Parting on Bad Terms
In the Primordial Wilderness, years are immeasurable; in spiritual practice, time is boundless.
Kunlun Mountain, the Dao Field the Three Pure Ones.
Thirty thousand years have passed since the Three Pure Ones joined forces to comprehend the Heaven-Opening Mark.
On this day, the Three Daos figures opened their eyes almost simultaneously, and their Surrounding Body Dao Rhyme slowly receded.
Taiqing's Surrounding Body circulated with Clear Qi, and he spoke first, his voice calm and even.
"This Heaven-Opening Mark left by the Father God at the beginning of creation is indeed profound and mysterious."
"The profound Law contained within will certainly be of great benefit to our future cultivation."
He paused, then continued, "However... we haven't discovered any profound lineage capable of evolving earth-shattering formations like the Wu Clan."
Recalling the Twelve Divine Fiend Formation the Wu Clan, which summoned the Pangu True Body and directly confronted the terrifying power of the Dao Ancestor.
Even Taiqing couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. That kind of power was truly something to be longed for, yet also something to be wary of.
Primordial Lord frowned slightly. "What you say is quite right, elder brother."
"This Heaven-Opening Mark's explanation of the Law is truly exquisite, far surpassing the ordinary."
"But the Dao Ancestor has already made it clear that under the Heavenly Dao, the path to Prove Dao with Laws is difficult! Difficult! Difficult! It's almost a dead end!"
He glanced at Tongtian and continued, "Moreover, we have already Dao Ancestor instruction from the Dao Ancestor."
"He is following the path of Slaying Three Corpses, and with the Hongmeng Purple Qi within him, his path to sainthood is practically a smooth road."
"With such Great Dao ahead, if we were to be distracted by the rugged and difficult Path of Laws, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse and inviting trouble upon ourselves?"
Upon hearing Tongtian, Tongtian's brows furrowed even more deeply.
He always felt that things were not as simple as his two Eldest Brother brothers thought.
"Eldest Brother! Second brother!"
Tongtian said in a deep voice, "I always felt that the mark left by the Father God at the Heaven-Opening Mark was far more complex than this!"
"The Essence Blood inherited from the Father God by the Wu Clan can still evolve into the Twelve Divine Fiend Formation."
"Summoning the Father God's Will caused even the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao to suffer a great loss!"
"We are the primordial Primordial Spirit of our Father God, and the Heaven-Opening Mark we received should, in principle, be a more core and powerful inheritance!"
Tongtian grew increasingly agitated as he spoke, "Perhaps it's not that the mark is inadequate, but rather that our understanding of it is insufficient!"
"Perhaps, like the Wu Clan, we too must first walk the Path of Laws and achieve the status of Primordial Origin Golden Immortal before we can truly touch the core of the Father God's inheritance!"
"Third Brother! You are mistaken!"
Primordial Lord snorted coldly, his face showing displeasure. "Have you forgotten that our origins are completely different from those of the Wu Clan!"
"The Wu Clan is formed from the Essence Blood of the Father God, and is naturally in harmony with the Law, controlling the Law Power as naturally as breathing and drinking water."
"Although we are the Pangu's Primordial Spirit, with profound foundations, we were not born with the ability to control the Law!"
"The Law of cultivation are still inefficient for us!"
He flicked his sleeve and continued, "Severing the Proving the Dao by Severing Three Corpses is a method personally passed down by the Dao Ancestor, and it is also a path recognized by the Heavenly Dao!"
"Now you're saying you want to change course and learn the cultivation Law of the Wu Clan? Aren't you just ruining your future?"
"Having the Foundation for Sainthood — the Hongmeng Purple Qi —yet choosing to tread the perilous path strewn with thorns is utterly foolish!"
The more Primordial Lord spoke, the more incomprehensible Tongtian's ideas seemed.
"Third Brother, were you perhaps intimidated by the Wu Clan's display of power and lost your composure?"
"While the legacy of the Father God is important, we must also distinguish between primary and secondary aspects."
"Our most urgent task right now is to Prove the Dao and become a Saint!"
