Primordial: From a grain of soil to the ancestor of all paths

"Tai Chu, Qing Lian, it's you again?"

Seeing the Primordial Green Lotus and the others appear before him, bowing to Tongtian, Yuanshi was immediately furious.

He understood perfectly well—

Tongtian's establishment of the Jie Sect and his disruption of the Investiture of the Gods was itself a breakthrough in the primordial chaos.

"That traitor Tongtian dares to openly side with Taichu and his group against us?"

The gaze that Yuanshi looked at Tongtian was filled with increasing anger and hatred.

He originally thought—

Even if there are conflicts between myself, my elder brother, and Tongtian, the latter would not openly stand on the opposite side of us!

But judging from the current situation, it is clearly completely different from what he imagined!

"If I had known, I should have suppressed Tongtian sooner, or taken precautions!"

Yuan Shi harbored resentment in his heart.

Even though they were both members of the Three Pure Ones, he could not possibly choose to kill Tongtian.

But at the very least, he should have suppressed the latter or made some corresponding plans to avoid the current problem!

"Fellow Daoist Taichu, Fellow Daoist Tianyan, Fellow Daoist Qinglian!"

"This is a matter between the Three Pure Ones. It's probably not appropriate for you to get involved like this."

Taiqing frowned as he spoke to Taichu and the others.

There was no other way. If it were only Tai Chu who came here, then even if he and Yuan Shi joined forces, they would still be no match for the former, but they would still have some ability to put up a fight.

But now, even Tianyan, who also follows the path of "proving the Dao through force," and Qinglian, Pangu's younger sister who holds the will of the Father God, have come.
In this case, unless Hongjun Daozu is willing to intervene, let alone Taiqing and Yuanshi, even if the Five Sages of the Heavenly Dao gathered together, they would probably have a hard time getting the better of him.

Taiqing only hoped that he could persuade Taichu and the others to leave on moral grounds.

Even though he himself didn't think it would be of much use.

"Fellow Daoist Taiqing, you are mistaken!"

"Now that the Lich Tribulation has not ended, the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation has begun ahead of schedule, forcing all living beings to be drawn into the great vortex of the tribulation."

"The primordial world was filled with slaughter; there were hardly any pure lands."

"Countless mountains and rivers, races... were also completely annihilated in the great calamity!"

"How can we stand idly by in the face of such a disaster?"

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian established the Jie Sect, adhering to the principle of teaching without discrimination, and is willing to seize a sliver of life for all living beings in this great calamity."

"This is a matter that benefits all living beings, how could it be merely a 'private matter' between you Three Pure Ones?"

"Could it be that you, the Heavenly Dao Saints, are willing to watch billions of innocent primordial beings lose their lives during the Great Calamity?"

Tai Chu shook his head in response, a hint of compassion in his eyes.

At this moment, it was as if he represented billions upon billions of beings in the primordial world.

If Taiqing Yuanshi and the others insist on refuting and stopping Tongtian, they will unknowingly bear part of the cause and effect and karma under the Great Tribulation!

Even though they are high and mighty sages of the Heavenly Dao, it is not so easy for them to bear this blame.

Of course, the most crucial point is that Taiqing and his group are no match for Taichu and his group.

Even the Dao Ancestor Hongjun couldn't do much against Taichu and the others for the time being.

Otherwise, Taiqing and Yuanshi would have slapped Taichu and the others to death long ago, so why would they keep babbling on and on?
"Tongtian, do you really intend to defy the will of Heaven and recruit disciples on a large scale, including those who are on the Investiture of the Gods?"

Yuanshi, his face grim, questioned Tongtiandao.

Since his birth, the beginning has repeatedly opposed him.

Unfortunately, he could never do anything about Tai Chu and would instead suffer losses every time.

Even Tongtian, who had been disloyal to them, has now completely turned against them!
However, as long as Tongtian doesn't arbitrarily recruit disciples, especially not protect those who are listed on the Investiture of the Gods, Yuanshi can barely accept it.

"My original intention in establishing the Jie Sect was to teach all people without discrimination, and to seek a glimmer of hope for the masses who are struggling in the great eons."

"How could my doctrines be changed because of some so-called destiny?"

Tongtian spoke with unwavering resolve.

Yuanshi believed himself to be the true successor of Pangu, which repeatedly brought trouble upon himself. Taiqing always sided with the former, which is why Tongtian severed ties with them.

Through his interactions with Tai Chu and Aunt Qinglian, Tongtian had long understood Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao's wolfish ambitions towards the prehistoric world.

In Tongtian's eyes, the so-called "fate" was something to be wary of, but it was not something he absolutely dared not defy!

"Reaching for the heavens!!!"

Yuanshi grew increasingly angry and was about to lash out when Taiqing stopped him.

