Chapter 178: The Birth of the World
The arrival of Hu Qian and others made the eleven elders, who had been pushed to their limit, breathe a sigh of relief and immediately cheered up.
On the other side, Su Qian looked at the little girl in front of him who was arguing and saying that she came to help with a headache.
"Old man, Canaan Academy is my home, I don't want to be homeless again!" Zi Yan said with a gloomy face.
It was the old man who brought her here so that she didn't have to live like a little monster in the mountains and forests, fighting with those monsters every day, fighting wits and courage, and snatching treasures from the sky.
"Alright, alright! Since you are here, stay aside and don't run around!" Su Qian waved his hand helplessly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.
Although he knew that Zi Yan's body was not human, he still raised her as his own granddaughter and did not treat her harshly.
Upon hearing this, Zi Yan's heart leaped with joy. She nodded hastily, saying sweetly, "Don't worry, old man! I rushed over as soon as I saw the signal flare in the back mountains. I definitely won't run away!"
Su Qian nodded in relief. Although the child was usually a bit naughty, she should know the importance of such a situation.
"That's good!"
"Wait! Where did you say you came from?"
Su Qian frowned, asking as if to confirm.
"The back mountains!" Zi Yan was stunned. With the old man's cultivation level, he couldn't be hallucinating, right?
"The back mountains... the back mountains!" Su Qian frowned, pondering, thinking back to the tremendous energy he had sensed earlier in the back mountains. That kind of scale was beyond the power of a Dou Wang.
And the aura was strange, not the Canaan Academy elder he was familiar with.
"That's right! Old man, you don't know, I met a strange man there, a giant skeleton riding a golden dragon. He actually knew my name!"
As she spoke, little Zi Yan's clear voice chattered away, telling Su Qian about the situation in the back mountains.
After listening to Zi Yan's story, Su Qian suddenly had a suspicion, a flicker of doubt in his eyes: "Is it Xiao Bai?"
"Could it be that the Fallen Heart Flame is so agitated because of him?"
"What's his purpose? Is he here for this strange fire?"
Su Qian couldn't help but wonder. Xiao Bai cultivated the thunder attribute, yet he hadn't sensed any thunder aura before, instead, a strong fire energy.
The Fallen Heart Flame had just calmed down from its violent outbreak, but according to Zi Yan's description, the renewed outbreak coincided with his sudden action in the back mountain, and the energy seemed resolute.
Furthermore, Xiao Bai's status as a sixth-rank alchemist, and the fact that strange fire was a coveted treasure for any alchemist, only heightened his suspicions!
"Bang!"
Su Qian was pondering when a strange sound echoed from the energy shield.
"Everyone! Maintain all your strength! Don't let this beast succeed!"
Hu Qian shouted hurriedly, feeling the energy shield shake and its vibrant colors dim.
These Outer Court elders were generally weaker than those in the Inner Court, but their superior numbers enabled them to maintain an energy shield capable of withstanding the Invisible Fire Python's relentless assault.
"Forget it! Let's deal with this Fallen Heart Flame first! I hope that boy's actions were unintentional and he wasn't after the Strange Fire!"
Su Qian, upon seeing this, suppressed his doubts. He was quite optimistic about Xiao Bai. Not only did this young man possess incredible cultivation talent, he was also a sixth-rank alchemist at such a young age. He didn't want any conflict between him and Canaan Academy.
Meanwhile, the Xiao Bai Su Qian was referring to was observing the changes within his body with a look of delight.
The water and fire elements, once constantly at odds with each other, were beginning to show signs of convergence.
Under his control, tempered by the earth element, the two elements no longer followed their own paths, but began to entwine and swirl like two fish.
The fire element was violent and agile, the water element was as calm as the abyss. Between movement and stillness, movement and stillness coexisted, and water and fire mutually invigorated.
The violent energy within his body also began to calm at this moment, taking on a mesmerizing charm of water and fire, a harmonious blend of hardness and softness.
The surging energy snaked through his vast meridians, no longer the previous bloating and pain, but instead a gentle comfort.
As the technique was activated, this vast energy flowed through the body's various veins, following a mysterious path, continuously transforming into his own Dou Qi.
Outside in the valley, "My Lord, has this succeeded?" The little golden dragon blinked its enormous eyes, observing the changes in the yellow light in the sky.
