Primordial Era: Reborn Kong Xuan, Steady Cultivation

A thousand years is but a fleeting moment in the vast universe.

On the deserted island, Kong Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, five-colored light flowing in his eyes before finally returning to clarity, revealing a heartfelt joy.

"This 'Feathered Sun Ascension Method' is indeed extremely profound."

He secretly praised it. Although this method could only help him reach the peak of the Golden Immortal realm and was far from being the supreme scripture that led directly to the Great Dao, the solid foundation it built, the exquisite operation of its spiritual mechanism, and the subtle explanation of pure Yang were many times more profound and systematic than the "Five Elements Containing Light Scripture" that he had previously created based on instinct and sporadic insights.

For him, it was like seeing the sun after the clouds had parted, finally allowing him to glimpse the inner workings of the art, instead of groping around alone outside the door.

In the primordial world, cultivation progresses through layers of realms: starting with refining essence into qi, then refining qi into spirit, and refining spirit into emptiness, one achieves immortality, which is further divided into earth immortals, heavenly immortals, true immortals, mysterious immortals, golden immortals, Taiyi golden immortals, and Daluo golden immortals, and even above them, Hunyuan golden immortals (quasi-saints) and the supreme Hunyuan Daluo golden immortals (saints).

A method that can lead directly to the peak of the Golden Immortal realm is the ultimate opportunity that countless beings in the primordial world with ordinary origins and scarce lineages have longed for.

However, this was not enough for Kong Xuan.

"In the end, it is only a transitional method. If I want to climb to higher peaks, I still need to find a supreme method that is more in line with my path and can open up the way forward."

However, in any case, this "Yu Yang Ascension Method" has solved his immediate problem and is enough to hone his innate foundation to a more perfect state, laying a solid foundation for receiving greater opportunities in the future.

What pleased him even more was that this enlightenment was not just about acquiring the cultivation technique.

Those golden lotuses actually contained a great supernatural power called "Universe in the Sleeve".

When this method is cultivated to its highest level, one can create a vast space within one's sleeves, containing all things and forming a universe of its own.

"Wonderful!"

Kong Xuan nodded in agreement. Previously, if he wanted to safely store important items, he often had to rely on his own peacock essence to store them in his belly space. Although this was discreet, it still had many inconveniences and limitations.

Now, with this "Hidden Universe in the Sleeve" technique, not only is it easier and more convenient to collect external objects, but it is also more mysterious and unpredictable, adding a touch of mystery to combat and movement.

Besides the improvement in his cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities, Kong Xuan also completely refined the two spiritual treasures he obtained from the evil dragon during this thousand-year seclusion.

One is called the "Water-Drawing Pearl," which is deep blue and faintly has the sound of tides; the other is called the "Crimson Fire Pearl," which is bright red and scorching.

Both beads contain twelve complete acquired restrictions.

In the primordial world, treasures possess spirits and can be divided into five grades from bottom to top: low grade, middle grade, high grade, top grade, and supreme treasure. Each grade is further divided into innate and acquired.

The key to distinguishing the power and level of these treasures lies in the number of "restrictions" contained in their core.

The number of the Great Dao's evolution is fifty, but Heaven takes forty-nine, thus leaving a sliver of life for all things.

By analogy, the ultimate level of spiritual treasure restrictions is forty-nine restrictions.

Specifically, low-grade spiritual treasures contain one to twelve restrictions, mid-grade spiritual treasures contain thirteen to twenty-four, high-grade spiritual treasures contain twenty-five to thirty-six, and top-grade spiritual treasures contain thirty-seven to forty-eight.

If one can surpass the forty-eight innate restrictions and reach the perfect forty-nine innate restrictions, then that would be a "supreme treasure" capable of shaking the primordial world.

Each of these treasures carries immense karma and power, and they are extremely rare even in the entire prehistoric world.

Generally speaking, innate treasures are born of heaven and earth, and their material origin and the restrictions of the Great Dao are naturally formed, far superior to those made by later refinement.

