absorbing the Chaotic Primordial Qi from the pool. Sensing the astonishing aura emanating from the white lotus platform, a thought flashed through Su Chen¡¯s mind. ¡°Could this be the legendary Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus?¡± According to legend, when Pangu was born from the Chaos Green Lotus, there were four immature lotus seeds. After Pangu split the heavens, these lotus seeds were rejected by the Heavenly Dao and transformed into¡ªThe Twelve-Petaled Merit Golden Lotus The Twelve-Petaled Doomsday Black Lotus The Twelve-Petaled Karma Fire Red Lotus The Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus Among them, the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus was the most mysterious, as the other three lotuses had been obtained by others, while the Purifying World White Lotus had only ever appeared in myths¡ªno one had ever found it. Yet now, it was right here on Yingzhou Immortal Island. In an instant, Su Chen was overjoyed and immediately attempted to refine the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus using his divine power. The next moment, The Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus emitted a soft white glow, resisting Su Chen¡¯s divine power. ¡°So it hasn¡¯t fully matured yet. I¡¯ll wait until it reaches full maturity before collecting it!¡± After speaking, Su Chen imprinted countless True Spirit Marks into the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus to prevent it from escaping into the Primordial World once it matured. ¡°What is this pool of deep purple spring water that radiates both Chaotic and Primordial Qi? It¡¯s capable of nurturing even the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus¡ªjust how extraordinary is it?¡± Seeing the purple spring water in the pool, Su Chen scooped up a gourdful using his divine power and began to carefully analyze it. Soon, the detailed information surfaced in his mind. ¡¾Chaos Essence Spring¡¿ Grade: Top-tier Chaos World Heavenly Treasure. Effects. Can repair damaged Dao Foundations. Can nurture and restore treasures, with a chance to enhance their grade. Can nourish and refine the True Spirit of Chaos Gods (or Great Dao Saints). Upon seeing the Chaos Essence Spring¡¯s properties, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock. He had never imagined that this spring water would be so precious¡ªfar beyond his expectations! Chapter 41 - Supreme Innate Spiritual Root – The Dao Comprehension Divine Tea! Chapter 41 Supreme Innate Spiritual Root ¨C The Dao Comprehension Divine Tea! The effects of the Chaos Essence Spring were beyond Su Chen¡¯s imagination. Not only could it repair damaged Dao Foundations, but it could also nurture and enhance treasures, elevating them to higher ranks! sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Most astonishing of all, it could nourish the True Spirit of Great Dao Saints and even those above that level, making their True Spirit even more refined. If Saints were to learn about the effects of Chaos Essence Spring, they would undoubtedly stop at nothing to seize it! ¡°This entire pool spans over a thousand square meters, with a depth of at least 10 meters¡ªjust how many cubic meters of Chaos Essence Spring does this amount to?¡± At this moment, Su Chen was ecstatic. The Three Immortal Islands were formed from the purest Chaos Source Crystal in the Chaos World, and Yingzhou Immortal Island was at the very core. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t contain such a supreme treasure like the Chaos Essence Spring. ¡°I wonder what other treasures the other two spiritual veins hold?¡± With that thought, Su Chen instantly appeared at the center of the second spiritual vein. There, he once again discovered a vast pool, spanning tens of thousands of square meters, radiating a golden, silver, and purple glow. ¡°Could this be the legendary Three-Light Divine Water?¡± Seeing the three different colors, Su Chen immediately deduced the origin of this divine water. It was formed from the fusion of three types of Innate Divine Waters. Sunlight Divine Water (Golden): Erases blood, bones, and flesh. Moonlight Divine Water (Silver): Corrodes the primordial spirit and soul. Starlight Divine Water (Purple): Dissolves True Spirit and consciousness. When these three divine waters merged into one, they became the ultimate healing elixir of the heavens, capable of neutralizing all poisons and curing any injury, even those deemed incurable. Even Quasi-Saints could recover from near-fatal injuries with just a few drops, and for Saints, it still held a significant healing effect. A single drop of Three-Light Divine Water was an incomparable treasure for the great powers of the Primordial World. Yet, before Su Chen¡¯s eyes, there was an entire lake spanning tens of thousands of square meters! Despite the extraordinary rarity of the Three-Light Divine Water, Su Chen was not overly shocked. Having already witnessed the heaven-defying effects of the Chaos Essence Spring, the value of the Three-Light Divine Water seemed slightly inferior in comparison. According to legend, when the Three Immortal Islands of Penglai and Fangzhang emerged, countless great powers fought to seize the Three-Light Divine Water. Among them, Yuanshi Tianzun obtained the largest portion. Later, Yuanshi Tianzun bestowed it upon his disciples. During the Journey to the West, Guanyin Bodhisattva used Three-Light Divine Water to save Zhenyuanzi¡¯s Ginseng Fruit Tree¡ªa testament to its incredible restorative power. Guanyin, formerly the Cihang Daoist of the Chan Sect, defected during the God Sealing Tribulation and joined Western Buddhism. ¡°If those ancient powers of the Primordial World knew that I possessed such vast amounts of ¡®Chaos Essence Spring¡¯ and ¡®Three-Light Divine Water,¡¯ they would be overwhelmed with envy and jealousy!