The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

After leaving the Kunlun Mountain area, Taibai did not rest for a moment and headed straight for Wanshou Mountain.

As they traveled swiftly, their divine sense occasionally swept across the mountains and rivers below, revealing numerous corpses of the Lich and Demon races scattered across the wilderness, their blood staining the landscape. Clearly, the great battle had just ended, and the remains had not yet been cleared away.

A sense of desolation and decay permeated many areas of the prehistoric world.

The scene before us perfectly confirmed the judgments of the three teachers before we left.

Since the Demon Emperor Jun followed the will of Heaven and achieved a "heavenly marriage," he has accumulated immeasurable merit, and the fortune of the demon race has skyrocketed.

Furthermore, after the Demon Court absorbed the Immortal Court, the Demon Court's fortunes soared to new heights.

Its power at its peak has surpassed that of the ancient dragon, phoenix, and qilin clans, making it arguably the number one force in the prehistoric world.

For this reason, the higher-ups of the Demon Court are no longer content with simply guarding the Thirty-Three Heavens, and have begun to truly turn their attention to the primordial lands of the lower realm.

Since the beginning of the war, most of the ancient demon races have chosen to submit.

Even the dragon race, which once dominated the four seas, has been repeatedly suppressed by the demon court's military might and has been unable to regain its former glory.

However, since the Demon Court regarded the Primordial World as its own, it inevitably had a fundamental conflict with the Witch Clan.

The Demon Court seeks to gather the primordial fortune and unify the primordial lands;

The Wu tribe cultivates their physical bodies and refines their blood and qi, and has always relied on the demon race for sustenance.

The desires of the two races are destined to be irreconcilable, and a great war is inevitable in the future.

At present, however, a full-scale war has not yet broken out, and the two sides are still in a stage of probing and friction, with conflicts mostly limited to local areas.

Even so, the vast land was already engulfed in flames of war.

The cultivators of the Lich and Demon races fought endlessly, and the number of dead and wounded was countless.

A chilling atmosphere filled the air, and a menacing aura began to permeate the atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing.

For this reason, Taibai focused solely on his journey, heading straight for Longevity Mountain, fearing he might get caught up in unnecessary karma.

The Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain is located at the junction of East and West, separated from Kunlun Mountain by hundreds of millions of miles, a long and arduous journey.

Even with Taibai flying at full speed, it took more than three hundred years before he could see the outline of the immortal mountain and land on the clouds in front of the mountain gate.

Above the magnificent gate, the three large characters "Wuzhuang Temple" were clearly visible, with the laws of earth subtly flowing between the strokes.

This place is rich in spiritual energy. Although it cannot compare to the Kunlun Sacred Realm, it is still considered one of the best among the many blessed lands and grotto-heavens in the prehistoric world.

To show respect, Li Bai straightened his clothes and was about to step forward to knock on the door and pay his respects.

Just as he stepped onto the stone steps, the two heavy doors of Wuzhuang Temple creaked open slowly on their own.

A boy dressed in green, with delicate features and hair styled in two buns, gracefully emerged from the doorway, his expression respectful.

"Oh? Qingfeng?"

"Junior Qingfeng greets Senior. My master knew of your impending arrival and specially instructed me to wait here. Please come inside for a chat."

Qingfeng bowed respectfully to Taibai, displaying the demeanor of a junior meeting a senior.

Taibai nodded slightly and followed Qingfeng into the temple.

Upon entering, one is immediately struck by its grandeur; the central courtyard alone is much larger than the plaza in front of the Taipa Palace.

However, Taibai was not surprised by this, after all, Zhen Yuanzi was the future ancestor of earth immortals, so it was normal for him to have such a Daoist temple.

Guided by a gentle breeze, the two walked through courtyards and all the way to the rear hall.

The scene here is quite different from the spacious and solemn atmosphere of the front hall.

The scene inside the rear hall suddenly became deep and secluded.

In the center of the courtyard, a towering ancient tree stands, which is the Ginseng Fruit Tree, one of the ten innate spiritual roots.

In a pavilion not far away, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun sat facing each other, surrounded by purple mist, clearly comprehending the wisp of primordial purple mist together.

As soon as Taibai appeared, Zhen Yuanzi seemed to sense it, awoke from his meditation, and cast a gentle gaze at Taibai.

"Junior Taibai pays respects to Senior Zhen Yuanzi."

