Primordial Era: A man at the mouth of the Guanjiang River marries the Third Holy Mother.

Taiyi Zhenren was at a loss; things were getting tricky.

The lightning shield left behind by Chen Changsheng, though not offensive, possesses astonishing defensive power.

If he were to forcefully insert the spirit pearl, it would inevitably trigger a conflict between the two forces, potentially harming the fetus and ruining his master's important plans—a responsibility he could not bear.

However, if he were to leave now and go back to report to his master, it would make him appear incompetent, unable to even handle such a small matter.

"What a hassle!"

Taiyi Zhenren paced back and forth in the clouds, his mind in turmoil.

He now understood why his master had assigned him this task.

This isn't about sending a disciple; this is clearly about challenging Chen Changsheng to a duel!

Chen Changsheng is currently too powerful in the prehistoric world. He killed a saint's incarnation with a single spear thrust and dared not even give face to the two Western saints.

Although the Chan Sect is not afraid of the Jie Sect, there is no need for them to directly confront Chen Changsheng, a madman, for the sake of a disciple who has not yet been born.

"No, the sage's decree must be carried out."

After much deliberation, Taiyi Zhenren finally made up his mind.

I can disregard Chen Changsheng's feelings, but I cannot disobey my master's orders.

Moreover, this is his future disciple, how can he let Chen Changsheng's power protect him all the time?

From now on, will he be considered Taiyi's disciple or Chen Changsheng's disciple/nephew?

Thinking of this, a glint of light flashed in Taiyi Zhenren's eyes.

"Since we can't attack head-on, we'll have to outsmart them."

He took a deep breath, no longer hesitated, sat cross-legged on the cloud, and formed a mysterious mudra with his hands.

Instead of trying to destroy the lightning shield, he mobilized his own magic power to carefully envelop the spirit bead's energy cluster, and then simulated the energy fluctuations of the same origin as the lightning shield.

He wanted to use a "deceptive" method to make the protective barrier mistakenly believe that Lingzhuzi was "one of their own," thus allowing it to pass voluntarily.

This is a risky move, requiring extremely high control over magical power. If one is not careful, the domineering power of thunder will detect it, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Borrowing the power of Heaven and Earth, reversing Yin and Yang, open!"

Master Taiyi let out a low shout, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He attached his divine sense to the spiritual pearl, acting as a gentle guide, slowly and gradually approaching the lightning shield below.

Closer, closer.

Taiyi Zhenren's heart was in his throat.

The moment the spiritual pearl made contact with the lightning shield, the shield indeed lit up slightly, and a probing intent swept over it.

Taiyi Zhenren held his breath, doing his best to maintain the disguise of his magical power.

A moment later, the lightning shield seemed not to have noticed anything amiss. With a flash of light, a tiny crack actually appeared on its surface.

"Now!"

Taiyi Zhenren's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Seizing this fleeting opportunity, he pushed forward with his divine sense!

"Whoosh!"

The spiritual pearl transformed into an almost invisible stream of light, instantly passing through the gap and successfully entering Yin Shiniang's womb, merging with the unformed fetus.

"Phew...it worked!"

Master Taiyi let out a long sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

I haven't let my master down.

He could sense that a clear karmic bond had been established between him and the fetus, a bond of master-disciple relationship.

But just as he was about to withdraw his divine sense and retire successfully, another unexpected event occurred!

The spirit pearl that had just merged with the fetus seemed to sense something and actually separated a wisp of its essence, which began to slowly merge with the power of the lightning shield.

Instead of rejecting it, the lightning shield seemed to have found a relative, sending a purer portion of its lightning essence into the fetus's body.

Two forces, one a secret technique of the Chan Sect and the other the thunder of the Great Dao, actually formed a miraculous symbiotic balance within the fetus's body!

Taiyi Zhenren was dumbfounded.

"What... what's going on?"

He was dumbfounded.

What is this?

Not only did it fail to eliminate Chen Changsheng's influence, but it also allowed his precious disciple to become the head of two families even before he was born.

As Taiyi Zhenren sensed the increasingly powerful aura within the fetus, his face immediately fell.

Now, how am I going to explain this to my master?

Taiyi Zhenren stood on a cloud, watching the strange energy fusion within the General's Mansion below, his old face wrinkled like a bitter gourd.

What kind of mess is this?!

His master asked him to deliver his disciple's "household registration," but the household registration book not only had his name on it, but also included Chen Changsheng's "guardianship."

He could clearly sense that the essence of the spirit pearl and Chen Changsheng's thunder power not only did not conflict, but got along exceptionally well, like water and milk blending together, nourishing the unformed fetus.

Under this dual nourishment, the fetus's aura is growing rapidly at an alarming pace.

"This...this foundation is just too solid!"

Taiyi Zhenren clicked his tongue, feeling both jealous and helpless.

For an ordinary immortal reincarnation, it's already quite good if they can retain even a trace of their innate spiritual light.

His disciple is quite something; even before he was born, he was already receiving special treatment from both the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect. His starting line was already behind everyone else's finish line.

From this perspective, it doesn't seem like such a bad thing.

But the thought of going back and facing his master's stern face gave Taiyi Zhenren a huge headache.

What should he say?

Are you saying that your disciple failed in his duties, allowing Chen Changsheng to get there first?

Or did your disciple have a sudden inspiration and secure double the benefits for your future grand-disciple?

It's estimated that the moment the second version was uttered, the Master's jade ruyi came crashing down.

"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time."

Taiyi Zhenren shook his head. Things had come to this point; there was no point in dwelling on it any longer.

He took one last look at the vibrant General's Mansion below, then silently disappeared, flying towards the direction of Kunlun Mountain.

This job was truly frustrating.

He made up his mind: he would go into seclusion after returning home and let his disciple cause some trouble, so that his master could have a headache!

Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace.

Taiyi Zhenren slunk back and stood in the center of the empty hall, not daring to even raise his head.

He felt a burning sensation on his face, even worse than if he had been slapped several times in front of him.

Master Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright on the cloud bed, his eyes closed, with no fluctuation of magical power around him, but the invisible pressure made the air in the entire Jade Void Palace freeze.

"Is it all done?"

After a long while, the indifferent voice of the Primordial Celestial Venerable slowly rang out, devoid of any emotion.

Taiyi Zhenren trembled, and with a forced smile, bowed and replied, "Reporting to Master, this disciple...this disciple has already sent the Spirit Pearl into the womb of Lady Li Jing at Chentang Pass."

He was incredibly nervous as he said this, fearing that his master would ask him a question he couldn't answer.

Yuanshi Tianzun did not open his eyes, but simply hummed softly, as if everything was within his expectations.