Profound Life Tribulation Crossed, Primordial Chaos Dao Attained

Deep within the rift, Chaos Current surged like a raging sea, whipping up countless silver-white Rift. Each fissure seemed capable of cleaving space and time, shredding Principle, enough to crush the physical body and soul of an ordinary Golden Immortal into ashes. Ren Xiaoyao floated cross-legged at the core of the Primordial Chaos, his body surrounded by golden and azure Spiritual Qi intertwined to form a twelve-petaled lotus platform. The petals were layered upon each other, and the edges flowed with the unique Chaos Halo of the Primordial Chaos Origin —a halo that was neither mist nor dew, like the first spiritual lotus born at the Beginning of Heaven and Earth, steadily isolating the extremely violent energy from the surrounding airflow. Below the lotus platform, even the Chaos Current was drawn into vortexes, as if paying homage to this nascent Dao. The <Primordial Chaos Heaven Devouring Art> was activated to its limit, and the immortal and demonic Principle within his dantian were like two lithe divine Divine Dragon coiled and intertwined— the Principle of the Immortal Dao were as upright and majestic as the Kunlun Jade, flowing with a radiant aura of righteousness, each ray of light seemingly capable of suppressing evil spirits in the Three Realms; the rules of the Demonic Dao Patterns were as unpredictable Black and White Intertwined agile as the Nine Netherworlds serpent, moving with a chilling Sha Qi, each breath seemingly capable of devouring the life force of all things in the world. These two extreme forces, once incompatible as fire and water, were now transformed into black and white interwoven Dao patterns under the nourishment and catalysis of the Primordial Chaos Origin chaos, like the most ancient Contract Rune in the world, flowing slowly along the meridians that had widened several times over. Wherever they passed, fine, star -Primordial Runes appeared on the walls of the Dao Patterns, like the most intricate chains, completely melting the originally distinct immortal Immortal and Demonic Power, even smoothing out the tiny cracks deep within the meridians.

Two extreme forces collided and merged, unleashing a new energy— Primordial Chaos Dao Power —that contained both the destructive power of the Demonic Dao and the transformative power of the Immortal Dao. This power initially appeared as a trickle, slowly flowing through the meridians, but in an instant, it greedily absorbed the surrounding Chaos Current, surging into a raging river that circulated endlessly within the body. Wherever it passed, the flesh and bones glowed with a faint golden light, every inch of skin was soaked in the Dao Power, and cells continuously fractured and regenerated under the energy's cleansing, their strength increasing at a visible rate. The soul was tightly enveloped by a layer of Primordial Chaos pure energy, as if nourished by ten-thousand-year-old warm jade, becoming increasingly solid and translucent. The sea of consciousness also expanded to its limit, like a vast starry sky, with countless Dao thoughts transforming into stars, quietly rising and falling within it, even the most subtle fluctuations of the Principle could be clearly perceived.

"Buzz--"

