Primordial Era: Reborn Kong Xuan, Steady Cultivation

After hearing Qingsongzi's words, Chijingzi did not refute them, but simply nodded silently.

Qing Songzi has profound opportunities and has the confidence to stay in Zhou Mountain, while I have gained very little over the years. If I continue to stay here, I fear that I will hardly make a breakthrough even after thousands of years.

Then his gaze quietly shifted to Kong Xuan beside him.

Although this fellow Daoist did not exert his full strength, the superior-grade innate spiritual treasure he possessed when entering the formation already revealed its true power. Moreover, he had left the formation a hundred years earlier than me, so the depth of his cultivation was truly unfathomable.

If one has such a person traveling with them, the vast wilderness will be an extra layer of protection for their safety.

only……

Chi Jingzi sighed inwardly. It was easy to travel together to seek the Dao, but if they really encountered an opportunity, how would they share the spoils of a single spiritual treasure?

Many like-minded people have turned against each other because of this, but he only thought about it in his mind and did not really hope for it.

Kong Xuan, on the other hand, was unaware of Chi Jingzi's thoughts.

After discussing the formation, the three gradually shifted their focus to cultivation and enlightenment.

The tea smoke in the cave was faint, and the Taoist chants were sometimes clear and sometimes low. Each person's words revealed their different views and questions about the road ahead.

Centuries passed in the blink of an eye, and the three men's discussions deepened, each gaining new insights.

On this day, seeing that the time was ripe, Kong Xuan calmly asked, "Do either of you fellow Daoists possess any innate Yin-Yang and Five Elements Qi?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Songzi's expression brightened.

Over the years, he had long realized that Kong Xuan's insights into the cultivation of the Great Dao far surpassed his own and Chi Jingzi's. Now, hearing him suddenly ask about this matter, he knew there must be a deeper meaning, so he frankly said, "To be honest, fellow Daoist, I am a manifestation of the innate Qing Song, and I possess the innate Jia Wood and Yi Wood energies. I just don't know why you ask about this?"

Chi Jingzi, standing to the side, also showed a focused expression.

Kong Xuan's expression turned solemn: "This matter concerns the foundation of the Taiyi Golden Immortal path." He paused slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, "My origins are slightly different, and I happened to be born when the sage attained enlightenment, so I have some blessings from that time, and therefore I have a somewhat different understanding of the cultivation of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm..."

Upon hearing this, both Qingsongzi and Chijingzi understood immediately.

Over the centuries, discussions and verifications have shown that Kong Xuanxiu's knowledge and understanding are unfathomable. Now that he has personally revealed the truth, they have no more doubts.

"Please enlighten me, fellow Daoist!" Qing Songzi immediately cupped his hands, his palms shimmering with clear light, from which two streams of pure spiritual energy arose.

One is vibrant with life like spring trees sprouting new buds, while the other is supple and enduring like ancient vines with intertwined roots; these are precisely the innate energies of Jia wood and Yi wood.

Chi Jingzi did not hesitate. With a light flick of his sleeves, two wisps of crimson spiritual energy appeared. One was as fiery as the rising sun, and the other as warm as an unextinguished furnace fire. The innate Bing Fire and Ding Fire energies were clearly visible.

Four streams of primordial five elements floated above the stone platform, casting a faint glow over the cave.

Kong Xuan nodded, calmly storing the four strands of innate energy into his sleeve. Then, his gaze became as still as water: "In that case, I will explain the wonders of these 'Five Qi in the Chest' to you two fellow Daoists in detail..."

As Kong Xuan eloquently explained, Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi sometimes had a sudden realization, and sometimes pondered deeply.

The realm of Taiyi Golden Immortal is profound and mysterious. Although the two, who were still in the late stage of Golden Immortal, could not fully comprehend it, it was like a dark room suddenly brightening, allowing them to glimpse the outline of the Great Dao that they had never seen before.

They knew that such an opportunity was rare. Although they could not fully understand its meaning at the moment, they all silently used their spiritual senses to deeply engrave every word and sentence in their hearts, to be gradually verified in their future cultivation.

