Taiyi, Act Normal

Hearing this, Taiyi raised an eyebrow. He said nothing more, nodded with a smile, and turned to return to Dijun's side.

Only those with formidable strength deserved respect; with this battle, Yuan Heng had officially made a name for herself in the Primordial World.

Looking at Taiyi smiling at her, Yuan Heng was silent: “...”

Erma goodness, just a moment ago Taiyi was glaring at her as if she were an absolute eyesore.

To have him suddenly smile like this made her terrified.

Tongtian sidled over from who-knows-where. “Daoist friend, your skill at smashing people remains as exceptional as ever.”

He cupped his hands, a teasing expression on his face. “I am full of admiration, truly.”

Yuan Heng: ???

He had to be talking about that time she smashed someone to trade for elixir pills, right? Absolutely, right?

Yuan Heng was choked into speechlessness. “...Daoist friend praises me too much.”

However, since Tongtian had initiated contact on his own... couldn't she seize the opportunity to push her luck a little?

Thinking of the increasingly weak formation on Fangzhang Island, Yuan Heng immediately hatched an idea.

Her eyes lit up as she looked at him. “Daoist Tongtian, I have long heard that you possess profound insights into the Dao of Formations, making you the number one formation grandmaster in the Primordial World.”

“Seeing how brimful of talent you are, with your vast knowledge, peerless elegance, and extraordinary demeanor... it is truly hard not to yearn for your guidance.”

Seeing that she had laid on the flattery thick enough, Yuan Heng revealed her true motive. “It is a rare treat to meet you. I truly wish to ask for your help in stabilizing my island's formation. I wonder if you might agree to this?”

“Rest assured, I won't ask for your help for free. Whatever my island possesses at that time, you may take and use as you wish... What do you think, Daoist friend?”

Hehehe, praise wasn't given for free, after all. She remembered that Sect Leader Tongtian was famous for his formations.

This torrent of compliments and the title of “number one formation master in the Primordial World” had clearly pleased Tongtian.

“Ah, Daoist friend jests. What 'number one'? I merely know a bit or two—just a bit.”

Yuan Heng suppressed the tease in her heart, her big eyes filled with utmost sincerity. “Daoist friend, do not be modest. You are truly this outstanding.”

“Haha... Since Daoist friend is so sincere, then I shall not decline either. I—”

“Third Brother.”

Yuqing spoke up from a short distance away to remind him. He and Taiqing stood looking at Tongtian, their eyes gleaming with clear disapproval.

They had just finished listening to the lecture, so naturally, they should return first to consolidate their cultivation. How could he fail to distinguish between primary and secondary priorities?

Tongtian's happily wagging tail instantly dropped halfway. “I... I still need to return to Mount Kunlun to consolidate my cultivation. After all, I did gain quite a bit at Purple Heaven Palace... So, I might not be able to help you right away, Daoist friend.”

Hmm?

Was that even a problem?

“Daoist Tongtian, there is no need for that. I am the one seeking your assistance, so how could I delay your cultivation?”

Yuan Heng raised her hand, conjuring a butterfly that was much larger than an ordinary spirit butterfly. It danced in front of Yuan Heng and Tongtian, fluttering about and occasionally shedding sparkling, glittery dust.

Looking at it, Tongtian unconsciously raised his hand, curling his fingers to let it land.

What a magnificent and beautiful butterfly.

Yuan Heng looked at Tongtian, her eyes curving into crescents. “When you are free, Daoist friend, just let it lead the way, and you will find Fangzhang Island.”

“I shall trouble you then, Daoist friend.”

Having said that, Yuan Heng stood upon her lotus, made a run for it, and sped off on the lotus. As long as she ran fast enough, Daoist Tongtian wouldn't be able to refuse her~

Hehehe~

Tongtian, left swallowing a mouthful of lotus mist: “...”

Nuwa, who had just seen them wrap up and was about to step forward to chat: “...”

To be completely honest, Daoist Yuan Heng's getaway posture was quite nimble as well.

Tongtian returned to his elder brothers in a daze, carrying the big butterfly with him.

