Great Desolation: The First Saint of the West
Chapter 199

Zhenyuanzi's Hidden Strength, the West's Preparations

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"What Eastern Emperor said is good."

Kunpeng's voice sounded sinisterly, and this Lord of the Northern Darkness's eyes were as cold as the abyss, "Laozi's path to enlightenment is to create a Tao and establish a religion, and swear an oath to Great Dao.

This path requires first completing the mission imprinted in Pangu's Legacy, and then creating a practice system different from Mystic Gate Immortal Method.

Demon Clan neither has the mission imprint of Pangu's Legacy nor the ability to create a new path in a short period of time. This path will not work for us."

He paused and then changed the topic. "But who said there is only one way to achieve enlightenment?

Dao Ancestor Hongjun's Mystic Gate Immortal Method, Slay Three Corpses combined with Heavenly Dao, this path is the most orthodox method of enlightenment for Primordial Wilderness.

Although Laozi separated from Mystic Gate, Yuanshi and Tongtian are still there.

Mystic Gate Among the three generations of Direct Disciples, no one has yet become a saint.

If someone can prove the truth in the way that Slay Three Corpses combines with Heavenly Dao, he is the first Heavenly Dao Sage Mystic Gate in the true sense besides Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Isn't this position worth fighting for?"

Dijun's eyes narrowed slightly, the golden pupils flashing with dangerous light:

"Demon Master means, Primordial Violet Qi."

"Exactly." Kunpeng's voice was extremely low, "Dao Ancestor gave Primordial Violet Qi seven paths back then, and each of the seven paths has its owner.

Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian each get one piece, Nuwa gets one piece, Jieyin gets one piece, Zhunti gets one piece, and Hong Yun gets one piece.

Laozi did not use Primordial Violet Qi in his sermon because he used Great Dao instead of Heavenly Dao.

But if Yuanshi and Tongtian want to prove the truth, they must use Primordial Violet Qi. They are the direct disciples of Mystic Gate, so they must follow the path of Slay Three Corpses and Heavenly Dao. Primordial Violet Qi is a necessity for them.

Although Jieyin and Zhunti are also Mystic Gate Registered Disciple, they are far away from West, and their foundation is not as deep as Three Pure Ones. It is impossible to attain enlightenment in a short time.

Nuwa has proven that Primordial Violet Qi's effect on her is negligible."

"Then, among the seven Primordial Violet Qi, the easiest one to get is Hong Yun."

Taiyi added, "Hong Yun, the cultivation level is at the bottom among Quasi-Saint.

Although his best friend Zhenyuanzi is in charge of Earth Scroll, Zhenyuanzi can never protect him for the rest of his life.

As long as Hong Yun leaves Wuzhuang Temple, even just one step away is our chance."

Dijun nodded slowly, his eyes as sharp as a knife. "Demon Master, it's up to you to plan this matter.

Heavenly Court's intelligence network is spread all over Primordial Wilderness, keep an eye on Wuzhuang Temple's every move.

Hong Yun This person has a loose personality and likes to travel around. He cannot stay at Wuzhuang Temple forever.

Once he leaves Wuzhuang Temple's territory, it's time for the Demon Clan to take action."

"I accept the decree." Kunpeng bowed and then turned into a black shadow and flew out of the Sun God Palace, heading in the direction of Northern Darkness.

Kunpeng, as Demon Master, is in charge of Demon Clan Heavenly Court's intelligence system, and Northern Darkness's countless demon birds are his spies.

It is not difficult for him to keep an eye on Wuzhuang Temple.

Only two brothers, Dijun and Taiyi, were left in the hall. Dijun was silent for a long time and suddenly said, "Second brother, what you said when Laozi preached opened a second road to Great Dao for Primordial Wilderness creatures.

What do you think after hearing this?"

Taiyi did not answer immediately. He looked down at the Chaos Bell in his hand. The bell was engraved with Chaos Dao Mark at the time of Creation of Heaven and Earth. Every Dao Mark road carried the will of Pangu to kill when he opened the sky.

