With a single thought, one could reach anywhere!
All living beings of the Primordial Wilderness could travel through it!
What kind of array was this?!
Di Jiang muttered to himself, his face full of disbelief.
The Supreme Great Array—
Perhaps only such mighty power deserved to be called the Supreme Great Array!
Longevity Immortal Venerable... was truly formidable!
He had actually set up such a heaven-shaking array!
Within the Primordial Wilderness, perhaps only Wuji Heaven possessed such foundations. No one else could possibly compare."
Ancestral Witch She Bishi also sighed in admiration.
Wuji Heaven!
Looking across the Primordial Wilderness, only Wuji Heaven possessed such a foundation!
Only then could they establish such a Supreme Great Array!
Others need not even consider deducing this array; they could not even gather the Sages required to construct it!
Not to mention inviting Hongjun, who had already reached the realm of Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal.
The most difficult part was borrowing the source of the Heavenly Dao!
Within the Heavenly Court.
Di Jun and Tai Yi were equally stunned beyond words.
Wuji Heaven!
It truly stood at the very pinnacle of the Primordial Wilderness.
Only Wuji Heaven could accomplish such a feat.
To establish such a Supreme Great Array!
This was what a truly supreme Sage was!
He had actually arranged such an earth-shattering Supreme Great Array!
This act could be called the first of its kind in the Primordial Wilderness!
Di Jun praised him without end.
The entire Primordial Wilderness erupted in fervor.
Whether the myriad beings of heaven and earth or powerful figures from every side.
None were not shaken by it.
Such a Supreme Great Array truly seized the creations of heaven and earth!
Only Wuji Heaven possessed the foundation to forge it!
After all, twelve Sages had joined forces, with Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao lending their support.
Only then had this Supreme Great Array been brought to perfect completion!
Indeed, only Wuji Heaven possessed such foundations!
Above the void.
Lu Changqing continued, "I saw that it took the myriad beings of heaven and earth far too long to open up new realms."
"Most of their time was spent on the road."
"Thus, I established this Supreme Great Array to help you obtain more merit."
"The many Sages have worked tirelessly for this. You must strive twice as hard."
When countless beings heard these words.
They were all moved to tears.
Such magnanimity!
This was the magnanimity a Sage ought to possess!
They had never seen such a great Sage!
At once, countless beings knelt together. "We thank Longevity Immortal Venerable!"
"We will surely open up more Primordial Wilderness realm barriers!"
"We will never betray Immortal Venerable's painstaking efforts!"
Countless beings wept openly.
The many female immortals were also deeply moved.
Immortal Venerable Changqing!
Immortal Venerable Changqing was truly great!
For the sake of all living beings in heaven and earth, he had mobilized so many Sages and expended countless treasures.
All to build this array, helping them save time and gain more merit!
Such a breadth of heart truly held all living beings close!
How could it not move people?!
At this moment, countless female immortals secretly developed feelings for Lu Changqing.
Immortal Venerable Changqing was not only exceptionally handsome!
His character was even more noble."
He was truly a man of immense bearing!
The female immortals all praised him.
At this moment, Lu Changqing's image in the hearts of the Primordial Wilderness' myriad beings had already become as lofty as a mountain.
He was directly approaching Great God Pangu, who had once created heaven and earth!
The Witch Clan and Demon Clan were also deeply moved.
To hold all living beings of heaven and earth so dearly and be willing to toil for them.
There was only Longevity Immortal Venerable!
Many Demon Clan beings were overwhelmed with gratitude.
They all kowtowed to Lu Changqing in thanks.
At the foot of Buzhou Mountain.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches also marveled endlessly.
Saint Changqing's magnanimity was perhaps comparable to Father God's!
"Back then, Father God opened the heavens as well, all to grant living beings a new world."
Di Jiang sighed emotionally.
Upon hearing her elder brother's words, Houtu could not help recalling the first time she had met Lu Changqing.
At that time, Lu Changqing had merely been a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
Yet now, he had already become a supreme Sage!
And unlike the other Sages.
He had elevated the level of the Primordial Wilderness and expanded the world's borders.
He had done far too much for the Primordial Wilderness!
This was a true hero of the age, an unparalleled champion!
Houtu's heart stirred. Such a man.
Was precisely the one she admired!!
Within the void.
Upon hearing Lu Changqing's words, Xi He and Chang Xi's hearts also fluttered.
He cared for the world and embraced all living beings!
Lu Changqing's figure was deeply etched into their hearts.
Only a man like this could be called a true peerless hero!
Men like Di Jun and Tai Yi were merely heroes made by the times; in the end, they could not be considered men who stood tall beneath heaven.
