The Pitiful and Lamentable Dao Ancestor Hongjun
Inside the main hall of the Purple Cloud Palace.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun sat cross-legged on the Dao platform, his inner energy swirling around him, as if he were merging with heaven and earth.
Lin Yunji, sitting cross-legged below the platform, remained nonchalant, his expression completely casual.
Even when facing the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, he showed no nervousness or restraint whatsoever.
He has always been like this, very free and unrestrained.
"Dao Ancestor, you are my master's teacher, and now you've left me here alone." Lin Yunji suddenly smiled and said, "Could it be that you're after that thing of mine?"
Upon hearing this, Dao Ancestor Hongjun was speechless.
A hint of a smile appeared in those Chaos eyes; this kid was really too clever.
Before he could even speak, she laid out her identity, stating directly that as the grandmaster, it would be extremely shameful for her to covet Lin Yunji's possessions.
They unwittingly put a label on him first!
Fortunately, Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not covet Lin Yunji's Chaos Pearl, so his voice was very calm. "Go and see the Primordial Wilderness Heaven and Earth. I clearly know the trend of the Heavenly Dao, and I also know the past and the future!"
Halfway through his sentence, Dao Ancestor Hongjun gave Lin Yunji a meaningful look and said, "However, young friend Lin Yunji, you and I are the only ones who cannot see through or understand each other, nor should we!"
As soon as Dao Ancestor Hongjun finished speaking, Lin Yunji's hand suddenly trembled, and then a bamboo branch that radiated seven-colored light like glass appeared.
The bamboo branch swayed briefly before Dao Ancestor Hongjun's eyes.
"What does the Dao Ancestor feel he can't see through? Isn't this bamboo the very essence of the Dao?" Lin Yunji said calmly, shaking the bamboo branch in his hand with a slight smile on his lips.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun: "..."
His lips twitched slightly; he was speechless at what Lin Yunji had said.
He believed that Lin Yunji understood his words; what he couldn't see through, couldn't comprehend, and couldn't look at was definitely not his true form, but rather his Great Dao.
However, seeing how calm this young man was, Dao Ancestor Hongjun was slightly surprised.
He thought to himself that this kid was blessed with good fortune and favored by Heavenly Dao.
It's unbelievable that someone with such a high bloodline level could improve their cultivation so quickly.
"There's no need to put on airs in front of me!" said Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Okay." Lin Yunji agreed readily, though his nonchalant smile remained on his screen.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun was not angry after seeing this. He simply looked at Lin Yunji and asked casually, "Young friend Lin Yunji, what are your comments about me?"
"Should I tell a lie or the truth?" Lin Yunji didn't rush to answer, but instead asked.
"Of course it's the truth," Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded and said.
"If I tell the truth, Dao Ancestor, you must promise not to blame me later!" Lin Yunji still did not respond, but sought a guarantee first.
Seeing Lin Yunji's cautious behavior and playful expression.
A faint smile finally appeared on the face of Dao Ancestor Hongjun. He suddenly felt that every time he listened to Lin Yunji, he always had a very warm feeling.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun then smiled and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, how about we consider each other as peers today?"
"Now you can tell me, what's your opinion of me?"
"I think it's alright!" Lin Yunji's eyes lit up after hearing this, then his smile faded.
He wrote very earnestly and solemnly to the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, saying, "It's both pitiful and lamentable, but there's nothing we can do?"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's expression changed instantly after hearing what Lin Yunji said.
It's both tragic and lamentable!
Looking at all the living beings in the entire Primordial Wilderness Heaven and Earth, who would dare to speak to him like that? It was extremely disrespectful!
If the Sage and powerful beings present were still here, they would probably be pale with fright and trembling uncontrollably.
At the same time, people also felt that Lin Yunji would definitely be severely punished, or even killed on the spot.
However, after Lin Yunji finished speaking, his expression and gaze remained calm.
They showed absolutely no fear!
What surprised all living beings the most was that after hearing these words, Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not feel angry at all. Instead, he smiled and nodded.
Then his smile widened slightly, and he said to Lin Yunji, "I am the representative of the Heavenly Dao, able to coexist with Heaven and Earth, and above all living beings!"
"Can you tell me why I am both pathetic and pitiful? And why I am helpless?"
Lin Yunji, seemingly lost in thought, didn't rush to answer the question. Instead, he let out a soft breath and whispered, "That scared me to death! I thought the Dao Ancestor would be furious about this!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun: "..."
"Young friend Lin Yunji, since I promised not to be angry with you, how could I suddenly go back on my word?" Dao Ancestor Hongjun said with some helplessness.
It must be said that after talking with Lin Yunji for a while, Dao Ancestor Hongjun seemed to have gained a bit more humanity and compassion.
Unlike before, he is now devoid of any emotion, and Zhi Gong is heartless, behaving like a robot!
Moreover, he no longer had that aloof air about him, and his face carried a gentle expression.
"Although the Dao Ancestor was extremely noble and always stood at the highest point, he was always too lonely and isolated, with no living beings by his side and no fellow Daoists with whom he could confide?"
"That's pathetic!"
"Although the Dao Ancestor's cultivation had reached the level of creating the heavens and his body was very suitable for entering the Dao, from then on, Hongjun was the Heavenly Dao. However, the Heavenly Dao may not necessarily be Hongjun."
"That's truly lamentable."
"Although the Dao Ancestor can act on behalf of Heaven, pursue coexistence with Heaven and Earth, and save many lives, he is forced to become the Heavenly Dao Heavenly Dao and follow its trends. What's the difference between him and a puppet?"
