The Primordial World's Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root

If the destiny could be led to the West earlier, it would greatly benefit the Western Teachings.

Unfortunately, Jieyin and Zhunti were only focused on repairing the Western land's spiritual veins and had not yet noticed the profound mystery within.

Lu Tian mused inwardly, perhaps he could secretly place a piece within the human race's destiny that the Sages were planning for.

His thoughts raced, and at his realm, these ideas flashed by in an instant.

The void trembled slightly, and his figure suddenly appeared.

Below, one hundred thousand mortals were fleeing in terror!

A Raccoon Demon lunged and bit, instantly tearing off a woman's head.

Piercing wails erupted.

The young man had just desperately pulled his mother to safety, and in the blink of an eye, they were eternally separated.

With no time for grief, he could only continue to flee.

This was the norm for the human race in the Primordial World—

In a world where the weak are prey to the strong, they were as humble as ants, how could they speak of familial affection?

Perhaps one day, when powerful beings clashed, the aftershocks could annihilate the entire clan.

The Raccoon Demon's fur suddenly grew wildly, transforming into countless sharp spines like black iron, about to pierce the surrounding crowd—

A cold glint flashed, and the demon's head fell.

These mortals hadn't even noticed the sudden change between life and death.

How did they encounter danger? They didn't know!

Why were they saved? They also didn't know!

The fate of the weak had never been in their own hands.

Until—

BOOM!

The demon's head hitting the ground kicked up dust, rolling more than ten feet before the crowd finally snapped back to reality.

Quick... quick, thank the Immortal Elder!

Stop running, kneel quickly and thank our benefactor!

The gray-haired elder at the front was the first to regain his senses, hoarsely grabbing others and pulling them to the ground to kowtow.

Lu Tian floated down.

Amidst their kowtows, the crowd showed gratitude, but more so trepidation.

After all, no one knew if this person would suddenly change his mind.

"You may dispense with the formalities."

He waved his hand casually, and the chaotic sounds of thanks reached his ears.

"You, come here." He pointed at the astute elder. "If you answer well, I will bestow upon you an opportunity."

The elder hurriedly crawled forward on his knees: "Immortal Elder, please ask. This old one will certainly report truthfully."

The elder stood with his head bowed, unease in his eyes.

If answering well brings fortune, could answering poorly mean death?

"Where are you all planning to go?"

"Replying to the Immortal Elder, we have no fixed destination for our migration. We are simply walking and seeking survival. If we truly encounter a stable place, perhaps some people will stay, and the rest will continue onward."

Lu Tian nodded slightly.

This was merely to continue the survival of their clan.

It was also the most sensible method.

"In that case, I will show you a path. Are you willing to go?"

Lu Tian pondered for a moment. There was no need for subtlety with this group.

He would directly tell them to head west.

Being too indirect would only make them more fearful.

"This..."

The elder was stunned for a moment. Although he didn't understand the Immortal Elder's intention, he quickly replied: "Willing! Of course, we are willing! Please, Immortal Elder, guide us!"

As the oldest among the clan, he had lived for over forty years and experienced much hardship.

Facing an immortal, how could there be any reason to refuse?

Lu Tian casually tossed out three jade stones.

"Drip your blood onto these, and you will obtain cultivation methods. Once you cultivate spiritual power, you can activate these stones."

If they encountered anyone blocking their path again, the pressure from the stone would be activated, and the other party would naturally retreat.

The old man stood frozen on the spot!

He never imagined that this would truly be a stroke of luck!

A cultivation method!

The immortal had bestowed a cultivation method!

Joy surged through him like a tide, and it took him half a moment to snap back to reality. He hurriedly knelt to express his gratitude.

When he looked up, Lu Tian was already gone without a trace.

Only the three warm jade stones in his palm proved that the previous encounter was not a dream.

Lu Tian's ethereal voice drifted in the wind:

"The stone contains a simple map.

Travel west, and after crossing the Two Realms Mountain, activate the jade stone, and someone will be there to meet you. You may then receive the protection of my sect.

Along the way, you can make offerings to the Western Teachings. The more sincere your heart, the stronger the jade stone's power will be, ensuring your safety."

