Primordial Era: The Way of the Three Lights and Stars

Chapter 3, 003: Becoming Tongtian's Apprentice

Wei Guang and his companion arrived at a deserted island, where Zhao Gongming, as a starting point, began to expound on his philosophy.

Like Wei Guang, Zhao Gongming had only recently taken human form and was also at the early stage of the Golden Immortal realm. Furthermore, judging from his exposition of the Dao, he had no lineage to inherit.

However, through mutual corroboration, Wei Guang also made up for some of the underlying logical flaws.

Before Pangu created the world, the three thousand demon gods were all at the level of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal. There were no realms below Hunyuan in the chaos, just as there are no subsequent four realms of immortal cultivation now.

The concept of immortal realms only came into existence after Hongjun preached the Dao.

Celestial Immortal, True Immortal, Mysterious Immortal, Golden Immortal, Taiyi Golden Immortal, Daluo Golden Immortal, Quasi-Saint (Hun Yuan Golden Immortal), Saint (Hun Yuan Daluo Golden Immortal).

However, knowing the realm is one thing, knowing the profound meaning of the realm is another.

Both Zhao Gongming and Wei Guang themselves currently only know the profound mysteries of Golden Immortals and below, and only have a general understanding of Taiyi Golden Immortals.

That's why he was in such a hurry to come out.

If he doesn't come out to communicate with others or find a master, and relies solely on his own closed-door development, he might get stuck at the Golden Immortal realm for a long time, by which time it will be too late.

After Zhao Gongming finished his sermon, seeing that Wei Guang seemed to have grasped the meaning, he did not disturb him but waited quietly.

Although Zhao Gongming was only at the Golden Immortal realm, his lectures brought many benefits to Wei Guang, greatly compensating for his lack of basic logical thinking.

A moment later, Wei Guang opened his eyes and apologized, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, fellow Daoist."

Zhao Gongming smiled and said, "It's alright."

Seeing this, Wei Guang no longer hesitated and immediately said, "The three powers are Heaven, Earth, and Man; the three luminaries are the Sun, Moon, and Stars; the Sun is Yang, the Moon is Yin, and the stars are the bridge, integrating the Yin and Yang of the Sun and Moon, which is the Way of the Three Luminaries..."

As soon as Wei Guang spoke, Zhao Gongming's expression turned serious.

The Three Lights and Stars Path, what grand ambitions!

Who in the entire prehistoric world doesn't know that Emperor Jun of the Demon Court and Emperor Taiyi of the East are the Lords of the Sun? Regardless of whether they follow the Path of the Stars or not, they will not allow others to interfere in their backyard.

The path that Wei Guang seeks is very dangerous.

However, this was Wei Guang's own path, and had nothing to do with Zhao Gongming. Discussing the Dao is nothing more than using the paths of others to validate one's own.

Soon, Zhao Gongming banished all distracting thoughts from his mind and completely immersed himself in Wei Guang's teachings, constantly absorbing Wei Guang's strengths to make up for his own shortcomings.

As he listened, Zhao Gongming suddenly realized that Wei Guang's understanding of the Dao was much deeper than his own.

Even though the other party was only at the early stage of Golden Immortal, sometimes a single sentence could give Zhao Gongming a sense of sudden enlightenment, and all the confusion that had accumulated in his heart for a long time was now resolved.

The moment Wei Guang finished his sermon, Zhao Gongming suddenly broke through to the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm.

Seeing Zhao Gongming's breakthrough, Wei Guang was slightly taken aback, but then he understood. If even someone as mediocre as himself could bring such benefits to Zhao Gongming, what about those with great supernatural powers like the Three Pure Ones?

It seems I need to start planning to become an apprentice soon.

Becoming a disciple as early as possible might allow you to become a second-generation chief disciple. The title of chief disciple is not just something to be said; with good fortune bestowed upon you, your cultivation will be faster and smoother.

After stabilizing his cultivation level slightly, Zhao Gongming stood up and bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Wei Guang."