The eyes with which the two women looked at Lu Changqing were soft as water.
Their hearts churned, unable to calm themselves.
Lu Changqing sensed the two gazes and turned back to look.
Xi He and Chang Xi's hearts immediately pounded like drums, and rosy clouds spread across their faces.
They gently nodded to him, their bashfulness plainly visible.
Even Lu Changqing could not help losing himself for a moment at their shy, timid appearances.
Beauty capable of toppling kingdoms was nothing more than this.
Lu Changqing looked upon the heavens and earth of the Primordial Wilderness and proclaimed, "This Supreme Great Array has been completed!"
"With this array, you can obtain more merit!"
"In the future, everyone may have hope of attaining the Dao and becoming a Sage!"
"The road ahead is clear. Do you have confidence?!"
As soon as his words fell, all beings answered together:
"We will surely attain the Dao!"
"We will never betray Longevity Immortal Venerable!"
Seeing the beings so impassioned, Lu Changqing nodded with satisfaction before finally raising his voice.
"I shall await the day you attain the Dao!"
Countless beings erupted into cheers once more.
"Attain the Dao! Attain the Dao!"
"We swear to attain Hunyuan!"
"Longevity Immortal Venerable's might shakes the Primordial Wilderness!"
"Longevity Immortal Venerable stands unrivaled beneath heaven!"
Amid the cheers were several especially fervent cries—
"Saint Changqing! I adore you!"
Clearly, they were the voices of his admirers.
Lu Changqing gladly accepted this.
It was only natural with his strength. Without realizing it, he had become the standard that all beings of the Primordial Wilderness looked up to.
When the Sages witnessed this scene, all of them were secretly shaken.
Was this Saint Changqing's majesty?
His reputation in the Primordial Wilderness had likely long surpassed even Hongjun's!
Hongjun stared at everything before him, his expression fluctuating uncertainly.
His heart was bitter, yet there was no one to whom he could speak of it.
No, I absolutely cannot show weakness before Lu Changqing!
I will never submit!
If I lower my head, where will the Dao Ancestor's dignity remain?
After Lu Changqing finished announcing this to all beings, he turned to the Sages. "Now, it is time to distribute the merit."
Upon hearing this, all the Sages revealed delighted expressions.
After waiting for so many years, this moment had finally arrived!
Golden light surged between heaven and earth, and vast merit hung in the air like stars.
A full hundred million points of merit!
"Many thanks, Saint Changqing!"
Laozi and the other Sages spoke their thanks in unison. Holding the merit in their hands, they could not conceal their excitement.
A hundred million points of merit!
Added to his previous accumulation, Laozi felt that he could now attempt to break through to the Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
The Sages each received a hundred million points, but before Hongjun, brilliant golden light carrying three hundred million points of merit descended.
It finally somewhat soothed his wounded mood.
At least the gains were acceptable.
This time had not been a complete loss.
The beings of the Primordial Wilderness looked at the merit filling the sky, too shocked for words.
What an astonishing amount...
Saint Changqing was actually willing to exhaust all this merit just to invite the Sages to act!
He was truly worthy of admiration.
Once the merit had been distributed, Hongjun was about to leave.
Lu Changqing suddenly spoke. "Fellow Daoist Hongjun, would you be willing to stay and open up heaven and earth together?"
Hongjun firmly refused. "Thank you for the invitation."
"However, opening up heaven and earth is of no benefit to my integration with the Dao. Forgive me, but I shall not accompany you."
Yet inwardly, he sneered repeatedly.
Absurd!
I am the Xuanmen Dao Ancestor. My earlier assistance had already given you ample face.
And you still want to push your luck?
Wishful thinking!
With a turn of thought, Hongjun immediately flicked his sleeve and departed, his figure vanishing in an instant.
Not even the slightest trace remained between heaven and earth.
Lu Changqing watched his departing back, a faint smile curling at the corner of his lips.
Quite stubborn!
Once everyone's cultivation improved, let's see how long he could keep holding out!
In the void.
Seeing that Lu Changqing still refused to give up, Tongtian sighed inwardly—
This Fellow Daoist Changqing really seized every opening!
Laozi also advised helplessly, "Fellow Daoist Changqing, you should not force it."
"The Dao Ancestor intends to Integrate with Dao and likely has no interest in participating in the creation of heaven and earth."
Tongtian echoed, "Exactly!"
"Besides, asking the Dao Ancestor to create a world truly would be wasting his talents."
Though they said so, the two of them understood perfectly well—
The Dao Ancestor simply could not swallow his pride.
They could understand that much.
After all, they had once been the same.
It was only because Lu Changqing's offer had been so generous that they changed their minds.
