Primordial Chaos: Starting from the Source to Achieve the Great Dao
Chapter 18

The Divide Between High and Low Realms

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In the Primordial Wilderness, there were no disciples whose cultivation surpassed the Nine Revolutions Profound Art.

Even Houtu, the Earth Book Saint, cultivated a Nine Revolutions Profound Art that belonged to the same rank as the Nine Revolutions Profound Art, making it difficult to distinguish superiority from inferiority.

As for the Primordial Dao-Forging Method that Taiqing taught throughout the world, although it pointed directly to the Primordial Chaos realm,

in terms of the essence of the Great Dao, it was inferior to the Nine Revolutions Profound Art.

Thus, the saints showed little interest in the Primordial Dao-Forging Method.

They were merely amazed that Taiqing had managed to deduce such a cultivation method.

Facing Yuanshi's confusion, Taiqing offered no explanation and casually waved his hand.

A Dao Tablet wreathed in divine light slowly appeared.

The Origin Essences of the Three Pure Ones, along with the aura of Great God Pangu, washed over him!

As one of the Three Pure Ones, how could Yuanshi fail to sense it?

In an instant.

Yuanshi's eyes widened, and he involuntarily rose to his feet.

"Elder Brother, what is this? Why does it carry Father God's aura?"

Yuanshi's tone was filled with excitement and urgency.

Yet Taiqing remained calm and composed.

He smiled serenely.

"This is Pangu Origin."

"The Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art."

The Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art?

Pangu Origin?

Yuanshi was utterly stunned upon hearing this.

He had never imagined that Taiqing possessed such a thing!

But hadn't this Origin Essence vanished after Father God's death?

Pangu Origin had disappeared after his death!

Only the Nine Revolutions Profound Art remained!

This was a fact known to all saints!

Although the Nine Revolutions Profound Art was connected to Pangu Origin, it had lost the Dao of Strength!

Therefore, Pangu Origin could not be deduced from it!

How had Taiqing obtained the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art?

Not even the Heavenly Dao could accomplish such a thing!

A startling thought suddenly flashed through Yuanshi's mind.

Could it be that Elder Brother Taiqing was Father God Pangu's true reincarnation?

And he and Tongtian had merely been picked up from the roadside?

Along with his shock, Yuanshi felt incomparably excited!

Father God Pangu had reached the Half-Step Great Dao precisely because he possessed such an Origin Essence!

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?

Perhaps, if they dared to dream even bigger, they might have a chance to attain the Great Dao!

This thought left Yuanshi immensely excited!

At that moment.

Taiqing casually tossed the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art toward him.

Witnessing this, Yuanshi was completely dumbfounded and hurriedly caught the Dao Tablet.

His Elder Brother was far too incredible!

This was a cultivation method that could help one enter the Half-Step Great Dao!

How could he be so unconcerned about it?

Yet Yuanshi did not understand.

Taiqing cultivated a disciple that led directly to the Great Dao!

The Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art could not compare at all.

"Study this method carefully. Your breakthrough is right before you."

Taiqing said with a smile.

"Elder Brother, have you already cultivated this method?"

Holding the Dao Tablet, Yuanshi's eyes suddenly lit up, as though he had found the key to Taiqing's rapid advancement in the Taiqing Dao Realm.

"I have no need for this method."

Taiqing smiled calmly.

Taiqing was bound to the Primordial Origin, and this Primordial Chaos Creation Dao Chapter was the foundation of the Great Dao tailored specifically for him!

Its benefits far surpassed those offered by the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art!

Moreover, the Great Dao Taiqing pursued was entirely different from Pangu's, and could not be compared with it!

Therefore, the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art was utterly useless to Taiqing.

It would not be wrong to say that he had no use for it at all.

Yuanshi was left confused.

No need for it?!

You looked down on a method that led to the Half-Step Great Dao?

A thought suddenly arose in Yuanshi's heart.

Could Elder Brother's Dao be even more powerful than the Great Dao of Pangu Origin?

But Yuanshi immediately rejected the idea.

If that were true, wouldn't it mean Elder Brother would surpass Father God Pangu in the future?

How could that be possible!

At this moment,

Taiqing slowly spoke.

"There is no need to worry excessively about matters that have yet to be determined. Go cultivate quickly."

His voice boomed like a great bell, jolting Yuanshi awake.

Yuanshi immediately felt ashamed. He had nearly been deceived by appearances just now.

"Yes, Senior Brother." Yuanshi no longer hesitated. He immediately sat cross-legged and entered a state of emptiness.

