Killing and Settling Down

The sermon, which had lasted for nearly a thousand years, concluded with the silent departure of two Innate Divine Beings.

Before leaving, the Innate Dao Lords on the high platform glanced at the dozen or so beings still remaining below.

"You have received the blessings of us two. We hope you will cultivate the Great Dao diligently, without harboring thoughts of anger or delusion. If fate allows, we may meet again in the future."

"Do not squander this opportunity."

With that, the two Divine Beings transformed into golden particles and vanished into the heavens and earth.

"We sincerely thank the two Dao Lords for their grace in imparting the Dao."

All the beings bowed respectfully, their faces filled with joy.

The first part of the sermon by these two Greater Divine Abilities was for post-celestial beings, opening up convenient paths for many cultivators with lower cultivation levels.

The latter part of the sermon was a special session for Divine Demons like themselves, who had already attained the True One Realm, or even the Grand Unity Great Sage realm.

The Great Dao is difficult to seek, and all beings strive to cross the river of life.

Whether it was the Great Dao of Creation or methods for avoiding death and extending life, all were extremely precious.

If they could find a place to cultivate properly, they might undergo a complete transformation.

The beings, in groups of two or three, rose and began discussing what they had gained from the sermon.

The two Dao Lords had been in the Myriad Spirits Mountain Range for four thousand years.

Through three sermons, many beings had become familiar with each other.

A short old man with an ancient face, carrying a turtle shell on his back, approached Zhou Yuan with a smile.

"You look new here, friend. Did you just arrive at the Myriad Spirits Mountain Range to listen to the sermon?"

Zhou Yuan chuckled, not answering directly.

The old man didn't mind. After a brief probing, he began to discuss his insights from the sermon with Zhou Yuan.

It turned out the old man was extremely fascinated by the principles of heavenly numbers and the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

When the Innate Divine Beings were preaching, he saw Zhou Yuan completely immersed and gaining much, which made him want to befriend him.

The Daoist atmosphere here was quite strong, and the beings were relatively kind. Zhou Yuan, hoping to settle down here, began to converse with the old man.

Since both had the intention to befriend each other, they asked and answered questions.

Soon, Zhou Yuan obtained the information he wanted and also inquired about the current situation in the Primordial Era.

To Zhou Yuan's surprise, The active forces on the Primordial Era land were not the legendary Witch Clan and Demon Clan, but rather the Witch Gate and the Divine Demon Dao Lineages and Divine Demon Dynasties established by Innate Divine Demons.

There wasn't even a concept of the Demon Clan yet.

After a moment of contemplation, suppressing the doubts in his heart, Zhou Yuan looked at the old turtle. "Fellow Daoist Guizhen, do you know the origins of these two Innate Dao Lords who preached?"

Guizhenzi stroked his white beard and smiled.

"This old man has heard some rumors."

"It is said that both these Dao Lords came from Phoenix Perch Mountain."

"One is Dao Lord Fuxi, and the other is Empress Nuwa."

Fuxi? Nuwa?

Zhou Yuan's heart trembled.

That's right, one cultivates the Great Dao of Creation, and the other calculates heavenly secrets and destiny.

If it weren't them, who else could it be?

Why would such great deities appear here to preach?

Guizhenzi didn't know their true power, only considering them ordinary Dao Lords. But Zhou Yuan knew very clearly.

One was a destined saint, the future Empress Nuwa of the Demon Clan, and the Mother Saint of the Human Clan.

The other was Emperor Xi of the Demon Clan, whose name was still recorded in the Fire Cloud Cave of the Human Clan.

They condescended to preach in Myriad Spirits Mountain for four thousand years.

Zhou Yuan wouldn't believe it if they had no ulterior motives.

But there was too little information at the moment. The minds of Greater Divine Abilities were mysterious and unfathomable. No matter how hard Zhou Yuan racked his brain, he couldn't figure out their schemes.

Post-celestial beings, Innate Divine Demon dynasties, Witch Gate, Nuwa, Fuxi...

Zhou Yuan vaguely felt he had grasped something.

But it was obscured by a hazy mist covering his spiritual platform.

Forget it.

If he couldn't figure it out, then so be it.

Zhou Yuan shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

After the dozen or so cultivators on the mountaintop debated the Dao for several years, all the beings had benefited. They agreed to gather here once every five hundred years thereafter.

They each returned to their dojos to meditate and comprehend what they had learned from the sermon.

After greeting Guizhenzi, Zhou Yuan also transformed into a streak of green light and descended into the vast mountain range.

This Myriad Spirits Mountain Range was blessed with spiritual energy and outstanding natural beauty. Although it did not have an Innate Dao Lord residing there, the atmosphere of cultivation was quite rich.

"I'll find a place to cultivate here and digest what I gained from this sermon."

