Primordial Era: A member of the Jie Sect, apprenticed to Tongtian

"As expected of the Primordial Saint who is most proficient in array formations..."

Shi Yuan could find no more suitable words than sigh.

He understood, of course, that the power of the Celestial Constellation Dharma Body he unleashed with the aid of his Daoist robes could not compare to the power the demon race had exerted when they mobilized their entire clan. But even so, it was still a trump card powerful enough to dominate the Three Realms.

However, this supernatural power is not without its limitations.

"Teacher, regarding the replenishment of stellar power..."

Shi Yuan hesitated for a moment, then looked at the Tongtian Sect Leader.

To draw upon the power of the stars is not as simple as looking up at the night sky; it requires venturing deep into the ancient star realm above the Thirty-Three Heavens to truly draw upon the essence of the stars. That place is extremely dangerous, with malevolent stars running rampant, and even ordinary Golden Immortals must proceed with extreme caution.

With his current Celestial Immortal cultivation level, it would be almost impossible for him to complete it alone.

The Master of Heaven saw the obvious expectation in his expression, but simply waved his hand casually.

"This treasure already contains a portion of stellar power, enough for you to use for a very long time."

"As for what happens next..."

As he said this, his gaze paused slightly, and his tone became more complex.

"Go find your senior sister Jinling and ask her to help you with the selection."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yuan's expression immediately turned solemn.

He naturally knew who the "Senior Sister Jinling" mentioned by the Tongtian Sect Leader was.

That was one of the most outstanding disciples of the Jie Sect, the Golden Spirit Mother. During the Investiture of the Gods, she fought three Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect alone without being at a disadvantage, making her a true powerhouse of the Three Realms. Later, she was ambushed and killed by the Daoist Ran Deng, but her true spirit entered the Investiture of the Gods and was bestowed the title of Doumu Yuanjun.

That is a very high-ranking deity in the Heavenly Court, in charge of all the stars and constellations, almost equivalent to the Mother of the Stars. If she were to take action, gathering the power of the stars would be a piece of cake.

The Master of Heaven did not linger on this topic, but instead changed the subject.

"I know that you have already planned to leave Biyou Palace and establish your own temple elsewhere."

Upon hearing these words, Shi Yuan was startled.

The methods of a sage are indeed unfathomable. Even though the Tongtian Sect Master could not investigate the origins of the Chaos Pearl, nor could he completely see through Shiyuan, this "anomaly," he had already guessed most of his plans based solely on the changes in his aura.

"Teacher, I..."

Shi Yuan quickly stood up, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

After all, if you really calculate it, he didn't even stay in Biyou Palace for three months. In the eyes of a sage, that amount of time is almost negligible. So, he's only just received the benefits and he's already preparing to go out and establish a temple? It just doesn't make sense.

But the Tongtian Sect Leader did not blame him; he simply raised his hand slightly.

"You have great opportunities, and you will naturally have your own plans when you act outside. I have no intention of hindering you."

His tone was calm, yet carried weight.

"Since you are leaving Biyou Palace, I will naturally give you some truly useful methods."

"The Heaven-Slaying Robe is stronger in defense than offense, and the Zhou Tian Star Body cannot be used easily. In terms of direct combat, it is still somewhat lacking."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Tongtian Sect Leader gently gestured towards the void inside the hall.

The next moment, the two magical treasures slowly emerged from nothingness.

The first item is a small hammer.

The hammer was crackling with purple lightning, and the leaping sparks subtly distorted the surrounding space.

"This treasure is called the Purple Thunder Hammer, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure."

"The divine thunder contained within is the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, one of the five great innate divine thunders, with extremely strong power, which can make up for your lack of offensive capabilities."

The Tongtian Sect Leader spoke casually, but Shi Yuan dared not show the slightest disrespect.

He had naturally heard of the Purple Thunder Hammer.

At the end of the Investiture of the Gods, during the great battle of the saints, the Tongtian Sect Leader relied on this treasure to directly confront Laozi, the leader of all saints. The Purple Heaven Divine Thunder is one of the innate divine thunders born at the beginning of heaven and earth, and is the source of thunder in the world.

