The Beginning

Today, the Heavenly Dao is clear and bright.

Nuwa comprehended the Way of Creation and created a new race within the Primordial World.

This race will aid me in attaining the Dao and achieving the status of a Saint, preserving the Way of Humanity. From this day forward, they shall be known as the "Human Race."

Let there be!

With the birth of the Human Race, golden light shone brilliantly above Shouyang Mountain, and the aura of Merit surged like a tide towards Nuwa.

Accompanying it were ethereal celestial sounds, countless blossoms, and myriad auspicious phenomena.

Nuwa herself radiated the aura of a Saint.

At this moment, Nuwa attained the Dao through Merit and became a Saint.

Upon Qilin Cliff, atop Kunlun Mountain, sat Yuanshi and Tongtian.

Yuanshi's expression suddenly changed, shocked by Nuwa's sanctification.

He realized that among the Three Pure Ones, it was not them who had first attained the Dao, but Nuwa.

Yuanshi and Tongtian had been discussing the Dao on this Qilin Cliff for a long time, constantly striving to comprehend the foundation of the Great Dao ever since obtaining the Primordial Violet Qi.

However, their eldest brother, Laozi, was not within Kunlun Mountain. Laozi did not seem to be in secluded cultivation with them, comprehending the Primordial Violet Qi.

Yuanshi looked towards the distance with doubt, wondering how far their eldest brother had progressed.

The Three Pure Ones had always acted together, but Laozi's current behavior seemed different.

It turned out that Laozi was a transmigrator, and he knew the path to becoming a Saint. Therefore, he did not enter secluded cultivation to comprehend the Primordial Violet Qi.

More importantly, he needed to find a new Daoist sanctum.

The Three Pure Ones of the future might no longer be a family fighting side by side.

Li Er, as a transmigrator, had little interest in the Primordial Violet Qi and chose to leave his cultivation ground to travel the Primordial World.

Facing Yuanshi's lament, Tongtian found it amusing and stated that their eldest brother Laozi's cultivation was far above theirs, and he was not far from attaining the Dao and becoming a Saint.

However, he was curious about Laozi's attitude towards Nuwa's sanctification.

Yuanshi did not refute this; he only had admiration for Laozi.

At Shouyang Mountain, the home of the Human Race, a Green Ox suddenly appeared, carrying a youth on its back. It was Laozi.

Behind him, Violet Qi billowed, creating astonishing phenomena, and his aura was otherworldly.

Nuwa, who had just attained Primordial status and was experiencing the Saint Dao Fruit, did not neglect Laozi's arrival. Instead, she appeared above Shouyang Mountain to converse with him.

Nuwa believed that Laozi possessed great strength and that attaining the Dao and becoming a Saint would be easy for him. At the same time, she was carefully observing Laozi, noticing that he was different from his previous image.

At this moment, Li Er was as youthful and full of vigor as a young man. More importantly, his temperament had undergone a tremendous change, becoming even more refined and ethereal.

It was as if he had seen through the vicissitudes of all things in the world and integrated the ever-changing laws into one.

As an Innate Great Power, his Dao Body had transcended the constraints of appearance, revealing a vitality that surged from the depths of his heart.

There was only one explanation for his change: he had once again comprehended the Dao, becoming closer to the essence of the Great Dao.

Therefore, even Nuwa, as a fellow Saint, could not help but feel admiration.

Although Li Er had not explicitly stated whether he had severed his Third Corpse, his performance suggested that he was not far from the Saint position.

Nuwa was also curious about whether Li Er had severed his Three Corpses and inquired about it.

However, Li Er knew that the difficulty of severing the Three Corpses was no less than that of Proving Dao by Force.

The Good Corpse and Evil Corpse might be easy to sever, but the Self Corpse, as the final attachment, was the most difficult to sever.

He needed time, opportunity, creation, and Destiny, none of which could be lacking.

Throughout the entire Primordial era, only Dao Ancestor Hongjun had accomplished this.

As for Li Er, he had initially planned to attain the Dao through the Merit of Establishing a Sect to Become Saint, rather than Slaying Three Corpses to Attain Dao.

As for Slaying Three Corpses, that was something he would do later.

Even someone as strong as Li Er did not have the opportunity to sever his Third Corpse in the early stages of the Primordial World.

However, his opportunity might come during the rise of the Human Race or during the Investiture of the Gods.

