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

Chapter 83 The Way of the Azure Lotus, the Affection of the Three Pure Ones

The Tongtian Sect Leader interjected, his tone tinged with uncertainty: "Could it be that the passage of time has been too long, even the Demon Ancestor's contingency plans have been eroded by time? Or... was Rahu's defeat so complete that he simply didn't have time to leave any backup plans?"

Lao Tzu slowly shook his head, his gaze still solemn: "Luo Zhineng cannot be judged by ordinary standards. Perhaps his methods are even more subtle, difficult for anyone but a sage to detect. Or perhaps... he never needed to leave any backup plans; the inherently destructive and murderous nature of these two treasures is simply a continuation of his lineage..."

He looked at Qinglian: "To be on the safe side, before we truly attain sainthood and can illuminate all worlds with our holy hearts and see through all illusions, you must not refine these two things into your body, much less use them to sever your corpse."

After saying that, the three Dao Venerables simultaneously made their moves, casting out even more complex and profound pure energy talismans that merged into the previous seal.

The God-Slaying Spear and the World-Destroying Black Lotus trembled slightly, and all their auras were instantly and completely locked away, with not a trace leaking out. They looked like two ordinary black iron stones devoid of any spirit.

"This is the Three Pure Ones' Forbidden Technique, laid down by the combined efforts of the three of us. Even if this treasure does something unusual, we can suppress it for a time."

With a wave of his hand, Laozi returned the two resealed treasures to Qinglian, saying, "Keep them safe for now, and we will decide what to do with them after we become saints."

Qinglian respectfully accepted it and put it back into the depths of the Qiankun Diagram. She felt slightly relieved, but her master's caution made her even more vigilant.

After carefully putting away the infamous treasure, Qinglian spoke again, revealing her long-considered plan for severing her corpse: "Master, regarding my path to severing my corpse, I have some humble opinions. I possess a twelfth-grade Pure World White Lotus, which governs purification and protection, and contains supreme compassion and auspicious energy; perhaps it can serve as the support for a 'good corpse.'"

"Although the twelfth-grade world-destroying black lotus is mainly about destruction and devouring, destruction is also a part of the cycle of heaven and earth, and its characteristics are quite compatible with evil thoughts. If there are no hidden dangers, it may be possible to use it to cut out evil corpses."

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"Finally, I have created the Creation Lotus by fusing my own essence with many creations." Although it is only at the ninth grade now, its potential is limitless. It is the foundation of my path and is most compatible with my own obsession. Once it absorbs enough essence and evolves to the twelfth grade, I may be able to sever my self-corpse.

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"At that time, good and evil will be clearly distinguished, and the self will be unique. The three corpses will all manifest as lotus platforms of the same origin. When they are reunited, the process may be smoother, and we may be able to glimpse the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos." After Qinglian finished speaking, she respectfully lowered her head and waited for her master's guidance.

After listening, the three Pure Ones all had sharp eyes and carefully considered the possibilities.

After a moment, Yuanshi Tianzun nodded first: "Excellent! This idea is quite ingenious! The White Lotus of Purification cuts off the good corpse, the Black Lotus of Annihilation cuts off the evil corpse, and the Green Lotus of Creation cuts off the self corpse."

The three corpses all originate from the lotus platform, sharing similar origins yet possessing opposing attributes. If successful, it will indeed greatly benefit the future merging of the three corpses into one!

The Grand Master of Heaven clapped his hands and laughed, "Good lad! You have an idea! Using destruction to prove evil, and creation to prove oneself, perfectly aligns with the cycle of Heaven, the principle of birth and death! Brilliant!"

Lao Tzu pondered and said, "The idea is good, but the key lies in the twelfth-grade world-destroying black lotus."

"It is a relic of the Demon Ancestor, its destructive power is far too extreme and violent. Even without Luo's backup plan, using it to sever corpses is extremely dangerous. If one loses control, the evil intent might backfire, causing one to fall into the demonic path and be doomed forever. We still need to consider this carefully."

