Chaos Spirit Field

Across Xiniu Hezhou, within the magnificent and resplendent Lingshan Great Leiyin Temple, a tense and mysterious atmosphere permeated. The Taoist Zhunti was meditating in the temple when a figure suddenly burst in like a gust of wind, interrupting his quiet meditation.

The newcomer turned out to be a handsome and elegant young man. Zhunti Taoist's heart tightened, and a look of vigilance instantly appeared on his face. He stared at the uninvited guest and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? How dare you trespass into my Great Leiyin Temple? I wonder what brings you here?"

Facing the questioning of Zhunti Taoist, the young man showed no fear at all. Instead, he responded with a smile: "Don't worry, Zhunti Taoist. I came here specifically to save you."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti Taoist couldn't help but feel puzzled. He frowned slightly and asked, "Save me? Where does that come from? I hope you can give me a clear explanation."

Seeing this, the young man stopped playing it safe and slowly began, "When the great god Pangu created the heavens and the earth, Hongjun merged with the Dao. Since then, nine strands of primordial purple energy have emerged between heaven and earth. They contain endless power of creation and the laws of law, and are entrusted with the important task of governing the entire world. If anyone can gather these nine strands of primordial purple energy, they will have the power to deprive the Lord of the World of his supreme power."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti Taoist's heart suddenly trembled, and then his brows relaxed. He said, "Hongmeng Purple Qi represents a law, and each person can only master one. Pangu World evolved into the Mountain and River Realm after a catastrophe. This world is controlled by the World Master Tan Tai Mingyue. Collecting Hongmeng Purple Qi is completely useless. It seems you have come to the wrong place."

The young man's lips curled up slightly, and he replied with a half-smile, "Master Zhunti, my name is Zhao Yunhua. I am not an alien, but a native of the Mountain and River Realm. My mother is the ruler of this world—Tan Tai Ming Yue."

When Zhunti Taoist heard Zhao Yunhua introduce himself, he became uneasy. He asked doubtfully, "Zhao Yunhua, what do you want from me? Do you want to take the Hongmeng Purple Qi from me?"

Zhao Yunhua wore a faint smile as he spoke softly, "Master Zhunti, the Primordial Purple Qi is of no use to me. You must have heard about the alien visitors that have caused such a stir in the Mountain and River Realm, and everyone knows about them. There aren't just one, but three alien visitors! Among them are Feng Seguang, the wife of Tan Tai Hentian; Feng Shiya, who always accompanies Nuwa; and Zhao Yunduo, who never reveals her true appearance. They all come from the divine realm."

Upon hearing this, a trace of deep yearning flashed in Zhunti Taoist's eyes, and he eagerly asked, "Where exactly is this divine realm located? What does it look like?"

Zhao Yunhua nodded slightly and spoke slowly, "The Divine Realm is a place of higher civilization than our own. If our Mountain and River Realm can successfully survive this catastrophe, perhaps we can ascend to the same level as the Divine Realm. However, if we cannot successfully overcome the catastrophe, then all the lives within the Mountain and River Realm will face annihilation, and be reduced to nothingness along with this world."

Taoist Zhunti waved his hand dismissively, curling his lips and saying, "Hmph, Zhao Yunhua, stop being so mysterious and exaggerated! Anyone who dares to destroy this world must first get past Zhao Shanhe. What exactly do you want me to do for you? Why not tell me directly? Why not be so roundabout!"

Zhao Yunhua said with a sad face: "Master Zhunti, my father has passed away, and my mother fell into a deep sleep due to excessive grief."

Upon hearing this, Taoist Zhunti's face instantly revealed an expression of extreme shock. He widened his eyes and asked in disbelief, "What? Zhao Shanhe is dead? How is this possible? Who could have killed him? Why have you rushed here to find me? Could it be that the Hongmeng Purple Qi can bring Zhao Shanhe back to life? If so, then I will take it out of my body right now and give it to you!"

Zhao Yunhua slowly shook his head, took a deep breath, and continued, "Master Zhunti, the Hongmeng Purple Qi represents order and does not have the ability to resurrect people. The purpose of my visit today is to hope that you will not hand over the Hongmeng Purple Qi."

Taoist Zhunti asked in confusion, "Zhao Yunhua, who wants to collect the Hongmeng Purple Qi?"

Zhao Yunhua said, "When the Pangu World evolved into the Mountain and River Realm, the position of World Master shouldn't have belonged to my mother. It was forcibly given to her by my father. The true World Master should be Nuwa, or more precisely, her daughter Zhao Linger. Because of my father's unpredictable behavior, the course of time was altered, causing the development of the Mountain and River Realm to deviate from its course."

Taoist Zhunti finally understood a little. He said, "You mean that if Zhao Linger gathers nine primordial purple qi, she can become the new master of the world. I will not get involved in your Zhao family's disputes. If you want the primordial purple qi, take it. I will take it out for you right away."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhunti Taoist's face turned pale as paper. He peeled off the Hongmeng Purple Qi from his body and handed it to Zhao Yunhua. Zhao Yunhua did not reach out to take it. He said, "Zunti Taoist, why are you doing this? I don't need Hongmeng Purple Qi."

Taoist Zhunti said, "Zhao Yunhua, the Mountain and River Realm belongs to your Zhao family. I, the old Taoist, have only a small bond with Zhao Shanhe, which cannot withstand the test, and I dare not get involved in your brother's power struggle. I advise you, it is too clever to scheme too much. What is yours will not escape, and what is not yours cannot be taken away. Zhao Shanhe has died several times, and each time he was resurrected. Do you think he is really dead? There is no Bodhi tree, and the bright mirror is not a stand. Originally, there is nothing, so where can dust gather? Amitabha, well said, well said."

Zhao Yunhua fell silent. Seeing that Zhao Yunhua refused to accept the primordial purple energy, Zhunti Taoist said nothing more and casually tossed it away. The primordial purple energy transformed into a stream of purple light and disappeared.

Zhunti Taoist said with a smile: "Zhao Yunhua, thank you for your advice. I have already thrown the trouble away. If you have nothing else to do, please leave."

Zhao Yunhua said angrily, "Master Zhunti, you actually disregarded the safety of the Mountain and River Realm."

Zhunti Taoist said calmly, "I am a saint from the Pangu World, not from the Mountain and River Realm. The order of this world is not something a mere ant can control. Why bother yourself with trouble? If you were me, what would you do? Zhao Yunhua, no matter what your purpose is, I appreciate your kindness and will give you a piece of advice: don't underestimate your father, Zhao Shanhe. You may leave. The Great Leiyin Temple will close its gates from today."