The void suddenly trembled violently. The Primordial Chaos clouds above the rift were stirred up as if by a giant hand, churning and surging with towering waves. A deep, thunderous roar came from the depths of the clouds, as if an Ancient Gods was about to break through them. Nine distinct beams of light descended from the heavens, like nine High Antiquity swords Open Chaos, precisely positioning themselves within a nine-palace formation three feet around Ren Xiaoyao, transforming this area into a calamity from which nothing could escape. The first beam of light was crimson gold, radiating a majestic heavenly power. Every ray of light seemed to contain the judgment of the Heavenly Dao. Wherever it passed, the void seemed to slightly submit, even the Chaos Current... Approaching was the "Heavenly Might Tribulation"; the second, Death Qi as black as ink, like a river of darkness surging from the Nine Nether Hell, corroded even the Chaos Current in its path, leaving scorched marks on the very space. The Death Qi was mixed with the wails of countless vengeful spirits, a sound that terrified the soul—this was the "Earth Fiend Tribulation"; immediately following, the "Wind and Thunder Tribulation," accompanied by roaring thunder, descended with a deafening roar. Thousands of Thunder Snake Thunder Snake writhed and howled within the pillar of light, each as thick as a mountain peak. The gale, like countless invisible blades, whipped through the void, making it hum and seem as if to tear this world apart; ice and fire intertwined... The "Ice and Fire Tribulation" followed closely behind. The scorching Immortal Fire into a gigantic fire Phoenix, capable of burning mountains and boiling seas with a single flap of its wings. Wherever the flames passed, space itself was distorted and warped, emitting a pungent, acrid smell. The biting cold condensed into Ice Dragon, roaring and freezing the heavens and earth. Wherever it passed, even energy was frozen into Ice Crystals, crackling and popping. In the "Yin and Yang Tribulation," a black-and-white cycle, the Tai Chi Phantom slowly rotated, the Yin and Yang Qi colliding and bursting forth with an aura of intertwined destruction and life. In the "Good and Evil Tribulation," a clash of good and evil, countless good and evil thoughts transformed into threads, attempting to entangle his Dao Heart; the entanglement of cause and effect... In the "Causality Tribulation," countless Causality Threads spread like a spider web, connecting every experience of his past; in the "Reincarnation Tribulation," the phantom of the Six Paths of Reincarnation appeared, attempting to drag him into endless reincarnation; finally, the "Creation Tribulation," with its seven-colored flowing light, manifested, containing endless vitality, yet also concealing the most dangerous test. The nine tribulations stood like nine Ancient Gods standing side by side, exuding a terrifying aura that suppressed eternity, even the space itself was slightly compressed and collapsed, the air stagnant like Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice, making it hard to breathe. This pressure alone was enough to make an ordinary Golden Immortal kneel on the spot.

This is the Nine Heavens and Nine Earths Profound Life Tribulation, an inevitable tribulation for Golden Immortal attempting to break through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. Its power is so immense that it can kill 99% of Golden Immortal on the spot. Even more perilous is that this tribulation not only tests a cultivator's cultivation foundation but also requires them to examine their own Dao Heart. The slightest deviation will result in a backlash from the tribulation's power—at best, their cultivation will be completely destroyed, leaving them a cripple barely clinging to life; at worst, their soul will be scattered, forever condemned to eternal damnation, without even the chance of Reincarnation. Throughout history, countless brilliant and talented individuals have perished in this tribulation, becoming nothing more than a wisp of soul in the dimensional rift.

"Good timing!"

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes flashed with a sharp light, showing no fear whatsoever, but rather a surge of boundless pride. His fighting spirit burned like a raging fire, almost piercing the clouds. The Primordial Chaos Dao Power that had just merged within him was already stirring restlessly, needing the tempering power of the Xuan Sheng Tribulation to completely solidify his Dao Foundation and truly touch the threshold of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal. He raised his hand and a dark golden Boundary Stabilizing Pearl flew out of his Storage Ring. The pearl hovered three feet above his head, and the boundary runes engraved on its surface instantly activated, spreading out to form a semi-transparent Space Barrier, like an inverted golden bell. The runes flowed endlessly on the barrier, completely isolating the raging Chaos Current outside, creating a relatively stable place for him to undergo the tribulation. Outside the barrier, the Chaos Current collided with the tribulation power, producing deafening roars, while inside the barrier, it was as peaceful as a paradise.

The first Heavenly Might Tribulation descended first, with crimson-gold lightning bolts coiling and intertwining like thousands of golden dragons, their heads pointing downwards and tails soaring skyward, crashing down with an aura of supreme dominance. This tribulation lightning was no ordinary lightning, but a punitive force condensed from the Heavenly Dao Laws, specifically targeting the cultivator's Dao Heart. The slightest disrespect would crush their soul, forcing them to submit to the Heavenly Dao. Ren Xiaoyao, however, straightened his spine, his primordial Primordial Chaos Dao Power instantly transforming into a set of golden-blue battle armor. The dragon and phoenix patterns on the armor were lifelike, with clearly visible dragon scales and phoenix feathers. Each scale flowed with Primordial Runes, radiating an indomitable fighting spirit. Instead of retreating, he advanced, meeting the tribulation lightning head-on, his voice resounding like a great bell Primordial Chaos: "My Dao is neither following the heavens nor defying fate, but being free Xiaoyao! What of the might of heaven? I will shatter it with a single sword!"

