Taiqing Laozi Was Filled with Joy

"Strength was the foundation. If we did not act, Hongjun would not make any rash moves either."

Yuanshi nodded in agreement.

Taiqing handed over a spirit pill rippling with a mysterious aura.

"Leave the revival of the Chan Sect to Guangchengzi.

"This pill is called the Ascension Pill. It can help him successfully break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm."

Yuanshi accepted the pill and marveled at its value. It was even more precious than the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

"Elder Brother, your alchemy has advanced further. Congratulations."

Taiqing smiled without answering. Although Hongjun had secretly tampered with this pill, he had long since quietly neutralized it with the Primordial Origin, and Hongjun had not noticed.

In truth, Taiqing had never intended for Xuandu to take this pill. After becoming a disciple of the Great Dao, his alchemy had already reached its peak.

For Taiqing Laozi, refining pills whose effects surpassed the Ascension Pill was no difficult matter.

The Ascension Pill was especially suited for Guangchengzi. It would help him break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm and roam freely through the Primordial Wilderness. It was truly being put to the best possible use.

As for Xuandu, he bore a more important mission. Taiqing Laozi would naturally plan a better path for him.

After handing over the pill, Taiqing Laozi advised Yuanshi:

"Second Brother, when the Chan Sect travels the Primordial Wilderness, there is no need to remain bound by the name of the Chan Sect."

"You may as well let your disciples travel the world, experience the changes of heaven and earth in the Primordial Wilderness, and even establish new doctrines and new Daoist lineages."

Taiqing Laozi's words concealed a far-reaching plan.

In the future, when the Three Pure Ones became one and the Three Teachings united to establish true Daoism, that would be his goal.

Letting the Chan Sect disciples travel the Primordial Wilderness, explore new doctrines, and forge new Daoist lineages was the beginning of this grand plan.

This method was like spring rain soaking silently into the earth. Even if Hongjun noticed it, he would find it difficult to discern its true purpose.

Yuanshi suddenly understood after hearing this:

"So that was it! Since all Three Teachings bear Karmic Obstruction, why must we cling to the old names?"

"Western Buddhism merely evolved from the Western Sect. Its rapid development today is proof enough that this method is feasible."

Taiqing Laozi's arrangements appeared even more exquisite.

Yuanshi praised him endlessly:

"Elder Brother's plan is truly brilliant."

Taiqing Laozi replied with a smile:

"By the way, cultivate with peace of mind. In the future, I will certainly give you a surprise."

Yuanshi asked curiously:

"What surprise?"

Taiqing merely smiled and said nothing. He only left behind one sentence: "Just cultivate. Your elder brother will return first." The Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art he had mentioned was originally something he intended to teach Yuanshi.

However, he had just observed that Yuanshi had only recently escaped the influence of the Saintfall Pill, and his condition was not suitable for immediately cultivating this technique.

Not everyone could be as extraordinary as Taiqing. It would be more appropriate for Yuanshi to cultivate it after his own Great Dao had stabilized and his cultivation had improved.

At the same time, Taiqing also intended to study the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art in greater depth. With his Dao Realm, he might be able to comprehend even more of its mysteries.

After Taiqing departed, Yuanshi immediately summoned Guangchengzi.

As the foremost of the Twelve Golden Immortals, Guangchengzi was exceedingly loyal to Yuanshi and deeply trusted by him.

"Greetings, Master."

Guangchengzi bowed respectfully, but his expression revealed a trace of disappointment.

On this mission to inspect the Primordial Wilderness, he had discovered that people only knew of the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court. Few ever mentioned the Renjiao Sect or the Chan Sect.

This situation left him deeply disheartened.

Thinking back to how the Chan Sect had once stood only below the Interception Sect, renowned as one of the great sects of the Primordial Wilderness, it had now declined day by day. The root cause was that it had lost the protection of a Sage.

Guangchengzi sighed inwardly. Without a Sage presiding over it, could the Chan Sect still be considered a Sage's lineage?

Guangchengzi gained some realization. Recalling the days when he and the Interception Sect had fought each other to the death, he could not help but reflect: what meaning was there in fighting over their fundamental differences? Even if one side won, all Three Teachings had now declined while the West benefited. There had ultimately been no benefit in it at all.

"Regret alone cannot revive the Three Teachings." Yuanshi's Heavenly Sound boomed like a great bell, startling Guangchengzi awake. He immediately knelt and bowed.

"Master, my obsession was too deep." Yuanshi was gratified at the sight and smiled. "Guangcheng, my disciple, this pill can help you reach the Quasi-Saint Realm."

"Once you break through, you may travel the Primordial Wilderness and preach the Dao to all beings." Guangchengzi was overcome with surprise and joy as he accepted the Ascension Pill, feeling even more invigorated.

Master had not abandoned hope. He was still making plans in secret. The revival of the Chan Sect was just around the corner!

"I will obey Master's command and certainly not disappoint your expectations."

