Inside the Wuzhuang Temple.
Seeing Hong Yun's impatient manner, Zhenyuanzi couldn't help but say, "Hong Yun, don't rush. We still need to make some preparations for this matter."
As you know, many ambitious fellow practitioners are lurking around the area, all after the Hongmeng Purple Qi in your possession. If you rashly leave the temple, conflict is bound to occur.
Previously, I used the Earth Scroll to illuminate the Earthly Realm around Wuzhuang Temple and discovered traces of Kunpeng. I don't know if it was his own action or if it was at the behest of the Demon Clan.
"The best course of action now is for me to fully activate the Earth Scroll to help you conceal the Heavenly Secrets. You should conceal your aura and teleport to Mount Sumeru through the Star Gate Teleportation to avoid their notice."
After listening to Zhenyuanzi's analysis, Hong Yun felt much more at ease. In times of crisis, it's always good to have an old friend!
Hong Yun felt somewhat guilty that because of her, Wuzhuang Temple had become the target of so many powerful figures.
He gave a bitter smile and said, "Zhenyuanzi, the other six fellow Daoists have all attained enlightenment one after another, but my future is still uncertain. Do you think I am truly destined to be Sainthood?"
Zhenyuanzi knew that Hong Yun's mindset was somewhat complicated at the moment. His confusion about attaining enlightenment made him unconsciously want to seek the approval of others. "Fate is a mysterious thing and cannot be forced. We should just follow our hearts."
Your most important task right now is to preserve yourself, so that you will have the opportunity to pursue your own path. These covetous people will not wait forever.
Hong Yun nodded. "Then let's do as you say and get started! I'll have to trouble you again, old friend!"
"I'm going to the Western Teachings to meet Jieyin fellow Daoists, Zhunti, hoping they can offer me some guidance and help me escape my current predicament."
Zhenyuanzi laughed, "Our friendship has lasted for thousands of years, why bother with such words!"
Later, I will Earth Scroll to conceal the Heavenly Secrets, and at the same time, through the Earth Vein Power, send you to the Star Gate Formation on Longevity Mountain. Quickly activate the Star Gate and head to Mount Sumeru."
On that day, a strong surge of Spiritual Power erupted around Wuzhuang Temple, disrupting the vision and Heavenly Secrets calculations of many powerful beings who were secretly observing. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hong Yun Earth Vein Power to arrive at the Star Gate, quickly opened it, and slipped inside.
The commotion caused by the Star Gate Teleportation alerted many powerful beings who were secretly observing. They revealed themselves and used various methods to track it down.
Inside the temple, Zhenyuanzi held the Earth Scroll, looking Western Region, silently offering his blessings to his old friend. "Hong Yun, I hope the fellow Daoists in the Western Region can help you break through your illusions and find your own path."
When Hong Yun emerged from the Star Gate again, he was already in the Mountain Valley of Mount Sumeru, where Jiang Yun was already waiting for him beside the Star Gate Formation.
Jieyin and Zhunti seemed to have anticipated this, arranging for Jiang Yun to come Jieyin him, while the two of them waited in the main hall of the Main Peak.
"Martial Uncle Hongyun, it's been a long time! My teacher asked me to greet you here! They are in the Grand Hall; I'll take you there."
Seeing Hong Yun Jiang Yun cheered Hongyun up considerably; meeting an acquaintance is always a happy thing.
"Haha, thank you for your trouble, junior disciple! I heard you've been promoted to Vice Sect Leader, congratulations!"
The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the main hall. Jiang Yun escorted the person there but didn't go in before returning.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, how have you been?" Jieyin's face was compassionate, and his voice was as gentle as a spring breeze.
Zhunti, holding the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, said with a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, "We knew you would come, but we didn't expect you to be so late."
"I haven't yet congratulated you two fellow Daoists on attaining sainthood. Zhenyuanzi and I previously visited Mount Sumeru ourselves, and I hope you two will forgive us!"
Hong Yun bowed deeply, and as he straightened up, his eyes were filled with urgency. "To be honest, since you two fellow Daoists have already become saints, please enlighten me."
I have been studying the Hongmeng Purple Qi for many years, but I have never been able to grasp its essence. I see that all six of you fellow Daoists have attained enlightenment, while I remain..."
Jieyin gently raised his hand, interrupting Hong Yun: "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, the path is one that one must walk oneself."
You are naturally carefree, but have you ever considered what path you primarily cultivate? How does one cultivate this path? Or rather, how does one attain enlightenment through this path?
This simple question, however, surprised Hong Yun.
What kind of cultivation path does he practice?
