Chapter 38: The Three Ancestors Attain the Dao
Xuantian was slightly startled as he watched a purple energy emanating from within the Chaos Pearl.
At the same time, a wave of information surged into his mind, instantly revealing the Chaos Pearl's first restriction and its refining capabilities.
Every Ten Eras, a ray of Primordial Purple Qi would evolve from within it!
"Hiss!"
Even Xuantian couldn't help but draw in a breath of cold air.
Primordial Purple Qi—the foundation of the Great Dao, a supreme divine treasure. Even the Heavenly Dao Sages would be tempted to seize it.
Hadn't Hongyun himself, a peak-level master and Quasi-Sage, fallen precisely because of a single ray of flawed Primordial Purple Qi? Yet now, the Chaos Pearl could evolve rays of the Primordial Purple Qi superior even to those bestowed at Ancestor Hongjun's Zixiao Palace!
In the Primordial World, one primordial era equaled about 129,600 years. Ten eras meant nearly a million years. To mortals, it sounded like eternity, but for cultivators, a single retreat could last even longer.
In other words, within his hands, the so-called supreme foundation of sainthood could be endlessly "mass-produced."
"Powerful… truly powerful!"
Xuantian's eyes shone. This was merely the Pearl's first restriction. How terrifying would its second, third, or even ninth restriction be once refined? It was hard to imagine.
As for the Primordial Purple Qi, as precious as it was, it still did not guarantee true sainthood. At most, it represented the possibility. Even so, just that faint possibility was enough to drive Quasi-Sages into madness.
"Now that I've achieved the Daluo Golden Immortal realm, it's time to refine the spiritual treasures that I have gained throughout my journey."
He stored the Chaos Pearl away. Instantly, the river-like image of the Great Dao of Time radiated from him. The time-acceleration that had once been a hundredfold now surged to a thousandfold.
The Dao of Time carried endless uses. By transforming the laws of time into the Great Dao, not only could he multiply its flow, but in battle he could halt his enemies attacks, accelerate himself, or even reverse time itself. With deeper comprehension, he might wield terrifying arts like time-splitting, time-jumping, or time-rewinding.
Immersed in that thousandfold current of time, Xuantian refined his treasures. The four Five Elements Spirit Pearls—Gold, Wood, Water, and Earth—resonated together, their origins intertwined, power overflowing until even Xuantian felt his heart palpitate.
The Big Dipper Sword, attuned to the star itself, cleaved through solid space with ease. It's might had increased ten thousandfold!
If he combined this strength with his newly advanced realm, even the Snake Demon King would fall in a single strike.
"System!! Open my personal dashboard."
At his words, a light curtain unfolded before him.
[Personal Panel
Name: Xuantian
Identity: Patriarch of the Human Race
Soul Cultivation: Early Daluo Golden Immortal Realm
Physical Cultivation: Perfect Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm (Third level)
Bloodline: Intermediate Innate Divine Being
Treasures: Chaos Pearl (first restriction), Kongtong Seal, Big Dipper Sword, Intercepting Ruler, Ten Thousand Spirits Atlas, Spirit Pearls of Gold, Wood, Fire, Water, and the Primordial Pearl.
Dao Laws: Dao of Time (1%), Law of Strength (61%), Law of Space (61%).
Magical Powers: Heaven-Striking Slash (Dao of Strength), Golden Light of the Earth, Control of the Five Thunders.
Opportunities: Top-level blessed land (unexplored).
Human Population: 73.5 billion.]
"Not bad."
He nodded with satisfaction. Though only newly ascended to Daluo Golden Immortal, his bloodline ensured that even mid or late-stage peers would not intimidate him. Daluo Golden Immortal was merely the beginning, whereas the Quasi-Sage realm lay naturally ahead.
"Next, it's time to seek that top-tier blessed cave heaven."
But he did not rush. Such places were sealed by innate restrictions. Even Heavenly Dao Sages found them difficult to uncover; they would not simply vanish overnight.
For now, stabilizing his cultivation and perfecting his comprehension of the Dao came first. With each order-of-magnitude increase in humanity's population, further blessings would follow.
When humanity reached one hundred billion, he could claim a top-tier cave heaven without any problems.
"This fragmented Primordial Purple Qi is still precious for enlightenment. I will bestow it upon you today. May you comprehend it well!"
Calling forth the three future ancestors of humanity, Xuantian gifted them three fragments of Primordial Purple Qi taken from the Snake Demon King.
In the distant future, such fragments would correspond to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Yet with the Chaos Pearl in hand, he could afford such generosity now.
"Thank you, Patriarch!"
The three ancestors bowed deeply, joy flashing in their eyes as they sensed the profound Dao hidden within the Primordial Purple Qi.
"Go. The survival of humanity now rests in your hands."
Xuantian's tone was light, but the weight of responsibility was immense. The three ancestors exchanged glances and silently accepted the burden.
After all, without the Patriarch, there would be no human race at all.
While Xuantian immersed himself in cultivation, the time flowed a thousandfold faster for him.
The three ancestors began guiding humanity. They knew well that their Patriarch's greatest concern was population growth. Yet aside from the few innate humans, the majority were acquired—still primitive, still frail, drinking blood and clad in fur, vulnerable to disease and disaster.
It was Suiren who changed everything.
One day, while contemplating the Patriarch's teachings on thunder, Suiren channeled the Primordial Purple Qi into a bolt of lightning. The strike fell upon a great tree, and from it tumbled a roasted venomous snake. The scent was alluring, the taste far beyond that of raw flesh.
A realization dawned: Thunder contains fire. Fire can cook food, making it both delicious and safe from disease.
But how could fire be created at will? Inspiration struck again. Watching a bird peck at wood, sparks flew. Suiren understood.
Drilling wood to make fire!
When the first flame blazed forth, the heavens shook. Boundless merit descended upon him, for with fire, humanity had truly been born.
At that moment, the tranquil Primordial World quaked once more.
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