Wangshu's Breakthrough, Taichu Departs!

"Limitless, after all these years of development, our disciples have gradually grown, yet you and I have made no progress in cultivation. I feel we are being suppressed by some unseen force!" Hun Kun Old Ancestor said leisurely.

"You're right. After so long in seclusion with no advancement, I've vaguely sensed the same."

"Now that our disciples have just matured, if the Ferocious Beast army comes again, I fear we'll suffer heavy losses again."

"What do you suggest?"

"How about we..."

And so they plotted in great detail.

"Hahaha! Good, I'll go along with that!"

After much scheming, their final conclusion was to take the initiative and ambush Beast Emperor Shen Ni!

A flash of resolve passed through the eyes of Hun Kun Old Ancestor and Limitless. They decided to personally head to the Ferocious Beast Domain to track down Shen Ni.

Along the way, they carefully avoided patrols of various ferocious beasts and finally reached Shen Ni's lair.

However, just as they were about to make their move, they discovered that Shen Ni had already sensed their arrival.

"You two old bastards, how dare you be so bold as to ambush This Emperor?" Shen Ni's voice was deafening.

Hun Kun Old Ancestor and Limitless were startled, but they did not retreat. Instead, they resolutely launched an attack on Shen Ni...

Though it was the ferocious beasts' lair, two Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage experts believed they were more than enough to handle this Shen Ni!

This was different from when Shen Ni had attacked them—back then, they had to consider their disciples. But now, in the ferocious beasts' lair, they could go all out!

"Shen Ni, meet your death!"

Hun Kun Old Ancestor bellowed and struck first!

The Hun Kun Staff swung out, filling the sky with staff shadows as it hurtled toward Shen Ni!

"You're asking for it!"

Shen Ni roared back and met the attack!

The God-Slaying Spear flashed, its cold light blazing!

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The two had already clashed countless times.

Because they were in the ferocious beasts' lair, the shockwaves of battle killed low-level ferocious beasts in droves!

"Roar! Roar, roar!"

Shen Ni's eyes nearly split with rage. Though ferocious beasts were cold-blooded, these were his subjects, the ones who would conquer the world for him in the future—how could he not be furious!

"Old scoundrels, pay with your lives!"

The Four Ferocious Beasts emerged together, leading countless troops to surround Limitless Old Ancestor, and in an instant, blood flowed like a river!

Seeing that this ambush could no longer kill Shen Ni, Hun Kun Old Ancestor exchanged a glance with Limitless Old Ancestor and fled into the distance!

"Ah! Aah! This infuriates me!"

Beast Emperor Shen Ni roared in fury as he gave chase!

But where were the two of them now?

No matter how enraged the Beast Emperor was, after the commotion caused by Hun Kun Old Ancestor and Limitless Old Ancestor, the Primordial World entered a brief period of calm.

Within Taiyin Star!

Taichu and Wangshu sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to discuss the Dao. They sat for three thousand years.

Three thousand years later, Wangshu faintly showed signs of breaking through to Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage!

At this moment, Wangshu's aura grew stronger and stronger, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged toward her madly.

Taichu sensed Wangshu's change, and a glint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the sky, with thunder and lightning. A massive pillar of light descended from the heavens, heading straight for Wangshu!

"Steady your mind!" Taichu shouted.

In the blink of an eye, Taichu summoned the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler and slashed fiercely at the pillar of light!

With one strike, the pillar of light fled!

By now, Wangshu's spiritual energy had reached its peak!

"Boom!"

With a thunderous sound, Wangshu descended gracefully from the air—Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage achieved!

Taichu smiled slightly at Wangshu and cupped his hands in salute. "Congratulations, Daoist Wangshu, on your breakthrough!"

Wangshu looked at Taichu, her eyes full of gratitude.

"Many thanks, Daoist Taichu. Without you, I wouldn't dare hope to break through to Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage so quickly. Unthinkable, truly unthinkable!"

"Haha, Daoist Wangshu, no need for formalities. It's all due to your deep fortune and blessings!"

The two chatted for a long while longer.

"Now that you've broken through to Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage, what are your plans?" Taichu asked casually.

Wangshu pondered for a moment, then looked up at Taichu and said slowly:

"I intend to go into seclusion for a time to stabilize my current realm. The discussions with you, fellow Daoist, have given me deep insights. Once I emerge, I'd like to explore them further with you."

Taichu listened, then smiled and nodded: "The path of cultivation is long, and every step must be steady. With this breakthrough to Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage, your journey ahead will surely be unimpeded!"

"I'll still rely on you, fellow Daoist, for your guidance!"

Taichu raised a hand, and a treasure box and a porcelain bottle appeared in his grasp.

"These are Enlightenment Tea leaves. Feel free to use them, fellow Daoist Wangshu—my Three Immortals Island has plenty. And this is Three Lights Divine Water; don't be sparing with it either. When it's gone, there's more."

Though it was just a box and a small bottle, each contained a mustard-seed space, vast beyond measure.

"This, this is far too precious. Fellow Daoist Taichu, I cannot accept!"

"Fellow Daoist Wangshu, take them without worry. I'm not giving them for nothing—I wish to exchange them for something of yours."

"Oh? What is it? Speak freely, fellow Daoist. You have shown me great kindness. If it's within my power, I will do it!"

Taichu waved a hand: "It's no trouble. I only ask for your Moon Laurel Wine and a small branch from your Moon Laurel Tree."

With that, he formed hand seals and used his great power to rearrange the grand formation of Taiyin Star for Wangshu.

"Unless a Golden Immortal of the Origin level expert attacks, this formation will hold without worry."

In the current Primordial World, aside from Taichu, where could another Golden Immortal of the Origin be found? Taiyin Star had thus become the safest place.

Wangshu handed the Moon Laurel Wine and Moon Laurel Branch to Taichu: "What I have done is nothing compared to your kindness, fellow Daoist. If you ever need anything, just command me."

"Good. If I need anything, I won't hesitate to ask."

With that, he turned and flew out from Taiyin Star.

Wangshu stood frozen in place, staring at Taichu's retreating figure. In that moment, a hundred emotions surged within her heart.

By now, Taichu had arrived at Three Immortals Island.

As soon as he entered the island, he sensed a great change from before.

The spiritual energy within the island was even richer, and the Enlightenment Tea Tree towered, blotting out the sky.

No wonder—over the years, the Enlightenment Tea Tree had doubled in size.

The moment Taichu set foot on the island, the White Tiger was already at his side.

"Greetings, Master!" said the White Tiger.

Taichu looked at the White Tiger before him and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. It seems you haven't slacked off over the years."

The White Tiger had now reached the peak of Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Middle Stage, just one step away from breaking through to Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Late Stage.

"All thanks to Master's blessing!" said the White Tiger.

"Not just your cultivation—you've also managed Three Immortals Island well."

With that, Taichu returned to Taichu Hall.

Though the White Tiger was only at the peak of Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Middle Stage, in the vast Primordial World, that was still a top-tier combat power.

Taichu felt gratified at the sight.

He counted on his fingers—the time for the Third Sermon was nearly upon him.

So Taichu flew out of the hall and headed toward Buzhou Mountain.