Houtu is infatuated with me, so I made her lean against the wall.

Upon hearing Zu Long's words, Qin Ming raised an eyebrow.

However, one shouldn't hit a smiling face.

Moreover, he had previously said that anyone with the affinity could come here to hear the teachings.

Therefore, the protective array of the Three Immortal Islands has not been closed since he entered the island.

Although the dragon race is arrogant and domineering, there are still cultivators with stable minds among them.

If they have this opportunity, they will naturally be qualified to hear their own Great Dao through the Path to Heaven.

"Fellow Daoist Zulong, you're too kind. It was just a misunderstanding last time, nothing to worry about."

"However, the rules I set cannot be broken. There are still fifty years until the three hundred-year period. If any of your noble families have cultivators who ascend to heaven, they will naturally be able to hear my great Dao."

With that, Qin Ming reopened the Path to Heaven.

Seeing this, the Ancestral Dragon did not mind and directly ordered the three thousand dragon clan disciples he brought to embark on the Path to Heaven.

In his view, the dragon warriors he brought with him this time were all the best of the best.

Passing this mere test is a piece of cake.

However, what Zu Long didn't know was that this Heaven-Reaching Array, though seemingly simple...

But in reality, it is extremely challenging to test one's character.

Although the three thousand sons of the Dragon Clan are all of excellent pedigree and talent.

However, innate talent does not necessarily equate to a stable temperament.

To reach the Listening Platform via the Path to Heaven, one must endure numerous trials and temptations.

Qin Ming possesses a system, along with numerous rare and precious materials, and he also knows the future direction of the prehistoric world and some opportunities.

For him, a disciple's talent and background were never the only requirements for selecting disciples.

As long as the cultivator is determined and single-minded in seeking the Dao, even if the cultivator has not yet taken human form or has a low foundation, he can still cultivate him into a powerful being in the primordial world.

Even if one doesn't attain sainthood, becoming a peak Primordial Golden Immortal and then roaming freely in the primordial world is still not a problem.

Therefore, the First Emperor's scheme was destined to fail.

Sure enough, when the three thousand dragon clan disciples stepped onto the Path to Heaven, over a thousand of them were stopped by the various temptations along the way.

Dragons are inherently promiscuous. The saying goes that a dragon has nine sons, each different from the other, because dragons intermarry with other races.

Nowadays, when faced with all sorts of alluring scenes on the road to heaven, they naturally cannot resist, and one by one they become intoxicated in the land of gentle pleasures, revealing their ugly side.

This situation caused Zu Long, who was originally full of confidence, to turn as black as the bottom of a pot, and he subconsciously looked at Qin Ming.

However, Qin Ming seemed to have known this all along, remaining expressionless and quietly watching.

Upon seeing this, the Ancestral Dragon opened his mouth, but did not know what to say. He could only look down at the group of dragon clan disciples who were ascending the Path to Heaven with an ugly expression.

Time has been passing by, and the three-hundred-year mark is not far off.

However, none of the three thousand dragons ascended the Path to Heaven.

If none of the three thousand dragons manage to reach the summit of the Heavenly Path, then the dragon race will lose all face and dignity.

Just as the First Emperor was feeling anxious, a deafening dragon roar resounded throughout the Heaven-Reaching Array.

The next moment, a five-clawed yellow dragon transformed into its true form, broke through the array of desires, shook its head and wagged its tail, and sped toward the road to heaven.

At the same time, another five-clawed golden dragon, with blood-red eyes, stared intently at the summit of the Path to Heaven, exerting all its magical power as it flew towards the summit.

"The three-hundred-year period has come to an end. Those who are not destined to ascend the Path to Heaven may listen to the Great Dao from the outer perimeter."

"I am the Pure World Daoist and also the master of the Three Immortal Islands of Chaos. I cannot bear to see the Three Immortal Islands of Chaos and those who are single-mindedly seeking the Dao living in ignorance of destiny and in their dreams. Therefore, I will preach the Great Dao today. This preaching will last for three thousand years. I hope you will listen carefully to the Dao."

