Treasure Found at Buzhou Mountain, Re-entering the East Sea

The Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud carried Haotian and Jade Pool, breaking through the clouds of the Primordial Wilderness to land steadily at the foot of Buzhou Mountain.

This divine mountain, formed from Pangu's spine, pierced straight into the nine heavens, its base encircled by spiritual mists that had not dissipated for countless Yuanhui.

From deep within the earth veins came heavy fluctuations of laws, every grain of dust seemingly containing the remnant origin power of the world's creation.

Following the guidance of the spiritual veins, the two entered a hidden canyon where spiritual qi was so dense it nearly condensed into liquid.

At the center, a vine about ten feet tall grew quietly.

Hanging among the emerald leaves were seven gourds of different forms, each glowing with one of seven spiritual lights—purple-gold, ink-black, red-blue, earthy yellow milky white, blazing gold, and dark green. This was the top-grade innate spiritual root, the Innate Gourd Vine.

"Senior Brother, is this the Innate Gourd Vine?" Jade Pool stepped forward two paces, her fingertips brushing lightly through the spiritual mist, her eyes full of curiosity.

"The spiritual qi on the leaves is so rich, even the surrounding haze carries the aura of laws."

Haotian nodded, his gaze falling on the seven gourds on the vine, a smile tugging at his lips.

"This vine was nurtured by the essence of Pangu's earth veins and already possesses its own sentience."

"Judging by the fluctuations of its spiritual light, it is waiting for all its destined owners to gather before allowing the gourds to fully ripen."

"We arrived early, only a few hundred years ahead of schedule, so it's best to wait for the others."

He could sense that each gourd was connected to a specific law.

For instance, the ink-black gourd faintly held chaotic qi, while the milky white gourd was wrapped in the rhythm of creation—clearly, their owners were already predetermined. Forcibly seizing them would only harm the spiritual root's fortune.

Hearing this, Jade Pool stood obediently by Haotian's side, her Ren Water Spiritual Qi merging with the surrounding mist to form a faint, watery halo.

Occasionally, she raised her hand to catch a few drops of condensed spiritual dew, her face full of contentment.

Several hundred years passed quietly amidst the swirling spiritual mist.

One day, three purple auras appeared in the distance, followed by seven-colored rosy clouds, earthy yellow spiritual light, and the aura of True Sun Fire.

It was the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Fuxi, Zhenyuanzi, Hongyun, Dijun, Taiyi, and other great powers, finally arriving one after another.

When they saw Haotian and Jade Pool already waiting in the canyon, their expressions all tightened.

The Three Pure Ones exchanged glances, thinking to themselves: "Junior Brother Haotian's cultivation is truly unfathomable. We were closer to Buzhou Mountain, yet he still arrived several hundred years before us."

Dijun and Taiyi gripped the Eastern Emperor Bell tightly, a flicker of tension in their eyes.

If Haotian intended to monopolize the Innate Gourd Vine, with his strength at the Late Golden Immortal of the Origin realm, no one present could oppose him.

Even if they joined forces, it would be futile—likely even Jade Pool would be no match.

Haotian took in everyone's expressions and spoke calmly: "Everyone, there is no need to worry. Though I arrived first, I have no intention of taking it all for myself."

"This Innate Gourd Vine is bound by heavenly fate; each gourd corresponds to a specific opportunity."

"I will only take my share. The rest depends on each person's compatibility with the gourds. There is no need for conflict."

These words were like a calming pill, putting everyone at ease.

Laozi was the first to clasp his hands: "Junior Brother, your magnanimity commands our respect."

Yuanshi and Tongtian nodded in agreement, and Nuwa smiled gently.

She had been worried about conflict over the treasure, but with Haotian setting the tone, much trouble was spared.

Everyone then sat cross-legged beside the gourd vine, waiting quietly.

Over a thousand years, the gourds on the vine grew increasingly vibrant, the law aura within their spiritual light growing denser.

The purple-gold gourd faintly exuded an aura of absorption, the ink-black gourd's chaotic qi grew heavier, and the red-blue gourd flickered alternately, as if water and fire were merging within.