Above, within the yellow clouds, the previously conflicting elements of water and fire ceased their violent outbursts and gradually calmed down, like two enormous black and red snakes, entwining and swirling around each other.
It seemed to even carry a mysterious aura!
"Xun'er, did Xiaobai succeed?" The worry in the Little Medical Fairy's eyes slowly faded, and her pretty face gazed expectantly at the figure beside her.
Although she didn't know what Xiao Bai was doing, she could still discern some changes. At least the energy fluctuations within the yellow cloud were no longer as intense as before.
"Well! Whether it succeeded or not remains to be seen. After all, we don't know what he's up to, but at least there shouldn't be any danger!"
Xun'er slowly breathed a sigh of relief. She had been feeling a bit uneasy since hearing Little Golden Dragon describe Xiao Bai's transformation in Thunderfall Valley.
Under everyone's intense gaze, the swirling black and red lights grew larger and brighter.
But no matter how vast the two rays of light became, the yellow cloud continued to shift with them, tightly enveloping them.
As time passed, the situation in the sky became increasingly clear.
The black and red colors intertwined, eventually converging into a massive circle. The two energies swirled around each other like two enormous fish.
The yellow cloud, like a tray, supported this strange, rotating circle, unwavering.
If Xiao Yan were here, he would surely find this shape familiar, like the Yin-Yang Tai Chi diagram he had seen in his previous life!
Only that one was black and white, while this one was red and black.
The moment the shape took shape, a unique, invisible wave emanated, and a strange, peculiar sensation emerged within the two women and the dragon.
Xun'er felt herself enveloped in a golden sea of fire, and in a trance, her senses extended infinitely.
She had the feeling that she could control any single flame within the sea, incinerating the heavens and simmering the sea, capable of anything!
Little Medical Immortal was vaguely aware of being in a dazzling, yet gray, foggy space.
This iridescent gray mist gave her a sense of incomparable poison. She felt as if she could summon every wisp of gray mist in this space, its power unmatched!
"So huge!"
The little golden dragon felt its ten-thousand-foot-long body, a dazzling golden glow, surrounded by golden thunder.
These thunderbolts, as massive as mountains, carried a destructive aura. Even as they struck it, they only caused a single scale to tremble slightly.
Just as the two women and the little golden dragon were drawn into a strange dreamland by this unique aura, Xiao Bai's consciousness also entered a strange state.
He felt as if he were in the legendary boundless chaos, without the concepts of time or space, in a primordial state of chaos, where nothing could be determined or distinguished.
After an unknown amount of time, perhaps a moment, perhaps millennia, a strange point of light suddenly appeared in a corner of the chaos. The light it emitted was faint and flickered, as if it were about to be swallowed by the endless chaos.
After an unknown amount of time, the light spot was not swallowed by the chaos. Instead, it slowly expanded, forming a powerful air vortex around it. As the vortex rotated, it continuously swallowed the chaotic airflow around it.
As the endless stream of chaotic air was devoured, the central point of light grew larger.
Finally, when the point of light expanded to a certain point, a resounding sound, like the opening of chaos, emanated from within. Xiao Bai felt a blur, and then his perspective shifted, appearing within the point of light.
Hazy, unknown, as if something was brewing.
This was Xiao Bai's current.
At this moment, the hazy air in this space began to churn, as if violently stirred by something within.
Then, as Xiao Bai watched, these hazy currents began to separate under this inexplicable agitation.
The ethereal air gradually rose, transforming into a hazy sky, while the turbid air gradually descended, condensing into a vast expanse of earth.
"Creation of the Heavens?" Xiao Bai stared at the scene before him in astonishment. He had never imagined that this could be the formation of the world.
No Pangu, no Axe of Creation!
The formation of the world did not cease despite Xiao Bai's shock. Since the initial separation of heaven and earth, the pure and turbid air, already separated, began to merge for the first time within this newly formed world.
"Boom!"
A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a resounding thunderclap. At the intersection of heaven and earth, an indescribable, wondrous charm resounded throughout this new world.
As yin and yang collided, the flash of lightning followed, and five spheres of light, each of varying colors, gradually took shape.
Like nimble spirits, like newborn babies, they were filled with curiosity about the world.
Intertwining yet repelling each other, they continuously shuttled between heaven and earth, driven by an instinctive mission, seeking their own destination.
After a while of wandering, each of the five lights seemed to have found its destiny.
