424: Goodbye to the vast amounts of the primordial essence of heaven and earth, the fifth phase is about to end.

Chapter 416: Seeing a Large Amount of Heaven and Earth Origin Again, the Fifth Life is About to End

The Kunlun Mountain Range, stretching across the southwestern heartland of Dragon Country, has been the core source of myths and legends since ancient times.

Countless magnificent legends circulate here: traces of Immortals, ancient Divine Artifacts, elixirs of immortality... various unimaginable tales intertwine, draping this majestic mountain range in a mysterious veil.

Because of this, Kunlun Mountain attracts a large number of tourists and adventure enthusiasts every day.

They follow the official tourist routes, take photos at designated viewing platforms, and try to find a trace of ancient charm in the cloud-shrouded snowy Peaks and deep, dangerous canyons.

However, for the absolute consideration of public safety, the official authorities have long since completely isolated and sealed off the most core and dangerous internal areas of the mountain range with sturdy barbed wire.

In the external announcement, the wording was concise and uniform.

The geological structure of the core area is complex, with large ferocious beasts occasionally gathering and appearing abnormally, no signal whatsoever, and an extremely harsh environment.

To ensure the life safety of every citizen, no personnel are allowed to cross or climb over the barbed wire. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated.

But the truth is far from as simple as the announcement stated.

If someone could truly break through the first line of defense and peer inward, they would be horrified to discover that beyond it, there existed a second, and even a third, more stringent barrier!

That was no longer ordinary barbed wire, but a deadly electrified net woven from special alloys and carrying high-voltage current.

Dense cameras monitored every inch of land without blind spots, towering signal towers and cables were spread throughout, and high-power signal jammers operated at full capacity.

This was enough to instantly disable any unauthorized electronic device.

Furthermore, there were fully armed, well-equipped patrol teams on continuous patrol twenty-four hours a day.

Therefore, under this comprehensive defense System, it could truly be said that not even an unauthorized bird could stealthily infiltrate its core.

This heavily sealed core area of Kunlun, what it was guarding, was probably far from as simple as the “wild beasts” mentioned in the announcement.

Deep within the Kunlun Mountain Range, loud rumbling sounds broke the ancient silence.

Several dark green military helicopters, like giant steel eagles, swept over the continuous snowy Peaks, passed through the thin clouds, and flew directly towards the innermost perimeter of Kunlun, which was sealed off layer by layer.

Inside one of the helicopters, Lu Xuan, who had just returned to the country, sat silently in the back seat.

He had changed into a dark gray Zhongshan suit, and outside the cabin were the rapidly passing treacherous mountain views.

Lu Xuan’s gaze penetrated the porthole, directed towards the core area covered by layers of defenses.

He came to Kunlun not for sightseeing, but for the myths and legends that had circulated for thousands of years.

More importantly, according to the historical data and clues collected by the high-level officials of Dragon Country, those legends that were regarded by the world as supernatural phenomena and after-dinner conversation... seemed not to be groundless.

Traces of Immortals, ancient Divine Artifacts, the mystery of immortality... these seemingly ethereal existences were very likely to be real.

The helicopter began to descend, and the electrified barbed wire, the numerous cameras, and the faintly visible figures of patrolling soldiers below became increasingly clear.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan slowly closed his eyes, adjusting his own state.

The helicopter swept over the last ridge, and the scene below suddenly opened up, revealing a different world within the strict barrier isolated from the outside!

Deep within the primitive dense forests, a large-scale military base filled with a sense of future technology lay nestled in the valley.

Towering electrified barbed wire and conspicuous red warning lines isolated it from the world, and various models of military helicopters with camouflage paint were parked on the helipads.

There were also high-tech climbing machines with peculiar designs, specifically for steep mountain walls, standing silently nearby.

The most shocking sight was the huge training square in the center of the base.

Hundreds of soldiers were gathered here, not conducting regular military drills, but practicing fist techniques!

Their movements were uniform, and the sound of surging Qi and blood faintly connected into a single roar, creating an astonishing Aura.

