Primordial Era: Elixir of Qi Transforms into Form, Controlling the Pharmacology of the World

The Eastern King, acting as if he were already familiar with Ling Dan, approached him and said, "Young friend Ling Dan... from now on, my human incarnation will be considered your junior brother. Of course, if Fellow Daoist Taiqing is willing, my human incarnation can also become your disciple."

Upon hearing this, Ling Dan immediately retorted, "I am not willing to accept disciples. Besides, you, the dignified incarnation of the Eastern King, are too far removed in seniority to become a disciple of a junior like me."

"Seniority and such are all illusions. The pursuit of the Great Dao is the core. If I were to become your disciple and have the opportunity to compete for the title of the fourth-generation direct descendant of the Xuanmen, I would be very willing." The Eastern King said dismissively.

What could Ling Dan say upon seeing this?

What the Eastern King said was true; he was single-mindedly pursuing the Great Dao, and he didn't care about titles or seniority. If he could become a disciple of Ling Dan and pursue the Great Dao, he would absolutely be willing.

Becoming a disciple of Laozi means becoming a third-generation disciple of the Xuanmen (Mysterious Sect). The Xuanmen has a rule that, excluding the second generation, each generation of disciples can only have one direct descendant. The third-generation direct descendant is Ling Dan. Therefore, to become a direct descendant of the Xuanmen, one must become Ling Dan's disciple.

Ling Dan wouldn't agree to that: "I've already chosen the fourth-generation direct descendant of the Xuanmen sect. You have no chance."

"Oh, someone has been chosen? Which prodigy has caught your eye?" Dong Wang asked curiously.

Not only the Eastern King, but also Laozi and the others were curious.

Numerous exchanges and changes in the Daoist philosophy have enveloped Kunlun.

Ling Dan's gazes met, and she couldn't help but look into the distance. There she saw that the female cultivator who had been the first to step onto the Great Dao Staircase had now followed the stairs into the blessed land.

This female cultivator's Daoist aura intertwined, transforming into something profound, and also carrying a special kind of divine creation.

Ling Dan stared intently, then couldn't help but say, "Master, Uncle-Master... some cultivators have already passed the test."

Lao Tzu stroked his beard and saw the female cultivator: "What a marvel of creation! This child is truly remarkable..."

Both Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian agreed and pondered whether to accept this cultivator as their disciple.

The Eastern King gazed intently, yet remained silent, saying, "What should I do now? Since I'm to become an apprentice, do I need to go through the trial path again?"

Ling Dan immediately shook her head: "There's no need for that. The three trial paths I've created are completely ineffective against you. Especially in the Trial of Reincarnation, it's impossible for them to extinguish your Great Dao or your cultivation."

……

In the blink of an eye, countless years have passed.

Now, countless cultivators have come to Kunlun to participate in this trial.

Very few will pass the trials, but a considerable number will pass the first trial of the Heart Demon. And very few will survive the trial of reincarnation.

Over the years, only a very small number of people have passed the cycle of reincarnation and stepped onto the path of enlightenment.

Now, the monks who had passed through arrived in front of the main hall.

Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian all came out and looked at the cultivators who had passed the trial.

Ling Dan nodded as well, glancing around: "Uncle Yuanshi, Uncle Tongtian... these are the only ones who have passed the three trials for now. Whether they join the Chan Sect or the Jie Sect is up to the two uncles to decide."

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian smiled, their divine thoughts intertwining, and they both nodded.

With a flick of his sleeve, Yuanshi Tianzun summoned several cultivators who landed before him: "Are you willing to join my Chan Sect and become my disciples?"

The chosen cultivators immediately knelt upon hearing this, utterly excited. What a joke! They came here precisely to become disciples of Hunyuan.

Now that the Primordial Celestial Lord wants to take them in, they are naturally willing and excited.

"This disciple is willing, this disciple is willing..." a cultivator said excitedly.

The other cultivators did the same, kneeling down one by one to first become disciples.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded: "Those who join my Chan Sect should uphold the principles of Heaven and Earth and expound the Great Dao. From now on, you will become my disciples."

The cultivators who were accepted into the sect were all excited and said in unison, "Disciple greets Master."

