Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

The most precious purple-veined peach pit at the back bears profound Dao patterns. It takes nine thousand years of nourishment from the essence of the sun and moon to bear fruit. Those who eat it can shine as brightly as the stars and have a lifespan comparable to the laws of heaven and earth.

Each divine tree can bear dozens of immortal fruits, and the Heavenly Court's reserves are the most abundant in the world.

It is because of the existence of the Peach Garden that the Heavenly Court was able to unite the forces of the Three Realms through spiritual fruits.

When Zhou Yi exchanged for the Peach Spirit Seed in the system space, he knew that even if the cultivated plant was less than one-tenth the effect of the original, the resulting increase in fortune would still have strategic value.

When entrusting the spiritual root to Emperor Sui, he specifically instructed that a special department for spiritual plants should be established, even though it was estimated that cultivating new seedlings would take three cycles of sixty years.

After completing the exchange, Zhou Yi had very few points left, so he turned his attention to another trump card.

Observing the surging golden sea of ​​light in his mind, he realized that the merits he had accumulated over the years had reached an astonishing scale.

The gifts from Heaven when Suihuang drilled wood to make fire and attained enlightenment, and the rewards he received when perfecting the Six Paths of Reincarnation, were enough to allow mortals to ascend directly to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Unlike ordinary cultivators who refine their merits to enhance their cultivation, Zhou Yi took a different approach and chose to condense a golden body of merits.

This secret method is like forging golden armor, externalizing vast merits into a defensive barrier.

When facing an enemy, it can not only neutralize 90% of magical attacks, but also hides the mystery of karmic backlash: anyone who damages the golden body will bear immense karma and suffer ten times the lightning punishment when undergoing tribulation.

"It's time to go to the Thirty-Third Heaven to investigate its true nature." Zhou Yi, who had been in seclusion for a hundred years, opened his eyes, and runes of merit and virtue flowed around his body.

Although he had not yet broken through to the Emperor Realm, wearing this armor of cause and effect gave him seven times more confidence, even when facing a Quasi-Saint.

The rise and fall of the three ancient races in the primordial era is always a poignant story.

In the past, the three races of dragon, phoenix, and qilin stood in a tripartite balance, but they turned against each other during the great calamity of heaven and earth.

That earth-shaking holy war not only caused the primordial earth veins to crack, but also burdened the three races with immense karmic burdens.

The Qilin clan suffered the most severe backlash from the Heavenly Dao, ultimately leading to the extinction of their bloodline; the Phoenix lineage was reduced to only a few branches, barely surviving in the Volcanic Secret Realm; and although the Dragon clan preserved its foundation in the four seas, it could never again recapture its former glory of ruling over all waters.

In this world where cause and effect intertwine, the golden light of merit flowing through the Zhouyi (Book of Changes) constructs a unique barrier.

This protective golden body, formed from immeasurable merit, appears to the cultivators of the primordial era as a thorny barrier.

Even a saint who has attained the Primordial Chaos realm must carefully consider the karmic consequences of taking action when faced with this layer of Heavenly Dao protection.

After months of seclusion and contemplation, Zhou Yi finally condensed the golden light of merit into protective Dao patterns, which added an important advantage for him when he faced the Supreme Saint in the future.

As Zhou Yi finished his cultivation, it was at a crucial moment for Grand Master Miaole to fulfill his vow to spread the Dao. With the encouragement of tribal leaders like Suihuang, news of the arrival of the first disciple of the Sage Taiqing to preach had already spread throughout the various human settlements. Many of humanity's prodigies eagerly awaited this opportunity for personal instruction from this sage.

Zhou Yi has always maintained an open attitude towards this. Although the Heaven-Covering Method he created has become the mainstream cultivation system of the human race, he has never regarded it as the only option.

In his view, only through inclusiveness and diversity can an eternal civilization be forged. If the methods of human cultivation have merit, they should become a new cornerstone on the path of human cultivation; if innovative methods that surpass those of predecessors emerge in the future, that will be the true mark of the human race's golden age.

On the day of the sermon, Grand Master Miaole calmed his mind and stepped onto the preaching platform. When he saw the thousands of human cultivators gathered below, his tense nerves eased slightly: "The sacred might of Taiqing still lingers in the hearts of the human race. Perhaps there is still a chance to spread the word this time."