The World-Breaking Sword in his hand unleashed a dazzling light. On its Primordial Chaos- level blade, phantoms of Dragon Phoenix Phantom and phoenixes raised their heads and roared. The dragon's cry reverberated throughout the universe, while the phoenix's cry was clear and melodious. Golden-Azure Dual Color Sword Qi intertwined to form a colossal sword reaching to the heavens. Primordial Runes flowed densely across the blade, as if coming to life, carrying the power to cleave heaven and earth and tear apart the laws of Principle, fiercely slashing towards the tribulation lightning. "Boom—" A deafening roar echoed as the tribulation lightning and Sword Qi energy collided violently in the void, unleashing a world-destroying Energy Impact, like thousands of nuclear bombs detonating simultaneously. The surrounding Chaos Current was blasted back tens of thousands of miles, and countless cracks appeared in space, as if it were about to shatter. The Glazed Ice, with countless tiny Space Fragments flying amidst the shockwave, exuded a dangerous aura. Ren Xiaoyao swayed slightly, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, staining his robes crimson. The majesty of the Heavenly Might Tribulation was indeed terrifying; even with the protection of the Primordial Chaos Dao Power, it still caused his blood to surge and his meridians to ache faintly. But the light in his eyes shone even brighter. He raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth. The pure Power of Principle contained within the tribulation lightning was forcibly drawn by the <Primordial Chaos Heaven Devouring Art>, transforming into strands of golden energy that flowed along his meridians into his Dao Foundation. This made the newly fused Primordial Chaos Dao Power even purer and more refined, and the speed at which his Dao Core spun also increased.

The second Earthly Earth Fiend Tribulation arrived in quick succession. The pitch-black Death Qi surged forth like an endless tide, corroding the Chaos Current in its wake with a hissing sound. Even the Space Barrier showed faint black marks, as if it might shatter at any moment. This Death Qi was the ultimate Sinister Power in the world, capable of eroding a cultivator's physical body and soul, obliterating their life force. It was the most insidious of the Profound Life Tribulations, and countless cultivators had been corrupted by this Death Qi, reduced to mindless Walking Corpse. Ren Xiaoyao, however, remained calm. He flicked a wisp of Chaos Origin Qi from his fingertip; the milky-white energy flowed like the dawn breaking... Light instantly illuminated the Death Qi. The Chaos Origin, the origin of all things, capable of birth and death, withering and flourishing, caused the Death Qi to melt and disintegrate like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun, transforming into pure Power of Life flowed into Ren Xiaoyao's body through his pores. His meridians, previously injured by the Heavenly Might Tribulation, were instantly healed. His physical strength, tempered by the alternating flow of Death Qi and life force, steadily advanced towards the immortal body of Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Fine golden patterns appeared on his skin, like innate Dao Marks, radiating a faint glow; each Dao Patterns contained boundless life force.

The subsequent Wind and Thunder Tribulation, Ice and Fire Tribulation, followed one after another, testing the cultivator's control over the elemental Principle. Heavenly Thunder roared and tore through the void, thick pillars of lightning dancing like dragons and snakes, crashing towards Ren Xiaoyao with destructive force. Wherever the lightning pillars passed, dark passages were cleaved through space. Gale-force winds, like countless invisible blades, made the Space Barrier hum, as if it would be torn apart at any moment. The wind carried Space Fragments, possessing immense power. On the other side, scorching immortal Immortal Fire into a gigantic fire Phoenix, capable of burning mountains and boiling seas with a single flap of its wings. Wherever the flames passed, space was distorted and deformed, emitting a pungent, acrid smell. Bone-chilling ice condensed into Ice Dragon, roaring and freezing the heavens and earth. Wherever it passed, even energy was frozen into Ice Crystals, crackling and popping. These two extreme forces intertwined and crushed each other, creating a desperate situation of two extremes: one side was Flame Sect fire... Flame Sect engulfed him on one side, while biting ice chilled him to the bone on the other, seemingly threatening to completely refine Ren Xiaoyao. Ren Xiaoyao, however, pushed the <Primordial Chaos Heaven Devouring Art> to its limit, his Primordial Chaos Dao Power transforming into a massive vortex, like Black Hole, devouring thunder, gale, Immortal Fire, and ice. The immortal Principle within him circulated once more; Demonic Dao power controlled the fury of wind and fire, guiding their wild power to unleash even greater destructive force; Immortal Dao power harmonized the fierceness of thunder and ice, making them more Perfect Harmony and easily controlled. The four elemental forces circulated within him, colliding and fusing, ultimately being completely refined by the Primordial Chaos Dao Power, becoming the foundation for his control over the elemental Principle. With a casual wave of his hand, wind and thunder raged, ice and fire mingled, and with every movement, he displayed the rudiments of controlling the elements of heaven and earth, as if he were the master of the elements, with all elements in the world obeying his command.

