Primordial Era: I Became a Disciple of the Shangqing Sect After Being Become a Disciple of the Jie S

Just as Lu Yuan was learning from the natural world and comprehending the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, accumulating knowledge for understanding the rules of the Xuanhuang Great Dao, a group of powerful beings and Dao Lords from the Primordial Era easily passed through the world's membrane and entered the outer chaos.

Following their unseen intuition, the group headed towards the Zixiao Palace. After a dizzying moment, a group of powerful cultivators and Daoist masters entered the Zixiao Palace one after another.

Upon entering the Zixiao Palace, the first two listeners went directly to their seats, sat cross-legged, closed their eyes to rest, and waited for Hongjun Daozu to preach.

This era was turbulent, with the Lich War beginning and the calamity spreading throughout the primordial world. Many powerful beings and Dao Lords were bewitched by the calamity and fell victim to their enemies' schemes.

Or, after being blinded by the aura of calamity, they became unaware of fate and provoked the witch and demon races, only to be sent to the Land of Eternal Calamity by either race!

Of course, out with the old, in with the new, and many new faces took the place of the fallen. For example, Daoist Mingquan, Daoist Baigu, Daoist Bixia, Daoist Yuanzhen, Daoist Tianyuan, and others caught the last train of the Zixiao Palace's sermon and were able to listen to the Primordial Holy Dao.

It is worth mentioning that only Houtu, one of the twelve Ancestral Witches, attended the sermon at Zixiao Palace this time. It seems that the other eleven Ancestral Witches really intend to stop worshipping the Heavenly Dao and disrespecting Hongjun!

In the Purple Cloud Palace, the three thousand seats were quickly filled. Looking around, divine light and Daoist charm were everywhere. Among them, there were more than a dozen late-stage Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerables who had severed two corpses, nearly a hundred mid-stage Quasi-Saint Great Powers who had severed one corpse, nearly three hundred great supernatural beings who were early-stage Quasi-Saints, and the remaining two thousand or so cultivators were all Great Luo Dao Lords.

As Haotian and Yaochi, the two attendants, closed the gates of Zixiao Palace once more, the aged figure of Hongjun Daozu on the cloud bed slowly emerged from the void, the whole process as seamless as a gazelle hanging its horns, leaving no trace, just like entering the Dao!

The three thousand guests from Zixiao Palace immediately rose and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Master Hongjun!"

Hongjun Daozu's eyes swept over the crowd, his pupils devoid of any emotion, only an endless calm and coldness. After surveying the people of Zixiao Palace, he gently raised his hand and helped them up, then said in a deep voice, "This is my last sermon, expounding the Primordial Holy Dao. You may all understand it now!"

After saying this, without paying attention to everyone's thoughts, Dao Ancestor Hongjun uttered profound words, and one after another, the Great Dao maxims containing the secrets of Hunyuan resounded in Zixiao Palace, reaching the hearts of everyone.

Immediately, the three thousand guests in the Purple Cloud Palace were immersed in a profound Dao realm. Daoist energy flowed within the Purple Cloud Palace, with purple qi coming from the east, golden lotuses blooming, and various auspicious phenomena rising up. The Great Dao rules permeated the entire Purple Cloud Palace.

What Hongjun spoke of this time was the Primordial Holy Path, which was extremely mysterious and obscure. Apart from a few top-level supernatural beings, most people were completely confused and could not understand the true meaning of the Primordial Holy Path. They had no choice but to abandon the Primordial Holy Path and comprehend the Great Dao Rules in the Purple Cloud Palace, which was still considered to have gained something!

The six figures—Sanqing, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa—on the purple prayer cushions in the first row, empowered by the power of the Heavenly Dao, listened with rapt attention, occasionally revealing a hint of enlightenment on their faces.

Meanwhile, the late-stage Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerables who had severed their two corpses, such as Taiyi, Dijun, Fuxi, Styx, Zhenyuanzi, Kunpeng, Hongyun, Dongwanggong, and Xiwangmu, possessed great perseverance and unwavering determination. They refused to give up on the Primordial Sacred Path and gritted their teeth to comprehend it.

