Gods of the Primordial World

As they entered a state of enlightenment, the memories of the Netherworld Serpent Ancestor they had previously extracted surfaced. Everything about the Netherworld Serpent Ancestor was swiftly sorted through, comprehended, and absorbed by them.

Their primordial spirits resonated with the Great Dao. Immortal light swirled around them, Dao Rhyme flowed without cease, and their respective Daos manifested above the lotus pool, constantly intertwining and evolving, confirming one another, learning from each other's strengths, and jointly advancing toward perfection—

While Yuan Yan and the other three secluded themselves on Yingzhou Immortal Island, the Primordial World did not fall silent. Instead, it gradually became more lively.

On this day, at the summit of Kunlun Mountain, ancestor of all mountains on the Eastern Continent of the Primordial World, Innate Spiritual Qi and Dao Rhyme Spiritual Essence gathered as immortal clouds lingered without dispersing.

Suddenly, three vast auras that transcended the River of Time, immortal and imperishable, erupted with a thunderous roar and shot into the heavens. Three streams of mystical light stretched across heaven and earth, connecting with the laws of the world. Grand Dao voices followed those laws and spread throughout the Primordial World. "I am Taiqing Laozi, rightful descendant of Pangu. Today, I transcend the River of Time and attain the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm."

"I am Jade Pure One Yuanshi, rightful descendant of Pangu. Today, I transcend the River of Time and attain the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm."

"I am Tongtian of the Supreme Pure One, rightful descendant of Pangu. Today, I transcend the River of Time and attain the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm."

The mighty Dao voices swept across the Primordial World. From that day onward, the name of the Three Pure Ones, Pangu's rightful descendants, began to spread throughout heaven and earth.

At that moment, across the Primordial World—Mount Buzhou, Sun Star Palace, the Blood Sea Abyss, Lunar Star Palace, Western Kunlun Jade Pool—

All were stirred by the Dao voices. The gazes of Top-Tier Innate Divines from every faction turned toward Kunlun, their expressions varied and their thoughts churning.

"What are the Three Pure Ones? How dare they call themselves Pangu's rightful descendants!" Within Pangu Hall on Mount Buzhou, Zhurong's fury flared as he shouted sharply, "We Twelve Ancestral Witches are the true orthodox descendants of Pangu's bloodline!"

"Exactly! If Eldest Brother had not been waiting for us, he would have long since transcended the River of Time and become a Great Firmament Golden Immortal. How could those Three Pure Ones have stolen the title first?" Gonggong echoed grimly, his face full of dissatisfaction.

"Elder brothers, we were all born from Father God. We share the same origin and are all Pangu's rightful descendants, so why must we—" Houtu had a gentle nature and wished to mediate, but before she could finish, Dijiang interrupted her. "Little Sister, this is not merely a dispute over status. It is also a dispute over Fortune, and we cannot yield! You must cultivate diligently and break through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm as soon as possible. Our Twelve Ancestral Witches are inferior to no one!"

Upon the Sun Star, two brilliant heavenly presences slowly opened their eyes. One was profound and deep, containing imperial dominance; the other was blazing, containing supreme divine might. Both looked toward Kunlun.

"What Three Pure Ones of Pangu—they actually beat us to it!" Di Jun's expression darkened slightly. Terrifying imperial pressure spread from him, already carrying the intent of immortality and imperishability. Clearly, he had condensed his Great Firmament Dao Fruit and was nurturing the transformation of his true spirit into an Innate Imperishable True Spirit. His breakthrough to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm was imminent.

"Brother, what does it matter if they are ahead for now? We are inferior to no one!" Taiyi exuded an infinite, boundless aura, his presence even stronger than Di Jun's. Clearly, his true spirit had already transformed into an Innate Imperishable True Spirit. He could transcend the River of Time and break through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm at any moment.

Deep within the Blood Sea, waves of foul, resentful, baleful blood qi churned endlessly. A cold gaze rose from its depths, carrying traces of amusement and wariness.

"Three Pure Ones, I am nearly there as well!" Minghe murmured before vanishing amid the endless bloody waves. The Slaughter Dao around him grew increasingly cold and sharp.

