This is so dishonest!

Chapter 374 The Heavenly Emperor Establishes the Heavenly Dao Academy, and All the Gods Ascend to the Purple Cloud Palace [Three Chapters Combined, 9k words, 7 Bonus Chapters]

"We're back!"

Twelve beams of divine light, each a different color and exuding a powerful aura, fell precisely into the Kaiming Mountains, like shooting stars streaking across the sky.

"Huh? What's going on? Is our house... haunted? Why is there such a strong resentful atmosphere!"

When the Ancestral Witches stepped into the boundary between the real and the illusory, they saw that the entire enlightened universe was filled with resentment, almost rivaling the underworld.

And the source of all this is the Pangu Palace at the center of the universe.

"Could it be that our father has risen from the dead?" Shebi Shi suddenly asked.

"Stop talking nonsense!" The Ancestral Witches glared at Shebi Shi in unison. How could he say such things?

Shebishi touched his nose sheepishly and said weakly, "Wasn't my analysis reasonable?"

"In the Pangu Palace, there is only our father's heart and Fellow Daoist Houtu."

"The resentment is so strong, it's not our father's problem, so it can't be that Fellow Daoist Houtu is playing the role of a wronged ghost, can it?"

The ancestral witches paused for a moment, then walked to the center of the universe and pushed open the gates of the Pangu Palace.

"Squeak-"

As the palace doors opened, the intense, almost overwhelming resentment vanished instantly, as if it had encountered its nemesis, disappearing without a trace, as if it had never existed.

Inside the main hall, Houtu, dignified and elegant with an exquisite face, sat quietly before the Cauldron of All Things, which exuded the aura of creation.

When she saw the returning Ancestral Witches, a gentle, warm smile appeared on her face, as if the overwhelming resentment from before had nothing to do with her.

"Has everyone finished their investigation of Buzhou Mountain and the ancestral land of the Qilin? It must have been a tiring journey. How did it go?"

Houtu's voice was gentle and pleasant, with a hint of concern.

The ancestral witches looked at each other, and first carefully examined Houtu. Seeing that her expression was normal and her aura was peaceful, she did not seem to be tainted by resentment.

Then, their gazes fell unanimously on the quietly floating Cauldron of All Things, their eyes filled with suspicion.

Could that resentment just now really be a problem with Pangu's heart?
The ancestral witches trusted Houtu so much that they didn't doubt her even if they suspected their own father.

"Never mind, let's talk about business first."

The ancestral witches exchanged knowing glances and decided to temporarily set aside the source of the "resentment." They each found a familiar spot and sat down with an air of authority.

"We have thoroughly surveyed the area around Buzhou Mountain and the legendary ancestral land of the Qilin."

As the eldest among the Ancestral Witches, [Space Ancestral Witch] Dijiang spoke first, his voice steady and powerful.

"Just as we predicted, the sacred cliff of the Qilin clan has indeed vanished without a trace, leaving not even a trace behind."

"It seems that the Qilin clan is truly going to collectively withdraw from the world and stop concerning themselves with worldly affairs."

"That is why the entire core area of ​​Buzhou Mountain, as well as a large area of ​​the surrounding mountain range that originally belonged to the Qilin Clan's territory, has been vacated."

Houtu nodded slightly upon hearing this and said, "In other words, the external resistance we face in relocating our Daoist temple from Kaiming Mountain to the core area of ​​Buzhou Mountain will not be too great?"

Indeed, one of the most important purposes of the Ancestral Witches' collective trip this time was to select a site for their future "new home".

They're planning to move!
Now, they have successfully obtained the "relic" of Pangu's heart and have also obtained the "legitimate certification" of the father god Pangu.

As the true descendants of Pangu, they naturally wanted to find a place with a closer connection to the Father God Pangu, better feng shui, and greater symbolic significance to serve as their future core temple and development base.

Looking across the entire prehistoric world, what place could be more suitable than Mount Buzhou?

That was formed from the spine of the father god Pangu, which stood tall and upright. It was the pillar of the primordial continent and the most precious natural legacy that the father god left to his descendants!
They carry the heart of the Father God Pangu, and rightfully reside near the spine of the Father God Pangu, receiving and protecting this precious legacy. Isn't this a matter of course and reason?
Who dares to object?
Who can object?
"There is almost no resistance!"

