The Primordial Era

Li Peng sighed inwardly, "Alas, it's probably precisely because Pangu's influence in the Primordial Era was too great that the Witch Clan declined and Buzhou Mountain collapsed later! I just don't know if this was Hongjun's scheme or Heavenly Dao's arrangement?"

He then shook his head, casting the chaotic thoughts aside.

Suddenly, inspiration struck, and Li Peng had a new plan: to continue climbing Buzhou Mountain and search for Spiritual Treasures higher up.

He had thought of ascending to search for treasures before, but his cultivation was insufficient, making it difficult to withstand the pressure left by Pangu.

However, things were different now. Li Peng's strength had greatly increased, and Pangu's pressure had weakened. It wouldn't be difficult to reach the summit of Buzhou Mountain.

The moment he thought of being able to collect all the treasures on Buzhou Mountain, his eyes flashed with a burning light.

Li Peng no longer hesitated and began searching directly within Buzhou Mountain.

Time flowed like water, and three thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. Li Peng finally reached the peak of Buzhou Mountain.

Looking down at the cloud-shrouded mountainside and feeling the innate gale whistling past him, his heart was filled with emotion.

During these three thousand years, Li Peng had reaped considerable rewards, obtaining the High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures Seven Star Sword, Eight Trigrams Purple Ribbon Immortal Robe, and Purple Lightning Hammer, as well as the Top-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure Yin Yang Two Forms Lamp.

In addition, there were over ten lower and mid-grade Innate Spirit Treasures, which he would not list one by one here.

After possessing Pangu's aura, as long as he passed by a place with an Innate Formation, even if he didn't notice the formation, the Spiritual Treasures within would fluctuate, or he would sense them subconsciously, guiding Li Peng to their location.

It was precisely because of this profound fortune that he was able to find so many treasures in such a short period.

No wonder the Three Pure Ones of later generations possessed so many treasures. Even someone like him, who had only refined a drop of Pangu's Essence Blood, could have such gains on Buzhou Mountain.

If the Three Pure Ones personally came to Buzhou Mountain to search, the Spiritual Treasures on the mountain would likely have been completely taken by them long ago.

After all, the Three Pure Ones were formed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit and were protected by the merit of opening the heavens. They could be considered darlings of heaven and earth. It was likely that Spiritual Treasures would actively seek them out just by casually wandering through the Primordial Era.

This was also why Hongjun would grant them Saint positions.

It was just a pity that the Three Pure Ones themselves did not seize the opportunity. Otherwise, before Hongjun appeared, the Primordial Era might have already been dominated by them.

After his musings, Li Peng shook his head, changed direction, and flew down Buzhou Mountain.

This flight lasted nearly a hundred years.

One day, as Li Peng was descending rapidly, he suddenly sensed an Innate Formation ahead.

His cultivation in the Way of Formations had improved considerably through many treasure hunts. In the past, he might not have been able to detect it, but now he could see through it at a glance.

Li Peng condensed his mana and casually struck the Innate Formation.

"Rumble--"

A deafening sound echoed, and ripples spread across the void ahead, revealing the location of the formation.

Just as he was about to continue his attack, a clear and pleasant voice rang out:

"What are you doing? Why are you attacking our cave dwelling?"

Li Peng was stunned—he had been on Buzhou Mountain for tens of thousands of years, and this was the first time he had heard human speech.

Following the sound, he saw a man and a woman, with human heads and snake bodies, emerge from within the formation.

Li Peng was immediately dumbfounded. He hadn't expected to encounter Nuwa and Fuxi here.

He didn't know them beforehand, but their features were too distinct—any transmigator would recognize the appearances of Fuxi and Nuwa.

Moreover, Nuwa was a destined Saint of the future and had created the Human Race. Li Peng, from his previous life, was part of the Human Race and naturally felt a sense of affinity towards her.

All these thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

"I am Li Peng. I have been searching for treasures on Buzhou Mountain for tens of thousands of years. I just sensed an Innate restriction here and decided to test it. I didn't expect it to be your cave dwelling, fellow Daoists. I sincerely apologize."

"This is a Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, as a token of my apology," Li Peng said apologetically.

As he spoke, he took out a Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, the Yin-Yang Jade Bracelet, from his System space and offered it to Nuwa.

Fuxi and Nuwa understood his explanation and felt relieved. However, they were surprised by Li Peng's generosity, offering a Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure as an apology.

In the Primordial Era, Innate Spirit Treasures were extremely rare, and each appearance often meant a bloody struggle.

