Laozi and Yuanshi's Legacy

"Lu Chen, Duobao, come into the hall."

Tongtian's voice transmission echoed by their ears. Lu Chen looked at Duobao, who was lying on the ground.

"Second Brother, can you still walk?"

"I can, Eldest Brother."

A smile squeezed onto Duobao's plump face as he rolled over and climbed to his feet.

One man and one mouse headed toward the palace.

Inside the palace, the Three Pure Ones sat upon meditation cushions. Laozi occupied the center, while Yuanshi and Tongtian sat to either side.

"Greetings, Master, First Martial Uncle, Second Martial Uncle."

"In three thousand years, accompany your master to Zixiao Palace to listen to the Dao."

"This cultivation technique, along with some of your master's insights into the Dao of formations, shall be passed down to you."

As Tongtian spoke, he pointed a finger. A streak of spiritual light entered Duobao and Lu Chen's brows.

"Nine-Turn Origin Art!"

Master is only at the Great Luo realm now and has yet to become a saint, so naturally he has not created the Shangqing Immortal Method. Then this Nine-Turn Origin Art... could it be Master's innate legacy?

Feeling a Dao scripture appear in his mind, Lu Chen immersed his divine sense within it. After examining it, he was astonished.

He had not expected Tongtian to take out his own innate legacy.

For this move, Lu Chen was willing to call Tongtian the most generous master in all the primordial world.

Though that was also because Tongtian possessed no other cultivation techniques besides this one.

Lu Chen gave it a brief scan and discovered that the Nine-Turn Origin Art could only be cultivated to the Great Luo realm. There was no record whatsoever of anything beyond the Primordial Golden Immortal realm...

He could not help feeling secretly regretful, but considering the current state of the primordial world, it was only natural.

At present, the primordial world's combat power had a clear break in its ranks. The inheritances in the minds of this batch of innate sacred beings only extended to the Great Luo realm, while the Primordial Golden Immortal realm was mentioned only in a few scattered words.

Otherwise, although Hongjun's Three Corpses Severance was somewhat easier than comprehending the great Dao of laws, not every innate sacred being would cultivate the path of Three Corpses Severance.

"Go back and cultivate well for now. When the time comes, your master will take you into the chaos to seek out Zixiao Palace."

"This disciple takes his leave."

Lu Chen turned and gave Duobao a look, then cupped his hands toward Tongtian in salute.

"This disciple takes his leave."

"Wait."

At this moment, Laozi spoke.

"Do you two enjoy alchemy or artifact refinement?"

"This disciple enjoys alchemy."

"This disciple enjoys artifact refinement."

Lu Chen and Duobao exchanged a glance before answering one after the other.

Hearing their answers, Tongtian's eyes carried a trace of amusement.

"I have some insights into alchemy. I shall pass them down to you."

Laozi pointed a finger, and a streak of spiritual light entered Lu Chen's mind.

At this moment, Lu Chen's mind held not only the Nine-Turn Origin Art and insights into the Dao of formations, but also the alchemy insights passed down by Laozi. He was overjoyed. Besides being powerful—indeed, the strongest among the Six Saints—Laozi's alchemy was likewise peerless throughout the primordial world.

"Then I shall pass my artifact refinement insights to Duobao."

Yuanshi likewise pointed a finger, transmitting his artifact refinement insights into Duobao's mind.

"Many thanks, First Martial Uncle and Second Martial Uncle."

Duobao and Lu Chen spoke their thanks at the same time, their attitudes incomparably respectful.

First Martial Uncle passed his alchemy insights to me. What has Second Martial Uncle prepared? Could he possibly pass his artifact refinement insights to me as well?

Sure enough, Yuanshi pointed once more, and artifact refinement insights entered Lu Chen's mind.

Laozi likewise gave Duobao a copy of his alchemy insights.

Now, Lu Chen and Duobao had gathered within their minds the Three Pure Ones' subsidiary paths of alchemy, artifact refinement, and formations.