Even the usually deep and taciturn [Time Ancestral Witch] Zhu Jiuyin showed a rare smile and spoke:
"Based on our observations, even the powerful Taiwei Heavenly Court has chosen to ignore this sensitive core area and has not carried out any substantial development or administration of it."

"There are some minor cultivators who are ignorant of their own limitations and rely on their luck to choose some spiritual veins on mountains with relatively abundant spiritual energy and open up cave dwellings as their training grounds."

"There are also some stubborn gods who, taking advantage of the Qilin Clan's retreat and the Taiwei Heavenly Court's inaction, quietly expanded their own Great Dao Domains and secretly incorporated some unclaimed blessed lands into their own spheres of influence."

"However, these are all minor incidents, nothing significant, and they won't cause any major waves."

"There's one more thing to note."

[The Ancestral Witch of Electricity] Xi Zi said: "Although the Taiwei Heavenly Court has not directly intervened in the core area of ​​Buzhou Mountain, the Supreme Lord of the Earth Star is currently in charge of the Buzhou Mountain battlefield area."

"He organized the earth immortals of the immortal path, and they are rebuilding the shattered mountains and rivers, repairing the damage caused to Buzhou Mountain by the great war, and restoring the spiritual energy of the earth's veins."

"In my estimation, once the Venerable Zhenxing has finished cleaning up the battlefield, completed his mission, and withdrawn, he should no longer interfere too much in the affairs of Buzhou Mountain."

"At that time, it will be most appropriate for us to officially move into Buzhou Mountain."

"So, will we be called the 'Pangu Clan' then?" Qiang Liang, the Ancestral Witch of Thunder, asked in a deep voice, his eyes filled with anticipation for the future.

They are descendants of Pangu, and are called the "Pangu Clan," which is perfectly legitimate!
“Ahem, Brother Qiangliang, isn’t this title… a bit too flamboyant?” The gentle and refined [Ancestral Witch of Wood] Jumang coughed twice upon hearing this, offering his dissenting opinion.

"Furthermore, the name 'Pangu Clan' was suggested to us by Dao Ancestor Hongjun."

"Given that old guy's usual style, I think this is most likely a trap. We absolutely can't be foolish enough to jump right in!"

Jumang's reminder prompted the other Ancestral Witches to nod thoughtfully.

We must be wary of that old man Hongjun!
"In my opinion, it is safer and more in line with our true intentions to continue using the name 'Witch'."

Ju Mang continued to offer his suggestions.

“A shaman is one who stands tall and upright.”

"Isn't this the best inheritance and interpretation of the Father God's great will to create the world and support the primordial universe?"

"Yes, Brother Jumang is right!"

After hearing Jumang's explanation, all the Ancestral Witches nodded in agreement.

Since that's the case, then they should have an even more legitimate reason to obtain permanent residency rights at Buzhou Mountain!

Otherwise, if they could not stand at the top of the primordial world with Buzhou Mountain as their base, how could they live up to the sacred mission bestowed upon them by the words "standing tall and firm"?
Thinking of this, the ancestral witches' eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