After a long time, he said slowly, "Laozi has Laozi's way, and we have our own way.

Demon Clan Heavenly Court sits in charge of Thirty-Three Heavens and has jurisdiction over Primordial Wilderness All-Encompassing Stars. This is the authority left to us by God the Father.

Laozi opened up Golden Core Great Dao to find a way out for those living beings without Spiritual Root who have no roots.

But Demon Clan does not need a way out. Demon Clan is born with the power of the stars, and the two supreme stars of the sun and yin are the eyes of God the Father.

Our way is not on Kunlun Mountain or in Golden Core Great Dao.

Our way lies on this Thirty-Three Heavens."

The corner of Dijun's mouth curled up with a very faint arc. It was pride and determination. "That's well said. Demon Clan doesn't need to envy anyone. We walk our own way."

He stood up, walked to the edge of the Sun God Palace, and looked down at Thirty-Three Heavens below.

Countless palaces and pavilions are looming in the sea of clouds, each Ten Great Demon Marshals is performing its own duties, and billions of Demon Soldier Demon General are practicing patrols in all levels of heaven.

This is the hard work of the Demon Clan several Kalpas, and it is Primordial Wilderness's most powerful force.

Dijun clenched his fists and secretly swore in his heart that Demon Clan would never be marginalized in the era when Sage emerged in large numbers.

Since the road to Heavenly Dao Sage is still open to the Daoist Sect, he must personally push the Daoist Sect open for the Demon Clan.

And the key Daoist Sect sewn is in Hong Yun's hand.

Meanwhile, Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain.

Wuzhuang Temple is located in the hinterland of Longevity Mountain, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and Spiritual Energy is full of substance.

The Ginseng Fruit Tree tree in the view has an unknown age of Kalpa. Its crown blocks out the sky and the sun, and every leaf is filled with the emerald green essence of life.

The fruit on the tree looks like a three-year-old baby, which is the famous Grass Returning Pill of Primordial Wilderness, also known as Ginseng Fruit.

You can live forty-seven thousand years if you take one pill. It is one of the top immortality elixirs in Primordial Wilderness.

Zhenyuanzi sat cross-legged under Ginseng Fruit Tree, with a simple and heavy volume across his knees.

The scroll was all black and yellow, with no words on the cover, only the veins of the earth crisscrossing each other, like living blood vessels slowly moving.

This is Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure transformed by Earth Scroll and Earth Fetal Membrane, carrying all the information of the Primordial Wilderness earth.

The reason why Wuzhuang Temple is so impregnable is because Earth Scroll is completely connected to the Earth Vein here. Any external force that wants to break through Wuzhuang Temple is equivalent to making the entire Primordial Wilderness an enemy.

Not even Sage can afford to break Earth Fetal Membrane's cause and effect.

Zhenyuanzi's face was not relaxed.

Standing in front of him was a red-robed Daoist with a face like a crown jewel and a gentle smile. He was his close friend Ancestor Hong Yun.

"Hong Yun," Zhenyuanzi's voice was low and solemn, "Laozi testified.

This means that the Primordial Wilderness pattern has changed from the Quasi-Saint competition to the Sage era.

Nuwa, Houtu, Laozi, and three Great Dao Sage are already standing on top of everyone's heads.

Next, it is probably only a matter of time before Tongtian, Jieyin and Zhunti achieve enlightenment. By then, Lieutenant General Primordial Wilderness will have at least seven Sage. And Primordial Violet Qi, there will only be seven in total."

Hong Yun smiled, with a bit of helplessness and a bit of open-mindedness in his smile:

"Brother, I know what you want to say.

Primordial Violet Qi is on my little brother, Demon Clan has been staring at him for more than a day or two.

When Zixiao Palace gave Dao Ancestor the seventh path, Primordial Violet Qi, I still remember clearly the faces of Dijun and Taiyi.

