No thoughts, no desires, neither sorrow nor joy!

The light in Qi Xiu's eyes gradually extinguished, and his gaze became pure and indifferent. A faint aura of profound understanding emanated from his body, signifying that he had stepped into the state of [Body Fusion with Dao].

The essence and mysteries of the [Primordial Chaos Transformation Method] flashed continually in his mind.

The most challenging part of the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method lies in its initiation.

To transform one's body into Primordial Qi requires mastering the Primordial Path to an extremely high realm.

Even the Fourth Generation Mixed Element Elder Gao had spent many years cultivating in the Primordial Spirit Realm before gradually mastering this technique.

The reason he intended to impart this unique technique to Qi Xiu upon seeing him was that he recognized his Hunyuan Myriad Laws Immortal Body as an ideal constitution for cultivating the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method.

The most difficult barrier had already been crossed when Qi Xiu forged the Hunyuan Myriad Laws Immortal Body.

What remained was for him to proceed step by step in cultivation, allowing him to master this mystical technique.

Silently comprehending the various key aspects of the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method, Qi Xiu's gaze shifted downwards to the proficiency panel.

He wanted to know whether the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method would be included in the "Immortal Scripture of Myriad Laws and Primordial Unity" or be listed as a separate skill on the panel.

As time passed, Qi Xiu gradually penetrated the essence of the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method.

At this moment,

On the proficiency panel, below the "Immortal Scripture of Myriad Laws and Primordial Unity," a new line of text slowly appeared.

[Primordial Chaos Transformation Method (First Realm): 0.1%]

"Indeed, this Primordial Chaos Transformation Method is not something I derived through the 'Immortal Scripture of Myriad Laws and Primordial Unity,' but rather something taught by another, just like the spells recorded in the Yellow Official Document.

Although it bears the name of Primordial, it cannot be included in the Immortal Scripture.

This is what Old Gao meant by... 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Every generation of Hunyuan has its own path?"

The exclusion of the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method from the "Immortal Scripture of Myriad Laws and Primordial Unity" was not unexpected for Qi Xiu; although being listed separately would mean needing to allocate additional effort to individually elevate its realm.

However, given the current situation,

Having this technique listed separately is not necessarily a bad thing.

If it were indeed counted within the "Immortal Scripture of Myriad Laws and Primordial Unity," rapidly enhancing its realm to allow oneself to transform into the Time Array would likely be extremely difficult.

After all, the growth in proficiency of the "Immortal Scripture of Myriad Laws and Primordial Unity" has slowed to an extreme degree.

Unless Qi Xiu ceased all other activities, secluded himself, and meditated for hundreds or even thousands of years, it would be impossible to forcibly raise its level through sheer effort.

But clearly, he doesn't have this opportunity at the moment.

Enhancing the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method independently is naturally somewhat easier.

Since the proficiency panel now included an entry for the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method, Qi Xiu had no other concerns. He immediately focused entirely on cultivating this technique, aiming to soon achieve body formation with the great array, thus returning to future generations.

...

"Daoist, you wouldn't know this, but over the past six months, I've gained a lot of insight."

After being away for six months, Hu Tianzong finally returned to the Evernight Ancient City.

These more than a hundred days of travel and exploration greatly broadened the horizons of the Young Master of the Hu Family.

Although he hadn't glimpsed the full picture of the Great Tang Dynasty, he could feel the enormity and unmatched strength of this legendary era.

Upon returning to the Protector's Office, he eagerly shared everything he had seen and learned with Qi Xiu.

From colossal ships the size of Dragon Whales flying across the sky, nationwide railways reaching every provincial government county, to Xuanhu Hospitals set up under the Imperial Medical Bureau even in towns...

An endless array of sights.

"Do you know what my biggest takeaway from this journey was?" Hu Tianzong gently blew on the floating tea leaves in a cup of hot tea, his gaze complicated:

"In this Great Tang Dynasty, cultivators are restrained and regulated in every aspect.

Instead, ordinary people live abundant, peaceful, and happy lives.

The upper become the lower, and the lower become the upper.

No future dynasty has ever been like this.

Could this be the reason why the Great Tang could accomplish such great achievements?"

Listening to Hu Tianzong's account of the Great Tang Dynasty, Qi Xiu nodded subtly, slightly surprised.

From the scenarios Hu Tianzong described, it was clear that the Great Tang had reached an industrial era, although different from his previous life's version.

The Great Tang had integrated the power of the cultivation world into the development of a unique industrial system.

And now the Great Tang Saint clearly was a wise, enlightened, and capable ruler.

Alongside building a powerful industrial system, he not only strengthened the regulation and control over major factions in the cultivation world but also thoroughly built a complete and sound public infrastructure system.

Winning the hearts of the people equates to gaining the world.

This principle applies to any world.

And in this Tianyuan Main Realm, the conduct of the Great Tang Dynasty yielded the greatest reward.

Presumably, it was the Human Path Merit!

Also bearing Human Path Merit, Qi Xiu knew very well that once accumulated to a certain extent, this power could lead to a qualitative change.

It might even produce the power to counterbalance the Heavenly Dao!

This might be the uniqueness of the Human Race as the main character of Heaven and Earth.

