The Primordial World's Dao Ancestor Hongjun

If not for the inappropriate words spoken at the time, perhaps Li Er would not have acted this way.

Now, Zhunti has fallen from the Saint position and is reduced to a mere Quasi-Saint.

Li Er smiled calmly, as if merely stating a fact, not boasting.

At this moment, Zhunti had no desire to complain to Li Er any further; he knew that even if he complained, the Dao Ancestor would not say much.

He admitted his mistake, underestimating Li Er's strength and overestimating the gap between himself and Li Er.

After taking a deep breath, Zhunti turned to Hongyun and asked how Li Er intended to resolve this karma.

Hongyun immediately understood his meaning, mentioning the old incident of him losing the Primordial Violet Qi that day. Now that Zhunti had lost his Saint Dao Fruit, it was a clear case of retribution.

The Quasi-Saint mighty figures present all sighed at the severity of the retribution upon hearing this.

However, Hongyun also mentioned that the Two Sages of the West had once owed him a favor for yielding his position, which allowed them the opportunity to become Saints.

Although they have now entered the Daoist Sect, they practice unorthodox paths, which are insufficient to possess the Daoist Sect Destiny.

If they were to relinquish the Daoist Sect Destiny, then the karmic debt between them and Hongyun would be wiped clean.

As soon as this was said, everyone finally understood the reason for Hongyun's outburst today.

It turned out that what he sought was not the ethereal Primordial Violet Qi, but the Daoist Sect Destiny held by the Two Sages of the West.

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The Daoist Sect Destiny originated from becoming a disciple of Hongjun, a gift received after obtaining the Primordial Violet Qi and the Saint position.

In the Primordial World, only the six Saints of the Daoist Sect shared this destiny.

Hongyun, though one of the Saints, had not refined the Primordial Violet Qi and thus did not possess the Daoist Sect Destiny.

Now, he proposed to take the Daoist Sect Destiny from Jieyin and Zhunti, which meant expelling them from the Daoist Sect lineage.

The mastermind behind this decision was undoubtedly Li Er.

As the esteemed Sect Master of the Daoist Sect, he could not reclaim the Daoist Sect Destiny bestowed upon Jieyin and Zhunti by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Hongyun, as the Earthly Sovereign Saint of the Human Race, did not need the Daoist Sect Destiny for himself.

The motive behind this decision was worth pondering.

If he gained the blessing of the Daoist Sect Destiny, Hongyun would have the opportunity to join the Daoist Sect and prove himself a Saint by borrowing its power.

But the reality was that Hongjun had not accepted him, not even acknowledging him as a registered disciple.

Now that Hongyun had attained the status of a Saint, the Daoist Sect Destiny was of no use to him.

Clearly, Hongyun's desire for this destiny was not for himself, but for someone else—Li Er.

Li Er's scheme against Jieyin and Zhunti was precisely for the Daoist Sect Destiny they held.

In the future, the disciples of the Saints would trigger a calamity, leading to the beginning of a struggle for the orthodox lineage.

Li Er was not interested in this, but as the esteemed Sect Master of the Daoist Sect, he had to prevent the Western Sect from siphoning off the Daoist Sect Destiny.

The Heavenly Mandate was set and unchangeable; unable to alter the grand trend, he chose to alter the minor trends, such as reclaiming the Daoist Sect Destiny from the Western Sect in advance, expelling them from the Daoist Sect, and avoiding the future trouble of them deviating to Buddhism and siphoning off destiny.

Li Er's grand plan, with his foresight that surpassed the era, was his greatest advantage as a transmigrator.

As Hongyun presented his conditions, Jieyin and Zhunti cast a deep look at Li Er, their pupils revealing a greater sense of apprehension.

They realized that their senior brother Laozi had already planned everything.

Faced with this situation, Li Er merely smiled calmly and said nothing.

This caused Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions to flicker, and they began to ponder deeply.

They started to doubt everything that happened when Hongyun proved himself the Earthly Sovereign, and realized that Li Er's plans far exceeded their imagination, with layers of schemes, several steps ahead.

They began to understand the reason for the Human Race calamity and why Zhen Yuanzi had suddenly aided the Human Race, as well as why Hongyun, after his demise, was arranged to be in the position of a Human Emperor.

They discovered that their senior brother Taishang's plans were unfathomably deep, one link after another, leaving them feeling like they were seeing flowers in a fog.

