Heaven's Evolution Is Forty-Nine; Tongtian Is the First Among the Great Divine Powers to Attain the Dao; Five Saints in One Day!

Lin Zhu attained the True Immortal Realm, and his True Body transformed into human form.

Just as he was rejoicing, he saw a Daoist approaching.

He instantly saw that the newcomer's cultivation was extraordinary. He was undoubtedly a Great Divine Power, a mighty expert of the Primordial World.

The green-robed Daoist made no visible movement, yet Lin Zhu's vision blurred, and the Daoist was already standing before him.

"It is nothing. I came here today to witness your attainment of the True Immortal Realm. It may be considered a fortuitous opportunity."

"You spoke of how the Heavenly Dao rewards diligence—that so long as all things possess Dao hearts and cultivate diligently, they will one day attain the Dao. Yet I hold a different view."

"The path of cultivation is fraught with danger. If one's foundation is insufficient, then no matter how diligently one cultivates, one will ultimately struggle to enter Daluo, much less reach higher realms."

Lin Zhu had not expected his words to draw a challenge from this Daoist.

Thus, he smiled faintly. "In cultivation, one must first cultivate the heart. If one's faith is not firm and one's Dao heart wavers, then even an Innate Spirit may stray onto the wrong path while seeking the Dao."

"This poor Daoist's cultivation is still shallow, and I know little of the path of Dao."

"However, this poor Daoist believes that since all things are born, there must be a reason for their existence."

"If one's will is steadfast and one pursues the Dao with single-minded devotion, then given enough time, an opportunity will eventually descend."

"There are countless paths of Dao, each with its own way. One need only find that sliver of opportunity to attain the Dao."

As someone who had transmigrated, Lin Zhu naturally possessed his own insights.

Though he spoke casually, to the Daoist, his words rang like a resounding bell. His mind opened wide, and he suddenly gained enlightenment.

"Since all things are born, there must be a reason for their existence... is that so?"

The Daoist's thoughts stirred. Deep in thought, he murmured, "That is right. All living things came from the Primordial Wilderness!"

"The Primordial Wilderness is founded upon natural selection. If so, how could there be distinctions?"

"It is merely that the Heavenly Dao rewards diligence!"

As his words fell—

Buzz!

Five-colored radiance suddenly surged from the Daoist's body, and an immeasurable pressure swept outward.

Lin Zhu was slightly alarmed. Seeing this, he hurriedly fled a hundred li away, utterly astonished.

The pressure he released so casually was already more than Lin Zhu could bear...

Just what realm had this man's cultivation reached?

The next moment—

Boom!

A ray of light shot from the Daoist's crown, soaring into the heavens and shaking the Nine Heavens!

The Daoist slowly rose into the air and stood beneath the vault of heaven.

Then, endless Auspicious Clouds gathered, illuminating all the heavens of the Primordial Wilderness.

The Daoist slowly opened his eyes and spoke True Words, stirring heaven and earth!

His voice, like a resounding bell, echoed through the heavens, pierced the great world of the Primordial Wilderness, and reached every corner of it.

"I am Tongtian, disciple of the Profound School. Today, enlightened by this young friend, I have comprehended the creations of heaven!"

"The Great Dao has fifty; Heaven's evolution holds forty-nine, with one escaping!"

"Here, I establish the Jie Sect, to enlighten all living beings of the Primordial Wilderness. Teaching Without Discrimination, it shall seize that sliver of Heavenly Secrets within all laws and all things!"

"May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

As his voice resounded, the Primordial Wilderness shook.

The Heavenly Dao responded. Vast Merit Golden Light descended from Outside the Nine Heavens and merged into Tongtian's body.

As Merit entered his body, boundless Saint might swept forth from Tongtian!

Countless living beings of the Primordial Wilderness sensed it, all gazing toward Purple Gold Mountain in shock.

He had become a Saint!

Tongtian had established the Jie Sect and attained the Fruit Position of a Saint.

After Nüwa, another Saint had emerged.

"What!"

"He is the Tongtian Sect Leader!?"

Lin Zhu had never imagined that the one discussing the Dao with him was actually Tongtian.

The Shangqing of the Three Pure Ones, one of the six Saints.

He had just been debating the Dao with Tongtian?

While Tongtian established the Jie Sect, enlightened all beings, and became a Saint.

Within Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi Tianzun was both shocked and delighted.

He was Tongtian's elder brother, yet Tongtian had taken the first step and entered the Fruit Position of a Saint.

At the same time, Tongtian's establishment of a sect and attainment of sainthood showed Yuanshi Tianzun another possibility.

Since Nüwa became a Saint, the disciples of the Profound School had all been painstakingly seeking a method to attain sainthood.

Nüwa had become a Saint by creating the Human Race.

It would be difficult for them to follow Nüwa's path and create a new race.

But now, Tongtian had become a Saint by establishing a sect.

