The Grand Pure Lineage

This journey was a rare opportunity for him.

He marveled at the vastness and richness of the Primordial World.

The journey was long, and it would take Xuandu hundreds, even thousands, of years to reach Kunlun Mountain.

But for him, it was also a form of cultivation and tempering.

He wandered leisurely across the Primordial World, appreciating the beauty of the eternal heavens and the majestic mountains and rivers.

Since leaving Luoshan for Kunlun, Xuandu had discovered that the Human Race on the Primordial World was more prosperous than he had anticipated.

Although the Human Race still appeared weak, they had already escaped the difficult survival state of their early days.

Unexpectedly, some Daoist and immortal techniques among the Human Race had rapidly emerged, and Xuandu sensed a trace of the Grand Pure lineage within them.

This made him suddenly realize that there must be great sages among the Human Race who had comprehended the essence of the Classic of Morality and organized immortal cultivation methods suitable for them.

Such a legacy had slightly opened the door for the Human Race to cultivate.

Xuandu felt a pang of emotion, wishing his master would establish the Human Sect, but the thought quickly passed.

Xuandu did not fully understand the reason why his master had not established the Human Sect, but he knew that earlier, his master had consulted with Nuwa, and for some unknown reason, they had abandoned the idea.

The causes and consequences were now difficult to ascertain.

Xuandu firmly believed that his master's decisions had their own reasons and did not delve into the matter further.

He continued his travels and discovered that in addition to the already existing Heavenly Origin Sect, Intercepting Sect, and Western Three Sects, Ancestor Minghe of the Netherworld Blood Sea had also founded a sect called the Asura Sect, which had been recognized by the Heavenly Dao.

The rise of the Asura Sect brought the descent of Heavenly Dao Merit.

From then on, four major sects stood in the Primordial World.

Except for the Asura Sect, which only accepted beings of its own race, the other three sects attracted numerous disciples, including many from the Human Race.

Where beings gathered, conflict was inevitable.

Since the establishment of the sects by the Saints, the conflict between the Witches and Demons in the Primordial World had been incessant. Coupled with the yearning of all beings for the Saints' orthodox teachings, the conflict intensified.

Although Xuandu had witnessed much life and death, he had grown accustomed to it.

The Human Race, having experienced the turmoil of their early days, had long since become indifferent to life and death.

However, the emergence of the Asura Sect had caught Xuandu's attention. He discovered that after beings in the Primordial World died, their souls and vengeful spirits remained in the world, drawn to the Blood Sea, transforming into Asura bodies and joining the Asura Sect.

This raised a question in his mind: why deprive beings of their peace after death? This thought caused him to change his original plan to go to Kunlun Mountain and instead head towards the Blood Sea.

Just as Xuandu was venturing deep into the Blood Sea, Houtu, the Ancestor Witch of the Witch Clan, also left Pangu Hall to travel the Primordial World alone.

By chance, Xuandu and Houtu met.

Although the Grand Pure lineage had no dealings with the Witch Clan, Xuandu knew that the Ancestor Witches had a deep connection with his master, Pangu's Primordial Spirit. Therefore, he took the initiative to bow, leaving a good impression on Houtu.

Houtu saw through Xuandu's cultivation at a glance and smiled, praising him for receiving the true teachings of the Grand Pure Saint.

Although Houtu, as an Ancestor Witch, did not possess a Primordial Spirit, as a Quasi-Saint expert, she could still sense the aura similar to Li Er emanating from Xuandu.

Even more astonishing was that Xuandu, having only joined the Grand Pure lineage for ten thousand years, already possessed the cultivation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, which made even the Great Witches of Houtu's tribe feel ashamed.

Their Great Witches had cultivated for tens of millions of years, yet breaking through to become Ancestor Witches was as difficult as ascending to heaven. Currently, there were only twelve Ancestor Witches in the Witch Clan.

The aura flowing from Xuandu seemed to have comprehended the essence of the Classic of Morality.

In terms of the improvement of his cultivation realm and the enlightenment and slaying of the three corpses, his becoming a Quasi-Saint titan was just around the corner, without a doubt.

As long as Xuandu did not perish during the Great Tribulation, even if he cultivated quietly, becoming a Quasi-Saint titan would only be a matter of time.

Moreover, he had a powerful master like Li Er behind him, which was undoubtedly a great help to Xuandu.

Houtu held a deep affection for both Xuandu and his master, Li Er.