Jieyin and Zhunti finally understood that they had no choice.

Facing Li Er's might, they knew that if they did not relinquish the Daoist Sect Destiny today, they would likely not meet a good end.

Compared to establishing unorthodox paths in the future, the Daoist Sect Destiny held little practical use for them.

Therefore, they ultimately decided to agree to Li Er's request.

Venerable Yuanshi, Sect Master Tongtian, and Empress Nuwa, the three Saints, were profoundly shaken upon learning that Jieyin and Zhunti were willing to give up the Daoist Sect Destiny.

They knew the immense impact this move would have on Li Er and the Daoist Sect Destiny he controlled.

Behind the relinquishment of the Daoist Sect Destiny lay the shifting tides of the Primordial World.

The previously stable conflict between the three sects was once again stirred.

The invincible momentum that Li Er had forged became even more solidified due to this event.

Above the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, many Quasi-Saint titans were shaken, their eyes filled with awe as if they were facing deities.

They understood that Jieyin and Zhunti's decision was not made lightly but after deep consideration.

Facing the rise of the Human Race's Three Sovereigns and Li Er's dominance, they realized their own situation was becoming increasingly difficult.

Amidst the conflict between the Daoist Sect and the unorthodox sects, their choice was not a simple matter of abandonment or selection.

Even if they were to establish unorthodox paths in the future, they would still face an ever-widening power gap with Li Er.

In the Primordial World, although it seemed like the Four Saints and Three Sects coexisted, the importance of the Daoist Sect's destiny was self-evident.

Jieyin and Zhunti's decision undoubtedly accelerated this trend.

The future direction of Li Er and the Daoist Sect's destiny would become the key to the Primordial World's grand momentum.

Since the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, the Demonic Dao had been defeated, and the Daoist Sect reigned supreme.

In the Primordial World era, the Daoist Sect was the master.

The Heavenly Origin Sect, the Intercepting Sect, and the Western Sect, though each had its own branches, all belonged to the Daoist Sect.

Currently, the Daoist Sect's destiny held little significance for them.

Perhaps in the future, it could be converted into unorthodox destiny, but with the current tribulation unpassed, discussing the future was futile.

Li Er, high above in the void, smiled faintly as he faced Jieyin and Zhunti, demanding they hand over the last of the Daoist Sect's destiny.

Though Jieyin and Zhunti were unwilling, they had no choice but to compromise under Li Er's overwhelming power.

They released their auras, gathered the Daoist Sect's destiny, and finally severed their connection to it completely.

At this moment, after losing the Daoist Sect's destiny, Jieyin and Zhunti were like disabled individuals.

This battle marked the end of the Two Sages of the West's affiliation with the Daoist Sect.

Boundless and brilliant streams of Daoist destiny converged towards Li Er.

In an instant, the gazes of all the Quasi-Saint powerhouses seemed to be obscured.

Though it could not be touched or spoken of, this destiny was real.

Therefore, under its brilliance, even the Quasi-Saint titans could not look directly at it.

Then, as the light landed in Li Er's hand, the connection between Jieyin, Zhunti, and the Daoist Sect was completely severed.

From this point on, Li Er achieved his goal; no matter how the Two Sages of the West achieved Buddhahood, they could not siphon away a single trace of the Daoist Sect's destiny.

For in that instant, he had reclaimed all of the Daoist Sect's destiny from the Two Sages of the West.

As the light dissipated, Li Er's Daoist destiny was even stronger than before, leaving everyone in awe.

In contrast, Jieyin and Zhunti's faces were pale, their auras in disarray.

In such a scene, no further words were needed.

Even Yuanshi sighed, "Brother has completely eliminated the threat of the Two Sages of the West this time."

"He is truly worthy of the position of Daoist Sect Master Supreme."

Tongtian remained silent. Their discord with Jieyin and Zhunti stemmed from fundamentally different paths.

Now that they were expelled from the Daoist Sect, it was a good thing for them, as they no longer had to worry about them establishing unorthodox paths in the future and siphoning away the Daoist Sect's destiny.

Jieyin calmly said, "Fellow Daoist Taishang, should the karma between myself and Hongyun be considered settled now?"

Li Er smiled, "It has been resolved."

Jieyin said, "Since that is the case, we shall take our leave."

As soon as he spoke, the oppressive aura in the entire void quietly dissipated.

Then, the Two Sages of the West departed one after another.

