Primordial Era: I am a treasure trove, full of magical treasures.

Xuanbao, carrying Tongtian and Bailu, transformed into three streams of light and headed straight for Kunlun Mountain.

On Mount Kunlun, Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun were playing chess. Black and white pieces crisscrossed the board, a lurking danger, yet both remained calm and composed. Sensing three familiar auras approaching, Laozi put down his chess piece and looked up at the sky: "You've returned?"

Before he finished speaking, Xuanbao had already landed on the summit of Kunlun Mountain, smiling and bowing respectfully: "Masters, your disciple has returned."

Yuanshi looked him up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Hmm! How come you're back so soon?"

"No, it's just the seventh level of the Heavenly Realm. It's a piece of cake to deal with." Xuanbao waved his hand, but the smug smile on his lips betrayed him.

The Tongtian Sect Leader landed and plopped down on a stone bench. He grabbed the teapot on the table, took a swig, and then wiped his mouth. "Big brother, second brother, you have no idea what good things this kid did in the Chaos."

Laozi and Yuanshi exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of curiosity in each other's eyes. Yuanshi Tianzun raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Tell me about it."

Just as the Tongtian Sect Leader was about to speak, Xuanbao spoke first: "Master, this is a long story, let's talk about the important matter first."

With a wave of his hand, a flash of azure light appeared, and the spatial gate of the World Tree opened atop Mount Kunlun. Immediately afterward, six figures were thrown out of the spatial gate—the Riotous Demon God, the Plundering Demon God, and four other captured Chaos Demon Gods, all covered in dust and looking utterly disheveled.

Lao Tzu: "..."

Yuanshi Tianzun: "..."

Even the Three Pure Ones, who were used to seeing big scenes, couldn't help but twitch their lips at this moment.

Lao Tzu remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "So... you're keeping the Chaos God as a pet?"

"I wouldn't call them pets, just a few obedient dogs," Xuanbao said with a smile, then kicked Baoluan. "Come on, greet the two saints."

Riot glared at Xuanbao through gritted teeth, but under the threat of the World-Destroying Millstone, he had no choice but to lower his head and say in a muffled voice, "Greetings... to both of you fellow Daoists."

Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of helplessness and astonishment in each other's eyes. Their disciple was truly becoming more and more outrageous. Others would run away as fast as they could when they encountered Chaos Gods, but he had captured a whole bunch of them as prisoners.

"Alright, stop standing around here, go back and stay put." Xuanbao waved his hand, and the roots of the World Tree stretched out again, pulling the six Chaos Demons back into the spatial gate.

After closing the World Tree space, Xuanbao put away his playful expression and said seriously, "Masters, during my time in the chaos, I've come to understand something."

Seeing that he was unusually serious, Lao Tzu also dropped his indifferent expression: "What is it?"

"The Primordial World cannot be held up by just a few of us," Xuanbao said, enunciating each word clearly. "The few Saintly positions in the Primordial World may seem secure, but they are actually a cage. They not only lock up the upper limit of the Primordial World, but also lock up everyone's hopes."

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly: "You mean...?"

"We must propel the Primordial World to new heights," Xuanbao said resolutely. "Let the Primordial World continue to advance to even higher levels. At that time, the Heavenly Dao's capacity to bear will increase, and the number of Saints will naturally rise. Those cultivators who have been stuck at the peak of Quasi-Saint for countless eons will also see hope for a breakthrough."

Lao Tzu remained silent for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes, as if communicating with the Heavenly Dao. After a long while, he opened his eyes, a trace of solemnity flashing in them: "The Heavenly Dao is indeed changing. Since you devoured those three Great Thousand Worlds, the primordial origin has increased by about ten percent. But to complete the advancement, the amount of origin required is probably far beyond your imagination."

"I know." Xuanbao nodded. "That's why I plan to upgrade this 'World Hunt'."

"Upgrade?" Yuanshi Tianzun raised an eyebrow. "How do I upgrade?"

