Outside Zixiao Palace, the voices of the Two Sages of the West, Jieyin and Zhunti, requesting an audience pierced through Chaos and echoed within the solemn palace.
"Creak—"
The heavy palace gates slowly opened, revealing Hao Tian the Attendant standing behind them.
"My lord invites the two Senior Brothers inside for a discussion," Hao Tian the Attendant said respectfully.
"Thank you, Junior Brother Haotian." Zhunti pressed his palms together in thanks, then entered this source of Prehistoric World Dao arts alongside Jieyin.
Upon the high platform sat Dao Ancestor Hongjun, his figure majestic and unfathomable, as though he were the Great Dao itself.
Even though the Two Sages of the West had already attained Saintly Status, they still felt as insignificant as a drop in the ocean before the Dao Ancestor.
"Your disciples, Jieyin and Zhunti, greet Master." The two Saints bowed respectfully.
Hongjun lowered his gaze, his expression calm and undisturbed. "What is it?"
Zhunti stepped forward, his earnest voice carrying a trace of heaviness. "Reporting to Master, after attaining sainthood, we two disciples have come to a realization."
"The Western Lands were ravaged long ago by Rahula's demonic calamity. The earth veins were shattered, and Spirit Energy withered away. We wish to reshape Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind in order to restore the Western Lands."
He paused briefly, an awkward expression appearing on his face. "However... even if the two of us reshape it with the power of Saints, that land will ultimately remain thirty percent weaker than the Prehistoric World's main world. Its foundation will be difficult to fully reconcile, and I fear it will not be a lasting solution."
"Therefore... we disciples have conceived of a method. We wish to emulate Great God Pangu's supreme feat of Opening of Heaven and Earth!"
"Only by reshaping the Western Lands through Creation of Heaven can we connect it to the Great Desolation Origin, completely repair its old wounds, and restore its vitality."
"Thus, we humbly beg Master to grant permission for the two of us to travel back along the River of Time, witness Pangu's magnificent creation of Heaven, and comprehend the true essence of Creation of Heaven!"
At Hongjun's words, Chaos nebulae seemed to swirl in the depths of his ancient, tranquil eyes.
These two actually possess such ambition and resolve. They wish to emulate Pangu's creation of Heaven to rebuild the Western Lands.
Though this endeavor is fraught with peril, should they succeed, it would be a great blessing to Great Desolation Heaven and Earth, as well as a fortunate opportunity for themselves.
The Prehistoric World was not easily created, yet it was easily destroyed. Rahula's calamity was proof enough.
Restoring the Western Lands and stabilizing the Prehistoric World are also necessities of the Heavenly Dao.
Having made up his mind, he remained outwardly indifferent. "If you wish to go to the time of Creation of Heaven, then go. This is your path. There is no need to report it to me."
Upon hearing this, Zhunti did not immediately agree. Instead, he bowed again, his tone becoming even more humble.
"Master is wise. We two disciples know that our foundations in attaining sainthood are somewhat lacking. Compared with the Three Pure Ones Senior Brothers and Nuwa Senior Sister, our Magic Power and Divine Abilities still fall short."
"At the source of the River of Time, Chaos has yet to be divided. Pangu's divine might is boundless. It is truly an extremely perilous place."
"This disciple fears that our strength may prove insufficient. Therefore, I boldly beg Master to issue a decree ordering all six of us fellow disciples to go together."
"First, we may all comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven-Opening and share this opportunity. Second, with more people, we can watch over one another and be better prepared. We hope Master will grant this request!"
Hongjun's expression did not change, but his thoughts raced.
So that was their intention. They wished to travel alongside the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa by borrowing their strength—really, they were seeking fellow travelers to protect their path.
They really are afraid of death... Ahem, no, they are simply cautious.
He reconsidered Zhunti's request and calculated silently. To emulate Creation of Heaven and reshape the Western Lands—this is a grand notion. If it succeeds, it will benefit the Heavenly Dao and help stabilize the Prehistoric World. Very well...
Hongjun gave a slight nod. His voice resounded through Zixiao Palace and reached the Heavens. "Very well. I grant your request."
Immediately afterward, a decree containing supreme Dao might issued from Zixiao Palace and rang within the hearts of the six Saints.
"Now that you have attained sainthood, you should consider repaying the Prehistoric World. Opening of Heaven and Earth to expand the universe is the duty of Saints."
"However, before creating Heaven, you must understand the true essence of creation."
"I order you Six Saints to depart at once, travel back along the River of Time, witness Pangu's heroic feat of Opening of Heaven and Earth, and comprehend the Great Dao by which Chaos evolved into the Prehistoric World! There must be no mistake!"