What they were practicing was a killing fist technique, created by integrating the essence of various National Arts, and optimized through countless actual combat tests and scientific methods!

Every move and stance was simple and sharp, with penetrating force, and each was performed by a National Art expert who had reached the pinnacle!

A National Art Martial Artist army of this scale, if placed outside, would be an unimaginable force!

Even more peculiar was the electromagnetic environment here.

Unless the base’s specially made encrypted signal equipment was used, no external signals, including military satellites, could detect the exact situation here.

Ordinary smartphones were like bricks here, with no signal whatsoever.

This was a true “information black hole.”

Not long after, the helicopter carrying Lu Xuan, guided by signals, slowly descended and steadily landed on a helipad marked with a special symbol.

The strong wind stirred up by the rotors ruffled the training uniforms of the elite soldiers on the square below.

“Old Lu, below is the core base of our Dragon Group in Kunlun Mountain, and also where we cultivate ‘seeds’.”

The man sitting in the co-pilot seat of the helicopter turned his head and respectfully introduced.

He was about thirty years old, in the prime of his life where Qi, blood, and experience combined, with a resolute face and sharp, eagle-like eyes.

This man was no ordinary person; he was Xiao Tianye, the Deputy Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group Headquarters.

His National Art cultivation was even more astonishing, having broken through to the Major Achievement of Hua Jin, and he was recognized in the National Art world as a peerless Genius, truly a favored son of heaven, one in a billion.

However, even this Dragon Group Deputy Chief Instructor, who was unapproachable and legendary in the eyes of countless people, appeared unusually disciplined in front of Lu Xuan, even with a hint of undetectable nervousness and excitement.

Xiao Tianye looked at Lu Xuan with an expression that was not like looking at a colleague or a Senior, but more like looking up at a Martial Dao monument that he had pursued his entire life yet still felt unapproachable.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan merely nodded slightly, his gaze still calmly overlooking the increasingly clear panorama of the base below.

After the helicopter landed steadily, Xiao Tianye was the first to jump out, personally jogging to the other side and respectfully opening the cabin door for Lu Xuan.

Once Lu Xuan stepped onto the ground, this Dragon Group Deputy Chief Instructor naturally fell back half a step, bowing slightly.

While leading the way towards the command center, he softly introduced the detailed situation of the base to Lu Xuan.

This scene was fully observed by the elite soldiers during their training break.

In an instant, the huge training square, which had been filled with surging Qi and blood and constant shouts, suddenly fell into an eerie silence!

All the soldiers’ gazes were fixed on the two figures in the distance, their faces filled with incredible shock and immense confusion.

“I... I didn’t see wrong, did I? Is that Instructor Xiao?”

“Demon Xiao... he, how could he...”

“When did our Demon Instructor become so... submissive?”

In their minds, Deputy Chief Instructor Xiao Tianye was an unbeatable, powerful existence, a “demon” who was strict to the point of being inhuman, and also the benchmark for the National Art Grandmaster they pursued.

Xiao Tianye possessed extraordinary strength and a respected position. In the past, even when facing national-level important figures who came for inspection, he had always been neither humble nor arrogant, calm and composed.

When had he ever shown such... almost like a follower’s subservient posture?

But at present, their own Deputy Chief Instructor was indeed following closely beside that old man, and that cautiousness was absolutely sincere respect, not fake!

Thus, countless gazes involuntarily shifted from Xiao Tianye to the seemingly ordinary old man in front of him.

The old man’s steps were steady, his Aura restrained, and there was nothing else remarkable about him.

But the more he appeared this way, the more turbulent the waves in the soldiers’ hearts became.

“Who exactly is that old man?”

A huge question mark, like a brand, was etched into the hearts of every Dragon Group elite present.

They realized that this old man, who could make “Demon Xiao” treat him in such a way, his identity and strength were probably far beyond the limits they could imagine.

Meanwhile, Xiao Tianye was softly introducing the base’s energy supply System to Lu Xuan.