Xuanbao stretched out his finger and sketched a star map in the void—a chaotic star map constructed by Bailu using the laws of life, marked with all the intelligence provided by the rioting and plundering demon gods. On the star map, countless points of light flickered, representing the worlds large and small and the demon god forces within the chaos.

"The quasi-saints in the primordial world today are only capturing minor and middle-level worlds." Xuanbao pointed to the dim dots on the star map. "Although these worlds are numerous, their origins are limited, like a drop in the ocean. What can truly bring about a qualitative change in the primordial world are the great worlds—like the three we devoured before."

The Tongtian Sect Leader interjected, "The Great Thousand Worlds are not easy to conquer. Behind each Great Thousand World, there is at least one Chaos Demon God. Moreover, Great Thousand Worlds are extremely rare in the Chaos, and finding one is not easy."

"That's why I said we need to upgrade." Xuanbao grinned, tracing a route on the star map with his finger. "We don't need to search for them one by one ourselves. We have the 'local tyrants' like the Riot and Plunder Demon Gods, who know the distribution of worlds in the Chaos like the back of their hand. We can devise an optimal route, harvesting those unclaimed worlds along the way, and incidentally eliminating those Chaos Demon Gods that threaten the Primordial World."

Lao Tzu pondered for a moment and said, "In this way, efficiency can indeed be greatly improved. But the risk is not small either—if we alarm those top-ranked Chaos Gods, it may cause even greater trouble."

"Of course there are risks, but the rewards are greater." Xuanbao's eyes were burning. "Besides, we're not fighting alone."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the Three Pure Ones, his tone carrying an unwavering resolve: "I want all the Quasi-Saints of the Primordial World to participate in this hunt. They will be responsible for clearing out the smaller worlds, while we will be responsible for conquering the Great Thousand Worlds. Everyone will perform their duties, working together to propel the Primordial World's advancement. When the Primordial World completes its advancement, the Heavenly Dao will naturally bestow merit and reward those who have contributed the most. Those Quasi-Saints who have contributed the most will have the opportunity to attain Sainthood!"

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones fell silent.

They could sense the ambition in Xuanbao's words—not personal ambition, but a plan for the future of the entire prehistoric world. If this plan could truly be realized, the prehistoric world would usher in an unprecedented golden age!

The Grand Master of Heaven was the first to speak up: "I support it! Rather than staying at home waiting for the Chaos Demon God to come knocking on our door, we should take the initiative and wipe them out completely!"

Yuanshi Tianzun pondered for a moment and slowly nodded: "This plan is feasible. However, we must proceed with caution and proceed step by step."

Lao Tzu closed his eyes, as if engaging in a deeper communication with the Dao. After a long while, he opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them: "The Dao... has approved of this direction."

Xuanbao was overjoyed. In the current Heavenly Dao, Hongjun has been suppressing the remnants of the demon god's will, and his Heavenly Dao avatar is in charge. It's just a matter of you submitting a report and me approving it.

"Don't worry, Master, there's nothing wrong with it. Heaven has given its approval."

In the days that followed, Xuanbao and the Three Pure Ones began to work intensively to prepare for this "upgraded version of the world hunt".

First came the intelligence gathering. Xuanbao combined all the information provided by the rioting and plundering demon gods with Bailu's life law star map to create the most detailed chaotic star map to date. The star map marked the locations of all known great worlds, the distribution of chaotic demon god forces, and safe marching routes.

Secondly, there was the matter of personnel deployment. Xuanbao, in the name of the Heavenly Emperor, issued a summons to all Quasi-Saints in the Primordial World. Those Quasi-Saints who were originally in the hunting grounds rushed to the Heavenly Court upon hearing the news. Daoist Cangwu was the first to respond, leading his group of veteran Quasi-Saints in a grand procession to the Lingxiao Palace.

When Xuanbao revealed the Chaos Star Chart to everyone, the entire Lingxiao Palace erupted in excitement.

"This...this is a map from the Chaos?" Daoist Cangwu's eyes widened, his voice trembling. "Your Majesty, how did you obtain such a treasure?"

