Chaos Red Script, Primordial Origin

At the summit of Mount Kunlun, clouds and mist swirled as immortal cranes flew through the sky. Dao laws converged, and three Great Luo Heavens flickered in and out of view, as though evolving the mysteries of heaven and earth.

The three Great Luo Heavens each possessed their own profundities: the Great Scarlet Heaven, Pure Subtle Heaven, and Yu Yu Heaven.

The Great Scarlet Heaven stood highest. A wisp of mysterious qi evolved into yinyang, seeming to be the ancestor of Primal Qi and the foundation of heaven and earth, while also revealing an intent that transcended heaven and earth.

Below it lay Pure Subtle Heaven. A strand of Beginning Qi, existing before the Great Void and manifesting above the Immortal City, shone against a Jade Ruyi Scepter in the void.

Within Yu Yu Heaven, all was murky Chaos and dim Netherworld, yet a stream of primal qi evolved into Heaven-Opening Sword Qi. In the deep Chaos, it forcibly carved out a pure land beyond the world, where green lotuses bloomed one after another.

At that moment, more than a thousand living beings were searching for their own opportunities within Yu Yu Heaven.

These beings came in all forms. Treasure Mice darted through the void, Spirit Turtles stopped to gaze into the distance, and White Apes prostrated themselves before immortal mountains.

Among the thousand or so beings, an Innate Human Race member was climbing the steps. It seemed that as long as he reached the mountaintop, he would obtain boundless fortune.

He climbed with immense difficulty, but with every step he took, a thread of Immortal Qi descended from the void, subtly transforming his Dao body.

After an unknown amount of time, a sword light seemed to rise from the moment heaven and earth first opened, while endless Innate Essence Qi manifested from the void.

The sword light cleaved open Chaos and evolved into the Nine Heavens. Nine streams of Innate Origin flew through heaven and earth, while six hundred and sixty-eight Chaos Red Scripts and more than ninety-nine thousand strands of Brahma Qi transformed into spiritual rain that nourished all things.

One stream of Innate Origin and two Chaos Red Scripts circled for a moment before, by sheer coincidence, falling before that Human Race member.

"Xuan Yin!"

The Chaos Red Script had come from a Sage's hand and contained endless profundities. Though he had never seen it before, the Human Race member instantly understood its true meaning.

Seeing this, he immediately kowtowed. "Human Race Xuan Yin thanks the Sage for bestowing this name!"

As he kowtowed, waves of Fishing Drum sounds rang out from the void. It was as though countless beings from different dimensions of time and space were praising in unison: "With steadfast hearts, we take refuge and offer reverence. Dwelling in the Shangqing Realm, known as Lord Lingbao. Born from the Ancestral Tribulation, with more than ninety-nine thousand strands of Brahma Qi. The Red Scripture shines forth, six hundred and sixty-eight true scripts. Because of the Chaos Red Script, the Nine Heavens were opened. The Epoch Jade Calendar divided the Five Tribulations. Heavenly Scripture and Earthly Weave, lofty sovereign of creation. Pivoting yin, activating yang, peerless ancestor of thunder. Great compassion, great vows, great holiness, great mercy. Jade Palace Dao Lord, Lingbao Tianzun!"

Countless beings obtained fortune, while the thousand or so beings who had entered Yu Yu Heaven alongside Xuan Yin were instantly enveloped in endless immortal light.

Clearly, the Sage was selfless. Like the great sun, he surveyed all realms and eternally illuminated all things beneath heaven and earth. Naturally, Xuan Yin was not the only one favored by the Sage.

It was merely that, due to their own Karma and Destiny, the fortune they received differed.

Eight figures, like Xuan Yin, obtained a stream of Innate Origin. More than a hundred others received the favor of the Chaos Red Script.

As for the remaining beings, their Karma and Destiny were insufficient, and they received only the baptism of the Sage's Brahma Qi.

"Not bad!"

The Sage's voice rang out, and endless Dao resonance condensed in the void into a majestic Dharma form.

However, at that very moment, an untimely voice sounded from beyond the heavens. "The End Tribulation has not yet arrived. It is not yet time for Lingbao Tianzun to be born!"

"Very well!"

The Sage did not refute it. He merely nodded slightly. "From this day forth, I am Sect Master Tongtian!"

In an instant, the clouds dispersed, the mist scattered, and the sky became clear. The Light of the Great Sun descended, and the beings of Yu Yu Heaven were transferred to Upper Clarity Peak on Mount Kunlun.

