Honghuang Xuanyang Dao

Chapter 172 The Primordial Eight Trigrams Diagram and the Reincarnation of People's True Spirits (Please Subscribe)
Outside the West Kunlun Mountains, the five innate divine lights of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth emerged, transforming into five colors of light: blue, yellow, red, black, and white, reflecting outwards and illuminating the area outside the mountains with vibrant colors.

A handsome Taoist priest emerged from the five-colored light, accompanied by the cries of phoenixes.

"It's young friend Kong Xuan! As expected of your disciple, he has such cultivation!" A look of surprise flashed in Xuan Yin Daoist's eyes. Judging from the aura he exuded, he had already surpassed the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"Young friend Kong Xuan's innate Five Elements Five Colors Divine Light has become increasingly refined!" Zhen Yuanzi glanced outside the palace and couldn't help but praise him.

Li Xuanyang smiled without saying a word, and simply waved his hand to put away the Five Primordial Banners and the Thirty-Six Chaotic Heavens.

At this moment, Cangluan arrived outside the mountain with both surprise and joy, and saw a Taoist standing on auspicious clouds, looking at the West Kunlun Mountain. He was surrounded by five-colored divine light and had an extraordinary aura.

"Cang'er greets the Crown Prince. Her Majesty and True Man Xuanyang are aware of the Crown Prince's arrival and have specially ordered Cang'er to come and guide you. Please follow me inside!" Cang Luan bowed to Kong Xuan with a joyful expression, her tone full of delight.

"Cang Luan!" Seeing that Cang Luan not only spoke politely but was also of Phoenix Clan origin, Kong Xuan couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill. He didn't hold back his status and bowed slightly to her in return, "Thank you for your trouble, Fairy."

As he spoke, Kong Xuan reached into his sleeve and took out a fruit basket, which appeared to be woven from spirit bamboo. He handed it to Cang Luan, saying, "These are some spirit fruits that Jiu Yu asked me to bring. Please accept them, Fairy."

Cangluan has always stayed in the West Kunlun Mountains and has never been to the primordial inland areas. She has little contact with outsiders, but she has a good relationship with the Nine-Headed Feathered Insect who came with Li Xuanyang back then.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Cangluan reached out and took the bamboo basket. He couldn't help but recall the fire dates that the Nine-Headed Feathered Insect had mentioned before, and his face became even happier.

He immediately led Kong Xuan into the West Kunlun Mountains. Along the way, Cang Luan introduced Kong Xuan to the various scenic spots in the mountains. They stopped only when they reached the palace gate.

"Her Majesty, True Man Xuan Yang, and other True Men are discussing the Dao within the palace. Please, Your Highness, enter on your own," Cang Luan said, pointing into the palace.

"Thank you!" Kong Xuan and Cang Luan nodded and stepped into the palace. They saw Li Xuanyang, the Queen Mother of the West, Zhen Yuanzi, and Fuxi smiling at them.

"Disciple greets Master, and greets Her Majesty and all the True Immortals!" Kong Xuan paused slightly when his gaze fell on Fuxi before respectfully bowing.

"Young friend, there's no need for such formalities. Please join us at the table and take your seats," the Queen Mother of the West chuckled, gesturing to an empty table in invitation.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Kong Xuan saw Li Xuanyang nod with a smile, so he stepped onto the table and sat down, looking at his teacher, wondering why he had been suddenly summoned.

Upon seeing Kong Xuan's gaze, Li Xuanyang chuckled, briefly explained Cangluan, and then asked Kong Xuan, "Didn't you say earlier that you obtained a Primordial Dao Technique and wanted to pass it on to the Golden Crane and Silver Crane Boys?"

Upon hearing the mention of innate Taoist methods, the group's eyes lit up, and they all looked towards Kong Xuan.

"Speaking of which, this matter is related to the teacher and the Holy Emperor Fuxi." Kong Xuan's expression seemed to change slightly, and he spoke in a deep voice.