"Rise. Furthermore, this trial has put you into the cycle of reincarnation, erasing everything from the past, and you must start anew. Therefore, your past Daoist titles have all vanished with the wind. Upon joining my Chan Sect, you will be given new Daoist titles," said Yuanshi Tianzun, gazing at his disciples.

"My Daoist name will be as arranged by my master," a cultivator stepped forward and said respectfully.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable nodded, looking at one of the cultivators: "You are formed from primordial purple energy, inheriting the vastness of heaven and earth, and the fruits of your travels through the Dao. From now on, your Daoist name shall be: Guangchengzi!"

You are a fragment of the bones of the great god Pangu, transformed into a primordial jade crystal, thick and pure, resembling a great cauldron. From now on, your Daoist name will be: Jade Cauldron!

You are a member of the human race, born in the land of Buzhou, yet your heart yearns for the Great Dao. You left Buzhou, refusing the protection of the Wu tribe, creating your own primordial world, and have grown to your current state—truly remarkable. Therefore, I shall call you: Taiyi!

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the disciples he had just accepted and gave each of them a Daoist title, ordering them to kneel and worship him with respect.

Ling Dan looked on, unsure of what to say.

After going around in circles, the disciples of the Chan Sect eventually returned to their old ways.

However, this time he only accepted six disciples, failing to gather all twelve Golden Immortals.

Tongtian looked at the remaining cultivators and said frankly, "Then you shall join my Jie Sect and become my disciples."

Upon hearing this, the remaining cultivators all respectfully bowed and said, "We pay our respects to our Master."

Tongtian nodded, and just like Yuanshi, he named his disciples, naturally calling them Wudang Shengmu, Jinling Shengmu, and so on...

……

Years later, the trial array beneath Kunlun remains, though fewer and fewer people are able to pass through it.

Now, the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect are gradually getting to know each other and cultivating together.

However, the cultivation of the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect was temporarily entrusted to Ling Xi and Duobao.

After all, the disciples of both sects had their cultivation obliterated by the Samsara Array and had to start cultivating from scratch, without needing the guidance of the Primordial Celestial Venerable and the Tongtian.

Now, Ling Xi is responsible for teaching immortal techniques and instructing the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects.

"Senior Sister Lingxi... was the divine power you imparted to us today also created by Senior Brother Lingdan?" Wudang of the Jie Sect asked with curiosity, his deep eyes filled with admiration.

Ling Xi nodded silently, with respect: "That's right... Most of the supernatural abilities I've taught you, and the supernatural abilities you will cultivate in the future, were created by our eldest brother. Back then, after creating the Daoist script, our eldest brother studied the methods and traditions of the three religions, translating them into the Daoist script. He also organized the traditions of the three religions and developed many supernatural abilities."

Furthermore, by studying the traditions of various races and relying on their own wisdom, they evolved numerous supernatural powers, categorized into nine supreme supernatural powers, thirty-six great supernatural powers, and seventy-two minor supernatural powers. These supernatural powers include flight, combat, and defense… Study and cultivate them diligently; you will definitely benefit immensely.”

"Senior Brother, you've actually created so many supernatural powers!" Jin Ling exclaimed in shock, his eyes filled with profound emotions.

Yu Ding, with a solemn and respectful expression, said, "I have traveled throughout the primordial world and know many of the legends surrounding my eldest brother. His talent is unparalleled, his wisdom boundless, and he has created countless supernatural powers, inspiring fear in the demon race and apprehension in all other races..."

"Indeed... Senior Brother is unparalleled in talent, having created countless supernatural abilities. The supernatural abilities now circulating among the three religions are merely the foundation of those he created. This ensures that your cultivation will not hinder your wisdom; on the contrary, it will become your foundation, allowing you to gradually create your own supernatural abilities as you grow." Ling Xi said, then turned to gaze at the disciples of the two religions: "Of course, supernatural abilities are minor matters. Cultivation is the core. Otherwise, no matter how strong the supernatural abilities, insufficient cultivation renders them useless."

"Senior Sister Lingxi, we understand. However, we've seen Senior Brother since we became his disciples. Why haven't we seen him since?" Wudang asked curiously.

