Chaos, without form, neither vision nor any sound reached his ears. Qing Yu seemed to return to that dream, back to the memories retained in the Blood Tears Eye.

But he knew this was not Nuwa creating humans in the dream, but him cultivating the "Primordial Treasure" at the Tenth Layer — Mystic Universe.

Mystic Universe is the culmination of the "Primordial Treasure," integrating the previous nine layers of Primordial Heavenly Strength, allowing the nine natural forces — White Cloud Smoke, Rosy Cloud Wave, Earth Kunlun, Bixue Ice, Purple Star River, Xuan Chaos, Indigo Sea, Golden Dawn, Blood Vault — to settle in their places, forming a complete heaven and earth.

Upon mastering Mystic Universe, one's body resembles the universe. With a thought, the power of the cosmos is at hand.

This bears some resemblance to the "Supreme Heaven Opening Scripture," but its core is distinct. The "Supreme Heaven Opening Scripture" merges with heaven and earth, adding the power of heaven and earth to oneself, moving one's body as the heavens move.

However, Mystic Universe is where one's self is like the universe, akin to heaven and earth, and immense power returns to oneself; I am heaven and earth.

The internal core is different, but the external manifestation bears some similarity.

What Qing Yu seeks to accomplish now is to use the nine layers of Primordial Heavenly Strength to develop Inner Heaven and Earth, establishing the foundation for Mystic Universe.

This so-called Inner Heaven and Earth is not truly creating a space but is a metaphysical heaven and earth. It allows Primordial Heavenly Strength to permeate every part of the body, making oneself cycle like heaven and earth, absorbing all things into oneself.

This darkness represents the display of Heart Dharma, indicating the darkness before Inner Heaven and Earth is opened.

In this darkness, Qing Yu initiates the Primordial True Intent, performing the natural phenomena within his heart.

Gradually, nine rays of brilliance emerge from the darkness, causing further changes in the Heart Dharma.

Within the darkness, there exists pure and turbid qi, with Pure Qi giving rise to clouds, followed by a wave of rosy clouds within. Turbid Qi descends to form land, where a divine mountain arises, named Kunlun.

On the peaks close to the heavens, snow and ice cover, reflecting the brilliance of the stars in the sky.

Deep in the earth, darkness congeals, and water emerges from underground, converging into the sea. The Golden Crow bathes in the East Sea, transforming seawater into vapor and rain, spreading across the world.

Then, life appeared.

This is the cycle of heaven and earth in Qing Yu's heart; these Heart Dharmas are the manifestation of his concepts.

Currently, it seems to be only a framework, somewhat rough, but as time passes, the framework will become full and heaven and earth will become complete.

As the Heart Dharma completes, the nine layers of Primordial Heavenly Strength settle in their places, the body like heaven and earth, resembling the universe, and the cultivation of Mystic Universe officially falls on track.

"Boom—"

As if the sound of silence, or like the explosion of the universe, Qing Yu stretches his body, opens his eyes, and whispers: "Built on constant non-existence, governed by Taiyi."

Although the voice was faint, the meaning was clear. All the disciples in Zhenwu Sect felt a hidden joy, experiencing the sublime aura on Chonghe Peak like the perfect world.

"Mystic Universe, open."

"Boom—"

The heavens erupted.

Boundless Primordial Energy surged from the sky, like an Azure Dragon drawing water, forming dozens of whirlpools, which Qing Yu absorbed into his body.

Inner Heaven and Earth has just been constructed, needing a large amount of Primordial Energy to make up for the deficit, allowing the Dao body to grow further.

This growth requirement is taken from the heavens and earth.

Nuwa Divine Skill was used by Qing Yu akin to a Demon Technique, stealing the creation of heaven and earth to nourish oneself, truly domineering and unreasonable.

"Crack—"

Primordial Energy surged, fast-paced and turbulent, friction generating lightning, the entire sky devoid of dark clouds, only Primordial Energy, yet the sky was filled with electric sparks, creating a strange scene akin to heavenly wrath.