They're determined to have Buzhou Mountain!
~~~~~
"I never imagined that the Great Primordial Cycle would be established so quickly!"

In an unknown land, in a strange space, a dozen blurry figures, each exuding an ancient and powerful aura, met again in silence.

"Although this situation is slightly different from what Fellow Daoist Samsara expected, the Great Cycle has indeed been established. I think Fellow Daoist Samsara will have fewer regrets now." A demon god surrounded by mist spoke softly, his voice carrying a complex emotion that was hard to describe.

"What's there to regret? Fellow Daoist Samsara is gone!"

Another demon god, with a slightly fiery temper and engulfed in flames of destruction, interrupted him irritably.

"So what if it's gone? It's not the first time it's gone, why are you making such a fuss?"

A demon god, whose aura was even more ethereal and seemed poised to merge into nothingness at any moment, spoke dismissively.

"Look, now that the Great Primordial Calamity has passed, haven't the Great Primordial Reincarnation and the many smaller reincarnations of the myriad realms all been successfully completed?"

"From now on, these large and small reincarnation channels will be the paths for fellow reincarnators to return, and the hope for their rebirth."

"However, if I can really come back in the future, I'm afraid I'll have to start all over again."

The demon's voice carried a hint of schadenfreude, as well as a touch of melancholy for the fallen.

"Hmph, don't be too happy yet, and don't oversimplify things."

Just then, a demon god coldly shook his head.

"Since the Netherworld Emperor was able to successfully open up the Great Cycle of Reincarnation with the help of Fellow Daoist Samsara, how can you guarantee that he won't also nail another coffin lid to Fellow Daoist Samsara's grave?"

These words immediately froze the previously relaxed atmosphere.

The other demon gods complained, "Don't boost others' morale and diminish our own. We Chaos Demon Gods aren't even afraid of Pangu, so why would we be afraid of a mere Netherworld Emperor?"

"Besides, how do you know that becoming a part of reincarnation isn't part of Fellow Daoist Reincarnation's plan?"

"Perhaps this outcome is simply what Fellow Daoist Samsara wanted."

Upon hearing this, the Dark Demon God, who had previously poured cold water on the idea, was momentarily speechless.

The Chaos Gods present knew more or less that the Reincarnation God had always had his own plans, as if he intended to play a grand, earth-shattering game.

Moreover, he secretly sought out more than just the Heavenly Emperor Xuanqing as an "investor" and "partner" for this purpose.

What exactly the Reincarnation Demon God intends to do is truly unclear to everyone, and no one can even guess.

You could say he completely messed up this time, overplayed his hand, and got screwed over.

But you could also say that this was all part of his plan.

"Fellow Daoist of the Contract, do you know what Reincarnation is planning to do?" a Chaos Demon God asked.

The Contract Demon God shook his head: "All I know is that Samsara plans to use an opportunity to lead many fellow Daoists ashore."

"As for how the plan will be implemented, that's unclear."

"Perhaps being forced into the great cycle of primordial chaos is also part of its plan."

This answer is also ambiguous.

"Forget it, let's not talk about Him anymore. Whether He has a backup plan or not, we'll find out in the future."

A burly demon god, brimming with fighting spirit, impatiently waved his hand, interrupting everyone's speculation.

"Let's take care of ourselves first, think about how to 'get ashore' and how to find a way to survive in this new primordial era!"

This is none other than the War God, who commands battle and slaughter.

The War God said, "As everyone saw in the previous battle, that bastard Hongjun could actually transform into Pangu!"

"And Rahu!" the other demon gods warned.

"Yes!" the War Demon God pondered.

"Although they share the same origins as us, after going ashore, they not only made great progress in the Great Dao, but also obtained the legacy of Pangu and transformed into Pangu. This is something we should think about deeply."

"To put it bluntly, this is something we should learn from."

"Learn my ass!" A demon immediately objected.

"Even if I am killed by Pangu and never leave the river of time, and am completely destroyed, I will never follow their path and become Pangu!"

"Yes! Well said!"

Many demons began to shout and became agitated:
"I was a Chaos Demon God in this era, and I will be a Chaos Demon God for all eternity! I was never meant to be like Pangu!"

"Different road non-phase plan!"

They were all filled with righteous indignation, as if comparing themselves to the name "Pangu" was a great disgrace.

At this moment, the Contract Demon God reminded him, "Pangu was also a Chaos Demon God."

"Uh... then... how can that be the same?!"

The Chaos Gods, who were initially indignant, were momentarily speechless after hearing the Contract God's blunt truth, but they still managed to refute him.
"To turn to Pangu's embrace is to betray one's own path, and we will never accept that!"

The Contract Demon God's eyes flickered slightly, and he calmly reminded him again, "From what I've seen in the previous battle, all four Pangu followed their own paths."

"In other words, following Pangu's path does not conflict with one's own path."

The furious demons were completely stunned.

Upon closer examination, they realized it was indeed true!
"That won't work either, we're not on the same side as Pangu."

"To imitate him is disgusting!"

Even dogs don't learn that, pshaw!

Even the most extreme demons still expressed their disdain, and then simply left.

One after another, they followed suit and chose to leave this place.

"What if I said I found a 'Pangu' as an investor? Perhaps in the future we will have the opportunity to become Pangu?"

The voice of the Demon God of War rang out.

Brush, brush, brush!!

The Chaos Demon God, who had been so resolute just moments before, decisively returned.

"Fellow Daoist, please state your plan!" The demons stared at the War Demon God.

The Demon God of War chuckled: "Didn't you guys say even dogs wouldn't study?"

"If dogs won't learn, I will!" The demons are incredibly shameless.

Both the War Demon God and the Contract Demon God were delighted.

"Hurry up, tell me what you're thinking."

"If the investor you're talking about is the Heavenly Emperor, then we're leaving."

The Chaos Gods aren't stupid either.

The Reincarnation Demon God was indeed killed by the combined forces of the four Pangus, but wasn't it Taiwei Luohou Shangzun who made the move?
In other words, they used Pangu's identity to offset some of the backlash from the Great Dao Covenant; otherwise, the Heavenly Emperor would be accompanying the Reincarnation Demon God right now!

"We will definitely collect the debt owed to the Heavenly Emperor in the future."

So the Chaos Gods said.

Although they also considered killing the Reincarnation Demon God or betraying him, those were all battles between demon gods.

Even when it comes to matters outside of demons and gods, they still have to follow some rules.

After all, the Heavenly Emperor signed the document!

This debt cannot be evaded.

"Not the Heavenly Emperor, but the Ancestral Witch Pangu, one of the Four Great Pangu!"

The War Demon God laughed and said, "They have been planning some big things recently. If we can help them, I think they would be happy to cooperate with us."

"The Ancestral Witch?"

The demons looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Can it be done?"

One demon questioned, "Are you sure that after they see us, they won't pull out their axe and start fighting, but will choose to cooperate with us?"

The Demon God of War frankly stated, "I cannot guarantee that we will be able to reach an agreement."

"But this is at least a direction. If you don't go, I will."

"They are the great ships I have chosen, the ships that will lead us into a new era!"

The Contract Demon God chuckled, "If a cooperation is reached, remember to come find me to sign the contract."

"Alright!" The War Demon God nodded.

