"Greetings, Lord Lao. May I ask why you summoned me?" Supreme Lord Laozi's gaze swept lightly over Haotian before he went straight to the point.
"I will preach to all beings of heaven and earth in the name of the Heavenly Court."
Haotian was stunned upon hearing this.
"Lord Lao, do you truly mean this?"
Supreme Lord Laozi lightly flicked his whisk.
"A Saint never speaks falsely."
Haotian was overjoyed.
"Excellent, truly excellent!"
"Lord Lao is indeed a pillar of the Heavenly Court."
Haotian readily agreed.
He had no other choice!
In the Primordial Wilderness, only the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect were competing for providence.
If Supreme Lord Laozi preached to all beings in the Heavenly Court's name, it meant the Heavenly Court would gain an enormous amount of providence!
This was a perfect opportunity to surpass the Western Buddhist Sect!
For Taiqing, he hoped the overall strength of all beings would rise swiftly.
Thus, passing down a Saint Method was undoubtedly the best approach!
However, Haotian knew nothing of this. If he had known, he would certainly have been utterly shocked.
He might even have found it impossible to believe!
After all, not even the direct disciples of Saints or ancient mighty experts had ever set such a precedent!
How could one possibly impart a method that led directly to the Saint realm to ordinary people?
Yet from Haotian's perspective, he could never comprehend Taiqing's plans.
Their visions were worlds apart!
Taiqing had not passed the Primordial Dao-Forging Method to Xuandu because he considered it insufficiently advanced.
Taiqing would forge a superior Primordial Dao for Xuandu!
Even if Taiqing did not think highly of the Primordial Dao-Forging Method, it was ultimately an important method for reaching Primordial Chaos!
It was something all Primordial World Beings dreamed of obtaining!
No one could resist it.
When Hongmeng first opened, above the Three Realms, auspicious clouds churned across the Thirty-Third Heaven. Golden light shone brilliantly, and countless strange phenomena appeared.
The Primordial World Beings noticed the sight and turned their attention toward it.
Before long, a Heavenly Sound echoed out. "I am Heavenly Emperor Haotian. Today, Supreme Lord Laozi shall preach to all beings from the Heavenly Court." The moment his voice fell, the Primordial Wilderness was shaken.
The ancient cultivators were especially excited. "Supreme Lord Laozi? That is a Saint's Good Corpse!" "A Saint is personally teaching the Primordial World Great Dao!" "I thought I would never again have the chance to hear a Saint preach, yet today such an opportunity has come!" "We must go and listen!"...
On Longevity Mountain, within Five Villages Monastery, Qingfeng and Mingyue were tending the Ginseng Fruit Tree. Upon hearing the news, they too were filled with anticipation.
"Master, should we go listen to the Dao?" Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and smiled. "Of course we should.
A Saint's preaching was rare even in the past, much less now, when the Primordial Wilderness is declining." Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and sighed. "I am the Ancestor of Earth Immortals and wield the Earth Book. I know the current state of the Primordial Earthly Immortal Realm well.
This place has gradually weakened. Even the Saint Path is nearing its end."
Zhen Yuanzi had once been one of the three thousand guests of Purple Cloud Palace. He was a true ancient mighty expert and still remembered the Primordial Wilderness vividly.
Taiqing Laozi was far Beyond Heaven, yet he was willing to preach to all beings. Zhen Yuanzi deeply admired him for it.
Upon West Kunlun, Queen Mother of the West heard the Heavenly Court's proclamation and learned that Taiqing Saint's disciple was preaching to the Primordial Wilderness. She could not help but marvel at it.
Although Saints could not enter the Primordial Wilderness, this act was undoubtedly a supreme blessing. It benefited all beings, yet brought no benefit to his own lineage.
By comparison, the other Saints had already severed their ties with the Primordial Wilderness and would never do such a thing.
Within the Blood Sea, Ancestor Minghe's eyes flashed with surprise and anticipation when he heard the news.
He had survived in the Primordial Wilderness until now, making him the being closest to becoming a Saint and the one with the greatest hope of proving Dao.
After the Saints withdrew, his chances had become increasingly slim. Now that Taiqing Laozi was preaching, this might be his opportunity.
In the Northern Darkness, a massive shadow covered the entire North Sea.
Kunpeng opened his eyes, his heart filled with delight.
"Is a Saint going to preach?"
"This is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity!"
When the Witch-Demon War ended long ago, Kunpeng betrayed the Demon Court and fled into Chaos.
After Deification ended, he discovered that the Saints had already gone into seclusion.
Thus, he returned to the Primordial Wilderness.
He had thought there would never again be a Saint preaching in the Primordial Wilderness. Who could have expected such an opportunity? A Saint's preaching held extraordinary significance for heaven and earth, and was even more precious to Quasi-Saints seeking advancement.
Within Fire Cloud Cave, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were imprisoned here.
Fuxi said in surprise:
"Taiqing Saint is actually willing to preach in the Primordial Wilderness?"