¡± ¡°Even the high-and-mighty Saints might be tempted to kill me for these treasures!¡± Realizing this, Su Chen decided to keep a low profile until he grew stronger. Although he had the protection of his master, the Tongtian Sect Leader, there were multiple Saints in the Primordial World. If they resorted to underhanded methods, even Tongtian might not be able to shield him completely. Therefore, caution was necessary. Suddenly, Su Chen sensed a surge of innate treasure energy erupting from the depths of the lake, emitting a dazzling radiance. ¡°An Innate Spiritual Treasure?¡± Without hesitation, Su Chen used his divine power to retrieve the treasure, which had already fully matured. Holding a crystal-clear white jade pearl in his hands, Su Chen immediately refined it with his True Spirit, and the detailed information surfaced in his mind. ¡¾Water Spirit Pearl¡¿ (One of the Five Element Pearls) Grade: Superior Innate Spiritual Treasure. Restrictions: 1/33 (One restriction refined). Effects: Contains a Law of Water, allowing absolute mastery over all water! ¡°An Upper-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Water Spirit Pearl¡ªnot bad at all!¡± Satisfied with its abilities, Su Chen happily stored it away. By now, the number of Innate Spiritual Treasures in Su Chen¡¯s possession exceeded ten, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the entire Primordial World. With the perfect Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Pearl, and the Postnatal Merit Treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, Su Chen¡¯s wealth surpassed even his master, Tongtian, and possibly even Dao Ancestor Hongjun! ¡°Time to check the final major spiritual vein!¡± Yingzhou Immortal Island had three primary spiritual veins. Su Chen had already obtained the Chaos Essence Spring, the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus, the Three-Light Divine Water, and the Water Spirit Pearl from the first two. What treasure would the third spiritual vein hold? At the next moment, when Su Chen arrived at the third spiritual vein, he was immediately greeted by a refreshing fragrance, which seemed to cleanse his True Spirit and make his Sea of Consciousness incredibly clear. There, before his eyes, stood a towering tea tree, dozens of meters high. Its branches were lush and abundant, while its tender buds glowed brilliantly, exuding an endless, soothing fragrance. ¡°Is this the legendary Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree¡ªone of the Ten Supreme Innate Spiritual Roots?¡± According to legend, it took 9,000 years to form a single growth phase. 9,000 years to gestate. 9,000 years to branch out. 9,000 years to produce buds. In total, it took 27,000 years to generate 99 tea buds, making it an incredibly rare treasure. For all cultivators, the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea was an invaluable treasure. Chewing just one tea leaf would allow instant enlightenment, significantly increasing one¡¯s understanding of the Great Dao. Enlightenment was something all cultivators dreamed of, yet it was entirely dependent on luck and opportunity. However, Dao Comprehension Divine Tea directly induced a state of comprehension, making it one of the most coveted treasures in existence. Even Saints themselves desperately sought Dao Comprehension Divine Tea. For countless ages, this legendary tree was only a myth¡ªuntil now. It was here. On Yingzhou Immortal Island, Su Chen was overjoyed! Chapter 42 - A Heaven-Defying Supreme Treasure! Chapter 42 A Heaven-Defying Supreme Treasure! ¡°Hahaha! What an incredible fortune¡ªan absolute windfall!¡± Su Chen never imagined that while searching for the Chaos Pearl, he would accidentally discover the most mysterious of the Three Immortal Islands¡ªYingzhou Immortal Island. Not only did he successfully obtain the Chaos Pearl, but he also found the Chaos Essence Spring, the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus, the Three-Light Divine Water, the Water Spirit Pearl, and even one of the Ten Supreme Innate Spiritual Roots¡ªthe Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree! This harvest was simply heaven-defying! He imprinted countless True Spirit Marks onto the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree, successfully making it recognize him as its master. He then harvested its tea buds. Afterward, Su Chen continued exploring Yingzhou Immortal Island and acquired three ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasures and over a dozen Postnatal Spiritual Treasures¡ªmarking a perfect conclusion to his adventure. ¡°Should I merge Penglai Immortal Island and Yingzhou Immortal Island?¡± After refining the monument of Yingzhou Immortal Island, Su Chen vaguely sensed its unique connection with Penglai Immortal Island and Fangzhang Immortal Island. Moreover, he had a strong intuition¡ªif he merged all three islands into one, it would lead to an unimaginable opportunity. However, Penglai Immortal Island was already a ruin. Fangzhang Immortal Island had been moved by Queen Mother of the West to Western Kunlun, renamed Lunar Dragon City. If he wanted to completely merge the Three Immortal Islands, he first had to obtain Fangzhang Immortal Island, or it would be pointless. Yingzhou Immortal Island served as the key among the Three Immortal Islands. Only by fully controlling Yingzhou Immortal Island could one actively fuse the other two. ¡°I¡¯ll wait until the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus fully matures before merging Yingzhou and Penglai Immortal Islands. As for Fangzhang Island, I¡¯ll find an opportunity to negotiate with Queen Mother of the West later.