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

Rumble!!!

As the merits of establishing the religion were accumulated, the "merits of creation" within the true spirit of the Shangqing Tongtian Daoist were activated. The combination of the two gave rise to a boundless Dao domain.

The three streams of primordial purple energy instantly merged with the primordial spirit, forming three cores of the Great Dao containing the Heavenly Dao. The Shangqing Tongtian Daoist attained sainthood and became a Primordial Saint, beyond the control of the Heavenly Dao!

The heavens split open with two Dao eyes, hanging down different chains of profound Dao rules—one symbolizing strict order, the other symbolizing destruction and rebirth.

The holy might of the Jade Purity Primordial Daoist is as majestic and vast as the might of the heavens, while the holy might of the Upper Purity Tongtian Daoist is as sharp and piercing as a divine sword that splits the heavens!

Holy light intertwined, instantly piercing through the thirty-three heavens beyond, illuminating all realms. All living beings in the world once again prostrated themselves before this new and awe-inspiring dual holy might.

Sitting beside Taiqing, Lu Yuan witnessed this earth-shattering scene and trembled with excitement, almost unable to contain himself: "It's done! It's all done! The three masters, Pangu and the Three Pure Ones, have all attained sainthood in one day!"

The "Gate of Xuanhuang" above the auspicious clouds was trembling wildly, greedily devouring the unprecedented remnants of the Three Pure Ones' Holy Dao, the boundless radiance of merit, and fragments of the Heavenly Dao Laws.

The Xuanhuang Dao Seed nurtured within the gate grew and expanded rapidly under such immense nourishment, and the Dao light shining from its core was unprecedented.

The remnants of the Great Dao sealed within the Gate of Mysterious Yellow were completely melted and crushed like thin snow under the scorching sun under the oppressive power of the three Holy Dao forces that converged into a chaotic torrent!

Having witnessed the Three Pure Ones attain sainthood, Lu Yuan felt as if a smooth road to heaven was unfolding before him.

"This will be...an immeasurable opportunity! The lineage of the Three Pure Ones has just been established, and as a direct disciple of the Three Pure Ones...my status is beyond description...even a late-stage Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerable would have to treat me with utmost respect..."

Thinking of this, a hint of wild joy flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes. With the Three Pure Ones as his backer, this primordial world would soon usher in His era!

On Mount Sumeru in the West, witnessing the successive enlightenment of Yuqing and Shangqing, the dual holy might that shook the heavens had not yet subsided, and the Guide Daoist and the Zhunti Daoist of Mount Sumeru in the West were already burning with anxiety.

All three Pure Ones have attained sainthood, and the fortunes of the Xuanmen sect are at their zenith. The West is already barren, and if they do not attain enlightenment, the gap will be as insurmountable as an insurmountable chasm!

"Senior brother, time waits for no one, we can't hesitate any longer!" Zhunti Daoist's eyes flashed with a desperate glint as he looked at Jieyin.

The sorrow on the Daoist's face deepened, and his desolation almost materialized: "The karmic consequences of Heaven are difficult to repay, but... there is truly no other way."

The two exchanged a glance, their expressions revealing their helplessness.

Taiqing attained sainthood by using the merit of creating the world to induce immeasurable merit of establishing a religion. Yuqing and Shangqing also established their religions by borrowing the legacy of Pangu and the merit of creating the world. The merit of establishing a religion is the key to becoming a saint, but what merit of creating the world did they have?

The two immediately shouted in unison, "We are the Guide and the Cundi, and we now establish the Western Sect! We uphold the compassion of Heaven and bear the suffering of the Western Sea, and we will ferry all beings out of suffering and lead them to the blissful other shore!"

"Using the innate spiritual treasures, the 'Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit' and the 'Azure Lotus Banner,' suppress the Western Sect's destiny! The Western Sect is established!"

As soon as the two finished speaking, Heaven sensed it. However, the West was already sparsely populated and lacked spiritual energy, so the merits it could generate for establishing a religion were far less than those of the Three Pure Ones in the East when they established their religion!

The cascading golden clouds of merit were thin and pale, their radiance dim. Compared to the vast and magnificent waterfall of profound merit from the Three Pure Ones, they were like fireflies compared to the bright moon!

Above Mount Sumeru, only a faint, dim golden glow gathered, symbolizing that the auspicious clouds of merit for establishing the religion could not transform into a mighty torrent that would enable the two to transform and attain enlightenment.

This shabby scene immediately drew undisguised sneers and mockery from the many powerful beings who had not yet left the chaotic void.

"Haha, so this is the great religion of the West? Its merits in establishing the religion are so weak, yet it dares to dream of becoming a saint?" The sinister laughter of the demon master Kunpeng echoed in the void.

