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

The news of Hongjun's four lectures stirred up ripples throughout the primordial world.

Powerful figures from all sides set off for Chaos, but Mount Buzhou remained as calm as ever.

Inside the Pangu Hall, the Twelve Ancestral Witches and the Three Pure Ones sat together, discussing the next steps in advancing the pantheon.

Just as everyone was discussing the specific implementation plan for the method of education.

Pan Xuan suddenly put down his teacup, his gaze fell on the Three Pure Ones, and he said something in a solemn tone.

"Three brothers, if you are to truly exercise the authority of teaching, there is one thing you must do."

Completely breaking free from the framework of Hongjun Immortal Path, they deduced a cultivation realm system belonging to the true Pangu lineage.

Upon hearing this, the hall immediately fell silent.

The three Qings exchanged glances, each seeing the same expression in the other's eyes.

They had actually been pondering the question Pan Xuan raised for a long time.

Taiqing Laozi nodded slowly, his tone thoughtful:

"Brother Pan Xuan is absolutely right."

Teaching sentient beings is not as simple as imparting a few spells or explaining a few laws.

The essence of education lies in pointing out the direction of spiritual practice for all beings.

If we continue to use Hongjun's system of Earth Immortals, Heavenly Immortals, Mysterious Immortals, Golden Immortals, Taiyi Golden Immortals, Daluo Golden Immortals, those who have severed the Three Corpses, Quasi-Saints, and Saints when we preach the Dao.

The ultimate goal of all beings' cultivation is still Hongjun's Heavenly Dao Network.

No matter how we teach, the disciples we produce will ultimately be incorporated into Hongjun's immortal system, subject to the constraints of the Primordial Purple Qi and the Three Corpses Severing Method.

We have walked this road ourselves, and we know what lies at its end.

To make all living beings go through that process again is to push them into the same fiery pit.

The Primordial Interface spoke, its tone still authoritative, yet carrying an unusual solemnity:

"The responsibility of elucidating the Way lies in explaining the laws and order of the Great Way to all beings."

However, if this set of laws and order is the framework set by Hongjun, then Chandao becomes a tool for Hongjun's benefit.

Hongjun's immortal system progresses from Earth Immortals to Quasi-Saints who have severed their Three Corpses.

Each realm depends on the recognition of the laws of Heaven, and each breakthrough deepens the connection with the Heavenly Dao network invisibly.

The ultimate goal of this path is to merge oneself with the Tao.

To completely merge oneself into Hongjun's will. This is not true enlightenment, but rather the loss of self.

Tongtian was even more direct, his tone carrying a sharp, sword-like edge:

"The responsibility of bringing life to all living beings is to open up a glimmer of hope for them under the oppression of the Heavenly Way."

But if the cultivation system itself is a prison set up by Hongjun.

No matter how I teach my disciples to seize life, they will only be able to go around in circles in their cages. To truly seize life, they must first smash the cages.

Pan Xuan nodded slightly after listening to the three people's words.

He stood up, walked to the center of the hall, stood with his hands behind his back, and spoke in a calm and composed voice:

"Since the three brothers all understand this principle, Pan Xuan will not elaborate further."

Today, I will explain the entire martial arts system of the Witch Clan to my three brothers, which may inspire you to develop a new cultivation system.

With a flick of his sleeve, a purple-gold light flew out from the Star God Seal, transforming into a vast scroll in the hall.

The scroll, based on the Great Dao of Power, clearly presents the path of physical cultivation that the Wu Clan has explored over countless years.

"The martial arts of the Witch Clan are based on the physical body, centered on willpower, and ultimately guided by the laws."

Body tempering is the foundation for refining the physical body, opening up the acupoints throughout the body, so that the physical body can bear the power of heaven and earth.

The method of refining qi involves absorbing the malevolent and spiritual energies of heaven and earth to temper one's blood and qi, and condense one's qi strength.

Refining the will into the soul condenses the will to its extreme, transforming it into a strange phenomenon. Once the phenomenon is formed, the will has a vessel and can communicate with the laws of heaven and earth. This is the prototype of the law deity of the Wu clan.

The ultimate goal of refining the Dao is to integrate extraordinary phenomena with one's own Dao into the physical body, achieving a state of unity between body and Dao.

Above the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, whoever has a deeper understanding of the Dao and whoever integrates the Dao with their physical body more thoroughly will be stronger.

There are no fixed divisions of realms, only a continuous deepening of understanding of the Dao.

The Three Pure Ones watched with utmost concentration.

The Yin and Yang energies swirled rapidly in Taiqing Laozi's eyes, Yuqing Yuanshi tapped his fingers lightly on his knees, and Shangqing Tongtian narrowed his eyes slightly.

