Shen Hongfei could not help grumbling. Hongjun was one crafty old Daoist, fooling all the mighty figures into running around in circles while making them feel grateful to him. No wonder he was the number one schemer in the Primordial World. I have to watch out for him.
Nuwa looked back and forth, a trace of blankness appearing on her face. Her rosy little lips parted slightly, and her heart was shaken beyond measure. They really are the six Saints ordained by Heaven. Baby got every single one right!
At that thought, Nuwa excitedly rubbed her belly, a deep sense of pride welling up in her heart. This is the child of me and Big Brother Ancestral Dragon!
Like many mothers, she did not expect her child to achieve anything extraordinary. But when her child truly displayed exceptional talent, the pride in her heart was impossible to hide.
Nuwa happily turned to her brother. "Brother, you lost. My baby isn't a monster!"
Fuxi had already turned to stone where he stood, his heart collapsing completely. This is impossible. He's only an unborn child, a remnant of Ancestral Dragon, a monster Heaven and Earth will punish. How could he possibly predict all this?
As for saying that this monster had colluded with the mighty figures of Zixiao Palace to put on this act, that was even more impossible. He still had enough self-awareness to know that he did not possess the qualifications for that!
Seeing his younger sister flaunt her victory, Fuxi's face twitched with shame and anger. I actually lost to a child. If people found out, what face would I have left to survive in this Primordial World?
He thought of how he had constantly mocked the child as a monster. Now, he himself had become the joke. The blow was easy to imagine. Even his Dao heart had developed a faint crack and become somewhat unstable.
In a daze, Fuxi saw Hong Yun standing in the corner with a bitter expression. A trace of venom surfaced in his eyes. This bastard caused all of this. He snatched my Saint position together with Zhen Yuanzi, and now he gave it to someone else, causing me to lose the wager and suffer such humiliation.
He's humiliating me. I'll definitely settle this karma with him in the future!
Seeing the constantly shifting expressions on Fuxi's face, Shen Hongfei felt as if he had swallowed honey, indescribably pleased. Let's see what face you have left to bark orders at this young master now.
Ancestor Hongjun sat high atop the lotus platform. His eyes were slightly lowered as he gently raised an arm, sending ripples through space. The previously noisy crowd instantly fell silent.
"You shall listen to the Dao according to these seats from now on. You are not to change them at will."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hongjun began expounding the Dao. The sound of the Great Dao rang out, accompanied by countless visions. Radiant light filled the sky, myriad auspicious clouds floated overhead, heavenly omens descended, and purple energy surged.
The Three Thousand Listeners in Zixiao Palace were completely immersed in it. Purple-energy golden lotuses continuously flowed into the three flowers above their heads, and the Dao charm around their bodies fully unfolded.
Among them, the Three Pure Ones at the very front absorbed the most Dao-charm golden lotuses. Their auras continued to rise, and their three flowers bloomed even more brilliantly.
Puff!
Puff!
Puff!
Three faint sounds came from within the Three Pure Ones. A powerful aura swept outward, jolting some Listeners with poor foundations and low comprehension awake from their deep meditation. One after another, they angrily glared toward the front.
When they saw the three flowers above the Three Pure Ones' heads radiating the aura of the mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm at its peak, infinitely close to the late stage, they were all stunned. How long has it been? The Three Pure Ones have already reached this level!
Though envious and shocked, the Listeners could only shut their mouths and blame themselves for lacking fortune. They did not resent the Three Pure Ones.
Hongjun nodded almost imperceptibly. As expected of Pangu's descendants. Their fortune is profound. It seems they will widen the gap between themselves and everyone else this time and become the Primordial World's first echelon. He was very satisfied.
The Dao sound continued to flow from Hongjun's mouth. His gaze shifted to the other three people seated on the six cushions. Zhunti and Jieyin wore brilliant smiles, their bodies shrouded in Buddhist light. An aura of compassion for all living beings spread outward, deeply affecting some of the weaker Listeners nearby.
Those Listeners wore pained expressions as their seven emotions and six desires surfaced, as if they were being assimilated. Hongjun showed displeasure and waved his hand, dispersing the influence.
The Way of Creation evolved around Nuwa's body. Her aura rose steadily, and she soon broke through her realm, becoming a cultivator at the peak of the mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm.
True Sun Fire constantly leaped around Di Jun and Taiyi. The scorching flames made the surrounding Listeners retreat, though they dared not complain. The two of them also broke through to the peak of the mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm.
Hongjun was not surprised by this. Everything these mighty figures gained was within his control.
Time passed. Three thousand years flashed by in an instant. Hongjun stopped and glanced at everyone below before closing his eyes and waiting.
