Innate Supreme Treasure: Five Elements Chaos Pagoda

When Dao Ancestor Hongjun finished expounding the final essence of merging the Three Corpses to attain the Primordial Dao, the endless Law runes, Golden Lotuses Erupting from the Ground, celestial maidens scattering flowers, and other visions that filled the palace slowly dissipated, leaving only the Primordial World's great powers still immersed in the lingering resonance of the Great Dao, their expressions varied.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun's indifferent gaze swept across those below, finally settling on that gray figure and the "Past Self" beside him, whose aura was distinct yet shared the same origin.

"Ming Xin." The Dao Ancestor spoke, his voice flat, yet instantly yanked everyone's minds back to reality.

Countless gazes focused once more, carrying unprecedented complex emotions.

They all knew the Dao Ancestor was bound to ask about this shocking "Slaying Three Worlds" method.

"The self you have slain is not the Three Corpses method I transmitted. What is its principle? I see you possess the Five Elements Great Dao Law, perfectly circulating, yet its origin aura... feels familiar to me."

Hongjun's gaze seemed capable of piercing all illusion, staring straight into the depths of Ming Xin's Dao core at that strand of pure Five Elements origin.

Ming Xin heard this, rose, bowed respectfully, his expression calm and unruffled: "In reply to the Dao Ancestor, while traveling at Buzhou Mountain, by chance and opportunity, I encountered a strand of origin power left by the Old Ancestor of Five Elements.

I refined and absorbed it, solidifying my own foundation. The Five Elements Law within me all originates from this."

"The Old Ancestor of Five Elements..." A trace of extremely subtle reminiscence flickered in Hongjun's eyes, and his indifferent tone seemed to stir with an imperceptible ripple.

"So it is an old friend's legacy. Five Elements was my former close friend, vastly divine and powerful, wielding the Five Elements Great Dao. A pity... he fell in the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation. I often think of him with fondness."

He paused slightly, his sleeve brushing lightly.

Hum--!

An indescribably profound Dao resonance instantly spread, as if the very root of heaven and earth's Five Elements had manifested here!

An ancient pagoda, radiating chaotic aura and flowing with Five-Colored Divine Light, appeared out of thin air atop the Dao platform.

Though small in stature, it exuded a supreme majesty of bearing heaven and earth, suppressing the Five Elements, and evolving all things!

"This is the Old Ancestor of Five Elements' companion spiritual treasure—the Innate Supreme Treasure, Five Elements Chaos Pagoda."

Hongjun's voice echoed through the deathly silent hall, causing every great power's breath to suddenly quicken, their eyes blazing with incomparably scorching light!

An Innate Supreme Treasure! It was actually an Innate Supreme Treasure!

How many Innate Supreme Treasures existed in the entire Primordial World? The Three Pure Ones' heaven-opening treasures, the Taiji Diagram, the Pangu Banner... each possessed the supreme might to destroy heaven and earth and suppress a great sect's fortune!

Now, another Innate Supreme Treasure had appeared, and it was the Old Ancestor of Five Elements' companion treasure!

"This treasure rightfully belongs to the wielder of the Five Elements Great Dao."

Hongjun's gaze fell on Ming Xin. "Today, I bestow it upon you. I hope you will use it well and not fail the Old Ancestor of Five Elements' legacy."

Boom!

As these words were spoken, the entire Purple Cloud Palace erupted into chaos!

Countless gazes instantly turned bloodshot! Jealousy, desire, disbelief—emotions nearly materialized!

An Innate Supreme Treasure! The Dao Ancestor had actually bestowed an Innate Supreme Treasure upon Ming Xin! Upon a Western disciple!

Jieyin and Zhunti were stunned at first, then immense joy instantly shattered their composure. The two saints' bodies trembled with excitement!

Heaven blesses the West! Heaven blesses the West! With this treasure, the foundation for the West's great rise left no room for doubt!

Ming Xin's heart also shook violently, but his Dao heart was firm. He quickly suppressed the waves, stepped forward, and bowed deeply: "Disciple Ming Xin thanks the Dao Ancestor for this generous gift!

I will not fail the trust of the Dao Ancestor and the Old Ancestor of Five Elements. I will wield the Five Elements and use this treasure well!" He received with both hands the heavy Chaos Pagoda, which seemed to contain the weight of the entire Primordial World's Five Elements.

The moment the pagoda entered his hands, it resonated intensely with the Old Ancestor of Five Elements' origin and the Five-Needle Pine's power within him, merging seamlessly without any barrier.

Putting away the Five Elements Chaos Pagoda, Ming Xin knew the Dao Ancestor's earlier question was not yet fully answered.

