Sect Master Tongtian was the most carefree of them all, directly activating the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation Prototype.
The phantoms of four Immortal Swords emerged, forming a curtain of lethal light that swept away several hundred Innate Spiritual Treasures and countless Houtian Spiritual Treasures from the rock, drawing sidelong glances from Jieyin and Zhunti.
Nuwa differed from the two of them. She brought forth the Mountain River Society Map, evolving a small world that collected only Spiritual Treasures related to creation or similar paths.
In the end, she obtained more than two hundred Innate Spiritual Treasures and over two thousand Houtian Spiritual Treasures.
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, then jointly brought forth the Twelve-Petal Golden Lotus of Merit and the Blessing Divine Pestle, releasing waves of radiance.
They collected more than two hundred Innate Spiritual Treasures on the western side of the rock that were fated to them, along with over two thousand Houtian Spiritual Treasures.
Dijun, Taiyi, Kunpeng, Zhenyuanzi, Hongyun, East King Duke, West Queen Mother, and the other Innate Great Powers who followed behind immediately grew anxious at the sight.
Dijun swiftly unfolded the River Diagram and Luo Book, while Taiyi's Chaos Bell shook. The great powers of the demon race divided the work, snatching up Spiritual Treasures compatible with Star Law and True Sun Fire.
Kunpeng transformed into his true form, beating his roc wings as he tried to seize high-grade Spiritual Treasures. Yet his destiny was insufficient, and most of the treasures were not fated to him.
In the end, he only managed to seize a little over twenty Innate Spiritual Treasures, with only one of high grade among them. His face turned livid with rage.
Zhenyuanzi, on the other hand, remained extremely composed. Altogether, he obtained more than fifty Innate Spiritual Treasures and over five hundred Houtian Spiritual Treasures.
Fearing that others would covet his gains, Hongyun hastily collected dozens of Innate Spiritual Treasures and several hundred Houtian Spiritual Treasures, then quietly followed behind Zhenyuanzi and left.
As more and more Rogue Cultivators arrived, the area around Treasure Distribution Rock descended completely into chaos.
Some brought forth Spiritual Treasures and seized them by force, while others relied on speed to get there first.
Others even fought fiercely over a single high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
The more than ten thousand Innate Spiritual Treasures and over one hundred thousand Houtian Spiritual Treasures left behind by Hongjun dwindled at a visible rate.
After several days of scrambling, the final batch of Spiritual Treasures was completely divided up.
Yet around twenty percent of the Innate Spiritual Treasures and twenty percent of the Houtian Spiritual Treasures found no compatible owners. They transformed into streams of light and scattered toward every corner of the Primordial Wilderness.
Seeing this, the Rogue Cultivators who had failed to obtain any treasures turned into streams of light and gave chase, shouting, "My opportunity!" The scene was utter chaos.
Once everyone had dispersed, Treasure Distribution Rock stood empty. Only Haotian and Jade Pool remained where they were.
Haotian looked at the bare black rock before him, condensed Space Law at his fingertips, and lightly touched its surface.
A surge of pure Chaos Spiritual Energy slowly seeped out from within the stone. The runes upon its surface lit up as well, revealing a small world nested inside.
Surprise flashed through Haotian's eyes, because this was no ordinary rock.
Its entire body was forged from extremely precious Chaos Spiritual Material, and the small world within could automatically transform Chaos Spiritual Energy. It could not have been more suitable as a treasure vault.
With that thought, he no longer hesitated. He circulated his Origin and collected the unremarkable Treasure Distribution Rock.
Treasure Distribution Rock shook violently and slowly shrank. In the end, it became a black platform roughly ten feet across and fell into his palm.
Dijun, Kunpeng, and the others who had not yet gone far saw this and immediately beat their chests in regret.
They had been so focused on snatching Spiritual Treasures that they had forgotten the rock capable of storing so many treasures was itself a rare marvel!
But when they saw Haotian's status as the fifth direct disciple of the Mystic Gate,
as well as the faint fluctuations of Space Law around him, none dared step forward to demand it. They could only leave unwillingly as streams of light.
