Chapter 26

Yue Jianshi and Yellow Old Lord had left behind a Dao Contract. If the chosen one sought it out on their own, Yellow Old Lord would hand over what was left to them, making them the new Guardian of the Dao.

Yue Jianshi had long prepared a series of contingencies, and Yellow Old Lord was merely one of them, yet his unique status made him especially conspicuous.

The Heart of the Earthly Path had witnessed Tai Ming's growth, believed in his extraordinary potential, and chose him to inherit its foundation.

Yellow Old Lord's gaze fell upon Tai Ming's true form, the Primordial Chaos Ghost Dao Ancestral Qi. After a long moment, he let out a surprised sound.

This expert had reached the pinnacle of innate cultivation, merging acquired practice with the innate, his power so seamlessly natural that Yellow Old Lord seemed to see a shadow of Cang Li Shi from days past.

In the past, Cang Li had opened the Heavenly Path, holding profound understanding and visions of such cultivation.

Yellow Old Lord saw through Tai Ming completely and couldn't help but remark that while Tai Ming's methods were somewhat rough, he still managed to touch the true innate realm.

Yellow Old Lord felt Tai Ming's foundation was slightly lacking, but as a senior, he decided to bestow a fortune upon him.

As his words fell, the surrounding Dao Jade Pillars blazed with intense light. That light poured into the Netherworld Ghost Seal, increasing the number of Innate Dao Restrictions within it. Soon, it broke through its original limits, becoming a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Afterward, the Three Thousand Great Daos of the Netherworld Ghost Seal were conceived, forming a Dao Dharma Eye.

With the Netherworld Ghost Seal's ascension, the Netherworld Great Thousand World it nurtured swelled violently, as if transforming into a true Infinite Great Realm.

Elements like Earth Water Wind Fire were also derived, making the entire world more vibrant.

The Ghost Soldiers and Ghost Gods were revitalized by this power, as if returning to a mother's womb for rebirth.

Most importantly, the Netherworld Ghost Seal's elevation generated a massive Nourishing Force for Tai Ming, rekindling his Primordial Chaos Ghost Dao Ancestral Qi. Tai Ming gradually revived from his slumber.

Though not yet fully restored to his peak, it was already enough to astonish.

Tai Ming expressed gratitude to Yellow Old Lord and the Heart of the Earthly Path. He was puzzled by his previous experience, yet seemed to grasp some power beyond his understanding.

He sensed that during his slumber, on one hand, he had overexerted his strength, and on the other, he had been drawn into an epiphany by insights into breaking through the Grand Unity realm.

This epiphany planted an intangible seed deep within his mind.

Yellow Old Lord and the Heart of the Earthly Path were shocked by the mysterious power that flickered during his revival. They praised his deep fortune, able to sense that power at this level.

The Heart of the Earthly Path was even more surprised that Tai Ming might reach a certain realm before it did.

Tai Ming understood that this trial involved a level beyond Grand Unity, making him realize the Primordial World was constantly growing, with no end to the Dao.

Supreme Experts like Yellow Old Lord had long seen this, and the Ancient Three Sovereigns had already touched higher realms.

In the Primordial Era, there were always beings that could not be bound by their age.

After his exchange with Yellow Old Lord, Tai Ming gained a clearer understanding of his future path.

This conversation not only revealed the cultivation path after the Grand Unity realm but also showed Tai Ming why so many Primordial Beings yearned to join great powers.

Though Yellow Old Lord seemed powerful and aloof, he was actually willing to help. As long as Tai Ming asked for guidance, he would patiently answer.

In contrast, the Heart of the Earthly Path seemed more like an opportunist, occasionally offering advice but often setting traps.

Yet, as the Primordial World's great upheaval neared its peak, even an influential existence like Yellow Old Lord had to respond to fate and make a choice.

He revealed an important piece of information to Tai Ming: "I have already made an agreement with your senior, Yue Jianshi, and must hand something over to you."

This indicated that Yellow Old Lord was about to appoint Tai Ming as the Guardian of the Dao for the Earthly Dao Lineage and announce it to the entire Primordial World.

Becoming the Guardian of the Dao would place Tai Ming under immense responsibility and challenge.

His fate would be closely tied to the Earthly Dao Lineage, though not fully merged.

