This is so dishonest!

Chapter 375 Hongjun's Strange Change, Annihilating Three Thousand Saints [1.2 words, four chapters combined, bonus chapter 8 or 9]

Xuanqing's robes fluttered without wind, leading almost all the top gods in the primordial world.

They were like a dazzling galaxy stretching across the boundless chaos, radiating light and exuding a powerful aura.

Before long, they arrived at a special area deep in the wilderness.

Chaos remains the eternal backdrop of this place, and nothingness and rage are its timeless theme.

The distorted spacetime here roars silently yet with awe-inspiring power, and the folded light and shadow create incredible and indescribable bizarre and wondrous scenes.

Many of the Great Luo Supremes frowned slightly.

Upon arriving at this place, they surprisingly felt a slight stagnation and discomfort in the operation of their own Dao.

If they are like this, let alone those powerful beings at the Taiyi level.

The chaotic energy flow was violent, and the feeling of spacetime distortion made some of the Taiyi deities waver.

"Where is this?" asked a Taiyi deity from various heavens, filled with doubt and surprise.

As powerful beings who roam the heavens, Chaos and his companions have been here before.

But this place is quite different.

As they entered this area, it was as if they had entered a void realm of the Great Dao, and a terrible sense of disorientation lingered in their hearts.

Xuanqing said, "This place is called Wuji."

Fuxi's eyelids twitched slightly, then returned to their usual calm.

Xuanqing continued, "This Wuji Land is a wonderful place specially created by Fellow Daoist Hongjun for seclusion to seek the Dao of Hunyuan Wuji."

"If you fellow Daoists are interested, you may explore this further; perhaps you will find something of value."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of many deities lit up.

In other words, this is the legacy of Dao Ancestor Hongjun?

Considering the value of Yujing Mountain, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to dig three feet into the ground here!
Everyone was immediately excited.

However, after a few breaths, not a single deity actually took action.

After adapting to the unique Dao intent of the Boundless Land, all the Great Luo Supremes stood calmly in place.

The Taiyi gods saw that the big boss didn't react at all.

Those with quick minds have already figured it out—since the Land of Limitless is so peculiar, then the Purple Cloud Palace must be of utmost importance!

Why bother picking weeds along the way when the final treasure location is right there?
"Heavenly Emperor, although this place contains profound and mysterious Dao principles, the meeting is still the most important thing."

One of the dragon gods spoke up: "Compared to this, we are more concerned about the cause of education in the primordial world."

"Yes, yes, we love meetings, we enjoy meetings!"

The gods of Taiyi echoed, "It is said that holding meetings regularly is a fine tradition of the Taiwei Heavenly Court, and we cannot break the rule."

Seeing that the Taiyi gods hadn't fallen for the trick, the group of Great Luo Immortals all showed regret in their eyes.

[I was hoping to see how many treasure-hunting Taiyi would lose themselves, leading to another dramatic rescue of their comrades, but it seems they didn't fall for it.]

It seems we were being too serious, which made them notice.

All the Great Luo Supremes present were reflecting on their actions in their hearts.

The Taiyi gods, having regained their senses, were secretly filled with lingering fear.

Compared to these supreme beings, we are still somewhat inexperienced. We must thoroughly understand the rules of the Great Luo Realm at this Zixiao Palace Conference, otherwise we won't be able to get by in this era!

"Since everyone is so enthusiastic about the meeting, then we won't stay any longer."

After saying this, a primordial light, indescribable in words, spread naturally around Xuan Qing, as if it contained the most fundamental power at the beginning of the universe.

Wherever the clear light reached, all the chaotic Daoist essences in the Boundless Land, whether above, below, in all directions, front, back, left, or right, instantly became docile and peaceful, like wild horses tamed by an invisible giant hand.

Bathed in this seemingly inconspicuous primordial light, the Taiyi gods felt an indescribable warmth and sense of security, flowing through their limbs and bones like a gentle stream, nourishing their primordial spirits and bodies.

All the previous discomfort, depression, and sense of crisis have now vanished.

I don't know how long we've been traveling in the Land of Limitless.

Finally, the outline of a palace, blurry yet exceptionally magnificent, exuding an ancient and desolate aura, began to slowly emerge in the vision of the gods.

It stood there quietly, as if it had existed since the beginning of the universe, unchanging through the ages, or as if it had just been formed from the deepest nothingness because of their arrival.

"This is the Purple Cloud Palace?"

The magnificent palace and the powerful, flowing scripture of the Great Dao made the gods realize that they had arrived at the venue.

Oh no, we've arrived at the Supreme Lecture Hall of the Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy.

The master of this hall is Hongjun.

Among the group of spiritual roots, Grandpa Liu looked at the plaque of "Zixiao Palace" with a complicated expression.

He hesitated whether to go in.

"Fellow Daoists, please follow me!"

Xuanqing led the gods and was about to enter the Zixiao Palace.

At that moment, the gates of Zixiao Palace opened without warning.

As the palace gates slowly opened, in an instant, a vast and boundless pressure, like an endless torrent of the Milky Way bursting forth, mixed with an indescribable, cold and ruthless will of "Heaven," swept wildly towards all the deities outside the palace gates!

"what happened?"

This sudden, terrifying aura stunned the gods of the primordial world.

They sensed a terrifying will rapidly awakening within them.

A pair of cold eyes, scrutinizing and carrying a terrifying desire to completely decompose, devour, and transform all foreign invaders into part of themselves, stared intently at the gods.

In that instant, the entire Zixiao Palace no longer felt like a lifeless palace.