The big butterfly was very obedient. Seeing its master leave, it didn't even dare shed any more dust, settling down quietly on Tongtian's shoulder and staying still.

“Eldest Brother, Second Brother...”

Tongtian called out to them. The corners of Taiqing's lips curled up slightly. “Good.”

He wouldn't need to hunt for many of his alchemy materials anymore.

Yuqing raised a hand and patted the other side of Tongtian's shoulder. “Third Brother, since you have promised her, do it well.”

“Do not tarnish the reputation of the Three Pure Ones.”

His third brother was always so frivolous; Yuanshi felt he had to worry constantly.

Tongtian rubbed his nose and glanced at the spirit butterfly on his shoulder. “Eldest Brother, Second Brother, I understand.”

The three of them departed as well.

...

Yuan Heng sped back to Fangzhang Island like lightning. Once home, she immediately entered secluded cultivation.

A master's lecture truly lived up to its reputation...

As everyone knew, time in the Primordial World was notoriously worthless. After an unknown period, Yuan Heng finally emerged from seclusion.

Seeing her step out of the modest little palace, Ling Nü hurriedly trotted over, her tone soft and sweet. “Daojun~ You're out of seclusion?”

“Yes.”

A single secluded cultivation lasted five hundred years. At this rate, even the Great Sage Equal to Heaven would turn into Sun Xingzhe.

Yuan Heng raised her hand and patted Ling Nü's small head. Ah, her little attendant was truly so well-behaved.

“Has anyone visited Fangzhang Island recently?”

She didn't know when Daoist Tongtian would arrive, but her island's fragile barrier was practically starving for a reinforcement.

Ling Nü shook her head gently. “Reporting to Daojun, no one visited Fangzhang Island during your seclusion.”

Yuan Heng nodded gently. “Alright, I understand. Go run along and play, Ling Nü.”

Hearing this, Ling Nü bowed to her and retired. She had befriended a white deer in the forest, and whenever she didn't need to tend to her master's little garden, she often went to play with it.

Watching Ling Nü's small running figure, Yuan Heng felt a touch of emotional sentiment in her heart. Ah, it's so wonderful to be young~

Soon, she withdrew her gaze. This period of seclusion had granted her considerable progress. Recalling the sight of flowers blooming in Purple Heaven Palace, she decided to undertake a major project.

She would transform all living things on Fangzhang Island into flowers of life, symbolizing vital energy.

Using them to nurture spirit butterflies, she would let the spirit butterflies bring even more vital energy to Fangzhang Island and the realm of the Primordial World.

No sooner said than done. Yuan Heng summoned the Scepter of All-Spirits Creation and took to the air. Suspended in midair, her Dao rhythm spread like a tide until it completely enveloped the area where she stood.

The spiritual treasure glowed with a faint pink light, its formidable power growing as Yuan Heng moved.

At this moment, Yuan Heng felt an itch in her throat; she wanted to shout something out, but she didn't want to chant some embarrassing incantation.

After holding it in for a long time, Yuan Heng ultimately decided to follow her heart, fearing she might suffocate herself otherwise.

“Heaven and Earth possess breath, and all living things possess spirit.

Born of themselves, guarding themselves, walking in accord with the Dao.”

As the Daoist chant echoed, the land beneath Yuan Heng instantly bloomed with a sea of flowers, emanating dense, rich vital energy.

Clusters of pink flowers, large and small, with petals radiating a translucent pink radiance, bloomed outward layer by layer from the center... dispersing a subtle, gentle fragrance.

Holding her scepter, Yuan Heng quietly admired the view for a moment, thinking to herself that her craftsmanship was indeed exquisite—truly breathtakingly beautiful.

This place had become a vast pink sea of flowers nurturing vital energy.

She truly was awesome~

Yuan Heng gently waved her hand, and thousands of spirit butterflies were born. “One life bestows upon all species, warmth spreading across the eight wildernesses.”

“My little spirit butterflies, bring vital energy to the Primordial World in the future, alright?”

Aiya, she truly was so cultured~