Earth Sovereign Shennong sighed softly:
"A Saint's vision truly differs from others. Unfortunately, the Human Race has mediocre foundations and may find it difficult to grasp its profound mysteries."
Shennong was kind by nature, and his heart was more concerned with ordinary people.
Human Sovereign Xuanyuan held the Xuanyuan Sword, his gaze resolute:
"Senior, there is no need to worry. Perhaps the Human Race will produce exceptionally talented heroes. The Human Race may not be without hope!"
"Besides, we can also take this chance to comprehend the Dao and protect the Human Race!"
Shaohao, Zhuanxu, and the other Five Emperors nodded in agreement.
"Senior Xuanyuan is absolutely right!"
Fuxi smiled after hearing this.
"Perhaps that is indeed the case."
Fuxi was skilled at deducing heavenly secrets and vaguely sensed that a true king would descend upon the Human Race.
The lands of the Human Race were currently experiencing the divided Spring and Autumn Warring States Period.
This was a special era in the Primordial Wilderness calendar, not a historical record of Blue Star, which was why this period lasted exceptionally long.
In the western Qin Empire, the young Ying Zheng had yet to accomplish the great task of unifying the six states. Yet he already held the world in his heart, determined to break the old order of the Son of Heaven, restore the glory of the Human Emperor, and become the one and only, supreme, true Human Emperor!
"I will definitely attend this preaching!" Ying Zheng stood atop Hangu Pass with the King's Sword in hand, his young face full of confidence and determination. "As long as I obtain the Great Dao's inheritance, I can unify the world, achieve the position of Human Emperor, and establish a true foundation to last for all ages!"
Beyond Heaven in Chaos, within Western Paradise, inside the Thunderclap Ancient Temple on Mount Sumeru.
Buddhist chants drifted through the air, golden light gleamed, and Saintly Might surged.
Two Saints sat facing one another, each with a Saintly Divine Wheel of manifested merit behind him.
One wore a sorrowful expression, as if burdened by endless suffering. The other was powerfully built, with Metal Qi circulating around his body.
They were the Two Sages of the West, Receiver and Cundi.
Receiver and Cundi exchanged a glance. Cundi asked, "Is Taiqing Laozi doing this to compete for providence?"
Receiver shook his head. "There is no need to care. The eastward spread of Buddhism is about to begin. The West will surely prosper, and the Heavenly Court is nothing to fear."
Cundi nodded in agreement. "Senior Brother is absolutely right."
Clearly, neither of them took Taiqing's preaching seriously.
In the Primordial World, within the Great Hero Hall of Western Sacred Mountain, Many Treasures Tathagata, Past Buddha Burning Lamp, and Future Buddha Maitreya looked at one another, confusion visible in their eyes.
Maitreya was the first to speak. "Amitabha, do either of you know why the Saint has acted this way?" Burning Lamp answered calmly, "The Saint personally said that the calamity in which the Buddhist Sect prospers is about to arrive. No matter what the Heavenly Court does, it will be meaningless." Maitreya clasped his hands and smiled. "Excellent." Many Treasures Tathagata nodded lightly without speaking.
Although the Spirit Mountain Deities were skeptical, none of them took Supreme Lord Laozi's preaching to heart.
Fixed Light Joyful Buddha was even more disdainful. He sneered, "The Three Pure Ones are nothing but hypocrites. How laughable." Fear Leaving Sun Buddha and Daoist Cihang echoed his words.
At the same time, within the Heavenly Court, Supreme Lord Laozi descended into the mortal world atop an Azure Ox. Boundless mysterious light and profound Dao resonance surrounded him as the voice of the Great Dao echoed through the Primordial Wilderness. "All things bear yin and embrace yang; through the blending of their qi, harmony is formed..." The instant his words fell, strange phenomena appeared. Heavenly flowers drifted down, Golden Lotuses surged forth, sweet rain descended, and auspicious clouds intertwined with radiant mists.
The Primordial Land trembled. Such a Great Dao struck directly at the root of all things and was incomparably profound. Even those unable to fully comprehend it could gain immense benefits.
All beings were drawn in by his voice. Even ancient mighty experts such as Styx and Zhen Yuanzi could not tear themselves away.
The Heavenly Sound lingered as Dao resonance filled the air.
Supreme Lord Laozi rode the Azure Ox westward toward Hangu Pass, preaching continuously along the way.
The ultimate truths of the world were all revealed within his words, ultimately pointing directly toward the Primordial Great Dao.
"This is mystery upon mystery, the Gate of All Wonders... This is Primordial Dao-Forging, using laws to prove Dao."
Every word Lord Lao spoke gave rise to Great Dao Golden Lotuses, and every character contained one hundred twenty-nine thousand six hundred profound mysteries.
In an instant, heaven and earth changed color. The Primordial Wilderness shook, waves rose across the Four Seas and Eight Desolations, and all Nine Nether Ten Categories were stunned.
Law Proving Dao?
