Hongjun Attained the Dao, and the Curtain Rose on the Primordial World

In the Primordial World, cultivation knew no passage of time.

After arriving in the Primordial World, Zhou Qingqing had thoroughly come to understand this.

Back then, she could only binge-watch dramas and read novels at night, carefully budgeting every one of her twenty-four hours.

But now—

She could close her eyes and open them again to find that a thousand years had passed, or perhaps ten thousand.

Most importantly—

Even after what seemed to her like an extremely long time, she was still nowhere near being able to take form. She could only remain in the Lotus Pond.

It was absolutely not easy for an innate supreme treasure to take form. It required accumulation over countless years.

Ten thousand years—

To the current Zhou Qingqing—

Was merely a drizzle. It was nothing worth mentioning.

During this time—

Her three masters took turns teaching her the grand methods they had passed down.

After their lessons—

The three masters would also hold regular joint examinations to test her studies, just like private tutors hired with money.

After the usual lesson today, Zhou Qingqing continued circulating several cultivation techniques on her own.

Meanwhile, her masters set up a small table beside the Lotus Pond, leisurely drinking wine and discussing the Dao among themselves.

Zhou Qingqing had long grown accustomed to such scenes.

Ah, seeing my masters drink and chat so harmoniously is still quite pleasing to the eye.

While they have not fallen out yet, every extra glance is a profit.

Tongtian's hand trembled as he poured wine for his eldest and second brothers, nearly spilling the jug.

Fortunately, he was a sword immortal who wielded the sword.

In an instant, he completely steadied himself without revealing anything.

This bargain disciple really knew how to bring up the one thing nobody wanted mentioned.

In truth, this complaint appeared every time they drank, while she never said a word about anything else.

By now—

The three brothers were already used to it.

Just as they were about to completely ignore Zhou Qingqing's inner thoughts and continue savoring their wine, countless streams of purple qi suddenly spread across the heavens.

A faint pressure arose in their hearts.

This was a grand phenomenon they had never seen since being born into the Primordial World.

Wow, is this the phenomenon of Hongjun attaining the Dao and becoming a Saint? I never thought I would get to see this.

Hongjun becoming a Saint, the Purple Cloud Palace preaching the Dao—the curtain is about to rise on this Calamity of the Primordial World.

Sensing the spiritual qi surging between heaven and earth, Zhou Qingqing cried out inwardly!

"I am Hongjun, and I have now become a Saint. Three thousand years hence, I shall expound the great Dao of the Primordial Saints at the Purple Cloud Palace beyond Chaos."

"Any who are fated may come to the Purple Cloud Palace and hear the Dao!"

Hongjun had truly attained the Dao.

The Three Pure Ones were inwardly astonished as they listened to the majestic voice coming from the void.

Then my masters, the Three Pure Ones, will have to go to the Purple Cloud Palace to hear the Dao. That will leave me alone here in Eastern Kunlun. Now that is the true life of an immortal.

The Three Pure Ones looked at one another.

Zhou Qingqing's inner thoughts struck directly at their hearts.

The Three Pure Ones had taken form in the Primordial World long ago.

Yet even now—

Their cultivation had remained at the peak of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, with no solution in sight.

Now that they had heard that Hongjun, a great cultivator of divine powers, had attained the Dao and become a Saint before them, they naturally wished to visit the Purple Cloud Palace and hear the Dao in hopes of finding a breakthrough.

Not only them—

It was likely a place every great cultivator of divine powers in the Primordial World wished to visit.

Supreme Pure Laozi silently set down his wine cup.

"Hongjun has attained the Dao and become a Saint. He will preach the Dao at the Purple Cloud Palace, so we intend to attend."

"Qingqing, we plan to bring you with us. Are you willing?"

Ha, the lowest cultivation level among those going to the Purple Cloud Palace to hear the Dao will be Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. Why should a Creation Azure Lotus that has not even taken form join in the fun?

Having you as my backers is enough. I do not want to go to the Purple Cloud Palace. What if Heavenly Dao Hongjun discovers something wrong with me? Wouldn't that be dangerous?

I don't want to go!

Wouldn't it be better to safely lie low in the Lotus Pond of Eastern Kunlun???

Zhou Qingqing had no desire to go to the Purple Cloud Palace at all.

The waters of the Primordial World run too deep. I can't handle them.

"First Master, Qingqing has not yet taken form, and her cultivation is even weaker. I am simply not suited to listen to a loftier Dao. Hearing the three masters preach is enough for me, so there is no need for me to go to the Purple Cloud Palace."

Trying to find an excuse, were they?

Primordial Beginning's expression darkened slightly.

"Qingqing, not taking form is no problem. We can bring you along as a spirit treasure, so there is no need to worry."

Trying to find an excuse not to go? No chance.

Primordial Beginning would not let Zhou Qingqing enjoy herself alone in Eastern Kunlun. He had to bring this little girl along.

Wow, Second Master really is Second Master. If you want to go, then go. Why bring me?

Tongtian glanced calmly at his two elder brothers.

He knew they wanted to bring Zhou Qingqing along. Once Qingqing met those great cultivators of divine powers at the Purple Cloud Palace, she might inadvertently reveal some inside information.

Or perhaps they might find the reason why the three brothers would eventually split apart. Thus, he did not object.

"Qingqing, do not worry. We Three Pure Ones still possess some ability in this Primordial World. You need not worry about anyone affecting you."

"Furthermore, you are an innate supreme treasure. Even if someone calculates the secrets of heaven, they will not be able to deduce your origin. Rest assured."

Tongtian knew Zhou Qingqing was still somewhat worried, so he comforted her.

Third Master really is considerate. That's right, I am now the First Disciple of the Three Pure Ones. Even if the sky falls, there will be taller people to hold it up. What am I afraid of? Fine, I'll go!

"What the three masters say is reasonable. Qingqing was mistaken."

The Primordial Saint Dao is yearned for by all living beings. If there is an opportunity, Qingqing is naturally willing to accompany her masters and listen to the voice of the great Dao.

Zhou Qingqing spoke calmly.

"When the time comes, this disciple will simply act as an ordinary azure lotus treasure. I definitely will not make a sound and will quietly listen to the Dao!"

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Zhou Qingqing's words sounded very nice, but the Three Pure Ones, who could hear her inner thoughts, all knew exactly what she was planning. They were speechless.

Wasn't she simply afraid to speak? Why dress it up as quietly listening to the Dao?

Still—

Since the three brothers could hear Zhou Qingqing's inner thoughts, it was fine if she remained quiet. It would not affect them.

"Enough. Last time, your Third Master brought you. This time, I will take you."

Primordial Beginning spoke in a deep voice.

Zhou Qingqing immediately jumped up.

The twenty-four-petaled lotus slowly floated into the air before finally landing in Jade Pure Yuanshi's hand. Then it gradually shrank, transforming into a lotus pattern upon Primordial Beginning's shoulder.

Having cultivated the Jade Pure Golden Casket Artifact Refining Record for a long time, Zhou Qingqing could already do this at will.

Seeing that Zhou Qingqing was prepared—

Primordial Beginning nodded in satisfaction.

Despite all her inner complaints, she had not neglected the cultivation of this technique.

That alone was worthy of praise.

"Let us go to the Purple Cloud Palace!"

The Three Pure Ones did not linger. In the blink of an eye, they fled toward the Chaos beyond.