Mastering any one of them would be a terrifying means to awe the three realms.

And this is just the beginning.

The Master of Heaven then turned his gaze to the second magical treasure.

It was a small drum, simple in shape, with images of heaven, earth, mountains and rivers, and all things in the three realms carved on it.

"This item is called a fisherman's drum, and it was once a treasure that my master often used."

"It is also a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities. Once the drum sounds, it can be heard throughout the Three Realms."

These words immediately jolted Shi Yuan's mind.

Fisherman's Drum!

He never expected that the Tongtian Sect Leader would entrust this magical treasure to him.

This is no ordinary magic weapon, but a token used by the Tongtian Sect Leader to summon the disciples of the Jie Sect. In the past, when ten thousand immortals came to pay homage and the Jie Sect held grand gatherings, the Tongtian Sect Leader personally struck the fish drum.

"When the fisherman's drum sounds, the three realms are all in turmoil"—this has never been an empty saying.

In a sense, this treasure is almost equivalent to the symbol of the Jie Sect. Its significance is probably only surpassed by the Qingping Sword, the supreme treasure of the Tongtian Sect Master.

But the Tongtian Sect Leader had not yet finished speaking.

"After you establish your dojo outside, do whatever you want."

"Kill those who deserve to die, do those who deserve to be done. In the Heavenly Court, all your fellow disciples can be trusted."

"The fish drum possesses extraordinary power; even a sage could not stop its sound from spreading throughout the three realms."

At this point, the Tongtian Sect Leader's expression revealed a distinct coldness for the first time.

"If you encounter someone you cannot defeat, shake this drum three times in succession."

"As your teacher, I will come and explain things to them."

At that moment, Shi Yuan understood completely.

The Tongtian Sect Leader may not have known about the existence of the Chaos Pearl, nor may he have known all of his plans, but with the wisdom of a sage, he had already seen that his departure from Biyou Palace was certainly not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

This fish drum is not only a protective item, but also a clear and unambiguous statement from the Tongtian Sect Leader.

From this moment on, Shi Yuan can act on behalf of the Jie Sect.

More importantly, it was the last sentence spoken by the Tongtian Cult Leader.

Since the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, the Sage has never set foot in the Three Realms. But now, he has clearly stated... if Shi Yuan shakes the drum, he will personally step forward.

This is no longer a simple act of shelter.

This is the attitude that the three sides are facing.

If anything goes wrong, I'll take the blame.

Shi Yuan, with a solemn expression, rose and walked into the hall, bowing deeply to the Tongtian Sect Leader.

"Thank you, Master."

His tone was equally earnest and sincere.

"I cannot say much about what I have done."

"But I can guarantee that I will never tarnish the name of my Jie Sect."

At this moment, he had no more hesitation.

With the Tongtian Sect Leader's statement, he now had a real space to maneuver in what he was about to do.

The Master of Heaven looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and finally nodded slightly.

"Go."

Jambudvipa, the land of humankind.

After the Investiture of the Gods war ended and the Zhou dynasty rose to power over the Shang, the Chan sect emerged victorious in the great calamity, allowing its Taoist tradition to spread widely among the mortals, and its fortune soared. Yuanshi Tianzun even dispatched his chief disciple Guangchengzi to the mortal realm to take King Wu's younger brother, Shudan, as his disciple, who was respectfully known as the Duke of Zhou.

The Duke of Zhou promoted the principles of rites and laws among the people, which have become the fundamental guidelines upheld by all under heaven to this day. All the vassal states enfeoffed by the Zhou emperor, except for the Chu state which still retained the bloodline of the demon race, almost all other states took rites and laws as their guiding principle.

The State of Lu was naturally among them.

At this moment, outside Zouyi, the capital of the State of Lu, a Taoist priest stood on a cloud high in the sky, quietly looking down at the city below.

"This kind of good fortune in the human world is truly enviable."