In the Primordial Wilderness Calamity, heavenly secrets were obscure, making even Saints unable to predict them. Yet Taiqing had clearly identified the location of the Calamity Protagonist.
Just how many secrets did Taiqing know?
Nüwa turned her gaze toward Taiqing, unable to conceal the shock in her heart.
After a moment, Nüwa calmed herself and asked Taiqing softly, "Senior Brother, we are trapped Beyond Heaven and cannot approach the Calamity Protagonist.
"If your Good Corpse were to act, it would likely draw the Heavenly Dao's attention."
She sighed. "It is a pity that I cannot interfere in Human Race affairs. Otherwise, with the Human Race's power, we might be able to arrange things more effectively."
As an immortal and indestructible Heavenly Dao Sage who existed alongside the Dao, Nüwa's wisdom was naturally extraordinary.
It was no empty claim that Saints could see through the ages.
However, during a Calamity, heavenly secrets became chaotic and could easily be obscured or manipulated. Even Saints sometimes failed to perceive the truth and could only stand helpless.
Taiqing chuckled upon hearing this.
"Who says it cannot be done?"
Nüwa looked at him in confusion.
With a casual wave of his hand, Taiqing summoned a seal into his palm.
Nüwa's heart jolted at the sight. The seal contained an immense Force of Fortune.
"The Kongtong Seal?!"
Nüwa could not help crying out.
Taiqing Laozi nodded with a smile.
"Junior Sister, there is no need to worry. Everything has already been arranged."
"This Journey to the West Calamity is not merely meant to reverse the Buddhist Dharma Eastward Transmission. It is also meant to restore the status of the Human Emperor and reunite the Human Path."
"Once Sun Wukong is born, simply bring him to Wa Huang Palace."
"I will handle everything else."
After Taiqing Laozi finished speaking, Nüwa felt her mind roar. Her eyes widened, and her heart was filled with shock.
Although the Kongtong Seal was merely a Top-Grade Primordial Treasure, its significance to the Human Race was extraordinary! It was precisely because of it that the Human Emperor had come into being!
When the Kongtong Seal had been lost, Nüwa had searched everywhere to no avail.
Yet she had now discovered that it was in Senior Taiqing's possession!
Did this mean that when the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors had been imprisoned, Senior Taiqing had already made his arrangements?
Combined with Supreme Lord Laozi's teaching of the Saint Method, Nüwa vaguely understood something, and her heart immediately tightened.
It seemed that Senior Taiqing's scheme went far beyond what was before her eyes. He was planning for the entire new Calamity!
Senior Taiqing was clearly playing a game of chess that concerned the entire world!
"Senior Brother truly is brilliant. This disciple will not fail your trust."
A smile appeared on Nüwa's face.
At last, the burden in her heart was lifted.
She firmly believed that Senior Taiqing possessed strength powerful enough to contend with Heavenly Dao Hongjun!
Since she had seen hope, she would never give up lightly!
Thus, her resolve at this moment was incomparably firm.
Taiqing smiled faintly and nodded.
After leaving Wa Huang Palace...
Taiqing Laozi was in high spirits.
Nüwa held a unique position among the Saints of the Primordial Wilderness and was closely connected to three Calamities.
During the Wu and Yao Calamity, she had been the mother of the Yao Clan. Had Hongjun not interfered, she might have controlled the balance between Wu and Yao.
During the Deification Calamity, the Human Race, as her creation, had become the protagonists, and the fate of the Human Path had hung in the balance.
And the core of the Journey to the West Calamity—Sun Wukong—also shared deep karma with her.
Not only did Nüwa possess limitless potential, she could also control the Human Path. This was crucial to the future Unity of Three Teachings.
Taiqing believed that once the Human Path was revitalized, it would pose a challenge to Heavenly Dao Hongjun.
Hongjun stood within Purple Cloud Palace, coldly watching Taiqing leave Wa Huang Palace.
His expression did not change in the slightest, but perhaps he was pondering something within.
Inside Eight Sceneries Palace in Daluo Heaven, Taiqing glanced once more toward Purple Cloud Palace.
He knew Hongjun had certainly noticed his contact with Nüwa, though he did not know the specifics.
This should have displeased Hongjun.
"Let him guess slowly." Taiqing smiled faintly. "There will be even more unexpected things in the future."
Afterward, he withdrew his gaze. Starlight flickered in his eyes as he began using the Great Dao Deduction Art.
Taiqing Laozi did not scheme frequently. He believed that following the tide of heaven was the best choice.
Therefore, Hongjun had failed to notice his plan.
At this moment, Taiqing Laozi began comprehending his own Source Authority.
This was an Innate Divine Power granted to him after the Primordial World had advanced. If cultivated to its extreme, it could control all the Primordial Wilderness' authorities.
This was a powerful trump card for him and required thorough study.
Under the Thousandfold Time Law, an unknown amount of time passed before Taiqing Laozi slowly opened his eyes. Stars flickered in and out of existence within them, reflecting the myriad phenomena of the world.
