The Great Tribulation Begins

The Pangu Imprint, as the ultimate Spiritual Power, is an upgraded version of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal with the prerequisite Spiritual Power of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones included.

Their choice is of utmost importance.

After facing Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Li Er comprehended Laozi's signature Spiritual Power, but his application of it was two Great Tribulations ahead of its original stage.

Facing the Spiritual Power of the Pangu Imprint, he had a vague realization.

He speculated that this might be a Spiritual Power of Pangu's original body, formed by merging the three Pure Ones' Dao bodies from One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.

The Three Pure Ones originated from Pangu's Primordial Spirit, transforming from chaotic demon gods into innate powerful beings adapted to the Primordial World.

Theoretically, returning to the origin is difficult to achieve, but Spiritual Powers can accomplish this, as demonstrated by the Twelve Ancestral Witches' Pangu's True Body.

Therefore, Spiritual Powers with the word "ultimate" are undoubtedly terrifying.

After a sigh, Li Er decided to set an example for his junior brothers through his actions.

In the Purple Heaven Palace, Li Er no longer restrained himself from Heavenly Dao Hongjun's reaction and unleashed his full aura.

His Good Corpse, Grand Supreme Elder Lord, his Evil Corpse, Daoist Taiqing, and his Self Corpse, Li Dan, three transformed incarnations for slaying the three corpses, appeared in this place.

This was a realm that all Quasi-Saint titans in the Primordial World had not yet reached.

The third corpse—obsession, the Self Corpse—was extremely unfamiliar to all beings, including Nuwa.

Therefore, Li Er's three corpses all appeared, attracting everyone's attention.

Li Er's actions evoked complex emotions, sparking envy, jealousy, longing, and admiration.

He was the first being, after Dao Ancestor Hongjun, capable of slaying the three corpses.

His three transformed incarnations for slaying the three corpses bowed to him, a scene of immense power.

With this scene, they also guessed that Li Er was currently proving the Dao and becoming a Saint by slaying the three corpses.

Li Er announced to everyone that he had comprehended the supreme Dao.

Although he shocked Yuanshi and Tongtian, his confidence among the crowd remained unchanged.

Even though they proved the Dao through different means, his achievement had surpassed the essential differences of the Three Pure Ones.

Nuwa witnessed this scene and was surprised, realizing the fluctuations of heavenly secrets behind it, which meant Heavenly Dao was beginning to get angry.

She lamented her past wrong decision, and Li Er's current decision now put her in a difficult position as well.

However, Li Er appeared calm and composed, with a hint of mystery in his eyes, asking everyone for their assistance.

With the addition of the three transformed incarnations for slaying the three corpses, a powerful pressure emanated from Li Er.

Feeling Li Er's current majestic aura, even the Heavenly Appointed Saints Yuanshi and Tongtian, who were destined to become Saints, felt immense pressure.

Buzz! As the light of the three incarnations for slaying the three corpses converged, it seemed to stir a ripple that spread from the Purple Heaven Palace throughout the entire chaotic void.

At this moment, the opportunity to prove the Dao by slaying the three corpses had arrived.

All eyes were focused on Li Er.

He seemed to whisper, "The true meaning of the Dao cannot be expressed in ordinary words; the essence of a name cannot be encompassed by common nomenclature."

At this moment, he was comprehending the true meaning of the Classic of Morality.

Countless auspicious signs converged into classic chapters, and the Daoist sect's fortune surrounded him.

Even without deliberately releasing his pressure, Li Er still gave off an extraordinary and transcendent aura, exuding a grand vitality.

A transcendent aura permeated the surroundings.

The three transformed incarnations for slaying the three corpses transformed into a staff, a pure qi, and a diagram, circling Li Er.

The last Taiji Diagram, half black and half white with intertwined poles, hovered above his head, emitting a terrifying aura.

At this moment, it seemed to be pushing Li Er towards a higher realm.

"Return to One!"

As the Taiji Diagram, the staff, and the pure qi of Taiqing converged, Li Er seemed to be advancing towards a higher realm.

Sounds seemed to echo around him, calling out, "Prove the Dao! Prove the Dao! Prove the Dao!"

In this instant, Li Er felt as if he had broken free from the shackles of the Primordial World, as if his chains had shattered.

"Crack!"

A sound, like shattering glass, was heard.

Then, an immensely powerful aura of becoming a Saint erupted.

