Chapter Sixteen: The Young Disciple Enters the Gate; the Mysterious Dragon Seal is Revealed

  Huang Long had been cultivating in this place for over 2,000 years. Although he was blessed with a unique gift from heaven, he still didn't have any magical treasures. At that moment, he heard Zhen Yuanzi's response and saw that Zhen Yuanzi was not even as big as one of his toes. It seemed like just one slap could turn him into a meat pie. He thought the small cauldron had already become his possession, so he was overjoyed, shaking his head and wagging his tail, unable to contain his emotions.

  He is simple-minded, but has a lot of Taoist skills. He doesn't like to kill, and seeing the unprepared appearance of Zhenyuanzi, he can't help but remind him: "What magical powers do you have? I am Pan Gu's transformation, my golden body is invincible, my magical powers are profound, and I also have the assistance of the five elements and the earth spirit. Don't blame me for not reminding you!"

  Zhenyuanzi was impatient and said: "If you want to fight, then fight, don't dawdle!"

  Huang Long listened, slightly annoyed, thinking that his good intentions were all ruined by Zhenyuanzi. Since the other party was so ungrateful, he would make him taste some severity.

  Without hesitation, his body shook and the dragon head was still in front of Zhenyuanzi, but from a height of ten thousand feet, he stretched out his dragon tail and swung it at Zhenyuanzi.

  He is still worried that Zhenyuanzi's strength is too weak, and he has already shown mercy. This time, he just wants to knock down Zhenyuanzi, throw him to the ground, and vent his anger with a swollen head and a bundle of injuries.

  Zhenyuanzi didn't reveal his true self, and everything seemed normal. When he saw the dragon's tail swing over, he spat out a mouthful of yuanqi towards the front, and suddenly a giant palm appeared in mid-air, grabbing the dragon's tail with one hand.

  It's strange to say, the Yellow Dragon's giant tail was caught by it, and suddenly it was like being subjected to a huge force of ten thousand kilograms, unable to move. The Yellow Dragon was greatly shocked, and hurriedly struggled with all its might several times before finally breaking free. That giant palm also disappeared into thin air at the same time.

  Surprised, Huang Long no longer dared to underestimate Zhen Yuanzi and launched another attack, pouncing on him.

  No matter how Huang Long attacked, whether with his head or feet or claws or tail, Zhenyuanzi easily dissipated them as if taking a leisurely stroll. After attacking for a long time, Huang Long couldn't even touch the corner of Zhenyuanzi's clothes!

  Zhenyuanzi could have easily defeated Huang Long with a single move, but he saw that Huang Long's thoughts were simple and pure, like those of a child. He didn't want to crush him too much. Moreover, if he didn't let Huang Long use all his skills, even if he defeated him, he might not be convinced. Therefore, Zhenyuanzi was in no hurry, no matter how Huang Long attacked, he only blocked and did not counterattack.

  Huang Long initially held back, but later gradually realized something was off and only then fully utilized his skills. However, no matter how hard he tried, he always felt that he was just a little bit short of defeating Zhen Yuan Zi. He made effort after effort, yet failed time and again, soon feeling somewhat fatigued!

  Seeing that the physical attack was ineffective, Huang Long changed his tactics and let out a long roar, spitting out bolt after bolt of divine lightning from his mouth towards Zhen Yuanzi. These were precisely his refined Chaotic Wuji Divine Lightning.

  This thunder's power is no less than the Chaos Tribulation in the Hongmeng, and even Zhun Yuanzi wouldn't dare to underestimate it. He couldn't use his magical artifacts, so he couldn't use the Creation Cauldron or the Earth Book to protect himself, although he was secretly using them within his body, Huang Long might not have noticed, but he didn't bother to do so. In a desperate situation, he revealed his true Chaos form.

  His true body was majestic and awe-inspiring, shining brightly with a gigantic physique that rivaled the Yellow Dragon. This was still Zhēn Yuán Zǐ deliberately controlling himself, afraid of startling others.

  That chaotic thunderbolt struck his body, but it only felt like a slight itch, without causing any harm. The Yellow Dragon was left staring in shock and amazement.

  This chaotic true body was created by Pangu's essence and blood, with Pangu's aura on it. Huang Long is the main tendon of Pangu's spine, so he naturally knows about this.

  He saw the true body of Zhenyuanzi, and his divine powers knew that he had no chance of defeating him, and he was convinced in his heart. He also felt the Pangu aura on Zhenyuanzi's body, which was exceptionally familiar, and he had a deeper affection for him.