The martial arts system of the Wu tribe is completely different from the immortal cultivation system they are familiar with.

The Immortal Path system relies on the approval of the Heavenly Dao. Every breakthrough requires overcoming tribulations and the consent of the Heavenly Dao's laws.

The martial arts system, however, does the complete opposite.

It does not rely on the way of heaven, nor does it seek external help; it only cultivates itself.

The physical body is one's own, the will is one's own, and the laws are communicated and integrated through one's own will.

From body refinement to Dao refinement, each step is a tempering and transcendence of oneself, requiring no approval from the Heavenly Dao, no blessing from the Primordial Purple Qi, and no severing of the Three Corpses.

This is what truly means to be "self-contained".

Lao Tzu spoke slowly, his tone filled with undisguised admiration: "Wonderful. Not taking the Way of Heaven as a ladder, but taking oneself as the foundation."

Do not confine yourself to a state of mind, but use the understanding of the Tao as the standard.

This is why the Witch Clan was able to forge their own path outside of Hongjun's grand strategy.

Pan Xuan nodded and said, "That's right."

The biggest problem with the immortal cultivation system is not that its methods are bad, but that each level of its cultivation depends on the approval of the Heavenly Dao.

Tribulation is a test of the Heavenly Dao, severing the three corpses is a rule of the Heavenly Dao, and attaining the Primordial Dao requires the Primordial Purple Qi as a key.

From the moment a cultivator steps onto the path of immortality, they have already bound themselves to Hongjun's chariot.

The martial arts system of the Wu Clan, from body refinement to Dao refinement, involves transcending oneself at every step, without needing to seek externally.

This is why the Witch Clan has been able to thrive under Hongjun's nose—because the path they've chosen is beyond his control.

Yuan Shi slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping repeatedly across the scroll depicting the martial arts system, his tone carrying a gradually clearer understanding:

"The martial arts of the Witch Clan are based on the physical body and centered on will. They integrate their own Dao with their physical body and ultimately achieve the state of unity between body and Dao."

This approach doesn't rely on external methods; one can fully apply it to the cultivation of the primordial spirit by focusing solely on self-cultivation.

The Wu tribe cultivates the fusion of the physical body and the Dao, while the Three Pure Ones cultivate the fusion of the primordial spirit and the Dao. Although their foundations differ, the underlying principles are the same.

Tongtian also stood up, the Four Swords of Zhuxian emitting a clear, melodious sword cry behind him, his tone filled with eager excitement:

"The four stages of martial arts – body refinement, qi refinement, intention refinement, and Dao refinement – ​​correspond to the physical body."

If these four levels are transformed into cultivation stages of the primordial spirit, they become refining the spirit, refining the heart, refining the will, and uniting with the Dao.

It takes the primordial spirit as its foundation, the Dao heart as its core, and the laws as its ultimate goal.

Do not undergo the Heavenly Tribulation, do not sever the Three Corpses, and do not use the Primordial Purple Qi.

"Simply through one's own understanding of the Great Dao, one gradually reaches the state of oneness with the Dao."

Taiqing Laozi finally stood up, the Taiji diagram slowly rotating beneath his feet, and the Yin and Yang energies swirling around him like two swimming dragons.

His voice remained calm, yet carried an unprecedented certainty:

"What my two virtuous brothers said coincides with what I, the old Taoist, thought."

The Three Pure Ones all originated from the primordial spirit of Pangu, though each has their own emphasis. I transmit the Dao, the Primordial Beginning expounds the Dao, and the Heavenly One gathers life.

However, the system for educating the masses should be a complete system, rather than each entity acting independently.

The martial arts of the Wu tribe gave me an inspiration.

The core of the cultivation system lies not in techniques or methods, but in the Tao itself.

The Wu Clan uses the Great Dao of Power to govern the four realms of Body Refinement, Qi Refining, Intent Refinement, and Dao Refinement. Although each realm has its own emphasis, they all ultimately come down to the same word: Power.

The system of the Three Pure Ones should also be like this.

The three paths of preaching, expounding, and cultivating life, though each has its own direction, all ultimately lead to the same word, "the Way".

This system should take "Tao" as its highest pursuit, not take the approval of Heaven as a stepping stone, not take the Primordial Purple Qi as a key, and not take the severing of the Three Corpses as a method.

From the initial stage to the attainment of enlightenment, each step a practitioner takes deepens their understanding of the Great Dao.

Yuanshi Jiemian said, "What you say is absolutely right, elder brother."

Refining essence into qi, refining qi into spirit, refining spirit into emptiness, refining emptiness into the Dao.

