Daqin Zhentiansi

The Burning Sun Golden Crow of the Crimson Sun Venerable, the Starry Sky Silk of the Star Balance Venerable, the Primordial Magnetic Giant Anchor of the Cloud Trace Venerable...

Their proud power seemed to have struck an invisible wall of sighs with this casual flick of the wrist!

It was easily distorted, decomposed, and smoothed out by the vast power of the continent's origin!
This level of power has definitely reached the peak of the Venerable realm!
It is not the power of Cangwu's own remnant soul, but the power of "heaven and earth" that he can mobilize after he has merged with the Dao for millions of years and almost completely integrated with the origin of this continental fragment!
It is this world that is protecting its core!
"Senior brother! Stop!" Chi Yang's eyes were bloodshot, and golden flames surged wildly, but he didn't dare to fight back with all his might!

Even though his most respected senior brother was just a remnant soul, he couldn't bring himself to kill him!
Xingheng and Yunji were the same; their power instinctively receded when it touched the mighty power of that continent, filled with reluctance and struggle!
In the very instant that power was calmed down!
An irresistible suction force came!

The four of them were suddenly dazzled!
The surrounding shattered void, the desolate ruins of a colossal city, the enormous shadow of a dragon's head...

Everything blurred and vanished as quickly as a faded painting!
next moment!
The noise was deafening!

The intense sunlight shone down, carrying with it the unique, dense, and innate spiritual energy of the primordial world!
A deafening roar instantly filled my ears.

A cacophony of voices, the roars of mythical beasts, the piercing whistles of magical artifacts cutting through the air, and the majestic chants of soldiers training in the distance!

Zhang Yuan, Chi Yang, Xing Heng, and Yun Ji suddenly found themselves standing in the middle of an unimaginably wide street!
Beneath our feet lies a smooth, mirror-like obsidian road surface engraved with sturdy runes.

The streets are lined with magnificent buildings, simple yet grand in style, mostly constructed of huge stones and precious wood, with high eaves and carved beams and painted rafters.

In the sky, all sorts of flying magical artifacts, cultivators riding on their escape lights, and even the occasional fleeting figure of a giant divine beast intertwine to create a busy and vibrant scene.

In the distance, atop towering buildings reaching into the clouds, enormous "star torches" radiate a soft and steady silvery-white light, drawing upon the power of the stars to form visible pillars of light that stretch towards the horizon.

This is Tianyuan City, the main city of Xuntian Continent, millions of years ago!

It is at its most glorious and prosperous moment!
"This...this is an illusion? No! It's too real!"

As Venerable Xingheng watched the Milky Way swirl rapidly in his eyes, attempting to analyze this world, he discovered that the laws were complete and flawless, the spiritual energy was extremely abundant, and even the circulation of the stellar power within his body was incredibly smooth.

This is by no means a simple illusion, but a near-real historical fragment forcibly pulled into reality!
“Tianyuan City! It really is Tianyuan City!” Venerable Yunji looked at the familiar, majestic city lord’s mansion in the distance, his voice trembling slightly.

That was a place he had visited many times in his youth.

"Senior brother! Look over there!" Venerable Chiyang suddenly pointed to a group of golden-armored knights riding past at the end of the street.

The leader had a resolute face and a powerful aura; he was none other than Venerable Jin Ge, his junior brother who had "fallen" in a later demonic tide, as he remembered!
"Junior Brother Jin Ge! He's still alive? No... this is from a million years ago..."

Before the words were finished, a window on the second floor of a nearby restaurant was pushed open.

A drunken Taoist priest in a green robe, with eyes as sharp as an eagle, poked his head out and shouted at a general who was directing laborers to move giant spiritual materials on the street below: "Old Zhao! Why is the 'star pattern steel' allocated to the front line 30% less this time?"

"You little rascal, you've skimped on things again, haven't you? Watch out, Senior Brother Xuancang might skin you alive!"

The general known as "Old Zhao" was none other than Commandant Zhao, who later "disappeared" during the internal power struggle within the Heavenly Palace and was in charge of some of the logistics of Xuntianzhou!

His expression changed upon hearing this, but he forced a smile and said, "Senior Sister Qing Shuang is joking! It's...it's just that the star path has been unstable lately, and there have been more losses during transportation..."

Senior Sister Qing Shuang?!
Venerable Xingheng suddenly looked up at the drunken female Taoist in green robes, his pupils shrinking sharply!
This was none other than the meticulous and thoughtful Venerable Qing Shuang, who later took charge of the "Qingyuan Hall" in the Heavenly Palace!
Millions of years ago, she was so sharp-tongued and outspoken!

Time in the illusion seems to be flowing faster, and it also seems to be focusing on key moments.

The street paved with obsidian beneath their feet felt incredibly real.

The dense, innate spiritual energy surged wildly into his lungs, carrying a freshness and vitality unique to the primordial world, as if it could cleanse his soul.

A cacophony of voices, the roars of mythical beasts, the piercing whistles of magical artifacts cutting through the air, the shouts of soldiers drilling in the camp…

These sounds are no longer background noise, but rather a clear and powerful impact on the eardrums, brimming with vibrant life.

