The Land of Guixu.
It lay deep where the Four Seas converged, and was the region of the Primordial Continent closest to Chaos. The beings of the Primordial Wilderness hailed it as a little Chaos.
Anyone below the Golden Immortal Realm who entered risked perishing. Only those in the Grand Unity Realm could just barely move through it unhindered. Its environment was violent and filled with chaotic Chaos airflow, so almost no one ever ventured inside.
There were plenty of opportunities on the Primordial Continent, while the Land of Guixu was dangerous and held few treasures. With Chaos airflow and Chaos storms, how many heavenly treasures could possibly grow there? They would be destroyed before they could even take shape. So who would be interested?
At that moment, deep within the Land of Guixu, a mass of Chaos airflow began to spread. The space that had been concealed beneath a barrier of Chaos gradually came into view.
In an instant, dazzling radiance burst forth. The Three Thousand Great Daos shone together, and a lofty, profound power spread without end, as though it would envelop the entire Land of Guixu. It was ancient, weathered, wondrous, and mysterious, imbued with an indescribable quality.
Even the faintest wisp seemed capable of cleansing everything around it, transforming all things.
With each breath, it manifested countless realms, as one phantom world after another—born and evolved from the true meaning of the Great Dao—appeared and crumbled away.
Golden rays, ancient Dao Rhyme, profound Immortal Music, divine laws of Immortal Flowers, purple qi, and auspicious qi. In an instant, the anomalies within the Land of Guixu spread across half the Primordial Wilderness, turning the boundless sky turbulent.
Looking closely, one could just make out an ancient giant tree, half-hidden between clouds and Chaos, as if it upheld the world and bore the foundation of the Great Dao. Each time it swayed, it shed countless divine laws and Dao Rhyme. Even when they fell into the void, they seemed to cleanse it, elevating the very layers of space.
Not only that, but the giant tree was also devouring and refining the Three Thousand Great Daos. Through the haze, divine laws glowing with three thousand different lights flickered across its branches. Each leaf seemed formed from the Great Dao, inscribed with its true meaning and mysteries.
This was—
"The Enlightenment Tea Tree!"
"The Chaos Spiritual Root, the Enlightenment Tea Tree! It was damaged during the Great Tribulation of Creation and hidden in the Land of Guixu!"
"So that's it! No wonder the Land of Guixu had never yielded any opportunities or treasures since the creation of the world. The Enlightenment Tea Tree had been devouring every heavenly treasure to repair itself!"
"Exactly ten evolution cycles have passed since Pangu's Creation Great Desolation birth. The Enlightenment Tea Tree has emerged!"
In an instant, powerful figures and mighty experts across the Primordial Continent—within their Blessed Lands or at their sanctuaries—rose to their feet. Divine light shot from their eyes, and joy shone in the eyes of every one of them. Their faces were alight with excitement.
BOOM!
BOOM!
In an instant, thunderous roars erupted throughout the Primordial Wilderness. Wave after wave of vast, terrifying auras shot into the sky as countless powerful figures and mighty experts set off for the Land of Guixu.
The Enlightenment Tea Tree had emerged. The entire Primordial Wilderness was in motion!
The delicate, strange balance that had held until now was shattered. The silent Primordial Wilderness seemed to awaken, instantly filling with clamor and excitement, as though its vitality had reached its peak.
In Chaos, within Purple Cloud Palace.
Hongjun slowly lowered his hand and gazed into the void. Deep within Chaos, several pairs of indifferent, supreme eyes slowly withdrew as well. It was as if they had clashed silently—or perhaps reached an understanding.
"Since we've placed our bets, let's see whose pieces prove stronger."
His expression was impassive, devoid of joy or sorrow. Hongjun seemed to be speaking to himself, or perhaps addressing certain beings.
With that, Hongjun swept out his hand, and Purple Cloud Palace once more vanished into Chaos.
A hint of a smile appeared on his previously cold face. Hongjun's gaze was profound. He chuckled softly, then slowly closed his eyes.
