Zhenyuanzi's Dao-Seeking Obstructed

Time flies, and Cihang has been in seclusion for hundreds of thousands of years.

During this period, he constantly contemplated the universe and harmonized the fundamental nature of the world.

Thanks to his efforts, the Glass Realm is gradually improving and has fully absorbed the gains from this advancement.

Even the newly formed Netherworld has made considerable progress.

Even without external assistance, it will eventually be completely perfected through the evolution of the world's origin.

However, that would be several epochs later, and Cihang couldn't wait that long.

It was through a series of fortunate opportunities that Cihang achieved her current level of cultivation.

Besides the changes in the Glass Realm, Cihang's own strength has also become more solidified.

Although his cultivation level remained unchanged, his combat power more than doubled.

And this is far from his limit.

"Cultivation truly transcends time!"

Cihang couldn't help but sigh.

This was almost the longest he had ever secluded himself for spiritual practice.

However, Cihang also discovered that secluded cultivation is definitely the slowest way to improve one's cultivation level.

If you want to quickly improve your cultivation level, you will eventually have to take a shortcut.

While rigorous training can increase one's foundation and magical power, breaking through bottlenecks in cultivation levels is extremely difficult.

Although it has been in seclusion for hundreds of thousands of years, the Primordial World has not changed much.

Because of the prohibitions and restrictions imposed by the Witch and Demon Clans, the entire Primordial Continent was very peaceful.

The strength of each ethnic group has also greatly developed.

Putting aside everything else, just looking at Mount Luojia alone, its strength has increased several times over.

Many more Daluo Golden Immortal have also appeared in the Five Elements Clan.

Feng Yu and Ice Phoenix, along with the others, even reached the Grand Unity Peak.

They have the opportunity to break through to the Quasi-Saint level at any time, as long as they are willing.

However, influenced by Cihang, Ice Phoenix, despite possessing Innate Spiritual Treasure, did not choose to break through to the next level.

Instead, they are building up their strength and preparing for the cultivation of the Primordial Chaos Path.

Cihang was pleased with this outcome.

He would accept Ice Phoenix and the others as disciples, not only because he recognized their character, but also because they possessed extraordinary talent.

Although they cannot compare to the top cultivators in the world, they still have a chance to break through to the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal.

Since they have such perseverance and determination, Cihang is willing to help them achieve their goals.

Even though Cihang himself had not yet attained enlightenment, his gaze was not limited to the Primordial World, but extended to the much wider world outside.

As his Cihang disciple, she is naturally his best helper.

Cihang had just finished learning about the changes at Mount Luojia when Zhenyuanzi arrived in a hurry, his face showing anxiety and confusion.

"Fellow Daoist, what brings you in such a hurry? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

After inviting Zhenyuanzi into the main hall, Cihang asked him with a concerned expression.

With Zhenyuanzi's current cultivation level and strength, apart from the Sages, there should be no one who can make things difficult for him.

"To be honest, fellow Daoist, I have indeed encountered a problem this time!"

Facing Cihang, Zhenyuanzi's somewhat anxious emotions calmed down considerably.

After receiving guidance from Cihang, Zhenyuanzi embarked on a journey to seek the Dao, traveling through the Primordial World with the Earth Book to understand the Earth Vein.

At the same time, he also encountered many cultivators with extraordinary talent, took them under his wing, and taught them the ways of the Earthly Immortal.

Of course, these disciples were not personally instructed, and they weren't even considered nominal disciples.

Zhenyuanzi accepted them only as a preparation for the future distribution of land deities.

Even so, for these cultivators, it was an absolutely heaven-defying opportunity.

Initially, Zhenyuanzi's journey was very smooth.

Not only did he take in countless disciples for the path of Earthly Immortal, but his cultivation level and strength, as well as his Earth Book, also improved considerably.

However, as Zhenyuanzi continued to work on the Earth Vein, he gradually encountered obstacles.

Those unclaimed territories were naturally ignored.

However, there are many cultivators in the Primordial World, and most of them occupy the spiritual mountains and blessed lands within Primordial World.

Those low-level cultivators were alright; seeing Zhenyuanzi sorting through the Earth Vein, they not only dared not stop him, but were also grateful.

Many cultivators even directly became disciples of Earthly Immortal.

However, the powerful cultivators were different. Although they did not want to offend Zhenyuanzi, they also did not want Zhenyuanzi to leave his mark on their dojo.

Zhenyuanzi could understand this.

Even if it were him, he would absolutely not agree.

Moreover, those cultivators each had their own strengths; although they were unwilling to provoke Zhenyuanzi, they were not truly afraid.

Although Zhenyuanzi was quite strong, he could not be an enemy of everyone.

If I fail to attain the Dao, I fear I will perish and my Dao will vanish before I can.

In the end, Zhenyuanzi could only avoid the sacred mountain dojos of those powerful figures.

This made things go much more smoothly.

However, when Zhenyuanzi sorted through the world, he discovered that most of the Primordial World was under the control of many powerful beings.

Especially the Witch and Demon Clans.

In reality, the mountains and rivers he traversed accounted for less than 20% of the Primordial World.

This doesn't even include the perilous situations and the myriad worlds that have arisen from them.

With just this little bit of the Origin of the Great Earth, trying to awaken the tunnels is simply wishful thinking.

This might be the limit for Zhenyuanzi.

After hitting a bottleneck, Zhenyuanzi's first thought was of Cihang.

Unfortunately, Cihang was in seclusion at that time.

This is why Zhenyuanzi came to visit Cihang as soon as he emerged from seclusion.

"I see, it was indeed my oversight!"

Seeing that less than a third of the Earth Book had been lit up, Cihang couldn't help but frown.

He only thought about the compatibility between Zhenyuanzi, the Earth Book, and the Earthly Way, but he neglected the current situation in the Primordial World.

The sacred mountains and grotto-heavens of the Primordial World were all occupied by powerful beings, Witch and Demon Clans were especially blessed with the Heaven and Earth Destiny.

It would be virtually impossible for Zhenyuanzi to control the land and bestow titles upon Earthly Immortal at this time.

"How can this be blamed on you, fellow Daoist? You have already shown me the Great Dao."

It's a pity that Zhenyuanzi's strength is limited, and he has failed to live up to your good intentions!

Zhenyuanzi quickly spoke up, saying that Cihang's help to this extent was already a great kindness.

He came here simply to help, without a single thought of complaining.

"I am naturally aware of your character and personality, which is why I am willing to help you."

However, this was indeed my oversight. I only thought that you, fellow Daoist, possessed the fortune of the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, and I overlooked the current state of the Primordial World!

Although those powerful individuals occupied top-tier blessed lands, they were ultimately only a minority.

The real obstacle for Zhenyuanzi is the Witch and Demon Clans.

"The current situation is indeed not suitable for bestowing titles upon the Earth Gods."

With the Witch and Demon Clans wielding immense power, even saints would give them a wide berth.

I can only endure and back down for now!

Zhenyuanzi let out a helpless sigh.

The right path was clearly in front of him, but the prevailing trend forced him to resist.

"No, the great path is one of struggle; even a single step back could lead to utter failure!"

If we wait until after the war between the Lich King and the Demon King, the Heavenly Court will take control of the power of Heavenly Court.

It was too late for Zhenyuanzi to bestow titles upon the earth gods.

At that time, he will only have the title of Earthly Immortal, but no corresponding authority.

Even the authority of the underground channels will be stripped away by the Heavenly Dao, forcing them to cease hostilities.