Li Er had come from across time and space, and he had subtle differences from the Laozi of history.

Although he had not yet severed his Third Corpse, he might do so in the future.

The reason for this lay in the unique golden finger of the transmigrator—the System.

Li Er, who held the System, was not only Laozi, but also an existence surpassing All Saints.

Facing Nuwa's question about severing the Three Corpses, he smiled calmly and said that the Three Corpses were not easy to sever, and no one in the entire Primordial World except Dao Ancestor could do it.

His purpose in coming to Shouyang Mountain was twofold: first, to congratulate Nuwa on her successful sanctification, and second, to discuss a matter.

Compared to Yuanshi and Tongtian, Li Er had less arrogance and domineeringness, and more restraint and composure.

His words revealed a power to soothe people's hearts, which was closer to the essence of the Great Dao.

Nuwa was surprised by his proposal—Li Er intended to preach to the Human Race.

Nuwa understood that this was a major event concerning the Human Race Destiny.

Although Nuwa felt conflicted about the relationship between the Human Race and the Demon Race, she knew the special nature of the Human Race.

Because creating a race could lead to becoming a Saint, this indicated that the Human Race possessed extraordinary Destiny.

Therefore, Li Er's request to preach to the Human Race was a challenge for Nuwa.

Nuwa knew that this meant Li Er was also optimistic about the future of the Human Race and intended to use them to enhance his own position.

After considering it, Nuwa cautiously responded, out of consideration for Li Er's status, "Senior Brother Laozi, do you believe that the opportunity to become a Saint lies within the Human Race?"

Faced with Nuwa's speculation, Li Er frankly responded, not concealing his identity as a transmigrator.

He deeply knew that he was not a native of the Primordial World and did not need to painstakingly comprehend the Primordial Violet Qi, nor did he need to wait for the guidance of the Primordial Violet Qi to preach to the Human Race.

This was like doing a problem with the answer key; those who know the answer can naturally solve the confusion easily.

Upon hearing this, Nuwa frowned, understanding that the Saint's Karma was not simple for a future Saint like Li Er.

Obstructing the Dao's Karma was no small matter.

Nuwa decided to concede, indicating that she would not hinder Li Er from seeking opportunities.

However, she reminded him that although preaching to the Human Race would not be blocked, Li Er could only obtain ten percent of the Destiny as the price for the Karma of attaining the Dao.

Faced with Nuwa's request, Li Er calmly responded, questioning her about the connection between the Saint's Karma and the Human Race Destiny.

Next was Li Er's newly unfolded matter regarding Fuxi after his transmigration; All Saints could not force Nuwa to take action.

Nuwa possessed absolute control over the Human Race, and even the creator of Fuxi could not easily change this.

What truly made Nuwa use the Saint's Karma was the Investiture of the Gods Calamity.

In this great calamity, King Zhou slighted Nuwa, triggering the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, leading to the conflict between the Chan and Jie sects.

Nuwa played an important role in it.

Although Yuanshi had the Innate Supreme Treasure Pangu Banner, Tongtian possessed the more lethal Immortal-Slaying Four Swords.

Ultimately, Laozi joined hands with Jieyin and Zhunti, the three Saints, to help Yuanshi break Tongtian's Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, and the Investiture of the Gods Calamity ended with Tongtian's crushing defeat.

Behind this calamity was, in fact, the repayment of the Saint Karma between Nuwa and Laozi.

Although it seemed on the surface that Laozi was following the trend of the Heavenly Dao, in reality, it was to repay Nuwa's Karma.

This price was extremely high, leading to the Three Pure Ones' split, the shattering of the Primordial World, and even the consumption of the Saint Extinguishing Pill.

At the same time, the Daoist Lineages of the three sects were severely damaged, allowing the Western Sect to seize the opportunity.

This series of reactions prevented All Saints from emerging in the Immeasurable Kalpa.

Although Nuwa did not intend this, the cost of repaying the Saint Karma was enough to turn the world upside down.

Nuwa would not easily use this Karma, because it was, after all, an agreement between Saints, and the later it was repaid, the greater the cost.

Li Er, that is, Laozi, faced a major decision.

Should he owe Nuwa the Saint Karma and choose to establish the Human Sect Daoist Lineage in order to attain the Dao and become a Saint? Or should he refuse to owe Karma and choose to obtain the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Qiankun Cauldron and insights into Slaying the Three Corpses? This was a severe test.

