The Third Sermon is finally about to begin.
Jiang Yun looked at Bixiao and said, "Bixiao, the Third Lecture at the Purple Sky Palace is about to begin. I need to join my teacher and the others to prepare for our journey to Chaos. That's all for now. Go back and carefully study the knowledge I've shared with you. Once you've thoroughly understood it, your cultivation of the Starry Sky Body Refining Method will be much more effective."
He instructed Bixiao to go back and thank Ao Shun on his behalf. After tidying up, he visited the Black Tortoise, which was still recovering its soul in the Spirit Pool, closed the Cave Abode, Restriction the protective Formations, and then flew to the main hall of Mount Sumeru.
Outside the Purple Sky Palace, Chaos surged, and endless Daoist energy flowed.
After Jieyin, Zhunti, the Ziwei Star Lord, and Jiang Yun reunited, they passed through layers of Chaos Astral Wind and finally arrived at the gate of the Purple Sky Palace.
At this moment, the palace gates were wide open, and many powerful beings had already arrived. The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Di Jun, Taiyi, and others had already taken their seats, each closing their eyes and concentrating, waiting for the Dao Ancestor to begin his discourse.
"The Third Lecture are finally coming to an end. This lecture will likely involve the Dao of Hunyuan Great Luo, so we must listen carefully," Jieyin said in a low voice, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
The four entered the Purple Sky Palace, found their respective seats, and sat down. At this time, Hong Yun and Zhenyuanzi arrived behind them. They greeted each other, then calmed their minds and waited for the Dao Ancestor to descend.
After all three thousand seats in the Purple Sky Palace were filled, the figure of Old Ancestor Hongjun appeared silently on the Cloud Platform in front.
"When--"
With a single chime, the Purple Sky Palace fell silent.
Everyone tensed up, and when they saw that the figure of Hongjun Dao Ancestor had already appeared on the high platform, his body radiating Daoist energy as if he were one with heaven and earth. They instinctively sat up straight, ready to listen to the lecture.
Old Ancestor Hongjun didn't waste any words and directly issued a declaration.
"The Third Lecture begins."
The Dao Ancestor spoke, his voice sounding even more indifferent than before, yet it contained a Daoist charm. In an instant, Heavenly Flowers Fall in Profusion rained down from the sky and Golden Lotus Emerges from the Ground within the Purple Sky Palace. Endless Laws manifested, transforming into tangible Dao Patterns that flowed before everyone's eyes.
"This sermon will cover the path from Quasi-Saint all the way to the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall was startled and listened intently.
Last time, we talked about a part of the Path of the Quasi-Saint, only mentioning the Three Corpse Gods of the Human Body and how to sever the Three Corpse Bodies to aid cultivation. The rest is what we'll be discussing this time.
Hongjun closed his eyes and preached, each word containing the Principles of Heaven and Earth. The audience below listened with different expressions: some were overjoyed, some frowned in deep thought, some looked dejected, and some even burst into tears. These various expressions truly reflected the myriad aspects of human nature.
The Dao Ancestor slowly recounted how, after the Three Corpses were severed, they were nurtured to perfection, and then Secret Technique to merge the Three Corpses Unification into Three Corpses Unification, he attempted to break through to the Hunyuan Great Luo realm. He then explained the essence of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, but did not elaborate on the subsequent cultivation.
At this moment, most people in the Purple Sky Palace could not fully absorb what Hongjun had said, but even just hearing a few words was a great gain.
Everyone was completely absorbed in the atmosphere of Hongjun's sermon, and gradually, they became so engrossed that they forgot the passage of time and everything else around them, with only the endless Daoist principles in their eyes.
Suddenly, the sermon stopped, and everyone thought that Three Thousand Years had passed.
The listeners below the stage looked at Old Ancestor Hongjun, on the Cloud Platform with great reluctance, their eyes filled with longing for the Dao.
