The Yaoshi looked relieved:
I see.
"The hearts of Dao of All Beings yearn for survival and peace. Master's intention is to address how the obstruction of the Primordial World's self-purification by Dao of All Beings is well-intentioned, yet it goes against the principles of the universe's operation."
He recalled the words of the Saint Houtu during his sermons, "Birth and death also have their own way."
"That's exactly what I meant." Jieyin nodded.
The Dao Ancestor acts on behalf of Heaven, and Houtu governs the rotation of the Earth's Dao. Their actions are to maintain the overall order and cycle of the primordial world.
What Daoist Friend Jiang Yun seeks, fundamentally, is the hope to forcibly change this cyclical process and reverse the rules of heaven and earth through his great personal Great Magic Power, wisdom, and Great Vow.
In relation to Heaven and Earth, its way, to a certain extent, challenges the rules of Heaven and Earth, causing turmoil and damaging the Heaven and Earth Origin.
Kong Xuan finally spoke, his voice clear yet tinged with coldness. "So, even if we are filled with resentment, we must not act rashly?"
He clearly understood the gravity of the situation; if the Western Teachings were to forcefully take the lead, it would be tantamount to directly confronting the will of the Primordial Desolation World itself.
The Daoist Zhunti, with a solemn expression, nodded and said:
Indeed!
In this extraordinary time, our Western Teachings must bide our time and wait for the opportune moment!
This matter concerning Daoist Friend Jiang Yun involves the fundamental operating rules of heaven and earth, and is a major evolution jointly driven by the Way of Earth Will Heavenly Dao and earth.
Although our Western Teachings is flourishing, if we rashly stand up and forcefully take the lead at this time, not only will it not help, but we will also become the rafters that stick out!
Not only will they fail to save the Spirit Gourd, but they also risk damaging their own Fortune, shaking the foundation of their sect, and triggering unpredictable calamities!
His sharp gaze swept over the crowd. "Therefore, you must remember: at this time, you must keep a low profile, cultivate in seclusion, improve your strength, and restrain your disciples and followers. Under no circumstances should you cause trouble outside!"
In this time of dramatic change, only strength is fundamental!
One day, if one of us can attain the Hunyuan Great Luo, or if another fellow disciple is favored by the Earthly Dao and achieves enlightenment, then we will have the foundation to restore the great power of the universe!
At this moment, all arguments based on personal feelings are futile. Preserving ourselves and strengthening our sect is the wise course of action!
The Yaoshi, Maitreya, Ksitigarbha, the Three Xiao, Zhao Gongming, and others all fell silent upon hearing this.
Their indignation was soothed by this profound analysis of the principles of heaven and earth, replaced by a deep sense of helplessness, along with an even stronger sense of urgency.
Kong Xuan's gaze also sharpened, and he nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with the Saint's judgment and choice.
The atmosphere inside the Heavenly Court Lingxiao Treasure Hall was more oppressive than ever before.
After the Third Lecture, the Primordial World returned to peace, but an indescribable solemnity permeated the Demon Clan Heavenly Court.
Since returning to the Heavenly Realm, Di Jun has been in a bad mood. Ever since Spirit Gourd Daoist was imprisoned, he has had a feeling that a storm is brewing, and his spiritual senses have been constantly warning him.
Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, Di Jun sat high on his throne, with the illusory images of the River Diagram and Luo Shu floating around him, deducing fragments of vague Heavenly Secrets for the future.
The unexpected bestowal of the Earthly Dao Sainthood by the Ziwei Star Lord and the forced imprisonment of the Spirit Gourd Daoist struck his heart like heavy blows.
"Elder Brother," Taiyi's voice interrupted Di Jun's thoughts, his golden eyes flashing with concern.
Are you worried about the current situation again?
Although the Chaos Fetal Membrane has restarted, the Three Pure Ones are silent, the Heavenly Dao is tightly sealed, and the Spirit Gourd is imprisoned. There's a sense that beneath this calm surface, turbulent currents are surging.
Di Jun rose from his throne, his gaze piercing through the layers of palaces, looking towards the Sun Star that illuminated the Primordial World, and said in a deep voice:
I do indeed have this concern.
Fellow Daoist Spirit Gourd is imprisoned and is no longer able to warn us.