Instead, it was a terrifying behemoth that had been lurking in the depths of chaos for billions of years, suddenly awakening.

These deities were the freshest "food" that came to them willingly.

The Taiyi deity, whose willpower was slightly weaker, turned deathly pale under the impact of this terrifying aura. His primordial spirit trembled violently, and his body swayed precariously, almost collapsing to his knees on the spot.

Even those powerful deities who had long since attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit and endured countless tribulations had to secretly circulate their profound arts and mobilize the power of the Great Dao's origin to resist with all their might, barely managing to maintain their stability under the impact of this torrent of the Heavenly Dao.

The scene inside the palace was also clearly reflected in the eyes of all the gods who withstood the pressure.

In the center of the vast and seemingly boundless hall, the Nine-Layer Cloud Platform, exuding the power to suppress all the heavens throughout the ages, still stands there majestically like an unshakable ancient divine mountain.

On the cloud platform, Dao Ancestor Hongjun remained seated cross-legged, his face expressionless, like a lifeless stone sculpture.

But at some point, his eyes opened.

Extremely cold, extremely indifferent, devoid of even the slightest emotion.

[Old Taoist] Yang Mei stared wide-eyed at Hongjun on the high platform in disbelief.

The Three Pure Ones exchanged a glance and immediately realized the seriousness of the matter.

[As expected of the Dao Ancestor, he was able to break the seal even under these circumstances. It seems we must suppress him severely!]

Clang!
Xuanqing acted decisively and drew the Heavenly Emperor Sword.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun wanted to attain the realm of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal through Dao Integration, but now he has failed and is sliding towards the brink of losing himself. His body is now dominated by the Heavenly Dao and has undergone a strange change!"

"Fellow Daoists, although Hongjun is the progenitor of the Immortal Dao and the leader of the Dao Alliance, his achievements in educating all living beings are indelible!"

"Come on, let's lend him a hand and rescue him!"

Xuan Qing, carrying the Heavenly Emperor Sword, was the first to step into the Purple Cloud Palace.

Yang Mei decisively followed suit.

The Three Pure Ones followed closely behind.

Nuwa and Fuxi are listed together.

Zhen Yuanzi pulled Hongyun along, following in the footsteps of the Heavenly Emperor.

"Disperse!"

Xuanqing held the Heavenly Emperor Sword and, with absolute divine might, gave a soft shout.

In an instant, those originally hidden and invisible, layered Heavenly Dao restrictions, as if commanded by some supreme will, silently and spontaneously separated to both sides.

As Hongjun broke through the seal, all the great order he had mastered gradually dissipated.

Like loyal subjects respectfully welcoming a supreme monarch on his inspection tour, they proactively opened up an absolutely safe and unobstructed path for him and the gods behind him.

Upon seeing this, the gods immediately understood the situation.

Although Hongjun underwent a transformation, the Heavenly Emperor was still stronger!

Then blindly following the Heavenly Emperor will solve everything!

"Follow the Heavenly Emperor and save the Dao Ancestor!"

The loyal minister Kunpeng let out a howl and followed Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun into Zixiao Palace.

"go!"

Jieyin, Zhunti, Taiyi, Dijun, Wangshu, Changxi, Xihe, Wuyou, Minghe, and other supreme beings of the Great Luo Realm all stepped into the Zixiao Palace.

"seal up!"

Xuanqing took out the Investiture of the Gods.

In an instant, the main hall was filled with golden light and auspicious colors.

His right hand holds the Heavenly Emperor Sword, commanding the order of Heaven; his left hand holds the Investiture of the Gods, sealing divine souls.

With the help of the Heavenly Emperor, numerous deities launched a massive "rescue" operation against Hongjun.

"Dao Ancestor, don't panic, I'm here to help you!"

[Yuanshi Tianzun] took out the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.

Above the Ruyi, countless dazzling rays of light emanated, each ray seemingly reflecting the complete cycle of birth, development, prosperity, decline, and eventual return to nothingness of a vast world.

"Dao Ancestor, please hold on a little longer, and we will surely help you achieve Dao."

The Supreme Being took out the Taiji diagram.

The golden light shone brightly as the Dao diagram rotated. With each rotation, endless Yin and Yang energies flowed out, transforming into countless thick chains of the Great Dao.

These chains, layer upon layer, were airtight, completely engulfing and imprisoning Hongjun's entire body.

Lord Yu Chen remained silent, but demonstrated his sincere devotion through his actions.

He drew his Qingping Sword, and a terrifying, sharp sword intent, capable of severing cause and effect, shattering all illusions, and ending all existence, filled every corner of the Zixiao Palace.

The intervention of the Heavenly Emperor and the Three Pure Ones caused Hongjun's gaze to freeze slightly, no longer so cold.

"There's a show!"

The gods were greatly encouraged. They looked up at the cloud platform and exclaimed, "The Heavenly Emperor's virtue is supreme throughout the ages. He has actually set aside past grievances and come to the aid of his enemy."

"As expected of the Dao Ancestor's chosen successor, the Three Pure Ones promptly came to the rescue when the Dao Ancestor was in trouble."

"I am touched. So touched."

Before the gods took action, they put on a dramatic internal monologue.

Then he felt justified in attacking Hongjun.

Nuwa drew her Heavenly Blade, Fuxi swung his array plate, Zhen Yuanzi released mushroom bombs, and Hongyun opened his mouth to unleash his attacks: Kunpeng's Feng Shui, Dijun's Solar True Fire, and Taiyi's Chaos Bell.
Some deities manifest as fierce beings with three heads and six arms, their eyes wide open in anger. Their divine power surges like a vast ocean, and with each breath, it stirs up violent tides of primordial chaos.

