In the Primordial Wilderness, no disciple had surpassed the Nine Revolutions Profound Art.
Even Houtu, the Earth Book sage, cultivated the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art, which belonged to the same lineage as the Nine Revolutions Profound Art, making it difficult to judge which was superior.
As for the Primordial Dao-Forging Method that Taiqing had passed down to the world, although it pointed directly toward the Primordial realm, when it came to the essence of the Great Dao, it fell short of the Nine Revolutions Profound Art.
Thus, the sages showed little interest in the Primordial Dao-Forging Method.
They were merely astonished that Taiqing could deduce such a method for his disciples.
Faced with Yuanshi's confusion, Taiqing did not explain. With a casual wave of his hand, a Dao Tablet shimmering with divine light slowly materialized.
The aura of the Three Pure Ones' origin, the breath of Great God Pangu, surged forth!
As one of the Three Pure Ones, how could Yuanshi fail to sense it?
In an instant, Yuanshi's eyes flew wide open, and he rose involuntarily.
"Elder brother, what is this? Why does it carry the aura of Father God Pangu?"
Yuanshi's voice was filled with excitement and urgency.
But Taiqing remained composed and unhurried, smiling calmly.
"This is the Pangu Origin."
"The Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art."
The Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art?
Pangu's origin?
Yuanshi was utterly stunned after hearing this.
He had never imagined that Taiqing could possess something like this!
But hadn't this origin vanished after Father God fell?
Pangu's origin had disappeared after his fall!
All that remained were the Nine Revolutions Profound Art and the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art!
This was a fact known to all sages!
Although the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art and the Nine Revolutions Profound Art were connected to the Pangu Origin, they had lost the path of power!
Thus, it was impossible to deduce the Pangu Origin from them!
How had Taiqing obtained the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art?
Even the Heavenly Dao could not accomplish this!
A startling thought suddenly flashed through Yuanshi's mind.
Could it be that his elder brother Taiqing was the true reincarnation of Father God Pangu?
And that he and Tongtian were just picked up by the roadside?
Shocked as he was, Yuanshi also felt an overwhelming excitement!
Back then, Father God Pangu had reached the Half-Step Great Dao precisely because he possessed such an origin!
Now that they had obtained the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art, didn't that mean they too could reach the Half-Step Great Dao?
Or, bolder still, they might even have a chance to attain the Great Dao!
This thought sent Yuanshi into a frenzy of excitement!
At that moment, Taiqing casually tossed the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art over.
Witnessing this, Yuanshi was completely dumbfounded and hurriedly caught the Dao Tablet.
This elder brother was far too impressive!
This was a method that could help one step into the Half-Step Great Dao!
Why was he so indifferent to it?
Yet, Yuanshi did not understand.
What Taiqing cultivated was a method that led directly to the Great Dao!
The Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art could not compare at all.
"Take this method and ponder it well. A breakthrough is right before you."
Taiqing said with a smile.
"Elder brother, have you already mastered this method?"
Yuanshi gripped the Dao chapter, his eyes suddenly brightening as if he had found the key to rapidly advancing the Taiqing Dao Realm.
"I have no need for this method."
Taiping said with a calm smile.
Taiping was bound to the Primordial Origin, and this Primordial Chaos Creation Dao Chapter was a foundation of the Great Dao tailor-made for him!
Its benefits far surpassed those of the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art!
Moreover, the Great Dao Taiping pursued was utterly different from Pangu's, beyond comparison!
Thus, the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art was completely useless to Taiping.
Calling it unusable was not an overstatement.
Yuanshi was stunned.
No need?!
A method at the Half-Step Great Dao level, and you dismiss it?
A thought suddenly struck Yuanshi.
Could it be that the path my elder brother walks is mightier than Pangu's Origin Dao?
But Yuanshi quickly dismissed the idea.
If so, wouldn't that mean my brother would one day surpass Father God Pangu?
How could that be!
At that moment, Taiping spoke slowly.
"No need to fret over what's uncertain. Go and cultivate at once."
His voice rang out like a great bell, snapping Yuanshi awake.
Yuanshi felt a pang of shame—he had nearly been misled by appearances.
"Yes, elder brother." Yuanshi hesitated no longer, immediately sitting cross-legged and entering a state of ethereal stillness.
The incantation of the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art turned into flowing light, merging into Yuanshi's brow.
In an instant, Yuanshi's body erupted with the mighty power of the Yuqing Origin Dao, resonating fiercely with the Pangu Origin aura within the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.
