Visiting Zhen Yuanzi

Guarding Buzhou Mountain isn't just a matter of placing the Taiji Diagram there.

It requires combining the power of the Taiji Diagram with the inherent strength of Buzhou Mountain itself, forming a stable grand formation capable of continuously generating power to resist attacks.

However, Qin Xuan isn't skilled in the Dao of formations, and after hundreds of years of trying, he hadn't made any progress.

Then, it suddenly occurred to him that there was someone in the Primordial Chaos who excelled at defensive formations.

That was Zhen Yuanzi.

Zhen Yuanzi's Earth Book is formed from the fetal membrane of the Primordial Chaos land.

Using the Earth Book as the core to arrange a formation, he connects it with the Primordial Chaos land, borrowing the infinite power of the earth, making him almost invincible.

As long as the Primordial Chaos doesn't perish, the formation is unbreakable, and forcibly attacking it will only trigger the backlash of the entire Primordial Chaos land.

Who can withstand the backlash of the Primordial Chaos!

The Earth Book Formation is less of the number one defensive formation in the Primordial Chaos and more of the number one moral kidnapping formation!

Qin Xuan immediately had an idea.

Could he refer to the operating method of the Earth Book Formation to connect the Taiji Diagram with the entire Buzhou Mountain?

And if he could mix in some Merits of Creation...

Thinking of this, Qin Xuan quickly got up.

He looked up and saw that all his brothers and sisters were in closed-door cultivation, striving for the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

After all, the cultivation of the Grand Luo peak was a bit lacking in front of a Quasi-Sage.

Therefore, he didn't disturb them and left Pangu Temple alone, heading towards Five庄 Temple.

A thousand years later.

Within Five Villages Temple on Longevity Mountain, Qingfeng and Mingyue attended to the left and right, while Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun tasted tea and discussed the Dao.

Zhen Yuanzi put down his teacup, frowned slightly, and said:

"Yunzi, I always feel that this method of severing the three corpses is somewhat inappropriate."

Hongyun was stunned when he heard this:

"Inappropriate? How could the method personally taught by Dao Ancestor be inappropriate?"

Zhen Yuanzi shook his head:

"I can't say for sure, but I vaguely feel uneasy in my heart."

"I seem to vaguely remember someone saying that this method of severing the three corpses has flaws, but I can't remember who said it or where."

Hongyun listened and fell into deep thought.

Zhen Yuanzi has always been steady, and his intuition is likely not groundless.

"By the way, Yuanzi," Hongyun said, as if suddenly remembering something, "What do you think Qin Xuan's realm is?"

Zhen Yuanzi said: "Qin Xuan?"

Hongyun said:

"He didn't even go to Zixiao Palace to listen to the Dao back then."

"But after Yuanshi became a Quasi-Sage, he kidnapped Hou Tu, and as a result, he was defeated by him in one move. If Dao Ancestor hadn't intervened, I'm afraid Yuanshi would have died at his hands."

Zhen Yuanzi's eyes revealed a trace of solemnity upon hearing this:

"Indeed. Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, I've heard about it."

"His strength is indeed unfathomable. A Quasi-Sage is so vulnerable in his hands, so he probably isn't in the Quasi-Sage realm."

Hongyun sighed softly:

"Alas, it's a pity that we don't have much interaction with Qin Xuan, otherwise we could ask him for advice."

Just then, a gentle voice came from outside Five庄 Temple, clearly reaching the ears of the two:

"Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, this humble Daoist Qin Xuan has come to visit."

Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun were stunned when they heard this, then looked at each other, their eyes lighting up in unison.

Isn't this like someone bringing a pillow when you're feeling sleepy?

They were just discussing him, and Qin Xuan came to their door himself!

The two quickly got up, and Zhen Yuanzi laughed loudly:

"Haha, so it's Daoist Qin Xuan's arrival, please forgive us for not welcoming you from afar, please come in!"

As he spoke, he had already led Hongyun out the door.

The three entered the main hall of Five庄 Temple together and took their seats as host and guests.

Zhen Yuanzi instructed:

"Qingfeng, Mingyue, go and get six Ginseng Fruits, this humble Daoist wants to entertain a distinguished guest."

Qingfeng and Mingyue acknowledged and left.

After a few pleasantries, Zhen Yuanzi, feeling a little puzzled, asked:

"May I ask, friend, what brings you to my Five Manor Temple today?"

Qin Xuan didn't answer Zhen Yuanzi's question. Instead, he secretly activated the Taiji Diagram to obscure the heavenly secrets, then asked:

"Have you two been studying the path of the Quasi-Sage recently?"

Zhen Yuanzi nodded:

"Indeed. After the Dao Ancestor's sermon, my brother and I have been trying to sever our three corpses, but we still have some doubts in our hearts."

Hongyun, being more impulsive, asked directly:

"May I ask what realm you are in? Yuanshi was already a Quasi-Sage, so why couldn't he withstand even a single move from you?"

Qin Xuan chuckled lightly, his tone calm:

"I cultivate the path of the Primordial Golden Immortal, and I have not taken the path of severing the three corpses."

