Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

It's a pity that natural fires aren't always available. Even lightning strikes can sometimes extinguish themselves.

In order to enable humans to use fire when needed, Suirenshi, after being guided by Li Xiuyuan, conducted many experiments and finally discovered the methods of artificial fire-making: drilling wood to make fire and striking stones to make fire.

Soon, the tribe of Suirenshi became the first tribe in the prehistoric world to use fire, and its power grew stronger day by day.

People from other tribes flocked to him after hearing the news, and Suirenshi's influence grew ever greater.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Suirenshi will become the first human emperor, and the fortune of his teacher, Li Xiuyuan, will increase a hundredfold or a thousandfold.

Suirenshi's reputation grew, and more and more people came to know him.

After the great war between the Lich King and the Lich King, the Heavenly Dao gradually became indifferent, and everyone relied on their own abilities to comprehend the Great Dao.

The three friends of Master Hongjun, due to their different understandings of the principles, split into three schools: Chan School, Ren School, and Jie School.

The Chan Sect was founded by Yuanshi Tianzun. Its leader was Yuanshi Tianzun, and its deputy leader was Randeng Daoren. The sect had twelve disciples, namely Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Taiyi Zhenren, Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, Puxian Zhenren, Cihang Daoren, Huanglong Zhenren, Daoxing Tianzun, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, Julusun, and Yuding Zhenren.

The Grand Master of the Chan Sect, Yuanshi Tianzun, valued innate abilities, so his twelve Golden Immortals were all strictly selected, prioritizing quality over quantity, and preferring to have fewer rather than fewer inferior ones.

Meanwhile, Tongtian Jiaozhu, a fellow disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, founded the Jie Sect and became its leader. His four main disciples were Duobao Daoren, Jinling Shengmu, Wudang Shengmu, and Guiling Shengmu.

Chapter 1049 Coveting Suiren

The moral philosophy of the Jie Sect is to follow the natural way, emphasize personal cultivation, and advocate that the highest path is without virtue, while the lowest path is based solely on virtue.

Treat everything with your true heart, abandoning complicated moral concepts. The Dao is divided into fifty and forty-nine, which is a fixed number. The last glimmer of hope is instantly lost. The teachings of the Jie Sect are precisely about seizing this last glimmer of hope.

Unlike the strict rules and regulations of the Chan Sect, the Jie Sect acts freely and unrestrainedly, daring to break and establish, using its own Taoist methods as weapons to cut through all the illusory constraints of this world, and to seize a piece of life for all living beings.

Another disciple of Hongjun Laozu, Taiqing Daode Tianzun, also known as Taishang Laojun, was in charge of the human religion and used the Taiji diagram to suppress the destiny.

It advocates following the natural way and acting in accordance with the Tao. Its doctrine is "non-action," but non-action is also not without action. There is great action within non-action.

His direct disciple was the Grand Master Xuandu, and his nominal disciples included the Eight Immortals of Shangdong: Lü Dongbin, Han Zhongli, Zhang Guolao, Tieguai Li, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe, and He Xiangu.

All three religions wanted to expand their influence and improve their status.

As the vice leader of the Chan Sect, Randeng naturally devoted himself wholeheartedly to the development of the Chan Sect, racking his brains for ideas.

The Daoist Ran Deng, who was cultivating in Yuanjue Cave on Mount Lingjiu, heard that a wise man had appeared among the human race and couldn't wait to meet him. If he had the opportunity, he would take this person under the Chan Sect, and the fortune he brought would be extraordinary.

Ran Deng couldn't help but burst into laughter at the thought of this; he could even wake up laughing from his sleep from the beautiful picture he painted in his dreams.

Randeng heard that Suirenshi had already taken a master, but so what? All twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect still respectfully address themselves as teachers.

With the title of "the leader of the immortals and the origin of Buddha", Randeng did not take anyone else seriously. He had an attitude of being the only one who was supreme in heaven and earth. He believed that as long as he took action and used a little trick, Suirenshi would definitely abandon his original master and turn to his sect.

Then you'll have endless good fortune to enjoy.

When Randeng arrived at Suirenshi's tribe, he made a great show of it, directly demanding that Suirenshi come to pay him a visit.

Suirenshi is roasting a whole lamb for his master, a three-month-old goat whose meat is very tender.

After Suirenshi processed the sheep according to his master Li Xiuyuan's advice, the roasted sheep tasted exceptionally tempting. At this moment, he heard someone ask him to go and pay his respects. After hearing his subordinates say that the other party was an enlightened person, he thought about it and finally handed the mutton to a trusted confidant before leaving with peace of mind. A moment later, he returned.

"Chief?" The confidant looked at his chief in confusion.

"Well, I've been thinking about it. If I just go whenever that person asks me to, it would make us seem too low-class. Let him wait a bit!" After saying that, she took over the shift from her trusted aide and focused on preparing dinner for her master, Li Xiuyuan.

"I heard someone is looking for you, why haven't you gone yet?"

