Guidance on the Great Array of Moral Coercion, Zhenyuanzi Proposes Brotherhood, Obtains the Earth Spirit Pearl!

Cangyuan thought of one possibility!

The Prehistoric World records he had learned about in his previous life had never specifically mentioned when Zhenyuanzi created the Earth Vein Great Array!

If Zhenyuanzi had not thought of it yet at this point... could he perhaps casually mention it?

Just then, the system panel appeared, accompanied by the system's prompt in his ears.

"Ding! It has been detected that Zhenyuanzi has yet to create the Great Array of Moral Coercion. The Host may make the following choices...

Choice one: Remind Zhenyuanzi to create the Great Array of Moral Coercion.

Reward: 2 fragments of Array Dao Law!

Choice two: Remain silent and let nature take its course, allowing Zhenyuanzi to contemplate it himself.

Reward: High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Wood Spirit Pearl!"

The Choice of Destiny appeared once more.

Without him, Old Ancestor Hongyun's shattered Primordial Spirit might have dissipated completely.

But there were rumors that among the Three Sovereigns of the Human Race in the future, Earthly Emperor Shennong might very well be Old Ancestor Hongyun's reincarnation.

Who knew whether that was true or not.

After thinking it over, Cangyuan decisively chose the first option!

"System, I choose one."

The system said, "The Host has made the Choice of Destiny. Please complete it."

After saying that, the system fell silent.

As though it had never appeared at all.

Seeing Zhenyuanzi's anxious brows nearly twisted into knots, Cangyuan cleared his throat twice. "Senior Zhenyuanzi, I heard that you possess a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure called the Book of Earth, capable of linking all the earth veins of the Prehistoric World. Is that true?"

Though Zhenyuanzi did not know why Cangyuan had suddenly brought up the Book of Earth, he still nodded in acknowledgment.

The Sanxiao Sisters and Bai Lianxin all cast curious looks his way.

Cangyuan continued, "I once heard my teacher say that when the Dao Ancestor and the demon ancestor fought in the past, the earth veins of The West were detonated, leaving The West barren ever since. The Dao Ancestor himself also suffered some backlash and retribution.

I was thinking... what if Senior Zhenyuanzi used the Book of Earth to link the earth veins and create a grand formation array?

For example, once the formation array was deployed, if someone shattered it, the earth veins of the Prehistoric World linked by the Book of Earth would shatter as well. I wonder... who could withstand such Heavenly Retribution, with Karma upon them?"

Cangyuan's words were like a spark of insight exploding within Zhenyuanzi's Primordial Spirit!

Zhenyuanzi was instantly enlightened!

As a Quasi-Saint power of the Primordial World and the owner of the Book of Earth, Zhenyuanzi saw much further than Cangyuan.

Cangyuan had merely given a simple description of the Great Array of Moral Coercion based on what he knew from his previous life, but Zhenyuanzi saw through to the future at a glance. A complete plan had already formed in his mind.

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!"

A sharp gleam burst from Zhenyuanzi's eyes, and his expression was filled with excitement. "This method is marvelous. I have controlled the Book of Earth for so many years, yet I never considered this. Shameful, truly shameful."

Old Ancestor Hongyun's scalp went numb after hearing this. As a habitual nice guy, he immediately saw the flaw in this method. "The formation array's defenses are not what matter. If there really is someone unafraid of death who shatters it, all the earth veins in the Prehistoric World will break. Wouldn't that be rather bad? It is far too... immoral."

"Morality, my ass!"

Zhenyuanzi, despite being a great cultivator of the Dao with considerable composure, could not help swearing at that moment. "Is your life more important, or is morality more important?"

"If you die, I, Zhenyuanzi, will have no interest in explaining right and wrong!"

Old Ancestor Hongyun fell silent.

He knew that Zhenyuanzi was doing this for his sake, but he was extremely unwilling to let countless living beings suffer because of him alone.

However, Zhenyuanzi clearly had no intention of listening to his opinion.

In his current state, with his Primordial Spirit shattered, Old Ancestor Hongyun could not stop Zhenyuanzi either.