~~~~~
In the underworld, with the initial establishment of the Great Cycle and the gradual perfection of the Underworld's pathways, the rules of the entire underworld underwent earth-shattering changes.

All the ghosts and spirits in the underworld were full of energy.

There's nothing we can do; the Emperor has given us too much!
The gods of the underworld are all undergoing transformation along with the underground passage.

It is foreseeable that the cultivation levels of all the gods and immortals in the Netherworld lineage will advance by leaps and bounds!

"Work, work!"

The ten Yama Kings were in high spirits and returned to their posts to shine.

"I really envy them for having work!"

After some thought, the three immortals decided to go to Mount Sumeru in the west to conduct an investigation.

"Lie flat, lie flat!"

The goal of Wangchuan and Ziyu joining forces is clear.

One of them lay back down under the Bridge of Helplessness, while the other went to the depths of the underworld.

"Oh, right, Master!"

Taiyi returned: "This disciple dares to request that Master open a reincarnation passage on Mount Tai in the mortal realm."

"Can!"

Xuanqing agreed, and divine light surged, opening a passage.

Ghosts in the mortal realm now have a new entrance to reincarnation.

The ghosts of the East travel to Mount Tai to enter the underworld.

Western ghosts travel to the sea of ​​blood to enter the underworld.

Taiyi was overjoyed: "Thank you very much, Master!"

"We will stay here for seven days, and then return to the Demon Realm." [Azure Sky Goddess] Nüqing suddenly appeared.

The demon kings were stunned, instinctively shrinking back: "Senior Sister, when did you arrive?"

The young woman dressed in the robes of a judge smiled slightly: "I've always been here."

"From now on, I'm going to live in the underworld and never leave."

Styx looked up at the blood moon in the void and laughed, "After comprehending the laws of Heaven, I will then comprehend the laws of Earth. By verifying the two, I might soon be able to understand the mysteries of the Primordial Great Luo and even glimpse the primordial truth!"