"A futile struggle, nothing but a laughingstock." The voice of the Demon Emperor Jun, though calm, was filled with a condescending coldness.

Even the Daoist Fuxi frowned slightly, secretly shaking his head at the actions of the two Western Saints. How could such meager merits possibly support two saintly positions? It was simply a pipe dream.

Even the Styx Ancestor in the Netherworld Blood Sea let out a sneer from within.

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Jieyin's face was withered and lifeless, his eyes filled with sorrow that seemed to drip with tears. Zhunti's face was pale and bluish, his clenched fingers were white, and shame, indignation and resentment surged in his chest.

They had long anticipated this, but when they truly could not attain sainthood, they still felt a pang of anguish!

Seeing that the merits of establishing the teachings were about to vanish into nothingness, and that the opportunity to attain enlightenment was slipping away like sand through one's fingers.

Jieyin abruptly raised his head, his gaze piercing through the void to land on the dim sky, a sense of tragic grandeur rising within him. Zhunti took a deep breath, his resolve equally resolute.

"Heaven above, we, the humble Daoists Jieyin and Zhunti, know that the Western Paradise is barren and lacks sufficient merit! However, in order to save all sentient beings and relieve their suffering, we are now willing to make forty-eight great vows to universally save countless sentient beings."

If, when I attain Buddhahood, there are hells, hungry ghosts, or animals in my country, I will not attain perfect enlightenment.

If, when I attain Buddhahood, any celestial beings or humans in my land, after their lifespan ends, are reborn in the three evil realms, I will not attain perfect enlightenment.

If, when I attain Buddhahood, not all the heavenly beings and humans in my land possess true gold, then I will not attain perfect enlightenment.

If, when I attain Buddhahood, the beings in my land, both heavenly and human, have different appearances and colors, some beautiful and some ugly, then I will not attain perfect enlightenment.

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If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in other lands, upon hearing my name, do not immediately attain non-retrogression, then I will not attain perfect enlightenment.

"If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in other lands, upon hearing my name, do not immediately attain the first, second, or third stage of forbearance, or do not immediately attain non-retrogression in the Buddha's teachings, then I will not attain perfect enlightenment."

The vows thundered like waves, shaking the heavens and the earth! Forty-eight magnificent and sacred vows, encompassing the salvation of all beings, the creation of a pure land, the magnification of the Buddhist kingdom, and the relief of suffering, transformed into forty-eight golden chains of maxims that seemed to solidify into reality. They wound their way through the sky and were imprinted in the depths of the void, as if they had made an indelible pact with the Dao of Heaven!

The void trembled violently! The two voices were loud and resounded throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths, leaving no living being out of reach. Then, the Primordial Purple Qi lifted the primordial spirit and merged it with the Heavenly Dao. Immeasurable merits fell and evolved into the profound principles of the Great Dao.

The golden clouds of merit poured in like a celestial river flowing backward, carrying boundless power of the Heavenly Dao, surging and surging into the bodies of Jieyin and Zhunti!

Rumble!!!

In an instant, the West burst forth with boundless light, unlike the majestic and sharp celestial radiance of the Three Pure Ones. The golden light of the West contained the meaning of great compassion, great annihilation, and great liberation.

The illusory image of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss unfolds amidst radiance, revealing the Eight Treasure Pond, the Sevenfold Balustrade, and a rain of Mandarava flowers from the heavens.

"Om Mani Padme Hum"

The resounding six-syllable chant echoed from the west, cleansing the netherworld and spreading throughout the heavens. Countless golden lotuses emerged from the void, but unlike the dazzling and full golden lotuses of the east, half of these lotuses were still in bud, signifying that the grand ambition was not yet fulfilled!

A golden halo rose behind the two saints, pure and immaculate, radiating boundless light. The endless radiance subsided, and the Guide Daoist sat cross-legged on the lotus platform, holding a flower and smiling, his Dharma image compassionate, his sorrowful face transforming into pity.

The Taoist Zhunti held the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand, his appearance solemn and dignified, his brows still sharp, but all his worries and indignation had vanished.

Two powerful and majestic auras of sainthood, yet imbued with the weight of karmic ties, suddenly erupted. Though not as pure and grand as the Three Pure Ones, they undeniably proclaimed—the Western Religion is established! Jieyin and Zhunti have attained the Primordial Chaos!

The appearance of the five saints in a single day shook the entire prehistoric world. The powerful beings of the prehistoric world had mixed feelings, and the strongest of the witch and demon races felt an immense heaviness in their hearts, as if five insurmountable divine peaks had appeared in the sky.