Wei Guang waved his hand, "It's not about fulfilling someone's wishes. As for discussing the Dao, it's your ability to gain something. Besides, I've also gained a lot from your teachings."

"What are your plans next, my friend?"

Zhao Gongming thought for a moment and said, "I have gained a lot from this discussion on the Dao, and I am afraid I need to go back and go into seclusion to organize my thoughts."

"In that case, I wish you continued success, fellow Daoist." Wei Guang had originally wanted to travel with him, but since he had already said so, he couldn't insist.

"many……"

Zhao Gongming had just opened his mouth when he suddenly turned around and looked up at the sky, but Wei Guang's gaze had already shifted.

It turned out that, without anyone noticing, a young Taoist priest wearing a cloud-patterned hat, a seven-jeweled Taoist robe, a face like a full moon, and lips like painted vermilion had arrived above them.

"Junior Wei Guang/Zhao Gongming greets senior."

The terrifying aura that the other party inadvertently exuded made Wei Guang and his companion realize that this must be a powerful figure, so they naturally dared not be disrespectful.

The young Taoist priest's gaze remained fixed on Wei Guang for a long while before he said with satisfaction, "I am Shangqing Tongtian. We are destined to meet. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Wei Guang was slightly taken aback, then overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Disciple Wei Guang greets Master."

Tongtian was already among his targets for becoming an apprentice, and now that the other party had taken the initiative to come to him, Wei Guang naturally had no reason to refuse.

Fate is a mysterious thing.

Tongtian smiled and said, "Very well, then you shall be the chief disciple of my sect. Since your origin is the origin of starlight, your Daoist name shall be Xuan Guang."

Wei Guang bowed again: "Thank you, Master, for bestowing this name upon me."

Zhao Gongming glanced at Wei Guang with some envy; those were the Three Pure Ones. White lotus, green leaves, and red lotus flowers—the name of the Three Pure Ones, originally one family, had long been known throughout the prehistoric world.

Furthermore, their reputation grew even more after they became disciples of the Dao Ancestor.

For rogue cultivators like them, being able to become disciples of such a powerful master is an incredibly fortunate opportunity.

Just as Zhao Gongming was filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment, Tongtian glanced at him again and said, "You are also destined to be with me. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Even Tongtian hadn't anticipated this.

He was originally trying to comprehend the Primordial Purple Qi in Kunlun Mountain, but he made no progress. So he thought he would go out for a walk and unexpectedly sensed a kindred spirit.

When I came over to take a look, wow, there were actually two of them.

Moreover, one of them has the origin of the Three Lights and the other has the origin of the Clear Breeze, both of which are of the highest quality, making them truly rare and excellent disciples.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming was overjoyed and quickly bowed, saying, "Zhao Gongming greets Master."

Tongtian smiled and said, "Very well, then you shall be my second true disciple. Since your origin is Qingfeng, let this be your Daoist title."

Wei Guang was slightly taken aback.

It was not surprising that Zhao Gongming was able to become Wei Guang's disciple ahead of time. After all, they had already met, and it was just a natural progression driven by fate.

But his Taoist name is Qingfeng...

He had never heard of Zhao Gongming having such a Taoist name, but Zhen Yuanzi did have a Qingfeng by his side.

It doesn't matter, it's harmless.

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this name upon me." After bowing to Tongtian, Zhao Gongming turned and bowed to Wei Guang, saying, "Zhao Gongming greets Senior Brother Wei Guang."

Wei Guang returned the greeting and said, "Greetings, Junior Brother Gongming."

After seeing the two brothers' harmonious relationship, Tongtian casually waved his hand, and several spiritual treasures appeared in the void in front of him. He said to the two, "I don't have much to give you, so you two can choose one of them."

There are four kinds of Lingbao.

Among them is a string of beads, which should be the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls. Then there is a precious flag, which is probably the Heavenly Flower Falling Flag.

In addition, there is a hammer and a mirror.

(End of this chapter)