This Is Truly Inconceivable

This was truly inconceivable!

Seeing that everyone had misunderstood, Tongtian smiled and explained, "Listen carefully as I explain. This reclamation is not that kind of reclamation!"

As he spoke, his expression grew animated, and he declared loudly, "What I speak of is one of the grandest undertakings since the creation of heaven and earth!"

The disciples were all stunned upon hearing this.

Had they misunderstood?

One of the grandest undertakings since the creation of heaven and earth?

But why did it sound faintly unsettling?

During his journey back, Tongtian had increasingly felt that Lu Changqing's actions carried a deeper meaning.

Thinking back on everything Lu Changqing had done before—generously bestowing merit, opening worlds, spreading the Dao throughout the Primordial Wilderness...

All of it had come from his hand.

And what earth-shaking changes had the Primordial Wilderness undergone because of it?

The Primordial World alone had already been completely transformed.

Powerful experts had emerged like bamboo shoots after rain.

Quasi-Saints had once been difficult to find, but now, what faction lacked a Quasi-Saint to oversee it?

This was a genuine, tangible change!

All living beings of the Primordial Wilderness had grown stronger because of Lu Changqing.

Even the Heavenly Dao had openly acknowledged his achievements, bestowing merit as praise.

New worlds continued to emerge within the Primordial Wilderness.

If they continued expanding the Primordial Wilderness, then one day, when it had absorbed all of chaos and countless worlds surrounded it, what a magnificent sight would that be?

Thinking of that glorious future, Tongtian trembled slightly with excitement.

Back then, Pangu had opened heaven, but before completing his great work, he had exhausted himself to death.

Thus, the Primordial Wilderness had remained trapped within chaos.

If the Primordial World could expand and one day replace chaos...

What a supreme world that would be!

Tongtian believed he had thoroughly understood Lu Changqing's true intentions—Lu Changqing wished to create a new era unlike any before it!

When that time came, the entire Primordial Wilderness would undergo a true transformation!

That was right!

It had to be so!

Otherwise, Fellow Daoist Changqing would not have deduced such an exquisite method of opening heaven.

Exactly!

That was exactly it!

Tongtian suddenly felt that he had seen through Lu Changqing's grand ambition, and his heart filled with emotion.

All living beings regarded Lu Changqing as the Number One Prodigal of the Primordial Wilderness, but they were utterly mistaken!

He was clearly sacrificing his own merit to achieve a truly great Primordial Wilderness!

This was what a true Sage was.

He held the Primordial Wilderness in his heart.

His vision was vast!

Even the Dao Ancestor was not one ten-thousandth his equal!

No wonder Fellow Daoist Changqing always did things that seemed so strange."

So it was all born from a heart of utter sincerity!

Such planning was truly unprecedented!

From ancient times until now, only Fellow Daoist Changqing had ever done such a thing."

Tongtian's thoughts delved ever deeper.

Lu Changqing's image grew ever loftier in his heart.

If Lu Changqing had been here, he would surely have waved his hands repeatedly in denial.

He might even have thought Tongtian had gone mad, to come up with such an idea.

Because his original intention had merely been to squander all his merit.

He sought nothing else.

Tongtian fell into deep thought and remained silent for a long time.

The Interception Sect disciples grew impatient.

A grand undertaking!

A different kind of reclamation!

What exactly did their master mean?

Why did he stop halfway through?

It made them frantic with impatience.

"Master, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us already!"

Yunxiao urged softly.

Even with her calm temperament, she could no longer wait.

Their master was a Sage. If even a Sage called it grand, just how grand could it be?

And what exactly was it?

What was worthy of the words

"grand undertaking"?

Tongtian came back to himself. Seeing the disciples' eager expressions, he said with a smile, "The reclamation I speak of—"

"Is having you expand the boundaries of the Primordial World!"

"Make the Primordial World ever more vast!"

The disciples were all dumbfounded upon hearing this.

It certainly was grand.

But Master... was he dreaming?

Expand the Primordial World?

Even if their master acted personally, he probably could not accomplish such a thing, could he?!

And he actually expected them to do it?

Was this not pure fantasy?!

This was bad. Their master must have been blinded by merit."

"How could we possibly accomplish something like this?"

"Even Sages probably cannot expand the boundaries of the Primordial World."

The disciples all began complaining.

Daoist Duobao said gravely, "Master!"

"This task is truly difficult. I fear it is beyond our abilities."

"Even the Dao Ancestor would likely be helpless before it, would he not?"

If even the Dao Ancestor and the Sages could not accomplish it, how could they?

This was simply harder than ascending to heaven!

