The First Demon of the Chan Sect-Chapter 69 - 15 The Millennium Period Arrives Zhen Yuanzi

69: Chapter 15: The Millennium Period Arrives, Zhen Yuanzi

69 -15: The Millennium Period Arrives, Zhen Yuanzi

“Master!”

A group of people returned to the Zixiao Palace and saw Hong Jun and Yang Mei still sitting on the high platform, and they promptly bowed in salute.

Hong Jun opened his eyes, a smile filled with meaning as he glanced at everyone.

When his gaze swept over Zhen Yuanzi and Netherworld River, a mysterious light flashed in his eyes.

He laughed and said, “You are indeed clever!”

Everyone chuckled softly without speaking.

It turned out that when Hong Jun became a Saint, he had once stated he would “preach for ten thousand years”!

And afterwards, the three lectures he gave on the Great Dao each lasted three thousand years, a total of merely nine thousand years, not fulfilling ten thousand.

Thus, on the return to the Zixiao Palace, several people heard that Hong Jun continued to lecture.

“The Dao births one, one births two, two birth three, three birth all things.

All things embrace the Yin and carry the Yang, blending energy to achieve harmony!

Hence, the Saint does nothing, thus there is no failure; clings to nothing, thus there is no loss.

The common man’s endeavors are often nearly complete yet ruined.

Care for the end as one does the beginning, and then there will be no ruined matters.

Hence, the Saint desires not the precious goods that are hard to obtain; non-learning, and also correcting what others have passed.”

“Heaven and Earth are not kind, treating all things as straw dogs; the Saint is not kind, treating the people as straw dogs.

Empty yet not bending, moving yet ever yielding.

Much speaking comes to an end, it is no match for keeping to the center.”

…

In this session, Hong Jun lectured on the cultivation methods following sainthood.

Truly complex and extraordinarily profound, obscure and difficult to understand.

Even those people at the Quasi-Saint stage could barely keep up with what the Tao Ancestor said.

Those who could not understand could only force themselves to record it, leaving the reflection for the future.

After who knows how many years, Hong Jun said, “The ten thousand year period is full, if you have any doubts, you may now express them!”

Several people woke up from their confusion, looking at each other.

Laozi asked, “Dare I ask Master, what is the meaning behind taking those two from the Western realm as disciples?”

“Sigh!” Hong Jun sighed helplessly and said, “That Zhunti and Jieyin are destined to be the lords of the Western realm.

Ten thousand years ago, due to their struggle with Luo Hou, the Spiritual Energy of the Western lands was utterly depleted, countless living beings died or were wounded, and vegetation withered.

Hence, a huge Karma was tied to those two.

I took them as disciples thus, conceding two Saint Positions, in order to resolve this Karma!”

Upon hearing these words, everyone below was filled with emotion, all saying, “Master is truly compassionate!”

The palace instantly fell into a period of silence.

“Master, are we of the Witch Tribe truly without the chance for the Great Dao’s destiny?” After a while, Houtu suddenly spoke up,

Hong Jun looked at the Void outside the palace and sighed, “Under the Great Dao, there’s always a glimmer of hope.

Where your chance lies, you will need to discover for yourselves!”

“Master!” Although Houtu was mentally prepared, hearing these words still brought sorrow to her heart, with tears emerging in her eyes.

Seeing Houtu like this, Li Qingming felt extremely distressed in his heart.

After all, they had been living together for hundreds of years in the Ancestral Witch Hall, with a deep mutual affection, and Li Qingming was also quite fond of this simple and kindhearted young lady.

At this moment, Li Qingming was even more determined to ensure the Ancestral Witches’ peaceful survival in the world.

“Dare I ask Master, after the Harmonization, does Heavenly Dao belong to Hong Jun?” Li Qingming looked at everyone, suddenly bowed deeply, and asked.

“Hong Jun is for the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Dao is not for Hong Jun!” Hong Jun’s eyes flashed with an unusual light as he indifferently spoke.

Li Qingming continued to ask, “Master, can the momentum of the Heavenly Dao be changed?”

Upon hearing Li Qingming’s words, the Primordial Venerable showed a look of urgency and hastily said, “Qingmingzi, do not speak nonsense!

Apologize to Master at once!”

Hong Jun raised his hand to stop the Primordial Venerable and said, “It’s alright!

Under the Heavenly Dao, the great trends are constant, small trends can change.”

Hearing this, Li Qingming had his calculations in his heart.

After a while, seeing that no one else had anything to say, Hong Jun spoke:

“Ye must remember this.

