Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Purple light flickered in Hongjun's eyes, and for the first time, a very faint but real fluctuation appeared on his usually calm face.

He remained silent, offering no rebuttal.

Because what Kong Xuan said... was all true.

In the beginning of time, Pangu perished. His physical body became the earth, his spine became Buzhou Mountain, his primordial spirit became the Three Pure Ones, and his essence and blood became the Ancestral Witches.

The supreme rules of heaven and earth should be three:

The Way of Heaven governs the operation of Heaven and Earth, the birth and death of all things, and is without emotion or desire, supremely high and impartial.

The Earthly Dao governs the cycle of life and death, the workings of the netherworld, and is compassionate and virtuous.

Humanity governs the will of all beings, ensures the inheritance of civilization, passes on the torch, strives for self-improvement, and innovates.

The three paths should have stood side by side, checking and balancing each other, and working together to maintain the primordial balance.

But what about reality?

The Heavenly Dao was the first to revive, taking advantage of the Primordial Purple Qi, with Hongjun as its representative. After merging with the Dao, it completely took control of the Primordial World.

Although the Earthly Path was barely revived after the Lich War, thanks to the opportunity of Houtu transforming into a being of reincarnation, it has always been suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, and can only retreat to the Netherworld, unable to even fully control the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

As for humanity... it has been dormant since the birth of the human race.

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were merely pawns used by Heaven to consolidate its own power through the fortune of the human race.

The Investiture of the Gods was, in fact, a purge of the Xuanmen sect by the Heavenly Dao under the guise of the change of dynasties among the human race.

When the three paths are out of balance, the Way of Heaven reigns supreme.

This is the root of all problems in the primordial world!

"You even know this..."

Hongjun spoke slowly, his voice devoid of emotion:

"It seems that the opportunity you have received is far more profound than I expected."

Kong Xuan neither agreed nor disagreed.

In his past life memories, after the Investiture of the Gods came the Journey to the West, and after the Journey to the West came the Dharma End.

As the primordial world gradually declined, its spiritual energy dried up, its laws receded, and eventually even cultivators became legends.

All of this is because the Heavenly Dao is supreme, frantically absorbing the primordial essence of the world, yet it lacks the nourishment of the Earthly Dao and the checks and balances of the Human Dao.

If this continues, it would be strange if the primordial world did not perish.

"When the three paths are out of balance, the Heavenly Path reigns supreme."

Kong Xuan stepped forward, and the chaotic halo behind him slowly rotated:

"This is the real reason why the primordial world has been constantly declining."

"Heaven is ruthless; it only knows how to take, but doesn't know how to give back."

"The tunnels are blocked, the cycle of reincarnation is disrupted, and life and death are in chaos."

"Humanity is asleep, civilization is stagnant, and all living beings are like ants."

His gaze was like lightning, fixed directly on Hongjun:

"Dao Ancestor, you have merged with the Heavenly Dao, have you never considered... awakening the Earthly Dao and the Human Dao, truly allowing the three Daos to coexist, so that the primordial world can endure?"

Hongjun remained silent.

Hasn't he thought about it?

But... it's difficult.

The Heavenly Dao has become the sole ruler of the Billion Yuan Society, its power deeply rooted and bound to the primordial origin.

If the Earthly Path and the Human Path are forcibly awakened, it will inevitably provoke a backlash from the Heavenly Path. At that time, the order of the primordial world will collapse, and the world may collapse before the three paths can stand together.

Moreover... the Great Dao is above.

The primordial world is merely one world within chaos. Under the rules of the Great Dao, a world where the Heavenly Dao reigns supreme is permitted, but the birth of a truly perfect world where the three Daos coexist is not necessarily allowed.

In case it attracts the attention of the Great Dao...

Hongjun dared not gamble.

"Do you want to awaken the spirit of humanity and the spirit of nature?"

Hongjun finally spoke, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of solemnity:

"Do you know... what this means?"

"It means going against the will of Heaven."

Kong Xuan said calmly:

"It means breaking the existing order."

