The Primordial World

It's a turtle shell! The tiger demon's fangs dripped with saliva. Today, I'll let you all know the difference between a Golden Immortal and a Taiyi! Its tiger claws grew hundreds of feet, carrying the force of wind and thunder as it slammed towards the light formation.

Though the purple python remained silent, its tail pierced the void like a rainbow from beyond the heavens!

Screams erupted from within the formation:

The formation is breaking!

If we retreat now, Senior Brother and the others...

At the critical moment, a bright blade light sliced through the sky!

Shua—

Blood poured from the severed tail of the purple python, the blade's momentum unbroken. It split the great demon in half from head to tail!

At the same moment, the white-browed tiger was engulfed by immeasurable holy light, instantly turning to ash.

Pharmacist, who had appeared somewhat disheveled in the void rift moments before, now displayed the full bearing of the Sage's eldest disciple. However, the burning gazes of his senior brothers were all focused on Lu Tian.

Who could have imagined? The formidable enemy that the Four Great Golden Immortals could not defeat together was actually annihilated by this youth with a single saber strike!

If surpassing one's level in victory was within expectation, then this kind of overwhelming crushing force... was truly unheard of!

Lu Tian's figure appeared, and he swallowed the giant purple-scaled python whole.

It truly offered no help.

After finishing his meal, Lu Tian shook his head inwardly.

In the past, devouring a Taiyi Golden Immortal could significantly repair his foundation, but now he could no longer advance.

To improve his foundation, he could only rely on the placenta gifted by Styx, or similar rare treasures.

With this thought, he turned and chatted with his senior brothers for a few words.

The gazes cast by his senior brothers had changed greatly—

Three parts admiration, seven parts...

Fear!

There was nothing interesting left at Two Realms Mountain, so it was better to find another place.

Kunlun Mountain was a long journey. Two thousand years would pass in the blink of an eye, so they needed to hurry.

Lu Tian casually suggested, and his senior brothers immediately agreed.

Even Pharmacist, as the eldest senior brother, now implicitly looked to Lu Tian for guidance in his words and actions.

Six streams of light tore through the sky, speeding towards the distance.

A thousand years passed like a white steed flashing by.

As Lu Tian and his group gradually approached Kunlun, they passed through many Blessed Lands along the way, marveling at the East's abundant natural treasures—

A stark contrast to the barren West.

Over the past thousand years, each of the senior brothers had their own encounters.

Those who could transform and attain enlightenment in the barren West already possessed considerable fortune.

Those with insufficient luck had perished long before their transformation.

Just like Lu Tian in the past—

If not for the transmigration of a soul from another world, how could there be that Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root that shocked the Three Pure Ones in this Primordial World?

Even with a system, Lu Tian had gained a lot along the way.

The group followed the spiritual veins, and though they had no map, they always headed towards areas with dense spiritual energy.

They had recently escaped from a certain Blessed Land, all with lingering fear.

They almost died in the belly of a dragon! This desolate mountain and wild pool actually hid a Grand Unity Golden Immortal!

And it wasn't because Senior Brother Maitreya was greedy for that spectral pond grass...

Sunlight couldn't help but complain.

Maitreya was truly mischievous!

Just now, seeing the spiritual grass in the pool glowing, he wanted to pick it without a second word.

Fortunately, Lu Tian was alert. Taking advantage of the time before the dragon at the bottom of the pool woke up, he dragged everyone and fled.

When cultivators defy the heavens, they must strive for their opportunities.

Maitreya chuckled and defended himself, then added sourly, "On the other hand, Junior Brother Lu has incredible fortune. Everywhere he goes, he has a **% chance of obtaining treasures."

The group walked for a long time. The combined gains of the five companions were not as much as Lu Tian's alone.

"We've traveled this far, and the spoils of war for the five of us combined aren't even as much as Junior Brother's alone!" The man looked at Lu Tian with a face full of regret.

Lu Tian inwardly became vigilant, afraid that the other party would suddenly say "This item has fate with me" and snatch it away. When it came to slandering one's own sect, Lu Tian was an expert.

"Senior Brother, didn't I share all the things I found with you guys?" Lu Tian rolled his eyes at Maitreya and spread his hands, "Look, I don't have anything on me now."