As a five-clawed earth dragon and a five-clawed gold dragon flew up the Path to Heaven, Qin Ming immediately waved his hand, drawing all the cultivators on the Path to Heaven to the outer perimeter. He then loudly explained and slowly expounded on the Great Dao.

"The way to purify the world cleanses evil spirits; all dark spirits are purified..."

"The Way of Space: Space is King; tear through space, and use space as..."

"The Way of Time, Time is Supreme, Reversing the Ocean of Time, Uncovering the Essence of the World..."

As Qin Ming began to expound on the Great Dao, flowers rained down from the sky, white lotuses bloomed from the ground, and a rich Daoist aura permeated the area around the lecture platform.

Not to mention the cultivators below, even Zu Long, a powerful figure at the peak of the early stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, listened with rapt attention, extracting the essence of the teachings to enhance his own foundation.

The cultivators below were even more so, listening intently to Qin Ming's explanation of the Great Dao, sometimes completely absorbed, their faces filled with ecstatic joy.

Sometimes he would look worried and could only force himself to memorize those incomprehensible doctrines.

However, the Tao should not be easily passed on.

Although they were all destined cultivators who came to the preaching platform through the Path to Heaven.

However, everyone's talents and foundations are different, and so are the extent to which they listen to the teachings.

Trying to forcefully memorize the Great Dao as Qin Ming described will only reduce them to a lower level. Not only will they be unable to memorize anything, but it will also hinder their ability to listen to the Great Dao later.

The Great Dao described by Qin Ming contains a variety of Dao principles.

All of this is because Qin Ming's Nine Revolutions Undying Heavenly Scripture incorporates many cultivation techniques.

As a result, the cultivators below were able to gain some benefits to varying degrees.

Especially the six-eared macaque.

The Six-Eared Macaque was originally a quarter of the original essence of the Chaos Demon Ape.

Their natural talents and backgrounds are both top-notch.

Although it had not yet taken human form, it was already exceptionally intelligent. Listening to Qin Ming's teachings, it benefited immensely, and its cultivation level soared directly from the Xuanxian realm to the peak of the Jinxian realm.

He is only one step away from breaking through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal form.

Noticing this scene, Qin Ming had a thought and used a patch of the Enlightenment Tea Tree's shade to cover the Six-Eared Macaque.

Although it was just a patch of shade, it still allowed the Six-Eared Macaque to gain a deeper understanding of the Tao.

Problems that were previously incomprehensible are now readily solved under the shade of the trees.

This situation made the Six-Eared Macaque look at Qin Ming with even greater respect.

He was born with intelligence from the fairy island of Penglai.

Although Penglai Immortal Island is rich in resources and abundant in chaotic spiritual energy.

However, because of its unusual appearance, it was often bullied by the creatures of Penglai Immortal Island.

Unfortunately, Penglai Immortal Island was surrounded by a large formation, preventing him from leaving.

Thus, he could only struggle to survive on Penglai Island.

Now, the small comfort Qin Ming gave him made the Six-Eared Macaque feel the warmth and coldness of human relationships in the prehistoric world.

He secretly vowed that he would become Qin Ming's disciple after Qin Ming finished his sermon.

Noticing the respect in the Six-Eared Macaque's eyes, Qin Ming nodded secretly.

Monkeys are lively and fearless creatures.

However, their respect for teachers and elders is still ingrained in their very being.

This six-eared macaque has excellent natural talent; with a little nurturing, it will surely become a great power in the region.

In the future, all we need to do is cultivate his character, teach him to understand the natural order and manners, so that he can have less to worry about.

It can be said that the six-eared macaque has initially gained his approval.

Ignoring the Six-Eared Macaque, Qin Ming turned his attention to the five-colored deer.

This five-colored deer was the first living being he encountered after returning to the Three Immortal Islands of Chaos.

As people listened to his sermons, wisps of black flame gradually appeared around the five-colored deer.

Looking at the wisp of black flame, Qin Ming frowned.

