Hongjun Becomes a Saint

Da Bai was extremely happy. Ever since joining the Demon Race, his days had been filled with joy.

After all, in terms of combat power, he ranked among the top three in the Demon Race. Even the later-joining Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal great demons like Fei Lian and Jiu Ying couldn't defeat him, so he often bullied the various demon beasts. Di Jun and Tai Yi saw this but didn't interfere, since strength reigned supreme in the Demon Race.

The reason Da Bai was so formidable was that after he broke through to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, Qing Xuan had taught him the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Technique. Now Da Bai had already cultivated to the Sixth Level.

Coupled with the fact that he was an Innate Divine Beast, born with the Water Law, his cultivation path was exceptionally smooth, resulting in his overwhelming combat power.

Even Di Jun and Tai Yi had tried to probe indirectly about his cultivation technique, but Da Bai had been with Qing Xuan for so long that he wasn't stupid.

So he claimed it was an innate technique of his own, impossible for others to cultivate, which dispelled Di Jun and the others' ideas. They could only sigh that Da Bai was truly Heaven's Favor.

Only Bai Ze knew that the technique was given to Da Bai by his Boss, but Bai Ze considered Da Bai a friend and kept his mouth shut.

Now, Da Bai had been entrusted with an important task: recruiting all kinds of powerful demon beasts to join the Demon Race. Ying Zhao was one of them.

"Brother, are there any benefits to joining the Demon Race?" Ying Zhao asked curiously, having taken Human Form.

"Benefits?" Da Bai glanced at him. "What do you want?"

"Any Spiritual Treasures?" Ying Zhao asked expectantly.

"No."

"Then... any powerful cultivation techniques?" Ying Zhao hesitated.

"No."

"Well... then what is there?" Ying Zhao asked cautiously, suddenly feeling that the Demon Race seemed a bit unreliable.

Da Bai tilted his head, thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up.

"Got it! The benefit of joining us is that from now on, you've got someone watching your back!" Da Bai patted Ying Zhao on the shoulder and said happily.

"Hehehe!" Ying Zhao laughed awkwardly, feeling deeply uneasy about his future days.

Suddenly, a voice resounded across heaven and earth.

"Reclining on Ninefold Clouds, the Sitting Mat Realizes Truth; Beyond Heaven and Earth, I Am the Lord of Teachings; Pangu Gave Birth to Taiji, Two Forms and Four Symbols Follow; One Dao Passed to Three Friends, Two Teachings: Chan and Jie; Mystic Gate Leads All, One Qi Transforms into Hongjun; I am Hongjun. Today I have attained Sagehood. I shall preach the Great Dao in the Purple Cloud Palace on Jade Capital Mountain beyond the Thirty-three Heavens. All who are fated may come and listen."

The vast, majestic voice echoed throughout the entire Primordial Wilderness.

Celestial Music Drifted, Golden Flowers Fell, Ten Thousand Beasts Cried Together, and Auspicious Qi showered down upon the whole Primordial Wilderness.

In an instant, across the lands of the Primordial Wilderness, grasses, trees, common beasts, rare treasures, and all else were Enlightened with Intelligence, revealing their extraordinary nature.

"Big Brother, I never imagined there was such a figure in the Primordial Wilderness. Let's go see him too," Tongtian said, filled with longing after hearing the voice, wanting to witness Hongjun's presence.

"Hmph, this person merely came into being before us. What's there to see?" Yuanshi said arrogantly. In his eyes, the Three Pure Ones were the true orthodox of heaven and earth. If they had emerged at the same time, it would surely be the three brothers who became Sages first.

Laozi, as the elder brother, thought carefully.

"Since this person has walked ahead of us, let us go listen to his sermon. It may benefit us."

The three brothers followed Laozi's lead, and so they flew toward Chaos.

In Pangu Hall, the Twelve Ancestral Witches gathered.

"Big Brother, Hongjun is giving a sermon. Should we go?" Zhurong asked.

