Sect Master Tongtian was the most carefree, directly activating the embryonic form of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.
The phantom images of four immortal swords materialized, forming a killing formation's light curtain that swept away hundreds of innate spiritual treasures and countless houtian spiritual treasures from the rock body, drawing sidelong glances from Jieyin and Zhunti.
Nuwa, however, differed from the two; she offered up the Mountain River Society Map, evolving a small world, and only collected spiritual treasures related to creation or similar domains.
In the end, she also obtained over two hundred innate spiritual treasures and more than two thousand houtian spiritual treasures in a scattered fashion.
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, jointly offering up the Twelve-Petal Golden Lotus of Merit and the Blessing Divine Pestle, releasing bursts of radiance.
They swept away over two hundred innate spiritual treasures from the west side of the rock body that were fated to them, along with more than two thousand houtian spiritual treasures.
Seeing this, Dijun, Taiyi, Kunpeng, Zhenyuanzi, Hongyun, East King Duke, West Queen Mother, and other Innate Great Powers following closely behind immediately grew anxious.
Dijun rapidly unfurled the River Diagram and Luo Book, Taiyi's Chaos Bell vibrated, and the Demon Race's great powers divided their labor, scrambling to collect spiritual treasures aligned with the Star Law and True Sun Fire.
Kunpeng transformed into his true form, his roc wings flapping, trying to snatch high-grade spiritual treasures, but due to insufficient fate, most treasures were not destined for him.
In the end, he only grabbed over twenty innate spiritual treasures, among which only one was high-grade, leaving his face ashen with rage.
Zhenyuanzi, however, was extremely steady, obtaining over fifty innate spiritual treasures and more than five hundred houtian spiritual treasures in total.
Fearing he might attract covetous eyes, Hongyun hastily collected a few dozen innate spiritual treasures and several hundred houtian spiritual treasures, then quietly followed behind Zhenyuanzi and left the area.
As more and more wandering cultivators arrived, chaos erupted around the Treasure Distribution Rock.
Some offered up spiritual treasures and snatched by force, others relied on speed to get there first.
Still others came to blows over a single high-grade innate spiritual treasure.
The ten thousand-plus innate spiritual treasures and over one hundred thousand houtian spiritual treasures left by Hongjun visibly dwindled.
Finally, after several days of scrambling, the last batch of spiritual treasures was completely divided up.
But roughly twenty percent of the innate spiritual treasures and twenty percent of the houtian spiritual treasures, finding no one compatible, turned into streaks of light and scattered across the Primordial Wilderness.
Seeing this, the wandering cultivators who had failed to snatch any treasures transformed into streaks of light and chased after them, shouting, "My opportunity!"—the scene was quite chaotic.
After the crowd dispersed, the Treasure Distribution Rock stood empty, with only Haotian and Jade Pool still in place.
Haotian looked at the bare black rock before him, gathered Space Law at his fingertip, and gently touched the rock's surface.
A stream of pure Chaos Spiritual Energy gradually seeped from within the rock, and the runes on its surface lit up, revealing a small world nested inside.
Surprise flickered in Haotian's eyes, for this was no ordinary rock.
The entire body was forged from extremely precious Chaos Spiritual Material, and the internal small world could automatically convert Chaos Spiritual Energy—perfect for use as a treasure vault.
Thinking this, he hesitated no longer, channeled his origin power, and stored away this unremarkable Treasure Distribution Rock.
The Treasure Distribution Rock trembled violently, slowly shrinking until it became a black platform about a zhang in size, falling into his palm.
Dijun, Kunpeng, and the others, who had not yet gone far, saw this and beat their chests in regret.
They had been so focused on grabbing spiritual treasures that they had forgotten the rock itself, which could store so many treasures, was a rare wonder!
But looking at Haotian's status as the Mystic Gate's fifth personal disciple, and the faint fluctuations of Space Law around him, no one dared step forward to demand it; they could only transform into streaks of light and leave in frustration.
