Primordial Chaos Enlightenment, Golden Immortal Fruit Achieved

Golden light pierced through the layer of Gale Wind in the nine heavens and sea of clouds. The fierce Gale Wind, carrying Ice Crystals like shattered stars, were like thousands of ancient, forged Mysterious Iron blades, howling through the void and even cutting spiderweb-like ripples into the Void space. However, this gale-force Gale Wind, powerful enough to tear apart the body of a Golden Immortal, melted instantly into Void upon touching the faint yet resilient golden light surrounding Ren Xiaoyao, like spring snow meeting boiling water, without even causing a ripple. He only felt the scene before him suddenly change—the sky was churning. The sea of clouds receded rapidly like the receding tide, replaced by a Primordial Chaos and hazy void. Within this void flowed Primordial Chaos Qi, like the primordial Spirit Spring flowing from the core of Primordial Chaos at the Beginning of Heaven and Earth. It was so pure that even a nearly exhausted soul couldn't help but tremble violently. Every breath carried a gentle power that could soothe all wounds and nourish the Origin of All Things. Just one breath was enough to cleanse one's internal organs until they were clear and transparent, and even the hidden pain from broken meridians was relieved.

Ahead, a faintly visible ancient Stone Gate floats above Space-Time Rift. Over a thousand Stone Gate tall, it stands like a colossal pillar supporting the heavens amidst the Primordial Chaos, carved from an unknown type of cyan jade. The stone is covered with the mottled marks of time's erosion and High Antiquity battle scars; the deep, bone-revealing cracks seem to still retain the murderous Sha Qi of an ancient God-Demon War, yet they only accentuate its ancient, profound, and weathered majesty. The surface of the Stone Gate is engraved with endlessly flowing primordial Primordial Runes, which move and intertwine like living beings, sometimes coalescing into dragons and snakes, sometimes scattering into the Star River. Each flicker exudes a heavy aura that suppresses the ages, even calming the raging Space-time Turbulence around it, transforming them into pale purple currents that slowly flow around the Stone Gate, like loyal guardians protecting the Secret Realm Entrance. This is the Primordial Secret Realm, a legend of the Three Realms Primordial Chaos Secret Realm, existing only in High Antiquity records.

At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao was completely exhausted. The Black Demonic Qi at the site of his severed meridians was like a bone-deep infection, clinging to his bones and meridians like countless black venomous snakes. It intertwined with the extreme cold power remaining from the Chilling Demon God, forming a cruel struggle of ice and poison, frantically attacking and devouring his body and soul. The immortal power in his dantian was like a candle flickering in the wind, so weak as to be almost imperceptible. Every breath brought excruciating pain as if his internal organs were shifting, and the metallic taste rising in his throat assaulted him again and again. His taste buds tingled, and his vision blurred, even the outline of the Emperor Sword in his hand became indistinct. He clung to the last vestige of his Soul Power, his fingertips gripping the Emperor Sword tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. The Emperor Sword seemed to sense its master's desperate situation, drawing a faint golden light before him, like a firefly before dawn, precisely blocking the oncoming Space-time Turbulence. This faint light was both a defense and the last vestige of his will to protect the Three Realms, keeping him from collapsing.

The moment his fingertips touched the Stone Gate, the flowing Primordial Runes suddenly lit up, transforming into a golden light curtain that enveloped the heavens and the earth, enveloping Ren Xiaoyao entirely. The demonic energy within his body emitted a shrill "sizzle" as if encountering its nemesis, instantly dissolving by more than half under the Purifying Power of the light curtain. Wisps of black smoke seeped from his pores, only to be completely annihilated by the light curtain before they could dissipate, leaving not even a trace of ash. The icy energy also melted away rapidly, like spring snow meeting the sun, turning into wisps of white mist that rose upwards, slightly easing his extremely tense body. The metallic taste rising in his throat was also temporarily suppressed, and his Primordial Chaos consciousness finally regained a moment of clarity.