He pondered briefly, then spoke clearly, his voice carrying throughout the hall: "As for the principle of the 'Slaying Three Worlds method' I have realized, it came from listening to the Dao Ancestor's Primordial Dao, combined with my own Great Nirvana Killing Buddha Scripture foundation, supplemented by the Red Dust Law, time insights, salvation essence, True Meaning of Slaughter... and many other auxiliary Laws, all fused and comprehended together."

"This method relies on no external objects, only the self. Slaying the past's karmic hindrances attains great freedom;

slaying the present's red dust confusion reveals the true self; slaying the future's causal variables seizes the present moment.

The Three Worlds selves are not independent others, but reflections of oneself in different times and spaces—extensions of the Dao path, confirmations of power. Ultimately, all streams return to the source, the Three Worlds unite, and the Primordial Dao is naturally achieved."

His words were calm, yet each character struck like thunder, exploding deep in every great power's mind!

"Because it is rooted in all one's own Dao methods, merging many Laws, each time a World Self is slain, it can nourish the main body back. The speed of comprehending the myriad Daos of heaven and earth... increases roughly threefold.

If all Three Worlds are slain, the comprehension speed could theoretically reach nine times the original.

Moreover, this method does not conflict with the Slaying the Three Corpses method. This disciple wishes to walk the dual path of Attaining Dao, with 'Slaying Three Worlds' as the main and 'Slaying the Three Corpses' as the supplement, hoping for a more complete foundation and a more solid Primordial Dao!"

Nine times comprehension speed?! Dual path of Attaining Dao?!

Silence! Deathly silence!

All the great powers, including the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, were stunned by the terrifying information contained in this brief explanation of principles, their minds shaken, their spirits reeling!

No external objects needed! Only the self! Slaying out reflections of oneself in time and space! Nine times comprehension boost! And it could be cultivated alongside Slaying the Three Corpses for dual Attaining Dao?!

What kind of heaven-defying, monstrous, utterly inconceivable Method of Attaining Dao was this?!

Just how terrifyingly profound was Ming Xin's talent, foundation, and boldness?!

"Hiss..."

After a long moment, a wave of sharp intakes of breath broke the deathly silence of the hall.

All the great beings' gazes toward Ming Xin had completely changed. The earlier shock, jealousy, and unwillingness still lingered.

But now, they were mixed with an indescribable admiration, even a trace of reverence!

Monstrous! A true unparalleled monster!

Dao Ancestor Hongjun listened, his indifferent face betraying no emotion as he merely nodded slightly: "Good. Three thousand great Daos, all can prove the Hunyuan.

That you could blaze a new trail beyond My Dao, one that suits yourself, is very good."

The Dao Ancestor's personal affirmation, like a final verdict, sealed the fate of Ming Xin's "Slaying Three Worlds Ming Wang Method"!

The last shred of doubt in the hearts of the great beings vanished like smoke, leaving only endless sighs and complex emotions.

"What a pity... what a pity he hails from the West..." someone unconsciously murmured under their breath, voicing the shared sentiment of many great beings present.

Such a dazzling talent, bearing an Innate Supreme Treasure, self-enlightened with a peerless Method of Attaining Dao—why must he be a disciple of the Western Teachings? If only he had entered the Eastern Mystic Gate...

Primordial Lord of Heaven's face had darkened to the point of dripping water, the fingers gripping his jade ruyi turning white from excessive force.

Laozi's eyelids drooped low, his thoughts unknown. Lord of the Heavens stared with blazing eyes at Ming Xin, as if looking at an unparalleled uncut gem, full of appreciation and battle intent.

Empress Nuwa let out a faint sigh, the brilliance in her beautiful eyes even more dazzling. Di Jun and Tai Yi exchanged a glance, both seeing unprecedented gravity and murderous intent in the other's eyes.

Old Ancestor Ming He's blood-colored pupils flickered, greed and wariness interwoven to the extreme. East King Duke's face had lost all color, his will to contend with the West utterly shattered.

Jieyin and Zhunti were already beaming with joy, the sorrowful expressions on the two saints' faces replaced by endless relief and pride, their backs straightened.

As if the glorious future of the Western Teachings was now clearly in sight.

Ming Xin bowed once more, retreating to his seat, his expression still calm, as if it were not he who had just shaken the collective core of the Primordial World's top great beings.

The Third Sermon at Purple Cloud Palace thus came to an end.

But all the great beings knew that the landscape of the Primordial World had undergone earth-shattering changes because of a Western disciple named Ming Xin!

An era belonging to the West... perhaps... was truly about to arrive!