This was indeed true. Along the way, they had passed through more than twenty Blessed Lands, and Lu Tian had given almost all of the more than twenty treasures he had found while patrolling the mountains to his senior brothers. It was always good to help his senior brothers improve their strength. It was a pity that they hadn't encountered any top-tier Blessed Lands since, and had only obtained some middle to lower-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Roots. He still hadn't found suitable Five Elements Spiritual Items. Otherwise, he would have already broken through to Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"Heh heh, don't worry, junior brother. Senior brother remembers your kindness. Maitreya hooked Lu Tian's shoulder and winked. Once we've beaten the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Intercepting Sect until they're in disarray, I'll definitely make sure our master gives you the first merit!"

Lu Tian pushed him away with a look of disgust.

"Once senior brother breaks through to Taiyi Golden Immortal, just tell me who's bullying you, and I'll flatten their cave mansion!"

Lu Tian was speechless. He had to admit that Senior Brother Maitreya was a true source of joy. If not for him, how much less fun would their journey have been over the years?

"Junior brother, even if you break through to Taiyi, you might not be Senior Brother Lu's opponent." Pharmacist helplessly pulled Maitreya aside. "If you brag now, won't it be awkward to ask Senior Brother Lu for help later..."

Maitreya had no other skills, just boundless optimism. Despite his strength, he spent his days thinking about stepping on the Heavenly Origin Sect and punching the Intercepting Sect. Seeing him being dragged away by the ear, all the junior brothers burst into laughter.

The group continued on their journey. Half a month later, Lu Tian's spirits suddenly lifted.

"Senior brothers, this way!" Without another word, he opened a spatial portal.

The others followed closely. After passing through the portal, they saw a celestial mountain with spiritual energy soaring into the sky standing before them. Verdant mountain ranges stretched for millions of miles, with deep caves and swirling spiritual clouds.

"What a great place!" Maitreya exclaimed, full of excitement. Based on experience, such a spiritual mountain was bound to hold great treasures. This celestial mountain could be considered the Blessed Land with the most abundant spiritual energy they had encountered on their journey.

Several senior brothers' faces showed joy, their eyes filled with anticipation.

As soon as Lu Tian stepped into the territory of the spiritual mountain, a hint of pleasant surprise flashed in his eyes.

[Host has entered the Qianyuan Mountain Blessed Land and received a system reward: Kunyuan Dao Robe]

He scanned his spatial storage and discovered that this Kunyuan Dao Robe was actually a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!

"The terrain is Kun, and virtue carries all things."

This robe was not only a supreme treasure of the earth attribute but also possessed a power similar to the Book of Earth, capable of drawing upon the earth's vital energy for protection. It could be considered a top-tier defensive magical artifact with extremely strong protective capabilities.

Although it only had thirty-eight restrictions, barely crossing the threshold of a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, it was sufficient for use.

"Not bad. Although the quality is slightly inferior, it has the advantage of being able to mobilize the earth's qi power. In terms of refining earth-element spiritual energy, it's definitely no weaker than other magical artifacts."

"The Five Elements are still balanced. This haul is not a loss."

Having obtained a treasure, Lu Tian's mood greatly improved. He immediately suggested, "Senior brothers, why don't we search the mountain? Perhaps we'll encounter a spiritual treasure appearing, and we can pick up a free opportunity."

He smiled warmly.

Qianyuan Mountain was a renowned spiritual mountain and would later become the dojo of Taiyi Zhenren.

Taiyi Zhenren was one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect, Nezha's master. He performed admirably during the Investiture of the Gods and was a widely renowned Quasi-Saint expert. For him to choose this mountain as his dojo, it must hold some profound mystery.

And at this moment?

The Three Pure Ones had not yet separated, and the Witch-Demon Calamity had not ended. The direct disciples of the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Intercepting Sect were still in the Taiyi Realm, so naturally, no one was venturing out to establish a dojo.

It was highly possible for them to get a head start and pick up some benefits.

Upon hearing Lu Tian's words, the senior brothers all agreed.

They had already been itching to search, but they had held back out of respect for Lu Tian's arrangements.

"Haha, then I'll go first!"

Maitreya laughed heartily and transformed into a beam of light, speeding away.

The others shook their heads and chuckled, but their feet didn't slow down. They each chose a direction and flew off.

The junior brothers had an agreement when traveling together: treasures go to the first one who finds them, no snatching, and no overlapping routes. If they encountered outsiders competing for a treasure, each would rely on their own abilities, and the victor would claim it.

Lu Tian casually chose a direction and strolled leisurely through the mountains.