  Zhenyuanzi saw the situation and knew that the time had come, so he didn't delay. He looked for an opening, and with his true body's giant foot, he stepped on the dragon's head, pressing it to the ground, unable to move. He asked: "Will you submit or not?"

  Huang Long was already powerless, and he repeatedly said: "I surrender! I surrender!"

  Zhenyuanzi relaxed his massive foot and turned around, saying: "Since you've admitted defeat, it means you've lost the bet. Are you willing to follow your previous words and acknowledge me as your master?"

  Huang Long said: "Although I am ignorant, I know what loyalty and righteousness are. I should pay homage to you as my master. But may I ask for your esteemed name?"

  Zhenyuanzi Zheng said solemnly, "Becoming a master is a major event. Once you become a master, you will be a master for life. You must be cautious. I also do not rely on my own moral integrity to bully you. The previous words of betting can be laughed off. If you truly want to apprentice under me, you must carefully follow the teachings and listen to instructions without secretly disobeying them. Are you willing to accept this?"

  Huang Long was indeed sincere and obedient, naturally responding without hesitation. Zhenyuanzi then said: "It's also good for you to know that my name is Zhenyuanzi, born in the beginning of Hongmeng, and I am a friend of Pangu. My true body was previously in the midst of Hongmeng, traveling with Pangu, and obtained Pangu's help in refining and transforming! You are also transformed by Pangu, so it's only right that you have a master-disciple relationship with me!"

  Huang Long heard this and his true body shrank, transforming into a three-foot-long small dragon. He fell to the ground, calling out: "Master!"

  Zhenyuanzi accepted the courtesy of Huang Long's apprenticeship, with a smile on his face, saying: "My disciple, you are named Xuan. You are transformed from the main tendon of Pangu, and you are the body of Huang Long, so let's just call you Xuan Ao!"

  Xuan Ao respectfully said: "Thank you, Master, for giving me a name!"

  Zhenyuanzi said: "You should be a closed-door disciple for me, and in the future you must respect your superiors, unite with your fellow disciples, but it is absolutely not allowed to have a rebellious heart!"

  Xuan Ao responded and asked: "Where are Shixiong and Shijie?"

  Zhenyuanzi smiled and said: "Your senior brothers and sisters have yet to enter the door!"

  Xuan Ao Qi said: "Since it's like this, I should be the first to enter the door and become the eldest disciple. How could I instead be the smallest and become a closed-door disciple? Master won't have misjudged me, will he?"

  Zhenyuanzi's eyes widened, and he said, "Don't be impatient! You entered the sect early, but you're not yet at the stage of leaving the world. Naturally, you'll have to wait your turn. Being the youngest in line isn't a bad thing, and there are many older brothers and sisters who will take care of you later. Isn't that good?"

  Xuan Ao frowned and pouted, muttering to himself: "I'm used to being the boss, it's quite impressive, but I don't know what's good about being a younger brother."

  Zhenyuanzi didn't entangle with him either, and comforted him by saying: "Your foundation is deep and thick, and in the future when you are born, your achievements will be extraordinary. Before that, you still need to work hard to cultivate yourself. The efforts you put in now will all be rewarded in the future. I'll also carefully plan a great merit for you, and by then, the sky will be high and the sea will be wide, and you can roam freely."

  "Where is Master cultivating?" asked Xuan Ao.

  Zhenyuanzi said: "I currently have no fixed abode, and I cultivate wherever I go. However, as for your place of cultivation, I've already thought it through, and you'll definitely like it."

  "Where is that?"

  Zhenyuanzi said, "You're not fond of the spiritual liquid in this well? I'll use the spiritual liquid as the foundation to help you create an excellent place for cultivation!" After finishing speaking, he patted the back of his head again and took out the Cauldron of Creation. He faced the well mouth and collected the spiritual liquid in the same manner as before. It wasn't until the Cauldron of Creation really couldn't collect any more that he stopped.

  At this time, the spiritual liquid in the entire well had already been collected by him for 70% to 80%.

  After the collection was completed, Zhenyuanzi immediately compressed and condensed the spiritual liquid using the Huahua Ding. After 81 days, it transformed into a seal with the words "Xuanlong" engraved on it. The entire body was emerald green in color, crystal clear and translucent. On top of it, a small jade dragon was coiled around it, delicate and lovely, exactly resembling Xuanhe's appearance.

