Primordial Era: Starting with the Immortals of the Jie Sect to Prove the Dao of Hunyuan

When Li Qing looked, he saw that with Tongtian Jiaozhu's sword, the orderly primordial world seemed to have been cut off.

All the creatures in this corner opened their eyes at once, their eyes full of vitality, showing no sign of being bound by the laws of heaven!

Lao Tzu stroked his beard slightly. This sword strike from the Tongtian Sect Leader was enough to shatter the seal of the Heavenly Dao!

The next moment, the forty-nine Heavenly Dao chains binding the Tongtian Sect Leader snapped in unison. The Tongtian Sect Leader laughed heartily and landed in front of Laozi and Li Qing.

"Eldest brother, just take Xuanqiong with you. Leave the primordial world to me and second brother."

Lao Tzu said, “Good. The two Western sages want to glorify the West, so they will inevitably get involved in the matter of reincarnation. We can let them in, but we must not let them take the lead.”

"I see!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader nodded, transformed into a streak of light, and announced to the world that the leader of the Jie Sect had returned to the Primordial World.

Li Qing couldn't see clearly what was going on between the six sages, but he always felt that Laozi's attitude towards the two Western sages was somewhat strange.

As if sensing Li Qing's doubts, Laozi mounted the green ox and smiled, offering a word of advice: "Don't think too much. When you reach our level, you will naturally know what you need to know. Now lead the way."

"Respect the Dharma."

Li Qing said no more, took the green ox, and headed towards that vast world.

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On Mount Sumeru, golden lotuses bloom in the Eight Treasures Merit Pond, and the sounds of Buddhist chants and meditations never cease.

Beneath the Bodhi tree, the Daoist Zhunti sat upright on a futon, with the Seven Treasures Tree laid across his lap, its seven-colored divine light flowing erratically.

He closed his eyes and gently plucked the prayer beads with his fingers, seemingly trying to comprehend the Great Dao, but in reality, his mind had already fallen into the Netherworld.

After the Lich War, the Western Sect was blocked by the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa in its attempt to unite the demon race. In the struggle for the Six Emperors of Heaven, the Jade Pool of the Heavenly Court also lost out. Zhunti Daoist held a grudge in his heart, which never dissipated.

"Junior brother."

The Guide opened his eyes, a hint of unusual solemnity on his withered yellow face: "With Laozi gone and Tongtian returning, the entangled resentment of the witches and demons is about to impact the underworld. It's time for us to march into the Netherworld."

Zhunti Daoist awoke from his meditation, listened to the words of Jieyin Daoist, and looked up in the direction of the Netherworld.

The six realms of reincarnation slowly rotate, and the souls of the dead go in and out of the reincarnation channels.

The red spider lilies bloom in full glory before the Gates of Hell, their crimson-gold color reflecting the endless eerie light on the road to the underworld.

The Ten Kings of Hell each performed their duties, and the operation of the Netherworld was on track and in good order.

However, outside the Netherworld, a massive amount of resentful energy from a calamity was entangled in one place, slowly approaching the Netherworld.

"Reincarnation is crucial to the perfection of our Western Religion's doctrines, and it certainly cannot be delayed any longer."

Zhunti Daoist stood up, gently waved the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand, and a golden light fell from the Bodhi tree, landing in his palm and transforming into a golden lotus flower.

"The best way to resolve this resentment is through the power of good deeds."

The Guide Daoist closed his eyes again: "This child of Ksitigarbha is resolute and compassionate, making him the perfect candidate to enter the Underworld. The method of the Great Vow has already been given to him. It is most suitable for him to make this great vow, to invoke the merits of the Heavenly Dao, and to resolve grievances."

"But making such a great vow means taking on a debt. If we weren't bound by the law of such a great vow, we might be able to live as freely and unrestrained as the Three Pure Ones."

Master Zhunti sighed. He had high hopes for his disciple Ksitigarbha. If Ksitigarbha wasn't the only suitable candidate, he wouldn't have wanted him to embark on this path.

