Primordial Lord of Heaven's expression was indifferent as he glanced at Hongjun and Tongtian, not answering directly.
It was only because, after he made his choice, the system notification sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Choice successful.] [Reward: Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler!]
Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler!
This was one of the supreme treasures between Heaven and Earth.
The Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler was also known as the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Merit Ruler.
In the past, when Great God Pangu opened Heaven and Earth, the Great Dao bestowed Merit of Heaven Opening. Part of that Merit of Heaven Opening merged into Pangu's Primordial Spirit, which had fallen onto the Kunlun Mountains, and later transformed into the Three Pure Ones.
This was why the Three Pure Ones possessed Merit of Heaven Opening from the moment they were born.
The last two portions of Merit of Heaven Opening separately fused with two masses of Innate Profound Yellow Qi.
Innate Profound Yellow Qi was the most substantial and domineering of the innate qi between Heaven and Earth.
One mass of Innate Profound Yellow Qi that had fused with Merit of Heaven Opening inherited the substance of Innate Profound Yellow Qi, forming the origin of the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda. It was later obtained by Taiqing, the leader of the Three Pure Ones.
Because it was born from the fusion of Merit of Heaven Opening rather than formed innately, the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda belonged to the Post-Natal Merit Supreme Treasures. Its power rivaled that of an Innate Supreme Treasure, making it the foremost defensive treasure.
The other mass of Innate Profound Yellow Qi that had fused with Merit of Heaven Opening inherited the domineering nature of Innate Profound Yellow Qi and condensed into a golden ruler. It was called the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Merit Ruler, which was this Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler.
This was precisely the origin of the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler!
Because the Measuring Heaven Ruler and the Exquisite Pagoda were the same, both transformed from the fusion of Merit of Heaven Opening and Profound Yellow Qi.
Therefore, the grade and quality of the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler were in no way inferior to those of the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda.
The Measuring Heaven Ruler was also a Post-Natal Merit Supreme Treasure, one of the few Post-Natal Merit Supreme Treasures in the Great Wilderness. Its power rivaled that of an Innate Supreme Treasure!
However, because the Measuring Heaven Ruler had fused with the domineering characteristic of Innate Profound Yellow Qi,
its function was completely opposite to that of the Exquisite Pagoda.
If the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda was the foremost defensive treasure, then the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Merit Ruler was the foremost offensive treasure!
This showed just how precious the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler was.
Of course, this alone was still not enough to make Primordial Lord, who had already become a Sage and possessed many treasures, so excited.
The reason he was so excited
was the existence of the Chaos Pearl.
It could raise Post-Natal treasures to Innate quality.
The Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler was already the foremost offensive treasure as a Post-Natal Merit Supreme Treasure. If it were elevated to an Innate Supreme Treasure, what kind of power would it unleash?!
Just imagining it made Primordial Lord's scalp prickle.
A treasure like this could serve as an ultimate weapon in the future!
Once unleashed, even Sages would have to retreat!
It was just that they were currently in the Purple Cloud Palace, so this was not the time to refine a treasure.
Primordial Lord suppressed his excitement. His expression remained indifferent, without joy or sorrow.
He looked at Hongjun and spoke calmly: "Teacher, that was all in the past. Recently, this disciple has comprehended the Great Dao and gained some insight."
"I feel that all living beings in the Great Wilderness were nurtured by Heaven and Earth. How could there be any distinction between noble and lowly?"
"The disciples of my Chan Sect are living beings, the disciples of the Interception Sect are also living beings, and ordinary humans are living beings as well. Since they are all living beings, why should there be distinctions of rank and nobility?"
"The only difference is that their roots are different."
"I have never disliked the disciples of the Interception Sect. What I dislike are only those with inferior roots. As for living beings, there has never been any distinction between high and low, noble and lowly, much less anything worthy of dislike."
So Big Brother comprehended the Great Dao, and that was why he changed so much.
Tongtian felt slightly comforted.
After all, Primordial Lord's transformation had been too great. It had puzzled him for a long time, and with no answer, he could not help overthinking it.
