Xuan Yi and the other two had just reached the middle of Buzhou Mountain when they encountered an exceptionally beautiful woman.
The woman wore a long azure robe. Whether in figure or appearance, she was perfection itself, especially those large, watery eyes.
Xuan Yi nearly drooled at the sight.
If she had been placed in the twenty-first century, there would have been no room left for any other celebrities. She would have crushed them all.
With just one glance, Xuan Yi could no longer look away. Having been single in his previous life, how could he possibly withstand such temptation?
I'm Hongjun's son, the strongest second-generation immortal.
There's no one in the primordial world I'm unworthy of. How should I get close to her?
After all, Xuan Yi had status, looks, and strength. Well, in everyone else's eyes, he was still just an Earth Immortal.
He could not exactly walk up to her and say, "My cultivation is disguised. If you don't believe me, let's fight." Unless he had rocks in his head.
"Yaochi, go greet that fellow Daoist."
"Be careful not to offend her."
Girls were always easier for girls to approach, so this task was much easier for Yaochi.
"Yes, Young Master."
Since Xuan Yi had spoken, Yaochi naturally did not dare disobey. She immediately flew toward the woman in azure.
"Fellow Daoist, I am a maidservant of Ancestor Hongjun of Jade Capital Mountain. Please forgive this uninvited disturbance."
Of course, one had to announce one's backing first. Yaochi understood that much.
"This is my young master, the son of Ancestor Hongjun."
The moment Yaochi mentioned him, Xuan Yi immediately plucked a flower and walked toward the woman in azure.
He had already thought of names for his future children with her.
With a slight burst of speed, Xuan Yi arrived at the woman's side.
"I happened to encounter you while traveling here. I apologize for disturbing you, Fellow Daoist, and hope you can forgive me."
The woman in azure was still lost in thought over Yaochi's words, "the son of Ancestor Hongjun," and had yet to recover.
She naturally knew who Ancestor Hongjun was: one of the most formidable experts in the primordial world.
"Nuwa greets you, Fellow Daoist."
Upon hearing Xuan Yi's greeting, the woman in azure hurriedly returned it.
"You're Nuwa?"
Xuan Yi was stunned. Who did not know the name of the Mother of the Earth?
"Fellow Daoist, you know me?"
"No, no. I merely heard that there are two great powers on Buzhou Mountain, named Fuxi and Nuwa.
"I simply never expected Fellow Daoist Nuwa to be such a peerlessly beautiful woman."
Naturally, Xuan Yi could not say that he was a transmigrator, so he could only make up an excuse to muddle through.
"You flatter me, Fellow Daoist."
Nuwa covered her mouth and smiled, her face immediately flushing red with embarrassment.
Since her birth, she had remained on Buzhou Mountain. Aside from her own family, no one had ever praised her like this, leaving her somewhat shy.
Xuan Yi, however, was exceedingly observant.
Seeing Nuwa's expression, he knew she was not repulsed, so he immediately pressed his advantage.
"Only beautiful people deserve beautiful things. This flower is perfectly suited to your peerless beauty, Fellow Daoist."
With that, he presented the flower in his hand to Nuwa.
Nuwa had never interacted with outsiders before. How could she withstand Xuan Yi's fierce assault? Her eyes widened at once, and her heart began pounding wildly.
"F-Fellow Daoist, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving first."
Unable to endure Xuan Yi's enthusiasm, Nuwa even began to stammer.
After saying that, she departed on a cloud without looking back.
How embarrassing... but he is rather handsome. He even seems quite well suited to me.
As Nuwa flew through the air and recalled Xuan Yi's enthusiasm, her little face could not help burning with heat.
"Why did she run away?"
Xuan Yi stood there in a daze. Having been single for ten thousand years, how could he possibly understand a girl's thoughts?
Did my first romance fail just like that? No, next time we meet, I'll definitely win her over.
After silently encouraging himself, Xuan Yi continued exploring Buzhou Mountain.
Unlike other places, Buzhou Mountain possessed Pangu's lingering legacy and could be said to be the finest blessed land and grotto-heaven beneath the heavens.
Yet precisely because of this, a dense pressure had existed from the foot of Buzhou Mountain onward. The higher one climbed, the greater the pressure became.
It had little effect on living beings born on Buzhou Mountain, but outsiders found it difficult to approach.
However, this also had its benefits. Buzhou Mountain was covered in treasures, and as far as the eye could see, immortal flowers and spiritual herbs filled the mountain.
Many precious spiritual medicines could be found nearby without any deliberate search. Of course, Xuan Yi simply did not care for them.
"Buzhou Mountain truly is a treasure land. If it could be refined into a magical treasure, it would surely become the greatest treasure in the primordial world."
After all, the Heaven-Overturning Seal that Yuanshi had refined from merely a fragment of Buzhou Mountain had shone brilliantly during the Investiture of the Gods war.
However, this idea was utterly impossible to realize. A trace of Pangu's consciousness still remained on Buzhou Mountain, and no one could shake it.
Moreover, Buzhou Mountain was far too important to the primordial world. As the pillar supporting heaven and earth, once it fell—
The Heavenly River would flow backward, the primordial world's baleful qi would erupt, and countless living beings would perish. Who would dare shoulder such immense karma?
"Haotian, Yaochi, wait here. I'm going to challenge the summit of Buzhou Mountain."
With that, he headed toward the summit.
Throughout the ages, every transmigrator had to climb Buzhou Mountain at least once. Xuan Yi would be no exception.
After walking for over a thousand years, Xuan Yi finally reached the three-quarter mark of Buzhou Mountain.
"Whew, this pressure is truly terrifying."
"Still, I can endure it. That is thanks to my being transformed from the Primordial Chaos Bead and possessing a powerful body. This is a fine place to temper the fleshly body."
Over the next several thousand years, Xuan Yi continued charging toward Buzhou Mountain's summit. The pressure grew ever stronger, and veins now bulged all over his body. Every step was incredibly difficult.
Staring at the summit so close before him, Xuan Yi tried to climb higher, but no matter what he did, he could not lift his leg. He had reached his limit.
"Damn it, I'm bringing shame to transmigrators."
"Am I really unable to make it up?"
"No, I absolutely cannot give up."
"Ah~~~~ Lift up!"
His unwillingness to admit defeat made Xuan Yi desperately raise his foot.
Boom!
Xuan Yi's body, comparable to a Houtian Supreme Treasure, finally broke through. In an instant, Buzhou Mountain's terrifying pressure vanished without a trace.
In a flash, Xuan Yi arrived directly at the summit.
"Whew~~ I finally made it up."
"This climb directly brought a breakthrough in my fleshly body. What a profit."
Tempered by Buzhou Mountain's pressure, Xuan Yi's bodily cultivation broke through from the level of a Houtian Supreme Treasure to that of a Mid-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure.
Do not underestimate a Mid-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure. There were only several hundred high-grade Xiantian spiritual treasures in the entire primordial world.
Now, apart from high-grade Xiantian spiritual treasures, no other magical treasure could harm Xuan Yi at all.
Xuan Yi could now be called the number one person beneath Hongjun.
Boom!!
Suddenly, heaven and earth shook violently. Purple qi came from the east for thirty thousand li, followed by an ethereal voice.
"I am Hongjun. Today, I have entered sainthood. Having perceived the suffering of the primordial world, I see that all living beings have no Dao to seek. Therefore, I shall establish Zixiao Palace within the chaos and expound the Dao to all living beings in three thousand years. All those with affinity may come!"
When the words ended, a streak of light carrying terrifying Saintly pressure flew into the chaos.
"Father has become a Saint?"
"Looks like it's time for me to return."
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