The First Step in Changing the Three Pure Ones

Another thousand years passed in the blink of an eye, and the Three Pure Ones opened their eyes one after another. Yet their faces were filled with confusion.

Finally, Laozi spoke directly. "Master, this disciple is dull-witted and has not found a law suitable for my cultivation."

Primordial Heavenly Venerable and Tongtian, standing nearby, likewise nodded to Chen Xuan, indicating that they too could not determine which law suited them.

Chen Xuan knew that Laozi was skilled in pill refining, Primordial Heavenly Venerable in artifact refining, and Tongtian in formation refining. But these were ultimately minor paths, and Chen Xuan could not allow his disciples to stray down the wrong road.

As for the path of inaction Laozi had taken in the original trajectory of the Primordial World, the path of following Heaven taken by Primordial Heavenly Venerable, and the path of defying Heaven taken by Tongtian, Chen Xuan did not feel those suited them either.

Chen Xuan even felt that the reason the Three Pure Ones had ultimately reached the point of breaking apart was precisely because the paths they followed were different.

And the cause of all this had been Hongjun's deliberate misdirection. His purpose was to divide the Three Pure Ones and prevent them from standing united.

Thus, Chen Xuan spoke directly. "Among the three thousand Great Dao laws, there are also strong and weak distinctions. The pill refining, artifact refining, and formation refining you excel at are ultimately minor paths. Even if you attain the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, it will be difficult to break through the third grade."

"Since you cannot choose, then as your master, I will give you a range of choices. Choose from these ten laws."

As he spoke, he waved his hand before him. Ten Great Dao laws radiating golden light appeared before the Three Pure Ones.

At the same time, Chen Xuan did not forget to say, "Time is supreme, space is king. Before destiny appears, karma reigns as emperor. Creation is peerless, reincarnation limitless. The five elements are fundamental, yin and yang stand above. Destruction remains hidden, while strength is paramount."

"These are the ten strongest supreme laws among the three thousand Great Dao laws. Any one of them can be cultivated to the Great Dao Realm."

"Of course, the difficulty of cultivating these ten supreme laws is naturally beyond imagination. If you believe you lack the ability, you may choose other laws instead."

Upon hearing Chen Xuan's words, the Three Pure Ones began sweeping their gazes back and forth across the ten supreme laws.

After all, they had only one chance to choose. Once they chose wrongly, they would regret it for life. Thus, the Three Pure Ones had no choice but to proceed cautiously.

After a long while, Laozi finally said to Chen Xuan, "Master, this disciple believes the Law of Yin and Yang suits me well. This disciple wishes to cultivate the Great Dao Law of Yin and Yang."

Chen Xuan nodded. Then, with a wave of his hand toward Laozi, he directly imprinted the Great Dao Law of Yin and Yang upon Laozi's divine soul through an empowerment.

At the same time, Primordial Heavenly Venerable had also made his decision and spoke directly to Chen Xuan.

"Master, this disciple believes that where there is cause, there is effect. All things arise from cause and effect. This disciple wishes to cultivate the Great Dao Law of Karma."

Chen Xuan could not help but muse inwardly at Primordial Heavenly Venerable's choice. It seems Primordial Heavenly Venerable still places too much importance on karma.

I only hope that this time, he can understand from the Great Dao Law of Karma what true karma really is. One's origins do not represent karma.

At the same time, Chen Xuan likewise imprinted the Great Dao Law of Karma upon Primordial Heavenly Venerable's divine soul through an empowerment.

Finally, Chen Xuan turned his gaze toward Tongtian. At this moment, Tongtian still could not make a choice, and an indecisive expression appeared on his face.

Chen Xuan did not urge Tongtian. After all, only Tongtian himself could decide how he should choose.

Even as his master, he could not choose Tongtian's life for him. Even if Chen Xuan wished to change the destiny of the Three Pure Ones, he could not interfere at this moment.

In the end, Tongtian's gaze settled upon the Law of Destruction. Yet he did not dare voice it for a time, since destruction was hardly a good thing.

However, Tongtian also felt that among the ten supreme laws, only the Law of Destruction suited him best.

In the end, he could only ask tentatively, "Master, may this disciple choose the Law of Destruction as my primary law?"

Chen Xuan smiled and nodded. Then, he directly imprinted the Great Dao Law of Destruction upon Tongtian's divine soul through an empowerment.

Only after finishing all this did Chen Xuan speak. "Now that you have chosen your primary laws, contemplate them properly and strive to comprehend them to perfection as soon as possible."

"As for what each of you excels at most, I can teach that to you as well. But you must never neglect comprehending your primary law because of personal preferences."

As he spoke, Chen Xuan passed the Law of Pills to Laozi, the Law of Artifacts to Primordial Heavenly Venerable, and the Law of Formations to Tongtian.

The Three Pure Ones could not help but reveal delighted expressions. They immediately knelt once more and paid Chen Xuan a grand salute.

Chen Xuan helped the Three Pure Ones to their feet, then told them to return to their respective cave abodes to cultivate. Unless necessary, they were not to wander aimlessly through the Primordial World.

After all, the war among the Three Clans of Dragons, Phoenixes, and Qilins had now reached its most intense stage. Even the conflict between the Dao and the Demonic Dao was about to begin.

After making arrangements for the Three Pure Ones, Chen Xuan did not remain on Kunlun Mountain. Instead, he left Kunlun Mountain directly and headed for Mount Buzhou, formed from Pangu's spine.

Chen Xuan had to use this opportunity to find a sufficient number of magical treasures to give to his future disciples and descendants.

As for Chen Xuan himself, he already had the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, the Grand Primordial Measuring Ruler, and his true body, the Thirty-Six-Rank Fortune Green Lotus. That was already enough.

Chen Xuan had another reason for going to Mount Buzhou. He wished to meet the Twelve Ancestral Sorcerers, who were also descendants of Pangu.

However, after arriving at Mount Buzhou, Chen Xuan did not head straight for the Ancestral Sorcerer Hall. Instead, he walked up Mount Buzhou on foot, using the journey to mourn his elder brother Pangu.

Looking at the towering Mount Buzhou, Chen Xuan could not help but say inwardly, Big Brother, your little brother has now taken human form, and I have even accepted your children as disciples.

I hope that through my efforts, I can change the destiny of the Three Pure Ones, so they will not end up with disaster arising within their own walls and brothers turning their weapons on one another.

Although Chen Xuan had spoken those words only in his heart, Mount Buzhou seemed to sense them and actually responded.

Mount Buzhou's response was simple. The massive mountain trembled.

Though it trembled only once, the living beings dwelling beneath Mount Buzhou still sensed it with great clarity.

The first to be affected were Fuxi, formed from innate divination qi, and Nuwa, formed from innate creation qi.

The brother and sister had been cultivating inside their cave abode when they suddenly felt Mount Buzhou tremble. Shock instantly appeared on their faces.

After exchanging a glance, they left their cave abode and headed up Mount Buzhou, intending to see why it had trembled.

At the same time, within the Ancestral Sorcerer Hall at the foot of Mount Buzhou, the Twelve Ancestral Sorcerers likewise sensed Mount Buzhou trembling.

Yet within that tremor, they sensed Pangu's aura.

Houtu, the Ancestral Sorcerer of Earth, spoke directly. "Brothers, I just sensed Father God's aura."