The Moment Arrives, and He Will Surely Appear!

This was clearly the aura of a Chaos Spiritual Root, and it delighted Taiqing.

Under Thousandfold Time Acceleration, the first batch of ten Innate Spiritual Roots placed inside the Chaos Pearl had all completed their enhancement, evolving into Chaos Spiritual Roots. Among them, the Yellow Zhong Li Plum and Star Fruit had even reached the level of Top-Grade Chaos Spiritual Roots, containing immensely profound spiritual essence and Dao resonance.

Even a Primordial Saint could significantly improve their cultivation after refining them.

However, Taiqing was an exception.

Bound to the Primordial Origin, he possessed an extremely deep understanding of the Great Dao. One or two Chaos Spiritual Roots would have limited effect on him, but a greater number would naturally prove helpful.

Taiqing felt thoroughly pleased and looked forward to the future.

Taiqing took out ten Chaos Spiritual Roots and placed another ten Innate Spiritual Roots inside.

This endless supply of Chaos Spiritual Roots was utterly terrifying! In the Primordial Wilderness, which Saint could possess Chaos Spiritual Roots? Forget taking them out—even seeing one was something they had never experienced.

The foundation of the Future Dao Sect had already made Hongjun envious.

A single Chaos Spiritual Root could make Saints fight until heaven and earth collapsed. They existed only in legends; even Saints had never laid eyes on them.

Taiqing was in high spirits as he looked toward the West.

If Receiver and Cundi learned of the Chaos Spiritual Roots, they would probably be furious enough to spit blood!

On Spirit Mountain, after Duobao returned, he vigorously promoted Mahayana Buddhism and actively began establishing Mahayana Buddhism.

This left the Spirit Mountain Deities deeply confused.

Duobao had always kept a low profile in the past, yet now he was being so flamboyant. Moreover, they had never heard of this Mahayana Buddhism before, yet it was exceptionally persuasive.

The rapid rise of Mahayana Buddhism shocked Tathagata.

Yet he could do nothing about it, because he had lost his debate with Duobao. Theravada Buddhism simply could not contend with Mahayana Buddhism, causing many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to become deeply interested in Mahayana Buddhism.

In his helplessness, Tathagata Buddha could only convey his will to his true body.

Afterward, he sought instructions from the two Saints, Receiver and Cundi.

Taiqing saw through all of this, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"The Buddhist Sect is about to become lively."

Taiqing paid no attention to the exchange between Tathagata and the Two Sages of the West.

After all, with Receiver and Cundi's insight, they could never see through his plans.

The only things these two Saints cared about were their immediate interests. How could they understand that Taiqing was planning an earth-shattering grand scheme?

Taiqing turned his gaze toward Grand Simplicity Heaven.

Since the Buddhist Sect was beginning to grow lively, how could the monkey be absent?

Besides, judging by the timing, Sun Wukong should be making his appearance as well.

Taiqing smiled. It was time to make some arrangements for the Buddhist Sect.

An instant later.

Taiqing's thoughts stirred slightly.

Grand Simplicity Heaven, Li Guang Plains, within Wa Huang Palace.

Taiqing's phantom appeared.

Nüwa immediately looked over, a smile in her eyes.

"Senior Taiqing, Sun Wukong has reached Taiyi Peak and is about to enter the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Realm."

Nüwa sighed in admiration.

In merely three hundred years in the Primordial Wilderness, he had gone from nothing to Taiyi Peak. This Lingming Stone Monkey truly had an extraordinary background.

Yet in truth, Sun Wukong had already experienced thirty thousand years.

Thus, the most important factors were Taiqing's power of creation and his profound teachings.

Otherwise, Sun Wukong could never have grown so quickly.

Therefore, Nüwa admired Taiqing immensely.

Taiqing merely smiled calmly.

The Lingming Stone Monkey had been born with exceptional talent. As the chosen one of heaven, Sun Wukong cultivated within a Saint's abode and received Taiqing's personal guidance, so his realm naturally advanced by leaps and bounds.

At that moment, the two arrived at Sun Wukong's place of cultivation.

They saw him attempting to break through into the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Realm, but he failed and appeared rather dejected.

