The Classic of Mountains and Seas Scroll, Zhen Yuan Great Immortal!

Xie Fang had originally planned to uproot the Ginseng Fruit Tree and take it away. After all, he had an entire lake of Three Lights Divine Water—he was not afraid that the Ginseng Fruit Tree would fail to survive the transplant.

Yet just as he moved to act, he suddenly noticed a scroll lying beside the Ginseng Fruit Tree.

Ancient inscriptions were engraved upon the scroll, and an archaic, boundless aura rushed toward him.

Three large characters upon it caught Xie Fang's eye.

"Classic of Mountains and Seas!"

Xie Fang's heart stirred, and he reached out to pick it up.

The Classic of Mountains and Seas of this Primordial World was not the later book that recorded mountains, rivers, and strange beasts.

The Classic of Mountains and Seas in the Primordial World was an Innate Treasure. It could contain mountains, rivers, and lakes, and evolve myriad worlds and heavens. Though it possessed no offensive power whatsoever, it was still an Innate Treasure!

According to the original course of history in the Primordial World, this Classic of Mountains and Seas would ultimately be obtained by Zhen Yuanzi, the Ancestor of Earthly Immortals, then refined into Five Villages Temple and placed upon Longevity Mountain.

The moment he thought of Zhen Yuanzi, Xie Fang suddenly recalled something else.

There had been many controversial topics in later generations. One of the more representative ones concerned Zhen Yuanzi's origins.

Many believed that Zhen Yuanzi had actually manifested from the Ginseng Fruit Tree. Yet the two could sever their connection with one another, meaning that Zhen Yuanzi was merely a portion of the Ginseng Fruit Tree's Origin, which had separated from the tree and cultivated into human form.

Xie Fang had once scoffed at this claim, but now that he had arrived in the Primordial World, he wanted to verify whether it was true.

With that thought, Xie Fang put away the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Then he pressed his palm directly against the Ginseng Fruit Tree, mana surging from his hand as he prepared to uproot it in an instant!

Rustle, rustle, rustle—

Just then!

The trunk and branches of the Ginseng Fruit Tree suddenly shook wildly, and a voice abruptly reached Xie Fang's ears.

"Senior, please show mercy! Senior, mercy..."

As the Ginseng Fruit Tree swayed violently, its tone was full of panic.

"This junior, Zhen Yuan, greets Senior. I beg Senior to show mercy."

Hearing that voice, Xie Fang smiled soundlessly and withdrew his hand.

Clearly, the claim from later generations had been proven true. Zhen Yuanzi truly was an Origin separated from the Ginseng Fruit Tree and manifested into human form. No wonder Zhen Yuanzi had flown into a rage after Sun Wukong pushed over the Ginseng Fruit Tree during the Journey to the West Calamity!

Still, Zhen Yuanzi had a good sense of propriety. Knowing that he was begging Xie Fang, he addressed him as Senior.

"Since you have already developed spiritual intelligence, I naturally will not ruin your path of cultivation."

Xie Fang spoke indifferently. "However, this fruit tree is also of great importance to me. Since I have encountered it, I will not simply leave."

At that, Xie Fang pondered briefly. Then, with a flick of his right hand, a splash of water glowing with three-colored light poured down over the Ginseng Fruit Tree.

"Since you call me Senior, I will not treat you poorly. I shall grant you a great fortune!"

As soon as his words fell, the Ginseng Fruit Tree suddenly shook violently. "A great fortune? Th-this could it be... Three Lights Divine Water?!"

Although Zhen Yuanzi had yet to undergo Form Manifestation, his roots were one of the Ten Great Spiritual Roots, so he had been born with the Heavenly Dao's inherited memories.

That was why he had recognized the Three Lights Divine Water at a glance.

"Could the great fortune Senior spoke of truly be this Three Lights Divine Water?"

A great storm rose in Zhen Yuanzi's heart. Possessing the Heavenly Dao's inherited memories, he naturally knew how precious the Three Lights Divine Water was.

