Primordial Era: Taibai, the Poison Master of Yaochi, drives a Sage insane!

Chapter 31 Jealousy and Anger of the Chan Sect!

At this moment, Yaochi's cultivation level directly entered the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint, and her aura became increasingly noble, vaguely showing the posture of a supreme sovereign who would rule over a region.

Yes, once this plan was completed, it was as if, in the primordial world, on the basis of establishing a temple for the Taoist ancestor, a great step forward had been taken.

The courage to act, coupled with the success of the feat, causes one's reputation to rise rapidly in the hearts of all beings in the Three Realms.

If all beings acknowledge it, they will have good fortune and authority; if they do not acknowledge it, they will be nothing!

From the early stage of Quasi-Saint to the middle stage of Quasi-Saint, it's not simply about increasing cultivation level, but about achieving a rank commensurate with one's cultivation.

Previously, she had the title of Heavenly Venerable because of Hongjun's grace, but Yaochi herself had nothing, no matching reputation, and no cultivation.

Now that merit, public support, fortune, and cultivation have all come together, he has truly secured his rightful title as the Great Celestial Venerable who rules over all immortals, and it is no longer just an empty title.

Li Taibai suppressed his cultivation and stopped consuming merit. Instead, he transferred the merit to his personal whisk, which contained a primordial spiritual treasure he had found in the treasure vault. Now, Li Taibai directly transformed the spiritual treasure into a primordial merit spiritual treasure.

It's not appropriate for Li Taibai to directly enter the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm through merit points. He's stuck at the late stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm because the future prospects of becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal depend on the grade of the flower blooming. If his merit points were to increase, his grade would be too low, limiting his future prospects!

The Great Luo Immortals who gradually attain enlightenment through chance, character, and their own path, with their golden flowers blooming one grade at a time, have a solid foundation and can reach the ninth grade of perfection, with the highest grade being the twelfth grade, which is very difficult to achieve!

The ninth grade of perfection represents the potential of Hunyuan, while the twelfth grade is like reaching the top of a hundred-foot pole, a further step forward with no way forward. At least a foundation of the ninth grade is needed to study what the twelfth grade is. Right now, Li Taibai is not considering such a distant prospect.

Li Taibai's requirements aren't high right now; he should at least be at the sixth or seventh rank, definitely not at the early stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Those who rely on the power of Heavenly Merit to forcibly infuse their bodies and brute force to reach the Great Luo realm, but whose Dao Heart has not kept up, whose Great Dao has not been fully realized, and whose foundation has not been fully cultivated, will likely have their Golden Flower rank locked from birth. At most, they can only reach the third or fourth rank, and their path forward will be completely blocked. They will be stuck at the low-rank Great Luo realm for life, with no chance of further advancement, and their future will be extremely limited.

Li Taibai was a time traveler who was well-versed in the rules of the primordial world for attaining enlightenment. It was not about rushing to the Great Luo realm as quickly as possible, but about having a stronger foundation and a higher Golden Flower grade, which would broaden one's path.

If one were to use the immense merit of Cangjie's creation of characters to forcefully enter the Great Luo realm, it might seem like a meteoric rise, but in reality, it would destroy one's own foundation, lock in one's Golden Flower rank, and limit one's upper limit for this lifetime, making it difficult to climb any higher.

Therefore, Li Bai preferred to remain in the late stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal and lie low, rather than greedily seeking a rapid increase in his realm. He wanted to hone his Dao heart, foundation, and temperament to perfection, and wait until he had achieved enlightenment and a clear understanding of the Dao before calmly attaining the Great Luo realm.

Li Taibai is not in a hurry to improve his cultivation at all. With Yaochi blocking his way, there is really no place for him to show off his supernatural powers.

Li Bai is now pursuing the grand path of strategizing and planning for the future, but studying conflict is a step down from the proper path.

With the mid-stage Quasi-Saint of Yaochi in charge, Yaochi is always there to protect the world, whether it's a confrontation between saints, a battle between immortal sects, or the overall situation in the primordial world.

There was no need for Li Bai to step forward, display his magical prowess, or engage in a direct confrontation.

