"The complexity of this Dharma Gate is truly astonishing, no wonder Moon Sea True Venerable agreed to my request so easily.

It seems she is confident that we cannot deduce the remaining half of the Dharma Gate with just half of it.

Without this half as a foundation, attempting to deduce by mere [Command Talisman] might lead to such severe backlash that I would be asleep for at least a hundred years."

The backlash scar on his chest was shocking, but after several cycles of gathering and dispersing the Hunyuan Myriad Laws Immortal Body, it had healed by a third, though still quite severe. Such an injury is hard to cure in a short time and can only be slowly dissipated by physique.

"The materials needed for the array to return to the future are also immense and complicated, and I and Hu Tianzong have nothing to our names.

To purchase such a quantity of materials, I fear I still need Song Baiyi's help.

It's somewhat embarrassing to have him do so much work."

Rubbing his brow lightly, Qi Xiu showed a hint of hesitation.

The method for returning to the future is at hand, but the materials for laying the Time Array have become the immediate problem.

Moon Sea True Venerable used the entire Profound Heart Alliance's strength to set up that Great Array, spending a thousand years, killing numerous prodigies to take their essence before it was barely completed.

Although the return array is slightly simpler than the one for coming,

the numerous and complex materials for the array are still a headache.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll have to go back to my old trade for a while, but this way, my true identity might be discovered." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The "old trade" Qi Xiu referred to is the business of selling talismans and medicines that he did to survive while he was still a Loose Cultivator.

His level of calligraphy is nearly Seventh Realm now.

The power of Cloud Seal Talismans is quite impressive, along with Command Talisman, Martial Talisman, Divine Talisman, and other such Divine Talismans, which are rare in the market, should fetch a good price.

As for the art of refining medicines, thanks to the Flying Immortal Pot's guidance in Medicine Path and a large number of Divine Medicines crafted.

His level in elixir crafting is just a fraction away from breaking through to the Sixth Realm.

In addition, he obtained many ancient recipes from the Flying Immortal Pot, as well as the supernatural explosion of the Super Elixir.

The quantity and quality of elixirs produced are a tremendous wealth that is hard to estimate.

"Looking at it this way, doing business seems more promising than cultivation for me."

Inspecting himself, Qi Xiu suddenly realized that amassing wealth seemed easy for him.

If he used the method of External Incarnation to fully produce, he would certainly accumulate a considerable amount of capital in a short time; in the long run, he might also become a colossal merchant.

However, this thought only briefly flashed through his mind.

What if he became a colossal merchant?

Even the Wealth God True Lord Shen Wansan did large businesses.

Shen's Myriad Goods Pavilion spread throughout the entire Central Earth, wealth like a vast ocean.

Then what? Even supporting nearly half of the Dao Alliance's finances, he still did not make it to the Twelve Members.

However, Dongfang Qing, who always promoted enjoying life and living freely, rarely visiting the Dao Alliance, was repeatedly invited by the Dao Alliance to join the Twelve Members.

In this vast world.

Compared to wealth, power is what truly earns respect from others.

Gathering up these distracting thoughts, after meditating for a while, Qi Xiu was about to conceal his true body again, switching back to the True Dragon Form.

When he saw a hunched, short, sneaky figure standing outside the window, about to poke through the window paper to peek inside.

Hmm?

Showing a strange expression, Qi Xiu inexplicably gazed at this thief-like figure.

This is the Protector's residence; from where did such a bold thief dare to conduct unrighteous deeds under Song Baiyi's watchful eyes?

With this thought, Qi Xiu's brow immediately furrowed.

So it seems, these are adversaries with harmful intentions.

Slowly standing up, Qi Xiu stared emotionlessly at the figure trying to break through the Suppressing Talisman blockade in front of the window, just about to transform into the True Dragon Body and call in the guards to apprehend this thief.

A familiar element color suddenly penetrated his Suppressing Talisman's golden light.

His pupils constricted, staring incredulously at the hint of element color radiance, Qi Xiu's expression turned grave as he murmured softly:

"Primordial Qi?!"

And just as Qi Xiu was bewildered and confused, that Primordial Element Color had already pierced through the Suppressing Talisman's golden light, with a streak of radiant color slipping through a small hole, like mercury seeping in, spilling into the room.

