The Primordial Era: Starting with Becoming a Disciple of the Queen Mother of the West

Chapter 108 The Fate of the Demon Clan

Qing Linzi transformed into a streak of light and vanished in the blink of an eye.

Nine-colored auspicious clouds passed through the fierce winds of the heavens, their light undiminished and their auspicious aura unwavering, heading west towards Kunlun.

Xuan Yao stood on the clouds, the star talisman in his sleeve slightly cool, as if starlight flowed within it.

He was pondering the matter of the Demon Court's recruitment, thinking about how to explain the advantages and disadvantages to his master after returning to the mountain.

Just then, the Queen Mother of the West, who was sitting in front, suddenly spoke.

Her voice remained calm, like still autumn water.

"Xuan Yao, what do you think of the Demon Court's fortune?"

Xuan Yao was taken aback when he heard this, not expecting his master to suddenly ask about this matter.

He hesitated for a moment, then bowed and replied, "Master, this disciple believes that the Demon Court is currently enjoying a period of great fortune."

"Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi used the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array as their foundation to command the stars and gather all the demons."

Today, through the celestial marriage ceremony, the order of the sun and moon is restored, and merits from the heavens are gained.

Such a display of power is rare even in the vast wilderness.

At this point, Xuan Yao paused slightly, and his expression became calmer.

"However, in my opinion, there may be hidden worries beneath the seemingly prosperous state of the Demon Court."

The Queen Mother of the West remained noncommittal, simply saying, "Go on."

Xuan Yao responded and continued, "The foundation of the Demon Court relies too heavily on the power of the stars. While the Zhou Tian Star Array is indeed profound, capable of borrowing the power of heaven and earth for one's own use, the movement of stars is simply a constant of the Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Dao is constant, but destiny is not necessarily constant."

"If the grand scheme of things changes in the future, the celestial energy will inevitably be affected. At that time, the seemingly vast fortune of the Demon Court may not be able to withstand the rising tide."

Xuan Yao spoke these words with great certainty.

He knew in his heart how devastating the Lich Wars would be.

Even though the Zhou Tian Star Array could rival the Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Demons Array, it could not escape the fate of dimmed stars and the collapse of the Demon Court.

After hearing this, the Queen Mother of the West nodded slightly.

She didn't praise him, but a faint hint of approval flashed in the depths of her phoenix eyes.

Being able to see through the superficiality beneath the prosperity of the Demon Court at its peak shows that this disciple's Dao heart was not blinded by the current spectacle.

But what she said next shocked Xuan Yao.

"You've seen through this, that's not bad," the Queen Mother of the West said calmly. "However, you can accept the title of Guardian Star Lord of the Northern Heavenly Mysterious Fiend."

Xuan Yao looked up in surprise.

He originally thought that since he had pointed out the hidden dangers of the Demon Court, his master would take the opportunity to let him push away this cause and effect.

To everyone's surprise, the Queen Mother of the West instead allowed him to accept the honorary title of Demon Court.

The Queen Mother of the West seemed to see through his thoughts. Her gaze fell upon the surging sea of ​​clouds, and she said slowly, "Do you think that because my Xikunlun cultivates the path of purity and virtue and has never engaged in worldly competition, we should avoid such karma like the plague?"

Xuan Yao dared not conceal the truth and lowered his head, saying, "This disciple does indeed have this concern. The karma of the Demon Court is too heavy, and this disciple fears that accepting the position of Star Lord will instead tarnish the reputation of our sect."

The Queen Mother of the West gently shook her head, her voice carrying a clearer understanding of the world.

"Being quiet and inactive does not mean confining oneself to a self-imposed prison. Not engaging in worldly competition does not mean abandoning one's destiny."

"The concept of destiny is mysterious and profound, yet it is an indispensable foundation on the path of cultivation. Even the sages and Dao ancestors who reside high above the heavens must gather disciples. In the end, it is all for the sake of the destiny of heaven and earth."

She turned her head and looked calmly at Xuan Yao.

"Now that the general trend of the primordial world is becoming clear, the demon race is indeed qualified to contend for the position of the protagonist of heaven and earth. Di Jun is a smart man. He wants to use my name, Xi Kunlun Qinggui, to add a touch of legitimacy to the newly established demon court. I can see through this calculation clearly."