Xuanqing laughed and said, "Why go through all that trouble? Don't you have the authority of the underground path? There's no difference in the effect of comprehending the Dao in the Heavenly Court or here."

Styx shook his head: "There's a better atmosphere here."

"Alright, alright, you enjoy the atmosphere, I'll prepare some things first."

Xuan Qing let the Styx River experience the atmosphere while he went to the Tai Sha Heavenly Palace and the Sinful Qi Heavenly Palace on his own.

"The [Confused Heavenly Dao] remains intact and has not been affected by the [Awakened Heavenly Dao]."

"There's a minor issue with the [Calamity Heavenly Path], but it's alright, not broken, and usable."

"The Evil Heavenly Dao captured two demon gods last time and used their Dao as a supplement to undergo a transformation. This time, it may be able to transform again. It depends on whether it can seize the opportunity to take human form."

"The Heavenly Dao of Light can be given to the God of Light, but the Heavenly Dao of Darkness will not be given to the God of Darkness, because he probably can't subdue him."

"As for the [Emotional Way], [Argumentative Way], and [Foolish Way]..."

Xuan Qing carefully selected and collected both the Heavenly Dao containment items and Heavenly Dao samples. "What did you bring?"

When Xuanqing reappeared in front of Minghe, Minghe was startled.

From his perspective, Xuan Qing exuded a strong aura of the Great Dao, comparable to Hongjun of Zixiao Palace.

"It carries some of the Heavenly Dao."

Xuanqing wanted to show it to Styx.

Styx retreated repeatedly, saying, "No, no, no! Go and harm other gods!"

He dared not casually touch the things brought out from the Tai Sha Heavenly Palace and the Sinful Qi Heavenly Palace.

"Don't be afraid, they're all quite serious."

Xuanqing explained.

Styx didn't believe a single word.

"Alright then, let's stay in the Underworld for seven days. After seven days, the Underworld will be in order, and then we can go to the Heavenly Realm for some fun!"

So, Xuanqing and Minghe stayed in the underworld for seven days.

Xuanqing did nothing else during that time but mainly suppressed these samples of the Heavenly Dao.

Styx watched in trepidation, fearing that some unorthodox power of the Heavenly Dao might leak out and cause a powerful contamination of the Underworld.

After all, there is precedent for this.

For a period of time, the underworld was frequently plagued by evil spirits, which was largely due to the leakage of the power of the "Evil Spirit Heavenly Way".

"Alright, the suppression is almost complete!"

Seven days later, Xuanqing and Minghe returned to the Heavenly Realm.

Upon returning to the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, Xuan Qing had a sudden thought.

The Heavenly Emperor's decree transformed into a golden stream of light, instantly spreading throughout the Primordial Realm and all the myriad worlds, reaching the Daoist temples of every Taiyi and Daluo deity.

The edict was concise and to the point: I am deeply grateful for the importance of education in the prehistoric world, and I wish to establish the "Prehistoric Heavenly Dao Academy" to recruit talented individuals, impart knowledge, and cultivate future generations for the prehistoric world. I hope that all fellow Daoists will come to help.

The imperial edict shook the entire world.

All the gods know that the Heavenly Emperor's actions always have a profound meaning.

This "Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy" is by no means as simple as just training the next generation.

Taiyin star, Guanghan Palace.

The two moon goddesses, Wangshu and Changxi, exchanged a smile. Wangshu said softly, "The Heavenly Emperor has a broad mind; this action will benefit all ages."

Chang Xi blinked and said slyly, "Sister, what do you think about us becoming music or dance teachers at the academy? We'd definitely attract lots of lovely students."

sun star.

Taiyi and Dijun, the two brothers, beamed with joy: "It's done!"

At Qingqiu Academy, Xiao Xiao, the "Divine Maiden of Shenxiao," looked up at the sky.

"Hmm, Heavenly Path Academy, I think I could become a teacher there, right?"

"Should we bring the children along?"

Xiao Xiao looked at the little foxes around her.

In the wilderness of Liguang, there lies the celestial paradise of Taisu.

Fuxi and Nuwa received the imperial edict and smiled at each other.

"Well, they're really getting into a fight."

"The underworld has just made a little commotion, and the Heavenly Emperor is not to be outdone; he's going to do something big too!"

