Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

"You two should leave now. Take care of yourselves after you get home."

As soon as the words were spoken, Li Xiaoman and Zhang Wenchang felt a blur before their eyes and heard the wind whistling in their ears. When they came to their senses, they found themselves beside a highway a hundred miles away from the desolate mountains! The two looked at each other in disbelief, filled with even greater awe at the supernatural power of their predecessor. They dared not linger, and after determining their direction, they hurriedly headed towards the city they remembered.

At the summit of the desolate mountain, only Ying Xuan and Ye Fan remained.

Ye Fan was somewhat puzzled, wondering why his senior had singled him out, but he still stood respectfully with his hands at his sides, awaiting instructions.

Ying Xuan gazed at Ye Fan before him, his eyes lingering for a moment on Ye Fan's body, which, though concealing injuries, still brimmed with the energy of a dragon and possessed boundless potential. The Ancient Sacred Body, one of the top battle bodies of the human race in this world, was unfortunately born at the wrong time, coinciding with a great upheaval in the world, its path blocked. But precisely because of this, if it could break free of its shackles, its growth potential would be even more astonishing.

"Your physique is quite special, and can be considered top-tier in this world, but the road ahead will be fraught with difficulties."

Ying Xuan spoke slowly.

"It is fate that we meet. I... observe that the cultivation method you practice mainly focuses on tempering the body and making vigorous progress, but it lacks flexibility and harmony, and it is also deficient in nourishing the soul."

Ye Fan was shocked. He hadn't expected that his senior had seen through his cultivation bottleneck at a glance. Indeed, whether it was the basic "Daoist Scripture" Wheel Sea Scroll he obtained from the Spirit Ruins Cave Heaven, or the various methods he later acquired piecemeal, they all focused on developing the physical body's secret realm and accumulating "divine power." The cultivation of the soul mostly relied on the natural growth of realm advancement and lacked systematic tempering methods.

This also resulted in him having a strong physical body and surging divine power, but his use of divine sense was relatively crude during battles, especially when dealing with attacks or illusions targeting the soul, which left him quite passive.

Ying Xuan said no more, raised his right index finger, and a pure and refined primordial spirit light appeared at the tip of his fingertip, which he gently touched Ye Fan's brow.

Ye Fan felt a chill between his brows. A vast, subtle flow of information, containing an aura unlike any other cultivation method in the Big Dipper, surged into his sea of ​​consciousness like a clear spring. It quickly merged with his soul, transforming into a profound and complete cultivation method—"Basic Primordial Spirit Visualization and Condensation Chapter"!
This is not Ying Xuan's core cultivation method, but rather a simplified and improved version based on his own cultivation experience, combined with some rudimentary methods of refining the spirit in the world of Mortal Cultivation, and some insights into tempering the primordial spirit with the willpower of all beings in the Great Qin world.

Its core lies in visualizing specific runes or images, condensing and purifying one's own spiritual power, gradually forming a phantom of the primordial spirit, and using this power of the primordial spirit to nourish, nurture, and finely regulate the physical body's qi and blood, so as to achieve the effect of the spirit and body uniting and promoting each other.

"This is an auxiliary cultivation method for tempering the soul and condensing the primordial spirit."

Ying Xuan's voice rang in Ye Fan's mind, providing a direct explanation.

"Your cultivation in this world focuses too much on physical development and the pursuit of the ultimate physical realm. While this may give you an advantage in battles against opponents of the same level, it consumes a huge amount of resources and is easily limited by the environment."

He paused, then continued.

"The universe is flawed, and the energy circulation is disrupted. The 'nutrients' required for physical cultivation far exceed those required for divine cultivation. Your sacred body is especially so. Without a massive accumulation of resources, you will find it difficult to make any progress. This primordial spirit cultivation method can help you turn inward to seek resources when they are scarce."

Nourishing the body with divine power, using purified divine energy to utilize every ounce of vital energy more efficiently, and tapping into the deep potential of the physical body may help you... slightly break through the invisible shackles imposed on your physique by this world's environment.

Yingxuan himself is the best example.

He initially cultivated internal energy, then transformed it into spiritual energy, and then condensed spiritual power and pure yang power. Each leap in energy level and breakthrough in the primordial spirit realm would, in turn, give his physical body a comprehensive baptism and strengthening.

This is a more "economical" growth path that works from the inside out. If it can be combined with the body-refining techniques of this world that develop the physical body to its extreme, cultivating both internal and external aspects, it might open a new window for Ye Fan's path to a sacred body that has been suppressed by "heaven and earth".

