Nuwa Was Truly Bold

Hong Jun glanced at Daoist Zhun Ti, then sighed and said, "The Western Spirit Vein has been utterly destroyed, and This Daoist bears karma for it as well."

"Furthermore, you Two Brothers will establish the Eight Hundred Heretical Schools in the future, so you are qualified to prove Dao and become Saints. Today, This Daoist shall accept you two as Registered Disciples."

After saying this, he waved his hand at the two of them. Two strands of Primordial Violet Qi flew toward them, along with the Twelve Petals Merit Golden Lotus and the Green Lotus Precious Color Flag—two Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

The Two Sages of the West were overjoyed. As they accepted the Dao Master's gifts, they kowtowed to him and performed the rites of discipleship.

At the same time, another strand of Primordial Violet Qi appeared in Hong Jun's hand. His gaze then swept across everyone within Zixiao Palace.

Just then, Nuwa directly spoke to Hong Jun. "Master, there are eight Prayer Mats in the first row. Six of those seated there have already become Master's disciples. May I ask whether the final two are qualified to become Master's disciples as well?"

The moment Nuwa said this, Qing Xuan inwardly cried out in dismay. How did I forget to tell her about this?

Well, this is just great. This silly girl thinks becoming Hong Jun's disciple is some wonderful thing, and she even wants to fight for the chance for Elder Brother and me.

Unfortunately, Nuwa had already spoken. Even if Qing Xuan wanted to stop her, it was too late. Still, Qing Xuan did not believe Hong Jun would truly accept him and Fu Xi as disciples.

After all, if you accepted disciples and gave Primordial Violet Qi to those before them, how could you not give it to those after them? Otherwise, that would be favoring one over the other.

At this moment, Hong Jun spoke. "Heavenly Dao has decreed that there can only be six disciples under my tutelage, so I cannot accept them as disciples."

Nuwa spoke with an unconvinced expression, "Master, if Nuwa remembers correctly, Zhun Ti and Jie Yin's Prayer Mats were added later by Master."

"Therefore, even if there can only be six disciples under Master, Elder Brother and Qing Xuan should be accepted instead—not Jie Yin and Zhun Ti."

The instant Nuwa said this, Zixiao Palace fell silent as a grave. Everyone turned their gazes toward Hong Jun, wanting to know how he would answer.

At this time, Daoist Zhun Ti spoke. "Senior Sister Nuwa, those words are mistaken. As the saying goes, there is no first or last in seeking the Dao; the accomplished come first."

"Although Fu Xi and Qing Xuan are also seated in the first row, their cultivation has only reached the Zenith Heaven Realm. What qualifications do they have to become Master's disciples?"

As soon as Daoist Zhun Ti said this, everyone nodded repeatedly. Just as Daoist Zhun Ti had said, Fu Xi was merely at the Zenith Heaven Peak, while Qing Xuan was only at the Zenith Heaven Early Stage.

If even cultivators at their level could enter Hong Jun's tutelage, then who in Zixiao Palace would not be qualified to become his disciple?

Nuwa still wanted to argue. She even wanted the Two Sages of the West to fight Fu Xi and Qing Xuan—whoever won would receive the Primordial Violet Qi and become Hong Jun's disciple.

Fortunately, Qing Xuan reacted swiftly and directly said, "Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Nuwa, but This Daoist knows that my foundation is shallow and does not dare hope to become the Dao Ancestor's disciple."

Seeing Qing Xuan speak, Fu Xi instantly understood his meaning. He immediately said to Nuwa, "Little Sister, Daoist Zhun Ti is right. Elder Brother's cultivation truly does not qualify me to become the Dao Ancestor's disciple."

Although Qing Xuan and Fu Xi had both made their positions clear, Nuwa was still somewhat unconvinced. She directly said, "Master represents Heavenly Dao and is surely the fairest of all."

"The chance to become disciples can be yielded to Zhun Ti and Jie Yin. But the Twelve Petals Merit Golden Lotus and the Green Lotus Precious Color Flag must be given to my Elder Brother and Qing Xuan."

