The Dao Preaching Concludes, Hongjun Distributes Treasures and Plants Karmic Seeds

Thousands of years passed in the blink of an eye. In Zixiao Palace, Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, expounded the Great Dao. His profound teachings, like a gentle stream, converged into a vast ocean, nourishing the Dao foundation of every listener. Lin Xuan (Xuanyuanzi), relying on the "Enlightenment Cushion" and his unique insights, although unable to fully grasp all the profound mysteries, still imprinted the boundless Dao Charm onto his heart like a starving man, awaiting future cultivation advancements to slowly digest and ruminate upon.

On this day, Dao Ancestor Hongjun concluded his final discourse on the ultimate truth: "Primordial Chaos Qi, transcending existence and non-existence." The vast Dao resonance that permeated the void gradually subsided. Within Zixiao Palace, all was silent, save for the lingering echoes of the Great Dao rippling like waves. All the great powers were immersed in their final contemplation, Dao Charm flowing around them, displaying myriad phenomena, clearly having gained much.

After a long while, the Dao Ancestor's indifferent and peaceful voice sounded again, not to lecture, but to declare:

"This sermon has reached its perfect conclusion. The Great Dao has fifty principles, Heaven's Evolution is Forty-Nine, and Man Escapes One. Each of you shall follow your own destiny and act accordingly."

As his words fell, it signified the end of this unparalleled opportunity. The Saints and the myriad great powers awoke from their deep meditation, bowed respectfully towards the Dao Ancestor's platform, and said, "Thank you, Dao Ancestor, for the grace of your teachings!"

Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the beings below, as if infinite Heavenly Secrets were flowing within. He continued, "Heaven and Earth have tribulations, and karma cycles. Since you have heard the Great Dao, you shall now descend the mountain and walk the Dao. You will also need Spiritual Treasures to protect yourselves and stabilize your destiny."

With that, the Dao Ancestor gently flicked his sleeve. In the depths of Zixiao Palace, primordial chaos surged, and a colossal rock materialized out of thin air. It was dark yellow in color, ancient and vast, inscribed with the three divine characters "Treasure Distribution Rock" in the Great Dao script. Treasures gleamed atop the rock, reaching towards the heavens, emitting myriad auspicious rays. Countless Innate Spiritual Treasures and Houtian Supreme Treasures were laid out upon it: swords, spears, axes, hammers, bells, cauldrons, pagodas, seals, scrolls, pearls, banners... a dazzling array, each containing immense power and resonating with the laws of the cosmos!

"This is the Treasure Distribution Rock. Upon it are various Spiritual Treasures, each with its own destiny. You may collect them yourselves as provisions for protecting your Dao," the Dao Ancestor's voice remained calm, yet it was like a massive stone dropped into a tranquil lake, instantly stirring up monstrous waves in the hearts of the great powers!

In an instant, the atmosphere in Zixiao Palace became subtle and tense! The peace and serenity of the previous sermon vanished, replaced by a hidden sense of competition and calculation. Spiritual Treasures stirred the heart, especially those bestowed by the Dao Ancestor, which concerned one's Dao path and the future destiny of their sect!

Laozi, with a calm expression, made the first move. His Taiji Diagram transformed into a golden bridge, stabilizing the elements of earth, water, fire, and wind. He calmly collected the Wind Fire Cushion, the Earth-Leaving Flame Light Banner, and several other treasures with neutral and peaceful energies. Primal Heavenly Lord's Pangu Banner vibrated slightly, emitting myriad rays of light, sweeping up the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud, the Glazed Lamp, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, and other dazzling treasures. Sovereign of the Heavens' Qingping Sword let out a soft hum, its sword energy crisscrossing, gathering the Primordial Chaos Golden Dou, the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, the Sea-Calming Pearl, and a batch of treasures known for their fierce lethality and infinite utility into his sleeve.

Empress Nuwa cast out her Red Embroidered Ball, its Marriage Thread weaving a connection, and collected the Precious Lotus Lantern, the Rivers and Mountains Painting, and other treasures imbued with the power of creation and life. Daoist Jieyin summoned his Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit, and Daoist Zhunti revealed his Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree. Their treasures brushed through the air, and they collected the Blessing Divine Pestle, the Six Roots Pure Bamboo, and other treasures destined for the West.