"Everything is the will of Heaven. Ksitigarbha resolved the crisis in the underworld with his merits, so he naturally has the right to open up the Western Pure Land with the power of his great vow. With the assistance of the Styx Ancestor, he can naturally establish a foundation in the underworld. As long as the foundation is not broken, we can proceed slowly in the future. There is no need to worry about the West not flourishing."

The Guide was more decisive than the Cundi, foresaw this day from the moment he accepted this disciple.

Zhunti Daoist nodded and said to the disciple standing beside him, "Go and summon Ksitigarbha."

Before long, a figure climbed the steps from the foot of Mount Sumeru.

His face was compassionate, and his gaze was calm. He was none other than Qichadibopo, who had come from the Sea of ​​Blood. Now he was the fourth true disciple of the Guide, and his Taoist name was Ksitigarbha.

Ksitigarbha stepped onto the summit of Mount Sumeru, knelt before the Guide and the Cundi, and clasped his hands together, saying, "Disciple Ksitigarbha greets Master and Uncle."

The guide raised his hand to help him up, and looked him over.

Over the years, Ksitigarbha's spiritual practice has progressed rapidly, and he has gone far in the Western Buddhist teachings. His aura is calm and steady, and he has become a Great Golden Immortal.

"The lich has been destroyed, and reincarnation has been established. Although the Netherworld now has order, it is facing a crisis of destruction."

With a wave of his sleeve, the Guide Daoist revealed to Ksitigarbha the scene outside the Netherworld.

Ksitigarbha frowned. If that enormous vengeful energy were to enter the cycle of reincarnation, countless lives would be lost!

"Master, do you have a solution?"

"Make a great vow to resolve this through merit."

"Very well, this disciple is willing to go."

The Guide looked at Ksitigarbha with a hint of relief in his eyes.

He paused, then continued, "The souls of the dead in the six realms of reincarnation are burdened with deep attachments, and the judgments made by the Ten Kings of Hell based on their good and evil deeds in life are far from sufficient. The underworld needs someone with a compassionate heart to guide the souls of the dead and to lead all beings with the laws of the West."

A flash of understanding crossed Ksitigarbha's eyes, but he did not answer, listening quietly.

"You should go to the Netherworld, to find a pure land deep within the cycle of reincarnation, to guide the departed souls and lead all beings toward good. This great vow to save the Netherworld is your opportunity; otherwise, the Netherworld will not be easily entered."

"Disciple understands. I will depart now. Take care, Master. I will no longer be able to serve you by your side!"

After bowing, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva held his staff and went into the netherworld, stopping before the pitch-black, inky aura of resentment and vengeance.

Amidst the resentment, one could vaguely see Donghuang Taiyi's obsession with not attaining enlightenment, Dijun's inability to unify his greed, and Xihe's resentment at losing her son, causing Ksitigarbha to sigh.

"Heaven above, the netherworld within, your disciple Ksitigarbha now makes a great vow."

Ksitigarbha's voice echoed between heaven and earth, attracting the attention of countless powerful beings.

"May I, throughout all future kalpas, deliver all suffering beings in the netherworld from the torment of the three evil realms of hell, hungry ghosts, and animals, and enable them to be reborn in good realms, hear the Dharma, and cultivate themselves."

His voice grew more resolute, and his will surged forth from his Niwan Palace like a tidal wave, soaring straight to the heavens.

"May I, in this calamity, open up a pure land deep in the netherworld, providing a resting place for the departed souls, so that they may have a peaceful place on their journey of reincarnation."

"May I, with the power of my great vow, protect the peace of the underworld, preventing external demons from invading and vengeful spirits from causing chaos."

"May I bear the suffering of those beings who have fallen into hell due to their heavy karma, until hell is empty, and only then will I attain enlightenment."

"I will not become a Buddha until hell is empty."

As the final wish was uttered, a thunderclap suddenly exploded in the sky.