In the end, he could only sigh helplessly.

"Alas."

Zhenyuanzi looked at Cangyuan gratefully. "Nephew-Disciple Cangyuan—no, Esteemed Brother Cangyuan. I will never forget your guidance. This is a tremendous kindness. How about it? Today, you, me, and Hongyun shall become sworn brothers. From now on, my Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain will be your home. Eat as many Ginseng Fruits as you wish!"

It was not only because of Old Ancestor Hongyun.

Cangyuan's guidance today had undoubtedly given Zhenyuanzi a method to rise above worldly concerns.

Once the Earth Vein Great Array was completed, let alone Dijun Taiyi and the others from the Heavenly Court—even Saints would not dare casually make a move against Zhenyuanzi!

If the earth veins of the Prehistoric World were shattered, the boundless Karma that descended could knock even a Saint from their Saint Position!

With this formation array, Zhenyuanzi could not only protect Esteemed Brother Hongyun, but also allow Wuzhuang Temple to remain above worldly affairs and ignore all mundane matters.

Zhenyuanzi was truly grateful to Cangyuan.

Cangyuan was stunned for a moment upon hearing that.

Sworn brothers?

Esteemed Brother?

Zhenyuanzi during the era of Journey to the West had especially loved becoming sworn brothers. He had even become brothers with Monkey Brother.

So this habit had started already?

"No."

Cangyuan said, "Senior Zhenyuanzi, you and my teacher are daoist friends of the same generation. You even attended lectures together at Zixiao Palace back then. You should be my martial uncle. If we become sworn brothers... the seniority will be all messed up."

If he really became sworn brothers with Zhenyuanzi, would that not put him in the same generation as his teacher, Tongtian?

"Eh."

Zhenyuanzi had clearly made up his mind. "From now on, we shall each address the other as we please."

"You call me Uncle Master, and I call you Esteemed Brother."

Old Ancestor Hongyun, who loved watching the commotion, began fanning the flames.

"Exactly, exactly. Esteemed Brother Cangyuan, just agree already."

"But..."

Cangyuan still wanted to say something, but Zhenyuanzi stomped his foot and glared. "Are you refusing to give me, Zhenyuanzi, this face? Or has Zhenyuanzi, who has not traveled the Prehistoric World for so long, already lost all face in the Prehistoric World?"

"Then... all right."

Cangyuan could only agree reluctantly. Otherwise, he was afraid Zhenyuanzi would beat him up.

"Hahahahaha!"

Zhenyuanzi laughed heartily. "That's more like it! Come, Esteemed Brother. I do not have anything particularly good here, so I'll give you this High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

As he spoke, Zhenyuanzi took a round, earthy-yellow pearl from his Primordial Spirit and handed it to Cangyuan. "This is the Earth Spirit Pearl, one of the Five Innate Spirit Pearls. The five Innate Spiritual Pearls form a set, and their power rivals that of a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure."

Before Cangyuan could refuse, an earthy-yellow pearl had already appeared in his hand.

It was precisely the Earth Spirit Pearl!

With this Earth Spirit Pearl, Cangyuan now possessed the Water Spirit Pearl, Fire Spirit Pearl, and Earth Spirit Pearl. He only lacked the Gold Spirit Pearl and Wood Spirit Pearl to complete the Five Innate Spirit Pearls.

After thinking it over, Cangyuan put it away. "In that case, I will not refuse."

"Hahahahaha, that's more like it."

Zhenyuanzi was delighted.

It was not that Zhenyuanzi was unwilling to give away something good.

He only had one Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Book of Earth. It was all he owned—he could not exactly give it to Cangyuan, could he?

A High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure was not bad either. Many Great Luo Golden Immortals did not even possess one.

At that moment, Qingfeng and Mingyue returned while pushing a cart full of Ginseng Fruits.

It was piled high with Ginseng Fruits.

"Come, come, don't stand on ceremony. Eat to your heart's content. If that isn't enough, your elder brother still has plenty in stock. They may be old fruits, but their flavor is no worse at all."

"What? You can't eat all of them? Then pack them up and take them home to eat slowly."