Ye Fan silently comprehended the new cultivation technique in his mind, and the more he understood it, the more astonished he became! This technique directly addressed the essence of the soul, with lofty aspirations. Although it was only the basic chapter, it showed him a cultivation path that was completely different from the mainstream body refining path of Beidou, yet seemed to perfectly complement it!
In particular, the description of using the power of the primordial spirit to finely regulate qi and blood, nourish the physical body's deficiencies, and even attempt to stimulate deeper life potential seems to have immeasurable potential help for the hidden injuries he has suffered from forcibly passing the Heavenly Tribulation of the Ancient Sacred Land, as well as the suppression of heaven and earth that he may face when breaking through the Four Extremes Secret Realm in the future!
"Senior...you are too kind. This junior...how could I possibly be worthy of such a favor?"

Ye Fan looked up, his gaze towards Ying Xuan filled with complex emotions—gratitude, confusion, and deep awe.

He simply couldn't understand why this mysterious and powerful senior was so fond of him. Was it merely because they were both from "Earth"? That didn't seem enough.

"No need to overthink it, just focus on your cultivation."

Ying Xuan seemed to see through his doubts, but did not explain, only saying calmly.

"The road ahead is long, so take care of yourself."

After speaking, before Ye Fan could say anything more, Ying Xuan's figure blurred and transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the sky and disappearing into the vast night sky in an instant, leaving Ye Fan alone on the mountaintop, gazing at the starry sky, speechless for a long time.

Ying Xuan's departure was not out of pretense of profundity.

He agreed to send Ye Fan and the other two back, firstly for the mission, and secondly to establish a good relationship. He casually bestowed upon them a primordial spirit cultivation technique, partly to verify some of his own ideas, and partly because he genuinely felt it was a pity that Ye Fan's physique was being wasted in this world—a kind of investment in potential future "returns." As for deeper entanglements? He had neither interest nor time for them now.

What concerned him more was that although Ye Fan had been sent back to the relatively safe Earth, the injuries on his body and the potential trouble brought about by the "Ancient Sacred Body" label had not been completely eliminated. The energy of this world was still decreasing, and the environment was becoming increasingly unfriendly to the Sacred Body.

Although he had completed the main quest and had a way out, he still needed to act cautiously. Who knew if the "Heavenly Dao" of this broken world, or some old monsters, would trigger some chain reaction because of his appearance as a "variable" and Ye Fan's return?
"Better safe than sorry."

Ying Xuan silently pondered his next move as he traversed the clouds. Should he first claim the mission reward, or search for some truly useful "resources" for himself and the Qin world? Or perhaps, should he first explore the true nature of those "forbidden zones of life"?

In any case, the initiative was now in his hands. Ying Xuan bid farewell to Ye Fan and did not linger on Earth for long.

He transformed into an invisible stream of light, speeding towards the direction where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was most concentrated and the laws were relatively active on Earth. With his current cultivation and perception, although Earth had entered the Dharma-ending Age, its foundation as an ancient burial star of emperors still remained, and certain special regions still retained astonishing phenomena.

Not long after he started flying, a majestic mountain range shrouded in natural barriers and mist came into his perception.

The mountain range has a majestic and unique shape, resembling a series of dormant dragons, exuding a powerful and ancient aura.

Ying Xuan paused, hovering high in the air. His gaze pierced through the swirling clouds and simple illusionary formations below, revealing a sight that even made this world lord, accustomed to grand scenes, slightly shrink his pupils—

Amidst the myriad mountains and valleys, a staggering nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine dragon veins of varying sizes slowly rise and flow! These dragon veins are not illusory, but rather condenses the essence of the earth's energy, their colors ranging from blue to yellow to gold, their shapes diverse, some resembling newly born dragons, others like coiled old dragons, all exuding a rich spiritual energy and a profound sense of the laws governing them.

Even more astonishing is that the 9,999 dragon veins do not follow a chaotic path, but rather a mysterious trajectory, collectively guarding and converging towards the very center of this mountain range! This forms a supreme pattern of "ten thousand dragons paying homage" that only appears in the most top-tier feng shui treasure lands or peerless grand formations!

The entire Kunlun Mountains, from the outer periphery to the core, with its mountain ranges, the flow of the earth's veins, and even the radiance cast by the stars, all subtly form a vast and unimaginable natural array!
This formation is perfectly natural, yet it aligns with the ultimate principles of the universe. Its core function is to use the "Ten Thousand Dragons Paying Homage to the Ancestor" formation to forcibly collect, gather, and purify most of the spiritual energy and earth vein essence of the entire Earth, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, continuously transporting it to the very center of the mountain range!
"What an extraordinary formation that rivals the creation of heaven and earth!"

Ying Xuan was amazed.

He had never seen such a large-scale dragon vein cluster and natural formation even in the mortal cultivation world he had traveled through.

This not only requires a unique geographical environment, but also an unimaginable long period of accumulation, and may even require the guidance and modification of a great master to form.

He could clearly sense that at the core of this unparalleled formation, besides the vast spiritual energy and dragon vein energy that converged like the sea, there seemed to be something else faintly present.