"Good lad, this talisman script is written cleverly, this old man…"

The old man, who finally snuck into the Protector's Mansion, cautiously reaching the source of the aura, grinned and chuckled.

Yet all around suddenly darkened, with the overwhelming force of Space-Bounding pulling him tightly, as if a giant hand, before throwing him heavily to one side.

The world spun, and boundless fire shot up from the ground, the scarlet, bizarre firelight alongside the terrifying divine marvel that burned karmic cause and effect, swept over in an instant.

"Hunyuan Palace? Red Lotus Karmic Fire?

Good lad, wanting this old man's life just after meeting, huh!"

Watching the approaching Red Lotus Karmic Fire, the old man smacked his lips repeatedly; although speaking fiercely, his eyes remained calm, showing no fear at all.

And that Red Lotus Karmic Fire, which even Primordial Spirit True Honor would not touch lightly, revered yet distant, became stable as it neared the old man, losing all ferocity.

"That is..."

Standing under the Haotian Mirror, Qi Xiu's eyes flickered with purple, revealing a hint of gravitas.

In the view of the Observing Qi Skill.

This mysterious old man, at the moment the Red Lotus Karmic Fire neared him, unexpectedly emitted an aura identical to the Red Lotus Karmic Fire from within, which was why the fire that was to obliterate him suddenly subsided.

He used Primordial Qi to turn into the aura of Red Lotus Karmic Fire, enveloping his whole body.

To accomplish such a feat in such a brief time.

This person's application of Primordial Qi has reached an extraordinary level!

If it's a blessing, it's not a curse; if it's a curse, it can't be avoided.

Witnessing this old man's skill, akin to a consummate art in the Primordial Technique, Qi Xiu, after a brief thought, stepped towards the old man, and slowly spoke:

"Senior, your application of the Primordial Technique is truly ingenious."

Hearing the voice, the old man's earlobes moved slightly, he chuckled and turned around, seeing Qi Xiu, who looked fair and handsome beneath the Haotian Mirror, immediately grinned and said:

"So, it's you.

Yes, your appearance is favorable, much better than the old man.

Not just better than me, but Wei Ruyi in his youth couldn't have been as handsome."

Upon hearing the name Wei Ruyi, Qi Xiu's gaze subtly shifted.

This person is the Third Generation Primordial protected by Dugu Wuhui, and he still has an Exotic Treasure left by him.

This old man knows the Primordial Technique and seems acquainted with Wei Ruyi.

Could it be...

"You're right, the old man's surname is Gao, given name Peng, courtesy name Chang Jun."

Perceiving Qi Xiu's scrutinizing, suspecting gaze, the old man chuckled and sat cross-legged on the sea of fire:

"Wei Ruyi is my nephew in the mundane world.

And I, not only am his uncle by blood.

But also his successor as... Fourth Generation Chaos!"

Fourth Generation Chaos?

Although he had already guessed the old man's identity, hearing him state it personally, Qi Xiu was still quite surprised.

Not surprised that this unimpressive-looking old man would be the heir to the Primordial Path.

But surprised that he had not been in this Great Tang prosperity for long and had been moving around with the True Dragon Form until a few days ago when he revealed his true body, and to not leak any aura, he had specifically used the Suppressing Talisman to seal the entire residence.

Even so, this old man could still find his way.

And able to bypass Song Baiyi, directly reaching his room.

After the surprise, Qi Xiu's eyes gradually took on a playful look, having previously encountered Dugu Wuhui in the Inheritance Land, when he wanted to present the Exotic Treasure of the Third Generation Primordial to him, he had asked.

Since this artifact was the relic of the Third Generation Primordial, why was it not given to his successor, namely the Fourth Generation Chaos.

At that time, Dugu Wuhui hadn't answered, with a flash of strangeness in his eyes.

Given Dugu Wuhui's unwillingness to elaborate, he didn't pursue the question further.

Originally thinking that perhaps Dugu Wuhui believed placing this Exotic Treasure on a future person carried greater hopes, as it was the future after all.

But now that this Fourth Generation Chaos suddenly appeared.

Dugu Wuhui's silence now seemed more meaningful.

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