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As soon as Li Peng entered Yingzhou, he saw a towering giant tree connecting heaven and earth.

"What kind of tree is this? It's so huge?" he couldn't help but exclaim.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and Li Peng cried out, "Could this be the legendary Tongtian Jianmu?"

(Note: Tongtian Jianmu, a divine tree from the Chaos Era, was severed into several pieces by Pangu when he created the heavens and earth. One branch fell into the Primordial Era and transformed into Jianmu.)

"Later legends say that one can ascend directly to the Heavenly Court by following Jianmu. If that's true, couldn't I get there before Di Jun and Tai Yi and plunder the treasures of the Heavenly Court?"

With this thought, Li Peng immediately flew upwards along the Tongtian Jianmu.

He flew for two years, finally reaching the treetop.

However, the top of Tongtian Jianmu did not lead to the Heavenly Court, only a void of chaotic color.

Seeing this, Li Peng felt a slight sense of disappointment.

But he soon realized that Tongtian Jianmu could transform chaotic energy into Innate Spiritual Energy.

This ability seemed ordinary, but if Li Peng were to open up a world in the future and use Tongtian Jianmu as the pillar supporting the sky, borrowing its power to continuously convert chaotic energy into Innate Spiritual Energy, perhaps he could prevent the spiritual energy of that world from depleting.

Thinking of this, Li Peng's eyes brightened.

But he immediately frowned again—although the Tongtian Jianmu before him was enormous, it was not yet enough to support the sky.

"If only it could grow one or two times larger," Li Peng sighed softly.

However, he quickly stopped dwelling on it, as his gains this time were already considerable.

Li Peng collected the Tongtian Jianmu into the Chaos Yin-Yang Pagoda, then began searching for the formation core stone tablet on Yingzhou Island.

If Penglai Island had a formation core stone tablet, Yingzhou Island should have one too.

Unexpectedly, he didn't find the stone tablet but instead discovered a dark yellow ruler.

Li Peng observed the ruler. Although it appeared unremarkable, he had a strong intuition that it was extraordinary.

He channeled his Magic Power into the ruler.

Instantly, a surge of information flooded his mind.

It turned out this ruler was named the "Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Merit Ruler."

Legend has it that after Pangu created the heavens and earth, the Great Dao bestowed merit. Thirty percent scattered across the Primordial Era, ten percent went to the Three Pure Ones, and twenty percent to the Twelve Ancestor Witches.

Of the remaining forty percent, twenty percent merged with fifty percent of the Profound Yellow Qi, transforming into the Post-Heaven Merit Supreme Treasure, the "Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda."

This pagoda possessed unparalleled defense, was immune to karma, and could ** Destiny. Once hung above one's head, it rendered one invincible, with a defense comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure.

The other twenty percent of merit, combined with the remaining fifty percent of Profound Yellow Qi, evolved into the Post-Heaven Merit Supreme Treasure, the "Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Merit Ruler."

This ruler was also free from karma and could ** Destiny, with an attack power comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure.

The Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda had long appeared in the world, but the Merit Ruler had remained lost.

Li Peng never expected to find this supreme treasure on Yingzhou Island.

"Haha! It seems I am truly favored by Destiny, otherwise how could these treasures fall into my hands one after another!" Li Peng burst into laughter.

After laughing, Li Peng quickly calmed himself down.

After all, with his current strength, he was not considered powerful in the Primordial Era, and there were still many mighty beings who could easily kill him.

For example, the Demon Ancestor Luohu, Ancestor Yang Mei, and Dao Ancestor Hongjun, those old monsters!

Therefore, Li Peng could not be too ostentatious right now, otherwise, it would be a path to self-destruction.

After calming his emotions, Li Peng continued his search for the formation core stone tablet.

Not long after, he found his target in the center of the island.

Li Peng stepped forward and began to refine the stone tablet.

Time flowed, and a thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. He finally completed the refinement of this formation core stone tablet, gaining complete control over Yingzhou Island.

Next, Li Peng used his divine sense to meticulously search the entire island, uncovering all the Spiritual Treasures.

However, there were no high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures among them. The ones he obtained were all dispensable to Li Peng.

But he was not disappointed, as his harvest on Yingzhou Island was already quite substantial.

Following this, Li Peng headed directly to Fangzhang Island, continuing his treasure-hunting journey.

On Fangzhang Island, he discovered a lake of Pure World White Lotuses.

There was one 12th-grade Pure World White Lotus, one 11th-grade, two 10th-grade, three 9th-grade, five 8th-grade, seven 7th-grade, ten 6th-grade, fifteen 5th-grade, twenty-four 4th-grade, sixty-four 3rd-grade, and the rest were some buds.

