Chapter 188: Has Mount Buzhou Broken Through?

Amidst a rumbling sound, a majestic aura surged forth from Mount Buzhou.

Like a faint ripple, it centered on the Heavenly Pillar and swept toward the entire Primordial World.

The many living beings rushing to Mount Buzhou to hear the Dao all looked up, gazing at the distant sacred mountain in trembling awe.

The already towering Heavenly Pillar bloomed with a rich Purple Light, surging crazily toward the Starry Sky above.

With their strength, even from such a great distance, they could see it clearly.

That unstoppable growth seemed as if it would pierce through the entire firmament.

Following that Purple Light, which resembled a Heavenly Pillar, came a heavy sound of a heartbeat.

Boom! The many living beings looking up at Mount Buzhou shuddered, an involuntary sense of reverence rising in their hearts.

But in the next second, everyone looked around in shock.

Qi, surging Innate Spiritual Qi, emerged from the earth all around, rising up and expanding across the entire world.

Boom, boom, boom! A few more heavy heartbeats followed, and the Innate Spiritual Qi gushing from the surroundings became even denser.

Almost in the blink of an eye, everyone felt that the spiritual energy had more than doubled.

The East was already the place with the most abundant spiritual energy in the Primordial World, yet now, the spiritual energy had actually doubled again.

More importantly, the spiritual energy being continuously generated between heaven and earth far exceeded what it was before.

This meant that as time passed, the spiritual energy in the East would become increasingly dense.

What happened to Mount Buzhou? Many Primordial living beings were confused and surprised, and those few Heavenly Dao Saints also wore expressions of shock.

Mount Buzhou was the Heavenly Pillar and had a close connection with Tian Yuan; the moment Mount Buzhou showed signs of abnormality, they noticed the changes in the Heavenly Pillar.

The vast, ancient aura and the majestic, overflowing power were enough to move even them.

With all the Earth Veins in the East cleared, Kunlun Mountain, as the Ancestral Vein of the East, bore the brunt of it.

Spiritual energy surged on Kunlun Mountain, but the Sanqing, sitting within the Sanqing Palace, all had grim expressions.

There had been many abnormalities on Kunlun Mountain before, and they had thought it was due to them, the Sanqing; now, all three understood that it might have something to do with Mount Buzhou, or even Tian Yuan.

"With such heaven-shaking power from Mount Buzhou, what exactly happened in that space?" Yuanshi Tianzun said with a sunken face, his expression somewhat grave.

He was a Heavenly Dao Saint, but at this moment, he could not perceive that space.

Every time he tried to pry into it, he felt a thick will holding him back.

Below the Saint, all are ants; in the eyes of Yuanshi Tianzun, Mount Buzhou was the only variable in the entire Primordial World.

This was another reason why he wanted to capture Tian Yuan at Mount Buzhou as soon as he became a Saint.

With the Witch-Demon retreating, the Primordial World should be governed by them, the Saints, and all variables must be erased.

With the three-thousand-year sermon approaching, such a thing happening suddenly gave Yuanshi Tianzun an inexplicable sense of foreboding.

Beside him, Laozi and Tongtian did not speak, their chaotic eyes fixed only on the continuously surging Mount Buzhou.

What shocked them was not the relationship between Tian Yuan and Mount Buzhou, but the Hunyuan Dao.

Although both guessed in their hearts that the Hunyuan Dao was the Law Proving the Dao of Father God Pangu, it had not yet been completely confirmed.

Mount Buzhou had frequently shown abnormalities before, and the power it radiated now, which even they found shocking, undoubtedly strengthened their guesses.

If this matter were true, then the sermon at Purple Heaven Palace was a conspiracy—a conspiracy aimed at them, the Sanqing.

Recalling the power of that person in Purple Heaven Palace, Laozi and Tongtian could not help but feel their spirits shrink slightly.

They were now Heavenly Dao Saints too, but that aura was still difficult to match at the moment.

The Sanqing, each with their own thoughts, suddenly narrowed their eyes, looked toward the distance in astonishment, and then leaped up one after another.

