The Cause and Effect of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, and the Ginseng Fruit Festival

"I also feel that this Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is destined for me. It just so happens that this Innate Geng Metal Apple would be a waste for me, as it cannot be used to its full potential. So I exchanged it with you, fellow Daoist, hoping that your cultivation will reach a higher level."

Randeng took the Gengjin apple tree from the space provided by the Qiankun Ruler and handed it to Tongtian.

Tongtian immediately bowed and thanked Ran Deng.

He looked around the Yuanjue Cave where the lamp was lit and found it to be extremely simple, containing only a few prayer cushions.

So doubt arose in my mind.

He asked, "Fellow Daoist, have you been cultivating diligently in this cave since you were born? When I came here ten thousand years ago, I did not detect any aura from you."

The lamp burner smiled and shook its head.

"I have been cultivating in the West, so I have not met any fellow Daoists."

"The West? Wasn't the West reduced to ruins by the Demon Ancestor Rahu?"

The Demon Ancestor detonated the western ley lines, causing the western spiritual energy to become barren and chaotic—a consensus among the innate deities.

"That's why there's a need for primordial deities to go to the West to repair the earth's veins."

Now, however, he takes it upon himself to revive the West; perhaps this is the destiny of the Lord of the West.

"Fellow Daoist, you truly have the world in your heart; I admire you greatly."

Tongtian knew that most innate deities had their own missions, but very few could fulfill them perfectly, which made Randeng's achievement all the more precious.

Just as Randeng and Tongtian were chatting happily, another aura suddenly appeared outside the formation.

It turned out to be yet another dragon being at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

The dragon roared.

"Hey, you swordsman inside, come out if you dare! You think you can just leave so easily after injuring one of my dragon clan members? Do you really think my dragon clan is easy to bully?"

Inside the cave, Ran Deng felt a sense of confusion and cast an inquiring glance at Tong Tian.

Tongtian felt a surge of annoyance and bowed apologetically to Randeng.

"I'm sorry, fellow Daoist, I didn't expect the dragon race to have tracked us all the way here."

"What exactly happened?"

It's rare to see Lingjiu Mountain so lively.

"It all started because of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl. After I discovered it, a dragon clan member found out and threatened me to give him the treasure. So I sent the Qingping Sword into his body so he could admire it. After that, I beat up the younger ones and then the older ones."

Tongtian drew his Qingping Sword and prepared to leave.

"Fellow Daoist, this matter is none of your concern. Let me go and deal with this dragon clan."

Ran Deng waved his hand, signaling Tongtian to calm down.

"The Sea-Stabilizing Pearl has naturally been exchanged with me and is now my spiritual treasure. Besides, this matter happened near my dojo, so it's only right that I take action."

The Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is related to the merit of repairing the Heavenly Dao in the future, so it's best to sever the karmic ties yourself, which will also give Tongtian face.

Before Tongtian could say anything...

The aura of the Burning Lamp erupted, and the pressure of the Great Luo Golden Immortal was no longer restrained, but spread outward from his cave.

"A Great Luo Golden Immortal! He's actually a Great Luo Golden Immortal."

Tongtian was shocked. He thought that apart from his eldest brother, his second brother and he were among the top cultivators in the prehistoric world. He never expected that there was a Great Luo Golden Immortal in this obscure place.

Even without activating the cave's grand formation, the sound reached the minds of the dragons outside the formation.

"If you know what's good for you, leave now. For the sake of Zulong and Zhulong, I will let bygones be bygones."

Who would have thought that the dragons not only ignored the advice, but also began attacking the mountain-protecting formation.

"I've never heard of any great power residing at the border of East and West."

With a cold snort, the overwhelming pressure of the Great Luo Immortal instantly pressed down on the dragons outside the formation, forcing them to their knees.

He secretly thought to himself that the dragon race had too many arrogant people like this, which was why they had such a good hand and had played it so badly.

The dragon outside the formation gritted its teeth, yet refused to yield.

"Good! Good! So that's why you ran to this remote place. It turns out you had accomplices. If you let me go back today, I will report you to the clan chief and have you all arrested."