Therefore, innate spiritual treasures of the same level are often far superior in mystery and power to acquired spiritual treasures.

However, the great Dao is profound and mysterious, and there are always exceptions.

Even things created later in life, if made of materials that defy the heavens and crafted using methods that surpass the wonders of creation, can unleash astonishing power.

For example, the "Heaven-Turning Seal," made primarily from the broken Zhoushan Heavenly Pillar, is an acquired artifact. However, because it carries a portion of the vast power and will of the primordial Heavenly Pillar, it has also been included among the acquired treasures, possessing overwhelming divine might.

Even when facing many top-grade innate spiritual treasures known for their profound mysteries, it is in no way inferior in terms of pure power and suppressive might.

It is evident that while the level of spiritual treasures is primarily determined by the number of restrictions, the "restriction" itself is not the only criterion.

The origin of the material, the opportunity of its refining, and the essence of the Dao can all trigger a qualitative change.

The difference between a single restriction may be like heaven and earth, while some extraordinary creations can break through the inherent barriers between the innate and the acquired.

Although Kong Xuan had refined the two beads and connected with them through his divine sense, he could still clearly perceive the limitations of these two acquired spiritual treasures.

The twelve acquired restrictions contained within can mobilize some water and fire power, but their power is quite limited. They may be useful in ordinary battles, but they are rather insufficient when facing truly powerful enemies or great opportunities.

After a moment's thought, he lightly flicked his wide sleeves and stored the "Water-Drawing Pearl" and the "Crimson Fire Pearl" into the space within his sleeve.

For him, spiritual treasures of this caliber were neither enjoyable to consume nor worth discarding.

Keep it for now; perhaps it can be used to exchange for what other cultivators need in the future, or after comprehending the art of weapon crafting, its materials can be disassembled and melted into new ideas.

Turning his gaze to the two corpses of the evil dragons that had been properly disposed of, Kong Xuan couldn't help but think of a famous treasure from later generations.

Golden Dragon Scissors.

Legend has it that the Three Immortal Maidens of the Jie Sect used the bodies of two dragons, along with the supreme weapon-refining techniques of the Xuanmen, to ultimately create that terrifying and powerful acquired treasure.

Its blade, scissors-like and cleaving, cuts in two with a single stroke, exuding a fierce and awe-inspiring power. Even among the most precious treasures, its offensive capabilities are unparalleled.

It would be a lie to say I'm not envious.

If one could use this dragon's corpse as a base to forge a similar divine scissors, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance one's abilities.

However, Kong Xuan quickly suppressed this thought and regained his composure.

First of all, he did not have a systematic and profound inheritance of weapon crafting skills.

The art of weapon crafting involves many mysteries such as material processing, engraving of restrictions, control of the fire temperature, and the influence of the Dao of Heaven and Earth. It cannot be accomplished by mere conjecture and brute force.

Without proper methods, forcibly refining it will at best only achieve the form, but not the essence, and will most likely ruin the materials.

Secondly, these two evil dragons have mottled bloodlines and are of inferior nature, far from being the legendary monsters capable of causing storms.

The material itself already limits the upper limit of the finished product.

"However... although we lack the foundation to forge a true 'Golden Dragon Scissors,' if we set aside our efforts and do not seek the power of a supreme treasure, but instead use dragon bones, tendons, and scales as a base, along with some auxiliary materials, we might be able to try to forge a simplified version of a 'Dragon Tail Scissors' or a 'Double Twisting Dagger.'"

I don't expect it to have earth-shattering abilities, but only that it can be used unexpectedly or as a supplementary tool in specific situations.

This matter can be left for later, when his cultivation is deeper, or when he has the opportunity to come into contact with the methods of weapon crafting, and then he can try it again.

Right now, the important thing is to stick to the established plan and head to Wuyi Mountain to find the Fallen Treasure Coin and the Da Hong Pao Spirit Root.

Then Kong Xuan flew straight in one direction and disappeared on the nameless island.