Halfway up Mount Buzhou, within a hidden Primordial Formation, two figures surrounded by Dao intent that transcended the River of Time, immortal and imperishable, slowly opened their eyes. Their gazes pierced through space and time, and Kunlun Mountain entered their sight.

"Brother, aren't those Three Pure Ones being far too ostentatious? They merely broke through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm, yet they made such a grand display, connected with the laws of heaven and earth, and announced it to the entire Primordial World as if they feared no living being would know they had broken through. It was truly deliberate." Nuwa raised her brows slightly, her tone carrying a playful tease. Creation Dao Rhyme flowed around her, giving her an ethereal and transcendent bearing.

"This is not mere ostentation!" Fuxi brushed his sleeve, wisdom that perceived the Heavenly Secrets flashing through his eyes. He slowly said, "They made such a grand display for the sake of fame in the Primordial World and the Fortune of heaven and earth!"

"Fame and Fortune?" Nuwa froze slightly upon hearing this. Her lively eyes blinked as she immediately connected her primordial spirit to heaven and earth, her fingers calculating the Heavenly Secrets. After only an instant of deduction, she understood the key.

The Dao of Fortune was mysterious beyond measure. Though formless and intangible, it affected their paths of cultivation. Anyone who became the first in the Primordial World would receive Fortune.

Now that the Dragon-Han Calamity had passed, the Primordial World had entered a new era.

The first to break through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm in the new era would naturally receive the blessing of Fortune.

Although the Fortune obtained could not compare to that of the Primordial World's very first Great Firmament Golden Immortal, it was still considerable and greatly beneficial to cultivation at their level.

Furthermore, within the Primordial World, if one's fame spread far and wide and one became known, revered, and admired by countless living beings, one could gather the unseen destiny of heaven and earth, causing Fortune to naturally gather upon oneself and aid one's cultivation.

Having learned the reason, a trace of amusement flashed through Nuwa's eyes. Covering her mouth, she chuckled. "It seems the Three Pure Ones miscalculated. Once the other Innate Divines break through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm and comprehend the Heavenly Secrets, the Three Pure Ones will likely become a laughingstock!"

Why would they become a laughingstock?

Because the Three Pure Ones were not the first Great Firmament Golden Immortals of the new era. She and Fuxi were.

Thanks to guidance from Brother Yuan Yan and the opportunities he had bestowed upon them, they had successfully broken through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm twenty yuanhui ago.

As the first Great Firmament Golden Immortals of the new era, they had not been nearly so ostentatious. Compared to the two of them, the Three Pure Ones would naturally be mocked and gossiped about.

"Nuwa, this is hardly a good thing for us! If those Three Pure Ones are narrow-minded, they may come to resent us," Fuxi said helplessly.

"So what? We broke through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm before them. How could we be weaker than them? If they wish to gang up on us, we can simply ask Brother Yuan Yan for help." Nuwa remained calm and utterly fearless.

As for whether Yuan Yan would help them, she had a vague feeling that he would.

"Still, it is strange. Brother Yuan Yan is also a Top-Tier Innate Divine like us, and he broke through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm even earlier than we did. Yet he was not the first Great Firmament Golden Immortal of this new era. Clearly, he attained the Great Firmament Dao before the Dragon-Han Calamity ended."

"As a Top-Tier Innate Divine of the same generation, why was he able to surpass us by so much?"

Nuwa was filled with confusion and looked at Fuxi. Fuxi merely waved his hand lightly, his face full of helplessness. "Don't look at me. I don't know either!"

Nuwa glared at Fuxi. He cultivated the Dao of Heavenly Secrets Deduction, yet he knew nothing. What use was he?

But a moment later, Nuwa seemed to think of the current situation. Her expression softened slightly as she looked at Fuxi and asked, "Brother, the Three Pure Ones have already broken through to the Great Firmament Golden Immortal realm. Presumably, the other Top-Tier Innate Divines are also at the brink of a breakthrough. We have remained hidden here for a long time. Should we leave the mountain and travel through the Primordial World?"