After the divine light faded, joy appeared on his face. His understanding of the Primordial Origin Authority had deepened, and he had comprehended a great divine ability.
This divine ability could elevate the Earthly Immortal Realm and unite the Four Great Continents, meaning the Primordial World would undergo another advancement.
Taiqing Laozi was delighted. "This method shall be called Source Ascension." But someone was needed to carry it out, and his gaze turned toward the Primordial Wilderness.
Primordial Wilderness, Earthly Immortal Realm, Five Villages Monastery.
Zhen Yuanzi held the Earth Book above his head. The Earth Book transformed into the Heaven and Earth Membrane, releasing endless mysterious light.
Before long, the phenomenon dispersed. He opened his eyes, his aura restrained, having reached the Peak Quasi-Saint realm.
"The Primordial Great Dao is difficult to reach. Attaining this realm is already rare. Such an opportunity came entirely because of the Saint, and I should be grateful."
Zhen Yuanzi looked toward the Heavenly Court. After a brief contemplation, he summoned Qingfeng and Mingyue and used the Golden Striker to pick several Ginseng Fruits.
Then he left Five Villages Monastery and headed directly to the Heavenly Court.
Thirty-Third Heaven, Heavenly Court, Heaven of Detachment, Tushita Palace.
Zhen Yuanzi said respectfully, "Please inform Lord Lao that Zhen Yuanzi seeks an audience."
The Gold and Silver Servants exchanged glances and nodded before entering to report to Supreme Lord Laozi.
Zhen Yuanzi's arrival stirred the Heavenly Court.
Within the Hall of Celestial Supremacy, Haotian's gaze shifted slightly. Zhen Yuanzi had clearly come to thank Supreme Lord Laozi.
Although Taiqing Saint's path to Sainthood confused Haotian, it was undoubtedly beneficial to the Heavenly Court.
Perhaps he could use this opportunity to bring Zhen Yuanzi into the Heavenly Court. This was an ancient powerhouse of the same generation as a Saint!
Haotian calculated the various benefits in his heart.
Beyond Chaos, Taiqing Realm, Daluo Heaven, Eight Sceneries Palace.
Supreme Lord Laozi calmly watched in the direction of the Hall of Celestial Supremacy. "Haotian is quite ambitious. Perhaps he can be put to use."
However, he was more concerned with Zhen Yuanzi's arrival.
What a rare opportunity. Zhen Yuanzi was precisely the best candidate.
Supreme Lord Laozi pondered silently.
Within Heaven of Detachment.
Inside Tushita Palace, Supreme Lord Laozi slowly opened his eyes. The corners of his lips lifted slightly into a calm smile.
"Gold and Silver, go welcome the guest."
"Yes, Master."
Zhen Yuanzi was also a unique existence in the present Primordial Wilderness, not because of his cultivation, but because of his companion supreme treasure—the Earth Book.
The Primordial Wilderness possessed the Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man.
The Heavenly Book was the Investiture of the Gods, which initiated Calamities and held extraordinary divine ranks. The Earth Book was the foundation of the heaven and earth of the Primordial Wilderness and could transform into an entire world. The Human Book was the Underworld's Book of Life and Death, controlling the lifespans and reincarnations of all living beings.
These were all supreme divine artifacts.
And the current Primordial Earthly Immortal Realm had been constructed by Hongjun with the Earth Book as its core.
In other words, Zhen Yuanzi should have been the ruler of the Earthly Immortal Realm, rather than merely bearing the empty title of Ancestor of Earth Immortals.
Zhen Yuanzi stepped into Tushita Palace.
"Zhen Yuanzi pays respects to Lord Lao. I have prepared a modest gift and hope you will accept it."
Zhen Yuanzi presented the Ginseng Fruits.
Supreme Lord Laozi glanced at them and nodded lightly.
"You are thoughtful, Daoist Friend."
The Gold and Silver Servants immediately stepped forward and accepted the Ginseng Fruits.
Zhen Yuanzi felt slightly relieved upon seeing this, and joy filled his heart.
Though Ginseng Fruits were top-grade primordial spirit fruits coveted by everyone in the Primordial Wilderness, obtaining even one was an immense opportunity.
And since Supreme Lord Laozi, a Saint's Good Corpse, was willing to accept this gift, it was undoubtedly a blessing for Zhen Yuanzi.
Naturally, he was overjoyed.
"Zhen Yuanzi has received the Saint's grace and has come specifically to offer thanks."
Zhen Yuanzi cupped his hands slightly in salute.
"Did Daoist Friend come today because you wish to learn of the Saint Opportunity?"
Supreme Lord Laozi smiled calmly.
Zhen Yuanzi's heart trembled slightly upon hearing this.
Of course he desired it!
Taiqing Saint had taught the Saint Method, giving all Primordial World Beings a chance to become Saints.
But possessing the Saint Method did not mean one would certainly become a Saint.
Even someone like Zhen Yuanzi had remained at the Peak Quasi-Saint realm.
