Visitors from Beyond the Heavens

Meanwhile, Liu Xuan and Wu Zhiqi plunged headlong into the immortal island.

Before even landing, one could feel abundant Innate Spiritual Energy gathering above the island, with endless sunlight illuminating and creating all sorts of scenes.

Looking around, the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind within this vast Grand Void had not yet subsided, and the Three Thousand Great Daos Laws roared.

Liu Xuan clapped his hands in praise:

"Indeed, it is a sacred immortal island left over from the time of World Creation."

"Truly a celestial abode, a sacred paradise."

This place has not yet been developed by the gods and spirits, and the laws of all directions have not yet been pacified.

Practicing Zen and attaining enlightenment here is infinitely simpler than in the outside world.

The two pressed down on the clouds.

They then headed towards the very center of the fairy island.

But in the forest dwell long-lived deer and immortal foxes, and on the trees perch spirit birds and black cranes.

Rare herbs and exotic flowers never fade, and evergreen pines and cypresses remain eternally green.

After traveling several hundred miles, the sound of flowing water filled the air, clear and melodious. A lingering fragrance drifted through the air, refreshing and intoxicating.

Wu Zhiqi's nose twitched, and his golden eyes shone brightly.

His eyes darted around, and he chuckled:

"Junior brother."

"But I can smell the aroma of the spirit wine."

"Let me go and investigate."

This monkey has always loved drinking alcohol.

Furthermore, he occupied a mountain peak in the Wuyi Mountain, planted ten thousand spiritual trees, and raised a mountain of monkeys to brew monkey wine for them.

Now, smelling the aroma of wine in the air, my stomach is already rumbling with cravings, and I can no longer resist.

He immediately somersaulted and flew towards the source of the wine's aroma.

Liu Xuan shook his head and chuckled.

He made a hand seal, transformed into a golden light, and followed behind him.

Before long, the two arrived at a sacred mountain.

The mountain was shrouded in spiritual energy, and it was revealed to be formed from celestial jade.

Wu Zhiqi activated his divine eye to look.

Then one could see that atop the mountain peak, a clear spring, brimming with boundless Innate Spiritual Energy, flowed ceaselessly.

The misty fog made the place look like a fairy palace.

Wu Zhiqi landed at the spring, scooped up a mouthful of water and put it in his mouth. His eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in delight:

"Good wine!"

"Good wine!"

"This wine actually has a subtle effect of strengthening muscles and bones."

It should be noted that he has now cultivated the Great Luo Dao Body and also possesses the bloodline of the Chaos Demon Ape. His physical strength has reached an unbelievable level. With every move he makes, he can suppress the Grand Void and shatter stars with ease.

Unexpectedly, this spring of wine could enhance his physical strength.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xuan's heart stirred.

He drank a mouthful of spring water.

A mysterious aura emanated from his body, and streaks of blue light flickered in his bone marrow, making his bones appear like primordial jade.

"Not bad, not bad."

"Originally, the essence of wine was used to nourish and strengthen muscles and bones."

"Once these bones are forged into something like primordial jade, one's physique will naturally become incredibly strong."

Liu Xuan's discerning eye probed.

Then one could see several Heavenly Dao characters engraved at the bottom of the spring.

[Yuquan Wine]

He understood:

" In Yingzhou there is a jade ointment, which tastes like wine, and is called jade wine. Drinking a few liters will make one drunk, and thus grant immortality."

It was originally a rare, innate Exotic Treasure.

"Senior brother."

"This ancient spring is a [natural Exotic Treasure]."

"It complements and coexists with this [Jade Mountain]."

"It absorbs the essence of [Yushan] to create [Yujiu]."

"The [jade wine] produced then nourishes [Jade Mountain], promoting its growth."

"If you want to take this ancient spring away..."

"We'll have to take this [Jade Mountain] with us, no matter what."

Wu Zhiqi laughed:

"This matter is easy."