Nüwa smiled and comforted him. "Wukong, do not be impatient. You will eventually achieve Da Luo." She praised him, "Your current cultivation is already quite impressive."

When Sun Wukong saw his master Taiqing and Nüwa arrive, he was instantly invigorated. "Master, Lady!" After hearing Nüwa's words, he asked curiously, "Master, is Da Luo really that difficult to achieve?"

Taiqing replied with a chuckle, "It is not unattainable." Sun Wukong became so excited that he scratched his ears and cheeks. "Master, really? Tell me quickly!" He had complete faith in Taiqing's words.

However, Nüwa was somewhat puzzled. How could cultivating from a mortal to Da Luo in thirty thousand years be considered easy? Before she could speak, Taiqing casually pointed, and a radiant Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Root appeared.

Nüwa was utterly astonished. A spiritual root like this was sufficient even for breaking through to the Quasi-Saint Realm, yet he was directly using it to help Sun Wukong break through to Da Luo. This was simply wasting a priceless treasure!

As a Saint, even Nüwa regarded Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Roots as incomparably precious.

Such spiritual roots were highly coveted even among Saints.

Taiqing actually treated a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Root as though it were nothing?

Yet Nüwa did not know that Taiqing possessed an astonishing number of Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Roots, all mass-produced and indistinguishable from the genuine article. Calling them Bai Cai would not be an exaggeration.

Taiqing handed Sun Wukong a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Root and said, "Wukong, refine this."

Sun Wukong was overjoyed. He hurriedly accepted it and thanked him excitedly. "Thank you, Master!"

Sun Wukong immediately began refining the spiritual root.

He was only one step away from becoming a Golden Immortal of Grand Da Luo. Now that he had this spiritual root, his breakthrough was assured.

Sure enough, under Hundredfold Time Flow, Sun Wukong successfully refined the spiritual root. A powerful force surged into the heavens, and supreme Truth-Piercing Golden Light bloomed from his eyes as he officially attained the Dao of the Golden Immortal of Grand Da Luo!

Grand Simplicity Heaven, Wa Huang Palace.

After his breakthrough, the Great Sage danced with joy, displaying his newly acquired abilities.

Taiqing watched with a smile, while Nüwa was filled with emotion. Just moments ago, she had been saying that reaching Taiyi Peak in thirty thousand years was already a rare accomplishment.

Who could have expected Taiqing to help Sun Wukong successfully break through to the Da Luo Realm!

Thirty thousand years of cultivation required only three hundred years in the outside world.

If word of this spread, even Saints would be shocked upon hearing it.

Every time Nüwa saw Taiqing, she felt her understanding overturned again and again.

Senior Taiqing was truly far too mysterious.

At this moment, Sun Wukong suddenly leaped over, scratching his head as he chuckled.

"Master, I've already become a Golden Immortal of Grand Da Luo. Can I, um... go out and have some fun?"

Nüwa could not help but laugh.

This monkey truly could not sit still.

Yet Taiqing knew that this was not because Sun Wukong was impatient. It was the will of the Heavenly Dao!

This was precisely the best time for Sun Wukong to enter the world.

This also explained why Hongjun could search everywhere without finding him, while the Heavenly Dao noticed nothing.

Sun Wukong was the destined Calamity Protagonist!

Once the time came, he would surely appear!

No one could stop him!

Of course, if Taiqing hid Sun Wukong within the Chaos Pearl, the Heavenly Dao might be helpless as well.

However, Taiqing would not do that, because it might trigger unpredictable changes.

Since Sun Wukong had already sensed it, Taiqing decided to let him leave.

Thus, Taiqing said calmly:

"Since you have become a Golden Immortal of Grand Da Luo, you may go out to gain experience, but there are rules."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong danced with delight and hurriedly agreed.

"Master, tell me! Hurry and tell me!" Sun Wukong urged impatiently.

Taiqing spoke slowly. "After you descend the mountain this time, you must go to Square Inch Mountain and take a master to study there."

Sun Wukong frowned after hearing this. "Master, do I have to go worship at the Buddhist Sect?"

Taiqing and Nüwa had not hidden their conversations from Sun Wukong, so he understood the Buddhist Sect's intentions perfectly.

