His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

Primordial Space.

Xu Bing held a black Taoist lamp, emitting a blazing fire that scorched the light wall near the lotus pond.

As he worked day and night, the light barrier grew increasingly dim. In that final moment, he took out the low-grade magic artifact, the Qian Yuan Ring, and smashed it hard against the light barrier.

Then, fine lines began to spread across the light wall.

Finally, with a crack, the light wall shattered, turning into specks of pale yellow fluorescence that scattered throughout the air. Strangely, these shattered lights did not dissipate for a long time.

Several things entered Xu Bing's body, but Xu Bing, upon reflecting on himself, did not feel any change.

This lotus pond has a radius of about thirty meters. The water is clear and bright, exuding a unique charm.

Xu Bing stepped into the pool.

In that instant, he could feel his lifespan being rapidly drained away.

pity……

He will live an unlimited lifespan within the realm.

Not afraid at all.

After walking a few more steps, he realized that it wasn't just a matter of lifespan being drained; the chill emanating from the pool was also affecting the burning of the Dao lamps.

His ever-burning Taoist lamp suddenly flickered for a moment.

Although it was only for a moment, he could still clearly feel it.

Xu Bing took a few more steps forward, and the flickering of the Taoist lamp became more and more obvious, even becoming somewhat dim.

He suddenly realized that even now, obtaining this lotus flower would not be an easy task for him.

perhaps……

His current achievements are something that some Qi cultivators have reached before!

Xu Bing's expression gradually became serious. He looked down at the clear pool water, where his face was reflected.

He looked at himself, and realized that he might be getting a little carried away.

He didn't know when it started, but he believed himself to be omnipotent. He had never been exposed to the real Qi Refining system, but... he didn't take it seriously at all.

The perfect mortal body gave him the capital and opportunity to create whatever he wanted, but his starting point was not necessarily higher than that of some people who came from prominent families, had abundant blessings, and were highly talented.

And his current achievements in the Lantern Realm are by no means the highest.

Perhaps... the true prodigies have special physiques, and their Dao lamps are born with purple flames?

Thinking this, Xu Bing took another step forward, and the flame of the Dao lamp flickered once more.

He was still a very long way from the lotus flower in the center of the pond.

Suddenly, he chuckled softly, turned around, and walked back.

After leaving the lotus pond, he left without looking back.

Whatever.

If we are destined to meet but not to be together, then we are destined to meet but not to be together.

It's not too late for him to come and collect it when the time is right and he has the chance.

At that time, the lotus flower will appear before him.

Xu Bingsai left without a trace of regret. He continued to search for the remaining lights and treasures in the Primordial Space.

And after he left.

The lotus flower suddenly flickered.

As the saying goes, a treasure chooses its master.

This lotus flower has been waiting for its destined owner, and clearly... it did not choose Xu Bing, who had just arrived.

Or rather, it has never chosen anyone. Over the years, it has stood here, selecting those it encounters. It has seen many talented people and many remarkable figures who have moved it.

But that's not enough.

If it truly encounters a kindred spirit who suits its taste, it will naturally lower the difficulty level.

Encountering miraculous elixirs, spiritual herbs, treasures, or strange things in the Primordial Space is a great blessing, but encountering this lotus flower is hardly a blessing.

Even bad news.

The reason is simple: if a Qi cultivator encounters this lotus and recognizes it as one of the Nine Treasures of the Primordial Era, but is unable to take it, he will probably have a knot in his heart for the rest of his life.

Some people who cannot face things with ease will have a knot in their hearts. At first, it doesn't matter, but as their cultivation deepens, the drawbacks will gradually become apparent.

I'm afraid we'll be trapped and die in some kind of situation.

In that sense, this lotus seems more like a calamity.

The lotus flowers swayed gently, and a faint sigh could be heard, a sound that ordinary people could not hear, echoing in the pond.

"When will the person I'm waiting for arrive?"

"I'll lead you on the path to heaven...you...help me..."

After a few seconds.

Lotus sighed again, "This person is finally gone. He was of ordinary talent, but of good character. He could take things in stride and let them go. It's a pity that we were not meant to be."

……

Xu Bing disappeared into the Primordial Chaos, where he fell into a miasma-filled land.

【Ding! 】

[Mission issued: Seize the Mysterious Lotus of Creation!]

[Mission Description: The treasures of the world belong to the capable. The Creation Lotus was once possessed by a soul. A thousand years ago, that soul was moved by a destined youth and imparted to him the Nine Revolutions Reincarnation Technique, allowing the youth to undergo nine reincarnations, forging unparalleled talent. When he re-enters the Primordial Era, he will obtain the Creation Lotus and rise to power, unprecedented in history... who knows, after all, the host possesses infinite potential.]

[The world's treasures are for the capable to take; this lotus is placed here, why can't I, Xu Bing, pluck it?]

[Host, with lofty ambitions, strive to pluck the wondrous lotus of creation!]

"System, are you going through someone's family tree? How did you find out so much?" Xu Bing complained.

In the blink of an eye, they've uncovered all of their secrets.

【kindness. 】

The system actually replied.

Xu Bing was speechless for a moment, and he continued to review the newly released task details.

【The Lotus of Creation: One of the Nine Treasures of the Primordial Beginning, its capture grants immense power, possessing the power of eternal and wondrous arts…】

The Lotus of Creation has no clear consciousness; it devours the lifespan of those who approach it. The host's own strength is actually sufficient to obtain the Lotus of Creation.

[However, due to an accident, the Lotus of Creation and Wonder came into contact with an outside soul. The two gradually began to merge, but the soul already had a chosen recipient and was secretly interfering, trying to persuade its host to leave.]

Xu Bing saw this but felt nothing; his heart remained unmoved. That was just his nature.

He focused his attention on the task rewards section.

[Quest Rewards: One random map (one of the Nine Treasures of the Primordial Beginning), and one page of the exclusive spell "Imperial Creation Technique"!]

[Accept the quest to mark the coordinates of the Mysterious Lotus of Creation!]

【Ding! 】

[Does the host wish to claim it?]

Xu Bingdao said, "Receive it!"

The system is right.

The world's treasures will be obtained by the capable.

Xu Bing had no reason to give it up for nothing, but now, what he needed to do was to take it a step further, temper his body, and retrieve the remaining embers!

That soul did not choose him.

Therefore, he had to overcome the resistance of his soul and forcibly pluck the lotus flower!

"You have your choices, and I have my ways," Xu Bing murmured, then smiled and strode forward.

That's what makes it fun.

Spiritual practice is truly wondrous.

……