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

Jin Ling spoke for eighty-one days, and Ling Ya Xian spoke for forty-nine days. Both of them shared their insights from the Shangqing Great Cave True Scripture without holding anything back.

Li Qing pondered for a moment, organized his thoughts, and said, "Gold represents immortality. Once one cultivates to the Golden Immortal level, unless one possesses innate spiritual roots, it is very difficult for external forces to alter our foundation. Therefore, if we wish to further strengthen our foundation, we can only seek it within ourselves."

As Li Qing spoke, the echo in the valley grew louder and louder, and the pines and cypresses on the mountain grew branches wildly, moving closer to Li Qing.

"The Taiyi Golden Immortal is one whose five elements converge at the origin, while the Daluo Golden Immortal is one whose essence, energy, and spirit are complete. From this, we can see that cultivation is precisely about perfecting one's foundation. Those with great supernatural powers have profound origins, and thus are born as Daluo Golden Immortals. People like you and me have inferior origins, which is why we need to cultivate step by step."

Upon hearing this, both Jin Ling and Ling Ya Xian were quite surprised, as this was something they had never encountered before. They sat up even more straight and listened attentively to Li Qing's explanation.

"In the primordial world, one's foundation is paramount. When my master was lecturing, I comprehended a method that uses the three elements of Metal, Wood, and Yellow as essence, energy, and spirit, internally stabilizing the five elements and externally harmonizing with the microcosmic orbit. The body's microcosmic orbit relies on the macrocosmic orbit of heaven and earth, absorbing heaven and earth to replenish itself. Therefore, this method can replenish the foundation."

I call it "manipulating fate!" It's about seizing a glimmer of hope for those of us with limited resources!

Jin Ling was startled, then delighted, and listened quietly as Li Qing recounted the Great Dao. She knew that this was definitely the second greatest opportunity she had ever had since birth, apart from joining the Jie Sect and having a sage as her master!

Lingya Xian also looked solemn. He was originally the young master of the Six-Tusked White Elephant Clan of the Demon Race. There was once a demon god who was a Great Luo Golden Immortal in the clan, but he died in the first war between the Lich and the Demon, and then he gradually faded into obscurity.

This kind of great method to replenish one's own foundation is so precious that it can even determine the rise and fall of a clan!

Splash, splash.

The pines and cypresses in the mountains are going crazy, their leaves falling and growing back, growing and falling again, having gone through several cycles of flourishing and withering.

"Senior brother, look over there! Those pine and cypress trees are actually shedding their leaves and then regrowing them, only to shed their leaves again. I have been in Kunlun for thousands of years and have never seen such a wonder. Do you know anything about it, senior brother?"

On the main peak of Kunlun Mountain, in front of the Yuqing Hall, Huanglong looked on in astonishment.

Guang Chengzi followed the gaze and was equally surprised: "Although I arrived some time earlier than you, I have never seen anything like it. However, it's not surprising that some strange sights can be found in the Kunlun Mountains, the abode of sages!"

"Junior Brother Guangchengzi, Junior Brother Huanglong."

As the two were talking, a man with white beard and white hair, leaning on a long staff, walked out of the Jade Purity Hall. He was none other than the Prince of the South Pole.

Although this person was not a direct disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, he was the earliest to join the sect, and he coordinated all matters, large and small, in the Yuqing Palace, hence his esteemed position.

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

The two bowed, and Huang Long pointed to the wondrous sight where Li Qing and the other two were discussing the Dao, saying, "Senior brother, look over there! It's truly magnificent; I've never seen anything like it in the world before!"

Following Huang Long's gaze, Nanji Zi's heart stirred.

In the sacred Kunlun Mountains, it is rare for pine and cypress trees to shed their leaves, let alone for them to fall and then grow again, only to fall again!

However, Nanji Zi had been in the Kunlun Mountains for countless years and happened to know about this matter.

"I've seen this kind of scene before."

