Primordial Era: Reborn as Zhen Yuanzi, taking control of the underground passage

Chapter 209 The Foundation of Wuzhuang Temple

Upon seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun exchanged a smile. Zhen Yuanzi joked, "It seems that Fellow Daoist Yin Yang regards him as his successor."

Hongyun nodded and smiled, "This is a fine story. With Fellow Daoist Yin Yang working so diligently, this young man's future achievements in the Dao of Yin Yang will likely surpass even his master."

Seeing how dedicated the Yin-Yang Taoist was, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun naturally wouldn't slack off either.

The three of them agreed that every so often they would take turns preaching to the two eggs that were still developing under the four-leaf banana tree.

Zhen Yuanzi lectured on the Way of the Earth and the Five Elements' generating and restraining relationships.

His deep, calm voice resonated with the earth, as he spoke of the earth's role in bearing, nurturing, repairing, and encompassing, and explained the fundamental principles of the five elements' rotation, mutual generation and restraint, and the evolution of all things.

During the sermon, the Five Elements Eggs shone brightly, and the five-colored energy flow and the Five Directions Flags array complemented each other.

The Yin-Yang egg was also influenced by the Daoist energy it contained, and the flow of Yin and Yang energies became more stable.

Hongyun then lectured on the fundamental principles—the Way of Freedom and the Way of the Four Symbols.

His voice was clear and unrestrained, and his figure seemed to blend into the surrounding world, free and unrestrained.

He was not bound by a fixed meditation cushion; sometimes he would lean against a banana tree trunk, sometimes he would stroll among the eggs. Everything he said came from his heart and followed the natural order.

"The truly carefree are those who are without dependence. Their minds roam freely, their spirits soar to the ends of the earth, unburdened by material possessions or bound by physical form. This is the ultimate carefree state of mind and spirit."

He expounded on the path of spiritual transcendence, guiding listeners to understand their true selves, freeing them from the constraints of external things, karma, and even their own attachments, and pursuing great freedom and liberation of the mind.

This ethereal and lofty Daoist energy seemed to infuse the two eggs, especially the Yin-Yang egg whose mind might be even more unrestrained and unconventional in the future, with a lively and free spirit.

Immediately afterwards, he changed the subject, and the Daoist aura around him resonated strongly with the Four Symbols Banana Tree behind him, with the four primordial forces of earth, water, fire, and wind manifesting and flowing around him.

"However, true freedom is not nothingness; one must have a foundation for existence. Observe the way of Heaven and act in accordance with Heaven's will be sufficient."

Heaven and earth are positioned, mountains and lakes communicate, thunder and wind interact, water and fire do not clash. The four elements rotate, evolving all things; this is the foundation of the universe, the manifestation of order.

He explained in simple terms the profound mystery of the mutual generation and restraint of the four fundamental forces, and how they stabilize the universe, and how to grasp the essence from the myriad phenomena.

By employing the method of "returning to the origin of the four elements," one can incorporate all changes into oneself and ultimately achieve the transcendent state of "keeping one's way and being carefree."

As he preached, the four banana trees shone with countless rays of light, and the energy of the four elements seemed to be summoned, flowing into the two eggs respectively.

Especially the Five Elements Egg, whose Five Elements power is closely related to the Four Symbols, is now resonating intensely, with its five-colored radiance intertwining with the colors of the Four Symbols, evolving into infinite wondrous forms.

The Yin-Yang Taoist's teachings naturally pertain to the supreme and wondrous method of Yin-Yang balance and Tai Chi evolution.

He used the Tai Chi diagram to vividly explain profound principles such as the mutual generation of Yin and Yang, the reversal of extremes, and the embracing of Yin and Yang.

When he preached, the Yin-Yang egg was most excited, and the black and white light almost shone through the egg, creating a strong resonance with the Tai Chi diagram.

Even the Five Elements Egg, with its internal Five Elements cycle, secretly aligns with the changes of Yin and Yang, and thus benefits greatly from it.

Three powerful beings of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm took turns preaching to two unborn eggs. Such treatment was probably unique in the entire prehistoric world.