Di Jun and Tai Yi led the Demon Tribe. The River Diagram and Luo Book unfurled, the Chaos Bell chimed softly, their destinies intertwined, seizing several treasures that shone with starlight and exuded a formidable demonic aura. Although the Twelve Ancestral Witches did not cultivate the primordial spirit and found it difficult to wield most Spiritual Treasures, they relied on their formidable Blood Essence to forcibly seize several exotic treasures that resonated with their physical bodies and exuded immense malevolent energy.

For a time, the Treasure Distribution Rock flashed with chaotic brilliance, and divine abilities unfolded. The Saints and great powers displayed their unique skills, vying for the treasures that were mysteriously connected to their own destiny, based on their cultivation, fate, and even secret calculations. Within this, calculations were evident: Laozi only took what he needed; Primal Heavenly Lord took more to display his authority; Sovereign of the Heavens favored treasures for combat and practical use, subtly revealing the differences in the Three Pure Ones' philosophies. The Demon Tribe and the Witch Tribe were even more confrontational, fiercely competing and sowing deeper enmity.

Lin Xuan watched from afar, his mind as clear as a mirror. His cultivation was low, and he knew he had no fortune to claim these precious treasures. Furthermore, the System had given no prompts, so he merely stood by and observed. He saw clearly that this distribution of treasures by the Dao Ancestor, though seemingly fair, secretly aligned with Heavenly Secrets. The fate of each Spiritual Treasure was tied to immense threads of karma, intimately connected to the future grand trend of the Primordial Era! To gain a treasure today meant bearing its karma tomorrow and being drawn into tribulations. This was clearly the Dao Ancestor's grand design, using Spiritual Treasures as a catalyst to propel the tribulations of Heaven and Earth!

[Ding! High-intensity karma law fluctuations detected! A major event in the Primordial Era, "Treasure Distribution in Zixiao Palace," is in progress!]

[Warning: The karma entanglement in this place is extremely deep. The Host's current strength is insufficient to bear the karma chain of any Innate Spiritual Treasure. Forcible intervention carries the risk of death and destruction of Dao!]

[Hint: Observing and recording the ownership of Spiritual Treasures and their connection to destiny can provide crucial data for the subsequent "Great Trend Deduction Module."]

The System's prompt confirmed Lin Xuan's judgment. He maintained his focus, silently circulating the "Enlightenment Cushion" to enhance his perception, and meticulously remembered the scenes of the Saints acquiring treasures, the changes in their energies, and even the entanglement of those mysterious karma threads. This was undoubtedly a vivid practical lesson in "High-Level Primordial Era Power Struggles and Karma Theory," crucial for him to understand the rules governing this world.

Before long, the treasures on the Treasure Distribution Rock found their owners, and the rock gradually faded away. The Saints and great powers, having all gained something, displayed varied expressions—some joyful, some contemplative, some solemn. The sermon in Zixiao Palace had truly come to an end.

Seeing that the treasures had been distributed, Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, said no more. His form gradually blurred, eventually merging with Zixiao Palace and dissipating into the primordial chaos, leaving behind only a faint Dao resonance echoing in the void:

"Fate arises and fades, act accordingly..."

The Dao Ancestor departed, and the great doors of Zixiao Palace slowly closed. The Saints and great powers, understanding that their opportunities were exhausted, rose one after another. Each displayed their divine abilities, transforming into streams of light that shot out of Zixiao Palace and returned to the Primordial Era.

Sovereign of the Heavens rolled up his sleeve, and a green light enveloped his disciples as they embarked on their return journey. Lin Xuan glanced back at the Zixiao Palace hidden in the chaos, his heart stirred with emotion. Although he had not obtained any Spiritual Treasures from this sermon, his horizons had broadened, his Dao heart had been strengthened, and he had even forged a thread of good karma with Empress Nuwa. The vast web of karma triggered by the Treasure Distribution Rock had already been cast, and the future changes of the Primordial Era were thus determined.

The sermon concluded, and the treasure distribution sowed the seeds of karma. Xuanyuanzi returned to his island with the Saints, his heart now understanding that the true storm was about to arrive.