Ultimate Divine Light Sweeps Across the Earthly Immortal Realm

The Primordial Wilderness Calamity obscured the heavenly secrets, making them difficult even for sages to predict, yet The Grand Pure One clearly pinpointed the Calamity Protagonist's location.

Just how many secrets did The Grand Pure One truly know?

Nüwa's gaze fell on The Grand Pure One, unable to hide the shock within her.

After a moment, Nüwa steadied her thoughts and asked softly, "Elder Brother, we are trapped Beyond Heaven and cannot approach the Calamity Protagonist."

"If your Good Corpse were to act, it would likely draw the attention of the Heavenly Dao." She sighed lightly, "It's a pity I cannot meddle in Human Race affairs, or I could leverage their power for better positioning."

As an immortal, undying Heavenly Dao Sage who coexisted with the Dao, Nüwa's wisdom was extraordinary.

Sages saw through the ages—her words were no lie. Yet, due to the chaotic heavenly secrets during a calamity, easily obscured or schemed against, sages sometimes failed to perceive or were left helpless.

The Grand Pure One chuckled softly at this.

"Who says it can't be done?"

Nüwa looked at him in confusion.

The Grand Pure One waved his hand casually, and a Dharma seal appeared in his palm.

Nüwa's heart jolted at the sight—the seal brimmed with powerful Force of Fortune.

"Is that the Kongtong Seal?!" she exclaimed involuntarily.

Grand Pure One Laozi smiled and nodded.

"Junior Sister, no need to worry. Everything is arranged."

"This Journey to the West Calamity is not just to reverse the Buddhist Dharma Eastward Transmission, but to reshape the Human Emperor's status and reunite the Human Path."

"Once Sun Wukong is born, guide him to Wa Huang Palace."

"As for the rest, I will handle it."

After Grand Pure One Laozi finished, Nüwa felt her mind roar, her eyes wide with sheer shock.

After all, though the Kongtong Seal was merely a Top-Grade Primordial Treasure, its significance to the Human Race was immense! It was precisely this seal that had forged the Human Emperor!

When the Kongtong Seal was lost back then, Nüwa searched everywhere without success.

Now, to find it in Elder Brother The Grand Pure One's hands!

Did this mean that when the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were imprisoned, Elder Brother The Grand Pure One had already been plotting?

Combined with Supreme Lord Laozi's teaching of the Saint Method, Nüwa vaguely understood something, and a chill ran through her heart.

It seemed Elder Brother The Grand Pure One's schemes went far beyond what met the eye—they encompassed the grand plan for this entire new calamity!

Elder Brother The Grand Pure One was clearly playing a chess game that involved the whole world!

"Elder Brother is truly brilliant. This disciple will not fail your trust."

A smile spread across Nüwa's face.

With that, the heavy burden in her heart finally lifted.

She firmly believed that Elder Brother The Grand Pure One possessed power enough to rival Hongjun of the Heavenly Dao!

Now that she saw hope, she would never give up easily!

Thus, her resolve at this moment was unshakable.

The Grand Pure One smiled faintly and nodded in acknowledgment.

After leaving Wa Huang Palace...

Grand Pure One Laozi was in high spirits.

Nüwa held a unique position among the Primordial Wilderness sages, closely tied to three calamities.

During the War of the Gods Calamity, she was the Mother of the Demon Race; had Hongjun not interfered, the Demon-Demon balance might have been hers to control.

In the Deification Calamity, the Human Race, as her creation, became the protagonists, tied to the rise and fall of the Human Path.

And the core of the Journey to the West Calamity—Sun Wukong—also shared deep karma with her.

Nüwa not only had boundless potential herself but could also govern the Human Path, which was crucial for the future Unity of Three Teachings.

The Grand Pure One believed that once the Human Path was revitalized, it would pose a challenge to Hongjun of the Heavenly Dao.

Hongjun stood in the Purple Cloud Palace, coldly watching The Grand Pure One leave Wa Huang Palace.

His face showed no emotion, but his mind might have been churning with thoughts.

In the Eight Sceneries Palace of Daluo Heaven, The Grand Pure One cast another glance toward the Purple Cloud Palace.

He knew Hongjun must have sensed his contact with Nüwa, just not the specifics.

That should have displeased Hongjun.

"Let him keep guessing for now." The Grand Pure One smiled faintly. "There are plenty more surprises yet to come."

With that, he withdrew his gaze, starlight flickering in his eyes as he began to employ the Great Dao Deduction Art.

Grand Pure One Laozi did not scheme frequently. He believed following the flow of heaven's will was the optimal choice.

Thus, Hongjun failed to detect his plans.

At this moment, Grand Pure One Laozi started comprehending his own Primordial Origin Authority.

This was an Innate Divine Power granted to him after the Primordial World's ascension. If cultivated to its peak, he could control all authority within the Primordial World.

It was a powerful trump card for him and demanded deep study.

Under the Thousandfold Time Law, an unknown span passed before Grand Pure One Laozi slowly opened his eyes. Stars flickered and dimmed within them, the myriad phenomena of the world manifesting.