"This innate Dao method was obtained when the Holy Emperor Fuxi was born. It is based on the principle of entering the Dao through the universe, without being bound by Yin and Yang or the Five Elements. It was originally a wisp of the Qi of the universe, which was transformed by the innate laws. It is a true innate Dao method, containing the Dao of the innate universe, and it did not originate from innate gods and demons."

The Primordial Dao of Heaven and Earth!

A strange light flashed in Li Xuanyang's eyes. The Dao of Heaven and Earth was extraordinary in itself, let alone the innate Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Therefore, this innate Daoist method does indeed have some extraordinary aspects.

The innate Daoist methods in the primordial world, apart from those passed down by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun in the past, were almost all cultivation methods derived from the innate laws or divine light inherent in their own bodies by great supernatural beings such as innate gods and demons, and ultimately they achieved their own innate Daoist methods.

However, the innate Daoist method that Kong Xuan obtained was formed from the Qi of Heaven and Earth, imbued with a trace of innate laws, and was naturally evolved. It can be said to be an innate Daoist method born from Heaven and Earth.

"This Daoist possesses such innate Daoist techniques, so he must have some background. When you travel through the prehistoric world in the future, you must be careful," Li Xuanyang advised Kong Xuan.

The others also showed strange expressions. No wonder Kong Xuanhui said earlier that this innate Daoist method was related to Li Xuanyang and Fuxi. It seems that the Emperor's attainment of the Dao and return to his position was not as peaceful as it appeared.

"Disciple understands!" Kong Xuan nodded, and then a flash of innate five-element five-colored divine light appeared around his body, revealing the three flowers of his primordial spirit. Above the half-acre-sized auspicious cloud, a ball of cosmic energy gathered, sometimes transforming into countless innate talismans, sometimes into innate laws, which was extremely mysterious.

“Indeed extraordinary!” Li Xuanyang nodded, and also revealed the three flowers of his primordial spirit. Above the auspicious cloud of an acre in size, the innate Yin-Yang duality divine diagram and the innate Xuan Yang divine light soared into the sky.

Upon seeing this, the group simultaneously revealed their three primordial spirit flowers, and divine light soared into the sky within the palace, accompanied by bursts of celestial music, illuminating the western Kunlun Mountains with auspicious light. Countless golden flowers fell, auspicious clouds hung high, and various strange phenomena appeared.

The next moment, the Qi of Heaven and Earth slowly unfolded, transforming into a hazy radiance that was fully revealed before them.

"It is indeed an innate Dao technique formed innately!" As soon as Li Xuanyang's primordial spirit came into contact with it, he felt countless innate laws arising from it. Among them, the innate Qiankun Dao was the most complete and could be considered an innate Qiankun Dao technique. The other innate laws appeared to be very chaotic and could only be used as a reference, without much use.

In addition, it contains several innate supernatural powers, and is also extraordinary.

As soon as Li Xuanyang's primordial spirit came into contact with it, he faintly felt a sense of enlightenment. His spirit traveled through the vast void, as if he saw the beginning of the primordial world, the evolution of heaven and earth, and the manifestation of all kinds of mysteries.

It looks very similar to the innate Yin-Yang principle.

However, the two are different. The innate Yin and Yang principle is one Yin and one Yang, which mutually generate and restrain each other, and can also be independent. Although Qian and Kun are divided into Yin and Yang, they are not opposed to each other, but rather support each other.

This demonstrates the extraordinary mystery of the innate principles of Heaven and Earth.

Even with Li Xuanyang and his companions' advanced cultivation and supernatural abilities, they still felt they had gained a great deal and gradually immersed themselves in it.

Over time, Li Xuanyang simply began to deduce with his primordial spirit, using the innate Yin and Yang Qi in the Dao-attaining artifact to transform into the Qi of Heaven and Earth, and using it to derive the various mysteries of the innate Heaven and Earth Dao.

