Movements of the Various Powers

The Kunlun Mountains stretch for hundreds of millions of miles, with mountain ranges lying like coiled dragons in this sacred land, breathing in and out countless rays of divine light.

This mountain can be considered the ancestral vein of China, the immortal home of all gods, and the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate).

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

On this day, the celestial bell tolled nine times in the Jade Void Palace.

The Jade Void Imperial Decree spread throughout the entire Kunlun Dao lineage in an instant.

"To civilize Human Race?!"

"Is this the shared will of the several sect leaders?"

On the shore of a vast, clear lake, an old Daoist priest with white hair and beard sat cross-legged, his brows furrowed as he looked at the jade slip in his hand.

The Human Race is just a small, insignificant race. If it weren't for the Jade Void's Imperial Decree, he would have almost forgotten that this race even existed in the Primordial World.

'Why would such a small clan attract the attention of several Celestial Venerables?'

Just when he was completely baffled...

A voice suddenly came from beside my ear:

"To educate and enlighten Human Race, one must be blessed with the fortune of immortals."

"This is where our lineage's destiny lies, and it is also where our lineage's future lies."

"Your path to the Great Luo realm may very well depend on the Human Race."

"Do not be negligent."

Upon hearing this, the old Daoist priest's gaze turned solemn, and he respectfully bowed towards the void:

"Greetings, Master."

"I already understand what the Patriarch has said!"

"Therefore, they dispatched disciples of their lineage down the mountain."

Mount Sumeru.

Eight Treasures Merit Pool, a golden lotus exudes Mysterious Yellow Merit, with streams of energy descending and transforming into Auspicious Clouds.

The Daoist Zhunti smiled, holding up a flower, and said to his disciples:

"This humble Daoist observes all things in the universe and examines the vast world."

"In that place in the East, there dwell the most intelligent of all creatures, who can inherit the foundation of my Dao lineage."

"Mahasthamaprapta, Bhaisajyaguru, Maitreya."

"The three of you shall then travel eastward, to transmit my scriptures, and to propagate my Orthodox Dharma."

The three figures bowed and said:

"Disciples obey the Imperial Decree!"

Having said that, Auspicious Clouds rose beneath the feet of the three, lifting them into the Grand Void and heading straight east.

I watched them walk away.

The Daoist Zhunti laughed and said:

"The East is a land of outstanding people and abundant resources."

"In the past, due to the influence of the Three Pure Ones, my family dared not venture into the East to spread our religion."

"Now, taking advantage of this great momentum of the struggle for supremacy among Human Dao, those three fellow Dao Brother, no matter what they think in their hearts, will have to turn a blind eye on the surface."

The Daoist Jieyin remained calm.

"The Mystic Gate Immortal Path has the greatest influence in the East, and its orthodox lineage lies in the Kunlun Dao lineage."

"After the Dao Venerable attained enlightenment, the Daoist lineage of Wuyi Mountain was also officially recognized."

"For us in the West to gain influence through the Mystic Gate Immortal Paths, and even to attain sainthood... is an arduous and insurmountable challenge."

The Daoist Jieyin gazed at the Merit Golden Lotus in the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, his pale yellow face filled with sorrow.

"There are three thousand Great Dao, Eight Hundred Minor Paths."

"The west..."

"This might be an opportunity..."

Longevity Mountain.

Wearing a purple-gold Daoist crown and Carefree Crane Cloak, Zhen Yuanzi paid homage to Heaven and Earth in the main hall, then flicked his whisk, surveyed the assembled Earth Immortal disciples, stroked his Fly Whisk, and smiled:

"This humble Daoist has received the decree of the Supreme Heavenly Dao Venerable."

"May we, the immortals of this land, Jieyin those of the Human Race who are destined for good fortune and who have performed meritorious deeds, to become the gods of mountains, rivers, and lands."

"Of course, your lineage can also be passed on to Human Race with affinity."

