The Holy Path of the Primordial World Shines Brightly

Chapter 96 The Ancestral Witches' Wealth, A True Cultivator

Before you have the ability to change the world, you need to adapt to it in order to grow better.

The path to the rise of humanity is not a smooth and easy one; it also requires learning and competition.

To carve out a path in this chaotic world where morals are thrown everywhere and the bottom line is as deep as an abyss... you need morals that can be thrown even further and the bottom line that can be lowered even further!

Only in this way can we defeat all the races of heaven and earth and reclaim our independent sovereignty from those shameless shareholders of the Great Luo... This is the right and only choice!

"Damn it, I can't make this up anymore!"

Feng Xi covered her face with her hands.

"I hope that some seeds of truth, goodness, and beauty can remain among humanity... so that they don't evolve into the evil of this world."

He prayed silently... not knowing how much of a help it would actually be.

Feng Xi briefly recalled the human race in the timeline he was born into, and their behavior regarding weapon development and self-destructive tendencies...

Then--

"Well……"

He chose to forget, forcing himself to shift his attention.

If we don't move soon, I'm afraid I'll start to question the meaning of life.

Fortunately, there was a great shaman by his side, and much of the information the shepherd possessed was very captivating.

"My lord... I have a question." Feng Xi smacked his lips, "The Three Pure Ones, and two Buddhist giants... now that they have taken the initiative to spread their teachings throughout the primordial world..."

"Did they achieve... what you call sainthood?"

"I've heard that the three Celestial Venerables possess the merits left behind by the ancestral god Pangu in creating the world. Once a great sect is established, these merits can be drawn out... and then, by refining the Primordial Purple Qi, one can instantly become a saint!"

"Uh..." Mu paused for a moment in response to Feng Xi's question, then... "Hmm..."

There are too many flaws; even someone as capable as him doesn't know where to begin.

"This merit of creating heaven and earth..." the great shaman said slowly, recalling his youthful days and his now empty wallet, and suddenly his eyes welled up with tears, "I understand a little bit about it..."

"Looking back, when Pangu created the world, he slew three thousand demons and gods, shattered the chaotic era, and created this magnificent primordial world... Therefore, he has made great contributions."

"There's no doubt about the origin of the merits from the creation of heaven." Mu said, his voice choked with emotion, like an employee whose company went bankrupt and whose boss ran away, leaving them unpaid wages. The key point is that this employee also had a bunch of loans to pay off, such as mortgages and car loans. "Among my Wu clan, we inherited a large amount of merits from the creation of heaven that came from a clean source..."

"It is precisely because of this meritorious act of creating the world that the twelve Ancestral Witches were able to unite such a powerful Witch Clan camp, with one Great Witch emerging one after another..."

"Just like the clan's top news a few days ago—warm congratulations to the elite junior shaman of the Zhou tribe, who sat cross-legged under the photinia tree for seven days, just as the photinia flowers bloomed, and suddenly attained enlightenment, smiled as he picked up a flower, and became a great shaman!"

"Oh, oh, oh, I know that." Feng Xi nodded repeatedly.

"This is actually a powerful Grand Luo cultivator from outside the Witch Clan who, having firmly established his allegiance, shifted his innate spiritual light and elevated a minor figure within the Witch Clan to the rank of Grand Witch." Mu sighed deeply. "Why?"

"This is naturally due to the generous benefits offered by the Ancestral Witches... after all, they inherited a very rich legacy from the Great God Pangu!"

"With this legacy in place, even without considering the future dividends and benefits for the human race, the salaries and benefits that the Ancestral Witches are currently offering to the Great Witches are very tempting."

"Huh? Oh!" Feng Xi was initially taken aback, then understood. Her tone was drawn out, so long that Mu's eyes turned unfriendly, as if he wanted to hit her.

Feng Xi immediately fell silent.

"Even a Great Luo needs to eat." Mu said with a sad expression. "If you don't have ambition and are content with achieving the Great Luo level, then it doesn't matter... But if you want to improve, you need to actively participate in the Primordial Game, rely on your luck and merits, and verify and resonate with the Dao Fruit of the Great God Pangu who has transformed into the Primordial World. This will make it easier to open up a path forward."

"Therefore, even the Great Luo must strive for good fortune and merit!"

"However, there are different levels among the Great Luo... Fortune and merit are not something that can be fought for at will."

"Some Great Luo Immortals are doing very well, with a large number of real industries under their control, so they naturally live a very relaxed life... For example, on the Sun Star, there are the two Demon Emperors, Di Jun and Tai Yi!"

"The sun hangs high in the sky, illuminating all the heavens and myriad realms, and has seized a portion of the authority over the source of life—this is a natural treasure trove!"

"Or like the dragon clan, they might rent out their labor force to others as porters, or rule the waters... If they expand their operations, they can support the great Luo within their clan."

"Take the Phoenix lineage for example. They pluck the feathers of countless divine birds in the world to weave their feather coats, open up the immortal volcano, provide weapon finishing services, and sell arms with great enthusiasm... This lineage of Great Luo is also living a very comfortable life."