In a short while, a divine light gradually emerged from the three flowers of Li Xuanyang's primordial spirit. Sometimes it was one with heaven and earth, and sometimes they supported each other, showing the changes of heaven and earth. Each change contained a kind of innate divine power.

At this moment, Li Xuanyang was not in a hurry to develop it to its ultimate form. He simply conjured up each of the innate divine abilities once, comprehended them all, and then entrusted his primordial spirit to the void, fully revealing the power of the innate divine abilities.

By allowing the primordial spirit to merge with the innate talisman, the innate way of heaven and earth is gradually evolved to its ultimate form, transforming into a divine light of heaven and earth, as if containing the wonders of the creation of heaven and earth and the derivation of the universe.

Although the Primordial Universe Daoist Method contains many innate supernatural powers, the only one that interests Li Xuanyang is this Primordial Universe Divine Light. He gradually transforms it into the general outline of the Primordial Universe Daoist Method, which is somewhat similar to the Taiqing Immortal Light, so that he can pass it on to his disciples in the future.

"Primordial Divine Light, rise!" Li Xuanyang suddenly shouted, and a divine light shot into the sky, reaching the horizon and transforming into a radiant glow that spread outwards.

Upon seeing this, Li Xuanyang nodded in satisfaction. This Primordial Divine Light not only contained the Primordial Laws of Heaven and Earth, but also drew upon the power of the Heaven and Earth Dao.

It can silently turn living beings and cultivators into ashes, leaving no trace of their true spirit. It is a first-class innate divine light with astonishing power, almost no less than the innate Xuan Yang divine light.

The others each had their own insights and gained something from the experience.

At this moment, on the Eight Treasures Mountain, Jieyin and Zhunti sat facing each other, discussing the Holy Emperor's throne and the Human Emperor's position.

"Junior brother, have you thought this through?" the Guide suddenly asked the Zhunti.

"Only by using one of the three corpses of good and evil to enter the cycle of reincarnation can our Western Sect obtain the position of Holy Emperor." The resolute gaze of the Daoist Zhunti made the Daoist Jieyin pause in surprise.

“Junior brother, Li Xuanyang already took one of your primordial spirit relics back then. If you were to reincarnate with one of your three corpses (good, evil, self, and spirit), it would likely affect your cultivation level!” The Guide Daoist looked at the Zhunti Daoist and couldn’t help but advise him.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Zhunti said without changing his expression, "Senior brother, there is no need to worry. We saints have already entrusted our primordial spirit to the Heavenly Dao. Even if one of our three corpses is damaged, it will not be a big problem."

At this point, Daoist Zhunti's gaze sharpened, and he continued, "Daoist Taiqing uses one of his three corpses to guard the Heavenly Court, and Li Xuanyang's three corpses guard both the Heavenly Court and the Netherworld, transforming into the Ziwei Emperor and the Fengdu Emperor. My good and evil are one of my three corpses, so how can I not become the Human Emperor and attain the Holy Emperor's position?"

"Furthermore, Li Xuanyang has now used the Kongtong Seal and Fuxi to activate the human race's fortune, completely concealing the heavenly secrets concerning the Human Emperor. By the time they realize it, I'm afraid Bodhi Daoist will have already attained the Holy Emperor's position, and it will be too late."

"It must have been difficult for you, Junior Brother!" The Guide Daoist shook his head. Although the Western Sect had several disciples, they were ultimately no match for the three sects of Humanity, Chan, and Jie, as well as a group of Quasi-Saints, Great Supernatural Powers, and Innate Gods and Demons. Only Zhunti, who was a Saint, had the opportunity to be recognized by the human race's fortune and attain the position of Saint Emperor by reincarnating as one of the Three Corpses of Good and Evil.

"What's the difficulty?"

"This matter is a predestined opportunity between me and Bodhi Daoist!" Zhunti Daoist smiled, bowed to Jieyin Daoist, rose and rode on auspicious clouds toward the Netherworld.