Finally, one morning, the Innate Gourd Vine suddenly burst forth with ten thousand rays of light. All seven innate gourds lit up simultaneously, the leaves rustling as if announcing their ripeness.

Everyone opened their eyes, their gazes falling in unison on the seven gourds, then turning to Haotian.

"Senior Brothers and Sisters, please go first." Haotian raised his hand in a gesture, his tone humble.

Laozi did not decline. He rose and walked to the vine, his eyes settling on the purple-gold gourd.

The gourd faintly resonated with his Great Dao. He raised his hand, and the purple-gold gourd slowly fell into his palm, warm to the touch, with a clear sound of laws emanating from within.

Yuanshi followed, looking at the ink-black gourd. His mind stirred slightly, and he took it down. Sensing the chaotic qi within, satisfaction flickered in his eyes.

Tongtian set his sights on the red-blue gourd. As soon as he held it, he felt the laws of water and fire flowing within.

"This Water-Fire Gourd can control innate water and fire, both offensive and defensive. It suits my Dao well—a fine treasure."

When it was Nuwa's turn, she hesitated, her gaze wavering between the yellow gourd and the milky white one.

The yellow gourd was steeped in fortune, seeming to have a great connection to her.

The milky white gourd was filled with Creation Qi, more aligned with her path of creation.

After a moment of deliberation, she still took down the pink-white gourd.

Though the rhythm of creation suited her, the fourth gourd, tied to fortune, was more compelling.

After Nuwa took the yellow gourd, Haotian rose, his gaze falling on the milky white gourd.

The Creation Qi of this gourd faintly resonated with his Primordial Heart Sutra.

He reached out and took it down, sensing its function. This Creation Gourd was average in offense and defense, but it could enhance the grade of spiritual treasures.

It can nurture and enhance the grade of Houtian Spiritual Treasures, and also has a miraculous effect on cultivating spiritual roots—a fairly good treasure indeed.

Of the remaining two gourds, the Red-Gold Gourd was wreathed in the rhythm of flames, resonating with Dijun's True Sun Fire.

He stepped forward and took it, sensing the power contained within, and was overjoyed.

The Crimson Gourd, on the other hand, carried an aura of offensive force. The moment Hongyun approached, it resonated with him.

After taking it down, he found its offensive power considerable; the Red Sand inside could corrode a person's Primordial Spirit.

Once the seven gourds were taken, the Innate Gourd Vine suddenly trembled.

From beneath the vine seeped a clump of grayish-brown soil, faintly exuding the rhythm of bearing all things—it was the innate spiritual object, Nine Heavens Breathing Soil!

Nuwa felt a stirring in her heart. She raised her hand and drew the vine and the soil into her possession, her eyes full of surprise.

She vaguely sensed that this vine and soil would play a great role for her in the future.

Though she didn't know what that role was, she would understand in time.

Seeing Nuwa take the vine and soil, the others felt a trace of regret, but no one objected.

After all, Nuwa had the highest affinity with spiritual objects, and her gentle nature meant she would never waste such an opportunity.

"Since the treasures are settled, Jade Pool and I will take our leave."

Haotian cupped his hands, and together with Jade Pool, he stepped onto the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud. The cloud transformed into a streak of light, flying toward the East Sea.

Seeing this, the others also dispersed. Dijun and Taiyi returned to the Sun Star with the Red-Gold Gourd, preparing to consolidate the Demon Race's forces.

Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun traveled together back to Wuzhuang Temple to study the Crimson Gourd's usage.

Nuwa and Fuxi also rode the Seven-colored Rosy Clouds back to Qixia Mountain, beginning to ponder the uses of the gourd vine and the Breathing Soil.

Only the Three Pure Ones, after the others had left, turned back and gazed toward the mountain peak.

Laozi formed the Taiji Seal and said in a deep voice, "At the mountain peak, there seems to be residual Creation Qi from the opening of the heavens, highly compatible with our path. Why not go up and investigate?"

Yuanshi and Tongtian exchanged curious glances and nodded in agreement.

"Good! Let's see what other opportunities lie atop this divine mountain, formed from the Father God's spine!"

The three then transformed into three streams of purple qi, flying toward the peak of Buzhou Mountain that pierced the nine heavens. Their figures soon vanished into the spiritual mist.