The old man stood there for a long time.

Finally, he solemnly knelt and kowtowed towards the direction Lu Tian had disappeared.

In a nameless, deep mountain.

One hundred thousand humans knelt together, kowtowing in the direction Lu Tian had left.

To Lu Tian, it was just an ordinary **.

But to these humans, it was the dawn of hope.

For three full days and nights, everyone remained kneeling.

Until the old man led the entire tribe to rise.

He divided the three jade stones among two young men, carefully instructing them on the crucial points.

"You must remember not to repeat the same route when traveling west.

The immortal bestowed these three jade stones precisely to create more possibilities.

Even with the jade stones' deterrence, they might not scare away all demons and monsters, so you must remain vigilant.

If you encounter anyone with outstanding cultivation talent along the way, be sure to nurture them carefully; they are the hope for the future."

He instructed them on every detail, explaining everything he could think of, yet he still watched the two groups depart with unease.

He then divided the remaining tribespeople into two groups.

One group would travel west with him.

The other group would proceed in their original direction.

Years of experience had taught him that he had to preserve multiple possibilities for the tribe and not put all their eggs in one basket.

Although only in his early forties.

He was already the oldest and wisest elder in the tribe.

After making the arrangements, he used his blood to unseal the jade stone and obtain the cultivation secret method within.

After passing it on to the other team, the two groups departed with their backs to each other.

The old man led his people, cultivating as they traveled, and their progress was surprisingly rapid.

Following Lu Tian's instructions, they made offerings to the Western Teachings, carried Lu Tian's statue with them, and continued westward.

Years passed.

Most people in the group had passed away, and the new generation, still led by the old man, continued to advance westward.

He shed his old age, regained his youth, and returned to his middle-aged appearance.

He sped ahead of the group, anticipating the day they would cross the Two Realms Mountain.

However...

Things did not go as planned.

Although the jade stones protected them from many demonic beasts, the group still suffered heavy losses from the aftershocks of powerful battles.

The old man's son took over the jade stones and led the survivors to continue making offerings to Lu Tian and the Western Teachings.

They persevered, generation after generation.

After leaving the human tribe, Lu Tian did not pay them any further attention.

To him, it was merely a casual act.

He sponsored these humans for only one possibility.

As for whether they could truly arrive...

Lu Tian believed the chances were slim.

Even with the jade's protection, a natural disaster or a clash between powerful beings could annihilate the tribe.

Therefore, he continued to pay attention along the way.

When he encountered other human teams, he followed the same method and provided assistance.

As long as one group reached the West, it would be a success.

Population growth had an exponential effect.

If a thousand people traveled west, it wouldn't take many years for the West to prosper.

These people could help with construction and also strengthen the faith and destiny of the Western Teachings.

Why didn't he lead the masses directly?

Such an act would be overstepping boundaries.

Humans were creatures of the East, created by Nuwa, and the Three Pure Ones established their sects to protect them.

If humans were considered a faction, Nuwa was the founder, and the Three Pure Ones were the rulers.

Lu Tian wanted to guide humans to the West to share in its destiny. How could it be so easy?

Only by secretly laying the groundwork could he avoid detection.

This was not yet the era of the Journey to the West.

The Western Teachings, and indeed the entire West, were in a precarious position in the Primordial World.

Therefore, Lu Tian only revealed the name "Western Teachings," mentioning nothing about Jieyin, Zhunti, or their doctrines.

It would not be too late to reveal everything once they arrived in the West.

The power struggles of the Primordial World involved karma, destiny, merit, and sin...

Those involved often operated behind the scenes, laying plans and only casting their nets when the time was right.

After Lu Tian entered the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, his understanding of the Heavenly Dao deepened, allowing him to glimpse a fraction of it.

"The path of cultivation is long..."

He warned himself inwardly, his gaze fixed solemnly on the distance.

After years of flight, he finally reached Kunlun Mountain!

Fortunately, he hadn't missed the Mystic Gate Grand Ceremony—there were still three hundred years until its commencement, a mere blink of an eye.