"Let's see what tricks I have up my sleeve."

Having said that, he pulled Liu Xuan away into the Grand Void.

He simply shook his wide robe and sleeves, then spread them out towards the heavens.

Rumble.

The sun and moon have lost their color, and everything has vanished without a trace.

In an instant, the Jade Mountain and Jade Spring Wine on the island had disappeared.

All that remains is an empty, mottled area.

"[Universe in a Sleeve]?"

Liu Xuan was startled.

"How did you acquire this supernatural power, Senior Brother?"

Wu Zhiqi chuckled:

"In the past, Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi came to the mountain as a guest."

"I specially went to fetch fruits from the forest and also presented three cups of monkey wine for the feast."

"The immortal asked me if I wanted to learn any supernatural powers or techniques."

"This person is a close friend of my master, and when my master was hiding in the Grand Void, the great immortal took great care of my lineage."

"How could I possibly take advantage of him?"

He declined the offer.

After saying that, the monkey scratched its head and said embarrassedly:

"Only Master is watching from the side."

He even joked, "Why don't you teach this monkey your [Universe in a Sleeve] technique?"

"I thought it was a joke, but to my surprise, this sage immediately asked me to lean in and impart his supernatural powers."

"After years of diligent study, I am still not as powerful as the immortals who can grasp the sun and moon and manipulate the Qiankun."

"We have no worries about conquering some of the lands."

After hearing this, Liu Xuan praised:

"Senior brother, you have such good fortune!"

Wu Zhiqi waved his hand, indicating that he saw things clearly:

"What are you talking about, destiny?"

"It's nothing more than the legacy of my mentor."

It's likely that the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi owed his master a karmic debt, which is why this good deed was bestowed upon him.

The two of them acquired [Yushan] and [Jiuquan], which can be considered a great fortune.

Then, he enthusiastically began searching around again.

After spending quite some time, they had thoroughly investigated 99% of the island, and the results were naturally quite substantial.

The two brothers then rode a cloud and met in the very center of the island.

Looking at the hazy, Innate Magic Array before him, which seemed to shimmer with wisps of chaotic mist, Liu Xuan smiled and said:

"This place must be the core of this immortal island."

"Once this formation is broken..."

"Once we have the island's sacred treasure, we can return home."

Wu Zhiqi nodded:

"Let's hurry up."

"Our disappearance from the universe must have made our master anxious."

After saying this, the two of them entered the formation together.

This formation is Innate Magic Array created before heaven and earth, arranged according to the Three Powers, Four Symbols, and Five Elements; it is truly extraordinary and profound.

However Wu Zhiqi and Liu Xuan also had their own backgrounds.

In just ten days, I came into contact with numerous Daoist classics and Divine Abilities and Spells.

His offensive techniques are extremely powerful.

With the Kunwu Sword hanging at his waist, a figure who judges Yin and Yang, life Grand Void death, and the vastness of the universe, a chilling killing intent surges forth amidst the swirling divine light, threatening to shatter the Grand Void.

One man, wielding the [Primordial Chaos One Qi Staff], broke through the primordial chaos and swept the staff into the Grand Void, causing Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind to surge together, and a monstrous aura soared straight to the heavens.

With the combined efforts of these two brothers, even though the formation was quite troublesome, they managed to break through it through persistent effort and enter the core of the immortal island shrouded in chaotic mist.

They had only just entered the core of the Immortal Island.

As Liu Xuan and Wu Zhiqi glanced at each other, their hearts were filled with a turbulent storm.

In that lake, the sun, Sun, Moon, and Stars shimmered.

On the surface of that lake, white lotus flowers were blooming one after another.

The white lotuses were numerous, with three grades of blooms, and although they possessed a certain grandeur, they ultimately did not belong to the category of innate beings.

But in the center of the lake, protected by these white lotuses.

But there was a pure lotus flower, with twelve petals.

