Primordial Wilderness: Starting by Downloading Pangu's Cultivation

With that thought, Qing Tian raised a hand and pointed, and a strand of Yin-Yang Qi intertwined, whistling from his fingertip to form a primal Taiji Diagram that landed before Luohu.

"This Seat won't take advantage of you. You should know the value of the Taiji Diagram—it is the Number One Defensive Supreme Treasure of the Primordial Wilderness. Today, I bestow it upon you as compensation for your loss of the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and the World-Ending Black Lotus."

He spoke calmly, addressing Luohu.

Though the Taiji Diagram was mysterious and powerful, it held little meaning for Qing Tian.

The defensive power of the World-Destroying Millstone was no weaker than the Taiji Diagram's, not to mention that he still had the Creation Green Lotus and the World-Ending Black Lotus. Once those two merged, their defensive might would likely surpass even the Taiji Diagram.

"What?"

Luohu was greatly startled, his gaze fixed intently on the Taiji Diagram. The sorrow of losing the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and the World-Ending Black Lotus vanished in an instant.

This was a true Innate Supreme Treasure—stand upon it, and one would be invincible from the start!

He remembered clearly.

In the previous battle, Qing Tian had used the power of the Taiji Diagram to block his many attacks, rendering both the God-Slaying Spear and the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation utterly useless.

He had never imagined that Qing Tian would be willing to bestow such a treasure upon him!

"With the Taiji Diagram for defense and the God-Slaying Spear for offense, my strength has increased even more than before!"

Luohu's eyes lit up instantly.

"Your subordinate Luohu thanks the Dao Venerable for this gift!"

Storing away the Taiji Diagram, Luohu bowed respectfully.

"Rise. First, refine the Taiji Diagram to enhance your own strength. The great calamity is upon us, and a fierce battle will soon come."

Qing Tian said lightly.

As he spoke, his gaze swept into the distance. He raised a hand and tore through the void, stepping into the spatial rift.

Seeing this, Luohu's eyes flickered, and he quickly followed.

Above the Eastern Sea.

Waves of battle fluctuations spread, vermilion flames boiling and radiating a terrifying heat, as if they could destroy everything.

Vaguely visible, a vermilion divine bird was surrounded by dozens of water tribesmen, clearly on the verge of collapse.

"I never thought the Phoenix Clan would be so bold as to come to our Eastern Sea waters. Truly seeking death. Surrender now, or perish here."

A horned flood dragon sneered, wielding an iron-wrought steel whip. He struck through the air in a sneak attack, landing a heavy blow on Meng Wu's wing.

Boom!

Blood splattered, falling onto the water's surface and rising as clouds of steam.

"You are only inviting disaster upon the Dragon Clan. My master is Dao Venerable Qing Tian. If he learns of your deeds today, he will not let this rest easily."

Meng Wu endured the pain, gripping the Blazing Fire Sky-Bird Fan, glaring at the surrounding water tribesmen.

"Dao Venerable Qing Tian? What is he? Once my Dragon Clan unifies the Primordial Wilderness and Ancestor Dragon attains the Dao of Chaos, I will tear Qing Tian limb from limb."

The horned flood dragon's disdainful voice rang out. His strikes grew even more vicious, his steel whip tearing through the air with a sharp whistle. Countless Gui-Water runes flickered along it, transforming into hundreds of small dragons that lunged out, tearing at Meng Wu's feathers. In an instant, she was drenched in blood.

"Is that so?"

Just then, a sudden gale swept across the sea, and a cold voice laced with boundless Sha Qi rang out abruptly.

The horned flood dragon's heart jolted. He watched the distance warily as two figures stepped out calmly.

"Master!"

Meng Wu cried out in joyful surprise.

The horned flood dragon's face turned ashen, and he inwardly regretted his actions.

He hadn't expected Dao Venerable Qing Tian to actually come!

Swallowing hard, he cupped his hands toward Qing Tian and said, "Ao Xing of the Eastern Sea Dragon Clan pays respects to the Dao Venerable!"

"I wouldn't dare. It seems I just heard your Dragon Clan say you would tear me limb from limb?"

Qing Tian spoke mockingly, his words dripping with murderous intent.

The horned flood dragon trembled, forcing a smile as he quickly replied, "What is the Dao Venerable saying? That is utterly groundless. My Dragon Clan has long since buried the hatchet with you. How would we dare harbor rebellious thoughts?"

