Chapter 226: The Seven Saints Preach

Hongjun raised his hand slightly, and a mysterious force instantly spread out, notifying all the saints in the blink of an eye.

Soon, clouds and mist rolled up in the Zixiao Palace, and several saints appeared one after another. They all had puzzled expressions on their faces, and were obviously puzzled by Hongjun’s summons.

After all the saints stood still, Hongjun spoke slowly, his voice low and majestic:
“I called you here today to tell you something. I have a new disciple. He is very talented and intelligent, and he will definitely inherit all my teachings in the future, and even surpass me.

I hope you can also teach him and share your wisdom with him to help him grow.”

When the saints heard this, they all looked surprised. They looked at each other and saw confusion in each other’s eyes.

One of the saints could not help but speak:

“Teacher, it is your business to accept disciples, but why do you want us to pass on our great principles to him? Is there any reason behind this?”

At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun took a step forward, stood up, and bowed slightly, saying:

“Teacher, you have accepted a disciple. Why do you want us to teach him? Although we respect you as our teacher, our own ways are also obtained through many years of practice. How can we teach them so easily?”

Hongjun’s eyes swept over the crowd calmly, and he said slowly:
“He will inherit my legacy and will also unify your ways. In this way, carrying the ways of all saints, he will transcend everything and reach an unprecedented level.

This is not only his chance, but also the hope for all of us.”

After hearing Hongjun’s explanation, the saints became even more confused and looked at each other.

They didn’t understand why Hongjun suddenly wanted to create such a disciple, why he had such high hopes for this disciple, and why he firmly believed that he could master their way.

A saint frowned, thought for a moment and said:
“Teacher, our paths are all unique and different. Even if this child is gifted, how can he integrate our paths? This is really hard to imagine.”

Another saint also nodded and agreed:
“Yes, forcibly integrating different Daos is very likely to cause a conflict between Dao hearts and lead to obsession. Teacher, isn’t this too risky?”

Hongjun shook his head slightly, his eyes deep and firm:
“Don’t worry, I know what to do.”

After hearing what Hongjun said, the saints still had doubts, but seeing that Hongjun was so persistent, they didn’t say anything more.

They knew that as their teacher, Hongjun must have his considerations.

Seeing that everyone seemed to agree, Hongjun nodded slightly:

“Okay, everyone, get ready. Once the disciple has stabilized his cultivation, we will begin to preach. I hope you can do your best to help him.”

All the saints bowed and said:
“I will follow the teacher’s instructions.”

Afterwards, they each turned into a stream of light and left Zixiao Palace.

After leaving Zixiao Palace, the saints did not leave in a hurry, but gathered together, with expressions of confusion and thought on their faces.

One of the saints spoke first, his tone full of confusion:
“I really don’t understand why the teacher suddenly made such a decision. It would be fine if he accepted a disciple, but he also asked us to pass on our great way to him. There must be something hidden behind this.”

Another saint frowned slightly and echoed:
“Yes, we have practiced for many years before we realized our own way. This way is so precious to us, how can we easily pass it on to others?

And who exactly is that disciple that the teacher values ​​so highly?”

Several saints discussed the issue one after another, but they could not come to a definite conclusion.

They have been practicing in this world for a long time and have seen all kinds of strange things, but they still find it difficult to understand Hongjun’s decision.

Finally, Yuanshi Tianzun said:

“Anyway, there’s really nothing wrong with preaching. If the disciple that the teacher mentioned can really understand our great way and let him comprehend it, what can we do?”

“I am very curious about how high a person who carries the Way of the Saints can reach. Who knows, can he give us a glimpse of a higher level?”

After hearing what Yuanshi Tianzun said, all the saints nodded. Taiqing nodded slightly, stroked his beard, and said slowly:
“What Yuanshi said makes sense. We practice cultivation to pursue a higher realm. If this disciple really has such talent and can understand our way thoroughly, he may be able to open up new ideas for us.”

Lingbao Tianzun’s eyes flashed with curiosity, and he said:
“Yes, although we usually exchange ideas with each other, we have never thought that someone can combine our unique ideas.

If this boy can really do this, it will definitely bring about unimaginable changes, and perhaps it will really allow us to glimpse the mysteries of a higher level.”

