Deep in the universe, the Dao Palace's stronghold.
Led by the woodcutter elder, an aspiring Daoist, the entire sect relied on layer upon layer of imperial formations. The ancient Supremes lingering above the ancient star could only withdraw unwillingly.
"Heavenly Venerable Daode..."
When Laozi arrived at the headquarters riding a Green Ox, the Dao Palace experts cried out in alarm.
The Dao Palace was a great Dao Sect that revered the Three Pure Ones from afar, belonging to the same Dao Sect lineage as Celestial Pivot.
Then who were the Three Pure Ones?
They were Yuqing Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable, Shangqing Lingbao Heavenly Venerable, and Taiqing Heavenly Venerable Daode.
How could the entire sect fail to recognize the Three Pure Supremes they had worshipped for endless ages?
This extraterrestrial visitor who called himself Laozi looked exactly like Taiqing Heavenly Venerable Daode. He was very likely a sentient spirit born from the Heavenly Venerable's imperial corpse.
"Quick, hurry to the Three Pure Hall."
The woodcutter elder was the first to come to his senses. The yellow-toothed elder and the bearded Quasi-Emperor received the order and immediately led a large group of Dao Palace sages toward the supreme hall at the deepest reaches.
Laozi, riding the Great Saint Green Ox, silently followed them.
Within the grand and ancient supreme temple, three mysterious figures sat quietly as though they had existed since time immemorial, receiving the worship and endless incense offerings of countless living beings.
Heavenly Venerable Daode stood at the center, with the Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram beneath his feet. To his left was Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable, holding a jade ruyi scepter, and to his right was Lingbao Heavenly Venerable, bearing the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords on his back.
One elderly, one middle-aged, and one young—they corresponded perfectly to the three forms of living beings.