"Young friend, there's no need for such formalities. I already know why you've come."

With a slight movement, Zhen Yuanzi instantly appeared in front of Taibai and reached out to help him up.

"It seems that you wish to study the Five Elements in order to attain enlightenment."

However, your method of cultivating the Earth Element technique has not yet reached the deeper levels of the laws.

As Taibai listened to Zhen Yuanzi's detailed explanation, each sentence hitting the nail on the head, he secretly sighed inwardly:

The great power was indeed great; he saw through the mystery at a glance.

"Follow me, this humble Taoist."

Before Taibai could respond, Zhen Yuanzi had already enthusiastically taken his right hand and led him to the ginseng fruit tree in a few steps.

"Senior, what's wrong...?"

"Whatever you lack, you should replenish. The ginseng fruit tree is born from the fusion of the innate essence of Jia wood and the great Dao law of Wu earth, which is just right for you."

You shall consume this fruit, and I, this humble Taoist, will explain to you the essentials of the Earth element, and then infuse your body with magical power.

Therefore, before you become a Great Immortal, you should have no worries about the deficiency of earth element in your body.

However, if one were to break through to the Quasi-Saint level in the future, it would be best to find the Five Banners, as the Five Elements Laws contained within these five banners are the purest.

Immediately, he flipped his palm, revealing a ginseng fruit shaped like an infant, and then pointed with his fingers, sending a gentle and peaceful magical power into Taibai's body.

Taibai sensed the magical power entering his body and realized that it was not malicious. It was just to prevent the earth element power from becoming too strong and injuring him. He felt a little relieved.

"Thank you very much, Senior Zhen Yuanzi."

As soon as he finished speaking, his attention was drawn to the ginseng fruit.

This ginseng fruit is the first spiritual fruit to grow on the tree, containing the purest and most refined vitality of Jia wood and Wu earth.

However, after a brief moment of surprise, a deep sense of confusion welled up inside me.

Since their first meeting at Fenbao Cliff, Zhen Yuanzi's enthusiastic assistance has far exceeded expectations, and his actions have been almost generous.

However, he had no close relationship with this ancestor of earth immortals, and this generous treatment had already surpassed the original cause and effect.

There must be a reason for this unusual turn of events. This unexpected opportunity made him hesitant to reach out and accept it rashly.

Seeing that Taibai had not accepted the ginseng fruit and looked hesitant, and observing his confused expression, Zhen Yuanzi sighed softly and said frankly:

"To be honest, young friend, I do have a favor to ask of you. I hope you can lend Fellow Daoist Hongyun a helping hand."

Taibai paused for a moment upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness in his eyes, as if to say:

Senior, with my mere Golden Immortal cultivation, how can I possibly be of any help to a Quasi-Saint?

Zhen Yuanzi continued:

"Young friend, you are highly regarded by the Three Pure Ones. Therefore, I humbly request that you, after the Three Pure Ones attain sainthood, give some guidance to Fellow Daoist Hongyun."

Upon hearing this, Taibai's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, then he gave a slightly embarrassed but still polite smile:

"Don't worry, senior, I accept your request."

In truth, he felt somewhat helpless; he couldn't very well just tell him frankly.

No need to worry, your dear friend is probably nearing the end of his life.

By the time my three masters attain sainthood, Senior Hongyun will likely have already perished in his tribulation, and his true spirit will be hard to find.

"Haha, thank you very much, young friend."

Zhen Yuanzi laughed heartily, then gently pushed the ginseng fruit towards Taibai again.

This time, Taibai did not refuse. He accepted the spiritual fruit with both hands, tilted his head back, and swallowed it.

The fruit melted in his stomach, and a warm and profound spiritual energy spread out. He immediately calmed his mind, cleared his mind of distractions, and waited for Zhen Yuanzi to preach.

Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, and with a thought, his companion spiritual treasure, the Earth Book, appeared from the top of his head.

With a flick of his sleeve, he channeled his magic power, and the Earth Book shone brightly, slowly unfolding above the courtyard.

The clear, pure moonlight silently enveloped the entire courtyard, isolating it from the outside world and creating a tranquil realm of its own.

In this tranquil atmosphere filled with clear light, Zhen Yuanzi stood upright with a calm gaze and slowly spoke.

"The great way of earth is to bear all things with its profound virtue, nurturing all things without contention; its nature is as firm and resilient as a mountain, and its embrace is as all-encompassing as the earth..."