Calling it a map is a bit of a stretch; it's mainly a record of the parts I've traversed over the years as I searched for treasures in the chaos.

"You don't need to worry about that." Xuanbao waved his hand, then pointed to the points of light marked as Great Thousand Worlds on the star map. "What you hunted before were all Lesser Thousand Worlds and Middle Thousand Worlds. Although they could provide the Primordial World with its origin, the efficiency was too low. What can truly bring about a qualitative change in the Primordial World are these Great Thousand Worlds."

A quasi-saint frowned and said, "Every world has a Chaos Demon God in charge. If we go there, we'll just be easy prey."

"Who sent you to conquer the Great Thousand Worlds?" Xuanbao laughed. "The Great Thousand Worlds are the responsibility of me and Master Sanqing. Your task is to clear out the Lesser and Middle Thousand Worlds surrounding the Great Thousand Worlds, as well as those scattered chaotic beasts. After we conquer the Great Thousand Worlds, you will refine the captured Lesser Worlds and inject their essence into the Primordial World."

The Taoist Cangwu's eyes lit up: "Your Majesty means—division of labor and cooperation?"

"That's right." Xuanbao nodded. "You'll be in charge of the periphery, and we'll be in charge of the core. Everyone will do their part and work together to advance the Primordial World. When the Primordial World completes its advancement, Heaven will bestow merits and rewards based on merit—the more effort one puts in, the greater the reward."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of all the Quasi-Saints lit up.

They were all ancient monsters stuck at the peak of Quasi-Saint for countless eons, their desire for Sainthood deeply ingrained. Now, the Mystic Treasure had given them a clear path—as long as they made sufficient contributions to the Primordial World, they would have the opportunity to prove themselves as Saints!

"We are willing to serve the Heavenly Emperor!" Daoist Cangwu took the lead in bowing, and the other quasi-saints followed suit, their voices shaking the heavens.

Xuanbao nodded in satisfaction, then waved his hand, and the Chaos Star Chart transformed into countless streams of light, entering the brows of every Quasi-Saint present. The information in the star chart—including the known locations of the Lesser and Middle Thousand Worlds, safe routes, and precautions—was all imprinted into their sea of ​​consciousness.

"The star map has been given to you. Form your own teams and act independently," Xuanbao announced loudly. "Remember, safety first. If you encounter an opponent you cannot defeat, retreat immediately and do not linger in battle. Your lives are worth far more than a few small worlds."

The quasi-saints accepted their orders and departed, and in an instant, the Heavenly Court and its surroundings were bustling with activity.

Meanwhile, Xuanbao and the Three Pure Ones began preparing for their first "Great Thousand World Hunt".

However, before leaving, Xuanbao specifically went to Houtu and Nuwa to explain the situation, saying that he would entrust the prehistoric world to them for protection.

……

According to the intelligence provided by the rioters, that world was not ruled by any Chaos God; it was a naturally unclaimed vast world. Such a world was extremely rare in the Chaos Realm, a treasure that was hard to come by.

"A world without an owner?" When the Tongtian Sect Leader heard this news, his eyes widened. "Really? How could worlds created by those chaotic demons be without an owner?"

"I don't know what that riot guy said." Xuanbao grinned. "He said he accidentally discovered that world while he was on the run. At the time, he wanted to take it for himself, but he found that the world's fundamental laws conflicted with his laws of plunder, so he couldn't refine it and gave up."

"Then let's not wait any longer, let's set off!" The Tongtian Sect Leader couldn't wait any longer.

Xuanbao waved his hand, "No rush. There's one more thing to do before we set off."

He turned to Bai Lu and asked, "Bai Lu, how is your injury healing?"

Bai Lu said calmly, "He has recovered to 90%, and is at the peak of the sixth level of the Saint Realm."

"That's enough." Xuanbao nodded. "You'll come with us on this hunt. Your life law will be a great help in battle."