"Master?" Upon hearing the voice, Suirenshi looked up at Li Xiuyuan standing beside him. "I know that Master likes roasted food, so I prepared this for you. The whole lamb is almost ready. Once it's fully roasted, I'll go see that person."

"Hahaha~ As expected of my good disciple." Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but laugh when he recalled the bald man's anxious figure. It was ridiculous that Randeng dared to come and steal the luck.

"Alright! We have distinguished guests, you'd better go and greet them quickly, lest people say that our Suiren clan is impolite and doesn't know how to respect others," Li Xiuyuan said, patting Suiren on the shoulder.

"Yes!" Suirenshi decided to go and see his master, not wanting to embarrass him.

Guided by his subordinates, he saw that the person in the middle was surrounded by shimmering auspicious light and endless five-colored clouds. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the person had a strange and unique appearance, with divine and martial rainbows piercing the heavens and a precious talisman hanging at his waist, symbolizing the cycle of birth and death.

He certainly seems extraordinary; he's quite capable.

When Ran Deng saw the newcomer, he was slightly disappointed. He had thought that this famous figure was something extraordinary, but when he saw that he was no different from an ordinary person, his tone naturally became arrogant: "Are you Suirenshi?"

Although Suirenshi sensed the arrogance in Ran Deng's words, he was magnanimous and didn't take Ran Deng seriously. "Yes, may I ask who you are?"

"Ahem, I am the Daoist Randeng, the vice leader of the Chan Sect founded by Yuanshi Tianzun, and I cultivate in the Yuanjue Cave of Lingjiu Mountain." Daoist Randeng first mentioned the name of Yuanshi Tianzun, thinking that this person would definitely worship him upon hearing the name of Yuanshi Tianzun. However, Suirenshi remained indifferent, which made him look at him differently.

In fact, Suirenshi had not heard much about the Chan Sect, and he had never even heard of the name Yuanshi Tianzun before, so his attitude towards Randeng Daoren was only polite and distant.

"Haven't you heard of Yuanshi Tianzun? You should know that Yuanshi Tianzun is a direct disciple of Hongjun Daozu, and his magical power is boundless!"

"I'm sorry, I've never heard of any Yuanshi Tianzun. What? Is he more powerful than my master?" In Suirenshi's mind, his master was simply all-powerful, omniscient, and omnipotent.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Ran Deng's face darkened. "Heh, I'd like to see just how powerful your master is. How dare he speak with the Primordial Heavenly Venerable?"

The Taoist Ran Deng had never been so humiliated. Since becoming the vice leader, everyone had treated him with great respect and esteem. Now, he was being ridiculed by an unknown child. Ran Deng wished he could capture this person right now and lock him in the Yuanjue Cave to torture him day and night.

However, reason stopped the Taoist Ran Deng. Sui Renshi had made unparalleled contributions to the human race, and only by making good use of his talents could he gain greater benefits.

The Taoist Ran Deng vented his anger on Suirenshi's master, believing that the immoral teacher had corrupted the good Suirenshi. He thought that as long as he defeated Suirenshi's master, Suirenshi would surely turn to him and follow his lead.

When the Taoist Ran Deng thought of this, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up, which Suirenshi found extremely lewd.

"Hmph! My master is a great sage, how could you possibly see him as you please?" Suirenshi felt nauseous just looking at Randeng Daoren, thinking that it would be better to get rid of this kind of villain as soon as possible, so as not to affect his master Li Xiuyuan's appetite.

"You!" Daoist Ran Deng was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

Chapter 1050 The Defeat of the Lamp Burner

"Hmph! Ignorant brat, I won't bother with you. Quickly call your master out, and I'll show you whether your master or I am more powerful."

After saying this, Daoist Ran Deng put his hands behind his back and revealed a strange smile. "Could it be that your master knows he is no match for me, so he dares not come out to meet me, fearing that I could kill him with a single finger?"

"Hmph! You're going too far! How can you talk like that? My master is a great hero, and no one in the world can defeat him." Upon hearing the name of someone else's master, Suirenshi felt an urge to tear the person in front of him to pieces.

"If that's the case, then why don't you dare to come out?"

"Who's spewing filth at the gate? Ugh, it stinks! Disciple, can you smell it?" After eating a whole roasted lamb and feeling full, Li Xiuyuan was worried that his disciple hadn't returned yet. Just as he approached, he heard Daoist Ran Deng talking boastfully and spouting nonsense.

He rolled his eyes inwardly. Wasn't that true? Birds of a feather flock together. Judging from the despicable appearance of Hongjun Patriarch, few of his disciples were any good. Just by looking at this Daoist Ran Deng, he knew they were all cut from the same cloth.

"So you're the master of Suirenshi? You don't seem like much at all. And how exactly did you teach your disciple? He doesn't even know Yuanshi Tianzun. How ignorant!" Randeng Daoren curled his lip, his face full of disdain.

"Ignorant? You stupid little man, how dare you spout nonsense in front of me? You should know that when I fought your grandmaster Hongjun, you didn't even know where he was playing in the mud. Why would my disciple need to know about Hongjun, that defeated opponent?"