The Taoist Jie Yin clasped his hands together, with a compassionate look on his face, and said slowly:
“Everything is God’s will. If this boy is destined to be with us and can withstand this test, then it is his fortune and our opportunity. If not, it is just following the rules of this world.”

Taoist Zhunti chuckled, patted Taoist Jieyin on the shoulder, and said:

“Brother, you are right. Let’s see what kind of ability that disciple has to make the teacher value him so much. Maybe this is really an opportunity for us to break free from the constraints of this world.”

The saints talked one after another. Although they still had doubts about Hongjun’s decision, they were all curious about Yuanshi Tianzun’s words and looked forward to the changes that someone could bring after integrating the ways of all the saints.

In the quiet room of Yuxu Palace, Lin Yuan had been in seclusion for many days, and the aura around him was constantly surging, sometimes like a calm lake, and sometimes like surging waves.

As time passed, the aura around him gradually stabilized. The tremendous power belonging to the peak of the Golden Immortal was perfectly restrained by him, and every pore seemed to contain endless power.

Finally, Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes, as if he could see through all the vanity in the world.

He has consolidated his current strength to the extreme and is in peak condition.

He stood up and stretched slightly.

He took a deep breath and walked out of the quiet room.

At this time, outside the Yuxu Palace, there were clouds and mist, and thousands of auspicious colors.

Lin Yuan glanced over and soon spotted the figure of Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun was standing on the top of a sacred peak, overlooking the mountains and rivers below, exuding an aura that transcended this world.

Lin Yuan took a few steps forward and came behind Yuanshi Tianzun and said:
“I have finished my retreat and have adjusted to my best condition.”

Yuanshi Tianzun slowly turned around and looked at Lin Yuan. A hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes and he nodded slightly.
“Yes, in that case, let’s get started. I will preach to you first, and you must pay full attention and not slack off at all.”

After saying that, Yuanshi Tianzun gently waved his hands, and a soft golden light instantly enveloped Lin Yuan. In this light, Yuanshi Tianzun began to preach. His voice seemed to come from ancient times, with endless vicissitudes and wisdom:

“Tao is the source of heaven and earth, the origin of all things. It is so great that it has no outside, and so small that it has no inside. It is omnipresent and all-encompassing…”

Lin Yuan seemed to be in a vast ocean of the Great Dao, and all around him were strange sights condensed from the Great Dao spoken of by Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun was completely unreserved this time, and presented his Dao Fruit almost nakedly in front of Lin Yuan. The Dao Fruit emitted a mysterious and powerful light, and every ray of light contained endless mysteries, as if it was the key to unlock the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, allowing Lin Yuan to observe.

The voice of Yuanshi Tianzun echoed in the ocean of this avenue, like the sound of a huge bell, shocking people’s hearts.

However, Lin Yuan naturally would not accept everything without thinking.

Everyone’s Tao is unique. Only by combining one’s own Tao can one truly make use of Yuanshi Tianzun’s Tao fruit for one’s own benefit.

So, while listening to Yuanshi Tianzun’s explanation, he recalled his previous insights and understanding of Tao.

He thought of some of his own insights.

These collided with what Yuanshi Tianzun said, sparking countless sparks in his mind.

He began to try to integrate his own Tao with Yuanshi Tianzun’s Tao fruit, taking the essence and removing the parts that were not suitable for him.

During this process, Lin Yuan’s consciousness was highly concentrated, and his Tao heart was like a sponge, constantly absorbing nutrients from Yuanshi Tianzun’s Tao fruit.

He constantly adjusted his understanding of Tao and perfected his Tao fruit.

As time went by, Lin Yuan felt that his Dao Fruit was constantly changing.

Hongjun sat upright in the Zixiao Palace, his eyes penetrating through the layers of space, staring at where Lin Yuan and Yuanshi Tianzun were.

Seeing that Lin Yuan was already immersed in Yuanshi Tianzun’s teachings and seemed to have realized something, he nodded slightly and raised his hand. An even more powerful wave of thought instantly spread to the locations of the other five saints.

In an instant, the situation outside the Zixiao Palace changed suddenly, and the five saints Taiqing, Lingbao, Nuwa, Jieyin and Zhunti, each surrounded by unique fairy light, arrived in a flash.

