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Chapter 157 Yin-Yang Determination
Chapter 157 Yin-Yang Determination
"The three of you must work together and discuss things thoroughly," Zhen Yuanzi finally instructed. "We are protecting them to give them a chance to live, not to indulge them."
Once rules are established, they must be followed. However, one must also be compassionate and forgiving; unless there is a serious offense, education and guidance should be the primary means of intervention.
"Yes! Disciple (Jiuling) understands!"
The three responded in unison, then transformed into streaks of light and headed to the outskirts of Longevity Mountain to begin fulfilling their duties.
With these three individuals—one skilled in coordination, one adept at protection and adjudication, and one familiar with the environment and possessing sufficient deterrent power—they are capable of initially managing the surrounding creatures and maintaining basic order.
Just as Zhen Yuanzi began to sort out the internal affairs of Wanshou Mountain and inject new order and vitality into it.
Far away in the endless void, the Yin-Yang Taoist finally completed his deductions and preparations.
On his cloud bed, formed from the condensation of Yin and Yang energies, countless innate trigram runes used for divination were scattered, some of which had dimmed, while others still shimmered with spiritual light.
After countless calculations and weighing of options, he finally made up his mind.
"The natural order has been established. The old methods of acting in secret and taking risks are now much riskier, and the rewards may not be so great."
The Taoist priest stroked his long beard, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness.
"The three races are powerful and bound to the Heavenly Dao. Cooperating with them is tantamount to seeking help from a tiger."
Rahu is mad; one should not associate with him.
Hongjun is unfathomable, his ambitions vast and beyond comprehension. Yangmei remains detached from worldly affairs, indifferent to worldly matters.
His gaze turned eastward once more, as if piercing through the endless void, and he saw the peaceful mountains shrouded in the essence of the Earth element.
"Only Zhen Yuanzi—with his profound foundation, long-lasting good fortune, and overwhelming strength capable of cleaving the universe—is this not proof?"
More importantly, its path seems to be one of non-contention with the world, leaning towards protection and order, yet it is not without its bottom line of goodness.
Now they are gathering more living beings and expanding their influence.
Rather than risk future conflict due to differing interests, it's better to proactively forge alliances and ties while they are still relatively small and their power structure is not yet secure.
"Providing help in times of need is far better than adding flowers to brocade." The Yin-Yang Taoist knew this principle well.
Although Zhen Yuanzi has demonstrated strength and potential, he is still considered the "weaker" party compared to the three clans. Investing now would minimize the cost and maximize the potential returns in the future.
He stood up, and the Yin and Yang energies around him gathered into his body, transforming into a seemingly ordinary middle-aged Taoist priest dressed in a Yin-Yang Taoist robe. However, his eyes still held the image of the sun and moon rising and falling, and the universe turning upside down.
"It's time to make a trip to Longevity Hill myself," he muttered to himself, and began to carefully prepare the "gift" for his visit.
The gift should not only be precious, but also tailored to the recipient's tastes, demonstrating sincerity and understanding of Zhen Yuanzi.
He rummaged through his countless collections, his mind racing to figure out what Zhen Yuanzi might be interested in.
Within the void, the Yin-Yang Taoist stood still, his body constantly circulating Yin and Yang energies, evolving into endless mysteries.
His eyes were slightly closed, his mind wandering in the vast emptiness, but his spirit had already crossed endless time and space, heading towards the mountains in the primordial east that were shrouded in the essence of the earth element.
This trip to Wanshou Mountain to visit Zhen Yuanzi is of utmost importance and cannot be taken lightly. The Yin-Yang Taoist slowly opened his eyes, and a fleeting image of the rising and falling sun and the inverted universe flashed in his pupils.
With a slight thought, his figure transformed into an almost imperceptible stream of light, silently disappearing into the void and speeding eastward.
This void crevice is a buffer zone between the primordial world and chaos, and ordinary cultivators simply cannot gain a foothold here.
A violent surge of chaotic energy raged, spacetime turbulence intertwined, and countless shattered fragments of laws drifted everywhere.
However, the Yin-Yang Taoist, being the reincarnation of a Chaos Demon God, was perfectly at home in this place.
The yin and yang energies around him flowed naturally, transforming into a subtle state of balance.
The raging chaotic energy flow approached within a 30-foot radius of him and naturally split to the sides, as if encountering an invisible barrier.
