Transmigrating to a chat group: After heeding advice, I became the ruler of the primordial world.

Chapter 149 A Net of Heaven and Earth! Powerful figures from all sides gather at Shouyang Mountain!

In the Heavenly Court, inside a grand hall.

The remaining demon clan Grand Luo Golden Immortals gathered here, all with gloomy expressions.

Just now, they were discussing who should stay behind and who should secretly go to Shouyang Mountain to listen to the sage preach.

Unexpectedly, an order suddenly came back from the Sun Star, instructing them to lead their demon clansmen to abandon the Heavenly Court's defenses and directly enter the outer space to search for and capture Lu Yun and his group who were causing trouble.

As a result, their long-awaited trip to Shouyang Mountain was naturally ruined, which naturally made them very frustrated.

What frustrated them even more was that the order also instructed them to prepare for sacrifice, saying that after this battle, those who survived would receive the protection of the Demon Clan's Heavenly Court and have the opportunity to listen to the Demon Emperor Jun's sermon when he attained sainthood.

As is well known, the teachings of sages, especially those given when they attain sainthood, contain the profound principles and laws governing the attainment of sainthood.

Such an opportunity is irresistible to any primordial being.

On the contrary, if they try to comply at this time, and Di Jun finds out when he comes out of seclusion, they will definitely not have a good ending!

Therefore, no matter how unwilling these Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Demon Clan Heavenly Court were, they had no choice but to accept the order and lead their demon clansmen to march towards the outer starry sky.

However, even if they were to find Lu Yun, they would be destined to be unable to do anything to him.

Because Lu Yun had already made thorough preparations.

At present, the only stars that Taiyi and the others can detect as abnormal are Wenqu Star, Tianqian Star, and Ziwei Star. Therefore, the demon race's Great Luo Golden Immortals split into four groups and headed directly towards these four main stars.

What they didn't know was that Lu Yun had deliberately exposed these main stars to lure them in!

While those demon race Grand Luo Golden Immortals were leading their subordinates on their journey, they were suddenly attacked by several main stars!

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In the vast starry sky near Wenquxing, the stars shine brightly.

A group of demons hurried towards Wenqu Star, but suddenly discovered that the light of several other main stars nearby was unusually dazzling.

They seem to have been activated by some force, releasing powerful energy.

The leading Golden Immortal was astonished to discover that the main star, which he had thought was normal, had suddenly launched an attack on them.

"Rumble..."

Streaks of starlight, like swords, waterfalls, and the sea, poured wildly towards them.

"What...what's going on?!"

"Oh no! We've fallen for their trap!"

The demon immortal was both shocked and enraged. He immediately ordered his subordinates to counterattack, while he himself exerted all his magical power in an attempt to withstand the sudden attack.

However, the attacks from these main planets seemed endless, relentlessly bombarding their protective shields, causing them to tremble constantly, as if they were about to shatter at any moment.

……

Meanwhile, the demons who had arrived near Tianqian Star also began to realize that something seemed amiss in this starry sky.

The starry sky, which should have been empty, was now filled with a dangerous aura, as if something terrifying was secretly watching them.

"Oh no, there's an ambush here!"

"Retreat! Retreat from this starry sky!"

However, their reaction was already a beat too late.

Just as they were panicking and trying to escape the starry sky, countless starlight chains suddenly appeared all around them, binding them and their subordinates tightly.

These starlight chains seemed to have a life of their own, constantly contracting and tightening, making it impossible for them to move.

The attacks released from the main star became even more intense, bombarding them relentlessly.

"ah--"

Screams rose and fell, and the Great Immortal and his men suffered heavy casualties in a short period of time.

Some of the weaker demons were even reduced to dust by this terrifying attack!

……

The fates of the other demon clans were similar, all extremely tragic.

Although the Great Luo Golden Immortals were not killed, they were directly suppressed, while the Taiyi Golden Immortals and demon race suffered countless casualties.

Lu Yun, who was inside the Mountain and River Map, also knew all this at this moment, but he just shook his head.

He had already had his avatars lay a trap, waiting for the arrival of these demons; everything they encountered was within his expectations.

With his current mastery of array formations, he can not only mobilize the power of the main star he seized, but also mobilize a portion of the power of the "Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array". These demons are simply courting death!

Lu Yun didn't pay much attention to it, but continued to immerse himself in "The True Explanation of Array Dao, Volume Two".