Now that Supreme Lord Laozi had spoken, Zhen Yuanzi was naturally beyond excited.
"I beg the Saint for guidance!"
"Zhen Yuanzi is willing to swear a Great Dao Oath. I will brave fire and water for the Saint without a second thought."
Saints kept their word. Since Supreme Lord Laozi had spoken,
Zhen Yuanzi understood that this was his opportunity!
Becoming a Saint was what all living beings sought!
Moreover, he greatly admired Taiqing Saint, so he made the oath without hesitation.
Supreme Lord Laozi nodded lightly.
This Zhen Yuanzi was indeed reliable.
Then he waved his whisk, and a ray of light entered Zhen Yuanzi's glabella.
"Remember this method well."
Within his Violet Palace, Zhen Yuanzi comprehended a Dao Tablet,
which recorded a Saint's great divine ability.
Once he comprehended it, he was utterly shocked!
Source Ascension?
Using the Earth Book to elevate the Earthly Immortal Realm and thereby attain the Dao!
Then becoming the ruler of the Earthly Immortal Realm and controlling its authority?!
Zhen Yuanzi could scarcely believe it!
The Saint's methods far exceeded his imagination!
Zhen Yuanzi returned to Five Villages Monastery with complicated emotions.
He was both excited and confused.
"Taiqing Saint truly is incomparable!" Zhen Yuanzi sighed. He took a deep breath and suppressed the distracting thoughts in his heart.
Then he sealed Five Villages Monastery, summoned the Earth Book, and began comprehending the Saint's supreme divine ability.
As the Source Ascension Method began operating, the Earth Book suddenly released mysterious light, completely enveloping Five Villages Monastery.
The Earth Book, which had previously only appeared faintly, now became clearly visible.
Zhen Yuanzi felt his Great Dao surging and trembling!
Taiqing Saint's words had indeed been true.
Time passed.
When the Source Ascension Method completed its circulation, the Earth Book completely transformed into the Heaven and Earth Membrane.
It extended across the heaven and earth of the Primordial Wilderness, covered the entire Earthly Immortal Realm, and released Ultimate Divine Light.
The heavens rumbled, and the earth shook!
The Four Great Continents of the Primordial Wilderness suddenly trembled.
Dongsheng Divine Continent, Nanzhan Buzhou, Xiniu Hezhou, and Beiju Luzhou seemed to be slowly moving, about to merge into one.
Ultimate Divine Light swept across the entire Earthly Immortal Realm.
All Primordial World Beings were astonished.
"What is going on?"
"Why has such a phenomenon appeared in the Three Realms?"
"Could a Saint have descended?"
Even ancient great powers such as Kunpeng, Styx, and the Queen Mother of the West could not understand it.
Only the Saint lineages had some vague idea.
Before the Six Paths of Reincarnation in the Netherworld Underworld.
Surprise appeared in Saint Pingxin's eyes as she gazed toward the heavens beyond the Primordial Wilderness.
As an Ancestral Witch, Houtu was most attuned to the Primordial Land.
She soon sensed that the four major continents were merging.
"Who could be behind this?" She pondered, ruling out the possibility of Hongjun and Taiqing.
On Mount Sumeru in the Western Paradise beyond Chaos, Receiver and Cundi exchanged glances, both puzzled.
"Something seems to be changing in the Earthly Immortal Realm," Receiver asked softly. "Could Master have made some arrangement?"
Yet the two Saints could not divine its cause.
Receiver finally sighed. "Forget it. Buddhist Dharma Eastward Transmission is what matters."
"My Good Corpse, Shakyamuni, has undergone a hundred reincarnations and attained fruition. He may now return to preside over the West and help it flourish."
Cundi nodded in agreement. "Senior Brother is absolutely right.
Shakyamuni is the only Sub-Saint in the Primordial Wilderness. No one in the Primordial Wilderness can contend with the West."
"Even if Daoist Duobao was arranged by Laozi, he will have no opening to exploit.
The rise of our West is ordained by Heaven."
Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Receiver's face, which had long been clouded with sorrow.
"Indeed.
Moreover, the Heaven-Ordained Scripture Seeker will soon be born. Let Bodhi teach him."
Cundi nodded in reply. "Good."
Grand Simplicity Heaven, Wa Huang Palace.
Nüwa cast her gaze toward the Primordial Wilderness, and her heart trembled slightly.
"Could this change in the Primordial Wilderness be another scheme of Senior Taiqing?"
Her heart was filled with doubt.
Even Hongjun would find such a change in the Primordial Wilderness difficult to accomplish, much less Taiqing.
Yet when she thought of Taiqing's unfathomable depths, Nüwa could not completely dismiss the possibility.
Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace.
Yuanshi emerged from his contemplation and fixed his gaze upon the ever-changing Earthly Immortal Realm, shock evident in his eyes.
"To bring about such changes in the Earthly Immortal Realm, was this Hongjun's arrangement or Elder Brother's doing?"
Yuanshi was certain that Taiqing had done it.
How could Hongjun possess such boldness?
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