The Sanqing, having reached the air, looked at the distant Mount Buzhou with surprised expressions, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Heavenly Flowers fell in profusion, Golden Lotuses sprang from the earth, and Manju and tassels hung down from the void as endless auspicious light rose up.

A Saint-proclaiming omen!!!! The omen spread from around Mount Buzhou, accompanied by ethereal immortal music that slowly drifted over and echoed throughout the entire Primordial World.

"I don't feel the aura of any other Saint; what is going on?" Yuanshi Tianzun turned his head to look at Laozi.

Someone had become a Saint, hence heaven and earth were celebrating; they were Heavenly Dao Saints with their Primordial Spirits entrusted to the Heavenly Dao, so they could not possibly have felt it wrong.

It was just that with their abilities, they could not feel the source of the fluctuation, which was truly strange.

Beside him, Tongtian also turned his head to look at Laozi; of course, he had another guess in his heart, but Laozi, standing in the air, was frowning, his chaotic eyes also filled with doubt.

Seeing Laozi's expression, Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at the many Heavenly Flowers and Golden Lotuses around and said angrily, "Could it be that this Mount Buzhou has broken through?"

There was no response; Laozi and Tongtian just watched the distance quietly.

Just as the omen rose, Mount Buzhou stopped its growth; the timing was just right.

But they had previously guessed that Tian Yuan was the transformation of Mount Buzhou.

That would mean the current Mount Buzhou was merely the discarded shell of Tian Yuan.

If so, how could this shed shell break through again? Yuanshi Tianzun spoke again: "Big Brother, shall we go to Mount Buzhou?"

With the sudden change, the mystery of Tian Yuan far exceeded his imagination, and Yuanshi Tianzun did not want to drag it out any longer.

"Second Brother! The surging power of Mount Buzhou is a blessing to the entire Primordial World; why must you target Tian Yuan like this?" Tongtian Jiaozhu turned to look at Yuanshi Tianzun, a trace of annoyance in his heart.

The Sanqing were formed by the Pangu Primordial Spirit, and this world was opened by Father God, so he also hoped for the Primordial World to grow stronger.

Regardless of the previous karma with Tian Yuan, the current changes in the Primordial world were indeed related to Tian Yuan.

If the other party really was the transformation of Mount Buzhou, then he could be considered a descendant of Pangu.

At this moment, they should be more worried about the situation at Purple Heaven Palace, rather than targeting Tian Yuan.

Sensing the meaning in Tongtian's words, Yuanshi Tianzun's face sank, and he shouted, "Third Brother, how are you speaking to your elder brother?"

The Primordial World was opened by Father God, and heaven and earth should naturally become stronger; what does that have to do with Tian Yuan?

Meeting Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes, Tongtian Jiaozhu did not back down: "That Tian Yuan might possibly be the transformation of Mount Buzhou and is one with us; why must Second Brother be so persistent?"

"Hmph! All things and spirits in the Primordial World are evolved from Father God; must we address them all as brothers?" One's origin determines their limit; living beings should be divided into ranks, and teaching according to aptitude is the true path.

Watching the two who were about to argue again, a rare look of annoyance appeared on Laozi's face.

"Enough!"

With a sharp shout, Tongtian and Yuanshi hurriedly shut their mouths and stopped speaking.

Yet looking at their expressions, it was clear that neither was willing to submit to the other.

Taking a deep look in the direction of Mount Buzhou, Laozi plunged into the Sanqing Palace on Kunlun Mountain.

If this were merely a matter concerning Tian Yuan, he naturally should have gone to Mount Buzhou for a trip, just as Yuanshi had said.

But what Laozi was worried about right now was clearly not the stone man, but the affairs within Purple Heaven Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun let out a cold snort and likewise descended toward the Sanqing Palace.

Tongtian Jiaozhu, standing alone in the air, swept a glance toward the direction of Chaos Zixiao Palace, his expression growing increasingly grave.

