The Holy Path of the Primordial World Shines Brightly

Chapter 94 Holy crap, is that even possible?!

Mu spoke eloquently, recounting the lineage of the Three Pure Ones.

Feng Xi listened, seemingly lost in thought.

"This feels so familiar!"

He stroked his chin, his eyes darting around, "With this arrangement... the eldest, the Moral Celestial Venerable, sets the standard; the second, the Primordial Celestial Venerable, builds the brand; and the third, the Spiritual Treasure Celestial Venerable, creates the product!"

"Clear division of labor, well-organized..."

"I admire that!"

The study of Xuanmen Taoism is remarkably consistent with the hierarchical order of enterprises in Feng Xi's memory.

First-rate companies set standards, second-rate companies build brands, and third-rate companies make products... They all make money, but they focus on different aspects.

Those who set standards are the benchmarks and leaders; they set the rules of the game and operate on concepts and definitions.

—Isn't this exactly what the Supreme Lord of Morality was saying when he expounded the concept of "Tao"?

Yuanshi Tianzun, on the other hand, is a brand manager.

He elucidated the standards of Xuanmen—therefore, it is reasonable to say that its lineage is "Chanjiao" (阐教).

According to the standards of Xuanmen, Chanjiao needs to establish a good brand image through marketing, strengthening internal management, and quality management. Reflected in the teachings of the sect, this means elite education, taking a high-end route, and selling products not only in terms of quality, but also in terms of the brand value of being an authentic Xuanmen sect, striving to get customers to say good things!

Lingbao Tianzun's two elder brothers, one plays with concepts, which is an in-depth exploration of the future development trend of the prehistoric world; the other plays with brands, which expands spiritual added value on top of material profits... Both of them are low-investment, high-return.

But when it came to Lingbao Tianzun, there was no room for him to pull off any more tricks.

Living a life of hardship, he could only honestly produce goods, play the game of "education for all," and rely on small profits and quick turnover to make a living.

The fact that Lingbao Tianzun produced disciples does not mean that they are inferior to Yuanshi Tianzun, who provided elite education.

The best products from small workshops are sometimes just as good as those from big brands, let alone those from the Lingbao Tianzun lineage.

It cannot be denied that when a business expands too much, it becomes difficult to perfectly control the production process, and it is normal for there to be inconsistencies in quality.

Moreover, what's even more worrying is that as the lowest end of the food chain, what if they earn too much? They might face suppression and constraints from the established standards and brand-manipulating traditions at any time.

Of course, before that, if standards, brands, and products from all levels collude, endorse and guarantee each other, and combine their advantages... the resulting competitiveness is nothing short of insane!

In Mu's description, the Xuanmen presided over by the Three Pure Ones was exactly like this!

This made Feng Xi sigh – no one who can make it in such a primordial world is simple.

The fact that the three Celestial Venerables have been renowned for eternity and whose lineage has endured for so long is no small feat.

His vision, skill, and ability alone... make him a top choice among the three thousand Great Luo Immortals in this primordial world!

Moreover, when brothers are of one mind, their strength can break even metal!

It completely supported the Xuanmen Taoism and had one of the loudest voices in the entire prehistoric world!

Red flowers, white lotus roots, and green lotus leaves—the three religions share a common origin.

"The Taoist sects are so impressive, but what about the Buddhist sects, which can rival them...?"

Feng Xi thought to herself, and then asked the question.

After all, he was genuinely curious.

The actual actions of the Three Pure Ones in this era have given him such a big surprise and delight, so... what about the legendary Jieyin and Zhunti?

"The Buddhist sect?" Mu pondered for a moment. "Actually, their operating procedures are similar to those of the Xuanmen sect... What you are doing to guide fellow Daoists is what the Moral Celestial Venerable and the Primordial Celestial Venerable are doing."

"Playing around with Buddhist concepts, waiting for some time to go public... cough cough, to raise funds for development." Mu changed his wording somewhat awkwardly, "And Fellow Daoist Zhunti, his work is the same as Lingbao's."

"I've been busy traveling around lately, giving free lectures and promoting enrollment."

"Holding lectures, promoting enrollment..." Feng Xi's expression was slightly strange.

With just a glance, Mu could roughly discern his thoughts. "What's wrong? Have you heard too many rumors about this Zhunti—that this item is destined for me?"

The great shaman laughed, "Actually, this one isn't that bad."

"Just make an analogy and you'll understand... The prestigious Buddhist academy in the cultivation world, with its vice-principal and top professor—the great supernatural being, Master Zhunti—travels to various places year after year to recruit students... That's quite impressive!"

"Considering the primordial world setting and the supply and demand relationship in terms of teaching—with an endless number of living beings, there are only three thousand top-tier teachers."

"Does this world lack geniuses? No, it lacks good teachers!" Mu smiled faintly.

The supply and demand relationship between master and apprentice had long since collapsed.

The great beings of the primordial era were immortal even as heaven and earth crumbled, and undying even as the universe perished. Even if heaven and earth were destroyed, and earth, water, fire, and wind were replaced by new ones, those Great Luo Immortals would be unaffected and could continue their carefree existence.

How much do they need from their apprentices?

It's definitely not big!

