Primordial Era: Reborn Kong Xuan, Steady Cultivation

Inside the carriage, Ao Guang's divine sense captured Kong Xuan's reaction and the bright five-colored escape light.

When he realized that the other party was only at the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm, and that although the escape light was mysterious, it did not have the characteristic marks of some of the top Phoenix Clan experts he remembered, the sharpness in his eyes gradually faded, and he returned to his previous laziness and indifference.

"Heh, it's just a scraggly bird at the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm." Ao Guang scoffed lightly, his tone carrying a hint of disdain and understanding. "Judging from its panicked escape, it's probably just some stragglers who wandered over from somewhere, or someone who happened to be passing by."

Now that the Phoenix Clan is dwindling and hiding, why would they easily send spies deep into the heart of the East Sea?

Even if he were a spy, what could a mere Golden Immortal possibly find out?

Having said that, he tilted his head back and drank the amber-colored spirit wine in the cup in one gulp.

As he put down his wine glass, a casual glance signaled, and the celestial music that had been paused inside the carriage due to the intrusion of the sea patrol yaksha resumed its melodious rhythm.

The mermaid and clam spirit, who had been resting behind the thin veil, stretched their waists again and began to dance gracefully.

The glamorous and extravagant atmosphere returned instantly, as if the previous report was nothing more than an insignificant interlude.

Upon seeing this, the kneeling sea patrol general immediately understood.

Since His Highness the Crown Prince has clearly stated that "there is no need to pay attention" and has resumed the banquets and entertainment, he has already decided to leave the matter alone and will not pursue it any further.

He dared not hesitate for a moment, nor ask a single question. He quickly lowered his head with the utmost respect and silently backed out of the luxurious carriage to convey the order to strengthen vigilance and not disturb the Crown Prince's enjoyment.

As for the "miscellaneous bird" that had already fled far away and whose body was covered in five-colored light, he naturally dared not take it upon himself to pursue it without the Crown Prince's explicit order.

The Dragon Palace is strictly hierarchical, and orders are strictly enforced; the will of the Crown Prince is the highest command.

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Kong Xuan, who was tens of thousands of miles away and on his own escape, had no way of knowing what happened next, but judging from the fact that there were no pursuers behind him, he knew that he had probably escaped successfully.

This could certainly be because the other party underestimated his "mid-stage Golden Immortal" cultivation level, deeming it insignificant, or it could be, as he speculated, that the current delicate relationship between the three races meant that the higher-ups were exercising restraint and unwilling to easily provoke trouble.

However, a deeper understanding welled up in my mind.

"Perhaps... this is also related to the merits I bear?"

Kong Xuan looked inward at his primordial spirit. Although the heavy, warm golden light of merit had not yet manifested, it was constantly and silently nourishing his fortune and foundation of the Dao.

"Merit is a reward from Heaven. Those who possess merit are protected by the Heavenly Way in the unseen realm, which can turn misfortune into good fortune and reduce unforeseen disasters."

He recalled his own experience: when he first mastered supernatural powers, two evil dragons "coincidentally" came to his door, bringing him initial cultivation resources and two spiritual treasures. Later, he sought opportunities, whether it was obtaining treasures in Wuyi Mountain or being saved at the edge of the Blood Sea. Although each was fraught with danger, he was always able to gain something in the end and turn danger into safety.

This time, he encountered a dragon at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. The dragon locked onto him with its divine sense but did not pursue him, allowing him to escape safely...

These seemingly coincidental events, when considered in connection with the immense merits they have gradually accumulated, may indeed have the mysterious influence of divine protection and the blessing of good fortune.

"The wonder of merit is truly profound!" Kong Xuan exclaimed inwardly, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of merit.

It is not only a resource for deduce cultivation techniques and use the Treasure-Dropping Coin, but also a talisman to protect one's path and ward off disasters and calamities!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret that his journey to the Blood Sea had ended a little too soon.

