Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

The disciples were immersed in the profound enlightenment of the Great Dao's manifestation, and time quietly passed.

During this time, several disciples, including Chi Jingzi and Taiyi, listened to the sage's teachings and sought to break through to the Great Luo Realm.

But Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand to interrupt him.

"The laws are not perfect; at this point, even if one breaks through to the Great Luo Flower, one will not reach the sixth rank."

Chi Jingzi, Taiyi, and the others were reprimanded by Yuanshi Tianzun, and they quickly concealed their auras, focusing all their efforts on comprehending the Dao diagrams of laws manifesting in the void.

On this day, the voice of the Primordial Celestial Venerable suddenly stopped preaching.

The various strange phenomena manifesting the Great Dao in the void also dissipated, and Jade Void Palace returned to its former tranquility.

The disciples awoke from their reverie, their faces showing a lingering sense of satisfaction.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's gaze swept over his disciples, and he slowly spoke.

"In the primordial world, after the great calamity of the Lich King, the acquired spiritual energy permeated the earth, and billions of post-natal beings were born."

"These beings are born ignorant, unaware of the Way of Heaven, and do not cultivate the Great Way!"

The figure of Yuanshi Tianzun became solemn.

"You inherit the great Dao of the sages, and should guide all living beings in the primordial world toward the Dao."

"From this day forward, you shall leave Kunlun and spread the great Dao of our Chan Sect among the billions of living beings in this primordial world!"

This was the first time that Yuanshi Tianzun had given these disciples a clear mission instruction.

The disciples were shocked and immediately stood up and knelt down.

"I will obey my master's orders."

The sounds were perfectly synchronized, echoing throughout the Jade Void Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly and looked at his disciples.

Go!

The disciples stood up, preparing to leave Jade Void Palace, when the Primordial Heavenly Venerable suddenly spoke.

"Huanglong, stay!"

The disciples were slightly startled and then looked at Huang, then at Yuanshi Tianzun, though they didn't know why Huang Long had been left behind alone.

But they dared not ask any more questions and left Yuxu Palace one after another.

Huang Long watched his disciples leave.

In the Jade Void Palace, only the Primordial Celestial Venerable and his disciple Huanglong remained.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright on the jade bed, while Huanglong stood respectfully below.

"Yellow Dragon, do you know why I spared you?" Yuanshi Tianzun asked in a calm voice.

Huang Long shook his head and respectfully replied, "This disciple does not know, please enlighten me, Master."

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at him with profound eyes.

"This time, the Dao Ancestor summoned us to the Zixiao Palace to discuss the selection of the Heavenly Emperor. My original intention was to recommend you as the Heavenly Emperor."

Huang Long was startled upon hearing this.

The Heavenly Emperor, the one who openly rules the primordial world and commands all living beings.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

The position of the Heavenly Emperor may seem supremely revered, but in reality, it is a shackle.

Not to mention the six saints, even the powerful beings at the quasi-saint level in the primordial world would not take the Heavenly Emperor seriously!

If the Heavenly Emperor wants to attain enlightenment, he must gain the respect of all living beings in the primordial world.

To gain the respect of all living beings in the primordial world, one must possess the strength to suppress them.

With the six saints present, this path was blocked.

He never even considered sitting in that position.

But his master actually recommended him...

Huanglong raised his head and looked at Yuanshi Tianzun, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, Master." He bowed respectfully, his voice sincere.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly and continued, "Your eldest grand-uncle, Tongtian uncle, and Nuwa all recognize you as the Heavenly Emperor."

As he spoke, Yuanshi Tianzun showed a look of regret, "Unfortunately, Jieyin and Zhunti raised various reasons... against you becoming the Heavenly Emperor."

Huang Long's expression remained calm. There was no anger, nor any sense of grievance.

He knew that the words spoken by the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, were merely pretexts.

The real purpose was to prevent any of the Three Pure Ones' disciples from becoming the Heavenly Emperor.

