Chapter 186: Hongmeng Yuanshi Scripture

"Xi Quanqiu?" Having been a keyboard warrior on forums in his previous life, Zu An had some impression of the name, thinking it was perhaps the ancestral land where the Qin people originated.

He felt frustrated. The other party told him to go to Xi Quanqiu without explaining why. Did all powerful figures enjoy this mysterious approach?

"Remember, when you go to Xi Quanqiu, you must bring the Tai'a sword," the man in the dragon robe instructed.

"Why?" Zu An couldn't help but ask.

"Because the Tai'a is the key to entering Xi Quanqiu."

"A key?"

Zu An looked at the long sword in his hand, thinking how big a door such a large key would open.

At that moment, the man in the dragon robe's voice rang out again: "Of course, I won't let you do this for nothing. The upper volume of the *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture* is sealed within the Tai'a. This scripture can temper your body, offering powerful purification and recovery functions, which should be very helpful to you now."

"*Primal Chaos Origin Scripture*?" Zu An was momentarily stunned. The name alone suggested it wasn't an ordinary item. Moreover, while its tempering and purification effects were notable, he desperately needed its powerful recovery ability right now.

Although the *Phoenix Nirvana Scripture*'s low-health burst was incredibly powerful, its activation conditions were very strict, making it easy to lose control. While Physician Ji's medicine was good, its recovery speed was too slow.

The "Believe in Brother Chun" effect was excellent, but it was extremely rare to obtain, offering no real guarantee.

He couldn't always rely on Xue'er to cast "Half-Life Bond" every time he faced a life-or-death situation, could he?

"How do I cultivate this?" Zu An asked.

"Use your spiritual consciousness to touch the sword's body, and you will perceive it," the man in the dragon robe replied.

Zu An, however, remained cautious, worried that the other party might try to seize his body or something similar. After all, he had seen many such scenarios in novels and TV shows in his previous life.

He tentatively used his spiritual consciousness to probe the Tai'a sword, and a passage of text flowed into his mind:

"Before chaos was divided and heaven and earth were in disorder, vast and boundless, unseen by all. Half a life fallen into a realm of sorrow, all things originated in chaos..."

Just then, the keyboard's voice suddenly sounded in his mind: "Detected the Xi Quanqiu secret scripture *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture*. Do you wish to devour it?"

Zu An was delighted. Another secret scripture? This was completely unexpected.

He quickly selected "Yes."

A patch of black mist entered F3, then transformed into a strange totem imprinted on the F3 key.

Then the keyboard's voice rang out again: "Begin body tempering?"

What on earth was body tempering?

However, he didn't dare select "No," fearing he might miss this opportunity. So, he quickly chose "Yes."

Immediately, he felt a surge of black energy suddenly emerge from the keyboard, instantly enveloping his entire body. He had a sensation as if the surrounding elemental energy of heaven and earth—no, not elemental energy, but something purer and more nourishing, something he normally couldn't perceive.

Could this be the so-called Primal Chaos Qi mentioned in the scripture?

The Primal Chaos Qi was absorbed into his body, quickly flowing into his limbs and bones, continuously transforming and repairing his flesh and meridians.

He felt immensely comfortable, as if in a hot spring, yet at times it was like enduring torture, with intense tearing sensations throughout his body.

Fortunately, it all passed quickly. After the pain, there was even a remarkable feeling of lightness; otherwise, he would have thought he had fallen into some trap.

"Detected that the Qi Sea below your navel is sealed. Do you wish to unseal it?" The keyboard's voice suddenly chimed.

Zu An, however, felt as if he had heard celestial music and nearly leaped up in excitement: "Unseal!"

Immediately afterward, he felt the surge of Primal Chaos Qi rush into his lower abdomen, similar to when he had consumed the petal of the Traceless Illusion Lotus. But this Primal Chaos Qi was clearly much more potent. The effect of the Traceless Illusion Lotus hadn't been enough to break through the sealed barrier, but under the impact of this Primal Chaos Qi, it quickly loosened.

As if sensing the anomaly, Primal Chaos Qi from other parts of his body also rushed to assist.

Finally, all the Primal Chaos Qi in his body gathered in his lower abdomen. Zu An's heart pounded furiously; he had heard Old Man Mi mention that this area was extremely delicate and easily susceptible to irreversible damage if mishandled.

He prayed that this Primal Chaos Qi wouldn't cause any trouble. He was currently just sealed, and at least *something* was there. But if the Primal Chaos Qi was too aggressive and completely destroyed it, he would truly be like Zhao Gao, with nowhere to cry.

Fortunately, these most primordial energies of heaven and earth were much more powerful than he had imagined. Not long after, he seemed to hear a "pop" sound. In that instant, he felt a sudden enlightenment, and his entire being lightened. Although he didn't understand seals, he clearly knew that the restriction on his body had been completely lifted.

The surge of Primal Chaos Qi did not dissipate but continued to temper the rest of his body.

He looked down, and his cheeks immediately flushed, his breath quickening. The "chick pecking rice" image that had been a source of great frustration for him had finally transformed into a "great roc spreading its wings."

The long-lost sensation he used to experience every morning in his previous life had finally returned completely!

