Failure to Attain the Dao

"Of course they didn't dare!"

The mushroom girl continued indignantly, "But everyone on the mountain is spreading rumors now, saying Senior Brother Duobao is the greatest prodigy in the primordial world and comprehended three Saintly Daos in one go. They also said that once Master and Martial Uncles attain the Dao, Senior Brother Duobao will be the foremost figure beneath the saints of the primordial world, comparable to the Demon Emperor and Ancestral Witches."

Bai Jin nodded. "If Master and Martial Uncles can successfully attain the Dao, they aren't wrong." He then asked, "What else did they say?"

"They said a lot, constantly showing off in front of us. They even said that once Master and Martial Uncles attain the Dao, Senior Brother Duobao will be a great contributor. Senior Disciple Brother, you were just going to stop Master from attaining the Dao, so you'll be a great sinner. When the time comes, you'll definitely grovel before Senior Brother Duobao and beg for forgiveness."

Bai Jin laughed. "I'll grovel before him?"

"Oh, right! They also said Senior Brother Duobao has the bearing of a saint. If he can obtain Primordial Violet Qi, he can attain the Dao too."

The mushroom girl looked at Bai Jin worriedly. "Senior Disciple Brother, do you think what they said might be true? If Master and the two Martial Uncles really become saints because of Senior Brother Duobao's influence, will Senior Brother Duobao suppress us?!"

Bai Jin said, "What? Are you worried?"

The mushroom girl pouted. "Of course! Qiu Shou Xian and Ling Ya Xian are awful, especially Ling Ya Xian. I really hate him."

Bai Jin laughed heartily. "Don't worry! Long-tusked elephants don't eat mushrooms."

The mushroom girl's eyes widened in disbelief. "Senior Brother, how did you know my true origin?"

Bai Jin could not help reaching out and touching the little mushroom-like buns on her head. Smiling, he said, "Isn't it already obvious?"

The mushroom girl also reached up to touch the little buns on her head, immediately coming to a realization. She promptly declared with conviction, "I'm changing my hairstyle when I get back."

"No need. I think it's quite cute."

The mushroom girl giggled twice, then propped up her chin and studied Bai Jin. "Senior Brother, you don't seem nervous at all."

"What is there to be nervous about?"

"Aren't you afraid Master and Martial Uncles will really attain the Dao?"

"That would be a good thing!"

The mushroom girl asked in confusion, "Senior Brother, I really don't understand you. We've all been worrying ourselves sick outside, but you don't seem to care at all."

Bai Jin laughed heartily. "Tell them to stop worrying about nothing. Cultivate properly and calmly comprehend the Dao—that is the right path."

"That again!" The mushroom girl rose to her feet. "Then I'm leaving!"

"Forgive me for not seeing you off~"

The mushroom girl skipped toward the exit, the little buns on her head bouncing with every step. She looked utterly adorable.

With a wave of Bai Jin's hand, the palace doors slammed shut with a boom. He drifted upward, sat cross-legged on his bed, and closed his eyes to continue healing his injuries.

Seven years later, a sudden change occurred between heaven and earth. All immortals vaguely sensed three immense auras rising simultaneously from three directions of the primordial world. Three Great Daos connected heaven and earth, as though three supreme beings were awakening.

At Mount Kunlun, Bai Jin, Holy Mother Wudang, Duobao, and the others were immediately startled. They hurried out of their palaces and soared into the sky, standing atop the clouds as they gazed into the distance at the directions where the three Great Daos had risen.

Excitement flickered in Duobao's eyes. Master and Martial Uncles were finally about to attain the Dao. My glorious immortal path is about to begin.

Holy Mother Wudang also looked expectantly in one direction. Could Master truly attain the Dao?

Bai Jin's heart skipped a beat. No way! Could my arrival have caused some kind of mutation? This looks so much like what happened before Empress Nuwa attained the Dao!

