Primordial Era: The Witch Clan's Dog-Headed Strategist

The Purple Cloud Palace was completely silent, and all eyes were on him.

"The three sermons are now complete." Hongjun's voice was calm and upright, yet carried an undeniable authority. "The duty of transmitting the Dao has been fulfilled. Today, I will accept disciples and pass on the Daoist lineage."

These words immediately lifted the spirits of everyone in Zixiao Palace.

Hongjun accepting a disciple was something that had never happened before in the three times he preached.

Becoming a disciple of a sage is not merely an elevation in status, but also a continuation of the lineage.

Hongjun was the first sage in the primordial world, and his disciples had a greater chance of becoming sages in the future than anyone else.

Hongjun's gaze first fell on the three prayer cushions in the front row.

"Taiqing Laozi," he called out.

Taiqing Laozi stood up, his hair and eyebrows white, his face calm and serene. He walked to the high platform and bowed in respect.

"You are a manifestation of the primordial spirit of Pangu, a physical form born from the pure energy of Taiqing. You have a profound foundation and a steadfast Daoist heart."

"Today I accept you as my first disciple, the head of the Xuanmen sect."

Hongjun extended a finger, and a wisp of purple energy flew from his fingertip, entering the space between Taiqing Laozi's eyebrows. "I bestow upon you a wisp of Primordial Purple Energy, as the foundation for your attainment of the Dao. I bestow upon you the Primordial Treasure, the Taiji Diagram, for the purpose of protecting your Dao."

The moment the purple energy entered his body, the Yin and Yang energies around Taiqing Laozi surged dramatically, and a huge Taiji diagram phantom formed behind him from the interwoven black and white light, slowly rotating, infinitely mysterious.

His aura suddenly surged at that moment.

The Taiji diagram flew out from Hongjun's sleeve and landed in his hand. It was a supreme innate treasure containing the ultimate principles of Yin and Yang, combining offense and defense, and possessing infinite mysteries.

Taiqing Laozi accepted it with both hands and bowed again: "Disciple obeys the order and thanks Master."

Hongjun then called out, "Yuqing Yuanshi."

Yuanshi Tianzun stood up, his face dignified and his gaze sharp. He walked to the high platform and bowed in respect.

"You were also transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, and your form is a manifestation of the pure Qi of Yuqing. You have a profound foundation and a steadfast Dao heart. I will accept you as my second disciple."

I bestow upon you a wisp of primordial purple energy, and I bestow upon you the innate treasure, the Pangu Banner.

Upon hearing the name "Pangu Banner," all the powerful figures in the hall gasped in shock.

That was transformed from the giant axe that Pangu used to create the world; its destructive power was unparalleled in the primordial world, making it the most powerful offensive treasure among innate treasures.

Hongjun bestowed this treasure upon Yuanshi Tianzun, which shows how much he valued this second disciple.

The primordial purple energy entered his brow, and the Pangu Banner fell into his hand.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable received the Pangu Banner with both hands. The chaotic energy on the banner surged endlessly, and the scene of the creation of heaven and earth was faintly visible within it.

"Disciple obeys, thank you Master."

Hongjun then called out, "Shangqing Tongtian."

The Master of Heaven stood up, his face handsome, with a sharp glint in his eyes. He walked to the platform and bowed.

"You were also transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, a manifestation of the pure Qi of the Upper Clarity. You have a profound foundation and a pure heart for the Dao. I will accept you as my third disciple."

I bestow upon you a wisp of primordial purple energy, and upon you the four innate treasures of the Immortal Slaughtering Swords and the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram.

The Four Swords of Zhuxian! The Zhuxian Formation Diagram! Another commotion erupted in the hall.

The Four Swords of Zhuxian are the core of the number one killing formation in the primordial world, and cannot be broken without the combined efforts of the four saints.

Back then, Luo Hou used the Four Swords of Zhuxian to trap Hongjun and three other powerful beings. Although he was ultimately defeated and killed, the fame of the Zhuxian Sword Formation spread throughout the prehistoric world.

Now that Hongjun has bestowed this treasure upon Tongtian Jiaozhu, it is tantamount to handing over the most powerful killing force in the primordial world to this third disciple.

The Tongtian Sect Leader accepted the four longswords and the array diagram, his sharp eyes reflecting the killing intent emanating from the swords. He solemnly said, "Disciple obeys, thank you, Master."

