Xiao Tianxin skipped a beat, knowing that Dao Ancestor Hongjun was about to make his appearance.
'Lying high above the nine heavens, on a futon, he attained the true Dao... the leader of all the Mysterious Gate, his primordial energy transformed into the Hongjun...'
Xiao Tian thought to himself, "As expected of the Dao Ancestor, his entrance even comes with its own sound effects, so incredibly classy."
He sensed his surroundings; even the Three Pure Ones, Nüwa, Zhunti, and other great gods of the Primordial were immersed in the pervasive Daoist energy, entering a state of enlightenment.
He wore a black and yellow Daoist robe and had an ordinary appearance, but as he sat there casually, he seemed to embody the universe and the Tao itself, making him unfathomable and inspiring a sense of awe and reverence from the depths of one's soul.
A data panel, resembling a holographic projection, appeared above the head of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun! Hunyuan Great Firmament Golden Immortal!
"As expected, he has reached the Sage." Xiao Tian knew that the Hunyuan Great Firmament Golden Immortal was Sage, and above that was the Deva Path Sage of the Dao Integration Realm.
At this time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had not yet merged with the Dao. Xiao Tian estimated that after preaching the Dao three times, Hongjun would Merging One's Body with the Dao.
While Xiao Tian was sizing up Hongjun, Hongjun was also sizing up Xiao Tian.
While Hongjun was in the shadows, he observed Xiao Tian's actions in their entirety and secretly deduced them using the broken Jade Disc of Creation. He deduced that Xiao Tian was a spirit formed from a rib bone on Mount Buzhou, which was formed from the spine of a Pangu.
Of course, what Hongjun deduced was actually just the disguised identity given to Xiao Tian by the Immortal Heavenly Dao System.
"I am Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who has been preaching here for three thousand years, transmitting the Dao of Creation to all living beings..."
The majestic and merciless voice, like the voice of heaven and earth, resounded in the hearts of all the guests of the Purple Cloud Palace, causing them all to shudder and understand the terrifying power of Hongjun.
Laozi, one of the Three Pure Ones, was alarmed and wondered if this Hongjun had reached the realm of Hunyuan Great Firmament Golden Immortal.
The Three Pure Ones were transformed from the Pangu when he created the world, and they inherently possessed some secrets of the creation of Chaos.
" Xiao Tian, please sit here."
As soon as Hongjun spoke, a futon appeared to Laozi's left, and it was larger than the other seven futons. This startled the Three Pure Ones and the other disciples of the Purple Cloud Palace, who pondered in secret.
" Xiao Tian? Isn't his real name Dugu Qiubai?" the Purple Cloud Palace retainers thought to themselves.
Xiao Tian raised an eyebrow. His real name had been discovered? Then what about his identity?
He couldn't help but feel a little panicked. Could his system be no match for this Heavenly Deva Path?
Xiao Tian quickly calmed himself, glanced at the prayer mat, and thought to himself, "Damn! This prayer mat is so big, isn't it just asking me to attract hatred?"
"Dao Ancestor, I think my position is quite good, after all, I have a beautiful Primordial goddess by my side."
Xiao Tian chuckled.
The beautiful Primordial goddess beside her is none other than Nüwa.
The people at the gates of the Purple Cloud Palace were all stunned by Xiao Tian's words!
Nüwa frowned, secretly admiring Xiao Tian's courage. He could still chat and laugh easily in front of a powerful figure like the Dao Ancestor, while she herself was already too reserved to move.
"In that case, Hongyun, please sit down," Hongjun said emotionlessly.
Xiao Tian sneered inwardly, "Damn it! I knew this was a spot that would attract aggro. This guy's really cunning!"
Hongyun, whose seat on the prayer mat had been taken by Xiao Tian, was puzzled but also pleasantly surprised, believing that the Dao Ancestor had taken a liking to his talent and potential.
Seeing Hongyun happily sit down on the largest futon, Kunpeng felt incredibly frustrated and angry. He wanted to ask a million questions, but recalling the oppressive feeling he had just experienced, he held back.
"You sly Hongyun! Wait till we leave Purple Cloud Palace, and see how I Kunpeng, deal with you!"
While Zhenyuanzi was happy for his old friend, he was also a little worried.
"The seating arrangement cannot be changed from now on."