The entire Primordial Wilderness erupted!
All beings were utterly shocked. This was a Saint Method, the Primordial Great Dao, the path to becoming a Saint!
Heavens!
Supreme Lord Laozi had actually passed down such a supreme method to all beings. Never before had anything like this happened!
Beyond Heaven in Chaos, within the Jade Clarity Realm, Clear Micro Heaven, at Kunlun Mountain Jade Void Palace.
Yuanshi stared toward Taiqing Realm, Grand Luo Heaven, his heart filled with shock.
"Elder Brother, you actually passed down the Primordial Great Dao?"
"What do you intend?"
Hongjun was surely watching all this!
Western Paradise!
Thunderclap Ancient Temple!
Receiver and Cundi were completely stunned.
They looked at each other, their faces full of confusion.
"Using laws to prove Dao?"
"Has Taiqing gone mad?"
"The Dao Ancestor is watching! Has he truly gone mad?"
Purple Cloud Palace!
Tongtian was equally astonished. He looked toward the Primordial Wilderness with a frown.
He could not understand at all what his former Elder Brother intended to do!
One had to know that Hongjun was watching everything!
Above all else.
Hongjun suddenly opened his eyes.
The aura of Heavenly Dao enveloped the entire Purple Cloud Palace.
Even Tongtian was completely suppressed.
Hongjun's eyes, devoid of desire or emotion, looked toward the Primordial Wilderness.
What exactly was Taiqing trying to do?
He had actually passed down the Primordial Chaos path to the Primordial Wilderness without permission?
What an arrogant act!
Beyond Chaos.
Grand Simplicity Heaven.
Li Guang Plains.
A sacred palace stood tall, emanating the power of Saint laws.
It intimidated the countless living beings within Chaos.
The name of the supreme Great Dao was engraved above the palace.
This was Wa Huang Palace!
The sacred ground of Lady Nüwa, the Holy Mother!
At this moment, the beautiful Nüwa suddenly opened her eyes and looked toward the Primordial Wilderness.
With autumn waters for her spirit and jade for her bones, the female Saint had always been calm and composed, unshaken by change.
Yet at this moment, she was utterly shocked.
"Senior Taiqing, what are you trying to do?" she murmured. "Are you going to teach Primordial Disciples to all beings? And disciples that even the Dao Ancestor has never taught!"
Her gaze shifted toward Taiqing Realm, Grand Luo Heaven. A strange light flickered in her beautiful eyes, as though she were considering something.
As a Saint, she knew well how precious Primordial Disciples were. Not every Primordial Saint could create them.
Otherwise, after the Three Pure Ones became Saints, why would they have continued cultivating the Nine Revolutions Profound Art?
Taiqing Laozi's move left her deeply shaken...
Within Grand Simplicity Heaven, Daoist Lu Ya, who had been cultivating, was equally stunned.
He stared at the Primordial Land in utter disbelief.
Primordial Disciples pointed directly toward the Saint realm. Such a precious thing was something Taiqing Saint actually intended to teach to all Primordial World Beings!
Lu Ya was the Golden Crow Crown Prince, the son of Ancient Heavenly Emperor Demon Emperor Dijun.
After Deification, because he had karmic ties with Saint Nüwa, he was able to cultivate peacefully in this secluded place.
He had thought that after the Deification, once the Saints withdrew, the Primordial Wilderness would return to peace. Yet he had never expected Taiqing Saint to make such a grand move!
What a shocking event! Lu Ya could not help feeling immensely excited. He, too, longed to attain the Dao!
Above Spirit Mountain, the three Buddha Ancestors looked at one another, their shock impossible to conceal.
This was a Primordial Disciple!
Even Saints would be tempted by such an existence!
Why would Taiqing Saint reveal it to the entire Primordial Wilderness?
Many Treasures Tathagata's thoughts churned, and his Dao Heart wavered.
He could not fathom what this former Senior Grand Uncle of his truly intended.
Duobao had been an important figure in the Interception Sect. He had once been Many Treasures Daoist, but when Laozi transformed the Hu into Buddhism, he became the Tathagata of the Buddhist Sect.
Now, it seemed this Senior Grand Uncle was plotting something earth-shattering!
Otherwise, why would he bestow such a precious Primordial Disciple upon all beings?
"But perhaps this is also an opportunity!" A thought flashed through Many Treasures Tathagata's mind. "If I can use this to comprehend the Dao and become a Saint, perhaps I can break free of the Buddhist Sect's restraints and truly save the Interception Sect!"
His heart surged with excitement. He then cast aside all distracting thoughts, closed his eyes, and devoted himself to cultivation.
At the same time, countless thoughts also arose in the mind of Burning Lamp Ancient Buddha—the former Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect.
This was a cultivation method that led directly to sainthood!
If he could attain the Dao and become a Saint through this method, would he not be able to leave the Buddhist Sect as well and establish his own Saintly orthodoxy?
At this thought, Burning Lamp's enthusiasm soared.
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