The Great Dao Divine Eye activated, penetrating the entire body of the five-colored deer and directly gazing at its origin.

"Interesting, it turns out to be a combination of Dao and Demon."

Previously, when Qin Ming first saw the five-colored deer, he thought it was formed by the fusion of the essence of the five elements demon god with the essence of the deer.

But now, seeing the black flames burning around the colorful deer, Qin Ming rejected the idea.

This flame is no ordinary thing.

There are many divine fires in the world.

The strongest is undoubtedly the Chaos Divine Fire.

The Chaos Divine Fire was born from the origin of chaos.

It is flammable and can kill even the most powerful immortals.

After the great god Pangu created the world, this fire was basically hidden in the depths of chaos and never appeared in the world again.

Secondly, there are Purple Extreme Heavenly Fire, Ninefold True Fire, and so on.

However, there is another kind of flame in the world, whose power may not even be comparable to the Ninefold True Fire.

However, it possesses a unique characteristic: it can devour all the fires in the world to evolve itself.

This is extreme heat.

Legend has it that before the great god Pangu separated heaven and earth, a demon god was born in the chaos.

Initially, this demon god was extremely weak, only at the early stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

Such cultivation level is merely at the bottom of the hierarchy in the Chaos Realm.

However, this seemingly insignificant demon god later became a force to be reckoned with, rivaling the Space Demon God and the Time Demon God.

This demon god is the Extreme Flame Demon God.

The Extreme Flame Demon God rose from humble beginnings, fighting against heaven and earth, devouring countless flames into his body. Not only is his physical body incredibly strong, but his Extreme Flame technique can even burn space and time.

However, this powerful demon god mysteriously disappeared into the chaos, and no one knows where he went.

Unexpectedly, they encountered such a being with the bloodline of the Extreme Flame Demon God on Penglai Immortal Island.

Moreover, this being has greater potential than the legendary Extreme Flame Demon God.

It not only contains the bloodline of the Extreme Flame Demon God, but also incorporates the essence of some of the Five Elements Demon Gods.

If he has enough opportunities in the future, he may well become a powerful being who surpasses the Extreme Flame Demon God and the Five Elements Demon God.

Thinking of this, Qin Ming felt a desire to acquire talent.

If we don't accept such a disciple, wouldn't it be a waste of talent?

Of course, there's no rush to take on apprentices.

The important thing now is to preach.

After lingering on the five-colored deer for a while, Qin Ming turned to look at the two dragon clan members.

One of them is the five-clawed earth dragon.

This five-clawed earth dragon has a noble destiny.

Unlike ordinary five-clawed earth dragons, this five-clawed earth dragon has roots and foundations comparable to top-tier innate gods and demons.

However, for some reason, his foundation was obscured by an inexplicable force, so that although the Five-Clawed Earth Dragon possessed a powerful foundation, its cultivation level was only at the Golden Immortal realm.

After activating his Great Dao Divine Eye and seeing through everything about the five-clawed earth dragon, Qin Ming nodded knowingly: "I see. This five-clawed earth dragon has a destiny. If its cultivation is strong, it will definitely participate in the Dragon-Han Tribulation."

"Thus, after being tainted by the evil energy of the great calamity, his foundation will inevitably be weakened and his destiny will decline, which will be detrimental to his future responsibility of guarding the eastern wilderness."

Ignoring the five-clawed earth dragon, Qin Ming turned his attention to the five-clawed golden dragon.

"He was surrounded by malevolent energy, yet his true spirit was protected by a primordial merit. How strange!"

Even the merit of creating the world was only a wisp of his.

This merit of creating the heavens is different from the merit of the mysterious and yellow realms that followed the creation of the heavens.

The merits of creation are also known as the merits of the Great Dao.

Compared to the merits of Xuanhuang, the merits of the Great Dao are even more profound.

If one accumulates enough merit in the Great Dao, one can directly ascend to the Great Dao Saint, thus freeing oneself from the constraints of the Heavenly Dao and roaming freely throughout the world.