Regarding this question, Laozi smiled.

He knew that both choices had their costs and gains.

As the one among the Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao who was closest to the Dao, he had the qualifications to Slay the Three Corpses.

He knew that owing Nuwa's Karma might bring him trouble in the future, but it could also bring immeasurable help to the development of the Human Sect.

And choosing to refuse, although avoiding possible Karma entanglements, might mean losing an important opportunity.

At this moment, the System's voice sounded in his mind, issuing a God-level Choice Mission.

Each choice was accompanied by significant rewards and risks.

Li Er knew that this was his opportunity and his challenge.

He knew that he always needed to make choices when facing important moments in his life.

And now, he needed to make his own decision.

No matter the outcome, he would accept it calmly.

Indeed, the appearance of the System was like sending charcoal in the snow.

Li Er had just decided to refuse Nuwa and not establish the Human Sect when the System sent a mission.

He understood the importance of the choice at this moment, especially on the question of whether to establish the Human Sect, which had far-reaching implications.

The development of the Daoist Lineage concerned the foundation of All Saints in the future; whether it was the Three Pure Ones or Jieyin and Zhunti, they all needed the Daoist Lineage to establish the Saint position's authority.

Therefore, the existence of the Daoist Lineage was to supplement the order of heaven and earth.

However, if he agreed to owe Nuwa the Karma and establish the Human Sect, what benefits would Laozi get? Almost none.

Moreover, according to the original trajectory of development, the Saint Karma involved the Investiture of the Gods' Saints' battles, and he might even end up consuming the Saint Extinguishing Pill.

What meaning would such a choice have for him?

Therefore, facing the System's two choices, Li Er didn't need to hesitate.

Although One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones is a powerful Spiritual Power, it's not worth mentioning compared to the enlightenment of Slaying Three Corpses.

Without obtaining the enlightenment of Slaying Three Corpses from the System, it would likely be an unattainable prospect for him to comprehend on his own.

Moreover, after refusing to owe Nuwa karma, there's also the Qiankun Cauldron, such a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

The Qiankun Cauldron can revert to the origin and turn acquired back into innate, its effect defying the heavens.

So, Li Er smiled faintly and decided to give up the opportunity to establish the Human Sect.

The Green Ox beneath him seemed to understand his intention, turning around and disappearing into the sky, walking freely through the void with unrestrained ease.

A man leading an ox departed, leaving behind only unspoken indifference and detachment from the world.

He chose to leave, heading towards freedom and purity.

And Nuwa's mind became muddled at this moment; she couldn't believe that Li Er would refuse the chance to attain the Dao that she offered.

Li Er's unpredictable actions shocked and frustrated her.

She gazed at his departing figure, unable to calm down for a long time, lamenting that her decision might be the biggest mistake of her life.

Li Er turned towards his new Daoist sanctuary—Mount Daluo's Eight Sceneries Palace.

The separation of the Three Pure Ones had become inevitable. This time, he traveled the Primordial World specifically to find the Daoist sanctuary that originally belonged to him.

He activated the mountain protection formation, stirring up the secrets of heaven. Then, sitting on Mount Daluo, with a thought, the Qiankun Cauldron in the void appeared.

As Dao Ancestor Hongjun's supreme treasure, this ancient cauldron had been hidden in the void, waiting for someone predestined.

Its only appearance was during the crisis when Buzhou Mountain collapsed and the Heavenly River poured down.

At that time, when All Saints joined forces to mend the heavens, the Qiankun Cauldron played a huge role.

Nuwa received the Qiankun Cauldron borrowed from Hongjun to mend the sky, and the Saints learned about this supreme treasure.

Now, the Qiankun Cauldron belongs to Li Er.

In addition to that, he also obtained the precious enlightenment of Slaying Three Corpses.

The enlightenment of Slaying Three Corpses is not directly obtained, but requires Li Er to comprehend it, like a kind of epiphany, with uncertainty about success.

Cultivation depends on oneself; external forces cannot directly reach the Saint realm.

The Primordial Violet Qi is the foundation of the Great Dao bestowed by Hongjun; the path to becoming a Saint still requires one's own comprehension.

Li Er's background, Destiny, and creation are extraordinary. He is the only being in the Primordial World who can slay the Three Corpses.

His accumulation makes slaying the Three Corpses not as difficult as imagined.