With the Earthly Dao Sainthood established, the intentions of various factions became unpredictable.
The ever-strengthening Heavenly Dao Barrier, sealing off both inside and outside, were also a sign of something.
Our path ahead may seem bright, but it is fraught with hidden dangers. For the sake of the Demon Clan race for generations to come, I must leave a way out for all demons.
He turned to Taiyi, his expression solemn:
My dear brother, when you accompanied me to Buzhou Mountain, you were guided by a fortuitous encounter to obtain a primordial gourd Spiritual Treasure from an Innate Gourd Innate Gourd Vine.
Although this treasure is not among the most precious treasures, its Xiantian essence is pure and subtle, resonating with the Fortune of our clan.
Taiyi nodded, and with a flick of his palm, a gourd with a smooth surface and a misty yellow aura appeared. It was the very gourd he had obtained from the Gourd Vine on Buzhou Mountain years ago. "I have been nurturing this gourd, but I have not yet determined its purpose."
"I believe the time is ripe." Di Jun's eyes gleamed. "This is a treasure bestowed by heaven; it can be used to leave everyone a glimmer of hope!"
He and Taiyi flashed into existence, arriving in Tanggu, the Sun Star Core, in an instant.
The branches and leaves of the Fusang Divine Tree swayed in the vast True Sun Fire, while ten little Golden Crow, strictly bound by prohibitions, practiced controlling the true fire not far away.
Di Jun ignored the complaints and shouts of the Golden Crow, and instead drew upon the most intense source of the True Sun Fire in Tanggu, gathering it into a furnace.
"Brother, bring out the gourd," Di Jun said in a low voice.
Taiyi did as instructed and threw the yellow gourd into the true fire furnace that seemed capable of melting the void.
Di Jun's expression was solemn. His hands moved like butterflies flitting among flowers, drawing upon his own imperial Essence Blood and the Merit and Fortune gathered by the Demon Clan race, transforming them into profound and unparalleled runes, which were then imprinted into the gourd like Stars marks.
At the same time, his grand and majestic voice resounded throughout Tanggu, pierced through the Fusang Divine Tree, and reached the depths of the bloodlines of every guardian Demon God, and even billions of Demon Clan Bloodline:
"All demon ancestors, heed my command!"
In the name of the Demon Emperor, I borrow the source of Myriad Demons and gather a wisp of your True Spirit Bloodline into the Spirit Treasure Gourd. I will not harm your life or foundation, but only preserve a lineage and protect the continuation of our lineage!
Response timer!
In an instant, throughout the Primordial Desolation Earth, every Demon Clan, regardless of their circumstances, felt a tremor deep within their Bloodline.
A wisp of barely perceptible yet extremely pure primordial energy, drawn by the grand will of the emperor and the power of the gourd, transformed into countless tiny streams of light, Traversing Space-time, and entering the yellow gourd within the true fire furnace.
Di Jun's eyes swirled with runes of Laws, and he roared, "Myriad Demons shall return to their source, and the spirit seed shall endure forever! Imperial decree!"
Boom!
The true fire furnace erupted with astonishing light, sometimes dazzling and brilliant, sometimes deep and restrained, as if it contained the boundless vitality and indomitable will of billions of the Demon Clan race beings.
As the light faded, a reborn Demon Clan treasure floated in the air.
The gourd was filled with a dark, mysterious light, and its surface was covered with countless tiny runes. Each rune subtly corresponded to a type of Demon Clan Bloodline, exuding an unparalleled majesty that commanded demons and carried on a legacy.
"This is the Monster Summoning Gourd!" Di Jun solemnly handed the gourd to Taiyi. "Brother, this treasure is related to the foundation of our clan's survival and carries the spiritual seeds of Myriad Demons."
You oversee the matter of the Chaos Fetal Membrane, often navigating the edge of Chaos, and in the future, you will even venture into the Depths of Chaos beyond the Primordial Desolation World. Entrusting this treasure to you for safekeeping is the safest course of action.
Do not act rashly unless the Demon Clan faces a life-or-death crisis!
This gourd is the last heirloom of our clan; we must treat it with utmost care!
