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

Another ten thousand years passed. Ye Xuan's aura surged once more. The Innate Yin-Yang Qi within him churned, and half a day later, his eyes opened. A chill filled his gaze.

All the mysteries of heaven and earth were reflected in his eyes.

"Boom!"

Innate Divine Light shot from his eyes, piercing straight into the Nine Heavens.

Over the past ten thousand years, the power fed back from the Three Thousand Heavens had allowed Ye Xuan to advance another level.

Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection!

Feeling the boundless power at his command with the slightest movement, Ye Xuan was overjoyed.

And in those ten thousand years, Ye Xuan had not only advanced in cultivation—he had also grasped a trace of the Power of Time.

Among the Three Thousand Great Daos, the Great Dao of Strength ranked first.

As for the Way of Time, it ranked second among the Three Thousand Great Daos and was likewise a Supreme Great Dao.

His strength had improved immensely, but after giving it some thought, Ye Xuan calmed down. Though he had reached Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection, someone else had a Sage passing down the Great Dao. There would not be much difference between their strengths. He entered secluded cultivation again, preparing to consolidate his realm.

After Ye Xuan began secluded cultivation, another nine thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. The Sound of the Great Dao coming from the Dao Ancestor in Purple Cloud Palace finally ceased.

Seeing him stop, everyone below wore reluctant expressions.

But the Dao Ancestor paid no heed to them. Looking down at the gathered Innate God-Demons, he spoke.

"Since the last Measure Tribulation, conflict has been endless in the Primordial World!"

"We must appoint a Head of Male Immortals and a Head of Female Immortals."

At his words, the three thousand Innate God-Demons below brightened. The fortune of becoming the head of all immortals was immense.

After looking over Laozi and the others, the Dao Ancestor turned to the Queen Mother of the West and said, "Queen Mother of the West, your Innate Foundation comes from one of the three primordial energies formed when heaven and earth were created: the Qi of Taisu. You shall be the Head of Female Immortals!"

With a wave of his hand, the Dao Ancestor sent an Innate Spiritual Treasure into her hands.

It was a plain-colored flag. Strange patterns shimmered across it, illuminating heaven and earth. The moment it unfurled, boundless clouds spread across the land, and a faint fragrance enveloped it.

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

The Queen Mother of the West was overjoyed and accepted the treasure.

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

Though they were unwilling, this decision had come from a Sage. The other Innate God-Demons could only accept it.

"The thirty thousand years are up. After one Yuanhui, you may enter Purple Cloud Palace and listen to the Dao of Quasi-Saint!"

At this, Laozi was the first to ask, "Sage, is the Dao of Quasi-Saint the Dao of Becoming a Sage?"

"There are three ways to become a Sage in the Primordial World. The first is Body Becoming a Sage, inherited from Great God Pangu. One enters the Realm of Sages through the power of an unparalleled physical body."

"The second is Becoming a Sage through the laws of the Three Thousand Great Daos. This path is even more difficult. Though Ancestor Dragon and the others were among the first Innate God-Demons, not one of them could become a Sage."

"The third is the Supreme Dharma Gate known as the Path of Becoming a Sage through Three Corpses. Unify the Three Corpses, and one may become a Sage."

"After reaching Quasi-Saint Great Perfection, one may entrust oneself to the Three Corpses. That is what it means to be a Quasi-Saint!"

After answering, a veil of mist appeared around the Dao Ancestor. It seemed he had left. Once he was gone, the gathered Innate God-Demons returned to the boundless land.

"It's a pity Eldest Brother didn't come. Laozi and the others have already reached Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection. I, too, have advanced straight to the late stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Within one Yuanhui, I'll reach Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection."

As he was thinking, an aura came from within Mount Buzhou, making him shudder.

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

Zhunti was delighted and rushed into Mount Buzhou. Once inside, he saw Zhenyuanzi and the others arriving as well. There were ten Innate God-Demons in all. Laozi and the others had arrived first, followed by Taiyi and the others, then the Fuxi siblings, and finally Zhenyuanzi and his group.

"This doesn't look good. I'm here alone..."

There were ten Innate God-Demons, but the Innate Gourd Vine had only seven gourds. Laozi and the others had three among them, while the others weren't alone, either. After thinking it over, Daoist Zhunti spoke.

"Of the seven gourds, the others are each Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures. But the last is only a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Surely no one will compete with me for it?"

Taiyi and the others exchanged thoughtful looks. Zhunti was among the strongest of the Innate God-Demons. If they could have one fewer opponent over a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, that might not be a bad thing.

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

After Primordial spoke, Zhunti's expression also turned cold. Seven-Colored Divine Light shimmered in his hand.

It was his companion treasure, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, one of the Innate Spiritual Roots, possessing boundless mysteries!

Zhunti looked at Primordial Heavenly Venerate and snorted. Then he glanced at Zhenyuanzi and said, "The Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots belong to those destined to obtain them. Primordial, do you dare come with me and ask the Dao Ancestor to judge this fairly?"

The West had scarcely any Innate Spiritual Qi left, and the Dao Ancestor was deeply connected to that state of affairs. If Zhunti really went to see him, wouldn't he only be inviting humiliation?

Just as the two were on the verge of a clash, Laozi suggested, "Innate Spiritual Treasures belong to the virtuous. You both have a point. How about we each rely on our own abilities once the vine has finished producing its gourds?"

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

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

"Agreed!"

Seeing the others accept, Zhunti could only sigh helplessly. He had been alone and had hoped to get the Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, since it was still an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

But after Laozi spoke, even that single treasure would be beyond his reach.

In the West, Ye Xuan was in the middle of secluded cultivation when an Electronic Sound rang beside his ear again.

[Ding-dong!]

[The Innate Gourd Vine, one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots on Mount Buzhou, has appeared. Host, please choose below.]

[Choice One: Join the fray and fight alongside Daoist Zhunti to seize an Innate Gourd. Complete the task to receive a Foundation of the Great Dao!]

[Choice Two: Ignore the matter and remain in secluded cultivation. Receive one Innate Gourd Vine!]

At the sound, Ye Xuan awoke from secluded cultivation, a thoughtful look appearing on his face.

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