In the Eight Sceneries Palace of the Taiqing Realm, Grand Luo Heaven beyond Chaos, Taiqing Laozi sat in meditation.

The Celestial Compass turned as light flickered from it. Boundless starlight surrounded him, and the aura of the Great Dao filled the area.

A moment later, he opened his eyes. Faint stars appeared within them, as though countless worlds were being born and extinguished.

The Celestial Compass had finally completed its deduction, and his gaze returned to its clear tranquility.

"The time has come. We can begin arranging the Human Path."

"Use the power of the Renjiao Sect to gather and control the Human Race's fortune once more. At the same time, recreate the Human Emperor and elevate the Human Race's fortune."

Taiqing's expression was steady. He had long since made thorough plans.

If he wished to establish true Daoism, he had to completely sever himself from the Mystic Gate and even eventually abandon his status as a Heavenly Dao Sage.

Therefore, Taiqing Laozi had to control the Human Path!

However, if one spoke of establishing the Human Path, the most likely candidate should have been the Sage Nüwa of Taisu Heaven, Wa Imperial Palace.

She was the Holy Mother of the Human Race and had created the entire Human Race.

As the Path of All Beings, the Human Path could only be borne by the World Protagonist.

There had been six World Protagonists in the Primordial Wilderness.

The Ancient Three Races had declined, as had the Ancient Wu and Yao.

Now, the Human Race was the sole remaining World Protagonist.

The Human Race had been born inheriting the final Dharma form of Great God Pangu and naturally possessed Innate Dao Bodies!

This made the Human Race more suitable than other races to bear the Path of All Beings.

And the Path of All Beings was the Human Path.

But Nüwa was now beyond Chaos and indifferent to worldly affairs.

Furthermore, the position of Human Emperor within the Human Race had long since vanished, while the Human Co-Lord had been reduced to the Son of Heaven.

Thus, the Human Race's fortune had weakened, making it difficult for it to shoulder the Human Path.

Even if Nüwa were willing to help, it would be of no use.

But for Taiqing Laozi, this was not a problem!

As the Leader of the Renjiao Sect, he was the person most suited to control the Human Path apart from Nüwa.

Moreover, Taiqing Laozi was bound to the Primordial Origin and could elevate the entire Primordial Wilderness.

He also possessed the Human Race's supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal.

Therefore, Taiqing Laozi was full of confidence in reshaping and controlling the Human Path.

"Perhaps I can meet Nüwa and draw her in as an ally," Taiqing Laozi thought to himself.

Suddenly, his Dao Heart stirred slightly, and his gaze turned toward the Primordial World.

Within the Primordial Wilderness.

The Earthly Immortal Realm shook incessantly as heavenly and earthly phenomena appeared one after another.

Within Five Villages Monastery, Zhen Yuanzi's eyes shone brightly, and his aura surged with immense force.

The Earth Book above his head also released boundless rosy light. This supreme treasure, formed from the Heaven and Earth Membrane, resonated with the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Above West Kunlun, the peerlessly elegant Queen Mother of the West slowly opened her eyes. Her aura had reached its peak.

Clearly, she had broken through her Great Dao bottleneck.

The Queen Mother of the West was delighted and felt even more grateful for Taiqing Laozi's kindness.

After pondering briefly, she gave an order. "Mystic Maiden, descend the mountain and preach to the Human Race."

"Yes, Lady." The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden accepted the order and departed.

Having benefited from the Sage's providence, the Queen Mother of the West naturally had to repay the Human Race.

As the Leader of the Renjiao Sect, Taiqing Saint had bestowed such favor upon her. The Queen Mother of the West ought to contribute to humanity.

Within the Netherworld Underworld, in the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Lady Pingxin slowly opened her eyes and gazed at the Ninefold Underworld, sensing that the Underworld's power had grown ever stronger.

The Fengdu Emperor and the Ten Kings of Hell had benefited greatly from the Primordial Dao-Forging Method. Even Ksitigarbha of the Eighteen Levels of Hell had made progress.

The Underworld system had thus become increasingly complete.

Pingxin sensed that her strength had increased slightly.

Even though this power was useless to her under the restraints of the Heavenly Dao, she still revealed a smile.

"This has benefited the Underworld and the Primordial Wilderness alike. I owe Taiqing a karmic debt, and I should repay it."

Yet when she looked beyond Chaos, Pingxin's smile faded, and she let out a soft sigh.

She was imprisoned in the Underworld, while the Three Pure Ones had been banished beyond heaven.

The Witch Race and the Three Teachings had both become fleeting remnants of the past.

Even if she wished to repay him, how could she do so?

Within the Blood Sea, monstrous baleful qi surged, filling all Asuras with terror.

Ancestor Minghe's eyes gleamed.

His cultivation had risen to its peak.

The Asuras within the Blood Sea were incomparably ferocious.

Within Fire Cloud Cave, vast auras spread outward.

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors all broke through together, striking against the cave dwelling's restrictions as the clangor of metal and stone rang out without end.

Similar scenes spread throughout the Primordial Wilderness.