"This...this is not an illusion!" Venerable Xingheng was the first to react.

The galaxy swirled violently in his eyes as he tried to decipher the laws of this world, only to find it complete, stable, and full of life, perfectly matching his own power.

Even more "complete" than the primordial world they inhabited in the "later" era!
"We...we've been pulled into a real time-space fragment?"

"No! It is the origin of the continent that is responding to Senior Brother's will, 'anchoring' us to this era!"

"Senior Brother! Senior Brother Xuancang!" Venerable Chiyang's voice trembled with excitement.

His eyes were fixed on the direction of the city lord's mansion in the distance, where a powerful aura that he knew all too well, a strong and unyielding spirit, was rising into the sky.

It was Venerable Xuancang at the height of his power!
"It's true! My senior brother is still alive! He's right there!"

He could no longer restrain himself; a flash of golden flames enveloped him, and he was about to transform into a streak of light and rush forward.

“Red Sun! Wait!” Venerable Cloud Trace’s voice rang out, carrying a hint of solemnity and unbelievable surprise.

His powerful magnetic energy instinctively spread out, feeling the deep, ancient, and powerful pulse of the earth beneath his feet, as well as the defensive runes on the city walls that he had "personally" reinforced and which were now shimmering with a stable light.

"This place...this place has stable laws and abundant spiritual energy, it's definitely not an illusion. We...we've really returned to the past?"

"Back to the heyday of Xuntian Continent?"

He looked down at his hands, which were formed from the power of primordial magnetism, and felt the power within his body that was more active and closer to the source than in later generations. A long-lost sense of exhilaration, belonging to his youth, surged through his blood.

Zhang Yuan was the most shocked.

The moment the Chaos Furnace within his body entered this realm, it emitted an unprecedented hum!
It wasn't painful, but rather a greedy sucking, like rain after a long drought!
The innate spiritual energy here is pure, rich, and contains the original essence from the beginning of creation, far surpassing that of later generations.

The rotation speed of the chaotic star vortex in his left eye suddenly increased, and the Xuanhuang divine fire in his right eye also brightened a bit.

The tiny cracks on the Armor of Myriad Beasts were healing at a visible speed under the nourishment of abundant spiritual energy, and even faintly revealed an ancient divine charm.

He took a deep breath, feeling every cell in his body rejoice. The weakness from his serious injuries was quickly dispelled, and his strength was steadily returning.

"What a magnificent era of the primordial Tongtian Continent... This place is a sacred ground for cultivation, but also the eye of the storm!"

Just as the four were shocked by the drastic change in their situation and environment, a loud, booming voice, filled with a rough laugh, rang out behind them:

"Hahaha! Xingheng, you stubborn mule! Yunji! And Chiyang, what are you doing standing in the middle of the road, daydreaming?"

"Were you scared out of your wits by that little devil? Is today's drill over? Do you have time to stand here like a stone stake?"

The four of them turned around abruptly.

A burly man, almost as tall as Venerable Yunji, strode over, wearing a heavy "Mountain-Suppressing Armor" that shimmered with earth-yellow runes.

He had a square face, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a bushy beard like a halberd. His tiger-like eyes shone brightly, and his whole body exuded the powerful aura of a peak Saint Realm cultivator and a half-step Venerable, full of strength and boldness. His large, fan-like hand slammed down heavily on Venerable Chiyang's shoulder with practiced ease.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, Venerable Chiyang was knocked off balance.

But instead of getting angry, his eyes instantly reddened as he stared intently at the face before him—a face that was so familiar yet had long since faded from his memory and existed only in his reminiscence!

"Brother Ba... Ba Yue?!"

Chi Yang's voice was choked with disbelief.

The person before him was none other than his senior brother, Ba Yue Zhenjun, who had been his teacher and friend since his youth and was as close as a brother to him!
This senior brother, in a fierce battle against the demonic tide, fought three demon generals of the same rank to cover the retreat of the main army, and ultimately perished by self-destruction.

That was a pain that Chi Yang would never forget, and it was also one of the important reasons why he later became so righteous and violent.

Ba Yue Zhenjun was taken aback by Chi Yang's reaction, then laughed and slapped him again: "What? Did you see a ghost? I'm perfectly fine! But you, kid, why are your eyes red?"

"Did you lose to that kid Jin Ge again? Can't take a loss so you cry? Hahaha!"

Venerable Xingheng also recognized Ba Yue. His eyes rippled violently with starlight. He suppressed his surging emotions, took a step forward, and said with a slight, barely perceptible tremor in his voice, "Senior Brother Ba Yue, please do not make fun of Chi Yang."

"We...we just came down from the observatory. Analyzing the celestial phenomena took a lot of effort, and we're a bit tired."

He quickly came up with a plausible excuse, while secretly using his divine sense to soothe the almost out-of-control Chi Yang.

Venerable Yunji stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting to Ba Yue, and asked in a deep voice, "Senior Brother Ba Yue, how was the patrol?"

"Successfully! With me here, those little devils' harassment won't even get close to the city walls!" Ba Yue Zhenjun waved his hand with heroic spirit.

