This is Wa Huang Palace!

"Greetings, Lord Laozi. May I ask why you have summoned me?" The Grand Pure One's gaze swept lightly over Haotian, then cut straight to the point.

"This Seat shall, in the name of the Heavenly Court, preach the Dao to all beings of heaven and earth."

Haotian was taken aback.

"Does Lord Laozi truly mean this?"

The Grand Pure One gently flicked his whisk.

"A sage never speaks idly."

Haotian's face lit up with joy.

"Excellent! Most excellent!"

"Lord Laozi is truly the pillar of the Heavenly Court."

Haotian gladly agreed.

He had no choice!

Now, in the Primordial World, only the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect vied for fortune.

If the Grand Pure One preached to all beings in the Heavenly Court's name, it meant the Court would gain immense fortune!

This was a golden opportunity to surpass the Western Buddhist Sect!

For the Taiqing, his aim was to rapidly elevate the overall strength of all beings.

Thus, imparting a sage's method was undoubtedly the best approach!

But Haotian knew nothing of this. If he did, he would be utterly shocked.

He might even find it hard to believe!

After all, even among sages' direct disciples or ancient great powers, there had never been such a precedent!

Teaching a method that directly pointed to the sage realm to mortals—how could that be possible?

Yet from Haotian's perspective, he could never grasp the Taiqing's grand design.

Their visions were worlds apart!

The Taiqing had not passed the Primordial Dao-Forging Method to Xuandu, because he deemed it insufficiently advanced.

The Taiqing would forge a superior Primordial Dao for Xuandu!

Even if the Taiqing did not value the Primordial Dao-Forging Method, it was still a crucial path to the Primordial realm!

It was the dream of all Primordial World beings!

None could resist it.

At the dawn of chaos, above the Three Realms, auspicious clouds churned across the Thirty-Third Heaven, golden light blazed, and strange phenomena unfolded.

The beings of the Primordial World sensed this and turned their gazes upward.

Soon, celestial tones echoed: "I am Heavenly Emperor Haotian. The Supreme Lord Laozi shall now preach the Dao to all beings from the Heavenly Court." As the words fell, the Primordial World trembled.

The ancient cultivators of yore were especially stirred: "The Supreme Lord Laozi—that is the Good Corpse of a sage!" "A sage personally imparts the Primordial World Great Dao!" "I thought I'd never see a sage's sermon again, yet today this chance arrives." "I must go and listen!" ...

At Longevity Mountain, in the Five Villages Monastery, Qingfeng and Mingyue were tending the Ginseng Fruit Tree when they heard the news, their hearts filled with anticipation.

"Master, shall we go listen to the Dao?" Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and smiled: "Of course we shall.

A sage's sermon is rare even in the old days, let alone now, when the Primordial World has declined." Zhen Yuanzi shook his head with a sigh. "I am the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, keeper of the Earth Book, and I know well the state of the Earthly Immortal Realm.

This place has gradually withered, and even the path to sagehood is nearing its end."

Zhen Yuanzi had once been one of the three thousand guests at the Purple Cloud Palace, a true ancient great power, with vivid memories of the Primordial World.

That Grand Pure One Laozi, far beyond heaven, would still choose to preach to all beings filled Zhen Yuanzi with deep admiration.

On West Kunlun, the Queen Mother of the West heard the Heavenly Court's proclamation and learned that the Taiqing Saint's disciple was preaching to the Primordial World. She praised the act in her heart.

Though sages could not enter the Primordial World, this gesture was an unparalleled blessing, beneficial to all beings yet offering no gain to their own Dao traditions.

In contrast, the other sages had already severed ties with the Primordial World and would never do such a thing.

In the Blood Sea, Old Ancestor Styx heard the news, a flicker of surprise and anticipation in his eyes.

He was the being who had survived the Primordial World and stood closest to sagehood, the one with the greatest hope of attaining the Dao.

After the sages withdrew, his chances had grown ever slimmer. Now, Grand Pure One Laozi's sermon might just be his opportunity.

In the Northern Darkness, a colossal shadow loomed over the entire North Sea.

Kunpeng opened his eyes, his heart brimming with joy.

"A sage is going to preach the Dao?"

"This is a once-in-a-millennium chance!"

Back when the Witch-Demon War ended, Kunpeng had betrayed the Demon Court and fled into chaos.

By the time the Deification concluded, he found that the sages had already retired.

He then returned to the Primordial World.

He had thought there would be no more saintly lectures in the Primordial World, but who could have expected such a fortuitous opportunity! A saint's lecture held immense significance for heaven and earth, and for quasi-saints seeking advancement, it was priceless beyond measure.

Inside the Fire Cloud Cave, where the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were confined.

Fuxi spoke in surprise:

"The Taiqing Saint is willing to preach in the Primordial World?"

