Primordial Era: Cultivation level equals the sum of the Jie Sect's total; the Three Pure Ones a

Three days later, at Biyou Palace.

As dawn broke through, the rosy light shone like silk, bathing the entire palace in golden light.

The palace gates were already wide open, and purple mist wafted out from inside the hall, mingling with the ethereal fog swirling outside and creating countless Daoist phenomena.

On the spacious white jade square, figures moved about, and the atmosphere was profound.

Daoist Duobao stood at the forefront, his golden Daoist robe fluttering without wind, his body radiating a restrained, precious light, yet subtly revealing an unprecedented depth and sharpness.

His eyes were bright and clear, with a chaotic martial arts essence flowing deep within them. Although it had only been three days, his aura was completely different from before.

Zhao Gongming stood beside him, his golden whip drooping slightly in his hand, his tiger-like eyes scanning the surroundings with a mixture of curiosity and scrutiny.

Beside him stood the Three Immortal Maidens of the Clouds, their flowing robes and ethereal beauty captivating, their clear eyes awaiting the Vice Master who would shake the primordial world.

Further on, the direct disciples of the Holy Mother Jinling, the Holy Mother Wudang, and the Holy Mother Guiling lined up in order, along with the Seven Immortals and many core disciples from the outer sect, totaling no less than a thousand people.

Two figures stood out in the crowd.

One was dressed in a five-colored Taoist robe, with a handsome face and eyes like stars. Five-colored divine light flowed around him. Although he tried his best to conceal it, the nobility and arrogance that came from the source of his bloodline still attracted attention.

It was Kong Xuan!

The other was draped in a golden feather cloak, with an arrogant face and sharp eyes. Behind him, there were faint golden feather phantoms, and his aura was as sharp as a knife.

It is indeed the Golden-Winged Roc!

Both of them are descendants of the Phoenix Clan, with extraordinary backgrounds. Since being recruited into the Jie Sect by Xuandu, they have been cultivating in seclusion on Jin'ao Island and have never shown themselves easily.

Today, Xuandu is preaching, so they naturally rushed there immediately.

"Brother Duobao."

Zhao Gongming suddenly spoke, his voice deep and resonant:

"Your aura... it has improved so much in just three days?"

With his keen senses, he could clearly feel the new, vigorous martial arts aura emanating from Duobao's body, which was merging with the original Shangqing Immortal Light, and there was a subtle sense that they complemented each other.

Upon hearing this, Duobao smiled slightly:

"I received a wisp of the true essence of martial arts from the Vice Master, and have gained some understanding of it."

His voice was calm, but it couldn't hide his excitement.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding disciples all changed their expressions and their gazes fell on Duobao.

They had already sensed the change in Duobao's aura, and now that it was confirmed, their anticipation grew even stronger.

Even a powerful expert like Senior Brother Duobao, who is at the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, has made such progress in just three days after obtaining the true meaning of martial arts. Just how mysterious is martial arts?

"The Vice Leader has arrived!"

A clear shout came from inside the palace gate.

The voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every disciple present.

In an instant, the square fell silent.

Everyone looked up at the palace gate.

A figure in green robes stepped slowly out from the swirling purple mist.

Her green robes fluttered slightly, her black hair cascaded over her shoulders, her face was calm, and her eyes were as deep as the starry sea.

It is indeed Xuandu!

"Greetings, Vice Leader!"

Led by Duobao, a thousand disciples bowed in unison, their voices like a tidal wave, shaking the palace.

Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc also bowed slightly, a complex look flashing in their eyes.

Despite their arrogance, they still held a degree of awe in their hearts towards this vice leader of the Jie Sect, who had attained the Great Luo of Hunyuan in a century, was a deposed saint, and gathered fortune.

Xuandu stood before the palace gate, his gaze sweeping over the disciples below.

Duobao's sharpness, Zhao Gongming's profoundness, the Three Immortals' clarity, Kong Xuan's arrogance, the Golden-Winged Roc's fierceness... all these outstanding talents of the Jie Sect were on full display.

"Get up."

Xuan Du spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

The disciples rose as instructed, their gazes still fixed on him.

With a flick of his sleeve, Xuan Du unleashed the primordial Daoist energy.

"I presume you are already aware of the reason for summoning you here today."

He paused, his voice clearly penetrating everyone's mind:

"I will pass on to you the true essence of martial arts."