Now that he had received the answer, the doubt in his heart was completely dispelled.
"Is this Primordial Lord's answer?"
Hongjun's brows twitched slightly.
On the surface, there was nothing wrong with it, but that was precisely why Hongjun was puzzled.
In the past, Primordial Lord's dislike for the disciples of the Interception Sect had been displayed openly. He had never said anything about there being no distinction between noble and lowly among living beings.
One had to know that there were also many exceptionally talented individuals in the Interception Sect.
For example, Zhao Gongming had been transformed from the first wisp of breeze between Heaven and Earth. He had innate roots and outstanding aptitude, and was certainly no Bearded and Horned Being or Wet-born and Egg-born Creature.
Yet Primordial Lord had still disliked him in the past.
From this, it seemed that the Primordial Lord of the past had specifically targeted the Interception Sect!
This explanation truly could not satisfy Hongjun.
But looking at Primordial Lord's indifferent expression, he already knew that no matter how much he asked today, Primordial Lord would give him only one answer: I understood, so I let go of my prejudice.
Could it really be that Primordial Lord had achieved enlightenment, allowing the prejudice in his heart to dissolve?
He did not dwell on it. Looking at the Three Pure Ones, he said, "Since that is the case, you three brothers can decide among yourselves who will take the position of Sage Teacher."
Now that the Three Pure Ones were united against outsiders, there was little he could say.
After all, Taishang Daode was right. Since the position of human Sage Teacher had been decided, it could be considered acting in accordance with Heaven's will.
Zhunti and Jieyin were stunned.
What did that mean?
Even the teacher was no longer going to interfere?!
Did that mean the West truly would not get any benefit at all?
The two panicked and hurriedly spoke. "Teacher..."
However, before they could finish, Hongjun interrupted them directly. "All of you, withdraw."
His voice was vast, like the divine voice of the Heavenly Dao, carrying tremendous Heavenly Dao power.
Zhunti and Jieyin, who still wanted to say more, could only fall silent.
Especially when they saw the smile on Primordial Lord's face as he looked toward them, they felt their hearts go numb.
They said no more and slunk away from the Purple Cloud Palace.
After all, they had become Sages the latest among the Six Sages of the heavens.
They had even issued forty-eight grand vows to the Heavenly Dao, none of which had yet been fulfilled.
Simply put, they had become Sages on credit, still owing merit to the Heavenly Dao.
Moreover, the West's spiritual veins were barren, and hardly any treasures had been nurtured there. Compared with the Three Pure Ones, the two of them were simply a pair of paupers!
They could not win a fight, and their strength was inferior to others.
Now, they had not even obtained a sliver of benefit from the opportunity for humanity to flourish. The two could not help feeling even more depressed.
However, they did not give up. After walking out of the Purple Cloud Palace, they exchanged a glance.
They had already made up their minds.
The West will absolutely not let this matter rest!
So what if the position of human Sage Teacher has already been decided? The West refuses to agree!
As the five Sages left the Purple Cloud Palace,
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's eyes were deep as he watched Primordial Lord's back, appearing thoughtful.
"This transformation of Primordial Lord's is too strange. It may become a major upheaval in the Great Wilderness."
His voice was indifferent, and his expression held not the slightest trace of emotion.
At this moment, he seemed no longer to be Hongjun, but the lofty Heavenly Dao!
In the past, when the Three Pure Ones split apart, aside from the prejudice in Primordial Lord's own heart, there had naturally also been the Heavenly Dao's schemes hidden within, making plans for the future.
Now, what surprised him was not merely Primordial Lord's change in attitude, but also Primordial Lord's strength.
He gave off a feeling unlike that of a Heavenly Dao Sage. That aura was ancient and profound, and even closer to the Great Dao!
However, Hongjun still had no intention of acting against Primordial Lord for now.
After all, Primordial Lord was still a Heavenly Dao Sage and had yet to commit any act of defying Heaven.
But time would reveal everything!
I will keep an eye on you!
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