Zixiao Palace Opens, All Beings' Hundred States

Xi He, borrowing the authority granted by Xiao Kuang's sliver of permission, sent out a Dao transmission. Despite her best efforts to beautify it, the message was like pouring a ladle of cold water into a sizzling oil pan, instantly causing an uproar among the upper echelons of the Primordial Era.

This time, it wasn't a vague sense or a jumbled guess like before. Instead, it was an "official notice" that resonated with unparalleled clarity, directly echoing in the depths of their Primordial Spirits!

[The Heavenly Dao is clear, the Purple Firmament Palace opens. Those with fate may come and listen.] [Three thousand years later, beyond the chaos, within the Purple Firmament Palace, the Dao Ancestor will expound the Great Dao.] [This is your fated opportunity, do not lose it, do not forget it.]

These few words contained information potent enough to make any mighty being's heart tremble!

Kunlun Mountain, within the Three Pure Ones Hall.

The Three Pure Ones, who had just recovered from their calculations regarding the previous Heavenly Dao anomaly, were once again startled by this direct transmission. Grand Pure One Laozi's expression grew even more solemn, his fingers moving faster in calculation: "Purple Heaven Palace... Dao Ancestor... He has indeed established his dojo beyond the thirty-third heaven! However, this heavenly secret remains chaotic. What is this Dao Ancestor's origin..." The Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate's brows were tightly furrowed, a hint of scrutiny and arrogance in his voice: "Hongjun's name has vanished, replaced by this unknown Dao Ancestor? Although the Dao rhythm of his transmission is grand, it always feels like it lacks a certain completeness and orthodoxy, with a bit more... rigidity? Could it be an imposter?" The Upper Pure Heavens Leader's eyes flashed with excitement, full of eagerness: "Who cares about his origin! Since it's certified by the Heavenly Dao, and he's expounding the Great Dao beyond the chaos, how can such a grand event be missed? It's a good chance to see what this new Dao Ancestor is capable of! Perhaps I'll even find some worthy opponents!" His focus was always on fighting and treasures.

Sun Star, within the Divine Palace.

Di Jun held the River Diagram and Luo Script, starlight flowing around him. His gaze was intense: "The Dao Ancestor lectures on the Dao! This is a heaven-sent opportunity! Taiyi, this might be the key for us to rule the Primordial Era and establish order!" The Eastern Emperor Taiyi cradled the Chaos Bell, its chime clear and resonant. He nodded: "Big Brother speaks the truth. It's a good opportunity to gauge the depth of the various mighty beings in the Primordial Era. However, this Dao Ancestor... that previous listless aura was truly unsettling." In his words, there was doubt about the quality of the lecture.

The barren Western Regions.

Zhunti Daoist excitedly grabbed Jieyin's arm: "Senior Brother! Did you hear that? The sound of the Great Dao! Purple Heaven Palace! Great fortune! It is indeed meant for me! My Western Regions are destined for great prosperity!" A rare flicker of excitement appeared on Jieyin Daoist's usually troubled face, but it was overshadowed by worry: "It is indeed an opportunity... However, the chaos is perilous, and beyond the thirty-third heaven is not an easy place to reach. Moreover, this Dao Ancestor... alas, fortune and disaster are unpredictable..." He was already calculating for the worst before any victory.

The Northern Darkness, the Demon Master Palace.

Old Ancestor Kunpeng transformed into human form, his face sinister, his eyes gleaming with calculation: "The Dao Ancestor lectures on the Dao? Hmph, it's probably another Hongmen banquet. However... if there are truly profound methods beyond Grand Unity, why not take the risk? But this position... I must fight for it!" He was naturally extremely sensitive about seating arrangements.

Deep within the Sea of Blood, Old Ancestor Minghe sat cross-legged on the Twelve-grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus, demonic energy surging around him: "Lecturing? A trick of the Heavenly Dao's lackeys! However... if I can glimpse a trace of the Heavenly Dao's mysteries, perfect my Killing Dao, and refine this Sea of Blood..." He was tempted, but more with the intention of exploitation.

Below Buzhou Mountain, Nuwa's dojo.

Empress Nuwa paused her creation techniques, her beautiful eyes revealing curiosity and contemplation: "The Dao Ancestor of the Purple Heaven Palace... actually exists. Lecturing on the Great Dao... perhaps it will be beneficial for my comprehension of creation." Her nature was relatively tranquil, with little interest in power struggles, focusing more on the Dao itself.

Within Pangu Hall, the Twelve Ancestral Witches gathered.

Ancestral Witch Dijiang's voice boomed like a bell: "What kind of Dao Ancestor is this? What Heavenly Dao is he talking about? We only revere Father God Pangu, cultivate only our physical bodies and Blood Essence, not our Primordial Spirits, and we won't listen to his babbling!" Ancestral Witch Houtu, however, frowned slightly and said softly: "Brother, the manifestation of the Heavenly Dao is, after all, no small matter. Even if we don't cultivate our Primordial Spirits, listening and understanding might not be harmful. Besides, there seems to be a trace of... a calming aura in that transmission?" Her mind was delicate, and she sensed a trace of the Heavenly Dao's purifying power hidden within the Dao rhythm that Xi He had painstakingly beautified (even though its source was a slacker).

Fire Cloud Cave, Wuzhuang Temple, the edge of the Netherworld Sea of Blood... Many reclusive mighty beings and innate deities, regardless of their cultivation level, were filled with excitement at this moment.

Some were filled with anticipation—stuck at their current realm for countless eons, with the Great Dao before them, how could they not be excited? Some were filled with doubt—the Dao Ancestor has changed, his origin is unclear, is the lecture true or false? Is it an opportunity or a trap? Some were calculating—how to travel to the chaos? Can they seize the initiative? What will be the future pattern of the Primordial Era after the lecture? Some were indifferent—like most of the Ancestral Witches, they only believed in strength, not the Heavenly Dao.

But no matter what, the seven words "Purple Heaven Palace" and "Dao Ancestor Lectures on the Dao" had become like massive stones thrown into a calm lake, stirring up immense waves throughout the Primordial Era. Almost all beings who had reached the Golden Immortal realm were secretly preparing, adjusting their states, calculating heavenly secrets (though they still couldn't calculate clearly), waiting for three thousand years later to venture to the mysterious thirty-third heaven and uncover the truth!

The entire Primordial Era, due to Xiao Kuang's forced "work task," had quietly entered a new era, with undercurrents surging and winds about to rise.

And at this moment, within the Purple Heaven Palace, the instigator was scratching his head in frustration, staring at a blank "lesson plan," muttering incessantly: "The Dao of Grand Unity? What is Grand Unity? It sounds very powerful... Is it the kind where you don't have to do homework? It's over, it's over, I can't prepare for this class..."