Primordial Era: I, the Lamp Burner, intercept the Western opportunity at the outset.

Kunlun Mountain stretches for tens of millions of miles from east to west. It is the head of all the dragon veins in the eastern land. Its spiritual energy is second only to Buzhou Mountain. It is divided into East Kunlun and West Kunlun. The Sanqing Daoist temple is located on East Kunlun.

The Three Pure Ones had not yet separated, and their Daoist temples were naturally located in the same place. Taishang and Yuanshi awakened simultaneously from their long period of seclusion.

Yuanshi sensed the increasingly profound and reserved aura of Taishang, a smile on his face, and raised his hand in congratulations.

"Brother, you have gained a lot from this seclusion. I think you will be the winner at this Ginseng Fruit Gathering."

Taishang remained extremely calm, thinking to himself that if his third brother hadn't been making a fuss about not tasting the ginseng fruit, he wouldn't have stood out in front of so many innate deities.

"Second brother, the Great Luo realm is only the beginning of the long road to enlightenment. You must not be complacent just because of a little bit of cultivation. After this Ginseng Fruit Gathering, you and your third brother should also be able to break through to the Great Luo realm."

Yuanshi nodded in agreement, thinking to himself that his elder brother had once again fallen into his habit of being too cautious and inactive. Among all the beings in the primordial world, the Three Pure Ones had the best background and the noblest origins. Their cultivation was also outstanding. The rightful successor to Pangu should rightfully belong to them.

"Elder brother, we can prepare to set off now. It's been tens of thousands of years since we last saw Tongtian. I wonder if our third brother's cultivation has fallen behind. When we return, elder brother, you must give him a good talking-to."

Taishang slightly raised his eyelids and said, "Good! However, Tongtian also has his own path, you don't need to interfere with him too much."

The relationship between the Three Pure Ones is still harmonious, with Yuanshi Tianzun being more concerned about Tongtian.

The two used their escape light to leave Kunlun Mountain and head towards Wanshou Mountain.

At this time, Tongtian was unaware that he would be reprimanded by his two elder brothers upon his return, and he and Randeng flew away together.

On the way, the two continued to exchange supernatural powers and techniques. With the help of the Gengjin Apple, Tongtian's comprehension of the Gengjin Law reached 49%, and his cultivation stabilized at the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal. He was just a little short of breaking through to the Great Luo.

Randeng, on the other hand, constantly absorbed the knowledge of formations taught by Tongtian. In addition, he had also come into contact with several innate great formations. He quickly became proficient in formations, and even Tongtian praised his talent in formations.

Of course, Ran Deng knew that it was simply because he had broken through many great formations in order to obtain spiritual treasures and spiritual roots, and that practice made perfect.

Along the way, Tongtian encountered some weak innate beings and would casually pass on some simple Taoist techniques. He would also draw his sword to help those in need.

Randeng once asked, "Fellow Daoist, aren't you afraid of incurring too much karmic debt by doing this?"

Tongtian then answered,

"The Great Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine, and one is lost. All living beings should have a sliver of life, and I am one of those lost beings."

"As for cause and effect?" Tongtian shook his head and chuckled.

"Once I attain the Great Luo Primordial Realm, all the karma and karmic burdens will be gone with a single sword strike."

These words deeply moved Randeng. Tongtian had gradually found his own path, so what about me? What path was I pursuing?

At first, Ran Deng only wanted to survive the great calamity to come, and it would be even better if he could become a Heavenly Saint. But now that he has top-notch spiritual treasures and the Dao Ancestor as his backer, he might be able to bring some changes to this prehistoric world.

Later, he also participated in Tongtian's actions. Tongtian did not care about cause and effect, while he had the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler and was not involved in cause and effect.

And so the two traveled together and finally arrived at Longevity Hill a thousand years later.

The mountain was majestic and imposing, its entire body radiating a warm, earthy spiritual light. Within it were countless purple clouds and dark yellow waves of energy, reflecting the sunlight and creating thousands of red mists, with an ethereal aura that lingered.

For the first time, Randeng truly understood what a blessed land should look like. Compared to this, his own desolate Lingjiu Mountain was nothing, not to mention Mount Sumeru, which had been blasted to the point of being only half intact.

"We really should bring Jieyin and Zhunti out to see the world, so they won't drool over every treasure they see in the future."