A figure in green robes sat upon a Cloud Bed. Looking at the crowd below, he nodded slightly. "Those favored by the Nine Heavens Origin may become my Direct Disciples. Those favored by the Chaos Red Script may become my Registered Disciples. As for those imbued with Brahma Qi, though you may listen to me Preach the Dao, you have no fate of master and disciple with me!"

Boom!

The Sage's words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky. Once spoken, there was no possibility of changing them.

For a time, some rejoiced, some leapt with excitement, some looked on with envy, while quite a few beings revealed sorrowful expressions.

Xuan Yin was naturally among those who rejoiced.

He looked at the two men and six women standing beside him and thought, Are these the original eight great Direct Disciples of the Jie Sect?

I never imagined that I would now have the chance to stand shoulder to shoulder with them!

The two men and six women bore different expressions, but all possessed exceptional aptitude. Their original clothes had also changed into identical Daoist robes and Upper Clarity Lotus Crowns.

Of course, Xuan Yin was no exception.

Just as Xuan Yin secretly rejoiced, the Sage Tongtian on the Cloud Bed spoke again. "The Jie Sect has just been established, and there should be a distinction between the inner and outer sects. Among you nine, is anyone willing to assist your Teacher in managing the Jie Sect?"

"This disciple is willing!"

The moment the Sage finished speaking, all nine answered at once. Then they exchanged smiles and said in unison, "Everything shall be arranged by Teacher!"

"Very well!"

Sect Master Tongtian nodded in satisfaction. "In that case, from this day onward, Duobao shall be the eldest Martial Brother of the Jie Sect's inner sect, assisted by Jin Ling, Wu Dang, and Gui Ling. Zhao Gongming shall be the eldest Martial Brother of the Jie Sect's outer sect, assisted by Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao!"

Then Sect Master Tongtian looked at Xuan Yin and smiled. "As for Xuan Yin, your most urgent task now is still to improve your cultivation!"

"Yes!"

Xuan Yin immediately lowered his head in shame.

Among the nine great Direct Disciples, his cultivation was the lowest. According to the cultivation divisions of the Primordial World, he had merely begun to attain the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit.

Among the beings who had just entered Yu Yu Heaven, this cultivation level could only be considered near the bottom. He was inferior even to many of the Jie Sect's Registered Disciples!

Not to mention compared to the other eight great Direct Disciples!

Seeing this, Sect Master Tongtian smiled. "There is no need to belittle yourself. Though your cultivation is the lowest, your Merit and Destiny are the greatest among them all!"

"Cultivate diligently!"

Then he looked at the others and instructed them, "My Jie Sect offers Education for all. A thousand years from now, your Teacher will proclaim the Great Dao upon Upper Clarity Peak! During these thousand years, you may each open a Cave Abode on Mount Kunlun as a place for future cultivation!"

"Go your separate ways!"

Every action and movement of a Sage conformed to the heart of the cosmos and encompassed all phenomena of heaven and earth. As the Sage spoke, everyone appeared outside the Upper Clarity Palace.

Most of the disciples exchanged a few simple words before transforming into Rainbow Light and departing. Clearly, they intended to follow the Sage's decree and open Cave Abodes near the Upper Clarity Palace.

During this time, Xuan Yin also greeted Duobao, Jin Ling, and the others.

However, unlike the others, he did not search the surrounding immortal mountains for places rich in spiritual qi. Instead, he directly built a Cave Abode beneath Upper Clarity Peak.

What place nearby could possess denser spiritual qi than a Sage's Daoist grounds?

Cultivation was easy beneath a Sage's door. Xuan Yin's cultivation was meager, but since the Sage had favored him and accepted him as a disciple, remaining beneath the Sage's very eyes should not draw any criticism, given the Sage's broad-minded nature.

"Merit and Destiny?"

After opening his Cave Abode, Xuan Yin began repeatedly pondering the Sage's words.

He was not of this world, and his understanding of the Primordial World came only from various legends. Judging from what he had experienced in Yu Yu Heaven earlier, the status of the Primordial World was likely even higher than he had imagined.

However, with his current cultivation, he did not yet possess the ability to see through everything.

He could only guess that the Merit and Destiny the Sage had mentioned were related to the things he had accomplished within the Human Race tribe after transmigrating into the Primordial World.

This was also his greatest reliance at present.

Otherwise, how could he have possibly stirred the Nine Heavens Origin within Yu Yu Heaven, earned the Sage's favor, and become one of the Jie Sect's nine great Direct Disciples?