In the Western Pure Land, Jieyin and Zhunti stood beneath the Bodhi Tree, their expressions solemn. The Three Pure Ones had connected the Great Dao to the Heavenly Dao. Were they truly certain they could become saints?

Within the Demon Court of the Thirty-three Heavens, Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Dijun stood inside the divine hall, solemnly watching the three streams of Dao aura rising from the primordial world below. The Three Pure Ones were about to become saints? That was fast.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches also emerged from Pangu Hall, sensing the changes in heaven and earth. The Three Pure Ones were about to become saints. The era of saints was about to begin.

Within Wa Huang Heaven in the chaos, Empress Nuwa sat cross-legged upon a cloud bed, overlooking the great primordial world. She shook her head slightly. It was not enough~ This attempt to attain the Dao was destined to fail.

Above the Eastern Sea, Buzhou Mountain, and Mingqiong Snow Mountain, where the three Great Daos had risen, three dark clouds suddenly appeared. Three bolts of lightning descended from within them at the same time, purple lightning connecting heaven and earth.

All the great powers watching this unfold throughout the primordial world were horrified. Purple Cloud Divine Thunder? Why would Purple Cloud Divine Thunder descend during an attempt to attain the Dao?

Boom~ Three mushroom clouds rose from the primordial land.

Towering waves swept across the Eastern Sea. Countless sea demons and wandering immortals overseas turned pale in terror and fled in panic.

The mountains around Buzhou Mountain trembled, while several surrounding peaks crumbled into ruins.

The western land rumbled without end.

At the summit of Mount Kunlun, Duobao was dumbfounded. How could this happen? What happened to attaining the Dao? How had it turned into Purple Cloud Divine Thunder?

Bai Jin covered his face with his sleeve, as if he could not bear to watch. My poor Master and Martial Uncles~ His eyes shifted as he wiped away nonexistent tears, then he cried out sorrowfully, "My Master! My Martial Uncles! How could you fail to attain the Dao? Who is harming you? This disciple's heart hurts so much..."

Duobao looked at Bai Jin, took a deep breath, suppressed his fury, then turned and flew downward. His heart was filled with unease. How had things become like this? He wished he could slap himself twice. Serves you right for talking too much. Serves you right for talking too much.

Before, he had only seen Bai Jin effortlessly help Empress Nuwa attain the Dao. Not only had Bai Jin received Empress Nuwa's merit, but he had also formed an immense karmic bond with her and successfully found a powerful patron in Empress Nuwa. It could be said that he had instantly become one of the greatest winners among immortals. Duobao had grown envious and developed the thought of advising Master and Martial Uncles, yet he had never considered the consequences of failed guidance. It had looked so easy when Bai Jin did it! Wuwuwu~ I even feel like dying now.

At the Demon Court, Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Dijun instinctively relaxed and smiled. Good. The Three Pure Ones had failed to become saints, so they still had time.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches also relaxed. The emergence of one saint, Nuwa, was already a major matter. If the Three Pure Ones became saints as well, there would be no place left for them.

Houtu spoke. "Brothers, I want to go out for a walk!"

Dijiang asked in confusion, "Where to?"

"To the Human Race!"

Gonggong said in surprise, "The Human Race? The race Nuwa created?"

Houtu nodded. "I want to see the Human Race. If possible, I hope the Wu Clan and the Human Race can form an alliance in the future."

Gonggong said dismissively, "What qualifications does that newly born, weak race have to ally with us?"

Houtu said seriously, "The Human Race is indeed weak, but Empress Nuwa stands behind them. The Wu Clan and Demon Race are now evenly matched. Whichever side gains Empress Nuwa's support will be able to unify heaven and earth."

Dijiang asked in confusion, "Hasn't Empress Nuwa already chosen the Demon Race?"

"That is why we must do everything we can to win over the Human Race now. We can even shelter them. As long as the Human Race stands on our side, Empress Nuwa may change her mind."