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

Both the Chan and Jie schools of Buddhism suffered defeat, and the sound of Zen arose from the three laughs at Mount Ling.

Where the golden gongs clashed, the celestial light dimmed; beneath the Bodhi sword, fallen petals drifted lightly.

All the disciples in the hall were helpless; to whom could they pour out their anger and bloodlust?

Suddenly, it was heard that the green-robed members of the Jie Sect were moving, wanting to discuss peace with the West.

Li Qing moved swiftly, landing on the arena, his green robes fluttering and rustling.

He was extremely tall, and without using any magic or supernatural powers, he naturally looked down on his opponents just by standing there.

On the arena, Maitreya looked at Li Qing, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

He had heard Li Qing's name from the Daoist Zhunti and knew that Li Qing had already attained enlightenment and that the path to becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal was now smooth sailing.

But right now, Li Qing hasn't reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal level yet. Even with top-grade innate spiritual treasures, how many restrictions can he refine in just a few hundred years?

However, with the combination of his three treasures—the short, soft spiked club, the golden cymbal, and the acquired human seed bag—he might be able to defeat Li Qing, who had just reached the peak of the Five Elements!

Maitreya clasped his hands together and smiled, "I have long heard of Fellow Daoist Xuanqiong's esteemed name in the Western Paradise. Today, I am here to learn a thing or two from you!"

"Xuanqiong, a disciple of the Jie Sect, greets you. Today I wish to seek guidance from three fellow Daoists from the West!"

Li Qing reached out and grabbed, revealing a golden halberd, with sharp energy surging between heaven and earth.

Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect became alarmed.

"In a one-on-one fight, which of those Western disciples could be a match for you, Senior Brother? Now that you're going to take on three of us, things are getting a bit unpredictable! You're resorting to such a risky move just to save face for us; I'm truly ashamed!"

Lingya Xian looked ashamed, and her words left the disciples of the two sects almost speechless.

Long-Eared Immortal Dingguang thought to himself, "He's just trying to show off. I'll wait until you get ganged up on by three people and fail, then we'll see how you get out of this mess! The Western Sage bestowed a spiritual treasure so early, it seems the West isn't as barren as rumored. I should have gone to the West to see for myself!"

Maitreya's smile froze for a moment, and his gaze toward Li Qing darkened, but he then continued to smile.

Their Western Sect, relying on the power of the Spiritual Treasure, defeated the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects. Li Qing is determined to fight three against one and regain the lost face of the Xuanmen.

"This is a good thing! Master often praises this Fellow Daoist Xuanqiong on Mount Sumeru. We might not be able to defeat him in a one-on-one fight. Now that he's so arrogant, let's attack together and defeat all his Xuanmen disciples, which will also spread the fame of our Western Sect!"

Amitabha Buddha, being straightforward, directly spoke Maitreya's mind.

"Since Fellow Daoist Xuanqiong is so confident, then please! My two fellow disciples and I will come to learn from you, the direct disciple of the Jie Sect who has cultivated his Dao heart at such a young age!"

Maitreya pointed his finger, and the golden gong flew back. Guang Chengzi, who had been sweating profusely in the dark golden gong and unable to get out, suddenly saw the light of day again. He saw Li Qing confronting three Western Sect disciples and understood the current situation.

"Brother, be careful. This magic weapon is strange, and I can't figure it out for the time being."

Although Guang Chengzi was weak and feeble, he still managed to shout out before Chi Jingzi helped him up.

"I know it myself."

Li Qing nodded. At this moment, Mahasthamaprapta held the Bodhi Sword, its blade shimmering with azure light, and the sound of Zen chanting was faint.

Amitabha Buddha leans on his Vajra pestle, which is heavy and has faintly glowing Sanskrit characters on its body.

Maitreya was still smiling, with a short, soft spiked club hanging at his waist, a golden cymbal hidden in his sleeve, and a bag containing a gifted humanoid creature concealed within, waiting for his chance to strike.

The three stood in a triangular formation, surrounding Li Qing in the center.

Li Qing held a halberd, surrounded by celestial light, his tiger-like eyes fixed on Maitreya.

He knew that of the three, Maitreya posed the greatest threat!

