The Sages Preached the Dao, and Ling Xiao Appeared
Laozi's expression was solemn, and he spoke with some concern. His worries were not unfounded. After all, there were not many people who had a grudge against them, and even fewer who had the ability to harm them. Apart from Ling Xiao, he really couldn't think of anyone else who would target them.
Upon hearing Yuanshi's expression shifted slightly, then he chuckled and said, "That is indeed possible. However, we have already become saints and are no longer what we used to be."
"Furthermore, with my Third Brother's Immortal-Slaughtering Formation, there's absolutely no need to fear Ling Xiao."
At this point, Yuanshi looked at Tongtian, as if to say: Is the Immortal-Slaughtering Formation ready?
Tongtian nodded slightly, indicating that everything was ready.
Having said that, Laozi didn't say anything more, realizing that he had indeed been overthinking things.
The next moment, the Yuanshi Daoist voice resounded, proclaiming to the Primordial World that soon the Three Pure Ones would open the heavens and preach the Dao, and all those with affinity could come to listen.
This caused an uproar throughout the entire Primordial World. Five Sage were preaching—what did that even mean?
They can take off five times!
Hearing the Dao once is equivalent to countless millennia of arduous cultivation!
In an instant, the entire Primordial World was abuzz with excitement because of the upcoming sermons by the five Sages.
Time flies.
The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin and Zhunti, began to open their own temples in the Chaos one after another, just like Nuwa in the past. At their level, it was quite easy for them to create a world in the Chaos.
At the same time, in the Primordial World, powerful figures flew out from famous mountains and rivers, and immortal caves, rushing to listen to the Dao.
This time, it's not just about listening to the teachings; judging from the previous establishment of the Sage, they will also recruit disciples to join the sect.
Therefore, this is also an opportunity for many living beings, and even many powerful beings of the demon race are preparing to try their luck.
The Witch Clan is currently powerful, Ancestral Witch is eyeing them covetously, ready to strike at any moment. If they could find a Sage to take as their master, their future would be much easier.
Many powerful demons are inherently selfish. When the demon race is strong, they naturally attach themselves to it and take pride in it. When the demon race declines, they will try to find other ways to survive.
This is an opportunity.
Before the Witch Clan launches a Destruction attack on them, they should quickly find a powerful backer.
The Witch Clan also breathed a sigh of relief, their tense nerves eased, thanks to the Five Saints' sermons.
In the Chaos, the Three Pure Ones sought a place to create heaven and establish their Daoist temples. In the process, they even hoped to encounter Ling Xiao and avenge their past grievances.
In the end, unable to get what they wanted, they could only show mercy and say that they Ling Xiao's life for the time being.
Because the Three Pure Ones established different sects, it was not appropriate for them to preach together; instead, they each established their own realms and preached their own doctrines.
This problem does not exist in the case of the Two Western Sages who co-founded a single religion.
This presents a challenge for all Sage beings who come to hear the teachings, as they cannot listen to all the sermons one by one; they can only choose one.
Within the Yuqing Heaven, Yuanshi's expression darkened slightly. There were quite a few beings below who had come to hear the Dao, but among the top-tier powerhouses, those with excellent backgrounds were few and far between.
Even among the Sage, Laozi, Tongtian, and even the beings from the Two Western Sages are stronger than those here.
Ultimately, Yuanshi already knew the reason. It was mainly because he had been injured by that Big Eye and lost face, which made most of the beings in the Primordial World think that he, Yuanshi, was the weakest Sage.
Even if he wasn't the weakest Sage, he was certainly the most disgraced Sage.
All of this can be gleaned from their cryptic, furtive private conversations. They spoke very cryptically, but the meaning was clear—those who understand, understand.
After hearing Yuanshi, Yuanshi was so angry that his scalp tingled. He only refrained from causing trouble for them out of respect for the Sage and because he had no concrete evidence. Otherwise, he would have sent them flying with a single breath.
"You bastards! A bunch of ignorant fools!"
Yuanshi was displeased, and his hatred for that Big Eye intensified, almost matching that of Ling Xiao. In fact, he also suspected that it was Ling Xiao who created it, but he couldn't be sure.
In short, his hatred for that Big Eye had already ranked second in his heart.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Yuanshi put aside his chaotic thoughts, calmed his mind, and began to preach.
Time has passed, and the sermons of the saints are nearing their end.
During this period, most of the creatures gained a great deal and were still eager for more, even feeling regretful that they could have listened to it a few more times.
However, not all beings who heard the teachings were satisfied. For example, those who went to Yuqing Heaven to hear the teachings, perhaps due to psychological reasons, felt that Yuanshi's sermons seemed somewhat inadequate.
Even the number of breakthroughs seems to be fewer compared to the other dojos.
As a result, some subtle, unspoken hints began to emerge. No one dared to say it outright, but the meaning was implied in every word.
The general idea is that Yuanshi was not very capable, or that Yuanshi was the weakest of the Sage.
Actually, this has nothing to do with Yuanshi. The main reason is that the beings who come to Yuqing Heaven to listen to the Dao are generally inferior to those in other Daoist centers in terms of both background and comprehension, which is why this phenomenon occurs.
As the saying goes, if you can't poop, blame the Earth for not having gravity.
Yuanshi himself knew this, which made him even more furious.
"You guys are bad at the game, and you're blaming me?"
"Should I just give you a sudden enlightenment and pour a portion of my magic power into each of you?"
Just as he was about to single out a few troublemakers to set examples and punish them,
Suddenly, on a whim, as if sensing something, I reflexively looked in one direction.
There, the void rippled, and a figure slowly appeared, wearing Robe of Primordial Sun, Moon, and Stars. Wherever he went, Creation and destruction occurred, and the entire Yuqing Heaven was on the verge of collapse.
"I heard you've been looking for me the whole time, are you never going to stop?"
"Ling Xiao! You actually dared to show yourself."
"Okay, okay!"
Yuanshi was both surprised and delighted, exclaiming "Good!" three times in a row, overjoyed as never before.
He was just looking for an outlet for his pent-up anger when Ling Xiao delivered himself to his doorstep. In this way, he could demonstrate his Sage abilities in front of everyone, suppress powerful enemies, and even defeat them.
In this way, the rumors and gossip will be dispelled on their own.
The title of the weakest Sage could never be bestowed upon him.
At this moment, the powerful beings who remained in Yuqing Heaven were dumbfounded, staring at that terrifying figure, and even doubted whether their eyes were playing tricks on them.
"Ling Xiao is still alive!?"
They can still recall the image of Ling Xiao walking alone into the Chaos, which they originally thought was his final destination.
Unexpectedly, they appeared in their sight again today.
And judging from their appearance, they've come to cause trouble for Yuanshi. How dare we?
The Primordial Yuanshi has now become a saint, and is no longer the Yuanshi who was once easily defeated by him.
Could it be that Ling Xiao has also become Sage!?
In an instant, the expressions of all the powerful figures turned expectant.
Since Ling Xiao dared to come, he must have something to rely on.
We can't just come here to die for nothing, can we?