Taiyi sensed the vast and powerful aura within the gourd, a aura connected to his Bloodline. He nodded solemnly and carefully put it away:
Elder Brother, rest assured!
This treasure is in my brother's hands as if it were part of our Bloodline; I would rather die than lose it!
Looking at the deep worry in Di Jun's eyes and his determination to protect his clan, Taiyi felt a sense of responsibility as heavy as Shanyue.
Fifty thousand years passed in the blink of an eye amidst the undercurrents of the Primordial World saints and the striving of all beings in their quest for the Dao.
At the edge of the Primordial Desolation Heavenly Realm, before the barrier of Chaos.
The three colossal, breathtakingly Chaos Fetal Membrane Great Formation, after countless failures, adjustments, and the blood and sweat of Demon Saint and demon Demon God, have finally become a majestic sight!
They are no longer merely the prototypes of Formations, but three super altars rooted in the void, with structures of extreme precision and complexity, like three Chaos Star Fortress forged from Chaos Divine Iron, Void Crystal Marrow, and the essence of countless Stars!
Its surface is covered with layers upon layers of runes containing the mysteries of space, and its core hub flows with intense light like Star Core.
When the Great Formation is in operation, the raging Chaos Qi is swallowed up by the runes of the Great Formation like an angry dragon. After a mysterious transformation, it is transformed into relatively mild Chaos Energy. Part of it is used to reinforce the Primordial Desolation Membrane, and part of it is stored or used for the defense of the Formations itself.
A continuous roar echoed through the heavens and earth—the low growl of Chaos Turbulence crashing against the Great Formation's barrier, and a magnificent declaration of the Great Formation's successful operation!
"Success!" Old Ancestor Kunpeng rarely showed joy, his eyes gleaming.
The seven Demon Saints, namely Ji Meng, Ying Zhao, Jiu Ying, Ghost Car, Bi Fang, Shang Yang, and Qin Yuan, as well as many Artifact Refining masters and Formations experts who participated in the event, were all exhausted but also filled with ecstasy.
They exhausted their efforts and energy, and through the blockade of the Saint, they managed to carve out the first gateway to Chaos using elite strategies!
Taiyi stood in the center, protected by three Great Formations, with the Chaos Bell hanging above him, emitting Chaos light that suppressed all realms.
He felt the Great Formation power of the great formation as it absorbed Chaos and nourished the world, and he also felt the vast Earthly Dao Merit and Fortune that accumulated over Great Formation continued to operate!
"Good!
Although the Heavenly Dao Barrier still exist, by establishing this formation, we can carry out pioneering work for the Primordial World amidst Chaos!
This is an unparalleled achievement made by our Demon Clan race for the Primordial World!
Taiyi's voice boomed, echoing through the void. "Everyone, the Great Dao is before us!"
You have followed me in pioneering the Chaos and building the Fetal Membrane. Now you have gained the recognition of the Earthly Dao and received Fortune. Your merits are complete!
It's time to venture into the Depths of Chaos and seek our destiny of enlightenment!
"Your Majesty Eastern Emperor is wise!" Kunpeng laughed loudly, "Chaos boundless chaos is the path for us, the Hunyuan Great Luo!"
Having guarded this place for tens of thousands of years, now we can finally enter the Chaos to explore!
The seven Demon Saints and other meritorious elites were also filled with excitement, their eyes gleaming with a desire for the unknown opportunities in the Chaos.
Di Jun also appeared here. Looking at the scene before him, he had relief and anticipation in his eyes. "Taiyi and all the elite Demon Clan, you can go to Chaos with peace of mind!"
These three formations were forged with the blood and sweat of our clan. I, the Emperor, shall arrange for Fuxi and others to guard this place and ensure that its foundation is not lost!
The Primordial Desolation World is our foundation, and I, the Emperor, will also handle all matters within it!
Taiyi and Di Jun exchanged glances, and everything was understood without words.
Without further hesitation, he unleashed the supreme Divine Might of the Chaos Bell!
"Thump--!"
A thunderous sound, as if the World Creation, rang out!
The Chaos Bell waves and the spatial resonance frequency generated by the three Fetal Membrane Great Formation operating at full power instantly achieved a Perfect World match!
