Primordial Era: The Sun Emperor

In the secluded valley, only Taiyi, Nuwa, the Three Pure Ones, Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, and the Twin Beauties of Taiyin remained.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality cupped his hands and smiled, saying, "The Heavenly Emperor's handling of the matter is fair and just, and I admire him. Today's acquisition of the treasure is entirely due to the Heavenly Emperor's upholding of justice."

Although he was not afraid of the two Westerners, and Jieyin and Zhunti probably wouldn't dare to speak to the Three Pure Ones.

But once this door is opened, the other innate deities will surely interfere and cause more trouble, which will make things much more complicated.

Now things are much better. Taiyi has resolved so many issues on his own and taken all the blame, so it's only natural to express our gratitude.

Taiyi waved his hand: "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. The spiritual treasures are destined to be found, each finding its rightful master. Let's leave it at that."

The group said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

The three celestial beings took flight and headed towards Kunlun Mountain.

Nuwa was very convenient, as her sacred ground was located in Buzhou Mountain. She pulled Fuxi along, wanting to return to the sacred ground.

She had many questions in her mind and wanted to ask Fuxi.

Upon seeing this, Fuxi greeted the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother, and then returned to the temple with his sister.

Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi also headed towards Wuzhuang Temple. Hongyun's dojo was in Huoyun Cave, but he was rarely at his own dojo, spending most of his time with Zhenyuanzi.

Taiyi then took Xihe and Changxi back to the Heavenly Court.

Emperor Ziwei also headed towards the starry sky.

After leaving Buzhou Mountain, the Three Pure Ones flew westward toward the Kunlun Mountains.

The three of them traveled together, their spirits intertwined, and remained silent the entire way.

Halfway there, the Celestial Venerable of Morality suddenly reined in the green ox, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Elder brother, what's wrong?" Yuanshi Tianzun asked.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality closed his eyes and sensed for a moment. When he opened them, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "I suddenly feel a stirring in my heart. A spiritual treasure has been born, and it is destined for us."

Lingbao Tianzun also said, "I have the same feeling. The direction—is near Kunlun Mountain."

The three Qings exchanged a glance and simultaneously quickened their pace.

Driven by their inner turmoil, they traveled westward, crossing the main peak of the Kunlun Mountains, and arrived at a secluded valley.

The valley is surrounded by mountains on all sides, shrouded in clouds and mist, with gurgling springs and a spiritual energy so rich that it almost solidifies into a tangible substance.

In the center of the valley, there is a pool of water with crystal clear water.

In the pond, a blue lotus bud is about to bloom.

The lotus was entirely emerald green, its leaves like jade, its blossoms like green jade, exuding a faint aura of creation.

Beneath the lotus stem, roots extend deep into the pool, vaguely resembling a twelve-tiered lotus platform.

"A twelfth-grade Creation Lotus!" Yuanshi Tianzun exclaimed.

This is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, and a sacred object of creation.

Each twelve-petaled lotus flower is born from the seeds of the thirty-six-petaled blue lotus, a treasure from the chaos of the past.

Not only are the five flags used for defense, but each also has its own unique function.

For example, the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit also has the function of suppressing fortune, washing away karmic fire, and isolating cause and effect.

The Twelve-Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus and the Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus are both offensive and defensive, while the Twelve-Grade Creation Green Lotus has endless uses.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality stroked his beard and smiled: "This Azure Lotus is a remnant of the Chaos Azure Lotus. Although it is not as heaven-defying as the Chaos Azure Lotus, it is still the embryo of a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. If it can mature, it will become a twelfth-grade Azure Lotus, which is an unparalleled treasure for suppressing fortune and protecting the body."

Lingbao Tianzun's eyes gleamed: "Elder brother, this green lotus is destined for us, the Three Pure Ones. Let us wait here until it ripens before we pick it."

The three Pure Ones each found a place to sit cross-legged, silently guarding the blue lotus.

The days passed by.

The lotus buds grew larger and larger, and the emerald green light became more and more intense.

It frantically absorbed the spiritual energy in the pool, causing the surrounding valleys to darken.

On this day, the blue lotus bud suddenly bloomed.