Suddenly, he keenly felt the curious gazes from all directions of the training square, almost solidifying into substance.

The next moment, Xiao Tianye’s words paused slightly, and he silently turned his head, his gaze sweeping over the group of instantly stiff figures.

Then, a smile slowly appeared on his face, which he believed to be very kind, but in the eyes of all the elite soldiers, it was more terrifying than a demon from Hell.

Not good!

The moment all the soldiers saw this familiar smile, their scalps tingled instantly, and they all lowered their heads, wishing they could bury their heads in their chests, not daring to breathe loudly.

“Look, what are you looking at?” Xiao Tianye’s voice was not loud, but it clearly spread throughout the entire square.

“What, today’s training volume was too easy, giving you all the leisure to watch the show here?”

After speaking, his gaze instantly locked onto an instructor standing at the front of the formation.

“Gong Kewen! What the Hell are you doing! Immediately increase the training intensity! Haven’t you seen that these little brats’ bones are starting to itch and need to be stretched?”

Xiao Tianye raised a hand and pointed to the distant, cloud-shrouded, endless majestic mountain ridge, issuing a command that sounded like a death knell.

“Now! Immediately! All of you, with full load, run a lap along the Kunlun Mountain's Warning line! If you don't finish, no one gets to eat today!”

Gong Kewen, the squad instructor who was called out, also a Master of Hua Jin with a formidable Aura, his face instantly fell, and he wailed inwardly.

Gong Kewen helplessly glanced at the elite soldiers who had already started to tremble, and cursed these overly curious little brats in his heart.

Now it was good, curiosity killed the cat, and even he himself was suffering along with them!

Damn it, run a lap around the perimeter of Kunlun Mountain?

That rugged and steep mountain path, plus the full load, would take at least six hours to complete! This was practically going to strip them of a layer of skin!

But an order was an order.

Gong Kewen hardened his heart and roared, “What are you still standing there for! Didn’t you hear Instructor Xiao? All of you! Thirty kilograms of load! Follow me, run!”

After speaking, he took the lead, carrying a heavy tactical backpack, and rushed out.

Behind him, a suppressed wail and cries of anguish, like a funeral procession, immediately erupted.

Hundreds of elite soldiers, with tragic expressions, followed their instructor and began this sudden cross-country training.

Seeing this, Xiao Tianye then turned back, his face instantly resuming its previous respectful expression, and he smiled slightly at Lu Xuan: “Old Lu, I apologize, my subordinates lack discipline and have made you laugh. Please come this way.”

Inside the highest command center of the Kunlun Base, the atmosphere was solemn and grave.

The base’s highest commander, core military officers of all levels, as well as the Dragon Group’s Chief Instructor Hong Fei, Deputy Chief Instructor Xiao Tianye, and other top combat powers, were all gathered here at this moment.

Everyone’s gazes were focused on the three huge display screens directly in front.

The screens clearly showed a lake surrounded by mountains, with its surface perennially shrouded in mist, and its water a deep, dark color, appearing no different from other high mountain lakes in the world.

However, this seemingly ordinary lake, in everyone’s eyes, was the absolute core that the entire base, and even the highest levels of Dragon Country, closely monitored!

It was located less than five kilometers behind the base, guarded by the most loyal elite troops in shifts twenty-four hours a day, with security measures taken to the extreme.

Without the joint approval of the base commander and Chief Instructor Hong Fei, no one was allowed to approach within one kilometer of it. Violators would be killed without mercy!

The reason was simple—

Because this seemingly calm lake would emit Dragon roars!

The sound was neither an illusion nor something any known creature could produce. Sometimes it was desolate and distant, as if traversing through ancient time and space, and sometimes it was high-pitched and passionate, containing an indescribable majesty.

It had no discernible pattern; sometimes it would echo once a day, other times it would be silent for a month, or even several months before sounding again.