But that was a gift from Dao Ancestor, and it was Dao Ancestor who recognized that I am qualified to obtain this path.

If Demon Clan really wants to rob me, I won't just let him go."

"You won't be captured without mercy?"

Zhenyuanzi frowned and his voice suddenly rose a bit, "Hong Yun, tell me honestly, how confident are you that you can withstand ten moves from Dijun?"

Dijun, holding River Diagram and Luo Shu, holding Great Array of the Stars. Taiyi holds Chaos Bell, and the sound of the bell will determine the earth, wind, and fire.

Kunpeng is faster than Primordial Wilderness, and its sneak attacks and assassinations are second to none. Demon Clan and Ten Great Demon Marshals, and there are hundreds of millions of Demon Soldier Demon General.

If Demon Clan comes out in full force.

What are you blocking?"

Hong Yun was silent.

He knew that Zhenyuanzi was not belittling him, but stating a fact that he could not escape no matter what.

"So," Zhenyuanzi's voice became softer, but his tone became firmer, "From today on, you stay at Wuzhuang Temple. You are not allowed to go out."

Hong Yun opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

Zhenyuanzi raised his hand and interrupted him, "I know what you want to say.

You Hong Yun like to travel around the world, like to make friends from all over the world, and don't like to be trapped in a dojo.

But now is a matter of life and death, and you cannot be willful. Laozi's testimony means that Demon Clan's desire for Primordial Violet Qi will become stronger than ever.

Because Demon Clan does not have Primordial Violet Qi in his hand, and among the seven Primordial Violet Qi, you Hong Yun are the softest persimmon.

In the past, they might have been worried about Dao Ancestor's face and didn't dare to grab it blatantly.

But after Laozi preached, Dao Ancestor has yet to express his position. You should understand what this means."

Hong Yun Of course I understand.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun Union with the Dao has been in heaven since he preached three times, and Primordial Wilderness no longer interferes with any matters big or small.

If Demon Clan really tried to snatch Primordial Violet Qi, Dao Ancestor would probably not care.

From Dao Ancestor's point of view, since Primordial Violet Qi has given it away, whether the treasure holder can keep it or not is the treasure holder's own business.

Heavenly Dao is ruthless, Great Dao is ruthless.

The moment Dao Ancestor is Union with the Dao, it no longer exists in human relationships.

"In Wuzhuang Temple, I am not afraid of the Demon Clan's attacks." Zhenyuanzi's voice was calm and determined, and the Earth Scroll in his hand shone slightly with a dark-yellow light, shrouding him in a layer of heavy aura of the earth.

"Earth Scroll is transformed from Earth Fetal Membrane. Earth Vein of Wuzhuang Temple is connected to the earth Primordial Wilderness.

As long as the earth is not broken, Wuzhuang Temple will not be broken.

No matter how strong the Taiyi Great Array of the Stars of Dijun is, it cannot be stronger than the bearing capacity of the earth Primordial Wilderness; no matter how powerful the attack power of Chaos Bell is, it cannot be stronger than the counter-shock power of Earth Fetal Membrane.

The consequences of forcibly breaking through Earth Scroll's defense were that the earth cracked and Primordial Wilderness shook.

Not even Sage can afford this kind of cause and effect, let alone Di Jun and Tai Yi."

"But Earth Scroll has a fatal weakness." Hong Yun said softly, with a strange calmness in his tone, "It can only protect Wuzhuang Temple. Once it leaves Wuzhuang Temple, it will no longer be protected by Earth Scroll.

Brother, you can't trap me forever. Nor can I hide in Wuzhuang Temple forever.

When Zixiao Palace Dao Ancestor gave me Primordial Violet Qi, he once said something: Those who are destined will live there.

If Demon Clan is really more destined than me, I might as well not keep this Primordial Violet Qi."

Zhenyuanzi stood up suddenly and grabbed Hong Yun's wrist with such force that Hong Yun frowned slightly.

