kingnovel Chapter 36: The Six Saints Question the Primordial Purple Qi
Chapter 36: The Six Saints Question the Primordial Purple Qi
The atmosphere in the Chaotic Purple Cloud Palace was solemn and mysterious.
Suddenly, an old Taoist priest dressed in a gray robe sat down cross-legged there.
Even the six great sages were completely unaware of his appearance. It was as if he had always existed, eternally existing, sitting there, unmoved in the past, unchanging in the future, and unchanging in the present.
The Way of Heaven is inactive, selfless, and ruthless; this is perfectly embodied in him!
Upon seeing this, the six sages seated below immediately bowed in unison and said with great respect:
"Greetings, Master."
The figure they were worshipping was none other than Hongjun, the ancestor who had long since merged his true form with the Heavenly Dao.
He raised his hand slightly, and following his gesture, the six saints immediately sat down cross-legged in turn, according to the positions of their respective prayer mats from years ago.
At this moment, the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, who rushed from the distant Western religion, appeared the most anxious.
Unable to contain their anxiety, Zhunti asked:
“Master, now that last wisp of primordial purple energy has appeared in the world, such a divine object will surely cause a frenzy of fighting among all living beings in the Three Realms.”
We earnestly request that our Master clearly inform us the location of that purple aura, so that we may be prepared to welcome the last fellow Daoist destined to become a Saint.
Before he could finish speaking, the Tongtian Sect Leader beside him let out a disdainful snort.
"Hmph! Master said long ago that the purple aura would naturally be obtained by someone with the right destiny! Are you so eager to ask about its whereabouts now because you want to help your Western Sect obtain another saint?!" The Tongtian Sect Leader glared angrily and questioned him sharply.
Faced with the accusation from the Tongtian Sect Leader, the Sage Zhunti quickly put his hands together in prayer, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his usually compassionate and serene face.
However, he knew that his strength was far inferior to that of the Three Pure Ones, so he dared not easily refute them.
The Primordial Purple Qi is formed from the origin of the Heavenly Dao, containing the laws of heaven and earth and the foundation of the Great Dao.
Compared to the eagerness of the two Western Saints, Nuwa seemed to have little to do with it; she was merely going through the motions.
In contrast, the Three Pure Ones...
After Laozi severed his evil corpse, good corpse, and self-corpse, he was basically free from desires and wants. Although he was the first among his fellow disciples to become a saint, he did not take on many disciples like the other two. To this day, Laozi only has one disciple.
The Primordial Celestial Venerable was more curious than anything else; this was the first time he had appeared since the Grandmaster Hongjun had scattered the Primordial Purple Qi throughout the Three Realms.
He was, after all, a saint, and the Chan Sect was doing very well. As far as he was concerned, as long as the last wisp of purple energy did not fall into the hands of his junior brother, the Jie Sect, it didn't matter.
He immediately bowed and expressed his agreement:
"Congratulations, Master, on the upcoming arrival of another personal disciple."
But the Tongtian Cult Leader didn't think so.
The Jie Sect is considered the largest sect in the Three Realms, especially since it possessed the most magical treasures from its master and had the strongest raw power.
He's been sitting in first place for so long, and now that something's happened, if he goes to his senior brother's sect, Chan Sect, wouldn't they be riding on his head?
The Tongtian Sect Leader wouldn't back down from anyone who spoke, not even sparing his own senior brother, who chimed in:
"Fellow Daoist, you're speaking too soon! The Great Dao is formless, and attaining sainthood is not so simple."
After saying that, he specifically looked at Jieyin and Zhunti, and said with disdain:
"You all know how you became saints. Do you think there's another saint who made such a boast and still hasn't cleaned up his mess?"
"You!" Jieyin stood up after hearing this.
He was so angry that his face turned red.
If the previous four methods of achieving sainthood had not been exhausted, why would the two of them have resorted to making a grand vow?
Zhunti gave his junior brother a reassuring look, then said gently:
"Fellow Daoist, don't forget that there is one of the three methods to become a saint that no one has ever used before."
After obtaining the Primordial Purple Qi, Ancestor Hongjun directly informed the six people that there were three paths to sainthood.
First: The Three Corpses Prove the Dao, which means severing one's good thoughts, evil thoughts, and ego.
This method seems simple, but so far only Hongjun Laozu and Taishang Laojun have been able to do it. Others have tried it, and while they can get rid of good and evil, they cannot let go of their ego.
