Primordial Era: I am a treasure trove, full of magical treasures.

Thousands of years have passed since the Three Pure Ones attained sainthood, and they have successfully stabilized their realm.

At this moment, the four of them, master and disciples, were drinking tea and enjoying themselves immensely.

Yuanshi put down his teacup and said leisurely, "Now that our strength has reached the sixth level of the Saint Realm, I'm afraid even Hongjun would no longer dare to underestimate us."

Lao Tzu nodded slightly, stroked his beard, and said, "What my second brother says is absolutely right, but now the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, so we must be extremely careful."

Tongtian laughed nonchalantly, "Why should we be afraid of him? With us here, what trouble can he cause? Just as that brat Xuanbao said, we now have the Great Dao's annotations and a lot of merit. Even Hongjun wouldn't dare to do anything to us."

Hearing that his master Tongtian was getting a little cocky, Xuanbao could only bring him back to reality. "Masters, that's true, but we still have to be careful. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered. Hongjun used to be a Chaos Demon God, and he's known for eating people. Who knows, he might pull off a one-for-three trade. It's best to be cautious."

Tongtian blushed when his own disciple retorted. How come he was the only one who seemed brainless among the four of them?

"Do you think I, as your master, can't see it?"

Cough!

Seeing his third brother's disgraceful state, the eldest father, though feeling that Tongtian deserved it, had no choice but to change the subject.

"Now that we have stabilized our realm, our most urgent task is to educate all living beings. In this way, we can gain more merit, or at the very least, a lot of primordial fortune, which will greatly help us break through after becoming a saint."

Yuanshi nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "What you say is very true, elder brother. As sages, we should naturally take on the responsibility of educating and guiding people."

Tongtian excitedly slammed his hand on the table. "Then what are we waiting for? Now that we have established the three religions of Heaven, Earth, and Man to enlighten all living beings, of course we should open a mountain and accept disciples!"

At this moment, Tongtian was preoccupied with the idea that his disciples would surpass Yuanshi's disciples, thus highlighting that he was the most skilled at teaching disciples.

As for Xuanbao, let's not even mention him. I really don't have the ability to teach Xuanbao now... It's just so annoying.

The three of them, without needing to say much, already understood each other and spoke at the same time.

The sound instantly spread to every corner of the primordial world, ignoring distance and obstacles, and was clearly imprinted in the minds of all living beings!

"I am Taiqing Laozi (Yuqing Yuanshi/Shangqing Tongtian)!"

"Three thousand years later, he will expound the Great Dao on Mount Kunlun, revealing the secrets of Heaven!"

"Anyone in this primordial world who has a predestined connection and a sincere heart for the Dao, regardless of their background or origin, is welcome to come to Kunlun Mountain to listen to the lectures!"

"The gate to the Great Way has been opened; those with the right affinity may enter my fold!"

The voices of the Three Pure Ones are serene and inactive, majestic and righteous, and full of ambition! Although their tones and Daoist rhythms differ, they all contain supreme majesty and boundless compassion! They proclaim to the entire primordial world—to open a new mountain and accept disciples!

Throughout the entire primordial world, whether it be the domineering Witch Clan, the proud Celestial Court, the powerful innate gods and demons, or the newly awakened spirits and monsters, all heard of it! Heaven and earth fell into solemn silence!

Who are the Three Pure Ones? They are the true descendants of Pangu. In this primordial world, apart from Hongjun Daozu, the Three Pure Ones are the most powerful, their Daoist magic reaching to the heavens! This time, the Three Pure Ones' proclamation to the primordial world is a golden opportunity! If one can become their disciple and receive the protection and guidance of the sages, one can not only walk sideways in this chaotic primordial world, but almost domineering.

In an instant, the primordial land was thrown into turmoil. Countless living beings were shaken and began preparing to travel to Kunlun Mountain.

The previously turbulent prehistoric world has calmed down considerably. In particular, when two groups of people who were fighting on the battlefield heard the news that the Three Pure Ones were going to open a sect and accept disciples, they immediately packed their buckets and ran away. What's the point of fighting? As long as you become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, you have to call me father.

For a time, disciples from various races and sects flocked to Kunlun Mountain hoping to try their luck and perhaps successfully become disciples of the Three Pure Ones.

All living beings from all directions of the primordial world, like tiny drops of water, were converging on Kunlun Mountain.

The three thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye. At the foot of Kunlun Mountain, no less than a billion beings from all corners of the primordial world have already gathered. They are filled with anticipation, hoping to find a glimmer of opportunity in this grand feast of the Great Dao, to become disciples of the Three Pure Ones, and to begin their own glorious path of cultivation.

