Volume One: The Tribulation of Magi and Demons Chapter 258: Qingxuan's Vision and the Role of the Spirit Clan

As the giant black-and-white egg absorbed a sufficient amount of Yin-Yang dual Qi and chaotic spiritual Qi, a series of crisp cracking sounds began to echo across its shell.

The next instant, the figure of Qing Kong materialized right before it.

"Who would have thought that a fellow like you would possess such profound fortune!"

Perhaps because his primordial essence had been severely depleted earlier, Qing Kong realized that the entity within would not emerge for quite some time. After casually casting a few restrictive barriers around the egg, he paid it no further mind!

Meanwhile, over on Kong Xuan’s side.

Kong Xuan noticed that the aura surrounding Wu Yun had surged significantly ever since Qingxuan successfully advanced to the Hunyuan Wuji realm.

"What is there to be surprised about? This poor Daoist is merely an avatar of Qingxuan's true self. The main body's promotion to the Hunyuan Wuji realm naturally grants this poor Daoist a deeper comprehension of the Great Dao, even though achieving Hunyuan Wuji for myself remains an infinitely distant dream!"

Hearing this, Kong Xuan finally understood why Ao Qing had previously come to escort him back to Mount Buzhou.

"If you wish to take a trip to Mount Buzhou, it would not be a bad idea. Besides, your younger brother should be coming into the world very soon!"

Hearing Wu Yun's words, Kong Xuan looked at him with a face full of doubt and suspicion.

"A younger brother?"

Evidently, Kong Xuan possessed none of that person's inherited knowledge or memories.

"You and the Roc were spiritual fetuses formed when the Phoenix Ancestor sensed the origins of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Back then, it coincided with the Great War of the Three Clans, so Yuan Feng placed both of you in a convergence point of the Five Elements and Yin-Yang!"

Only after listening to this explanation did Kong Xuan comprehend the entire cause and effect of his origins.

"Yet that Roc lacked your good fortune and intelligence; he actually refined the origin of Yin-Yang into a Xiantian spiritual treasure. Had he not encountered Ao Qing, his life would have been utterly ruined!"

Hearing Wu Yun put it this way, Kong Xuan also understood that even with intervention, saving him would likely prove exceptionally difficult.

"This poor Daoist has gained profound insights and intends to return to seclusion to contemplate them. Will you have this poor Daoist send you to Mount Buzhou, or would you rather return to the Five Elements Realm with me for seclusion?"

Wu Yun stared at Kong Xuan and asked. As for letting Kong Xuan travel to Mount Buzhou on his own—not to mention the immense distance, it would take Kong Xuan who-knows-how-many years to reach Mount Buzhou with his current cultivation! Furthermore, he had no way of traversing the dimensional spaces.

"I will still have to trouble Teacher to send me to Mount Buzhou!"

Had he not known about the Roc, Kong Xuan might not have cared, but now that he was aware, he naturally had to go and check on this younger brother who shared the same mother.

Hearing this, Wu Yun directly transported Kong Xuan to Mount Buzhou before returning to the Five Elements Realm to contemplate the newly realized Five Elements Great Dao.

"Is this Mount Buzhou?"

Sensing the primordial spiritual Qi that was several times denser than that of the Five Elements Peak, Kong Xuan muttered to himself.

"You must be Kong Xuan, the very first peacock of heaven and earth? Follow this poor Daoist."

Suddenly, Qing Kong appeared out of thin air, grabbed Kong Xuan by the collar, and with a swift lift, the next moment they appeared directly before the giant black-and-white egg of the Roc.

***

Back on Qingxuan's side, after everyone finished offering their congratulations to Qingxuan, a different kind of aura began to emanate from his body once more.

Just as everyone looked on in shock, Qingxuan quickly offered words of reassurance.

"Do not be alarmed, nothing is amiss with me. Rather, I wish to reshape the current landscape of the Primordial World!"

Had anyone else spoken such words, they would undoubtedly have been met with derision and mockery. However, coming from the lips of the present Qingxuan, not a single person dared to refute him, not even Hongjun, who had merged with the Heavenly Dao.

"I wonder what Daoist Qingxuan intends to do?"

Upon hearing Qingxuan's words, Hongjun immediately inquired.

Hearing this, Qingxuan shared his thoughts and plans with the gathered company.

