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 and smiled bitterly. "Young Master, please don't make this old servant feel so unworthy."

Xiao Yun felt a little helpless. After all, he was a fine young man who respected the old and cared for the young. Judging by the other man's age, he could probably have been his great-grandfather, so of course he had to show him respect.

However, in the cultivation world, the hierarchy was evidently extremely strict.

Xiao Yun could only do his best to adapt. He spoke up, "Please show me around Imperial Peak, Uncle Fu."

This was where he would be living from now on, so of course he had to get familiar with it. Otherwise, when he needed to take a dump, he might not even be able to find the toilet.

This place was so beautiful. He couldn't just take a dump by the side of the road—that would be utterly uncivilized.

"Young Master, there's no need to be so courteous. It's this old servant's duty," Uncle Fu said with a beaming smile. His gaze was full of delight. After all these years, the old master had finally taken on a disciple, and he had heard that the boy was the Divine Son of the Chaos Holy Land. This was an unparalleled prodigy.

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

Along the way, Xiao Yun saw that the palaces were all empty. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, "Uncle Fu, why were so many palaces built here if no one lives in them?"

Uncle Fu couldn't help but sigh. With great emotion, he said, "In the past, the old master was known as the strongest Holy Son of the Chaos Holy Land. Countless people followed him, so naturally, many palaces were built here. But over all these years, those followers either died of old age or left the master. Now, only this old servant remains."

Xiao Yun understood. Di Tian was already nine hundred years old, so his followers had probably all died of old age. Those who hadn't were likely already stronger than Di Tian, so they naturally wouldn't continue following him.

As he continued touring Imperial Peak with Uncle Fu, Xiao Yun also saw plenty of celestial birds and spirit beasts, as well as some golden rice. They added a great deal of vitality to the peak.

Uncle Fu explained, "Young Master hasn't reached the stage where he can abstain from food yet. These celestial birds, spirit beasts, and spirit rice will be your meals from now on."

Xiao Yun's mouth watered at the sight. These were all fine things. He had to admit, joining the Chaos Holy Land was wonderful.

After all, such rare treasures were hard to find in the outside world.

And although those celestial birds and spirit beasts seemed docile now, they were actually incredibly powerful. A hundred Xiao Yuns as he was now wouldn't be a match for them.

That was why he hadn't been able to eat such delicacies all these years. Now, he could finally indulge himself.

Imperial Peak was enormous. By dusk, Xiao Yun had finally finished exploring it.

Afterward, he followed Uncle Fu back to the Heavenly Hall.

As soon as he entered the Heavenly Hall, Xiao Yun saw his bargain-bin master, Di Tian, tinkering with a huge bronze cauldron that stood as tall as three people.

At that moment, Di Tian was refining the cauldron with Samadhi True Fire.

A series of mouthwatering aromas wafted from inside the cauldron, invigorating Xiao Yun.

"Disciple!"

Seeing Xiao Yun return, Di Tian smiled. "This is the Foundation Establishment Liquid I prepared for you. It contains the natural treasures I've accumulated over the years, even Flood Dragon Blood. It will definitely help you forge a powerful body."

Uncle Fu explained from the side, "Young Master, the first stage of cultivation is Body Refining. For cultivators like us, the physical body is extremely important. Only with a powerful body can you enjoy a smooth journey along the path of cultivation."

Xiao Yun nodded, only half understanding.

Di Tian spoke with a solemn expression. "Disciple, as the saying goes, a towering building rises from level ground. That's why a cultivator's foundation is so important. The first stage, Body Refining, is when we build that foundation. The more solidly you lay it, the greater your future achievements will be."

This time, Xiao Yun understood and nodded. If a building's foundation wasn't stable, it would collapse as soon as even a small earthquake struck. So, the foundation was important.

"A'Fu, come help me refine this!" Di Tian beckoned to Uncle Fu. He then handed over the task of refining the cauldron and led Xiao Yun to sit cross-legged on a cushion nearby.

By then, the sky had grown completely dark. Countless stars glittered overhead, and streams of starlight poured down from beyond the heavens, lending all of Imperial Peak a beautiful, hazy glow.

Di Tian looked at Xiao Yun, who sat across from him, and said solemnly, "Disciple, I'm going to teach you the Chaos Scripture now. But first, you must swear that you'll never pass it on without the Holy Lord's permission."

Xiao Yun nodded. He knew that this cultivation method was the supreme scripture of the Chaos Holy Land and absolutely could not be leaked.

Xiao Yun solemnly swore the oath.

After Xiao Yun had sworn, Di Tian smiled faintly and pointed a finger at his brow. "Disciple, guard your mind and carefully comprehend the Chaos Scripture."

Xiao Yun hurriedly closed his eyes. Worried that his talent and aptitude wouldn't be enough, he immediately used his Enlightenment.

"The universe has its truths, hard to grasp through ear or eye. All things are not all things; they and I are one..." The verses of the Chaos Scripture appeared clearly in Xiao Yun's mind, just as when he had comprehended the Chaos Guidance.

Moreover, after entering the state of Enlightenment, Xiao Yun's thoughts became exceptionally clear. As he comprehended the Chaos Scripture, inspiration kept blossoming in his heart. Whenever he encountered a difficulty, everything would immediately become clear.

In the state of Enlightenment, Xiao Yun was perfectly in tune with the Chaos Great Dao. Thus, he encountered no difficulties comprehending the Chaos Scripture. It was as easy as eating or drinking.

Nearby.

Di Tian watched Xiao Yun with a faint smile as he sat with his eyes closed. Uncle Fu, who was refining the cauldron, watched Xiao Yun anxiously.

"Don't 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 smile when he saw how nervous Uncle Fu was.

Uncle Fu murmured, "Master, back then, you spent seven days comprehending the first layer of the Chaos Scripture. That was already the fastest record. If Young Master can't surpass that record, he won't be able to surpass you in the future."

Di Tian spoke with confidence. "Don't worry. Xiao Yun made the Chaos Bell ring nine times, so he'll definitely be able to comprehend the first layer of the Chaos Scripture within three days."

Just then—

Suddenly, the spiritual energy around them surged violently, like mighty rivers rushing toward Xiao Yun, who sat cross-legged.

In an instant, Xiao Yun was enveloped in spiritual energy. His body even floated into the air, radiating beams of white light.

"How is this possible?" Di Tian's eyes widened as he stared at Xiao Yun in shock.

Beside him, Uncle Fu drew in a sharp breath and said in disbelief, "Spiritual energy flooding the body! Has Young Master comprehended the first layer of the Chaos Scripture? Heavens, how long has it been? Only a quarter of an hour!"