Li Bai's current persona is that of a behind-the-scenes manipulator, strategist, and mastermind, not a warrior on the battlefield or a rogue cultivator displaying reckless courage.

The less conspicuous and discreet one is, the safer one is, and the more one can secretly manipulate the overall situation.

Ordinary cultivators cultivate magical power, practice supernatural abilities, compete with magical treasures, and fight with their physical bodies; they follow the lesser path of martial arts combat.

Li Bai followed the path of strategic maneuvering, the path of overall trend, and the path of strategic chess.

The core of mastering the Dao has never been whether I can defeat someone or whether I can destroy a powerful being in one move.

Instead, it involves leveraging existing power, strategic planning, networking, checks and balances, building alliances, altering the existing structure, shifting the balance of power, and disrupting the sage's strategic plan.

Using overwhelming power to oppress others, using strategic maneuvering to trap them, using fate to manipulate them—without lifting a finger, he lets the various forces restrain each other.

To achieve a stalemate on one's own and to enter the game on one's own—this is the highest level of mastery in the art of navigating the complexities of the world.

Now, the Nine Li War, which was originally a sure win for the Chan Sect, has been ruined by Li Taibai's single move, and the overall situation in the prehistoric world has changed.

Those who truly master the Great Dao do not contend over temporary differences in cultivation level, nor do they flaunt their supernatural abilities.

Obsessed with fighting and combat, one has already fallen into a lower and lesser path.

For the time being, Li Bai's path will be to remain behind the scenes, with Yaochi protecting him from harm. He will not need to show himself in the face of adversity, but only need to observe the changes in the world and strategize the overall situation. He will control the situation with chess and determine rise and fall with checks and balances. He will hide his sharpness and keep his simplicity, and solidify his Dao heart invisibly. This is the highest level of the Great Dao.

"Your Majesty has now entered the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint, and your cultivation has greatly increased. Coincidentally, the Sage Cangjie has accomplished his task of creating characters, establishing the eternal literary lineage of the human race. In my opinion, Your Majesty should immediately bestow upon Cangjie the title of Great Heavenly Venerable Who Rules Over All Immortals, and publicly confer upon him the title of Supreme Heavenly Venerable, guiding him to ascend to the Jade Pool Immortal Realm. Furthermore, on the side of the Jade Pool territory, establish a Sage Realm exclusively for him, entrusting Cangjie with the management of the myriad literary lines of the human race. In the future, throughout the primordial world, any cultivator who relies on characters to comprehend the Dao and diligently studies the great path of humanity can enter the Sage Realm to cultivate and strengthen their foundation and fortune."

These words were clear and logical, with a long-term perspective. They not only stabilized the foundation of human civilization but also firmly bound Cangjie to the Yaochi camp, allowing him to continuously absorb the world's cultural and spiritual energy.

Upon hearing this, Yaochi's heart stirred slightly. She took a deep breath, her expression filled with admiration and agreement.

Yaochi now knew that Li Taibai had a long-term vision and that every step he took was paving the way for her. She no longer hesitated and her body surged with boundless divine power, her voice shaking the heavens.

"I am the Great Celestial Venerable who commands all immortals. Today, in accordance with the Heavenly Dao and the blessings of human civilization, I hereby bestow upon Cangjie of the human race the title of Ancestor of Humanity!"

"Now, having opened up new territories, adjacent to the Jade Pool Wonderland, we establish the Sage Realm. From this day forward, the Sage Realm will be under the jurisdiction of Cangjie, the Ancestor of Literature, who will oversee the written tradition of the primordial human race. All those who comprehend the Dao through writing and inherit the literary lineage may enter the Sage Realm to reside and cultivate in peace, receiving the blessings of Heaven's virtues!"

As the sacred sound faded, the heavens and earth trembled slightly once more, and the entire Jade Pool Wonderland immediately emanated boundless power of attraction.

Layers of soft, dazzling golden divine light enveloped Cangjie below, while auspicious clouds swirled around him. The merit power that had previously surged into his body surged once more, lifting his body slowly off the ground.

Golden light paved the way, auspicious clouds accompanied him, and Cangjie, dressed in simple clothes, fluttered in the wind. His body was filled with boundless literary energy. Amidst the shocked gazes of countless living beings, he stepped into the air step by step, following the golden light path, and ascended directly towards the magnificent and ethereal Yaochi Wonderland.

