Primordial Era: Reborn as Zhen Yuanzi, taking control of the underground passage

Chapter 228 Raising Eyebrows to Meet Hongjun

The ancient and magnificent gate of Zixiao Palace still stands quietly in the chaos, impervious to all laws and repelled by all evil.

When Zhen Yuanzi rode the mysterious light of the Earth Book and led everyone to the palace gate, the familiar golden boy and jade girl, Haotian and Yaochi, were already waiting there.

Unlike their composure on the previous two occasions, the two boys now wore expressions of surprise that had not yet fully subsided.

Upon seeing Zhen Yuanzi and his entourage, they hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully bowed. Haotian then announced, "Senior Zhen Yuanzi, Senior Hongyun, Senior Yinyang. Our master sensed your approach and specially ordered the two of us to greet you here."

He paused, a hint of barely perceptible reverence in his voice, and added, "Just now—a senior arrived ahead of us and entered the palace. It seems the master spoke with him."

Zhen Yuanzi, Hongyun, and Yin Yang exchanged glances, all seeing understanding in each other's eyes.

They were able to arrive before them, and Hongjun specifically instructed the boy to mention it and wait for them.

Looking at the primordial world now, apart from the reincarnation of the Chaos Demon God who has long since escaped into chaos and is pursuing his own space—the Great Immortal Yangmei, who else could it be?

"It seems that Fellow Daoist Yangmei has successfully completed his journey through the Chaos."

Zhen Yuanzi smiled slightly, his tone calm, showing little surprise, as if he had long expected this day to come.

Hongyun clapped his hands and chuckled: "Wonderful! The chaos is boundless and the path of cultivation is long. Fellow Daoist Yangmei's ability to take this step is truly a great event in the primordial world."

The Yin-Yang Daoist nodded and said, "The Dao of Space is extremely profound. Now that he has returned, he must have attained the realm of the Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal, and be ranked alongside Fellow Daoist Hongjun as a saint."

Upon hearing this, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Houtu, who were quietly following behind, were all shaken.

Yet another saint!

The sorrow on Jieyin's face deepened, as if it bore the weight of all the poverty and hardship of the Western lands, and his yearning for sainthood burned like a raging fire.

Zhunti's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he pondered whether this newly ascended saint could bring new opportunities to the West, or—

variable.

Houtu felt it even more deeply; having just taken charge of reincarnation, she realized the weight of her responsibilities.

Hearing that another being on the same level as Hongjun Daozu has appeared, I have a more direct sense of awe and understanding of the lofty realm of saints and the environment that the Great Dao of Reincarnation may face in the future.

"Thank you for your trouble, young attendants." Zhen Yuanzi nodded with a smile to Haotian Yaochi, then said to the people behind him, "Since Fellow Daoist Yangmei has arrived, the three of us will go in first for a chat. Young friend Houtu, fellow Daoists Jieyin and Zhunti, please wait here for a while until the palace gates open and the sermon begins."

Houtu and the others naturally complied respectfully. They knew that the reminiscing of those in the palace was not something they could participate in at this moment.

Zhen Yuanzi, Hongyun, and Yin Yang then said no more, straightened their robes, and stepped into the gate of Zixiao Palace, which symbolized the highest path in the primordial world.

The palace remained unchanged, with chaotic energy flowing like mercury beneath one's feet, evolving into earth, water, fire, and wind. Countless stars were born from the silence, and the sounds of the Great Dao echoed faintly.

Below the high platform, at the very front of the once empty training ground, two figures were now standing side by side.

One of them was naturally dressed in a black Taoist robe, with an ancient and simple face. His aura was integrated with the entire Zixiao Palace and the dark Heavenly Dao, making him unfathomable.

The other was a Taoist priest dressed in a turquoise robe, with a tall and upright figure and a seemingly young face, yet exuding an aura of ancient vicissitudes.

He stood there, emanating no imposing aura whatsoever.

Instead, it gives people a sense of etherealness and remoteness, as if he is not standing here, but in an endless layer of space, detached from the world.

It is none other than the Great Immortal Yangmei!