The cultivation formula of the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art transformed into streams of light and entered Yuanshi's glabella.

In an instant, powerful Yuqing Origin Power of the Great Dao erupted around Yuanshi, producing an intense resonance with the aura of Pangu Origin within the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.

The Three Pure Ones had been formed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit and were naturally compatible with the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.

Taiqing smiled faintly at this and nodded lightly.

Then he casually pointed a finger, and an unparalleledly profound aura enveloped Jade Void Palace, sealing all Dao rhythms within it.

Divine light swirled around Yuanshi, immortal qi filled the air, and Pangu's Great Dao circulated without cease.

His Yuqing Origin was transforming toward Pangu Origin.

A moment later, Yuanshi suddenly opened his eyes, like Chaos being split at the dawn of creation.

Endless divine light burst forth, and the aura around him erupted violently.

Supreme Dao rhythms swept through Jade Void Palace as Yuanshi broke through his realm.

He reached the Sixth Heaven of the Primordial Saint realm.

"Senior Brother, I succeeded!"

No matter how steadfast Yuanshi's state of mind was, he could not help but feel excited at this moment.

"Very good. You must continue to deepen your comprehension in the future."

Taiqing's expression remained unchanged as he smiled faintly.

"Yes, Elder Brother."

Yuanshi's Origin Essence had undergone a transformation, and his realm had broken through, yet he found that he still could not see through Taiqing's depth.

This left him even more shocked and perplexed.

After all, the Three Pure Ones had all originated from Pangu.

Now that Yuanshi had grasped Pangu Origin,

in other words, he possessed the three Origin Essences of Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing at the same time.

Yet Yuanshi discovered that the Taiqing Origin Essence under his control was not only far inferior to his Elder Brother's, but could not even deduce his Elder Brother's condition.

Furthermore, Taiqing had just effortlessly concealed the aura of Pangu Origin within Jade Void Palace.

Clearly, Taiqing's mystery and power had long surpassed the understanding of saints.

Yuanshi praised him sincerely. "Elder Brother truly is extraordinary."

Taiqing said nothing more, only saying, "Second Brother, hand the Innate Spiritual Roots and Lingbao of the Chan Sect to me."

Taiqing intended to use the Chaos Pearl to strengthen the spiritual roots and Lingbao of the two sects.

Yuanshi did not know Taiqing's exact intentions, nor did he ask. He simply smiled openly. "The Three Teachings are one family. Elder Brother need not ask. Just take them."

With a sweep of his sleeve, all the precious treasures of the Chan Sect appeared before Taiqing.

He trusted Taiqing without reservation, especially since Taiqing had just bestowed upon him a supreme cultivation method like the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.

Such an opportunity of the Great Dao was beyond compare.

Thus, Yuanshi had no intention of speculating about Taiqing's purpose.

In his heart, anything his Elder Brother did would surely benefit the Three Pure Ones, and he would certainly succeed.

Since that was the case, why worry? He only needed to obey his Elder Brother in all things.

After accepting the Chan Sect's spiritual treasures, Taiqing revealed a faint smile.

Yuanshi might have his shortcomings, but his trust in him was sincere.

Innate Spiritual Roots and Lingbao were of utmost importance to saints, yet Yuanshi agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Taiqing was about to speak when he suddenly sensed something. His gaze turned toward Grand Simplicity Heaven. "Second Brother, I shall take my leave first."

"Please go ahead, Elder Brother."

Taiqing's figure vanished soundlessly, as though he had never been there.

Seeing this, Yuanshi sighed inwardly.

Even though he had reached the Sixth Heaven of the Saint Realm and carried Pangu's inheritance, he still could not see how Taiqing had departed.

"Elder Brother's strength truly exceeds all imagination," Yuanshi murmured. Then he stopped dwelling on it and continued focusing on cultivating the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art.

Meanwhile, in Grand Simplicity Heaven beyond Chaos, a golden divine light tore through the void and illuminated the skies.

Within Wa Huang Palace, Nüwa watched Sun Wukong, amazement flickering in her eyes. "Such an Innate Divine Power is truly rare."

Taiqing's Divine Sense manifested as 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 divine abilities of Primordial Chaos. Once cultivated to their peak, they could perceive the past and future.

From the realm of mortals, they could glimpse the might of saints.

The Eyes of Truth contained supreme power and could see through all formations and restrictions. Their might rivaled that of a Top-Grade Primordial Treasure.

Within Grand Simplicity Heaven, the projections of Nüwa and Taiqing arrived at Sun Wukong's cultivation grounds.

