429: The Founder of Taoism

Gazing at the Initial Domain, which was much vaster than the Cage Domain, Xun Xiuyuan couldn't help but smile with relief, slowly saying:

"The return of the Initial Domain not only means that this long-lost land has returned to our embrace, but also that my promise and responsibility to the Old Palace Master Ling Tian have finally been fulfilled with Perfection."

The Old Palace Master Ling Tian had obtained the crucial Ling Tian Pagoda from the Initial Domain back then. This profound kindness had always been etched in Ling Tian's heart. He never forgot this favor from the Initial Domain, and deep down, he always hoped to personally witness the return of the Initial Domain one day, to repay the gift it had bestowed upon him.

Hearing Xun Xiuyuan's emotional words, Li Jingtian also revealed a knowing smile. He said with deep feeling, "Indeed, recalling those dark years when the Initial Domain was ruthlessly exiled, my heart was filled with helplessness and despair. I never dared to hope that one day I would personally witness the return of the Initial Domain. Yet, today, all of this has become a reality. This is not only my greatest wish but also the shared hope and dream of all of us."

Li Jingtian's tone was full of memories of the past and aspirations for the future.

Subsequently, Li Jingtian, carrying Xun Xiuyuan, tore open the incredibly sturdy barrier of the Initial Domain with unparalleled power. In just a single teleportation, the two appeared on a towering mountain Peak that pierced the clouds.

The mountain Peak was covered in thick white snow, glistening like silver, resembling a pure and flawless world of ice and snow.

On this solitary and desolate mountain Peak stood a lone building. The building looked quite old, like an ancient Mountain God Temple, seemingly out of place with its surroundings, yet possessing an indescribable majesty and mystery.

Li Jingtian stood before the Mountain God Temple, solemnly stating, "This seemingly inconspicuous temple enshrines the supreme Old Ancestor of our Initial Domain. His existence is the guardian and faith of our entire Domain Realm."

Xun Xiuyuan slowly walked to the front of the Mountain God Temple, carefully observing the building, which, though dilapidated, still had faint wisps of incense smoke curling around it.

That faint scent of incense seemed to narrate the piety and reverence of the Initial Domain's people.

Evidently, since the people of the Initial Domain returned to their homeland after enduring countless hardships, they had not forgotten this sacred land and had once come here to express their respect and gratitude to the Old Ancestor.

The moment Xun Xiuyuan stepped into the ancient Mountain God Temple, the seemingly cold and emotionless statue inside miraculously spoke, its voice deep and distant, as if traversing the barriers of time and space. "You've come?"

These simple three words contained infinite profound meaning and anticipation.

Hearing this sudden voice, not to mention the always calm Xun Xiuyuan, even the experienced Li Jingtian was shocked, his mouth agape, his eyes gleaming with disbelief.

The shock and emotion in their hearts intertwined, almost bringing tears to their eyes, deeply moved by this trans-temporal connection and reunion.

Xun Xiuyuan pointed to himself in confusion, "Me?"

"That's right, it's you." The other party's voice carried an undeniable firmness. "I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

Xun Xiuyuan frowned slightly, a surge of inexplicable confusion rising in his heart: "Why? Why are you waiting for me here?"

"You should know who I am, right?" The other's voice was deep and powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

Xun Xiuyuan pondered for a moment, then tentatively replied, "Are you the Dao Law Progenitor?"

After a long silence from the statue, the air seemed to be filled with a heavy atmosphere. Finally, it slowly spoke, its voice carrying a hint of ancientness and majesty: "That's right, I am the Dao Law Progenitor."

After hearing this, Xun Xiuyuan nodded. Although he still had many questions, he knew that the most important thing at this moment was to understand the other party's intention: "Then, why are you waiting for me here?"

"Yes, I am waiting for you!"

The Dao Law Progenitor's voice rang out again, his tone revealing an undeniable resolve, as if all of this had long been destined.

Li Jingtian remained silent, his gaze focused and profound, listening intently to the conversation between the two, unwilling to miss a single word or syllable.

His brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was trying to catch every detail in the conversation, attempting to grasp some deeper meaning from it.

Xun Xiuyuan also made no sound, his eyes calm and firm, quietly waiting for the statue to continue its narration.

Although his heart was filled with curiosity and anticipation, he maintained a composed demeanor on the surface, like a towering mountain, standing firm against the wind and rain.

"The moment I reached the Peak of the Hongmeng Realm, I profoundly realized that I had touched the limits of my current Realm and could no longer advance."

The statue's voice was deep and distant, as if it had traversed endless time and space, carrying an ancient and mysterious aura. "Therefore, I made a significant decision: to venture into the unknown Domain outside the Blue Star Great Universe, to explore its unknown mysteries. I clearly knew that such an exploration was fraught with immense risks, potentially even leading to my demise. Thus, I left three precious supreme treasures in the Blue Star Great Universe as my contingency plan."

Hearing this, a hint of confusion arose in Xun Xiuyuan's heart. He frowned slightly and softly asked, "Blue Star Great Universe?"

"The Blue Star Great Universe is a vast and complex cosmic system," the statue slowly explained. "The entire Cosmic Battlefield is actually a subordinate of the Blue Star Great Universe; their existence and development are inseparable from the nourishment of the Blue Star Great Universe. And the Blue Star Universe is the ancestral Universe of the entire Blue Star Great Universe, the source and Foundation of all Universes. Every Universe that appears in the Cosmic Battlefield is an Internal World left behind by powerful cultivators from the Blue Star Great Universe, by giving back to the Blue Star Great Universe. Although these Internal Worlds exist independently, there are intricate connections between them and the Blue Star Great Universe."

These words were not entirely unfamiliar to Xun Xiuyuan.

From True Person Yuan Ling's narration, he already had some initial understanding of these concepts.

Now, hearing the Dao Law Progenitor explain it personally, he felt that this knowledge became clearer and more profound, his doubts gradually dissipating. He felt sincere agreement and acceptance of the Dao Law Progenitor's words.

The Dao Law Progenitor's voice, full of wisdom and ancientness, did not cease but continued to flow slowly through the air, resuming his narration. "During my exploration in the vast Void Realm outside the Blue Star Great Universe, I was fortunate enough to meet an experienced Senior from the Blue Star Great Universe. Although she only existed as a wisp of remnant soul, her attainments in the Dao of deduction were unfathomably deep, and she gave me some extremely valuable hints."