"Do you take This Seat for deaf?"

Qing Tian's gaze sharpened, and an overwhelming aura surged forth, pressing down on Ao Xing like a tidal wave.

These dragons were truly reckless. The great calamity had arrived, and their minds were clouded by Sha Qi. Knowing full well that Meng Wu was his mount, they still dared to attack and spout such arrogant words?

Ao Xing's expression shifted drastically, and he hurriedly begged for mercy, "Dao Venerable, I am the Dragon King's son. You cannot kill me!"

Boom!

As he spoke, he soared into the air, transforming into a black giant dragon, and charged at Meng Wu.

Ao Xing's plan was simple.

Seize Meng Wu first as a hostage to threaten Qing Tian.

Facing the famed Dao Venerable Qing Tian of the Primordial Wilderness, he dared not entertain any illusions of luck.

Boom!

Yet, just as he charged forward, Meng Wu gritted her teeth, drained the last shred of her mana, and drove the Blazing Fire Sky-Bird Fan in a fierce sweep.

In an instant, towering flames surged, rolling heaven and earth as they rushed toward Ao Xing.

Since ancient times, water and fire had never been compatible.

As a water-dweller, he loathed flames above all else.

Not to mention that the fire within the Blazing Fire Sky-Bird Fan was the Southern Bright Li Fire, one of the three primordial divine flames of the Primordial Wilderness.

Though Meng Wu was already on the verge of utter exhaustion and could not stop him, that single fleeting moment of delay was enough for Ao Xing to realize disaster was at hand.

The void collapsed, and a black line as thin as a silkworm thread shot forward silently.

Before Ao Xing could react, the black line pierced through his heart, devouring all the essence of his flesh and blood.

In the span of a single breath, Ao Xing turned into a dragon hide, falling onto the water's surface before vanishing without a trace.

Meng Wu blinked in confusion, then looked at Qing Tian with grievance, saying, "Master..."

Qing Tian stepped through the void, raised a finger, and a stream of pure primordial energy surged into Meng Wu's body, restoring her. Only then did he look into the distance and speak coldly, "The Dragon Clan has quite the nerve!"

Originally, he had no intention of meddling in the conflict of the Three Races.

After all, those three races were fated to come to no good end, and rashly involving himself would bring no benefit.

But now it seemed the tree wished to be still, yet the wind would not cease.

Had the Dragon Clan grown arrogant in the time he had not shown himself?

With that thought, he instructed Luohu, "Protect her for now."

Luohu accepted the order, then spoke, "Dao Venerable, shall this subordinate act and capture the Ancestor Dragon?"

The Ancestor Dragon!

The supreme ruler of the Dragon Clan, nearly acknowledged as the foremost power of the Primordial Wilderness on the surface.

Yet, even such strength was still somewhat lacking in Luohu's eyes.

Meng Wu was startled by this, studying Luohu carefully, her heart full of curiosity.

What had her master encountered during this time away?

Who was this man in black, that he would even think of capturing the Ancestor Dragon?

"No need."

Qing Tian shook his head calmly, lightly tapped his finger, and a fist-sized pearl quietly materialized. Dense essence of the Heavenly Stem Water spread out, nearly solidifying as it enveloped millions of li in all directions.

"This is... the Ancestor Dragon Pearl!"

Luohu stared in shock, gazing at the pearl in disbelief, his heart filled with astonishment.

Qing Tian paid no heed to Luohu's bewilderment and directly activated the Ancestor Dragon Pearl.

The Ancestor Dragon Pearl shone, releasing a terrifying power that connected directly to the Eastern Sea.

The entire Eastern Sea began to tremble, as if struck by a monstrous earthquake.

Countless water-dwellers screamed in agony, crushed to pieces under that force. Great Powers of the water race shot into the sky, trying to discern the cause, only to see the Ancestor Dragon Pearl blazing with radiance, like a sun hanging across the heavens!

Tens of thousands of zhang-high water columns shot into the sky, intertwining and shifting in the firmament like a dome, spinning wildly around Qing Tian as the center.

A horrifying scene unfolded.

A terrifying vortex appeared over the Eastern Sea, sucking countless water-dwellers upward.

Under such dreadful power, even the surrounding space shattered inch by inch, forming terrible cracks.

Many water-dwellers struggled in agony, yet none could escape.