"In the end, the Master appointed Haotian as the Heavenly Emperor," said Yuanshi Tianzun. "I am informing you of this so that you will not let it affect your cultivation. Although the position of Heavenly Emperor is incomparably revered, it may not be suitable for you."

Huang Long shook his head, his tone calm yet firm.

"Master, I have never even considered the position of the Heavenly Emperor."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable showed a hint of surprise.

Countless powerful beings at the Quasi-Saint level yearn to use that position to ascend to the Sainthood.

His disciple, however, did not miss out on that position in the slightest, and his Dao heart did not waver even slightly.

Huanglong continued, "What I seek is the Great Dao. Although the position of Heavenly Emperor can lead all the saints of the primordial world, it is also subject to their constraints."

"The path that Heavenly Emperors all uphold is completely different from the path I have taken. I am walking a great path that belongs to me alone, without needing any external assistance."

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at him, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

"good!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable praised, "This is the demeanor of a true strongman. Unmoved by external things, unattached to the masses, firmly walking his own path. I am very pleased that you have this awareness."

Huang Long bowed respectfully and said, "This disciple dares not accept the praise from the teacher."

Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand, then suddenly his expression turned solemn.

"Huanglong!"

"Disciple is here!"

"Have you forgotten something?"

Huang Long was taken aback!

The Heavenly Venerable of Primordial Beginning's expression turned serious, his gaze sharp as lightning as he stared directly at the Yellow Dragon.

Huang Long felt a pang of anxiety and quickly recalled his entire life.

He thought for a moment. In the Dragon Clan, on the shores of the East Sea, in Kunlun... it seemed there was nothing that warranted such a serious inquiry from the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

"Please enlighten me, Master!" he had no choice but to say, forcing himself to speak.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable looked at his lips, seemingly somewhat displeased.

"You really don't know?"

Facing the oppressive gaze of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, Huanglong's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.

He racked his brains and carefully recalled all the things that had happened to him.

My master loves noodles the most, what could possibly hurt his noodles?

In an instant, a thought flashed through his mind like lightning.

He remembered!

Innate Enlightenment Tea.

He spent countless treasures and finally revived his innate spiritual root.

After he revived the Dao Tea on Jin'ao Island, he presented it to his Uncle Tongtian.

Afterwards, he gave some to his senior uncle.

He also invited many of his fellow disciples to taste it, including Antarctic Immortal, Guang Chengzi, and Taiyi Yuding, all of whom had drunk his Enlightenment Tea.

Only...

The only thing he never showed respect to was his own master.

Huanglong looked at Yuanshi Tianzun with some guilt.

The Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning had the best of all, and this disciple had actually given the best of it to his senior uncles and senior masters, never thinking of his own master.

Isn't this slapping the master in the face?

No wonder the Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning had such a serious expression.

"Please forgive me, teacher!"

While apologizing, Huanglong plucked a dozen or so innate enlightenment tea leaves from the Xuanhuang Realm.

Each piece is imprinted with different law runes, exuding a rich Daoist charm.

Pack these tea leaves into a jade box carved from innate spiritual jade!

Of course I know, I should lift it up with both hands and respectfully raise it above my head.

"Master, this is a gift from your disciple to you, for your use in quenching your thirst."

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the jade box in Huanglong's hand, and the seriousness on his face suddenly disappeared, revealing a gentle smile.

With a wave of his hand, the jade box disappeared from Huang Long's hand, and no one knew where he had put it.

"Next time you have something good, offer it to Master first," said Yuanshi Tianzun with satisfaction.

Huang Long nodded quickly: "Disciple remembers, next time I will definitely pay my respects to Master first."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, and his figure gradually became illusory.

"The Heavenly Realm has opened, and Haotian has just taken control of the Heavenly Court. Whatever you want, go and ask for it yourself...!"

Huanglong's face darkened upon hearing Yuanshi's voice.

My own master really doesn't regard Haotian as the Heavenly Emperor!