Endless rays of light intertwine, and strands of Innate Spiritual Energy collide.

It seems to be evolving into a scene of World Creation, an image of the beginning of chaos.

The vast ocean opened up, a chaotic and murky expanse.

It is truly a rare innate Exotic Treasure, possessing a unique spiritual root.

"It's actually Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the [Pure World White Lotus]!"

Liu Xuan and Wu Zhiqi exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

In the primordial chaos before creation, there existed an Exotic Treasure, born from the very fabric of time, named the [Chaos Green Lotus].

The Chaos Green Lotus gave birth to the Pangu Ancestral God, and after the creation of the world, it scattered in all directions.

They may transform into five flags representing the five elements, or into Five-Direction Lotus Platforms representing the five directions.

The [Creation Green Lotus] was obtained by the Three Pure Ones, and fulfilling the prophecy of red lotus flowers, lotus roots, and green lotus leaves, it transformed into the [Coiled Dragon Carrying Pole], the [Three Treasures Jade Ruyi], and the [Qingping Sword].

The Merit Golden Lotus is often nurtured in the Eight Treasures Merit Pool by the two Venerable Ones of the West, which is the foundation of their lineage.

The remaining [World-Destroying Black Lotus] and [Karma Red Lotus] changed hands several times before ending up in the hands of their own master.

Now, however, the Human Dao the [Pure World White Lotus].

"Since becoming a disciple of my master."

"Only he himself has ever bestowed upon us Daoist scriptures, supernatural powers, Divine Abilities and Spells, and spiritual treasures."

"We disciples have no way to show our filial piety."

"Having obtained this [Pure World White Lotus] today, I should offer it to my Master, thus fulfilling my filial duty."

Wu Zhiqi echoed:

"Absolutely."

"Absolutely."

"Master already has two lotus platforms; let's add another one for him."

"That's a good thing!"

The two then used their supernatural powers to collect all the lotus flowers in the pond.

After this series of actions...

They were about to leave to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.

Just then...

Suddenly, the energy of time and space surged in the void, stirring up the cause and effect of heaven and earth, as if a supreme being was manipulating cause and effect and obscuring the Heavenly Secrets.

The moment they sensed that wisp of aura, Wu Zhiqi and Liu Xuan felt their hair stand on end, as if they were seeing a magnificent Great Dao that they could not look at directly or summon.

'Not good!'

'This aura...'

'This aura is even stronger than Master's.'

'Could this be the work of the Primordial Saint?!'

Wu Zhiqi and Liu Xuan realized something was wrong.

They hurriedly took out the [Northern Profound Origin Water Control Banner] to obscure the Qiankun and block out the sun and moon.

He vanished into the Grand Void, concealing his form.

After they vanished into the Grand Void.

A frail-looking young man dressed in brocade robes appeared on the spot.

The man appeared the instant he did.

First, he cautiously looked around, and only after seeing that there was no one around did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"Just who was that person?"

"They were able to detect the [God's] tracks."

"If I hadn't decisively severed the connection with the [Main Temple]..."

"I'm afraid we're going to fail today."

The young man's eyes were gloomy.

"Damn it."

"Wasn't this mission supposed to be a perk and a reward?"

"Logically speaking, we shouldn't encounter any powerful beings of [four stars] or above."

Within the main temple, the four-star powerhouses, placed in the information dimension of the immortal realm, are Heavenly Immortal immortals who have created grotto-heavens and ruled over a region of the universe.

Placed beside the martial arts path, it represents the condensed Dharma form, the Celestial Immortal who carries the sun and moon on his shoulders.

He's currently only at the [three-star] level, and if it really is the Welfare Bureau, the strongest opponent he could encounter would only be at the [three-star] level.

"The strength of the [Main God] is unknown, but it is at least at the [Nine Stars] level or higher."

"Even though what descended to this world with me is merely a projection of the supreme god, its status is still exceptionally high, rarely seen in the world."

