The First Layer of the Chaos Scripture

"Uncle Fu!" Xiao Yun looked at the white-haired old man before him and bowed respectfully.

Uncle Fu hurriedly stepped aside, smiling bitterly, "Young Master, please do not humble this old servant so."

Xiao Yun felt somewhat helpless. After all, he was a well-behaved youth who respected the elderly and cherished the young. Judging by the man's age, he could probably be his ancestor, so he naturally had to show respect.

However, in the world of cultivation, the hierarchy was clearly extremely strict.

Xiao Yun could only try his best to adapt, so he spoke up, "Please, Uncle Fu, take me to familiarize myself with this Imperial Peak."

This was the place where he would live from now on, so he naturally had to get to know it; otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to find the restroom when nature called.

It was so beautiful here, he couldn't just relieve himself by the side of the road; that would be completely lacking in public morality.

"Young Master, there is no need for such courtesy. This is my duty," Uncle Fu said with a beaming smile. His gaze toward Xiao Yun was filled with joy. After all these years, his old master had finally taken an apprentice, and he had heard that he was the Divine Son of their Chaos Holy Land—this was a peerless genius.

With that, Uncle Fu respectfully led Xiao Yun on a tour of the entire Imperial Peak.

Along the way, seeing that the palaces were all empty, Xiao Yun finally couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked, "Uncle Fu, why were so many palaces built here, yet no one lives in them?"

Hearing this, Uncle Fu couldn't help but sigh, saying with deep emotion, "In the past, my old master was known as the strongest Holy Son of the Chaos Holy Land, and countless people followed him, so naturally, many palaces had to be built here. However, over these many years, those followers have either died of old age or left my master, leaving only this old servant behind."

Xiao Yun suddenly realized. Di Tian was already nine hundred years old, so his followers had likely all passed away from old age. Those who hadn't were probably already stronger than Di Tian, so they naturally could no longer follow him.

Continuing to tour the Imperial Peak with Uncle Fu, Xiao Yun also saw many immortal birds and spirit beasts, as well as some golden rice paddies, which added quite a bit of vitality to the peak.

Uncle Fu explained, "Young Master has not yet reached the stage of abstaining from grains. These immortal birds, spirit beasts, and spirit rice will be your meals from now on."

Xiao Yun felt his mouth water at the mention. These were all good things; he had to admit that joining the Chaos Holy Land was truly wonderful.

One had to know that in the outside world, it was very difficult to find such rare treasures.

Moreover, don't let the fact that those immortal birds and spirit beasts looked docile now fool you; their strength was actually immense. A hundred versions of the current Xiao Yun would not be a match for them.

Therefore, Xiao Yun had never eaten such delicacies all these years, and now he could finally enjoy them.

The Imperial Peak was vast, and by evening, Xiao Yun had finally finished touring it.

Afterward, Xiao Yun followed Uncle Fu back to the Heavenly Hall.

As soon as he entered the Heavenly Hall, Xiao Yun saw his convenient master, Di Tian, tinkering with a large bronze cauldron that was as tall as three people.

At that moment, Di Tian was releasing Samadhi True Fire to refine the cauldron.

A refreshing, heart-soothing fragrance wafted from within the cauldron, causing Xiao Yun's spirit to stir.

"Disciple!"

Di Tian saw Xiao Yun return and couldn't help but smile, "This is the Foundation Establishment Liquid I have prepared for you. It contains the rare treasures I have accumulated over many years, and even includes Flood Dragon Blood. It will absolutely allow you, my disciple, to forge a powerful treasure body."

Uncle Fu, standing to the side, also explained to Xiao Yun, "Young Master, the first realm of cultivation is 'Body Refining'. For us cultivators, the physical body is extremely important. Only by possessing a powerful physical body can one have a smooth journey on the path of cultivation ahead."

Xiao Yun nodded, half-understanding.

Di Tian spoke with a serious expression, "Disciple, as the saying goes, a ten-thousand-foot tower rises from the ground. Therefore, a cultivator's foundation is crucial. This first realm, 'Body Refining', is when we build that foundation. Only by making your foundation as solid as possible will your future achievements be limitless."

Xiao Yun nodded, understanding perfectly this time. If a building's foundation was unstable, it would collapse at the slightest earthquake. Thus, the foundation was indeed important.

"Ah Fu, come over and help me refine!" Di Tian beckoned to Uncle Fu, then handed the task of refining over to him while he took Xiao Yun to sit cross-legged on a prayer mat nearby.

By now, the sky had turned completely dark. Countless stars twinkled in the firmament, shimmering with starlight. Streams of star power projected down from beyond the heavens, making the entire Imperial Peak look beautiful and hazy.

Di Tian looked at Xiao Yun sitting opposite him and said with a solemn face, "Disciple, I will now pass on the Chaos Scripture to you. However, you must first swear that without the Holy Master's permission, you will absolutely never pass the Chaos Scripture on to others."

Xiao Yun nodded. He knew that this cultivation technique was the supreme treasure of the Chaos Holy Land and must never be leaked.

Without hesitation, Xiao Yun swore a solemn oath.

Seeing that Xiao Yun had sworn the oath, Di Tian smiled slightly and then pointed a finger at the center of Xiao Yun's brow, "Disciple, keep your mind steady and contemplate the Chaos Scripture carefully."

Xiao Yun hurriedly closed his eyes. Furthermore, fearing that his talent and aptitude might not be enough, he immediately used one instance of 'Epiphany'.

"The universe holds supreme logic, difficult to grasp with ears and eyes; all things are not all things, but one with me..." The verses of the Chaos Scripture emerged clearly in Xiao Yun's mind, just as they had when he contemplated the Chaos Guidance.

Moreover, after entering the state of epiphany, Xiao Yun's thinking became incredibly clear. As he contemplated the Chaos Scripture, inspiration sprouted in his heart, and whenever he encountered a difficulty, he immediately felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.

It could be said that in the state of epiphany, Xiao Yun was perfectly in tune with the Chaos Great Dao, so he did not encounter a single difficulty in contemplating this Chaos Scripture; it was as easy as eating and drinking.

Nearby.

Di Tian watched the eyes-closed Xiao Yun with a smile, while Uncle Fu, who was refining the cauldron, stared at Xiao Yun with some nervousness.

"Do not worry. With Xiao Yun's aptitude, he should be able to comprehend the first layer of the Chaos Scripture in three days at most," Di Tian said with a laugh, seeing how nervous Uncle Fu was.

Uncle Fu said softly, "Master, back then, it took you seven days to comprehend the first layer of the Chaos Scripture, which is already the fastest record. If the Young Master cannot surpass this record, he will not be able to surpass you in the future."

Di Tian said confidently, "Rest assured, Xiao Yun was able to make the Chaos Bell ring nine times, so he can definitely comprehend the first layer of the Chaos Scripture within three days."

However, at this very moment.

Suddenly, the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy surged violently, like rivers and seas, converging toward the cross-legged Xiao Yun.

In an instant, Xiao Yun was enveloped by the spiritual energy, his body floating into mid-air and emitting rays of white light.

"How is this possible?" Di Tian's eyes widened, and he looked at Xiao Yun in complete shock.

Uncle Fu, on the other hand, gasped, saying in disbelief, "Spiritual energy flooding the body! Has the Young Master already comprehended the first layer of the Chaos Scripture? Heavens, how much time has passed? It has only been a quarter of an hour!"

"A talent that defies the heavens—nothing less!" Di Tian's eyes glowed as he stared at Xiao Yun in mid-air, as if looking at a rare treasure.