Testing the Heavenly Dao's Intentions

"Qing Xuanzi, what are you trying to test?" Hongjun asked thoughtfully.

"Master, if nothing changes, your time for Nirvana is almost up."

Qing Xuanzi's words made Hongjun realize what was happening, and he looked surprised, saying:

"Disciple, I'm starting to suspect that you've been involved with the Heavenly Dao. How do you know so much about the workings of the Heavenly Dao?"

"Hehe, I've never been the Heavenly Dao, but we have a former Heavenly Dao here, don't we?"

Qing Xuanzi's answer made Hongjun sigh: Qing Xuanzi is really too monstrous. Even the slightest clue can attract his attention. I guess he has thoroughly searched the Heavenly Dao of the child in order to verify this matter.

"Teachers, you can't keep playing these riddles. At least tell us so we can understand," Tongtian said, unable to hold back any longer. He looked at Qing Xuanzi and then at Hongjun with a puzzled expression.

Hongjun glared at Tongtian and said, "Of all my disciples, you're the most brainless."

Without even a moment's thought, you say the Way of Heaven is so powerful?

Killing the Chaos Demon God outside would be effortless, so why not do it?

Instead, they created a reward system to force all living beings in the Primordial World to resist. Is it because the Heavenly Dao has too many resources?

Tongtian shook his head, and Hongjun continued, "There must be a reason for this."

It can be boiled down to two points: first, fear of karmic consequences prevents them from taking action; second, they are too busy and cannot find the time.

Do you think such a powerful Heavenly Dao fears cause and effect?

Tongtian continued to shake his head, clearly understanding Qing Xuanzi's intention: to verify whether it was truly the Heavenly Dao that couldn't extricate itself.

But can this method really verify the results?

"Teacher, please continue. I think the brains of the people from the three places are still not very sharp," Laozi interjected at the opportune moment.

"Why must the Lord of the Heavenly Court Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal? Is it because he's afraid his strength isn't enough? Obviously not."

The Heavenly Court itself is an institution under the Heavenly Dao that manages the Primordial World, with sages above and subordinates below.

Why is it absolutely necessary to Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal?

While sheer power can have a deterrent effect on subordinates, since it's backed by the Heavenly Dao...

Who dares to disobey? Tongtian, do you dare?

As Hongjun spoke, he pulled Tongtian out again and gave him another spur.

Tongtian was speechless. Teacher, couldn't you just find someone else? Always using the same person, Huo Huo, is bound to cause trouble.

"Therefore, if the Jie Yin them back this time is the one who upholds the original decision of Heaven,"

That clearly demonstrates one thing: he needs a puppet, a puppet above the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.

What do you think of this reasoning, that it allows for control of the Primordial World even when it's not around?

This time, Qing Xuanzi spoke up directly. Hongjun was absolutely right; he just wanted to verify whether his deduction was correct.

Nüwa's eyes lit up and she said, "If the deduction is true, then it means that the Primordial World was not under its control for a period of time. Do we have an opportunity to take advantage of this?"

Qing Xuanzi nodded, his expression grave, and said, "Moreover, I estimate this is the only chance."

Our only chance to turn things around, although we still don't know why it left the Primordial World.

Or we may go into seclusion for a period of time, but this period is crucial for us, with the focus on the Lord of the Heavenly Court and you.

Qing Xuanzi's eyes were looking in the direction of the original Primordial World: the original Heavenly Dao in the form of an infant.

"Me? What can I do?"

"Once verified, you must release your core essence so that I may plant the Dao Seed."

This might be a limitation for living beings, but it could actually be beneficial for you.

The only downside, of course, is that I controlled your life and death until you regained your status as the Heavenly Dao.

As for becoming the Heavenly Dao again, you know that you can easily remove the restrictions.

Qing Xuanzi's move was a completely open scheme. He bluntly stated. "I will control you for a period of time. The benefit is that after this period, you can become the Heavenly Dao again."

"How long will it take?" The Infant Heavenly Dao did not think that Qing Xuanzi's approach was wrong. In his eyes, this was the normal way of Heavenly Dao: everything needed to be under control.

"I don't know. I don't know exactly what Dao was doing today, so I can't give a specific time."

Qing Xuanzi shook his head and said very honestly.

Just then, Jie Yin and Zhunti returned with the message: it was not allowed; the original decision would be maintained.

The message came from Haotian, and his tone was very somber. Anyone who received this message would feel somber.

A perfectly good Heavenly Emperor was just dismissed like that. Just when there was a glimmer of hope, it was all shattered. My emotions were like a rollercoaster, going up and down, and my heart was pounding so hard I couldn't take it anymore.

"Let's go and meet those two. If they know what's good for them, we'll spare their lives. Otherwise, let them fend for themselves."

Qing Xuanzi waved his hand, as if he had made a decision.

At the tea stall, Jie Yin and Zhunti were restless. Heaven wouldn't allow it! What were they going to do now? If they had known this spot was so hot, they wouldn't have tried to snatch it.

Now look what's happened, they've really screwed themselves over, completely screwed themselves over.

They were unaware that they were about to face the miserable life of a puppet of the Heavenly Dao; otherwise, they would have thought something like this:

I was so stupid, really. Back then, I dug my own grave, obediently lay down in it, and then covered it with a lid.

"You have two choices: one is to die first and then live, the other is to live first and then die. Choose. If you don't choose, someone will help you choose the second option. Of course, it won't be us. You'll find out yourself when the time comes."

As soon as Qing Xuanzi appeared, he presented a multiple-choice question, a question that had to be answered.

In fact, Qing Xuanzi recognized their merits: for example, their lack of pride was a highly sought-after skill in later generations.

With this amazing skill, it's appealing to people of all ages.

Because the two of them had mastered this supernatural power to perfection, Qing Xuanzi thought that if used properly, the effect would be quite good.

In his team, Tongtian was the most savage, Laozi was the Yuanshi stable, Laozi was the most profound, Hongjun was the most scheming, Nüwa was mainly responsible for appearance.

What's missing is a shameless character like them.

That's why they gave them a choice; otherwise, they wouldn't have asked Haotian to pass on the message. Refusing directly would have been the right thing to do.

Jie Yin and Zhunti heard Qing Xuanzi's two choices, they were terrified, as neither option seemed to lead to death.

So no matter what they choose, they're going to die once.

Jie Yin already had a face that looked like he was constantly taking Chinese medicine and always looked bitter, and now he looked even more bitter.

"Qing Xuanzi Heavenly Venerable, is there no other path?" Jie Yin since the Heavenly Dao personally determined their realms, Jieyin has been addressed as Heavenly Venerable.

This is the rule. He doesn't know if others care, but he has to care, otherwise the Primordial World will teach him a lesson.

"No."

Qing Xuanzi's answer was concise and straightforward.

Upon hearing this answer, the Jieyin and Zhunti of hope that Jieyin and Zhunti had left was completely extinguished, leaving them utterly devastated.

Zhunti said with a wry smile, "Esteemed Heavenly Venerables, I choose option one, hoping that I will have the opportunity to follow you in the future."

So another advantage of Zhunti is that if you can't beat someone, you can join them.

Moreover, they were very resolute, without any hesitation or delay.

Zhunti agreed, and Jie Yin followed suit. There was no other way; they just hoped that Qing Xuanzi would keep his word about dying first and then living.

They now have no choice but to believe what Qing Xuanzi says.

There was no other choice!