These four levels can serve as the basic framework for the new system.

However, each breakthrough does not depend on heavenly tribulations, but on the cultivator's understanding of the laws of the Great Dao.

Once you understand it, you break through.

If you can't understand it, then keep cultivating. There are no barriers from the heavens, only your own limitations.

Tongtian's eyes flashed with sword intent, and his tone carried an unwavering resolve:

"More importantly, the ultimate state of this system is not called a saint or a quasi-saint, but simply the word 'Tao'."

Those who are in harmony with the Dao are in harmony with the Great Dao, not merely merged with the Dao of Heaven.

This "Dao" is the Great Dao that Pangu, the father god, relied on when he created the world, not the Heavenly Dao that Hongjun controlled after merging with the Dao.

The two are similar in appearance but different in spirit.

Hongjun's Heavenly Dao is a web of rules, while our Dao is a stream of origin.

After listening to the three people's discussion, Pan Xuan nodded inwardly.

Sanqing's thinking was clearer and more profound than he had expected.

They did not simply copy the martial arts system of the Wu tribe, but rather thoroughly understood the core spirit of the martial arts system.

Without seeking external help, one cultivates oneself and integrates this spirit into the cultivation of the primordial spirit, thus developing a completely new and independent cultivation system.

Taiqing Laozi was responsible for building the overall framework, with the Yin-Yang Dao as the core, constructing a complete system of realms from entry to Dao attainment.

Yuqing Yuanshi was responsible for refining the laws, using the Dao of Chaos as the foundation, and formulating specific cultivation methods and breakthrough standards for each realm.

Shangqing Tongtian is responsible for integrating the Way of Life-Saving, using the Way of the Sword as its framework, to preserve the possibility for cultivators to seize a glimmer of hope in adversity.

The three paths are combined to deduce the result.

"Now that the three brothers have understood the direction, Pan Xuan will not say any more."

The three brothers worked together to deduce the truth, and Pan Xuan awaited good news. Pan Xuan solemnly bowed to the Three Pure Ones.

Taiqing Laozi smiled slightly:

"Brother Panxuan, the Three Pure Ones will forever remember your kindness."

Without the martial arts system of the Wu Clan as a mirror, we would probably need many more years of exploration to find our way.

From this day forward, there will be one more path in the primordial world.

It is neither the immortal path of Hongjun, nor the martial path of the Wu tribe, but the path of cultivation opened up by the Three Pure Ones for all living beings.

The Three Pure Ones said no more, got up together, and walked side by side toward the quiet room on the east side of the Pangu Hall.

They chose the largest quiet room as the place for their joint simulation.

The quiet room contained nothing but three futons arranged in a triangular pattern.

The Three Pure Ones took their seats, while the Taiji Diagram, the Pangu Banner, and the Four Swords of Zhuxian floated behind their masters, and the three beams of pure light converged and merged in the quiet room.

In the quiet room on the east side of the Pangu Hall, three beams of clear light shone simultaneously.

Yin and Yang energies, chaotic light, and the sharpness of sword intent intertwined.

A unique pillar of light formed, piercing through the dome of the quiet room and echoing the Zhou Tian Star Array above Mount Buzhou.

The spiritual energy of the entire Buzhou Mountain flowed slowly under the guidance of these three beams of clear light, as if heaven and earth themselves were waiting for the birth of this new system.

Pan Xuan stood in front of the Pangu Hall, gazing at the clear light shining from the quiet room, and nodded silently in his heart.

He understood better than anyone what the Three Pure Ones were doing and what it meant.

This is not simply about deducing a few cultivation techniques, but about opening up a completely new path of cultivation outside of Hongjun's immortal cultivation system.

This path is based on the true lineage of Pangu and guided by the laws of the Great Dao. It does not rely on the Primordial Purple Qi or the approval of the Heavenly Dao, but only on the cultivator's own understanding of the Great Dao.

Once this complete system of cultivation is developed, the way of Shinto education will have an independent foundation.

At that time, Hongjun's immortal cultivation system will no longer be the only option for all living beings in the prehistoric world to cultivate.

He turned and went back into the hall.

The twelve ancestral witches are discussing the follow-up arrangements for the various tribes' cultivation secret realms.

Houtu has already returned to the Blood Sea Netherworld Cave, compiled her insights from comprehending the Netherworld Dao during this period into a book, and brought it back to the Pangu Palace.

Everything is progressing smoothly.

The foundation of the divine system is becoming increasingly solid, and the cultivation system of the Three Pure Ones is about to emerge.

Hongjun's four lectures had only just begun.

The grand game of chess is quietly entering a brand new phase.