"These are the ones who are doing well."

"And while some do well, others do poorly," Mu sighed. "Some of the Great Luo Immortals have tried to create races... but what good is creating a race?"

"What are the special products of your tribe? Compared to the myriad races of the primordial world, are you competitive?"

"Although the products of the Great Luo can surpass 99% of the races in the world... in the top-tier races, which one doesn't have a powerful Great Luo backing them up? The profits have already been almost completely divided up."

"Besides creating a race, other things like establishing a great religion or building power have already been tried by one poor Great Luo after another."

Unfortunately, only one in ten manages to reap the rewards in this process!

"In the end, looking back... I realized that it would have been better to work for the Demon Emperor and the Ancestral Witch."

Mu's tone was as calm as a stagnant pool, as if he had experienced too many harsh blows from society.

This primordial world is too real!

Only those who stand at the pinnacle have the freedom to act recklessly, holding the leverage to make long-term plans.

If impoverished players like Ronaldo want to improve their skills, they have no choice but to sell themselves into servitude and work for others.

The demon god of the demon race.

The high shaman of the Wu tribe.

Except for a small number, the rest... all had the word "poverty" written on their faces.

In this regard, the Ancestral Witches can proudly say that their salaries and the distribution of fortune and merit are top-notch in the entire prehistoric world!

Therefore, among the shamans of today, there are many lesser shamans who "suddenly attain enlightenment" and become great shamans—don't ask, they are all geniuses!

We should thank the great god Pangu for this.

It was he who generously left the Wu tribe with an enormous and terrifying fortune... Houtu, the ancestral witch in charge of the money, is the most qualified to speak on this matter.

"I know about the creation merits of the Ancestral Witches," Mu sighed. "But I'm a little confused about the creation merits of the Three Pure Ones... these three Heavenly Venerables."

"Their theory about the differentiation of Pangu's primordial spirit... is also worth exploring."

"But no matter what... they really are rich!" Mu was incredibly envious. "Like the Moral Celestial Venerable, he sets the standards for the Xuanmen (Taoist sect), establishing the rules of the game... every word he speaks radiates the golden light of merit!"

Are standards something that anyone can just arbitrarily establish?

Of course not!

That was bought with money!

"The Celestial Venerable of Morality, waving his dazzling and radiant Xuanhuang merit coins, persuaded one powerful being after another to accept his standards and interpretation of the Dao," Mu said, his eyes reddening. "Even if some people's beliefs contradicted his... the merit coins he waved were simply too many!"

"The Celestial Venerable of Morality established the Xuanmen Alliance, repeatedly revising its Taoist thought and expanding its influence. In the process, many innate saints and ancient Daluo joined... such as the True Man of Taixu, Chisongzi, the True Man of Nanhua, Zhuangzi, and so on."

Why?

"Besides the fact that he shared similar ideals, was of high moral character and had admirable manners, the key factor was the fortune and merit he possessed."

"Otherwise, a force that relies solely on love, a tradition that cuts corners even on resource distribution... is unlikely to last!"

"Having discussed the Celestial Venerable of Morality, let's talk about the Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning," Mu continued. "The Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning is about branding; he's about establishing the Xuanmen (Taoist) reputation and increasing added value."

"If it were you, what would you do?" he asked Feng Xi.

"Me... send my disciples out to debate and challenge, to make a name for themselves? Then hire an online army to spread the word, so people know that the Xuanmen sect produces masters? Can they become talents?" Feng Xi probed.

"Too slow...and too risky." Mu shook his head. "In the primordial world, experts are as numerous as clouds, and low-level characters are as plentiful as rain!"

"A debate on principles and challenges—you never know when you might fail!"

Even the wisest person can make a mistake... Who can guarantee that their disciple will never run into a brick wall for hundreds of millions of years?

"And then, their rise and fall were both due to their online trolls!"

"What should we do then?" Feng Xi was at a loss.

"Idiot!" Mu gave him a look of exasperation. "Throw money at me!"

"Spending money to bribe the opponent... wouldn't it be bad if that got exposed?" Feng Xi muttered.

"Who told you to bribe your rivals?" Mu Wuyan asked. "I meant doing public service and charity!"

"It's inappropriate to focus solely on product quality to create a positive brand image... There always needs to be some additional promotional elements related to the brand's moral character!" he advised Feng Xi. "That way, even if there's an accidental product blunder, we can still play the emotional card and appeal to nostalgia, preventing a single flaw from dragging down the entire brand!"

"That's exactly what Yuanshi Tianzun did."

"He's frantically accumulating merit, gathering manpower—including many Grand Luo Immortals—to build public facilities for the primordial world, to benefit all living beings, or to clean up ancient battlefields that have remained since the Dragon and Phoenix era, turning barren land into blessed land, and nurturing all spirits!"

"After completing the task, he built a Taoist temple on the same site to expound his achievements and tell the world that this was a good deed done by the Xuanmen (Taoist sect)!"

"Yuanshi Tianzun, your frenzied actions over the years, from the primordial continent to the vast oceans and the boundless starry sky... have amassed countless merits and benefited countless living beings!"