Among the Three Thousand Guests of Zixiao Palace, the three of them—the Three Pure Ones—were deeply favored by Hongjun; not only were they taken as Personal Disciples and bestowed with Hongmeng Purple Qi, but they all possessed supreme treasures by their sides. Among all the Innate Sacred, none could compare to the Three Pure Ones.

Tongtian truly did not understand why Hongjun would go to such great lengths to scheme against them.

After all, the Three Pure Ones at that time were merely Great Luo, far from being Hongjun's match.

With a soft sigh, Tongtian's figure slowly vanished into the air.

Unlike the Three Pure Ones, the Western Two Sages, having perceived it at the first moment, immediately rushed toward the Heavenly Pillar, Mount Buzhou.

Unfortunately, the two of them, having arrived outside Mount Buzhou, discovered absolutely nothing.

"Senior Brother! Should we enter Mount Buzhou to investigate?" Feeling the powerful might rushing toward them, Zhunti suggested in a low voice.

Since Mount Buzhou could take on human form, there must be a great secret within Tian Yuan.

Now that Mount Buzhou had surged in power again, Zhunti speculated in his heart that perhaps there had been a change in that space.

"The Three Pure Ones have not moved, so we must not act rashly!" Jieyin shook his head, rejecting this proposal.

Yuanshi Tianzun had long been annoyed by Tian Yuan, yet the Three Pure Ones had still not arrived; the matter was certainly not simple.

Moreover, Tian Yuan could mobilize the will of Mount Buzhou, which severely weakened their Saintly might, and more importantly, there was also Nuwa.

Even if the two brothers joined forces, they could only barely hold their own against the other party, and Jieyin was also very interested in the Hunyuan Dao that Tian Yuan had spoken of.

Among the several Saints of heaven and earth, only Nuwa had not yet attained merit, which made him suspicious.

Zhunti nodded, naturally knowing what his Senior Brother was thinking.

Glancing at the fading visions around them, Zhunti thought of something and said with some annoyance: "Senior Brother, that fellow Minghe has been a bit restless lately."

The Nether Blood Sea was right beneath the Western Land; it was one thing before, but now that Minghe had become a Saint and even founded the Asura Sect, he would certainly not remain holed up in the Netherworld.

"I don't know what kind of dog-shit luck that guy had!" Thinking of that person in the Sea of Blood, Jieyin felt a bit envious from the bottom of his heart.

In their estimation, Minghe must have obtained that strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi belonging to Nuwa.

It was one thing for them, the two brothers, to establish a sect, but the key was those numerous Great Grand Vows—they did not know when they would ever be fulfilled, and such karma could not be ignored even by them, the Heavenly Dao Saints.

Minghe was not a disciple of the Dao Ancestor, nor had he obtained a Meditation Cushion in Purple Heaven Palace; it was purely a stroke of heaven-sent fortune, far luckier than even them, the brothers.

Muttering to himself, Jieyin said in a low voice: "It seems that from now on, I can only remain on Mount Sumeru."

When they first made their Great Grand Vows, it was originally intended that one would stay to guard the Western Region while the other went out to revitalize the Western Sect.

Now, Jieyin had an additional task: to guard against Minghe of the Sea of Blood.

The two did not say more and headed toward Mount Sumeru in the Western Region.

Such visions of heaven and earth were seen by all the myriad living beings of the Primordial World.

Many living beings who had originally come to Mount Buzhou to listen to the Dao were even more excited in their hearts, and one by one, they quickened their pace.

As for some of the living beings originally heading toward Kunlun Mountain, after seeing such might from Mount Buzhou, many changed their destination and headed straight for the Heavenly Pillar.

Although the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain were Heavenly Dao Saints, Mount Buzhou was the Heavenly Pillar in the Primordial World, and Lady Nuwa was also a Heavenly Dao Saint.

The frequent visions on Mount Buzhou signaled that the upcoming lecture would definitely not be simple.

In the Northern Land, Hongyun, who was accompanying Zhenyuanzi in sorting out the Earth Veins, exclaimed loudly: "Brother Tian Yuan has broken through!"