At this moment, Yang Mei's aura has undergone a tremendous change compared to when he fought against the Dao and the Demon.

Although he was strong, he could still sense the limits of his power.

Now, he stood there, his aura perfectly harmonious and restrained to the extreme, yet he seemed to breathe and share the fate of the endless chaotic void.

That is a fundamental leap, a complete transcendence of the level of life—the realm of the Primordial Golden Immortal!

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yangmei, on your return from the Chaos Realm and your attainment of the Primordial Dao! From this day forward, you will be indestructible through countless eons, living a life of unparalleled freedom!"

Zhen Yuanzi spoke first, his voice clear and melodious, carrying sincere congratulations.

He is in charge of the tunnels, possessing a profound understanding of the earth and its capacity to bear, and he has a vision for the spatial way of Yangmei.

To some extent, it is also another level of "carrying" and "extending". Although the two are different in principle, they have something in common.

Hongyun and Yinyang also cupped their hands in congratulations: "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yangmei!"

He raised his eyebrows and turned around, a carefree smile on his face. His eyes were clear as glass, reflecting the chaotic world. He returned the greeting and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, Fellow Daoist Hongyun, Fellow Daoist Yin Yang, it's been a long time. The chaos is vast and full of dangers. It is a great fortune to be able to return and reunite with you all."

His gaze swept over the three of them, lingering particularly on Zhen Yuanzi for a moment, a hint of barely perceptible surprise flashing in his eyes.

"It seems that you fellow Daoists have also made great progress, and your path of cultivation is broad, which is truly admirable."

At this moment, Dao Ancestor Hongjun also spoke, his voice calm yet profound: "Fellow Daoist Yangmei has proven his Dao through space, transcending heaven and earth, a blessing for the primordial world. Our gathering here today is also a matter of fate."

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Five of the most powerful beings in the primordial world stood within the palace.

Although it did not deliberately release its aura, the invisible Daoist rhythm intertwined, causing the chaotic airflow in this core area to stagnate, and the Daoist runes manifested on their own, endlessly arising and ceasing.

"Fellow Daoist Yangmei, your return from the chaos must have been very fruitful."

The Yin-Yang Taoist spoke, showing great interest in Yang Mei's completely different path to sainthood.

Hongjun severed his three corpses to unite with the Heavenly Dao, while Yangmei clearly followed the path of proving the Dao through force or through the laws of space.

He raised his eyebrows and smiled slightly, not holding back any knowledge. At their level, exchanging ideas and discussing principles was far more important than working in isolation.

He raised his hand and gently tapped, and countless miniature worlds seemed to be born and die at his fingertips, layers of space overlapping, expanding, and shattering.

Reorganization.

"The boundless chaos is not nothingness. Within it lie broken worlds, silent stars, chaotic vortexes, and even—ancient relics that have drifted within it since the beginning of time."

"My way lies in embracing emptiness and returning to truth, a single thought giving rise to the universe." His voice was calm, yet it carried an absolute power to shape space.

"In the chaos, I once saw a broken universe, its spatial structure exquisitely ingenious, containing the supreme mystery of 'containing Mount Sumeru within a mustard seed.' Only by refining and comprehending it could I obtain the final opportunity to condense the Dao Fruit of Space and transcend the shackles of the Heavenly Dao."

What he was referring to was not specific fighting and battles, but rather the exploration and conquest of the Great Dao and the origin of the laws. This is a higher level of "travel" and "cultivation".

Upon hearing this, Hongjun nodded and said, "Space is the foundation, and laws are the beams. Fellow Daoist Yangmei's path is indeed complementary to my path of aligning with the Heavenly Dao."

Within the natural order, there needs to be space to contain it; amidst chaos and disorder, there also needs to be order to guide it.

"Fellow Daoist's transcendence beyond the mortal realm provides an additional layer of protection for the primordial world."

His words subtly revealed the responsibilities and relationships between sages.

He, Hongjun, governed the order of Heaven and regulated the internal workings of the primordial world;

By maintaining a detached and independent perspective, one can, to some extent, cope with threats or variables from outside the chaos.