One of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, the Innate Gourd Vine!

Another ten thousand years passed, and Ye Xuan's aura surged once more. The Innate Yin-Yang Qi within him churned violently, and after half a day, his eyes snapped open, a cold gleam within his gaze.

Between heaven and earth, endless mysteries were reflected in his eyes.

"Boom!"

A beam of Innate Divine Light shot forth from his eyes, piercing straight into the nine heavens.

Over the past ten thousand years, relying on the power fed back from the Three Thousand Heavens, Ye Xuan had ascended another level.

Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection!

Sensing the boundless might in every move he made, Ye Xuan's face lit up with great joy.

Moreover, within these ten thousand years, Ye Xuan had not only advanced in his Dao cultivation but also grasped a trace of the Power of Time.

Among the Three Thousand Great Daos, the foremost was the Great Dao of Strength.

As for the Way of Time, it ranked second among the Three Thousand Great Daos, also a supreme Dao.

Though his strength had grown immensely, Ye Xuan calmed himself after some thought. He was now at Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection, but others had a Sage to transmit the Dao to them, so the gap between them wouldn't be too great. He entered secluded cultivation once more to stabilize his foundation.

The moment Ye Xuan went into seclusion, another nine thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. Within the Purple Cloud Palace, the Sound of the Great Dao from the Dao Ancestor's mouth came to a halt.

Seeing him stop, the crowd showed reluctant expressions.

But the Dao Ancestor paid them no heed. Gazing at the gathered Innate God-Demons below, he spoke.

"Since the last Measure Tribulation, endless strife has plagued the Primordial World!"

"A Head of Male Immortals and a Head of Female Immortals shall be established."

Hearing this, the three thousand Innate God-Demons below were overjoyed. The position of head of all immortals carried immense fortune and destiny.

After sweeping his gaze over Laozi and the others, the Dao Ancestor looked at Queen Mother of the West and said, "Queen Mother of the West, your Innate Foundation is the Qi of Taisu, one of the three primordial Qi from the creation of the world. You shall be the Head of Female Immortals!"

The Dao Ancestor waved his hand, and an Innate Spiritual Treasure flew into her grasp.

It was a plain-colored banner. As it unfurled, strange phenomena swirled, heaven and earth brightened, endless mist spread everywhere, and a faint, exotic fragrance enveloped it.

"This Innate Spiritual Treasure is called the Western Plain Colored Cloud Realm Banner, one of the Innate Five Directional Banners. It can be used to suppress boundless fortune and destiny."

Hearing this, Queen Mother of the West was overjoyed and accepted the Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Following her, the Head of Male Immortals was established as East King Duke. He received a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Pure Water Alms Bowl, and a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Dragon Head Staff!

Though filled with reluctance, since these words came from a Sage, the other Innate God-Demons could only accept it helplessly.

"The three-thousand-year term has ended. After one Yuanhui, you may enter the Purple Cloud Palace to hear the Dao of Quasi-Saint."

Hearing this, Laozi below was the first to ask.

"Sage, is the Dao of Quasi-Saint the path to becoming a Sage?"

"In the Primordial World, there are three supreme methods to become a Sage. The first is Body Becoming a Sage, inherited from the great god Pangu, relying on supreme physical power to enter the Realm of Sages."

"The second is the method of Becoming a Sage through Laws of the Three Thousand Great Daos, but it is far more difficult. Even Ancestor Dragon and the others, though among the first batch of Innate God-Demons, have not succeeded."

"The third supreme Dharma Gate is called the Path of Becoming a Sage through Three Corpses. When the Three Corpses Unify, one can become a Sage."

"After reaching Quasi-Saint Great Perfection, one may entrust their Three Corpses and be called a Quasi-Saint!"

After replying, the Dao Ancestor's figure was shrouded in mist, and he seemed to depart. Seeing him leave, the Innate God-Demons each returned to the vast lands.

"What a pity Eldest Brother didn't come. Laozi and the others are already at Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection. I've also broken through to Late stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal in one go. Within one Yuanhui, I'll reach Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection."

Just as he was thinking this, a trace of aura emanated from Mount Buzhou, making his body tremble.

"An Innate Spiritual Treasure, or an Innate Spiritual Root?"

Zhunti's face lit up with joy as he rushed into Mount Buzhou. Upon entering, he saw Zhenyuanzi and the others had also arrived. There were ten Innate God-Demons in total. Laozi and his group were the first, followed by Taiyi and the others, then Fuxi and his sister, and finally Zhenyuanzi and the rest.

"Not good. I'm alone..."

Among the ten Innate God-Demons, the Innate Gourd Vine bore only seven Innate Gourds. Moreover, Laozi's group had three Innate God-Demons, and the others weren't alone either. After some thought, Daoist Zhunti spoke.

"Among the seven Innate Gourds, the other Innate Spiritual Treasures are each a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, but the last one is only a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Surely no one will compete with me for it?"

Hearing this, Taiyi and the others showed thoughtful expressions. Among the Innate God-Demons, Zhunti was one of the strongest. A Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—if it meant one less opponent, it might be acceptable!

But Primordial Heavenly Venerate's face darkened, and he spoke coldly, "The Innate Gourd Vine is one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots of the East. How can a man of the West take it?"

At Primordial's words, Zhunti's face also turned cold. In his hand, seven-colored divine light blazed across the sky.

It was his companion treasure, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, one of the Innate Spiritual Roots, filled with endless mysteries!

Staring at Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Zhunti snorted coldly, then glanced at Zhenyuanzi before speaking. "The Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots belong to those fated to obtain them. Primordial, do you dare go with me to see the Dao Ancestor and let him judge?"

In the West, Innate Spiritual Qi was scarce—barely a tenth remained—and the Dao Ancestor was greatly connected to this. If they went, wouldn't it just invite humiliation?

As the tension between the two escalated, Laozi suggested, "Innate Spiritual Treasures belong to those with virtue. Your words have merit. Let us wait until they are fully nurtured, and then each will rely on their own ability. How about that?"

Hearing this, Zhenyuanzi and the others nodded. They had some confidence in their own strength.

Especially Emperor Taiyi, who held an Innate Supreme Treasure in his hands.

"Agreed!"

Seeing the others consent, Zhunti could only show helplessness. He had originally thought that since he was alone, a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure would still count as an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

But after Laozi spoke, even an Innate Spiritual Treasure could not be taken away by him.

Within the Western lands, Ye Xuan was in secluded cultivation when an electronic sound once again rang by his ear.

[Ding Dong!]

[Detected: On Mount Buzhou, one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, the Innate Gourd Vine, has emerged. Host, please choose from the options below.]

[Option One: Participate. Join Daoist Zhunti in making a move, seize one of the innate gourds, complete the task, and receive a Foundation of the Great Dao!]

[Option Two: Ignore the matter. Remain in secluded cultivation, and receive one Innate Gourd Vine!]

Hearing this, Ye Xuan awoke from his secluded cultivation, a contemplative expression appearing on his face.

"One of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, the Innate Gourd Vine?"