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

Having broken through to the Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm, Zhen Yuanzi's Daoist aura became increasingly harmonious and restrained, his aura deeply hidden, as if he were completely connected with the entire Wanshou Mountain Range and even the boundless primordial land beneath his feet. With each breath, he subtly resonated with the immense power deep within the earth's veins.

However, he did not indulge in the supreme joy of his breakthrough and the control of power. His Dao heart was as clear as a mirror. Instead, he was more concerned about the future of the beings under his command and his close friend Hongyun.

This journey to the East China Sea and deep into the Blood Sea, during which he created the "Current Chaos Scripture of the Earth," has brought his understanding of the Great Dao to a new level, allowing him to overlook the very origin of the laws. He can take this opportunity to transform his gains into sweet rain, enlighten the beings within the temple, solidify the overall foundation of the Longevity Mountain lineage, and add more depth to future plans.

With a slight thought, a peaceful yet majestic divine thought, as gentle as a spring breeze, silently swept across every corner inside and outside the Wuzhuang Temple, clearly conveying his summons.

Before long, several figures of varying strength, yet all possessing extraordinary spirituality and pure Daoist charm, arrived as summoned. With reverence and anticipation, they stood respectfully beneath the Four Symbols Banana Tree in the center of the courtyard, where four-colored light flowed.

The leader was the Nine-Headed Primordial Saint, whose nine majestic heads were slightly lowered at this moment, his eyes bright and piercing. The demonic aura around him, which was originally somewhat mixed, had been refined into a pure and powerful one, faintly revealing the light of the law. His cultivation had already reached the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, and his aura was profound. He was only one step away from enlightenment and accumulation before he could glimpse the mysterious and unpredictable path of the Great Luo Gate. At this moment, his heart was filled with longing for the road ahead.

Following it was the enormous North Sea Black Tortoise, its massive body resembling a mountain, its thick shell gleaming with a deep, mysterious light. Its aura was as deep and profound as an abyss, and its lifespan seemed to be as long as heaven and earth. Although it was not skilled in offensive or combat techniques due to its nature, its defensive power and the depth and solidity of its Dao foundation meant that its cultivation had reached the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm!

However, due to its inherent nature and the way of primordial transformation, it seems to have some kind of innate barrier, and has been unable to successfully transform for a long time, always existing in its original form. This has become a major regret and bottleneck on its path.

Then there are the four divine beasts: Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise. These are innate divine beasts that Zhen Yuanzi enlightened or subdued during his early travels in the prehistoric world. Each of them possesses its own primordial aura, and their cultivation levels are all around the mid-Taiyi stage. Their qi is pure and their potential is extraordinary. They respectively represent the vitality of Yi Wood, the civilization of Li Fire, the killing power of Geng Metal, and the nourishment of Xuan Water, and are important elements that constitute the balance of heaven and earth.

Furthermore, there are the Qilin and the Mo Qilin, a pair of benevolent and auspicious beasts born from the blessings of heaven and earth. They ride on five-colored auspicious clouds, and their bodies are surrounded by an aura of benevolence and peace. Their cultivation is also stable at the Taiyi realm. Their existence itself adds a sense of peace and good fortune to Longevity Mountain.

The two young Daoist boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, stood at the very front, their little faces tense, trying their best to appear serious, but the overflowing reverence and thirst for knowledge of the Great Dao in their eyes could not be concealed.

Zhen Yuanzi's gaze was calm as he slowly swept over each listener below the stage, like a loving father examining his children. He did not deliberately exude any pressure, but the natural Daoist rhythm originating from the Primordial Dao Fruit and breathing in harmony with heaven and earth had already made all living beings feel solemn.

He spoke calmly, his voice not loud, yet like the rhythm of the earth itself, deep and clear, directly penetrating the depths of the hearts of every listener, resonating with the Great Dao: "Today I have summoned you here not to speak of supernatural powers or strange tales, but to expound upon the essential principles of the Dao from Taiyi to Daluo, to clear away the obstacles on your path, and to point out the direction of your cultivation. I hope you will calm your minds and concentrate your spirits, carefully comprehend it, and how much you gain depends entirely on your own destiny."

He did not, having already attained the Hunyuan realm, presumptuously delve into the profound and unfathomable path of Hunyuan. Instead, he began with the essence of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, which most beings present were in—"Five Qi Converging to the Origin, Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown"—and systematically and comprehensively explained how to sense and condense the five qi within one's heart, progressing from the simple to the complex.

The content it teaches is far beyond what ordinary prehistoric traditions can compare to. It not only includes specific methods and mental requirements for breaking through realm barriers, but also focuses on how to hone one's own Dao foundation to an indestructible level in this process, and how to create a deeper and more essential resonance and connection between one's own Dao and the corresponding laws of the prehistoric world.

He combined his profound understanding of the earth's bearing, devouring and transformation, the order of reincarnation, and even fragments of chaotic demonic laws such as gold, ice, illusion, corrosion, thunder, and weight, to dissect the originally obscure and incomprehensible mysteries of the Dao realm in a way that is closer to the origin and more intuitive and thorough, simplifying the complex and pointing directly to the core.