The Yin and Yang Tribulation and the Good and Evil Tribulation arrived one after another, directly targeting the very source of Ren Xiaoyao's Dao Heart. Two figures identical to him appeared in the void. One was dressed in a pure white Immortal Dao robe, surrounded by a holy immortal aura. His face was compassionate, his eyes gentle, and he exuded a sacred aura that made people want to submit. He held a white jade whisk in his hand, and with each wave of the whisk, golden light scattered, which was the Incarnation of "good" and "yang" in his Dao Heart. The other was dressed in a pitch-black Demonic Robe, surrounded by a dense Demonic Baleful Energy. His eyes were sinister, his face cold, and he exuded a chilling Destructive Aura. He held a pitch-black demonic sword in his hand, and black venom dripped from the blade, which was the reflection of "evil" and "yin" in his Dao Heart.

"Ren Xiaoyao, you are the descendant of two emperors, bearing the orthodox lineage of Immortal Dao, possessing unparalleled talent, and revered by all immortals. Yet you cultivate Devil Cultivation Method, collude with the Demon Realm realm, and slaughter Immortal Sect cultivators. This is an act against the heavens! Why not abandon the Demonic Dao, return to the righteous path, and rejoin the embrace of the immortal Immortal Realm?" The white-robed figure's voice was like the tolling of a bell, filled with seductive power. His words contained the rhythm of the Great Dao, seemingly capable of cleansing the heart and making one unconsciously want to obey. "This emperor can spare your life and even bestow upon you the title of Guardian True Lord, allowing you to enjoy endless glory and be worshipped by all immortals. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Hahaha! What does it matter if you're an immortal or a demon?" The figure in black laughed loudly, his laughter filled with sarcasm. " In the Immortal Realm, hypocrites reign supreme, jealous of talent and ability, treacherous and scheming against you, plotting to seize your inheritance; in the Demon Realm, the strong prey on the weak, straightforward and honest, cruel yet real! Only absolute power is the only truth, why not completely fall into the Demonic Dao, kill all those hypocritical virtuous men, establish your own order, and make everyone in the world submit to you? At that time, you will be the sole ruler, life and death will be in your hands!" The figure in black spoke with a sinister tone, filled with destructive temptation, and Demonic Fiend Qi permeated the air, attempting to ignite the bloodlust in Ren Xiaoyao's heart.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes remained clear and unmoved. Primordial Chaos Dao Power flowed around him, his Dao Heart as firm as a rock. He had experienced the betrayal of the Immortal Realm and witnessed the cruelty of the Demon Realm, understanding that immortals and demons were not absolute good or evil; the human heart was the fundamental factor. Even within the Immortal Sect, there were treacherous individuals who would stop at nothing for profit; within the Demon Realm, there were also those of deep loyalty and righteousness who upheld their principles. He raised his sword, channeling Primordial Chaos Dao Power into its blade. Golden-Azure Dual Color Sword Qi surged ten thousand feet, simultaneously slashing at the two figures. His voice was firm as iron. "Immortals and demons share the same origin; good and evil reside in my heart! My Dao is neither purely immortal nor purely demonic, but the Primordial Chaos Great Dao transcends both, Xiaoyao and unfettered, undisturbed by external things, and unbound by rules!"