Lu Changqing did not mind. "No matter."
"One more of him makes no difference; one less of him makes no difference."
"Now that the entire Primordial Wilderness is earning merit, let's see how long he can keep this up!"
Tongtian and Laozi exchanged wry smiles.
Was this a standoff now?
So be it!
In any case, it had nothing to do with them.
As long as they could gain merit, that was enough!
Lu Changqing turned to the Sages. "All right."
"The great array has been completed. Everyone, continue creating worlds."
Upon hearing this, King Father of the East and the other Sages immediately felt exhausted.
They had only just finished setting up the array, and now they had to create heaven and earth again?
They were being worked without pause!
At least let them catch their breath!
King Father of the East coughed lightly. "Great Master, we have labored for a long time setting up the array. Could you allow us a few days to recover?"
Lu Changqing raised a brow at him—as if he had contributed that much.
In truth, with so many Sages working together, each of them had not shouldered much.
Lu Changqing did not waste words and directly brought out the Heavenly Dao Scepter.
Boom!
The power of the Heavenly Dao circulated, and thunderclouds filled the heavens.
Trying to slack off? Did they want a taste of Heavenly Punishment?
Lu Changqing wore a faintly amused smile.
King Father of the East and the others immediately fell silent. "Great Master, we'll go right away!"
Laozi and the other Sages had also wanted to rest for a while, but seeing this, they grumbled inwardly.
Good heavens!
This was simply Zhou Bapi!
They had just finished working, and they had to work again?
This was too hard!
Xi He and Chang Xi asked timidly, "Fellow Daoist Changqing, do we have to go too?"
Chang Xi blinked her bright eyes, her smile as lovely as a flower.
"Fellow Daoist Changqing, as your maids, we do not have to create heaven and earth by force, right?"
"How about... we play Fight the Landlord?"
After thinking for a moment, Lu Changqing nodded. "Very well."
"You are maids, so it is fine for you to be more at ease."
"If you want to earn merit, go create heaven and earth. If not, keep me company for amusement."
Having two stunningly beautiful female immortals by his side—
Was an enjoyment in itself.
What was cultivation for?
Was it not to live freely and happily?!
King Father of the East and the others were about to leave when they saw this scene.
Every one of them felt bitter inside.
Why were they not female immortals?
If they were female immortals, would they not be able to earn merit while lying down!
Seeing this, Nuwa sighed softly and reminded him, "Fellow Daoist Changqing, do not indulge too deeply in pleasure!"
"Cultivation is like rowing upstream. If you do not advance, you fall behind!"
Laozi also chimed in, "Exactly!"
"Fellow Daoist Changqing, you should cultivate diligently without cease!"
"Do not squander such talent!"
Faced with their admonitions, Lu Changqing argued confidently, "I work so hard spending merit! What is wrong with enjoying myself a little?"
Everyone was left speechless for a moment.
Damn!
What kind of reasoning was that?!
It was truly original!
Most absurd of all, they could not find anything to refute him with!
Lu Changqing spending merit did indeed seem very... but what did that have to do with working hard?!
The two things were completely unrelated!
Forget it, forget it!
Laozi shook his head inwardly.
In the end, he was simply fated to toil!
Nuwa's eyes widened, and she simply closed her mouth.
If she kept talking, Lu Changqing might anger her into vomiting blood.
The Sages then departed one after another.
For the next several centuries, Lu Changqing lived a leisurely life.
He either played mahjong with Xi He and Chang Xi or played Fight the Landlord.
He ate, drank, and made merry, living in great delight.
After several hundred years passed like this, Xi He and Chang Xi could no longer sit still either.
How long could they keep fooling around every day?!
They could not continue wasting their days like this!
Thus, the two of them also joined in creating worlds and accumulating merit.
With his playmates gone, Lu Changqing could only find ways to amuse himself.
One day.
Lu Changqing sat alone in a recliner and yawned.
He was bored out of his mind.
Watching his merit diminish day by day, he felt delighted.
At this rate, he would soon achieve his goal.
Setting up the Hunyuan Heaven and Earth Great Array had truly been a wise move.
Since the great array had been completed, the efficiency of all living beings in the world opening up new lands had increased by at least fifty percent!
In a thousand years, three trillion merit had been spent!
Wonderful!
At this rate, he would sooner or later squander that vast ocean of merit!
Still, staying in Wuji Heaven for so long was indeed rather boring.
After thinking it over, Lu Changqing decided to go out and travel.
He could take a look around at the mountains and rivers and pass the time.
He left Wuji Heaven directly.
The moment he departed, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun arrived outside Wuji Heaven.
"Why isn't the Longevity Immortal Venerable here?"
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