Since the beginning of the primordial chaos and the attainment of enlightenment, he has always lived a carefree and benevolent life, naturally following the Way of Fortune. However, he has never seriously considered how to attain enlightenment through this path.
He followed his heart in his cultivation, and later when he practiced the Three Corpses Method, he did not encounter any major bottlenecks. He progressed smoothly all the way. In fact, he did not achieve anything like the other six people.
Seeing his silence, Zhunti continued, "The Hongmeng Purple Qi is the Foundation for Sainthood, but what you want to build upon this foundation is something you need to consider yourself."
Nuwa Creates Humans and became a saint, the Three Pure Ones established their religions and became saints, and my fellow disciple the Two revived the Western Region Paradise and became saints, all because we clearly understand where our own path lies.
"The Hongmeng Purple Qi is merely the key," Jieyin, "The crucial point lies in whether you can find your own door."
The hall fell silent for a moment, with only Hong Yun's rapid breathing breaking the silence.
After a long silence, he raised his head, his eyes pleading. "Please, fellow Daoists, tell me, what exactly are the conditions required to become a saint?"
Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.
Jieyin guide said, "Saint is a position attained under the Heavenly Dao, assisting the Heavenly Dao in managing the Primordial Desolation World."
The so-called Saint are in charge of education and moral guidance; therefore, to become a sage, one must either create a race like Nuwa or establish a great religion to educate all living beings.
Zhunti then chimed in, "But establishing a religion is not a simple matter."
A religious sect must have clear doctrines that can guide people toward goodness, and it must also accumulate enough Merit to gain the approval of Heavenly Dao.
My senior brother and I attained this position only after expending countless efforts to revive the Western Region, mend the Western ley lines, and save countless beings in the Western World.
Hong Yun listened intently, then pressed for an answer, "What about the Hunyuan Great Luo Dao?"
Jieyin smiled slightly, "The Path of Hunyuan Great Luo can also lead to the supreme realm."
This method does not require Hongmeng Purple Qi, nor does it need the approval of the Heavenly Dao, but it requires creating one's own path and going far enough.
"The ultimate goal of the Way of Hunyuan is to integrate all Daos with one Dao, or to One Dao Evolving into Ten Thousand Daos."
Like the Great God Pangu, in the Primordial Desolation World he created, his Great Dao of Strength merged into the various Daos of the world. "With a light wave of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree in Zhunti hand, Zhunti manifested countless Great Dao trajectories, "Such as the Way of Space of Old Ancestor Yang Mei and the Way of Destruction of Luohou, both of which can directly point to the Primordial Hunyuan."
Hong Yun's eyes lit up, as if she had grasped something crucial. "Then how should I choose? Can you two fellow Daoists teach me?"
Jieyin shook his head. "This is not something we can decide for you."
Hong Yun, ask yourself honestly, what is your true nature?
"Would you rather be bound by the laws of Heavenly Dao to educate all living beings, or pursue freedom and follow your own path?"
Hong Yun fell into deep thought.
He recalled the days when he was born, drifting freely in the Primordial World sea of clouds; he remembered the unrestrained joy of discussing the Dao with Zhenyuanzi; and he recalled how, in the Purple Sky Palace, a moment of kindness in offering his seat had led to his current predicament...
"I..." Hong Yun's voice trembled slightly, "I am by nature free-spirited and dislike constraints."
Establishing and educating people requires bearing great responsibility, which is probably not my forte.
Zhunti nodded. "Then the Hunyuan Great Luo might be more suitable for you."
This path is even more difficult. We cultivators have already forged our own path when we reach the Daluo Golden Immortal realm. However, throughout history, there have been more than a million Great Luo, but very few have been able to push their path to the Hunyuan Chaos realm.
An unprecedented approach means there is no precedent to follow; everything must be done by oneself.
Jieyin added, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, if you are determined to choose the path of the Hunyuan Great Luo, then this Hongmeng Purple Qi will need to be handled carefully."
Hong Yun looked at the Purple Qi in her hand and suddenly laughed, "Perhaps it never belonged to me."
That day in the Purple Sky Palace, I gave up my seat out of my nature and in accordance with Karma. If I were to force my way into the Sainthood today, it would be against my conscience.
He stood up and bowed deeply to the Two Sages of the West: "Thank you both for your guidance. I now know how to choose."
Jieyin and Zhunti saw this, they both smiled with satisfaction.
The Jieyin said, "Only by understanding one's own mind and seeing one's true nature can one attain true freedom."
Fellow Daoist Hongyun, may you find the path that truly belongs to you.