As the sword light flashed, the white-clad and black-clad figures simultaneously disintegrated, transforming into pure Yin and Yang Qi, which flowed into his sea of consciousness like two streams. Ren Xiaoyao's Dao Heart instantly became perfect and flawless, without any flaws. His understanding of the Primordial Chaos Great Dao also reached a new level, and the aura emanating from his body became increasingly ethereal and vast, like an unfathomable starry sky, inspiring awe and even causing the surrounding tribulation power to pause for a moment.

The Causality Tribulation and Effect and the Reincarnation Tribulation followed one after another. These were the two most dangerous tribulations in the Tribulation of Profound Life, and countless cultivators had fallen into their demise, never to escape. Countless images floated in the void, flashing rapidly before his eyes like a revolving lantern: there was the glory and splendor of his past life as the successor of the two emperors, revered by all the immortals, receiving the worship of the immortals in the Lingxiao Palace, holding the Primordial Chaos Treasure in his hand, full of vigor and pride; there was his betrayal by the Profound Heaven Great Emperor, trapped in a fierce encirclement, his former colleagues turning against him with swords drawn, those former friends and respected elders now revealing their ferocious faces, the humiliation and resentment of his desperate breakout, his blood staining the White Jade Platform of the Lingxiao Palace. The scene was filled with the karmic entanglements of his killing of Ice Soul True Lord and seizing the treasures of the Immortal Suppressing Pavilion. Ice Soul True Lord's resentment and bitterness before his death were clearly visible, and that hateful gaze seemed to be branded deep into his soul. There were also the marks of his struggle on the edge of life and death, his repeated brushes with death. The pain of each death was so real that it seemed to be happening right now: the excruciating pain of being burned by demonic flames, the numbness of being struck by Immortal Lightning, and the despair of being pierced through the heart by a sharp blade. These images flooded his sea of consciousness like a tide, carrying a strong emotional impact, trying to stir up his obsession and regret, trapping him in the cycle of cause and effect, never to escape.

"These are all my past, and also my Dao Path!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, his voice piercing through the Primordial Chaos and resounding throughout the entire rift, causing countless Space Fragments to fall. The Primordial Chaos Origin energy within his sea of consciousness surged, like a blazing sun, illuminating every scene of cause and effect. He no longer evaded, but faced each experience with equanimity, accepting every moment—whether glory or humiliation, good cause or bad effect—all were part of what made him "Ren Xiaoyao," indispensable trials on his Dao Path. It was these experiences that allowed him to see the good and evil in people's hearts, strengthened his Dao Heart, and gave him the courage to break free from all constraints. As his State of Mind sublimated, the previously entangled forces of cause and effect were completely controlled by him, transforming into a part of his Dao Foundation, adding a touch of immortality to his Primordial Chaos Dao Power. His Dao Heart became increasingly unbreakable, like Primordial Chaos rock, unchanging through the ages.

The final Creation Tribulation descended, the ultimate test and greatest fortuitous opportunity of the Xuan Sheng Tribulation. A seven-colored pillar of light, imbued with boundless vitality and creation, descended from the sky, like a bridge connecting heaven and earth, enveloping Ren Xiaoyao's entire body. Within the pillar, countless Primordial Runes danced and swirled, like a sky full of stars. Each rune contained profound Daoist principles, seemingly illustrating the ultimate truth of the creation of Beginning of Heaven and Earth and earth and the birth of all things. This caused Ren Xiaoyao's soul to tremble, and his understanding of the Dao increased at a visible speed. Wherever the pillar passed, even the Chaos Current in the rift became gentle, transforming into pure energy that merged into the pillar, nourishing Ren Xiaoyao's body and mind. Ren Xiaoyao closed his eyes, immersing himself completely, feeling the nourishment of the Power of Creation, comprehending the true meaning of the Primordial Chaos Great Dao, Principle within his body began its final fusion under the impetus of the Power of Creation.