This matter seems easy, but it is by no means easy to deceive Meng Po, the Emperor of Fengdu, and Lady Pingxin. Only the Taoist Zhunti can make the trip himself.

In the Netherworld, within the Pingxin Hall, Empress Pingxin slowly opened her eyes, gazing at the Land of Reincarnation, her brows furrowing slightly. "Another Quasi-Saint Great Divine Power True Spirit has entered the cycle of reincarnation. It seems he has also come for the Holy Emperor's throne. Soon, a storm will surely break out among the human race."

Although Lady Pingxin did not go to East Kunlun Mountain, the entire Netherworld was formed from her body, and any slight change could not escape her perception.

Moreover, these are the reincarnations of quasi-saints and great supernatural beings, causing changes in the energy of the Netherworld. It would be impossible for Lady Pingxin not to pay attention.

However, each reincarnation of a true spirit is shrouded in heavenly secrets, making it difficult for her to discern their origins and identities.

At this moment, above the land of reincarnation, another true spirit radiating golden light arrived at the Bridge of Helplessness and then fell into the cycle of reincarnation.

Although she couldn't sense the aura of this true spirit, Lady Pingxin felt a strange sensation in her heart, as if she had sensed a change in the secrets of heaven.

"I wonder which quasi-saint great supernatural being possesses such cultivation!" Empress Pingxin was slightly startled.

"Unfortunately, the Witch Clan lacks a primordial spirit and cannot reincarnate, thus failing to seize the throne of the Holy Emperor." Empress Pingxin sighed softly, withdrew her gaze, and no longer paid attention to the matter.

The Great Way is fifty, and the Heavenly Cycle is forty-nine; there is always a glimmer of hope.

Those born from the union of the human and witch races are born with a trace of true spirit. Once their souls are fully restored, they can be reincarnated and compete for the throne of the Holy Emperor.

In the West Kunlun Mountains, Li Xuanyang fully manifested the Innate Divine Light of Heaven and Earth above the palace. The others also conjured up their own innate divine abilities in the void. It wasn't until more than a hundred years later that they dispersed their divine abilities and retrieved their three flowers of primordial spirit.

Li Xuanyang suddenly opened his eyes, a smile appearing on his face, and looked at the group of people.

"Wonderful, wonderful! This innate Qiankun Dao method is indeed extraordinary!" Xuan Yin Daoist chuckled. He hadn't expected to gain so much from being invited to the gathering at West Kunlun Mountain. Not only did he have the opportunity to comprehend the innate Dao method, but he also comprehended several innate divine abilities from it. However, he felt that there was something missing.

"It is indeed extraordinary, but this Innate Qiankun Dao Technique has its shortcomings. It cannot be cultivated to the Quasi-Saint realm, so it is not very useful to us." Li Xuanyang felt a little regretful.

This innate Daoist method can only be considered a Great Luo True Scripture, at most it can be cultivated to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and does not involve the quasi-saint level.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for that. We are already fortunate enough to have the opportunity to learn from young friend Kong Xuan and comprehend the Dao of Primordial Universe." Zhen Yuanzi's face showed joy, and he felt very satisfied.

The innate principles of Qian and Kun, with Qian representing heaven and Kun representing earth, bear a resemblance to his own innate Wu Earth Dao, making it quite instructive.

"What you say is true, fellow Daoist," the Queen Mother of the West said with a light laugh, also feeling that she had gained a great deal.

"A thousand years have passed, and I imagine that the true spirits of all of you fellow Daoists have already reincarnated. Now, I must also return to make some arrangements." At this moment, Zhulong stood up and addressed the group, saying that he wanted to return to the East Sea as soon as possible to prepare for the upcoming struggle for the Human Emperor, so as not to affect the Dragon Clan.

