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

Chapter 110 Duobao's Visit

After Qingheishan established the Lesser Five Elements Grand Array and obtained the innate peaches to suppress its spiritual energy, everyone in the mountain knew that such an opportunity was rare. Some went into seclusion to refine their qi, while others honed their supernatural abilities, creating a righteous and upright atmosphere.

Xuan Yao sat upright beneath the tea tree in the inner mountain, contemplating the Dao.

The shadows of the trees swayed gently, the aroma of tea was delicate and subtle, and five-colored light flowed slowly around him, sometimes appearing and sometimes disappearing.

The foundation of the Taiyi Golden Immortal Dao has gradually become more complete and harmonious after years of nurturing and refinement, and there is no longer any sign of the initial fluctuations that existed when it was first formed.

Cold seasons come and heat seasons go, and time flows on.

Nearly ten thousand years have passed since Emperor Jun and Xihe made their celestial marriage.

Over the years, the Demon Court has gathered demons under the guise of celestial marriages and expanded its influence by virtue of its merits in the Heavenly Dao, recruiting countless demon cultivators from the primordial world.

As the Zhou Tian Star Array grew increasingly powerful, the fortune of the demon race in the Thirty-Three Heavens also became more and more prosperous.

Xuan Yao pondered to himself.

When Qing Linzi came to invite him back then, he did not accept on the spot, but he kept that star token in his sleeve.

Now that his Taiyi Dao foundation is stable and Qingheishan Mountain is protected by a powerful formation, there are no major problems both inside and outside. It is time to make a trip to the Sun God Palace.

Although the title of Guardian Star Lord of the Northern Heavenly Mysterious Fiend is merely nominal, having this title will undoubtedly bring an extra layer of good fortune when traveling through the primordial world.

As he was pondering this, Xuan Yao suddenly felt something and looked up at the eastern horizon.

In the far east, a pure white auspicious cloud slowly emerges from the sea of ​​clouds.

The cloud moved at a steady pace, and as the clouds swirled, a faint, precious light emanated from them.

This light is not bright, yet it possesses a spiritual charm that is incomparable to that of ordinary rogue cultivators riding clouds.

Just as Xuan Yao was about to release his divine sense to investigate, he saw the green-robed boy Qingya quickly enter the inner mountain, arrive at the white jade platform, and respectfully bow, saying, "Reporting to the esteemed master, a Taoist priest has arrived outside the mountain gate. The Taoist priest calls himself Duobao, and he came riding on a white cloud, saying that he is an old friend of the esteemed master and has come to pay a visit."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao's expression immediately lit up with joy.

Years ago, after parting ways at a remote peak in Dongkunlun, he formed a good relationship with Daoist Duobao, never expecting to meet him again at Qingheishan today.

He immediately stood up, straightened his dark Taoist robe, and said with a smile, "He is indeed an old friend of mine. We must not neglect him. Please come with me to greet him personally."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xuan Yao's figure flickered, transforming into a gentle breeze, and he left the inner mountain.

Upon arriving outside the mountain gate, one indeed sees the pure white clouds hovering in mid-air.

Above the clouds, Daoist Duobao's figure remained as round and plump as ever, dressed in a wide blue robe, with a kind smile on his face.

Compared to before, he now had several more treasure pouches of different colors around his waist.

Those treasure pouches were all made of top-grade spiritual materials. With the slightest movement of his body, a soft tinkling sound would be heard, and the treasure light would be faint, giving them a somewhat noble and immortal air.

Their eyes met, and they both smiled at each other.

Daoist Duobao rushed forward, his laughter ringing out: "Fellow Daoist Xuanyao, it's been many years! How have you been?"

""

Xuan Yao stepped forward, cupped his hands in return, and said in a gentle voice, "Fellow Daoist Duobao, your demeanor is even more impressive than before. Please come into the mountain and have a chat."

Having said that, he waved his sleeve, and the Heavenly Gang Fiend Array automatically parted to create a cloud path, welcoming Daoist Duobao into the inner mountain of Qinghei Mountain.

As Daoist Duobao traveled along, he saw that water and fire were in harmony in the mountains, the five elements were mutually generating, the spiritual herb garden was filled with swirling clouds and qi, and all kinds of restrictions were in line with the principles of formations. He couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

"Fellow Daoist, your Daoist temple does indeed have the grandeur of a great sect."

Xuan Yao laughed and said, "It's just that with some effort over the years, it's barely enough for my disciples to cultivate."

Before long, the two arrived at the Wudao Tea Tree and took their seats as host and guest.

The guardian spirit bird Lingxiao was the most clever. It quickly fetched the cold spring liquid, brewed a pot of enlightenment tea, and respectfully presented it to the two of them.

