Primordial Era: I, Wutu, govern the Earthly Dao and suppress the Heavenly Dao.

Chapter 86 The Tunnel is Secured! Zhenyuan Confers Titles on the Four Divine Beasts

The Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise proclaimed to the primordial world that they would henceforth guard the four directions of the land at the four poles.

These words shocked and moved all living beings.

Of course, there were also many words of remorse and lingering fear: "Lord of the Underground Passage, I am truly guilty!"

"Just now I actually believed those nonsense and suspected that the Lord of the Underground Path was truly abusing his power for personal gain—I am guilty, and I beg Ancestor Zhenyuan for forgiveness!"

"Master Hongjun is speaking nonsense; what he said to the Great Dao and the Heavenly Dao is a false accusation!"

"Great kindness from Patriarch Zhenyuan!"

"We thank Ancestor Zhenyuan for upholding the principles of the Earthly Way and bringing blessings—"

Before all the spirits could bow in gratitude, Hongjun and the other demon gods expressed their shock and anger, and the primordial earth suddenly trembled violently!

In an instant!

At the same time, ten thousand feet of earth-yellow light surged forth from the spiritual veins of the four directions!

This is precisely the merit of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise guarding the earth, bestowing upon it the stability of the land!

Four beams of golden light, representing the merit of the earth, rose from the ground and poured into their bodies like sweet rain.

! Xi! Boom! Xi!

As the four sounds rang out in succession, four powerful auras spread across the four directions of the land and throughout the entire prehistoric world!

"The aura of a Primordial Golden Immortal?"

"They're all at the Primordial Golden Immortal Realm! How is this possible?"

"It's one thing that this Lord of the Underworld is the strongest in the Primordial World, but even his disciples have so many powerful beings at the Primordial Golden Immortal Realm?"

The Azure Dragon already possessed the cultivation level of a mid-stage Primordial Golden Immortal, and had previously guarded the spiritual veins of the eastern land.

After receiving the blessing of this place's merits, he instantly broke through the bottleneck and attained the late stage of Hunyuan!

At this moment, the Azure Dragon's might shook the East, and the spiritual veins became even more abundant and stable!

Baihu Zhanxiao was the first disciple to become Zhen Yuanzi's apprentice.

After consuming countless spiritual fruits, his cultivation level had already reached the early stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

After gaining the merit of guarding the Western spiritual vein, his laws increased greatly, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and he immediately attained the mid-stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm!

The killing power of metal is connected to the western earth veins, emanating a fierce might that all living beings deeply feel!

The breakthroughs of the Vermilion Bird and the Black Tortoise were even more astonishing.

Zhuque came to Yin Yang Wuji Mountain from the Undying Volcano, and then followed Zhen Yuanzi to this place.

When the three clans were vying for supremacy in the East Sea, she was the only disciple among Zhen Yuanzi's many disciples who observed and comprehended the Dao from the sidelines.

Therefore, her cultivation level was already at the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

After enduring dozens of tribulations, Xuanwu arrived at Wanshou Mountain in the north, where he also reached the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

At this moment, the barrier to their cultivation level, aided by the vast torrent of merit, was no longer an obstacle at all.

With the blessing of immense merit, their already purest fire and water laws were elevated layer by layer.

He broke through the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm several times, and stepped into the Primordial Golden Immortal realm in one step!

If one is to guard the spiritual vein, one must possess the power to guard the spiritual vein.

Two auras of early-stage Primordial Golden Immortals were released, each guarding the northern and southern lands respectively.

The four beasts advanced simultaneously, guarding the four directions, which calmed and stabilized the earth's spiritual veins that had been disrupted by the Dragon-Han Calamity!

As Zhen Yuanzi watched this scene, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction and pride in his four disciples.

Holding the World-Suppressing Staff, his voice booming like a bell, he proclaimed to the primordial world from behind his four disciples: "I am Zhen Yuanzi!"

"By the mandate of the Lord of the Earth, I hereby bestow upon the four divine beasts that guard the spiritual veins of the earth the titles of their names!"

"The Azure Dragon governs the East, specifically the Wood element (甲己木), and its divine beast is named Mengzhang!"

"The White Tiger governs the metal elements of the West (庚辛金), and its divine beast is called: Jianbing!"

"The Vermilion Bird governs the fire element of the south (丙丁火), and its divine beast is named Lingguang!"

"The Black Tortoise governs the northern water element (壬癸水), and its divine beast is named: Zhiming!"

When the name was bestowed, not only did the earth respond with a tremor, but the heavens also surged, as if the Way of Heaven had given its approval.

This is because the four divine beasts represent the four elements of the primordial world!

The power of the four laws of metal, wood, water, and fire resonates at the central point where the four directions of the earth connect, and that is none other than Wanshou Mountain where Zhen Yuanzi is located!

The power of the four elements is supported by the central Earth element (戊己).