However, before Zhulong could finish speaking, Fuxi, who had just withdrawn his three primordial spirit flowers, suddenly revealed them again. Above a cloud of auspiciousness that was about an acre in size, auspicious energy arose and radiance was dazzling. Countless divine lights evolved, and above the three flowers, Fuxi's zither and Xihuang sword hung high.

"What is this, Fellow Daoist Fuxi?" Li Xuanyang was slightly taken aback and looked at the three flowers of Fuxi's primordial spirit. He saw that the scene on it changed, and countless divine lights gradually transformed into a picture, showing the profound laws of heaven, earth, thunder, wind, water, fire, mountain, and marsh.

Upon seeing this, the group exchanged glances and were taken aback.

Li Xuanyang's Innate Yin-Yang Divine Diagram and Innate Five Elements Array Diagram were both forged from innate energy. He was very familiar with the scene before him. As soon as he saw the diagrams derived from Fuxi's primordial spirit, he thought of the Innate Eight Trigrams Array Diagram.

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, are you planning to refine an array diagram?"

Upon hearing Li Xuanyang's words, the expressions of the group changed. They and Kong Xuan had thought that Fuxi had simply had some sudden enlightenment, but they did not expect that he was planning to refine a Primordial Eight Trigrams Formation.

"Just as you said, fellow Daoist!" At this moment, Fuxi gradually opened his eyes. Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, he couldn't help but smile. "I received guidance from fellow Daoist Xuanyang earlier, which allowed me to sense a glimmer of opportunity. Now, with the help of Master Kong Xuan's Innate Qiankun Daoist Method, I have been able to derive the Innate Eight Trigrams from Qiankun. After more than a thousand years, I have finally made some progress."

"This diagram is called the Pre-Heaven Bagua Diagram. It is both a formation diagram and not a formation diagram. It contains heaven, earth, thunder, wind, water, fire, mountain, and marsh. It can be said to be all-encompassing and is exactly in line with my Pre-Heaven Bagua."

Fuxi explained the various mysteries of the Eight Trigrams diagram to the group.

Upon hearing that Fuxi had such a fortuitous opportunity, Li Xuanyang's eyes lit up, and he praised it highly. "This diagram is only a rough draft for now, and it still lacks several kinds of innate energy for refinement. Fellow Daoist, do you perhaps intend to ask us to assist you?"

“Indeed, I only have a trace of innate thunder essence and innate wind essence to use as substitutes, but I still lack the innate energy of the attributes of heaven, earth, water, fire, mountain, and marsh.” As he spoke, Fuxi looked at Kong Xuan and the energy of heaven and earth and said, “I would like to ask Master Kong Xuan to bestow upon me a trace of the energy of heaven and earth?”

"Your Majesty, how can Kong Xuan be addressed as such?" Kong Xuan smiled bitterly, pointed to the Qi of Heaven and Earth in the air, and a wisp of light separated from it, falling in front of Fuxi. He then absorbed it into the Eight Trigrams Diagram, transforming it into Heaven and Earth, and radiating bursts of light.

Thus, this map only lacks water, volcanoes, and marshes.

“You’re right, fellow Daoist. I happen to possess the innate fire element and the elemental heavy water.” After saying this, Li Xuanyang smiled and looked at Zhen Yuanzi.

"I can also bestow upon you a strand of innate Earth Qi, which, together with Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang's Primordial Heavy Water, will transform into mountains and marshes." Seeing Li Xuan Yang's gaze, Zhen Yuan Zi couldn't help but laugh.

"In this way, we can barely gather them all. However, if we want to refine this diagram, we will need the help of all fellow Daoists to evolve all the elements of heaven, earth, thunder, wind, water, fire, fire, and swamp, lock them into the diagram, and merge them together. In the future, as long as you diligently refine it, you will be able to refine it to perfection."

Referring to the methods of refining the Primordial Yin-Yang Divine Diagram and the Primordial Five Elements Array Diagram, Li Xuanyang explained the refining method he had deduced.

"Excellent! Fuxi begs for your assistance, fellow Daoists!" Fuxi was overjoyed and bowed deeply to the group.