After accepting the Three Pure Ones, Hongjun turned his gaze to the fourth prayer mat.

"Nuwa".

Nuwa stood up, her face dignified and beautiful, radiating a gentle power of creation.

She walked up to the platform and gracefully bowed.

"You are the first wisp of creative energy in the world, with profound roots and a compassionate heart."

I accept you as my fourth disciple, and as the closed-door master of the Xuanmen sect. I bestow upon you the Primordial Purple Qi, the Primordial Treasure Qiankun Cauldron, and the Nine Heavens Breath Soil.

The Qiankun Cauldron is a supreme treasure of creation, capable of returning to one's original state and refining all things.

After the fall of the Ancestor of Qiankun, the Qiankun Cauldron fell into the hands of Hongjun, who has now bestowed it upon Nuwa.

The Nine Heavens Breath Soil is a sacred object of creation, containing boundless vitality.

With these two treasures and the Primordial Purple Qi, Nuwa's future achievements in the Way of Creation are limitless.

Nuwa accepted the gift with both hands, her eyes gleaming with the light of creation: "Disciple obeys, thank you Master."

Four direct disciples have been accepted. Hongjun's gaze passed over Nuwa and landed on Jieyin and Zhunti.

"Jieyin, Zhunti."

Jieyin and Zhunti stood up, walked to the high platform, put their hands together, and bowed in respect.

Jieyin had a sallow complexion and a thin figure, but his eyes were deep and unfathomable; Zhunti had delicate features, a compassionate face, and golden light flowing around him.

"Although you two are not of Pangu's orthodox lineage, you have firm Daoist hearts and profound wisdom. You have cultivated in the West for countless years and are rare in the primordial world for your great perseverance."

I now accept you two as my nominal disciples. I bestow upon you a wisp of primordial purple energy to guide you, and grant you the innate spiritual treasure, the twelve-petaled Golden Lotus of Merit.

"Bestow upon Zhunti a wisp of primordial purple energy, and grant him the innate spiritual treasure, the divine pestle."

Hongjun did not explain why Jieyin and Zhunti were only nominal disciples rather than direct disciples.

But everyone in the hall knew the truth.

Jieyin and Zhunti are, after all, of Western origin, and the West has always been on the periphery in the primordial system.

To be able to become a disciple by name is already a great blessing.

The Guide receives the twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit with both hands, and the Cundi receives the blessed vajra with both hands.

The two bowed in unison, their voices calm: "Disciples obey, thank you, Master."

Although they were only nominal disciples, the two remained calm and showed no dissatisfaction. Jieyin's eyes remained undisturbed.

Zhunti's lips even curled up slightly. For them, whether it was a direct transmission or a nominal one was not important; what mattered was that they had obtained the Primordial Purple Qi.

With the Primordial Purple Qi, attaining sainthood becomes possible.

The powerful beings in the hall looked at the six primordial purple energies, each with its own master, and their eyes held a mixture of envy, regret, resentment, and relief.

The Primordial Purple Qi is the foundation for those who attain sainthood; there are only six paths to it, and now six people have already claimed them. The rest are all destined to be sages.

But Hongjun did not stop there.

His gaze slowly swept across the hall, finally landing on Di Jun and Tai Yi.

Di Jun sat upright, his golden eyes flashing with complex light.

The six streams of primordial purple energy had already been distributed, and he had given up hope. But when Hongjun's gaze fell upon him, his heart skipped a beat.

"Di Jun".

Di Jun stood up, walked to the platform, and knelt on one knee. Tai Yi was behind him, his gaze fixed on his brother's back.

Hongjun looked at Dijun and slowly said, "You are a primordial deity born on the Sun Star, a three-legged golden crow, wielding the power of the sun, and born with the qualities of an emperor."

The vastness of nature necessitates order.

You may establish a power base, rule over all demons, establish rules, and act on behalf of Heaven. I now bestow upon you a wisp of primordial purple energy as the foundation for your path to enlightenment.

A wisp of purple energy flew from Hongjun's fingertip and entered Dijun's brow.

Di Jun shuddered, and golden solar fire surged uncontrollably from his body, forming a huge three-legged golden crow phantom behind him, its wings spread as if about to take flight, radiating boundless light.