"Those who uphold righteousness and possess the Primordial Chaos Aura are permitted entry." An ancient and majestic voice echoed in the void, like the whisper of a god from the High Antiquity era, carrying an undeniable authority, seemingly traversing billions of years, trembling in the Primordial Chaos. As the voice fell, the thousand-foot Stone Gate slowly opened, emitting a muffled rumble, like Primordial Chaos Qi at the Beginning of Heaven and Earth, causing ripples to spread across the surrounding primordial chaos, revealing a dazzling Secret Realm realm within—a boundless Primordial Chaos Sea of Qi, where pale golden gas flowed slowly like liquid, rippling in layers upon layers. Floating above were golden lotuses formed from the condensation of Principle, their petals adorned with delicate runes and radiating a holy aura. The air was filled with a pure fragrance that could instantly enlighten even immortals; a single breath would clear one's mind and dispel all distracting thoughts. In the distance, Jade Towers and Pavilions built from Primordial Chaos Jade Essence floated in the sky, shrouded in rosy light Auspicious Qi energy. Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridge connected the palaces, with streaks of light flashing across them, seemingly the embodiment of Principle. Strange, transparent creatures radiating Spiritual Qi swirled beneath the bridges. The entire Secret Realm resembled a fairyland, yet it possessed a greater sense of the vastness and grandeur of the Primordial Chaos Initial Opening.

The moment he stepped into the Secret Realm, a dense, almost liquid Primordial Chaos Qi surged towards him like a tidal wave, transforming into a shower of golden rain that flowed into Ren Xiaoyao's body through his seven orifices and pores, like countless warm streams washing over his broken form. Nourished by the Primordial Chaos Qi, his Damaged Meridians repaired themselves at a visible speed, and his broken Immortal Bone regained their vitality, their surfaces gleaming with a faint golden light, like divine bones tempered by the Primordial Chaos Qi, indestructible. His charred skin peeled away layer by layer, revealing a jade-white complexion imbued with Primordial Chaos Dao Charm. Primordial Chaos Dao Charm's skin, every inch radiating a faint golden light, seemed to contain Infinite Vitality. He could no longer hold on and couldn't help but sit cross-legged on a soft cloud. The cloud was warm to the touch, radiating a calming and soul-stabilizing aura. He allowed the Primordial Chaos Qi to wash over his soul and body like spring rain, completely expelling the remaining demonic energy and coldness. The immortal power in his dantian also began to slowly condense, like a dried-up riverbed flowing back into a stream, gradually gathering into a trickle, and then transforming into a rushing river, flowing smoothly through his meridians.

Just as he was immersed in the process of restoration, his soul gradually merging with the Primordial Chaos Qi, and his sea of consciousness becoming increasingly clear, a deafening roar suddenly resounded from the depths of the Secret Realm, like a colossal sound of World Creation splitting the heavens and earth. Three pillars of light containing the Primordial Dao shot into the sky, like three colossal pillars supporting the heavens, piercing through the Primordial Chaos Sea of Qi. They transformed into three ancient characters: "Dao," "Fa," and "Li," which floated in mid-air, radiating an undeniable pressure. This caused the Primordial Chaos Qi of the entire Secret Realm to surge violently, golden lotuses to sway, rainbow bridges to tremble, and even those strange creatures to dive deep into the sea of energy, not daring to show their faces. This was the Primordial Trial of the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm. Only by passing the three trials of Dao Heart, Principle, and Combat Power, proving that one was qualified to bear the Ancient Inheritance, could one step into a higher realm. Otherwise, one would be devoured by the power of the Secret Realm, one's soul scattered, and not even a trace of one's soul could be left behind.

The first beam of light, forming the character "Dao," crashed down, enveloping Ren Xiaoyao like Mount Tai Crushing Down, instantly transforming into an incredibly realistic illusion. Within the illusion, the Demon Realm army swept across the heavens like a tidal wave, Immortal Sect collapsed, rivers of blood flowed amidst the ruins, staining the mountains and earth red, countless immortals perished on the spot, their screams of Soul Annihilation echoing throughout the universe; he saw his closest teacher, the True Human Xuanyang who had taught him cultivation and imparted the Principles to him since childhood, who, to protect him, was cleaved in two by the Blood Axe Demon God, his soul annihilated in billions of malevolent Sha Qi, his dying gaze filled with expectation and concern, a gaze like the sharpest blade, piercing his heart; he saw his former comrades, who had fought side by side, laughing and arguing, now reduced to the Demon Realm puppets, their eyes empty. He ruthlessly slaughtered innocent lives, his immortal sword stained with blood. Among the victims was even his once-admired senior sister, now a Devil Creature, attacking him with her sword. He himself was captured by the Great Witch Venerable, clad in black robes, radiating a dense demonic aura. Holding a blood-stained demonic sword, he became an accomplice in the slaughter of his fellow cultivators, his feet treading on piles of white bones, his ears filled with the cheers of Devil Creature and the screams of the living. The horrific scene before him was so vivid that even the cries of his loved ones before their deaths, the sensation of the demonic sword piercing flesh, and the sound of bones shattering were clearly audible and tangible. A despair and temptation quietly grew from the depths of his heart, attempting to make him abandon his righteous heart of protecting the Three Realms, to sink into darkness, to enjoy Infinite Power, and to forever escape the suffering of war and the grief of losing loved ones.