This first disciple of the Human Sect never imagined that the standards for judging cultivation techniques held by human cultivators who had been tempered by the Heaven-Covering Technique were now completely different from what they used to be.

The human cultivators below the platform had piercing eyes; having been tempered by the flames of war, they deeply understood the true meaning of cultivation.

When Grand Master Miaole unleashed the Tai Chi Daoist Rhyme, countless Daoist consciousnesses were already secretly deducing and comparing. Having witnessed the profound mystery of the Heaven-Covering Method pointing directly to the Great Dao, ordinary cultivation methods could no longer arouse their enthusiasm for cultivation.

This seemingly peaceful evangelistic gathering was in fact a silent clash between two cultivation philosophies.

Grand Master Miaole gazed at the scene before him, a glint of light in his eyes. The success of this journey with the human race had far exceeded his expectations, giving him a greater sense of confidence.

Upon arriving at the preaching altar, Zhou Yi and the crowd were already lined up to welcome them. Miao Le's gaze swept over the orderly scene, and she nodded in admiration.

This human race's supreme ruler is not only highly skilled in cultivation, but also remarkably humble towards the Taiqing Holy Sect. If he can be recruited as a pillar of the sect, he will surely lead the entire human race to its zenith.

Since descending the mountain on her master's orders, Zhou Yi had always treated her with courtesy, not only refraining from hindering her but also personally directing three thousand followers to assist in spreading the teachings. This sincerity greatly pleased Miao Le; as a princess who ruled over all tribes, such actions clearly demonstrated her stance.

"Your Excellency is spreading the teachings on the orders of the Sage, which is a great fortune for the human race." Zhou Yi bowed and greeted him, with a hundred feet of white silk fluttering in the wind behind him.

"Your Highness is too kind. I was originally formed from the essence of human blood, so it is only right that I give back to my fellow human beings." Miao Le held a jade-handled whisk, her words carrying a hint of arrogance.

Suihuang exchanged glances with the elders, a subtle expression flashing across their faces. If Miaole hadn't revealed her identity at this moment, everyone would have almost forgotten that this saint was also of human origin.

"Today, we have gathered 365 outstanding talents of the human race, all of whom admire the Venerable One's sacred teachings. We hope you will not hesitate to impart your wisdom." Zhou Yi stepped aside to make way, revealing the young cultivator sitting upright like a pine tree behind him.

Miao Le's gaze swept across the arena, observing the solid foundations and extraordinary demeanor of the cultivators, and she was secretly pleased. The selection criteria for this elite force were already stringent; only those with exceptional talent could join. Being able to impart the true teachings of the Human Sect to these talented individuals would make this trip worthwhile.

"Princess, your preparations are so thorough that it makes me seem lazy." Miaole conjured a hand seal, and a nine-tiered lotus platform appeared from the clouds. "I just don't know what the follow-up arrangements will be..."

"After the first lecture lasts three days, there are still twelve branch altars to be opened." Zhou Yi pointed to the distant mountains, "Each branch altar can accommodate ten thousand people to listen to the teachings."

Miao Le's whisk paused slightly. He had originally intended to emulate his master's great feat of spreading the teachings for a thousand years, but unexpectedly, the Book of Changes had already broken down a hundred years of preaching into a matter of ten days or a month.

Gazing at the twelve white jade altars that were faintly visible in the mountains, the saint's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

Upon hearing that more than ten more missionary ceremonies were needed, Miaole tapped her knuckles lightly on the table: "If what the princess says is true, this missionary work will actually last for a thousand years?"

A thousand years is but a blink of an eye for a Golden Immortal; what truly perplexes him is the number of times he has received instruction: "Could it be that the current human race has limited talent, requiring repeated instruction before they can comprehend the Great Dao?"

Zhou Yi raised his cup and sipped the fragrant tea, his expression sincere: "Brother Dao, you have inherited the Taiqing Holy Lineage. Your arrival in the human race to spread the Dharma is truly a blessing for all ages."

If only the elite were allowed to listen, wouldn't that be a betrayal of the common people's thirst for the Way? Now, with countless tribes multiplying, they can only come in batches to receive instruction.