"This means... the primordial world is about to undergo the greatest transformation since the beginning of time."

He paused, his eyes swirling with a chaotic energy:

"But this is also the only chance for survival in the primordial world."

"Only when the three paths stand in harmony, with Heaven, Earth, and Man each fulfilling their respective duties, can the primordial world truly achieve endless cycles and no longer rely on repeated eons to deplete its origin."

"At that time, spiritual energy will no longer diminish, laws will no longer recede, and all living beings... will be able to find their own path."

After he finished speaking, the Purple Cloud Palace fell into a deathly silence.

Only the chaotic starlight flowed, reflecting in Hongjun's deep, abyss-like eyes.

He was weighing his options.

In the simulation.

At the moment of making a choice.

a long time.

Hongjun slowly raised his eyes and looked at Kong Xuan:

"What do you intend to do?"

He did not object.

There was no agreement.

I'm just asking... how to do it.

This means that he wavered.

Kong Xuan was certain that the matter was already half accomplished.

"It's very simple."

"First, extinguish the selfish desires of Heaven, then restore the way of humanity."

As soon as the words were spoken, the starlight froze.

Hongjun Daozu sat upright on the cloud platform, his purple robes fluttering without wind, and for the first time, his ancient and simple face revealed an undisguised shock.

Purple energy surged deep within his eyes, and the phantom of the ancient tree behind him, which stretched to the sky, trembled wildly. The projection of the Three Thousand Worlds flickered, as if it might collapse at any moment.

"You...you even knew about this?"

Hongjun's voice was no longer indifferent, but carried a very faint, almost imperceptible, surprise.

Heaven's way is biased.

This is not a secret, but it is also a truth that ordinary cultivators cannot access.

Since the beginning of time, when Pangu separated heaven and earth, the Way of Heaven has been the supreme rule that is without emotion or desire, impartial and selfless, maintaining the operation of heaven and earth.

However, after experiencing the tribulations of the Dragon-Han and Witch-Demon eras, countless killings occurred in the primordial world, and karma and cause and effect became intertwined, with karmic forces surging like a tide.

In the process of cleansing, suppressing, and harmonizing time and again, the Way of Heaven inevitably becomes tainted by desire.

Hongjun merged with the Dao and became one with the Heavenly Dao, thus having the clearest perception of this.

He had tried to purify these "selfish desires," but the Heavenly Dao was already deeply bound to the primordial origin, and a single move would affect the whole situation.

Forced purification might disrupt the natural order and cause the primordial world to collapse.

Therefore, he could only maintain it.

Maintaining this unhealthy balance, maintaining this cycle of drinking poison to quench thirst.

Until... Kong Xuan appeared.

Until this variable who held the Great Dao and transcended the Heavenly Dao spoke the truth that he had never dared to utter.

"I know."

Kong Xuan's voice was calm, as if he were stating a trivial matter:

"Heaven's way is biased, just as a person may have a goiter."

"If it is not cut off and removed, it will eventually become a disaster."

"The Dao Ancestor merged with the Dao and became one with the Heavenly Dao. He should know this better than I do."

Hongjun remained silent.

After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice carrying an indescribable weariness:

"So what if I understand?"

"The Heavenly Dao is already bound to the primordial origin, and its 'selfish desires' are deeply rooted in every great calamity, every cause and effect, and every strand of karma."

"To purify... is tantamount to reshaping the Heavenly Way."

"At that time, chaos will surely ensue, and all living beings will suffer."

"This price... I cannot afford."

Kong Xuan's gaze turned cold:

"So, the Dao Ancestor chose to maintain this unhealthy situation?"

"Let the selfish desires of Heaven swell, let the great calamities cleanse us time and again, let the primordial world gradually march towards annihilation?"

"And then I comforted myself by saying... this is for the greater good, for the continuation of the primordial world?"

Then Kong Xuan released his oppressive aura, and divine light from the Great Dao appeared on his hand as he coldly said:

"Could it be that the Dao Ancestor intends to stop me?"