After a moment of silence, Yuanshi finally spoke, saying, "I think it might be because of the Primordial Treasure."
His voice carried a hint of deep thought.
Yuanshi continued to explain, "After all, the Primordial Treasure was forged by the little guy using his own power."
"Moreover, the Primordial Treasure itself possesses immeasurable power."
His words seemed to contain a profound understanding and knowledge of the Primordial Treasure.
"Now the Primordial Treasure has recognized the little guy as its master, and for this reason, the little guy has inherited the immense power of the Primordial Treasure."
"That's how that astonishing advancement came about."
While Yuanshi's explanation is reasonable, it is still hard to believe.
Just then, Yuan Zhexian's realm stabilized.
Upon seeing this, Yuanshi quickly asked, "How are you, little one? Are you feeling unwell?"
His tone was full of concern.
Yuan Zhexian naturally understood what Yuanshi meant by discomfort, and he replied with a smile, "Ancestor, there is no discomfort."
"This time, the improvement did not result in a forced increase in realm or a feeling of being floating and dissipated; moreover, the foundation was extremely stable."
His voice was calm and confident, which made people feel very at ease.
Hearing this, Yuan finally felt relieved.
After all, such a huge improvement would have unimaginable consequences if the foundation were not solid.
At that very moment, Yuan Tong smiled at Yuan Zhexian without hesitation and said, "Little fellow, you can definitely be considered one of the strongest in the entire universe now!"
Then, Yuan Tong continued, "With all the strength you currently possess, you are able to contend with even those below the level of a Wuji Saint (Great Celestial Venerable).
Yuan Tong paused briefly, then added, "Although you haven't yet fully unleashed the power of the Hongmeng Bell."
"But with your current strength, and with the help of the Hongmeng Bell, you can even rival a half-step Dao Realm expert. You can kill anyone below the half-step Dao Realm at will."
As a supreme expert at the third level of the Dao Realm, Yuan Tong was naturally able to see through Yuan Zhexian's strength at a glance.
Laozi, who was standing to the side, was once again amazed upon hearing Yuantong's words.
He looked at Yuan Zhexian and sighed, "The strength that Fellow Daoist Hua Yuan displayed a hundred years ago was only slightly inferior to that of me."
However, "At this moment, Fellow Daoist Hua Yuan's strength has reached a level that even I cannot match!"
Lao Tzu's words were not only an expression of admiration for Yuan Zhexian's improved strength, but also a sign of awe for his current formidable power.
Upon hearing Laozi's words, Yuan Zhexian quickly replied, "Fellow Daoist, please do not underestimate yourself. Our ancestor once said that your achievements are limitless."
"From now on, fellow Daoist will surely reach a new level."
Lao Tzu smiled slightly upon hearing this, seemingly unconcerned about Yuan Zhexian's praise.
But judging from his smile, he was quite pleased with what Yuan Zhexian had said.
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Zhexian spoke again, saying, "I presume you already understand the relationship between us?"
Lao Tzu nodded and replied, "I only just learned this myself."
Seeing this, Yuan Zhexian continued to explain: "My name is Yuan Zhexian. The two people standing beside me are my ancestor and my distant ancestor. We both come from the Immortal Realm."
He paused briefly, then said solemnly, "Therefore, I hope you will not reveal our relationship to anyone."
Lao Tzu, after all, was a man who had experienced many vicissitudes and was full of knowledge; he immediately understood what Yuan Zhexian meant.
So he said without hesitation, "Of course. I swear by the Great Dao that I will be your ally from now on and never betray you."
Before he finished speaking, a dazzling golden light suddenly flashed across Lao Tzu's body, as if his vow had been recognized and blessed by some mysterious power.
That was a sign that the oath of the Great Way had been fulfilled.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Zhexian smiled with satisfaction and nodded slightly, indicating his approval of the result.
Then, his voice echoed in the void: "The Primordial Treasure is now complete."
However, Yuan Zhexian's words did not end there. He paused briefly, then continued to Laozi, "However, now is not the time to eliminate your reliance on the Heavenly Dao's primordial spirit."
His tone was very cautious, as if he was considering the pros and cons.
Upon hearing this, Laozi frowned slightly, clearly puzzled by Yuan Zhexian's statement.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Zhexian quickly explained, "If we were to eliminate your primordial spirit that you have entrusted to the Heavenly Dao now, it would surely alert the Heavenly Dao."
After listening, Laozi nodded thoughtfully, indicating that he understood Yuan Zhexian's concerns.
Seeing this, Yuan Zhexian continued, "But rest assured, fellow Daoist, when the time is right, I will definitely eliminate the primordial spirit that you have entrusted to the Heavenly Dao."
His words were firm and powerful, conveying a reassuring determination.
Upon hearing this, Laozi felt somewhat relieved. He immediately bowed with one hand to express his gratitude to Yuan Zhexian: "Then, I will trouble you, fellow Daoist."
Upon seeing this, Yuan Zhexian quickly returned the greeting, saying, "Since we are allies, this is how it should be."
The group then used their magic to restore the isolated Penglai Island.
After completing all this, Yuanshi, Yuantong, and Laozi immediately returned to their respective Daoist temples and quietly awaited the final outcome of their journey to the west.
During these hundred years, Vairocana Buddha was not idle.
He disguised himself as an unnamed monk and quietly came to the human world, beginning his journey to guide and enlighten Fahai.
Time flies, and under the daily influence of the Buddhist scriptures taught by Mahavairocana Buddha, Fahai's mind gradually became peaceful and serene.
Finally, one day, he resolutely shaved his head and became a novice monk at Jinshan Temple.
In this ancient temple, Fahai began his path of spiritual practice.
He was diligent and eager to learn, humbly seeking guidance from eminent monks in the temple, and constantly improving his understanding of Buddhism.
As time went by, his cultivation level gradually improved, and he slowly grew from a novice monk to the abbot of Jinshan Temple.
However, all of this was not solely due to Fahai's own efforts.
Every night when all was quiet, the Great Sun Buddha would quietly infuse him with magical power, as well as various elixirs and fruits, to help him quickly improve his strength.
Over the course of nearly a century, Fahai's magical power soared like a rocket, eventually being forcibly elevated to the realm of a Celestial Immortal.
When the time was right, Guanyin finally stepped in to guide Fahai to the East to retrace his journey to the West.
Having already foreseen the journey to the West, Yuan Zhexian, Nuwa, and Zhunti immediately ordered Yang Jian, Zishou, and Sun Wukong, who had returned to the Dragon Palace and Flower Fruit Mountain, to travel to the East again to reunite with Fahai and complete the journey to the West together.
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