"After you return, properly study the things your First Martial Uncle and Second Martial Uncle have passed down to you."

"This disciple shall obey Master's command. After returning, we will certainly cultivate diligently."

After Lu Chen and Duobao finished speaking, they turned and left the palace.

Lu Chen did not return to the pit he had dug. Instead, he helped Duobao open up a proper cave abode, then moved in with him.

"Duobao, which interests you more, alchemy or artifact refinement?"

"Artifact refinement."

Duobao reached out and pinched his chubby chin. After thinking carefully for a moment, he answered firmly.

"Then first study Second Martial Uncle's Dao of artifact refinement, while I study First Martial Uncle's alchemy. If there is anything you do not understand, go ask Second Martial Uncle for guidance."

A glint flashed through Duobao's eyes. He nodded. "Understood, Eldest Brother."

Lu Chen and Duobao's bold secret scheme was seen in full by the Three Pure Ones within the immortal palace.

Their little thoughts naturally could not be hidden from the three of them.

"Duobao likes artifact refinement, and Lu Chen studies alchemy. Third Brother, your Dao of formations has been left by the wayside."

Yuanshi looked at Tongtian, his gaze carrying a hint of teasing.

"What they choose to study first is their freedom."

Tongtian said with easy grace.

"Enough. Someone in the primordial world has already become a saint. We three brothers cannot fall too far behind. Cultivate."

Laozi spoke. Yuanshi and Tongtian gently closed their eyes. Dao rhythms swirled around them as the spiritual energy within the palace gathered toward the three.

A thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Chen spent most of his time studying Laozi's alchemy insights, only setting aside a small portion for cultivation. Thus, although his cultivation had improved, the progress was not great.

However, because his innate foundation was exceptional and his comprehension was not lacking, whenever he encountered something he did not understand, he went to seek Laozi's guidance. Laozi was never stingy with his teachings and answered with great care. With Laozi's instruction, Lu Chen had already mastered more than half of Laozi's alchemy insights. He could now independently refine some ordinary immortal-grade spirit pills.

Duobao's innate talent had always been weaker than Lu Chen's. Even with Yuanshi's guidance, his grasp of artifact refinement lagged far behind Lu Chen's progress.

If Laozi, Yuanshi, Duobao, and Lu Chen all had fulfilling lives during those thousand years, then Tongtian was somewhat bored.

Duobao and Lu Chen sought guidance from Laozi and Yuanshi, yet never touched upon the Dao of formations or consulted him, their master. It left him feeling rather wounded.

"Hmph, hmph. I feel as though these two disciples of mine were taken in for Eldest Brother and Second Brother instead."

"Enough. We Three Pure Ones are one body. What difference is there between your disciples and mine?"

Yuanshi glared at Tongtian.

"Besides, Eldest Brother and I are helping share your burden so that you have more time to cultivate, yet you are still dissatisfied."

"That is not what I meant, Second Brother..."

A wronged expression appeared on Tongtian's face.

"Enough. We are about to enter the chaos. Raise your spirits."

A small pagoda flew from Laozi's Niwan Palace, surrounded by Mysterious Yellow energy. The pagoda rapidly enlarged, and a curtain of light descended from its top, enveloping the Three Pure Ones, Duobao, and Lu Chen.

Four men and one mouse flew out of the primordial world. The moment they entered the chaos, chaotic astral winds came howling in from all directions.

Yet when the fierce winds struck the curtain of light, they failed to create even the slightest ripple.

So this is the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda! Its defensive power truly is terrifying.

Cradled in Duobao's arms, Lu Chen watched the scene and secretly marveled.

Eldest Brother's Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda is a supreme defensive treasure. Of course it is powerful.

Hearing Lu Chen's inner thoughts, Tongtian silently agreed.

The primordial world did not mark the passage of years, and the chaos was filled with chaotic energy, making it even more impossible to distinguish the passage of time.

"Eldest Brother, could it be that we will fail to find Zixiao Palace on this journey?"