In order to seize the fortune of the Calamity, the Buddhist Sect had caused him to lose his innate divine abilities. This made him hate the Buddhist Sect to the core.

Taiqing smiled and asked, "If you do not go to the Buddhist Sect, how will you deal with what comes next?"

The carefree Sun Wukong's eyes lit up. "Then after I get in, I'll eat and drink as I please. When the Calamity comes, I'll screw them over!"

Taiqing chuckled. "More or less."

Although Sun Wukong's words were somewhat blunt, their meaning was correct.

Learning that his master approved of his idea, Sun Wukong became even more excited.

Nüwa sighed from the side. "This master and disciple are truly cunning. If anyone provokes them, they will probably suffer a great loss."

After thinking for a moment, she said, "If you wish to scheme against the Buddhist Sect, you must not let them discover Wukong's true strength."

Taiqing nodded in agreement. Then, with a casual point, a strand of Chaos power silently merged into Sun Wukong's brow.

This method fused the power of the Chaos Pearl. Even if Sun Wukong did not deliberately reveal himself, it could conceal him from the Heavenly Dao!

"Wukong, you must hide your cultivation normally. Do not reveal it unless it is a critical moment."

"Also, do not mention my existence. Otherwise, you and I will never meet again."

Sun Wukong hurriedly agreed. "Master, I understand!"

To Sun Wukong, Taiqing was both master and father.

Although Taiqing had never said so directly, Sun Wukong had long regarded him as his master.

Thus, once Taiqing spoke, how could Sun Wukong dare object?

He did not want to lose the chance to see his master again!

Taiqing smiled faintly upon hearing this, then took out three misty strands of hair.

"Take these. They may serve as tokens of recognition in the future."

The three strands of hair turned into streams of light and merged into the back of Sun Wukong's head.

These hairs contained complete battle laws and a trace of Taiqing's Dao resonance.

Unless Taiqing permitted it, even the Heavenly Dao could not detect them.

Sun Wukong curiously touched them, sensing that they were exceptionally compatible with him, and felt greatly delighted.

"Go."

Taiqing's phantom waved his hand, and Sun Wukong's figure immediately disappeared from Grand Simplicity Heaven.

Nüwa, meanwhile, wore a look of astonishment.

She could not see through at all what Taiqing had just given Sun Wukong!

She had witnessed it with her own eyes!

Senior Taiqing's strength was truly beyond imagination!

No wonder even the Heavenly Dao could not detect him!

Nüwa was filled with emotion.

After Sun Wukong departed.

Taiqing looked at Nüwa with a warm smile.

"Junior Sister Nüwa, this is for you."

Taiqing casually took out a Low-Grade Chaos Spiritual Root.

As allies, Taiqing was never stingy.

To him, Chaos Spiritual Roots were inexhaustible. Giving away one was nothing.

The moment the Chaos Spiritual Root appeared, profound and dense spiritual essence spread throughout Grand Simplicity Heaven, while mysterious Dao resonance circulated within it.

Even Saints could benefit from it.

Nüwa focused her gaze on it, then could not help drawing in a sharp breath.

This was a Chaos Spiritual Root?!

She had not mistaken it, had she?

Chaos Spiritual Roots had disappeared when heaven and earth first opened.

Even a single Innate Spiritual Root was a peerless treasure, much less a Chaos Spiritual Root.

"Senior Brother, is this truly a Chaos Spiritual Root?"

"That is right. This is a Chaos Star Fruit. Its spiritual essence is profound and will greatly aid a Saint's cultivation."

Taiqing's tone was calm, as though he did not care.

Nüwa was utterly shocked.

Heavens!

A Chaos Spiritual Root was actually as ordinary as any common object in his eyes?

Just how unfathomable was Senior Taiqing?

Nüwa examined the Chaos Star Fruit in her hand.

Boundless spiritual essence surged within it, revealing strange Dao resonance.

A sudden longing filled her heart. This was a Chaos Spiritual Root that could benefit even Saints.

For a Saint's cultivation, every step upward was arduous!

Without a fortuitous opportunity, even a million years of secluded cultivation might not bring significant progress.

Yet at this moment, the opportunity had appeared!