Seeing how the Great Tang placed such importance on worldly people, even inspiring Hu Tianzong to reflect that "the upper become the lower, and the lower become the upper," showcased its underlying hard work.

In this atmosphere, the Tang Dynasty must have accumulated unimaginable human path merit.

So Hu Tianzong guessed right in some way; the reason for the Great Tang era's vast achievements is indeed due to all he has observed.

"But despite traveling extensively and seeing much, the path hasn't been found." Hu Tianzong shrugged helplessly, shaking his head.

The Tang Empire's vast territory is far beyond what future generations can compare to.

In the past six months, he traveled across four states and nine prefectures, 734 counties, and found some Ghost Market underground activities.

However, the things needed to set up a Time Array are extremely rare and hard to find.

Most are items strictly controlled by the court, and these Ghost Markets dare not reach for them for fear of being discovered and punished by the court.

Moreover, Hu Tianzong does not have Tang household registration.

In this court where even the Primordial Spirit True Honor needs to be recorded in the registry.

Without an identity Daoist certificate issued by the Tang's Ten Thousand Dao Law Department, Hu Tianzong simply cannot enter many major cities.

He's only able to move around in some outskirts where the management is somewhat relaxed.

"If it doesn't work out, we'll have to let Song Baiyi get us identity dao certificates from the Ten Thousand Dao Law Department so I can sneak into those capitals to look." Hu Tianzong put down his teacup and said.

"No need, this past six months you've worked hard, and I've already found a solution to the Time Array materials problem.

On the fifth of next month, you and I shall prepare to return to the future."

These past six months of closed cultivation, aided by the realm of Body Fusion with Dao and simultaneous cultivation of a hundred external incarnations, Qi Xiu has forcibly advanced the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method to the Sixth Realm!

He couldn't transform into a Great Dao Divine Artifact at will like Old Gao.

But incarnating this Time Array, he had mastered effortlessly.

"Huh? Solved?" Hearing Qi Xiu say that the Time Array material problem had been resolved, Hu Tianzong showed surprise and astonishment.

"How did you resolve it?"

"Don't ask about that, go prepare, I need to talk to Song Baiyi."

Though Hu Tianzong and Qi Xiu are life-and-death friends, Qi Xiu still intends to keep the secret between his True Dragon Body and true body.

Seeing Qi Xiu unwilling to divulge further, Hu Tianzong nodded and refrained from prying. Everyone has secrets, he has them too, and with the level of trust between the two, if Qi Xiu doesn't want to say, he must have his reasons.

…

"Leaving?"

Song Baiyi, who was polishing a dragon-patterned spear, paused upon hearing Qi Xiu's farewell, then nodded:

"Indeed, a man's aspirations lie beyond; he cannot long dwell in peace.

Traveling more will benefit your cultivation."

Though surprised at Qi Xiu's departure, Song Baiyi also finds it normal.

Qi Xiu's True Dragon identity had been reported, such matters cannot be concealed, nor dared to be.

The higher-ups' response was just four words: Let nature take its course.

Evidently, the Tang high officials, though surprised at the sudden appearance of a True Dragon Clan member, do not plan to take specific actions.

After all, the True Dragon Clan has always been mysterious.

After the clan's disappearance during the Primordial Era, this became even more so.

Yet, with the Tang Dynasty's current power, even if the True Dragon Clan returned, it would not fear them.

Therefore, for such a solitary Little Dragon like Qi Xiu, there wasn't much reaction.

"Have you decided where to go?" Turning around, Song Baiyi asked.

"Not yet, I'll wander first."

Through the half-year of interaction, Qi Xiu and Song Baiyi grew closer; this Upper Protector is generous and unrefined, entirely without the Primordial Spirit True Honor's air.

But thinking of Song Baiyi's loyalty and love for the people, guarding Evernight Ancient City, and the high likelihood of him perishing against that Divine General's demonic mind in future battles.

Qi Xiu hesitated, wishing to remind and advise Song Baiyi, but hesitated due to being a person from the future, unable to speak bluntly.

Seeing Qi Xiu seemed to have something to say, Song Baiyi's expression moved slightly, and with a wave of his hand, the Small World Technique suddenly unfolded, Buddhist light encompassing the whole room, reverberating with Brahma sounds, forming a space independent of the great world.

"You may speak freely, I've shielded heavenly secrets, no one will discern."

Qi Xiu pursed his lips, pondered deeply, then slowly opened his mouth:

"Protector, I practice a Dharma Gate that can predict calamities affecting beings; forgive my bluntness, there's a disaster aura gathering upon you.

Possibly soon, a great calamity will fall.

This calamity may endanger life and death.

I wish to offer you a saying... Preserve the green hills, fear not the lack of firewood."

After hesitating momentarily, Qi Xiu still chose to remind Song Baiyi, although not as explicitly, he instead altered his words.

"Oh?"

Qi Xiu's words caused Song Baiyi's gaze to sharpen, and after a moment of silence, he nodded to him:

"Alright, I'll remember this saying.

Upon parting, who knows when we shall meet again.

Since you offer me a saying, this Protector also offers you something in return."

Realizing Song Baiyi intends to gift him something, Qi Xiu opened his mouth wanting to decline, for he advised Song Baiyi out of respect for his character, not seeking to receive anything in return.

But seeing what Song Baiyi took out, Qi Xiu was stunned.

…