The Second Dao Lecture Arrives

Spring gave way to autumn, and ninety thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

East Sea, Floating Island.

Within a lush forest of verdant greenery and ancient towering trees.

A handsome young man in a crimson Daoist robe and an honest, simple middle-aged Daoist in an ocher robe sat around a stone table beneath an unknown spiritual root, savoring fragrant tea.

A gentle breeze swept through, rustling the leaves in the forest and creating an air of tranquil ease.

"Brother Zhen Yuanzi, your Sleeve Universe is truly profound. It is far more convenient than storage-type Magic Treasures!" the crimson-robed young man praised.

[ Ding, the host has praised Zhen Yuanzi. Congratulations, host, you have randomly received: Innate Earth Essence Fragment x1 ]

[ Host: Hong Yun ]

[ Foundation: Top-tier Innate Demon God ]

[ Cultivation: Early Primordial Golden Immortal (Realm: Mid-Stage Primordial Golden Immortal) ]

[ Merit Techniques and Divine Abilities: Nine Revolutions Heavenly Merit, Void Evasion Technique, Void Hand, Eye of Destiny, Mirror Flower Water Moon, Breath Concealment Technique, Clone Substitution, Sleeve Universe... ]

[ Magic Treasures and Spiritual Roots: Primordial Measure Heaven Ruler, Void-Escaping Shuttle, Myriad Manifestations Realm, Enlightenment Tea Tree... ]

[ System Rewards: Pangu Primordial Spirit Fragment X5, Jade Disk of Creation Shard X1, Chaos Bell Fragment X2... ]

[ System Evaluation: Congratulations, host, your cultivation has reached the Early Primordial Golden Immortal stage. You possess numerous spiritual treasures and spiritual roots, as well as many merit techniques and divine abilities. Your flock has grown another wave; it is time to head out and fleece them. ]

That was right. The two were Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi.

Ever since his battle with Tai Yi and the departure of the Great Powers, Hong Yun had returned to Floating Island from Buzhou Mountain.

Over the years, Hong Yun had first refined the Pangu Blood Essence and Innate Cloud Qi rewarded by the system, raising his foundation another level.

Although he still belonged among the "Top-tier Innate Demon Gods," both his cultivation speed and comprehension had more than doubled.

Even Laozi, the foremost of the Three Pure Ones at present, fell somewhat short of Hong Yun in terms of foundation.

In the current Primordial Wilderness, perhaps only that Old Deng Hongjun could suppress Hong Yun.

Afterward, Hong Yun refined a large number of cultivation and comprehension fragments, raising his cultivation until it matched his realm at the Early Primordial Golden Immortal stage.

Then he could no longer sit still!

Having grown accustomed to cultivating by fleecing others, Hong Yun found every day unbearable, so he chose to go out and visit friends.

Over the years, Hong Yun had traveled across the lands of the Primordial Wilderness.

Yet the Great Powers were either in seclusion, digesting the insights from the First Purple Cloud Palace Lecture, at most exchanging a few pleasantries with Hong Yun.

Or they were like Minghe and Kunpeng, tirelessly hunting down Zhunti and Jieyin.

None of them had any leisure to fool around with Hong Yun, leaving him utterly depressed!

The Twelve Ancestral Witches did have time, but perhaps because Hong Yun had fleeced them too ruthlessly before, their cultivation had improved while there was little left to gain from them.

With no other choice, Hong Yun could only return to Floating Island and live a leisurely life.

Fortunately, ten thousand years ago, his heaven-sent Good Buddy Zhen Yuanzi finally emerged from seclusion and immediately came to Floating Island to chat with Hong Yun.

Sure enough, with their temperaments so compatible, Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi got along splendidly.

Zhen Yuanzi could not even be bothered to return to Wuzhuang Temple. Aside from occasionally taking Hong Yun back to harvest a batch of ripe Ginseng Fruit, he spent all his time idling about with him on Floating Island.

Under Hong Yun's guidance, Zhen Yuanzi not only raised his cultivation to the Peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, but also created the Divine Ability Realm known as "Sleeve Universe."

"Haha, Virtuous Younger Brother Hong Yun, you are praising me a little too highly! Clearly, it was a Divine Ability Realm you created through your guidance, yet you wield it more skillfully than I do. Rather than calling it my Sleeve Universe, it would be better to call it yours."

Zhen Yuanzi pointed at Hong Yun with a smile. With a wave of his hand, several more Ginseng Fruit appeared on the table.