"A mere illusion, dares to shake my Dao Heart?" Ren Xiaoyao abruptly opened his eyes, his single eye blazing with fighting spirit, like a burning Flame Sect. Even within this illusion, his belief in protecting the Three Realms remained unwavering. He raised his hand and swung his sword, unleashing the Emperor's Fire. The golden flames, carrying the power to purify all darkness, instantly tore apart the illusion before him. He roared, "My path is born to protect, to fight for the righteous! Even if I endure countless tribulations, even if my loved ones perish and my immortal Immortal Sect crumbles, my original intention will remain unchanged, and the righteous path will never perish!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the illusion of the word "Dao" collapsed instantly like shattered Glazed Ice, turning into specks of golden light that merged into his soul. Ren Xiaoyao felt a surge of clarity in his soul, and his Dao Heart became even more resolute, as unshakable as a rock that had remained unchanged for billions of years. The primordial Primordial Chaos Qi around him circulated even more rapidly, and the immortal power in his dantian also surged. The immortal power that was originally a trickle had now transformed into a rushing river, surging and turbulent.

The word "Dharma" in the second beam of light followed, like stars exploding in the sky. Countless complex runes of ancient laws poured into Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness. Each rune contained an original avenue - the folding and shuttling of space, the flow and stagnation of time, the birth and death and evolution of creation, the purity and uprightness of purification, the heaviness and tenacity of protection, the violence and determination of destruction... Thousands of avenues intersect. They were woven together to form a huge web of laws, which gave him a splitting headache, as if the sea of consciousness was about to burst, and his soul was shaking violently, almost collapsing. These runes were the condensed original laws of Hongmeng when it first opened. They were obscure and difficult to understand. It was necessary to understand their core in an instant in order to pass the trial. If he was not careful, he would be backlashed by the power of the laws and become a stupid person without intelligence, sinking forever in the secret realm.

Ren Xiaoyao endured the excruciating pain in his sea of consciousness, calmed his mind, and cleared away all distractions. He circulated his Soul Power to sort through these Law Runes. He recalled the Primordial Immortal Charm contained within the Emperor Sword, the insights he gained from fighting the Demonic God, and his original intention to protect the Three Realms. Gradually, he grasped the essence of the Principle — the Primordial Chaos Laws. Despite its myriad variations, it remained true to its core principle. "Following the will of Heaven and responding to the needs of humanity, protecting the origin." All Principle could be returned to the righteous path and used for protection. There was no need to be bound by form; one only needed to act according to one's heart and follow the trend. He raised his hand, drawing upon the Primordial Chaos Qi around him, and circulated it according to the Principle trajectory he had comprehended. The runes in his sea of consciousness instantly quieted down, condensing into a dazzling golden Law Chain like birds returning to their nests. This chain flowed into his dantian along his sea of consciousness, intertwining with his immortal power to form a purer and more powerful force. Every move he made resonated with the Heaven and Earth Laws.

The trial of the word "Law" passed in an instant, and Ren Xiaoyao's understanding of the Primordial Chaos Laws instantly reached a new level. His aura became increasingly profound, and every gesture carried the essence of the Principle, as if he himself were a part of the Principle, his every movement in harmony with the Heavenly Dao. The previously obscure and difficult-to-understand Heaven Burning Sword Technique now became clear to him, each move containing a deeper level of Daoist charm. He could even freely incorporate Principle space and purification according to the battlefield situation, multiplying its power and transcending the limitations of the Swordsmanship itself.

The third beam of light bearing the character "Power" crashed down, transforming into a Primordial War God formed from Primordial Chaos Qi. The War God stood ten thousand feet tall, his body as majestic as High Antiquity divine mountain. He wore primordial Primordial Chaos armor, inscribed with runes of World Creation, shimmering with a faint golden light, his defense impenetrable. He wielded a Giant Axe, its blade incredibly heavy, its edge gleaming with an indestructible cold light. The patterns engraved on the axe flowed like Star River. Every breath he took caused towering waves to surge in the Primordial Chaos Sea of Qi, and every swing of the axe carried... With the force of World Creation splitting the heavens and earth, the Axe Wind cleaved down towards Ren Xiaoyao. Wherever it passed, space was torn apart with dark Rift, from Rift came Primordial Chaos roars, as if to cleave the entire Secret Realm in two. This battle was a test of his combat power limit on the verge of breaking through his realm. Only by defeating this Primordial War God, whose combat power was equal to or even slightly superior to his own, could he prove that he was qualified to inherit the Ancient Inheritance. This was the ultimate test of his combat power, will, and application of the Principle, allowing no room for the slightest slack.