Earth Sovereign Shennong sighed softly:

"The saint's vision is indeed extraordinary. It's a pity that the Human Race's foundation is mediocre; they may struggle to grasp its profound meaning."

Shennong, kind-hearted by nature, was more concerned with the common people.

Human Sovereign Xuanyuan gripped the Xuanyuan Sword, his gaze resolute:

"Elder need not worry. Perhaps the Human Race will produce brilliant talents. The Human Race is not without hope!"

"Moreover, we too can take this chance to comprehend the Dao and protect the Human Race!"

Shaohao, Zhuanxu, and the other Five Emperors nodded in agreement:

"What Elder Xuanyuan says is right!"

Fuxi smiled as well:

"Perhaps that is indeed the case."

Skilled in divining the threads of fate, Fuxi vaguely sensed that a true king was about to descend upon the Human Race.

The land of the Human Race was enduring the fractured Spring and Autumn Warring States Period.

This was a unique era in the Primordial World's chronology, not a record from Blue Star, so this period was exceptionally prolonged.

In the western Qin Empire, the young Ying Zheng had yet to complete the great task of unifying the six states, but he already harbored the world in his heart. He was determined to break the old order of the Son of Heaven, restore the glory of the Human Sovereign, and become the one and only, supreme true Human Sovereign!

"I must attend this lecture!" Ying Zheng declared, gripping the King's Sword as he stood atop Hangu Pass. His youthful face brimmed with confidence and resolve. "If I can obtain the inheritance of the Great Dao, I will unify the world, achieve the position of Human Sovereign, and establish a true eternal foundation!"

Beyond Heaven, in the Western Paradise, within the Thunderclap Ancient Temple on Mount Sumeru.

The sound of Sanskrit chants drifted softly, golden light blazed, and saintly majesty surged.

Two saints sat facing each other, each with a saintly divine wheel of merit manifesting behind them.

One bore a compassionate expression, as if burdened by endless sorrow; the other was robust, with the energy of the Metal Element swirling around him.

They were the Two Sages of the West, Receiver and Cundi.

Receiver and Cundi exchanged a glance. Cundi asked, "Is Grand Pure One Laozi doing this to contend for fortune?"

Receiver shook his head: "No need to worry. The spread of Buddhism eastward is about to begin, and the West will surely flourish. The Heavenly Court is nothing to fear."

Cundi nodded in agreement: "What my senior brother says is correct."

The two clearly did not take the Grand Pure One's lecture to heart.

In the Primordial World, inside the Great Hero Hall of the Western Sacred Mountain, Many Treasures Tathagata, Past Buddha Burning Lamp, and Future Buddha Maitreya looked at one another, confusion in their eyes.

Maitreya spoke first: "Amitabha, do the two of you know why the saint has done this?" Burning Lamp replied calmly, "The saint himself said that the kalpa of the Buddhist Sect's prosperity is approaching. No matter what the Heavenly Court does, it is meaningless." Maitreya clasped his hands and smiled: "Sadhu." Many Treasures Tathagata nodded slightly but said nothing.

Though the gods of the Western Sacred Mountain harbored doubts, none took the Supreme Lord Laozi's lecture seriously.

Fixed Light Joyful Buddha was especially dismissive, snorting contemptuously: "The Three Pure Ones are nothing but hypocrites. How laughable." Fear Leaving Sun Buddha and Cihang Daoist echoed his sentiments.

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Court, the Supreme Lord Laozi descended to the mortal world atop the Azure Ox, surrounded by boundless mysterious light and profound Dao resonance. The sound of the Great Dao echoed through the Primordial World. "All things bear yin and embrace yang, blending these forces to achieve harmony..." As the words fell, visions appeared: heavenly flowers drifted down, golden lotuses emerged, sweet rain fell, and auspicious clouds intertwined with rosy mists.

The Primordial World trembled. This Great Dao struck at the very foundation, so profound and wondrous that even those who could not fully comprehend it would gain immense benefit.

All beings were drawn by his voice. Even ancient powers like Styx and Zhen Yuanzi could not resist.

The heavenly sound lingered, Dao resonance filled the air.

The Supreme Lord Laozi rode the Azure Ox westward to Hangu Pass, preaching the Dao continuously along the way.

The ultimate truths of the world were laid bare, ultimately pointing to the Primordial Great Dao.

"This is the mystery of mysteries, the gate of all wonders... This is the forging of the Primordial Great Dao, proving the Dao through Law."

Every word from the Supreme Lord Laozi gave birth to a Great Dao Golden Lotus, and each syllable contained 129,600 mysteries.

In an instant, heaven and earth changed color, the Primordial World shook, the Four Seas and Eight Desolations stirred, and the Nine Nether Ten Categories were all shaken.