Immediately, his gaze fell on Zhang Yuan, who was standing a little behind the three of them, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"Huh? This kid looks unfamiliar. His aura... um? A Qi Refiner?"

"His foundation is frighteningly solid, and his physical body... tsk tsk!"

Ba Yue Zhenjun looked Zhang Yuan up and down as if admiring a piece of uncut jade.

At this moment, Zhang Yuan concealed the Chaos Origin and the aura of the Ferocious Sword, revealing only the external manifestation of the Qi Refining Method.

However, the foundation of the Chaos God-Demon Body was like a beacon in the darkness in the eyes of an expert like Ba Yue, who specialized in physical cultivation and possessed immense strength. It could not conceal the terrifying sense of power that it contained.

Ba Yue Zhenjun became more and more satisfied with what he saw. With his large, fan-like hand, carrying a suffocating wind pressure, he slapped Zhang Yuan's shoulder heavily and without any politeness!
"boom!"

This blow was even heavier than the one that hit Chiyang!
The obsidian ground beneath Zhang Yuan's feet sank slightly, groaning under the weight.

If Zhang Yuan's physical body hadn't been incredibly strong, an ordinary Saint Realm cultivator would probably have been smashed to pieces.

"Good lad! Tough enough!" Ba Yue Zhenjun's eyes gleamed brightly, as if he had discovered a rare treasure.

"These muscles and bones, this vital energy, are perfect for honing one's physical strength and charging into battle!"

"What's your name? Which battalion are you from? I've never seen you before. Are you a newly ascended rogue cultivator?"

Zhang Yuan's blood and qi were slightly disturbed by the blow, but he quickly regained his composure and his mind raced.

He immediately realized that this illusion was probably not so simple!
He clasped his hands in a respectful but not arrogant manner, his voice steady: "This junior, Zhang Yuan, has indeed recently ascended from the lower realm and arrived in Tianyuan City. I have not yet had time to join the army."

"Hahaha! Good! Well done, Zhang Yuan!" Ba Yue Zhenjun was overjoyed and slapped Zhang Yuan on the back again. "I am Ba Yue, the commander of the 'Shaking Yue Army' of Xuntian Continent!"

"You little brat, I've got my eye on you! Don't bother going to that damn Qi Refining Camp, those spineless cowards can only chant scriptures and draw talismans!"

"Come to my Mountain-Shaking Army! I'll personally teach you the 'Mountain-Moving and Mountain-Shaking Technique,' so you can unleash the true power to split mountains and shatter the earth with your physique!"

"Follow me, slay those demon bastards, and make a name for yourselves, how about it?"

Ba Yue's voice was extremely loud, attracting the attention of soldiers and cultivators passing by.

Upon seeing that it was General Ba Yue "rescuing people," they all showed kind smiles, clearly accustomed to this scene.

Chiyang, Xingheng, and Yunji exchanged a glance.

They instantly understood Ba Yue's intention and realized that this was the best way for Zhang Yuan to integrate into this world and get closer to the core power.

The Hanyue Army is the most elite heavy armor assault legion under the command of Venerable Xuancang. They hold a very high position and have access to a lot of core information.

Chi Yang immediately chimed in, his characteristically fiery tone: "Senior Brother Ba Yue is right! Zhang Yuan, if you don't go and challenge Yue Jun, are you going to do embroidery?"

"Following Senior Brother Ba Yue is the right path!"

Looking at the living Ba Yue, he was filled with emotion, and his tone was full of sincerity.

Xingheng smiled and said, "Young friend Zhang Yuan has a solid foundation and a strong physique, which is indeed a perfect match for the Shaking Mountain Army's martial arts."

"Senior Brother Ba Yue has a discerning eye."

He secretly transmitted his voice to Zhang Yuan: "Agree to him! This is a perfect opportunity to get close to Senior Brother Xuancang and learn the truth!"

Yunji nodded steadily: "Senior Brother Bayue's 'Mountain Moving and Mountain Shaking Technique' is the top physical cultivation method in the primordial world. Young friend Zhang Yuan, this is an opportunity."

Zhang Yuan understood immediately and bowed deeply to Ba Yue Zhenjun, his tone filled with just the right amount of excitement and respect: "Junior Zhang Yuan thanks General for your appreciation! I am willing to join the Han Yue Army, follow General by your side, and fight to defend the country!"

"Good! That's great! I like you just the way you are!" Ba Yue Zhenjun laughed heartily, his voice shaking the surrounding area. "From today onwards, you belong to my Han Yue Army!"

"Follow me first, get familiar with military affairs! Let's go!"

With a wave of his hand, he grabbed Zhang Yuan's shoulder without saying a word and was about to take him away.

He then remembered Chi Yang and the other two: "Oh, right, Xing Heng, Yun Ji, Chi Yang, you three shouldn't just stand there either."

"Senior Brother Xuancang just sent a message summoning all the army commanders and core staff to the city lord's mansion for a meeting. It seems there is an urgent military situation. You should all go there quickly!"

"Urgent military intelligence?" Xingheng, Chiyang, and Yunji were all alarmed.

"Okay! We'll go right now!" the three replied. (End of Chapter)