Vast Saintly Might swept across the eight directions.
Chains of laws pierced heaven and earth.
All living beings sensed this terrifying pressure, and their faces changed in shock.
What had happened?
Which Sage was wielding divine power?
The myriad beings looked up and recognized Ancestor Minghe, growing even more astonished.
He was a Saint-realm powerhouse of Wuji Heaven.
Had he suddenly appeared because he was carrying out the decree of that Longevity Dao Venerable?
"Creatures of the Primordial Wilderness, heed my proclamation!"
Ming He's voice rang out like a great bell, resounding throughout the universe.
"Longevity Dao Venerable has decreed that all who participate in expanding the territory, regardless of cultivation, may receive three days of golden rain of merit."
"This opportunity must not be missed!"
"Once time has passed, it will not return!"
"Hurry to the world barrier and join this grand undertaking!"
"This is an unprecedented opportunity."
Upon hearing this, cultivators of all races were overjoyed.
Golden rain of merit?
They could obtain it merely by taking part in the expansion?
This was a blessing from the heavens!
How could they possibly miss such a good thing?
Expanding the Primordial Wilderness had originally yielded merit, and now there was golden rain of merit on top of that.
It was simply a double blessing!
The cultivators of every race hesitated no longer, surging toward the edge of the world to devote themselves to the grand endeavor of expansion.
Every one of them was brimming with fighting spirit.
After all, who would not covet such tangible merit?
Seeing such an enthusiastic response, Ming He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed ** was no longer a concern.
With so many cultivators joining, completing the task assigned by the Dao Venerable should be a sure thing.
Hehe, the Dao Venerable had even promised an additional reward...
What kind of treasure would it be...
Ming He rubbed his hands together and grinned foolishly.
There was not a trace of Saintly dignity left on him.
Face? Could face be exchanged for merit?
Wuji Heaven Palace.
Kong Xuan hurried into the hall, holding Primordial Violet Qi.
"Reporting to the Dao Venerable, all the Primordial Violet Qi has been collected!"
Kong Xuan respectfully presented the violet qi.
This time, cultivating the Primordial Shore Flower had yielded a total of thirty strands of Primordial Violet Qi.
After inspecting it, Lu Changqing saw that the divine flower had indeed withered and could only let the matter rest.
Thirty strands of violet qi were enough to continue carrying out the plan to create Sages.
As for the Primordial Shore Flower, he would let it recuperate for now.
"Good."
"You have done well."
Lu Changqing put away the violet qi with approval.
He began considering who to cultivate next.
There were still many Innate mighty figures in the Primordial Wilderness to choose from: Zhen Yuanzi, Ancestor Hong Yun, Queen Mother of the West, Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Di Jiang...
All of them had the potential to attain the Dao.
Just as he was pondering, a clear voice came from beyond the heavens.
"Xi He and Chang Xi of the Moon Star."
"We request an audience with Longevity Dao Venerable!"
Their voices pierced through the Nine Heavens.
Lu Changqing was slightly surprised. Why had these two fairies of the Moon Palace suddenly come to visit?
They were renowned goddesses in the Primordial Wilderness. After all, top female mighty figures were already exceedingly rare.
Moreover, both were Innate Gods with extraordinary foundations.
"Let them enter."
Lu Changqing signaled with his eyes. Kong Xuan immediately understood and went beyond the heavens to receive them.
Upon seeing the two Moon Gods, Kong Xuan smiled and cupped his hands. "The Dao Venerable invites the two fairies inside."
The two women returned the gesture with slight bows, inwardly startled.
This was Kong Xuan?
His cultivation had actually reached the Late Quasi-Saint realm!
Wuji Heaven truly was unfathomable, to send such a powerhouse to receive guests.
It would have been unimaginable anywhere else.
Led by Kong Xuan, the two entered the heavenly palace.
Feeling the Innate spiritual essence rushing toward them, their stunning faces could not conceal their shock.
This was Wuji Heaven?
The spiritual qi was actually this dense!
In the distance, palace towers glimmered faintly with streaks of golden radiance. They had no idea what divine objects they might be.
When they reached the main hall, they saw Lu Changqing seated upon a cloud bed.
The two women's hearts shook.
They had encountered many mighty figures of the Primordial Wilderness, but compared to the man before them, all of them paled into insignificance.
Whether it was Demon Emperor Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, or ancestor Di Jiang, all were somewhat inferior in bearing.
Dao resonance seemed innate around Lu Changqing, and every gesture of his revealed the bearing of a sovereign.
It was as though even the collapse of heaven and earth could not stir his heart.
His sword-like brows reached his temples, his eyes shone like bright stars, and beneath his jade-like gentleness lay awe-inspiring majesty, making the two women secretly sigh in admiration.