Jade Void Palace, Kunlun Mountain.
A trace of understanding and certainty flashed across Primeval Lord of Heaven's indifferent face.
"Witness Pangu Father God's creation of Heaven? That is only right. We Three Pure Ones were formed from Father God's primordial spirit. We should return to that place and comprehend the Great Dao of our origin."
He held no resistance toward this journey. Instead, he regarded it as a supreme opportunity to deepen the Pangu imprint within himself.
Shouyang Mountain Eight Sceneries Palace.
Laozi's alchemy did not stop.
As the Dao Ancestor's decree entered his heart, he slowly opened those ancient, tranquil eyes that seemed to contain endless mysteries.
His gaze fell upon the furnace of pills before him, and a trace of regret gradually appeared in his eyes.
"It seems this batch can only reach the eighth turn."
Biyou Palace, Golden Ao Island.
Sect Master Tongtian's thoughts churned as he continued considering whether to accept the Golden Crow as a disciple of the Severing Sect.
This matter was far too significant, involving too many parties and too much Karma. He could not make a decision immediately.
When the decree descended, a sharp glint burst from Tongtian's eyes, as though he had thought of something.
"Fine. I will go witness Father God's act of Creation of Heaven and stir my state of mind. I can decide afterward."
Fengqi Mountain.
Nuwa received the decree, yet her delicate brows knit even tighter.
The ominous warning concerning the Human Race that had lingered in her heart became especially clear at this moment!
Why had Master issued such a decree at precisely this time?
Traveling back along the River of Time to witness the grandeur of Creation of Heaven was certainly an immense opportunity.
Yet at its source, Chaos raged violently, and Pangu's divine might was enough to crush space and time. The dangers were impossible to predict.
She faintly sensed that this journey was far from as simple as it appeared.
"Master's decree cannot be disobeyed."
Nuwa sighed inwardly. Even one of Saintly Status had to obey the will of the Heavenly Dao.
"Fine. I will proceed cautiously, avoid venturing too deeply into danger, and return in time. There should be no major problem."
Suppressing the unease in her heart, she moved her fingertips slightly. An extremely concealed strand of Sacred Power of Creation silently merged into the depths of Fengqi Mountain's earth veins, becoming an invisible guardian.
Six beams of saintly light—some majestic, some sharp, some peaceful, some compassionate, some indifferent, some agile—rose into the sky from all corners of the Prehistoric World almost simultaneously.
They tore through the barriers of space and time, converging upon the source of the River of Time that ran through past, present, and future without ceasing—the point where Chaos had first opened and Pangu swung his axe!
Sun Temple, Sun Star.
Lu Jun slowly opened his eyes.
Three hundred years!
A full three hundred years of frenzied devouring!
That endless hunger, like a cosmic Black Hole, had finally been satisfied!
"Whew..."
He exhaled a long breath, as though he were breathing out a nebula.
It actually swept out a brief vacuum amid the scorching Sun Divine Fire.
He examined his own body, the vast and boundless core of his "Dantian."
It was no longer an empty abyss. Instead, it brimmed with an indescribable "substance"!
It was True Sun Fire compressed billions upon billions of times, long since having surpassed the form of flame.
It had transformed into an "energy fluid" flowing with a Dark Gold sheen, its density reaching an inconceivable level!
Every drop of this "fluid" contained enough terrifying energy to incinerate an entire Minor Thousand World.
They slowly flowed and rotated within his core, like a miniature nebula vortex made entirely of pure destructive force!
Powerful!
Unprecedentedly powerful!
With a slight movement of Lu Jun's thoughts, a strand of energy fluid billions of times finer than a hair was drawn to his fingertip.
In an instant, the void around his fingertip silently collapsed and annihilated, forming a patch of absolute black nothingness!
The Law of Space was as fragile as thin paper before it!
He could even clearly sense that if he wished, releasing this strand of energy would produce an instantaneous burst powerful enough to crush an ordinary early-stage Grand Unity Immortal!
And this was only a single strand!
If he unleashed his full power...
Even peak Grand Unity Immortals would be crushed in an instant, while Grand Unity Golden Immortals would have no choice but to avoid its edge.
The system is freaking incredible! This power... it is practically the ultimate weapon born for destruction!
Lu Jun roared inwardly, filled with the exhilaration of wielding such power.
These three hundred years of "eating" had not been wasted. Every moment of devouring had transformed into terrifying might capable of shaking the very foundation of the Prehistoric World!
His physical body was the strongest magical treasure.
His energy was the purest source of destruction!
"Unfortunately! This cultivation only replenished my missing energy, while my realm has not improved in the slightest!"
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