Within the Secret Realm Space, the Chaos Residual Qi broke down as Clear and Turbid Qi churned.
The Clear Qi merged into the nascent soul, while the Turbid Qi nourished the physical body.
"Kun Earth is Yin, Qian Heaven is Yang. The tangible is Yin, the intangible is Yang. When Yin and Yang interact, they give birth to all things. Yin Yang Dao Integration—its profound principles are clear."
Tongtian opened his eyes. Grand Unity Magic Power flowed around him, then transformed into a black Daoist robe that covered his body. A black-and-white Yin Yang Divine Radiance shimmered in his eyes.
Clearly, after absorbing the essence of Pangu Jade Marrow, Tongtian had obtained the imprint of the Yin Yang Law contained within it. His physical bloodline had also transformed into a Yin Yang Law Bloodline, putting him on equal footing with the Twelve Ancestral Witches and giving him the same potential to attain the Dao through his physical body.
"Brother, after several thousand years in seclusion, your strength has greatly increased. All the opportunities in this Secret Realm have fallen into our hands. It's time to leave."
Feeling the aura around Tongtian, Xuanyuan gave a slight nod.
The Yin Yang Law wasn't unexpected.
Tongtian and he had taken form not long ago, and had spent all that time consolidating their cultivation on Kunlun Mountain. Aside from the Upper Pure Primordial Spirit they had been born with, the two Great Daos they had cultivated the most—and were most compatible with—were undoubtedly Thunder and Yin Yang.
"It is time to leave. Fourth Brother still lacks a suitable treasure, and Buzhou Mountain is full of opportunities. We're sure to find something suitable."
Earlier, when Xuanyuan had brought Tongtian in, they had followed the route he had first opened, so he hadn't used the Primordial Measure Heaven Ruler again. That had led Tongtian to believe he still had nothing of value.
"Good."
Xuanyuan nodded. The two brothers exchanged a glance, then left the Secret Realm Space.
Perhaps the Innate Spiritual Roots and Innate Spiritual Treasures weren't ready to emerge yet, but after gaining something like the Pangu Jade Marrow, Xuanyuan couldn't help feeling a little hopeful.
Buzhou Mountain was a top-level blessed land in the Primordial World. Many treasures had yet to emerge, so perhaps there were still opportunities related to Pangu.
With their Clear Qi Nascent Souls and Turbid Qi Physical Bodies, the brothers were more compatible with various Pangu-related opportunities than the original Three Pure Ones and Twelve Ancestral Witches.
In terms of their nascent souls, they had the roots of the Four Pure Ones. In terms of their physical bodies, they stood equal to the Ancestral Witches.
Together, they were practically Little Pangu!
"Hmm? Fourth Brother, it seems an Innate Spiritual Treasure is emerging over there!"
Upper Clarity Qi and Profound Clarity Qi swirled together, and the void rippled. Tongtian held a pair of Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures before him, with Xuanyuan close behind.
As soon as they left the Secret Realm, Tongtian looked toward a distant spot where clouds glowed in four colors. Feeling the profound, mighty Four Symbols Divine Might there, he couldn't help lighting up.
By the time his nascent soul sensed it, the emerging treasure's power had proved no weaker than the Fishing Drum and Purple Lightning Hammer. It had clearly reached the level of a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
"Fourth Brother, this treasure is fated to be yours. But it seems some mighty cultivators are guarding it. No matter. Watch as I drive them away and claim it for you!"
A sharp glint flashed through Tongtian's eyes. He stepped into the Upper Pure Gang Step, pouring Grand Unity Magic Power and Yin Yang Qi into his pair of Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, ready to charge in.
Now that his cultivation had risen to the Mid Stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, his innate roots had been restored, and his physical body had awakened a Yin Yang Law Bloodline.
Compared to when he had first left the mountain, Tongtian's overall strength had increased more than tenfold!
Even if he fought Qiang Liang and Xi Zi again, he was confident he could defeat the brothers!
After all, the Ancestral Witches had not emerged long ago either. Aside from a few like Di Jiang, most were only at the early stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
Xuanyuan was moved by the sight.
This brother of his was something else. When trouble came, he really did charge straight in!
"Are you two Daoists up ahead Upper Pure Tongtian and Xuanqing Xuanyuan?"
A gruff voice called out just then.
"Brother, hold your attack."
Xuanyuan narrowed his eyes slightly. Two streaks of divine light, one red and one blue, came rushing over on a cloud of Earthly Fiend Tainted Qi.
The light flashed, revealing two burly men who landed in front of them.
"That's right. We're the two brothers. Might you be Gonggong, Water Ancestral Witch, and Zhurong, Fire Ancestral Witch?"
Across the vast Primordial World Earth, cultivating the nascent soul was the mainstream. The only ones who seemed to absorb Earthly Fiend Tainted Qi were the Witch Race. Considering the Witch Race had yet to establish itself and the water and fire law markings on the two men, Xuanyuan recognized their origins.