After the divine light faded, joy spread across his face. His understanding of the Primordial Origin Authority had deepened, and he had grasped a great divine power.

This power could elevate the Earthly Immortal Realm, merging the Four Great Continents into one—meaning the Primordial World was due for a new ascension.

Grand Pure One Laozi rejoiced inwardly and said, "Let this art be called Source Ascension." But it required someone to carry it out. His gaze turned toward the Primordial World.

The Primordial World, Earthly Immortal Realm, Five Villages Monastery.

Zhen Yuanzi hovered the Earth Book above his head. The Earth Book transformed into the Heaven and Earth Membrane, releasing boundless mysterious light.

Soon, the anomaly faded. He opened his eyes, his aura retracted, having reached the Peak Quasi-Saint.

"The Primordial Great Dao is beyond reach. To attain this realm is already a rare fortune." Such an opportunity came from the Saint. I must be grateful.

Zhen Yuanzi looked toward the Heavenly Court, pondered briefly, then summoned Qingfeng and Mingyue. Using the Golden Striker, he plucked several Ginseng Fruits.

Then he left the Five Villages Monastery and headed straight for the Heavenly Court.

Thirty-Third Heaven, Heavenly Court, Heaven of Detachment, Tushita Palace.

Zhen Yuanzi spoke with respectful demeanor: "I trouble you two to announce me to the Supreme Lord."

"Zhen Yuanzi requests an audience."

The Gold and Silver Servants exchanged a glance, then nodded and entered to inform the Supreme Lord Laozi.

Zhen Yuanzi's arrival stirred the Heavenly Court.

In the Hall of Celestial Supremacy, Haotian's eyes shifted slightly. Zhen Yuanzi's visit was clearly to thank the Supreme Lord Laozi.

Though the Taiqing Saint's path to sainthood puzzled Haotian, it was undoubtedly beneficial to the Heavenly Court.

Now, perhaps he could seize this chance to recruit Zhen Yuanzi into the Heavenly Court—a primordial powerhouse of the same generation as the Saints!

Haotian's mind churned with calculations of various gains.

Beyond Chaos, Taiqing Realm, Daluo Heaven, Eight Sceneries Palace.

The Supreme Lord Laozi calmly watched the direction of the Hall of Celestial Supremacy and said, "Haotian's ambitions are no small matter. Perhaps he can be put to use."

Still, he was more focused on Zhen Yuanzi's arrival.

What a rare opportunity. Zhen Yuanzi is the perfect candidate.

The Supreme Lord Laozi mused inwardly.

In the Heaven of Detachment.

Inside Tushita Palace, the Supreme Lord Laozi slowly opened his eyes, the corners of his lips lifting into a faint, composed smile.

"Gold and Silver Servants, go greet our guest."

"Yes, Master."

Zhen Yuanzi was a unique presence in the current Primordial World—not for his cultivation, but for his companion supreme treasure: the Earth Book.

The Primordial World possessed the Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The Heavenly Book was the Investiture of the Gods, which initiated the great tribulation and granted extraordinary positions. The Earth Book was the foundation of the Primordial World's heaven and earth, capable of manifesting an entire realm. The Human Book was the Book of Life and Death in the underworld, controlling the lifespan and reincarnation of all living beings.

These were supreme divine artifacts.

And the current Earthly Immortal Realm of the Primordial World was constructed by Hongjun using the Earth Book as its core.

In other words, Zhen Yuanzi was meant to be the master of the Earthly Immortal Realm, not merely bearing the empty title of Ancestor of Earth Immortals.

Zhen Yuanzi stepped into Tushita Palace.

"Zhen Yuanzi pays respects to the Supreme Lord. I have prepared a modest gift; please accept it."

Zhen Yuanzi presented the Ginseng Fruits.

The Supreme Lord Laozi glanced at them and gave a slight nod.

"You have a thoughtful heart, fellow daoist."

The Gold and Silver Servants stepped forward and took the Ginseng Fruit.

Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi felt somewhat relieved, his heart filled with joy.

Though the Ginseng Fruit was a supreme innate spiritual fruit coveted by all in the Primordial World, obtaining even one was an immense fortune.

And since Supreme Lord Laozi, as the Good Corpse of a Saint, was willing to accept this gift, it was undoubtedly Zhen Yuanzi's blessing.

He was naturally overjoyed.

"Zhen Yuanzi, honored by the Saint's grace, has come specially to express his gratitude."

Zhen Yuanzi gave a slight bow with clasped hands.

"Have you come today, fellow Daoist, seeking insight into the opportunity for Sainthood?"

Supreme Lord Laozi smiled faintly.

Hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi's heart trembled.

Of course he yearned for it!

The Taiqing Saint had imparted the Saint Method, and all Primordial World Beings had a chance to become Saints.

But possessing the Saint Method did not guarantee Sainthood.

Even someone like Zhen Yuanzi remained stuck at Peak Quasi-Saint.