"Chang Xi and Xi He pay respects to the Dao Venerable!"
The two women bowed gracefully.
Lu Changqing smiled faintly. "You two have come from the Moon Star from afar?"
Xi He lightly shook her head. "The two of us have been traveling through the Primordial Wilderness, seeking an opportunity to attain the Dao."
"We have long heard that the Dao Venerable's cultivation reaches the very creation of heaven and earth, so we came to seek your guidance."
Lu Changqing nodded pleasantly and said to Kong Xuan, "Serve tea."
Kong Xuan accepted the order. Before long, he brought over Enlightenment Tea.
Wisps of Dao resonance rose from the jade pot.
Xi He and Chang Xi exchanged a glance, astonishment filling their hearts.
What kind of immortal tea was this?
A Sage's hospitality truly was extraordinary.
When the tea was poured, its Dao fragrance spread through the hall, and mysterious Dao intent enveloped the two women.
Xi He and Chang Xi were even more shocked—it was actually the legendary Enlightenment Tea!
This was far too extravagant!
There had long been rumors in the Primordial Wilderness that Wuji Heaven possessed deep foundations.
Only today did they realize the rumors were true.
To serve Enlightenment Tea to guests, perhaps only Longevity Dao Venerable possessed such generosity.
"Thank you, Dao Venerable, for this generous gift!"
The two bowed again.
Lu Changqing waved them off, indicating that there was no need for such formality, then asked directly, "What brings you two here?"
Xi He and Chang Xi exchanged looks. Xi He then said solemnly, "May we ask the Dao Venerable whether there is any secret to attaining the Dao of Primordial Unity?"
They had traveled throughout the Primordial Wilderness, yet only Wuji Heaven had repeatedly created Sages.
All other mighty figures had returned in defeat.
Thus, they had come here directly.
"Our sisters have already reached the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm."
"But attaining the Dao and becoming Sages is as difficult as ascending to heaven."
"Does the Immortal Venerable have any guidance?"
Xi He's eyes were filled with anticipation.
So they had come to become Sages.
Lu Changqing smiled faintly. "It is merely becoming a Sage."
"Of course it can be done."
Xi He and Chang Xi looked at each other, both utterly shocked.
Longevity Immortal Venerable was actually so certain?
Across the entire Primordial Wilderness, perhaps only Wuji Heaven dared make such a promise.
As expected of Saint Changqing.
The path to becoming a Sage was so arduous, yet he was this composed.
Xi He sighed inwardly.
To attain the Dao and become a Sage,
how could it possibly be easy?
Just look at Ming He. Before entering Wuji Heaven, no matter how many opportunities he had encountered,
he had still been unable to break into the Saint realm.
But once he entered Wuji Heaven and received the aid of Primordial Violet Qi,
he had attained a Saint position in an instant.
That was the difference.
Aside from Ming He, which mighty figure had not been trapped at this stage?
Lu Changqing remained calm. "Becoming a Sage is nothing difficult."
Then his tone shifted. "However—Saint positions will not be given freely."
Within Wuji Heaven,
Xi He and Chang Xi had long been prepared.
There were no gifts without cause in this world,
and since they had come, they had already thought it through.
Kong Xuan, standing nearby, found this familiar—
was this not exactly what he had experienced before?
He could more or less guess what would happen next:
the two women would certainly be asked to sign a Heavenly Dao Contract.
For him, the contract naturally brought more benefits than drawbacks;
but for Xi He and Chang Xi, it might not be acceptable.
If they sought freedom wholeheartedly, they might truly refuse.
However, that possibility was exceedingly small.
Look at King Father of the East and the others. Who among them was not free?
Even when opening up worlds, they went gladly.
"Immortal Venerable, what are your requirements? Please speak plainly."
Xi He's expression was serious.
They did not wish to accept kindness for nothing,
so it would be better to state the conditions openly.
Lu Changqing said no more. The Heavenly Dao Scepter appeared,
and with a light tap—
Buzz!
Endless Dao resonance flowed,
transforming into a Heavenly Dao Contract
that drifted before the two women.
"If you wish to become Sages, you must enter Wuji Heaven."
Lu Changqing's tone was calm.
"Only then may you participate in the plan to create Sages."
"You may examine the contract's contents yourselves."
Xi He and Chang Xi read it carefully:
They would merely have to obey orders after becoming Sages,
either pioneering wastelands or opening new worlds, serving Wuji Heaven.
The two fell into deep thought.
Attaining the Dao and becoming Sages had always been exceedingly difficult;
but if they signed this contract, they would become members of Wuji Heaven,
and would find it difficult to have any freedom from then on.
This made them hesitate—
they sought a breakthrough, yet did not wish to remain under another's control forever.