As the steam rises gently and the fragrance fills the air, one feels a slight clarity in the mind, and all distracting thoughts vanish.

Daoist Duobao picked up his jade cup, took a sip, and his eyes brightened slightly. He praised, "Excellent tea. Fellow Daoist, this Qinghei Mountain truly holds many wonders."

Xuan Yao smiled without saying a word, only raising his hand to offer tea.

Daoist Duobao put down his jade cup and began to speak.

"After we parted ways at the remote peak of Dongkunlun, I thought I would have to wander in the wilderness for a long time, searching for unclaimed spiritual materials to make a living."

Unexpectedly, not long after, during a treasure hunt, they encountered the Supreme Lord of the Shangqing Sect.

Xuan Yao's expression shifted slightly as he listened quietly to what he had to say.

When Daoist Duobao said this, his expression became more solemn and respectful.

"Master Tongtian acts unconventionally. He saw that although I was born as a treasure rat, I was naturally able to identify spirits and find treasures. He also liked that I was relatively carefree and not like ordinary cultivators who only knew how to fight for petty gains. So he made an exception and took me under his wing, and even appointed me as the first disciple of Shangqing."

As he spoke, his tone became noticeably softer.

"When Master preaches, he emphasizes the importance of teaching without discrimination."

Regardless of background or social standing, only one's character and affinity with the Dharma. This kind of magnanimity and breadth of mind is exactly what I seek in my heart.

"To be able to become a disciple of my master is truly the greatest fortune of my life."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao immediately picked up his teacup and offered his congratulations in a serious manner.

"The Tongtian Sect Leader is the true successor of Pangu, and his Taoist magic is profound. He will surely attain the Hunyuan realm in the future."

Fellow Daoist, to be able to enter his sect and become the first disciple of Shangqing is an opportunity that can be considered top-tier even in the prehistoric world.

"This humble Taoist priest is here to offer his congratulations to you, fellow Taoist."

This is not just a polite remark.

Xuan Yao knew that when Tongtian Jiaozhu established the Jie Sect and all the immortals came to pay homage, Duobao Daoren, as the senior disciple of the Jie Sect, would have a status that was far superior to that of ordinary immortals.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Duobao waved his hand repeatedly and laughed, "Fellow Daoist, please don't flatter me too much."

I only benefited from the innate precious energy within my body; it's nothing special.

"Only you, fellow Daoist, with your skillful management of Green Black Mountain and such a profound Taiyi Dao foundation, truly put me to shame."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Daoist Duobao changed the subject and inquired about Xuan Yao's recent situation.

Xuan Yao didn't hide anything and told them about the Demon Court's attempt to recruit him, his intention to go to the Sun God Palace, and his plan to become the Northern Heavenly Xuan Sha Protector Star Lord.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Duobao was taken aback at first, then clapped his hands and laughed, "Good, good approach."

He looked at Xuan Yao with admiration in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist was originally a direct disciple of the Queen Mother of the West, and now you are going to the Demon Court to hang the name of a Star Lord."

One is the head of all female immortals, and the other is the most powerful demon court in the primordial world.

Both sides have some connection with you, and this path you've walked is wider than even the one I, as the chief disciple of the Shangqing sect, have taken.

At this point, he suddenly lowered his voice, leaned forward a bit, and a mischievous glint appeared in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this. Di Jun and Tai Yi possess the Sun God Palace and control the celestial constellations. Over the years, they have amassed countless rare treasures of heaven and earth. In terms of resources, their Demon Court Treasury may not be inferior to my master's Shangqing Treasury."

Daoist Duobao chuckled.

"Fellow Daoist, your appointment to the Demon Court is merely a nominal one, but it still provides an advantage. If you have the opportunity to observe and learn, you might gain some unexpected benefits. Please don't forget to inform me when the time comes."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao shook his head and chuckled.

"Fellow Daoist, your words make it sound as if I am going there to guard the treasure vault for the Demon Court. What kind of person is Di Jun? How could he allow others to lay a finger on the Heavenly Court's treasures?"

Daoist Duobao laughed heartily and waved his hand, saying, "It's just a joke, just a joke. Fellow Daoist, you cultivate the path of virtue and merit, so naturally you wouldn't do something that would give others something to criticize."

As the two became engrossed in their conversation, their laughter echoed beneath the Enlightenment Tea Tree. The mountain breeze rustled the tea leaves, as if in response.

After laughing, Daoist Duobao's expression gradually calmed down, and his posture became more upright.

He reached into his sleeve, took out an ancient jade slip, and presented it to Xuan Yao with both hands.

The jade slip was entirely blue-green, with fine array patterns faintly visible on it, and a wisp of sharp sword intent swirling within it.