"Therefore, when people mention members of the Xuanmen (Taoist school) today, they don't refer to how powerful they are, but rather as true cultivators who have attained the Dao!"

"This is a truly invaluable and outstanding brand image... In the future, if any disciple of the Xuanmen lineage goes out to serve the King, with this brand enhancement, they can easily obtain the position of senior advisor and be treated as a teacher by the King."

Mu smiled faintly, "Do you think it's because that disciple is so powerful that the King treats him with such respect?"

"No, it's the genuine achievements the Xuanmen once had that have become the disciples' political assets!"

"They are inherently considered to possess high moral character and good manners, unlikely to harm the country or its people, and worthy of being entrusted with important responsibilities!"

Feng Xi was dumbfounded.

They're so clever!

They really know how to play!

Some people, even with a huge amount of money, don't know how to spend it to maximize their profits.

The Three Pure Ones are clearly not included in this list.

Each and every one of them possesses a grand vision and a broad perspective!

"And what about Lingbao Tianzun?"

"Lingbao Tianzun and Yuanshi Tianzun work in perfect harmony," Mu said. "He travels throughout the primordial world, preaching the Dao everywhere... Where do he preach?"

"It's in that Taoist temple where the records of Yuanshi Tianzun's achievements were left behind!"

"On the one hand, having achievements to back them up naturally earns them more trust and respect; on the other hand, it also allows those drawn by the Great Luo's teachings to concretely understand the Xuanmen's accomplishments, further expanding its influence!"

"Furthermore, Lingbao Tianzun is also spending money, spending like crazy, on every sermon and on his own disciples!"

"Therefore, the number of his disciples is terrifying!"

"The level of internal unity and cohesion is also terrifyingly high!" Mu Zanpei said. "Every disciple respects and loves him as their master to the skies."

"Although those disciples varied in quality and some even committed misdeeds... in terms of respecting their teachers, they were almost all at the top of their class."

"Through these disciples' dissemination, the Xuanmen's prestige can be further enhanced, expanding its influence among the lower classes... perfectly complementing the high-level approach taken by the Moral Celestial Venerable!"

"The Xuanmen's three-in-one strategy is no ordinary thing," Mu Chang sighed. "The various sects that were squeezed out and struggling to survive can only say that they deserved to lose."

"How many opponents can withstand someone who has money and knows how to spend it wisely?" Mu shook his head. "Only the Buddhist sect... has a terrifying presence hidden within, and its marketing, public relations, and propaganda abilities are unparalleled. It is skilled at manipulating people's hearts, which is why we have the power to fight against them."

Listening to the shaman's words, Feng Xi didn't know how many times she had to put her chin back down.

Mu ignored Feng Xi's loss of composure and continued, "This is a competition between the Xuanmen and Buddhist sects over fortune and merit... As for the Primordial Purple Qi?"

"Is there such a thing as a sage?"

"Primordial Purple Qi, I roughly understand what's going on." Mu frowned slightly. "The position of a sage, acting on behalf of Heaven... It was only proposed at the first meeting of the Three Thousand Great Luo at Zixiao Palace, and it hasn't been finalized yet."

"Not confirmed?" Feng Xi peeked in. "Aren't there any prayer cushions for us to sit on?"

"You're overthinking it," Mu chuckled. "Even the Dao Ancestor couldn't decide such a crucial position with just a few words!"

"It will always take a long time for confrontation, discussion, and compromise."

"Everyone here is a respected and influential administrator. These meetings are of paramount importance, involving countless years to come. How could they be conducted in such a disrespectful manner, like a bandit gang dividing up their loot?"

"How can things not go on for a hundred thousand years, with representatives from every aspect involved?"

"If we want the throne to be secured, we'll probably need a second or even a third Great Luo Council."

"Oh, oh, oh." Feng Xi understood, then her curiosity grew even stronger. "I've heard legends about Zixiao Palace, but there are so many versions that it's a bit confusing... Could you briefly tell me what happened in Zixiao Palace the first time?"

"Was anyone late? What major decisions were made that I am entitled to know about?"

"Late? Nobody's late. As for the decisions you're qualified to know about? They're basically just the rumors you've heard."

"Sever the three corpses?" Feng Xi pressed.

"Yes... Hongjun's golden words state that one cannot attain enlightenment without severing the three corpses!" Mu smiled. "In the Dragon and Phoenix Era, one could attain enlightenment without severing the three corpses... but starting from this era, that no longer applies!"

"Didn't I tell you before? It's quite lively outside the Witch Clan." Mu's voice was low and deep, his gaze shifting to the River of Time.

"Soon, you will witness... a tragic song for those who seek the truth!"

Feng Xi's heart skipped a beat.

In the next instant, his pupils contracted, and his keen senses detected a great terror.

The long river of time rises and falls, its surging waves shaking the past and present!

A colossal and imposing figure rose from the long river!

"I, the One, have attained enlightenment today!"

He was roaring, unbelievably powerful!

(End of this chapter)