Instead of going to great lengths to train disciples, providing them with resources, scriptures, and magical treasures, it would be better to cultivate a powerful force.

The saying goes, "When the master is in trouble, the disciple will do his work..." But what about the employees in power? Aren't they happy with that?

They take on apprentices, but it's hard to exploit them; as for their employees, if they want them to work 997 (9am-9pm, 7 days a week), they have to work 997!

Besides the special environment of the Wu tribe, the ancestral shaman gave a copy of his own scriptures to everyone who was troubled, and outside?

Want to become an apprentice? To learn the Great Dao?

That would be difficult.

It's not enough to just show talent; you also need to show character, understanding, sincerity... a whole host of requirements.

Even if there is just one non-compliance?

Oh.

You can't be my apprentice anymore, so come work for my organization instead.

The contributions made through working are exchanged for Great Luo Scriptures and my preaching time.

"Regardless of whether this fellow Daoist Zhunti is trying to poach talent from various places... a little thought will make it clear." Mu shrugged. "On one hand, there's the arduous journey of seeking a master, fraught with hardship, crossing mountains and rivers, where you never know when you might die. On the other hand, a professor from a prestigious university stands before you, offering to take you as his disciple... What choice would you make? It's really unnecessary to say."

"The same applies to Zhunti and Lingbao," Mu said in a low voice. "To some extent, if the Xuanmen and Buddhism can succeed, these two will make a significant contribution."

Feng Xi seemed to understand something, then frowned, "If that's the case, why doesn't that person vindicate themselves?"

"Firstly, it's not easy to clear one's name... There are always those whose interests are harmed who speak out and spread rumors to smear us." The Great Shaman shrugged. "This is not only true for him, but for many powerful beings as well."

"The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Kunpeng... all have something to say."

"The river of time flows on endlessly... any great Luo Immortal can manipulate it. So it's unrealistic to completely eradicate those who spread rumors."

"Unless, that great being is of impeccable character and strength, and whose morality is beyond reproach, then he can barely maintain a good reputation—for example, the Great Sage Fuxi." Mu said, then shook his head, "But even this one has been skirted by people, who are quick to call him a gigolo."

"Xi Huang was very unhappy about this... Of course, Nuwa kept cheering from the side, so the matter was dropped."

—Nuwa: As long as you say that Fuxi was able to rise to power because of me, we will be good friends!

Feng Xi briefly imagined the scene and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Secondly..." Mu paused, "this is actually also a resource!"

"You don't have to lift a finger; others will spread the word for you... Although GG's advertising was terrible, it made people aware of his existence."

"Only by knowing this can we make further progress..." Mu pondered for a moment, "If..."

"The person being promoted secretly uses some tactics to create public opinion conflict, inciting fans and haters to engage in a fierce online battle, thereby bringing in people from outside the circle..."

"After gaining increased attention, another move can be made to clear people's names...tsk tsk tsk, instantly turning haters into neutrals, and neutrals into fans, isn't that wonderful?"

"Ultimately, it all comes down to the skill of the methods used..." Mu concluded. "If someone is skilled, they can turn black into white, let alone claim they're innocent."

"From being attacked to turning the tables, the drama is endlessly fascinating!"

"Holy crap... was that impressive?!"

At this moment, Feng Xi's expression was indescribable.

"╭(⊙o⊙)╮"

Even though he already knew that this prehistoric world was full of "simple and honest people" and "geniuses".

But hearing insiders reveal the secrets firsthand—how "excellent" those experts are, with one outrageous operation after another, and how they've come up with all sorts of traffic-generating tactics—still gave me quite a shock.

As expected of the Great Luo, they've seen it all!

Where is my Imperial Seal?

"I'm going to crack walnuts for these show-offs!"

Feng Xi had a thousand words in her heart but couldn't say them, her emotions were surging.

From corporate tiering to spreading rumors and smears, to traffic-driving promotion, and then to whitewashing and gaining fans...

Perhaps, the longest road in the entire prehistoric world is the routine of those great supernatural beings!

"They're all so cunning and full of tricks... how are we lowly folks supposed to survive?"

"Besides the Great Sage Fuxi, who rose from the mud unsullied, oh, there's also the Great Sage Nuwa, Lady Houtu, Lord Dijiang... This primordial world is just too damn filthy!"

He was indignant and deeply worried about the average level of integrity among the powerful beings of the primordial era.

Now, Feng Xi seemed to understand a little better what Mu had said earlier.

The outside world is not necessarily better than the internal atmosphere of the Wu tribe.

After all, within the clan, there are still the Ancestral Witches keeping an eye on things, ready to reprimand any excessive tactics at any time.

Could it be outside the Witch Clan?

Once Ronaldo has let himself go, who knows how utterly insane he might become?!

Feng Xi pressed one hand to her brow, letting out a long sigh. A thousand thoughts swirled in her mind, coalescing into a single question: 'Everything has a cause… Which scoundrel started this bizarre turn of events?'

"This is sooooo...so well done!"

With tears welling up in her eyes, Feng Xi, despite her inner assessment, obediently changed her wording in response to the sudden and terrifying threat she sensed through her spiritual perception.

"The wilderness is vast, but survival is difficult... Cherish every moment!"

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