Proving the Dao through Law?

The entire Primordial World erupted!

All beings were stunned. This was the saint's method, the Primordial Great Dao, the path to sainthood!

Heavens!

The Supreme Lord Laozi had bestowed such a supreme method upon all beings—a thing unheard of since time immemorial!

Beyond the chaos, in the Jade Clarity Realm, Clear Micro Heaven, at Kunlun Mountain Jade Void Palace.

Yuanshi gazed toward the Taiqing Realm, Grand Luo Heaven, his heart shaken.

"Elder brother, you actually passed down the Primordial Great Dao?"

"What is the meaning of this?"

Hongjun must be watching all of this!

Western Paradise!

Thunderclap Ancient Temple!

Receiver and Cundi were utterly stunned.

They exchanged glances, full of confusion.

"Proving the Dao through laws?"

"Has the Grand Pure One gone mad?"

"The Dao Ancestor is watching! Is he truly insane?"

Purple Cloud Palace!

Tongtian was also astonished, frowning as he looked upon the Primordial World.

He had no idea what this former elder brother intended to do!

After all, Heavenly Dao Hongjun was observing everything!

At the highest point.

Hongjun suddenly opened his eyes.

The aura of Heavenly Dao enveloped the entire Purple Cloud Palace.

Even Tongtian was completely suppressed.

Hongjun's desireless, detached gaze turned toward the Primordial World.

What exactly was the Grand Pure One trying to do?

To dare pass down the Primordial Dao to the Primordial World on his own?

What an arrogant act!

Beyond the chaos.

Grand Simplicity Heaven.

Li Guang Plains.

A sacred palace stood, radiating the power of Saintly laws.

It intimidated the countless beings within the chaos.

Above the palace was carved the name of the supreme Dao.

This was Wa Huang Palace!

The dojo of Saint Mother Nüwa!

At this moment, the beautiful Nüwa suddenly opened her eyes, looking toward the Primordial World.

With autumn waters for spirit and jade for bones, the female saint was always composed and unflappable.

Yet now, she was deeply shocked.

"Senior brother Grand Pure One, what do you intend?" she murmured. "To pass down the Primordial Disciple to all beings? And this disciple is one the Dao Ancestor never taught?"

Her gaze shifted to the Taiqing Realm, Grand Luo Heaven, a flicker of brilliance in her beautiful eyes, as if pondering something.

As a saint, she knew well the rarity of a Primordial Disciple—not every Primordial Saint could create one.

Otherwise, after the Three Pure Ones attained sainthood, why would they continue cultivating the Nine Revolutions Profound Art?

Grand Pure One Laozi's move left her deeply shaken...

Within Grand Simplicity Heaven, Lu Ya Daoist, who was cultivating, was equally stunned.

He stared at the Primordial World in disbelief.

A Primordial Disciple, pointing directly to the Saint realm—such a precious thing, and the Taiqing Saint intended to teach it to all Primordial World beings!

Lu Ya, as the Golden Crow Crown Prince, son of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Demon Emperor Dijun.

After the Deification, due to karmic ties with Saint Nüwa, he was able to cultivate peacefully in this pure place.

He had thought that after the Deification, the saints would retreat and the Primordial World would return to peace, but he never expected the Taiqing Saint to make such a bold move!

What an astonishing event! Lu Ya couldn't help but tremble with excitement—he too yearned to attain the Dao!

Above Mount Spirit, the three Buddha Ancestors exchanged glances, their shock plain to see.

This was a Primordial Disciple!

A prize that could stir even a saint's heart!

Why would the Taiqing Saint reveal it to the Primordial World?

Many Treasures Tathagata's thoughts churned, his Dao heart wavering.

He could not fathom what his former senior uncle was plotting.

Many Treasures was a key figure of the Jie Sect, once known as Many Treasures Daoist, and had become the Tathagata of the Buddhist Sect after Laozi converted the barbarians to Buddhism.

Now, it seemed this great senior uncle was orchestrating something earth-shattering!

Otherwise, why would he bestow such a precious Primordial Disciple upon all beings?

"But this might also be an opportunity!" a thought flashed through Many Treasures Tathagata's mind. "If I can use this to comprehend the Dao and become a saint, I might break free from the Buddhist Sect and truly save the Jie Sect!"

His heart surged with excitement, and he cast aside all distractions, closing his eyes to focus on cultivation.

At the same time, Burning Lamp Ancient Buddha—once the deputy leader of the Chan Sect—found countless thoughts racing through his mind.

This was a cultivation method that pointed directly to sainthood!

If he could attain the Dao and become a saint through this method, wouldn't he also be able to leave the Buddhist Sect and establish his own saintly lineage?

At that thought, Burning Lamp's fervor blazed high.