The sword intent does not harm people, but it possesses the lofty and profound spirit of the Shangqing lineage. It seems that once activated, it can draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transforming into the myriad phenomena of array principles.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanyao, if it weren't for your help back in the East Kunlun Mountains, I would have been killed by those people from Zifu Continent long ago."

Daoist Duobao looked at Xuan Yao with a sincere tone.

"I know you are proficient in formations. This jade slip is a volume of the essentials of Shangqing Formation Dao that I asked my master for a long time to engrave."

"Although this scroll is not the most core true transmission of the Shangqing lineage's array principles, it still records many of the principles of array formations and the wonders of the mutual generation and restraint of all things."

The array formations you practice, fellow Daoist, share some similarities with this. I present them to you today as a token of gratitude for the life-saving grace you received years ago.

Upon seeing this, Xuan Yao was startled.

He took the jade slip with both hands, feeling its smooth texture and the deep array intent hidden within, as if countless threads were interwoven into a net.

Even with just a cursory glance, one can tell that what is contained within is far from ordinary.

The Tongtian Sect Master was a great master of array formations in the primordial world. His personally inscribed insights into array formations, even if they were just the essential points, were enough to make many cultivators fight tooth and nail for them.

Although Daoist Duobao did not say it explicitly, Xuanyao understood it in his heart.

To be able to persuade someone like Tongtian, a true disciple of Pangu, to inscribe his insights on array formations for an outsider, Duobao must have used a great deal of persuasion in front of his master.

This friendship is truly profound.

Xuan Yao held the jade slip and said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Duobao, this gift is too generous. I am ashamed to accept it."

Daoist Duobao smiled nonchalantly and waved his hand, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please don't refuse. The value of our friendship lies in mutual understanding. If we were to be so calculating, it would only create distance."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao no longer hesitated. He carefully put the jade slip into his sleeve, cupped his hands, and said, "Since that's the case, I will accept it without hesitation. I will remember your kindness in bestowing this teaching upon me today."

Daoist Duobao laughed and said, "That's more like it."

Over the next few days, the two sat and discussed philosophy under the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

When Duobao Daoren spoke about the principle of the Shangqing lineage in seizing a sliver of life, his words were sharp yet unpretentious.

Xuan Yao then described the method of using blessings and virtues to ward off evil spirits in Xikunlun, which uses blessings and virtues to harmonize evil spirits and uses purity and righteousness to suppress mixed qi.

The two main roads converge beneath the tea trees.

Sometimes it is like spring rain nourishing all things, with inspiration flowing gently.

At times, it flashed like a sword's aura across the sky, and the array patterns flickered on and off.

Guided by the Taoist aura of the two, the tea tree swayed gently, casting dappled sunlight and adding a touch of mystery to the inner mountain.

Through the teachings of Daoist Duobao, Xuanyao gradually gained a preliminary understanding of the essential principles of the Shangqing Formation, which was rolled up in his sleeve.

He vaguely felt that if he could integrate the Shangqing Formation Principles into his own Tiangang Life and Death Formation, the formation would not only be more effective in killing, but the transformation of life and death would also be more harmonious.

At that time, the power of the Qingheishan Mountain Protective Array will surely reach a new level.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, as the sun began to set, Daoist Duobao rose to take his leave.

"Fellow Daoist, I have been away from the mountain for a long time, and it is time for me to return to Dongkunlun to report back to my master."

Xuan Yao rose to see him off, escorting Duobao Daoist all the way to the gate of Qinghei Mountain.

Before leaving, Daoist Duobao suddenly stopped, turned around, and took Xuan Yao's hand with a very solemn expression.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanyao, although you have the background of Xi Kunlun when you go to the Demon Court, there are many factions within the Demon Clan, and not everyone knows when to advance or retreat."

If you encounter someone who is unreasonable and causes trouble in the future, you don't have to bear everything yourself.

He patted Xuan Yao's hand and said in a deep voice, "If there are any troubles that are difficult to resolve on your own, you are welcome to come to Dongkunlun to find me."

Although I, Duobao, am not talented, I can still speak a few words to my master. We have known each other for a while; surely we can overcome even the smallest obstacle in this primordial world.

Xuan Yao felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this and smiled in agreement.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist. If that day truly comes, I will certainly visit Dongkunlun."

Daoist Duobao then laughed loudly and released his grip.

With a wave of his sleeve, auspicious white clouds rose beneath his feet. He then cupped his hands towards Xuan Yao and said, "Fellow Daoist, until we meet again."

As soon as he finished speaking, auspicious clouds rose into the sky, transformed into a white light, and headed straight for the eastern horizon.