¡± Having made his decision, Su Chen felt at ease. Since both Penglai and Yingzhou were in the Eastern Sea, within the territory of the Jie Sect, and since he was a personal disciple of a Saint, he had no reason to fear being discovered. As long as he kept the Chaos Essence Spring and Three-Light Divine Water hidden, there should be no issue. Besides, even if he left behind one of the Ten Supreme Innate Spiritual Roots, the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree, who would dare to risk offending a Saint to seize it? 100 years later, Su Chen sensed that the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus had finally fully matured. He immediately returned to the Chaos Essence Spring. Instantly, The Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus floated toward him on its own, emanating an incomparable sense of closeness. Thus, Su Chen immediately refined it, using his True Spirit Origin, and soon obtained detailed information about it. ¡¾Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus¡¿ Grade: Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure (Upgradeable!) Restrictions: 12/46 (12 layers refined) Abilities. Unparalleled defense, also capable of suppressing fate and fortune. Purifies all karmic forces and filth in the world. Heals a damaged True Spirit Origin! Seeing the full abilities of the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus, even with Su Chen¡¯s mental fortitude, he couldn¡¯t help but gasp in astonishment, before bursting into excitement! The Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus not only possessed unparalleled defensive power and could suppress fate, but it also had the ability to purify all karmic forces and filth in existence. Most terrifyingly, It could heal a damaged True Spirit Origin. It was well known that once a True Spirit Origin was damaged, even a high-and-mighty Saint would be helpless to restore it. Without a complete True Spirit Origin, one¡¯s path to the Dao would be forever severed. Of course, there was one last hope¡ªThe Six Paths of Reincarnation in the Underworld, which contained the power of time and reincarnation. If a soul underwent countless reincarnations, it could gradually restore the True Spirit Origin. However, The stronger the cultivator, the longer the restoration process within the Six Paths of Reincarnation. More importantly, Saints and supreme beings would never entrust their fate to the mercy of reincarnation. If someone plotted against them, not only would they fail to restore their True Spirit Origin, but they could even suffer irreversible Dao Foundation damage, potentially reducing them to a cripple. Even with a Saint¡¯s fruit position, they might still lose to a mere Half-Step Great Dao Saint! Thus, If a Saint¡¯s True Spirit Origin was ever damaged, they would never dare to gamble on reincarnation unless they had absolute certainty of success. But now, Su Chen had obtained the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus. Even if his True Spirit Origin were severely damaged, he could restore it instantly. This meant during life-and-death battles, he could fight without fear, making his combat prowess skyrocket! After all, he could afford to risk his True Spirit Origin in battle. But could his enemies? ______ The Potential for Further Evolution! The Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus also had one more terrifying feature¡ªIt could continue evolving! If it advanced to the Innate Supreme Treasure level, its abilities would become even more unimaginable. Although there was only a single word of difference between ¡®Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure¡¯ and ¡®Innate Supreme Treasure¡¯, the disparity in power was immeasurable! Across the entire Primordial World, there were only a handful of Innate Supreme Treasures. Even the Saints themselves desperately sought them. This alone proved just how precious they were. With the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler for offense, and the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus for defense, Su Chen now had a perfect balance of attack and defense. Once the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus evolved into an Innate Supreme Treasure, his strength would skyrocket once again! Previously, Su Chen¡¯s master, Tongtian, had bestowed upon him a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure¡ªthe Water-Fire Gourd. This treasure had the ability to nourish the soul and True Spirit, but could not completely heal a damaged True Spirit Origin. Otherwise, Tongtian would never have gifted it away. But now, with the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus, Su Chen possessed the only treasures in the entire Primordial World capable of fully restoring a damaged True Spirit Origin. In the future, If a great cultivator or even a Saint suffered True Spirit damage, their only choices would be enter the Six Paths of Reincarnation and endure countless lifetimes of rebirth and beg Su Chen for help. