The Primordial World

"Excellent!"

"The Cang Gate has a successor."

The Six Sages nodded in approval. Tai Cang had defended the Cang Gate's dignity with his strategy and strength. Jieyin and Zhunti's gazes were particularly intense—it was truly a pity for such exceptional talent to be relegated to the Intercepting Sect!

Nuwa's heart also stirred. If such an astonishingly gifted individual could inherit her legacy, they would surely stand at the pinnacle of the Primordial World in the future.

Whoosh—

Whoosh—

Amidst the ruins, Tai Cang moved like lightning, continuously harvesting the inner cores of ferocious beasts.

However, as time passed, the commotion around him grew more intense, with roars erupting one after another.

No time left.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Tai Cang's eyes.

He had only cleared more than half of the five-thousand-mile radius, but the current situation did not allow him to linger any longer.

After killing another dying Grand Unity Golden Immortal ferocious beast and extracting its inner core, Tai Cang floated down and murmured, "It's time to go."

Just as he took out his jade talisman to leave, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted.

The strange beast that had once swallowed the Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder suddenly appeared. Its speed was so astonishing that it caught Tai Cang off guard, and in the blink of an eye, it was upon him.

Chara—

The defense of the True Martial Black Eagle Banner was torn apart, and the beast's sharp claws fiercely raked across Tai Cang's chest.

It's it!

Tai Cang's pupils contracted sharply. He hurriedly crushed the jade talisman, but it was too late. The claws left a bloody gash on his chest, and the ferocious power sent him flying back heavily.

"This is bad!"

"Tai Cang!"

Those watching from the outside exclaimed in alarm.

No one had expected this Grand Unity Golden Immortal-level beast to suddenly appear and severely injure Tai Cang.

"Vile creature!"

Laozi's expression turned grim. He raised his hand, unleashed the Taiji Diagram, and sent it into the Beast Realm.

Instantly, the sky of the Beast Realm trembled. The Taiji Diagram descended with the power to destroy the heavens and earth. As the Yin Yang fish rotated, countless ferocious beasts turned to dust.

The entire Beast Realm boiled.

The ferocious beasts, sensing the threat of death, fled from the blood-red inscription.

The White Ape, which Tai Cang had been wary of, was instantly annihilated by the impact of the Yin Yang fish. The so-called pure-blooded Grand Unity Golden Immortal was no match for the methods of a Sage.

Hiss—

This scene made the observing cultivators gasp.

A pure-blooded Grand Unity Golden Immortal was capable of rivaling a Quasi-Saint, yet it perished in the flick of a finger.

Below a Sage, all are ants. The Dao Ancestor did not deceive me!

The Quasi-Saint mighty figures returned to their seats with complex expressions.

Even top powerhouses like Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, Zhen Yuanzi, and Minghe were deeply shocked at this moment, their gazes towards Laozi filled with reverence and longing.

When a Sage made a move, the world changed.

Even through the barrier of the Beast Realm, they could clearly feel that even with their full strength, they would struggle to withstand this thunderous strike.

To become a Sage!

I must achieve the Dao and become a Sage!

The mighty figures cried out in their hearts.

Especially the message left by Shen Ni in the inscription, which stirred up stormy waves in their Dao hearts.

To surpass a Quasi-Saint without the Primordial Violet Qi?

How does one break through to the realm of Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal, which can rival Sages?

With this thought, Di Jun and the others' gazes invariably focused on Laozi.

To explore further, they had to go to the Beast Realm. And the entrance to the Beast Realm could only be opened by Laozi. Only with his permission could they enter and uncover the secret of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

"Look quickly! Fellow Daoist Tai Cang is unharmed!"

Di Yi's voice suddenly rang out, breaking the silence in the hall.

Everyone looked in his direction and saw Di Yi enveloped in white light, slowly rising from the ground. Although there was still bloodstain at the corner of his mouth, the wound on his chest torn by the beast had not been fatal. The seemingly gruesome flesh wounds were healing at a visible rate.