These Pure World White Lotuses were all Innate Spiritual Treasures. Only the 12th-grade Pure World White Lotus was a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure; the others were at most High-Grade.

They grew on a lake of Three Lights Divine Water and could continue to grow given enough time.

Although they might not all reach 12th-grade, growing to 9th-grade was not difficult.

(Three Lights Divine Water is divided into: golden Sunlight Divine Water, silver Moonlight Divine Water, and purple Starlight Divine Water.)

Sunlight Divine Water can erode blood essence and bone;

Moonlight Divine Water can corrode the Primordial Spirit and soul;

Starlight Divine Water can dissolve true spirit thoughts.

But once the three merge into one, they become the premier healing medicine, capable of dispelling all poisons, curing all injuries and illnesses, even regenerating flesh and reviving the dead.

After finding these treasures, Li Peng, as usual, searched for the formation core stone tablet, and there was indeed one on Fangzhang Island.

A thousand years later, he finally finished refining the formation core stone tablet of Fangzhang Island.

The moment Li Peng finished refining the formation core stone tablet of Fangzhang Island, a surge of information flooded his mind.

After receiving it, Li Peng was completely shocked.

He had never imagined that the Three Immortal Islands hid such an astonishing secret.

It turned out that Penglai, Yingzhou, and Fangzhang Islands were originally a single piece of chaotic primordial stone, shattered into three pieces by Pangu's creation of the heavens.

More crucially, the island-protecting formations of the three islands could merge into one, transforming into the "Chaos Three Talents Strangling Great Formation."

This formation could not only conceal itself and shield heavenly secrets, but even powerful beings below the Heavenly Dao could not detect its existence.

Once the great formation was activated, even a Primordial expert would have to pay a heavy price to forcibly break through it.

As for Quasi-Saint level experts?

As soon as they stepped into the formation, they would be instantly strangled into ashes and smoke.

With this formation, Li Peng essentially possessed a stable rear, no longer needing to worry about his foundation being broken by others.

With this thought, Li Peng immediately left Fangzhang Island and flew towards the central sea area between the Three Immortal Islands.

He continuously formed hand seals, and streaks of incantations flew from his palms, shooting towards the Three Immortal Islands.

Receiving the incantations, the three islands began to move slowly in a specific direction, and the formations on the islands expanded, gradually connecting with the other two islands.

Time flowed, and a hundred years passed in the blink of an eye. The formations of the Three Immortal Islands finally merged completely.

But Li Peng did not relax, because there was one last step – activating the Chaos Three Talents Strangling Great Formation.

He sensed it slightly and found that his Magic Power had been consumed by more than half.

This was understandable, as he had been continuously casting spells here for five hundred years without rest.

Li Peng took out a Yellow Middle Plum and swallowed it without hesitation.

Instantly, a majestic energy erupted within his body.

He immediately circulated ** and refined it with all his might.

Two months later, the energy of the Yellow Middle Plum was completely absorbed.

Li Peng felt that his energy and Magic Power had both recovered to their peak, and his Cultivation had even slightly improved.

After all, the Yellow Middle Plum was the foremost of the ten great Innate spiritual roots, so it was not surprising to have such an effect upon the first consumption.

He took a few deep breaths and began to cast spells again.

As Magic Power was continuously injected into the formation, the merged great formation began to operate slowly.

Time flew by, and another hundred years passed.

Li Peng cast his final hand seal, and the Chaos Three Talents Great Formation of the Three Immortal Islands finally began to operate.

The moment the great formation opened, the Chaos Three Talents Strangling Formation shone brightly, and a vast pressure surged forth.

But this imposing aura lasted only for a moment before abruptly dissipating.

In the Purple Cloud Palace, Ancestor Hongjun suddenly opened his eyes, his expression grave, "Such pressure... it's a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal! Who has infiltrated the Primordial Era? Is it Ancestor Yang Mei, or a surviving Chaos Demon God?"

He raised his finger to deduce, but after a moment, he had to stop, sighing, "The heavenly secrets are still chaotic and unclear, impossible to calculate. It seems I must accelerate the process of combining with the Dao. Once I have combined with the Dao, let's see how you can hide!"

A cold light flashed in his eyes, and killing intent was stirred.

On Kunlun Mountain, the Three Pure Ones opened their eyes simultaneously, looking at each other with surprise.

"Just now... did someone achieve the Dao?" Tongtian asked uncertainly.

"It should be. Although that pressure just now was not as great as when Dao Ancestor Hongjun became a Saint, it was very similar to Hongjun after he achieved the Dao," Laozi sighed deeply.

"Alas, I didn't expect us, Pangu's Three Pure Ones, to have fallen so far behind others. Before, there was only the Dao Ancestor above, and now there is another unknown powerful being," Yuanshi said in a low tone, clearly deeply affected.