"Primordial Golden Immortal?"

Hongyun exclaimed, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Zhen Yuanzi also wore a shocked expression.

"Didn't the Dao Ancestor say that after the Grand Luo, the only path is to sever the three corpses to become a Quasi-Sage, and finally merge the three corpses to become a Sage?"

Qin Xuan shook his head and chuckled again:

"Hongjun's words are not entirely wrong."

"The Primordial Golden Immortal is to prove that one's own Grand Luo Dao Fruit is complete, the laws are mastered, and the realm of Primordial perfection is reached. Its strength is much stronger than a Quasi-Sage of the same realm."

He paused, then continued: "If it weren't for the power of laws inherent in my bloodline, I'm afraid this path of the Primordial Golden Immortal would not be possible. This path is difficult and not suitable for most people."

"But!" Qin Xuan's tone shifted slightly, "Hongjun has concealed the flaws of severing the three corpses."

Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun were shocked.

Hongjun concealed the flaws of severing the three corpses?

Doesn't that mean that the path they are currently taking has problems?

Zhen Yuanzi was greatly shocked upon hearing this. Qin Xuan's words coincided with his vague feeling, and he quickly asked:

"May I ask, friend, what are the flaws?"

Qin Xuan said indifferently:

"After severing the three corpses of good, evil, and self, the three corpses are entrusted to external spiritual treasures. When becoming a Sage, the three corpses need to be merged, and the spiritual treasures must return to oneself."

"Think carefully, you two, if the spiritual treasures entrusted to the three corpses are not of the same origin, how can they truly merge?!"

Qin Xuan directly sold out Hongjun.

As for whether it would spread and what the consequences would be...

That was something Hongjun should consider.

These words, like thunder, exploded in their hearts.

Spiritual treasures that are not of the same origin cannot merge the three corpses!

If what Qin Xuan said was true, then they could just use any spiritual treasure to sever their corpses and become Quasi-Sages.

Wouldn't their path be directly cut off, and they would never be able to merge the three corpses and become Sages?

Thinking of this, the two felt a chill down their spines.

This guidance, this kindness, was no less than the grace of preaching, even more important than preaching!

Thinking of this, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun stood up together, their faces solemn, and bowed deeply to Qin Xuan.

"Thank you for your great kindness!" Zhen Yuanzi said sincerely, "If it weren't for your guidance, my brother and I would have gone astray. If there is anything you need in the future, please feel free to ask, and my brother and I will never refuse!"

Qin Xuan also stood up and returned the greeting: "You two fellow Daoists are too polite."

He paused, then changed the subject:

"Actually, I have come here today with a request."

Zhen Yuanzi immediately said:

"Please speak freely, friend! Whatever it is, as long as I can do it, I will never refuse!"

Qin Xuan nodded, and then stated his intention:

"I accidentally obtained a treasure and want to use it as the foundation of an array to establish a protective formation."

"I heard that your Earth Book Array is the best defense in Primordial Chaos."

"I would like to observe the operation route of the Earth Book Array, is that possible?"

Qin Xuan didn't directly say that he wanted to use the Taiji Diagram to set up an array on Buzhou Mountain. It was best to keep this matter from being known by others.

Zhen Yuanzi laughed heartily, "Why not!"

As he spoke, he directly extended his palm, and a thick, heavy ancient book appeared out of thin air above his palm. It was the supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Earth Book!

Zhen Yuanzi lightly tapped his finger, and the Earth Book floated in mid-air.

Following his guidance, countless light spots lit up on the Earth Book, interweaving into complex patterns. These patterns were not physical entities, but rather the array base, array patterns, and the most core operational routes of the Earth Book's grand formation.

They were presented clearly and directly in front of Qin Xuan.

Qin Xuan watched with rapt attention. Although he was not skilled in formations, his cultivation was profound, and his insight and comprehension were excellent.

After a moment, he firmly memorized all the operational trajectories of the formation.

Qin Xuan retracted his gaze and once again cupped his hands in salute to Zhen Yuanzi, saying:

"Thank you, Daoist! This humble Daoist has important matters to attend to and will not linger any longer!"

Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun also rose to see him off:

"Daoist is welcome to visit Five庄 Temple at any time."

Qin Xuan smiled in response and turned to leave Five Villages Temple.

Hongyun watched his figure disappear into the horizon and turned to ask Zhen Yuanzi:

"Yuanzi, are we still going to pursue this Quasi-Sage path?"

Zhen Yuanzi retrieved the Earth Book, a look of relief on his face:

"Pursue it my ass! I was almost tricked by Hongjun!"

"Let's try cultivating laws first. If it really doesn't work, then we'll go find spiritual treasures with the same origin!"

At the same time, outside the Primordial Chaos, in the distant Zixiao Palace.

Hongjun, who was sitting quietly on a prayer mat, felt a sudden palpitation for no reason, as if something important was slipping out of his control.

He frantically rubbed the Creation Jade Plate to deduce the heavenly secrets.

He didn't know how long passed.

Hongjun opened his eyes and murmured:

"It couldn't be that Qin Xuan again, could it!"