In the entire primordial world, even powerful beings like Hongjun did not possess the merit of creating the world. So why did such precious merit of creating the world appear on a five-clawed golden dragon with lowly roots?

"There are too many secrets in the primordial world. With my current strength, I am not capable of exploring them all. Never mind, let's see what opportunities you have in the future."

With this in mind, Qin Ming stopped observing and focused on preaching.

As time went by, Qin Ming's sermons became increasingly profound, which only made the cultivators listening to him more and more confused.

In the end, he was so distressed that he was forced to withdraw from listening to the sermon.

This also signifies the end of their journey to hear the sermon.

"Boom!!!"

Just as the cultivators were feeling regretful, the Bodhi tree rooted behind Qin Ming and Houtu suddenly burst forth with a dazzling divine light.

At the same time, the Bodhi tree changes in countless ways, sometimes transforming into a divine eagle that soars in the sky, stirring up gusts of wind.

Sometimes it transforms into a giant roc, blotting out the sky and the sun.

Upon seeing this unusual scene, the First Emperor's eyes narrowed.

"What a peculiar cultivation method, what a peculiar creature. Bodhi has no tree, the bright mirror is not a stand. This creature has taken human form. Given time, it will surely become a great power in this region."

"This Pure World Taoist is quite lucky to have such a distinguished first disciple."

Qin Ming ignored Zu Long's thoughts and continued to preach while waving his hand to disperse the protective array of the Three Immortal Islands of Chaos.

Upon first contact with the outside world, the Heavenly Dao sensed that Bodhi's cultivation had reached the Transformation Realm.

In an instant, the sky changed dramatically, and the once clear sky was covered with dark clouds.

"Nine-Nine Purple Extreme Heavenly Fire Tribulation".

Upon seeing the fiery clouds gathering in the sky, the First Emperor's expression turned solemn.

Although the Nine-Nine Purple Extreme Heavenly Fire Tribulation is not as powerful as Qin Mingdu's Nine-Nine Heavenly Punishment Divine Light Tribulation.

However, this tribulation of transformation is not something that ordinary cultivators can overcome.

Thinking of this, Zu Long subconsciously looked at Qin Ming.

However, Qin Ming seemed oblivious to the heavenly tribulation in the sky and continued his sermon as always.

On the other side, Bodhi sensed the tribulation lightning in the sky, but showed no fear. He transformed into his Dao body, holding a whisk, and looked down proudly at the tribulation lightning in the sky.

The Heavenly Tribulation of Transformation seemed to be enraged by Bodhi. After a surge, countless Samadhi True Fires burned towards Bodhi.

However, Bodhi remained unmoved, still hovering proudly in the sky.

Amidst the horrified gazes of the cultivators, Bodhi was completely enveloped in Samadhi True Fire.

The terrifying temperature caused the surrounding air to subtly distort.

Bodhi, who was in the midst of it, shook his body and transformed into a Kunpeng. The rich laws of water combined with the laws of wind to form the laws of ice, extinguishing all the Samadhi True Fire.

The cultivators were stunned by what they saw.

"Brother Qin Ming, what kind of cultivation technique does your eldest disciple practice?"

Houtu stared at Qin Ming in shock.

"The Hundred Transformations Battle Body and the Formless Heart Sutra complement each other. It seems that Bodhi has already mastered them to a minor degree. This Transformation Heavenly Tribulation is not worth mentioning."

After saying that, Qin Ming stopped paying attention and continued his sermon.

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, as the three thousand-year period drew near, Bodhi successfully passed the Heavenly Tribulation of Transformation, transforming into a kind-faced old man of about sixty years old. He respectfully came to Qin Ming's side and said, "Disciple Bodhi greets Master."

"Thank you for your guidance, Master, which has enabled me to take human form."

"It's alright. As a teacher, it's my duty to teach according to students' aptitudes, answer their questions, and resolve their doubts. Please sit down and listen attentively."

Qin Ming waved his hand and took out a futon, placing it behind himself and Houtu. He then gestured for Bodhi to sit down before continuing his sermon.