"Wow, Master, you're amazing!" Suirenshi and the entire tribe expressed their utmost respect to Li Xiuyuan.

"You dare to slander the name of Ancestor Hongjun? I think you have a death wish. Today, I will show you who is superior!" Daoist Ran Deng's anger had reached its breaking point.

Originally, Daoist Ran Deng only intended to use the pretext of exchanging Daoist techniques to drive away Li Xiuyuan so that he could take Suirenshi as his disciple. However, he did not expect Li Xiuyuan to be so ungrateful. Daoist Ran Deng's mind changed, and he conceived the idea of ​​killing him.

As the Taoist Ran Deng chanted incantations, he held a sword in his left hand and raised his right. In an instant, a magnificent vortex of five colors—yellow, white, and black—appeared in the sky, emitting a tremendous light. Within this vortex, a divine lamp emerged.

Li Xiuyuan glanced at it and thought to himself, "So this is what is called the Lingjiu Glazed Lamp."

The Lingjiu Glazed Lamp, also known as the Lingjiu Palace Lamp, is one of the three divine lamps of the primordial era.

The three innate divine lamps are the Lingjiu Lamp, the Bajing Palace Lamp, and the Baolian Lamp.

The Eight Views Palace Lantern is in the hands of the sage Laozi, while the Treasure Lantern is in the hands of the Purple-Clad Daoist, a disciple of the Carefree Celestial Venerable.

"Suirenshi, I'll show you properly. This lamp is one of my magic treasures. Today, I'll show you how I use this lamp to destroy your arrogant master." The Burning Lamp Daoist raved as he used his magic to operate the divine lamp.

Li Xiuyuan merely glanced at it indifferently, not taking the Spirit Vulture Lamp seriously at all. So what if it was an innate divine lamp? It could only provide light, how could it compare to his own Divine Demon Sword and God-Slaying Spear?

In a moment, the Divine Demon Sword appeared in his hand. Li Xiuyuan slashed through the air with his right hand, and the sword fell just in time to strike the divine light of the lamp.

Li Xiuyuan moved so fast that before the Taoist Ran Deng could react, his divine lamp fell to the ground, becoming nothing more than an ordinary lamp, with no other use whatsoever.

For a moment, there was complete silence.

Suirenshi then realized what was happening and burst into laughter, "This, this is your treasure! My master knocked it away with a single move! Hahaha, with your skill, you dare to challenge my master! Hahahaha~"

The Taoist Ran Deng stared in disbelief at the deep winter on the ground, his mind filled with countless thoughts. He knew he had encountered a formidable opponent and prepared to leave this dangerous place. But then he thought that if he left today, how would he save face, and how would he be able to discipline others in the future?

The Taoist Ran Deng steeled his resolve and finally decided to fight with all his might once again.

The Taoist Ran Deng's face was contorted with rage as he raised his hand and swung his ruler into the air.

A few sharp snaps, the ruler making a crisp sound.

A deafening roar shook the heavens and earth.

Five-colored divine light shone brightly behind the Taoist Ran Deng. He then drew himself into the void once more, causing the heavens and earth to tremble and cracks to appear in the ground.

Everyone around, except for Suirenshi who had been taught by Li Xiuyuan, was so shocked that they coughed up blood and fainted.

For the first time, Li Xiuyuan felt a slight influence from the Qiankun Ruler. "Haha~ As expected of someone who has listened to the Dao Ancestor's teachings, his abilities are not bad at all. He's not as bad as I imagined."

Li Xiuyuan smiled wickedly, pointing his sword at Daoist Ran Deng: "It's a pity that you haven't used your Qiankun Ruler enough. At best, it only has this much power. It seems that Ancestor Hongjun is still not good enough!"

Li Xiuyuan roared, and the Divine Demon Sword expanded continuously in his hand. He touched the ground with both hands, soared into the air, and with a flick of his sleeve, Daoist Ran Deng fell to the ground, bleeding profusely.

"Randeng, Ran Deng, do you see this? This is the difference. I'm in a good mood today and don't want to take your life for now. Now get out of here!"

The Taoist Ran Deng lay on the ground, struggled to look up at Li Xiuyuan a few times, and then vanished in a flash.

At this moment, Daoist Ran Deng was filled with regret. If he had known that his opponent was so powerful, he would have admitted defeat long ago. Now he was in this situation, and he would probably become the laughing stock of the entire Chan Sect. Thinking of this, Daoist Ran Deng wished he could go back to the past and never dare to come to the Suiren clan to show off his power again.

Those around them also awoke from their slumber due to the defeat of the Taoist Ran Deng, as the oppressive force exerted on them by the Qiankun Ruler had completely disappeared.

Suirenshi knew his master was powerful, and seeing it in person today, he was extremely excited: "Wow! Master, you are so amazing! You chased that stinky Taoist priest away in no time!"

"what is this?"

"Powerful! Powerful! Powerful!" Someone shouted the slogan first, and in an instant, the entire tribe was chanting it, all shocked by Li Xiuyuan's powerful abilities.