The First Paces Personally to Xuanhuang Ridge, and He Falls Silent Upon Seeing the Mountains and Rivers on the Whale's Back

Deep within Xuanhuang Ridge, an extremely heavy aura slowly rose.

At first, only a few ley lines showed slight changes. Then, the Earth Spirit Qi in the vast mountains and rivers gradually returned to stability. The primordial yellow spirit mist that was originally drifting with the wind also seemed to be drawn by some invisible force, slowly gathering into a pale golden Sea of Clouds.

Qi Yue sensed this aura immediately.

He looked up into the depths of Xuanhuang Ridge, a clear sense of respect appearing in his eyes.

"The clan leader has arrived."

Qi Yan, who was inspecting the earth's veins, quickly withdrew his Law Power upon hearing this and led the Qilin Clan who were patrolling nearby to the top of the mountain.

The young Qilins clearly knew who the newcomers were, and they all looked nervous. The Blue-Horned Qilin, which had been whispering among itself, quickly shut its mouth and stood with its four hooves together, afraid of losing its manners in front of the clan leader.

Soon.

A thick, earthy-yellow light slowly emerged from the distant clouds.

Amidst the light, an ancient Qilin clad in dark yellow scales descended from the sky. Although its body was far smaller than Lu Yuan's, the calm and profound life force emanating from it seemed to quiet down the surrounding mountains and rivers.

The First Qilin.

Lord of the Qilin Clan.

He slowly arrived above Xuanhuang Ridge, his gaze first sweeping over the now-stabilized earth veins. After confirming that there was no serious damage around him, he looked up again at the enormous dark gold whale in the Sea of Clouds.

Upon closer inspection...

Even the First Qilin couldn't help but stop in its tracks.

The true form of the Grand Void Sky Whale, spanning over 108,000 li, stretched across the heavens and earth. Silver-white and gray-gold patterns flowed slowly across its dark gold scales, and its massive body was covered with a real landscape of mountains and rivers, with large forests, streams, and lakes naturally distributed among its scales.

"What a magnificent Primordial Divine Beast." The First Qilin sighed softly, then its gaze fell on Lu Yuan's back, its interest clearly growing stronger.

Qi Yue and Qi Yan have already arrived in front of them.

"Greetings, Chieftain!"

Dozens of the Qilin Clan nearby also bowed their heads in respect.

The First Qilin nodded gently.

"I have heard about what happened today. You have done well to ensure that Xuanhuang Ridge remains unscathed."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yan quickly replied, "Clan leader, without Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan's assistance, it would have been quite a struggle for the two of us to stabilize the earth's veins."

The First Qilin looked at Lu Yuan again.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan, I have long admired you."

Lu Yuan slowly raised his head, his golden eyes meeting those of the First Qilin.

"First Qilin, we finally meet."

He could clearly sense that the aura of the Qilin Clan leader before him was at an extremely high level, on par with that of Ancestral Dragon and Shen Ni.

In particular, the primordial essence of the earth contained within it appears extremely profound.

The other party simply stood quietly in the Sea of Clouds, Earth Spirit Qi nearby naturally flowed in a stable direction.

Lu Yuan sighed inwardly.

Really.

None of the great clan leaders who can rule over a region in the Primordial World today are simple individuals.

The First Qilin was also carefully observing Lu Yuan.

He had already learned from the message that Lu Yuan could devour ferocious spirits, refine the Chaos Demon God Origin, and absorb Profound Water and Li Fire.

Different types of energy, such as Wu Earth).

What truly interested him, however, was always that whaleback mountain range.

"Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to let me examine the earth energy on your back?" First Qilin spoke slowly, his tone extremely polite.

Lu Yuan naturally did not refuse.

"Yes, but there are some little creatures living inside, so please don't disturb the terrain directly."

After hearing this, a smile appeared in First Qilin's eyes.

"Rest assured, I am merely observing."

After he finished speaking, he slowly released a wisp of gentle Divine Sense.

The Divine Sense gradually spread along the scales on Lu Yuan's back, and soon came into contact with the existing forests, rock formations, and streams.

At first, the First Qilin only sensed a relatively stable Earth Spirit Qi.

But as his Divine Sense gradually penetrated deeper, he finally discovered the tiny, newly formed vein of earth energy.

A rocky ridge stretching for thousands of miles is slowly guiding the flow of earth spirits in the vicinity.

Although the energy is still very weak, it already possesses the rudiments of a natural landscape.

The First Qilin's previously calm expression finally changed noticeably.

"It's already formed a network?"

Qi Yue, standing to the side, nodded quickly upon hearing this.

"Clan leader, after Fellow Lu Yuan absorbed the Xuanhuang Deposited Sand, this vein began to slowly appear. Although it has not yet truly become a complete Innate Spirit Vein, it is able to nourish some of the nearby soil and vegetation."