Occasionally, fragments of broken laws would strike, but they would be gently twisted by the Yin and Yang energies and transformed into the most primordial spiritual energy, which he would then absorb into his body.
"The Heavenly Dao has manifested, and order has been reborn. This void gap is much more stable than before."
"The Yin-Yang Taoist moved around while sensing the changes in his surroundings."
The chaotic and disordered airflow that was once so erratic now seems to be flowing according to some underlying pattern. This has deepened his understanding of the Dao.
However, the Yin-Yang Daoist did not linger there. His purpose in coming here was to befriend Zhen Yuanzi, not to explore the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao.
He carefully concealed his aura, suppressing his yin and yang energies to the extreme, his entire being seemingly transforming into a faint shadow, silently traversing the gaps in the void.
Such concealment techniques are almost impossible to detect unless deliberately investigated by a powerful expert of the same level.
The Yin-Yang Daoist knew that the current situation in the prehistoric world was delicate, with the three races standing in a tripartite balance, and other powerful beings also making their own plans in secret.
He did not want to attract attention on this trip, lest he be noticed by the suspicious Luo or the unfathomable Hongjun, which would add uncertainty.
During the flight, the Yin-Yang Taoist's mind did not become calm; instead, he rapidly deduced the various possibilities of meeting Zhen Yuanzi.
He knew that at their level, ordinary treasures were no longer of any interest.
Those innate spiritual materials and acquired treasures that are extremely precious in the eyes of ordinary cultivators are nothing more than external objects in the eyes of a Primordial Golden Immortal.
"Zhen Yuanzi is the embodiment of the essence of the primordial earth element, and he wields the Book of Earth, making him a darling of the earth." The Yin-Yang Daoist pondered this in his mind.
"His Daoist temple, Longevity Mountain, is one of the most blessed lands in the primordial world. Although it is not as good as Kunlun or Buzhou, it is still a top-level place for cultivation. Ordinary spiritual materials and treasures are probably not worthy of his attention."
His mind flashed through countless treasures accumulated over countless eons:
Divine materials forged from the remains of a chaotic demon god, primordial pure energy collected at the beginning of creation, and even some strange spiritual objects containing unique laws...
These things are certainly precious, but I always feel they're lacking something.
When giving a gift, you should cater to the recipient's preferences and demonstrate sincerity and good taste, making them feel that "this gift is perfect for you and is the most suitable gift for you."
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, like a spark of light emanating from the convergence of Yin and Yang, and it settled on a treasure—the Northern Profound Origin Water Control Flag!
This flag is one of the five innate flags, ranking alongside the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Flag, the Southern Lidi Flame Light Flag, the Eastern Azure Lotus Treasure Flag, and the Western Plain Cloud Flag. It is a top-tier innate spiritual treasure.
When used alone, it possesses formidable defensive capabilities, capable of obscuring the heavens and sun, repelling all evil, and impervious to all magic. If all five flags are gathered and a grand formation is set up, its power rivals that of a primordial treasure, making it one of the most powerful defensive formations in the primordial world!
"That's it! The Five Banners!" The Yin-Yang Daoist suddenly understood, and his deduction speed increased dramatically.
"Although I did not witness his battle with Qiankun Daoist, the Daoist charm and cause and effect remaining in the world show that Zhen Yuanzi did indeed use the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner!"
Although that battle took place in the ancient abyss of the west, which was far away, the Daoist aura of that battle between Primordial Golden Immortals was enough to spread throughout the prehistoric world.
Although the Yin-Yang Taoist was in seclusion at the time, deducing the secrets of heaven, he still managed to capture some traces of that great battle.
In particular, the thick, mountain-like essence of the Earth element and the extraordinary phenomenon of ten thousand golden lotuses blooming are consistent with the characteristics of the legendary Central Earth-Yellow Banner.
Not to mention that when Zhen Yuanzi finally unleashed the "Universe in My Sleeve," the spatial supernatural power containing earth, water, fire, and wind further demonstrated his profound mastery of the Dao of Space.
"He has already obtained the Central Earth Flag. If he were to obtain my Northern Water Flag as well..." The Yin-Yang Taoist's thoughts raced like lightning, instantly deducing countless possibilities.
"Among the five elements, earth can overcome water, but it can also contain water; water can moisten earth, but it can also nourish wood."
If this flag falls into his hands, it will not only greatly enhance his defensive power, but may also benefit his understanding of the Five Elements cycle and the perfection of his own Chaos Dao!
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