At this moment, Sun Wukong had already reached the Grand Yi Golden Immortal realm. When he broke through just now, he triggered his Innate Divine Power, and the radiance of the Eyes of Truth shot into the heavens, drawing Nüwa and Taiqing's attention.

Nüwa praised him with a smile. "Wukong, your cultivation has borne fruit." Taiqing also nodded. "You have indeed improved."

Upon receiving their praise, Sun Wukong was overjoyed. "Hehe, it's all thanks to Master's guidance."

Nüwa smiled. "This monkey is quite clever."

Taiqing continued, "This divine power is called the Eyes of Truth. It is something you were born with.

As your master, I shall teach you its cultivation method. Cultivate diligently, and in the future, it can become the strongest combat skill beneath the saints."

Sun Wukong grew even more delighted upon hearing this and thanked him repeatedly.

Under Taiqing's guidance, Sun Wukong had long since been reborn. His understanding of innate mysteries had gradually deepened, and his comprehension of the Great Dao had also grown increasingly profound.

Therefore, he knew that his divine power was exceptionally formidable, but he did not understand how to use it and could only act on instinct.

Sun Wukong had never imagined that his master would take the initiative to teach him, even saying that it could be cultivated into the strongest combat divine power beneath the saints!

This was simply overwhelmingly powerful!

Watching Sun Wukong beam with joy, Taiqing smiled faintly.

Then his projection lightly pointed a finger, and a profound immortal light entered Sun Wukong's mind.

This contained all the information regarding the Eyes of Truth, as well as the innate method for consolidating one's foundation and nourishing one's essence.

Nüwa felt puzzled at the sight.

Sun Wukong could wield his own Origin Essence divine power, yet he did not understand its principles?

However, Taiqing knew Sun Wukong's actual circumstances.

This was not Wukong's problem.

Rather, it was caused by the Calamity, as well as the Buddhist Sect's schemes!

Wukong's Eyes of Truth had actually been innate from birth!

Yet due to the effects of the Calamity, his mind had been a complete blank when he took form, and he knew nothing of innate matters.

Naturally, he also did not understand how the Eyes of Truth operated.

Even in the original Journey to the West story,

Sun Wukong had no knowledge whatsoever of the method for consolidating his foundation and nourishing his essence!

Coupled with the Buddhist Sect's schemes, he had consumed mortal food on Flower Fruit Mountain for years. His innate qi was exhausted, and the Eyes of Truth consequently lost their spiritual efficacy.

All of this led to one outcome:

Sun Wukong's path of cultivation had been firmly shackled!

Sun Wukong was not only one of the four great gods 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 taken him away to cultivate immortality directly, just as Taiqing had done.

Or they could have taught him innate methods to strengthen his foundation and nurture his essence.

If Sun Wukong had fully matured, the Buddhist Sect would likely have found him impossible to control, so they deliberately crippled his strongest Innate Divine Power.

Although the gods praised the Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, it could only discern the true forms of demons and was far inferior to the Eyes of Truth.

Taiqing Laozi, in contrast, upheld the path of candor.

When Sun Wukong awakened his Innate Divine Power, he would teach him the corresponding methods of Origin Essence.

Taiqing believed that concealing things from one's disciple was not only superfluous, but entirely unnecessary.

The Buddhist Sect often relied on schemes, while Taiqing prevailed through openness and integrity.

This was the divide between higher and lower realms.

In Daluo Heaven of the Taiqing Realm, Taiqing opened his eyes within the Eight Sceneries Palace and gazed at the Chaos Pearl.

After guiding Sun Wukong in Grand Simplicity Heaven for some time, he had returned and noticed changes in the Chaos Pearl, prompting him to awaken and inspect it.

Taiqing nodded in satisfaction. Apart from the ten Innate Spiritual Roots that were still being enhanced, the enhancement of all other spiritual roots and Lingbao had been completed.

With a wave of his hand, countless spiritual essences surged forth within the Eight Sceneries Palace. A million supreme-grade Acquired Spiritual Roots and spiritual objects appeared, their immortal radiance dazzling and resplendent.

Du'e Zhenren, standing nearby, was dumbfounded.

He even suspected that something was wrong with his eyes!

Unable to contain his shock, Du'e Zhenren asked, "Master, are these all supreme-grade acquired spiritual objects?"

Taiqing nodded and replied with a smile, "Of course."

Du'e Zhenren was both shocked and exhilarated.

Even the entire Primordial Wilderness combined might not be able to produce so many acquired divine objects, right?

Where had Master gotten them from? Could he have created them from nothing?

This was simply too incredible!

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