Tongtian smiled calmly. "Disciples, there is no need to worry. Since I have obtained this method, I naturally have a way to teach you."

As he spoke, the profound Dao rhythm of creation suddenly appeared before him.

Vast, mighty power shot straight into the heavens.

The disciples were all stunned at the sight.

Such a mysterious Dao art—

Had actually been created for expanding the barriers of the Primordial World?

As he demonstrated the Dao art, Tongtian said calmly, "This method was derived from Father God Pangu's Dao of opening heaven. It can draw upon the power of chaos and transform it into the true meaning of the Great Dao."

"With it, one can expand the barriers of the Primordial World."

"Even Earth Immortal cultivators may take part."

"The only difference is the speed of progress."

The disciples erupted into an uproar.

It had actually been comprehended from the Dao of opening heaven?

Had their master's cultivation already reached such a realm?

Could he have surpassed the Dao Ancestor?

"Master's divine abilities are unparalleled!"

"With such a wondrous method, we can accumulate merit too!"

A disciple shouted excitedly.

Daoist Duobao praised sincerely, "Master, your mana is boundless. You actually deduced such a profound Dao art!"

"As expected of our master!"

Saint Mother Wudang also smiled. "Exactly!"

"Master can even innovate upon the Dao of opening heaven left by Great God Pangu. How could the other Sages possibly compare?"

Tongtian secretly delighted at their words, but when Wudang mentioned deduction, his expression turned somewhat awkward.

After all, this method had not been created by him. It had been gifted by Lu Changqing.

"This method was gifted by Fellow Daoist Changqing."

Tongtian ultimately could not bear to deceive his disciples, so he coughed lightly and revealed the truth.

Upon hearing this, the disciples immediately calmed down.

Duobao and Wudang no longer marveled either.

If their master had created it himself, they naturally would have prostrated themselves in admiration.

That would mean their master had surpassed both his senior brothers, Laozi and Yuanshi, on a certain Great Dao.

But if it had come from the one in Wuji Heaven, then it was no longer surprising.

Was it not only natural for that person to deduce such a supreme Dao art?

"So we thought Master had created it, but it was actually that senior."

"That explains everything."

Zhao Gongming muttered under his breath.

The other disciples also wore expressions of sudden realization.

Recalling that person's various earth-shaking deeds, deducing such a method now seemed rather ordinary by comparison.

???

Tongtian watched the disciples change their attitudes as easily as turning a page, and his heart filled with confusion.

What kind of attitude was this?

Did they think he was inferior to Lu Changqing?

Why were they utterly shocked when he said he had created it, yet so calm when he said it came from Lu Changqing?

Could it be that Tongtian could not create such a method?

"Do you think your master cannot create such a Dao art?"

Tongtian could not help asking.

The three Yunxiao sisters exchanged glances. Yunxiao sighed softly. "Master, why must we humiliate ourselves?"

Duobao also gave an awkward laugh. "Exactly, Master."

"How can you compare yourself with Immortal Venerable Changqing? This is simply..."

Before he could finish, Tongtian glared him into silence.

Looking at the disciples' expressions, Tongtian fell silent.

When he thought carefully about Lu Changqing's earth-shaking accomplishments—

Well then!

It seemed he truly was... inferior?

How shameful!

"I was overconfident!"

Sigh!

In his disciples' hearts, he was actually inferior to Lu Changqing.

It truly broke his heart!

Tongtian grieved silently.

"Hurry and comprehend this method!"

"Once you have mastered it, immediately begin expanding!"

After a long silence, Tongtian said in a deep voice.

Now, only gaining more merit could soothe his wounded Dao heart.

Upon hearing this, the disciples immediately immersed themselves in comprehending it.

Under Tongtian's continued demonstrations and explanations, they soon mastered it completely.

The great undertaking of expansion now began!

Tongtian rose with a sweep of his sleeve, high-spirited as he declared this.

Looking across the Primordial Wilderness, only his Interception Sect could shoulder such a responsibility!

Let the other Sages turn green with envy!

Who told them their disciples were fewer than his?!

Tongtian was secretly pleased, unable to hide his smile.

The commotion caused by the Interception Sect drew the attention of all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness.

After making inquiries, they learned that it was actually going to expand the world barrier, and all were shocked.

Expanding the world barrier?!

A dignified Sage lineage was actually doing such a thing?

Was this some kind of joke?!

The Sages also turned their attention toward it.

What was Tongtian trying to accomplish by making such a spectacle?

Within the Eight Sceneries Palace, Laozi calculated with his fingers, surprise appearing on his face.