Bai Lu didn't say much, she just nodded slightly.

Thus, a brand new "hunting team" was formed—Xuanbao, Sanqing, and Bailu, a team of five, with their target being that nameless vast world.

Before leaving, Xuanbao made a special trip to the World Tree space, instructing Riot and the Plundering Demon God to guard the home, while continuing to gather intelligence from the Chaos. Although Riot was unwilling, under the threat of the World-Destroying Millstone, he could only obediently nod.

Once everything was ready, the four transformed into four streaks of light, bursting through the barriers of the primordial world and disappearing into the vast chaos.

This time, they made no attempt to conceal their presence.

Four boundless auras, like four blazing suns, surged through the chaos, their presence causing the chaotic currents to part automatically and the void vortexes to subside. Even the most ignorant chaotic beasts kept their distance.

"Wouldn't this be too conspicuous?" Tongtian Jiaozhu asked with some concern.

"I'm going to make a big show of it." Xuanbao grinned. "I want all those restless demons and gods in the chaos to know—the Primordial World is not to be trifled with. Anyone who dares to mess with the Primordial World should be prepared to suffer the consequences."

Laozi and Yuanshi exchanged a glance, but neither spoke. They knew that Xuanbao was establishing his authority—using the most direct and domineering method to tell all beings in the chaos: the primordial world was no longer a weak and vulnerable place at the mercy of others.

The journey of eight hundred years was completed in less than a hundred years thanks to the four of them traveling at full speed, since they didn't have to push a huge world around them.

When that nameless, vast world came into view, even the Three Pure Ones, who were well-versed in all things, couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

It was an extremely vast world—about one-seventh the size of the primordial world. The world's barriers shone with a magnificent seven-colored luster, radiating a rich and pure primordial aura. Within the world, mountains, rivers, oceans, and continents were faintly visible, and one could even sense the presence of some life forms.

"What a magnificent, unclaimed world!" exclaimed the Tongtian Sect Leader. "The thickness of its barriers alone is greater than the combined thickness of the three worlds we previously devoured!"

Lao Tzu nodded: "The sheer abundance of the origin of this world far exceeds my expectations."

But Xuanbao felt very strange. How could such a perfect world be unclaimed?

"Someone might be trying to trick me, isn't they?"

"Whatever, even if they're trying to scheme against me, I'm going to give them a piece of my mind." Xuanbao flexed his wrists, then raised his hand and waved it, and the World Tree flew out of his sleeve, growing taller in the wind!

As soon as the World Tree appeared, the world barrier of the nameless Great Thousand World began to tremble violently—as if it had sensed the aura of a natural enemy. The roots of the World Tree, like giant silver-white dragons, grew wildly, fiercely thrusting towards the seven-colored world barrier!

However, just as the roots were about to touch the world's barrier—

An aura of extreme terror suddenly erupted from that vast world!

The sheer power of that aura caused the Three Pure Ones' expressions to instantly turn extremely solemn! Laozi's flat cane trembled slightly, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable automatically floated up, and the Four Swords of Zhuxian of the Tongtian Sect Master were directly unsheathed, their sword intent soaring to the sky!

Xuanbao's pupils also suddenly contracted—because he could sense that the intensity of that aura was at least at the eighth level of the Saint Realm!

It could even be higher!

"Damn, the Chaos Demon God really has this kind of cunning old fox!"

"Retreat!" Xuanbao made a quick decision, shouting loudly, and at the same time summoned the World Tree to protect him.

However, it was too late.

Suddenly, a massive crack appeared in the world barrier of that nameless, vast world. From within the crack, an enormous hand slowly emerged—the hand was entirely dark gold, covered with countless profound runes, each rune radiating a terrifying pressure powerful enough to crush the heavens!

The moment the giant hand appeared, the chaotic air currents within a radius of millions of miles seemed to freeze, and even time slowed down.

An ancient and majestic voice emanated from the crack, tinged with a hint of mockery and amusement:

"Heh... After waiting for so long, someone has finally taken the bait."