Jade Pool looked at the Treasure Distribution Rock in Haotian's hand and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, that was quite unexpected. With this Treasure Distribution Rock, our foundation will be even more secure in the future."
Haotian nodded, drew Treasure Distribution Rock into his body, and headed toward Purple Cloud Palace.
They were not the only ones. The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and Fuxi, who had been about to leave but was stopped by Nuwa, all made their way toward Purple Cloud Palace without prior agreement.
They understood perfectly well that this lecture had only lasted three thousand years. There was still a thousand years left to be taught.
Everyone else had been so caught up in the excitement of Treasure Distribution that they had forgotten the time.
Yet no one intended to remind them. After all, who would not be willing to gain a little more of an advantage over others?
"Fifth Junior Brother, Sixth Junior Sister, you two were quick. Treasure Distribution Rock had barely quieted down before you returned."
Seeing Haotian and Jade Pool arrive, Laozi was the first to speak, though his tone remained calm.
"You senior brothers and sisters were not slow yourselves." Haotian smiled at the words, then turned his gaze toward Chaos.
"It seems nearly everyone has left, having forgotten that only three thousand years have passed."
Venerable Yuanshi nodded slightly. A trace of disdain also flashed through his eyes as he looked toward Chaos.
Tongtian, meanwhile, smiled and waved his sleeve. The murderous aura of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation still lingered at his cuff.
"Snatching Spiritual Treasures just now was certainly satisfying, but upon further thought, Master's lecture has only lasted three thousand years. There are still a thousand years left."
"So Nuwa and the rest of us simply returned."
"As for those Rogue Cultivators, the Spiritual Treasures have probably gone to their heads. They actually forgot the important matter."
Fuxi also spoke gently from the side. "Fortunately, all of you remembered. Missing these final thousand years would have been a true pity."
"That is their own opportunity. There is no need for us to remind them."
Sect Master Tongtian waved a hand, his tone carefree.
"If we can spend more time listening to Master's lecture and get one step ahead of others, why not?"
Everyone nodded. In the Primordial Wilderness, opportunities vanished in an instant. It was enough to seize one's own; why would anyone take the initiative to remind others?
As they spoke, the group entered Purple Cloud Palace side by side. The hall remained tranquil.
Hongjun sat cross-legged atop the cushion on the high platform, his eyes slightly closed and a faint halo of Great Dao light lingering around him.
Seeing Haotian, Jade Pool, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and Fuxi enter,
Hongjun slowly opened his eyes. His gaze swept across them, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes. He said nothing, merely nodded slightly to indicate that they should take their seats.
Everyone sat according to their previous positions. The Three Pure Ones and Nuwa sat in the first row, while Fuxi sat behind Nuwa.
Haotian and Jade Pool sat to the left and right above, near the high platform.
As soon as he sat down, Haotian gently placed Treasure Distribution Rock from his Storage Spiritual Treasure beside his feet.
The black-gold stone faintly resonated with the Dao Patterns of Purple Cloud Palace, yet it triggered no phenomenon. Clearly, Hongjun had tacitly permitted him to bring it inside.
Once everyone was seated, Hongjun finally spoke. His voice no longer carried the same weight as when he had lectured on the path of sainthood; instead, it possessed the profundity of primordial Chaos opening.
"For the previous three thousand years, I lectured on the path of sainthood, allowing you to glimpse the gateway to becoming saints."
"For the final thousand years, I shall lecture on the Dao of Hunyuan. This path encompasses not only Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortals, but also Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Listen carefully."
As his words fell, the Heaven and Earth Phenomenon within Purple Cloud Palace abruptly changed.
No longer did Purple Qi Pervades and golden lotuses spring from the earth. Instead, countless golden Hunyuan Dao Patterns emerged from the void, flowing around everyone like streams.
Every Dao Pattern contained the profound principles of laws merging and Origin returning to one.
The Chaos Airflow outside the hall was stirred, transforming into wisps of Chaos Spiritual Energy that slowly merged into everyone's primordial spirits, nourishing their comprehension of the Great Dao.
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