Some deities manifest a dignified and compassionate holy appearance, each holding different mysterious magical implements and chanting ancient and profound Taoist chants that contain the ultimate truth of the universe.

This god of death is brimming with bloodlust; that demon king is wreathed in demonic flames.

The three innate races have united once again.

The various sects of the Immortal Path acted without hesitation.

All the holy beings of the myriad realms were eager to rescue the Dao Ancestor.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, hold on, victory is just ahead."

Even if you fail to achieve the Dao and the Path of Primordial Chaos is severed, we will definitely help you open a new path.

"Go ahead without worry!"

One by one, the gods made their moves, displaying the ultimate power of the Great Dao.

Yang Mei mingled among the gods. Although he was the second to enter Zixiao Palace, he hesitated to make a move against Hongjun.

Old Taoist priest, do you need help or not? Give me an answer!

Yang Mei was still hesitating.

The union with the Dao is indeed part of Hongjun's plan.

This was said by Hongjun himself.

Although Hongjun's current state seems abnormal, thanks to the efforts of the Heavenly Emperor and the gods, Hongjun, who was about to break free from the state of Dao Integration, is showing a tendency to deepen his Dao Integration again.

The Heavenly Emperor is truly helping Hongjun achieve enlightenment.

"Fellow Daoist Liu, what are you standing there for?"

At this moment, the leader of Xuanqing's support group, Creation Green Lotus, called out: "As a support group, we must continue to follow the leader's steps and keep pace with him."

"Now that the chairman wants to save Hongjun, we must save him too."

“Although he used to be our enemy, you may have some resentment in your heart, but that’s all in the past, and we need to look forward.”

"So don't hesitate, just learn what the president does, that's all!"

The words of the Azure Lotus of Creation were like a sudden enlightenment, instantly clearing Yang Mei's mind.

"Yeah, I'm Grandpa Liu now. What I do has nothing to do with Yang Mei."

Yang Mei let go of her psychological burden and chose to respect Hongjun's personal destiny.

Whether I align with the Dao or lose myself, so be it.

Anyway, the current priority is to "save" Hongjun.

Just do it!

After Yang Mei figured it out, she immediately joined the rescue operation for Hongjun.

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I don't know if it's just too much of a coincidence.

When Yang Mei joined the "rescue" of Dao Zu, Hongjun launched a fierce resistance.

His previously blank gaze gradually revealed a complex emotion.

hum! !

The power of Heaven erupted, causing the Purple Cloud Palace to tremble violently.

The shackles on Hongjun's body crumbled one by one, and all the gods who had made a move suffered a backlash, taking a step back in unison.

"Reversal is the movement of the Dao!"

A mysterious and profound celestial sound suddenly rang out.

Xuan Qing's gaze sharpened as he looked towards the high platform.

Huhuhu~~
Above Hongjun's head, auspicious clouds stretched out, boundless and limitless.

The good corpse, the evil corpse, and the self-corpse fell from the auspicious clouds and sat quietly in the void.

Immediately afterwards, auspicious clouds extended above the heads of Hongjun's three corpses.

One by one, figures walked down from there.

The gods' eyelids twitched wildly upon seeing this.

Because these figures all looked familiar to them.

The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Yaochi, Nuwa, Donghua, Kunpeng, Dijun, and Taiyi
Three thousand figures appeared, their aura as cold and indifferent as Hongjun's.

Not only the gods of the primordial true world, but also the gods of all the heavens and myriad worlds have their own images.

"That's...us?" The twelve Titans were shocked to see "themselves."

"Hmm? Is this the kind of power possessed by deities who follow the Heavenly Path?"

One tentacle monster counting gold coins saw another tentacle monster counting gold coins.

The other party doesn't seem to have any money either.

Exactly the same.

"This is a tragic story," the tentacle monster sighed. What happened to the promised reversal of events?

What's the deal with you being exactly the same as me?
Even if I kill you, you won't get any gold coins.

"Damn you, Heavenly Venerable!" Di Jun saw his "Reversed Dao Body" and gritted his teeth in anger:
"Fellow Daoists, Dao Ancestor Hongjun has begun to lose me and has gone mad. We must rescue him!"

"Evil spirits and heretics, shall be punished!" Taiyi struck the Chaos Bell, flew forward, and engaged in a great battle with another Taiyi.

"We must strike hard!"

The gods all took action.

If they were to say that they acted only because they were following the Heavenly Emperor's command.

This time, it was entirely out of personal grudges that he took the initiative to attack.

Which deity could remain calm upon witnessing this scene?

"This guy Hongjun actually wants to evolve the Way of the Gods by himself."

"Damn it, so that's why the Heaven and Earth Contract had so many practical benefits!

"Is this what mutual benefit looks like? I help you perfect the Way of Heaven, and you replace me with the Way of Heaven?"

"It's unbearable!"

"This is evil and heretical, a traitor, an enemy of the primordial world! We must take them down!"

The gods were furious and wanted to vent their anger.

Xuanqing, Taishang, Yuchen, Wuyou, and Minghe were all speechless when they witnessed this scene.

[Alright, alright, I was originally planning to lead everyone in a dramatic performance, a rescue story, but I didn't expect Hongjun to add his own drama.] Xuanqing also saw his "Reversed Dao Body".

This is not going against the grain at all!

This is reactionary!

The Supreme Being sighed, "We've tried everything to outsmart everyone, but we're no match for Hongjun's cleverness."

