Primordial Era: Refusing Hongjun's path to sainthood, I attained the Dao of Hunyuan.

Chapter 56 The Boundless Taoist

Xuanhuang listened in silence, never expecting that what ultimately moved Zhenyuanzi was Go.

Di Jun and Tai Yi are domineering and difficult to talk to, but in order to play a game with Ziwei Daoren, the founder of Go, Zhen Yuanzi made a decisive decision to go on a trip to the starry sky.

This is really...

Xuanhuang thought about it and realized that Zhen Yuanzi already had two poisons. The first poison was Go, which was the most important, and the second poison was the newly acquired addiction to tea.

However, if, after some time, the ginseng fruit wine is also produced, and Zhen Yuanzi becomes obsessed with it...

That means you have all three poisons.

"How about we give Zhen Yuanzi a nickname? Like the Three Poisons Taoist? The Three Poisons True Lord?" Xuanhuang thought to himself, but he felt even more guilty.

Because he's the one who caused all of this, turning a perfectly respectable and dignified ancestor of earth immortals into what he is now.

Ah, no, this must be how this guy is at heart. I just played the role of a catalyst.

Xuanhuang comforted himself.

Soon, after finishing their tea, Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi both felt completely comfortable. They looked at each other and burst into laughter.

"Alright, it's time to set off." Xuanhuang casually tossed the Earth Book back to Zhenyuanzi and said.

The two left Wuzhuang Temple and were about to set off when a red light flew in from afar.

As the red light fell, two Taoist priests appeared.

One of them is none other than Hongyun. As for the other one, Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi also know him.

This Taoist priest also listened to the teachings at Zixiao Palace and lived on Wuliang Mountain, hence he was known as the Wuliang Taoist.

However, this Wuliang Daoist usually doesn't associate with them, so why is he now following Hongyun?

Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi both looked at Hongyun with suspicion.

"Oh? Brother Xuanhuang is here too? And Zhen Yuanzi, I thought you had already set off. I didn't expect to catch up with you before you left." Hongyun looked at the two of them and smiled.

"Boundless Fellow Daoist." Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi did not reply immediately, but instead bowed to the Boundless Daoist.

Wuliang Daoist hurriedly returned the greeting, addressing both Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi as "Daoist Brother," his attitude even bordering on respectful.

This made Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi even more puzzled.

"If you don't come soon, we're really leaving. What? Didn't you say you were going by yourself? Why are you coming here?" Zhen Yuanzi said to Hongyun.

"I just came to take a look."

Hongyun laughed and said, "Besides, I clearly said that if I didn't come, you could go by yourself. When did I say I was going by myself?"

The two bickered for a while, which amused Xuanhuang greatly, but in the end he still managed to stop them.

"Alright, if we keep bickering, the sermon will start soon. Let's talk as we walk."

Xuanhuang said.

Hongyun nodded and waved his hand. Instantly, countless clouds surged in from all directions.

It quickly transformed into a large cloud, enveloping all four of them, and then moved swiftly.

Seeing Hongyun's methods, Xuanhuang's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

Hongyun's supernatural abilities have undergone a complete transformation compared to the past.

It could even be said that it was completely different. Xuanhuang sensed something profound and mysterious within his supernatural powers.

This thing is called "Tao". It is the Tao that Hongyun himself comprehended.

Hongyun has found her own path.

Along the way, Hongyun introduced Wuliang Daoist to Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi again, but only briefly and without saying much.

Clearly, there was another deeper meaning behind Wuliang Daoren's presence by Hongyun's side.

However, Xuanhuang and Zhenyuanzi also vaguely knew some secrets that were difficult to say, so they did not delve into it.

The four quickly entered the chaos, found the Purple Cloud Palace within it, and entered the palace.

This time, they arrived a little late.

Many powerful figures from Zixiao Palace have already arrived.

Not long after the four entered Zixiao Palace, Hongjun appeared on the platform and, as usual, instructed Haotian and Yaochi to close the gate.

Xuanhuang took the opportunity to look at the powerful figures in Zixiao Palace, and indeed their numbers had decreased.

Currently, the number of powerful beings in Zixiao Palace is only a little over 2,100, which is several hundred fewer than before.

It is evident how many powerful beings have suffered misfortune over these 100,000 years.

Of course, everyone sweeps the snow from their own doorstep and doesn't care about the frost on others' roofs; Xuanhuang doesn't randomly show mercy.

Although some of these missing great beings had met him, discussed the Way, and had some relationship with him.

However, in the primordial world, the strong prey on the weak, and unexpected disasters are inevitable during the cultivation process. If one cannot overcome them, death and the dissipation of one's cultivation are perfectly normal.

In particular, some powerful beings felt that their own aptitude and comprehension were insufficient when Hongjun passed down the method of severing the three corpses. Therefore, they chose to take the shortcut and use innate spiritual treasures to assist in severing the corpses.

The ensuing conflict over innate spiritual treasures is likely one of the major reasons for the loss of these powerful figures.

In addition, the karmic entanglements between powerful beings, as well as the struggles between large and small forces in the primordial world, often lead to the fall of powerful beings.

Composing himself, Xuanhuang focused his gaze solely on Hongjun on the Dao Platform.

Hongjun's eyes seemed to grow even more indifferent. After a moment of silence, he spoke in the same emotionless tone: "I obtained the Jade Tablet of Creation, severed my three corpses to become a saint, and felt that the Heavenly Dao was flawed. Therefore, I have the ambition to mend the Heavenly Dao with my own body."

"But before I can merge with the Dao, there are some karmic ties that must be settled and some lineages that need to be passed on. Therefore, I will give lectures in Zixiao Palace three times a year, and this time will be the last time. After the lecture, I will merge with the Dao of Heaven."

Hongjun's words immediately shocked the many powerful figures in Zixiao Palace, who began to discuss the matter animatedly.

Zhunti, however, was the most dramatic, weeping bitterly as he said to Hongjun, "Master, if you attain enlightenment, who will preach the Dao to us? Please, Master, retract this thought; please do not do such a thing!"

Seeing this, the other powerful beings followed suit and tried to dissuade Hongjun.

But Hongjun was very resolute, and a vast aura emanated from his body, as if the Heavenly Dao itself had manifested.

The boundless might of Heaven hung over everyone's heads.

Hongjun said, "Stop talking. After merging with the Heavenly Dao, I am no longer Hongjun. I am only for the Heavenly Dao. You should remember this from now on: the general trend of the Heavenly Dao cannot be changed, only the minor trend can be changed. Those who defy the Heavenly Dao and try to change the general trend will surely be punished by Heaven."

Hongjun's words struck like a thunderbolt, causing many powerful beings to change their expressions and repeatedly agree.

Xuanhuang, in particular, felt that Hongjun's words were mainly directed at him, as if he were being warned.

Could it be that I will really change the course of history? Will divine punishment befall me? Xuanhuang's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but wonder.

(End of this chapter)