A thousand years passed, no more than a blink of an eye in Guanghan Palace.
The profound Dao Sound dissipated, and the palace returned to its usual cold tranquility, but Xi He's and Chang Xi's hearts could no longer remain calm.
Through a millennium of discussing the Dao, Su Ming had opened a door to an entirely new world for them, allowing them to glimpse endless wonders beyond the Great Dao of Tai Yin.
"Great Venerable, please have some tea."
Xi He personally refilled Su Ming's warm immortal tea, her movements gentle, her eyes filled with an unprecedented softness. Her gaze, once as cold and clear as the moon, now seemed to melt away eons of ice and snow when looking at Su Ming, leaving only tender affection.
Chang Xi sat beside them, resting her chin on her hands, her bright, intelligent eyes fixed on Su Ming, as if trying to engrave his image deep into their Primordial Spirits.
From initial wariness and distance, through shock and admiration, to this moment... an indescribable emotion had long since quietly taken root and spread within the hearts of the two sisters.
They were goddesses who presided over Tai Yin, noble by birth, with proud and aloof natures. For billions of years, no living being had ever truly entered their hearts.
But Su Ming's appearance was a complete accident.
He was powerful, mysterious, possessing knowledge and breadth of mind far beyond their imagination. Every word and action of his carried an irresistible charm, causing them to fall unknowingly.
"This osmanthus tea from Guanghan Palace truly has a unique flavor," Su Ming said, picking up his teacup and taking a sip, breaking the enchanting silence.
He could naturally sense the change in the two women's gazes, and a ripple stirred in his heart. Xi He's dignified grace and Chang Xi's charming liveliness were both unparalleled beauties in the world, not to mention they were Innate Gods with profound origins.
However, he had more important matters on his mind.
While romance was beautiful, in this perilous Primordial World, only absolute strength was the foundation for survival.
Putting down his teacup, Su Ming's gaze swept over the two women, his expression returning to calm. "A thousand years have passed. It's time for me to take my leave."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Chang Xi's smile froze on her face, and she blurted out, "The Great Venerable is leaving?"
Xi He's hand, which was refilling Su Ming's tea, also paused slightly, the tea nearly overflowing the cup. She steadied herself and asked softly, "Won't the Great Venerable stay a little longer? My sister and I still have many confusions about the Great Dao and wish to seek your guidance."
Her words held no disguise of her desire for him to stay.
Su Ming shook his head, stood up, and looked out at the vast starry sky beyond Guanghan Palace.
"The Primordial World is vast, filled with countless powerful beings. Only by traveling through the Primordial World and tempering oneself amidst the struggles of the mortal realm can one achieve the supreme Great Dao."
His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable firmness.
Xi He and Chang Xi exchanged glances, seeing deep reluctance and loss in each other's eyes.
They knew Su Ming was speaking the truth. Beings like him were destined not to stop for anyone or anything. While the Moon Star was good, it was ultimately just a stop on his long journey.
"Then... will the Great Venerable come back to see us in the future?" Chang Xi asked, biting her lip and mustering her courage, her voice trembling slightly with anticipation.
Seeing her on the verge of tears, Su Ming's heart softened, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. "Of course. The Moon Star is beautiful, and with two Fairy Maidens as companions, how could I not visit?"
Receiving this promise, Chang Xi's eyes immediately turned red, but she held back her tears and nodded heavily.
Xi He was much calmer. She concealed the reluctance in her eyes and bowed solemnly to Su Ming. "Great Venerable, as you depart, please take care."
Su Ming nodded, then with a thought, two jade talismans, entwined with gray mist, appeared out of thin air, hovering before the two women.
These talismans were inscribed with profound runes of the Law of Strength, exuding an aura of supreme dominance that could suppress all heavens.
"This is a token I condensed with the Law of Strength. You two sisters shall each hold one," Su Ming said. "This item can not only protect you once but also allow you to contact me in a moment of crisis."
"If you encounter trouble that cannot be resolved in the future, you may bring this token to Buzhou Mountain, and the Witch Clan will naturally offer assistance."
This was not just a token, but an incredibly weighty promise!
Given the Witch Clan's current influence on the Primordial Continent, the significance of this promise was enough to make any great power take notice!
Xi He and Chang Xi were both deeply shaken. They hadn't expected Su Ming to leave such a precious token. This meant that from now on, their Moon Star would have the Witch Clan, the foremost clan in the Primordial World, as their backer!
"Great Venerable, this is too valuable..." Xi He quickly tried to refuse.
"Accept it," Su Ming's tone was unyielding. "We discussed the Dao for a thousand years, which counts as a connection. I don't wish to return next time and find Guanghan Palace under new ownership."
His words warmed and sweetened the hearts of the two women.
They no longer refused, carefully putting away the jade talismans with expressions of reverence, as if treating the most precious treasures in the world.
"Alright, farewell then."
Su Ming finished speaking, no longer lingering. He turned and took a step, his figure vanishing from Guanghan Palace, leaving behind only a faint scent of osmanthus tea and two pairs of gazes fixed in a daze.
Leaving the Moon Star, Su Ming did not return directly to Buzhou Mountain.
He stood in the endless starry sky, looking down at the vast and boundless Primordial Continent below. With a sweep of his Divine Sense, he determined his direction.
"East Sea..."
The Dragon Clan, once the overlords of heaven and earth, still possessed unfathomable reserves despite their decline.
Especially the East Sea Dragon Palace, which suppressed the luck of the Four Seas, must contain countless rare treasures.
Su Ming's destination this time was the East Sea Dragon Palace.
His figure flickered, transforming into a stream of light that tore through the void, speeding towards the east of the Primordial World.
With his current cultivation, crossing the Primordial World would only take a day or two.
However, he didn't rush at full speed. Instead, he traveled while comprehending the changes in the Laws of heaven and earth, verifying his own knowledge.
Thus, walking and stopping, a thousand years unknowingly passed once more.
On this day, Su Ming's figure appeared on the shores of the East Sea.
Endless seawater crashed against the coast, rolling up a thousand piles of snow. The salty sea breeze swept across his face, carrying an aura of desolation and grandeur.
Just as Su Ming was preparing to head to the Crystal Palace, the world suddenly changed color as wind and clouds swirled!
RUMBLE!
The entire eastern land of the Primordial World began to tremble violently without any warning!
Immediately after, an indescribably thick multicolored auspicious cloud shot up from a certain direction deep within the East Sea, piercing through the nine heavens and dyeing the sky for billions of miles in a brilliant kaleidoscope of color!
An ineffable aura of nobility, vastness, and supreme authority, like a breached flood, instantly swept across the entire Primordial World!
"ROAR!"
"ROAR!"
Accompanied by earth-shattering dragon roars, nine golden dragon-shaped phantoms, entirely condensed from Great Dao Laws, coiled and danced within the multicolored auspicious cloud. Each one stretched for billions of miles, their dragon might vast and awe-inspiring, shaking the universe!
At this moment, whether it was the Primordial land or the nine heavens and starry rivers, countless beings felt the supreme pressure originating from the depths of their bloodline and soul. They all prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling, and bowed in worship towards the East!
"This is... another supreme treasure has appeared?!"
Su Ming's pupils suddenly constricted, his face filled with shock.
He carried Pangu's inheritance and possessed extraordinary insight, but the scale of the phenomenon before him still far exceeded his imagination!
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