Nanji Zi stroked his white beard. Huang Long, impatient, quickly pressed, "Senior brother, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me!"

"Haha, junior brother, don't be impatient."

Nanjizi took two steps, looked in that direction, and a look of nostalgia flashed in his eyes.

"It was after the lecture at Zixiao Palace that my master brought me to Kunlun. Once, my master was discussing the Dao with my eldest uncle and third uncle, and I was serving them. When the three masters got into the middle of their discussion, they no longer concealed themselves, spread out auspicious clouds, and the sound of their discussion spread throughout Kunlun."

Thinking of this, Nanji Zi couldn't help but smile.

That time he listened to the Dao had a great impact on him. He absorbed the strengths of three schools of thought and gained a clear understanding of himself, which led to his attainment of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

After a pause, he continued, "That time, the three masters discussed the Dao, and all the pine and cypress trees on Kunlun Mountain were just like they are now, with their crowns swaying and countless leaves falling down in a rustling sound."

Later I learned that these pine and cypress trees, having lived in the place where the three masters resided for many years, though unable to develop sentience, had acquired the ability to discern the maxims of the Great Dao. If they heard a Great Luo Golden Immortal discussing the Dao, they would surely shed all their leaves.

A glint of wisdom appeared in Nanji Zi's eyes. He saw a cloud of green energy rising up, with a sharp intent soaring into the sky. It was clearly a disciple of the Jie Sect. He couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed.

Currently on Mount Kunlun, there are three sages, needless to say, but he is the only Great Golden Immortal.

To create such a wondrous sight on Mount Kunlun without being a Great Immortal must mean that one has comprehended extraordinary supernatural powers.

Unfortunately, he was not a disciple of the Chan Sect.

"Those are the disciples of our Third Martial Uncle. They must have comprehended some extraordinary supernatural abilities. You must also cultivate diligently, lest you be outdone by our Third Martial Uncle's disciples!"

Nanji Zi offered a word of advice, then said, "Discussing these matters with you almost caused me to miss our teacher's instructions. My two junior brothers, come with me to welcome the visitors from outside the mountain!"

Upon hearing Nanji Zi's words, Guang Chengzi felt a surge of competitive spirit. As a disciple of the same sage, how could he be inferior to others?

Just as he was about to take his leave and return to his cultivation, he heard that Nanji Zi was going to take him to greet the guests. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Senior brother, who is coming that we are all required to go and greet them?"

"The teacher said he is Daoist Ran Deng, who once listened to your teachings at Zixiao Palace and has cultivated for many years at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. We must not neglect him."

Nanji Zi, leaning on Jiu Zhang, walked and talked.

"So you're a guest from Zixiao Palace."

Guang Chengzi understood and followed behind Nanji Zi.

Huang Long followed, but couldn't help looking at the strange scenery where Li Qing was.

He always had a feeling that this place was an incredible opportunity for him, but unfortunately, the Celestial Venerable of the Primordial Beginning had not yet organized a meeting between the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects, and he couldn't bring himself to go and find the disciples of the Jie sect.

Li Qing was unaware that the disciples of the Chan Sect were watching him. He only knew that as he preached, the sight of leaves falling all over the sky, withering and flourishing, touched him again. His cultivation as a Golden Immortal had reached perfection, and he only needed to wait for his magical power to be full before he could begin to prepare for breaking through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

"Senior brother's supernatural ability is truly ingenious! I'm in awe!"

Jin Ling said sincerely.

The fact that Li Qing was able to comprehend supernatural powers only shows that he had extremely high comprehension or was compatible with the Jiejiao Great Law, which enabled him to comprehend this supernatural power during his sermons.

But the fact that she could share everything with her and Lingya Fairy without reservation was what Jinling truly admired. She felt even more that it was the right choice for her to take the initiative to become Li Qing's ally.

"I have no way to repay your great kindness, Senior Brother. From now on, I will obey your every command, even if it means going through fire and water!"

Lingya Fairy nodded in agreement: "Me too!"