“Third brother, your willingness to protect countless innocent creatures in the primordial world is indeed a blessing to all living beings.”

"But those who made it onto the Investiture of the Gods were all truly defying the will of Heaven."

"If you insist on bringing them into the Jie Sect, then the Jie Sect will inevitably be dragged into the vortex of the Investiture of the Gods."

"At that point, even your teacher might not be able to protect you!"

Taiqing glanced at Taichu, who looked calm and composed, Tianyan, who seemed to prioritize Taichu, and Qinglian, who looked arrogant and disdainful. He could only choose to settle for second best and try to persuade Tongtian instead.

Even though this would still affect the Xuanmen's plans, it was still a result that Taiqing and Yuanshi were willing to accept!
"Oh!--"

"Those people merely went to the Wanbao Pavilion to make transactions, or they were unwilling to join forces with the Celestial Court to fight against the demon race. What wrong have they done? Why do they need to be listed on the Investiture of the Gods?"

"The Great Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine. In the primordial chaos, all things should have a glimmer of hope."

"These so-called 'listed individuals' should naturally be included!"

"If they cannot obtain that sliver of hope through their own efforts, then I, Tongtian, will help them!"

Tongtian chuckled softly, his tone firm.

Firstly, he genuinely did not believe that those so-called "listed individuals" who merely went to the Wanbaoge to trade or were unwilling to help the Celestial Court deal with the demon race had committed any crime.

Secondly, the principle of "education for all" provides a glimmer of hope for all beings, which is indeed the doctrine of the Jie Sect and is consistent with Tongtian's own Dao.

Thirdly, ever since he abandoned the "Severing the Three Corpses" technique and insisted on following his own inherited path, Tongtian has already stood on the opposite side of the Heavenly Dao.

Those so-called "listed individuals" were also voluntarily placed on the opposite side of the Way of Heaven.

Therefore, Tongtian would naturally not abandon these "allies".

This decision was made by Tongtian after communicating with Taichu and Aunt Qinglian in advance!
"Tongtian established the Jie Sect, intending to take in those who would be listed on the Investiture of the Gods, thus defying the will of Heaven!"

"From this day forward, all disciples who join the Jie Sect will be listed on the Investiture of the Gods!"

Yuanshi could no longer hold back and made a direct declaration to heaven and earth.

At the same time, the enormous golden list, shining brightly across the heavens, proved that what he said was absolutely true!

"Tongtian's establishment of the Jie Sect indeed provoked the dissatisfaction of the two sages, Yuanshi and Taiqing!"

"I never imagined that Tongtian would actually dare to risk defying the Heavenly Dao and recruit those on the list as his disciples?"

"The Three Pure Ones, who should have stood on the same side, are now completely divided!"

"Heh, isn't it just that Taiqing and Yuanshi who are too arrogant, considering themselves the true successors of Pangu?"

"Leaving aside their origins, what are they anyway?"

"The Jie Sect has only just been established, and its future disciples will inevitably be listed on the Investiture of the Gods."

"The upcoming calamity of the Investiture of the Gods will likely become increasingly intense!"

"..."

Upon hearing the announcement, Zhen Yuanzi, Xi Wangmu, and other primordial deities, who had deduced what had happened, were shocked and couldn't help but feel worried.

The situation in the primordial world is becoming increasingly bizarre and unpredictable.

If this continues, even they might not be able to protect themselves!
Under this pressure, they cultivated even more diligently. Now, only by attaining the Great Luo Primordial Realm can they have enough power to protect themselves in this great calamity!

However, under the control of the Heavenly Dao, it was extremely difficult for them to attain the Great Luo Primordial Dao!

"The Tongtian Jie Sect is indeed willing to accept those in the prehistoric world who are unwilling to participate in the cause and effect of the great calamity, or even those who have been listed on the Investiture of the Gods!"

"But as long as you join the Jie Sect, you'll be listed on the Investiture of the Gods!"

"so what?"

"Is being forced to participate in the war between demons and immortals, struggling with a nine-out-of-ten chance of death or even a ten-out-of-ten chance of survival in this great calamity, really better than being listed on the so-called Investiture of the Gods?"

"Haha, I'm already on the Investiture of the Gods list, why would I be afraid of being on it again?"

"If the number of disciples of the Jie Sect is large enough, then they may become a powerful force no weaker than the demon and immortal factions!"

"Even the peerless Tai Chu, Pan Gu's younger sister Qing Lian, seems to be on the side of the Jie Sect."

"Then what do we still need to worry about?"

"..."

At this moment, countless primordial creatures gradually became excited.

More and more primordial beings are preparing to go to Biyou Palace and join the Jie Sect.

Among them are even many people who were not on the Investiture of the Gods!
They had no choice but to do this in order to have a better chance of survival during the great calamity!

The west.

Mount Sumeru.