Old Ancestor Hongjun, remained seated firmly on the Cloud Platform, calmly facing the gazes of the crowd, and spoke to himself:
"In the Primordial World, there are three methods to attain enlightenment:"
"The first method is to Prove Dao with Strength, break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, and attain the status of Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal. This method is the most difficult, but also the most rewarding."
"The second method is the Prove Dao with Three Corpses, which involves severing the Three Corpses of good, evil, and self, entrusting them to the Innate Spiritual Treasure, and ultimately Three Corpses Unification to attain the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal."
"Thirdly, Prove Dao with Merit, accumulating immeasurable Merit to benefit oneself and receiving the power of Heavenly Dao to achieve Sainthood."
The Dao Ancestor's gaze swept over the crowd, and he continued, "Under the Heavenly Dao, nine is the ultimate number; there are nine Sainthood, and six of them should be under my tutelage."
After saying this, he flipped his hand and took out Seven Hongmeng Purple Qis, displaying them to everyone. "This is Hongmeng Purple Qi, the Foundation for Sainthood!"
The moment the words were spoken, the hall erupted in chaos!
Sainthood!
This is the true supreme position. Look at Hongjun on the platform. Once he becomes a saint, he will coexist with the Heavenly Dao and be Immortality!
"Among you, how many are destined to be my disciples and become my students?"
Without waiting for anyone's reaction, he directly called out names, "The Three Pure Ones are transformed from the Pangu's Primordial Spirit, possessing great Merit in Heaven-Opening, and can be my Direct Disciple."
Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones exchanged a glance, then stepped forward in unison and bowed to Hongjun: "Disciples greet Master, may Master live a long and prosperous life!"
He then flicked his finger, and three streams of Hongmeng Purple Qi fell into the Three Pure Ones' Lingtai.
Hongjun nodded, a satisfied look on his face. Then he said to Nuwa, "Nuwa, you have a great opportunity to seize in the future. You may become my disciple."
Upon hearing this, Nuwa was overjoyed. Following the example of the Three Pure Ones, she stepped forward and bowed to Hongjun, saying, "Disciple greets Master. May Master live a long and prosperous life!"
Hongjun waved his hand again, and a stream of Hongmeng Purple Qi fell into Nuwa's Lingtai.
After Hongjun took in the Three Pure Ones Nuwa, he remained silent.
The crowd looked at the Two from the West still remaining on the Prayer Mat in front of them with some surprise.
The number of apprentices was clearly predetermined! Why did it stop here?
At this moment, Zhunti and Jieyin the Two also somewhat anxious, after all, this was Sainthood. However, the current situation made them feel that something was wrong, so they did not act rashly for the time being.
Considering that their group had previously speculated on some drawbacks and hidden dangers of the Three Corpses Method, which were not mentioned at all during this sermon, they were somewhat uncertain about the efficacy of this Hongmeng Purple Qi, wondering if it was truly as Hongjun had said.
However, their only wish was to Great Prosperity of the West, especially Jieyin, who cultivated the Great Way of the West. He believed that as long as the plan was carried out step by step, the revival of the Western Region was only a matter of time, and his attainment of the Dao would be very secure.
After considering this, he and Zhunti exchanged a glance, then both sat firmly on their Prayer Mat, closed their eyes to rest, and decided to let things take their course.
Their antics left the other Zixiao Guest and Hongjun on the platform somewhat dumbfounded!
Hongjun originally wanted to manipulate the two of them a bit. After all, these the Two didn't know that these two strands of Hongmeng Purple Qi were the things he used to settle his Karma with the Western Region. Seeing others being accepted as disciples and given Hongmeng Purple Qi, they would definitely be unable to resist and would take the initiative to ask him for it. In this way, he could gain their favor and use them to drive the Two in the future. He could also get revenge for being tricked by Luohou!
Unfortunately, things didn't go as expected. The Two from the West Group weren't as easily fooled as they used to be; they've proven themselves quite capable!
They in the Western Region are quite confident now.