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, whether or not Su Chen would help them would depend entirely on his mood. Chapter 43 Chapter 43 The Shocked Tongtian After obtaining the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus, Su Chen was in an excellent mood. He collected the entire Chaos Essence Spring into his Sea of Consciousness Space and placed the Twelve-Petaled Purifying World White Lotus inside it to nurture its evolution¡ªawaiting the day it would advance to the level of an Innate Supreme Treasure. 500 years later, with full mastery of the Law of Strength, Su Chen finally fully refined the Chaos Pearl¡¯s restrictions within his Sea of Consciousness. Instantly, an incomprehensibly profound Dao rhythm emanated from it, and the Chaos Pearl completely fused with his Sea of Consciousness. At that moment, Su Chen finally understood the true properties of the Chaos Pearl. ______ ¡¾Chaos Pearl¡¿ Grade: Chaos Supreme Treasure Restrictions: 1/108 (One restriction refined) Abilities. Nurtures a top-tier Hongmeng Great World, known as one of the lost pieces of the Grand Dao. Contains the complete Laws of Space and Time. Suppresses fate and fortune! ______ Upon seeing the Chaos Pearl¡¯s full abilities, a radiant smile appeared at the corner of Su Chen¡¯s lips. ¡°The legends were true¡ªThe Chaos Pearl is not only known as one of the ¡®lost pieces of the Grand Dao,¡¯ but it also nurtures an unparalleled Hongmeng Great World and possesses the complete Time and Space Laws!¡± At this moment, after refining one layer of the Chaos Pearl¡¯s restriction, Su Chen¡¯s body emitted a faint chaotic glow before completely vanishing. Clearly, he had gained full recognition from the Chaos Pearl¡ªotherwise, refining it would never have been so smooth. The Chaos Pearl was known as one of the lost pieces of the Grand Dao. Now that it had recognized Su Chen as its sole master, that meant Su Chen himself had become one of the Grand Dao¡¯s lost pieces! Beyond the Reach of Saints and Heavenly Dao! From now on even the high-and-mighty Saints, or even the Heavenly Dao itself, could no longer calculate Su Chen¡¯s fate. Even Heavenly Dao itself could no longer interfere with his destiny! With this Su Chen had truly grasped a heaven-defying power to rewrite his own fate! _____ This time, Su Chen¡¯s travels had yielded incomprehensible fortune. He successfully obtained the Chaos Pearl. He comprehended the complete Laws of Creation, Time, and Space. Thus, Su Chen entered seclusion atop the spiritual vein, determined to fully digest his vast gains. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he meditated, countless Dao Laws gathered around him, swarming toward him as though worshiping a supreme being. Among them, the most active were the Law of Creation, the Law of Time and the Law of Space Su Chen comprehended these three complete Dao Laws, which in turn refined and validated his Law of Strength¡ªallowing his understanding of it to reach unimaginable heights. ______ 10,000 years passed in a flash, when Su Chen finally opened his eyes, his gaze had become infinitely profound, as though containing boundless Dao rhythms. This retreat had not only allowed him to fully comprehend the Laws of Creation, Time, and Space, but it had also greatly advanced his understanding of the Law of Strength. His gains were immeasurable! Although Su Chen¡¯s cultivation level was still at the early stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, his comprehension of the Grand Dao had already far surpassed many Great Luo Golden Immortals. Moreover, his true combat power had increased dozens of times! If he were to face Ao Guang (Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak) again, Su Chen was absolutely confident that he could defeat him head-on! ______ ¡°Now, it¡¯s time to fuse Penglai Immortal Island and Yingzhou Immortal Island. I wonder what surprises await me?¡± With an anticipatory smile, Su Chen activated the Yingzhou Immortal Island Monument, which he had already refined. Instantly, Penglai Immortal Island and Yingzhou Immortal Island began to gradually move closer together. An island millions of times larger than Earth moving across the sea naturally caused a world-shaking phenomenon. The entire Eastern Sea erupted with endless tidal waves, reaching heights of hundreds of millions of miles. Countless powerful cultivators across a vast radius of billions of kilometers were shocked beyond belief. _______ ¡°What¡¯s happening? Why is Penglai Immortal Island moving?¡± ¡°Could it be that someone is trying to claim Penglai Immortal Island? But why? That place is just a wasteland now!¡± As countless powerful beings watched in astonishment, a certain mighty figure, deep in seclusion, was also startled awake. ¡°This¡­ Is that Yingzhou Immortal Island?¡± Upon sensing the aura of Penglai Immortal Island and Yingzhou Immortal Island merging, Tongtian Sect Leader was completely shaken! He could clearly feel the immense and pure Innate Spiritual Qi surging from the fusion¡ªthis was something that even a Saint like him found shocking! The Three Immortal Islands (Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou) were among the greatest legendary paradises in the Primordial World. When Penglai and Fangzhang Immortal Islands appeared, countless powerful beings fought over them. Yet, the most mysterious Yingzhou Immortal Island had never once revealed itself. After achieving Sainthood, the Five Great Saints¡ªLaozi (Taiqing), Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Sect Leader, Jieyin and Zhunti had all personally searched the Eastern Sea for Yingzhou Immortal Island. Even with their Saintly powers, and even by borrowing the power of Heavenly Dao, they failed to detect even the slightest trace of Yingzhou Immortal Island. They eventually concluded that it was nothing more than a myth. But today, Yingzhou Immortal Island had reappeared! ______ Just as Tongtian Sect Leader prepared to personally descend to investigate Yingzhou Immortal Island, he suddenly felt a familiar presence. It was his beloved disciple¡ªSu Chen! ¡°My disciple!