The four directions were occupied by four different colors of light, with only the center, where a yellow light flickered.
"The heavens above and below have been determined. Is this the determination of the five directions?" Xiao Bai observed the scene with deep thought.
The east was cyan, the south was red, the west was gold, the north was black, and the center was yellow.
Once the directions were determined, the central yellow light took the lead, transforming into countless points of light that fell upon the vast earth, solidifying the foundation of heaven and earth and supporting all things.
Then, a green light emanated from the earth, instantly giving rise to countless flowers, plants, and trees, teeming with vibrant greenery.
A red light, lurking deep within the earth, erupted as magma, transforming into volcanic lava, bringing warmth and light to the world.
A golden light, shimmering on the ground, hardened the rocks, radiating a sharp, murderous edge.
A black light continuously traveled across the land, converging into rivers, lakes, and seas, whose mighty currents nourished the earth.
Watching this suddenly vibrant world, Xiao Bai felt a surge of joy for unknown reasons.
But before he could react, his mind wavered. When he opened his eyes again, the stalactites around him remained the same.
"Is this an illusion?"
A fleeting look of sadness crossed Xiao Bai's eyes. In the moment of balance between water and fire, an inexplicable Daoist aura emanated, and then he emerged from the endless chaos, feeling a sense of bewilderment.
He shook his head, unable to comprehend the situation for now, and decided to stop dwelling on it. The vision he had just witnessed had already vastly improved his understanding of the Five Elements.
He raised his head slightly, his gaze seemingly piercing the mountain's dome, gazing out at the swirling energy vortex in the sky.
"Consume!"
Though soft, the voice seemed to penetrate the cave and echo throughout the valley, awakening the two women and the dragon, who were also caught up in a kind of hallucination.
Before they could even pause in amazement at what had just happened, they saw a cloud of energy stretching for miles in the sky, funneling down from the mountain peak where the luminous pillar had soared into the sky.
Xun'er and Xiao Yixian, witnessing this scene, instantly forgot their previous events, their pretty faces lit up with joy. Regardless of anything else, they understood this: Xiao Bai was absorbing this energy, and it also meant his imminent emergence!
As this immense energy entered his body, Xiao Bai's five internal organs shone brightly, and streams of the Five Elements' energy were absorbed by the five thunder seeds.
At the same time, Xiao Bai's body slowly transformed. He could feel this overwhelming energy, combined with the wonders of the Five Elements, transforming his flesh.
The indestructible strength of metal, the revitalizing vitality of wood, the gentle and resilient warmth of water, the fiery, explosive heat of fire, the thick, solid strength of earth!
The power of the Five Elements continuously strengthened his body. Gradually, Xiao Bai's once white hair began to return, transforming into a long, inky locks that flowed freely over his shoulders.
His form gradually became perfect, as if sculpted by the great Dao. Each muscle took on a natural curve, imbued with explosive power yet never appearing too strong or ungainly.
Anyone who beheld this body could not help but admire the marvels of nature!
Time passed, and as the final wisp of energy was absorbed into his body, a bright glow emanated from his five internal organs, reaching its peak.
"Boom!"
Five muffled thunderous rumbles echoed. As if completing their mission, the five lightning seeds left his body and poured into Xiao Bai's Dantian, which had been empty since his ascension to Dou Wang.
Then, following a mysterious trajectory, it began to move, tracing a series of mysterious paths before finally coming to a stop.
"Five directions?!"
Xiao Bai looked at the several lightning seeds, each occupying a square in his dantian. This familiar sight startled him, and he muttered, "So it's you!"
He now fully understood. The mysterious aura and the illusory scene of creation were caused by Xiao Yi and the others.
It was also created by his balanced fusion of the five elements.
"Is this going to transform the world?"
At this moment, the events in his dantian left Xiao Bai somewhat bewildered. His cultivation method seemed to be taking a completely different path.
If he hadn't previously considered the fusion of the five elements, fusing one lightning seed at each realm and proceeding step by step, it would have been the same system as the Dou Qi Continent.
This was the path of cultivation he had always taken for granted. The fusion of the five elements was simply a way to see if it could be more powerful.
But now, due to some manipulations, things had changed.
"Is this a choice for me?"
Thinking of the talisman in his sea of consciousness, Xiao Bai pondered secretly. No matter what choice he made, the talisman would always remain indifferent and let him practice on his own.
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