  The day Bao Yin's practice was complete, forty-nine calamities descended, consisting of thirty-six chaotic thunder clouds, striking Zhun Yuan Zi. However, Zhun Yuan Zi had wandered freely even in the midst of Hong Meng, so how could he fear these trivial calamities? Not only did he emerge unscathed, but he also absorbed the thunder clouds into his Causal Cauldron, using them as materials to refine his instruments later on.

  Zhenyuanzi said to Xuanyao, "This seal is called the Xuanlong Seal, a pre-heavenly treasure. I have already created a cave for you inside the seal, from now on you will cultivate within the seal, and your progress will be even faster than taking spiritual liquid!"

  Xuan Ao saw the creation of the Town God's divine power, and his heart was even more convinced that he had found the right master, and he was indeed fortunate. However, he still couldn't help but think about not having freedom, and asked: "Then when can I leave this world?"

  "After two kalpas, you can be born into the world!"

  Xuan Ao heard this and felt unhappy in his heart. Zhenyuanzi comforted him, saying: "Cultivation is not limited by time or space; two kalpas are just a snap of the fingers, an instant passing. During this period, although you cannot leave the world, your six senses have not been sealed, and it's not difficult to endure. Remember that the seal is you, and you are the seal."

  Xuan Ao did not dare to disobey, and could only say: "Since it's like this, let me bid farewell to a few of my younger brothers!"

  Zhenyuanzi clicked his tongue in surprise and said, "You said you're the boss, I thought it was just an empty boast. It turns out there's actually a little brother, I'd like to see what he's got!"

  Only to see Xuan Ao looking up at the sky and letting out a loud dragon roar, which echoed through the clouds and shook the four fields. Faintly, there were also voices responding in harmony. In an instant, from the east, south, west, and north, four divine dragons of cyan, red, black, and white flew over, born with the same appearance as Xuan Ao. The four dragons arrived, descended from the clouds, stopped in front of Xuan Ao, and cried out in unison: "Big brother!" They bowed their heads to listen to his teachings.

  These four divine dragons also have an extraordinary origin, and are the four main tendons transformed from Pangu's hands and feet. Therefore, when they were born, they were already familiar with Xuanhao.

  Xuan Ao, in front of his younger brother, was quite composed and unlike before. He nodded slightly to indicate to the four dragons: "I have already become a disciple of Zhen Yuanzi, I will follow him to cultivate, and can only come out after two kalpas. Before that, I won't be able to see you all again. You all go cultivate on your own, don't worry about me!"

  Si Long only then noticed that there was another person beside him, looked at Zhen Yuanzi and said: "Big brother is too naive. Look at this Taoist priest, what kind of magical powers does he have? Is it worth Big Brother's trouble to follow him? We are the transformations of Pangu, with innate extraordinary talents, not comparable to ordinary people. Isn't it better to be carefree and leisurely like this?"

  Xuan Ao said: "How dare you speak nonsense! My master's divine powers are vast and beyond your imagination. You have narrow vision, yet consider yourselves superior, unaware that the Primordial Chaos has just begun to take shape, and a great calamity is brewing. When disaster strikes, I fear you will still be ignorant of it. If something happens, how will you respond? At that time, I will still need to ask my master for help, and he will surely deal with you!" After all, he was uniquely gifted, having cultivated divine powers, and had a subtle connection to the aura of the Primordial Chaos.

  After repeated warnings and exhortations, the four dragons were finally dismissed.

  Those four dragons bowed their heads and pricked up their ears to Xuan Xiao, willing to accept his teachings. However, from start to finish, they completely ignored Zhen Yuanzi, clearly still not believing in his abilities.

  Among the four dragons, the blue dragon went to the east, sensed the wood energy of Jia and Yi, and transformed into the Blue Dragon divine beast; the red dragon went to the south, sensed the fire energy of Bing and Ding, and transformed into the Vermilion Bird divine beast; the white dragon went to the west, sensed the metal energy of Geng and Xin, and transformed into the White Tiger divine beast; the black dragon went to the north, sensed the water energy of Ren and Gui, and transformed into the Black Turtle divine beast. Thus formed the four directional divine beasts, which are called the Four Spirits!

  It is indeed:

  Suppressing the Five for respect of elders

  Four Directions Four Spirits are brothers.

  Today I went with Zhenyuan

  Practice well within the Black Dragon Seal.

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