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On the vast and desolate land.

As the day of the Three Pure Ones' sermon drew near, more and more cultivators began to gather at the foot of Shouyang Mountain.

These cultivators came from all over the primordial world, some alone, some in groups, but without exception they all harbored a longing and yearning for the holy path.

At the summit of Shouyang Mountain, clouds and mist swirl, and rays of light shine in all directions.

From afar, one can see the Three Pure Ones sitting upright on the cloud platform, with endless Daoist energy flowing behind them, as if they were one with the entire primordial world.

At this moment, they were no longer just simple cultivators, but represented the will of the primordial world and served as guiding lights in the hearts of countless cultivators.

After a difficult journey, Duobao, Zhao Gongming, Sanxiao, Chang'er Dingguangxian, and others finally arrived near Shouyang Mountain.

"We made it!"

Smiles appeared on their faces.

What pleased them even more was that they happened to be near Shouyang Mountain when they encountered Jinling Shengmu leading other fellow disciples who had also come to listen to the lecture.

Many disciples of the Jie Sect did not stay on Kunlun Mountain all the time, but would travel around, so some of them had not seen each other for a long time. Naturally, they were overjoyed to meet again.

However, before they could be happy for long, Duobao and his friends suddenly saw a group of familiar figures appear in another direction.

Those were clearly the immortals of the Chan Sect.

Leading the group was the Antarctic Immortal, followed closely by Guang Chengzi and other disciples of the Chan Sect.

The appearance of the immortals from the Chan Sect made the atmosphere among the disciples of the Jie Sect somewhat delicate.

Although the two religions share a common origin, their relationship has become somewhat complicated since the Dao Ancestor Hongjun divided the treasures between them. Especially in recent years, as the disciples of both religions have grown and their understanding of their respective doctrines has deepened, friction and conflict between the two religions have become increasingly frequent.

Duobao, Zhao Gongming, and the others exchanged glances, all seeing the wariness and apprehension in each other's eyes. They knew that during this sermon at Shouyang Mountain, the immortals of the Chan Sect would certainly not be content to lag behind, and a conflict between the two sects was likely inevitable.

The Antarctic Immortal and Guang Chengzi, among others, naturally noticed the arrival of the Jie Sect disciples. Their expressions remained calm, but a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashed in their eyes.

As disciples of the Three Pure Ones, they naturally had priority in listening to the Dao. Therefore, the best peaks of Shouyang Mountain were not occupied by other ancient beings, but were quietly reserved for the disciples of the Three Religions.

At this moment, the two groups each occupied a hilltop, facing each other from a distance, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

However, both sides remained restrained, because they knew that this sermon was very important to the Three Pure Ones. As disciples of the Three Pure Ones, they should not cause trouble at this time, no matter what grudges they had on ordinary days. Otherwise, they would lose face for the Three Pure Ones and would be severely punished!

After all, those who came to listen to the lecture were not only the disciples of the Three Pure Ones, but also many powerful figures and strong individuals from the primordial world.

Shortly after the disciples of the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect arrived, another figure drifted over, none other than the chief disciple of the Human Sect—Xuan Du!

Duobao discovered that although only a little over a year had passed since their last meeting, Xuandu had undergone tremendous changes.

Xuan Du looked completely different from before. Although he was still dressed as a Taoist priest, he exuded a scholarly aura and a refined temperament. He was not like a Taoist priest, but rather like a great Confucian scholar.

The Chan and Jie sects hadn't seen his disciples for a long time and almost didn't recognize him.

Seeing Xuandu heading towards the remaining mountain peak, some disciples of the Chan Sect thought that some powerful being from the prehistoric era was trying to cause trouble, disregarding the reputation of the Three Pure Ones!

When they learned that this person was actually Xuan Du, they were all surprised.

"How is this possible? When did Senior Brother Xuandu undergo such a change?"

"Yes, judging from his aura, it's completely different from the Taoist methods we cultivate!"

"This seems to be a rather popular method of cultivation in the primordial world recently?"

"No way? Senior Brother Xuandu has actually switched to cultivating the literary path? Doesn't Uncle-Master Taiqing have any objections?"

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The disciples of the Chan Sect whispered among themselves, surprised and confused by the changes in Xuandu.

After all, in their minds, Xuandu had always been the chief disciple of the Human Sect, practicing the same Taoist methods as them. This sudden change was truly unexpected.