This affection stemmed from Li Er's actions ten thousand years ago when he stood against the Heavenly Dao. Although Houtu and Li Er were not well acquainted, as Pangu's bloodline, they could not let go of their obsession with the Pangu Imprint.

Facing Houtu's praise, Xuandu maintained his calm and unhurried demeanor, humbly stating that he was still far from mastering his master's true teachings.

Houtu merely chuckled at Xuandu's humility and said nothing more.

Then, Houtu inquired about Xuandu's purpose in leaving the Eight Sceneries Palace.

Xuandu frankly replied that he was on a mission from his master to go to Kunlun Mountain to congratulate his two martial uncles on their attainment of Primordial Chaos, and his arrival at the Netherworld Blood Sea was purely accidental.

Houtu's affection for Xuandu deepened, and she admired his straightforwardness.

Thinking of her own purpose for this journey, Houtu also admitted that she had a feeling, and the spiritual light she had been pursuing along the way had yielded nothing.

So, she invited Xuandu to accompany her. Xuandu would be facing Ancestor Minghe, the master of the Blood Sea, an old titan who had once listened to the Dao in the Purple Heaven Palace alongside Li Er.

Although Ancestor Minghe's temperament was unpredictable, Houtu hoped that Xuandu would act with her, so that she could protect him.

Xuandu was about to refuse Houtu's offer of protection, as his personality was ** , and he did not wish to rely too much on others.

However, at this very moment—

A faint voice, like ripples dancing in Xuandu's ears:

"Beneath the Blood Sea lies your opportunity."

Xuandu immediately bowed and replied, "Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor Witch Houtu."

Soon, Xuandu and Houtu traveled together in the Blood Sea.

One day, Houtu observed the sights of the Primordial World through the Blood Sea and sighed at the intense aura of slaughter, with rivers of blood flowing.

An idea formed in her mind:

"If only there were a place to purify wronged souls, where their grudges could be dissolved after death, and they could return to dust, how wonderful that would be."

Xuandu, hearing this, felt a deep resonance. Inspired by Houtu, certain thoughts in his mind began to clarify.

He tentatively proposed, "What the Ancestor Witch speaks of, is it perhaps the cycle of heaven and earth?"

Houtu's eyes lit up. Xuandu's suggestion allowed her to grasp a certain inspiration.

Xuandu further explained, "After all beings die, they simply vanish into the world.

If there were a place for reincarnation, they could return to dust.

In the future, there would be opportunities for reincarnation to repay karma and grudges.

The operation of such a place might greatly reduce the karma and slaughter in the world."

These words caused Houtu's mind to flash with insight. She finally understood the guidance behind Xuandu's words.

Thus, she decided to establish reincarnation.

Upon regaining her senses, Houtu looked deeply at Xuandu, realizing that with his cultivation, such insights could not have come from him alone; there must have been a powerful being guiding him.

The existence of such a powerful being in the entire Primordial World filled her with curiosity and caution.

Houtu faced the decision to sacrifice herself to become reincarnation, a decision known only to the Grand Pure Saint and Xuandu.

Besides the Grand Pure Saint, who else could support her through Xuandu? Regardless, Houtu had to remember this kindness.

Houtu expressed her gratitude to Xuandu, but he responded calmly, saying the Ancestor Witch need not say more.

Houtu then went to the center of the Blood Sea, feeling her mission and the price of its completion.

To sacrifice herself and become reincarnation meant that she would cease to exist in the Primordial World.

Thinking of this, the resolute Houtu could not help but fall silent.

After a while, Houtu told Xuandu that she had a request.

Fearing he would be unwilling to become entangled in karma, she promised to bestow upon him a great opportunity if he could fulfill her request.

However, Xuandu had already learned of Houtu's decision from his master, Li Er. Moved by her selfless love, he refused her offer, stating that he would help her with any request, without any reward.

Hearing this, Houtu lamented Xuandu's broad-mindedness and the profound depth of the Grand Pure lineage.

She then used her power as an Ancestor Witch to force out a drop of her vital blood and handed it to Xuandu, preparing to sacrifice herself to establish reincarnation.

She knew this act would surely lead to her death, but the other Ancestor Witches, unable to divine the heavenly secrets, might not be aware of this.

Xuandu received the Ancestor Witch's vital blood entrusted by Houtu and solemnly promised, "What Ancestor Witch Houtu has entrusted, Xuandu will surely fulfill."

