Primordial Era: With unparalleled comprehension, I am the Ancestor of Stars.

Chapter 52 Primordial Purple Qi, Hongjun Merges with the Dao

Just then, Hongjun waved his whisk, and a mysterious purple aura appeared in his hand.

"This is the primordial purple energy, the foundation for becoming a saint! If you thoroughly comprehend it, you can attain the status of a saint!"

Even without Hongjun saying it, Zixiao Ke knew that this Primordial Purple Qi would only be given to his disciples, and if nothing unexpected happened, Hongjun would only have seven of them.

Therefore, whoever he gives the Primordial Purple Qi to is the one he intends to take as his disciple.

In an instant, everyone looked at Hongjun with expectant eyes, hoping that he would choose them.

The Three Pure Ones were even more confident, believing that they definitely had a share of the Primordial Purple Qi.

After all, they are the true descendants of Pangu, born with great merit.

Yuan Shi's mind became even more active, and he even thought about how to regain his lost face after obtaining the purple energy.

Not only Nuwa, but also Huo Ling'er.

With the sage Hongjun as his backer, he would have some confidence even when facing a primordial powerhouse, right?

But just as he was thinking this, the first wisp of purple aura already had a master.

It turns out that's true.

"Nuwa?"

At this moment, not only were the Three Pure Ones dumbfounded, but all three thousand guests were also dumbfounded.

Even Nuwa herself was completely bewildered.

Isn't it said that there can only be a maximum of seven holy positions?

If a strand of Primordial Purple Qi is separated out, doesn't that mean there are still six that can be recognized by the Heavenly Dao?

Even the Three Pure Ones were bewildered.

Because besides her holy position, Nuwa seems to have another identity.

Isn't she a disciple of another Grandmaster of Hunyuan?

Is Hongjun trying to snatch a disciple by doing this?

Just as everyone was wondering, Hongjun spoke, his expression calm.

"I owed your master a debt of karma in the past, and this Primordial Purple Qi is considered repayment. Thus, the karmic debt is settled!"

These words shocked everyone else even more.

What kind of cause and effect could make Hongjun willingly give up a saintly position? It must be something unimaginable.

Yuanshi was even more devastated. He had previously thought that if he could obtain the Purple Qi, he could at least get back at the Saintly position.

But to his surprise, the first thing Hongjun gave was to Nuwa.

And the implication was that it had nothing to do with taking on apprentices!

This made him wonder what karmic debt Hongjun had incurred that required a saintly position to repay it.

Could it be related to becoming a saint?

Thinking of this, Yuanshi felt a sudden jolt in his heart.

If it's related to becoming a saint, doesn't that mean that Hongjun was able to become a saint because he relied on that great being named Taihao?

Just how powerful must Taihao have been?

At this moment, not only Yuanshi made the connection, but some other cultivators did as well.

Of course, they only dared to imagine it in their hearts, but dared not show it, for fear of offending the sage.

And that was a long time ago. Didn't you see that the position of Sage is better than Hunyuan?

The balance of power has likely already reversed, not to mention that this is also related to the laws of nature.

Therefore, it is better to become a disciple of a saint if you have the opportunity.

Hongjun didn't care what they thought. After speaking to Nuwa, he looked at the Three Pure Ones.

"You three are transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, and you possess great merit. You should be recognized by the Heavenly Dao and can obtain the foundation for becoming saints, and become my disciples."

Hongjun paused for a moment, then continued to ask.

"Are the three of you willing to become my disciples?"

The three Qings exchanged a glance, reacted swiftly, and shouted in unison.

"Disciple greets Master!"

"good!"

Hongjun unleashed three streams of Primordial Purple Qi, which entered the bodies of the Three Pure Ones respectively.

Thus, there are now three purple energies remaining.

While others envied the Three Pure Ones, they couldn't help but feel anxious. But the most anxious were Jieyin and Zhunti, with Zhunti being the most impatient.

Seeing that the four people on the prayer mats in front of him had all obtained purple energy, while he and Jieyin had not been seen at all, Zhunti immediately prostrated himself on the ground and began to wail.

"I beg the Sage to have pity on the barren West and bestow upon it purple aura so that the Great Way may be spread to all beings in the West!" Zhunti cried and shouted.

He looked even worse than when he first arrived at Zixiao Palace, practically a beggar, which aroused contempt.

But just like that, Hongjun's gaze actually shifted to him and drew near, and then he let out a sigh.

"The decline of the West and the decay of its spiritual veins are related to this old Daoist, and I bear part of the responsibility for this matter. However, you two have no master-disciple relationship with me. Nevertheless, out of consideration for karma, I am willing to accept you two as my nominal disciples. Are you willing?"

"This disciple is willing! This disciple kowtows in gratitude to the teacher!"

Jieyin and Zhunti readily agreed.

Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Zhunti felt somewhat desperate, his emotions fluctuating, but upon hearing the second half, he quickly agreed.

What's wrong with being a registered disciple?

Aren't registered disciples still disciples?

