Primordial Era: If I remain in Longevity Mountain, I will steadily attain sainthood.

Chapter 9: Metamorphosis of the Dao Heart, Refining Treasures

Although Hongyun also wanted to remain aloof, when faced with various real-world conflicts, she ultimately chose to follow her heart.

They won't be completely intimidated by so-called destiny and become hesitant and restrained.

Although the Witch Clan is the protagonist of this great calamity, they will inevitably suffer heavy karmic consequences in the future, and those who get close to them may be implicated.

But if Hongyun interacts with the Ancestral Witches based on his own conscience, what is there to fear?

Even though fate is terrifying, we can face it one by one, even if it means our own demise. What is there to fear?

after all.

If one loses the heart, how can one attain the Way?

Those who seek the Way should follow their own hearts.

At that moment, Hongyun was suddenly jolted, and a flash of understanding seemed to appear deep in her eyes.

Does one's entire being seem to glow at this moment? As if dust has been wiped away and fear has been eradicated.

They became more determined.

This is the tempering of one's Dao heart, and even the transformation and improvement of one's entire body and mind! Although it cannot directly improve one's cultivation level.

But somehow, Hongyun's cultivation underwent a qualitative change at this moment.

It seemed that at this moment, Hongyun had finally found his own path.

"Red Clouds".

Suddenly, Houtu's voice brought Hongyun back to reality: "What are you thinking about?"

"It's like you're a completely different person."

"Is that so?"

Hongyun chuckled lightly, "It's nothing, is it?"

"have."

Dijiang interjected, "Your demeanor seems somewhat different from before."

Frowning, Dijiang asked in confusion, "But I can't quite put my finger on why it's different. It's strange."

"Ha ha!"

Hongyun laughed loudly and said, "It's just that my state of mind has suddenly changed a bit, so please excuse my poor performance."

"Brother Dijiang, fellow Ancestral Witch brothers, I am deeply grateful and will accept this Primordial Measuring Ruler. If there is anything you need me to do in the future, please feel free to ask. If it is within my power, I will do my best."

"Hahaha!"

Seeing Hongyun speak so solemnly, the other Ancestral Witches couldn't help but burst into laughter. However, Dijiang said, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, you're being too polite."

"We gave you the Primordial Measuring Ruler not because we wanted any reward from you, but because we genuinely felt that you were a friend of our Wu Clan. Such a treasure should not be wasted in our hands; entrusting it to a friend is the best course of action," Di Jiang said.

"Hongyun is a friend of the Ancestral Witch, and the Ancestral Witch is also a friend of Hongyun."

Hongyun smiled and said, "If anything happens in the future, I will naturally do my best to help my friends. Brother Dijiang, you don't need to worry."

As the two continued their conversation, their feelings for each other deepened, which warmed the hearts of the other Ancestral Witches.

He almost wanted to drag Hongyun into becoming sworn brothers with him.

If Hongyun weren't an Ancestral Witch, they would practically be brothers!

……

For the next period of time, Hongyun stayed with the Wu Clan, having obtained the Primordial Measuring Ruler and the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls.

Hongyun was still a little impatient and wanted to refine it as soon as possible.

The twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls are relatively easy to obtain, because although the Sea-Stabilizing Pearls are more powerful when combined as a set, each Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is only a high-grade innate spiritual treasure when separated.

Refining a top-grade innate spiritual treasure would naturally not be difficult for Hongyun, given his strength.

Unfortunately, Hongyun only obtained twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls. If he had twelve more, he would have had twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls.

That would instantly give Hongyun the same imposing presence as Zhao Gongming during the Investiture of the Gods period.

When he gets angry, he even chases after quasi-saints to attack.

If all thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls were gathered, it would be even more extraordinary. A complete set of thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls would be a magical treasure comparable to a supreme innate treasure.

Just like the Zhuxian Sword Formation of the future Tongtian Sect Leader, that's terrifying!

In general, each of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearls has thirty-six restrictions, making it a top-grade innate spiritual treasure.

When the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls are combined into a set, they can be roughly compared to a top-grade innate spiritual treasure.

If you add twelve more, making a set of twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, it will be comparable to the most top-grade innate spiritual treasure.

When all thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls are gathered and combined into a set, it becomes no different from a supreme innate treasure.

Hongyun first refined the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls one by one. After Hongyun refined all twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, each of the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls revealed its own power.

Each one, as large as a large bowl, floated in mid-air, emitting colorful light that illuminated all directions.

At the same time, it released powerful auras, making the space in the entire palace feel solidified.

This Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is a spatial magic treasure, or rather, it can be considered a prototype of a world.

Originally, after the Taoist Ran Deng obtained the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl from Zhao Gongming, he comprehended its wondrous uses.

Afterwards, using his original Qiankun Ruler, which was also a spatial magic weapon, he fully developed the potential of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.

He eventually refined twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, greatly advancing his cultivation.

After the Taoist Ran Deng joined the Western Two Saints, who then converted the Western religion into Buddhism, he became the Buddha of the past among the three Buddhas of Buddhism, thanks to his immense power.

Although Hongyun knew the wonders of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, he was not in a hurry at the moment. He still planned to obtain the remaining twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls.

If nothing unexpected happens, the other twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls are still in the Treasure Distribution Cliff of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

After that, it should have been obtained by Tongtian, and then bestowed upon Zhao Gongming by Tongtian.

Hongyun felt that she could steal the prize.

Putting everything else aside, after Tongtian obtained the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, he could have simply gone to their door to ask for them back.

If you offer enough benefits, Tongtian might just give it to you.

Of course, this is the best-case scenario. If that's not possible, then we'll have to find another way.

After refining the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, Hongyun collected them and stored them in his Purple Mansion.

Well, as soon as they entered the Purple Mansion, the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls were taken away by the Treasure Gathering Plate.

This treasure-gathering plate loves to collect treasures, and all of Hongyun's treasures are currently in this treasure-gathering plate.

Of course, there aren't actually that many.

The twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, the Treasure-Dropping Coins, the Fiery Cloud Shuttle, and the Primordial Measuring Ruler.

Hongyun had no choice but to take out the Treasure Gathering Plate, and then pour out the Primordial Measuring Ruler that he had collected into the Treasure Gathering Plate.

It's unclear whether this Primordial Measuring Ruler got used to being cooped up in the Witch Clan's treasure vault.

Surprisingly, it allowed the treasure disc to take it inside.

Hongyun began refining the Primordial Measuring Ruler. The Primordial Measuring Ruler was not an innate spiritual treasure, but rather an acquired one, yet it still had restrictions.

The restriction formed by the Primordial Measuring Ruler is an acquired restriction, which is slightly inferior to the innate restriction.

However, it couldn't overcome the power of the Primordial Measuring Ruler, which was a treasure of acquired merit, comparable to a treasure of innate merit.

Therefore, this Primordial Measuring Ruler has a total of forty-nine layers of restrictions, which is enough to make one's scalp tingle just by looking at it.

(End of this chapter)