Facing powerful foes that could plunge the entire Earthly Dao Lineage into crisis, Tai Ming would have to bear enormous pressure.

These opponents might be on the level of Primordial Era Supreme Experts, while Tai Ming was merely a Grand Unity Venerable God.

Despite the pressure, Tai Ming knew he could not be ungrateful.

Since entering the Primordial World, every choice he made had been fraught with danger, but he always remembered the Earthly Dao Lineage's immense help in his early growth.

Thus, he was willing to accept this heavy responsibility and take on the role of Guardian of the Dao.

Tai Ming declared firmly, "I will become the Guardian of the Dao for the Earthly Dao Lineage."

He knew this was what the top Primordial Supreme Experts expected.

He longed to spar with experts whose names echoed across the heavens and whose Dao shone upon myriad realms, rather than constantly dealing with the weak.

True experts always face those stronger than themselves.

At that moment, he felt a supreme power from Yellow Old Lord—the force of the Dao Contract.

Seeing this, the Heart of the Earthly Path and Yellow Old Lord both showed expressions of relief.

They trusted their judgment, knowing Tai Ming was no weakling.

They, too, had once been former experts who rose from weakness. Only true experts could maintain their core in any situation.

Yellow Old Lord said to Tai Ming, "Next, prepare to receive the fortune left by Yue Jianshi."

He believed this fortune would not disappoint Tai Ming.

Then, Yellow Old Lord opened an ancient gate—the path to the fortune left by Yue Jianshi.

Tai Ming nodded calmly, then stepped inside.

The gate closed behind him, leaving only the stillness of the Chaos Dojo.

The Heart of the Earthly Path asked the Yellow Old Lord curiously, "Senior, what exactly did Yue Jianshi leave behind as an opportunity?"

Even the Heart of the Earthly Path, as the Inheritance Spirit, only knew that such an opportunity existed, not its specific nature.

At this, the Yellow Old Lord showed a look of recollection, then spoke slowly.

The Ancient Three Sovereigns originated from the same source. Among them, Yue Jianshi inherited the essence of Pangu's Great Dao Primordial Creation Spirit, born through the Netherworld Profound Connection Netherworld Ancestral Qi of the Primordial World, and was most proficient in the mysteries of the physical body and Divine Soul.

Thus, the opportunity left by Yue Jianshi was likely related to the secrets of the body and soul.

"Their existence represents Pangu Clan's continuity and the responsibility to lead All Beings and Gods."

The Heart of the Earthly Path was well aware of this.

Yet, how did this connect to the opportunity left by Yue Jianshi? The Yellow Old Lord continued to explain, "Though Cang Li, Yue Jianshi, and Nine Heads were entirely new beings outside Pangu Clan, they possessed their own wills and created the Three Paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man in the Primordial World.

The inheritances of the Ancient Three Sovereigns were all dual-natured, fusing the essence of Pangu.

What Yue Jianshi left behind was the Inheritance of Pangu's Body, but the deeper secrets, I cannot know either."

These words unveiled the most supreme secrets of the Primordial World.

Meanwhile, Tai Ming explored within the inheritance gate.

He entered a mysterious realm and was first drawn by an illusory back figure.

At first, he thought someone else was there, but soon realized this was Yue Jianshi's inheritance ground—no one else could be present.

Observing closely, he found it was merely a back in a Time-Space Portrait.

Yet as he looked deeper, the back figure grew increasingly wondrous.

As if in response, the back turned, and a gaze spanning endless ages fixed upon him.

Tai Ming saw a divine form with a dragon's head and a human body, instantly recognizing Yue Jianshi.

He firmly believed Yue Jianshi could transcend time and space, despite the many restrictions of the Primordial World.

What followed deepened Tai Ming's understanding of the Ancient Three Sovereigns' power.

Though no sound could be transmitted, Yue Jianshi conveyed a message through a mysterious force: "Finally we meet, little friend."

Tai Ming's encounter with Yue Jianshi felt like reuniting with an old friend after a long separation.

The other greeted him casually, while Tai Ming responded solemnly, "This junior Tai Ming pays respects to Senior Earth Emperor!"

Though the other's manner was relaxed, Tai Ming dared not show any discourtesy.

