The Chaos Bead Recognizes Its Master! Devouring the Yellow Middle Plum!

"I'll go first!"

Bixiao stepped forward and activated the Shangqing Immortal Method.

A pure stream of Jade Purity Immortal Light from the Sect of Interception surged out of her body, coalescing into an Azure Luan Shadow. Carrying a friendly intent, it cautiously probed toward that Chaos Bead.

Yet.

The Chaos Bead remained utterly still, not even the faintest ripple stirring in its gray halo.

Clearly, it had no interest in this Shangqing Immortal Light.

"Sigh..." Bixiao let out a sigh, somewhat dejected as she withdrew. "Looks like I'm not fated for this."

Next came Qiong Xiao.

A sharp sword intent surged forth alongside her Immortal Light, trying to rouse a resonance from the Chaos Bead.

The result was the same.

The Chaos Bead was like a true stubborn stone, coldly ignoring everything.

Finally, Yun Xiao.

She took a deep breath, her cultivation at the peak of Primordial Unity Golden Immortal fully revealed, Primordial Dao Rhyme permeating the air.

She attempted to communicate with that bead, persisting for the span of an entire incense stick.

The Chaos Bead trembled faintly, but that was all.

A flicker of disappointment passed through Yun Xiao's eyes. She shook her head and withdrew her aura.

"It seems none of us three sisters are its destined one."

She turned to look at Ye Xuan.

"Daoist Ye, please."

Ye Xuan gave a slight nod and walked forward slowly.

He stopped three zhang away from the Chaos Bead and slowly closed his eyes.

"Hum!"

The next moment, he snapped them open.

No more concealment. No more suppression.

Within those Dual Pupils, two gray, chaotic worlds suddenly manifested.

A primordial aura, originating from before heaven and earth were divided, before chaos was distinguished, surged out of his body without restraint.

This was the purest Chaos Qi.

Of the same root and origin as the Chaos Bead!

"Boom!"

The instant Ye Xuan's aura was released.

That Chaos Bead, which had been aloof and indifferent to the Three Fairies, suddenly let out an extremely joyful hum.

The feeling was like a wanderer long away from home finally catching the scent of his homeland.

The gray stone skin on its surface instantly peeled away, bursting forth with billions of dazzling strands of Chaos Divine Light.

"Whoosh!"

Without any hesitation.

There was no need for Ye Xuan to guide it at all.

The Chaos Bead directly transformed into a gray streak of light, eagerly rushing toward Ye Xuan, and in an instant, vanished into the center of his brow.

Ye Xuan only felt a tremor in his Consciousness Sea.

A gray bead steadily settled onto his Immortal Platform, cascading down ten thousand strands of Chaos Qi to protect his Primordial Spirit.

That feeling of blood-bound connection, of moving it like an extension of his own will, arose naturally.

Recognition succeeded!

At this sight, the scene fell into utter silence.

Bixiao's eyes went wide, her mouth hanging open, until finally she could only helplessly give a thumbs-up.

"I'm convinced."

"Daoist Ye, you really are the child of destiny."

"This Chaos Bead practically threw itself into your arms—couldn't stop it even if I tried."

Though her tone carried thick envy, there was no trace of jealousy or resentment.

The disciples of the Sect of Interception valued spontaneity; they could take a loss with grace.

Yun Xiao also let out a relieved smile and cupped her hands in congratulations to Ye Xuan.

"Congratulations, Daoist, on acquiring a supreme treasure."

"This pearl complements your constitution and divine ability perfectly, Daoist. It seems this truly is a destined bond."

Qiong Xiao also spoke softly: "Congratulations."

Feeling the heavy treasure within his Consciousness Sea, Ye Xuan's heart surged with excitement.

Yet he did not lose himself in pride. Instead, he restrained his aura and solemnly bowed to the three fairies.

This bow was extremely weighty.

"Thank you, three fairies, for your grace."

"To obtain such a precious treasure today, your noble integrity is something I, Ye, will remember in my heart."

"Consider this a great karma I owe you three fairies."

"In the future, if you have any commands, I, Ye, will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao's eyes flickered with approval.

