Primordial Era: I, Hongyun, take charge of the literary path

The hardships of cultivation at the bottom level filled Hongyun with emotion, but he was powerless and unable to change it.

The environment of this era did not allow him to preach. Once his intentions were exposed, neither the three clans nor the major clans would let him live, and they would hunt him down from heaven to earth.

Hongjun preached that the world must be established after the decline of the three races, the struggle between the Dao and the Demon, and the attainment of sainthood by the Primordial Chaos. The development of the new system would inevitably encroach on the interests of the old system. Without the great power to suppress everything, it would be no different from throwing an egg against a rock.

Especially during this period when the three races were at their peak, even Hongjun and Luohou had to avoid their sharp edge, so Hongyun naturally wouldn't do something so dangerous.

Next, Hongyun strolled around Tianbao City. Although it was just a stroll, it was actually purposeful.

Hongyun didn't mind buying some unfamiliar ores, spiritual herbs, supernatural powers, and cultivation methods.

Minerals and medicinal herbs are used for refining weapons and alchemy or for planting, while supernatural powers and cultivation methods are handed over to Wen Yun for recording.

In Hongyun's view, Wenyun Pictorial is a combination of hardware supercomputer and software artificial intelligence.

The supercomputer is the physical entity of the Wenyun Tulu (文运图录), while artificial intelligence is its spiritual essence.

The key difference between ritual implements and spiritual treasures is whether or not they possess a spirit; those that do are called spiritual treasures.

When it comes to artificial intelligence and AI models, big data is indispensable. For the Wenyun Tulu, the massive amount of supernatural powers and cultivation methods are big data.

Big data and artificial intelligence are two core technologies of the previous digital age. They are deeply integrated and interdependent, and together they constitute the data intelligence technology system.

Big data provides essential fuel and foundation for artificial intelligence, while artificial intelligence is the engine for deep mining of big data and intelligent decision-making.

The wider and deeper the big data pool of the Wen Yun Tu Lu (文运图录), the stronger its marginal extrapolation capability, and the faster it can deduce supernatural powers and cultivation methods.

Nourished by a vast array of supernatural cultivation methods, the power of the Literary Fortune Record will grow stronger and stronger. With enough merit, even becoming a treasure of merit is not a dream.

After buying what he wanted, Hongyun found an inn to stay at and took the opportunity to try the local specialties of Tianbao City in Yanyang Lake.

"Hmm, this Eight Treasures Chicken is quite good."

Hongyun looked at the inn's signature dish, Eight Treasures Chicken, from which eight different colored rainbows emanated, and within the rainbows, a golden chicken the size of a thumb was flying.

This is because the essence of the ingredients is brought out after the chef's cooking, and its effects are no less than those of elixirs.

Compared to elixirs, dishes that have the same effects are obviously more popular among cultivators.

Although the Eight Treasures Chicken is good, it is only enough to satisfy Hongyun's cravings. How could a Celestial-level Sunfire Chicken possibly have any effect on a Golden Immortal?

In addition to the Eight Treasures Chicken, Hongyun also ordered a pot of "Sunlight Brew," a specialty of Yanyang Lake, along with a plate of Yuling peanuts, and slowly poured and drank it by herself.

Sunlight-infused beer is pale golden in color, with a spicy, fiery taste and a subtle hint of the sun's power.

The wine flowed down his throat and into his stomach, turning into a warm current that nourished Hongyun's limbs and bones. Although it was a drink for those below the Golden Immortal level, it tasted quite good.

"Fellow Daoist, could we share a table?"

At that moment, a gentle voice rang out.

Hongyun looked up and saw a young man in a blue robe standing in front of the table. He had a refined and scholarly air about him and was carrying an ancient longsword. His aura was well concealed.

However, Hongyun's senses were extremely sharp. Although the young man concealed himself well, he could tell that this was a Golden Immortal.

"Please sit down," Hongyun said, nodding slightly.

The young man clasped his hands in a salute, sat down opposite him, beckoned over the waiter, and ordered a pot of Sunlight Brew as well.

"My name is Qing Xuanzi, a rogue cultivator. I have come to make your acquaintance because I find you to be of extraordinary bearing."