Hearing his response, Houtu felt a great sense of relief.

Then, Houtu declared in a low voice, "I am willing to abandon this Ancestor Witch body and become reincarnation, to resolve the suffering of the Primordial World's living beings after death."

She vowed, "Today, I am willing to use my own body to achieve the Great Reincarnation!"

Her words spread throughout the Primordial World, and simultaneously, the Law of Earth enveloped the Blood Sea.

As light flowed, the passage of the Six Paths Wheel appeared, enveloped by endless laws of earth, constructing the place of Six Paths Reincarnation.

Not long after, the Six Paths Reincarnation was completed. Immortal music echoed from the void, condensing boundless Merit.

This Merit even surpassed the Merit of Yuanshi and Tongtian when they established their sects, as well as Nuwa's Merit for creating humans.

Houtu's Six Paths Reincarnation greatly benefited the entire Primordial World, and more importantly, it was a continuous source of Merit.

As long as it existed, countless beings would be reborn, and Merit would flow in endlessly.

This was the foremost act of Merit in the Primordial World.

Above the Blood Sea, boundless Merit descended.

A portion of it stabilized the Six Paths Reincarnation, while the remaining portion merged into Houtu's dissipating body.

The immense Merit allowed Houtu to form a Primordial Spirit and, through it, break through the shackles of a Quasi-Saint, achieving the status of a Saint.

Although Houtu's new realm only possessed magical power and lacked the corresponding Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit, she was still a supreme existence among Saints.

Within the Six Paths of Reincarnation, there existed a form of restraint.

Before the Immeasurable Kalpa, although Houtu held the status of a Saint, she was confined by the Six Paths Reincarnation and could not freely enter or exit.

She had to remain there forever.

At this moment, the palace-clad woman formed by Houtu's Primordial Spirit smiled at Xuandu, addressing him as "young friend."

Subsequently, the last trace of Merit landed on Xuandu.

Instantly, Xuandu's cultivation surged, breaking through the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm and stepping onto the path of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

The Grand Unity Dao Fruit condensed within him.

The Qi of Merit is a gift from heaven and earth, possessing various effects.

It can be used to refine Merit spiritual treasures, to sever a Good Corpse with Merit, and to improve cultivation without any side effects.

Furthermore, it has endless wondrous uses.

Possessing the Qi of Merit means possessing great fortune, allowing one to avoid the disturbance of Great Tribulations, making them difficult to extinguish by any means.

In the Primordial World, everyone is attracted to the Qi of Merit, and Saints are no exception.

For Xuandu to obtain 10% of the Qi of Merit from the Six Paths Reincarnation at this moment, what an incredible fortune!

Originally, Xuandu's peak Taiyi Golden Immortal realm was only one step away from Grand Unity Golden Immortal, but at this moment, he directly crossed that step.

The Grand Unity Dao Fruit he condensed was also different from that of ordinary Grand Unity Golden Immortals.

Li Er's scheme directly propelled Xuandu to a future of boundless potential, gathering the opportune moment, favorable location, and human harmony.

A great opportunity, a great fortune! Empress Pingxin, who had transformed from Houtu's Primordial Spirit, also sensed this. She told Xuandu to calmly achieve his Grand Unity Dao Fruit, and she would guard him here.

Xuandu dared not hesitate. He immediately sat cross-legged in the Blood Sea, circulated the Grand Pure Immortal Method, and brought his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak.

At this moment, the vast Qi of Merit illuminated the entire Blood Sea, condensing the Dao Fruit.

With thorough preparation, Xuandu began his breakthrough! Without a doubt, thanks to his own Qi of Merit, this breakthrough was entirely risk-free.

He himself was Li Er's disciple, possessed a natural Dao Body, and cultivated the Grand Pure Immortal Method, which was also top-tier.

With numerous advantages, the Qi of Merit was utilized to its maximum potential in Xuandu's hands.

As time passed, the aura emanating from Xuandu continuously climbed, surpassing the level of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Massive amounts of Qi of Merit condensed around Xuandu, covering the area beneath his three spiritual flowers like auspicious clouds.

The flowers bloomed to nine petals, presenting the most perfect form of the Dao Fruit.

At this moment, the Grand Unity Dao Fruit Xuandu achieved was in a truly perfect state.

Suddenly, the pressure emanating from Xuandu erupted, and thunderous roars echoed above the Blood Sea.