The Three Pure Ones were born from Pangu's Primordial Spirit, naturally attuned to the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.
Seeing this, Taiping smiled faintly and nodded gently.
Then, with a casual point of his finger, an ineffable, profound aura enveloped the Jade Void Palace, sealing all Dao rhythms within.
Yuanshi's body shimmered with divine light, immortal energy swirling, as the Pangu Great Dao flowed without cease.
His Yuqing Origin was transforming into the Pangu Origin.
Moments later, Yuanshi suddenly opened his eyes, as if chaos had first split apart.
Infinite divine radiance burst forth, and the aura around him exploded violently.
An unparalleled Dao rhythm swept through the Jade Void Palace as Yuanshi broke through his realm.
He had reached the Sixth Heaven of the Primordial Saint.
"Elder brother, I succeeded!"
Even with Yuanshi's steadfast heart, he couldn't help but feel elated.
"Good. From now on, you must diligently comprehend further."
Taiping's expression remained calm as he gave a faint smile.
"Yes, elder brother."
Yuanshi's origin had undergone transformation and breakthrough, yet he still found himself unable to see through Taiping's depth.
This left him even more shaken and puzzled.
After all, the Three Pure Ones all originated from Pangu.
Now, Yuanshi had grasped the Pangu Origin.
In other words, he simultaneously possessed the origins of Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing.
Yet Yuanshi discovered that the Taiqing Origin he controlled was not only far inferior to his elder brother's but also impossible to deduce his brother's state.
Coupled with how easily Taiping had just concealed the Pangu Origin's aura within the Jade Void Palace, it was clear that Taiping's mystery and power had long surpassed the understanding of saints.
Yuanshi praised sincerely, "Elder brother is truly extraordinary."
Taiping said little, only replying, "Second brother, hand over the spiritual roots and treasures of the Chan Sect to me."
This was Taiping's plan to use the Chaos Pearl to strengthen the spiritual roots and treasures of both sects.
Yuanshi was unclear about Taiqing's specific intentions but did not press further. He simply smiled openly and said, "The Three Teachings are one family, elder brother. No need to ask—take them."
With a wave of his sleeve, Yuanshi laid out all the rare treasures of the Chan Sect before Taiqing.
He trusted Taiqing without reservation, especially since Taiqing had just bestowed upon him the supreme method of the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.
Such a Dao opportunity was beyond compare.
So Yuanshi did not bother to guess Taiqing's purpose.
In his heart, whatever his elder brother did would benefit the Three Pure Ones and was bound to succeed.
Thus, why worry? He need only follow his elder brother's lead.
Taiqing accepted the spiritual treasures of the Chan Sect and revealed a faint smile.
Though Yuanshi had his shortcomings, his trust was genuine.
Innate spiritual roots and treasures were vital to a Saint, yet Yuanshi had agreed without hesitation.
Taiqing was about to speak when his mind stirred. His gaze turned toward Grand Simplicity Heaven. "Second brother, I must take my leave."
"Elder brother, go as you please."
Taiqing's figure vanished without a sound, as if he had never been there.
Seeing this, Yuanshi felt a surge of emotion.
Even though he had reached the Sixth Heaven Saint Realm and possessed the heritage of Pangu, he still could not perceive how Taiqing had departed.
"My elder brother's strength truly surpasses imagination," Yuanshi murmured. Then, dismissing further thoughts, he focused once more on cultivating the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.
Meanwhile, in Grand Simplicity Heaven beyond the Chaos, a golden divine light tore through the void, illuminating the sky.
Within Wa Huang Palace, Nüwa watched Sun Wukong, her eyes shimmering with amazement. "Such an Innate Divine Power is truly rare."
Taiqing's Divine Sense manifested, and he smiled. "The Eyes of Truth are the Origin Force of the Chaos Demon Ape. Naturally, they are extraordinary."
The Eyes of Truth were one of the Primal Chaos divine abilities. Cultivated to their peak, they could perceive past and future.
With a mortal's realm, one could glimpse the might of a Saint.
The Eyes of Truth contained supreme power, capable of seeing through all formations and restrictions, their potency rivaling that of a Top-Grade Primordial Treasure.
In Grand Simplicity Heaven, the projections of Nüwa and Taiqing arrived at Sun Wukong's cultivation site.
By now, Sun Wukong had reached the Grand Yi Golden Immortal realm. During his recent breakthrough, he had awakened his Innate Divine Power. The radiance of the Eyes of Truth surged into the sky, drawing the attention of Nüwa and Taiqing.