Heaven and Earth rejoiced, Li Er successfully proved the Dao by slaying the three corpses and became a Saint!

At this moment, Li Er appeared even more majestic and solemn.

The Taiji Diagram was like the path of the Great Dao, helping him ascend to great heights and become a Saint.

Primordial Violet Qi overflowed from Li Er's Primordial Spirit and merged with it.

Compared to Nuwa's Primordial Violet Qi, it was more serene and restrained. The Primordial Violet Qi, due to its passive nature, was merely guided and merged by Li Er's Primordial Spirit.

Although the essence is the same, the two present different forms that complement each other, breaking through the shackles of heaven and earth to achieve transcendence above the Primordial World.

Li Er's Primordial Violet Qi leans towards the passive, while Nuwa relies on the guidance of the Primordial Violet Qi to prove the Dao through Merit.

Compared to the two, Li Er holds a greater advantage.

If the Heavenly Dao wishes to use the Primordial Violet Qi to restrain the Saints, Li Er can sever its connection with the Primordial Spirit and the Primordial Violet Qi, maintaining the initiative.

Nuwa, due to her reliance on the Primordial Violet Qi, is passively controlled.

Proving Dao by Slaying the Three Corpses is Dao Ancestor Hongjun's method. This method is more inclined to leave a sliver of life for oneself, rather than relying on the Primordial Violet Qi to prove Dao through Merit.

There is no free lunch in the world; choosing to obtain something easily requires freedom as payment.

Conversely, relying on one's own strength offers greater freedom.

The ultimate law for proving Dao is to Prove Dao by Force. It does not require Primordial Violet Qi; its power returns to oneself, capable of breaking through all heavens and myriad Daos.

Only beings like Pangu dared to attempt such a method of proving Dao, as it was destined to be a beginning with an end.

After Li Er comprehended the Dao, his eyes opened. He felt the omniscient, omnipotent state of a Saint, and a sense of control arose within him. He understood the saying, "In the Primordial World, those who are not Saints are all ants," because Saints, endowed by the great trend of destiny, look down from above.

In the Primordial World, a distant Dao song echoed, Li Er's symphony of proving Dao, detached and carefree.

The song drifted, speaking of the mysteries of life.

"Born before heaven and earth, taking the form of Li to take shape, revealing my true self."

Li Er stood amidst the clouds, his voice like the sound of Dao resonating throughout the world, "I am tranquil and act without action, discerning all worldly affairs. I roam freely in the upper realm, known as the Saintly Venerable."

At this moment, his path to proving Dao had reached its end.

At this moment, countless anomalies appeared on the Primordial World's land.

A white jade golden bridge emerged, connecting with the saintly might of the Heavenly Dao, stretching from the Purple Heaven Palace towards the Primordial World's land.

The golden bridge emitted myriad rays of light, divine flowers rained down and danced, and golden lotuses sprang from the ground.

These scenes were all celebrations of Li Er's Dao attainment.

Concurrently, pure singing immortal music echoed from the Primordial World, resonating throughout the entire universe.

This was the symbol of a Saint's emergence.

Inside the Purple Heaven Palace, everyone, including Nuwa, congratulated Li Er in unison: "Congratulations, Senior Brother Laozi, on achieving Primordial Chaos."

They all knew that Li Er's step would make him the esteemed leader of the Daoist Sect, surpassing all of them.

Their congratulations to Li Er were both out of courtesy and reverence.

Only Heavenly Dao Hongjun's heart was already filled with immense anger. He had tried to persuade Li Er, but to no avail.

Li Er, however, ignored the Heavenly Dao's grand trend and proved Dao by the method of Slaying the Three Corpses, which enraged Hongjun to the extreme.

But no matter how angry he was inwardly, the facts could no longer be changed.

At this moment, Li Er dared to boldly defy the Heavenly Dao.

What he pursued was proving Dao through Merit, not being controlled by the relationship between Primordial Violet Qi and the Heavenly Dao.

He understood that what he sought was not a simple path to becoming a Saint, but true freedom and liberation.

His self-awareness was clear and distinct; daring to pursue what he desired was a truly brave act.

What he wanted now was to completely break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao and master his own destiny.

Readers held great anticipation and support for Li Er's path of proving Dao.

At this moment, Li Er truly displayed his courage and determination.

He now deserves even more of our support and encouragement.