"Fellow Daoist Zhunti's calculations are quite far-sighted. I wonder if he has foreseen whether Xuanqiong can defeat your three disciples today?"

When Tongtian Jiaozhu saw that Li Qing was going to step in to save face for the Chan and Jie sects and was forcibly taking on three opponents by himself, he became even more furious and continued to mock him.

According to the Three Pure Ones, the Golden Immortal and Taiyi Golden Immortal realms are the foundational stages. Focusing on cultivating the methods of the sages is the true path. Bestowing innate spiritual treasures would only delay disciples' exploration of the Great Dao.

Moreover, when it comes to the abundance of spiritual treasures, the barren lands of the West can only possess a few, how can they compare to the Three Pure Ones!

However, the two Western Saints disregarded the rules and actually bestowed spiritual treasures to scheme against this day, causing the Chan and Jie sects to suffer greatly except for Li Qing. At this moment, the faces of the Three Pure Ones were all black.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable went even further, saying, "Unorthodox methods are ultimately beneath us; they can only amount to petty tricks!"

"Victory is victory, and defeat is defeat. It's not like the three of you couldn't defeat us by relying on your innate treasures. Why can't you accept that?"

Zhunti Daoist remained unfazed, ignoring the Three Pure Ones' mockery and even having the energy to retaliate.

"Moreover, although I am a sage, I cannot see what trump cards those who rely on sages possess. Unless my young friend Xuanqiong completely refines the Reincarnation Gourd, I believe that our Western Sect has won this debate!"

"I think the result will not meet Fellow Daoist Zhunti's expectations."

Nuwa gently parted her lips, dispelling the heavy atmosphere in the Sanqing Hall like a gentle spring breeze.

"snort!"

The Master of the Heavens snorted coldly and looked out over the vast world.

Mahasthamaprapta made the first move, his Bodhi Sword blazing with blue light, and the sound of Zen chanting surged forth like a tide.

The Zen-like sound penetrates directly into the soul, purifying one's thoughts and plunging one into a state of emptiness and selflessness.

Previously, Yu Ding was bewitched by this Zen sound, and his thoughts paused for a moment before he was pierced through the shoulder by Mahasthamaprapta's sword.

"Good timing!"

The Tai Chi symbol flew out from Li Qing's head, and the Yin and Yang energies descended, blocking the Zen sound three feet away from him.

Between the yin and yang energies, a miniature tai chi diagram is formed. When the Zen sound hits it, it is shattered and dissipates into scattered echoes.

Mahasthamaprapta remained expressionless, unleashing three consecutive strikes with the Bodhi Sword. Three streaks of azure sword light flew in a triangular formation, each containing a phantom image of a Buddhist kingdom.

Wherever the sword light passed, countless blue lotuses bloomed in the void. The lotuses would bloom and then wither, only to be reborn again, endlessly.

Li Qing neither dodged nor evaded; his five energies surged, and five illusory divine beasts burst forth from above.

The Azure Dragon extended its claw, crushing the first sword light with a single strike. The Vermilion Bird flapped its wings, its flames incinerating the second sword light. The Black Tortoise raised its head, its chilling aura freezing the third sword light into ice crystals, which then shattered.

"Once you're here, don't leave!"

Li Qing let out a long roar, his figure flashed, and he rushed in front of him with a speed that exceeded Da Shi Zhi's understanding of Taiyi Golden Immortals. His halberd swept across the sky and slashed down.

Seeing this, Wuliangshou no longer hesitated. He took a step forward and attacked the enemy's vulnerable spot. The Vajra Pestle smashed into Li Qing's back with immense force, even pressing a black crack into the void.

Li Qing raised his hand, and the Tai Chi symbol suddenly expanded, transforming into a Tai Chi diagram about ten feet in diameter, which hung horizontally above his head.

The Vajra pestle struck the Tai Chi diagram, causing the Yin and Yang energies to swirl like a vortex, gradually dissipating the immense force. After nine rotations, the force on the Vajra pestle was completely neutralized.

Amitabha felt a sudden lightness in his hand; the Vajra Pestle had been drawn into the Taiji Diagram and could not be pulled back.

He felt a chill run down his spine, and a pale golden relic flew out of his mouth, heading straight for Li Qing's face!

Just then, Maitreya also made his move!