Each time the Dragon roar sounded, it seemed to act directly on the depths of the Soul, making all who heard it, regardless of their cultivation level, feel a sense of trepidation and insignificance.

To investigate the truth behind this supernatural phenomenon, the high-level officials of Dragon Country established a top-secret base here and permanently sealed it.

Unfortunately, over the years, countless top-tier scientific research teams came with the most advanced instruments, and capable individuals and Xuanxue Great Masters from various schools were also invited, attempting to find answers from either a scientific or Xuanxue perspective.

The results, however, were all in vain.

Scientific instruments could not detect any abnormal energy fluctuations, and Xuanxue experts, after divination and deduction, often suffered backlash and returned spitting blood.

The lake was like a perfect enigma, keeping its secrets firmly locked in the depths of the mist, refusing to open up to anyone.

Inside the command center, everyone looked at the eternal mist on the screen, and the atmosphere was heavy.

Lu Xuan's purpose in coming this time was precisely for this mysterious lake, for the inconceivable sound of the Dragon's roar.

He not only didn't find it troublesome but feared that the world wasn't "strange" enough.

What Lu Xuan feared most was a world that was unremarkable, without any events defying common sense.

Because only these "anomalous phenomena" that cannot be explained by existing science and Xuanxue might contain the deepest secrets of this world, and might harbor legacies similar to Immortal Artifacts and Immortal Pills.

If he could find and refine them, he might obtain a large amount of System points, which could help him break through the shackles of his cultivation and thus transcend this Mortal World.

Lu Xuan's mind sank slightly, and a translucent panel, visible only to him, appeared before his eyes.

Red Dust Immortal System (Fifth Incarnation)

Host: Lu Xuan

Realm: Grandmaster of Baodan (Middle Stage)

Cultivation Technique: Wanhui Guilongquan (7/9)

Points: 135090

Although this world contained strange phenomena, because it was in the Era of Dharma's End, there were very few existences that could be refined by Lu Xuan to gain a large amount of System points.

He had investigated many so-called spiritual places and unsolved mysteries, but the harvest was negligible.

Especially after toiling for more than half a month in Yifeng Province, he only gained a total of over 100,000 System points.

It wasn't even enough System points to deduce the Wanhui Guilongquan to the next Realm.

Therefore, Lu Xuan suspected that even if he cleared all known strange phenomena in the world, or even engaged in continuous slaughter.

Until this Physical Body died of old age, he probably wouldn't accumulate enough immense points required to Breakthrough to the next Realm of the Baodan Realm.

Within the National Art circle of Dragon Country, regarding the Realm above Baodan, only eight vague characters were secretly circulating.

Breakthrough the Void Realm, See the Divine and Remain Undamaged!

But how exactly to Breakthrough? What is the Void Realm? How to see the Divine? How to remain undamaged? There were no records in any ancient texts, no detailed descriptions left by any predecessors.

Lu Xuan closed the System panel and his gaze once again fell upon the cloud-shrouded lake on the three giant display screens.

That place was the ultimate enigma that even the full might of Dragon Country could not unravel.

It continuously emitted sounds suspected to be a "Dragon's roar," very likely hiding the vast source of the extraordinary that Lu Xuan needed!

Whether he could gather the massive System points and glimpse a trace of the mystery of "Breakthrough the Void Realm, See the Divine and Remain Undamaged," hope, perhaps, lay entirely here.

"Old Lu, do you need to rest first and adapt to the environment here?" Xiao Tianye, the Deputy Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group, asked respectfully.

"No need, take me there directly."

"Yes."

Finally, under the personal guidance of Hong Fei, the Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group, Lu Xuan passed through layers of strict security lines behind the base, composed of the most elite soldiers, high-tech detection instruments, and even some obscure talismans.

Half an hour later, the scene before them suddenly opened up.

A vast lake lay quietly nestled in the embrace of the Kunlun Mountains.

The lake water was not stagnant, but rippled with vibrant emerald green, sparkling with waves that reflected a dreamlike luster under the sparse sunlight.