When Tongtian saw him like this, he found it quite amusing. Fellow Daoist Randeng had no shortage of spiritual treasures and cultivation, but he seemed to have an obsession with blessed lands and grotto-heavens.

"After this Ginseng Fruit Gathering concludes, fellow Daoists are welcome to come to Kunlun for a small gathering. Although Longevity Mountain is beautiful, the Kunlun Dragon Vein is in no way inferior."

Tongtian extended an invitation to Randeng mainly because he hadn't returned to Kunlun for tens of thousands of years, and his second brother was sure to nag him about it. Bringing Randeng along might help share the burden.

"Once I have repaired the core of the Western Earth Vein, I will definitely go and bother Kunlun."

Now that he has seen the magnificent scenery of Longevity Hill, Randeng is determined to go back and repair the earth's veins.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Shangqing, it's been tens of thousands of years since we last met. Your swordsmanship has become even more sharp and unstoppable. May I ask who this fellow Daoist beside you is?"

The Wanshou Mountain formation was activated, and a hearty laugh rang out. The newcomer had a youthful face and a handsome appearance. Three strands of fine beard hung down to his chin, and his black hair was tied up with a purple-gold Bagua crown. His sideburns were dark blue, and he wore an earth-yellow mountain and river Taoist robe. He exuded an aura of preciousness and was none other than Zhen Yuanzi.

Tongtian patted Zhen Yuanzi on the shoulder quite naturally, "I can't compare to you, fellow Daoist. Holding the Earth Book, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Mountains, you've become even more prosperous. This is Fellow Daoist Randeng, also my confidant. He's been cultivating in seclusion in the West."

Ran Deng picked up the conversation, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhen Yuanzi, and said, "Ran Deng of the West greets fellow Daoist."

This Zhen Yuanzi was similar to the image he had in mind: a middle-aged Taoist with an air of otherworldly wisdom.

"Zhen Yuanzi of Wanshou Mountain greets fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing the word "West," Zhen Yuanzi's heart surged with emotion. Could it be that the restoration of the western earth veins he sensed in the Earth Book was related to this person?

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Ran Deng knows the reason why the western earth veins have suddenly accelerated their recovery in the last Yuanhui period."

Zhen Yuanzi possesses the Earth Book, which is the membrane of heaven and earth, and is bound to the primordial earth veins. Once the Earth Book is damaged, the primordial earth veins will also be affected. Conversely, if the earth veins are restored, the power of the Earth Book can also reach a higher level.

"Fellow Daoist, you've come to the right person. The restoration of the Western Earth Veins was entirely overseen by Randeng."

Tongtian embraced Randeng and introduced him to Zhen Yuanzi, as if he were honored to be associated with him.

"I see. Fellow Daoist Ran Deng is so compassionate. I admire you."

By restoring the earth's veins, the power of the Earth Book was enhanced, thus Zhen Yuanzi incurred a karmic debt with the lamp.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me." Randeng didn't know why Zhen Yuanzi was so close to him, and only thought that it was because of Tongtian's influence.

"Alright, let's go inside and talk more. Fellow Daoist Tongtian and his brother have already arrived."

Zhen Yuanzi led the two into the great formation.

"Eldest brother, has second brother arrived yet? I'll introduce you to them later."

Tongtian, holding Randeng's hand, strode inside, as if a traveler eager to introduce his new friend to his parents.

Upon arriving at Zhen Yuanzi's cave, one sees that spiritual fruits have been prepared on the table, and several Taoists are already seated there.

On the left, at the head of the table, sat two Taoist priests, one old and one middle-aged. The old man wore a yin-yang Taoist robe, had a thin face, and held a flat cane with a coiled dragon in his hand; the middle-aged Taoist priest wore a purple sash and a Taoist robe, looked sacred and dignified, and held a jade ruyi scepter with three treasures in his hand.

This must be the Supreme Purity and the Primordial Jade Purity.

"Eldest brother, second brother, I didn't expect you to arrive so early. Let me introduce you. This is Fellow Daoist Ran Deng, a close friend and relative I met during my travels."

Taishang and Yuanshi were also observing Randeng. Yuanshi felt that Randeng's aura was profound and imposing, indicating that his cultivation was not low.

Tai Shang was surprised. This Burning Lamp was also at the Great Luo Realm. Even he couldn't tell the difference in his cultivation level. The Xuanhuang Pagoda in his spiritual platform trembled slightly, as if it were being pulled by something.