Lu Tian waved his sleeve and cast a talisman, which burned away at the peak of Kunlun Mountain, serving as his calling card.

This grand ceremony was hosted by the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Intercepting Sect. After landing, he proceeded on foot to show his reverence for the Sages' dojo.

As he walked, a clear sound echoed in his sea of consciousness:

[Host has arrived at the blessed land of Kunlun Mountain, granted: Enlightenment Tea Tree]

This was a top-grade Innate Spiritual Root!

Upon closer inspection of its effects: it matured every nine thousand years, bearing three thousand leaves.

Each leaf could aid in enlightenment. Although not as effective as the Peaches of Immortality or Ginseng Fruits in supplementing cultivation, the sheer number of three thousand made it unparalleled in the Primordial World.

This item was highly effective for cultivators below the Grand Unity realm and offered some benefit to Grand Unity realm experts, but it was ineffective against Quasi-Saint existences.

What was even more remarkable was that after every nine growth cycles—that is, eighty-one thousand years—it would additionally nurture nine rare Dao Leaves, which could significantly advance one's enlightenment realm!

These nine special Dao Leaves were rare treasures, even for Quasi-Saint experts!

Truly extraordinary!

Even more fortunate was that it was bestowed in its mature form, saving the arduous process of cultivation.

Lu Tian's eyes flashed with joy.

Such an opportunity was perfect for allowing his fellow disciples to break through again before the Mystic Gate Grand Assembly!

Perhaps at that time, they could give the personal disciples of the Intercepting Sect and the Heavenly Origin Sect ** a pleasant surprise.

As he pondered, he suddenly saw a Daoist approaching on the path of Kunlun Mountain.

The newcomer had a gaunt face, a gloomy expression, and wore a golden Daoist robe.

It was none other than Taiyi Zhenren of the Heavenly Origin Sect.

"So, you are a distinguished disciple of the Western Teachings. I am Taiyi, greetings."

Taiyi Zhenren performed the rites with great respect, exuding an air of noble righteousness that starkly contrasted with his somber appearance.

Lu Tian returned the greeting: "Fellow Daoist Taiyi, I trust you are well."

"Judging by your aura, your cultivation has advanced further."

"Thanks to your blessings, fellow Daoist, I have made some progress," Taiyi Zhenren replied with an unchanging smile.

He gestured to the side, leading the way: "Your sect's elders have been waiting on the mountain peak for a long time. Please follow me."

Lu Tian nodded: "I was just about to pay my respects to my Master. Thank you for guiding me, fellow Daoist."

The two chatted and laughed, showing no trace of their past disagreements.

Only when Lu Tian revealed his Taiyi Golden Immortal cultivation did Taiyi Zhenren's eyes tremble slightly, and his smile grew even wider.

Under Taiyi's guidance, Lu Tian quickly arrived at an immortal palace in the mountains.

Before he could get a good look, a majestic voice echoed in his ears:

"Disciple, come quickly!"

It was the Sage Jieyin's telepathic message, and his tone carried a hint of urgency!

"Since I have delivered you, this humble Daoist will take his leave."

Although Taiyi Zhenren hadn't heard the Sage's voice, he wisely cupped his hands and departed.

"We'll talk another day."

Lu Tian dared not delay, transforming into a stream of light and entering the palace.

What could have happened to make his Master, a Sage, lose his composure like this?

The scene inside the hall made Lu Tian's heart tighten.

Jieyin and Zhunti, the two Sages, sat on a cloud platform, their gazes fixed on him like torches.

"Greetings, Master."

Under the intense scrutiny of the two Sages, Lu Tian's back broke out in a cold sweat.

Could it be that he had offended his Master in some way?

The Sage's heart is unfathomable; even Lu Tian couldn't grasp the mystery behind it.

"Yun'er, how did you suddenly break through to the Taiyi Realm?"

Daoist Jieyin's voice was deep, his brow furrowed with disappointment.

"The Grand Gathering of the Mystic Gate was originally a stage for you youngsters to spar and compete. I understand you wanted to uphold our sect's honor. However, forcing a breakthrough to Taiyi Golden Immortal just to participate in the gathering is truly inappropriate!"