Just now, everyone was thinking of watching for fun and taking a break.

Now all the gods are filled with hatred and are determined to kill Hongjun.

Yu Chen looked towards the high platform and transmitted his voice, saying, "Do you think Hongjun has really gone mad? He wouldn't do something like this if he wasn't."

I actually think that was a brilliant move!

Styx chuckled: "If I learn this technique, I can kill whomever I want, however I want!"

"Then you'd better hide yourself well, otherwise everyone will definitely join forces to nail you to the river of time." Meng Wuyou's words poured cold water on the Styx River, trying to calm him down.

Meng Wuyou now seriously suspects that Hongjun's fundamental Dao may not be the Dao of Balance.

Instead, it's Vest Avenue.

Who is this kind-hearted person who uses so many aliases?
"kill!!!"

The air in Zixiao Palace was thick with murderous intent.

"Attention everyone, the Dao Reversal Body is about to slip away!"

Shebi Shi saw that his Dao Reversal Body was fighting, and suddenly took a big step back, protecting his fellow Daoists in front of him, and then secretly slipped towards the gate.

He felt this scene was very familiar.

"No, I won't abandon my teammates!" Shebi Shi muttered, then went out with the Twelve Ancestral Witches and blocked the gate of Zixiao Palace.

"We must not let even one Dao-reversing body escape!"

Xuanqing thrust out a sword with the force of splitting the heavens, directly cleaving his other self to death.

He turned to look at the high platform.

The emotions in Hongjun's eyes kept changing.

Wisdom, compassion, majesty, and ruthlessness are becoming increasingly diverse.

"The Primordial Dao, the Nine Revolutions of Immortality, the Supreme Primordial Elixir. Fellow Daoist Taishang's elixir truly is a blessing in disguise."

Xuanqing guessed the method by which Hongjun could break the seal.

Good fortune allows the other party to embark on the path of "achieving the ultimate unity," while misfortune causes the other party to become deeply entangled in the Dao.

The blessing allowed the opponent to break the seal, while the misfortune led the opponent to choose an extreme way to break the seal.

This is simply wonderful.

"Nine Revolutions of Immortality doesn't mean you can survive!"

Xuan Qing chuckled softly, "Neither born nor dying, returning to the same state as the Dao, one should be supreme!"

Having said that, Xuanqing flicked his sleeve.

Three thousand rays of light shot out and landed on the primordial gods.

"These are the teaching tools from our Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy. Everyone, familiarize yourselves with them, and then do your best to rescue the vice principal!"

"Is this the [Awakening Heavenly Dao]?" A red-robed Taoist wearing a copper coin mask received a ball of light.

He casually raised the bone sword, and a beam of sword light cleaved through the confusion, revealing its core rules.

Each exquisite rune transformed into a Heavenly Chain, slowly wrapping around Hongjun's body.

"Hmm, [Poverty Heavenly Path]? Is there some mistake? At least give me [Evil Heavenly Path]!" the tentacle monster muttered under its breath, expressing its dissatisfaction.

"Why is yours the [Light Heavenly Dao], while mine is the [Black Heart Heavenly Dao]?" The Dark Demon God looked at his companion, the Light Demon God, and then at the ball of light in his palm.

He was speechless.

Am I, this dark demon god, not dark enough?

Why won't you give me the [Dark Heavenly Path]?!
"【Cultivating the Heavenly Dao】? Hmm, that seems quite suitable for my current situation." Yuan Huang was very satisfied with this; she really needed to play the cultivation game from now on.

After receiving a Heavenly Dao, Fuxi's hand trembled, and he almost threw it away.

"【The Way of Heaven】, Heavenly Emperor, you are slandering me!"

Fuxi was filled with resentment.

After killing his own Dao-reversed body, he molded the [Heavenly Dao of Intrigue] into a small rag doll in the shape of Hongjun.

Then he produced another silver needle and started stabbing the rag doll.

With each needle inserted, Hongjun would gain another Heavenly Dao chain.

Seeing this, Nuwa silently took [Robbing the Heavenly Dao] and moved a little further away from her brother.

"【Infiltrating the Heavenly Path】???"

When Yang Mei obtained his Heavenly Dao, he inwardly protested: "I am utterly loyal to the Heavenly Emperor and am definitely not some undercover immortal!"

"You must have just grabbed the wrong thing!"

Taiyi looked down at the Heavenly Dao in his hand, and couldn't help but smile: "[Beauty Heavenly Dao]".

After Qinglong obtained the Heavenly Dao, he secretly informed Fu Yu (Xuanming), the Goddess of Xuanxiao.

"Guess what my Heavenly Dao is? [The Dedicated Heavenly Dao]!"

After receiving the message from the Heavenly Dao, Kunpeng was so moved that tears streamed down his face: "[Loyalty to the Heavenly Dao], the Heavenly Emperor truly understands me."

The appearance of one strange and unusual Heavenly Dao after another greatly aroused the interest of the gods of the primordial world, allowing them to better exert their power and exert influence on Hongjun.

Whenever a supreme Dao is manifested, the corresponding chains of order on Hongjun's body are strengthened.

At the same time, Hongjun's own aura fluctuations became smaller and smaller, and his rich expression gradually turned indifferent.

As one Dao Reversal Body after another was slain, the Heavenly Dao Chains on Hongjun's body grew stronger.

When his last struggle vanished, Hongjun's eyes grew even deeper.

Finally, it tends to become empty.

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"Phew, it's finally over."

After much effort, the gods of the primordial world managed to "rescue" Hongjun from his madness.

