Under a banyan tree, Ji Mo and Leng Bao Bao sat side by side, whispering secrets like they did in their childhood.
More than ten years had passed since they last met, and they had so much to share, pouring out their mutual concerns.
Li Er sighed, "Youth is truly wonderful."
He still felt a deep sense of indebtedness towards Ji Mo.
Back then, Ji Mo was just a half-grown child, cast into the Xuan Ling Realm, forced to live alone and fend for himself in a foreign land, enduring considerable hardship.
However, the time for hardship to yield to sweetness had finally arrived.
From now on, Ji Mo and Leng Bao Bao could live and cultivate here without a care in the world, enjoying a long and beautiful period of their lives.
When the next epoch began, and Ji Mo, Kong Xu, and Leng Bao Bao had fully matured, it would be time to end the darkness.
Sha Wu watched the two laughing and chatting under the tree from afar, her heart feeling a pang of sadness. She proactively asked Li Er for a talisman and stuck it to her forehead before hopping off to move bricks.
Li Er chuckled. Little Sha Bao seemed to be finally experiencing the troubles of growing up.
Ji Mo and Leng Bao Bao talked for a long time. Finally, with a sweet smile, Leng Bao Bao nestled against Ji Mo's shoulder and fell asleep.
Gazing at Leng Bao Bao's flawless face, the smile on Ji Mo's lips faded, a hint of sadness flowing in the depths of his pupils.
Meeting is difficult, and parting is even harder; the east wind is weak, and the hundred flowers wither.
Though reluctant to part, a choice had to be made.
Ji Mo tapped his forehead, and a surge of chaotic light erupted. The Jade Disk of Creation emerged from his brow.
In Xuanyuan Cave, he had found enough Seven-Orifice Exquisite Jade to repair the system, and he had been nurturing it with his own vital blood ever since.
Li Er sensed something and cast his gaze over, exclaiming, "The Jade Disk of Creation seems to have changed greatly. Has it evolved?"
Previously, the Jade Disk of Creation was as white as snow, but now it was adorned with a layer of brilliant ten-colored auspicious clouds, clearly more mysterious.
"From now on, you will take good care of Sister Bao for me. Remember, you are not allowed to strike her with lightning."
Ji Mo whispered, and though reluctant, he decided to pass the system to Leng Bao Bao.
"Hmph, men. Abandoning someone after starting something. Coincidentally, Leng Bao Bao is much more outstanding than you, you傻憨憨 (silly simpleton)."
The system spoke, huffing indignantly.
After all, it had been with Ji Mo day in and day out for so many years, sharing life and death. Now, it was being abandoned.
With that, it transformed into a stream of light and entered Leng Bao Bao's spiritual platform.
Ji Mo said, "Release that strand of Primordial Violet Qi. I want to help Sister Bao forge an invincible foundation."
While in the Immortal Spirit Realm, Ji Mo had encountered the legendary fiftieth strand of Primordial Violet Qi.
However, this strand of Primordial Violet Qi was extraordinary and filled with strangeness. When Ji Mo absorbed it, his body had suffered severe issues, and he had instantly turned into a sprout.
That time, he had almost destroyed himself.
Fortunately, he had eventually worked with the system to trap this strand of Primordial Violet Qi. After refinement, the strange substances within had been completely purified, and it had now become the strongest and purest Primordial Violet Qi.
The system understood Ji Mo's intention and immediately released the strand of Primordial Violet Qi.
Instantly.
Leng Bao Bao's body emitted ten thousand feet of violet light.
"Primordial Violet Qi! And the most miraculous fiftieth strand!"
Li Er suddenly teleported over, observing closely with a shocked expression on his old face.
Primordial Violet Qi is the foundation of the Great Dao, an supreme object naturally manifested by the resonance of heaven and earth.
Obtaining just a wisp would grant longevity equal to heaven and the opportunity to achieve the status of a Heavenly Dao Saint.
Legend has it that there are fifty strands of Primordial Violet Qi in total; heaven and earth account for forty-nine, and the last strand is the most mysterious.
Li Er himself had obtained a wisp of Primordial Violet Qi in the past, which led him to his current height.