Battlefield at Buzhou Mountain.

Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun, who were repairing the mountains and rivers, looked up.

"Is the Heavenly Emperor up to something again?" Zhen Yuanzi calculated that it had only been a little over three thousand years since the Taiwei Heavenly Court was founded.

Is the Heavenly Emperor about to make a grand spectacle?

"What kind of work are you doing? Isn't this about opening an academy? That's great news!" Hongyun asked, puzzled.

Zhen Yuanzi shook his head: "You don't understand."

"The more serious something seems, the more likely it is to be unserious."

"I don't believe that the Heavenly Emperor created this academy for the purpose of moral education."

Phoenix Terrace in the South.

Yuan Huang received the Heavenly Emperor's decree and nodded slightly.

"It's good to have a place to go for the children in the future, even if it's just for their names to be listed."

Once completed, this Heavenly Dao Academy will undoubtedly become one of the core elements of the future of the primordial world.

Investing in advance is still very necessary.

The Dragon Crystal Palace.

Qinglong and Yinglong are discussing the development plan of the dragon clan in the new era.

Upon receiving the imperial decree, the Azure Dragon pondered and said, "The Heavenly Emperor's move must be an attempt to unify the three thousand Great Daos of the Primordial World. If our Dragon Clan does not go, who can carry the banner of the Water Element Great Dao?"

Yinglong nodded: "Water is the source of life, and it can also be the source of education."

"The Dragon Clan should not shirk their responsibility; they can establish a 'Water Path Academy' within the academy."

The westernmost point, Mount Fuyu.

The White Tiger God looked at the imperial edict, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "The Qilin Clan cannot be absent from this Heavenly Dao Academy."

He pondered for a moment and thought of several candidates.

So a part of his true spirit flew into the sky, leaving the primordial world and heading to some vast universe.

In the primordial world, reclusive great beings and leaders of various races responded one after another.

Some deities genuinely wanted to educate the primordial world, while others saw through the deeper mysteries within, and still others simply wanted to join in the fun and see what the Heavenly Emperor was up to next.

Even the gods of all the heavens and myriad realms actively responded to the Heavenly Emperor's call.

They had just learned advanced experience from the banquet at Taiwei Golden Palace, and now there was another big event, which they couldn't miss!

Therefore, various universes sent their strongest warriors to the primordial world.

Before long, within the Taiwei Golden Palace, divine light shone brightly, and auspicious clouds stretched out in thousands of strands.

Almost all the Great Luo Supremes and Dao Lords, both within and outside the primordial world, were present.

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Upon entering the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, the gods saw Xuanqing dressed in a black imperial robe, with a matching gold dragon-patterned belt around his waist, and his long, flowing hair tied up and secured with a crown inlaid with emerald green and gilded.

He had long legs, stood ramrod straight, and possessed a handsome and noble air about him.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!" All the gods bowed in unison.

"Fellow Daoists, please excuse the formalities and have a seat." Xuan Qing raised his hand in a gesture of support, his attitude gentle.

After the gods were seated, Xuanqing got straight to the point: "The reason I have gathered you all here today is for the establishment of the 'Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy'."

"My initial idea is that the Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy should have three thousand branches, corresponding to the three thousand Great Daos. Each fellow Daoist can choose a Dao based on their own strengths and serve as a teaching chair or dean."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a lot of discussion in the hall.

The Three Thousand Great Paths are so vast and profound. If branch academies could be established for each of them, the scale of the academy would be unimaginable.

"Your Majesty," the Supreme Emperor slowly began, asking, "The Three Thousand Great Dao Branches are a massive undertaking. What will be the teaching materials? And from where will the students be recruited?"

This question also reflected the doubts in the minds of many of the gods present.

"Textbooks..."

A strange light flashed in Xuan Qing's eyes. "I have my own arrangements to ensure that every major path has detailed, reliable, and 'practical' teaching materials."

"As for students, all living beings in the primordial world can be students. Regardless of their background or race, as long as they have a heart that yearns for the Dao and possess outstanding talent, they can all enroll."

"The academy will conduct rigorous assessments and select the best candidates. Outstanding graduates will be favored by the great Dao and will have unlimited opportunities."