At this moment, some of the Three Thousand Listeners with less impressive foundations awoke from their epiphanies. A trace of disappointment appeared in their eyes. Seeing the mighty figures around them still comprehending the Dao, envy and jealousy rose in their hearts.
Soon, most of the Listeners awoke from their Dao comprehension. They first bowed to Hongjun, then shifted their gazes to the other mighty figures, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.
Before long, the remaining mighty figures apart from those seated on the six cushions also opened their eyes. Each wore a delighted expression, clearly satisfied with their gains. Only Fuxi looked grim. Having lost the wager and the Saint's seat earlier, his Dao heart had become unstable. He had gained little and remained at the minor achievement of the mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, stuck at the threshold of a breakthrough.
Looking at Zhen Yuanzi and the others around him, many who had still been at the early stage before had now reached the minor achievement of the mid-stage Grand Luo realm and were on the same level as him. His heart became severely unbalanced. Especially when he saw the deep auras of the six people on the cushions, his jealousy drove him nearly mad.
At that moment, several sounds came from the cushions in front. The Western duo broke through to the minor achievement of the mid-stage Grand Luo realm, while Tongtian and Yuanshi of the Three Pure Ones reached the peak of the mid-stage Grand Luo realm, only a hair away from breaking through. The four opened their eyes and smiled in satisfaction.
Yuanshi saw that his eldest brother ahead was still breaking through, his aura faintly pushing toward the late stage. His heart filled with anticipation. But when he turned and saw Nuwa behind him, wrapped in a mass of Creation aura, his brow furrowed and he felt uncomfortable. What qualifications does Nuwa have to awaken after me?
The other mighty figures also looked at Nuwa in surprise. However, when they saw that her aura had stopped advancing and that she was on the verge of awakening, they paid it no mind and shifted their gazes to Taiqing Laozi.
"Fellow Daoist Laozi truly deserves to be the leader of the Three Pure Ones. Judging by this, when he awakens, he will surely break through to the late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm!"
"That's right, that's right. The other two Pure Ones aren't inferior either. It seems that after returning and comprehending things a little, they'll be able to break through. By then, all three of the Three Pure Ones will become late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortals!"
Many mighty figures sighed in admiration and began trying to curry favor with the Three Pure Ones. These discussions made Yuanshi feel somewhat better.
Just then, Yin-Yang energies manifested around Laozi. A powerful aura swept in every direction, revealing the cultivation of a late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal and making many mighty figures turn their heads.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist."
"Congratulations, Eldest Brother."
"..."
Tongtian, Yuanshi, Di Jun, and the others stepped forward to offer their congratulations. Some mighty figure even called him the number one expert in the Primordial World beneath Ancestor Hongjun.
Seeing everyone flattering him, Laozi was completely satisfied. It seems this old Daoist is once again ahead of everyone. He turned around and saw Nuwa still in enlightenment, and a trace of mockery appeared in his usually placid eyes.
"Fellow Daoists are too kind."
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa is still in enlightenment. Her fortune is deeper than mine."
Hearing this, the mighty figures all looked toward Nuwa. However, sensing her aura beginning to weaken, they began speaking one after another. "Fellow Daoist, you're too modest. What qualifications does Nuwa have?"
"Judging by her aura, she'll awaken soon. She can't compare to you, Fellow Daoist."
"Exactly, exactly!"
Fuxi felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing the other mighty figures belittle his younger sister. He glanced at Nuwa, and, just as the others had said, she was about to awaken. He could not argue on her behalf.
Inside Nuwa's belly, Shen Hongfei also heard the discussion outside. He was displeased. That's my mother you're talking about. What right do you have to discuss her?
Just watch this young master blind your titanium-alloy dog eyes!
Shen Hongfei's gaze sharpened. He took out a leaf surrounded by faint Dao charm and radiating a cool aura, then waved his hand and sent it into Nuwa's body.
This was the Innate Spiritual Root Enlightenment Tea Leaf he had obtained through the sign-in function just after entering Zixiao Palace. At the same time, he had also received a fine piece of Chaos Jade Stone, which could be used to refine a spiritual treasure.
Outside, Nuwa was preparing to awaken when she suddenly felt a cool aura spread from her belly. Her mind became crystal clear, and all the places she had failed to understand suddenly became clear. Her heart shook. What is this?
Is Baby helping me?
Nuwa was overjoyed. She secretly glanced at her belly. Do you want Mother to break through, too?
"Good. Mother will break through right now. Then I'll be able to protect you in the future!"
Nuwa murmured softly. White radiance suddenly burst from her body, and dense Creation aura spread outward. The three flowers above her head slowly blossomed as a powerful aura surged through Zixiao Palace!
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