He quickly said, "Are you really going to give this strand of Primordial Violet Qi to Leng Bao? My opinion is that you should keep it. There are many theories about this fiftieth strand of Primordial Violet Qi. Some say it is the sliver of life that escapes, representing all possibilities. Others say it is the beginning of all things, filled with infinite creation. Still others say it is a full stop, representing the end. Your fate is special; you are a variable, and you are most compatible with this fiftieth strand of Primordial Violet Qi, allowing you to unleash its power to its fullest."
Although Li Er favored females and doted on Leng Bao Bao, he still provided a rational analysis, suggesting that Ji Mo would be more suited to use it.
Ji Mo shook his head, "I have already forged my own path. I no longer need it."
This statement was half true and half false. He had indeed forged his own unique cultivation path, but more importantly, he wanted to leave the best for his Sister Bao.
Li Er looked at Ji Mo thoughtfully and said no more.
Ji Mo extended his index finger and pointed at Leng Bao Bao's brow.
In an instant, the heavens and earth changed color.
This fiftieth strand of Primordial Violet Qi was completely catalyzed, unleashing endless laws and Dao rhymes.
Leng Bao Bao's entire body shimmered with radiance, her flesh crystalline, her blood, bones, and internal organs all undergoing sublimation and transformation.
By absorbing this strand of Primordial Violet Qi, she would possess the bearing of a saint. From then on, as long as she cultivated step by step, her realm would have no bottlenecks, and her cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds, soaring at a terrifying speed.
Undoubtedly, she would become the fastest-cultivating and youngest Heavenly Dao Saint in the world!
Li Er sighed, "Comparing oneself to others can be infuriating. Back then, I risked half my life, almost dying and my Dao perishing, just to snatch a wisp of Primordial Violet Qi. I never expected Leng Bao to win so effortlessly. When she wakes up, she should be able to easily enter the Divine Realm, and her future cultivation will be incredibly smooth and easy."
Then, he felt something was not quite right.
To fully absorb the Primordial Violet Qi, even with Leng Bao's heaven-defying talent, it would likely take one or two years.
Ji Mo had only just reunited with Leng Bao Bao, and he was already giving her the Primordial Violet Qi, causing her to fall into a dormant state. This behavior seemed peculiar.
When could cultivation not wait? Why the rush? Couldn't they at least spend some happy time together first? It wouldn't be too late.
Ji Mo arranged Leng Bao Bao in a comfortable position, letting her lie on her side, leaning against the tree trunk.
"Mo Bao, are you hiding something from me?"
Li Er asked, seeing that Ji Mo was intentionally doing this, surely there was a reason.
Ji Mo did not conceal it, "I once glimpsed a corner of the future, where both you and Sister Bao died in battle. I suspect that this Doomsday Shelter might not be safe after all, and that the Source of Darkness might eventually discover it. Therefore, I plan to fight in the starry sky again, to seize a sliver of hope. If that fails, I will at least try to divert attention and ensure the absolute safety of this place."
It was precisely because he was destined to leave that he did not want to part with Leng Bao Bao, and that was why he acted this way.
Li Er's brow furrowed. Although he was confident in his own abilities, he could not guarantee that there would be no problems.
However, he disagreed with Ji Mo's choice. Going to fight alone, what was the difference between that and seeking death?
He tried to dissuade him, "Mo Bao, there's no need to be so pessimistic. If you and I join forces, we can definitely conceal the heavenly secrets and evade the sight of that bastard surnamed Qi. You absolutely must not take such a risky gamble."
Ji Mo remained noncommittal and quickly changed the subject, asking how his good brother Kong Xu was doing.
A while ago, Great Immortal Kong Xu had successfully reincarnated, and he was eager to know how things were going.
Mentioning Kong Xu, Li Er's expression turned solemn, and he sighed, "Alas, my poor Xu Bao."
"What happened? Difficult birth?"
Ji Mo's heart suddenly leaped into his throat.
"You'll know when you see."
Li Er shook his head, conjured a Tai Chi diagram, drew a portal, and led Ji Mo into it.