Qing Xuanzi raised his wine cup, took one as a penalty, and then asked, "May I ask your esteemed title, Fellow Daoist?"

"Hehe, just call me Hongyun." Hongyun raised her cup, took a sip, and said calmly.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qing Xuanzi's eyes.

Clearly, he had never heard of this name. Qing Xuanzi didn't take it to heart either. The prehistoric world was vast, and there were countless powerful cultivators in seclusion. It was normal not to have heard of it.

"Is this your first time visiting Yan Yang Lake, Fellow Daoist Hongyun?"

Qing Xuanzi asked tentatively.

Hongyun raised an eyebrow and asked, "What makes you say that?"

"When you ordered the Eight Treasures Chicken earlier, you looked at it with curiosity, which means it was your first time trying it."

Qing Xuanzi said with a smile, "If you were a regular visitor to Yan Yang Lake, you would be tired of these things by now."

Hongyun nodded, without denying it.

"Indeed, I am new here and was just looking for someone to inquire about the situation of this Yan Yang Lake."

Qing Xuanzi's eyes lit up, and he laughed, "Hehe, fellow Daoist, you've come to the right person."

"I have been in Yanyang Lake for three thousand years. I may not be an expert in everything, but I am at least a local expert. There is nothing in Yanyang Lake that I do not know."

Hongyun became interested and looked at Qing Xuanzi with curiosity, asking, "Oh? Then could you tell me, fellow Daoist, what is the greatest opportunity in this Flaming Sun Lake?"

"Sunlight Divine Water."

Qing Xuanzi lowered his voice, paused, and then continued, "But that's something that important people fight over."

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, for rogue cultivators like us, it's already quite good if we can get our hands on some Flame Sun Stones."

Hongyun asked noncommittally, "Besides the Divine Water of Sunlight, are there any other opportunities?"

Qing Xuanzi thought for a moment and said, "If we're talking about other opportunities, then it's the Flaming Sun Mystic Stone."

"The Blazing Sun Stone? Is it related to the Blazing Sun Stone?"

"Haha, fellow Daoist, your wisdom is truly remarkable."

"This Blazing Sun Mystic Stone is an upgraded version of the Blazing Sun Stone. Only water beasts of the Golden Immortal level and above have a certain probability of dropping it. This mystic stone contains pure Blazing Sun power and a trace of solar law. Whether it is directly refined or used for weapon crafting or pill refining, it is a top-grade treasure."

A hint of longing flashed in Qing Xuanzi's eyes, "If I could obtain one, I could at least save myself ten thousand years of arduous cultivation."

Hongyun said thoughtfully, "A Golden Immortal-level water beast, it might be difficult to deal with, right?"

"That's natural."

Qing Xuanzi sighed.

"Golden Immortal-level water beasts are quite intelligent and travel in large groups. Even Taiyi Golden Immortal-level experts generally dare not easily provoke large-scale beast tides."

Hongyun asked curiously, "Are there any water beasts at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level in Yan Yang Lake?"

Qing Xuanzi's expression changed. He looked around and then lowered his voice, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please be careful with your words."

"Legend has it that a great ancient water beast at the level of a Golden Immortal slumbers deep within Yan Yang Lake. Once, a powerful expert at the level of a Golden Immortal tried to force his way into the center of the lake, but was swallowed whole by the water beast, leaving not even a trace behind."

Hongyun's heart stirred, and she asked curiously, "Which clan does that Great Luo Golden Immortal belong to?"

"He is an elder of the Nine-Headed Golden Serpent Clan."

Qing Xuanzi clicked his tongue and said, "The Nine-Headed Golden Serpent Clan is furious and has sent three Great Luo Golden Immortals to retaliate."

"As a result, the water beast shrank into the center of the lake, and with the help of the advantageous terrain of Yanyang Lake, the three Great Luo Golden Immortals were unable to do anything about it, and in the end, the matter was left unresolved."

Hongyun secretly memorized this information.

Qing Xuanzi sighed, "So, to make a living in Yanyang Lake, the most important thing is to be observant."

"Fellow Daoist, you should know in your heart where you can go and where you can't go."

"I have learned a lot. Let me offer you a toast, fellow Daoist."

Hongyun raised her cup to Qingxuanzi and drank heartily.

"You're too kind!"