"There's no way to resist!"
Afterwards, Lin Yunji intently at the eloquent Dao Ancestor Hongjun and said in a calm tone.
Although his voice was not loud, it echoed clearly throughout the main hall of the Purple Cloud Palace.
The sound lingered for three days and couldn't dissipate for a long time.
After Lin Yunji spoke, Dao Ancestor Hongjun remained silent.
As Lin Yunji spoke each sentence, his eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if they were witnessing the workings of the Heavenly Dao.
But they didn't know.
Lin Yunji, every word you said was like a hammer blow, slamming into the heart of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
There is no need for any doubt.
Everything Lin Yunji said revealed his embarrassment and helplessness.
Since he developed sentience, Hongjun had already known his future path.
He is not himself; he is a product of the Heavenly Dao, or one could say, a product of the Primordial Wilderness Heavenly Dao.
Therefore, his path of cultivation was always so smooth and fast, and it looked extremely easy.
Therefore, this folk song only appeared after one had attained the Fruit Position of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal Sage.
He sits high in the nine heavens, on a futon he attains enlightenment.
Apart from the Heavenly Emperor and Xuanhuang, I became the Supreme savior.
Pangu gave birth to Taiji, from which Yin and Yang and the Four Symbols followed.
One path can be passed down to the Three Pure Ones, and the Chan and Jie schools of Buddhism are divided into two.
The leader of the Mystic Gate is none other than Wucheng Hongjun!!
With just a few words, Hongjun's future was explained clearly.
How can we not be saddened? How can we not lament!
"Yes." After a long while, Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked at Lin Yunji with a complex expression and said with a smile, "Only young friend Lin Yunji truly understands me."
"With great wisdom, great perseverance, and good fortune, one's attainment of the Great Dao is clearly visible."
If any other living being were here and heard what Dao Ancestor Hongjun said, they would probably be so surprised that they could fit an egg in their mouth.
The usually serious and rarely smiling, and extremely fair and impartial Dao Ancestor Hongjun actually praised someone, and it was even a heartfelt exaggeration.
Most importantly, just now, Lin Yunji said that he felt both sad and helpless.
"That's not how it is." Unexpectedly, in response to Dao Ancestor Hongjun's praise, he did something quite surprising, shaking his head and directly denying it.
What kind of weirdo is this?!
It should be noted that the one praising him was none other than Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the representative of the Heavenly Dao, and this was the first time the other party had ever praised him, yet he denied it without any mercy.
Even with his good temperament, Dao Ancestor Hongjun couldn't help but turn a little pale.
He suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for the Cult Master Tongtian.
Lin Yunji really doesn't play by the rules.
It's not entirely accurate to say he's overly sharp-tongued, since everything he said was true.
But all I can say is that he's like a freak, and the first one like him in the Primordial Wilderness Heaven and Earth.
"Since you've refuted it, then you can explain why." After learning what kind of person Lin Yunji really was, Dao Ancestor Hongjun revealed a smile.
"If all living beings in the entire Primordial Wilderness Heaven and Earth were to study the Dao Ancestor, I dare say I would be the one who understands him the most." Lin Yunji's expression was extremely calm. "But unfortunately, it seems none of them have the courage!"
"The Dao Ancestor stands high, possesses unfathomable Divine Might, and is the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao. Who dares to speak casually about him, and who dares to speak frankly before him?"
Lin Yunji increasingly audacious, completely forgetting what he had just overlooked.
That's what he just said: that Dao Ancestor Hongjun is both pitiful and lamentable. His behavior and words didn't seem like those of someone who wouldn't dare to speak frankly.
Therefore, at this moment, Hongjun had a half-smile on his face.
"Of course." Lin Yunji noticed Dao Ancestor Hongjun's teasing expression, immediately coughed lightly, and said with an embarrassed look, "This disciple is different, this disciple has great courage!"
"Hahaha~~" Dao Ancestor Hongjun opened his mouth and laughed loudly, "Well said, what a bold one!" His laughter was extremely hearty, with a very strong penetrating power, as if it could penetrate endless space.
In an instant, countless celestial flowers rained down from within the Purple Cloud Palace, golden lotuses bloomed on the ground, and celestial music resounded.
It seems to be expressing the inner joy and happiness of Dao Ancestor Hongjun!
At the same time!
Behind the Purple Cloud Palace, there is a very large mountain range. Many formations are set up within that mountain range, and it also contains a very rich Innate Spiritual Qi.
It is absolutely the best place for cultivation.
But at this moment, there were two figures sitting cross-legged on the ground, cultivating.
One of the figures was Haotian, the attendant beside Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and the other was Yaochi, the maiden.
"Hahaha..." A hearty laugh suddenly rang out.
Both Haotian and Yaochi had the same thought: they suddenly opened their eyes wide and their mouths slightly open.
Their faces were filled with surprise.
The source of the laughter was...
Haotian stared in disbelief, as if he couldn't believe it. "What's going on? Why is Teacher laughing so happily?"
My God!
Yaochi's beautiful eyes sparkled as she asked in surprise, "What big thing happened? Why is Teacher smiling so happily?"
The reason why Haotian and Yaochi were so surprised was because they had served as attendants and maidens to Dao Ancestor Hongjun for hundreds of thousands of years.
In the last 30,000 years, after Dao Ancestor Hongjun merged with them, he allowed them to cultivate here in seclusion, which is why he did not accompany them day and night.
Even so, after so many years, I've never seen Dao Ancestor Hongjun laugh so heartily, not even a slight smile has ever appeared on his face.
That's why they were so surprised at this moment.