The Three Pure Ones Clarify the Dao

Bai Jin finally said helplessly, "If you don't go, I'm leaving!"

"Get lost~"

"If you don't go, the outside world will only say that Senior Martial Brother Taishang and Senior Martial Brother Yuanshi were unharmed by the Purple Firmament Divine Thunder and were still in the mood to go out and eat and drink, but Master, you were severely injured by the Purple Firmament Divine Thunder and couldn't even leave your room."

The entrance of Shangqing Palace boomed open, and Tongtian's tall figure appeared before the gate, saying proudly, "Lead the way!"

"Yes! Master, please." Bai Jin's heart relaxed. He had finally persuaded him. He quickly gestured and led Tongtian towards Shangqing Peak.

Tongtian sat down in the last position. The three of them looked at the hot pot in the middle, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

Bai Jin seemed oblivious and said with a smile, "Master, Martial Uncles, this is a new type of food I've researched, called hot pot. You just need to put the food you want to eat in and cook it. Master and Martial Uncles, what would you like to eat?"

Taishang said, "Whatever."

"Alright! Then I'll pair it for Master and Martial Uncles according to my taste."

Bai Jin used his white jade chopsticks to put the meat and vegetables from the rack into the hot pot. As he put them in, he said, "When I'm unhappy, I like to eat hot pot. For me, there's nothing that a meal of hot pot can't solve. If there is, then have a few more meals."

Taishang showed a hint of a smile and said, "This saying is quite interesting." He looked at the hot pot and nodded, saying, "This is also good. One spicy, one mild, one yin, one yang. This method is indeed interesting."

He flicked his hand towards the flame below, and the flame suddenly shrank into a small stream, but the temperature increased significantly. The pot above began to bubble and boil.

Taishang picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of mushroom, and tasted it. He nodded in satisfaction and said, "It truly has a unique flavor."

Yuanshi also picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of meat, and tasted it. He said, "The taste is peculiar, the method of eating is interesting, the quality of the ingredients is poor, and it's a shared pot for multiple people, not suitable for formal occasions."

Bai Jin smiled and said, "Martial Uncle, this isn't about formal occasions; it's about family reunion."

Yuanshi softened his tone and said, "Eating like this does make the relationship feel closer."

"Master, Martial Uncles, please eat more. I prepared all these dishes myself."

Tongtian said with satisfaction, "You are indeed thoughtful."

After eating for a while, Taishang, Yuanshi, and Tongtian chatted and ate, and the atmosphere gradually eased, no longer as heavy as before.

Tongtian put down his jade chopsticks and asked, "Bai Jin, I heard that you already knew we would fail? You even fought with Duobao to persuade me to give up this method of proving the Dao?"

Bai Jin said in surprise, "Master, you already know?"

Tongtian said proudly, "As long as I want to know, I can find out."

Bai Jin gave him a thumbs-up and said, "Master, you're amazing!"

Yuanshi said calmly, "He left a trace of his divine sense in Kunlun."

Tongtian's smug expression disappeared. He glared at Yuanshi and then asked, "Why did you think we would definitely fail?"

Taishang and Yuanshi also looked at Bai Jin. They had a premonition that this path might not work, but as long as there was a sliver of hope, they had to try. But how did Bai Jin know that this path would definitely fail? They knew that Nuwa had also followed this path when she achieved her Dao.

Yuanshi raised an eyebrow and said, "Could it be that you also have your own views on the Saint Dao?"

Bai Jin quickly put on a bitter face and said, "Martial Uncle, please don't praise me too much. The Saint Dao is too high-level; I'll be scared to death."

"Then how are you so sure that it will fail?"

"Although I don't know how to achieve the Saint Dao, I know that this path is not viable."

"Why?"

Bai Jin thought for a moment and said seriously, "I once heard that Master and Martial Uncles are direct disciples of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, while Empress Nuwa, Martial Uncle Jieyin, and Martial Uncle Zhunti are registered disciples of the Dao Ancestor."

Taishang, Yuanshi, and Tongtian all nodded. This was not a secret in the Great Desolation and was once their pride. That's why their minds were greatly shaken when they learned that Empress Nuwa had become a saint, and they took the risk to try after hearing Duobao's words.

"I thought, since Master and Martial Uncles are direct disciples of the Dao Ancestor, shouldn't they inherit the Dao of the Dao Ancestor?

I, your disciple, am dull-witted and can only understand from this most superficial aspect, unlike Senior Disciple Brother who can think so profoundly. Although I cannot figure out what Master's and Martial Uncles' Dao is, it should not be something like alchemy or artifact refining. I was afraid that Master and Martial Uncles would go astray and damage their Dao Foundation, so I went to stop them."

Direct disciples inherit the will of their master. The Three Pure Ones were stunned for a moment. Major events flashed through their minds, all related to Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the most important of which were two matters.

The first was the preaching in Zixiao Palace, spreading the Dao throughout the Great Desolation.

The second was merging with the Dao, thereby opening up a path for all living beings in the Great Desolation.

Merging with the Dao was certainly not feasible, so only preaching the Dao to the Great Desolation remained. A thought flashed through the minds of the Three Pure Ones simultaneously: education!

In an instant, a tremor surged in their hearts, and the Primordial Chaos Qi in their Primordial Spirits began to tremble.

Tongtian laughed heartily and exclaimed, "My Dao is achieved~"

Yuanshi also excitedly said, "My Dao is achieved~"

Taishang quickly stroked his beard, his eyes filled with excitement.

Bai Jin asked doubtfully, "Master, Martial Uncles, what's wrong? Did something happy happen?"

Taishang, Yuanshi, and Tongtian turned to look at Bai Jin. The more they looked, the cuter he seemed. This was a disciple blessed with great fortune! Although Bai Jin had not pointed out how to achieve the Saint Dao, his simple words were like a great hand parting the clouds to reveal the moon, and the door to the Saint Dao was now within sight.

Tongtian stood up, patted Bai Jin on the shoulder, and laughed heartily, "Bai Jin, you are absolutely right. Our Dao was pointed out to us by Master from the very beginning. Direct disciples are indeed direct disciples! Haha~"

Bai Jin looked at the three of them with confusion and chuckled, "Please forgive my ignorance, Master, but I really don't know what you mean."

Yuanshi said with a smile, "Bai Jin, do you know that what you just said directly pointed out our Saint Dao?"

Bai Jin's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard, disbelief written on his face. "The, the Saint Dao? No way! What did I say?"

Taishang smiled gently and said, "This is someone with great destiny. Bai Jin, do you have any requests now? Whatever you ask for today, I will grant it all."

Bai Jin's eyes lit up. "You're serious?"

Taishang, Yuanshi, and Tongtian all nodded, looking at Bai Jin with interest, wondering what ambitions this little fellow had.

Bai Jin solemnly bowed. "If I offend either of you Martial Uncles in the future, I ask for your leniency."

Taishang and Yuanshi both chuckled and nodded. "Agreed!"

Anyone else in this situation might have asked for great divine abilities or treasures. But if they had actually asked, the sentiment would have faded. It was better to ask for a death-exemption token first. As for benefits, with this sentiment established, would his Master and Martial Uncles shortchange him? They would give him the best and most suitable things. Bai Jin's mind was calculating furiously.