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

The Qingping Sword transformed into a stream of light, traversing endless space and landing in the hands of the Tongtian Sect Leader. It brought with it the scene of Li Qing currently developing his Dao Heart under the protection of Zhao Gongming and the other three, which made the Tongtian Sect Leader smile.

Laozi handed the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation Diagram to the Tongtian Sect Leader and was about to return to continue his cultivation when he heard the Tongtian Sect Leader say, "Eldest brother, second brother, I recently took in several disciples: Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao. After they return, let's complete the disciple list, what do you say?"

"Yunxiao's aptitude is decent, and his temperament is also quite good. Zhao Gongming is a bit too impatient, and I'm afraid he'll suffer because of his temperament in the future. As for the other two, if they don't temper their temperament, I'm afraid they'll suffer greatly in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun opened his eyes, his divine sense sweeping across the River of Destiny, clearly seeing the origins and backgrounds of Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals, and spoke calmly.

"However, if you are recruiting disciples according to their standards, I have no objection."

The Tongtian Sect Leader nodded slightly, acknowledging the words of the Primordial Heavenly Lord, but couldn't help asking boastfully, "Second Brother, you only look at them, but not at Li Qing?"

Li Qing was the main disciple of the Tongtian Sect who competed with Yuanshi Tianzun in educating his second-generation disciples, and he didn't care which disciple Yuanshi Tianzun sent. Naturally, Yuanshi Tianzun also paid attention to Li Qing.

However, Yuanshi Tianzun was confident that his disciple was no weaker than him. The last time he checked on Li Qing was when Li Qing broke through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

During this period, Yuanshi Tianzun's mind was mostly on cultivation, pondering the matter of Nuwa, the matter of the Wu and Yao tribes, and the matter of Dongwanggong. Although Taiyi Jinxian was not bad, he was still far from Daluo Jinxian, so he no longer paid attention to Li Qing.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable frowned slightly: "I already know about the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. What's so interesting about that? Third Brother, you're too hasty! We sages are indestructible through countless eons. Is it worth your fuss about my disciple breaking through to a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal realm?"

"A Taiyi Golden Immortal is naturally nothing to behold, but what if this Taiyi Golden Immortal is currently developing their Dao heart and seeking their own path to Great Luo?"

The Master of Heaven laughed heartily, not caring about the words of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Celestial Venerable's gaze sharpened, and he turned his attention back to the East Sea.

A glint of light flashed in Lao Tzu's eyes.

"The Dao Heart sprouts, marking the beginning of the Great Luo realm. He's only at the early stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, yet he's managed to touch the threshold of the Great Luo realm; that's quite interesting."

Lao Tzu stroked his beard and commented, his tone full of admiration: "Although it is only in its budding stage and is still far from truly condensing the Great Luo Dao Fruit, it is rare to have such enlightenment."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable remained silent, his gaze falling upon Li Qing. He saw that Li Qing was surrounded by pure energy, with auspicious clouds surging above his head, and a glimmer of spiritual light appearing and disappearing. It was indeed a sign that his Dao heart was beginning to sprout.

He was slightly startled.

His twelve disciples were all, in terms of talent and background, no less than Li Qing.

In terms of comprehension, there is not a single person who can reach the Great Luo realm at the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Yuanshi Tianzun stroked his beard, sensing a slight unease in his heart.

If one develops the Dao heart in the early stages of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm and lays the foundation for the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, wouldn't one's cultivation be even smoother when one reaches the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm?

Wouldn't his students be outshone by him?!

This is quite different from his previous conclusion!

"Second brother, is our bet still valid?"

Seeing that Yuanshi Tianzun remained silent, the Tongtian Sect Leader added insult to injury with a smile.

"Of course it counts. However, this is just the beginning, and the outcome is still uncertain."

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly: "Going fast doesn't necessarily mean going far. The path to the Great Luo is difficult, and many geniuses have given up halfway and perished. Whether he can succeed is still another matter."

"We'll see."

The Master of the Heavenly Sect did not argue, but he was quite certain of it.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable hurriedly returned to the Jade Purity Palace, pointed his finger, and a beam of spiritual light flew out of the Jade Purity Palace and landed in the hand of the Antarctic Immortal: "Antarctic, go and recall the disciples who are traveling abroad. A thousand years later, I will personally test them."

Although Nanji Zi did not know why Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly made this decision, he dared not delay and hurriedly struck the golden bell and rang the jade chime to notify the disciples of the Chan Sect.

Seeing the hurried departure of the Primordial Heavenly Lord, the Tongtian Sect Leader chuckled inwardly and was about to make a few more teasing remarks when he suddenly remembered something and frowned slightly.

"Elder brother, I'm going back to Shangqing Palace now. There's something else I need to take care of."

Lao Tzu nodded: "Go then, I also need to return to continue my cultivation. The ten thousand years are drawing ever closer, and I'm becoming increasingly curious about Junior Sister Nuwa's condition!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader's gaze sharpened, and without saying anything more, his figure vanished, appearing in the Shangqing Hall the next moment.

He sat upright on the cloud bed, closed his eyes and pondered. After a moment, he opened his eyes and sighed softly.

"Duobao, Duobao, you are exceptionally talented, yet you are trapped in the illusions of magic and cannot attain the true path. If you don't wake up soon, your junior brother may even surpass you in death."

The Master of Heaven pointed his finger, and a beam of azure light flew out and landed in the hand of the Water and Fire Boy.

Duobao Daoren was refining a postnatal spiritual treasure. Chang'er Dingguang Xian, who was watching from the side, was drowsy but forced himself to stay awake. Ma Sui watched with great interest and occasionally added some things to the furnace.

Suddenly, a boy's voice came from outside the door: "Brother Duobao, the master summons you."

Daoist Duobao frowned. His furnace of treasures was at a critical moment, and if he left now, its power would probably be greatly reduced.

However, Duobao Daoist dared not disobey the summons of Tongtian Jiaozhu. After weighing the options, he said to Chang'er Dingguang Xian and Ma Sui, "Junior brother, please stay here and watch over this furnace of spiritual treasures for me. I will go to see Master soon and will be back soon."

"Senior brother, please go ahead. I'll watch over this furnace of spiritual treasures for you!"

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was startled. He couldn't remain silent at a time like this, since Ma Sui would be the one doing the work anyway.

Ma Sui nodded silently, and Daoist Duobao straightened his clothes and hurried towards the Shangqing Hall.

"Disciple Duobao greets Master."

Get up.

The Master of Heaven looked at his eldest disciple, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Duobao possesses exceptional talent and has long been a Taiyi Golden Immortal, yet he has been unable to break through to the Daluo realm.

It's not that his cultivation level is insufficient, but rather that his Dao heart is clouded, and he has become obsessed with the art of weapon crafting, thus neglecting his fundamentals.

"Duobao, how long have you been cultivating with your master?"

"Reporting to Master, I have been by your side since I was born with intelligence, for countless years now."

Daoist Duobao replied respectfully.

The Master of Heaven nodded: "Yes, you've been cultivating by my side for countless years. You've reached the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, your progress is not slow. But why haven't you broken through to the Daluo realm yet?"

Daoist Duobao was taken aback and lowered his head without saying a word.

"Do you not know, or do you simply not want to tell me?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader's gaze was sharp, and his words struck Duobao Daoist's heart like a thunderbolt: "Do you know that your second junior brother has already developed a Dao heart? If all goes well, he will be a Grand Luo Golden Immortal within his grasp!"

"Huh? Second Junior Brother?"

Daoist Duobao was stunned!