Honghuang: It makes sense that there are four Sanqing, right?

Xu Qing glanced in the direction where Qiongqi had disappeared, smiled and nodded, saying, "It's time to go back and take a look."

For Yuanshi and the others, Xu Qing had only been in the Zhongmiao Jiyi Sect for less than three years, but for Xu Qing, it was more than 10 billion years.

Even a primordial demon god like Xu Qing couldn't help but feel homesick after such a long period of time.

"Hongjun, Rahu~"

Xu Qing called out the two people's names.

"yes!"

Hongjun and Luohou immediately understood. The two took out the Naguo Guardian Jade again and attacked together. A strange black portal appeared between the clear and turbid.

"Let's go home!"

Xu Qing gave a call, and the group entered the Gate of Ultimate Mystery one by one, in twos and threes, relaxed and at ease.

The group entered the Gate of All Wonders, which was initially very narrow, barely wide enough for one person to pass through. After walking several dozen steps, it suddenly opened up into a bright and spacious area.

Suddenly, the pitch-black tunnel was illuminated, and the primordial world appeared before everyone's eyes. Xu Qing stomped his feet hard on the ground. This was Buzhou Mountain!

Xu Qing took a deep breath, stretched comfortably, and then heard Yuan Shi beside him say.

"Fourth brother, the task you entrusted to us has only been partially completed due to the short timeframe."

"Firstly, according to your original idea, the prehistoric world was divided into the Heavenly Realm, the Earthly Immortal Realm, and the Underworld. The four of us worked together on this, and it is now basically completed."

"Secondly, Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi was stationed in Fengdu, serving as the Great Emperor of Fengdu and in charge of the Book of Life and Death. He did a very good job in this position, and the underworld was well-ordered. As a result, Fellow Daoist Houtu was able to recover from her injuries."

"But because of the limitations of the Samsara Wheel, her physical body is petrified and cannot leave. We did not allow her primordial spirit to leave her body and enter the Gate of All Wonders as you requested, because it was too risky."

"Thirdly, the Heavenly Court in the Celestial Realm. When Di Jun was defeated and died, he was at the foot of Buzhou Mountain. The Heavenly Court itself was not damaged and has been refined and is usable."

"But the matter of the Investiture of the Gods has not yet been resolved. For example, the positions of Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress. You originally wanted me to be a disciple of the Chan Sect, but in my opinion, my boy Bai Lu can be the Heavenly Emperor, and a woman from your Asura clan can be chosen as the Heavenly Empress. They will not be subordinate to each other."

"As for the other gods, my third brother and I have also discussed it. We will have the disciples of the Jie Sect compete among themselves and then assign them divine positions according to their ranking and character."

"Fourth, regarding the human race in the Earthly Immortal Realm, we have already observed the reincarnation of Emperor Jun, and he does indeed have the appearance of a human emperor. After discussion, we felt that the first bit of fortune should be reserved for the Human Sect. In the end, the Chao Clan in the Fire Cloud Cave has emerged from seclusion and has become the teacher of the Heavenly Emperor."

Yuanshi finished speaking in one breath, paused, and looked at Xu Qing. The others also looked at Xu Qing.

As Xu Qing's second elder brother, and with Xu Qing being the backbone of the prehistoric world, Yuanshi was in charge of prehistoric affairs in this era when Houtu's morality was not yet established.

Xu Qing pondered for a moment, digesting this complex information, before calmly speaking.

"Second brother has done an excellent job, but the positions of the Heavenly Emperor and Empress, and the affairs of the gods..."

"Thank you for your kindness, Second Brother, but the Asura Clan has already taken on the responsibility of purifying the sea of ​​blood, and many of its members also hold positions in the Underworld. They have accumulated merits and their fortunes are stable, so they no longer need the position of Empress. Otherwise, I'm afraid that too much of a good thing will lead to excess, and the full moon will eventually wane."

"Let's leave the positions of Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress to the disciples of the Chan Sect. After all, your Third Brother's Jie Sect also has a corresponding position of Heavenly Minister, so you don't need to worry too much."

"Since the Heavenly Emperor has already been chosen as Deer Boy, then in my opinion, Crane Boy would be a good choice as Heavenly Empress."

"In that case, alright."

Seeing that Xu Qing was determined and had given a reasonable explanation, Yuanshi stopped making excuses.

After Yuanshi finished speaking, Jieyin, whose body had been restored by Nuwa's laws of creation, also stepped forward with his hands clasped together.

"Fellow Daoist Xu Qing, before you left, you told me that destruction precedes construction, and without destruction there can be no construction. I have pondered this for three years, but I still haven't grasped it. I have failed you."

At this point, the Guiding Daoist's face showed even more guilt. Not only had he been a hindrance during the great battle, but he was also failing to do a good job managing the Western Wilderness now.

To be honest, let alone the Daoist who guides us, even the Daoist Zhunti, who is known for his lack of pride, would probably feel ashamed and embarrassed in this situation.

Zhunti...

Thinking of his junior brother, Jieyin subconsciously turned the 24-bead Buddhist bracelet in his hand, sighed softly, and looked at him with pity.

Xu Qing noticed the gesture of receiving the guide, and also thought of his elder brother, so he bowed to him.

"It's alright, it's alright. Three years is not a long time. Fellow Daoist will have his own opportunities; it's just that the time is not yet right."

"Good!"

The guide uttered the word "good," and then fell silent.

After Yuanshi and Jieyin finished speaking, everyone was silent. They greeted each other and returned to their respective dojos. Even Hongjun and Luohou went to Yujing Mountain and Mount Sumeru respectively. They already knew about their origins.

Can they only live for 100,000 years?

The two of them didn't take it to heart.

However, Yuanshi Tongtian Jieyin stayed behind, clearly wanting to inquire about the resurrection of Daode Zhunti.

Xu Qing glanced at the three of them, knowing full well what was going on, and spoke directly without waiting for them to say anything.

"I have already found the projections of my elder brother and fellow Daoist Zhunti's origins inside the gate..."

The three of them immediately became excited.

"However... the things within the gate are ultimately illusory and cannot be used for resurrection at present."

The three had expected this, otherwise Xu Qing wouldn't have had this expression, and they also knew that he definitely had more to say.

As expected, Xu Qing spoke again.

"But judging from Taiyi's 'last words'—'to deceive the real and turn the illusory into the real—the key to resurrection probably really lies in this illusory thing."

"The Gate of Ultimate Mystery contains the inverted Great Dao and the chaotic Law. I believe that perhaps we can use the power of these two laws to make the false true spirit perfect."

"That makes sense, but... how can we utilize the laws within the Gate of Ultimate Mystery?"

Tongtian, sitting in the middle of the three, was the most impatient of them all and couldn't help but ask.

Xu Qing shook his head and said.

"It's difficult. The Gate of Ultimate Mystery is formed by the condensation of laws, and it cannot be broken by human power. I'm afraid... only someone who has mastered a certain Great Dao can do it."

"However, please rest assured, Second Brother, Third Brother, and Fellow Daoist Jieyin, now that there is progress in the matter of resurrection, success is imminent and not far off."

Then, he changed the subject.

"I haven't seen the wilderness for a long time and I want to travel around. Why don't my second and third brothers travel with me?"

Three years had passed, and the three were no longer as eager as before. Upon hearing this, Yuanshi and Tongtian nodded, and Jieyin tactfully left.

"In that case, I shall take my leave."

"Fellow Daoist, please take care."

"good."

Then, he summoned a cloud of auspicious clouds, sat cross-legged on it with his hands clasped together, and flew towards the Western Paradise.