As the four words fell, the atmosphere in the square suddenly froze.

Although it was expected, hearing it with their own ears still stirred the hearts of all the disciples.

Martial arts!

The deputy leader used this method to attain the Primordial Chaos Realm in a hundred years, directly confronting all the saints and gathering immeasurable fortune!

These supreme principles, will they be passed on to them today?

"May I ask, Vice Leader...?"

Zhao Gongming stepped forward, his tiger-like eyes gleaming with a sharp light:

"Can the path of martial arts truly help us... break through our limitations and embark on a path of transcendence?"

This question voiced what all the disciples were thinking.

In the primordial world of cultivation, the ranks of sainthood are limited, and quasi-sainthood is the ultimate goal for the vast majority of cultivators.

Although they are disciples of the Jie Sect and enjoy the fortune of ten thousand immortals, without a heaven-defying opportunity, they will find it difficult to reach the realm of sainthood in their entire lives.

However, Xuandu's Path of Primordial Chaos is an unprecedented path of transcendence!

Without relying on the Primordial Purple Qi, without taking the authority of Heaven, we only believe in ourselves and fight without defeat!

If this path can truly be traversed... how glorious will the future be for the myriad immortals of the Jie Sect?

Upon hearing this, Xuan Du's gaze swept over Zhao Gongming, then over the expectant faces below.

Whether you can transcend depends on yourselves.

His voice was calm, yet every word struck like a hammer blow deep into the hearts of everyone present:

"Martial arts is the way to temper oneself and tap into one's potential. It can strengthen one's foundation, solidify one's Dao heart, and integrate all techniques."

"However, the foundation of this path lies in three points."

Xuan Du raised three fingers, his voice deepening:

"First, one must have a clear and bright mind and an iron will. One must sever one's dependence on the Way of Heaven and realize that one's own body is the Way."

"Secondly, one must have a profound foundation and a perfect origin. One needs to use the true meaning of martial arts to refine the Dao fruit, remove the imprint of the Heavenly Dao, and complete oneself."

"Thirdly, one must be courageous and diligent, unafraid of calamities. The path of Hunyuan requires overcoming the tribulations of the Great Dao, which are a hundred times more dangerous than the Heavenly Tribulations. The slightest carelessness will result in death and the dissipation of one's Dao."

Each word resounded like a thunderclap.

The disciples had different expressions: some were excited, some were solemn, and some were hesitant.

The Tribulation of the Great Dao...

Even the vice-leader went through countless near-death experiences back then, do they... really have the courage and resources to overcome it?

"Vice Leader."

Duobao suddenly spoke, his voice firm:

"This disciple wishes to cultivate martial arts and walk this path!"

His aura suddenly erupted, with precious light and chaotic martial arts radiance intertwining and rotating, faintly showing the potential to break through the shackles of the Great Luo realm!

After three days of practice, he had truly felt the profound mystery of martial arts.

The process of refining one's Dao fruit and replenishing one's origin... that feeling of slowly elevating one's life level captivated him and gave him unprecedented hope!

"I would like to!"

Zhao Gongming followed closely behind, his tiger-like eyes blazing with fighting spirit:

"We cultivators defy the heavens; what calamity do we have to fear?"

"Count us in!"

The three fairy maidens of Sanxiao spoke in unison, their voices clear yet firm.

Jinling, Wudang, Guiling and other direct disciples also stepped forward, their eyes no longer showing any confusion.

Those who can join the Jie Sect are all extraordinary individuals.

With an opportunity for transcendence right before us, why should we shrink back?

Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes.

"Now that we have joined the Jie Sect, we should naturally follow the Vice Leader... to forge a new path!"

Kong Xuan spoke slowly, and five-colored divine light appeared and disappeared.

The Golden-Winged Roc grinned, its golden feather phantom trembling slightly.

"I've long wanted to test just how powerful this martial art really is!"

The roar was like a tidal wave, and the fighting spirit was like a rainbow.

Not a single disciple among the many disciples flinched!

Xuan Du nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

The disciples of the Jie Sect did not disappoint him.

"good."

He slowly raised his hand, and chaotic martial arts runes slowly emerged in his palm.

The runes were no bigger than a fist, their colors chaotic, their light flowing, and within them were the images of endless stars being born and dying, and the surging of earth, fire, water and wind.

Furthermore, a martial will that transcends all laws and is supremely powerful spread out!