"Second brother, you are mistaken!" The Tongtian Sect Master suddenly stood up.
"I have not lost my composure! Rather, I firmly believe that the Father God's power far surpasses that of the Dao Ancestor!"
"What the Dao Ancestor said— that Prove Dao with Laws is difficult—that applies to ordinary beings."
"We are the Pangu Orthodox, bearing the Heaven-Opening Mark; how can we be compared to ordinary beings?"
"If the Wu Clan can do it, why can't we? Are we, who are manifestations of Pangu's Primordial Spirit, inferior to the Wu Clan?"
Tongtian spoke with fervor, every word resounding with conviction.
He felt that his second brother was too superstitious about the Dao Ancestor and had underestimated his greatest reliance— the Pangu Inheritance.
Taiqing had been listening quietly until this moment, when she finally spoke slowly.
"What my Second Younger Brother said is not without merit."
"Slaying the Proving the Dao by Severing Three Corpses the shortcut pointed out to us by the Dao Ancestor, and it is also the path recognized by the Heavenly Dao."
"Our path of cultivation is set; with the Hongmeng Purple Qi in our hands, becoming a saint is only a matter of time."
Being distracted at this time is certainly not a wise move.
"On the contrary, it will lead to biting off more than you can chew, thus delaying your own spiritual practice."
Taiqing first affirmed Primordial Lord's statement, then changed the subject.
"However, my Third Brother's concerns are not entirely unfounded."
"The Heaven-Opening Mark left by the Father God is naturally profound and mysterious, and must contain great secrets."
"It's just that our current level of understanding is not high enough to fully appreciate its wonders."
After a moment's thought, Taiqing proposed a compromise.
"In my opinion, we should put this matter aside for now."
"We should first improve our own strength, sever our Three Corpses as soon as possible, and prepare for merging with the Hongmeng Purple Qi to Prove the Dao and become a Saint in the future."
"After all, before becoming a saint, the stronger one's own strength and the more solid one's foundation, the better."
"After achieving sainthood, the heights one can naturally reach will also be higher."
"When the future arrives, and the three of us brothers have all Prove the Dao and become a Saint..."
"Wouldn't it be even better if we joined forces to comprehend this Heaven-Opening Mark together?"
"At that time, we will both be revered as Saint, our vision, methods, and insights far surpassing what we have today."
"By adopting the perspective of Saint, with a broad and overarching understanding, and then exploring its mysteries, we can surely achieve twice the result with half the effort and gain a deeper understanding of its true profound meaning."
Primordial Lord nodded, deeply agreeing.
"Eldest Brother, your words are very wise! I share the same thoughts as Eldest Brother."
He glanced at Tongtian, his tone softening slightly. "Third Brother, this matter is settled then. Let's not say anything more."
"Our primary task at present is to improve our cultivation and prepare for becoming a saint!"
"We can discuss the other minor details later."
Tongtian looked at Laozi and Primordial Lord, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.
Seeing that his two Elder Brother were of one mind and their expressions were resolute, he ultimately swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
only...
The inexplicable unease in his heart grew stronger.
After achieving sainthood... will the three of them truly have another chance, like today, to join forces and comprehend the Father God's Heaven-Opening Mark?
He dared not think about it, nor did he want to.
"Since my Eldest Brother and second elder brother have already reached a decision, I will naturally follow it."
Tongtian finally lowered his head, a hint of barely perceptible disappointment in his voice.
Seeing that Tongtian Taiqing longer objected, Taiqing nodded slightly and stood up from the Cushion.
"In that case, I'll go and cultivate in seclusion first."
Before he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a wisp of Clear Qi and vanished from the hall.
Primordial Lord also rose, nodded slightly to Tongtian, and then turned and left.
His Surrounding Body was filled with Dao Rhyme, clearly indicating that he was eager to return and consolidate his cultivation.
Inside the main hall, only Tongtian remained in the blink of an eye.
He gazed at the empty Cushion, sensing the lingering mystical aura within the hall.
In the end, it all turned into a long, drawn-out sigh.
Then, he shook his head, and in a flash, he left the place.