Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

"Because...we...are your disciples!"

Huang Long looked even more puzzled!

Yuanshi Tianzun did not explain, but instead asked Huanglong, "Do you really think the friction between the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects is just about competing for those little bit of cultivation resources?"

Huang Long had thought about this question for a long time. The concentration and purity of the innate spiritual energy in the entire Kunlun Mountain are far beyond what the outside world can compare to!

While some resources can indeed accelerate everyone's cultivation speed, compared to the abundant innate spiritual energy and omnipresent Daoist charm of Kunlun, those resources are negligible.

but......!

Huang Long thought of the many spiritual roots in his dojo. With these resources, the benefits to cultivation were quite obvious!

"Except for you!" Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at Huanglong, seeing right through his thoughts.

"..."

"If we, the Three Pure Ones, continue to reside together in Kunlun, under the influence of our Great Dao, friction among disciples will only intensify, and our Daoist principles will interfere with each other. If this continues, disaster will surely follow."

"Improved by the Great Dao!" Huang Long quickly examined himself but found no discomfort whatsoever!

Then, Huanglong looked at Yuanshi Tianzun on the cloud bed and asked the question that had been on his mind: "Master, why can't I sense it...!"

Before he could finish speaking, Huanglong saw the jade ruyi in Yuanshi Tianzun's hand emitting rays of spiritual light, and Huanglong's voice came to an abrupt halt.

"You do the math yourself. How much time have you actually spent in Kunlun since you came here?"

Huang Long then realized that compared to his other junior brothers who had spent years in Kunlun, his time there was not long at all; in fact, it was quite short.

Huanglong dared not look directly at the jade ruyi radiating spiritual light in Yuanshi Tianzun's hand, and lowered his head to explain, "This disciple has left Kunlun and traveled far and wide in order to protect the primordial world and practice the Great Dao passed down by Master..."

Yuanshi Tianzun shook his head as he watched Huanglong continue to explain, then looked outside the hall. "Among all the disciples, why are Xuandu, Guangchengzi, Duobao, and Jinling still stuck at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm and unable to break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm? Is it because their aptitude is inferior to yours, their cultivation resources are inferior to yours, or they are not working hard enough?"

Upon hearing Yuanshi Tianzun mention Xuandu and the others, Huanglong fell into deep thought. Only then did he realize that their cultivation levels had stagnated for a long time without any breakthroughs!

Tian Shi Tian Zun withdrew his gaze and looked at the pensive Huang Long, his eyes profound: "This separation is not a matter of momentary impulse, but the result of discussions between me, your grand-uncle, and Uncle Tong Tian. It is also in accordance with the general trend of Heaven, the separation of the three religions, each spreading its own lineage, and enlightening all living beings...!"

Huang Long opened his mouth, as if to say something, but found himself speechless.

Yes, a sage who sees the secrets of heaven, how could he separate his family because of a temporary conflict among his disciples?

The fundamental reason for the separation of the Three Pure Ones was that their respective Daos contradicted each other. This was not a big deal for the Three Pure Ones, who were already sages, but their disciples inherited their respective Daos.

Whether it was Xuandu, Guangchengzi, or Duobao, all the disciples were more or less influenced by the Daoist aura of the Three Pure Ones. Their Daoist auras clashed, causing them to remain at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

The cultivation level of Taiyi Golden Immortal is simply unable to harmonize the Daoist principles within, nor can it escape the influence of the Daoist principles of other saints, which is why they find it difficult to break through to the Daluo Realm!

"Disciple understands," Huang Long said in a low voice, his voice somewhat hoarse.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at him, a hint of gentleness flashing in his eyes: "You value loyalty and righteousness, which is a good thing. But those who cultivate the Dao should know that destiny cannot be defied. You are still a disciple of the Chan Sect, and also a disciple of the Three Pure Ones."

When you see your eldest grand-uncle and Tongtian uncle in the future, you must show them the respect due to a disciple. Do not lose your manners just because we are separated.

As he spoke, Yuanshi Tianzun casually waved his hand.

A ray of light flew into Huanglong's brow, transforming into two clear images of the location.

One of the images depicts Shouyang Mountain in the southern part of the prehistoric world, while the other shows an island in the East China Sea that resembles a giant turtle.

"This is the newly established Taoist temple by your Grand Master Uncle and Master Tongtian," said Yuanshi Tianzun.

He knew about Shouyang Mountain; it was the place where the ten suns burned the heavens and wreaked havoc in the primordial world, protecting the land of the human race.

The Grand Master chose that location for the Daoist temple, clearly intentionally, to protect the growth of the human race and to pass on the traditions of the Human Religion.

Jin'ao Island was unheard of in the East China Sea. I asked Qinglong before, but even he didn't know about it. It was difficult to hide from the great formation, so I didn't know when something happened.

The East China Sea is vast and boundless, dotted with islands. Jin'ao Island, which has caught the eye of the Heavenly Master, must be a top-tier blessed land.

The disciples of the Jie Sect were mostly demons or other beings who had attained enlightenment. The East Sea, being far from the center of the prehistoric continent, was indeed more suitable for their free development.

But the dragon race...!

Huang Long thought of the disciples of the Jie Sect, whose unbridled nature, with a sage backing them up, meant they would act without any scruples.

"Master, I have another question," Huanglong mustered his courage. "After the separation of the three teachings, if there are any further conflicts between the disciples of the Chan and Jie teachings...!"

"Each relies on their own abilities."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable said calmly, his tone tinged with coldness, "The struggle for the Great Dao is no child's play. But remember this: there must be a bottom line in the struggle between fellow disciples. If anyone dares to betray their sect or harm their fellow disciples, I will not let them off lightly."

These words were spoken with absolute certainty, subtly revealing the majesty of a sage.

Hearing his master say this, Huanglong breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed, saying, "This disciple will remember."

He wanted to ask for more details, such as the specific process of the division of the family, and how the three religions should get along in the future... but Yuanshi Tianzun obviously did not intend to say more.

"Go then." Yuanshi Tianzun waved his sleeve. "Cultivate diligently. If your own cultivation cannot keep up, no matter how many spiritual treasures and spiritual roots you possess, they will be useless!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding space began to distort violently.

Huanglong felt dizzy and the scene before him shattered like a dream.

By the time he regained his footing, he was already standing outside the gate of Jade Void Palace.

The palace gates behind him slowly closed, making a heavy and long sound, and finally slammed shut with a loud "boom".

Under the moonlight, the plaque of Yuxu Palace gleamed with a cool, clear light.

Huang Long stood in front of the door, motionless for a long time.

The division of the Three Pure Ones into their own family was a foregone conclusion. As a junior disciple, he was powerless to change anything and could only go with the flow.

However, how to position oneself in this grand trend, how to face the great calamity of the Lich King after the next era, and all the things that follow the great calamity, all require careful consideration.

Leaving Sanqing Peak, Huanglong rode auspicious clouds and traversed the desolate Kunlun Mountains. Looking at the empty spiritual mountains and immortal peaks, Huanglong's lips twitched slightly. They really moved them completely!

The vast Kunlun Mountains are filled with clouds and mist formed from extremely dense spiritual energy, so dense that not a single decent spiritual herb or beast can be seen. If it weren't for the dense spiritual energy, it wouldn't resemble a sacred place at all.