Second: Attaining enlightenment through merit, one becomes a saint by accumulating great merit.
The remaining five of them all became saints one after another through this method.
The Tongtian Sect Leader laughed upon hearing this, then stood up with a cold shout, looking down at the two Western Saints and saying:
"Oh? You mean there are others like Pangu who attained enlightenment through physical strength?"
Even the ancestor Hongjun couldn't do it, so how could this newcomer possibly create the world like Pangu?
Immediately, Zhunti, who had spoken, fell silent after being rebuked.
"Let's not argue and lose our dignity." Yuanshi Tianzun stroked his beard and smoothed things over, saying slowly, "Let's not talk about how to become a saint, or whether the destined person can become a saint; right now, it's just that the Primordial Purple Qi has appeared in the world, and it's still unknown whether it has been found."
The six of them turned their gazes toward their master, who had remained silent.
Hongjun, the Patriarch, was perfectly clear-headed; he knew perfectly well that his six direct disciples each had their own agendas.
However, as long as everything is still under his control, he will not interfere even if these disciples fight each other.
The reason he resolutely broke the Jade Tablet of Creation was precisely because he did not want to see the world bound by rules and regulations too rigidly.
If everyone knew their entire life from birth, that fortune or misfortune was predetermined and unchangeable, then such a life would undoubtedly be the most tragic.
That's why the loophole he broke the rules with back then was a glimmer of hope.
Whether fate is irresistible or not depends on this sliver of hope.
Only through struggle can one change their fate and destiny.
Although he was the master of several people, Hongjun Ancestor was the controller of this world. He was neither happy nor sad, but that didn't mean he had to be indifferent to joy or sorrow.
Just as the six sages were about to say something more...
A voice came from outside the gates of Zixiao Palace:
"Haotian and Yaochi paid homage to their master."
With a slight movement of his fingertips, the two people outside the door were lifted into the air by a cloud of auspicious clouds, which brought them inside.
Upon entering, the Jade Emperor first bowed to the figure, and then led the Queen Mother to bow to the seated figures one by one.
Greetings, fellow disciples.
Liu Sheng nodded slightly.
At this moment, this sense of difference separated the two of them again. They were clearly the most powerful people in the world, but in this Zixiao Palace, they could only stand there!
They couldn't even get a meditation cushion.
The ruler of the celestial realm can only stand beside the Six Saints!
The Jade Emperor was unwilling to accept this, so he immediately knelt down and asked Hongjun for the purple energy.
“My master once entrusted the two of us with the responsibility of governing all living beings in the world and the three realms, but I still struggle to move forward. All the capable people in heaven and on earth are from the Jie Chan sect.”
"I hope that Master will bestow that wisp of purple energy upon Haotian, so that your disciple may better pray for the well-being of all people."
Upon hearing this, none of the six saints could remain seated!
What?
You ask for Primordial Purple Qi right off the bat?
Moreover, on the surface, you have already become the most respected person, yet now you still dare to attempt to achieve the position of a saint and seize real power.
No matter who finds this purple aura, it can't be obtained by the Jade Emperor! If he really gets it, wouldn't he have both nominal and actual power?
In this way, these six saints will probably be suppressed by him to the point of having no power to fight back, and will never have a chance to turn the tables!
Immediately, the Western Amitabha Buddha, Zhunti Buddha, and Tongtian Jiaozhu became anxious.
They were standing perfectly fine, so why were they trying to snatch the prayer mat? Everyone felt that Haotian was dishonest and wanted to win from both sides.
The Master of Heaven hurriedly said:
“Master, since you said that it can be given to those who are destined, you must not give it to them directly.”
On the other side, even the intervening agent, who had always been at odds with the intervening agent, agreed:
"Yes, Master, keeping one's word is what you taught us back then. We cannot be biased just because Haotian was your gatekeeper in the past."
The Jade Emperor watched helplessly as these people colluded to unjustly accuse him, and his heart burned with rage.
He was so fed up that he even considered quitting on the spot.
He has held this supreme position for a long time, but in the end, these guys still ride roughshod over him!
Even the Jade Emperor, who had endured countless calamities, felt utterly aggrieved at this moment.
He then bowed deeply to Hongjun Laozu and said sincerely:
"Master, you should know how difficult these years have been for me. If you don't give me that Primordial Purple Qi this time, I'm afraid the Heavenly Court will be difficult to manage. Alas..."
The Jade Emperor sighed in the end, seemingly indicating that he was about to give up.