Yet, Li Peng casually gave away a Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure as an apology. Such an action almost overturned Fuxi and Nuwa's understanding of the world.

After a moment of stunned silence, Fuxi quickly waved his hands, "My name is Fuxi. Fellow Daoist, you are too polite. You did not know this was my cave dwelling, so you should not be blamed."

"Indeed, this was merely a misunderstanding. Fellow Daoist need not take it to heart," Nuwa chimed in.

Li Peng, however, shook his head. "Since I was the one who was rude first, I should naturally offer something to you both. If you two do not fancy this Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, I have another High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure here."

As he spoke, he took out the High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, the Purple Ribbon Immortal Robe, from his System space and offered it to Fuxi and Nuwa.

Seeing Li Peng produce another High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure as an apology, Fuxi and Nuwa were completely stunned and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Seeing their reaction, Li Peng couldn't help but smile inwardly.

He hadn't expected Fuxi and Nuwa at this time to be so simple, unwilling to accept even the benefits offered to them. Clearly, they had not yet traveled extensively in the Primordial Era. Although they had heard of the world's dangers, their hearts still retained the purity of those who had not yet experienced the world.

It was precisely this purity that made Li Peng feel a sense of closeness.

Just as his thoughts drifted, Fuxi's voice pulled him back to reality. "Fellow Daoist, we cannot accept this gift. It's not that we look down on these two Innate Spirit Treasures, but rather that what you are giving is too precious."

Nuwa also nodded seriously. "Innate Spirit Treasures are inherently extremely rare. Every appearance causes bloodshed and strife, let alone High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures. I fear even those great cultivators would be tempted to fight for them."

Hearing them say this, Li Peng's good impression of Fuxi and Nuwa grew even stronger.

He chuckled softly, his tone firm. "What I give away, I never take back. If you two don't wish to accept them, simply discard them."

Fuxi and Nuwa were rendered speechless. A Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure and a High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, yet this fellow Daoist named Li Peng insisted on gifting them. They couldn't refuse, and he even threatened to discard these treasures, which would drive all beings in the Primordial Era mad, if they didn't accept.

This kind of overbearing, almost unreasonable behavior left Fuxi and Nuwa momentarily dazed.

The reason Li Peng was so generous wasn't because he was overflowing with treasures, but because both Nuwa and Fuxi were top-tier Innate mighty figures, both possessing the peak power of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Most of the mighty figures in the current Primordial Era traveled in groups. For example, the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun and Tai Yi, Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi. Even Zhunti had his elder brother Jieyin to assist him.

And Li Peng?

The Phoenix Clan had long since declined and offered him no help.

His brother Kong Xuan, who possessed outstanding talent and would later be known as the strongest below a Saint, hadn't even completed his transformation yet.

It was precisely for this reason that Li Peng encountered the Innate mighty figures Fuxi and Nuwa and offered them a High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure and a Mid-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure as compensation, regardless of the cost.

Some might think that giving away two Innate Spirit Treasures at once was utterly foolish.

But don't forget, Nuwa was a Saint destined by Heaven, who would undoubtedly possess Saint-level combat power in the future.

If he could exchange a Mid-Grade and a High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure for a deep friendship with Nuwa and Fuxi, it seemed like a worthwhile deal no matter how you looked at it.

What's more, Nuwa was still single. If Li Peng could win her heart, then...

After a bout of wild imagination, Li Peng saw that Nuwa and Fuxi still hadn't responded, so he made a move as if to throw away the two spirit treasures in his hands.

This sudden action startled the two of them greatly.

"Don't throw them away! We accept this compensation!" Nuwa called out urgently.

As she spoke, she snatched the two spirit treasures from Li Peng's hands and clutched them to her chest as if they were priceless treasures, afraid of damaging them.

Seeing Nuwa's adorable demeanor, Li Peng couldn't help but find it amusing.

She was a Saint destined by Heaven, who would have thought she would be so innocent and lively now?

Fuxi, watching his sister's state, could only shake his head helplessly.

"Fellow Daoist Li, why don't you come to our cave dwelling for a chat?" Fuxi invited with a smile.

Li Peng was secretly delighted.

He had given away two Innate Spirit Treasures precisely to befriend Fuxi and Nuwa. Now that Fuxi had actively invited him, it was a golden opportunity to build a good relationship.

"Since that's the case, I'll be imposing on you both." Li Peng replied with a smile.

"Not at all, it's our honor that Fellow Daoist is willing to come. How can you be imposing?" Fuxi said politely.