"Our senior brother is in seclusion, digesting what he learned from his previous travels, so he cannot appear in public. You should all cultivate diligently; you will have the opportunity to see him in the future," Ling Xi said, instructing the disciples to cultivate.

After instructing many disciples, Ling Xi handed over the task of teaching to Duo Bao.

After listening attentively, Duobao volunteered to explain various cultivation theories and teach these younger generations.

Ling Dan never paid any attention to the internal teachings of Kunlun.

He simply went into seclusion to process what he had learned from his previous travels.

"...This fragment of creation, which contains the Great Dao of Literature and Martial Arts, as well as the Great Dao of Technology, doesn't need to be refined into an avatar for now. I have a feeling that it can evolve into some kind of treasure on its own." Ling Dan looked at the fragment she had previously acquired with a hint of curiosity.

The literary cultivation system uses written words to manifest supernatural powers and combat skills, while also cultivating righteous energy. Such a cultivation system is unprecedented in the primordial world. Ling Dan was also curious.

Ling Dan then fell into deep contemplation.

In the blink of an eye, countless years have passed.

Ling Dan, who was comprehending the cultivation system, was awakened by telepathy.

"Is this a message from Master?" Ling Dan asked, puzzled, wondering what her master wanted her to do.

He immediately left his secluded retreat and went to his master's secluded retreat.

Inside the Taiqing Hall, I saw Laozi.

The Taoist aura swirled around him; he had white hair and a white beard, and looked very ethereal.

"Master...why did you summon me here?" Ling Dan couldn't help but ask, looking at Laozi.

Lao Tzu stroked his beard, and Daoist energy emerged and subtly intertwined: "Disciple... the duty of the Human Sect is to educate and enlighten the human race. Now, the human race has developed rapidly and spread throughout the prehistoric world, yet its thinking remains ignorant and its system is flawed... Therefore, it is time to educate the human race and help it advance further."

"To educate the human race? The human race is lacking in many ways now, so it would be easy to carry out education." Ling Dan knew very well what the human race was like now, after all, he was the father god of the human race.

"Educating humanity is naturally simple. Of all feasible educational endeavors, education should come first. We cannot help humanity too much; we must allow humanity to improve its own systems and develop itself." Lao Tzu stroked his beard as he spoke, his voice emanating a Daoist aura.

"Did you create a cultivation system and introduce it to the human race? To give the human race the opportunity to become stronger, allowing them to develop on their own instead of relying on other races. That would be quite good."

Ling Dan spoke casually, knowing in her heart what the human race lacked, but her eyes flickered: "Master... as the human race reproduces, their aptitude declines rapidly, their physical bodies become increasingly fragile, and their lifespan is greatly reduced. Ordinary cultivation systems are difficult for the human race to accept. Therefore, if we want the human race to cultivate, we really need to create a cultivation system that is relatively simple, allows for faster progress, and is also gentle."

"Indeed... So, over the years, I've pondered quite a bit. In the primordial world, most cultivation systems emphasize aptitude. Without sufficient aptitude, cultivation is difficult. On the other hand, cultivation systems that can disregard aptitude and are very gentle are few and far between. I've thought a lot and finally came up with your Furnace System." Laozi stroked his beard and looked at Ling Dan.

Ling Dan smiled and said, "My furnace system uses the physical body as a furnace and all things as divine medicine to refine a great medicine within the body. This cultivation system can ignore aptitude. Its strength depends on the quality of the divine medicine integrated into the body."

"Indeed, your Great Dao Furnace system, if slightly simplified, would be very suitable for the human race. Moreover, you are the father god of the human race, and the system you created will be more readily accepted by the human race when it is introduced into them." Laozi stroked his beard and looked at Ling Dan, also asking.

"I understand Master's meaning." Ling Dan looked at his master, knowing what he meant, and said, "Master... please entrust the cultivation system and the inheritance of the human race to me."

"The reason I summoned you here is for this purpose as well. In addition, this mission to educate the human race is tantamount to educating them on behalf of the Heavenly Dao. You will surely reap a lot of merit, which will also be of great benefit to your path to enlightenment," Laozi said, gazing at Ling Dan.

Ling Dan nodded in agreement.