This scene lasted for an hour, finally ceasing as Qing Yu's Primordial Energy became sufficient.

"Still a bit inadequate, lacking some Earth Qi, though this is Zhenwu Sect. I cannot simultaneously absorb Earth Qi," Qing Yu said somewhat dissatisfied.

If he absorbed Earth Qi, the Cave Heaven Blessed Land of Zhenwu Sect would descend at least one notch.

"It's already been two and a half months..."

Qing Yu's thoughts moved slightly, calculating the time since he had entered seclusion, realizing that two and a half months had passed, reaching April, and the Buddha Bathing Festival was approaching.

"I thought at most a month had passed." Qing Yu chuckled softly.

The sense of time was lost during the cultivation of Mystic Universe, Qing Yu actually felt that only a few days had passed. Saying it was a month was already estimating on the generous side.

Unexpectedly, actually two and a half months passed, almost missing the Buddhist Buddha Bathing Festival.

Qing Yu's Divine Sense scanned, encompassing the scene of Zhenwu Seven Peaks into his mind, but curiously Xuanzhen and Xuanfeng were not present in the sect.

"Where have they gone..."

His form transitioned from solid to ethereal, transforming into One Qi, swiftly moving from the mountain peak to Taiji Palace, forming again.

"Uncle Master Xuan Shang, you finally decided to contribute to the sect."

Manifesting from the ethereal to the tangible, Qing Yu stood a short distance beside Xuan Shang, speaking softly.

"Greetings Sect Leader." Xuan Shang, troubled by the celestial phenomena, immediately spoke loudly upon seeing Qing Yu.

The celestial phenomenon caused by Qing Yu's absorption of Primordial Energy lasted the full hour, disturbing the disciples, with masters from various peaks arriving at Taiji Palace in discussion.

Seeing Qing Yu manifest now, they instantly gained confidence, bowing in unison, "Greetings Sect Leader."

"Alright, save the formalities," Qing Yu swept his gaze around, saying, "Xuanzhen, Xuanfeng, and the two Uncle Masters?"

Such a large phenomenon should have startled the reclusive Zhenwu Two Elders. But now, they are all absent, including Xuanzhen and Xuanfeng, also nowhere to be seen.

"Senior Sister Xuanzhen and Senior Xuanfeng, along with the two Uncles, went to apprehend that traitor Xuan Guang."

"..." (Details explained)

Xuan Shang recounted the events following Qing Yu's seclusion, including Xuan Guang's attempt to incite a Buddhist and Dao war, the attacks and resistance between Demon Sect and Buddhism.

After Qing Yu entered seclusion, the Demon Sect began its actions. The Four Demonic Sects could be said to have moved en masse, accomplishing a feat by sweeping clean all Buddhist temples near the Northern Zhou Territory, leaving no survivors.

In a single night, no less than thousands of monks achieved Rebirth in Pure Land, their souls returning to the Netherworld.

Such brutal actions naturally filled Buddhism with hatred, even Xinyuan directly mobilized, planning to show those demonic heretics something.

But what was unexpected was that after one round of slaughter, the Demon Sect directly retreated to the Northern Zhou, never to emerge again.

This left Buddhism somewhat stuck.

Northern Zhou now concealed many powerful figures, with no less than three displayed Supreme fighters. Yin Tianxia, Meng Shanhe, and also a War Beast Tian Lu.

If Xinyuan were to confront them directly, the best result would be a futile return, the worst, a severely injured retreat.

Thus, after much deliberation, Buddhism could only stare at the Northern Zhou Territory.

It's not that there weren't furious monks planning to head to Northern Zhou to defeat demons, but their ultimate outcome was being eradicated by the demonic forces, even losing their relics.

Compared to this grand move by the Demon Sect, Xuan Guang's mere assassination of a few high monks from Baima Temple seemed quite petty. At that time, Buddhism really had no time to care about this matter.

However, while Buddhism had no leisure, Xuanzhen and others who were always vigilant finally awaited what they desired.

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