A crack, a crack connecting the stable area inside the Primordial Desolation Heavenly Dao Barrier with the violent Chaos outside, was suddenly torn open at the point where the bell tolled and the energy of the Great Formation resonated!
That incomparably solid Heavenly Dao blockade was briefly torn open by this force that was pulled from within by the immense Earth Vein Power, leaving only a narrow gap for passage!
Beyond the crevices lies a pure and primordial Chaos Void that defies description!
Compared to the intensity of the restrictions imposed on the Spirit Gourd, the sealing power of the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao was practically non-existent for the Demon Clan race, offering little real constraint.
"Now! Follow me into the Depths of Chaos!" Taiyi shouted, the Chaos Bell clearing the way and protecting his body. He transformed into a domineering golden rainbow tearing through the Chaos and rushed into the crevice first.
The Kunpeng roared, transforming into a gigantic Kun phantom that blotted Shrouding the Heavens, followed closely by a spatial storm!
Ji Meng, Ying Zhao, Ghost Car, and other Demon Saint roared, summoning wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, riding Mutated Beasts and divine winds, or their bodies were wreathed in flames, all unleashing their strongest power, closely following Taiyi, and plunging into the Chaos full of infinite possibilities but also fraught with danger!
After everyone had entered, the gap slowly closed as their energy was depleted.
Di Jun stood there, gazing at the Chaos, remaining silent for a long time.
Beside him, Fuxi, Changxi, and other core members also wore solemn expressions.
Although Fuxi, Changxi, and others did not leave, and some core forces under the Seven Demon Saint also remained, the power of the Demon Clan race was indeed weakened considerably. Moreover, the departure of this group of top forces took away some of the Demon Clan Fortune and essence, as well as the Monster Summoning Gourd, which carried an important path of hope for the future of the Demon Clan.
However, just as Di Jun and Fuxi and others were heading to this place to see off Taiyi and other elite Demon Clan, the atmosphere in the respective palaces of the Three Pure Ones was completely different.
"The time... has finally come."
The Yuanshi Tianzun slowly opened his eyes. The Shangqing light flowing from the Jade Ruyi reflected the ten increasingly restless Golden Crow in the Tanggu of the lower realm. The impatience and ferocity accumulated in their eyes due to years of imprisonment had already formed into a tangible red light.
"Taiyi, Kunpeng and other core figures of Fortune have fled far into the Chaos. The foundation of the Demon Race Fortune has been greatly depleted by the construction of the Fetal Membrane, and some of its essence has been taken away by Taiyi and others. At this moment, it is the most fragile and vulnerable time."
On Houtu's side, the Earth Spirit Origin Qi has returned to its master, and the Earthly Dao's Fortune has entered a period of stability.
The workings of Heavenly Dao have reached a critical point; if this continues, the blockage will damage the very source.
The variable of the Spirit Gourd has been suppressed, but the shackles of Heavenly Dao remain. It is time for us to set things Qiankun!
Laozi remained unmoved, neither sad nor happy, and calmly said, "The Golden Crow's nature is like the blazing sun; the longer it is confined, the stronger its rebound will be."
My Seed of Malice into my heart; it only lacks a spark.
His father and uncle, their minds temporarily preoccupied with the abnormal movement of the Fetal Membrane, saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The Sect Master Tongtian silently watched the Golden Crow's restlessness amidst the light and shadow, and finally nodded slightly.
He could not stop his Elder Brother's determination or the inevitable course of events.
Without further hesitation, the Jade Ruyi Yuanshi Tianzun shone brightly, instantly breaking through the barriers of time and space, and resonating with some invisible force in Tanggu!
At the same time, Laozi and Sect Master Tongtian also released their Saintly Might, and the three pure and holy forces intertwined to form a giant net of Heavenly Secrets and mist that covered the Primordial World!
"The secrets of Heavenly Secrets are obscured, Karma are disordered; this is how it should be!" Yuanshi Tianzun murmured coldly. In an instant, the key Magic Treasure responsible for monitoring Tanggu and even the entire Heavenly Realm, such as the River Diagram and Luo Shu early warning system and the Heavenly Patrol Mirror of Heavenly Court Patrol, seemed to be obscured by an invisible haze, their operation sluggish and malfunctioning. The warnings that should have been crystal clear turned into blurry and indistinct noise.