Finding a Dao Protector for the Human Clan

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa became a saint because of creating the Human Clan. Don't you think the Human Clan is special enough?"

"If Human Clan were truly as wretched as you two claim, why would Heavenly Dao bestow such immense Merit, helping Fellow Daoist Nuwa break through her shackles and instantly attain sainthood?"

These words, like the resounding toll of a great bell, exploded in the hearts of Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun.

The two looked at each other, both seeing shock and realization in each other's eyes.

They previously only focused on the result of Nuwa's attainment of sainthood, but ignored the root cause of this sainthood!

Zhen Yuanzi took a deep breath, looked at Zhou Ming, and his expression became much more solemn.

"Fellow Daoist, do you mean that our chance to become saints... might lie with this Human Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming smiled slightly, neither completely affirming nor completely denying it.

He gently shook his head. "The Human Clan is blessed with Fortune and contains great opportunities; this is beyond doubt."

"However, whether it can directly help someone achieve sainthood is not a simple matter; it depends on each person's individual circumstances and Zaohua."

He paused, then looked at Hong Yun: "However, Fellow Daoist Hongyun, you might want to pay more attention to the Human Clan."

"Perhaps your destiny is intricately connected to them."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yun's eyes flashed with astonishing brilliance, and her breathing became somewhat rapid.

"Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming! I've taken it to heart! I'll definitely pay close attention!"

Zhou Ming nodded with a smile.

He then turned to Zhen Yuanzi and said, "As for Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, your opportunity does not directly lie with the Human Clan."

"But paying more attention to the Human Clan in the future won't do you any harm."

Zhen Yuanzi, now reassured, quickly pressed on, "Then... fellow Daoist, may I ask where my own opportunity lies?"

Zhou Ming looked at Zhen Yuanzi and said meaningfully, "Far away, yet right before our eyes."

"The Earth Book in your hands, fellow Daoist, is your greatest opportunity."

"The Earth Book?" Zhen Yuanzi's face showed obvious confusion upon hearing this.

This Earth Book was his innate Spirit Treasure, possessing unparalleled defensive capabilities and connected to the Primordial Land.

He naturally cherished it immensely, but he never imagined that this Spirit Treasure would be the key to his sainthood.

He pondered for many years, but still could not discover the secret to enlightenment.

Zhou Ming didn't elaborate, simply saying, "That's right. Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be impatient. When the time is right, you will naturally understand."

After hearing Zhou Ming's words, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, though still having many doubts, felt much more at ease.

At least, we have a general direction now.

The two exchanged a glance, stood up together, and bowed solemnly to Zhou Ming.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming, for your guidance! We will forever remember your kindness!"

Zhou Ming accepted their greetings without hesitation, waved his hand, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities."

"The opportunity hasn't arrived yet, so thinking about it too much won't help; it will only disturb your resolve."

He changed the subject, a gentle smile appearing on his face, "It has been quite a while since the three of us sat down for a serious discussion."

"It's a rare opportunity for us all to gather here today. Why not take this chance to compare and contrast what we've learned? Perhaps we can all make some progress. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun were overjoyed upon hearing this!

They clearly understood that Zhou Ming, the newly ascended Saint, was intentionally helping his two old friends!

Even just hearing a few words from Saint expounding the Way is an immense Zaohua!

"That is exactly what I wish for, I dare not ask!" Zhen Yuanzi quickly replied, his tone full of gratitude.

Hong Yun beamed with joy. "Excellent! It is our honor to discuss the Dao with Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming!"

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities," Zhou Ming said with a gentle smile.

Having said that, he slightly closed his eyes, Three Flowers on the Crown appeared and disappeared, with Dao Rhyme flowing within the Auspicious Cloud.

In an instant, within the Five Village Temple, the Daoist Chants drifted, Golden Lotuses Erupting from the Earth, and Auspicious Colors Descending from Heaven.

Zhou Ming did not directly expound on the profound and unfathomable Great Dao of the Saint, but instead, based on the individual cultivation characteristics and confusions of Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, he guided them step by step from the simple to the complex.

Sometimes he quotes classical texts, sometimes he explains his own insights; his words are profound yet get straight to the heart of the matter.

Sometimes he expounds on the Law and explains the true meaning of the Great Dao.

Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun listened with rapt attention, sometimes frowning as they pondered deeply, and other times suddenly enlightened and beaming with joy.

With Zhou Ming's guidance, the two suddenly understood many things that had been obscure and unclear before.

All sorts of exquisite insights flowed through my heart like a gushing spring.

For a time, the Five Village Temple was filled with Daoist Chants and strange phenomena.

The Ginseng Fruit Tree swayed gently, as if it too were listening to the profound sounds of the Great Dao.

In the Primordial Wilderness, years are immeasurable; in spiritual practice, time is boundless.

A day in the cave is equivalent to a thousand years in the world.

In the blink of an eye, the millennium has arrived.

On this day, countless Great Powers beings emerged from their respective Dao Field Cave Abode throughout the Primordial Wilderness.

Transforming into streaks of light, they headed towards the Depths of Chaos, towards the sacred Dao Field established by the Saint Nuwa — the Empress Wa's Palace.

No one wants to miss such an opportunity as Saint Dao Lecture.

Inside the Five Village Temple, Zhou Ming, Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun slowly awoke from their discussion.

After a thousand years of discussion, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun felt they had gained a great deal, their cultivation had improved considerably, and their eyes were filled with gratitude as they looked at Zhou Ming.

"A thousand years have passed; it is time for us to set off for the Empress Wa's Palace," Zhou Ming said.

"Good," Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun replied in unison.

The three of them immediately transformed into Three Daos of light, rushed out of Five Village Temple, and sped towards the Depths of Chaos.

When the three of them arrived at the Empress Wa's Palace Empress Wa's Palace, many Great Powers from the Primordial Wilderness had already gathered there.

The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhunti, Di Jun, Taiyi... most of the Guests of Purple Cloud Palace in the past are now present.

When everyone saw Zhou Ming arrive with Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, their expressions varied.

Some admired it, while others were envious.

Everyone knows that Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun were once close friends of Sage Zhou Ming.

Now that Zhou Ming Attain the Primordial Chaos, the status and position of these two have naturally risen accordingly.

What a blessing it is to maintain such a close relationship with a Saint!

Many Great Powers secretly lamented why they hadn't been able to forge such a deep friendship with Sage Zhou Ming back then.

"Greetings, Sage Zhou Ming!"

All the Great Powers stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Zhou Ming.

Zhou Ming remained calm and waved his hand, saying, "Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities."

After everyone stood up, they all bowed and greeted Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi!"

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Hongyun!"

Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun bowed in return, their attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

Although they were standing next to a Saint, they did not become arrogant because of it.

Zhou Ming nodded to everyone, then said, "Fellow Daoists, I will take my leave first to pay my respects to Fellow Daoist Nuwa."

Upon hearing this, the assembled Great Powers immediately bowed and said, "Saint proceed, Your Saint. We respectfully see you off."

Zhou Ming said no more and strode into the Empress Wa's Palace.