When discussing the subtle and profound aspects, golden lotuses naturally emerged within the courtyard, and the patterns of the Great Dao spontaneously arose in the void, flickering and explaining the changes in the laws.

The Four Symbols Banana Tree moved even without wind, its branches and leaves swaying as it scattered a pure light of the Dao, a blend of blue, red, white, and black, gently enveloping every listener present, helping them calm their distracting thoughts, deepen their understanding, and harmonize the energy within them stirred by the Dao.

All beings below the stage held their breath, their minds completely immersed in the vast and exquisite sound of the Great Dao, lost in its beauty and oblivion.

The Nine-Headed Lion's nine heads sometimes bowed to the ground, as if listening and contemplating, and sometimes suddenly rose up, its eyes flashing with a sharp light, as if a thunderbolt had struck its sea of ​​consciousness. The vast and boundless demonic power within its body was now surging and flowing in an unprecedented and more profoundly harmonious manner with the laws of heaven and earth, emitting a deep rumble.

The rock-solid barrier of the Taiyi Peak that had troubled it for so long was showing signs of cracking and loosening under the baptism of the Great Dao's imperial decree and the impact of its own enlightenment!

The North Sea Black Tortoise slightly retracted its head and limbs into its indestructible shell, seemingly falling into silence. In reality, the vast blood and qi and profound magical power within its body were resonating, compressing, and purifying in an extremely mysterious and slow rhythm that matched the true meaning of "the earth bearing".

Its understanding of its own "defense" and "bearing" is undergoing a transformation. It is no longer merely passively enduring, but beginning to understand the supreme principles of "inclusiveness" and "transformation" contained within "bearing". The obstacle of transformation that has troubled it for countless years seems to be showing a glimmer of possibility because of this deeper understanding of its own origin.

The four divine beasts emanated an unprecedentedly intense and ceaseless aura of their innate energy. The Azure Dragon's body was enveloped in a surge of azure wood energy, drawing upon the boundless vitality of the vegetation on Longevity Mountain in response; the Vermilion Bird's wings were imbued with leaping and rising fire essence, as if to burn away all illusions and ignite the flame of wisdom.

Their individual primordial essences become increasingly refined and condensed through resonance with the Dao sound, and their understanding of the laws they represent rises dramatically.

The auspicious beasts, the Qilin and the Mo Qilin, exuded a powerful aura of good fortune, surrounded by colorful rays of light, making their connection with the ancestral energy of Longevity Mountain beneath their feet even stronger and clearer.

Their understanding of the principles of "blessing" and "benevolence" is no longer superficial; they begin to touch upon the deeper essence of these principles, which concerns the convergence of fortune and the karmic retribution. As a result, their own moral compass becomes clearer and firmer.

Qingfeng and Mingyue listened with rapt attention, their little faces sometimes showing confusion, sometimes enlightenment. The pure Taiyi Immortal Light around them flowed vividly, and many obstacles in their previous cultivation that they knew how to do but not why, and many subtle meridians that required slow and painstaking effort to open up, suddenly became clear at this moment!

Even the old ancestor Hongyun, who had already reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm for many years and whose cultivation was unfathomable, was completely immersed in this systematic and profound sermon. His face sometimes showed a thoughtful expression, and sometimes he nodded slightly.

Although Zhen Yuanzi's teachings focused on the range from Taiyi to Daluo, his analysis of the foundation of the Great Dao and his understanding and explanation of the essence of the laws have already subtly touched upon some characteristics of the Hunyuan level.

Hongyun felt that his own Great Luo Dao Fruit, which he originally thought had reached perfection and was beyond progress, was being carefully polished and sorted out again under the cleansing and enlightenment of the Great Dao's divine voice. Some extremely subtle cognitive biases and redundant power that he had never noticed before were eliminated, making it more transparent and harmonious, and his Dao foundation more and more solid.

As the Daoist chanting from Taiyi to Daluo slowly faded, its lingering resonance echoed in the courtyard for a long time. All living beings remained deeply immersed in that profound state of enlightenment, their bodies undulating with Daoist energy and their aura shifting, unable to return to their senses for a long time.

Zhen Yuanzi did not interrupt them, but simply sat quietly, watching them with gentle eyes, letting them fully digest this rare spiritual nourishment.

After a long while, all living beings, as if waking from a deep dream, gradually emerged from their profound state of enlightenment. Their faces revealed uncontrollable joy and heartfelt gratitude. They all bowed deeply in the direction of Zhen Yuanzi, expressing their deepest thanks: "Thank you, Master (Teacher), for imparting the Dao! We disciples are eternally grateful and will diligently cultivate ourselves to live up to your expectations!"

Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable power: "Go back to your respective places, find quiet places to cultivate, and thoroughly understand what you have gained today, making it the foundation of your own life. The path of cultivation is about perseverance. Solidifying your foundation is far more important than blindly pursuing breakthroughs in realms. Do not become impatient because of what you have gained, lest you fall into a lower realm."

"We will obey the decree of Master (Teacher)!" All living beings suppressed their excitement and respectfully agreed. They then transformed into streams of light and quietly dispersed, eagerly returning to their caves or usual places of residence to begin their seclusion and digest this precious opportunity that could influence their future path.