Hongjun's words caused the faces of the guests of the Purple Cloud Palace to change drastically, and many powerful beings from the Primordial looked at Hongyun with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
As the sermon began, the Dao Ancestor's Daoist voice resonated, and the Golden Lotus of Creation bloomed in the void within the Purple Cloud Palace, manifesting profound Daoist rhymes. Those with innate talent and good foundation, such as the Three Pure Ones, quickly entered into enlightenment, while those with poor talent and foundation began to frown, scratch their heads and ears, as if hearing heavenly voices, feeling confused and bewildered.
Xiao Tian was completely out of it. He appeared to understand something on the surface, but in reality, he was thinking, "Damn it! I didn't understand a single word!"
Xiao Tian is now in a dilemma. After all, the Quasi-Sage Experience Card only lasts for one month, and the time he can stay in the Primordial World is also only one month, while Dao Ancestor Hongjun will preach for three thousand years. This is ridiculous!
He began to regret coming to the Purple Cloud Palace. Wouldn't it have been wonderful to wander around the Primordial World? He could have even brought back some local specialties.
After all, in this Primordial world, any spiritual herbs that no one picks and brings back are nothing more than medicine to revive the dead.
Time passed slowly, Xiao Tian, like a simpleton, dozed off in place for three thousand years.
"This sermon is over, but I will return a thousand years from now."
After the Dao Ancestor Hongjun disappeared, the auspicious golden lotus of creation and the Daoist charm in the Purple Cloud Palace also quickly dissipated. Many disciples of the Purple Cloud Palace were overjoyed, as they were able to hear another sermon.
Xiao Tian was the happiest, but also the most confused.
Why has he been listening to sermons here for three thousand years, yet he hasn't been sent back to his previous world? His one-month trial period should have ended long ago, shouldn't it?
Sensing that his body was still in Quasi-Sage state, Xiao Tian got up and made a quick getaway.
"It's probably a bug. Let's hurry back and get some local specialties!"
No sooner had Xiao Tian left Purple Cloud Palace than a fellow Daoist's voice chased after him.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao Deva Path, please wait!"
Xiao Tian turned his head, and what was chasing him was the Kunpeng bird-fish.
"What, you want to be abused?"
Kunpeng's face darkened, and he swallowed all the words he had been preparing to reconcile. His slight goodwill towards Xiao Tian turned into nine parts malice.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao Deva Path, you'd better watch yourself! Hmph!"
"You old bastard, who are you trying to scare? If we weren't in such a hurry, we'd kill you and put you on this giant barbecue grill." Xiao Tian scoffed.
The Kunpeng, which had flown into the Chaos, heard the faint words and its face darkened even more.
"You bastard, Xiao Tian! Just you wait!"
At the entrance of the Purple Cloud Palace, Zhenyuanzi chased after them.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao Deva Path, you stole my position as Old Friend Hongyun. Shouldn't there be an explanation for this?" Zhenyuanzi Yuanzi's expression was icy. Relying on his possession of the top-tier innate spiritual treasure, the Book of the Earth, he blocked Xiao Tian's path.
"Why should I, Xiao Tian, explain my actions to you?" Xiao Tian said, pursing his lips.
"Fellow Daoist, you are far too arrogant!" Zhenyuanzi, slightly annoyed.
"Arrogant? I'm already being lenient by not asking Hongyun for any benefits. If I hadn't helped him, do you think he could be sitting in such a good position, listening to the Dao Ancestor preach?"
Xiao Tian chuckled coldly.
"Sophistry! It's simply because Hongyun was chosen by the Dao Ancestor."
"Utterly foolish, you think you're interested? Heh!" Xiao Tian didn't bother to explain anything and released his Quasi-Sage's aura.
Zhenyuanzi instantly unleashed the power of the Book of the Earth, Great Dao patterns densely covering the area, like a giant hand from the heavens, cutting across the land.
" The Heaven-Equaling Divine Ability - The Slaughterous Might Divine Staff!"
In an instant, Xiao Tian himself burst forth with boundless and majestic light, transforming into the Ruyi Jingu Bang, covered with Adamantine Staff and ancient patterns and entwined with ten-clawed purple-gold dragons. Strange dragon flames devoured the Chaos matter.
Boundless light engulfed Zhenyuanzi!
The powerful figures who emerged from the gates of the Purple Cloud Palace all changed their expressions drastically, their hearts filled with horror.
As the boundless light gradually dimmed, they only saw Zhenyuanzi's face turn pale, the light of the top-tier innate spiritual treasure Book of the Earth dimmed, and the surrounding Chaos collapsed into Void.
"I'll spare your life this time, but don't ruin yourself for the sake of bad friends." Xiao Tian's voice echoed in Zhenyuanzi's heart.