We hope all readers will support him, collect his story, and give him more flowers and evaluation votes.

In the future, when the Investiture of the Gods calamity arises, the struggle for Dao lineage intensifies, and brotherly affection is tested, Li Er will face an important choice to repay his karmic debt with Nuwa.

He must proceed cautiously, step by step.

Otherwise, any mistake will lead to a cascade of errors.

But Li Er wisely made his decision: to prove Dao by Slaying the Three Corpses and establish the Human Sect.

Even when facing the threat of the Investiture of the Gods, Li Er firmly made his own choice, refusing to back down due to any external force.

The Heavenly Dao bestowed upon him the status of a Saint, and he was not afraid of the Heavenly Dao's backlash because he had the support of sixty percent of the Daoist Sect's destiny.

He was transformed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit, inherently possessing great destiny and great merit, so the Heavenly Dao dared not act against him lightly.

He knew that the Heavenly Dao sought to win over the Three Pure Ones because of their deep connection with the Primordial World.

Therefore, he dared to defy the Heavenly Dao, knowing that the Heavenly Dao would not easily erase him.

Facing the congratulations of everyone, he smiled calmly, stating that he had merely taken a step ahead.

Facing Hongjun's reminders and concerns, he firmly declared his choice, regretting nothing.

[System Notification: Host has completed the task of not establishing the Human Sect and proving Dao by Slaying the Three Corpses. Congratulations on receiving your reward!]

Li Er felt a surge of ecstasy in his heart, sensing that he had intuitively mastered the two great Spiritual Powers of the Pangu Imprint and One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.

Since it was a System reward, he had mastered them without expending any time or effort.

When Dao Ancestor Hongjun sensed the Pangu aura on Li Er, his expression changed drastically, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

He thought to himself, "Why would this happen? Why would Pangu's aura reappear on Laozi?"

This made him extremely displeased, and he resolved to make all traces of Pangu disappear completely.

However, although Dao Ancestor Hongjun's emotions fluctuated at this moment, he did not continue to display any aggressive intent, and the atmosphere instantly returned to normal.

He abandoned the idea of making Li Er lose his deterrent power.

His gaze shifted to the other four Saints: Venerable Yuanshi, Sect Master Tongtian, and Buddha Jieyin.

Hongjun asked the four if they had gained any inspiration.

All four Saints appeared somewhat embarrassed and helpless, as they had not gained any inspiration and felt they didn't even know where to begin.

Then, Hongjun specifically asked Nuwa to explain how these four Saints could embark on the path to becoming Saints.

Nuwa glanced at Li Er and helplessly stated her conclusion: "Establishing a sect is the key."

When Yuanshi, Tongtian, and the others heard the words "establishing a sect," their hearts stirred.

They were exceptionally intelligent, otherwise, they would not have qualified to be Heavenly Dao Saints.

Although they had not yet become Saints and could not know everything, they possessed the ability to infer and judge.

After Nuwa's words fell, their thoughts raced like lightning, and their doubts about proving the Dao and becoming Saints were quietly resolved.

They had always lacked the opportunity to prove the Dao. The purpose of Hongjun summoning them to the Purple Heaven Palace today finally became clear.

So, Li Er not establishing a sect was actually closely related to today's meeting.

If their guess was correct, then Hongjun's actions were to resolve Li Er's issue of not establishing a sect, thereby enlightening them on the method to prove the Dao.

And Li Er's choice might have been because he intended to establish a sect with the Human Race.

Although they did not have a deep understanding of the Human Race, they knew that the Human Race had laid the foundation for Nuwa's sainthood and possessed immense potential.

However, Li Er ultimately abandoned this choice, which must have been a decision made after weighing the pros and cons.

Therefore, today's sermon in the Purple Heaven Palace came about.

If they were in Li Er's position, they would have made the same choice between proving the Dao by Slaying the Three Corpses and Attaining the Dao through Merit.

However, regardless of which method of proving the Dao they chose, they still found it difficult to fully understand Li Er's decision.

Hoo!

Yuanshi, Tongtian, Jieyin, and Zhunti all felt a heaviness in their hearts.

"Eldest Brother, you've hidden things from us for so long!"

"You didn't establish a sect, yet you kept it a secret, leaving us completely unaware..."

"Laozi, you've been hiding your strength. You already knew the secret to proving the Dao, yet you never revealed a single word. Could it be that you intended to obstruct our path to sainthood?"