As the Humanity Lord, and with Fire Cloud Cave manifesting within the Buzhou Mountain Consciousness Space, he had already known what had happened the moment the might of Mount Buzhou surged.

On Hongyun's rugged face was a look of immense joy.

With all the Earth Veins in the Eastern Land dredged and purified, the spiritual Qi would inevitably become more abundant, and with Humanity flourishing, he had already faintly felt the sensation of a breakthrough.

"Broken through? Has Brother Tian Yuan attained the Hunyuan Dao?" Zhenyuanzi was stunned at first, then beamed with immense joy.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, he said loudly: "Let's go! We are returning to Mount Buzhou!"

Tian Yuan attaining the Hunyuan Dao was not just about the other party's breakthrough, but also the profound meaning it represented.

Tian Yuan had not gone to Purple Heaven Palace and had always practiced the Hunyuan Dao; now that he had successfully broken through, it meant that they likewise had such an opportunity.

Back in Purple Heaven Palace, Hongjun had explicitly stated that Law Proving the Dao was not viable.

Hongyun nodded; while happy, he also felt a bit depressed in his heart.

He had also been an owner of Hongmeng Purple Qi in Purple Heaven Palace, yet now all those who had the Six Meditation Cushions had become Saints, and even Minghe had broken through, while he was still at the late stage of Hunyuan Golden Immortal.

There was still quite a distance to go before the final step.

Seeming to sense Hongyun's mood, Zhenyuanzi spoke up: "Hongyun, after we return, you should just cultivate in peace. As for the matter of the Earth Veins, I can handle it alone!"

Before the Earth Book could completely merge with the Northern Land, Zhenyuanzi still had to stay in the North.

According to the current progress, he estimated it would still take quite some time.

"That works too!" Hongyun nodded, not objecting.

With people attaining sainthood one after another between heaven and earth, he was likewise very anxious.

The two stopped talking and hurried toward Mount Buzhou.

Beneath the Western World lay the Nether Blood Sea.

Minghe stood proudly in the air, while below him were the endless wandering souls being rounded up by the Asura.

Some were strong and some were weak, but all were brutally driven into the Sea of Blood.

The moment they entered the Sea of Blood, the crowd of wandering souls struggled violently, emitting painful roars.

It is a pity that once they fall into the blood water, they are absorbed within and have no strength to escape at all. Before long, they evolve into individual members of the Asura Clan.

After returning from the depths of the Netherworld, Minghe wantonly captured wandering souls to create the Asura Clan.

The interior of the Sea of Blood forms its own space, so Minghe does not worry about the Asura Clan having nowhere to live.

Such actions are naturally for the sake of strengthening the Asura Sect.

Now that the Heavenly Tribulation has begun, Minghe also wants to contend for Heaven and Earth Luck.

The Asura Clan are all transformed from wandering souls, which can be said to be inexhaustible in this world.

More importantly, Minghe has a greater ambition in his heart, which is to slaughter all living beings under heaven and transform every creature into the Asura Clan.

In the future, this Primordial world will only have his Asura Sect.

As for the Western Sect, the Ren Sect, the Chan Sect, and the Jie Sect, if there are no living beings, what great sects can there be to speak of?

With the Sea of Blood as his backing, Minghe does not fear any Three Pure Ones or any Innate Supreme Treasure.

"Mount Buzhou is acting up; let this seat see what abilities this stone man has." Minghe's eyes pierced through the endless space, and in his pupils, there was only that towering Heavenly Pillar.

Although he has always stayed holed up in the Sea of Blood, Minghe has also been paying attention to matters on the Primordial land.

The Wu Clan, who dominated the Primordial land, vanished without a trace at the hands of Tian Yuan; if he wishes to lay his hands on the Primordial world, Tian Yuan is definitely his primary enemy.

Being able to establish his prestige in the world while also eliminating a potential rival can be called killing two birds with one stone.

Thinking this in his heart, Minghe no longer had the slightest hesitation; he strode out and fled toward Mount Buzhou.

(End of this chapter)