Time flows on like this, and hundreds of years have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Qing Songzi and Chi Jingzi opened their eyes almost simultaneously, their eyes clear and gleaming.

The two exchanged a glance, stood up simultaneously, and bowed respectfully to Kong Xuan:

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for imparting this wonderful method. I will remember this kindness and virtue. If you ever need my help in the future, please feel free to give me your instructions."

Their words were sincere, and their gratitude was heartfelt.

Before hearing this explanation, the two had only a vague understanding of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

Now that I have heard the profound meaning of "five breaths in the chest", I know that there are indeed rules to follow on the road ahead. My heart is suddenly enlightened. How can I not be overwhelmed with emotion and deeply grateful?

After hearing their words of gratitude, Kong Xuan nodded slightly, but then said solemnly, "Fellow Daoists, please don't thank me yet."

There is one more thing to remember: the Dharma should not be passed on lightly, nor should opportunities be taken lightly.

In this vast world today, very few people know the secret of the "Five Qi in the Chest".

After the sage finishes his sermon, this method will surely spread throughout the heavens. At that time, gathering the primordial Yin-Yang and Five Elements will be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi looked at each other with awe and agreed wholeheartedly.

At this moment, all three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace are listening to the holy words. When he returns to the primordial world, his disciples and fellow practitioners will naturally gradually learn this secret.

If we do not plan ahead, we will indeed face difficulties at every step in the future, and delay our progress on the path to enlightenment.

Having said all he needed to say, Kong Xuan rose and bowed, saying, "I have said all I need to say, so I will not bother you any longer."

The two hurriedly tried to stop him, but the five-colored light before them shifted slightly, and the figure transformed into a ray of light, instantly piercing through the cave's restrictions and disappearing into the clouds and mist.

Looking in the direction Kong Xuan had left, Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi remained silent for a moment, both deeply moved.

"Fellow Daoist Kong is indeed a man of integrity," Chi Jingzi sighed softly. "He exchanged just two strands of innate energy for such a crucial transmission of Daoist teachings. For us, this is truly a great favor."

Qing Songzi nodded in agreement: "Being able to get to know Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan is probably the greatest blessing I've had in recent years."

As soon as they finished speaking, their eyes met inadvertently, both understanding each other without saying a word.

The innate energy they each possess is far more than just the two they just took out.

Having obtained such a wonderful method, one should naturally exchange all that remains in one's possession, so that they may form the basis for the circulation of the five elements...

Meanwhile, Kong Xuan, who had just left, was unaware of the two people's subsequent plans in the cave, but he had already anticipated them.

They are both manifestations of innate spiritual roots, and the innate Yin-Yang and Five Elements Qi they contain is far more than what was just taken out.

However, for Kong Xuan, obtaining the innate Qi of the Wood and Fire elements was enough.

While more of this energy is always better, it will eventually be exhausted if there is no spiritual root to continuously generate it.

Unless you reduce it to its original form, erase its intelligence, and forcibly seize its origin.

But such behavior was by no means what Kong Xuan wanted to do.

He was not a bloodthirsty person, and moreover, Chi Jingzi was bound by great karma in the future. If he were to kill him recklessly, it might trigger unpredictable changes.

Furthermore, engaging in killing without cause will inevitably damage one's hard-earned foundation of merit.

He would never do something so short-sighted and detrimental as to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

The reason Kong Xuan chose to leave at this time was because during this discussion, his own cultivation and understanding had reached a state of perfection. His energy was abundant and his Dao heart was clear, making it the perfect time for him to go into seclusion and break through.

During this period of seclusion, he intended to seize the opportunity and directly enter the realm of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

This decision was made for two reasons. First, the innate energies of wood and fire had already been acquired, and once the realm was broken, they could be refined and used to lay the foundation for the five energies.

Secondly, since opportunities have not yet arisen and the secrets of heaven are dormant, it would be better to quietly cultivate oneself and nurture true skill than to waste time outside.

Those who cultivate the Tao act when the time is right and remain still when the time is right.

When the opportunity arises again and heaven guides you, you can emerge from seclusion to fulfill your destiny and embark on the great path once more.