"But the world is like a game of chess. He can borrow the power of Xikunlun, so why can't Xikunlun borrow the fortune of the Demon Court to nourish its own Daoist temple?"

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Xuan Yao felt a slight tremor in his heart, and vaguely understood a few things.

The Queen Mother of the West continued, "And you are the most suitable candidate."

"You are a direct disciple of my Yaochi inner sect, and your status is noble enough. However, you are also a Black Tiger demon, and have a connection with the demon race."

"By accepting this honorary title, you will have room to maneuver for Xikunlun."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao suddenly realized what was happening.

He considered himself to have acted prudently, but compared to his master, a great being who had come from ancient times, his vision was still far inferior.

Leverage the situation without getting bogged down, and gain benefits while leaving yourself an escape route.

This is the true grand strategy.

Xuan Yao took a deep breath, his reverence for the Queen Mother of the West growing even stronger, and immediately bowed respectfully.

"This disciple is dull-witted, but I thank Master for his guidance."

The Queen Mother of the West accepted the greeting, her expression returning to its usual calm. She then added, "Although I may accept the title, you must walk the path ahead on your own."

"Although the Demon Court has good fortune, it is ultimately an external force. The Dao of Taiyi is valued for its self-formation of the five elements and the harmony between the internal and external. If you truly wish to reach the Great Luo realm, you must ultimately rely on your own cultivation and the accumulation of merit bit by bit."

"If one becomes complacent in cultivation because of greed for the luck and fortune of the stars, or even loses one's true nature and becomes obsessed with the power of the Heavenly Court, then one is putting the cart before the horse and ruining one's own foundation of cultivation."

Xuan Yao solemnly replied, "This disciple will remember Master's teachings and will never forget my roots."

At this point, he finally made up his mind about whether or not to accept the honorary title of Star Lord.

The nine-colored auspicious clouds moved at an extremely fast speed.

Before long, they passed through the fierce winds and landed back in the fairyland of Yaochi in Xikunlun.

After Xuan Yao accompanied the Queen Mother of the West and his two senior sisters into the palace to report back, he did not stay in the inner mountain for long.

The matter of the Demon Court should not be rushed.

If Di Jun were to recruit him, it would seem frivolous and leave him little room for maneuver if he immediately agreed.

Xuan Yao put the dark blue star talisman deep into his sleeve, intending to return to the Qinghei Mountain Dojo first to solidify his Taiyi foundation.

We can reply when the time is right.

After bidding farewell to his master, he rode on auspicious clouds and returned directly to Qinghei Mountain.

Back at the temple, the mountain life remained serene and peaceful.

The Heavenly Dipper Array slowly rotated in the void, isolating the outside world from the chaotic energy. Inside the mountain, water and fire complemented each other, and spiritual energy permeated the air. The disciples cultivated in an orderly manner.

Xuan Yao secluded himself in Qingxuan Cave for several years, reorganizing the five elements within his body.

In his spare time, he would preach to his disciples under the Wudao Tea Tree.

The sermon ended on this day.

Xuan Yao wandered alone in the mountains and unknowingly arrived at the inner mountain herb garden.

This medicinal garden, regulated by the Heavenly Gang Array and nourished day and night by the pure Qi of Blessing and Virtue, is now quite impressive.

Exotic flowers bloomed and rare herbs shone, their spiritual energy flowing among the branches and leaves, condensing and not dissipating, almost turning into fine mist.

Xuan Yao observed carefully with his Taiyi Dharma Eye, but frowned slightly.

Although the spiritual plants in the herb garden are growing well, the core spiritual soil below is mostly spiritual soil that was found from various places in the prehistoric world in the early years. The grade is not very high. It is enough for ordinary spiritual roots, but in recent years, the foundation of Xuanyuan has become richer, and the foundation of this herb garden is still a little weak.

Over time, the innate essence of superior spiritual roots, such as the nine-colored calamus, will inevitably be damaged.

"The foundation of the temple must not be taken lightly."

Xuan Yao pondered to himself and immediately made a plan.