Taiqing Laozi preached to the world, and his influence flowed on continuously like a gentle stream.

Thus, as the overall strength of the Primordial World Beings increased, the Primordial World advanced another step as well.

Within the Eight Sceneries Palace of Taiqing Realm, Grand Luo Heaven.

A system notification sounded in Taiqing Laozi's mind.

Ding! Congratulations, the Fortune Value of the Primordial World has increased!

The Primordial World has risen in rank! Congratulations, Host, on obtaining rewards!

Heavenly Dao Mystic Art: Grand Void God Sealing Art. This art contains the subtleties of the Heavenly Dao. Once cast, it can gather fortune, transform mountains and rivers, move the stars, and enfeoff the sacred gods of all paths!

Note: The Grand Void God Sealing Art has three realms—Sun-Moon Radiance, Heaven-Earth Longevity, and All Beings Unity.

If one who cultivates this art reaches the realm of All Beings Unity, they can bear the fortune of all beings and gather the fortune of the Great Dao.

With the sacred artifact Kongtong Seal, one can break through the limitations of fortune!

Heavenly Dao Divine Object: Primal Chaos Blood Spirit Marrow. This is a Heavenly Dao-grade divine object nurtured within Chaos. It contains the ultimate power of qi and blood and can help a Sage break through their limits.

Postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure: Primordial Measuring Ruler. Formed from the merit gathered when the Primordial Wilderness was created, it possesses immense offensive power and is not bound by karma.

Top-Grade Primordial Spirit Fruit: Yellow Zhong Li Plum. Ranked first among the ten Innate Spiritual Roots, it contains endless spiritual power. Consuming one allows an ordinary person to directly become a Golden Immortal of Grand Da Luo.

Time Law perfected.

Space Law perfected.

Seeing these rewards, a satisfied smile appeared on Taiqing Laozi's face.

What perfect timing. This Grand Void God Sealing Art had arrived at exactly the right moment. It was clearly the best method for gathering the Human Path.

With the Kongtong Seal in hand, Taiqing Laozi could use the two together not only to break the status of the Son of Heaven, but also to recreate the Sagehood of the Human Emperor. He could even enfeoff sacred beings of the Human Path, and perhaps even Human Path Sages!

He inscribed this art into a Dao talisman. It was not yet time to use it.

Next, his gaze fell upon the Primal Chaos Blood Spirit Marrow, and a trace of delight flashed through his eyes.

"There is actually such a treasure capable of increasing a Sage's strength. It truly is extraordinary."

Taiqing Laozi's heart was filled with joy.

In the Primordial Wilderness, apart from the Twelve Ancestral Witches, neither Sages nor other beings possessed a path for cultivating the body.

Even though the Primordial Spirits of the Three Pure Ones were extraordinary and their wondrous arts limitless, their physical bodies remained frail.

Now that he had the Primal Chaos Blood Spirit Marrow, it was enough to help Taiqing Laozi forge a powerful body surpassing all Sages.

Next came the Primordial Measuring Ruler.

It was one of the only two postnatal merit supreme treasures in the Primordial Wilderness and was exceedingly precious.

Taiqing already possessed the other postnatal merit supreme treasure—the Heaven and Earth Exquisite Pagoda. It possessed unparalleled defensive power, and once summoned, it rendered its wielder invincible.

The Primordial Measuring Ruler, meanwhile, was a supreme treasure with tremendous offensive power. Its might rivaled that of a Xiantian Supreme Treasure and was extraordinary.

Now, both postnatal merit supreme treasures belonged to Taiqing.

One for attack and one for defense, he could be called invincible beneath heaven. He was greatly satisfied.

As for the Top-Grade Primordial Spirit Root, the Yellow Zhong Li Plum, although it was first among the ten spiritual roots and immensely valuable, it seemed somewhat inferior compared to the other rewards.

After all, Taiqing's Dao Realm and Great Dao Law had already reached their utmost pinnacle. The Yellow Zhong Li Plum's spiritual essence was of little use to him.

However, it would be of great benefit to Xuandu.

Xuandu had comprehended the laws of time and space. Both were supreme laws and could significantly increase his strength.

Once obtained, they could be perfectly comprehended.

Taiqing was also quite satisfied with this.

Taiqing Laozi summoned Xuandu to the Eight Sceneries Palace.

"Greetings, Master."

Xuandu bowed respectfully.

Taiqing Laozi took out three Yellow Zhong Li Plums and bestowed them upon Xuandu.

Yellow Zhong Li Plums were rare spiritual fruits. Only nine grew with each maturation, and the effect diminished with every fruit consumed.

Even with Xuandu's Mid Quasi-Saint cultivation, he could only withstand three.

Seeing his master take out the legendary Yellow Zhong Li Plums, Xuandu was stunned.

This Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Root was said to have gone extinct during the Primordial Wilderness era. Yet it had appeared in his master's hands—how could he not be excited? Only someone like his master could obtain such a treasure.

"Thank you, Master, for your generous gift!"