Primordial Era: Reborn as Zhen Yuanzi, taking control of the underground passage

The two young Taoist disciples, Qingfeng and Mingyue, were busily working on the platform, their small figures moving between the huge stone seats.

They carefully wiped the naturally formed stone seats with clean cloths to ensure they were spotless, and then neatly arranged some low-grade spiritual fruits cultivated in the temple's medicinal garden, such as vermilion fruit and jade pear, in the jade plates next to the stone seats.

Although it was the simplest preparation work, their faces were filled with pure joy and pride. Their rosy cheeks were full of seriousness. Being able to contribute to the master's grand event made them feel extremely proud and excited.

Inside and outside Wuzhuang Temple, everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion under an invisible system, preparing for the final stages of the event and awaiting guests from all directions, presenting a peculiar tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle.

As time went by, the first group of listeners traversed numerous mountains and forests, overcame perilous journeys, and arrived at the foot of Longevity Mountain, ascending the platform along the newly opened path.

The first to arrive were a group of white apes, about twenty or thirty in number, who were quite intelligent and well-behaved. The leader, an old ape, had snow-white fur, an aged face but bright eyes, and held an ancient wooden staff that snaked like a dragon. His cultivation had reached the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Leading its troop of monkeys, it performed an extremely respectful ancient salute towards the mountain gate, or rather, towards Zhen Yuanzi, who stood there quietly. Only then did it silently find a seat near the front, its eyes clear and filled with a thirst for and reverence for the knowledge of the Great Dao, displaying remarkable discipline.

Then came several cranes with pure white feathers, ethereal aura, and elegant postures. They arrived gracefully, their long necks slightly bent as if in greeting, and then landed lightly on the stone platform prepared for birds. Their Taoist charm was unique and extraordinary, clearly indicating that they were also extraordinary beings with a clear lineage.

Then, as if a floodgate had been opened, all sorts of creatures arrived one after another like rivers flowing into the sea, making Longevity Hill more lively than ever before:

A wolf demon, riding a black, demonic wind that whipped up a cloud of dust and whose eyes were as sharp as knives, landed and transformed into a wiry man, warily surveying his surroundings.

A carp spirit, riding the waves and using water magic, its scales shimmering with seven colors in the sunlight, transformed into a girl in colorful clothes, curiously looking around.

A stone monster, with a massive, mountain-like body and a stone-like sheen, emerged directly from the ground at the edge of the platform and silently walked to a corner and sat down.

There were flower fairies with exceptionally beautiful appearances and exuding a refreshing fragrance, their steps swaying gracefully... They came in all shapes and sizes, and were incredibly diverse, encompassing almost all the common racial forms in the prehistoric western world.

Furthermore, Zhen Yuanzi's powerful divine sense even noticed that among this surging torrent of living beings, there were a few figures carrying extremely faint yet extraordinary dragon aura, phoenix breath, or qilin patterns.

They often come alone, their aura slightly different from other creatures, appearing out of place. They seem to be members of the three races who are not valued by their races and are marginalized because of impure bloodlines, violations of race rules, or different pursuits, and they also want to come here to seek opportunities for breakthrough or different paths.

All the creatures that arrived, regardless of their cultivation level, race, or temperament (whether they were irritable or gentle), were guided by an invisible and gentle force of the earth and placed in their respective positions on the platform.

Those with profound cultivation, rich Daoist aura, and calm temperament naturally reside at the front, enabling them to more clearly perceive the Daoist sounds; those with shallow cultivation and restless aura reside at the back, lest they be harmed by the Daoist sounds.

The entire process was orderly and without any fighting, as if there were rules in the dark. It revealed Zhen Yuanzi's unparalleled control over the power of the earth's veins and this place, which made some of those who wanted to test the waters secretly startled and restrain their thoughts.

Although they are of different species and have different habits, they may even have predatory or competitive relationships with each other.

But at this moment, on this platform of Wanshou Mountain, under the invisible gaze of that peak Great Luo being, which all living beings can clearly feel.

