Chapter 1 - The Mystery on Mount Buzhou
Chapter 1: The Mystery on Mount Buzhou
In the vast expanse of chaos stood a magnificent mountain stretching billions of miles, grand and splendid. This mountain was the transformed spine of the Primordial God Pangu, upholding the sky and connecting the earth. It was known as Mount Buzhou.
As the pillar of the chaotic land, it supported the heavens and the earth, exuding a terrifying pressure that even the mighty Golden Immortals couldn’t easily conquer. Though it was not a blessed land, its reputation surpassed all other sacred places.
Mount Buzhou was filled with the overwhelming presence of Pangu, and the higher one ascended, the stronger this pressure became. Even the most powerful Golden Immortals, capable of transcending time and space, would find it extremely challenging to reach the summit.
Under normal circumstances, very few beings dared to tread upon Mount Buzhou. However, on this particular day, Mount Buzhou was far from tranquil.
At this moment, a terrifying aura permeated the mountain, sweeping over with tremendous force. Each wave of this aura carried an immense weight, capable of crushing entire realms!
Upon Mount Buzhou, countless figures appeared, racing to climb higher. Each of them possessed a vibrant life force and unmatched strength. Among these figures, some were notably prominent. The Three Pure Ones led the charge, including Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and the Heavenly Lord (Tongtian Jiaozhu).
Additionally, there were Emperor Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, Nüwa, Fuxi, and others. Even Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, who sensed an anomaly on Mount Buzhou, rushed to the scene.
Within a million-mile radius, numerous unknown wandering immortals also sensed the unusual occurrence on Mount Buzhou. Fearing the emergence of precious treasures, they arrived with cautious intentions, hoping to share in the bounty. Before everyone could reach the summit, the figures of the Three Pure Ones and others involuntarily halted.
Laozi’s gaze was sharp as he focused on what lay ahead. Surprised, He exclaimed, “This is… the Primordial Gourd Vine!”
Following suit, Yuanshi Tianzun cried, “A Primordial spiritual root… the Primordial Gourd Vine?!”
Heavenly Lord burst into laughter, his heart filled with wild joy. He exclaimed, “I never expected that in the place where Pangu, our father god’s spine, transformed, a rare treasure like this would be nurtured! No wonder we all felt the presence of a great opportunity here!”
“It’s the Primordial Gourd Vine!”
“What an incredible opportunity, a great blessing!”
Subsequently, as more and more people recognized the Primordial Gourd Vine, they received information about this valuable spiritual root, and they all exclaimed in astonishment, their eyes filled with greed.
After all, they had also been drawn here by the anomalies caused by the Primordial Gourd Vine. Where countless eyes converged, a gourd vine released a radiant green glow, brimming with vitality. And on top of those vines, they formed a cluster of seven gourds.
These gourds may not seem fully mature, but their primordial aura is incredibly potent. Indeed, those near the Primordial Gourd Vine were taken aback by this sight, including the nine imposing figures closest to it. These nine figures were the Three Pure Ones, Emperor Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, Nuwa, Fuxi, Hongyun, and Zhenyuanzi!
These nine individuals were revered as Daluo Jinxian, having long achieved the pinnacle of cultivation, reaching a state of eternal existence, beyond the constraints of time and the river of ages. Around them, many other nameless wandering immortals and some hidden beings with tremendous power observed from a distance, cautious and waiting for the right moment to act.
As the pressure on Mount Buzhou intensified, even the formidable nine figures found themselves bending under its weight as they climbed upwards.
After 300 years of strenuous ascent, the Three Pure Ones, Emperor Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, Nuwa, Fuxi, and others finally reached the summit of Mount Buzhou, utterly exhausted, their sweat capable of extinguishing entire worlds.
Upon arrival, they gazed forward, and to their surprise, they only saw a single figure beyond the gourd vine. This figure was seated in meditation, exuding a terrifying aura that made them avert their eyes. Despite having flowing black hair, they were covered in dust, resembling an unchanging statue.
The figure’s presence, though subtle, contained immense power, making the Three Pure Ones and the others feel as if they could effortlessly eradicate all that was impure and reshape the cosmos.
Almost simultaneously, the Three Pure Ones and the rest widened their eyes, focusing on this enigmatic figure, their hearts tumultuous with astonishment.
“Who is this person?!”