"Though these two Innate Spiritual Treasures cannot compare to Primordial Violet Qi, they can at least serve as some compensation, so Elder Brother and the others will not be left disheartened."

Hong Jun nodded after hearing this. He knew that if Nuwa was not satisfied, this girl certainly would not let the matter rest. After all, when all was said and done, he truly was in the wrong.

Thus, he directly said to the Two Sages of the West, "Then give the Twelve Petals Merit Golden Lotus and the Green Lotus Precious Color Flag to Fu Xi and Qing Xuan."

Although the Two Sages of the West were reluctant, they knew they could not refuse this matter. Being able to keep the Primordial Violet Qi was already the best possible outcome.

They could only nod to Hong Jun, take out the Twelve Petals Merit Golden Lotus and the Green Lotus Precious Color Flag, and hand them to Fu Xi and Qing Xuan beside them.

At last, Qing Xuan understood. After all this, what Nuwa had wanted was never that Primordial Violet Qi, nor had she truly wanted Fu Xi and Nuwa to become Hong Jun's disciples.

Her true purpose had been to snatch the Twelve Petals Merit Golden Lotus and the Green Lotus Precious Color Flag from the Two Sages of the West. More precisely, it should have been the Twelve Petals Merit Golden Lotus.

Back on Fangzhang Island, Qing Xuan had once said that he wanted to gather all Five Great Lotus Platforms and let them bloom together within the Three Lights Divine Water Pool.

Understanding Nuwa's intentions, Qing Xuan was utterly helpless. This girl is no ordinary kind of bold—she actually dared to pull something like this before the Dao Ancestor.

Just then, Hong Jun waved his hand again, and two more spiritual treasures flew toward the Two Sages of the West. "This is the Twelve Petals Heavenly Dao Golden Lotus, a Heavenly Dao supreme treasure. It likewise possesses the ability to suppress the fortune of a Great Teaching."

"And this Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag is also one of the Five Directional Flags, just like the Green Lotus Precious Color Flag. I bestow it upon you Two Brothers for your protection."

The Two Sages of the West had not expected Hong Jun to compensate them with two Innate Spiritual Treasures. In an instant, their sorrow turned to joy, and they repeatedly thanked Hong Jun.

At this moment, Hong Jun directly tossed the final strand of Primordial Violet Qi in his hand into Zixiao Palace and spoke.

"This final strand of Primordial Violet Qi shall go to the one fated for it. This Daoist will not appoint its owner; let it seek one out on its own."

Qing Xuan could clearly see that Hong Jun's gaze had fallen upon Old Ancestor Hong Yun. Though he looked away after only a glance, he had indeed looked at him.

In the original Primordial World Trajectory, Hong Jun used this final strand of Primordial Violet Qi to scheme against Old Ancestor Hong Yun. Presumably, it was because Hong Yun gave up his seat in Zixiao Palace that this karma arose.

Even as Qing Xuan inwardly grumbled, everyone's gazes had already fixed upon the Primordial Violet Qi in mid-air, hoping to become that fated person chosen by it.

And just as in the original Primordial World Trajectory, that strand of Primordial Violet Qi descended upon Old Ancestor Hong Yun, leaving him overjoyed.

Little did he know that Kunpeng, standing nearby, now looked at Old Ancestor Hong Yun with an added trace of venomous resentment, wishing he could kill him and seize his treasure this very moment.

Seeing that the Primordial Violet Qi was completely beyond his reach, Di Jun could only sigh. Then he rose and saluted Hong Jun.

"Dao Ancestor, this junior and Second Brother wish to unite the Demon Race and establish a Demon Court with the Demon Race as its foundation. We ask the Dao Ancestor to grant permission."

Hong Jun nodded after hearing this. "At the summit of Buzhou Mountain, there is an independent space that may serve as the site of the Demon Race's Demon Court."

Hearing Hong Jun's words, Di Jun could not help but rejoice. Though he had failed to obtain the Primordial Violet Qi, it was enough for the Demon Race to become justified.

He hurriedly pulled Tai Yi along with him, and together they saluted Hong Jun in thanks.