"If they wish, they can directly enter the Heavenly Court to take up a post,"

"Excellent!" Daoist Yu Chen was the first to applaud, "I am willing to take over several branches, including the Sword Dao, the Array Dao, and the Great Dao of Slaughter!"

He had always advocated for education for all, and the philosophy of the Heavenly Path Academy coincided with his own.

Nuwa said, "I can do my part in the great Dao of Creation and the great Dao of Life."

Houtu also said, "I'm good at writing storybooks, so applying for a theater shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Kunpeng was even more excited, feeling that his teaching philosophy of "standardization, modularization, and personalization" finally had a chance to be put to use.

"Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor! I, Kunpeng, am willing to serve concurrently in multiple departments, including Heavenly History, Innate Daoist Texts, the Dao of Speed, the Dao of Devouring, Wind, and Water! I can also assist in compiling some general teaching materials!"

Zhen Yuanzi, holding the Earth Book, laughed and said, "I can set up an academy for cultivating spiritual roots."

Hongyun also said with a smile: "I wish to set up a 'Good Deeds'... no, I mean a 'Merit and Luck' branch to teach everyone how to do good deeds and accumulate merit."

"Our Qilin clan will establish the Five Elements Academy!"

Suddenly, five figures stepped out from behind the white tiger.

"The Qilin Clan?"

All the gods looked over.

"Huh? Wait a minute, is this the Five Elements Qilin King?"

As longtime rivals, the powerful beings of the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan recognized them instantly.

"How did they all become Great Luo?"

The powerful beings of all races were shocked.

Unexpectedly, besides the thirty-six Divine Lords, the Qilin Clan also has experts who have attained enlightenment?

Only the gods who participated in the creation of the world by Nuwa and Fuxi realized something upon seeing the Five Elements Qilin King.

Isn't this Pinduoduo's "Opening Heaven Squad"?!
It is said that the Qilin clan once researched a kind of "grabbing" Dao, traveling to all the heavens and myriad worlds to seek out opportunities to open the heavens and prove the Dao.

[Surprisingly, some people actually succeeded?]

Can the Creation Squad truly prove the Dao?

Many gods were shocked.

When people first learned about the Qilin Clan's "piggybacking" path and Pinduoduo's Heaven-Opening Team, they laughed at them for a while.

Especially since the Qilin Clan had invested but not seen any returns, they thought this path was completely hopeless.

Unexpectedly, today, five living Qilins have succeeded in attaining the Great Luo Dao!

"These guys are just too lucky!"

All the gods turned their gazes toward Nuwa, the High Priest of Taiwei, and Fuxi, the Grand Master of Taihao.

As everyone knows, the success of the Five Elements Qilin is largely due to Nuwa and Fuxi.

Putting everything else aside, the final step of transcending the world would absolutely require the approval of Nuwa and Fuxi.

These five guys really stumbled upon an opportunity to achieve enlightenment!
"I'll become the dean of the Five Elements Academy, and you'll all be my teaching assistants."

A clear voice rang out.

The gods looked and saw a young boy with a youthful face say, "Of the Five Elements Dao, I am the Dao Master!"

"If you're not happy, you can fight me."

"Ahem, fellow Daoist, there's no need for that. Dean, we'll definitely approve of you doing it."

The Five Elements Qilin Kings decisively acknowledged the Dean.

Just kidding, everyone saw Xiaosong during the Battle of Buzhou Mountain.

They could freely enter and exit the innate Five Elements Grand Array as if it were child's play.

Who can surpass his mastery of the Five Elements Dao?

Next, the gods spoke up one after another, claiming the Great Dao that they were good at.

Yuanhuang directly claimed the Fire Path, while the Dragon Clan claimed the Water Path.

Wind, rain, thunder, lightning, stars, constellations, yin and yang, the five elements, time and space, destiny... almost every major path has one or more powerful figures willing to emerge from seclusion.

Even some reclusive deities who usually keep a low profile have expressed their opinions at this moment.

Based on their cultivation level, they were assigned to various positions such as dean, vice dean, director, and teacher.
The atmosphere at the scene was lively and joyful.

It was as if all the past disputes and estrangements had vanished without a trace under the common goal of "cultivating the future of the primordial world".