¡± Realizing this, Tongtian Sect Leader was stunned. He had never expected that Su Chen would be the one to uncover the greatest secret of the Eastern Sea. ¡°I never imagined my disciple would have such an unimaginable fate¡­!¡± At that moment, Tongtian Sect Leader could no longer contain his emotions. A brilliant light flashed across his eyes for the first time in countless eras. He had hope for the future of the Jie Sect! Chapter 44 Chapter 44 The Four Stunned Saints, and Tongtian¡¯s Secret Delight At Mount Shouyang, Taiqing Palace, within the tranquil halls of Taiqing Palace, the Supreme Elder Lord (Laozi), who had been meditating in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes and gazed towards the Eastern Sea. ¡°I never expected the legendary Yingzhou Immortal Island to finally reveal itself. What kind of fortune will emerge from it?¡± With that the Supreme Elder Lord took a single step forward and instantly arrived above Yingzhou Immortal Island. At Kunlun, Jade Void Palace, at the same time, Yuanshi Tianzun, who was lecturing his disciples, suddenly sensed something. His gaze shifted sharply towards the Eastern Sea. ¡°I originally believed Yingzhou Immortal Island to be nothing more than a myth. Who would have thought it was real? This must be destined to be my fortune!¡± After giving a few instructions to his disciples, Yuanshi Tianzun took a step forward¡ªappearing above Penglai Immortal Island in an instant. ______ Western Region ¨C Mount Sumeru In the west, Jieyin and Zhunti, who had been in deep meditation, simultaneously opened their eyes, turning their attention towards the Eastern Sea. ¡°Senior Brother, I never imagined Yingzhou Immortal Island would finally appear!¡± Zhunti¡¯s aged face lit up with joy. He had searched tirelessly for Yingzhou Immortal Island in the past, and now that it had finally revealed itself, how could he not be ecstatic? After all, when Penglai and Fangzhang Immortal Islands emerged, they not only contained multiple Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures, but even a Supreme Innate Spiritual Root¡ªthe Yellow Middle Plum. As the most mysterious of the Three Immortal Islands, what kind of treasures could Yingzhou Immortal Island possibly contain? ¡°Junior Brother, let¡¯s go take a look. We must not let our three senior brothers claim the prize first!¡± S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a gentle smile, Jieyin stepped forward. In an instant, both Jieyin and Zhunti appeared above Yingzhou Immortal Island. At Wa Palace, Goddess Nuwa also sensed the appearance of Yingzhou Immortal Island. However, she merely cast a brief glance towards the Eastern Sea before closing her eyes again to continue her meditation. It was as if no worldly event could stir her heart. _____ Originally, Yingzhou Immortal Island was protected by a mighty Chaos Barrier Formation, capable of isolating all traces of its presence. Even the high-and-mighty Saints had been unable to detect it. But now by merging Yingzhou Immortal Island with Penglai Immortal Island, Su Chen had unintentionally exposed its presence, drawing the attention of multiple Saints. At first, Su Chen assumed that even if great powers noticed the island, no one would dare to offend him¡ªafter all, he was a personal disciple of a Saint. However, he had underestimated the sheer allure of Yingzhou Immortal Island for the great powers of the Primordial World. As the islands merged, Su Chen immediately sensed countless overpowering presences locking onto him. ¡°So many powerful beings are watching me?¡± Instantly, Su Chen decided to contact the wisp of divine sense his master, Tongtian Sect Leader, had left with him. At that very moment, four great Saints¡ªLaozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin, and Zhunti¡ªsimultaneously appeared above Yingzhou Immortal Island. Upon detecting each other¡¯s presence, the four exchanged polite greetings. ¡°Greetings, Eldest Brother.¡± ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Taiqing and Senior Brother Yuanshi.¡± ¡°Greetings, fellow junior brothers.¡± But the moment their gazes fell upon Su Chen, their expressions shifted to slight shock. ¡°We never expected someone to have beaten us to Yingzhou Immortal Island!¡± Feeling the immense pressure of the four Saints, Su Chen realized that even moving a single finger seemed impossible. At this moment, He understood. The beings before him were on the same level as his master, Tongtian Sect Leader. Without hesitation, Su Chen secretly activated the Chaos Pearl. If he truly faced a life-threatening situation, he would immediately retreat into the Hongmeng Chaos World within the Chaos Pearl. ¡°Hmm?¡± Suddenly, the four Saints furrowed their brows. Despite having locked onto Su Chen¡¯s presence, they were unable to divine any information about him. This left them deeply unsettled. As Heavenly Dao Saints, they could use the power of Heavenly Dao to calculate the fate of any being in the Primordial World. Yet, the details of Su Chen¡¯s existence were completely obscured. ¡°How is this possible?