The primordial era began with the Upper Cave Man.

Chapter 413 The Golden Crow Prince, the Sage Begins His Lecture

"One truth, two falsehoods, three hearts, four metals, five fires, six joys, seven breaths, eight mysteries, nine transformations—only in this way can I attain my true self."

There were wandering cultivators who preached there for ten years. Their teachings were somewhat esoteric and unconventional, yet they were so captivating that listeners felt as if they were standing before some ultimate Dao.

Luo Zu listened for three years, then stopped thinking and started listening, for fear of being influenced.

After all, it was a path cultivated by Golden Immortals. Although he felt that he had gone astray and could not ascend to the Taiyi realm, it was still the path of Golden Immortals. If he could cultivate it, it would definitely be an excellent method, and it would be extremely attractive to any cultivator below the Golden Immortal level.

Moreover, it is even more attractive and seductive to the younger generation of humans he has hidden away, so Luo Zu dares not open it up to them.

After all, if one cultivates this method, one's appearance and racial essence will also change, transforming into the shape of this Golden Immortal's eight-headed, bald, giant bird.

Furthermore, when Luo Zu paused here, he refused to let his people contact the outside world and never let them hear the Dao.

The fear is that they might be influenced by the spiritual power emanating from the sermons of these Golden Immortals, and thus fall into an unknown calamity, or even turn to ashes on the spot.

And after hearing the Dharma, another fifty years passed.

During this period, a Taiyi (a type of Taoist priest) came by.

Its appearance is hard to describe. When Luo Zu saw it, he almost died on the spot. Fortunately, Xuan Du spoke up and helped him maintain his cultivation, which prevented him from perishing here.

Taiyi then understood the situation and withdrew all his information to avoid harming Luozu, this special being in the field.

But the more they act this way, the more insincere they seem.

After all, there were no restrictions set up by the Supreme Saint in the Tushita Palace, so He should have been able to easily see where Luo Zu was, yet He still walked in.

But this also served as a warning to Luo Zu. Although he could withstand the Dao intent of a Golden Immortal, the Dao of Taiyi was shrouded in mystery. No matter how strong he was, how many Dao he controlled, or how many Dao flowers he bloomed, he could not withstand the Dao intent that Taiyi could release at will.

This is a difference in level of understanding.

After Taiyi was invited away by Xuandu, the Crane Boy quietly approached and asked, "When did you become enemies with the Golden Crow Prince?"

"Hmm? Is that the Golden Crow Prince?" Luo Zu was startled.

He truly hadn't expected to meet such a distinguished person here.

"The sixth son of the Heavenly Emperor, on behalf of the Heavenly Emperor and the Eastern Emperor, has come to Kunlun Mountain to offer congratulations to his senior master," the Crane Boy then explained.

Hearing this, it seemed that this was the sixth prince of the Golden Crow, and Luo Zu was even more shocked.

Because he remembered something from the past.

In the past, when he was traveling in the prehistoric world, he stumbled upon a local war between the witches and demons, and the sixth prince of the Golden Crow was among those who participated in the battle.

Now it seems that his presence has probably been recorded by this person.

Of course, it's also possible that this person just came over to weigh him because he's human.

After all, if the demon race were to take action against the human race in the future, they would naturally have to test the human race's strength.

However, Luo Zu always thought the worst, so he kept this matter in mind.

"If you have a grudge against the Golden Crow Prince, Senior Brother Xuandu will resolve it for you," the Crane Boy added.

Luo Zu was naturally extremely grateful: "If this matter can be accomplished, I will be eternally grateful and will certainly remember this kindness."

There's no need to force yourself to take responsibility for this, and don't feel like you've incurred any karmic debt. After all, if things aren't handled properly, he could die here. How can you expect to repay any karmic debt?

"Don't worry, Senior Brother Xuandu is surely on his way to resolve this matter for you," the Crane Boy comforted him.

Luo Zu nodded repeatedly.

Before long, Xuandu returned, but the Golden Crow Prince did not come back with him.

He came closer and spoke in words that only a few could hear: "The Sixth Prince said that he has no grudge against you and will not pursue the matter of the Emperor Yue Mountain case from years ago, so please rest assured."

Luo Zu, however, could not let his guard down: "I have no grudge against the Sixth Prince, and I was indeed unintentionally drawn into the matter of Mount Diyue. I was merely passing by at the time."

Although he verbally defended himself, Luo Zu could not relax in his heart.

His dealings with humans and demons extend far beyond Mount Diyue.

There will be many more things to come; these are all calamities.

As for Taiyi's memory, Luo Zu was naturally not surprised.

If it were him at that time, he would surely have remembered the aura of every living being present.

If conditions permit, he will seek them out one by one to settle the score regarding the causes and consequences of their grudges.

But this matter can only end here, because Prince Jinwu has promised Xuandu that he will not cause trouble for Luozu in the future.

So it's true that using someone else's name is more effective. If it weren't for Xuandu's status as a disciple of a sage, this matter would not have been resolved so easily.

The matter was thus concluded.

Things continued to happen in the Taoist temple.

Time flies, and the agreed time of three thousand years has arrived. The sage's sermon is about to begin.

What should be the procedure for a sage to preach?

This event had only happened once before, and it was countless years ago. Some people are still downplaying it, so it's not appropriate to describe the process of a sage's sermon.

However, Xuandu and the other disciples of the Three Pure Ones still made arrangements.

The sermon will take place in the main hall of the Tushita Palace. The Great Luo Wuji will be in front, followed by the Great Luo, then the Taiyi, and then the Golden Immortal. As for those below the Golden Immortal level with deeper karmic connections, they will have to sit outside the main hall and listen to another version of the sage's sermon.

The sages preaching outside the main hall are different from those in Kunlun Mountain, and those in Kunlun Mountain are different from those in the entire primordial world.

In summary, this sermon was divided into four levels.

Luo Zu was fortunate enough to be assigned to listen to the lecture in the main hall, which was both due to the care of the sage and the assistance of his own spiritual cultivation.

Otherwise, no matter how much the sage favored him, he could only stay outside the main hall.

Upon entering the hall, Luo Zu encountered many acquaintances.

Zhen Yuanzi and his disciples, who had rushed over, greeted Luo Zu.

Qingfeng and Mingyue were much more excited than the three human predecessors.

"Fellow Daoist Luo Zu, we meet again so soon," Qingfeng said with a "smile."

These words sounded strange. It had been nearly three thousand years since he left the Wanshou Mountain area, but judging from the appearance of Qingfeng and Mingyue, it seemed as if only a day had passed between them.

This is a problem with the concept of time among the primordial beings.

A thousand years is as easy for them as opening and closing their eyes.

Although Luo Zu has lived in the prehistoric world for a long time, he still finds it strange.

After all, his own concept of time is still stuck in his previous life. He is tireless and diligent day and night. He is always chasing time instead of time chasing him.

The Upper Cave Man's use of time may have been influenced by Luo Zu, making the most of every spare moment.

The reunion with Zhen Yuanzi and his group was just a minor incident; similar events actually occurred in the Tushita Palace, so it didn't attract much attention.

Luo Zu was the only one who stayed in the main hall, attracting a lot of attention.

After all the great supernatural beings had taken their seats, the figure of Taiqing Saint, one of the Three Pure Ones, appeared on the main seat that had been empty.

"Today we will discuss the Way of Hunyuan."

(End of this chapter)