Xi He asked softly, "Immortal Venerable... could the contract have a fixed term?
"If we must remain in Wuji Heaven forever, we truly cannot accept it."
Lu Changqing was slightly taken aback. He had not considered that before.
Xi He's words gave him a sudden flash of insight:
No wonder only Ming He, King Father of the East, and the others had readily signed the contract so far.
So many great powers were proud and arrogant,
and had cultivated bitterly to achieve what they had today.
Why would they be willing to serve others forever?
But if there were a fixed term, there would be hope.
As for what happened after the term ended—
that would have nothing to do with him.
All he wanted was to expend merit and create Saint positions.
Once his goal was achieved, the rest could be handled however they wished.
"Fine."
Lu Changqing immediately agreed.
"Let the term be ten thousand years."
"The duties will be adjusted as well."
As soon as he spoke, the Heavenly Dao Scepter moved again,
and the terms of the contract changed accordingly.
Kong Xuan sighed inwardly beside them:
The Heavenly Dao Scepter wielded Heavenly Dao Authority,
yet Great Master was using it to revise contracts...
What a waste of talent!
The contract was quickly revised.
Xi He and Chang Xi read it carefully, their faces filled with surprise. They even looked it over again in disbelief.
"Immortal Venerable, what this says... is it true?"
Xi He could not help asking.
Chang Xi was equally unable to hide her astonishment.
The contract had gained a time limit: they only needed to remain in Wuji Heaven for ten thousand years.
Moreover, unlike King Father of the East and the others, they did not need to open worlds. They only needed to serve as Lu Changqing's maids—not ordinary maids, but maids who accompanied him on outings, drank with him, and shared in his pleasures!
It was unbelievably easy.
Were such terms truly real?
They only needed to spend ten thousand leisurely years, and they could attain the Dao and become Sages?
Xi He and Chang Xi found it hard to believe precisely because it was all too easy.
So easy that it felt like a dream.
Lu Changqing said calmly, "Naturally, it is true."
"You may consider whether to sign the contract."
His main reason for keeping the two as maids was that the maids King Father of the East had arranged earlier had been far too ordinary.
How could they compare to two Lunar Goddesses as pleasing to the eye as these?
Xi He and Chang Xi exchanged a glance.
Immortal Venerable Changqing was a Sage. He would never toy with them.
Besides, the contract had been condensed from the power of the Heavenly Dao. Once signed, it would bind them; there could be no falsehood.
Faced with such simple terms, the two did not hesitate long before signing the contract directly.
They would only be maids for ten thousand years.
If they could become Sages, even one hundred thousand years would be worthwhile.
As Kong Xuan watched them sign, he carefully examined the contract's contents and immediately widened his eyes.
What was going on?
Why was this contract so different from the previous ones?
And these two did not even have to do anything!
Was there really such a good deal in this world?
Could things be arranged like this?
As expected of Great Master—he truly was different from everyone else.
Seeing that the two had signed, Lu Changqing took out two strands of Primordial Violet Qi. "Take them and become Sages soon."
Then he took out two hundred million merit.
Golden light flowed, leaving the two women dazed for a moment.
So much merit!
When they came back to their senses, their hearts were filled with joy.
Primordial Violet Qi! One hundred million merit each!
Immortal Venerable Changqing was truly generous, casually giving away such treasures.
And on top of that, another hundred million merit!
With these two things in hand, they were filled with confidence in attaining the Dao and becoming Sages.
At the same time, they realized that becoming Sages was not as difficult as they had imagined.
Perhaps the correct method was to directly pave the way with Primordial Violet Qi and merit?
"Many thanks, Longevity Immortal Venerable!"
The two bowed joyfully.
Lu Changqing nodded slightly. "Choose two palaces as places for cultivation as well."
After pondering briefly, he casually pointed out two palaces and bestowed them upon the pair.
The sisters thanked him once more, then happily headed for their new residences to enter seclusion.
With Primordial Violet Qi and boundless merit in hand, they were brimming with confidence.
Kong Xuan stood where he was, watching Xi He and Chang Xi's retreating figures, his heart filled with indescribable bitterness.
He looked resentfully at Lu Changqing. "Master, why did I not have such fortune back then?
"It truly makes one green with envy.
"Why can they attain the Dao and become Sages just by serving as maids for ten thousand years?
"When did becoming a Sage become such child's play!"
Lu Changqing glanced sideways at him upon hearing this.
Wishful thinking?
Did he not see how he compared to them in any way?
He then took out a bronze mirror and handed it to him.
Kong Xuan looked into the mirror, his face full of confusion.
"Master, are you going to teach me the principle of ** the mutual generation of yin and yang?"
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