Yet despite his shock—and though this truly was a great fortune—after the shock passed, Zhen Yuanzi was filled with deep worry.

This Senior had bestowed such a tremendous fortune upon him. How was he supposed to repay it?

In the Primordial World, rashly forming karmic ties was no wise choice, because one never knew what price one would have to pay when the time came to repay that karmic fruit!

Fortunately, Xie Fang did not leave Zhen Yuanzi worried for long.

"You need not worry. I will not take your life. I merely wish to give you a place more suitable for your growth."

Xie Fang paused before continuing, "You know that I possess Three Lights Divine Water. If your true body were brought to my place, the Three Lights Divine Water would be inexhaustible and ever-flowing. What do you say?"

This was the decision Xie Fang had reached after much deliberation.

Ever since arriving in the Primordial World, he had encountered very few living beings with whom he could converse.

Since Zhen Yuanzi had good sense and would possess extraordinary cultivation in the future, Xie Fang might as well take him under his wing. At the very least, he could become friends with Zhen Yuanzi.

Who knew? He might prove useful somewhere in the future.

Besides, if he transplanted the Ginseng Fruit Tree to his own cultivation ground, would Zhen Yuanzi dare refuse him when he needed Ginseng Fruits later on?

Furthermore, Zhen Yuanzi had yet to undergo Form Manifestation and his Cultivation Base was not high. Even if Xie Fang killed him, he would not gain many Experience Points. Rather than that, he might as well take him in.

Xie Fang's calculations rang loud and clear, but Zhen Yuanzi was suddenly startled!

So after all that, this Senior was still coveting his true body!

Yet after that initial shock, joy rose in his heart.

This Senior had undergone Form Manifestation so early—he was surely a mighty expert. And since he could casually give away Three Lights Divine Water, he must be immensely wealthy and powerful!

Given the current situation, even if the other party simply seized it by force, Zhen Yuanzi would have no way to resist!

Thus, in only a moment, Zhen Yuanzi understood the crux of the matter. He immediately said, "This disciple, Zhen Yuan, pays respects to Senior and is willing to obey Senior's commands!"

As the saying went, when you couldn't fight against life, you could only find every possible way to make use of it and strengthen yourself!

"Hmm. With your current Cultivation Base, can you travel on your own?"

Xie Fang looked at the Ginseng Fruit Tree, and Zhen Yuanzi's voice immediately rang out. "No matter. This junior has already reached the late Primordial Unity Golden Immortal stage. Though I have yet to undergo Form Manifestation, having my roots walk is no problem."

As he spoke, Zhen Yuanzi conscientiously moved closer to Xie Fang.

Yet after pondering for a moment, Xie Fang said, "You're too slow like this. You might as well come directly into my spatial realm!"

As he spoke, Xie Fang acted without another thought, reaching out to press a hand against the Ginseng Fruit Tree's trunk. His magical power surged, and with a low shout, the Ginseng Fruit Tree tore free from the earth!

"Rise!"

Zhen Yuanzi had no room to refuse. Helplessly, he was tossed straight into Xie Fang's spatial realm.

Fortunately, Spiritual Qi was not lacking within that realm, so Zhen Yuanzi would be fine staying there.

This place was already not far from Buzhou Mountain. Thus, after stuffing the Ginseng Fruit Tree into his spatial realm, Xie Fang immediately unfurled his movement and stepped toward Buzhou Mountain!

Looking up at this pillar holding up the heavens, Xie Fang could not help sighing at his own insignificance. Even as a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, upon seeing the towering, majestic Buzhou Mountain, he still had the illusion of an ant trying to shake a tree.

However, before it was broken apart, Buzhou Mountain had actually been called Zhou Mountain.

Only after the battle for supremacy between the Wu and the Yao, when this mountain was smashed apart and no longer whole, did it come to be called Buzhou Mountain!