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Who among the few beings of the Primordial Purple Qi will be the first to become a saint?
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A thousand years passed quickly.
For all living beings in the primordial world, it was but a drop in the ocean.
For thousands of years, Niu Ben spent his days basking in the sun, lying on the bluestone atop the mountain, and cultivating by drawing upon the power of the earth's veins—a life of unparalleled comfort.
He was often accompanied by a stunningly beautiful woman who would massage his shoulders and legs.
"Senior brother, you're so strong!"
While vigorously pounding Niu Ben's shoulders, Bi Xiao muttered to herself, her pretty face full of curiosity.
Decades ago, this most lively junior sister of Tongtian Sect would often come to Niuben's quiet mountain for some unknown reason.
At first, they just watched from afar, but later they became bolder and came up to ask all sorts of questions, seeking advice on spiritual practice.
Niu Ben didn't dislike his quirky and innocent junior sister, and would occasionally offer her some guidance.
After a while, the two became acquainted.
"Senior brother, among those who obtained the Primordial Purple Qi, who do you think will be the first to become a saint?"
While massaging Niu Ben's firm horn roots, Bi Xiao asked curiously.
Niu Ben kept his eyes closed and did not answer.
As a time traveler, he naturally knew who would be the second to attain sainthood after Hongjun Daozu.
"Then tell me, Bixiao, who could it be?" Niu Ben asked lazily.
"Of course! It's our eldest master!"
Without a second thought, Bixiao replied matter-of-factly, "Our eldest grand-uncle is the head of the Three Pure Ones, the eldest disciple of the true lineage of Pangu. His cultivation is probably the strongest below the level of a sage, so he will definitely be the first to become a sage!"
"Ha ha."
Niu Ben didn't answer, but just chuckled twice.
Indeed, the little girl is right; logically, anyone would think that way.
However, becoming a saint is not as simple as queuing up for fruit.
Just now.
Suddenly, a figure appeared silently outside the valley.
The newcomer was dressed in a Bagua Taoist robe and had a lean face. He was none other than Yu Ding Zhenren, a disciple of Yuanshi.
"Senior Brother Niu Ben." Master Yu Ding bowed respectfully to Niu Ben. "Outside Kunlun Mountain, there is a creature of the Niu clan who says he is one of your people and has come looking for you."
Niu Ben slowly opened his eyes.
Clan members?
A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
Since he went up Kunlun Mountain, he has had no contact with his clan. Why would someone suddenly come looking for him?
He sat up from the bluestone and nodded to Jade Cauldron Immortal.
"Thank you for your trouble, Junior Brother Yuding."
"Walk."
He called out, and Bixiao beside him quickly followed. The three of them transformed into streaks of light and flew towards the mountain gate.
And this moment.
The entrance to the majestic Kunlun Mountains.
The clouds and mist were like a sea, the celestial light swirled around, and the divine charm of the Great Dao flowed endlessly, rendering this world like a dreamlike bubble, something that could be seen but not reached.
Simply standing at this entrance, the omnipresent innate spiritual energy was so dense that it seemed to have transformed into a tangible river. With each breath, Niu Zhuang felt as if his demonic body was about to burst.
He, a burly, bull-like creature with two horns on its head, waited anxiously.
Sweat had soaked through his rough animal skin coat, sliding down his bronze skin, but he was oblivious to it. His large, bell-like eyes were fixed on the ever-changing sea of clouds in front of him.
His name was Niu Zhuang, and he had come to Kunlun Mountain to find the young clan leader Niu Ben on the orders of the clan leader Niu Ba.
Has the young clan leader really become a disciple of Kunlun Mountain?
It even became the mount of the legendary Supreme Taoist, the head of the Three Pure Ones.
On the way here, he kept having doubts in his mind. This thought was like a thorn, pricking him and making his soul ache.
This matter is just so mysterious no matter how you look at it!
After all, Kunlun Mountain is the sacred site of the Three Pure Ones!
The Three Pure Ones!
That was transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, the most noble being in the world, and who might even become a saint in the future!
Their sacred grounds are the unparalleled holy lands that countless beings in the primordial world dare not even dream of.
Their lineage of Green Oxen is considered to be in the lower-middle tier within the entire Oxen Clan.
Looking out over this vast and boundless primordial land, one feels as insignificant as a speck of dust.
What virtue or ability do they possess to allow the young clan leader to pay homage to such a supreme holy land?
And why was it that it was chosen by the Supreme Taoist, the head of the Three Pure Ones, to be taken as a mount?
But the clan chief's command was as heavy as a mountain, and he dared not disobey. He could only suppress his doubts and fears and grit his teeth to travel all the way here.
Just as he was feeling uneasy and lost in thought.
Boom!
The sea of clouds ahead suddenly surged violently, as if an invisible hand had parted the ancient mists.
Golden light shines in countless rays, and auspicious colors abound!
Several figures, bathed in divine light, stood on auspicious clouds, as if they were deities descending from the heavens, and slowly landed in front of him.
That vast and boundless aura, as deep as the sea, was enough to make Niu Zhuang's legs go weak and he almost collapsed to the ground!
He looked up in horror.
The leader was burly and his face still carried a familiar honesty, but his eyes were as deep as the starry sky, as if they contained profound truths, making people unable to help but be drawn into them at first glance.
Most importantly, the intense, shared bloodline aura emanating from him struck Niu Zhuang's heart like a thunderbolt!
It's the young clan leader!
He really is the young clan leader!
That resonance of blood, that sense of intimacy from the depths of the soul, could never be faked!
"Young clan leader..."
Niu Zhuang's lips trembled, and his eyes instantly reddened.
After seeing the person's appearance clearly, he could no longer suppress the overwhelming excitement and grievance in his heart. He took a few steps forward and, with a "thump," knelt heavily on one knee, causing the entire earth to tremble.
His voice was hoarse and trembling, choked with sobs.
"Niu Zhuang of the Green Ox Clan pays respects to the Young Clan Chief!"
"Stand up and speak."
Niu Ben's gaze remained calm as he casually waved his hand.
A gentle yet irresistible force instantly lifted Niu Zhuang up, allowing him to regain his footing.
A tremendous storm raged in Niu Zhuang's heart!
So strong!
The young clan leader's strength had reached a terrifying level that he could not comprehend at all!
He steadied himself, and the anxiety on his face could no longer be concealed.
"Young Chieftain! Something terrible has happened in the clan!"
He spoke urgently, his words so rapid he almost bit his tongue: "We're both from the same lineage of the Bull Clan, and somehow we've had an incredible stroke of luck! Their old, scruffy clan leader has actually... actually broken through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm!"
"A Taiyi Golden Immortal!"
Niu Zhuang's voice changed, filled with fear and despair.
"After the savage bull chieftain's cultivation greatly improved, his ambition soared. He gathered more than a dozen vassal tribes, calling it the 'Ten Thousand Bulls Alliance,' and wanted to unify our entire bull tribe, forcing all our branches to kneel and submit to him, offering up all our resources and cows!"
"The clan chief naturally disagreed, and a conflict immediately broke out between the two sides!"
"The Bull Clan is too powerful. We...we are no match for them at all. Several of our clansmen have been severely injured by them!"
"The clan chief feared he couldn't withstand the onslaught, which is why he risked his life to send me to Kunlun Mountain to plead with you, young clan chief... please return and take charge!"