The system prompt's voice made Luo Xuan's heart tremble.
Good heavens, the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler!
It was a merit-based treasure on the same level as Laozi's Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda.
Wasn't he merely refining a Thunderfall Elixir whose effects were similar to those of the Three-Revolutions Golden Elixir?
Was the system really being this generous?
What Luo Xuan did not know was that many powerful figures throughout the Primordial World were staring blankly at the Thunderfall Elixir in the Alchemy Furnace.
"Someone actually refined an elixir even more powerful than the Three-Revolutions Golden Elixir! Luo Xuan's talent is absolutely extraordinary."
Yuanshi was astonished.
Laozi stroked his beard and said, "That elixir looks dull in color. Although it far surpasses the Three-Revolutions Golden Elixir, its quality is only average."
Although Laozi wore an expression of disdain, approval shone in his eyes, and he casually tucked the elixir he had refined into his robes.
With such a dazzling jewel before him, Laozi was too embarrassed to display his own elixir and make a fool of himself.
Luo Xuan had refined a brand-new type of elixir—and one that could draw merit down from the heavens at that.
Compared with Luo Xuan's golden elixir, his own golden elixirs were clearly inferior!
Yuanshi's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Elder Brother, if you think Luo Xuan's alchemy is no good, then I shall take him as my disciple. That way, he won't offend your eyes."
"Me too, me too! I can do it as well!" Tongtian hurriedly joined in, looking at Laozi just like Yuanshi.
Laozi paused slightly, then coughed a few times. "Although it has some shortcomings, the Thunderfall Elixir is still quite good overall."
"If he joins my sect and receives guidance over time, he will naturally improve."
That was a joke. Laozi had no intention of giving such an excellent disciple to anyone else.
Yuanshi and Tongtian wore disappointed expressions.
Shouyang Mountain.
The merit in the sky divided into two once again.
Nourished by the merit, the Thunderfall Elixir began to radiate wondrous Elixir Qi.
The merit surrounding Luo Xuan entered his body and instantly transformed into a hazy purple aura.
Before Luo Xuan had time to experience the wonders of the merit, the elixir inside his body absorbed it.
The elixir was like a bottomless pit, swallowing up ninety-nine percent of the merit.
The energy within Luo Xuan's body surged along with it.
Until he broke through to... the Early Profound Immortal realm.
"Luo Xuan, good, very good! It is truly fortunate that the human race has you!"
Seeing the radiance of merit slowly fade, Suiren Shi and the others smiled and went up to him.
Youchaoshi exclaimed, "This is the first time I've seen anyone draw down merit twice in succession within such a short period."
Even now, she was still filled with shock.
Suiren Shi slapped Luo Xuan on the shoulder and laughed heartily.
It was as if he had already seen the future of the human race.
At that moment, waves of Buddhist chanting drifted over from afar.
"What is that sound?" The Three Ancestors frowned. Luo Xuan followed their gaze and looked up as well.
"We happened to be passing through this place, but never expected to witness merit descending from the heavens. Little friend, you are fated to be with us."
The moment they looked up, the several people saw two figures appear.
The one on the left was a large bald man with a deeply pained expression.
The one on the right was a Daoist who wore a compassionate look.
"Little friend, you are fated to be with us. Why not follow us to the West and visit the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss?" the Daoist asked in a coaxing tone.
Luo Xuan was completely bewildered.
The West? The Pure Land?
Taking the two men's appearances into account, Luo Xuan immediately guessed their identities.
Daoist Jieyin.
Daoist Zhunti.
The Three Ancestors could not see through the two men's depths, nor could they sense their auras.
Yet the two men could stand in midair. That meant they were existences more powerful than the Three Ancestors.
"Greetings, seniors."
The Three Ancestors were excited inside. Luo Xuan had first refined the Three-Revolutions Thunderfall Elixir, and then he had encountered powerful figures of the Primordial World.
This was the human race's opportunity!
Far away on Kunlun Mountain, the Three Pure Ones exploded when they saw this scene.
"Jieyin and Zhunti? Why have those two gone to Shouyang Mountain?" Yuanshi asked in astonishment.