As Cangjie's body approached the Yaochi territory, a clear and gentle rift immediately opened in the void, from which boundless innate spiritual energy and literary brilliance surged forth.

The earth itself rises up sacred mountains and spiritual veins, clear springs and ancient trees grow out of thin air, pavilions and towers naturally take shape along the patterns of the Great Road, the arrangement of mountains and rivers contains the principles of the Eight Trigrams, and clouds and mist linger all year round.

In just a few breaths, a magnificent and grand Sage Realm, unique to cultivators of humanity, steadily took shape on one side of the Jade Pool Wonderland, the two relying on each other and sharing their fortunes.

The appearance of the Sage Realm immediately caused an uproar among countless powerful cultivators throughout the Three Realms, with exclamations rising and falling, echoing in every corner of the prehistoric world.

The immortals of the Chan Sect were dumbfounded. Yaochi had actually snatched such a large piece of meat from the Chan Sect's bowl. They knew that assisting Xuanyuan was the Chan Sect's opportunity for good fortune, which belonged to the disciples of the Chan Sect. However, such a great fortune and merit had all been taken away by Yaochi. For a moment, the twelve Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect discussed among themselves, filled with anger!

Guang Chengzi, his face grim and filled with rage, spoke first: "This is utterly outrageous! The human race's literary tradition is the foundation of heaven, earth, and humanity. Our Chan Sect, assisting Xuanyuan, should rightfully have the responsibility of taking on disciples and creating characters. Yet Yaochi has dared to be so audacious, secretly transmitting the teachings of Cangjie, stealing the great achievement of creating characters, and intercepting the eternal literary fortune—clearly a deliberate attempt to seize the destiny of my Jade Void Sect!"

Chi Jingzi's eyes flashed with anger. He flicked his whisk heavily and sneered, "We have guarded Zhuolu for many years, fighting against the Great Witches every day just to stabilize the human race. Yaochi, on the other hand, while we risked our lives to restrain the Wu Clan and Jiuli, she reaped the benefits from behind, quietly picking the biggest peach. She is far too cunning!"

Even the impulsive and unrestrained Taiyi Zhenren could not contain his anger: "We should seek out our master. The headquarters has allowed Yaochi to take this merit and fortune without authorization!"

Regardless of the anger of the Chan Sect, at this moment, all parties in the Three Realms recognized Yaochi!

The endless flow of the heavens and earth's fortune, like a surging golden river, converged from all directions in the void of the nine heavens, rushing into the Jade Pool Wonderland.

The intertwining of human destiny and the destiny of the human race create layers upon layers of auspiciousness and boundless fortune in the land where the Jade Pool Wonderland is located.

Yaochi felt the overwhelming surge of fortune flowing into her body, and her heart was filled with turbulent waves.

Who would have thought that Taibai's mere planning of creating characters would attract such a vast and boundless fortune to the world!

Li Bai, by his side, was strategizing and planning meticulously, seizing opportunities and accumulating strength for himself time and time again.

We've been through thick and thin together, sharing joys and sorrows. My loyal subject has always stood firmly by my side, planning my future and supporting me through thick and thin.

Yaochi looked at Li Taibai, who was standing gracefully beside her, and her eyes softened with tenderness. All the dependence and affection that had accumulated in her heart over the years were revealed, and she was almost melting!

Meanwhile, high above, within the majestic and solemn Lingxiao Palace, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.

Haotian sat on the supreme throne of the Heavenly Emperor, with a clear and bright Haotian Mirror hanging in front of him. The mirror clearly reflected the scenes of Yaochi opening up the Sage Realm, breaking through to the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint, and absorbing endless fortune.

Haotian, who had been looking languid, was suddenly jolted by the earth-shattering scene in the mirror. He could no longer maintain his usual composure and abruptly rose from his throne. His eyes widened as he stared intently at his reflection in the mirror, his mouth filled with disbelief, and he cried out in shock.

"How could this be! Yaochi has actually reached the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint realm? Such immense and vast fortune has all fallen into her hands!"

