Xiao Ning nodded slightly, understanding dawning on him. He realized that what had discovered him was not Lin Meng or Hongmeng, but the mysterious and unpredictable Hongmeng Golden List.
If the Primordial Golden List is something like a supreme treasure of the Heavenly Dao, then it might be possible to discover their whereabouts.
At this moment, Hongmeng laughed heartily and said, "It's rare to meet a fellow Daoist. How about the three of us discuss the Dao together?"
With a slight tremor of his sleeve, the Hongmeng Daoist Master caused a golden light to emerge from the void amidst the swirling air currents. As the light swelled in the wind, it transformed into a golden scroll two zhang long.
Behind this painting, a blurry character, roughly the same size as the imperial edict, floats in the air—"Meng!"
This is the Hongmeng Golden List that discovered Xiao Ning's whereabouts!
"Fellow Daoist's infiltration methods are indeed superb. If it weren't for this Primordial Golden List, I wouldn't have been able to discover your whereabouts."
The Primordial Daoist unfolded the scroll, revealing endless chaos scattered within it, with numerous "spheres" rising and falling within it.
Each of those spheres contains countless spacetime variables, and one can vaguely see endless living beings within them, born and dying countless times in an instant, with a time flow rate tens of millions of times faster than the primordial chaos.
Hongmeng looked at the Hongmeng Golden List and said with a complicated expression, "I am the first being born in this Hongmeng space. I was born with infinite supernatural powers. Creating a universe is just a thought away. Over countless years, I have left behind only a few relatively stable universes."
"Among them are the magic universe, the biological universe, the mechanical universe, and the immortal universe. My second brother comes from the magic universe."
Hongmeng Daoist unfolded the scroll with a touch of pride, rambling on and on: "Most of these are imprints that I captured from the unknowable realm of chaos, what do you think, fellow Daoist?"
Perhaps because he had never met a fellow Daoist from outside before, or for some other reason, Daoist Hongmeng seemed quite excited.
"With a single thought, numerous universes can be created, capable of nurturing the combat power of an immortal Golden Immortal, almost comparable to a vast world..."
Xiao Ning sighed softly, looking at the countless universes rising and falling in the Hongmeng Golden List. It would be impossible for him not to feel envy and awe.
Unfortunately, what brought them success was also their downfall!
Although Hongmeng Daoist possessed the power of a pseudo-Daluo Daojun due to the Hongmeng Golden List, he was also trapped by the Hongmeng Golden List and could not transcend it.
Not to mention comparing them to those eternal Grand Luo giants who have obtained the Dao Fruit, they are not even as good as ordinary Immortal Golden Immortals. They can only be trapped in the Hongmeng Space, which is pitiful and lamentable.
The existence of the Hongmeng Golden List reminded Xiao Ning of the Investiture of the Gods in the legendary world of "Investiture of the Gods" from his previous life, and the Sky List in the online world of "The Great Ruler".
I wonder if these three things are connected in some way!
"This Primordial Golden List is a rare treasure. As long as one is listed on it, one can become a Primordial Controller. Once one becomes a Primordial Controller, one can manipulate many universes, countless Great Daos, and know the fate and laws of countless beings. One can leap to become a Great Luo Golden Immortal!"
The Hongmeng Daoist pointed to the Hongmeng Golden List and said leisurely. He shook the scroll slightly, and the image on it disappeared. In the pale golden light, two names could be faintly seen on it: Hong and Lin!
"I'm afraid there are limitations!"
Xiao Ning shifted his gaze from the Hongmeng Golden List and looked at the Hongmeng Daoist, saying, "The Great Luo One is one who can bind the lines of time and space, possesses a unique true self, is eternal and immortal, and attains great freedom. Why then should one be bound by others?"
"Not to mention, it's just an inanimate object?"
With the last sentence, Xiao Ning looked at Lin Meng.
The creation of the universe by the Eternal Great Luo was nothing special. Lin Meng achieved the status of Great Luo Golden Immortal, yet he was still bound by constraints. Undoubtedly, he left his true spirit on this Primordial Golden List.
Once a cultivator's true spirit falls into the hands of others, especially into some strange spiritual treasures, the consequences are not so pleasant.
There is no possibility of advancement, and one is subject to the control of others!
For example, the Investiture of the Gods!
Lin Meng's expression changed slightly, his gaze sharpened instantly, and he finally sighed, saying, "What you say is indeed true, but my elder brother and I were born in the Primordial Chaos Space, and our true spirits are already on the Primordial Chaos Golden List. How easy is it for us to break free?"
"Born in the primordial chaos, how can one easily transcend it? What about Golden Immortals or Great Luo Immortals? Without becoming part of the primordial chaos, how can one transcend it?"
Hongmeng Daoist sighed softly, his expression revealing an indescribable complexity.
Xiao Ning glanced around this primordial space and said calmly, "Fellow Daoist invited me here. If you have something to say, please speak frankly."
"Fine!"
The Hongmeng Daoist's expression flickered slightly, and he sighed, "Countless ages ago, a stream of light pierced through the chaos, giving rise to the Hongmeng Space, and I was the first being conceived within it..."
Hongmeng Daoist calmly recounted his origins.
He was born in the primordial chaos, nurtured by purple energy, and was born as an immortal golden immortal. Later, after being inscribed on the primordial golden list, he transcended the golden immortal realm and became a pseudo-great immortal, mastering endless divine powers and mysteries.
However, as countless years passed, he discovered that he was unable to leave this primordial space at all. Even though he could come into contact with the chaos, he could not go deep into it.
Later, he unintentionally created a universe, created all living beings, and taught them different paths of cultivation. Perhaps initially, it was really to cultivate fellow Daoists who could talk to him.
It wasn't until later, when he discovered that Lin Meng's name was engraved on the Hongmeng Golden List, that the Hongmeng Space's constraints on him lessened, that he suddenly understood.
He had intended to slowly nurture his fellow Daoists and try to see if he could transcend the Primordial Chaos Space, but unexpectedly, he discovered Xiao Ning's arrival.
At first, Hongmeng and the other two did not take Xiao Ning seriously, after all, he was just a mere immortal, no different from an ant.
The first four stages of the "Nine Revolutions Profound Technique" that Xiao Ning taught Qin Yu were not particularly extraordinary. The first four stages correspond to the realm below the Immortal level in the cultivation world. At most, they are strong in combat, cultivate essence, qi and spirit simultaneously, and have no weaknesses.
Although this technique was miraculous, it was not taken seriously by Hongmeng and Linmeng.
However, when Qin Yu successfully completed the fifth stage of the technique and became a flawless true immortal, Hongmeng immediately noticed something amiss.
The wonder of this technique, once one reaches the fifth level, sets it apart from those ordinary, flashy, and vulgar methods. Its lofty ideals immediately attracted the attention of the Hongmeng Golden List.
When Hongmeng, who was constantly monitoring the Hongmeng Gold List, discovered this phenomenon, he immediately had an idea and "invited" Xiao Ning to this Hongmeng space.
In the end, Hongmeng Daoist showed a slight hint of apology on his face and said, "It was Hongmeng's fault for inviting you here without your consent. I hope you will not take offense!"
"To be honest, the reason I invited you here is to find out just how wonderful the outside world is!"