"Hong Yun! You are confused! What does it mean to live in a place where you are destined to live? Dao Ancestor gave you Primordial Violet Qi because you gave up the futon in the Zixiao Palace. This cause and effect Dao Ancestor needs to be repaid.

If you give up Primordial Violet Qi yourself, it will be equivalent to throwing away the gift of Dao Ancestor like a pair of worn shoes. Do you think Demon Clan will be grateful to you? Do you think Dao Ancestor will not be angry?

What's more, what does Primordial Violet Qi mean to you?

It means an opportunity to enlighten!

As long as you are still alive, as long as you still have Primordial Violet Qi in your hand, you still have hope of enlightenment.

Once you hand over Primordial Violet Qi, you will no longer be qualified to attain enlightenment!"

Hong Yun looked at Zhenyuanzi's excited look and suddenly smiled.

That smile was warm and relieved, like a ray of sunshine in winter.

"Brother, what are you in a hurry for?

I just said it casually, but I didn't really want to give Primordial Violet Qi to the Demon Clan.

Don't worry, although I'm used to being lax, I'm not so stupid as to give my life away.

Since the elder brother said that it is safest to stay at Wuzhuang Temple, then the younger brother will stay at Wuzhuang Temple.

Anyway, Wuzhuang Temple has trees, wine, and brothers, so what's the harm in staying here for a few more years?"

Zhenyuanzi then breathed a sigh of relief, let go of Hong Yun's wrist, and sat back down under Ginseng Fruit Tree.

His voice returned to its usual calmness. "I have never broken my promise to you.

As long as you stay at Wuzhuang Temple for one day, I will protect you for one day. If Demon Clan really dares to come, I, Zhenyuanzi, will show them that Earth Scroll plus Wuzhuang Temple at home are not so easy to bully."

Hong Yun moved slightly and wanted to say something to say thank you, but was interrupted by Zhenyuanzi raising his hand:

"Needless to say.

If Demon Clan really does something strange, West, Daoist Xuande or fellow Daoist Jieyin and Zhunti, will not stand idly by."

In Wuzhuang Temple, Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun reached the agreement of "not Wuzhuang Temple".

At the same time, on the distant Western Mount Sumeru, another more important negotiation is going on in full swing.

Among Mount Sumeru's Quiet Room, Xuande is sitting cross-legged on the futon, with the Twelve-Petal World-Purifying White Lotus that he got from Jieyin floating in front of him.

The petals of the white lotus bloom in layers, emitting soft and pure light, illuminating the entire Quiet Room like Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Jieyin and Zhunti were sitting opposite Xuande. They had just come out of retreat to comprehend Primordial Violet Qi and were awakened by the fluctuations of Laozi's enlightenment. There was still a look of disbelief on their faces.

"Laozi is convinced."

Jieyin's voice is still a little hoarse, but the shock in his tone cannot be concealed, "Leave Mystic Gate, create your own Daoism, and declare to Great Dao that this path is exactly the same as Nuwa and Houtu, but it is completely different.

Nuwa relies on creating humans Merit, Houtu relies on reincarnation to complete the world, and Laozi relies on creating the Tao.

He has opened up a spiritual practice system that is completely independent of Mystic Gate Immortal Method. Golden Core Great Dao does not borrow the power of heaven and earth, and does not overcome the tribulation of Heavenly Dao. From Origin Return to Hunyuan, the five realms become saints."

Zhunti was silent for a moment and suddenly said something meaningful, "Elder brother, Laozi is the first disciple of Mystic Gate.

Even Mystic Gate's first disciple has left Mystic Gate, so what do we, the two named disciples, need to worry about?"

Xuande did not answer immediately. His gaze passed between the petals of World-Purifying White Lotus, seeming to be looking in some distant direction.

After a long time, he slowly spoke, "Laozi left Mystic Gate because he clearly understood the mission Pangu's Primordial Spirit left to Three Pure Ones, to educate Primordial Wilderness sentient beings.

This mission is higher than Mystic Gate's identity as a disciple, and higher than Dao Ancestor's master-disciple relationship.