The immortal and Principle within his body completely dissolved, becoming one with the others, transforming into pure Primordial Chaos Dao Power. The <Primordial Chaos Heaven Devouring Art> also reached perfection, becoming a truly unparalleled Cultivation Method surpassing both immortals and demons. During its operation, the Cultivation Method could even draw upon the Heaven and Earth Origin Power, causing the entire world to resonate with it. Within his dantian, Primordial Chaos Dao Power condensed into a fist-sized Primordial Chaos- colored Dao pill. On this Dao pill, Dragon Phoenix Auspiciousness and phoenixes displayed auspicious symbols, while illusory figures of immortals and demons sat facing each other, coexisting harmoniously, emanating a terrifying aura that suppressed heaven and earth. With each rotation of the Dao pill, countless Primordial Runes merged into it, making it increasingly solid. His sea of consciousness expanded to its limit, like a vast universe, allowing him to clearly perceive every fluctuation of Principle within and outside the boundary, even vaguely touching the Heavenly Dao Laws unique to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. With every gesture, he could Heaven and Earth Resonance, as if he were a part of heaven and earth, breathing and sharing the fate of the Great Dao.

"Break!"

Ren Xiaoyao suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils blazing with Primordial Chaos light, like two floating Primordial Chaos stars, profound and mysterious, containing the secrets of the Cosmic Life and Death. He raised his hand and threw a punch towards the void, the Primordial Chaos Dao Power transforming into a ten-thousand-foot-long fist beam, with Dragon Phoenix Phantom swirling around it, carrying the power to cleave the World Creation and the earth, slamming fiercely into the pillar of light of the Creation Tribulation. This punch contained his complete understanding of the Primordial Chaos Great Dao, the terrifying power of the fusion of immortals and demons, the resolute will to break through and rebuild, and even more so, the ultimate pursuit of freedom Xiaoyao. Wherever the fist beam passed, space was dented, forming a huge Black Hole, countless energies were sucked into it, and then wrapped up by the fist beam, bursting out with even greater power.

"Click--"

The void resembled shattered glass, countless cracks spreading wildly outwards from the point of impact of the fist's energy, covering the entire rift like a spiderweb. The nine pillars of light from the Nine Heavens and Nine Earths Profound Life Tribulation simultaneously crumbled, transforming into countless flying runes that fell like a dazzling meteor shower, all merging into Ren Xiaoyao's body. At this moment, his cultivation erupted completely; the barrier of Golden Immortal Peak shattered like paper, and a terrifying aura far surpassing that of Golden Immortal swept across the entire rift. The Chaos Current reversed for thousands of miles, and Space Cracks closed under the pressure of this aura. A moment of tranquility appeared deep within the rift, and even the Chaos Current became docile under this pressure, like an obedient child.

His physical body had completely transformed into an immortal form, remaining unscathed despite the Chaos Current. He could even actively absorb the Chaos Power to nourish himself, every inch of his skin containing World-Destroying Power. A flick of his fingertips could shatter space. His soul was closely connected to the Primordial Chaos Great Dao, eternally indestructible. Even if his soul were to scatter, he could reshape his soul with the Great Dao Power, truly achieving immortality. Within his sea of consciousness, Daoist thoughts flowed like stars, ceaselessly. His Dao Core spun rapidly, with Primordial Chaos Dao Power surging forth continuously. Every Heavenly Dao Laws flowed around him, as if celebrating his victory.

Grand Unity Golden Immortal!

Ren Xiaoyao successfully broke through and entered the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm, which countless cultivators dream of!

He hovered at the core of Primordial Chaos, his body surrounded by a dazzling curtain of light formed by the intertwining of golden and azure Spiritual Qi and the seven-colored Power of Creation. On this curtain, Primordial Runes flickered, illustrating the profound principles of the Great Dao. Behind him emerged a three-zhang-high Primordial Chaos Dao Platform, carved from Primordial Chaos stones and covered with patterns of merging immortals and demons. On the platform, illusory figures of immortals and demons sat facing each other, surrounded by Dragon Phoenix Auspiciousness and Qilin, and encircled by qilin, radiating a sacred and majestic aura, like the descent of the Dao Ancestor at the Primordial Chaos Initial Opening, inspiring awe and reverence. He could clearly feel his connection to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth growing stronger; with every gesture, he could manipulate the Heaven and Earth Laws. The oppressive aura of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, which had once filled him with dread, now seemed like a gentle breeze, utterly insignificant. He could even vaguely sense the Law Flow Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm; those once unattainable mysteries of the Great Dao were now as clear as lines on the palm of his hand.