Yue Jianshi seemed to understand Tai Ming's purpose and spoke some puzzling words: "It seems it's not yet time! But no matter—when we meet again in the future, you will understand.

For now, just let things take their course."

With that, Yue Jianshi's back figure seemed to fall silent.

A mysterious Purple Qi appeared in the void, as if crossing the River of Time.

This Purple Qi shocked Tai Ming, for the other seemed to have known of his arrival long ago.

Though Yue Jianshi's attitude was strange, as if already acquainted with Tai Ming, Tai Ming had no idea when they had met.

He decided to set aside his doubts for now and focus on improving his own strength.

After all, power was the key to unraveling all mysteries.

He turned his gaze to the mysterious purple light before him—the opportunity left by Yue Jianshi.

He slowly released a hand of Qi to probe the purple light.

As time passed, Tai Ming entered a world of Unopened Primordial Chaos and Unborn Great Dao.

Here, there was no concept of time, no direction to guide him.

Endless Chaos cycled through birth and destruction, each cycle leaving no trace.

Within this Chaos, a spark of Primordial Origin Spiritual Mechanism appeared, bringing a glimmer of life to the world.

Over time, the Primordial Origin scattered through the Chaos, forming the first trajectories, which came to be called "Dao."

These Daos gave rise to the Three Thousand Primordial Chaos, nurturing countless lives, and became the Mother of the Great Dao.

In this boundless time, a unique Primordial Chaos Spiritual Mechanism was conceived within the Chaos.

The formless Primordial Chaos gave birth to the mysterious Primordial Egg.

Surrounded by Primordial Chaos, it nurtured the Chaos Green Lotus, named Chaos.

This lotus's form defied description—its flowers bloomed in three thousand layers, its leaves numbered one hundred and twenty-nine thousand six hundred petals, feeding on the Chaos Origin and rooted in the Mother of the Great Dao.

Time beyond measure passed.

Finally, one day, the Chaos Green Lotus gave birth to an existence like the Primordial Egg. With a sound of Primordial Chaos opening, the Primordial Heavenly King was born.

His form was that of a dragon's head and a serpent's body—the incarnation of the Great Dao.

The Primordial Chaos called out his True Name of the Great Dao: Primordial Heavenly King! At birth, his divine body expanded infinitely, mighty beyond measure, swallowing and exhaling without limit, his spirit roaming the profound.

When the Primordial Heavenly King awoke, his eyes shot forth beams of Chaos Primordial Light, piercing through the void of the Great Dao, revealing great wisdom and great divine power.

He stepped upon the Green Lotus, observing the four directions. The chaos was boundless, yet in his eyes, it was crystal clear.

Then, he uttered the sound of the Great Dao: "I am the Primordial Heavenly King: Pan~~gu~~Clan~~"

The Primordial Chaos split apart, and at the same time, a Divine Axe bearing the meaning of Primordial Creation was born.

The Pangu Clan understood, realizing their own mission.

With the sound of his laughter, his form grew infinitely vast, and the Divine Axe in his hand transformed accordingly.

At this moment, chaos churned. The Pangu Clan used the Divine Axe to create heaven and earth. Chaos shattered, and Clear and Turbid Qi surged forth.

However, the Supreme Demon Gods, born from the origin of the Three Thousand Great Dao Laws, tried to stop the Pangu Clan.

But before the Pangu Clan, these Demon Gods could not withstand the might of the Divine Axe.

The Pangu Clan absorbed the power of the fallen Great Dao Demon Gods and opened up heaven and earth.

The world was first formed, yet it was squeezed by the Primordial Chaos of Tai Xu, facing the danger of collapse.

The Pangu Clan swung the Divine Axe, cleaving out the Three Supreme Treasures, ** the Earth Water Wind Fire and the Yin-Yang Chaos of the world.

Immediately after, the Chaos Green Lotus bearing the Pangu Clan flew out, devouring the concepts of the Three Thousand Great Dao Chaos Demon Gods.

The world's yin and yang flowed, forming a state of balance, blocking the chaotic qi from entering the newborn world.

The embryonic form of the world appeared, gathering the Three Thousand Great Daos into one, and was named the Primordial Land.

In the haze, the Pangu Clan's self-awareness began to awaken.