Ren Xiaoyao held nothing back, unleashing his full immortal and Soul Power. His Emperor Sword blazed with raging imperial fire, golden flames intertwined with Primordial Immortal Charm and Law Runes. The sword light was dazzling, illuminating the entire Primordial Chaos Secret Realm and dyeing the surrounding Primordial Chaos Qi golden. He used the newly comprehended Primordial Movement Technique Footwork, his figure flashing like a ghost amidst the War God's axe shadows. His steps were light and agile, each step landing on Principle node, as if strolling leisurely, even as the War God's axe strikes were dense... The air was impenetrable, creating a sky full of axe shadows, yet none could harm him in the slightest. At the same time, Heaven Burning Sword Technique, enhanced by his understanding of the Principle, became even more exquisite. The first to the seventh moves were seamlessly integrated, with sword strikes flowing smoothly and effortlessly. Each sword strike contained the Great Dao Power of purification and protection. It collided violently with the God of War's Giant Axe axe, unleashing a deafening roar that shook the entire Secret Realm. Golden sword light and axe energy intertwined, stirring up a vast Primordial Chaos energy wave. Golden lotuses shattered one after another, turning into specks of golden light that scattered down.

"Heaven Burning Sword Technique - Eighth Form, Primordial Chaos World-Breaking!"

Ren Xiaoyao let out a sharp shout that shook the universe, pouring all his immortal power, Soul Power, and understanding of the Principle into the Emperor Sword. Golden Sword Light instantly condensed, like a meteor streaking through the darkness, or a sharp blade piercing through Primordial Chaos, carrying an invincible momentum, and collided with the God of War's Giant Axe axe. After a deafening roar that shook the Secret Realm, the Primordial War God's axe momentum was instantly shattered, the Giant Axe disintegrating inch by inch in the golden light, turning into countless fragments of Primordial Chaos; the God of War's body also melted inch by inch in the golden light, like ice and snow meeting the sun, transforming into the purest primordial Primordial Chaos Power, which surged into Ren Xiaoyao's body like a rushing river, causing his aura to surge again, the immortal power in his dantian almost breaking through the shackles, and his cultivation bottleneck was already teetering on the brink of collapse.

Having passed all three trials, an ancient chant echoed from the depths of the Secret Realm, like a blessing from Ancient Immortal, melodious and solemn, reverberating above the Primordial Chaos Sea of Qi, lingering for a long time. A Inheritance Platform, suspended in the Inheritance Platform of the Primordial Chaos Sea of Qi, slowly rose. Carved from a single piece of Primordial Chaos Jade Essence, the platform radiated a faint Seven-Colored Rosy Clouds. Flowing Law Runes covered the platform, emanating a powerful transmission force. Nine golden dragons, formed from the Principle, circled below, their heads bowed as if welcoming the inheritor. Their roars resounded throughout the Secret Realm, Inheritance Platform with awe. On the Inheritance Platform, a Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit, radiating Seven-Colored Rosy Clouds, floated silently. The fruit was about the size of a fist, its surface covered with intricate Dao Patterns that shimmered like stars, exuding an aura that stirred the soul. Just looking at it inspired an urge to comprehend the Dao and ascend to immortality. Surrounding the Dao Fruit High Antiquity slips, crafted from the hides of an unknown animal. Their surfaces were inscribed with ancient characters, faintly shimmering with light. They recorded three Ancient Inheritance: the Primordial Creation Art, the Myriad Laws Return to Origin Technique, and the Heavenly Guardian Seal. Each slip contained earth-shattering power.