"it is finally over!"

The gods of the primordial world slew the Dao Fan and "rescued" the mad Hongjun, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

"Actually, it's far from over."

Xuan Qing shook his head slightly.

His deep, star-like eyes calmly gazed at Hongjun on the cloud platform, and he said with considerable emotion:

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun voluntarily sacrificed his own self to deeply comprehend the supreme and unfathomable path of Dao integration." "He attempted to use his own strength to open up a supreme path that could truly lead to the realm of Hunyuan Wuji Da Luo Jinxian for the billions of beings in my prehistoric world."

"This road leads straight to Pangu; it is a broad and prosperous road."

"Only with such a broad mind and such aspirations can one become the vice principal of our Heavenly Dao Academy."

Xuanqing explained Hongjun's "intentions" one by one.

Then he said, “To unite with the Dao, to unite the body with the heavens, to unite the spirit with the Dao, this path is extremely difficult, and one may slip into the abyss of losing oneself at any time.”

"What you just saw was the manifestation of Dao Ancestor Hongjun losing himself and being unable to control himself."

The gods all nodded in agreement.

Even if Hongjun didn't lose himself just now, he must have lost himself.

Otherwise, who would be so crazy as to fabricate the body of the Daoist in front of three thousand holy beings?
Seeing that everyone agreed with this statement, Xuan Qing smiled and said, "Therefore, in order to help our Vice Principal Hongjun to open the path of Hunyuan, in order for the Primordial True Realm to have a path to heaven, and in order to bring blessings to all living beings."

"We must devoutly assist the Dao Ancestor in achieving the Dao!"

"What the Heavenly Emperor says is absolutely right!" the gods declared firmly.

"We absolutely have to help!"

If they hadn't seen their own reversed forms, the gods would have just intended to have some fun with the Heavenly Emperor.

It's different now.

Everyone discovered that Hongjun, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, was actually quite the character!

This is too dangerous.

He must be helped to attain the Dao!

Otherwise, if he runs away, and then secretly creates some alternate accounts for them, wouldn't that be incredibly annoying?

At this moment, many deities compared Hongjun to Rahu.

They suddenly felt that compared to Hongjun, the domineering Demon Ancestor Rahu was much more approachable.

At least Rahu was an upright and honorable person.

I'll do it right away.

A trial by fire, a tribulation of demonic power, even a passing dog would get slapped twice.

If we say we'll elevate the demons, then we'll elevate the demons; we'll never resort to underhanded tactics.

The benefits and perks of the Demonic Path are among the best of all the forces in the Primordial World.

"We are deeply moved by Fellow Daoist Hongjun's spirit of self-sacrifice."

Kunpeng straightened his back and declared with righteous indignation, "It is our duty to help Fellow Daoist Hongjun achieve Dao!"

"Correct!"

As leaders of the Western Loose Cultivator Alliance, both Jieyin and Zhunti expressed their support for the Heavenly Emperor and their admiration for Hongjun.

Jieyin said, "The past has all vanished like smoke; what we should look at is the future."

"What will be the focus in the future? It is the great path, all living beings, and development!"

Zhunti said, "Fellow Daoist Hongjun voluntarily sacrificed himself in pursuit of the highest realm, all for the sake of the Great Dao."

"Once the Path of Hunyuan is successfully established, all living beings will have a complete path to advancement and will be able to pursue better development."

"Therefore, from this perspective, we must support Fellow Daoist Hongjun."

"Well said!" The gods applauded Jieyin and Zhunti.

"Then I'll say a few words too!" In the following, one deity after another gave their speeches.

They discussed the rationality and legitimacy of helping Hongjun achieve enlightenment, from theory to practice, from gods to all living beings, from the primordial world to all realms, from the past to the future, leaving no blind spots.

“Fellow Daoist Nuwa, remember to write all of this into the annals of history.” Xuanqing suddenly looked at Nuwa.

Nuwa nodded solemnly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will record your words and deeds."

"Our Time and Space Administration wrote the book based on the facts, without changing a single word."

Upon hearing this, the gods all cheered: "With such a righteous historian, how can the primordial world not prosper!"

After everyone expressed their support for Hongjun, Xuanqing said with a smile, "Then, we shall now begin the first lesson of this exchange and learning session."

"Next, Principal Hong will give a speech."

Upon hearing this, the gods were in an uproar.

and many more.

Didn't we just join forces to seal Hongjun?

Why is Principal Hong giving a speech again now?
The gods looked toward the high platform.

All that could be seen was a misty, ethereal atmosphere, enveloped by auspicious clouds.

The Heavenly Dao Hongjun has disappeared, and a kind-faced Taoist priest has appeared before the gods.

"Fellow Daoists, please have a seat."

With a wave of his hand, Master Hongjun summoned numerous prayer mats to the main hall.

"This"

The gods glanced at [Hongjun Daoist], then at the Heavenly Emperor.

Xuan Qing remained expressionless and took the first seat in the first row.

The gods dared not ask, dared not think, and could only suppress their doubts and sit down.

The order of positions is the same as the order of entering Zixiao Palace.

After the gods were seated, [Hongjun Daoren] said, "Thanks to the Heavenly Emperor's favor, I am appointed as the first vice principal of the Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy."

"Looking back on the past, I have made no contribution to the establishment of the Taiwei Heavenly Court, and I am truly unworthy of such praise."

"However, I dare not disobey the Heavenly Emperor's command, therefore I have been honored to be placed in this position to explain the Three Thousand Great Daos to you all."