Nüwa smiled in praise. "Wukong, your cultivation has borne fruit." Taiqing nodded as well. "Indeed, you have made progress."
Hearing their praise, Sun Wukong was overjoyed. "Hehe, all thanks to Master's guidance."
Nüwa chuckled. "This monkey is quite clever."
Taiqing continued, "This divine ability is called the Eyes of Truth. It is innate to you.
I will now teach you the method to cultivate it. Train well, and in time, it will become the strongest combat technique beneath the Saint Realm."
Sun Wukong's joy deepened at these words, and he repeatedly expressed his gratitude.
Under Taiqing's guidance, Sun Wukong had long been reborn. He gradually understood the mysteries of the primordial and his insights into the Dao grew ever deeper.
Thus, he knew his divine ability was immensely powerful, but he did not know how to wield it—only acting on instinct.
Sun Wukong had never expected his master to take the initiative to teach him, let alone claim it could become the strongest combat technique beneath the Saint Realm!
This was an unimaginable level of power!
Seeing Sun Wukong's delight, Taiqing smiled faintly.
Then, his projection gently pointed forward. A mysterious immortal light merged into Sun Wukong's mind.
It contained all the knowledge of the Eyes of Truth, along with the primordial method for fortifying the foundation and nurturing the root.
Nüwa watched with confusion.
Sun Wukong could unleash his own innate divine power, yet he did not understand its principles?
But Taiqing knew Sun Wukong's true situation.
This was not Wukong's fault.
It was the result of the Calamity—and the schemes of the Buddhist Sect!
Sun Wukong's Eyes of Truth were actually innate!
However, due to the influence of the Calamity, when he took form, everything was shrouded in chaos. He knew nothing of his primordial origins.
Naturally, he did not understand how to operate the Eyes of Truth.
Even in the original Journey to the West story, Sun Wukong never learned the method to fortify his foundation and nurture his root!
Compounded by the Buddhist Sect's schemes, he spent years on Flower Fruit Mountain consuming mundane food, draining his primordial energy. The Eyes of Truth thus lost their efficacy.
All of this led to one consequence:
Sun Wukong's path of the Dao was firmly shackled!
Sun Wukong was not only one of the Four Divine Beasts of the Chaos Demon Ape, but also a key figure in the Calamity, drawing intense attention from both the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court.
How could the Buddhist Sect not understand Sun Wukong's true potential?
When Sun Wukong was born, the Buddhist Sect could have directly taken him to cultivate immortality, just like The Grand Pure One.
Or they could have taught him a primordial method to solidify his foundation and nurture his essence—that would have worked too.
If Sun Wukong had fully matured, the Buddhist Sect feared they would struggle to control him, so they deliberately sabotaged his strongest divine power.
Though the gods revered the Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, it could only discern the true forms of demons—far inferior to the power of the Eyes of Truth.
In contrast, Grand Pure One Laozi adhered to the way of openness and honesty.
Whenever Sun Wukong awakened an Innate Divine Power, he would teach the corresponding origin method.
The Grand Pure One believed that concealing things from a disciple was not only superfluous but utterly unnecessary.
The Buddhist Sect relied on cunning schemes, while The Grand Pure One triumphed through righteousness and transparency.
This was the difference in their levels of attainment.
In the Taiqing Realm, above Daluo Heaven, within the Eight Sceneries Palace, The Grand Pure One opened his eyes and gazed at the Chaos Pearl.
After guiding Sun Wukong for a time in Grand Simplicity Heaven, he had returned and sensed a change in the Chaos Pearl, so he awoke to inspect it.
The Grand Pure One nodded in satisfaction, seeing that aside from the ten Innate Spiritual Roots still undergoing reinforcement, the other spiritual roots and Lingbao had completed their enhancement.
With a wave of his hand, countless spiritual essences surged within the Eight Sceneries Palace, and a million supreme-grade acquired spiritual roots and treasures materialized, glowing with immortal light, dazzling and resplendent.
Du'e Zhenren, standing by his side, stared in utter disbelief.
He even doubted his own eyes!
Du'e Zhenren couldn't help but ask in shock, "Master, are these all supreme-grade acquired spiritual treasures?"
The Grand Pure One nodded and replied with a smile, "Of course."
Du'e Zhenren was both stunned and thrilled.
Could the entire Primordial Wilderness combined even hold this many acquired divine treasures right now?
Where did Master get them from? Could he have created them from nothing?
That's just too incredible!
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