Ren Xiaoyao leaped onto the Inheritance Platform, his feet landing on the Primordial Chaos Jade Essence. A warm, gentle power flowed from his feet into his body, completely relaxing his tense frame. He raised his hand and grasped the Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit, which instantly transformed into an unimaginably vast Energy Torrent, surging into his dantian like a rushing river, filling it completely in an instant. Then, it spread along his meridians to his limbs and bones, widening his meridians wherever it passed, making his Immortal Bone even more resilient, and boosting his physical strength to a new level. At the same time, the three jade slips transformed into three streams of light, merging into his sea of consciousness. Countless profound Cultivation Method, Technique Method, and hand seals flooded his mind like a tide, yet they appeared perfectly organized, neatly arranged by the Law Chain. He instantly mastered them, as if he had cultivated for millions of years.

The Primordial Creation Art, once activated, not only completely healed all his injuries but also reshaped his meridians and Immortal Bone. His meridians became several times wider than before, and faint Primordial Chaos Dao patterns were inscribed on his Immortal Bone, making his physical body more resilient and capable of absorbing even greater power, even able to withstand a full-force attack from Golden Immortal. The Myriad Laws Return to Origin Technique allowed him to fully master the Heaven Burning Sword Technique and Primordial Movement Technique he had learned, even enabling him to apply them in different ways and create his own unique moves, multiplying his combat power. No matter what kind of Cultivation Method he used, he could unleash its maximum power, and he could even transform the essence of Demonic Dao Cultivation Method into his own, eliminating their malevolent energy. The Heavenly Guardian Seal transformed into a golden mark, deeply imprinted in the depths of his soul, containing boundless Guardian Power. It could not only protect his own soul from destruction but also transform into a protective barrier to shelter others. Wherever the barrier reached, demonic energy could not penetrate, evil spirits would be repelled, and even the Nine Nether Demonic Lightning could not shake it in the slightest.

The immortal power within his dantian surged wildly under the blessing of the Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit and the power of inheritance, crashing against the bottleneck of the Heavenly Immortal realm like a raging river. The originally indestructible barrier of his realm shattered instantly like paper before this immense power. An even stronger, more profound, and purer Golden Immortal Power erupted from his body, sweeping across the entire Primordial Chaos Secret Realm. The Primordial Chaos Sea of Qi surged with towering waves, golden lotuses danced in the sky, and Jade Towers and Pavilions shone with boundless radiance. Nine golden dragons soared into the sky, emitting joyful dragon roars. Golden immortal light shot into the heavens, piercing through the void of the Secret Realm. This caused numerous extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth—auspicious clouds gathered in the nine heavens, forming a boundless ocean of auspicious clouds, Seven-Colored Rosy Clouds fell, nourishing the Three Realms realms like sweet rain. Celestial music resounded throughout the universe. The sweet rain fell everywhere, and withered plants instantly came back to life. Dried-up rivers once again rippled with clear water. Countless Law Runes appeared in the void, dancing around the celestial light, as if the heavens and earth were celebrating the birth of a new Golden Immortal. Even the Heavenly Dao of the Three Realms trembled with joy, sending down golden light of merit that merged into Ren Xiaoyao's body, making his Golden Immortal Realm even more stable.

Ren Xiaoyao slowly rose, his single eye gleaming brightly, like two blazing suns hanging in the heavens, dazzling and captivating. Wherever his gaze fell, the void trembled slightly. Primordial Chaos Qi swirled around him, forming a faint golden halo. Runes flowed across the halo, radiating an aura of power to suppress evil. Even the mere release of his aura was enough to deter the surrounding Primordial Chaos Qi from approaching. The Emperor Sword in his hand emitted a joyful sword cry, like the Dragon's Roar and Phoenix's Cry and the cry of a phoenix. Law Runes flowed across its blade, its sharpness surpassing its former glory, faintly carrying a World Creation power. Even a casual swing possessed... Golden Sword Light tore through the void, annihilating all illusions. He could clearly feel the abundant Golden Immortal Power within his body, as boundless as a vast ocean, capable of effortlessly drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, causing upheavals and turmoil; his divine soul was as stable as a mountain, like an immortal divine peak, remaining clear and steadfast regardless of external interference, unshaken even by the most powerful illusions; the Primordial Chaos Laws moved at his will, every gesture carrying the power to move heaven and earth. The fatigue and pain from his previous battle with the eleven Demonic God had No Existence, replaced by unprecedented strength and confidence.

He successfully broke through and achieved the realm of Golden Immortal!

Just then, the Secret Realm's Stone Gate opened again, and the aura of the outside world faintly wafted in, mixed with a faint demonic energy and the wails of living beings. Those wails were filled with despair and pain, piercing Ren Xiaoyao's heart like needles, causing his newly stabilized State of Mind to ripple.