“Fellow Daoist, there’s no need for that!” The group stepped aside, saying, “It was nothing more than a small favor for us.”

Fuxi showed gratitude, pointed to the three flowers of his primordial spirit, and unfolded the innate eight trigrams diagram, revealing his own Taoist supernatural powers. He then transformed them into Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui, and so on, demonstrating the profound mystery of the innate eight trigrams.

Li Xuanyang and the others nodded to each other, and then, together with Zhen Yuanzi and Fuxi, they each released their innate Bing Fire Qi, Primordial Heavy Water Qi, Innate Wu Earth Qi, Innate Thunder Essence, and Innate Xun Wind Qi, which fell into the diagram.

Each of them formed a Dao seal and cast out innate talismans, which combined with various innate energies, taking Qian as heaven, Kun as earth, Zhen as thunder, Xun as wind, Kan as water, Gen as mountain, Li as fire, and Dui as marsh, gradually merging them into one.

Over a thousand years, the innate Bagua diagram gradually took shape, but it could never be fully refined, as if it was still lacking a crucial element.

"Could it be that we should use Yin and Yang as a starting point?" Fuxi seemed to have gained some insight in his daze.

But the next moment, Li Xuanyang suddenly released a wisp of chaotic primordial energy, which fell into the innate Bagua diagram and was located in the center, transforming into a primordial chaos, presenting a state of undifferentiated yin and yang, surrounded by Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, and Dui.

"Primordial Chaos Energy!" A strange light flashed in the eyes of the Queen Mother of the West, and she couldn't help but look at Li Xuanyang. "Fellow Daoist Xuanyang, where did you obtain this Primordial Chaos Energy?"

Although primordial chaos energy is not particularly precious, it is extremely rare.

Another hundred years passed, and Li Xuanyang and the others gradually stopped. The various lights on the Innate Bagua Diagram all disappeared into the diagram, turning into the Hunyuan Bagua.

Looking at the Primordial Eight Trigrams diagram he had refined, Li Xuanyang couldn't help but marvel, "Primordial Primordial Eight Trigrams, I never expected that your Primordial Eight Trigrams would contain a trace of the Primordial Dao."

"It's a pity that I've already returned the Qiankun Cauldron to Master Hongjun, otherwise I could have reversed its innate nature and transformed it into an innate spiritual treasure." Li Xuanyang felt a little regretful.

"I am already satisfied with the fact that I was able to refine this Primordial Eight Trigrams Diagram. How can I be greedy?" Fuxi withdrew his three primordial spirit flowers, held the Primordial Eight Trigrams Diagram in his hands, and bowed to the group to express his gratitude.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. We only offered a little help." Zhen Yuanzi chuckled and said, "Besides, with our friendship spanning hundreds of millions of years, there is no need for thanks."

"However, I do have a request that I cannot make, and I hope you will forgive me."

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formality!" Fuxi said to Zhen Yuanzi with a smile, "If you have something to say, just say it directly. There's no need for such an unreasonable request!"

"Hehe!" Upon hearing their conversation, Li Xuanyang suddenly chuckled and pointed at Zhen Yuanzi, saying, "Fellow Daoist, are you planning to borrow the Primordial Eight Trigrams Diagram to study the Primordial Dao contained within it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhulong, Xi Wangmu, Xuanyin Daoist, and Kong Xuan all had their eyes light up.

Although they had all heard Hongjun Daozu, Nuwa, and the Three Pure Ones explain the Hunyuan Dao Fruit, and even discussed the Dao with Li Xuanyang, they were ultimately separated by a layer of mist and had never truly come into contact with the Hunyuan Dao.

If they were to study the Primordial Eight Trigrams Diagram and use the Primordial Chaos Dao contained within it as a reference, it would greatly benefit their own path of cultivation, far surpassing their previous study of the Primordial Heaven and Earth Dao.

(End of this chapter)