Just as Li Peng was about to exchange a few more pleasantries with Fuxi, Nuwa, standing beside them, interjected, "What are you two dawdling for? Come in quickly!"

Li Peng and Fuxi exchanged a look and burst into laughter simultaneously.

Seeing the two of them daring to tease her, Nuwa's face immediately turned crimson.

She stomped her foot, turned, and entered the formation, disappearing from sight.

Seeing Nuwa leave, Fuxi also stopped laughing.

"Fellow Daoist Li, please come in," Fuxi said with a smile.

"Good," Li Peng nodded in agreement.

A moment later, Li Peng followed Fuxi into their cave dwelling.

This cave dwelling was actually a blessed land, filled with exotic flowers and spiritual herbs, its spiritual energy more than ten times denser than the outside world.

Li Peng looked around and said with a smile, "You two Daoists are truly fortunate to have found such a blessed land!"

Fuxi shook his head and chuckled, "My sister and I were simply born here."

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, that's not quite right. If you didn't have profound good fortune, how could you have been born in such a treasure land?" Li Peng said with a smile.

Hearing this, Nuwa felt quite pleased.

"Fellow Daoist Li, please come here and have some spiritual fruits," Nuwa invited with a smile.

Li Peng followed her gaze and saw that three stone tables and three stone stools had appeared on the open ground not far away, clearly arranged by Nuwa just now.

Before Li Peng could speak, Fuxi had already nodded in agreement, "Indeed, let's talk while we eat."

Li Peng didn't refuse and took a seat with Fuxi.

He picked up a spiritual fruit, took a bite, and said with a smile, "You two Daoists living carefree lives in this blessed land, detached from worldly affairs, is truly one of life's great joys."

Fuxi, however, said calmly, "Fellow Daoist Li flatters us. You've given away two Innate Spirit Treasures with one move, you must have your own considerations, right?"

He had long sensed Li Peng's intention to approach them, and by asking directly now, he was probing Li Peng's true intentions.

Li Peng was slightly surprised by this, not expecting Fuxi to be so straightforward.

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi is indeed a forthright gentleman. Since you ask directly, I will also speak frankly.

Currently, all the races in the Primordial Era are rising, and countless beings perish every day.

With our cultivation, although we don't fear fighting alone, when facing the power of an entire race, we can only retreat."

"It is fortunate to meet you two today. I wish to form a good relationship with you both, supporting each other and advancing together in the future."

After hearing this, Nuwa and Fuxi understood his intentions.

It turned out Li Peng intended to form an alliance, and those two Innate Spirit Treasures were his gifts to show his sincerity.

Although Fuxi and Nuwa did not often appear in the Primordial Era, they had traveled extensively and knew the cruelty of this world. They had always lived a life of detachment from worldly affairs, like carefree wanderers.

Therefore, when Li Peng proposed an alliance, the two couldn't help but hesitate.

Li Peng noticed their hesitation but did not rush them, simply waiting quietly.

Fuxi pondered for a moment before finally speaking, "Since fellow Daoist Li sincerely invites us, I, Fuxi, am willing to form an alliance with you, supporting each other and advancing and retreating together."

Seeing her elder brother agree, Nuwa immediately added, "I, Nuwa, am also willing to do so."

"Excellent! From this day forward, we are allies!" Li Peng said with a happy smile.

Fuxi proposed, "On this auspicious occasion, why don't we discuss the Dao here for a while? What do you say?"

"Good," Li Peng nodded.

"I'll go first!" Nuwa readily agreed.

"Good! Good!" Fuxi and Li Peng exclaimed in unison.

Nuwa's expression turned solemn, and the sound of her voice flowed, "The Way of Creation, Yin and Yang separate. Yang emerges from the earth, the Yin within the Yang, is the Heaven of Man. Thus, by seizing its dynamic moments, one can ascend to the Innate Mother..."

Although her sermon did not cause heavenly flowers to fall or golden lotuses to spring from the earth, her profound sounds unknowingly immersed Li Peng in the realm of enlightenment. While listening to Nuwa expound on Creation, he simultaneously verified his own understanding of the Way of Yin and Yang.

Nuwa's comprehension of the Way of Creation was indeed profound. Li Peng even sensed the fluctuations of the laws of Creation flowing through her as she preached.

"As expected of a destined Saint, to touch upon the laws of Creation at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. I wonder what level she has comprehended? Since Nuwa can comprehend the laws at this time, then the great powers of the Primordial Era such as the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun, Tai Yi, Zhunti, and Jieyin must also have their own insights, right?"