Primordial Era: Starting by Scheming Against Nuwa!

Zhunti and Jieyin were incredibly confused when they heard that Bai Chen couldn't transform.

As an Innate Divine Beast, shouldn't it have been able to manifest an Innate Dao Body upon birth, given its Origin/Foundation?

Why couldn't this Innate Divine Beast transform?

Strange!

Strange!

Zhunti and Jieyin didn't think too much about it; listening to the sermon was the priority.

As they were about to bring Bai Chen into the Purple Heaven Palace, the gatekeeper boy, Haotian, spoke up:

"You beast with fur and horns that hasn't transformed, you are not allowed in."

Haotian was very unhappy. He, a mere attendant of the Purple Heaven Palace, wasn't even qualified to enter and listen to the sermon, only being allowed to guard the door.

Why should a beast that could transform be allowed in to listen?

The word "beast" enraged Bai Chen.

It could be said this was Great God Bai Chen's first time being called a beast. Even the First Qilin back then hadn't insulted it like this.

Let alone Haotian, this lowly creature.

"Halt!"

Bai Chen roared, its Daoist magic and divine abilities freezing Haotian in place.

Bai Chen generally disliked comparing Origins/Foundations with others, but seeing this lowly creature Haotian today, it couldn't stand it and retorted:

"Haotian, do you really think you amount to anything?

Don't forget you are merely a Postnatal Deity formed from stone and metal!"

"And while this Great God cannot transform, this Great God is a noble Innate Divine Beast, an Innate Divine Beast that has contributed to the Primordial Era."

Bai Chen knew Haotian's background. Even though Haotian was a deity enlightened by Ancestor Hongjun, it couldn't change its identity as a Postnatal Deity.

The Origins/Foundations of Innate Divine Beasts and Innate Deities were all somewhat related to Chaos Demon Gods.

They were either formed from the limbs of Chaos Demon Gods or were new spirits born from the origin of Chaos Demon Gods.

Therefore, the noble Origins/Foundations of Innate Divine Beasts and Deities were universally acknowledged in the Primordial Era. Even the Heavenly Dao couldn't erase the nobility of Innate beings.

"Haotian, in terms of Origin/Foundation, you are incomparably lowly before this Great God.

In terms of cultivation, this Great God could make you perish and your Dao disappear with a single claw."

Bai Chen couldn't understand why such a lowly creature like Haotian was barking here.

If it weren't for Haotian being Ancestor Hongjun's attendant, Bai Chen would have long ago crushed it into oblivion.

"Haotian, how dare you insult this Great God, insult the lineage of Innate Divine Beasts! When I see Saint Hongjun, I will definitely report you!"

Out of respect for Ancestor Hongjun, Bai Chen didn't kill Haotian, but it wouldn't let Haotian off easily.

Bai Chen wasn't afraid of this matter being brought before Ancestor Hongjun later.

"Esteemed Great God, the Ancestor is about to begin his sermon, please go in quickly!"

Yaochi couldn't watch any longer and spoke up to mediate.

Although her relationship with Haotian wasn't great, they had transformed together and were both attendants of the Purple Firmament Palace.

"Third Brother, let's hurry inside and listen to the sermon!"

Zhunti and Jieyin began to mediate, as causing trouble in a Saint's dojo was truly inappropriate.

After Zhunti and Jieyin pulled Bai Chen inside, Yaochi looked at the frozen Haotian with a hint of schadenfreude:

"Haotian, it seems you've provoked someone you can't afford to offend."

Yaochi, Haotian, and Yaoji were all enlightened by Ancestor Hongjun at the same time, and Ancestor Hongjun hadn't established who among the three was the leader.

However, Haotian always acted like he was the boss, which greatly displeased Yaochi.

Although Haotian regained some clarity after Bai Chen's scolding, he remained unconvinced:

"Yaochi, I am the Ancestor's attendant, why would I fear a mere beast? Ridiculous!"

So what if he, Haotian, was a Postnatal Deity?

Were Postnatal Deities necessarily inferior to Innate Divine Beasts? Were they not as noble?

One day, he, Haotian, would make those self-proclaimed noble Innate Deities and Innate Divine Beasts look up to him, Great God Haotian.