The First Qilin did not answer immediately.

He continued to observe.

Soon.

He then discovered something even more interesting.

The flow of energy in this mountain range was surprisingly related to the location of Lu Yuan's back bones.

Near those gray-gold bones that have already undergone initial strengthening, the scales move relatively slowly, making it easier for earth spirit to accumulate over a long period.

In areas with more frequent activity, rocks are relatively scarce.

This distribution made the First Qilin take a few more glances.

"The mountains and rivers on your back, fellow Daoist, were they deliberately cultivated by you?"

Lu Yuan thought about it for a moment.

"At first, it was just some rocks and soil that accumulated while I was sleeping. Later, some small animals came to live here, so I didn't chase them away. After absorbing the Profound Water and Wu Earth, the mountains and rivers gradually grew."

Upon hearing this, First Qilin was even more astonished.

These changes actually occur primarily as the physical body grows naturally.

In this light, the potential of the Grand Void Sky Whale bloodline is probably even more extraordinary than I initially imagined.

He slowly withdrew his Divine Sense and his gaze returned to Lu Yuan.

"Fellow Daoist, your physical body is indeed a rare sight in the Primordial World."

Lu Yuan smiled.

"He's just a bit bigger, and he eats a lot too."

First Qilin couldn't help but laugh out loud upon hearing this.

"Fellow Daoist, you see things very clearly."

Several young Qilins nearby, who had been secretly observing, became even more interesting when they heard the First Qilin personally praise Lu Yuan.

The Blue-Horned Qilin couldn't help but whisper, "Even the clan leader thinks Senior Lu Yuan's physique is extraordinary. It seems we really haven't seen enough before."

The Red-Maned Qilin nodded repeatedly.

"I've never heard the clan leader speak of a newly grown Primordial Divine Beast like this before."

Although the two Qilins spoke in a low voice, the First Qilin naturally heard them clearly, but he did not blame these younger generations.

After all, even he himself had witnessed a very special sight today.

The First Qilin looked at Lu Yuan again.

"Qi Yue previously stated that you wish to acquire Wu Earth resources through free exchange, is that correct?"

Lu Yuan nodded slightly.

"That's right, I need suitable energy for cultivation, but I don't plan to join a particular clan for a long time, nor do I intend to stay in one place permanently."

The First Qilin slowly said, "I am already aware of this matter. Since you prefer free cultivation, the Qilin Clan will not force you. As long as both sides are willing to cooperate, we can always find a suitable way to exchange resources."

After hearing this, Lu Yuan felt even better.

The lord of the Qilin Clan before them was indeed easier to communicate with than some who only thought of forcibly recruiting others.

Moreover, the Qilin Clan controls a large number of earth's Spirit Veins.

If we can maintain normal contact in the future, it will indeed save me a lot of trouble in finding resources Wu Earth.

The First Qilin also had its own judgment.

Although Lu Yuan will not join the Qilin Clan, he has already helped Xuanhuang Ridge repel a Great Luo Beast and has also taken the initiative to protect the damaged ley lines.

This demonstrates that there is a very clear basis for cooperation between the two parties.

Since that's the case.

There is no need to ruin an established relationship for the sake of a subordinate position.

Thinking of this, First Qilin slowly spoke.

"The ordinary Wu Earth Essence Qi of Xuanhuang Ridge has been proven suitable for your absorption, fellow Daoist. However, I also have a higher quality Earth Spirit resource here. I wonder if you would be interested in trying it?"

Lu Yuan's golden eyes lit up instantly.

"Even better than Xuanhuang Deposited Sand?"

The First Qilin nodded.

"Nature."

"This substance is called Xuanhuang Heavy Soil, formed from the Innate Wu Earth over a long period of time. Its nature is extremely rich and heavy, and its nourishing effect on the physical body and bones far surpasses that of ordinary sand. However, it is also much more difficult to refine."

After listening, Lu Yuan finally perked up.

"That sounds good."

The First Qilin did not rush to release its resources.

He first gave a careful reminder.

"Although your physical body is strong, the power of this Xuanhuang Heavy Soil is extremely condensed. Even Daluo Golden Immortal would have to refine it slowly. If you absorb too much at once, it will probably put immense pressure on your entire body."

Lu Yuan nodded slowly.

"Understood, just a little bit will do."

Seeing his caution, First Qilin felt even more approval for him.

Then.

He lifted his forelegs.

An extremely ancient, dark yellow light slowly emerged from the surrounding earth's Spiritual Qi.

A small, unremarkable clump of dark yellow soil gradually floated into the Sea of Clouds.

Lu Yuan only needed to sense it slightly to feel a clear resonance in his bones.

That aura—

It is indeed much thicker and heavier than the previous Xuanhuang Deposited Sand.