With Jieyin and Zhunti's defeat and retreat, Li Er sighed softly, "It's finally over."

Today's scheme against the Two Sages of the West had come to a complete end.

He had also accomplished the remarkable feat of expelling the Two Sages of the West and the entire Western Sect from the Daoist Sect.

Yes, this was an unprecedented achievement, one that even the Dao Ancestor Hongjun and his predecessor, Laozi, had not been able to accomplish.

Ancestor Hongjun advocated for following the momentum of the Heavenly Dao.

During the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, he clashed with the Demonic Ancestor Luohu, resulting in the devastation of the Western lands.

For this reason, he took in the Two Sages of the West as compensation.

Therefore, the Daoist Sect could not reject the Two Sages of the West.

This was even more so for his predecessor, Laozi; although the Three Pure Ones were noble, they might not have thought highly of the Two Sages of the West, but when the Investiture of the Gods was imminent, Zhunti's schemes had plunged the Daoist Sect into a difficult situation.

In the end, a large portion of the Heavenly Origin Sect betrayed the sect, the Intercepting Sect was nearly annihilated, while the Western Sect, originally the weakest, rose to become powerful.

Li Er, however, skillfully seized the opportunity, avoiding direct conflict with the Western Sect.

Although his predecessor, Laozi, attempted strategic planning, Li Er had already taken the initiative, causing the Western Sect to detach from the Daoist Sect's destiny.

With this battle, he demonstrated the authority and wisdom of the Daoist Sect Master.

With a single plan, he made the Two Sages of the West hand over the Daoist Sect Destiny and expel them from the Daoist Sect in the blink of an eye.

Even if the Western Sect later transformed into Buddhism, they wouldn't be able to influence the Daoist Sect.

Li Er's actions proved his wisdom and decisiveness far surpassed others.

In this Primordial World era, to remain undefeated required not only immense strength but also meticulous calculation.

This was the greatest difference between Li Er and his previous self, Laozi, and even the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Li Er received recognition and praise, along with encouragement and support from Hongyun and the Human Race's Three Sovereigns, Fuxi and Xuanyuan.

As Li Er's praise rose, the Three Sovereigns felt a surge of emotion.

Besides being leaders of the Human Race, the Three Sovereigns also belonged to the Grand Pure lineage.

Li Er, the Grand Supreme Elder Lord, was both their ancestor and the invincible, supreme Saint of the Primordial World.

Historically, they had only received an imperial decree from Li Er during the abdication at Mount Tai. Now, meeting again, with Li Er helping them repel the Two Sages of the West and earning further accolades, how could they not be moved?

Without seeing Li Er move, they felt a gentle power flow into the bodies of the Three Sovereigns.

That power was like a divine stroke, with a light wave, it erased the Daoist wounds left from their battle with Zhunti.

Even damage inflicted by a Saint could be eliminated so easily, leaving the Three Sovereigns astonished.

Following that, they gratefully said, "Many thanks to the Grand Supreme Saint!"

Li Er merely waved his hand dismissively and smiled, "It was just a small matter."

The reverence the Three Sovereigns felt for Li Er deepened, believing that only the Grand Supreme standing before them had the right to utter such words.

Afterward, Li Er waved his large hand, and the rifts in the void and the residual battle fluctuations instantly subsided.

It was as if everything had been smoothed over by an invisible hand, restored to its original state.

Having done all this, Li Er turned to look at the three Saints, Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Nuwa. Their expressions were complex.

He simply smiled calmly and nodded in greeting.

Then, with a single step, he appeared before the three Saints.

Yuanshi and Tongtian congratulated Li Er, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Laozi!"

Li Er chuckled softly and said nothing more.

He knew well that although Yuanshi and Tongtian were his brothers of the Two Pure Ones, deep down they still harbored reservations about him.

After all, the fate of Jieyin and Zhunti was laid bare before them, and he understood their suspicions and unease.

However, Li Er knew this clearly but chose to remain silent, offering no explanation.

It didn't matter what they thought.

He, the Grand Supreme Elder Lord, lived his life without needing to explain himself to anyone.

During the conversation, he smiled calmly, his gaze shifting, and said, "The matters here are concluded. I wish to depart. What are your thoughts, esteemed sirs?"

Yuanshi and Tongtian smiled. They had come today purely to witness this grand event.

Now that the play had ended, there was naturally no reason to stay.