"Unfortunately, the commotion I caused in the Blood Sea was too great, and it may have already attracted unknown attention. In addition, my own accumulation of merit seems to be approaching a certain invisible limit, and the growth is becoming increasingly slow..."

Otherwise, I would love to spend a few more years on the edge of that sea of ​​blood.

But he quickly shook his head to dismiss the unrealistic idea.

"Greed will only bring trouble."

The Blood Sea is the Daoist temple of the Styx Ancestor, whose nature is fierce and whose desire for control is extremely strong. Taking advantage of his listening to the Dao to steal merit and treasures is already like pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth.

If the lecture at Zixiao Palace ends and the Styx returns, and he notices something amiss in the Blood Sea, he will surely be furious and investigate thoroughly.

At that time, let alone continuing to convert them, he might even be able to find their hiding place using the Blood Sea Secret Technique!

A hint of seriousness flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes.

"At that time, even if I have a lot of merit to protect me, I will probably not be able to escape my fate when facing such a ruthless and decisive primordial giant who wields the Yuan Tu and A Bi swords."

Legend has it that the Yuan Tu and A Bi swords are supreme treasures of the killing path, capable of killing without incurring karmic consequences... This means that even if someone like me, who possesses merit, were to be killed, the backlash from the Heavenly Dao and the entanglement of karma would be far less than with ordinary methods.

This is what makes it so frightening.

While merit can protect you, it does not make you absolutely invincible. When you encounter terrifying beings or treasures that are not afraid of cause and effect or can circumvent cause and effect, you will still be in great danger.

"Time waits for no one, we must seize this last moment!" Kong Xuan thought to himself, a constant sense of urgency pounding in his mind.

He understood better than anyone how precious and fleeting the current situation was.

Now that many top experts from the prehistoric world have gathered at Zixiao Palace, he has already encountered terrifying beings such as the Dragon Clan and the Northern Dark Turtle along the way, which shows that the prehistoric world has never been a peaceful and happy land.

Once the sermon ends and all the great beings of the heavens return, coupled with the establishment of the divinely ordained positions such as "Head of the Male Immortals" and "Head of the Female Immortals," the power structure of all parties will be reshaped, and ambitions and conflicts will inevitably erupt openly. At that time, the prehistoric world will probably be several times more chaotic and dangerous than it is now!

Such a prospect left him no choice but to be anxious.

We must strengthen our own foundation as much as possible before the storm brews.

"Five Elements Mountain, Five-Needle Pine, we must gain something this time!" Kong Xuan's eyes were firm, and he no longer hesitated.

He had a clear plan: first, he would rush to Five Elements Mountain to try to find the top-grade spiritual root that was related to the foundation of his own Five Elements Dao.

Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, one must go to explore the outer perimeter of Tianzhu Mountain afterward.

As the first sacred mountain in the primordial world, formed from the spine of Pangu, even its peripheral areas must contain countless opportunities and mysteries, and perhaps one can find some rare innate five elements or other treasures.

After completing these two tasks, he immediately withdrew and fled to the relatively remote and peaceful Southern Continent to find an excellent blessed land and begin his secluded cultivation!

The goal is to reach the realm of the Taiyi Golden Immortal!

Only by breaking through this realm and initially refining the treasure in his hands can he truly possess the capital to stand firm in the coming turbulent era.

With his mind made up, Kong Xuan had no more distractions and pushed his escape speed to its limit.

The five-colored divine light contained within manifested only as a swift but inconspicuous stream of blue light, which clung to the clouds and sped toward the prehistoric continent.

He skillfully avoided areas with unusually rich spiritual energy that might harbor powerful forces, choosing instead to travel along desolate paths.

They continued their flight with their heads down, and hundreds of years passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, at the end of the vast and boundless sea, a thick, desolate, and endless land boundary slowly emerged, with the faint outlines of mountains and rivers rising and falling on it, and spiritual energy rising like rosy clouds.

The primordial Eastern Continent has come into view once again!