Burning Lamp unleashed the Primordial Measuring Ruler, tearing through the void and appearing beside the dragon Taiyi in the next instant. With a fierce lash, he shattered half of Taiyi's body, which Taiyi could not repair no matter how much magic power he used.

In the end, Ran Deng spared his life, after all, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

Although most of the Dragon Clan's Great Luo Immortals are currently suppressing the Sea Eye, they are still one of the three ancient races and their foundation remains intact, so there is no need to completely antagonize them.

"Oh dear, I never expected to implicate you, fellow Daoist."

Tongtian Daoren felt guilty. Randeng had just taken all the blame upon himself, which was how Tongtian recognized him as a friend.

As Ran Deng unleashed his oppressive aura, the dragons outside the formation staggered and fled into the distance.

Tongtian was somewhat worried.

"Fellow Daoist, why don't you come back to Kunlun Mountain with me, so that the Dragon Clan won't come looking for trouble again?"

Tongtian meant well, after all, Randeng was just one person.

Little did he know that if it came down to background and foundation, the Dao Ancestor was above Ran Deng.

"Thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist. However, the Dragon Clan is currently unable to send out any experts above the Quasi-Saint level. As long as they are at the Great Luo level, they are not a threat."

Ran Deng didn't take the fleeing dragon seriously. He possessed a treasure of acquired merit and three top-grade spiritual treasures. In terms of combat power, he could at least be invincible among the Great Luo Immortals.

The two then stopped dwelling on the matter of the dragons and began to discuss the Dao.

The three thousand great paths all lead to the same destination. For innate deities like Dipankara and the Three Pure Ones, it is impossible to cultivate only one law. Learning from others can help improve oneself, and discussing the Dao with others is beneficial to perfecting one's own Dao.

Tongtian primarily cultivates the Geng Metal Law, and also has some involvement in the Law of Slaughter. He also cultivates the Way of Array Formation as a secondary cultivation method. It seems that in the end, he still wants to prove the Primordial Chaos through the Way of the Sword.

At this time, Ran Deng was mainly cultivating the Law of Nirvana and had considerable insights into weapon crafting.

Furthermore, since Randeng knew about the later theories of the Jie Sect, he catered to their preferences, and Tongtian quickly regarded Randeng as a confidant.

The Three Pure Ones may be lagging behind us for a time, but they should not be underestimated. No matter what, they will eventually have three holy positions.

The lamp releases auspicious clouds over half an acre, displaying its own Nirvana Dao fruition, its precious appearance solemn, sacred and majestic.

Tongtian placed the Qingping Sword on his lap and expounded on his nascent sword Dao. His sword energy soared into the sky, cutting open the surrounding space.

In an instant, sweet dew fell from the sky, and golden lotuses sprang from the earth. The Daoist aura emanating from the two's discussion attracted all living beings to listen to the Dao.

Their discussion has lasted for a thousand years.

After the discussion concluded, Randeng put away his three flowers. This discussion gave him further ideas about the construction of his future path of reincarnation.

Although Tongtian's cultivation was inferior to his own, he had a deep understanding of the construction of the Great Dao, perhaps because the Three Pure Ones often discussed the Dao together, which gave Randeng a lot of inspiration.

"It's truly a pity we didn't meet sooner!"

Tongtian laughed loudly and patted Randeng on the shoulder, looking more like a chivalrous knight than a Taoist priest.

"I think so too, but I have important matters to attend to and need to go to Longevity Mountain to find Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi. Fellow Daoist, do you know where Longevity Mountain is?"

Randeng still remembered his mission and asked Tongtian about it, after all, he had traveled to many places in the prehistoric world.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist, you're also going to the Ginseng Fruit Conference?"

Tongtian was slightly surprised.

"The Ginseng Fruit Festival? No, I have other business to attend to."

I've never heard of such a banquet before.

"I forgot that you've been busy in the West all this time, fellow Daoist. Actually, it's just that some familiar innate deities are exchanging ideas and discussing the Dao here at fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi's precious place."

Tongtian explained to Randeng,

"Since you're going too, we can go the same way."

"Alright, then I'll trouble Fellow Daoist Tongtian."

Randeng never expected that the innate deities of the primordial world would have private social gatherings. Wouldn't that mean that the Three Pure Ones, Fuxi and Nuwa would all be there?