"With the Enlightenment Tea Tree's emergence, the surrounding events will unfold faster. Let's see how much longer you can keep hiding."
His murmured words echoed through Purple Cloud Palace. Soon, the entire palace returned to silence.
At Mount Buzhou, within Ancestral Witch Hall.
"Big brother, the Enlightenment Tea Tree has emerged. It could greatly benefit our Witch Clan, too. Should we make our move?"
Zhu Rong asked eagerly.
"The time hasn't come. We still haven't fully deduced the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Great Formation. Be patient. It isn't time for us to emerge yet."
"Our Dao Fruits are already at the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Realm. Even if we obtained the Enlightenment Tea Tree, it wouldn't let us attain the Primordial Unity Dao. If so, what use would it be to us? Focus on developing our people first. When our Witch Clan emerges to vie for supremacy and unify the Primordial Wilderness, we'll naturally attain the Primordial Unity Dao. We have no need for this treasure."
Di Jiang slowly opened his eyes and spoke calmly.
After the battle over the Innate Gourd Vine, the sight of the Heavenly Court's Grand Formation of the Stars of the Heavens had spurred the Twelve Ancestral Witches into action. They had gone into seclusion together to devise a formation capable of matching—or even crushing—the Grand Formation of the Stars of the Heavens. Thus, the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Great Formation had come into being.
Unlike the original course of events, where the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Great Formation would not emerge until the Witch-Demon Tribulation, it had now appeared countless ages earlier!
"Yes."
Zhu Rong considered this and decided it made sense. He promptly closed his eyes.
At Purple Mansion, within Donghua Palace.
BOOM!
East King Duke abruptly opened his eyes. Substantial beams of divine light shot from them, and the void collapsed. Layers of space compressed as countless cracks spread across it, only to be repaired and vanish again as East King Duke's eyes opened and closed.
"The Enlightenment Tea Tree. It came at just the right time!"
"That feathered beast Di Jun certainly won't let the Enlightenment Tea Tree go. This is the perfect chance to test him and see how the Heavenly Court has developed."
"Those beings are investing in me. Whether I obtain the Enlightenment Tea Tree or not makes no difference to me. But this is a fine opportunity to test the Heavenly Court!"
A glint flashed in his eyes, and East King Duke's lips curved into a faint smile. After taking a deep breath, he moved his lips as if sending a voice transmission, then closed his eyes.
In the Heavenly Realm, within Heavenly Emperor Palace.
HUM!
Di Jun slowly opened his eyes. Tens of millions of years had passed while he cultivated in seclusion and deduced the Mythological Cultivation System. One phantom of the Great Dao after another faded away, and the Great Dao Runes floating around him contracted into his body. His aura once more returned to its natural state, making him seem like an ordinary mortal.
"The deduction of the Mythological Cultivation System has made great progress. All that's missing is a medium, and I'll be able to work out the general outline and the first realm!"
"The Enlightenment Tea Tree. I never expected the Primordial Wilderness to have something like this. It really is an all-purpose treasure. Perfect—if I incorporate the Enlightenment Tea Tree into the Heavenly Court, the Mythological Cultivation System will be born, and it will be fully revealed!"
Looking into the void, Di Jun's gaze seemed to cross layer upon layer of space and fall upon the Land of Guixu. His eyes had grown ever brighter.
All that was missing was a medium, and then it would be complete!
And the Enlightenment Tea Tree was that very medium!!!
But—
"Was it really such a coincidence?"
At the thought, Di Jun's brow furrowed slightly.
"The Primordial Wilderness is in a delicate state. The conflict between Purple Mansion and the Heavenly Court is nearing its end, and this is a crucial moment. The Enlightenment Tea Tree could have emerged at any other time—but it appeared now?"
Thinking back to East King Duke's various actions during their battle, and to his own suspicions, Di Jun narrowed his eyes.
"Interesting."
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