He looked at Qinglian, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "The matter of severing the corpse concerns the very foundation of your cultivation path, and cannot be rushed. Let's postpone it for now."

Once we attain sainthood, we will thoroughly understand the true nature of that black lotus.

If it is truly harmless, then you may wish to slay the evil corpse. If it does pose a threat, we might attempt to purify it and remove its malevolent energy before making it available for your use.

A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Tongtian Sect Leader, and he replied, "What you say is very true, elder brother! If that black lotus is truly unusable, it doesn't matter!"

Don't those two poor scholars, Amitabha and Cundi, still have a twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit in their hands?

Both are top-grade lotus platforms, though their attributes differ slightly, but they are still usable for slaying evil corpses! I will accompany you on a trip to the West to discuss this with them, appealing to their emotions and reason; I'm sure they will be willing to part with it!

The Primordial Celestial Venerable snorted coldly, and said authoritatively, "Third Brother's words, though blunt, are reasonable. The Golden Lotus of Merit is indeed a candidate. If they don't know what's good for them..."

The words were left unsaid, but the meaning was self-evident. The Three Pure Ones are one, and for the sake of the disciple's path, it is not unreasonable to consider putting pressure on the West, or even launching an attack.

Lao Tzu concluded calmly, "Even if the Golden Lotus of Merit is unattainable, there is no need to worry."

Your original creation, the Azure Lotus, possesses boundless potential. If you can find enough opportunities, you might be able to recreate some of the splendor of the former Chaotic Azure Lotus.

At that time, even severing the three corpses with just this one treasure would not be impossible. The treasures upon which we three brothers attain enlightenment will also be your support.”

Qinglian listened as her three masters meticulously planned for her, even considering options such as forcibly seizing the Western Sect's treasure and using force to suppress others.

A surge of indescribable warmth and emotion welled up in my heart.

Although our teachers have not yet attained sainthood, their love for their children and their sense of responsibility as teachers are higher than mountains and deeper than the sea.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and bowed deeply: "Disciple understands! Thank you, Master, for your painstaking planning for me!"

"This disciple will obey Master's arrangements in everything, and will not be impatient for quick results. I will consolidate my foundation and patiently await the opportune moment!"

Seeing that Qinglian was so reasonable, the Three Pure Ones all showed a look of relief in their eyes.

"Good." "Go and cultivate diligently." "When the time is right, your destiny will come."

Qinglian bowed respectfully once more and withdrew from the Sanqing Palace. Back at the Qingyu Dao Palace, his heart was now clear and peaceful, devoid of any impatience or anxiety regarding the severing of his corpse.

His masters have shown him the way, cleared away the fog, and even made the worst-case scenario plan for him.

What he needs to do now is to calm down, continue to accumulate knowledge, constantly reflect, adjust his own state to its peak, and wait for the day when his master attains sainthood.

As for when that elusive opportunity to achieve sainthood would arrive, Qinglian was not worried. He had absolute faith in his masters.

He refocused his attention on gaining a deeper understanding of the laws of creation and honing his supernatural abilities.

Every day, he would either observe the rise and fall of the Kunlun Mountains' sea of ​​clouds, comprehending the wonders of nature; or preach to his disciples, solidifying their learning; or immerse himself in deducing the various transformations of the "Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique," thoroughly integrating what he had gained from his travels.

Within its dantian, the Ninth-Rank Creation Green Lotus breathed in and out spiritual energy, nurturing the wisps of primordial energy derived from the Yellow Plum, Bitter Bamboo, and Ginseng Fruit Trees. Though slow, it steadily transformed towards a higher rank.

Qinglian's Dao heart was clear and calm, like an ancient pine tree in the Kunlun Mountains, silently accumulating strength, waiting for the moment when thunder roars and the wind and clouds transform into dragons.