Taichu seeing this, Tai Chu quickly formed hand seals and cast a series of Mystic Arts in an attempt to stabilize the surging spiritual energy and confine the dissipating spiritual energy within a certain range.
Just then, a dazzling light emanated from Six-Eared Macaque's body, and a powerful aura instantly spread outwards.
"We're about to break through. Let's see how much of the Six-Eared Macaque can be passed down."
Taichu Yang Mei and his clone stood side by side, their eyes fixed on the place where Six-Eared Macaque had broken through.
The sound of Six-Eared Macaque's breakthrough also attracted Caifeng and the others.
"Master, Junior Brother's breakthrough was too loud!"
"Your junior brother's breakthrough is not just a simple matter; he is absorbing the purest primordial power of the Chaos Demon Ape."
"If I'm not mistaken, once your junior brother finishes absorbing the essence, his cultivation level should be second only to mine."
"No way, Master, Junior Brother is so amazing."
As everyone marveled, the light from Six-Eared Macaque grew increasingly dazzling, as if a blazing sun was taking shape.
Suddenly, the sky changed dramatically; the once clear sky became covered with dark clouds, and lightning flashed and thunder roared.
"This is bad! This is a backlash from the rules of heaven and earth. The power that Six-Eared Macaque absorbed is too heaven-defying."
Taichu's expression hardened, and he made a hand seal as he stepped forward to help.
However, before he could get close, a golden light shot out from Six-Eared Macaque's body, directly breaking through the dark clouds and lightning.
Immediately afterwards, Six-Eared Macaque's figure slowly rose up, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.
"Thank you for your protection, Master. I have successfully fused with the Demon Ape Source."
Six-Eared Macaque's voice echoed in the air, filled with joy and excitement.
Everyone was overjoyed at the sight, and Caifeng was so excited that her face turned red.
Caifeng hurriedly ran to Six-Eared Macaque: "Junior Brother, how are you feeling now? Is there anything wrong?"
"Don't worry, Senior Sister, I feel refreshed and invigorated, as if I have everything under my control," Six-Eared Macaque said confidently.
Six-Eared Macaque approached Taichu and bowed respectfully. "Master, I have broken through to the Mixed Origin Taiji Golden Immortal. I am now the True Lord Realm of the Hundun World."
Taichu nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad, you have absorbed the purest power of the Demon Ape Source, and from now on, your path to the Great Dao will be unobstructed."
Yang Mei looked at the Six-Eared Macaque Serpent before her and sighed:
"I never expected that my junior nephew would not only be so talented, but also have such incredible luck. This breakthrough came at the right time, and it provides us with another layer of protection for expanding the Primordial Wilderness."
Six-Eared Macaque bowed and looked at Yang Mei: "Uncle-Master, you flatter me. It was just a coincidence."
Amidst the joyful laughter and chatter of the Three Immortals Island, Hongjun, along with Laozi, Yuanshi, and others, had already set off towards Hundun.
"The Hundun is extremely dangerous. You all must not be careless and stay close to your master."
"Master, rest assured, I dare not speak of anything else, but I should be safe and sound!"
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi snorted coldly, "Zhunti, aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew? With your strength at the second level of Sainthood, it's still an unknown whether you can even protect yourself."
"Yuanshi, you're not much better than me, so you don't need to worry about me."
Just as Yuanshi was about to get angry, he saw Hongjun's ashen face and forced himself to hold back.
Hongjun and his companions wandered aimlessly through the Hundun, encountering neither any opportunities nor any dangers.
Hongjun was extremely frustrated. "Logically speaking, these people should be people with Qi Wu, so they shouldn't be like this."
After walking for an unknown amount of time, a fairy mountain suddenly appeared before them.
On this mountain, the stream flows gently, and cranes fly in formation.
"Teacher, we have walked through Hundun for so long, and in the end, we have not let us down."
Hongjun was overjoyed, but also had some doubts:
"You should all proceed with caution. Although, according to Dao Venerable, the Hundun is different from what I previously knew, such a scene is unlikely to occur."
"Yes, don't worry, teacher!"
After saying that, the group headed into the mountains.
The group walked along the winding path, and the surrounding scenery became increasingly serene and charming.
However, the further in you go, the more a strange sense of oppression creeps in.
Suddenly, the surrounding clouds surged and transformed into ferocious giant beasts that pounced on the group.
"Hmph, a mere trick." Yuanshi Tianzun made the first move, shooting out a stream of pure energy to disperse the clouds and mist.
But then, the ground beneath their feet turned into a swamp, attempting to swallow them all up.
Zhunti his hands together, and the Buddha's light shone brightly, temporarily stabilizing the ground.
Hongjun's gaze swept across the surroundings like lightning, and he said in a deep voice, "There must be something strange about this place. Don't get separated."
As they were talking, an ancient palace appeared ahead, radiating an alluring light, as if it contained endless treasures.
Laozi Tzu frowned slightly. "This is probably a trap."
Before the group could decide whether to approach, a powerful suction force came from the direction of the palace.
The crowd struggled and resisted, but could not withstand the pull and were sucked into the palace.
Inside the palace, strange runes flickered on the walls, and in the center stood a huge stone platform, on which something seemed to be faintly visible.
Hongjun cautiously approached the stone platform. When he saw what was on the platform, he was shocked. At that moment, the palace gate behind them slowly closed, trapping them there.
Zhunti was greatly alarmed. "Teacher, senior brother..."
But at this moment, Hongjun and Jieyin were nowhere to be seen.
It turns out that Hongjun and his group of five had been separated and isolated, and the scenes around each of them were different.
The illusion before Laozi was of a kind-faced old man with his eyes closed, exuding an air of profound wisdom and otherworldly grace.
Laozi Tzu thought to himself that this old man was no ordinary person, but he dared not approach him rashly.
Just then, the old man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as deep as the starry sky, exuding endless mystery.
"Your coming here is all predestined."
The old man's voice was ethereal, echoing throughout the space.
Laozi Tzu cupped his hands and asked, "What do you mean, senior? Where is this place? Why are we, fellow disciples, separated?"
The old man smiled slightly, stood up, and his figure gradually grew taller.
"This is a place of trials. The object on that stone platform is related to the secrets of Hundun. Only those who have undergone numerous trials can see its true form. As for your separation, it is because each of you has your own opportunities and tribulations."
Laozi's expression turned solemn upon hearing this.
The old man continued, "What you see before you is nothing but an illusion. If you wish to find your companions, you must break this illusion. But if you fail, you will be lost here forever."
After saying that, the old man waved his hands, and the surrounding scenery changed, with countless sharp sword energies shooting towards Laozi.
Laozi channeled his magical power, and a protective golden light emanated from his body. He chanted incantations, and the sharp sword energy instantly dissipated.
Laozi was filled with doubt: if it was an illusion, why was it so easily broken?
Just as they were wondering, they suddenly saw the old man reappear before them, sitting upright on the high platform.
Laozi bowed respectfully. "Senior, is this test really that simple?"
The old man laughed heartily, his laughter utterly eerie. "Taiqing, take a good look at who I am?"
As the sound faded, a thick fog rose.
Laozi looked through the mist and saw that the kind-faced old man had just turned into a hideous demon.
Laozi Tzu's expression changed drastically. "Who are you?"
The demon roared with a sinister laugh, "Who am I? I am your heart, of course!"