Primordial Era: From the Creation Lotus to the First Disciple of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 82 The Three Pure Ones Emerge from Seclusion, Qinglian Asks the Question

Qinglian secluded herself deep within the Qingyu Dao Palace, immersing her mind in the profound Dao realm, carefully comprehending what she had gained from this journey.

In particular, the true meaning of slaughter and destruction sensed from the Earth Element Dao Fruit, the Ginseng Fruit's origin, and the terrifying glimpse underground, corroborated his own "Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique" and the Dao of Creation.

The Ninth Grade Creation Lotus slowly rotated in the dantian, inhaling and exhaling pure primordial energy, and the Dao patterns on the lotus petals became increasingly profound and mysterious.

Although he did not deliberately try to break through his cultivation level, his foundation as a Great Luo Perfection cultivator became increasingly solid without him even realizing it, and his perception of the laws of heaven and earth became more acute and clear.

It seems that only a clear direction and a triggering opportunity are needed to reach that mysterious threshold of quasi-sainthood.

After an unknown amount of time, on this day, a strange phenomenon suddenly occurred on the summit of Kunlun Mountain!

The sky above Sanqing Peak, which was originally peaceful and serene with rolling clouds, suddenly changed!

The vast and boundless innate spiritual energy, as if drawn by an invisible force, frantically converged towards the three ancient Daoist palaces, forming three enormous vortexes of spiritual energy!

At the center of the vortex, three beams of pure energy, reaching to the heavens and the earth, suddenly erupted, shooting straight into the sky and stirring up the clouds in the nine heavens!

An indescribable, powerful Daoist aura, a blend of non-action, natural order, and heaven-slaying sharpness, swept across the entire Kunlun Mountain like a tidal wave!

The mountains bowed their heads, the mythical beasts lay dormant, and all living beings in Kunlun felt a sense of awe and oppression originating from the very source of life!

"Master has emerged from seclusion!"

Qinglian suddenly opened her eyes in the quiet room, and the phantom image of Qinglian flashed and disappeared in her eyes.

He stood up, straightened his Taoist robe, his expression respectful yet expectant. He took a step forward and was already outside the Azure Jade Taoist Palace.

Sun Wuzhen and Ao Guang were also startled by this earth-shattering phenomenon. They both came out of seclusion and came behind Qinglian, looking at the strange phenomenon on the top of Sanqing Peak with awe.

The three beams of pure energy slowly receded, eventually transforming into three slightly blurry yet infinitely majestic figures standing above the Sanqing Palace.

Its aura was even more profound and unfathomable than before its seclusion, as if it had merged with the laws of the surrounding world, and every move it made resonated with the Great Dao.

However, Qinglian keenly sensed that although the auras of the three masters were vast and boundless, they seemed to still be hovering before some invisible boundary, unable to truly break through that final barrier and reach the perfect, flawless, and indestructible Primordial Saint Realm.

Clearly, the merging of the three corpses into one and the attainment of the Primordial Dao still lacks that final, crucial opportunity.

The strange phenomenon lasted for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before gradually subsiding. The figures of the Three Pure Ones also disappeared, returning to their respective Daoist palaces.

Qinglian waited quietly for a moment until the overwhelming pressure of the Holy Dao that permeated the heavens and earth completely subsided before straightening her clothes and saying to Sun Wuzhen and the other, "You two wait here while I go to pay my respects to our master."

He rode a cloud to the outside of the Sanqing Palace and respectfully bowed, saying, "Disciple Qinglian congratulates Master on emerging from seclusion and making great progress in the path of holiness!"

The palace gates opened silently, and Lao Tzu's voice came from within, still indifferent, but seemingly tinged with a barely perceptible weariness: "Come in."

As Qinglian entered the main hall, she saw the Three Pure Ones sitting cross-legged on a cloud bed, their auras profound and their gazes seemingly reflecting the birth and death of the universe.

Although he did not become a saint, the pressure he exerted on Qinglian was even greater than before.

"Disciple greets Master!" Qinglian bowed again.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, his majestic gaze sweeping over the blue lotus, revealing a hint of satisfaction: "Hmm, the foundation is becoming more and more solid, and you are not far from that step."