Under the combined influence of the calming array and the pure Qi of Yi Wood, all living beings maintained a rare silence, daring not to make a sound, restraining their claws and fangs, and their eyes mostly revealed awe for the preacher and a pure desire for the knowledge of the Great Dao.

A peculiar atmosphere of harmony permeated this platform.

Zhen Yuanzi's gaze was calm as water as he slowly swept over the crowd below the stage, which had grown to over ten thousand and was still being joined by newcomers. He already had a clear understanding of the situation.

Although these beings are of varying quality, with different natures and difficult to distinguish between good and evil, they almost represent the essence of the beings in the Western Continent today. Among them are some with solid foundations, long-lasting fortune, and decent character, but lacking guidance. With a little guidance, they can be cultivated into valuable talents and may become an important force in maintaining the West and even influencing the prehistoric world in the future.

He seemed to see countless seeds that would draw nourishment from this place today.

The time has come; the sun is high in the sky, and the yang energy of heaven and earth is at its most abundant and peaceful.

Zhen Yuanzi stopped waiting and slowly walked to the slightly higher, seemingly naturally formed stone platform in the center of the platform, where he calmly and peacefully sat down.

Hongyun and Wanshou Yuanjun sat on either side of him in slightly lower positions, serving as both protectors and displaying their status.

Qingfeng and Mingyue suppressed their excitement, their little faces tense, and they stood respectfully behind the stone platform, trying their best to appear serious.

Zhen Yuanzi surveyed the entire scene, and wherever his gaze fell, the clamor completely subsided, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

He didn't exchange many pleasantries and went straight to the point.

His voice was not loud, but peaceful and deep, as if it did not come from his mouth, but from the earth beneath his feet, the earth's own whisper, clearly and unaffected by distance, reaching the depths of the hearts of every listener, whether they were sitting in the front or the back row.

The content is not about earth-shattering supernatural powers or profound methods from the beginning, but rather it starts from the most basic refining of Qi into spirit and condensing the foundation of the Dao, systematically explaining the key points, barriers and bottlenecks of cultivation in the realm of Earth Immortals (because the beings who can come to this place now are at least at the level of Earth Immortals).

Then it goes on to explain how the Dao Fruit of a Golden Immortal is condensed, how one initially comprehends and invokes the laws of heaven and earth, and then explains in detail the mysteries of the Five Qi Converging at the Origin and the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top of the Taiyi Golden Immortal. Finally, it even vaguely touches on the profound mystery of the Great Luo Golden Immortal transcending time and space and initially mastering the laws.

The entire process proceeds gradually from simple to complex, with every word and sentence containing the true meaning of the Great Dao, pointing directly to the essence of cultivation. It abandons those flashy and impractical supernatural skills and focuses on the explanation and consolidation of the foundation of the Great Dao.

When the speaker reached the most profound and crucial point, the heavens and earth responded, and countless celestial flowers made of pure spiritual energy naturally condensed in the void. They were crystal clear, exuding the charm of the Dao, and fluttered down. When they landed on the listeners, they transformed into pure spiritual energy and merged into their bodies.

Above the platform, golden lotuses also emerged from the depths of the earth, their petals swaying and shining brightly, emitting a calming and tranquil fragrance.

The sounds of the Dao intertwined with extraordinary phenomena, making the entire Longevity Mountain appear as if it were the very source of the Great Dao, sacred and extraordinary. The illusory images of the Four Symbols surrounding the platform also responded with longing chants, roars, clear cries, and low growls, harmonizing with the sounds of the Dao.

The myriad beings below the stage reacted in various ways, revealing the full spectrum of human nature.

Some people, upon hearing something that resonated with their own cultivation difficulties or the characteristics of the practice, suddenly understood and couldn't help but show their joy, gesturing and dancing with delight.

When encountering profound truths that are difficult to understand and beyond one's current comprehension, some people scratch their heads, furrow their brows, and rack their brains, not letting go of any inspiration.