After listening, Hongjun said calmly, "Daoist Qingxuan, are you trying to divide and separate the current factions of the Primordial World?"

Qingxuan nodded in response, yet also shook his head slightly.

"The Primordial World has recently suffered through the calamity of the Lich War, plunging all living beings into misery and suffering. If things continue this way, no matter how powerful the Primordial World is, how many more rounds of destruction can it endure?"

"Thus, this poor Daoist had a sudden inspiration: wouldn't it be better to separate the respective factions to avoid countless unnecessary conflicts?"

"Yet, we do not completely isolate the various clans from one another. Instead, once their members cultivate to a certain level, they will be permitted to travel and trade between different factions. This way, they can supply each other's needs while simultaneously averting unnecessary strife!"

However, upon hearing this, Hongjun furrowed his brows slightly and said, "But if we do this..."

Before Hongjun could finish, Qingxuan interrupted him.

"Is Daoist Hongjun worried that as time goes on, this will impair the foundational essence of the Primordial World?"

Hearing Qingxuan's words, Hongjun fell into a thoughtful silence.

One must understand that since Hongjun had already set foot upon this path, he was well aware of his future trajectory.

If he blindly allowed the Primordial World to remain in perpetual peace, and the growth of the world's origin fell far short of the origin consumed by its inhabitants,

then his own progress would stall. This was precisely why he had remained completely unengaged and unsparingly indifferent while watching the Lich War unfold.

Because only through such devastation could the burden on the Primordial World be lightened, allowing its foundational essence to return to heaven and earth.

Conversely, if they followed Qingxuan's vision, the lack of consumption among various clans would only continuously compound the burden upon the Primordial World.

"What Daoist Hongjun can foresee, this poor Daoist has also considered. It seems Daoist Hongjun has forgotten about the Spirit Clan that I created!"

Just as Qingxuan's voice faded, countless living beings manifested from Mount Buzhou, scattering directly across every corner of the Primordial land.

***

"Daoist Hongjun, please observe." The moment Qingxuan finished speaking, everyone turned their gazes toward various parts of the Primordial World.

Suddenly, they witnessed countless spirit beings arriving across all regions of the land.

Following their arrival, countless Xiantian spiritual roots and Houtian spiritual roots continuously rooted themselves firmly into the Primordial earth.

Immediately afterward, they became acutely aware of the ongoing transformation within the Primordial World.

"This—in just a brief moment, the Primordial World's innate spiritual Qi has actually multiplied several-fold! And it is still continuously growing."

"Daoist Hongjun, I wonder if this can finally set your mind at ease!"

Hearing this, Hongjun spoke slowly, "This merely enhances the innate spiritual Qi of the Primordial World! But as for its fundamental essence, it is still merely a drop in the ocean."

At this moment, Yang Mei suddenly stepped forward and said, "Old friend Hongjun, have you truly not noticed the unique qualities of this Spirit Clan?"

Hearing this, Hongjun began to carefully observe the countless spirit beings.

Yet, this closer inspection left Hongjun utterly dumbfounded.

"This... they actually possess such an ability?"

"Old friend Hongjun, you have still underestimated the capabilities of Daoist Qingxuan! This Spirit Clan was crafted by Daoist Qingxuan using countless spiritual roots, combined with his supreme Dao of Creation. Just look closely at these spirit beings!"

Following Yang Mei's divine sense, everyone directed their attention further.

A few figures among the Spirit Clan appeared within everyone's spiritual perception—they were none other than the Twelve Primordial Ancestors of the Spirit Clan.

These figures had been created using the top-tier Xiantian spiritual treasures collected by Qingxuan.

At this very moment, each of them had released their respective natal spiritual plants.

To their utter astonishment, these natal spiritual plants were continuously drawing in chaotic Qi, transforming it into the primordial essence of heaven and earth to replenish the Primordial World.

Simultaneously, the spiritual plants themselves were undergoing rapid growth. It could be said that this was a mutually beneficial outcome for all parties involved.

"What do you think, Daoist Hongjun? Are you satisfied with this? The Spirit Clan has only just manifested in the world. As they take deep root throughout the Primordial land in the future, they will continue to grow and flourish."

"Although this process will be exceptionally slow, it is virtually limitless! As long as their natal spiritual plants reach the caliber of top-tier Xiantian spiritual roots, they will continuously feedback and nourish the foundational essence of the Primordial World."