At this moment, Zu An wished he could let out a long howl to the sky. "I've waited so long, just for this opportunity. I'm not trying to prove I'm superior to others, but to prove that what I've lost, I must reclaim with my own hands!"

What kind of life had he lived since transmigrating? In the eyes of others, he was a tall, handsome, good-natured life winner with a beautiful wife. But only he knew deep down that he was a loser. If that particular area couldn't be revitalized, nothing else mattered.

This matter had always weighed on him like a heavy stone, making it hard to breathe. Now, finally, it had recovered!

If it weren't for the sheer embarrassment of the matter, he would even have had the urge to beat gongs and drums and spread the news everywhere.

Suddenly feeling something amiss with his body, he looked down and was greatly startled. "But this... isn't this a bit too exaggerated?"

Feeling the residual Primal Chaos Qi continue to temper his body, Zu An felt a bit embarrassed, but at the same time, couldn't help but feel a hint of secret joy.

Finally, the last wisp of Primal Chaos Qi completed its tempering. He immediately felt that all the wounds his body had previously sustained were completely healed, and he was full of energy, much stronger than ever before.

Suddenly, the keyboard's voice chimed again: "Because the *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture* is incomplete, new functions cannot be unlocked."

"Huh?" Zu An was startled, only then realizing that the *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture* he had received was only half a volume.

"Your talent and fortune are indeed extraordinary, to have completed the first stage of body tempering so quickly. Now, your strength, physical resilience, and recovery ability have all significantly increased compared to before," the man in the dragon robe slowly said. "From now on, each time your cultivation realm advances a level, your body will undergo a complete transformation. The higher your cultivation level, the stronger all aspects of your body will become. Cultivators of the same level will find it difficult to harm you, and even damage inflicted by higher-level cultivators will be greatly reduced. Cultivate to the highest level, and your body will even be able to regenerate and recover, as long as you're not completely annihilated."

"By then, you will be the strongest man in this world!"

"However... could you please not point *that* thing at me right now?"

Zu An was mortified. He quickly twisted his body and pulled his clothes down to cover himself. "Oh, I'm so sorry, that was just a natural reaction after the body tempering, a natural reaction."

The man in the dragon robe let out a heavy snort. "Of course I know. Otherwise, do you think you'd still be alive and talking to me?"

Zu An gave an awkward smile and quickly changed the subject. "By the way, why is there only the upper volume of this *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture*? Do you know where the lower volume is?"

"The lower volume is in Xi Quanqiu," the man in the dragon robe replied. "You will naturally obtain it when you get there in the future."

Zu An couldn't help but suspect that the man was doing this on purpose, letting him taste the benefits of the *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture* first, and then splitting the scripture in half, forcing him to complete the task.

Regardless, being able to unseal "that little brother" this time was already worth a fortune. Not to mention, this cultivation method perfectly complemented the *Phoenix Nirvana Scripture*; one required severe injury, while the other offered powerful recovery – a truly perfect match!

"The *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture* requires frequent cultivation. The more you use it, the sooner you will gradually advance to the next level. Take good care of your life; don't die before you even find Xi Quanqiu," the man in the dragon robe said coldly.

Zu An thought that others might use it less, but given his situation, he would likely need to use it often. "Thank you for the reminder, senior. Also, I'd like to ask how to find Xi Quanqiu."

The man in the dragon robe fell silent. After a long pause, he finally said, "I don't know."

"Are there no proverbs, maps, or anything that could provide a clue?" Zu An pressed on, unwilling to give up.

"No," the man in the dragon robe still shook his head.

"You don't know?" Zu An nearly jumped up. Wasn't this setting him up to fail? The world was vast, and with no clues, where was he supposed to look?

The man in the dragon robe replied, "I am merely a wisp of a remnant soul; my knowledge is inherently limited. Furthermore, with the passage of time and the shifting of eras, Xi Quanqiu may not even be in its former location, so you must find it yourself."

As he spoke, his form began to fade, appearing translucent in the air, looking as if he could vanish at any moment.

Zu An quickly asked, "Is there a time limit for this task?"

"No, but my memory tells me the sooner you complete the task, the better," the man in the dragon robe replied.

Zu An let out a long sigh of relief. No time limit was ideal, and there were no means to restrict him, so even if he didn't search for it in the future, it probably wouldn't be a big problem.

"I'm about to disappear. Do you have any other questions? Ask quickly, and I'll answer them all," the man in the dragon robe said, his presence growing weaker.

"What should be done with the woman sealed in the crystal coffin below?" Zu An cautiously inquired.

A fierce glint flashed in the man in the dragon robe's eyes. "Kill her!"

"Kill her!" Zu An was startled. He thought, *You two were once a couple, surely you don't need to be so ruthless? More importantly, she's incredibly beautiful; killing her would be a terrible waste.* "But her power is far beyond mine; how can I kill her?"

"You can... The *Primal Chaos Origin Scripture*... purification..." The man in the dragon robe's figure finally dissipated, with only a few faint, blurry words lingering.

His vision blurred, and by the time Zu An came to his senses, he was back in the underground palace, holding the Tai'a sword in his hand.

"What are you dazed about up there? Hurry down!" Mi Li's displeased voice reached him.