Upon hearing this, the gods secretly translated: "He's been captured by the Heavenly Emperor and can't escape. He can only lie low and give everyone a treat."

[Hongjun Daoist] continued, "I possess the Jade Tablet of Creation and am in charge of the Heavenly Dao. Before I fully merge with the Dao, I will transmit the Three Thousand Great Daos, in a total of three lectures."

The gods continued translating: Before I attain the Dao, I have three more opportunities to give everyone a break and bestow three benefits upon you. Please listen carefully and cherish them.

[Master Hongjun] concluded by saying, "This is the first lecture. I hope everyone will gain something from it and achieve something in the Dao!"

All the gods nodded in unison, cupped their hands, and said, "Fellow Daoist Hongjun, your merits are immeasurable!"

Free advice is always welcome; why not take it?

You can call Hongjun Daoren wicked or evil, but you have to acknowledge his power.

That was something that even "Compass Ancient" had killed!
Disliking someone's character while listening to their profound truths are not contradictory.

It is about taking the essence and discarding the dross!
Moreover, Hongjun was captured by the Heavenly Emperor.

When Hongjun gives them benefits, it is essentially the Heavenly Emperor giving them benefits.

As members of the Heavenly Dao Academy, what reason do they have to refuse?
Once the room quieted down, Master Hongjun officially began his lecture.

"The Way has no name, yet it is always clear. It is called great because it can be said to be flowing; it is called flowing because it can be far-reaching; it is called far-reaching because it can be called great. Therefore it is said: Heaven is great, Earth is great, and Man is also great..."

Those who frequent the Purple Heaven and the Mortal World are all highly capable individuals.

Therefore, when Hongjun Daoren preaches, he takes a high-level approach, starting from the top and working downwards.

It begins with the essence of the Dao, starting from its origin; every word is precious, every sentence profound, explaining where the Dao comes from and where it is going.

Then, starting from the origin of the Dao, the three thousand great Daos are explained, including time, space, creation, yin and yang, cause and effect... The three thousand great Daos originate from one and evolve infinitely.

Finally, the Daoist Ancestor began to expound the Dharma, which is the Daoist Dharma.

It explains the methods of studying the Tao, the methods of understanding the Tao, the methods of comprehending the Tao, and the methods of entering the Tao...

He preached for a total of nine hundred years, and for those nine hundred years he only talked about the Great Way and the Way.

【Hongjun Daoren】spoke slowly, word by word.

The gods recorded it word by word, with great care.

They listened attentively to the teachings of Master Hongjun, their minds clear and their spirits trembling.

What once confused me about the Dao has suddenly been cleared up today; my limbs and bones feel incredibly comfortable.

Many powerful beings who had not yet condensed the Great Luo Dao Fruit saw their cultivation increase and their foundations solidify as [Hongjun Daoist] preached.

They even gradually approached the threshold of the Great Luo realm and condensed the rudiments of the Dao Fruit.

In the front row seat, Xuan Qing seemed to be half asleep and half awake.

This time, he was not only preaching to himself, but also gradually dismantling the Great Dao of the real Hongjun under the identity of "Hongjun Daoren".

He listened quite attentively.

After Xuanqing, Yang Mei heard something different from the sermons of [Hongjun Daoren].

Hongjun might keep secrets from everyone, but he wouldn't keep secrets from Yang Mei.

Therefore, whatever Hongjun knows, he can do too.

He could actually ignore this advice.

However, Yang Mei heard many new things during this sermon.

This left him puzzled, and a terrible thought arose in his mind.

[This Hongjun, could it be...] Yang Mei's heart was filled with turbulent waves, but her expression remained unchanged.

His expression remained one of deep concentration.

After him, Yuanshi concentrated intently, Taishang was drowsy, and Yuchen's sword-like eyebrows stood up and his starry eyes shone brightly.
Nuwa closed her eyes calmly, exuding serenity; Fuxi rejoiced, Zhenyuan was delighted, and Hongyun Kunpeng laughed incessantly.

Jieyin looked very distressed, while Zhunti was all smiles.

Many deities, each with their own unique manifestations and reaping different rewards.

However, everyone has one thing in common – they use the Heavenly Dao in their hands to record the corresponding Great Dao!
[You can spout so many unorthodox principles, and you still claim you're not a welfare machine arranged by the Heavenly Emperor?]

None of the ancient gods were fools.

Almost everyone was convinced that Hongjun Daoren was sent by the Heavenly Emperor to distribute benefits.

However, it's best not to expose what's going on, since there are righteous historians present, and one must be mindful of their words and actions.

Anyway, the current situation is not bad, there is no need to ask so many questions.

Sometimes, gods need to be a little oblivious.

That way, everyone can save face.

When the Taoist Hongjun stopped preaching nine hundred years later, he ceased his teachings.

The silence of the Daoist chants awakened the gods from their state of enlightenment, leaving them feeling as if a hundred claws were scratching at their hearts.

Fortunately, [Hongjun Daoren] said, "This lecture will last for a thousand years. I will lecture for the first nine hundred years; there are still one hundred years left. If you have any questions, I will answer them."

Such thoughtful preaching service made the gods exclaim in their hearts, "The Heavenly Emperor is wise!"

The Tiandao brand preaching machine, Hongjun No. 1, is really easy to use!

"May I ask Principal Hong, where is the Great Luo Path?" asked the first Taiyi deity.

Without hesitation, Hongjun Daoren replied, "The Great Luo Dao resides in the heart. If the heart is clear, the Dao fruit can be gathered, and the Great Luo can be achieved!"

"The greater your heart, the greater your path to enlightenment."