Together with the Qilin Cliff in the center, where the Qilin clan resides, they stabilize the primordial land!

This is not only the Five Elements of Earth, but also the Five Elements of Primordial Chaos, which are recognized by both Heaven and Earth!

Thus, the names of the four divine beasts were imprinted in the consciousness of all living beings in the primordial world, resounding throughout the universe.

Zhen Yuanzi spoke again: "You four divine beasts must henceforth safeguard the earth's spiritual veins, and must not allow any loss."

"We will obey the command of the Lord of the Earth."

The four disciples responded in unison, tears welling in their eyes, deeply moved.

They all felt that as long as they guarded the earth's spiritual veins, merit would continuously flow into their bodies!

In this way, one day in the future, one will achieve perfect merit and attain the sacred fruit of the path!

Such a joyous occasion was arranged and guided by the teacher; how could a disciple not be moved?

Now, because the teacher was accused of abusing his power for personal gain by Na Hongjun, he could not express his gratitude and could only obey the orders of the local deity.

Baihu Zhanxiao seemed to be deep in thought. "Woo woo woo~ I will be the Divine Beast Supervisor from now on. Zhanxiao is just a nickname."

However, there must be a deeper meaning behind my teacher changing my name. Does he want me to monitor the West? The West—Demon Ancestor? Certainly!

Luo Hou remained silent, only unable to stop the corners of his mouth from twitching.

"The Four Divine Beasts—?"

The venerable Qiankun, who had been observing, shook his head and smiled wryly, "Today it's the Four Divine Beasts, but what about later?"

"Guarding the earth will surely bring immeasurable merit; now a divine beast, it will undoubtedly become a sacred beast in the future!"

Upon reaching this conclusion, the Ancestor of Heaven and Earth felt an even greater bitterness in his heart. "I was so smug before that I had obtained this Heaven-Suppressing Coffin. No matter how great this opportunity was, how could it compare to proving the Dao in the primordial world and becoming a saint?"

"I obey the will of Heaven, for Heaven previously showed favoritism; I will do everything in my power to assist Hongjun!"

"I should have followed the path of the underworld; the underworld tricked me here, causing me to miss many opportunities!"

"Then where shall I find the opportunity to attain enlightenment?"

Thinking of this, the Ancestor of Heaven and Earth slowly raised his head and looked at the Heavenly Eye that was quietly receding. "Heaven and Earth unite as one, and since the Heavenly Dao is now impartial, I shall once again respond to the Heavenly Dao!"

"But I must respond to both the Way of Heaven and Earth; how should I do so?"

"The great calamity has ended, and although the heavens and earth are free of calamity energy, without the leadership of the three races, the myriad races will likely descend into chaos before long!"

"I must immediately leave Mount Lingjiu to negotiate with all races and bring peace to the world!"

When the Ancestor Qiankun uttered these words, his disciple Hongyun's eyes lit up immediately. "This disciple is willing to go with Master!"

Upon hearing this, Randeng, also a disciple of Qiankun, couldn't help but twitch his lips. Negotiation? All races are bound to contend for supremacy; what's there to negotiate?

Besides, my true form is a coffin; would it be appropriate for me to go and talk to them?

The Ancestor Qiankun knew that it was not appropriate to bring along a disciple with a coffin, so he said, "Disciple Randeng, you stay here and guard the house. Your senior brother and I will be right back."

"I will obey my master's instructions."

Ran Deng obeyed, watching helplessly as his teacher rolled up the Zhen Tian Coffin and left with his senior brother Hong Yun.

They left me nothing—only an old lamp!

Above the nine heavens, the Moon Star.

The Yin-Yang Ancestor gazed at the retreating Heavenly Dao, his eyes filled with resentment. "Zhen Yuanzi's actions certainly didn't constitute abuse of power for personal gain."

"Yet, his actions, within the bounds of established order and rules, propelled his four disciples to the Earthly Saintly rank!"

"Even if they don't attain enlightenment for tens or hundreds of dollars, they will surely attain enlightenment and become saints one day!"

"As expected, his long-term scheme wasn't just for the four spiritual treasures, but also for his disciple's chance at sainthood and to solidify the underground passage!"

"What a brilliant plan! Truly a brilliant plan!"

The Yin-Yang Ancestor gritted his teeth, yet he couldn't help but sincerely praise him.

The next moment, confidence suddenly surged in his eyes, "However—my Yin-Yang strategy is not bad either!"

The Yin-Yang Ancestor's gaze fell upon the primordial world, reflecting the figures of his two disciples.

Di Jun and Tai Yi, having received their master's orders, have already entered the primordial world.

The two brothers did not travel together, but instead went to different parts of the prehistoric world to win over creatures that were no longer part of the Qilin and Phoenix clans.

Di Jun had already approached Bai Ze, while Tai Yi approached Fei Lian.