However, precisely because of the large number of people, the uneven quality of them, and even the presence of many burdened by karma, some of whom have infiltrated the group hoping to gain protection by becoming disciples of the Three Pure Ones.

There were also some who were brutal and even killed others in the Kunlun Mountains, devouring them alive on the spot, causing chaos. However, such arrogant people naturally didn't survive more than two episodes; they were struck down by a bolt of lightning and killed.

Just as everyone eagerly awaited their arrival, a magnificent glow suddenly shone atop Mount Kunlun, and the Three Pure Ones appeared. Taiqing Laozi, dressed in a simple robe and holding a whisk, exuded an aura of tranquility and non-action; Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, wearing a crown and Taoist robe, possessed a dignified and upright demeanor; Shangqing Tongtian Jiaozhu, dressed in magnificent Taoist robes, his eyes revealing sharpness and untamed spirit. The Three Pure Ones looked down upon the beings below and nodded slightly.

Lao Tzu spoke first: "Today, the Three Pure Ones are opening a new mountain to accept disciples. All beings need to do is traverse these 9999 steps of the heavenly ladder from the foot of the mountain to the summit, and upon arriving at the Three Pure Ones Hall, they can become disciples of the Three Pure Ones."

It is said that this Heavenly Ladder, leading straight to the summit of Kunlun Mountain, soars into the clouds, with a total of 9,999 steps. Each jade step flows with a pure and grand Daoist aura, radiating a majestic will that elucidates the principles of Heaven and clarifies one's origins. Below the Heavenly Ladder, pure air swirls, and many seekers of the Dao gather here.

As soon as the words were spoken, many people in the crowd couldn't contain themselves and rushed towards the Heavenly Ladder. However, as soon as they stepped onto the first step, several people with shallow foundations were impacted by the Daoist energy, spitting blood and being thrown back down. But this did not deter the others; instead, it aroused the fighting spirit of even more people.

There was a blue-haired lion spirit who, relying on his brute strength, roared and charged upwards. But he was thrown down by an invisible force when he reached the tenth step, leaving him bruised and battered.

At the same time, a fox demon dressed as a scholar in white robes slowly ascended the steps. Each step he took was steady and powerful, and he emanated a soft light that seemed to resonate with the Taoist aura of the Heavenly Ladder, drawing the attention of everyone present.

There was also a group of crane spirits who came together. They transformed into human form, supporting each other as they struggled forward step by step. Although their speed was slow, they steadily made their way towards the summit.

Amidst the hustle and bustle and the fierce competition, the contest on the Heavenly Ladder becomes increasingly intense. Who will ultimately reach the summit and become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones remains to be seen.

Xuanbao, witnessing the scene of 1 million people climbing the Heavenly Ladder, was truly amazed. This was even more spectacular than climbing the Great Wall during the May Day holiday in later generations, with a vast expanse of heads stretching as far as the eye could see.

The Three Pure Ones, now without establishing humanity, Chan, Jie, and Xuanbao, do not know if their master Tongtian will still accept so many disciples. He doesn't care about people's character at all. Although the Jie Sect later had the reputation of attracting ten thousand immortals, it was precisely because Tongtian accepted disciples without considering their character that many of them ended up burdened with karma.

Moreover, the Jie Sect did not possess a supreme treasure to suppress destiny, which led to the eventual annihilation of the Jie Sect, leaving only a handful of members.

Half of the twelve Golden Immortals, carefully nurtured by his second master, Yuanshi, defected to the West after the Great Battle of Divine Division.

Moreover, the vast majority of these problems stemmed from Yuanshi himself. It was simply that his second master, Yuanshi, was indeed somewhat biased in his treatment of his disciples. In Yuanshi's eyes, his disciples were divided into only two categories: Guangchengzi and the other disciples. This naturally hurt the feelings of the other disciples.

However, in Yuanshi's eyes, disciples are still divided into two categories: Xuanbao and other disciples.

Xuanbao shook his head inwardly, "Oh, I'm really worried sick."

Xuanbao directly set up various illusion arrays on the 9999 square steps, such as the Heart-Questioning Array, Heart-Refining Array, Heart-Mirroring Array, Dream Illusion Array, and all sorts of strange arrays.

Is it useful? Of course, it involves layers of screening, but how many people will be left in the end? That can only be left to fate. As the saying goes, quality is more important than quantity when it comes to disciples.