When they preached, they did not shy away from the other living beings in the temple.

Zhen Yuanzi further decreed that whenever a sermon was given, all beings within the Wuzhuang Temple who had awakened their spiritual intelligence and embarked on the path of cultivation could listen from the outer perimeter of the backyard.

Thus, on the days when sermons were given, the backyard of Wuzhuang Temple would present a grand and peaceful scene:

At the core, beneath the Four Symbols Banana Tree, two radiant eggs, like favored children of the Dao, were bathed in the supreme Daoist aura of the three great beings.

Slightly outside were Zhen Yuanzi's core forces and disciples.

The Emperor and Zhenwu were prominently featured.

Both of them had deep foundations and were top-notch followers who had been enlightened by Zhen Yuanzi in his early years.

Having previously participated in the restoration of the western earth veins and received a blessing of merit from heaven, his cultivation had already reached its peak, allowing him to break through to the highest level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm!

The emperor's imperial dragon aura became even more condensed, faintly displaying an aura of ruling over all heavens and wielding the laws.

The True Warrior's profound Taoist charm is as deep as the sea, seemingly capable of bearing all things and stabilizing the universe.

They listened to the teachings primarily to verify what they had learned and to find an opportunity to break through to the level of a Primordial Golden Immortal.

The Nine-Headed Lion, the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise, along with the auspicious Qilin and the dark jade Qilin with its deep scales, have all now stabilized their cultivation as Great Luo Golden Immortals.

Each of them possessed their own origin, and as they listened to the three great beings expound on different paths, they were all captivated, constantly making up for the deficiencies in their own paths, and their cultivation steadily improved.

The aura of the four mythical beasts subtly echoed the four-symbol banana tree, adding to its mystique;

The Qilin and the Jade Qilin, with their benevolent and peaceful aura, silently nourish the surrounding environment.

Even the cranes that were originally there as decorations, leisurely and content, were affected.

Having been immersed in such rich spiritual energy and Daoist charm for a long time, and having listened to the great masters preach, they all broke through their own limits and reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm!

They soared above the preaching grounds with elegant postures and clear, melodious calls, their flight paths subtly echoing some profound Taoist principles.

The leading crane king possessed an aura approaching that of a late-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal, making it a striking sight in the Wuzhuang Temple.

As the attendants personally chosen by Zhen Yuanzi, Qingfeng and Mingyue are still at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, unable to make rapid progress like other beings and step into the Daluo realm.

It wasn't that they were dull-witted or that Zhen Yuanzi was being secretive; it was simply due to their personalities.

Since they took human form, they have always been by Zhen Yuanzi's side, managing the temple's affairs. They are pure of heart, carefree, and have no great attachment or competitive spirit in their cultivation.

This tranquil and natural state of mind certainly makes their foundation solid, their Dao heart pure, and less prone to inner demons, but it also makes them lack the courage to advance and break through barriers.

To reach the Great Luo Realm, one must condense the Three Flowers on the top of the head, gather the Five Qi in the chest, and transcend the long river of fate. This requires great perseverance and determination.

At present, the two of them are obviously still immersed in the leisurely days of serving their master and listening to the Daoist teachings, enjoying themselves and having no intention of rushing to break through to the Great Luo realm.

Zhen Yuanzi observed all of this, but did not force the issue. The Tao follows its own course, and everyone has their own destiny.

Such a gentle breeze and bright moon-like disposition is not necessarily a bad thing; perhaps their path lies in this ordinariness and protection.

As long as they're happy, their cultivation level is secondary.

Through this daily and yearly preaching, practice, and nurturing, the fortune of Wuzhuang Temple has become increasingly prosperous and vast.

The primordial energy almost solidified, closely merging with the dragon vein of Longevity Mountain, and implicitly becoming a supreme pure land transcending the mundane world.

Nourished by the three powerful beings and the overall fortune of Wuzhuang Temple, the two eggs, brimming with limitless potential, grew stronger day by day.

The patterns on the eggshell became increasingly complex and mysterious, and the life fluctuations gestating within became clearer and more powerful.