Expanding the world barrier?!

The Interception Sect was actually doing something like this?

Absurd!

You were disciples of a Sage!

This was simply too...

Besides, why make such a grand display? Wouldn't it be better to peacefully create worlds?!

Within a certain Great Thousand World, Jieyin and Zhunti were wielding countless laws to create heaven and earth.

They were perfecting the world's rules.

What was the Interception Sect doing?!

Wouldn't creating worlds to obtain merit be better?

Why mobilize such a force to expand the world barrier? How much merit could they possibly gain? It was beneath their dignity.

Was Tongtian not afraid that the Interception Sect would become a laughingstock?

Jieyin and Zhunti discussed it at length, utterly unable to understand the Interception Sect's actions.

When it came to creating worlds, the Interception Sect had overwhelming numbers and the support of the Myriad Immortals Formation.

The other Sages simply could not compete with them.

Yet they ignored the broad road ahead and insisted on leading their people to expand the world barrier.

If that was not foolishness, what was?

It was truly incomprehensible.

On Kunlun Mountain, a cold smile curled across Yuanshi's lips.

Hmph!

Instead of creating worlds, they insisted on expanding the world barrier.

Utterly laughable.

They were simply disgracing the name of the Three Pure Ones.

The Interception Sect was indeed absurd. A Sage lineage was actually engaging in such crude work!

Yuanshi spoke indifferently, his tone filled with contempt.

Below him, the Twelve Golden Immortals and the others all revealed looks of surprise.

The Interception Sect had gone to expand the world barrier?

This really was...

It suited their furred and horned origins perfectly.

"Master, why don't we go take a look as well?"

"We can take the chance to mock them."

Guang Chengzi said with a broad smile.

He could not wait to see the expressions on Duobao, Wudang, and the others' faces. They were sure to be amusing.

Taiyi Zhenren also chimed in, "Master, those furred and horned creatures are only capable of this much."

"Though they have many people, they are all insignificant rabble. How could they compare to the merit we gain from creating worlds?"

Yuanshi nodded slightly, feeling quite pleased with himself.

Exactly!

So what if you, Tongtian, created many worlds? You merely relied on the overwhelming numbers of those furred and horned creatures!

If you have the courage, then compare the quality of the worlds we create!

My Chan Sect will surely stand alone at the top!

Even the Western Sect will have to step aside!

Within the Wa Imperial Palace, Nuwa wore a surprised expression.

Tongtian had caused such a huge commotion just to lead his people into opening up the frontier?

No!

The matter was definitely not that simple.

Tongtian could already gain the most merit among the Sages by leading his people to create worlds.

Yet he had specifically chosen to open up the frontier. There had to be a deeper meaning behind it.

Above the East Sea, Tongtian sat within the heavenly canopy.

The myriad immortals of the Interception Sect gathered together in an immense, mighty procession, advancing toward the end of the East Sea.

The creatures of the East Sea were all shaken by the sight.

"Is the Interception Sect moving out in full force?!"

"What exactly are they doing? Why are so many of them heading to the end of the sea?!"

"Could they truly be opening up the frontier?!"

"Unbelievable! This is a Sage lineage!"

None of the living beings understood the Interception Sect's actions.

Within the Dragon Palace, the Dragon Clan's powerful experts gathered together.

Clan leader Ao Guang looked on enviously and said in a low voice, "Would the Interception Sect do something foolish? If they are going to open up the frontier, then that person from Wuji Heaven must have bestowed merit upon them!"

"Otherwise, why would they not create worlds and instead come here to do this frontier-opening work?"

He believed he had seen through Tongtian's intentions.

A member of the Dragon Clan sighed softly. "I heard that the Phoenix Clan has escaped its plight and returned to Immortal Volcano. They have even become the Guardian Divine Phoenixes of Wuji Heaven under Longevity Immortal Venerable. It is truly enviable!"

"Why can't such good fortune fall upon our Dragon Clan?"

In the past, the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan had both been imprisoned. The Dragon Clan had fared somewhat better, still able to move about within the Four Seas.

Yet the Phoenix Clan had now gained freedom and even become the Guardian Divine Phoenixes of Wuji Heaven. How could the Dragon Clan not be jealous?

Who did not know that the master of Wuji Heaven was Longevity Immortal Venerable? By following the Immortal Venerable, the Phoenix Clan was likely about to soar to great heights.

At the end of the East Sea, endless destructive power raged in utter chaos.

Even rules and order could barely be maintained here. This was where the Primordial World Barrier stood.

Beyond the barrier lay endless chaos.

Tongtian stared at the Primordial World Barrier, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.