Tongtian rose to his feet and shouted, "I'm going! Those two shameless men definitely aren't up to anything good by going to Shouyang Mountain. They must have come for Luo Xuan."
When Laozi heard the words of the Two from the West, his eyes widened. "Let's go! We must get there before they leave! We absolutely cannot let them succeed!"
Luo Xuan was a disciple Laozi valued. How could he tolerate the Two from the West trying to poach him right in front of him?
Absolutely intolerable!
Yuanshi and Tongtian were even more indignant.
Although they would have regretted it if Luo Xuan became Laozi's disciple, the Three Pure Ones were bound together. What would it mean if the Two from the West snatched him away?
The Two from the West did not even look at the Three Ancestors. When Luo Xuan failed to answer, Jieyin smiled and asked, "Why are you standing there in a daze, little friend? Could it be that you are so happy to see beings of our level that you have gone silly?"
"Once you arrive, we will certainly teach you supreme divine abilities and wondrous techniques."
If he had not been standing in front of the two men, Luo Xuan's face would definitely have fallen.
Luo Xuan knew what these two were like, and he could not say that he liked them very much.
Besides, what kind of place was the West?
The headquarters of the Western Teachings!
In other words, Buddhism in later generations.
Once he entered the West, setting aside everything else, he would not be allowed meat or alcohol. He would even have to give up his worldly desires.
At the thought of such a dull life, Luo Xuan shuddered.
What should he do?
Luo Xuan's mind raced.
"I appreciate the kindness of both seniors, but I was born on Shouyang Mountain and grew up on Shouyang Mountain. Leaving so suddenly makes me reluctant to part with it."
"Good child!" Suiren Shi and the other two were even more pleased when they heard this.
"If you miss this place, you can come back and visit at any time. Come back to the West with us, little friend."
Zhunti looked somewhat impatient, and there was even a hint of urging in his tone.
As if anyone would believe that. If I went to the West, I might not even be able to take a single step out.
Luo Xuan rolled his eyes inwardly and looked at the Three Ancestors. "Ancestors, I can't bear to leave you!"
"If you have finished saying your farewells, little friend, then come with us."
A trace of anxiety surfaced in Zhunti's eyes, as though he feared being too late.
He waved his hand and reached toward Luo Xuan.
Suiren Shi stepped in front of Luo Xuan and said, "Senior, we would naturally be glad if Luo Xuan left with you. But why are you in such a hurry?"
The two men's eagerness finally made the Three Ancestors realize that something was wrong.
"Three benefactors, rest assured. Once we reach the West, we will certainly treat him well."
Zhunti stopped wasting words. A powerful gust of wind blew Suiren Shi aside, and he stared straight at Luo Xuan.
"It seems Luo Xuan never agreed to leave with you!"
Seeing the attitude of the Two from the West, the Three Ancestors realized there was a problem. They immediately offered up their merit-based spiritual treasures and became entangled with Zhunti.
But Zhunti was one of the topmost powerful figures in the Primordial World. How could the Three Ancestors possibly be his match?
Facing the roaring Suiren Fire and Stone Axe, Zhunti sneered.
He spread his hand, and a small tree radiating precious light appeared in his grasp.
The Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree burst into dazzling radiance, and the Suiren Fire and Stone Axe immediately flew backward toward the two men.
The expressions of Suiren Shi and the others changed drastically.
The moment they exchanged blows, their techniques were suppressed.
"Benefactor, you are fated to be with the West. Please come away with us. Otherwise, neither side will look good."
Before his voice had even faded, a dazzling sweep from the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree surged toward Luo Xuan.
Luo Xuan's expression changed drastically, and he rapidly retreated.
Countless objects flew out from his body.
The Stone Axe, bronze sword, thunder talismans...
Even after he unleashed every item rewarded by the system and submerged it in the dazzling sweep, it was still useless.
Watching the dazzling sweep draw closer and closer, Luo Xuan gritted his teeth. Ignoring the risk of exposing himself, he prepared to offer up the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler.
But before he could act, a stream of Mysterious Yellow Qi seemed to scatter down from above the heavens.
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