"What's going on?"

"How could he withstand a blow from a Grand Unity Golden Immortal-level beast and emerge unscathed?"

The gods were filled with uncertainty, even doubting if the strange beast had truly attacked. In their eyes, that strike was enough to kill a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, yet Tai Cang not only survived but was only lightly injured, which was unbelievable.

"This is..."

Tai Cang looked down at the wound on his chest, his brow furrowed.

The strange beast's attack just now was incredibly fierce; why hadn't it severely wounded him? Even with the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body and Supreme Five Qi protecting him, it shouldn't have been this easy.

Roar--

The strange beast suddenly appeared before Tai Cang, its body also enveloped in white light, clearly about to be teleported away.

Before Tai Cang could ponder, the white light flashed, and he and the strange beast vanished from the Beast Realm.

Hiss--

Above, the white light dissipated, and Tai Cang and the strange beast reappeared.

To everyone's surprise, the strange beast's body rapidly shrank, eventually becoming the size of a cat. It lightly leaped onto Tai Cang's shoulder, rubbed against his collar, and fell into a deep sleep.

"This..."

"What's going on!"

Tai Cang's eyes twitched slightly, his heart filled with apprehension.

Big shot, this docile and obedient demeanor is actually making me uneasy!

"It's recognized its master!"

"This little guy actually recognized Tai Cang as its master!"

Di Jun and the others were the first to react, exclaiming in unison.

With their knowledge, they naturally understood what this meant. But why would a pure-blooded strange beast at the Grand Unity level recognize a Grand Unity Golden Immortal as its master? It was truly inconceivable.

"Junior Brother Tai Cang, what is this?"

Yuding and Taiyi's eyes widened in disbelief.

They had been chased by this little guy for hundreds of thousands of miles back then, yet now it had become so docile, even actively recognizing a master. It completely overturned their understanding.

"Tai Cang."

Laozi sat at the head seat and said calmly, "This is your fortune. Although this beast is pure-blooded, it is still young. You previously fed it the destructive Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder twice, accelerating its evolution. That's why it's willing to recognize you as its master and borrow your strength to continue growing."

So that's how it is!

A flicker of understanding flashed in Tai Cang's eyes, and the worry in his heart finally subsided.

He turned his head to look at the strange beast on his shoulder and chuckled, "No wonder the last strike seemed fierce but didn't damage my foundation. It turns out you little guy had a plan all along."

"Roar~"

The strange beast let out a childish grunt, waved its claws, and buried its head to sleep again.

The great divine ability users around all showed envious expressions.

A pure-blooded strange beast! Who wouldn't want such a spirit beast? Unfortunately, they had never had the chance to obtain one. Now, Tai Cang, a mere Grand Unity Golden Immortal, had a strange beast actively recognize him as its master, which was truly difficult to bear.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Tai Cang!"

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Tai Cang!"

Cang Du, Guangchengzi, and other Golden Immortals, along with Di Yi and others, all stepped forward to congratulate Tai Cang.

A Grand Unity level strange beast recognizing a master meant that Tai Cang would henceforth have a personal guard at the Grand Unity realm. Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but feel envious. Even Di Yi, who was the Golden Crow Prince, had never possessed such a pure-blooded strange beast as a spirit pet.

Moreover, this strange beast was still in its infancy. Once it fully matured, it could very likely reach the combat power of a Quasi-Saint. Possessing a Quasi-Saint level pure-blooded strange beast, Tai Cang would be almost invincible in the Primordial World in the future, as long as he didn't provoke the top powerful beings.

"Thank you, all fellow daoists!"

Tai Cang came back to his senses, a smile appearing on his face. This strange beast had extraordinary potential, and since it had recognized him as its master, it would never betray him. Having the assistance of a Quasi-Saint in the future was truly an unexpected joy, even more precious than all his gains in the Beast Realm combined.

Just as he was about to speak, suddenly--

Boom!