He is now a Taiyi Golden Immortal and a direct disciple of the Queen Mother of the West, and his status in Xikunlun is far beyond what it used to be.

If you want to find some superior spiritual lands, you no longer need to travel alone to various parts of the prehistoric world.

With that thought settled, Xuan Yao's figure flickered, transforming into a gentle breeze as he left Qinghei Mountain and headed straight for the Yaochi Treasure Vault in Xikunlun.

The Jade Pool Treasury is where the Queen Mother of the West stores the rarest treasures of heaven and earth, containing countless spiritual materials and precious items.

Xuan Yao entered the treasury using the jade talisman personally passed down from the inner sect, and his journey was unimpeded.

He did not covet more; he only borrowed a piece of innate soil from the celestial official guarding the treasure vault.

Although this item is not as precious as the merit soil he obtained in his early years, it is still a genuine essence of Wu Earth.

A piece of land the size of a fingernail can be transformed into hundreds of acres of fertile land, best suited to nourishing all kinds of spiritual roots.

Having obtained the Breath Soil, Xuan Yao did not delay and immediately returned to Qinghei Mountain.

Upon returning to the herb garden, he dismissed Qingya and the other children, and stood alone in the center of the garden.

With a wave of his sleeve, the primordial soil was suspended in mid-air.

The soil is dark yellow, yet within it flows a stream of life, as if it holds the boundless wonders of the earth.

Xuan Yao formed hand seals, and the power of Taiyi surged forth like a tide, gradually dissolving the Breath Soil and grinding it into a sky full of earthy yellow spiritual light, which was then evenly sprinkled into the core of the medicine garden.

As soon as the soil landed, it merged with the earth veins of Qinghei Mountain.

The once somewhat loose soil instantly became solid and heavy. The earthy energy slowly rose from the bottom up, endlessly, as if the potential for all things to sprout was hidden within it.

Seeing that the earth energy had stabilized, Xuan Yao began to arrange the spiritual roots.

He transplanted the branch of the peach tree, which had already borne unripe immortal fruit, into the herb garden, thus establishing the foundation for the water-based cultivation.

He then used his magic to plant the innate fire parasol tree firmly in the southern fire position.

They then moved the ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree and the Nine-Colored Calamus to the eastern wood position.

As for the jade-white jade-like Dew Blessing Ganoderma, he placed it in the central earth position, connecting it with the innate energy of the soil.

With the spiritual roots of the four directions settled, only the western metal position is still lacking one thing.

Xuan Yao was not in a hurry. He reached into his sleeve and took out a jade bottle.

The bottle contained the essence of water and metal, which he had extracted from divine materials such as the Myriad-Year-Old Profound Ice Soul and the Nine Nether Profound Soil during his early travels.

He flicked his finger.

The essence within the bottle transformed into a stream of platinum light, its sharpness concealed, and it steadily settled into the western gold position.

Upon landing, it solidified into a piece of white jade spirit stone, with the metal energy within slowly emanating and dispersing, harmonizing with the surrounding spiritual energy.

At this point, all five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) and their corresponding directions are complete.

Xuan Yao stepped out with his feet in a special way, standing above the medicine garden, and the five elements of Taiyi within his body circulated accordingly.

Spleen (Earth), Lung (Metal), Kidney (Water), Liver (Wood), Heart (Fire).

Five-colored light rose from his chest and abdomen, transforming into five pillars of light that fell into the five elements of the herb garden.

"Gather".

Xuan Yao gave a low shout and pressed his hands down.

The five elements serve as the guide, and the earth's veins are the foundation.

The entire herb garden trembled slightly, and a deep Daoist voice emanated from beneath the soil.

Five-colored rays of light rapidly intertwined between the earth's veins, transforming into intricate array patterns that connected with each other in an endless cycle.

Before long, a small Five Elements Array took shape in the medicine garden.

Once the grand formation was completed, the spiritual energy within the herb garden instantly changed its atmosphere.

The five elements generate and transform each other, circulating endlessly.

The exotic flowers and herbs in the formation, nourished by the five elements, stretched out their branches and leaves, brimming with spiritual light. Even several immortal herbs that were originally lacking in spiritual energy regained their vitality.