The second deity at the Taiyi level spoke:
"Is there a hierarchy among different paths?"

The Taoist Hongjun said, "The Tao has no high or low, no strong or weak, no first or last. Everything depends on the Taoist!"

"How deep is the Dao? Can the Dao have its limits?" These questions still posed by the Taiyi Gods.

[Hongjun Daoist] replied: "The Great Dao has three thousand realms, and the Dao is boundless!"

"What is cause and effect?" This is the question asked by Jieyin.

"The thought arises as the cause, and the action is the effect."

Styx asked, "How can we avoid cause and effect?"

[Hongjun Daoist] uttered a single word: "Kill!"

"What is an immortal, and what is a demon?" This is the question asked by the patriarch Panwang.

The Taoist Hongjun said, "Immortals live freely, while demons are tyrannical."

"May I ask Principal Hong, how do we prove Pangu's existence?" Di Jun asked directly.

[Hongjun Daoren] said: "This lecture will only cover the ordinary Da Luo level. The Pangu Da Luo Dao attainment method will be discussed later."

Many of the powerful Luo Immortals were somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

They also wanted to know how Hong Pangu was created.

Therefore, the Great Luo Supremes asked fewer questions, while the Taiyi Gods asked more.

A rare opportunity.

Everyone wanted to ask more questions.

The pursuit of truth cannot be done in isolation; it requires communication, interaction, and learning from each other.

Within the scope of this sermon, [Taoist Hongjun] will speak freely about everything he knows.

All the gods and sages of the primordial world, whatever they asked, [Hongjun Daoren] could answer.

Before we knew it, a century had passed in the blink of an eye.

"This sermon is now concluded."

After saying this, [Hongjun Daoren] disappeared immediately.

Although the gods were reluctant to leave, they did not insist. Instead, they all cupped their hands and said, "Thank you, Principal Hong!"

High on the platform, clouds and mist churned.

The Heavenly Dao, Hongjun, reappeared, unmoved and steadfast as a mountain.

"Next, we'll have time for everyone to chat freely."

After Vice Principal Hong finished his sermon, Principal Xuan began assigning homework: "Everyone needs to use the knowledge of the Heavenly Way at hand, combined with the content of Principal Hong's sermon, to write a complete Great Dao Scripture about the Heavenly Way."

"Finally, all these scriptures need to be reviewed by Principal Hong."

"The duration of this exchange is still a thousand years."

After saying this, the Heavenly Emperor Xuanqing logged off and disappeared from the Zixiao Palace.

With him keeping things under control, the gods probably won't be able to act freely.

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As soon as the two principals left, the deans of the various departments became very active.

"What do you all think is the purpose of the Heavenly Emperor in asking us to submit the Heavenly Dao Scriptures?" a deity asked.

"Is that even a question? Of course, it's to test our learning outcomes," a deity replied without hesitation.

"wrong!"

Among the Ancestral Witches, Zhu Jiuyin spoke up, saying, "We did say we would help Fellow Daoist Hongjun achieve Dao."

"Since this Heavenly Dao Scripture needs to be reviewed by him, its purpose is also to achieve harmony with the Dao."

"Makes sense!"

The gods nodded.

Then, a strange thought suddenly arose in everyone's mind.

Hongjun preached in order to give them benefits. After the benefits were given, they needed to submit scriptures that could seal Hongjun.

Doesn't that mean I'm helping you suppress myself?
Isn't this a bit too crazy?

Is Hongjun truly following the path of merging with the Dao to attain Hunyuan (Primordial Chaos)?

Because the crucial information that the Heavenly Emperor and [Hongjun Daoist] are one and the same was missing, everyone guessed the cause and effect backwards.

"I think we shouldn't be too scattered. How about we divide into several large research groups, then further subdivide them into smaller discussion groups, and finally integrate the research results?"

Kunpeng actively participated in the discussion.

“Fellow Daoist Kunpeng is right.”

So everyone got in touch and quickly formed several large research groups and a number of smaller research groups.

The group of researchers who studied the Heavenly Way, represented by Yuanshi, mainly expounded on the principles of the Heavenly Way from various perspectives.

The Xuan Tian research group, represented by Tai Shang, stated that everyone should be riddle solvers, learn to leave room for interpretation, and stimulate everyone's imagination.

The Intercepting Heaven Research Group, represented by Daoist Yu Chen, focuses on going against the will of Heaven and intercepting the Dao of Heaven for its own use.

Fuxi's independent cultivators and the Kunlun goddesses supported Nuwa as their leader.

Their research group initially wanted to name it "Jietian," meaning robbery.

Later, I realized that this was not in line with the development requirements of the new era, so I changed it to a simple "chatting" research group.

Everyone gathered for a tea party, and in the midst of casual conversation, they finalized the Heavenly Scripture.

"What should we call our discussion group?" Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, Jieyin, and others agreed to form a group.

"How about the Western Paradise Discussion Group?" Jieyin suggested.

Zhen Yuanzi, Hongyun, and other powerful beings thought that since everyone seemed to be a Western deity, there was nothing wrong with that.

“Then let Fellow Daoist be the group leader,” Hongyun said.

Jieyin shook his head: "Fellow Daoist, you should come first, since you entered Zixiao Palace earlier."

Hongyun laughed and said, "How can you say that?"

"We are all seekers of the Way, so naturally those who have attained it should come first!"

Therefore, Jieyin became the head of the research group.

"Fellow Daoists, we have gathered here at Zixiao Palace for the future of all living beings in the primordial world. How about we call ourselves the 'Tomorrow' Discussion Group?"