The gods each expressed their opinions and offered suggestions for the construction of the Heavenly Dao Academy.

Some suggested that the academy should be located in a place with abundant spiritual energy, others suggested setting up inner and outer gates, and still others focused on the welfare and benefits of the students.

Xuanqing listened with a smile, nodding occasionally, and adopted all the useful suggestions.

"I am very pleased with the enthusiasm of all fellow Daoists," Xuan Qing said after the discussion had subsided.

"I intend to locate the headquarters of the academy near the Taiwei Heavenly Court for better overall management. Each branch academy may choose its own location, either by attaching itself to the Daoist temples of various clans or by establishing its own blessed land."

"However, within the academy, there should be a most central and sacred place for teaching, serving as the 'Supreme Lecture Hall' where we, the Great Luo Immortals, can jointly comprehend the Great Dao, exchange insights, and impart knowledge to the most outstanding disciples."

As Xuan Qing spoke, his gaze sharpened slightly as he swept over the gods present.

“I plan to set up this ‘Supreme Lecture Hall’ in Zixiao Palace.”

"Zixiao Palace?"

Upon hearing this, the gods looked at each other in bewilderment.

Where is this? I've never heard of it before.

However, members of Tai Su Jiu Xiao, such as Xiao Xiao, Chang Xi, Xuan Ming, Hou Tu, Yao Chi, and Nuwa, all turned their attention to Meng Wuyou.

[Lord Zixiao, what's going on?]

Meng Wuyou blinked, giving an innocent look: 【I don't know.】

At this moment, the Heavenly Emperor said, "The Purple Cloud Palace is the place of quiet cultivation of Hongjun, the ancestor of the immortal path."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar.

"Hongjun isn't dead?"

The most excited person was Yang Mei, also known as "Grandpa Liu".

After the great battle, he could not sense Hongjun's presence at all and assumed that the other party had perished.

did not expect.
[The old Taoist priest is not dead! The old Taoist priest is not dead!]

Yang Mei's expression was a mixture of joy and worry.

The good news is that my friend is still alive.

What worries me is that we're about to meet, how awkward that would be!

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun is certainly not dead!"

Xuan Qing smiled slightly, his smile carrying a hint of mystery and confidence: "Fellow Daoist Hongjun is most skilled in the art of education. He will be in charge of the operation of the Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy with me, serving as everyone's vice principal."

"However, Fellow Daoist Hongjun is currently trying to comprehend the mysteries of the Dao Integration and understand the principle of Hunyuan, so he has been cultivating in seclusion in Zixiao Palace and will not come out unless necessary."

Is it that it won't come out, or that it can't come out?

The gods weren't stupid; they probably understood Hongjun's current situation.

Was he imprisoned by the Heavenly Emperor?
"Next comes the initial preparation for the academy. This includes the establishment of various branches, the preliminary drafting of teaching materials, and... preparations for the 'exchange and learning' trip to Zixiao Palace."

Xuanqing said with a smile, "Everyone should be prepared."

The gods understood.

It seems the focus this time isn't the academy, but rather the Heavenly Dao!
Everyone agreed.

"We will obey the Heavenly Emperor's leadership!"

"Since all fellow Daoists have no objections, then this matter is settled."

Xuan Qing made the final decision, completely settling this paramount matter concerning the future of the prehistoric world.

A grand undertaking, ostensibly for "academic exchange" but actually aimed at "optimizing the structure of the Heavenly Dao," is about to begin.

After the meeting, the gods, filled with excitement, returned to their respective temples and began their "preparations" in earnest.

Nine days later, another imperial edict was issued from the Heavenly Emperor's palace.

"The first academic exchange activity of the Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy has officially begun!"

Meeting Location: Zixiao Palace!

Thus, all the gods rose up and all the wise men gathered before the South Heavenly Gate.

"set off!"

Led by the Heavenly Emperor, all the gods of the primordial world headed to the Purple Cloud Palace.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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P.S.: This update schedule needs to be adjusted; posting at 8:00 AM is still the most appropriate!
Also, there are eleven more chapters to go after the eighteen bonus chapters; I'll try to finish them this month!
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