Qing Tian Plan

Qing Xuanzi nodded. He strongly agreed with Hongjun's analysis. Now, he could only seek Nüwa's help.

Otherwise, he truly could not accomplish such an enormous plan alone.

In the Qing Tian Plan Pangu had entrusted to him, the ones carrying it out were precisely the main players in the Witch-Demon Tribulation: the Witch Race and the Demon Clan.

Qing Xuanzi had to resolve the enmity between the two races within a hundred thousand years, allowing them to work together and survive the tribulation.

Qing Xuanzi believed that, with deliberate mediation from Nüwa and himself, this should be possible.

The difficult part was ensuring the Heavenly Dao noticed nothing.

The first step of the Qing Tian Plan: secretly set up the Stars All Over The Heavens Formation within the Primordial Era realm membrane.

This was extremely difficult. Accomplishing it while concealing it from the Heavenly Dao was almost impossible.

This was the first problem that needed to be resolved.

The second step of the Qing Tian Plan: secretly set up the Twelve Divine Demonic Array in the Nine Underworlds.

This was just as difficult as the first step and also required a solution.

The third step of the Qing Tian Plan: Qing Xuanzi needed to refine Pangu Hall without the Heavenly Dao noticing.

According to Pangu, Pangu Hall appeared very safe to outsiders, but that was not the case.

The Heavenly Dao had an incarnation stationed within it. That enormous Blood Pool was formed from a trace of the Heavenly Dao's incarnation.

Once these three steps were completed, the Qing Tian Plan would be considered a success.

They would only need to wait for the right moment. Once that moment arrived—

The Demon Clan would activate the formation and shine endless starlight into the Heavenly Dao Space. It was the bane of all Heavenly Dao evil entities.

If they failed to escape, they would certainly be purified into pure Heavenly Dao Source after ten thousand years.

At the same time, this formation was also an important means of refining Chaos qi into Innate Spiritual Energy.

That was Pangu's original intention in leaving behind this formation.

If the Heavenly Dao evil entities escaped, they would surely flee through the Heavenly Dao Space to the Nine Underworlds.

That was the Primordial Era's only exit leading beyond the heavens.

And when the Demon Clan activated its formation, the Witch Race would activate theirs as well.

When endless baleful qi gathered, Qing Xuanzi would move Pangu Hall and cast it into the formation.

In an instant, Pangu Hall would transform into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Once the Six Paths of Reincarnation were established, not only would the beings of the Primordial Era have a place to reincarnate.

It would also completely seal off the Nine Underworlds passage leading beyond the heavens.

Of course, one could still enter beyond the heavens through the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

But any evil entity that entered the Six Paths of Reincarnation would inevitably be obliterated.

The power of reincarnation was likewise the bane of evil entities.

The evil entities Pangu spoke of were those who entered the Heavenly Dao through the souls of living beings.

Although such evil entities could wield the power of the Heavenly Dao, they would never truly be the Heavenly Dao.

The Heavenly Dao did not fear the power of the stars, nor did it fear the power of reincarnation.

The evil entities feared them. That was the key to breaking the deadlock.

Qing Xuanzi said bitterly, "Master, this is far too difficult. There's simply no place to begin."

"Indeed. It is said that the Chaos Pearl is a Chaos Treasure capable of concealing everything. If only we had it." Hongjun also felt somewhat powerless and sighed.

Qing Xuanzi's eyes lit up at those words. So that was it.

"Master, I know of the Chaos Pearl. When I traveled through Chaos before, Great God Pangu once said that the Chaos Pearl shattered when Chaos came into being. If one could obtain one or two of its fragments, they would possess effects similar to the Chaos Pearl's. There is one fragment in the handle of my Heaven-Opening Divine Axe."

"Chaos Clock." Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi spoke at once, then exchanged smiles.

With that, the problem became much easier. After all, the Chaos Clock was in Eastern Emperor Taiyi's hands. Compared to the previous difficulty of ascending to heaven, obtaining it would be far simpler.