Zhunti offered a suggestion.

"Wonderful!" the gods exclaimed.

Di Jun and Tai Yi gave Kunpeng a push and said, "Fellow Daoist, would you like to be the group leader?"

Kunpeng was overjoyed.

However, he still humbly said, "Compared with you fellow Daoists, my talent is not enough to shoulder this great responsibility. Why don't you let Fellow Daoist Zhunti take over?"

"Okay."

Zhunti nodded and readily agreed, "Then I will lead our 'Tomorrow' research group!"

Kunpeng wanted to slap himself.

In addition to the large research groups mentioned above, there are also some smaller research groups.

For example, the Dragon Clan's Enchanting Sky Research Group.

"I think even the Way of Heaven still retains its charm!"

There's also the Qilin Clan's Sky-Changing Research Group.

Jin Xingqilin said, "Our Qilin clan's Chosen One plan is an act to change the course of fate."

"Now that our clan has declined, it is time to change our fate and revive!"

The Phoenix Clan is part of the Chaotic Heaven Research Group.

"A flickering fire, a chaotic and confusing scene; our mission in this new era is to stir things up!"

"Whether the Heavenly Way is in chaos or not, the Phoenix decides!"

Yuan Huang secretly gave the instructions.

Since she was ultimately harming Hongjun anyway, she felt no guilt whatsoever.

"Clan leader, should we cause trouble for the Heavenly Court?" asked the Vermilion Bird God.

Yuan Huang shook her head: "I'm still serving in the Heavenly Court, and besides, with the current Heavenly Emperor ruling the world, who would dare to act recklessly?"

"Understood." Zhuque nodded.

“Once the clan chief and the current leader are no longer in office, they can cause trouble.”

Yuan Huang added, "We have a great oath that we cannot personally intervene in major events of the prehistoric world."

Zhuque nodded: "Understood. We can be top investors. Whoever is a traitor to the Heavenly Court, we will invest in them."

"I think we should form a research group to investigate the deception of heaven." There are also Grand Luo Supremes forming teams in the myriad realms.

"From now on, it will be the era when the Supreme Heavenly Court governs the prehistoric world by relying on the Heavenly Dao. If we don't know how to deceive the Heavenly Dao, it will be difficult for us to survive in the prehistoric world."

"Makes sense!"

After everyone was assigned to their respective research groups, they formed small discussion groups of three to five, gathered together, and exchanged their findings.

It can be said that the gods who work together are extremely efficient.

It didn't even take a thousand years; in just one year, a team had already deduced most of the relevant Heavenly Dao scriptures.

"Should we send the scripture for inspection next?"

The ancestral witches established a group to oppose the heavens.

"Then I'll go first and submit it to Principal Hong for review."

[Space Ancestral Witch] Dijiang opened his palm, and a scroll of scripture transformed into a stream of light, which was then placed on the high platform.

The beam of light was shattered before it even touched Hongjun.

"Not up to standard?" Di Jiang frowned.

"Let's give it a try!"

The research team submitted their findings one by one, and without exception, they were all shattered.

"It seems there's still room for improvement."

The entire research group received feedback from the heavens and found the loophole.

"So it's possible to correct errors after all?"

The gods became interested and presented Hongjun with the scriptures they had researched.

Most of the scriptures were shattered.

Only a few volumes survived, transforming into terrifying power of the Heavenly Dao.

"Is it the Three Pure Ones?"

The scriptures in the hands of the Three Pure Ones flew out, transforming into three beams of clear light that merged into the Creation Jade Disc above Hongjun's head.

After the power of the Three Pure Ones circulated within his body according to some mysterious trajectory, it flowed out from his body surface again, ultimately forming a seemingly perfect and endless cycle of energy and laws.

The gods observed that Hongjun's aura had become somewhat blurred.

It's as if some strange things have been stuffed into my body, making it no longer as pure as before.

"Then we understand!"

The gods chuckled, knowing what to do next.

Next, everyone treated Hongjun as a modifier of the Heavenly Dao, constantly revising the Heavenly Dao scriptures.

After repeated revisions, the gods' work became more and more perfect, and the sealing effect became stronger and stronger.

Hua Hua Hua~~
The power of the gods, like a tidal wave, continuously flowed into the Jade Disc of Creation, constantly strengthening the sealing power of the entire Purple Cloud Palace, making it increasingly indestructible.

At this moment, the entire Zixiao Palace seemed to have completely transformed into a gigantic, terrifying "furnace of myriad paths" that was burning fiercely and fueled by the entire chaotic void!
Hongjun, who was imprisoned at the very center of the furnace, was the elixir that was thrown into the furnace, waiting to be repeatedly hammered, forged, and shaped into a completely new form—"Heavenly Dao Essence".

Hongjun's image has become increasingly blurred.

"Hmph, you tried to play the opposite game, now you've got what you deserved."

"Fellow Daoist, you'd better just obediently merge with the Dao!"

"We will always remember your contributions."

"After all, we have righteous historians!"

The righteous historian Nuwa wrote in the annals of history: The Heavenly Emperor is wise, the gods are benevolent, and Hongjun is great.

There are no evil gods among the gods of heaven and earth; they are all loyal and virtuous.

Therefore, the first Zixiao Palace Assembly was a meeting of unity, a meeting of glory, and a meeting of victory!

In the future, we will achieve one victory after another!
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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Sorry, I overslept and didn't post it at 8 o'clock.

So I'll just keep updating at a breakneck pace, combining four chapters into one, totaling 1.2 words!
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