Hong Yun did not stand on ceremony. He picked one up and bit into it, laughing as well. "Brother Zhen Yuanzi, Sleeve Universe only feels right when you use it. In the future, This poor Daoist intends to watch you stuff a Monkey into it with my own eyes."

"Stuff a Monkey?"

Zhen Yuanzi looked puzzled. Hong Yun merely smiled without speaking. In the entire Primordial Wilderness, he alone understood that reference!

"Brother Zhen Yuanzi, you will understand in the future! Come, drink some tea!"

Hong Yun casually sent a cup of freshly brewed Enlightenment Tea to the table before him.

Zhen Yuanzi did not dwell on it. He picked up the teacup and slowly savored the tea.

He had long grown accustomed to this Virtuous Younger Brother Hong Yun praising him once every day and occasionally blurting out things that made no sense.

"Virtuous Younger Brother, the time for Senior Hongjun's Second Dao Lecture is approaching. Is it not time for us to set out?"

After finishing the Enlightenment Tea in his cup, Zhen Yuanzi felt his realm improve by another trace.

Hong Yun lazily replied, "No rush. My twelve brothers and sisters have not arrived yet!"

As it happened, just as Hong Yun finished speaking, a thunderous clamor came from outside Floating Island.

"Brother Hongyun, we came to see you! Hurry up and come out to welcome us!"

At the same time, twelve incomparably powerful auras appeared outside the island, instantly startling the spiritual beasts living upon it. Even the calm lake at the island's center churned with waves.

"Sigh, that fool must have drunk all the spiritual wine again!"

With no choice but to rise, Hong Yun secretly withdrew the mountain-protecting formation. He then waved a finger, slicing open a pitch-black gash in the space before him and stabilizing the torn space with the power of space.

The rift slowly widened, revealing the figures of the visiting Twelve Ancestral Witches on its other side.

"Come in, all of you!"

Hong Yun's effortless use of the Law of Space immediately left Zhen Yuanzi clicking his tongue in amazement, inwardly marveling at the depth of Hong Yun's realm.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi!"

After entering the island and exchanging greetings with Zhen Yuanzi, the Twelve Ancestral Witches could not help feeling refreshed and delighted by the beautiful scenery within.

"Brother Hongyun, your Daoist sanctuary is arranged quite uniquely!"

Although the Twelve Ancestral Witches had violent tempers, they were not entirely without taste.

Compared to the crude Pangu Secret Realm where they lived, Floating Island could practically be called an Immortal Realm.

Hong Yun waved his hand. "Just a few minor arrangements, not worth mentioning."

That was what he said, but inwardly, he was rather pleased with himself.

During those years when he had no one to fleece, Hong Yun could only devote himself to the mountains and waters, remodeling this Floating Island.

Now, the results appeared remarkable. Not only had Zhen Yuanzi become reluctant to leave, even these coarse Ancestral Witches were astonished upon seeing it.

Sensing the formidable auras emanating from them, Hong Yun discovered that all Twelve Ancestral Witches had raised their physical cultivation to the Late Daluo Realm. He could not help nodding in satisfaction.

With such cultivation, once they formed the Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Spirit Formation, even ordinary Quasi-Saints would likely be no match for them.

The current Wu Clan could be called the strongest force in the Primordial Wilderness!

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, it has been a long time. How about sparring with me, Zhurong?"

The moment Zhurong saw Zhen Yuanzi, his eyes lit up and his hands began itching for a fight again.

As for why he did not challenge Hong Yun?

It could only be said that Hong Yun had beaten him quite badly over the years.

He feared Hong Yun even more than Dijiang, mainly because that bastard Hong Yun struck with exceptional cruelty and had thoroughly beaten the fear into Zhurong.

Before Zhen Yuanzi could answer, however, Dijiang spoke up and reprimanded him. "Nonsense! Purple Cloud Palace is about to open, and we must all go Listen to the Dao. How would Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi have time to spar with you?"

"Fellow Daoist Dijiang is quite right. If Fellow Daoist Zhurong is interested, This poor Daoist will naturally accompany you after the Second Dao Lecture ends. For now, attending the lecture is more important."

"Fine, then it is settled!"

Zhurong had initially been somewhat unwilling, but after Hong Yun narrowed his eyes at him, he hurriedly agreed.

"Enough, we can talk about it next time! Everyone is here, so do not delay the lecture."

After speaking, Hong Yun tore open space once more.

Above the East Sea, fourteen powerful figures soared into the sky and flew toward Purple Cloud Palace within the Outer Chaos.