Jade Pool looked at the Treasure Distribution Rock in Haotian's hand and said with a smile, "Brother, this move of yours is quite unexpected. With this Treasure Distribution Rock, our foundation will be even more stable in the future."
Haotian nodded, stored the Treasure Distribution Rock into his body, and walked toward the Purple Xiao Palace.
Not only them, but the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and Fuxi, who had been about to leave but was held back by Nuwa, all headed toward the Purple Xiao Palace at the same time.
For they understood clearly that only three thousand years of this sermon had passed, with another thousand years still to go.
Others had been so caught up in the excitement of dividing the treasures that they had forgotten the time.
But no one had any intention of reminding them—after all, who wouldn't be happy to gain a lead over others?
"Fifth junior brother, sixth junior sister, you're quick. The excitement at the Treasure Distribution Rock has barely passed, and you've already returned."
Seeing Haotian and Jade Pool arrive, Laozi spoke first, though his tone remained quite calm.
"All you senior brothers and sisters aren't slow either," Haotian replied with a smile, then turned his gaze toward the chaos.
"It seems most people have already left, forgetting that only three thousand years have passed."
Venerable Yuanshi nodded slightly beside him, a trace of disdain flickering in his eyes as he looked toward the chaos.
Tongtian, meanwhile, laughed and waved his sleeve, the killing aura of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation still lingering at its cuff.
"It was satisfying grabbing those spiritual treasures just now, but on second thought, Master's sermon has only gone on for three thousand years, with another thousand to go."
"So the few of us and junior sister Nuwa simply came back."
"As for those wandering cultivators, they were probably dazzled by the spiritual treasures and forgot the real matter."
Fuxi added gently, "It's thanks to you all remembering. Missing this last thousand years would truly be a pity."
"It's their own opportunity; we have no need to remind them."
Sect Master Tongtian waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of carefree ease.
"Being able to listen to Master's sermon a little longer and stay a step ahead of others—why not?"
Everyone nodded. In the Primordial Wilderness, opportunities come and go in an instant; one only needs to seize their own—why would anyone take the initiative to remind others?
As they spoke, the group stepped side by side into the Purple Xiao Palace. The hall remained still and silent.
Hongjun sat cross-legged on the cushion atop the high platform, his eyes slightly closed, a faint halo of the Great Dao swirling around him.
Seeing Haotian, Jade Pool, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and Fuxi enter, Hongjun slowly opened his eyes. His gaze swept over them, a glint of approval flashing within, yet he said nothing—only nodded slightly, signaling them to take their seats.
They sat according to their previous order: the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa in the first row, with Fuxi seated behind Nuwa. Haotian and Jade Pool sat on the upper left and right sides, close to the high platform.
As soon as he sat down, Haotian gently placed the Treasure Distribution Rock from his Storage Spiritual Treasure at his feet. The black-gold rock material faintly resonated with the Dao Patterns of the Purple Xiao Palace, yet it triggered no Heaven and Earth Phenomenon whatsoever—clearly, Hongjun had tacitly permitted him to bring it in.
Once everyone was settled, Hongjun finally spoke. His voice no longer carried the weight it had when he lectured on the Sage's Dao; instead, it bore a depth reminiscent of the primordial chaos's first opening.
"In the first three thousand years, I spoke on the Sage's Dao, guiding you to glimpse the path to sagehood."
"In the next thousand years, I shall teach the Dao of Hunyuan. This Dao encompasses not only the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin but also the Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Listen carefully."
As his words fell, the Heaven and Earth Phenomenon within the Purple Xiao Palace transformed abruptly. No longer were there pervasive Purple Qi and golden lotuses sprouting from the ground; instead, countless golden Hunyuan Dao Patterns emerged from the void, flowing like streams around everyone present. Each Dao Pattern contained the ultimate principle of law fusion and origin unification. The Chaos Airflow outside the hall was drawn in, turning into strands of Chaos Spiritual Energy that slowly merged into their Primordial Spirits, nourishing their comprehension of the Great Dao.
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