Rushing to Buzhou, Seeing Houtu Again!

The Primordial World was vast and boundless, and at the very center of this heaven and earth stood a pillar that had existed since the dawn of creation—the root of all lands, Buzhou Divine Mountain.

The divine mountain's height was unknowable, reaching above the nine heavens' Gang Clouds and descending to the end of the Nine Nether Reincarnation. It was the condensation of endless earth essence, heavier than the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil. This supreme mountain was the Great Dao of Earth itself, a true manifestation of its profound mystery.

Just by drawing near, Ye Xuan could feel an overwhelming pressure from the creation of the world. Such supreme might would leave even an ordinary Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal struggling, unable to take a single step. Its immense gravity could even warp time and space, making the mountain appear winding and its peak invisible.

"Mount Buzhou..."

Gazing at this divine mountain, a hint of solemnity appeared on Ye Xuan's face. Merely standing within it caused the true seed of the Great Dao of Earth and a thread of the Great Dao of Strength to resonate within him, and a contemplative look entered his eyes.

"The mystery of a mountain lies not in its height, but in the word 'bearing.' The extreme of earth lies not in its thickness, but in the word 'carrying.' It can embrace all things—this is called 'thick virtue bearing all things'..."

A supreme aura also emanated from Ye Xuan, profound and mysterious, even gaining a trace of Pangu's true intent.

Inside the Pangu Temple, sensing a wisp of Ye Xuan's aura from the divine mountain, Daoist Houtu awoke from her secluded cultivation. A hint of joy appeared in her beautiful eyes. Ascending Mount Buzhou and looking at Ye Xuan, her gaze was filled with astonishment.

"Fellow Daoist Jieyin is comprehending the Dao again..."

For others, this was something sought in vain, yet it happened to Ye Xuan time and again. After a moment's thought, Daoist Houtu also set up a great formation around him to prevent others from intruding.

A hundred years later, Ye Xuan emerged from his enlightenment. Coming back to his senses, he saw Daoist Houtu had been guarding him all along, and a curious look appeared in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu?"

Hearing this, Daoist Houtu bowed to him and spoke with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist, we meet again. Have you come to Mount Buzhou to seek treasures?"

"Partially. I also have some insights into the Great Dao of Earth, so I came to Mount Buzhou to comprehend it further."

"Comprehending the Great Dao of Earth on Mount Buzhou?"

Beside him, Daoist Houtu's face showed another flash of astonishment.

Since her birth, endless ages had passed. She had always dwelled in Mount Buzhou, yet she had never sensed a trace of the Great Dao of Earth's aura from it. Could it be that she herself was mediocre, relying entirely on Father God's legacy, with no talent in the Great Dao of Earth?

She was quite confident in Ye Xuan, but now she couldn't help falling into doubt.

However, after only a moment of reflection, Daoist Houtu perked up again. Since he had come, he was a guest. She immediately invited Ye Xuan to the Pangu Temple to discuss the Dao.

Ye Xuan demurred briefly before complying, accompanying her to the Pangu Temple to rest.

Seeing Ye Xuan arrive, the other Ancestral Witches also showed curiosity, sizing him up. Unlike the others, Di Jiang, the strongest among the Twelve Ancestral Witches, could tell that Ye Xuan's physical body was even more powerful than his own, and he spoke with some disbelief.

"Fellow Daoist Jieyin, is your physical body Dao at the Quasi-Saint Late Stage?"

Hearing this, Ye Xuan nodded slightly.

"Indeed."

"By fortune, I also had some opportunities. My physical body's power has already stepped into the Quasi-Saint Late Stage."

Beside him, Daoist Houtu was dumbfounded. Ye Xuan had already made her concede defeat in the Great Dao of Earth, and now his physical body Dao was also at the Quasi-Saint realm. She drew a sharp breath. "Fellow Daoist, you also have insights into the physical body Dao?"

"Just luck, hardly worth mentioning!"

"Fellow Daoist, when you blocked the residual might of our battle in the West, you used the Way of Five Elements and an Innate Spiritual Treasure. But now you also possess a physical body Dao. You wouldn't have other methods, would you?"

Beside them, Ancestral Witch Xuanming spoke coldly, a fighting intent in her eyes. She was the Ancestral Witch of Ice.

Earlier, Houtu had already explained. Xuanming was the most battle-hungry of the Twelve Ancestral Witches. Though a woman, she was quite magnanimous, yet usually a quiet ice beauty. Even her voice toward Houtu and the others was icy. Ye Xuan paid no mind to her tone and simply spoke.

"I do have some methods. With my Three Corpses Becoming Saint Method, I have already severed two corpses. My Primordial Spirit power has also long since risen to the Quasi-Saint Mid-Stage. By fortune, I even pioneered a saint-making method, but after endless ages, it's only a rough outline. Just some minor tricks, hardly worth mentioning!"

The Twelve Ancestral Witches: "..."

Looking at the hint of regret on Ye Xuan's face, the Twelve Ancestral Witches had only one thought: Are these the words of a mortal?

Counting the Power of Great Dao Laws, he held five paths to sainthood, and any one of them, if brought forth, gave him a greater hope of becoming a saint than any of them. This was practically defying heaven!

Beside him, after Ye Xuan's explanation, Daoist Xuanming's battle intent dissipated. Though she had a thirst for combat, she had no taste for being abused. If Ye Xuan were only at the Quasi-Saint Late Stage in physical body power, she could still fight, perhaps even push herself to the next level!

But with his endless methods, a battle would be one-sided beating. The other Ancestral Witches also chuckled wryly, looking at Di Jiang.

After thinking it over, Di Jiang spoke again. "A distant guest is a guest. If you've traveled far only to seek treasures on the mountain, you may be disappointed. On Mount Buzhou, only with Immeasurable Luck can one find an Innate Spiritual Treasure, and most have already been taken by others. Would you be willing to stay and discuss the Dao with us?"

"We still have some Innate Spiritual Treasures in hand!"

Back when Houtu returned, Di Jiang learned that Ye Xuan had insights into the Dao path and wanted to meet him. Now that he had come, Di Jiang spoke up, hoping to seek guidance.

Though the physical body Dao could also lead to sainthood, among saints, the Dao Lord was the most honored, supreme and unrivaled, with a smooth path ahead in the future Dao.

After Di Jiang spoke, an electronic sound rang in Ye Xuan's ear.

[Ding Dong!]

[Detected that Daoist Di Jiang wishes for Host to stay, instruct the others in the Dao path, and offer Innate Spiritual Treasures for trade. Please choose from the options below.]

[Option One: Agree, trade with him, and receive a mass of Demonic Dao Origin Power.]

[Option Two: Ignore him, claim insufficient strength to help, complete the task, and receive the true hiding place of the Ancestor Demon Rahu Inheritance.]