Laozi and Tongtian fell silent upon hearing this.

In the Western Spirit Mountain, Zhunti and Jieyin, sensing that pressure, wore even more sorrowful expressions.

"Another powerful being in the East has achieved the Dao... I wonder when our West will produce such a figure," Zhunti sighed.

"It will happen. As long as we work together with one heart, we will surely make the West surpass the East," Jieyin said with firm conviction.

"That's right. If the West lacks such a powerful being, then we will become such powerful beings! At that time, the West will surely prosper under our leadership," Zhunti also said excitedly.

The two exchanged a look, determination to revitalize the West burning in their eyes.

Di Jun and Tai Yi of the Sun Star, and the twelve Ancestor Witches in the Pangu Hall on Buzhou Mountain all sensed something.

In the Five Villages View on Longevity Mountain lived Zhen Yuanzi, the future Ancestor of Earth Immortals, and his close friend Hong Yun.

Within the endless Sea of Blood was Minghe, the future Cult Master of the Asura Religion.

These Innate Great Powers all sensed the majestic aura, their faces filled with shock before they began to discuss amongst themselves.

Of course, Li Peng was unaware of any of these matters.

At this moment, he was staring at the Chaos Three Talents Strangling Great Formation, which was now operating smoothly, a foolish grin plastered on his face.

After grinning for a moment, Li Peng's figure flickered, and he directly stepped into the Chaos Three Talents Great Formation. (Since Li Peng had completely refined the formation's stone tablet, the formation posed no obstacle to him and he could enter and exit as he pleased.)

Upon entering Penglai Island, Li Peng directly found a mountaintop and sat down cross-legged.

He took out a Yellow Middle Plum from the Chaos Yin-Yang Pagoda and casually tossed it into his mouth.

Instantly, a vast energy erupted within his body.

Li Peng immediately began circulating the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique to refine this energy.

As expected of a major consumer of energy, the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique took only a month and a half to completely refine the energy from the Yellow Middle Plum.

Li Peng took out two more Yellow Middle Plums, swallowed them in one gulp, and continued refining.

Time flowed by, and three thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three thousand years, Li Peng continuously consumed Yellow Middle Plums, using their energy to cultivate the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique.

In just three thousand years, he had consumed over six thousand Yellow Middle Plums.

Such an act could be considered extremely extravagant.

But Li Peng felt no regret.

Now, he had cultivated the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique to the late stage of the seventh revolution, his physical body's strength comparable to a Top-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, and his physical cultivation reaching the late stage of Quasi-Saint.

If he were to combine this with the Innate Supreme Treasure in his hand, Li Peng was confident that he could defeat even opponents at the peak of Quasi-Saint.

Of course, this was assuming the opponent did not possess an Innate Supreme Treasure.

Li Peng felt the surging power within his body and eagerly opened his status panel to check his current condition.

Name: Li Peng
Race: Golden Winged Great Peng
Dojo: Three Immortal Islands Overseas
Talent: Top-Grade Chaos Demon God Talent!
Techniques: Ancestral Phoenix Art, Nine Revolutions Profound Technique (Late Stage 7th Revolution), Yin-Yang Rotation Technique, Chaos Yin-Yang Art (Uncultivated)
Spiritual Power: Innate Yin Yang Destruction Divine Light
Primordial Spirit Realm: Peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal
Physical Body Realm: Late Stage Quasi-Saint
Comprehended Laws: Law of Yin (40%), Law of Yang (30%!)
Treasures: Innate Supreme Treasure Yin-Yang Pagoda, Postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Merit Ruler, Top-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure Yin Yang Twin Swords, Yin Yang Two Forms Lamp, Yin Yang Orb, Pure World White Lotus (Others not retrieved.), High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure Universe Ruler, Seven Star Sword, Purple Lightning Hammer, Taiyin Jade Hairpin, Twelve Sea-Calming Divine Beads, etc.
Spiritual Roots: Yellow Middle Plum (Head of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots), Tongtian Jianmu, Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Root Enlightenment Tea Tree, High-Grade Innate Spiritual Root Purple Jade Fruit, Mid-Grade Innate Spiritual Root Kirin Melon, etc.
Items: One drop of Pangu's Essence Blood!
Evaluation: Host is nearly invincible below the Saint realm!

Seeing the System's evaluation, Li Peng felt joy.

He then looked at the drop of Pangu's Essence Blood in the System's warehouse.

Li Peng was certain that if he were to refine this drop of Pangu's Essence Blood now, his physical cultivation would definitely break through to the peak of Quasi-Saint.

However, he ultimately suppressed the impulse.