The only one who came to listen to the teachings was Houtu, the ancestral witch. She was originally trying to comprehend the laws of the earth, but for some reason, she inexplicably began to comprehend the Great Dao of Reincarnation.

Moreover, this Great Dao of Reincarnation gave Houtu a sense of familiarity, as if it were her own. With the help of the power of the Heavenly Dao, Houtu easily comprehended and entered the realm of enlightenment.

He then, like the Three Pure Ones and others, fell into enlightenment, his face frequently showing signs of understanding, and his comprehension of the Great Dao of Reincarnation gradually deepened.

In the blink of an eye, thirty thousand years had passed, and on this day, Hongjun suddenly stopped preaching.

Meanwhile, in the Purple Cloud Palace, all the powerful beings were still immersed in the wondrous realm of the Great Dao, either comprehending the Primordial Sacred Dao or studying the rules of the Great Dao.

After glancing at the many powerful figures in Zixiao Palace, Hongjun Daozu's eyes revealed a hint of fatigue. Clearly, preaching the Primordial Saintly Dao and drawing upon the power of the Heavenly Dao to bless Zixiao Palace had taken a considerable toll, even for someone as powerful as Hongjun the Primordial Saint.

Hongjun's gaze lingered on the Three Pure Ones, and a strange light appeared in his eyes. The three of them had somehow obtained some kind of opportunity, and the original trend of the Heavenly Dao had shifted slightly. A trace of their future trajectory, which had transcended the Heavenly Dao, appeared on their bodies.

However, Hongjun was pleased to see this happen, and a smile appeared on his lips. If the Three Pure Ones could transcend the Heavenly Dao, he would be able to provide more assistance in dealing with the immeasurable calamity in the future!

Then his gaze passed over Nuwa and landed on Jieyin and Zhunti. These two were among the most outstanding in terms of Dao heart and perseverance among the great supernatural beings listening to the Dao in Zixiao Palace, but he did not like their temperament.

If it weren't for the karmic debt owed to the West, and the fact that these two were among the most outstanding beings in the West, harboring a great ambition to restore the ancestral veins of the West, even if Heaven favored them, it would not have chosen them.

Then Hongjun looked past the six people in the first row of purple robes, his eyes scanning Hongyun, Kunpeng, Dijun, Taiyi, Dongwanggong, and Houtu one by one.

Among them, Hongyun and Kunpeng were powerful beings he carefully selected from among the great supernatural beings of the prehistoric world in order to target Jieyin and Zhunti.

Both of them had the aptitude and fortune to attain the Primordial Dao, but unfortunately, Hongyun was unable to resist the temptation of the Heavenly Dao, and even implicated Kunpeng, causing him to lose his sainthood.

The karmic entanglements of the saintly positions were naturally seen by Hongjun. As the culprit, Hongyun would suffer the calamity of death and the dissipation of his Dao, and Kunpeng would also face a difficult path in the future!

As for Di Jun and Tai Yi, in terms of aptitude, Dao heart, comprehension, and fortune, they are among the most outstanding among the great supernatural beings in Zi Xiao Palace. Like Kun Peng and Hong Yun, they have the hope of proving the Dao of Hunyuan.

Unfortunately, the two established the demon race and created the Heavenly Court, embarking on the path of vying for supremacy in the primordial world. They were caught up in the great calamity and became pawns of the Heavenly Dao against the witch race, and are likely to fall into the land of eternal calamity!

The Eastern King Duke, who was appointed by himself as the head of the immortal path, possessed a pure Yang destiny and was destined to be the Heavenly Emperor. He was originally the most suitable candidate for the Heavenly Emperor after the fall of Emperor Jun.

Unfortunately, Dongwanggong was too ambitious and unwilling to be subordinate to Dijun. He opened the Purple Palace Immortal Court and had the idea of ​​becoming the Heavenly Emperor as an Immortal Emperor. He was drawn into the Great Tribulation, and Dijun and Taiyi would certainly not tolerate him.

From the ominous signs of death on the face of the Eastern King, Hongjun could tell that he would soon face his tribulation after the sermon at Zixiao Palace!