"How dare she be so bold as to go to the human race on her own, plot against the human race's cultural heritage and destiny, and seize the great merit that will last for eternity!"

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"Isn't she afraid that Senior Brother Yuanshi will find out about this and personally confront her? What gives her the confidence to act so recklessly and expand her power step by step?"

A series of doubts and shocks lingered in Haotian's mind, causing him to stand in the center of the hall, looking flustered and dejected, his heart filled with endless confusion and powerlessness.

Compared to the Jade Pool Wonderland, which is currently at its peak of fortune, magnificent in its fairyland, assisted by capable people, and with the support of the legendary ancestor Cangjie, the Heavenly Court under his command is desolate and bleak in every way.

The enormous contrast severely impacted Haotian's mind, and a strong sense of despair swept over his entire body!

Haotian was filled with dejection, resentment, and a deep sense of powerlessness as he watched helplessly as Yaochi's power grew stronger day by day, while he, as the rightful Heavenly Emperor, gradually declined.

Yes, the gap between the two is now too great. The stronger Yaochi is, the weaker Haotian seems, because they are both Dao Ancestor's people, so there is a natural comparison between them.

Meanwhile, Yuanshi Tianzun in the Jade Void Palace had witnessed everything Yaochi had done.

Seeing Yaochi intercept the supreme merits of the human race, break through the realm, open the Sage Realm, and gather a massive amount of fortune, Yuanshi Tianzun was instantly enraged. His saintly aura was released wildly, and the entire Jade Void Palace trembled violently.

A cold snort resounded through the sky. Yuanshi Tianzun no longer held back. His body was enveloped in a vast saintly pressure. He tore through layers of void and descended directly to Yaochi.

Because Yuanshi Tianzun wanted to punish Yaochi, it was because Yaochi was stealing the merits and fortune of the Chan Sect, which should belong to the Chan Sect.

When the sage descended, heaven and earth froze instantly, the gale stopped abruptly, the auspicious clouds dispersed, and an endless, chilling sense of oppression enveloped all directions.

Yaochi sensed the familiar yet angry aura of the sage, knowing that Yuanshi had come to demand an explanation. She dared not be negligent in the slightest, but Yaochi maintained a dignified and respectful demeanor and bowed softly in greeting.

"Yaochi greets Senior Brother Yuanshi."

Li Taibai, who followed closely behind Yaochi, also bowed slightly, his posture humble and polite. He also paid his respects to the descending Yuanshi Tianzun, then quietly took a few steps back, deliberately creating distance, and stood quietly to the side, neither interrupting nor rashly stepping forward.

Yaochi glanced at Li Taibai beside her, knowing that Yuanshi Tianzun must be furious to have come, and his words would surely be harsh and challenging.

Li Bai's foundation is still shallow. If he stays here, he will easily be implicated and angered.

Yaochi knew that while she herself was absolutely safe, Taibai was not.

The two have shared both glory and hardship along the way. Yaochi has long regarded Li Taibai as her most cherished support and has made up her mind to shoulder all the pressure alone and protect the person beside her.

"Taibai, leave this matter to me. You go to Yaochi Wonderland first to assist Cangjie, the ancestor of literature, in managing the newly opened Sage Realm and stabilizing the order of the literary lineage."

Li Taibai naturally knew what Yaochi was thinking. He understood that the goddess was worried that he would incur the wrath of the Primordial Heavenly Lord, so she deliberately found a reason to send him away and secretly protect him.

"Your Majesty, I will obey your decree."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Taibai did not linger any longer. He bowed deeply to Yaochi, then activated his immortal light and rode a cloud directly back to the Yaochi Wonderland.

Yuanshi Tianzun glanced indifferently at Li Taibai's departing figure, never uttering a word to stop him, nor taking it to heart.

In the eyes of this lofty Chan Sect sage, Li Taibai was nothing more than a newly risen junior immortal with low cultivation, of low status and shallow cultivation, not worthy of Yuanshi's attention. His only goal in coming here today was to confront and rebuke Yaochi for its rampant expansion of power and its interception of human destiny.

Li Bai retreated smoothly. Although he also gained merit, Yuanshi Tianzun did not consider him the culprit.