Zixiao Palace.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked at Dong Wanggong with a kind and benevolent expression, his face serene.
With such deep roots and boundless fortune, why couldn't he contribute to the Primordial Wilderness?
He had seen that Dong Wanggong had been hiding his true abilities all along. That was why he had given him the task of explaining the methods of proving the Dao.
"Fellow Daoist Dong Wanggong, please explain the methods of proving the Dao to us!"
"Waaah, waaah... Have pity on us, brothers! We traveled billions of miles from the Western World, yet we still can't grasp the methods of proving the Dao. We're so miserable!"
Zixiao Palace was filled with wails of sorrow.
Zhunti and Jieyin, that pair of jokers, were weeping bitterly and trembling as they played up their misery to Dong Wanggong, without the slightest concern for the dignity of Innate Deities.
What shameless men!
Seeing this, Dong Wanggong gave a slight nod, then launched into a fluent explanation of the methods of proving the Dao.
"The Great Dao has three thousand paths, and there are countless ways to prove the Dao. However, this Emperor divides them into four categories!"
"The first is proving the Dao through laws. During the chaos, the Three Thousand Demon Gods were born already in control of laws. Their cultivation far surpassed that of Heavenly Dao Saints. Great God Pangu, in particular, wielded the Law of Strength and mastered the Three Thousand Laws, opening the heavens and earth with invincible power."
"The Three Thousand Laws embody supreme might. I broke through the barriers between the Grand Unity Golden Immortal and Quasi-Saint Realms with the Law of Strength, thereby transcending the River of Life and becoming impervious to all tribulations!"
When Dong Wanggong finished speaking, everyone turned their eyes toward him.
Could one actually prove the Dao and become a Saint through laws?
Most of the Innate Great Powers present had comprehended laws to some degree, but they had never considered using them to prove the Dao and become Saints.
After Dong Wanggong's explanation, a seed of possibility seemed to take root in their hearts.
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Dong Wanggong, can we Wu Race prove the Dao through laws?"
Houtu rose to her feet and bowed slightly to Dong Wanggong.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches had been in control of laws since their birth. The Space Law wielded by Dijiang and the Time Law wielded by Zhu Jiuyin were especially profound, though they were also extremely difficult to comprehend.
If they could prove the Dao through laws, then the Wu Race might produce twelve Saints.
And among the countless members of the Wu Race, there were many more beings capable of comprehending laws.
"Of course. However, laws are extremely difficult to comprehend. Even I had to refine countless fortuitous opportunities before achieving Minor Achievement of the Law of Strength and breaking through to the Early-stage Quasi-Saint Realm."
"Cultivating laws requires not only the tempering of long years, but also the support of supreme opportunities. As for the Twelve Ancestral Witches, even if they cannot prove the Dao and become Saints, they will still be unmatched in the Quasi-Saint Realm!"
When he finished speaking, the hopeful light in Houtu's eyes faded.
Dong Wanggong's words had plunged her into despair, as if no one in the Wu Race could ever become a Saint.
After a brief pause, Dong Wanggong looked at Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi and explained the second method of proving the Dao.
"The second is proving the Dao through destiny. During the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation, the Three Races fought over the destiny of the Primordial Wilderness. As long as one unifies the Primordial World and becomes the Lord of Heaven and Earth, one can prove the Dao and become a Saint through destiny."
"The Yao Race Heavenly Court has just been established, and Fellow Daoist Dijun is blessed with supreme destiny. I imagine that after this sermon, he may well prove the Dao and become a Quasi-Saint!"
At these words,
the Innate Great Powers glanced at Dijun, and a trace of hostility rose in their hearts.
Ruling the Primordial Wilderness meant putting himself above them all.
Innate Deities would never submit.
"The third is becoming a Saint through merit: forcibly raising one's cultivation with Great Dao Merit or Heavenly Dao Merit. However, one's combat strength naturally cannot compare to that of those who become Saints through laws or destiny."
"I cultivate the path of the Three Thousand Laws, with the Law of Strength as my foundation and the other laws as my support. In time, I will attain the strongest combat strength. The road is long and arduous, however, and proving the Dao to become a Saint is extremely difficult."
"Therefore, proving the Dao through merit is a shortcut. Fellow Daoists, you may give it a try."
As soon as he said this, Zixiao Palace erupted in an uproar.
The path of the Three Thousand Laws!
Dong Wanggong's ambitions were too great. He actually wanted to rival Pangu. It was truly terrifying.
"Elder Sister, Immortal Emperor intends to prove the Dao through the Three Thousand Laws. What a remarkable man! He's far better than those brothers Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi, who keep trying to get us to join the Heavenly Court. They clearly have ulterior motives."
"During the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation, countless members of the Three Races died horribly. Rather than fight over that elusive destiny, we'd be better off quietly cultivating laws and finding a powerful Innate Great Power to protect one another."
Changxi gazed at Dong Wanggong, her heart fluttering faster.
Dijun was calculating, and Eastern Emperor Taiyi was impulsive. Only Dong Wanggong had boundless immortal grace and extraordinary bearing. He was not only domineering, but also gentle toward others.
