The first disciple of the Three Pure Ones, Little Sizi's immortal brother

"My disciple, when you hear the beginning, you can take this Bodhi seed. It will be of great benefit to you. You can also use the sage's sermon to refine this Bodhi seed."

Taiqing ignored the stares of those around her and instead looked at Shiming, giving him instructions.

"Thank you for reminding me, Master. I've taken note."

"good."

After the farce, an old man exuding Daoist aura silently appeared on the futon at the top. Even the most powerful beings of the primordial world below failed to notice Hongjun's arrival, as if he had always been there.

"Greetings, Sage."

Upon seeing Hongjun's arrival, all the powerful beings who had been seated stood up again, including the Three Pure Ones and a host of top innate deities.

In the path of cultivation, those who have attained enlightenment are one's teachers.

Regardless of his status, Hongjun's cultivation level was indeed ahead of most prehistoric beings. For this reason alone, Hongjun deserved everyone's respect, not to mention that he had already shown them some kindness.

There was nothing wrong with the gesture they made.

"good……"

"After reflecting on my last sermon, I realized there were some shortcomings..."

"The sage's way is to follow nature and reach perfection. We brothers were completely captivated when we heard this. Even so, the sage can still find flaws. We brothers are so impressed that we are speechless!" Just then, Jieyin suddenly started to flatter him.

"Me too." Zhunti nodded frantically, almost kowtowing to Hongjun.

Some of the powerful beings in the primordial world were ashamed of the two's actions, but since the one above was a sage, they all gave him a few words of praise out of respect.

The Three Pure Ones and the others frowned slightly, ashamed to be associated with Zhunti. If it weren't for their extraordinary backgrounds, the two wouldn't even be worthy of their attention.

Hongjun listened to the cacophony of flattery below, glanced expressionlessly at Zhunti and Jieyin, and felt a slight dissatisfaction in his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that nearly 90% of the earth's veins in the West were shattered in the battle with the Demon Ancestor Rahu, the West would have been given two positions to make amends for the cause and effect.

Otherwise, he would have thrown those two things out at them right now. Don't they know they shouldn't interrupt others?

"Stop!" With that single word, silence returned to Zixiao Palace. Hongjun also sealed the mouths of Jieyin and Zhunti.

"...I am aware of my own shortcomings and have decided to slightly alter my approach to preaching," Hongjun continued. "My purpose in preaching this time is to supplement the Heavenly Dao. However, beneath the Heavenly Dao, there are still sentient beings. Yet, the talents of sentient beings vary greatly, and my time is limited, making it difficult for this preaching to benefit all of them..."

"This sermon begins with Taiyi and ends with Daluo. All that you understand may be passed on to you, your descendants."

"Furthermore, this sermon will last for a hundred years."

"The sage is merciful; we obey the sage's decree!"

That being said, apart from Hongyun, who among those present who had cultivated to this level wasn't a shrewd and capable individual?

After rambling on and on, didn't he just want to talk about the Way of Taiyi one more time?

There was only one Taiyi master present: Shi Ming!

As for the claim that it was passed down to future generations... don't be ridiculous. How can anyone compare to a sage preaching the Way?

"Waaaaah!"

"Ugh—"

"good!"

Hongjun paid no attention to what the crowd below was thinking and continued speaking...

Shi Ming didn't have time to think much, and after swallowing the Bodhi seed, he began to listen to the teachings.

In an instant, purple aura appeared from the sky, golden lotuses sprouted from the ground, and streams of Daoist energy spread out...

Listening to the teachings and cultivating is indeed different from trying to cultivate on your own.

If the latter is like walking alone in the dark, then the former is like someone pulling you forward with a huge searchlight.

It's so much easier now!

With the addition of the Bodhi seed he had just eaten, Shi Ming's cultivation level soared like a rocket!

However, Shi Ming was ultimately only a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and the further he listened, the more difficult it became. In contrast, the Three Pure Ones remained calm and composed throughout, showing no sign of distress whatsoever.

During the sermons, many powerful beings were constantly testing the limits of breakthrough, and some even broke through directly, and there were quite a few of them.

After the breakthrough, that aura will be immediately suppressed by an inexplicable force, so it will not affect others listening to the Dao.

In the blink of an eye, a thousand years have passed in a flash.

After Hongjun uttered the last word, he gently waved his hand, and a host of strange phenomena rushed into Shi Ming's body in a rush.

In that instant, Shi Ming's cultivation level also soared, and he broke through to the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal in the blink of an eye!

In less than a Yuanhui (a unit of time in Chinese mythology), he progressed from the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal to the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal, almost leaping across a major realm.

This was somewhat difficult for innate deities like Di Jun and Tai Yi, who were present that day and knew some of the inside story, to understand.

But if one knows about Shi Ming's many fortuitous encounters, it seems not so difficult to understand...

"This sermon is now concluded. You may go back and reflect on it yourselves. The time for the next sermon will remain unchanged."

"Thank you, Sage, for spreading the Way!"

"good."

Just as Shi Ming was about to return with Sanqing, Hongjun's voice rang out again.

"Shi Ming, do you have time to chat with me for a bit?"

Although it was calling Shi Ming, it caused everyone in Zixiao Palace to suddenly stop moving.

Is the sage now planning to openly and legitimately grant special privileges, or is he now trying to provide special treatment for others?

However, no one said anything. After expressing their surprise and感慨 (feelings of deep emotion), they left on their own.

"Master..."

"Go ahead, we'll be waiting for you outside." Taiqing nodded.

"it is good."

In the blink of an eye, only Hongjun and Shiming remained in Zixiao Palace.

"Shi Ming thanks the Sage for imparting the Dao to him." Seeing that Hongjun remained silent, Shi Ming took the initiative to speak and break the silence.

"Shi Ming, do you know why I've kept you here this time?"

"This junior does not know." Shi Ming shook his head; he truly could not fathom the Emperor's thoughts.

In many novels from the past, the image of Hongjun has always been vague, with some praising him and others condemning him, leading to numerous conflicting opinions. Some say he was the Dao Ancestor who brought blessings to the prehistoric world, while others see him as the final boss who poisoned Pangu's Dao Fruit.

However, at least for now, Hongjun has indeed been kind to him, that is a fact.

"Lift your head up and let me see."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ming looked up, and whether it was his imagination or not, Hongjun seemed to have paused for a moment.

"Shi Ming, do you know your background?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Ming fell into deep thought. Since Hongjun had spoken in this way, he must have seen through his origins. But his origins…

An ordinary bamboo plant that received the blessing of the Time God.

If it weren't for the legacy of the Time Demon God, I probably wouldn't even have the qualifications to step into the path of immortality.

There are rumors that Hongjun is the reincarnation of one of the three thousand demon gods. Could it be that he saw that he had received the legacy of the Time Demon God?

However, since the other party is the reincarnation of one of the three thousand demon gods, he probably wouldn't care about what I have, so I might as well be honest.

Just as Dang Ming was about to say something, Hong Jun suddenly spoke up.

"Fate is unfathomable..."