The Shocking Secret of the Jade Plate of Creation

Ling Xiao asked calmly, his gaze fixed on Yang Mei.

To his surprise, Yang Mei was actually at the sixth level of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal realm.

They are a level above me.

Upon closer reflection, this cultivation speed is already quite fast.

Yang Mei and Hongjun were rivals from the same era, and it is certain that Yang Mei's path to enlightenment occurred around the same time as Hongjun's.

However, with the help of the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun's cultivation level soared, reaching the Ninth Heaven.

From the time Hongjun attained sainthood to now, the time is not long, especially for the Primordial Origin Sage, who has advanced to this level in the time it takes to complete a Tribulation, which is already extremely abnormal.

Yang Mei, without the help of the Heavenly Dao, cultivated to the sixth level of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal on his own, which is quite impressive.

Even with his cheat-like abilities, he's only at the fifth level of the Heavenly Realm.

Of course, he attained enlightenment much later than Yang Mei.

"There must be a secret and a fortuitous opportunity within Yang Mei..."

Ling Xiao concluded.

"Fellow Daoist Ling Xiao, I will be frank: we are all the same kind of beings, unlike Hongjun is so hypocritical."

"I want to know about the Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation. You once said you met two Daoists who possessed the fragments..."

Yang Mei and laughed heartily, speaking directly and frankly without beating around the bush.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao's expression turned strange. "Yang Mei, you don't actually believe what I said, do you? That was just to fool the Old Earthworm; it's not to be taken seriously."

He hadn't expected that Yang Mei would come to him because of this.

Is this due to cultivation gone mad, or is it because he couldn't resist the temptation of the supreme treasure?

Yang Mei's expression remained unchanged; she showed no surprise and continued speaking calmly.

"I know the two Daoist priests you mentioned are fake, and the two roughly the same size fragments are also fake."

"However, judging from your tone, it seems you've seen the complete Jade Plate of Creation before, and perhaps... you even possess fragments."

He had a broad smile, but his gaze was meaningful and intriguing.

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat; he was somewhat surprised that Yang Mei had guessed this.

"Your persistence and certainty suggest you possess Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation, and yearn to obtain other fragments to synthesize the complete Jade Plate of Creation?"

Ling Xiao asked calmly, a strange smile playing on his lips.

It sounds like a pay-to-win game where you collect fragments to synthesize items.

The difference lies in the Jade Plate of Creation, which only has thirty-six fragments, making it seem much easier.

To Ling Xiao's surprise, after hearing his words, Yang Mei immediately nodded without hesitation.

"Fellow Daoist is absolutely right, I do indeed possess Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation."

He was very straightforward and frank, leaving Ling Xiao speechless.

Aren't you afraid I'll steal your fragments?

"Fellow Daoist possesses the Chaos Green Lotus, so why would you covet a mere fragment?"

"Furthermore, although my cultivation is inferior to Hongjun's, it is absolutely impossible for you to take the treasure from me."

Although Yang Mei spoke calmly, he exuded a powerful confidence. As Space God and Devil who wielded one of the most supreme laws of heaven and earth, he was entitled to such confidence.

"Oh?"

Ling Xiao responded with an agreement, then changed the subject.

"I'm very curious, whether it's Hongjun or you, you both have a strange obsession with the Jade Plate of Creation."

"Could the Jade Plate of Creation hold some unknown secret?"

Instead of immediately answering Yang Mei's question, he took the initiative and asked the question that had been on his mind.

Ever since his battle with Hongjun, Ling Xiao had become suspicious. Logically speaking, even if a being who had attained the Dao coveted the Chaos Supreme Treasure, he shouldn't be so obsessed with them.

At their level, they should focus on their own strength, not on magical treasures.

It's absurd that the Jade Plate of Creation is still being coveted after it's shattered like this.

Upon hearing this, Yang Mei paused for a rare moment, then his smile faded and he became serious.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao became wary. Once someone showed such an expression, they were either going to lie to him or tell the truth.

"In the understanding of ordinary beings, the Jade Plate of Creation is a divine artifact for enlightenment, containing the three thousand Great Dao, and is Chaos Supreme Treasure."

"But few living beings know that the Jade Plate of Creation is also a map, recording secrets unknown to others."

"Map?"

Ling Xiao was taken aback, finding it somewhat absurd. What kind of map required Chaos Supreme Treasure?

Isn't that nonsense?

"And how did you find out?" Ling Xiao asked calmly.

Yang Mei, his expression deep and calm, without a ripple. "I have been fortunate enough to comprehend many fragments, and by combining them, I have learned this secret. Not only do I know it, but Hongjun knows even more than I do."

"So you're saying that back then you fought Hongjun because of the Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation, but were ultimately suppressed by Hongjun and driven out of the Primordial World?"

Ling Xiao said with a smile, having analyzed a lot in an instant.

"Heh, that Little Earthworm only got the better end of the Heavenly Dao by taking advantage of the Heavenly Dao; otherwise, how could it be my match?"

He raised his Yang Mei arrogantly and said with a disdainful expression.

Ling Xiao shrugged, offering no rebuttal.

Seeing this, Yang Mei regained her composure and suddenly asked a question.

"Fellow Daoist, do you know why Hongjun is so determined to push forward the Tribulation of heaven and earth?"

Ling Xiao paused for a moment, not expecting Yang Mei to bring this up suddenly.

"Isn't it for achieving harmony with the Dao and better controlling the Primordial World?"

"No!" he said with Yang Mei and a cold laugh, his tone resolute.

"That's..." Ling Xiao asked in surprise.

"As we all know, all living beings in the world, regardless of their strength, will experience tribulations, mental tribulations, and demonic tribulations on the path of cultivation. Only by overcoming these tribulations can one achieve the highest level."

"And this world we inhabit is also subject to tribulations. From its very beginning, starting with the Heaven-Opening Catastrophe Creation, every single one has been a tribulation..."

Yang Mei, his expression solemn, and began to speak plainly.

Hearing this, Ling Xiao finally couldn't help but ask, "You mean that the Primordial World, like living beings, will also undergo great calamities and ultimately experience a tremendous change?"

Yang Mei and nodded, "This is just my guess, a glimpse I saw in the Jade Plate of Creation. I can't be certain."

"However, since I know all this, Hongjun must know even more than I do."

"How many great Primordial World will the primordial world experience?" Ling Xiao asked with a solemn expression. This was information he did not know and had never thought of before.

"Nine times, or maybe ten times, I don't know for sure," Yang Mei replied.

"Nine times..." Ling Xiao's eyes flickered as he pondered.

"In other words, starting from the Heaven-Opening Catastrophe, the sequence is: the Ferocious Beast Catastrophe, the Dragon-Han Catastrophe, the Witch-Demon Catastrophe,..."

"Is this the fourth Tribulation already?" Ling Xiao asked.

Yang Mei and shook his head, saying, "The Dao-Devil War can also be considered a calamity."

"That's the fifth Tribulation?"

"Not necessarily, fellow Daoist, you may also be facing a tribulation." Yang Mei's words were startling.

This left Ling Xiao speechless.

If what Yang Mei said is true, making it six times including himself, then the upcoming Conflict of the Human Emperors will also be one.

If we go further down the Investiture of the Gods Catastrophe —the Journey to the West Catastrophe —wouldn't that make exactly nine?