"I never imagined that Tongtian would actually establish the Jie Sect?"

"Could it be that this is another scheme orchestrated by the Primordial One?"

Even Jieyin and Zhunti, sensing what was happening above Biyou Palace, could not hide their shock.

They originally thought that even if Tongtian established the Jie Sect, he would inevitably be severely suppressed by Taiqing and Yuanshi.

However, the appearance of Taichu and the others caused Taiqing and Yuanshi to back down again and again.

The declaration by Yuanshi Tianzun that he intended to write the names of all the disciples of the Jie Sect on the Investiture of the Gods could not truly stop the growth of the Jie Sect!
However, it was Yuanshi who possessed the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Slaying Whip, and was responsible for promoting the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.

The main battlefield of the war between demons and immortals was also the Eastern World.

The extreme barrenness of the Western world, along with the presence of two Heavenly Saints, prevented this terrifying vortex of calamity from spreading too far to the West.

The establishment of the Jie Sect was certainly not a good thing for Jieyin and Zhunti.

But it's not a huge bad thing for now.

Therefore, they are currently happy to watch the show.

…………

Thirty-three days away.

Wa Palace.

"I never expected that Senior Brother Tongtian would openly establish the Jie Sect at this time, standing against the two sages, Taiqing and Yuanshi, and the Heavenly Dao?"

Nuwa's gaze transcends the barriers of time and space, reaching towards Biyou Palace.

However, the focus was mainly on the beginning.

Because she knew very well that the establishment of the Jie Sect was definitely related to the latter's plans.

"Um?--"

suddenly.

As if sensing something, Tai Chu on Biyou Palace looked towards Nuwa Palace and met Nuwa's gaze.

Nuwa didn't know why, but she subconsciously looked away, feeling a strange tension in her heart.

Then, thinking about the complex situation in the primordial world, her own identity as both a saint of the demon race and a saint of the human race, and the karma she still owed to the two saints of the Primordial Beginning, her expression gradually became complicated and confused.

chaos!

Zixiao Palace!
Did Tongtian establish the Jie Sect?

Hongjun Daozu, who was fully engaged in refining the Heavenly Dao Will within the Heavenly Punishment Jade Seal, naturally learned of the matter at Biyou Palace instantly.

But he didn't really care.

After all, the division of the Three Pure Ones into the Chan and Jie schools was part of his plan.

In this way, they can consume their own Pangu legacy more quickly.

Only then can the Heavenly Dao control the primordial world more quickly and thoroughly.

That would naturally be a good thing for Hongjun, who was about to refine the will of the Heavenly Dao!
not to mention……

"Although the Jie Sect can protect those who dare to defy the will of Heaven, it can also gradually bring them together!"

"Then, I'll be able to wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"

Hongjun muttered disdainfully.

In his view, if allowing Tongtian to establish the Jie Sect was part of the original plan, then it can only be said that the latter's current methods are nothing special.

On the contrary, it will be more beneficial to his plan!
Of course, Hongjun has no interest in personally getting involved now.

All we need to do is let the Primordial Beginning proceed step by step.

The primordial world.

Kunlun.

Biyou Palace.

"Tongtian, you'd better watch yourself!"

After Yuanshi declared the heavens and earth, Taiqing spoke helplessly to Tongtian before turning back to Taiqing Palace.

"snort!--"

Yuanshi was too lazy to say anything more. He snorted coldly, then waved his sleeve and returned to Yuxu Palace!

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Taichu, thank you, Fellow Daoist Tianyan, thank you, Aunt Qinglian!"

"If it weren't for you, my Jie Sect would probably have been forcibly suppressed by Yuanshi and Taiqing as soon as it was established!"

After Taiqing and Yuanshi left, Tongtian sincerely expressed his gratitude to Taichu, Tianyan, and Qinglian.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite. This was something we had already agreed upon!" Tai Chu shook his head and said.

"This is not only helping fellow Daoists, but also helping us strengthen our power to fight against Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao!"

Tianyan also shook his head and echoed.

“We’re just here to stand here, we haven’t done anything, you don’t need to do this.”

Qinglian spoke with an indifferent expression.

"I am prepared for the great calamity that the Jie Sect will face in the future."

"I have already broken ties with Taiqing and Yuanshi, so I'm afraid Kunlun is no longer a suitable place for me to stay."

"The Jie Sect also needs a more suitable place of practice."

"Next, I may need to travel to the primordial world to find a suitable blessed land!"

Seeing Tai Chu and the others' indifferent attitude, Tong Tian suppressed his gratitude and instead brought up another idea of ​​his.

"A new dojo?"

"I remember there's another Golden Turtle Island in the East China Sea. Perhaps you could go and take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Tai Chu couldn't help but think of the Jie Sect's dojo in the original timeline, and thus made a suggestion to Tong Tian. (End of Chapter)