Zhou Yuan's divine sense scanned ten thousand miles.

He glanced at the void and sneered inwardly.

Someone was actually trying to take advantage of him.

Immediately, he stood in the void and coldly addressed his surroundings:

"Fellow Daoist, you've been following me for a long time. Do you have any advice for me?"

Hummm~

As his voice fell, ripples appeared in the void.

A powerful cultivator in the True One Realm revealed himself.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

"While listening to the sermon, I saw you display the profound mysteries of Yin and Yang. I am greatly in awe."

"Please accompany me to my dojo, and we can discuss the Dao."

This being was wearing a fiery red Daoist robe, and flames seemed to entwine him.

As soon as he spoke, his intentions were revealed.

"So you've taken a liking to my Innate Yin and Yang Qi."

Zhou Yuan realized.

"Then let's see if you have the skill."

He spoke coldly, his eyes filled with killing intent.

From his perception, there were at least ten other powerful divine senses observing the scene in the void.

If he didn't kill this being and establish his dominance, he feared it would be difficult for him, carrying such a treasure, to integrate into the Myriad Spirits Mountain.

Therefore, Zhou Yuan wasted no more words.

The Bamboo Staff in his hand emitted a pure spiritual light, and with a flash, it appeared behind the red-robed being's head.

Bang!

The red-robed being, caught off guard, stumbled.

His spiritual platform was clouded, and his Primordial Spirit grew dim.

Before Zhou Yuan could make another move, golden firelight suddenly flashed in the red-robed being's eyes.

Then, an ancient-looking golden lamp appeared in the void. The golden-red flame illuminated the sky, as if it were about to burn heaven and earth.

"Let you taste the power of this Innate Spirit Fire."

The red-robed being spoke, his gaze utterly cold.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~

Terrifying Innate Spirit Fire billowed across the land.

Even Divine Demons in the True One Realm with robust physiques felt a sense of danger.

Some beings observing from the shadows sighed.

This red-robed being usually relied on this Innate Spirit Flame to dominate, and countless fellow Daoists had fallen victim to him.

It seemed that although Taiyuanzi's abilities were stronger, he was still no match for this red-robed being.

Zhou Yuan looked at the Innate Spirit Fire surging towards him like a fire dragon and simply smiled faintly.

"Innate Yin-Yang Primordial Chaos Divine Light."

Boom!

As his voice fell, the Yin and Yang Qi within his body intertwined and evolved.

A Taiji diagram with two fish, half black and half white, emanated profound celestial mysteries.

It pressed down towards the Innate Spirit Fire.

"Greater Divine Ability, how is that possible..."

A creature in the void suddenly spoke, its face filled with disbelief.

Greater Divine Abilities already involve the laws of the Great Dao.

Even Grand Unity Great Sages have only managed to comprehend a scarce few.

Let alone a cultivator in the True One Realm.

Has this child's comprehension reached such a heaven-defying level?

A future great power, set in stone.

At the very least, a Grand Unity Great Sage.

We can only befriend him, not make an enemy.

Many creatures in the void made their calculations, and thus quietly withdrew their divine senses.

With the emergence of a Greater Divine Ability, the outcome was decided.

It's best not to stay here, lest we invite misunderstanding from fellow Daoist Taiyuanzi.

On the battlefield, the red-robed creature was dumbfounded.

Seeing the Yin and Yang Qi evolve into immeasurable divine abilities, he felt a chill run down his spine, and a terrifying aura of death engulfed him.

"Spare..."

Before he could even beg for mercy.

The black and white profound light had already pierced through the Innate Spirit Fire, shattered his Divine Demon Dao body, and annihilated the Grotto-heaven within him.

The black and white Yin and Yang evolved into Great Destruction.

In an instant, this Divine Demon lost all signs of life.

Then, a divine bird clad in fiery red feathers appeared in the void.

Zhou Yuan took a step forward, swept his Bamboo Staff, and collected the spoils of war.

He glanced around and said indifferently:

"Fellow Daoists have been watching the excitement for so long."

"Do you also want to test if my Yin and Yang Qi is sharp?"

The surrounding air froze.

After a short while, the divine senses that had been peeking quickly departed.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan let out a long sigh of relief.

This strike of Innate Yin-Yang Primordial Chaos Divine Light had consumed a large portion of his Primordial Spirit.

If he had to unleash two more, he feared he'd be weak in the knees.

"Using Greater Divine Abilities in the True One Realm is still a bit strenuous."

"If I were to achieve Grand Unity Great Sage, with this Innate Yin-Yang Divine Ability, I could roam freely beneath the Innate Dao Lords."

Standing in place, Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment.

He counted on his fingers and made a decision.

This red-robed creature could achieve the True One Realm, so his Daoist dojo must be a good place.

Furthermore, he would take over the dojo and then make further plans.