I represent the Heavenly Dao, only managing the grand momentum of the heavens.

The emergence of the Great Dao is the time when Saints appear to comply with the Heavenly Dao.

Being a Saint, one is indestructible through myriad calamities and attracts no Karma!

Unless a great catastrophe befalls heaven and earth, Hong Jun shall not appear!

Ye must take heed of your own actions!”

“Master’s divine grace!

We shall take our leave!” Seeing that all matters had concluded, everyone bowed to Hong Jun before taking their leave.

Everyone had reaped great benefits from this trip.

The event of Hong Jun’s Harmonization with the Dao was rather saddening for them, but even more so, it was exhilarating.

Outside the Zixiao Palace

“Fellow Daoists, my name is Zhen Yuanzi, residing in Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain in West Niu Hezhou.

In the temple abides an Innate Spirit Root of Heaven and Earth, namely the Ginsengfruit!

This fruit blooms every three thousand years, bears fruit every three thousand years, and ripens every three thousand years; it takes a full ten thousand years before one can partake in it.

Should humans smell it, they may live three hundred and sixty years; should humans consume it, they will live forty-seven thousand years.

Having met fellow Daoists in our Master’s palace signifies predestined affinity.

Just a few days ago, the fruit ripened, and it is my pleasure to invite fellow Daoists to taste it.

What say you all?”

The elegantly bearded Zhen Yuanzi stopped Zhen Yuanzi, his tone light and fluttering, full of smiles.

Laozi looked at Zhen Yuanzi’s eight-foot-tall stature and handsome face, feeling a warmth of familiarity.

Hearing the invitation, he laughed: “Haha, one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, the Ginsengfruit!

I have indeed heard of it before.

Let us follow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi’s offer!”

Fu Xi and Nuwa both nodded in agreement.

Houtu, looking dejected, was dragged along by Li Qingming, hurriedly following the others towards Longevity Mountain.

…

Before even reaching Longevity Mountain, they saw clouds and mist swirling in the distance, an endless ribbon of rosy clouds like a phoenix descending upon the world, majestically flowing from the southwest direction of West Niu Hezhou.

Li Qingming clapped his hands and chuckled: “Elder Zhen Yuanzi, is that the emanation of cloud and mist the location of your Longevity Mountain?”

“Not daring to be called an elder by a fellow Daoist!” Zhen Yuanzi stroked his handsome beard, smiling wryly: “You may address me as Zhen Yuan or simply as a fellow Daoist!

Yes, that place ahead is indeed my Longevity Mountain!”

“Fellow Daoist, Qingmingzi is my disciple.

It is only right for him to address you as elder.

If he were to address you as Daoist, wouldn’t that make him equal to us?” As a person who is steady and conservative, Primordial has always taken these formalities very seriously.

“Where do fellow Daoists’ words come from?

There is no end to the Dao, and the accomplished shall lead!

Presently, Qingmingzi has also become a powerful Quasi-Saint, with each respecting their own roles.

What do you think?” Zhen Yuanzi felt quite vexed discussing this matter.

“This…” Primordial frowned slightly.

“Ha!

Then I shall call you Immortal Zhenyuan, which indeed also avoids any awkwardness!” Seeing Primordial’s slight frown and knowing he couldn’t let it go, Li Qingming voiced this suggestion.

“Hahaha, it is I who has been overly concerned!

Let’s go with what Qingmingzi says!” Seeing his disciple smoothing over the moment, Primordial decided to just go with the flow.

“Well, alright then!” Zhen Yuanzi, with no alternative, conceded. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, everyone arrived at Longevity Mountain.

“Hahaha, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi!

Compared to our abodes of cultivation, your Longevity Mountain truly is a world apart!” Fu Xi was endlessly moved by the sight before him.

“You jest, fellow Daoist!” Zhen Yuanzi tried to remain modest, but could hardly hide his pride.

Gazing ahead, they saw:

Within the mountain, immortal energy twisted and turned, clouds and mist floated ethereally, parting to reveal hidden vistas.

Spiritual birds and beasts frolicked with joyous shouts while strange flowers and herbs thrived towards the sun.

Forests, bamboo, rocks, and stones combined to create wondrous scenes; rivers, lakes, and valleys flourished evergreen.

Searching high and low, one waited for the clouds to part to reveal the moon; in the midst of it all, the grandeur of golden and jade palaces was unveiled.

Jade palaces and lofty mansions towered, strange flowers and herbs abounded; immortal cranes heralded auspiciousness, truly a sight befitting the land of immortals.