Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 42: Hongjun accepts a disciple and is slapped in the face

For the next thousand years, Dong Wang Gong was no longer in the mood to continue practicing. Instead, he began to search for innate spiritual treasures from the same lineage.

Unfortunately, innate spiritual treasures are not so easy to find. In the blink of an eye, five hundred years passed, and the Duke of Dong Wang still hadn't found a single innate spiritual treasure.

During these five hundred years, Chen Xuan had always been with Dong Wanggong, constantly instilling in him the benefits of having power.

It was even said that if the Duke of Dong Wang had a powerful force, he would be able to command enough cultivators. Now, let alone three innate spiritual treasures, even if there were thirty or three hundred, it would probably be found.

Dong Wanggong believed this without a doubt. Even when he rushed to Zixiao Palace with Chen Xuan, he was still thinking about it in his heart.

After hearing about this, Zixiao Palace will form its own forces. Then, with the help of its own forces, it will search for the innate spiritual treasures of the same lineage.

When the two arrived at Zixiao Palace, many people had already gathered outside. Soon, Haotian and Yaochi invited everyone into the Zixiao Palace and took their seats.

Although Hongjun once said that he would sit in his original seat next time he came to Zixiao Palace to listen to the teachings.

But this is only limited to the few people who have futons. As for the others who don’t have futons, no one cares where they sat last time.
So Dong Wanggong naturally pulled Chen Xuan to sit with him, even trying to move closer.

Chen Xuan had no objection to this and let Dong Wanggong pull him to sit in the front row. It could almost be said that he was under Hongjun's nose.

Taking this opportunity, Chen Xuan took a look and saw that the Three Pure Ones, Hou Tu, Fuxi, and Nuwa had all arrived. However, the other eleven Ancestral Witches were nowhere to be seen.

Chen Xuan could only shake his head helplessly at this, and at the same time he couldn't help but say in his heart: "We must quickly find a way to make them give birth to their primordial spirits, otherwise it will not be a long-term solution."

At this moment, Hongjun had already appeared on the central cushion. He simply glanced at the people in Zixiao Palace and began to preach the Tao.

Suddenly, the Purple Sky Palace was ablaze with flowers, and golden lotuses emerged from the ground. All the cultivators were intoxicated by the sound of the Great Dao.

In the blink of an eye, another three thousand years had passed, and Daoist Ancestor Hongjun finally stopped preaching the Great Dao and spoke directly.

"This concludes my second sermon. This time, I'm discussing the methods of becoming a quasi-saint. After you return, you must contemplate this in detail."

"Three thousand years later, Zixiao Palace will reopen. I will preach the way of the saints to you."

As soon as Hongjun finished speaking, Laozi said directly: "I wonder what a saint is?"

Hearing Laozi's question, Hongjun looked over and said, "A sage can entrust his true spirit to the Way of Heaven. This is true immortality."

Hongjun answered Laozi's question, and Yuanshi Tianzun also asked: "How can one become a saint?"

Hongjun looked at Yuanshi Tianzun and said, "There are three paths to becoming a saint. The first is to prove the truth through strength, the second is to prove the truth by beheading the three corpses, and the third is to prove the truth through merit."

"To prove the Dao with force is to comprehend the laws of the Dao, and to use the power of the laws to open up the heavens and prove the Dao. This is the path that the great god Pangu took."

"But now the Great Dao is not apparent, and the Dao of Heaven rules the wilderness. Therefore, proving the Dao through sheer force is almost impossible anymore. Even the great god Pangu ultimately ended up transforming into the wilderness."

"And the way to slash the three corpses is the Taoism I am talking about this time. Only by relying on great perseverance, slashing away good, evil, and self, and using the innate spiritual treasure to entrust the three corpses to their incarnations."

"Once the three corpses merge into one, one can attain the status of a saint. However, compared to those who achieve enlightenment through sheer force, one's strength is somewhat inferior."

"The third way is to achieve the sagehood through great merit. This method of attaining the sagehood is the simplest, but also the weakest among the sages." Upon hearing Hongjun's answer, Dong Wanggong couldn't help but frown. He even looked at Chen Xuan beside him.

It was as if he was saying to Chen Xuan, why didn't the Taoist Ancestor say that he needed to use the innate spiritual treasures of the same lineage to entrust the incarnations of the three corpses.

Chen Xuan pretended not to notice. After all, he had already paved the way, and all that remained was for the chess pieces to play their part.

At this time, Tongtian also spoke, "Who can become a saint?"

Hongjun looked at Tongtian, then said, "Nine is the maximum number under the Heavenly Dao, so I should have eight saints under my tutelage."

"The Three Pure Ones are the incarnations of Pangu's three souls. When they transformed, they possessed the merits of creating the universe. They were destined to be my disciples. Therefore, the Three Pure Ones can become..."

Before Hongjun finished speaking, the Three Pure Ones stood up at the same time. Yuanshi Tianzun spoke directly.

"My three brothers have already become my disciples, so naturally, we can't turn to you as our disciple. Therefore, the matter of accepting a disciple must not be mentioned again."

As Yuanshi Tianzun spoke, the entire Zixiao Palace fell silent. Everyone turned their gazes towards Hongjun.

After all, the Three Pure Ones refused to take Hongjun as their master, which was equivalent to a slap in Hongjun's face.

At this moment, Hongjun's expression was already somewhat angry. It was obvious that he was trying hard to suppress his anger.

At this time, Tongtian said, "If the three of us brothers don't become disciples, will we never have the chance to become saints?"

Hongjun nodded without hesitation, "I represent the Way of Heaven. The saints under the Way of Heaven are destined to be my disciples."

"If you don't take me as your master, it's the same as giving up your position as a saint. So I advise you to think twice before you act."

After he finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Nuwa beside Fuxi, "Nuwa is the incarnation of the innate energy of creation, and is destined to have great merits in the future."

"You can also enter my sect and become my disciple..."

Before Hongjun finished speaking, Nuwa stood up, saluted and said, "I appreciate Daozu's kindness."

"Although Nuwa is not like the Three Pure Ones who have already found a famous teacher, she has already decided on the candidate for her master. Therefore, Nuwa cannot accept Daozu as her teacher."

Nuwa's refusal was a bit unexpected for Chen Xuan. He couldn't help but think to himself, "What's going on with this girl?"

"The Three Pure Ones' rejection of Hongjun was already embarrassing enough for him. Now even this girl refuses to become their disciple. Hongjun must be going crazy on the spot."

At this moment, Chen Xuan did not have the slightest worry, and even had a hint of joy in his heart. After all, he was a man who was not afraid of chaos.

At this moment, Hongjun's expression had become extremely ugly. After all, these continuous rejections had already pushed him to the brink of rage.

But in order to maintain his own personality, Hongjun could only endure again and again. And he looked towards the two Western Buddhas again.

"Jie Yin and Zhunti, you will create eight hundred side sects in the future and educate the sentient beings of the region. You will also be qualified to join my sect and become my disciples, and you can become a saint."

(End of this chapter)