Yaochi felt Haotian's brain wasn't working well and reminded him:

"Haotian, this is the Ancestor's dojo. Why do you think its Daoist magic and divine abilities could freeze you?"

This was no ordinary place; this was the Purple Heaven Palace, a Saint's dojo.

If Bai Chen could cast divine abilities here, how could Saint Ancestor Hongjun possibly not know?

With Yaochi's hint, Haotian was greatly alarmed:

"This..."

Could it be that their own ancestor had tacitly approved of that beast restraining him?

If that were true, he would be in a terrible situation.

Inside the grand hall of Purple Heaven Palace...

As soon as Zhunti entered the main hall, he spotted six futons. He immediately gave Jieyin a look before bursting into tears and crying out, "My brother and I have traveled tirelessly from the West for the sake of all beings in the West seeking the Dao. Now, there isn't a single futon. If we can't clearly hear the Saint's supreme Dao laws later, we will be letting down all the beings of the West. We might as well smash ourselves against a pillar and die!"

While crying, Zhunti kept glancing at the people already seated on the futons, hoping they would quickly offer their seats.

Seeing that the six individuals remained unmoved, Zhunti quickly signaled Jieyin again.

"Second brother, this is all our fault!"

"..."

Jieyin immediately understood Zhunti's meaning and began to cooperate.

Zhunti and Jieyin's wailing and crying were a truly unbearable sight!

"Fellow Daoist, I shall yield this futon to you!"

Finally, Hongyun, the kind-hearted fellow, couldn't stand it any longer. His compassion overflowed, and he prepared to offer his seat to Zhunti.

"Hongyun, no!"

Zhenyuanzi saw his good friend's kind heart acting up and quickly cautioned him. This seemingly simple futon was actually a great fortune. When Saint Hongjun lectured on the Dao, those seated on the futons would undoubtedly receive more attention from him. This was a true creation!

"It's alright!"

Hongyun refused Zhenyuanzi's reminder and gave up the futon.

"Sigh!"

Zhenyuanzi sighed helplessly, thinking that his old friend had truly cultivated his Dao to the point of becoming foolish.

The other Innate Deities were speechless at how easily Hongyun had given up his futon. If they had known it would be so easy, they would have also put on a show of crying.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist!"

After thanking Hongyun, Zhunti turned to Jieyin and said, "Brother, you have worked hard for the beings of the Western Primordial Era for a long time. Your merits and toils are great, you should take this seat."

Jieyin knew his virtuous brother's personality, so he didn't decline. After all, his virtuous brother would surely find a futon for himself later.

With Jieyin securing a seat, Zhunti felt it was his turn. He then set his sights on Kunpeng, as Kunpeng's futon seemed the easiest to snatch.

Zhunti directly reprimanded Kunpeng, "Fellow Daoist, you who are born from wetness and hatched from eggs, with your flat feathers, sitting in this position is highly inappropriate. I ask you, for the sake of the beings of the West, to yield to me!"

As Zhunti's words fell, a phantom image of the Innate Gengjin Bodhi Tree manifested behind him, releasing its might as a warning to Kunpeng. If Kunpeng didn't cooperate, he wouldn't be blamed for resorting to force and snatching Kunpeng's futon.

"You bully me too much!"

Kunpeng roared in anger, then summoned his accompanying Spiritual Treasure, Kunpeng Palace. Kunpeng knew that everyone was now eyeing his position, and if he didn't take a firm stance, others would only think he was easy to bully.

Kunpeng and Zhunti clashed. Their divine abilities and Dao laws were, for a time, evenly matched!

"Oh!"

Jieyin had known Zhunti for a long time and was aware of his virtuous brother's strength. His virtuous brother's Origin and strength were both extraordinary, and among the Innate Deities, he should have few rivals. Therefore, seeing Kunpeng and Zhunti evenly matched, Jieyin felt incredibly surprised.

Surprised or not, the fight continued. Jieyin joined the fray, lending Zhunti a hand. The Seven Treasures Thousand Leaf Golden Lotus manifested behind Jieyin, releasing divine abilities and Dao laws to aid Zhunti.

With Jieyin's involvement, Kunpeng immediately fell into a disadvantage. Unable to resist, Kunpeng was eventually dragged off the futon by Zhunti.