Even more peculiar was that the surface of the lake and the surrounding mountain slopes were perennially shrouded in dense, milky white mist, slowly swirling, making the entire lake appear like a detached, isolated Immortal Realm, completely separated from the Mortal World.

"Old Lu, this is it." Hong Fei stopped, his voice deep.

The Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group, nearing sixty, was dressed in a simple white martial arts uniform; his build was not burly, yet he exuded a sense of stability like a mountain.

His Aura was restrained to the extreme; if not for a Great Grandmaster of the Baodan Realm like Lu Xuan, it would be difficult to perceive the vast and surging power within him.

His cultivation had clearly reached the Perfection of the Hua Jin Realm; in terms of the richness of his Qi and blood and the purity of his force alone, he was in no way inferior to Lu Xuan's original body thirty years ago, before he broke through the Baodan Realm!

Hong Fei appeared outwardly calm, but his heart was far from it.

He was also immensely curious why this peerless expert, who had long become a legend and was suspected to have broken through the elusive Baodan Realm, would suddenly take an interest in this mysterious lake.

Was it pure curiosity of a strong individual towards the unknown, wanting to investigate thoroughly?

Or... had he already sensed something, a mystery that these Masters of Hua Jin could not perceive at all?

Or perhaps, did this Senior hold certain unknown, ancient clues about this place?

Lu Xuan did not respond to Hong Fei's inner questions; he walked a few steps forward alone, getting closer to the lake's edge.

Immediately after—a sudden change occurred!

From Lu Xuan's originally calm eyes, a dazzling golden light suddenly erupted!

The light was not illusory but condensed into substance, like two miniature suns ignited in his eyes, piercing through illusion and revealing reality!

This was the first time since arriving in this world that Lu Xuan, in front of outsiders, unreservedly and completely unleashed the vast power of the Baodan Realm!

No longer was there any restraint, no longer any concealment!

"Boom—!"

A majestic pressure, difficult to describe in words, erupted from him as the center!

It was not directed at anyone, but rather the complete true meaning of the Wanhui Guilongquan, contained within Lu Xuan's Martial Dao will.

Like an ancient beast of primordial times that had slept for eons, it suddenly awakened, sweeping out in its most primal and domineering form!

In an instant, the situation changed!

The relatively calm airflow in the Kunlun Mountains was instantly stirred, turning into howling gales that picked up sand and stones from the ground, making clothes flap loudly and almost causing people to lose their footing!

The dense mist that perpetually shrouded the lake, as if stirred by an invisible giant hand, surged and churned wildly, transforming into all sorts of bizarre shapes.

Most astonishing was the originally sparkling, mirror-like surface of the lake!

The entire lake surface began to boil violently!

The calm was instantly shattered, and the emerald lake water churned up giant waves several meters high, surging and crashing violently against the shore, emitting deafening roars!

The scenery of heaven and earth changed because of one person's will!

Chief Instructor Hong Fei, standing behind Lu Xuan, this sixty-year-old Dragon Group Chief Instructor, whose cultivation had reached Hua Jin Perfection and who had experienced countless storms in his life.

At this moment, he was like an ignorant child, involuntarily widening his eyes, his mouth slightly agape, completely disregarding his usual solemnity and image!

All his senses, all his spirit, were firmly captivated by the world-altering scene before him, and by the figure in front!

It really is!!!

No verbal explanation was needed; this terrifying power, personally witnessed and felt, was the most irrefutable evidence!

This immense power, capable of not only shaking the Qi and blood of National Art experts but also stirring the power of heaven and earth, causing gales to howl, mists to churn, and lakes to surge.

This vast will, transcending human limits and interfering with reality... this was it!

The true meaning of the Martial Dao, belonging to the legends of the Baodan Realm!

It was the ultimate goal of National Art, imprinted on the flyleaves of countless National Art classics, yearned for and diligently pursued by all Martial Artists in the world, yet almost no one had ever personally witnessed it—the ultimate goal of National Art!