This set Yuanshi Tianzun's thoughts surging, giving rise to a few ideas.

At the same time—

On the Primordial Great Land, within a Human Tribe, Taishang Laojun had traveled here in search of a method to attain sainthood.

Then he sensed Tongtian becoming a Saint.

At once, Taishang Laojun gained insight and grasped that sliver of the mystery behind becoming a Saint.

He looked thoughtfully at the human youth before him. Recalling what the youth had just said and learning that the youth was named Xuan Du, his heart immediately settled.

Taishang Laojun then flew into the air, stood in the void, and spoke True Words.

"I am Taishang Laojun, disciple of the Profound School. Today, I establish the Human Sect in the Primordial Wilderness, accepting Xuan Du as my disciple. Its purpose is to enlighten the Human Race and bestow blessings upon the Primordial Wilderness. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

Buzz!

As Taishang Laojun established the Human Sect, countless Auspicious Clouds gathered.

Overwhelming Merit descended from the heavens and slowly merged into Taishang Laojun's body.

In an instant, Saint might surged forth and swept across heaven and earth in the Primordial Wilderness.

Following Tongtian, Taishang Laojun had likewise established the Human Sect, gained the Heavenly Dao's recognition, and attained the Saint Position!

Another Saint had been born!

The Primordial World shook once more.

Within Kunlun Mountain, when Yuanshi Tianzun saw Taishang Laojun establish the Human Sect to enlighten the Human Race and become a Saint, he could no longer remain seated.

He immediately rose into the air as well.

A voice like Heavenly Sound once again resounded through the great world of the Primordial Wilderness.

"I am Yuanshi, disciple of the Profound School. Today, I establish the Chan Sect upon Kunlun Mountain, for the purpose of expounding the Heavenly Dao, enlightening all living beings, and bringing blessings to the Primordial Wilderness. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness."

Sure enough, as Yuanshi Tianzun founded the Chan Sect, the Heavenly Dao responded and sent down a Merit Golden Cloud.

Overwhelming Saint might surged from Yuanshi Tianzun's body.

Yuanshi Tianzun then attained the Fruit Position of a Saint and achieved the supreme Saint Position.

The Three Pure Ones became Saints in succession, shaking all the powerful experts of the Primordial Wilderness.

Saints were supreme existences.

Once one entered the Saint Position, one would be Indestructible Through Myriad Tribulations, and one's magical power would greatly increase.

And now, three great Saints had been born in a single day in the Primordial Wilderness!

Western World, Mount Sumeru.

When Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin saw the Three Pure Ones become Saints in succession, they could not help exchanging glances.

As disciples of the Profound School, after receiving Hongjun's teachings and obtaining the foundation for attaining sainthood, the Primordial Purple Qi, the two had been contemplating the opportunity to become Saints.

The Three Pure Ones had become Saints by establishing sects, and the two immediately saw their opportunity.

That was to establish a sect!

"Senior Brother, the two of us are in the west. Why not establish the Western Sect to enlighten the beings of the west and revitalize the west?" Daoist Zhunti said.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Jieyin immediately nodded. "That is exactly my intention."

At once, the two also flew into the air and spoke True Words, their voices spreading throughout the Primordial Wilderness.

"I am Zhunti. I am Jieyin, disciples of the Profound School!"

"Today, we establish the Western Sect upon Mount Sumeru, for the purpose of revitalizing the west and enlightening the living beings of the west. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness."

However, after they spoke their True Words, the Heavenly Dao gave no response, nor did any Merit Golden Cloud descend.

Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin immediately grew anxious.

The Three Pure Ones had established sects and become Saints, so why could they not gain the Heavenly Dao's recognition and become Saints after establishing a sect?

Seeing this, Daoist Zhunti immediately declared aloud again, "I, Zhunti, and Jieyin establish the Western Sect. We shall surely revitalize the west, restore the Western Spiritual Veins, spread the Dao in the west, and enlighten the living beings of the west!"

As soon as Daoist Zhunti's voice fell, the Heavenly Dao indeed responded, and a Merit Golden Cloud descended.

However, the Merit was not plentiful. After the two divided it between them, it became even less, insufficient to make either of them a Saint.

Seeing this, the two Daoists of the west had no choice but to make great vows again.

With every great vow they made, they gained some Merit.

Only after making a full forty-nine great vows did Merit enter their bodies, and overwhelming Saint might finally surge from the two Great Divine Powers. At last, they attained the Saint Position.

Five Saints in one day!

All living beings of the Primordial Wilderness were shaken.

Lin Zhu had personally witnessed the grand spectacle of five Saints appearing in a single day within the Primordial World, and he could not help feeling deeply moved.

Just as Lin Zhu was marveling, a figure flashed, and Tongtian had already arrived before him.

"Young friend, are you willing to enter my Jie Sect and take me as your master?"