Facing a rare treasure without losing composure, and knowing gratitude after obtaining it.

This Human Emperor was indeed worth befriending.

"You speak too seriously, Daoist." Yun Xiao made a gesture of support and smiled. "Since the treasures have found their owners, let's quickly see what other spiritual materials remain on this island. We shouldn't leave empty-handed."

"Haha, Big Sister is right! Daoist Ye gets the meat, but we should at least have some soup!"

Bixiao quickly adjusted her mindset, returning to her energetic self as she dragged Qiong Xiao toward the nearby medicinal garden.

"This Cinnabar Fruit is mine! That Mysterious Ore is mine too! Don't any of you dare snatch it!"

Watching this scene, Ye Xuan and Yun Xiao exchanged a smile.

The journey to Penglai could now be considered complete.

And with the Chaos Bead anchoring his path, Ye Xuan's journey through the Primordial Wilderness finally had the capital to contend with those top-tier Great Powers.

At the core of Penglai Immortal Island, beneath the sky-shrouding Yellow Middle Plum tree.

Dense purple Dao resonance flowed like tangible liquid, slowly drifting across the ground.

After putting away the Chaos Bead, Ye Xuan was not swept away by overwhelming joy.

He understood well the principle of "a man of merit is envied."

Though he had obtained a great treasure, if his own strength was insufficient, wandering the Primordial Wilderness—where Golden Immortals walked in droves—would ultimately be unstable.

"Three fairies."

Ye Xuan looked at the Three Fairies and spoke solemnly: "This harvest is bountiful, but external variables are unpredictable. I wish to borrow this blessed land to seclude myself for a few days, digest what I've gained, and then depart."

Penglai Island was guarded by a Primordial Formation and housed the Sacred Medicine Yellow Middle Plum—the perfect place for a breakthrough.

Yun Xiao Fairy nodded slightly in agreement: "Well said, Daoist. On the path of cultivation, foundation is paramount. Since you've obtained an opportunity, you must convert it into strength. Rest assured in your seclusion; my sisters and I will guard the formation for you."

Bixiao also patted her chest in assurance: "Rest easy, Daoist Ye. With us here, not even a fly—let alone a mosquito—will get through!"

Ye Xuan cupped his hands in thanks, then sat cross-legged beneath the tree.

He regulated his breathing, adjusting his state to its peak.

Then, with a flip of his palm, the jade box sealing the Yellow Middle Plum appeared.

The box opened, revealing the fruit wrapped in swirling Chaos Qi, its skin etched with Great Dao patterns, lying quietly within.

Just the fragrance alone stirred the blood and qi in Ye Xuan's body, and the Five Great Secret Realms roared with longing.

"No wonder it's the foremost of the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots."

Ye Xuan did not hesitate. He opened his mouth and inhaled.

The Yellow Middle Plum transformed into a streak of light, falling into his stomach.

"Boom!"

In an instant, an indescribably vast energy exploded within Ye Xuan's body.

It was not ordinary spiritual energy, but fragments of the Great Dao Laws from the dawn of Heaven Splitting and Earth Opening, along with the purest Chaos origin.

The force of this energy was so immense that if not for Ye Xuan's Great Emperor-level physique, an ordinary Golden Immortal would have been torn apart instantly.

"Human Body Secret Realms, open!"

Ye Xuan steadied his mind and frantically circulated the Human Body Secret Realm Method.

He did not follow the path of Primordial Wilderness cultivators—condensing the Five Qi in the Chest or comprehending the Heaven and Earth Rules.

Instead, he channeled all that vast medicinal power into the Five Great Secret Realms within his body, pushing them toward deeper excavation and ascension.

First, the Wheel Sea.

The originally golden Sea of Suffering, under the scouring of this chaotic medicinal force, began to undergo a drastic transformation.

The gold faded, replaced by a deep, vast gray.

It was no longer a sea of suffering, but a chaotic universe in the midst of evolution!

The Life Spring no longer spewed divine power, but Chaos Mother Qi.

The Divine Bridge spanned the void, with the other shore flickering faintly in sight, as if connecting to the very end of the Great Dao.