Houtu, the last of the three, is comprehending the Great Dao of Reincarnation under the subtle influence of the Heavenly Dao. Hongjun is well aware of some of the Heavenly Dao's plans, but unfortunately, with Pangu around, he can't interfere too much in the affairs of the Wu Clan.

With a sigh in his heart, the weariness in Hongjun's eyes disappeared, and the human emotions on his face quickly vanished. He spoke indifferently, "When Pangu created the world, I obtained the Jade Tablet of Creation, proved myself to be a saint, and began to preach the Great Dao in the Purple Cloud Palace outside the heavens, teaching all living beings and passing on the Xuanmen Immortal Dao. My merits and virtues have been perfected!"

From this day forward, I will merge with the Heavenly Dao, and with the body of a Primordial Saint, I will mend the deficiencies of the Heavenly Dao. From this day forward, the Heavenly Dao will be Hongjun, and Hongjun will no longer be the Heavenly Dao. Until the end of this great calamity, the Daoist Hongjun will not leave the Purple Cloud Palace!

Upon hearing Hongjun Daozu's words, the awakened group of powerful beings were shocked, while most of them were excited. After all, with Hongjun Daozu, a Primordial Saint, around, they were still just ants.

However, on the surface, they put on a worried and anxious expression, pleading, "How can we do this? We beg Master Hongjun to reconsider; you mustn't abandon us!"

"Alas!" Hongjun sighed softly and said, "My mind is made up, you need not say any more!"

The Great Dao is fifty, and the Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine. A sliver of life was given to all living beings in the primordial world, but it was invaded by external calamities, causing the Heavenly Dao to be incomplete. If the Heavenly Dao of the primordial world is not repaired, it will not be long before an immeasurable calamity descends!

"I am now merging with the Dao to complete the cycle of destiny, to guide the Heavenly Dao to release the power of calamity, and to delay the immeasurable calamity from descending upon the world, thus leaving a glimmer of hope for all living beings in the primordial world and for you all!"

"Dao Ancestor, have mercy!" Upon hearing Dao Ancestor Hongjun's words, all the powerful figures of Zixiao Palace sincerely bowed to Dao Ancestor Hongjun on the cloud bed!

Just after the powerful beings of Zixiao Palace finished their worship, Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke calmly: "I have comprehended the secrets of heaven, and there are indeed a few people in Zixiao Palace who are destined to become saints and have the potential to attain enlightenment. They should become my disciples."

Upon hearing this, the powerful figures of Zixiao Palace were first shocked, and then looked at Dao Ancestor Hongjun with hope.

Ignoring the fervent gazes of the powerful figures from Zixiao Palace, Hongjun Daozu turned his attention to the Three Pure Ones of Pangu and said, "Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian, you three were transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, possessing the merits of creation and the legacy of Pangu. You deserve the status of saints. Are you three willing to become my disciples?"

Upon hearing this, the three Taoists of Taiqing hesitated. As the true descendants of Pangu, they would never want to take anyone as their master except for Pangu, the Father God. However, with the holy position before them, they were unwilling to miss the opportunity.

After a moment's hesitation, the Three Pure Ones exchanged a glance, then bowed deeply to Hongjun Daozu, saying, "Master, you have already established a master-disciple relationship with us three through your teachings. We are deeply grateful for your acceptance, and we three disciples are willing to become your disciples!"

Seeing that the Three Pure Ones agreed, Hongjun nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand, taking out three strands of Primordial Purple Qi: "Here are three strands of Primordial Purple Qi, which I bestow upon you. I hope the three of you will diligently study and comprehend them, and quickly attain the status of Primordial Saint!"

The Three Pure Ones received the Primordial Purple Qi with great excitement, bowed deeply, and then retreated back onto the purple futon amidst the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd.

Then Hongjun turned his gaze to Nuwa and slowly said, "Nuwa, you possess great fortune and have a great merit to perform in the future. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Upon hearing this, Nuwa was stunned for a few seconds before, prompted by Fuxi, she quickly asked to become his disciple.

The Three Pure Ones were transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu. As the true descendants of Pangu, they had some reservations about their reputation, while Nuwa naturally had no such concerns!