The twelve-tiered lotus platform unfolds layer by layer, each petal engraved with innate Dao patterns, radiating a vibrant, verdant glow.

In the center of the lotus platform, a blue lotus blooms, with the energy of creation subtly flowing within its stamen.

A supreme innate spiritual treasure, the twelfth-grade green lotus, has been born.

Just as the Three Pure Ones were about to step forward to pick the fruit, two golden beams suddenly flew from the horizon and landed in the valley.

Jieyin and Zhunti.

The two men clasped their hands together, their faces filled with sorrow.

Zhunti's gaze fell on the twelfth-grade blue lotus, a hint of fervor flashing in his eyes before he quickly withdrew it and adopted a devout expression.

"Amitabha." The guide clasped his hands together and said with a devout expression, "Fellow Daoists, this treasure is destined for our Western Paradise. My fellow Daoist brother and I have come here specifically to request it. We hope that you three will grant us this favor."

Ever since the loss of the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit, Jieyin has been suffering from a dull ache in his heart. Now that he has encountered the Twelve-Petaled Azure Lotus of Creation, how could he possibly let it go?

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's face darkened, and he abruptly stood up: "Jieyin, it's one thing for you to snatch people's prayer mats in Zixiao Palace, but you tried to steal our spiritual treasures at Buzhou Mountain before, and now you're trying to steal them again? Do you really think the Three Pure Ones are easy to bully?"

Zhunti quickly said, "Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, please calm down. I did not intend to seize it by force, but this treasure is indeed destined for my Western Paradise. Fellow Daoist, please look, this green lotus is entirely green, which is in harmony with the pure energy of the West."

The lotus throne has twelve petals, which perfectly correspond to the number of the Western Paradise. This is the will of Heaven, and cannot be defied by human power.

Lingbao Tianzun sneered, the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords behind him humming: "Heaven's will? You say it's Heaven's will, and it is? This Azure Lotus grew on Kunlun Mountain, and we, the Three Pure Ones, are waiting here. You open your mouth and claim it as yours? What audacity!"

The Supreme Lord of Morality slowly rose, his face calm, but the smile in his eyes was gone.

"Jieyin and Zhunti, I will not hold your previous actions against you out of consideration for your difficult cultivation. But this green lotus is our opportunity. If you want to take it by force, feel free to try."

He reached out, and a Tai Chi diagram appeared in his palm, with Yin and Yang energies circulating, radiating a terrifying pressure powerful enough to calm the earth, water, fire, and wind.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable also took out the Pangu Banner, which fluttered in the wind as chaotic energy surged.

The four swords of Zhuxian behind Lingbao Tianzun were drawn half an inch from their sheaths, their sword energy soaring into the sky and tearing through the void.

The three Pure Ones joined forces, their power overwhelming.

Jieyin's expression changed slightly, and Zhunti took a step back.

Although they were quasi-saints, they had no chance of winning against the Three Pure Ones, who were also quasi-saints, the three direct descendants of Pangu and the Xuanmen sect, and who possessed the creation treasure and the Four Swords of Zhuxian.

Although the power of the Four Swords of Zhuxian was unknown, their aura of wanting to destroy the world was enough to tell that they were not easy to deal with.

Zhunti forced a smile and said, "Why are you three fellow Daoists angry? I was just speaking casually. Since you three are unwilling, then so be it."

The guide looked distressed and sighed, "Junior brother, let's go. This treasure is not meant for us."

The two turned around and vanished in golden light.

As Zhunti was leaving, he glanced back at the twelve-petaled blue lotus, his eyes filled with reluctance and unwillingness, but in the end he dared not act rashly.

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly: "They know what's good for them."

Lingbao Tianzun sheathed his Zhuxian Sword and said disdainfully, "Just two greedy fools who coveted treasure. Do such people even deserve to be called disciples of the Xuanmen alongside us?"

The Celestial Venerable of Morality shook his head: "Enough. They're gone; let's not discuss it further."

The three Pure Ones joined forces to retrieve the twelve-petaled blue lotus from the pond.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality reached out to receive it, and the lotus platform fell into his palm, radiating a brilliant blue light.

However, a sudden change occurred.