Even Guang Chengzi, who had personally witnessed Xuandu's enlightenment in the Zhushan tribe, did not expect that after their parting that day, Xuandu would not only not return to the Xuanmen, but would also go further and further down the path of literature and Taoism!

He even discovered that Xuan Du's cultivation had made great progress and was about to surpass him!

This made him somewhat unhappy.

The disciples of the Jie Sect, however, had a different idea.

They all knew that although the three religions shared the same origin, their doctrines and methods of practice differed greatly.

Seeing the changes in Xuandu, they couldn't help but wonder if this meant that the Human Cult was also seeking change, or if Xuandu itself had gained some kind of enlightenment.

Duobao and Zhao Gongming exchanged a glance, both seeing the gravity in each other's eyes. They knew that the changes in Xuandu might not just be the result of individual cultivation, but could represent the future direction of humanity!

However, whether Xuandu can continue his cultivation in this way ultimately depends on the will of his grandmaster!

Thinking of this, the group couldn't help but look up at the clouds above Shouyang Mountain, but they couldn't see anything at all.

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Shouyang Mountain, high in the clouds.

The Three Pure Ones sat cross-legged here, and naturally had a clear view of everything that was happening below.

At the same time, they all noticed the changes in Xuandu.

Immediately, Yuanshi frowned, looked at Laozi, and said, "Elder brother, Xuandu can't go on like this!"

Laozi slightly opened his eyes, his gaze profound, as if he could pierce through the void and directly see the vast literary energy flowing around Xuandu.

He paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Although Xuandu's actions are contrary to the laws of our Xuanmen sect, his unwavering devotion to the Dao and his ability to find his own opportunities in the path of literature are truly commendable."

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi frowned even more deeply: "Elder brother, that is true, but Xuandu is, after all, our chief disciple. His actions will likely attract much criticism."

Lao Tzu smiled faintly and said, "Yuanshi, you are attached to appearances. The path of cultivation is ever-changing and has no fixed rules. Xuandu's ability to find a glimmer of hope in the literary path is his own good fortune. As his teachers, we should support our disciples in exploring their own paths, not simply restrict them. As for so-called criticism, it is an indispensable trial on the path of cultivation. If one cannot even withstand these, how can one talk about attaining enlightenment and becoming a saint?"

Tongtian then spoke up, saying, "Elder brother is absolutely right. Although Xuandu's actions were unexpected, they may not necessarily be a bad thing. We have many disciples, and if they could all be as courageous as Xuandu in exploring their own paths, then the prosperity of the three religions will be just around the corner."

After listening to Laozi and Tongtian's words, Yuanshi remained silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "Enough, enough. Since my elder brother and third brother have both said so, then I will say no more. I only hope that Xuandu will take good care of himself and not disappoint our expectations of him."

Laozi nodded slightly: "Don't worry, although Xuandu has switched to cultivating the Way of Literature, he is still my top disciple and has a profound foundation."

Tongtian agreed, saying, "Indeed, I see that his literary energy flows freely around him, clearly indicating that he has already gained a profound understanding of the Way of Literature. I believe that given time, he will surely be able to forge his own path in the Way of Literature."

Yuanshi stopped talking and turned his gaze to other directions, where he saw that many powerful beings had already arrived near Shouyang Mountain.

They were either hidden in the clouds or nestled in the mountains, all silently watching this grand preaching event.

These powerful beings clearly had their own plans. Some wanted to take the opportunity to break through their own cultivation bottlenecks, while others wanted to gain deeper insights into the Dao from the teachings of the Three Pure Ones in order to enhance their own strength.

However, after looking around, Yuanshi frowned again: "Why haven't Zhenyuanzi, Styx, Zhulong, and the others arrived?"

Tongtian was also somewhat puzzled by this.

It's understandable that some powerful beings from the Primordial Era were absent from the Wu and Yao races because they were engaged in a great war. However, it's quite strange that Zhen Yuanzi, Styx, and the others, who were not involved in the great war in the outer space, did not come at this time.

Lao Tzu frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed and said, "Perhaps it's because they realized that our main target for this sermon is the human race, and it won't be of much help to them, so they didn't come!"

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi and Tongtian nodded, accepting Laozi's explanation.

Then, all three of them couldn't help but look towards the ancestral land of the human race, where people gathered, at the foot of Shouyang Mountain.

(End of this chapter)