The Master of the Heavens laughed and said, "Not bad, not bad. It seems you've gained quite a bit from your travels."

Qinglian responded respectfully, chatted with the three masters for a while, and reported on the course of her journey, omitting the thrilling details of the underground adventure, only mentioning her visit to Wuzhuang Temple and some ordinary sights.

Then, his expression turned serious, and he got to the point: "Master, I have been quite confused about the path of severing corpses in my cultivation recently."

Although the Daoist Ancestor of Zixiao Palace has passed down the Dharma, the key points, especially the selection and compatibility of the spiritual treasure to which one entrusts one's obsessions, are beyond my comprehension, even after much contemplation. Therefore, I have come to seek your guidance, Venerable Master.

Laozi slightly raised his eyes and said indifferently, "The method of severing the three corpses focuses on understanding one's mind and seeing one's true nature, with spiritual treasures as an auxiliary, but they must also be compatible."

Your cultivation path is the Way of Creation, and you possess the Pure White Lotus and the Azure Lotus of Creation, both top-tier spiritual treasures of the Creation attribute and origin type, making them excellent choices. However, their specific applications depend on your own understanding.

Qinglian pondered for a moment, as if carefully choosing her words, before saying, "Master, you are wise. This disciple... this disciple previously traveled and, by chance, obtained two artifacts from an ancient ruin."

He flipped his palm, and the Qiankun Diagram appeared in his palm. "These two objects have extremely heavy malevolent energy. This disciple dares not act on my own, and I am even more afraid that they will involve serious karmic consequences. Therefore, I have kept them sealed until now. I just want to ask Master for your holy judgment."

As he spoke, he activated his mind, and the Qiankun Diagram flashed with light, revealing the heavily sealed God-Slaying Spear and the Twelfth-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus in the main hall.

Even with the seal separating them, the two faintly emanating, cold and deathly killing intents and the destructive aura that devoured everything still caused the temperature in the entire hall to drop sharply, and the space itself to distort slightly.

"What is this?!" For the first time, a look of astonishment appeared on the majestic face of the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

"The God-Slaying Spear! The Twelfth-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus!" A sharp light flashed in the eyes of the Tongtian Sect Leader, like a swordsman who had spotted a peerless treasure. "It's Luo's heirloom! Where did you find it, brat?!"

Even Lao Tzu, who had always been indifferent, showed a hint of seriousness in his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the two ferocious objects as if they were real.

Qinglian briefly recounted how she discovered the two treasures, omitting the perilous journey she took to acquire them. She concluded, "Having obtained these two items, I am uneasy. The Demon Ancestor Rahu is infamous, capable of contending with the Dao Ancestor. His treasures are likely not benevolent; whether they contain any hidden schemes or endless resentment from the Demon Ancestor is beyond my comprehension due to my shallow cultivation. Therefore, I have kept them sealed, daring not to touch them in the slightest. I humbly request Master to investigate."

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones all became solemn. Laozi nodded slightly: "It is right to be cautious. Luo Zhineng is unpredictable and must be guarded against."

The three Dao Venerables attacked simultaneously, and three vast and powerful holy thoughts, each with different natures but equally pure, instantly enveloped the God-Slaying Spear and the Twelfth-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus.

The layers upon layers of seals were easily penetrated by the Three Pure Ones' holy thoughts, as if they were nothing, directly touching the core essence of the two supreme treasures.

For a moment, the hall was silent, with only three invisible holy thoughts carefully probing, deducing, and analyzing.

Azure light, Jade Purity Immortal Light, and the Sword Intent of Immortal Slaughter subtly flowed, intertwining to form a mysterious and unpredictable domain of laws.

Qinglian held her breath and waited quietly.

After a long while, the three Pure Ones almost simultaneously withdrew their divine thoughts, exchanged glances, and each had a hint of doubt in their eyes.

"Strange..." Yuanshi Tianzun murmured.

"With the combined strength of the three of us, we have repeatedly examined the origins of these two treasures. Apart from the pure and extremely powerful will to kill and destroy accumulated over countless ages, as well as the lingering resentment of some powerful beings who perished beneath them, we have not found any imprint of Luo's primordial spirit, any hidden backup plans, or arrangements for possession and rebirth."

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