He searched for several years.

Unfortunately, his harvest was meager.

On the other hand, his other senior brothers had encountered their own fortunes.

Lu Tian wasn't in a hurry; he treated it as sightseeing and relaxation.

With the Kunyuan Dao Robe in hand, he was already content.

Currently, his Five Qi in the Chest were only missing one fire-element spiritual treasure to be complete.

Lu Tian never expected such good fortune to fall into his lap, to obtain a fire-element treasure out of thin air.

But as he walked, his expression suddenly changed.

"Could it really be such good fortune?"

His figure flashed, and he entered the void, appearing eight thousand miles away in an instant.

The scenery here was vastly different from elsewhere—

Nine fire dragons coiled in the sky, spewing flames and burning the surrounding mountains a deep red.

In the center of the scene, Pharmacist, holding a priceless pearl in his left hand and forming the Three Realms Seal with his right, his body enveloped in spiritual light, was locked in a fierce battle with someone.

The opponent wore a golden dao robe, blocking Pharmacist's attacks with a sword in his right hand, while controlling a golden brick with his left, occasionally smashing it towards the other.

Boom!

He suddenly closed in, wielding the Yin Yang Sword and fighting desperately with Pharmacist, intending to tie him down.

The golden brick suddenly shifted and smashed down from the void, striking both of them simultaneously!

Such ruthless methods were chilling.

Pharmacist, ultimately lacking experience, was caught off guard and heavily struck into the ground by the golden brick.

In a flash of lightning, victory and defeat were decided. By the time Lu Tian arrived, the battle had long since ended.

The man appeared from another side of the void, a mocking smile on his face.

"I didn't expect the Heavenly Origin Sect to have a Taiyi Golden Immortal emerge; this is quite beyond my expectations."

"Unfortunately, you are too weak."

"I heard you still wish to participate in the Mystic Gate Grand Ceremony?"

"The conflict between my sect and the Intercepting Sect is a dispute over the true lineage of the Mystic Gate. You Western outsiders, how dare you claim to be orthodox?"

"Seeing your methods, you can still be considered a powerful figure of the Western Teachings, which shows the Western Teachings are nothing special."

His figure was gaunt, his expression sinister, and his words were harsh, matching his appearance.

"Treasures emerge, and those with fate obtain them. This item belongs to me now."

"Scram back to the West and don't come to the East to embarrass yourselves again!"

As he sneered, a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.

Thousands of years ago, his master had greatly admired a powerful figure from the Western Teachings, even regretting not being able to take him as a disciple.

His master had never praised anyone else like that, even being strict with his own direct disciples.

This made him feel disgusted towards the Western Teachings.

Now it seemed the Western Teachings were indeed no match for him.

Hadn't this so-called powerful figure of the Western Teachings also fallen before him?

Just as he was about to make a move to subdue the nine fire dragons rampaging in the air—

These were clearly the spiritual manifestations of a certain Innate Spiritual Treasure, which he and Pharmacist had stumbled upon.

Suddenly!

A blade light slashed through the air!

He reacted with lightning speed, immediately interrupting his action of collecting the treasure, and his figure flashed to another location.

Lu Tian, holding the Moon Washing Blade, rose into the air, confronting the newcomer from a distance.

"If my guess is correct, you must be Taiyi Zhenren, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect?"

Although they had never met, Lu Tian was very certain that the one who had just defeated Pharmacist was indeed Taiyi Zhenren.

Among the Twelve Golden Immortals, this person ranked fifth, but in terms of cultivation and strategy, he was superior. More importantly, Qianyuan Mountain and the Nine Dragon Fire Cover should have been his destined opportunities.

Lu Tian had intended to intercept them, but he hadn't expected Taiyi Zhenren to appear so suddenly.

"Another person from the Western Teachings?"

Taiyi Zhenren was stunned at first, then sneered dismissively: "I thought it was some high-level expert, but it turns out to be just a Golden Immortal."

He shook his head in disappointment; such an opponent couldn't arouse his interest at all.

Recalling that his master had mentioned Lu Tian, but didn't know where he was, Taiyi Zhenren casually formed a hand seal, and the Yin Yang Sword tore through the void, aiming straight for Lu Tian's throat!

This sword strike was as swift as a shooting star. Although he held contempt in his heart, he didn't hold back any power.

Lu Tian tightly gripped his Moon Washing Blade, standing ready.