"In that case, go back for now. Master and disciple, let us each consider this carefully. In a hundred years, I will bring you in again to finalize the plan."

"Alright." Qing Xuanzi instantly understood. The Heavenly Dao was likely growing impatient. To avoid unnecessary trouble, he felt it was best to leave first.

After returning to Purple Cloud Palace, Qing Xuanzi rose from his prayer mat. After bidding Hongjun farewell, he left.

Both Qing Xuanzi and Hongjun needed time to think in peace.

Although the plan was feasible, it was only feasible.

If the slightest error occurred, all their previous efforts would be wasted, and they would fall into a state beyond redemption.

Because what they faced was the Heavenly Dao—the Primordial Era Heavenly Dao.

The Primordial Era Heavenly Dao, which could monitor even the most secret places in the Primordial Era at any time.

The Primordial Era Heavenly Dao, before which the living beings of the Primordial Era had almost no secrets at all.

Over the next hundred thousand years, they had to proceed cautiously at every step and reveal not the slightest trace.

With his scalp tingling at the thought, Qing Xuanzi suddenly changed course in Chaos and headed for Nüwa Heaven within Chaos.

The moment Qing Xuanzi arrived at the entrance, the gates swung open. Clearly, Nüwa already knew he had come.

"Senior Sister Nüwa, I'm here."

"Oh? If Teacher hadn't called you here, you probably wouldn't have come, would you?" Nüwa said with a smile.

She had already noticed that Qing Xuanzi was different. She could no longer see through his cultivation.

Considering that he had come from Purple Cloud Palace, she knew the boy had likely drunk Enlightenment Tea.

This thing was exceedingly precious, but its miraculous effects only came with the first drink. After that, its effects were not nearly as great.

Qing Xuanzi smiled sheepishly. He knew Nüwa was teasing him.

So he said, "Senior Sister Nüwa, Master said: the Heavenly Dao is unpredictable, and seniority must be observed."

At this, Nüwa's expression changed drastically. With a wave of her hand, Qing Xuanzi felt a ripple brush past him.

As the laws of heaven and earth shifted, a Taisu Secret Realm appeared before Qing Xuanzi.

His realm was different this time, and he could finally see clearly how the power of the Heavenly Dao acted upon Taiji.

He also gained a deeper understanding of Taiji transformation and Taisu movement.

"You brat, you've got some nerve. Is Teacher's code phrase something you can say casually? If you don't have anything important to say, hmph hmph."

"Hehe, Senior Sister Nüwa, this really is a secret matter. Please listen while I explain it in detail."

What Qing Xuanzi had just said was precisely the code phrase Hongjun used to contact his disciples, one used only for matters of utmost importance.

Of course, it only applied to the Three Pure Ones and Nüwa. Now Qing Xuanzi had been added as well.

Qing Xuanzi slowly recounted everything in detail: how he had heard Pangu's instructions after the Pangu True Body dispersed, and how he had discussed matters with Hongjun.

He spoke for a full half hour before finally stopping.

Expressions of surprise and solemnity constantly shifted across Nüwa's delicate face.

After Qing Xuanzi stopped, her slightly furrowed brows suggested she was considering something.

"Why are you telling me all this? Did Teacher instruct you to?"

"Teacher merely analyzed it with me and reached the conclusion that, among the six saints, only you, Senior Sister, can help me with all your strength."

"Teacher truly is Teacher. Nothing can be hidden from him. Sigh, this will not be easy." Nüwa sighed and sank back into thought.

As Nüwa pondered, she suddenly exclaimed in surprise. "Things have changed. Dijun is likely about to begin slaughtering the human race. Go back and make arrangements first. Wait for my news."

Back at Nüwa Palace, Qing Xuanzi did not waste a moment and turned to leave.

Before he left, Nüwa reminded him, "Think thrice before acting in all things. You must not arouse killing intent, or this matter will become even more troublesome."