A deafening roar came from the mirror area. The Taiji Diagram's descent was blocked by a mysterious force, and the two powers collided fiercely in mid-air. In an instant, the Yin Yang Qi overflowing from the Taiji Diagram dissipated completely, and the entire treasure diagram was forcibly repelled by the Beast Realm.

Before anyone could react, an icy chill instantly enveloped the entire area. The cultivators of the Three Sects present all knelt on the ground, and even Tai Cang felt his body tremble, nearly buckling his knees. Fortunately, this pressure was fleeting. Immediately after, a cold declaration came from the mirror:

"From this day forward, Grand Unity Golden Immortals are banished!"

The mirror shattered in response, dissolving into specks of light that scattered into the heavens and earth. The area fell into dead silence.

Tai Cang gasped for air, his eyes filled with undisguised shock. In that moment, he felt like a small boat in a raging sea, on the verge of capsizing at any moment. If the pressure hadn't disappeared so quickly, he probably wouldn't have been able to endure it.

Ugh...

Laozi, who was seated at the head, suddenly let out a muffled groan, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, his body swaying slightly. The Taiji Diagram let out a mournful cry and merged into his forehead.

"Eldest Brother!"

"Senior Brother!"

Yuan Shi, Tongtian, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa immediately stepped forward. Yuan Shi and Tongtian supported Laozi from either side, asking with concern.

Laozi waved his hand, wiped away the bloodstains, and said in a deep voice, "The Beast Realm's Will is more powerful than we anticipated. However, this trip was not without its rewards. At the very least, we've determined its power level. That force which resisted the Taiji Diagram just now is no weaker than I am, and even a bit stronger than all of you."

As soon as he said this, the faces of the Sages changed drastically. If what Laozi said was true, then entering the Beast Realm would be no easy feat. Even they, the Sages of the Heavenly Dao, would have to proceed with caution. What was even more alarming was that the Beast Realm's Will's power was actually above that of the Sages, meaning they couldn't enter it alone.

"Sage Laozi..."

From the crowd, Di Jun suddenly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and asked Laozi and the others, "May I ask, Sage, what is the origin of that power just now? Could it truly be the legendary Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal?"

As soon as this was said, many powerful beings present turned their gazes to Laozi. The sudden oppressive aura was no less than that of the Six Sages, stirring up waves in everyone's hearts. If the inscription left by Shen Ni was not false, and the realm of Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal truly existed, then the entity that attacked the Taiji Diagram and issued threats just now was the best proof. With this thought, eagerness appeared in everyone's eyes.

"No," Laozi swept his gaze over everyone and said calmly, "The attacker was merely an manifestation of the Beast Realm's Will. The so-called Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal has not yet been confirmed. However..." A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, "If you all wish to verify, there is a way."

Hearing this, Di Jun immediately pressed, "Please enlighten us, Daoist friend!" The other powerful beings also echoed, "We implore Grand Clarity Sage for guidance!"

Seeing everyone's eagerness, Laozi's lips curved slightly, "The Beast Realm's Will already stated that..." Di Jun responded without hesitation, "In three thousand years, I will definitely lead the Demon Race's Grand Unity Golden Immortals here." After speaking, he began discussing specific matters with Eastern Emperor Tai Yi. This scene, however, made the powerful beings from other factions anxious in secret—they did not have the deep foundations of the Demon Race.

Even if the cultivators of the Demon Race could enter and observe, they were ultimately not of the same race. If a method to break through to the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm truly appeared, they might not even have a sliver of a chance to obtain it.

"Grand Clarity Sage!"

"Daoist friend Laozi!"

Zhen Yuanzi and the others couldn't bother with anything else and spoke out one after another, "May we also participate?"

"Can you allow us to also send our Grand Unity Golden Immortals?"

This matter concerned their path to enlightenment, how could they dare to be slack in the slightest?

Laozi smiled calmly, his expression serene, "If any of you Daoist friends have Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm..." He paused, then continued, "You may all come in three thousand years."

"After all, this Beast Realm is a world outside the Primordial World. We are also quite interested in its true appearance."