Primordial Era: Reborn Kong Xuan, Steady Cultivation

Having received consent, Zhao Gongming immediately said, somewhat impatiently, "In that case, why don't we set off now?"

Kong Xuan and Ma Sui immediately agreed to this suggestion.

After saying that, the group tidied themselves up a bit and followed Zhao Gongming, flying south.

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Within a few months, the group followed Zhao Gongming to a sea area.

The sea was vast and calm, without a single cloud in the sky. The sea was unusually still, and there was not a single island to be seen.

This is truly extraordinary in the East China Sea, where islands are scattered like stars.

The East Sea is the place with the most abundant spiritual energy and treasures among the four seas, but in this sea area, apart from the occasional aquatic creatures swimming around, no other living beings can be sensed, and the desolation is tinged with a bit of mystery.

At this moment, Zhao Gongming flicked his sleeve and pointed, saying slowly, "Fellow Daoists, please look. Compared with other places in the East Sea, can you feel the difference here?"

When I first passed through this place, I noticed its unusual state and wondered if some innate restriction was obscuring the secrets of heaven, thus creating this desolate scene.

After decades of meticulous investigation, it was discovered by chance.

Every year at the full moon, the hazy image of a fairy island will appear here, as if in a dream.

The scene lasted only a moment before vanishing silently, as if it had never existed.

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan nodded slightly.

The three overseas islands are known for their mirages. Even though they have been hidden in the mist for a long time and have not left any trace, it is not surprising that such a phenomenon would occur, given that they are about to emerge.

Of course, the key still lies with Zhao Gongming.

As a key figure who would later drive the course of the Investiture of the Gods, he was already blessed with great opportunities.

Now that we have not yet obtained the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, Heaven will surely take care of us in the dark. Before the predetermined turning point in our destiny, we will likely not encounter any real dangers that threaten our lives.

This kind of fortune was also reflected in Kong Xuan himself to some extent.

Before he was involved in the Investiture of the Gods, he often managed to turn misfortune into good fortune and survive even when faced with danger.

However, all of this had already quietly changed since the time he transmigrated here.

Not only was the time of his birth much earlier than he remembered, but the treasures he obtained were also much more abundant than before.

It can be said that Kong Xuan's every move is now invisibly influencing the future of the prehistoric world.

While minor trends can be altered, the grand trend of the Heavenly Dao remains unshakable.

As the saying goes, those who follow the trend prosper, and those who oppose it perish.

The Lich War and the Investiture of the Gods will still follow their predetermined course. If Kong Xuan participates in them at will, or spreads these messages arbitrarily throughout the prehistoric world, Heaven will surely punish him with karmic retribution.

At that time, the immense cause and effect alone would be enough to overwhelm Kong Xuan, leading to his physical and spiritual demise.

Afterwards, the group disappeared into the clouds and waited for the arrival of the full moon.

This place is open and unobstructed; if one were to rashly reveal oneself, it would inevitably attract attention and arouse suspicion.

Over the next few months, the group cautiously investigated the subtle changes in the sea area while listening to Zhao Gongming recount the scene when the fairy island vaguely appeared.

Until one night, the moon hung in the center of the sky, its clear light shining down for thousands of miles, covering the sea with a layer of bright silver light, as if it were daytime.

Just as the moonlight was at its brightest, a mountain shadow suddenly appeared from the void above the boundless sea, majestic and continuous, quietly solidifying amidst the waves.

On the fairy island, ancient trees reach for the sky, vines hang down, and streams meander down from the cliffs, disappearing into the deep forest and vanishing without a trace.

Before Kong Xuan could observe closely, Zhao Gongming shouted, "The time has come!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already transformed into a beam of light and shot towards a faint, illusory shadow at the edge of the mountain's shadow.

Seeing this, Kong Xuan and the others dared not delay and immediately followed closely behind.

The moment the person touched the illusory figure, the surrounding scenery changed drastically.

But it felt as if the heavens and earth were upside down, and the universe had been reversed. In the blink of an eye, I found myself in a vast and boundless chaos.

In the center of chaos, a celestial island floats quietly, with auspicious light flowing across it and countless streams of auspicious energy. Endless radiance glows and fades like breath.

"This is the immortal island I spoke of." Zhao Gongming pointed to the myriad rays of light that enveloped the island. "Although the aura around this island has no murderous intent, once you touch it, you will be pushed back by its gentle force. If you cannot control your body, you may fall into the depths of chaos and never find your way back."

His words lacked any sense of solemnity.

Kong Xuan nodded upon hearing this, and after observing for a moment, said slowly, "What you say is not wrong, but it is not entirely true."

This island is not protected by any restrictions; rather, because it is about to descend upon the primordial world, its own laws of nature have formed, repelling anything outside from approaching. Our attempt to enter now is like going against its birth, and naturally, we are met with its resistance.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming was taken aback.

When he first discovered the island, his attempts to cross it were repeatedly thwarted by an invisible force. He concluded that the island's restrictions were mysterious, which is why he specifically invited Kong Xuan and the others to accompany him.

Hearing Kong Xuan's explanation, it turned out that it wasn't due to the restriction, but rather the natural laws governing the imminent birth of the Immortal Island itself, which made him feel somewhat embarrassed.

Upon hearing this, Ma Sui and Yunxiao also suddenly understood, their eyes immediately showing a look of enlightenment.

Ma immediately stepped forward and asked, "If that's the case, how shall we enter the island?"

Kong Xuan's gaze swept over the myriad auspicious lights that rose and fell with the chaotic aura, and he had already discerned their rhythm.

Upon hearing the question, he calmly replied, "The method is actually quite simple. Just suppress your own aura to the minimum, synchronize your breath with the auspicious light filling the sky, and then enter it as it breathes in and out."

"It's...that simple?"

Everyone looked surprised and exchanged glances, unable to hide their disbelief.

Having heard that forcibly landing on the island was against the will of Heaven and against the tide, the group had already begun to consider retreating.

After all, the birth of the Immortal Island is related to the primordial cause and effect. If they are not careful, they may be drawn into a catastrophic calamity, which is far beyond what they can bear at present.

Zhao Gongming then immediately decided: "In that case, we will follow your advice and enter the island immediately!"

If we wait until the Immortal Island fully appears in the world, and cultivators from all directions gather there, the competition for opportunities will undoubtedly be even more difficult.

After speaking, he exchanged a glance with the Three Immortals, his body shimmering with clear light, and in an instant transformed into his true form, his aura completely concealed, quietly merging into the ever-flowing auspicious energy like a drop of water melting into the sea.

Ma Sui dared not be negligent. A soft golden light emanated from his body, as if he were wearing a robe of rosy clouds, and then he disappeared into the rhythm of the flowing auspicious light.

The group moved swiftly, clearly unwilling to fall behind.

Kong Xuan remained calm despite the situation.

With a slight thought, the five-colored divine light behind him flowed leisurely, its radiance gradually fading away. His aura also faded, eventually transforming into a wisp of incomparably pure innate five elements energy, formless and invisible, seamlessly merging into the myriad auspicious lights and disappearing in an instant.

Upon entering the immortal island, Kong Xuan was greeted by a breathtaking view.

The distant mountains are verdant, the nearby waters shimmer with turquoise, and exotic flowers and rare herbs adorn the cliffs and forests, swaying in the wind and exuding a subtle fragrance.

The clouds and mists rise and fall, supporting the auspicious haze; the iron-clad rocks and craggy cliffs naturally exude an aura of strength and resilience.