¡± They had never encountered such an anomaly before. In that moment, a majestic figure appeared above Yingzhou Immortal Island, radiating an unparalleled Sword Dao presence. It was none other than Tongtian Sect Leader! ¡°Greetings, Eldest Brother, Second Brother!¡± With a proud smile, Tongtian warmly greeted Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun. ¡°Greetings, Third Brother.¡± ¡°Greetings, Third Senior Brother.¡± The four Saints showed no surprise at Tongtian¡¯s arrival. After all, this was the Eastern Sea, the territory of the Jie Sect. Since they had all arrived first, how could Tongtian not have sensed it? _____ Naturally, Tongtian knew exactly why his two brothers and the Western Saints had come. But knowing that his beloved disciple Su Chen had already refined Yingzhou Immortal Island, he secretly relished the situation. ¡°These four are bound to be disappointed!¡± Suppressing his satisfaction, Tongtian calmly turned to Su Chen. ¡°Disciple, come forward and greet your Senior Uncles and Senior Masters.¡± _____ Hearing Tongtian¡¯s words, the four Saints were momentarily puzzled. Their eyes immediately turned toward Su Chen. ¡°Wait¡­ could he be Tongtian¡¯s disciple?¡± Without hesitation, Su Chen deactivated the Chaos Barrier Formation, revealing Yingzhou Immortal Island to its full splendor. With a calm and confident expression, he greeted the Saints. ¡°Disciple Su Chen greets Master!¡± ¡°Greetings to Senior Uncles and Senior Masters!¡± Now that his Master was present, Su Chen no longer needed to worry about his safety. Thus, he calmly withdrew the Chaos Pearl into his Sea of Consciousness. ¡°Third Brother¡­ this¡­ is your new disciple?¡± Yuanshi Tianzun pointed at Su Chen, his heart filled with utter disbelief. Su Chen had completely eluded their divination. For the first time in countless epochs the Four Saints were at a loss for words. Chapter 45 Chapter 45 The Four Saints Drooling with Envy The four great Saints¡ªTaiqing Laotzu, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin, and Zhunti¡ªwere shocked and deeply curious when Su Chen bowed to them. Earlier, when they had locked onto Su Chen¡¯s aura, they were unable to calculate his origins at all. How was this possible? Could it be that Tongtian had deliberately concealed it? In the next moment, the Saints finally managed to faintly sense the karmic connection between Su Chen and Tongtian and vaguely deduced Su Chen¡¯s background. Thus, they became certain that it was Tongtian who had deliberately used divine powers to obscure Su Chen¡¯s information. However, Why would Tongtian do this? S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In truth, they had no idea that this had nothing to do with Tongtian. It was actually because Su Chen had refined the Chaos Pearl, and the Chaos Bell concealed his aura, making it impossible for them to deduce anything about him. The reason they could now faintly sense something was simply because Su Chen had allowed it. Seeing the shocked expressions of his two elder brothers, Tongtian couldn¡¯t help but feel even more secretly pleased. ¡°Second Brother, Su Chen is a disciple I took in over 10,000 years ago as my final disciple. In the future, it will be up to him to carry forward the legacy of my Jie Sect!¡± Hearing Tongtian¡¯s words, the four Saints were momentarily stunned before they once again turned their gazes toward Su Chen. Who exactly was this human named Su Chen to be valued so highly by Tongtian? ¡°Congratulations, Third Brother, on finding such a fine disciple!¡± ¡°Congratulations, Third Senior Brother, on acquiring such a talented disciple!¡± Taiqing Laotzu and Jieyin both smiled as they congratulated Tongtian. Since Su Chen had already obtained Yingzhou Immortal Island, as senior uncles, they naturally wouldn¡¯t lower themselves to compete with their juniors for a younger generation¡¯s possession. Zhunti, on the other hand, was still longing for Yingzhou Immortal Island, but with Tongtian present, he dared not make any reckless moves. If he angered Tongtian, the consequences would be unbearable. ¡°Disciple, I never expected you to have such fortune! You actually obtained the most mysterious Yingzhou Immortal Island¡ªwhat a deep blessing!¡± Tongtian looked immensely proud as he turned toward his elder brothers, who were preparing to leave. ¡°Big Brother, Second Brother, and my two junior brothers, why don¡¯t we go take a look at my disciple¡¯s Yingzhou Immortal Island?¡± Seeing Tongtian flaunt so openly, thnv ine others became even more envious and jealous, but they had no choice but to endure it. ¡°Fine, let¡¯s go see what¡¯s so mysterious about this Yingzhou Immortal Island that it has only now emerged!¡± When the five great Saints¡ªTaiqing Laotzu, Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Jiaozhu, Jieyin, and Zhunti¡ªstepped into Yingzhou Immortal Island for the first time, they were instantly stunned by the overwhelming innate spiritual energy. ¡°As expected of the most mysterious Yingzhou Immortal Island! The innate spiritual energy here is incredibly dense, even containing traces of Chaos Spiritual Energy. Such a top-tier blessed land was already rare even before the great changes of the world. Third Brother, your disciple¡¯s fortune is truly extraordinary!¡± Taiqing Laotzu marveled. Even his own dojo, Shouyang Mountain, couldn¡¯t compare to Yingzhou Immortal Island. After the great transformation of the world following the calamity of the Lich Tribes, innate spiritual energy had already transformed into acquired spiritual energy. The fact that Shouyang Mountain still retained innate spiritual energy was already impressive, let alone something this dense. Not to mention that the innate spiritual energy here even contained traces of Chaos Spiritual Energy¡ªthis was beyond comprehension! Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin, and Zhunti also sensed everything clearly. Despite their cultivated mental states, they couldn¡¯t help but let a trace of envy flash across their eyes. Had Yingzhou Immortal Island not already belonged to Su Chen, they might have been unable to resist competing for it themselves. ¡°Haha! Big Brother, my disciple¡¯s fortune is indeed quite good!¡± Hearing his elder brother¡¯s praise and noticing the envy in his second brother¡¯s and junior brothers¡¯ eyes, Tongtian was extremely pleased. ¡°That¡­ That¡¯s the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree, one of the top ten supreme innate spiritual roots!¡± When Yuanshi Tianzun extended his divine sense, he immediately detected a tree on the southern side of Yingzhou Immortal Island, radiating an incomparably profound Dao rhythm. He instantly recognized the origin of this innate spiritual root. ¡°It really is the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree!¡± Jieyin and Zhunti¡¯s eyes shrank, and they could barely suppress their urge to seize it. After all, the effects of Dao Comprehension Divine Tea were unbelievably miraculous. Just chewing a single leaf or brewing it into tea could put a cultivator into a state of ¡®Dao Comprehension¡¯, greatly accelerating their understanding of the Dao. It was an unparalleled treasure for cultivation. Most importantly, Dao Comprehension Divine Tea was even beneficial to Saints, making it priceless. It was well known that ¡®epiphany¡¯ was already an incredibly rare opportunity, but ¡®Dao Comprehension¡¯ was a state even beyond that. Many cultivators spent their entire lives without ever experiencing it once. One could only imagine how tempting Dao Comprehension Divine Tea was for Saints. If they obtained it, not only could they use it themselves, but they could also cultivate countless outstanding disciples! At this moment, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Yuanshi Tianzun all had the same thought flash through their minds. ¡°Haha! It truly is the supreme innate spiritual root, the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree! My disciple is truly fortunate!¡± Tongtian laughed heartily before turning to Su Chen. ¡°Disciple, when you obtained Yingzhou Immortal Island, did you manage to harvest any Dao Comprehension Divine Tea? Quickly, serve some tea to your two senior uncles and junior uncles!¡± ¡°Teacher, Dao Comprehension Divine Tea takes 9,000 years to gestate, another 9,000 years to sprout branches, and another 9,000 years to produce tea buds. It takes a total of 27,000 years to grow 99 tea buds. When I acquired Yingzhou Immortal Island, the harvesting period had already passed.¡± Su Chen spread his hands, expressing regret. In reality, he had indeed harvested the 99 Dao Comprehension Divine Tea buds, but there was no way he would take them out to serve the Saints. Because, as senior uncles and junior uncles, they had met him, their junior nephew, for the first time and hadn¡¯t even bothered to give him a greeting gift. Yet they expected him to serve them such a precious treasure? They must be dreaming! Not to mention that the calamity of the Investiture of the Gods was approaching, and these four Saints would soon join forces to oppress the Jie Sect. Giving them Dao Comprehension Divine Tea would be a bigger waste than feeding it to dogs! Chapter 46 Chapter 46 The Heaven-Defying Dao Grounds sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Taiqing Laotzu, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin, and Zhunti had been filled with anticipation upon hearing Tongtian¡¯s words, eager to taste the legendary Dao Comprehension Divine Tea. However, upon hearing Su Chen¡¯s response, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a deep sense of regret. ¡°Su Chen, my dear nephew, though the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea buds have already passed their harvesting period, the ordinary leaves on the tree still possess great effects. As your uncle, I would like to pluck some for tasting¡ªwhat do you say?¡± Zhunti smiled at Su Chen, his eyes filled with ¡®sincere¡¯ intent. He himself possessed an inferior-grade innate spiritual root, the Bodhi Tree, which aided in enlightenment. But compared to the supreme innate spiritual root that was the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree, the difference was as vast as heaven and earth. Now that he had finally encountered this tree, how could Zhunti possibly leave empty-handed? Hearing Zhunti¡¯s shameless request, Tongtian couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless. Among all the Saints, Zhunti had always been the most brazen, but even this was beyond shameless. As an elder uncle, he hadn¡¯t given Su Chen any meeting gift upon their first encounter. Yet, he still had the audacity to ask for something from the younger generation? Moreover, these ordinary Dao Comprehension Divine Tea leaves were useless to him, and yet he still wanted them? This was simply too much! ¡°Uncle, I have heard that you also possess an innate spiritual fruit that aids in enlightenment¡ªthe Bodhi Fruit. I wonder if you would allow me to see it?