So he established Daoism, created Golden Core Great Dao, swore an oath to Great Dao, and achieved Great Dao Sage fruition. This is the way of Laozi, and no one can stop it."

He paused, and his voice became calm and determined. "Then, what is our way?"

There was silence in Quiet Room. The light of Twelve-Petal World-Purifying White Lotus flickered on and off the faces of the three people.

Jieyin spoke first, his voice was as low and hoarse as ever, but it carried an indescribable power:

"The three of you and I met back then. From two people together to three people walking together, we restored West Earth Vein, established Seven Emotions and Six Desires Severance Marvelous Method, created Sanskrit, and established Western Treasury Coins.

Everything we do is invisibly paving a road different from Mystic Gate.

Perhaps from then on, our path was destined."

Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree of Zhunti vibrates slightly in the hand, emitting Seven-Colored Buddha Light.

He suddenly said, "Laozi establishes Daoism, Nuwa controls creation and Human Race, Houtu reincarnation establishes Underworld.

Each of these three Sage said the same thing when announcing to Great Dao.

I wish to do whatever it takes for Primordial Wilderness sentient beings. Whether it is education, creation of humans, or reincarnation, the core is all sentient beings.

I have been doing these things for West three people Kalpa years. Repairing Earth Vein is for all living beings. Setting up Sever the Seven Emotions and Six Desires wonderful methods is for all living beings. Western Treasury Coins is also for all living beings.

It's just that we never said it out loud.

But today we can think carefully about what West wants.

We want to save all sentient beings and create a pure land in Primordial Wilderness."

Xuande looked at Zhunti, looked at Jieyin, looked at these two comrades who had walked through countless Kalpas side by side with him, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

Zhunti is right, their way has already taken shape since the day West Earth Vein was repaired.

"We don't need Mystic Gate's name to correct West's name."

Xuande's voice was as calm as water, "Xuande believes that West should have its own sect and its own Great Dao path.

Laozi can set up Daoism to educate all living beings, why can't we set up Western Sect to educate all living beings?"

He paused and his voice became more solemn. "What do you two fellow Daoists think?"

Jieyin was silent for a long time.

Nirvana Buddha Light was flowing in his eyes.

He spoke slowly, and although his voice was low and hoarse, every word was precise. "I agree. The identity of Mystic Gate Registered Disciple is not enough to encompass the Tao of West.

The Seven Emotions and Six Desires Severance Method we created is essentially a method of degree-making that helps cultivate Practitioner, cut off Obsession, and transcend Sea of Bitterness.

This method does not belong to the Mystic Gate Immortal Method system, it is its own entity.

Laozi can be independent Daoism, why can't we be independent Western Sect?"

Zhunti is even more crisp and clean, and Seven-Colored Buddha Light on Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree suddenly shines brightly, making the entire Quiet Room look like Glazed World:

"My little brother has been waiting for this day for a long time. Senior brother, second senior brother, Mystic Gate is good, but after all, it is Hongjun's way, and it is other people's way.

West What we need is our own way. Just.

"He changed the subject, "Although the three of us are all Quasi-Saint, none of us have become a saint.

Would it be too hasty if we break away from Mystic Gate and establish Western Sect now?"

Xuande shook his head. "Laozi's sermon gave us the greatest revelation.

Nuwa The path to enlightenment depends on creation, Houtu The path to enlightenment depends on complementing heaven and earth, Laozi The path to enlightenment relies on creation, and there is never only one path of Slay Three Corpses and Heavenly Dao.

Primordial Violet Qi is the ticket to Heavenly Dao, but it is not the only way to attain enlightenment.

The two Daoist friends hold Primordial Violet Qi and can follow the path of Heavenly Dao;

Pindao does not have Primordial Violet Qi, but Pindao has his own way.

Merit, Underworld, Divine Office of Great Emperor Fengdu, these are the accumulation of poor paths. Primordial Violet Qi is not the only path."

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