Suffocating Three Pure Ones, Lingering Ghosts
When Pangu first placed the three imprints of his primordial spirit into the passage, the Three Pure Ones were thus reincarnated in the Origin True Realm.
They were reborn into a fallen lineage. If the forces of the Origin True Realm were divided into nine classes, the lineage to which the Three Pure Ones belonged would undoubtedly be the lowest.
The old sect leader disliked getting involved in affairs and was rather laid-back, which led to the sect's poor management and gradual decline, falling from the lowest level to the lowest of the low.
Not long after, the old sect leader got tired and felt bored, so he handed the sect over to the Three Pure Ones and went off to live a carefree and happy life somewhere.
Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian were completely bewildered. Just as they were about to unleash their full potential, their sect leader simply slipped away.
So they simply changed their original sect, "Carefree Sect," to "Three Sages Sect."
After a period of development, it finally made some progress, gained the Divine Hall's recognition, and was registered as a "Divine Registry".
But soon after, it was time to contribute to the True Realm. The Three Sages Sect needed to provide manpower to enter the Mythic Battlefield to suppress the evil spirits.
The Three Sages Sect, already suffering from a shortage of talent, couldn't even gather enough members, so the Three Pure Ones had to step in personally to fill the vacancies.
Leading a few scattered disciples, they emerged from the borderlands, determined to make the name of the Three Sages Sect resound throughout the True Realm.
Having learned from the lessons of the Primordial World, this time, Laozi decided to take control of his own Fate.
However, the disciples of the Three Sages Sect were filled with anxiety and disarray, and were thinking of finding an opportunity to slip away.
Soon, Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian, along with their disciples, passed through city after city and arrived at the teleportation array leading to the Chaos Forbidden Zone.
At this moment, the place was bustling with people, a large number of living beings gathered, and powerful individuals with half-step Great Dao cultivation could be seen everywhere.
"One day, I too will reach this supreme realm!"
Looking at the powerful figures of the past, Yuanshi felt utterly insignificant and could only secretly swear an oath in his heart.
Although the Three Pure Ones possess remarkable talent and have experience navigating the Primordial World, they are not considered outstanding in the Origin True Realm.
Despite hundreds of thousands of years of effort, his cultivation level has only reached around the mid-stage of Primordial Taiji.
Laozi's cultivation level was the highest, at the fifth level of Primordial Taiji, while the other two were at the fourth level.
Seeing the numerous powerful figures swarming in like a river of locusts, the three of them felt a surge of fighting spirit.
Back in the Primordial World era, they were unparalleled powerhouses, second only to one person and above countless others, holding a lofty position, establishing order, and controlling the winds and clouds.
But here, it becomes just one of the "countless people" in the definition, not even worthy of being mentioned by name.
"I heard that even some divine generals secretly went to the Mythic Battlefield this time, just to hunt down that audacious madman."
"This person killed the descendant of the Ancestor of War, which is a provocation against our Thousand Autumn Realm. Upholding the dignity of the Thousand Autumn Realm is our duty."
"I think you want the legacy of the Ancestor of War!"
"What's the use of that thing? Zhan Tianyan hasn't even beaten anyone yet."
"Speaking of which, this person stirred up such a great upheaval; even in death, he has every reason to be proud."
Before the teleportation array, the beings waiting in line whispered among themselves, creating a noisy scene.
Three Pure Ones and the others stood obediently in line, and upon hearing the discussions of the crowd, they couldn't help but become interested.
Judging from what these people are saying, it seems they're all going to the Mythic Battlefield to hunt down a daring madman.
Who on earth is so brave?
Although they rarely concern themselves with outside affairs, they have been here for so many years that they know most of what they need to know.
The Ancestor of War in the Thousand Autumn Realm is to him what Heavenly Dao Sage is to him in the Primordial World; their status is roughly the same.
Such a powerful figure, how could anyone dare to kill his successor?
Imagine someone in the Primordial World murders your most prized disciple; you'd want to scatter their ashes to the winds.
Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian became interested. So, the rather lively Tongtian patted the man in front of him who was talking animatedly and asked politely.
"Fellow Daoists, what are you talking about? Who is this person, daring to kill the descendant of the Ancestor of War?"
The man turned around, glanced at the group, and showed a look of disdain. He thought to himself, "Where did these bumpkins come from? They don't even know this." But seeing that they were being polite, he thought, "I won't hit someone who's smiling."
"This person killed Zhan Tianyan in the Mythic Battlefield. The Ancestor of War declared that whoever can kill him will be the next successor of the War God Palace."
Upon hearing this, Laozi's expression shifted slightly, and he had an idea. If he could become the successor of the War God Palace, it would be like ascending to heaven in one step, saving them countless years of hard work and effort.
"This might be an opportunity for us."
The shrewd and calculating Laozi began to ponder: in this world, while strength is important, sometimes wisdom can also be surprisingly effective in making up for deficiencies in strength.
Even Yuanshi was tempted; this was a great opportunity, and the benefits would be unimaginable if he could seize it.
"Fellow Daoist, may I ask this person's name? As people of the Thousand Autumn Realm, we naturally must do our part."
Yuanshi couldn't help but ask, his voice brimming with a sense of justice.
The man gave Yuanshi a strange look, then couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Hey buddy, don't bother trying to get away with this. Zhan Tianyan isn't a match for him. You'd be lucky if you could even knock a hair off his head."
"However, I might as well tell you. This person's name is... Ling Xiao."
As soon as he finished speaking, Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian froze, a moment of confusion flashing in their eyes. The next moment, endless fear surged onto their faces.
"Fellow Daoist... I didn't mishear, did I? This person's name is Ling Xiao?"
Yuanshi asked in shock, unable to believe it, and wanted to confirm it again.
"What's the big deal? What's wrong with this name? It's said that this person is a being from a lower realm."
The man chuckled, bewildered by the three men in front of him, who seemed to have seen a ghost.
"From the lower realm... Ling Xiao!"
Laozi muttered to himself, his eyes filled with endless horror. The three brothers exchanged glances, speechless.
Asphyxia!
It's so suffocating!
It's like a persistent ghost!
They never expected that even after coming to the Origin True Realm, they would still hear this nightmarish name.
What is this if not a persistent ghost?
"What an idiot..." The man looked at the Ruomu Three Pure Ones, chuckled, shook his head, and walked away.
They've never seen the world.
"What should we do, brother? Should we still go to the Mythic Battlefield?"
Tongtian was the first to come to his senses and looked at Laozi to ask.
"This..." Laozi hesitated, almost becoming depressed. He had been full of confidence and ambition, determined to make a name for himself and achieve great things.
But now Ling Xiao has suddenly appeared, and in the Mythic Battlefield no less.
If I go, what if I run into...
I can't even imagine!
In Laozi's mind, no one was more wicked or unfathomable than Ling Xiao.
The struggles of the Primordial World era seem as vivid as ever.
This guy now possesses the strength to kill Zhan Tianyan, how can we possibly fight him?
After a moment's thought, Laozi gritted his teeth and said, "The arrow is on the bowstring and must be released; I have no choice but to go!"