Now that Supreme Lord Laozi had spoken, Zhen Yuanzi was utterly thrilled.

"I humbly beg the Saint for guidance!"

"Zhen Yuanzi is willing to swear a Great Dao oath, to go through fire and water for the Saint, with absolute loyalty."

A Saint's word holds true; since Supreme Lord Laozi had brought it up, Zhen Yuanzi understood this was his opportunity!

Becoming a Saint was the pursuit of all living beings!

Added to his deep admiration for the Taiqing Saint, he did not hesitate to make the oath.

Supreme Lord Laozi nodded gently.

This Zhen Yuanzi was indeed reliable.

Then, with a flick of his whisk, a beam of light merged into Zhen Yuanzi's brow.

"Remember this method well."

Within his Violet Palace, Zhen Yuanzi comprehended a Daoist scroll, which recorded the Saint's great divine power.

After grasping it, he was utterly stunned!

Source Ascension?

By leveraging the Earth Book, elevate the Earthly Immortal Realm, thereby attaining the Dao!

Then become the master of the Earthly Immortal Realm, wielding its authority?!

Zhen Yuanzi could hardly believe it!

The Saint's methods far exceeded his imagination!

Zhen Yuanzi returned to the Five Villages Monastery with a conflicted heart.

His mind was both excited and bewildered.

Zhen Yuanzi sighed, "The Taiqing Saint is truly unparalleled!" He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil within.

Immediately, he sealed the Five Villages Monastery, summoned the Earth Book, and began to comprehend the Saint's supreme divine power.

As the Source Ascension Method activated, the Earth Book suddenly radiated a mysterious light, completely enveloping the Five Villages Monastery.

The Earth Book, which had previously only been faintly visible, was now crystal clear.

Zhen Yuanzi felt his Great Dao surging and trembling!

What the Taiqing Saint had said was indeed true.

As time flowed on.

When the Source Ascension Method reached full operation, the Earth Book fully transformed into the Heaven and Earth Membrane.

It extended across the Primordial World's heavens and earth, covering the entire Earthly Immortal Realm, and released the Ultimate Divine Light.

The heavens rumbled, the earth quaked!

The Four Great Continents of the Primordial World suddenly shook.

Dongsheng Divine Continent, Nanzhan Buzhou, Xiniu Hezhou, and Beiju Luzhou seemed to be slowly shifting, about to merge into one.

The Ultimate Divine Light swept across the entire Earthly Immortal Realm.

Primordial World beings were all stunned.

"What is happening?"

"Why has the Three Realms manifested such an anomaly?"

"Could it be a saint descending?"

Even ancient powers like Kunpeng, Styx, and the Queen Mother of the West could not comprehend.

Only the orthodoxies of the saints had a faint inkling.

In the Netherworld Underworld, before the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Saint Pingxin's gaze revealed astonishment as she looked toward the heavens beyond the Primordial World.

Houtu, as a Primordial Witch, was most attuned to the Primordial World's land and soon sensed the four great continents merging.

"Who did this?" she pondered, ruling out Hongjun and Taiqing.

Beyond Chaos, on Mount Sumeru in the Western Paradise, Receiver and Cundi exchanged glances, both perplexed.

"The Earthly Immortal Realm seems to be undergoing some change," Receiver said softly. "Could it be a scheme of our master?"

Yet the two saints could not deduce the cause.

Receiver finally sighed. "Forget it. The Buddhist Dharma Eastward Transmission is what truly matters."

"My Good Corpse, Shakyamuni, has reincarnated for a hundred lifetimes and attained enlightenment. He can return to govern the West and aid its great rise."

Cundi nodded in agreement. "You speak truly, elder brother.

Shakyamuni is the Primordial World's sole Sub-Saint; no one in the Primordial World can rival the West."

"Even if Daoist Duobao is Laozi's arrangement, there is no opening to exploit.

The West's great rise is Heaven's mandate."

Hearing this, Receiver's perpetually worried face even showed a trace of a smile.

"Indeed.

Furthermore, the Heaven-mandated Scripture Seeker will soon emerge. Let Bodhi teach him."

Cundi nodded in reply. "Good."

In Grand Simplicity Heaven, at Wa Huang Palace.

Nüwa's gaze fell upon the Primordial World, and her heart trembled slightly.

"Could this change in the Primordial World be another scheme of elder brother Taiqing?"

Her heart was full of doubt.

Such a transformation of the Primordial World was something even Hongjun could hardly achieve, let alone Taiqing.

Yet, thinking of Taiqing's unfathomable depth, Nüwa could not completely dismiss the possibility.

On Kunlun Mountain, at Jade Void Palace.

Yuanshi awoke from his contemplation, his gaze landing on the ever-changing Earthly Immortal Realm, shock evident in his eyes.

"To cause such a change in the Earthly Immortal Realm—is this Hongjun's arrangement, or my elder brother's doing?"

Yuanshi concluded it must be Taiqing's work.

How could Hongjun possess such boldness?