"And those who can discover him..."

The young man shivered.

His immediate instinct was to end this welfare bureau activity.

But sensing the rich Innate Spiritual Energy surrounding the immortal island, the young man gritted his teeth.

"This [Yingzhou Island] has always been elusive and uncertain among all realms."

"We finally managed to destroy one world in exchange for the right to explore [Yingzhou Island]."

"That's such a waste, it's such a pity."

The main temple is no safe place. If you don't hurry up and improve your strength, you might encounter Tribulation of Slaughter and be reduced to ashes during one of your exploration missions.

"Not to mention."

"That supreme being, clashing with the main god according to the unseen cause and effect, probably wouldn't even notice a nobody like me."

With this in mind, the young man made up his mind and decided not to return.

He swept his divine sense across a radius of a thousand miles.

Then you see the potholed ditch.

"Primordial Spiritual Water!"

"My darling, my darling!"

Just as the young man was excitedly taking out his storage gourd to fill it with spiritual water...

Within the Grand Void, Liu Xuan and Wu Zhiqi, watching this scene, revealed thoughtful expressions in their eyes.

"People from outer space?"

"I wonder which sect he belongs to."

"Judging from his turbid aura, it seems he is cultivating mixed qi to achieve enlightenment."

"Without a great opportunity in this life, I'm afraid I can only reach the Heavenly Immortal realm and find it difficult to advance further or seek the Indestructible Golden Nature."

Wu Zhiqi said:

"I heard Master mention it in casual conversation."

"This world seems to have been extracted from the Boundless Chaos Sea by the Pangu Ancestral God."

"It seems as if the past, present, and future have all been severed."

"This damn [Main Temple] is probably no ordinary person; they managed to send this disciple to [Yingzhou Island] so quietly."

This young disciple was quite loose-lipped, even though he claimed to have severed ties with the [Main Temple].

Wu Zhiqi nor Liu Xuan dared to fully believe it.

The two could only hide in the Grand Void and observe the every move of this visitor from outer space.

'Our supernatural powers are weak; if we rashly make contact with this child, unforeseen consequences may arise.'

'To be observed for a period of time.'

'Seal off its five senses Six Consciousnesses.'

'Take him to Mount Wuyi Mountain and let Master decide.'

'This is the safest way.'

In the midst of chaos.

The place where countless purple energies converge.

An ancient Dao Palace suppresses the past and the future.

Inside the Purple Firmament Palace.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun suddenly opened his eyes.

His face was shrouded in boundless purple mist, and only a faint voice echoed out, stirring up a torrent of spiritual energy:

"Is it a test?"

"Or an accident?"

"It must have been an accident."

"Otherwise, what arrived here wouldn't be this rigid, unprincipled program devoid of any Daoist essence."

The old Daoist priest had deep, unfathomable eyes, as if he could see through the boundless chaos to the myriad worlds beyond this realm.

After a long while.

He shook his head slightly and said:

"The time is not right."

"The time is not right."

"It is not yet time for our universe to reveal itself in the Chaos Sea."

He lowered his eyes slightly, gazing at the scene within the universe.

It was as if the heavens were about to unleash a deadly attack, shifting stars and changing constellations.

A murderous intent arose from the ground; dragons and snakes rose from the land.

When people harbor murderous intent, the world is turned upside down.

"The course of Heavenly Dao's will may change."

"But the overall trend remains unchanged."

"Now, the Calamity Qi has arisen for twelve eons."

"It should be almost time."

As Dao Ancestor Hongjun calculated with his fingers and was about to manipulate cause and effect, an invisible aura instantly filled the entire Purple Firmament Palace.

The Dao Ancestor sighed softly.

"So be it, so be it."

"Since I am in accordance with the Heavenly Dao, I should not presumptuously interfere in the affairs of the world."

The words had barely left his mouth.

His aura changed instantly.

Soaring high and ethereal, indifferent and ruthless.