Some, touched by the words of the Dao, recalled the countless hardships and lonely struggles on their path of cultivation, and were overcome with sorrow, tears streaming down their faces, as if they had found a kindred spirit.

Some even experienced a sudden burst of inspiration, directly entering a deep state of enlightenment, their aura fluctuating constantly, sometimes rising and sometimes falling, clearly showing tremendous gains, and even signs of a breakthrough.

Those with profound cultivation seemed to be deep in thought, silently comparing the Taoist teachings they heard with their own learning, identifying and filling in any gaps in their knowledge.

Even those with shallow cultivation were captivated by the lecture. Although they could not fully understand its meaning and many parts were like looking at flowers through a fog, they felt as if a brand new door had been opened before them, allowing them to see a wider world and clarify the direction of their future. They benefited greatly from the lecture.

Even Hongyun and Wanshou Yuanjun, who had already reached the Great Luo realm, were immersed in this systematic, comprehensive, and profound sermon.

Although their paths of cultivation were not entirely the same as Zhen Yuanzi's, the ultimate truth of the Great Dao led to the same destination. As they listened to Zhen Yuanzi's explanation of the cultivation system from simple to complex, they nodded slightly from time to time, their eyes flashing with understanding. Clearly, they were also touched, achieving the effect of reviewing the old to learn the new and learning from others' experiences to improve themselves.

This grand sermon had nothing to do with supernatural powers or killing; it only discussed the fundamental principles of the Great Way. The sun rose and set, the seasons changed, and it lasted for a full nine hundred years.

For the creatures of the primordial era, nine hundred years may be just a fleeting moment, but for these creatures below the stage, most of whom are hearing about the Great Dao of the System for the first time and are eagerly absorbing knowledge, these nine hundred years are undoubtedly a crucial period for changing their destiny.

On the last day of the nine hundredth year, as the setting sun bathed the platform in its afterglow, Zhen Yuanzi slowly uttered his final Daoist verse, bringing to a close a dialectical discourse on "the earth's bearing and the transcendence of living beings," before falling silent and sitting in meditation.

Above the platform, the magnificent spectacle of celestial flowers falling and golden lotuses springing from the ground, which had lasted for nine hundred years, began to gradually dissipate, transforming into pure spiritual energy that returned to heaven and earth.

However, the profound aftertaste of the Great Dao did not disappear immediately. Instead, like a brand, it lingered in the heavens and earth of Longevity Mountain, resonating in the hearts of every listener, and never dissipated.

The vast majority of the thousands of beings below the stage still kept their eyes closed, immersed in that mysterious realm of Tao. Their expressions ranged from joy to peace to contemplation to sudden realization. They were still savoring and digesting what they had heard and understood over the past nine hundred years, unable to come back to their senses for a long time, as if they did not want to wake up from this dream of the Great Tao.

The entire platform fell into an extreme silence, with only the sound of the wind and the subtle fluctuations of spiritual energy caused by certain living beings' enlightenment.

Zhen Yuanzi's deep gaze swept over the masses below the stage, observing the obvious and subtle changes in their auras, and feeling the increasingly strong sense of gratitude and awe that gathered there. His heart was as clear as a mirror.

He knew that the seeds of the Dao planted here today had taken deep root in the hearts of these beings, and as they departed, they would gradually blossom and bear fruit on this vast and ignorant western continent, subtly changing the fate of many beings and even influencing the future fortune of the entire West.

He and the Wanshoushan lineage also took advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to preach, gathering considerable fortune, revealing unfathomable strength and magnanimity, and spreading far-reaching influence.

From then on, the name "Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain" truly resounded throughout the West and deeply penetrated people's hearts, laying a solid and far-reaching foundation for his future actions in this magnificent and turbulent world.

The era of a system belonging to "Earth Immortals," and even the "Earthly Path" lineage that he may lead in the future, seems to be slowly being drawn open by his actions today.