"Hahahaha! So it really is you."
"Fifth Brother and Eighth Brother told us all about it. Tongtian's thunder arts are impressive. It's true that a fight can turn strangers into friends—what a shame we didn't meet sooner."
"After fighting you two, they went back and cultivated in seclusion for three thousand years. Their comprehension of the Great Dao of Thunder deepened, and their strength advanced another step. They kept saying they wanted to invite you to Pangu Hall as guests."
Zhurong laughed heartily, making his goodwill clear.
His attitude only left Gonggong at a loss.
Hadn't they agreed to drive them off, then wait for Sixth Brother to try and subdue the last treasure?
Tongtian might have a good relationship with Fifth and Eighth Brother, but surely that didn't compare to Ninth Brother, their own flesh and blood?
If Sixth Brother couldn't do it, they could have Ninth Brother try.
Ninth Brother Rushou was the Metal Ancestral Witch, and he wielded the Innate Golden Halberd, White Tiger Blade.
"Pangu Hall was formed from Father God's heart and is a good place to comprehend the laws. You helped Fifth and Eighth Brother, and my siblings and I always repay kindness. I hope you won't refuse."
Zhurong shot Gonggong a look, then continued his invitation.
Tongtian and Xuanyuan had concealed their auras, but the two Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures in Tongtian's hands were impossible to hide. Zhurong had also sensed their bloodline aura, which came from the same source as his own.
Though Zhurong was the Fire Ancestral Witch and seemed hot-tempered, he was thoughtful beneath that rough exterior, and much calmer than Gonggong.
An Innate Spiritual Treasure was just one treasure. It would merely be the icing on the cake if Ninth Brother got it; it wouldn't be a big loss if he didn't.
And if his guess was right and Tongtian also possessed a Law Bloodline, then the Twelve Ancestral Witches would become the Thirteen Ancestral Witches. They would gain another sibling. Wouldn't that be better than any treasure?
That was what Zhurong thought.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches were united by the same blood, and their bond was far closer than that of the Four Pangu Purities. They truly shared in one another's triumphs and setbacks.
After all, now that their roots differed in strength, a divide had quietly formed between the Upper Two Pure Ones and the Lower Two Pure Ones, though none of them had said it aloud...
Among the Witch Race, even the several powerful Great Witches born from their essence blood did not meet the Twelve Ancestral Witches' standards.
Only those who shared the same origin in Pangu's Essence Blood and possessed a Law Bloodline were truly kin!
"This... I'll accept Fifth Brother and Eighth Brother's invitation another time. But a treasure is emerging, and my Fourth Brother is in need of a defensive treasure. I can't leave now."
Tongtian hesitated, but still shook his head.
The cultivation environment in Pangu Hall was certainly tempting. Even another spar with the Thunder Ancestral Witches could help him make rapid progress in comprehending the Great Dao.
But—
He had finally come across a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. How could he let Fourth Brother miss out?
Tongtian thought Zhurong was trying to use the chance to comprehend the laws in Pangu Hall to get the brothers to willingly give up their claim to the treasure.
If it had been Tongtian himself, he could have let it go. Qiang Liang and Xi Zi were indeed decent people, worth befriending.
But when it came to Fourth Brother, there was no way. No matter how close they were, that had to come first!
"Hahahaha, it's a small matter. It's only an Innate Spiritual Treasure, after all. My brother and I will guard you. If you can take it, then take it."
"Our Ancestral Witch bodies are comparable to Innate Spiritual Treasures, so we don't need to rely too much on external objects."
Zhurong waved a hand and generously stepped aside. From the look of it, he was ready to give up the last treasure nurtured by the Four Symbols Divine Tree entirely.
"Third Brother, this..."
Gonggong's thick brows furrowed deeply. He was about to object.
"Listen to me. Would I harm our siblings?"
Zhurong said sternly.
Even if Sixth Brother and Ninth Brother were here, they wouldn't oppose this decision.
What mattered more than a treasure? Their siblings!
If Tongtian really was a child nurtured by Father God's Essence Blood, then they were blood relatives! This little external possession could be a gift from an elder brother to his younger brother.
Hearing that, Gonggong fell silent and stepped aside too.
They could disagree about things, but he knew none of the Ancestral Witches would ever joke about their brotherly bond. That was the absolute trust between them!
"Huh?"
The Water and Fire Ancestral Witches' response left Tongtian stunned and confused.
"In that case, thank you both, brothers."
"Afterward, we'll visit Pangu Hall together."
Xuanyuan had some idea why Zhurong was acting this way. He cupped his hands and accepted the offer without hesitation.
He had already been thinking of discussing the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun with the Twelve Ancestral Witches. Since the Water and Fire Ancestral Witches had invited them, he might as well agree.
Although he and Tongtian now had physical roots like the Ancestral Witches, they lacked a body-refining cultivation method they could study and draw on, unlike the Twelve Ancestral Witches, who had been born innate.
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