Hong Fei once thought it was merely an elusive legend, an exaggerated longing of predecessors.

Only at this moment, witnessing the god-like golden light emanating from Lu Xuan and feeling the Martial Dao true meaning that caused heaven and earth to change color.

He became utterly convinced that the path truly lay ahead!

Excitement, shock, longing... all sorts of complex emotions surged in Hong Fei's chest.

How exactly did Senior Old Lu break through the mist and successfully take this most crucial step towards the legendary Realm?

He, Hong Fei, had cultivated diligently for fifty years, reaching Hua Jin Perfection, yet the path ahead seemed like a sheer cliff.

No matter how he tried, he still couldn't find any feasible ideas, couldn't see a glimmer of light on the path ahead.

But now, it was different!

Hope was right before his eyes! A living legend was by his side!

If he could receive even a little guidance from Senior Old Lu, this successful pioneer, even a word or two of advice, it would be no different from lighting a guiding lamp in endless darkness for him!

Thinking of this, Hong Fei's gaze at Lu Xuan's back completely changed.

It was no longer mere awe and shock; for the first time, it revealed a nearly pure admiration and longing, like a Disciple facing a revered mentor!

At this moment, this high-ranking, dignified Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group had secretly resolved in his heart to abandon all his status and pride.

No matter the cost, no matter whether Senior Old Lu was willing or not, he would shamelessly stay by Senior Old Lu's side, trying every possible means to seek a shred of guidance!

This was not just for his personal Martial Dao Breakthrough, but also to explore the long-severed path for the entire National Art world of Dragon Country!

For this, what did his personal face matter?

"Leave here; I need to cultivate here for a period of time!"

Lu Xuan's calm voice came again, instantly startling Hong Fei, who was immersed in immense shock and future fantasies.

Although he didn't understand why Senior Old Lu chose to cultivate at this place and time, this did not prevent him from complying unreservedly.

To gain Senior Old Lu's favor and obtain the coveted guidance, the first priority was to unconditionally and wholeheartedly obey the will of this powerful individual!

Hong Fei suppressed all his curiosity and questions, his expression solemn, and bowed deeply to Lu Xuan's back.

"Yes, Senior Old Lu! Please rest assured! As long as I, Hong Fei, draw breath, I will never allow any living being—be it human or beast—to set foot here and disturb your cultivation!"

As his words fell, he no longer hesitated, his figure like lightning, rapidly retreating.

After retreating a sufficient distance, Hong Fei immediately issued a death order through an encrypted communicator, using his highest authority.

With the lake as the center, a radius of five kilometers was designated as the highest restricted area! First-level combat readiness alert was activated!

All personnel and equipment were strictly prohibited from entering without his personal permission; those who violated the order were authorized to use all necessary means!

After issuing the orders, Hong Fei personally guarded the outermost security line.

He knew this was the first task Senior Old Lu had given him, and he had to do it perfectly.

And at the center of the lake, Lu Xuan's golden light grew even more brilliant, and a faint smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

It seemed he had come to the right place.

Red Dust Immortal System (Fifth Incarnation)

Host: Lu Xuan

Realm: Grandmaster of Baodan (Middle Stage)

Cultivation Technique: Wanhui Guilongquan (7/9)

Points: 135090

A large amount of the Origin power of Heaven and Earth has been detected. Please confirm whether to refine it.

"Good heavens!" Even with Lu Xuan's state of mind, having gone through five incarnations, he couldn't help but praise inwardly at this moment.

It turned out that this entire seemingly calm lake, which actually contained surging waves and could emit mysterious Dragon roars.

Its very foundation was composed of highly condensed Origin power of Heaven and Earth!

This was not water; this was clearly flowing, almost inexhaustible, immense System points!

Those "Dragon roars" that had troubled Dragon Country for years, sometimes sounding without any pattern, were not sounds made by any creature at all.

Instead, they were the manifestation of the Will of Heaven and Earth!

"Confirm refinement!" Lu Xuan gave the command to the System panel without the slightest hesitation.