The thing's aura was extremely subtle, yet it gave him a terrifying feeling that was as deep as an abyss, as if it could crush the eternal blue sky!
Although the aura appeared incomplete and dim, like a pearl covered in dust, its essential level was far superior to the strongest Great Qin Imperial Palace in his possession, and even a whole level higher than the origin of the Tongtian spiritual treasure he obtained from the Void Heaven Palace and the Void Heaven Cauldron!

"A...broken immortal artifact? Or something even more advanced?"

Ying Xuan's eyes flickered. The so-called "immortal artifacts" of this world might not be the same as what he understood, but the sense of oppression they exuded was undeniable.

Greed, like wildfire, ignited in his heart in an instant.

Those nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine dragon veins! Although the Great Qin World now has a network of earth veins and is slowly transforming earth energy through blessed lands and spiritual plants, it is still far from giving birth to true "dragon veins"! That requires a long and painstaking process, and the accumulation of earth energy and the nurturing of laws over a long period of time.

Before us, so many readily available, high-quality dragon veins are simply a super supplement tailor-made for the Qin world! If these dragon veins, in whole or in part, could be moved into the Qin and integrated into its earth vein network, the "foundation of the earth" of the Qin world would be solidified to an unimaginable degree in an instant, and the world's growth rate would at least increase several times!
There are also countless spiritual roots and herbs that grow naturally in the cracks of rocks and along the streams in the mountains, nourished by the rich energy of the dragon vein!

Although most of them are not very old, they are diverse in variety and of superior quality. Moreover, due to the special energy of the dragon vein, many varieties possess unique spiritual properties. If these spiritual plants were transplanted to the Great Qin Dynasty and carefully cultivated, they would be enough to create thousands of spiritually vibrant "spiritual mountains" in the Great Qin Dynasty after several thousand years!
These are merely the "add-ons" that come with the dragon vein! The real core interest lies in the dragon vein itself, and the possibly damaged immortal artifact that may exist at the core of that grand formation!

"Although this formation is powerful, formed naturally and enhanced by later methods, it is mysterious and unpredictable... but it is not invincible."

Yingxuan quickly and calmly analyzed the situation.

He possesses the top-tier formation "Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation," which combines offense and defense and excels at spatial sealing and transformation. If he can pinpoint certain weak points or operational patterns of this natural formation, he might be able to "break the formation with the formation," forcibly tear open a gap, and seize some core interests!

Risk and opportunity coexist. But the immediate benefits are so enormous that even the usually cautious Ying Xuan has developed a strong desire to make a move.

He thought to himself that even if he couldn't achieve complete success, as long as he could seize a portion of the dragon vein and spiritual herbs, it would be a tremendous gain!
Having made up his mind, Ying Xuan no longer hesitated.

He concealed all his aura, his figure slowly descending towards the outer edge of the "Ten Thousand Dragons Paying Homage to the Ancestor" formation, preparing to observe it up close first, and find the best entry point and method to break the formation.

However, just as his toes touched the rocks of the outermost mountain peak, and his divine sense tentatively probed a wisp into the formation—

"Buzz!"

A terrifying "gaze," cold, deathly still, and indifferent as if devoid of any human emotion, yet containing boundless killing intent and the vicissitudes of eternity, descended suddenly from the direction of the Big Dipper constellation, as if traversing endless galaxies, and locked onto him without warning!

This "gaze" was not physical, yet it was more terrifying than any physical attack! Ying Xuan felt the hairs on his body stand on end, his primordial spirit under severe warning, as if he were being stared at by a primordial beast that had been sleeping for countless ages, about to be torn to shreds in the next moment! The will contained in that gaze was so strong that even the space around him began to slightly distort and solidify!
"Ruthless!"

In a flash, those two words popped into Ying Xuan's mind, and he instantly understood everything! This Kunlun Grand Formation, this momentum of ten thousand dragons paying homage, this gathering of most of Earth's spiritual energy... it was definitely not a no-man's-land!
This is the corpse-nurturing ground that the ruthless Great Emperor, whose talent and wisdom are unparalleled throughout history, painstakingly set up to nourish her elder brother's old body! The broken immortal artifact at the core of that grand formation is probably also related to her!

Although his probe was subtle, it had touched the great array she had set up, likely triggering any trace or perception she might have left behind! For a ruthless person like her, this Kunlun region, the resting place of her brother, was an absolute taboo, not to be touched by anyone!

Without the slightest hesitation, Ying Xuan didn't even entertain the thought of resistance or explanation! The instant he sensed that locked gaze, the power within him erupted, no longer flying, but directly using the most direct spatial teleportation!
"Sizzle—!"

The space beneath his feet was forcibly torn apart, his figure seemingly pulled out of a quagmire as if plunging into mud, leaving a trace of disarray as he vanished from the edge of the Kunlun Mountains in an instant! Only the faint, lingering pressure of that cold gaze and the slight ripples in the space remained. (End of Chapter)