Having said that, he said in a meaningful, understated voice:

"Perhaps your future path lies within this."

Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Earth Immortal Sect dared not be negligent and hurriedly responded:

"I will respectfully follow the Imperial Decree of the patriarch."

Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, pondering to himself:

'Mountain Gods Earth Deity spirits are the foundation of the path to immortality.'

Since the retreat of the Mystic Gate Immortal Path, such deities have mostly been assumed by the Demon Court and the Witch Clan.

'When Human Race first rose to power, we had to avoid those kinds of people.'

'Once the foundation is established and the fortunes begin to flourish, then perhaps the act of cutting down mountains and destroying temples can be undertaken.'

Wuyi Mountain.

After receiving Zhou Yuan's Imperial Decree, Liu Xuan and Wu Zhiqi took charge of the grotto-heaven and mobilized the Seventy-two Caves.

Jin Feng Cave.

Jin Chentao sat imposingly on the cloud bed.

A gourd, about the size of a palm and entirely made of crimson gold, floated above his head amidst the five elements, emanating brilliant Innate Spiritual Energy. With each breath, golden sword energy refined the Dao principles and spiritual energy.

"Lin'er!"

"How has my lineage fared these past years?"

Jin Chentao Gong has reached the Taiyi Perfection stage, and is only one step away from obtaining the Dao Fruit.

These years I have devoted myself to arduous cultivation in the grotto.

He had long since stopped asking about matters concerning the lineage.

Ao Lin said respectfully:

"Reporting to Master, under the lineage of Jin Feng Cave, there are eight disciples named Indestructible Golden Nature who have obtained the ancestral talisman and gone out to establish their own sects."

"Under that sect, there are dozens of other sects and over a thousand Daoist temples."

A thoughtful look flashed in Jin Chentao's golden eyes:

"This struggle for supremacy among Human Dao is of paramount importance to our Wuyi Mountain lineage."

'Even though the lord resides high Outer Heavens, he might still find time to take a peek from time to time.'

'I am now only half a step away from the position of Dao Lord... If I can do well in this matter...'

'Leaving aside the rewards from the lord, if Human Race succeeds, the fortunes of my lineage will flourish, and the position of Dao Lord will no longer be a mirage.'

'This makes it worthwhile to give up the position of a true disciple.'

Thinking of this, Jin Chentao decisively instructed Ao Lin:

"Go and convey my orders."

"Which of these sects and factions has made a mistake in the most important matter of educating the Human Race?"

"Our Jin Feng Cave lineage will not be stingy with the position of a true disciple."

Ao Lin was startled.

Although his master looked burly and rough, he had quite a few insights into wealth and possessions.

'In the past, our Western Sea lineage paid a considerable price to obtain a position as a true disciple.'

'Now, Master is actually willing to offer a true disciple position as a reward for your merit.'

Ao Lin pondered to himself:

'Perhaps I must personally intervene and accumulate some resources amidst this upheaval.'

Although he was alone and weak, the resources that the West Sea Dragon Clan could mobilize were no less than those of some ancient races in the Primordial World.

Ao Lin's thoughts raced for a moment before he bowed and said:

"This disciple will go and convey the message to the various sects."

After Ao Lin left.

Jin Chentao closed his eyes again, and in the Grand Void, the Xin Metal Dao Principle resonated.

Strands of crimson-gold light coalesced into a long Myriad Treasures Long River.

Within the Myriad Treasures Long River, each item exudes boundless spiritual energy and radiates brilliant light.

Amidst the ripples of inspiration, an intense and chilling intent for killing was brewing.

"The esteemed master has attained the Dao of the Primordial Grand Unity."

"The rise of my path is already ordained."

"A mere Taiyi may not be able to secure his position as the head of the lineage in the future."

"Great Luo, Great Luo..."

A long sigh echoed in the Grand Void, then vanished with the wind, never to be heard again.