"Our Wu Clan does not cultivate the Primordial Spirit. Even if we go, we wouldn't understand, so we won't," Dijiang said, waving his hand dismissively.

The Wu Clan only revered Father God Pangu. Even the first Sage of heaven and earth meant nothing to them.

The other Ancestral Witches agreed, but Houtu thought for a moment and said, "Big Brother, Hongjun is after all the first Sage of heaven and earth. Many important figures will surely attend. It might be good for us to go and see."

"What important figures? Can they beat us? What's there to see?" Qiangliang said disdainfully. With the twelve Ancestral Witches joining forces, they were invincible under heaven.

Houtu pouted upon hearing this and said nothing more, but Xuanming beside her saw her thoughts and said, "Big Brother, how about this: let Younger Sister Houtu represent our Wu Clan. That way, no one can criticize us."

Houtu shot Xuanming a grateful look, feeling that her elder sister was the best to her.

Dijiang thought it over and found it acceptable, so he instructed, "Alright, I'll trouble Younger Sister Houtu to make the trip. If you encounter any difficulties, send us a message immediately, and we'll rush over."

"That's right! That's right!"

The other Ancestral Witches agreed. After all, she was their little sister, and they worried she might be bullied outside.

"Thank you, all my elder brothers and sisters!" Houtu said, then flew out of Pangu Hall.

In Wuzhuang Temple, Qing Xuan heard Hongjun's words echoing through heaven and earth and sighed inwardly.

[The Gears of Fate have begun to turn!]

Qing Xuan thought it over. He had spent several years in Wuzhuang Temple, yet the Kantuo Origin Qi remained unattained. Every time he brought it up, Zhen Yuanzi changed the subject. Thinking of this, Qing Xuan decided to resort to his old methods.

He then left his room and looked at the two disciples on either side.

"Come, follow your master to see Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi."

With that, Qing Xuan walked toward the rear hall, with Kong Xuan and Peng Xuan quickly following.

Before long, Qing Xuan saw Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun also walking toward his room.

"Fellow Daoist Qing Xuan, do you know Hongjun?" As soon as they met, Hong Yun asked impatiently.

"Naturally, I do."

"Senior Hongjun is the leader of the Daoist Sect. This Humble One once followed him in the battle against Luohu," Qing Xuan said.

"Since Senior Hongjun has become a Sage, I naturally must go to congratulate him. Would the two of you like to come along?"

Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun exchanged glances, then Zhen Yuanzi spoke.

"A Sage preaching the Dao—of course, we must go listen."

"Indeed, indeed!"

Seeing this, Qing Xuan hesitated no longer and said.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, This Humble One is willing to trade treasure for treasure, seeking only a wisp of Kantuo Origin Qi. I hope you will grant this request."

Qing Xuan brought out all his Spiritual Treasures except the Innate Supreme Treasure, letting Zhen Yuanzi choose.

Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi understood that Qing Xuan was determined to obtain the Kantuo Origin Qi. After a moment of thought, he said.

"Fellow Daoist Qing Xuan has debated the Dao with us for a long time, and we have benefited greatly. Your actions in thinking of your disciples truly move me."

Zhen Yuanzi produced a wisp of Kantuo Origin Qi and continued.

"Take this Qi freely. Consider it a token of friendship between us. How about it?"

Qing Xuan accepted the Kantuo Origin Qi, knowing he would owe a favor for this.

[Forget it. Since things have come to this, I'll just owe the favor.]

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist!" Qing Xuan handed the Kantuo Origin Qi to Kong Xuan and said.

"You two go home first and cultivate well. Your master will accompany these two fellow daoists to the Purple Cloud Palace."

Kong Xuan and the other spoke in unison.

"Yes, Master."

The two then walked away.

But Qing Xuan suddenly thought of something. "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, now that the Ginseng Fruit Tree has had its origin Qi drawn out, is there any spiritual medicine to remedy it?"