Doesn't it also possess the Primordial Purple Qi?

Seeing the Primordial Purple Qi entering his body, Zhunti immediately smiled, and his bitter expression no longer seemed so bitter, which showed just how happy he was.

But the others weren't so happy. Zhunti cried like that and then he and his senior brother went their separate ways. Doesn't that mean there's only one path left?

Immediately, everyone burst into tears.

"Waaah! We beg the Sage to have pity on us and send down purple aura!"

"Oh dear, please, saint, have mercy!"

"Waaah..."

For a moment, it was as if someone had suddenly died in Zixiao Palace, with cries filling the air.

"Very well, since that's how it is, let this last wisp of purple energy choose for itself!"

After he finished speaking, a wisp of primordial purple energy appeared inside the Purple Cloud Palace, and then moved over the heads of all the cultivators.

Below were the cultivators' burning gazes, some even using secret techniques to try to draw the purple energy down from above. But how could the foundation for sainthood be obtained so easily?

Finally, under everyone's expectant gaze, the purple aura entered Hongyun's body!

The reactions of the Zixiao guests to this scene varied.

Some beat their chests in frustration, lamenting that they hadn't had enough opportunities.

Some were already thinking about how to deal with Hongyun, since among all those who possessed purple energy, Hongyun had the weakest background and the worst cultivation level!

Kunpeng looked at Hongyun with resentment, feeling that it was Hongyun who had caused him to lose his holy position.

But Hongyun clearly didn't realize this; he was still immersed in the joy of obtaining the purple aura.

However, among the three thousand guests of Zixiao, there were also some who were relatively calm.

Houtu is one of them.

Her attitude towards the purple aura was one of indifference.

Regardless of the fact that she had already cultivated her primordial spirit with Taihao's help, her disrespect for Heaven alone had essentially extinguished her hopes of becoming a saint.

Disrespecting Heaven, yet wanting to entrust one's primordial spirit to the Heavenly Way?

The only thing that puzzled her was how the Ancestral Witch would attain enlightenment, something she still had no clue about.

According to history, she would definitely have had to ask Hongjun.

But things are different now; she has better options.

That was Taihao!

"Since both are manifestations of the Father God's legacy, Senior Taihao must know far more than the Heavenly Dao Saint!"

"In that case, after this sermon, I will visit your Tai Xuan Sect; I believe I can find the answer there!"

At this moment, not only Houtu thought so, but the other cultivators also thought so.

They shared a similar idea with Houtu: after the sermon, they would visit another powerful being of the Primordial Chaos!

Who knows, I might get to hear another sermon!

They might even be accepted as disciples!

For a moment, a sense of restlessness arose within the Purple Cloud Palace, with most cultivators becoming uneasy.

Perhaps only the Three Pure Ones and Jieyin and Zhunti would not have such thoughts.

On the high platform, Hongjun took in all of this, his thoughts deep.

According to his original plan, after the purple energy was divided, the spiritual treasures he had collected over the years would also be dispersed, leaving only a Creation Jade Disc to be used for merging with the Dao.

But at this moment, he couldn't help but hesitate.

If the spiritual treasures were distributed, and they ended up joining the Taihao sect, wouldn't that be tantamount to aiding the enemy?

Therefore, even if you manage to obtain this magical treasure, you still need to master the method!

In an instant, Hongjun had an idea.

Then he spoke again, his tone indifferent.

"This old Taoist priest has taught all living beings on behalf of Heaven, though it is not perfect, it has come to an end, and I will not preach again! At the same time, this old Taoist priest wishes to unite with the Tao to complete the Heavenly Tao. Unless the great power of the primordial world changes, and the Purple Cloud Palace does not leave, this old Taoist priest will not leave either!"

"If you are willing, you may stay here to contemplate the teachings you have learned."

"Ten thousand years from now, when the old Taoist has attained enlightenment, you may have a fortuitous opportunity!"

After Hongjun finished speaking, Zixiao Palace fell silent once again.

Because he released a lot of information this time, and it was all very explosive, some people were still not in a state of shock even after a while.

More importantly, none of those who could become one of the three thousand Purple Cloud Guests were fools.

They quickly understood why Hongjun had said those words.

"Sage Hongjun has a conflict with that powerful being? It seems quite serious. Otherwise, why would he say such a thing and intentionally keep Zixiao guests here?"

Ten thousand years may not seem like a long time to Luo Guanzhong.

In reality, it can determine many things, such as the attitudes of the two Hunyuan Grandmasters towards Zixiao Ke!

This is equivalent to...

Let them choose sides!

Although they might be able to visit Taihao again after ten thousand years, with Hunyuan's power, he would surely be able to foresee their choices. Even if they weren't kicked out, they wouldn't receive any good treatment.

Then there's no need to talk about chance or opportunity.

Therefore, they either continue their meditation in Zixiao Palace or leave now!

Having both is the same as having neither.

At the same time, they were also very concerned about something Hongjun had mentioned.

That is the Way.

(End of this chapter)