¡± Since Zhunti was being so shameless, Su Chen wouldn¡¯t let him take advantage so easily. Hearing Su Chen¡¯s words, Zhunti¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly before he chuckled and took out six golden Bodhi Fruits, handing them over. ¡°My dear nephew, consider these six Bodhi Fruits a meeting gift from your uncle! Though they cannot compare to the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea, they will still greatly benefit your cultivation!¡± The Bodhi Tree took 2,000 years to bloom, another 2,000 years to bear fruit, and another 2,000 years for the fruit to ripen. It took a total of 6,000 years to produce 60 Bodhi Fruits. Handing over six of them was already quite painful for Zhunti. ¡°Thank you, Uncle! Since Uncle wishes to taste some of the ordinary Dao Comprehension Divine Tea leaves, I certainly won¡¯t be stingy!¡± Just as Su Chen finished speaking, Zhunti immediately beamed with gratitude. ¡°Many thanks, my dear nephew!¡± The next moment, Zhunti waved his right hand, using his divine powers to instantly pluck nearly half of the ordinary tea leaves from the Dao Comprehension Divine Tea Tree, leaving everyone present stunned. ¡°Absolutely shameless!¡± At that moment, Su Chen gained a direct and profound understanding of just how shameless Zhunti truly was. Meanwhile, Taiqing Laotzu took out a bottle of elixirs and let it float in front of Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen, my dear nephew, these are Six-Turn Golden Pills that I refined many years ago. Consider them a meeting gift from me! I also wish to pluck some ordinary Dao Comprehension Divine Tea leaves for research to see if they can serve as ingredients for alchemy¡ªwhat do you think?¡± ¡°Thank you, Uncle!¡± Su Chen accepted the elixirs and expressed his gratitude. A single Six-Turn Golden Pill could help one break through to the Golden Immortal realm with no side effects, making it quite valuable. However, it was of no use to Su Chen. Still, exchanging it for some ordinary Dao Comprehension Divine Tea leaves was acceptable. Soon after, Taiqing Laotzu waved his right hand and used his divine powers to pluck a portion of the tea leaves. Unlike Zhunti, he was far more refined in his approach¡ªit was clear that he genuinely intended to use the tea leaves for alchemical research. Next¡­ Seeing that his elder brother and Zhunti had both given Su Chen meeting gifts, Yuanshi Tianzun felt obligated to do the same. He took out a high-grade acquired spiritual treasure and gave it to Su Chen. Jieyin, following suit, smiled and gifted an ordinary acquired spiritual treasure. Su Chen accepted them with a smile and, in return, plucked some ordinary innate spiritual fruits from the island to entertain his two uncles. Before long, Taiqing Laotzu, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin, and Zhunti all took their leave. After witnessing the mysteries of Yingzhou Immortal Island, their hearts were filled with both shock and envy. At the same time, they couldn¡¯t help but wonder just how many treasures Su Chen had obtained. But no matter what they knew these treasures were no longer fated to be theirs. With this realization, their envy toward Tongtian only grew stronger! ______ ¡°Disciple, why have you merged Yingzhou Immortal Island with the ruined Penglai Immortal Island? Wouldn¡¯t that dilute the concentration of innate spiritual energy on Yingzhou Immortal Island?¡± After the others left, Tongtian finally spoke. ¡°Teacher, after refining the boundary stele of Yingzhou Immortal Island, I discovered that Yingzhou is actually the key to uniting the Three Immortal Islands of Penglai. If they are merged together, there may be an extraordinary opportunity hidden within!¡± Su Chen had no reason to hide this from his teacher. Besides the transformations to come wouldn¡¯t be something he could keep secret anyway. ¡°Oh!¡± Hearing his disciple¡¯s words, Tongtian¡¯s eyes gleamed with interest. ¡°Disciple, the last of the Three Immortal Islands, Fangzhang Immortal Island, has been obtained by Queen Mother of the West. Would you like me to retrieve it for you?¡± Tongtian¡¯s domineering aura was undeniable¡ªhe was willing to cast aside the dignity of a Saint and personally pressure Queen Mother of the West just to help his disciple complete the set. ¡°Thank you, Teacher!¡± ¡°However, I would prefer to exchange for Fangzhang Immortal Island myself in the future. If you were to exert pressure, it would damage your reputation!¡± Su Chen had a faint feeling that even after merging all three islands, he might not obtain the true opportunity hidden within. So, he decided to wait until he had grown stronger before taking action. ¡°Very well! Since you have such ambition, I am proud of you!¡± Hearing that his beloved disciple was concerned about his reputation, Tongtian felt deeply gratified. Then with Tongtian standing guard, Su Chen controlled the boundary stele of Yingzhou Immortal Island, guiding the boundary stele of Penglai Immortal Island and fully merging them together. Soon, the two islands fused, releasing a powerful surge of Chaos Qi before gradually stabilizing.bOnce Su Chen re-established the Chaos Protective Grand Formation, the once-ruined Penglai Immortal Island seemed to awaken, radiating an incredibly dense aura of Chaos Spiritual Energy. ¡°This¡­ This is unbelievable!¡± Tongtian was utterly astounded. He had never imagined that merging the ruined Penglai Immortal Island with Yingzhou Immortal Island would not only restore its vitality but also release such an astonishing density of Chaos Spiritual Energy! Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it impossible to believe!