Dao Sound echoed through the vastness, and the Great Dao was profound.
On the Cloud Platform, immortal aura swirled around Dao Ancestor Hongjun, while the Jade Disk of Creation shimmered with the faint light of laws.
"This one is capable of shouldering the great responsibility of the Primordial Wilderness. Once he proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, it will be time for my Jade Disk of Creation to change hands!"
"The Immortal Dao and the Heavenly Dao are the Dao I seek!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's thoughts were clear, and he soon made up his mind.
Since he intended to nurture Dong Wanggong, he had to give him sufficient support.
The Jade Disk of Creation contained the Three Thousand Great Daos. It was only fitting that it belong to Dong Wanggong.
"The final method of proving the Dao is the Method of Slaying Three Corpses to Attain Dao, a method of proving the Dao devised by Dao Ancestor!"
"Slaying the Three Corpses is the easiest way to break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm. But proving the Dao and becoming a Saint is much more difficult. Those without sufficient fortune cannot become Saints!"
At Dong Wanggong's words, the eyes of the many Innate Deities lit up, and they perked right up.
But when they heard how difficult it was to prove the Dao and become a Saint, their heads drooped lower and lower, as if lamenting the unfairness of the Heavenly Dao for not letting them become Saints.
"To prove the Dao by slaying the Three Corpses, one must use Innate Spiritual Objects of the same origin as a foundation to sever the Good Corpse, Evil Corpse, and Self Corpse. Once the Three Corpses reunite, one will have proved the Dao and become a Saint."
"But Innate Spiritual Objects of the same origin are exceedingly rare in the Primordial Wilderness. Even I cannot gather enough of them. Those without sufficient aptitude and fortune will therefore find it difficult to become Saints."
"The higher the grade of these Innate Spiritual Objects, the stronger the Three Corpses one severs. Innate Spiritual Roots and Innate Spirit Treasures can both be used!"
When he finished speaking,
the many Innate Deities had yet to react. They stared blankly, as though they had lost their minds.
At that moment,
Dao Ancestor Hongjun suddenly trembled, seizing upon a certain opportunity. His immortal aura grew ever more powerful, and the Great Luo Three Flowers appeared above him. The Three Corpses opened their eyes within them.
"No wonder I always felt the Method of Slaying Three Corpses to Attain Dao had a flaw. The Three Corpses must be severed with Innate Spiritual Objects of the same origin. I used the Jade Disk of Creation, so they were all of the same origin."
"But your opportunities are insufficient, and Innate Spiritual Objects of the same origin are exceedingly scarce. Therefore, you still need divine objects bestowed by the Heavenly Dao to fuse the Three Corpses before you can prove the Dao and become Saints!"
"I understand now!"
Boom!
As Dao Ancestor Hongjun murmured to himself, the magic power around him surged several times over. He broke through another level, reaching the peak of the Heavenly Dao Saint Realm.
After the third sermon, if he unified with the Heavenly Dao, his cultivation would rise even higher.
Seated upon the Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus, Dong Wanggong raised an eyebrow.
The divine object Dao Ancestor Hongjun had mentioned was probably Primordial Violet Qi. Unfortunately, Primordial Violet Qi was extremely rare in the Primordial Wilderness and was clearly intended for the Heavenly Dao Saints. The other Innate Deities could not prove the Dao by slaying the Three Corpses.
After this sermon, a frenzy would sweep across the Primordial Wilderness as beings fought over Innate Spiritual Objects. A bloody storm was about to unfold, and it would be truly brutal.
"These are the four methods of proving the Dao and becoming a Saint. You may consider them for yourselves, Fellow Daoists!"
With that,
countless visions began to gather above Zixiao Palace.
Purple Qi Comes from the East, Heavenly Flowers Scatter, and boundless golden light of merit streamed toward Dong Wanggong. It gathered in midair to form a Heavenly Dao Merit Golden Wheel, shining with brilliant golden light.
For a time, all the Innate Deities were filled with envy.
The Heavenly Dao Merit Dong Wanggong had received was truly beyond counting.
"These are twelve Sea-Calming Pearls. They and the twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls in West Queen Mother's possession were originally one set. You explained the methods of proving the Dao on my behalf, so I'll give you this spiritual treasure."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun flicked his jade sleeve. Twelve pearls shone with mysterious light as they floated before West Queen Mother. Her primordial spirit trembled slightly, and the other twenty Sea-Calming Pearls flew out, manifesting the myriad heavens in the air.
"Thank you, Dao Ancestor!"
Dong Wanggong bowed in respect, then used his magic power to set the thirty-six Sea-Calming Pearls in motion along a mysterious trajectory, revealing the vast power of the myriad heavens.
"An Innate Supreme Treasure! These thirty-six Sea-Calming Pearls are actually an Innate Supreme Treasure!"
"Twelve form a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. That means West Queen Mother can use all thirty-six Sea-Calming Pearls to sever the Three Corpses and prove the Dao to become a Saint!"
"Gasp..."
Fuxi cried out in astonishment, his voice echoing through Zixiao Palace.
In an instant, the Innate Deities were left dumbfounded once again. This was simply too outrageous.
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