When they stepped into this space, they all looked at Lin Yuan, with a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

Although Lin Yuan’s aura was still at the Golden Immortal level, subtle changes had taken place in the process of listening to Yuanshi Tianzun’s teachings. A deeper understanding and perception of the Tao emanated faintly from him.

The saints said no more and slowly sat down cross-legged around Lin Yuan.

The auras around them blended with each other, yet maintained their own uniqueness. For a moment, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to be pulled by some powerful force and began to gather madly.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, and a brilliant light of wisdom flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that he had gained a lot from Yuanshi Tianzun’s teachings.

When he saw the five saints sitting around him, he was startled at first, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then he quickly reacted and bowed to the saints to show his respect.

The saints nodded slightly in return, and then Taiqing took the lead in preaching.

His voice was low and mellow, as if it contained the sound of chaos when the world was first created.

As he spoke, white jade-like lotus flowers suddenly appeared in the sky. The lotus flowers slowly bloomed, emitting soft light, illuminating the entire world.

Mysterious runes flickered on each lotus petal. These runes contained Taiqing’s profound understanding of morality and the way of inaction. As the petals fell, they merged into Lin Yuan’s consciousness.

Immediately afterwards, Lingbao Tianzun stood up, gently swung the Qingping sword in his hand, and a colorful sword energy shot straight into the sky.

Wherever the sword energy passed, the space seemed to be torn apart, revealing mysterious cracks, from which came bursts of ancient Taoist sounds.

Lingbao Tianzun was muttering to himself, expressing his unique insights into power and laws.

At this time, strange peaks emerged from the earth, and all kinds of magical flowers and herbs grew on the peaks. These magical flowers and herbs flashed with strange light and swayed constantly, as if echoing the words of Lingbao Tianzun.

Nuwa then spoke, and the heaven and earth seemed to be shaking. Every swing brought a breeze, and the breeze contained an endless aura of peace.

The teachings he preached revolved around the balance and harmony of all things in the world.

As he was preaching, the sun, moon, and stars in the sky began to shine brighter, and their orbits seemed to change subtly, forming a unique celestial phenomenon, as if showing the true meaning of the Tao expounded by Nuwa.

The Taoist master Jie Yin put his hands together, chanted the Buddha’s name, and the atmosphere of compassion instantly filled the entire space.

As he was preaching, huge Buddha statues appeared in the sky, emitting golden light. Wherever the light shone, all darkness and evil were dispelled.

The Taoist Jie Yin was telling the teachings of the Western Paradise, about compassion, salvation and liberation. At this time, countless springs gushed out from the earth, and where the springs flowed, the grass and trees grew more luxuriantly, as if they were being baptized by the Taoist Jie Yin’s compassion.

The Taoist Zhunti chuckled and gently waved the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree in his hand. Every wave sprinkled a colorful rain of light.

His Tao is full of agility and change, and tells us the idea that all things can be saved and all laws can be tolerated.

While the Taoist Zhunti was preaching, various auspicious beasts appeared in the air. They jumped and played happily around Lin Yuan, as if celebrating this rare opportunity for Lin Yuan.

The six saints preached in turn, strange phenomena appeared between heaven and earth, and various mysterious scenes intertwined together, forming a spectacular and mysterious picture.

Lin Yuan was immersed in this rich atmosphere of Taoism, eagerly absorbing what the saints said, and constantly improving his understanding of Taoism.

At this moment, a mysterious crack suddenly appeared in the void, and ancestor Hongjun slowly stepped out of it.

As soon as his figure appeared, the whole world seemed to tremble, and an indescribable aura of great pressure spread.

He came to the crowd and spoke softly:
“The Tao is formless and invisible, yet it gives birth to all things; it is nameless and shapeless, yet it dominates the universe. Now, I will inspire resonance in the Tao for you, and help you to glimpse the ultimate truth of heaven and earth.”

As Patriarch Hongjun finished speaking, the great laws of the world seemed to be stirred by an invisible giant hand, and the originally strange celestial phenomena became even more magnificent.

In the sky, the light of the sun, moon and stars interweave to form brilliant bands of light. These bands of light crisscross and weave a mysterious cosmic star map. Each node contains the mystery of the Tao.

On the earth, mountains and rivers shook, rivers rolled back, and the power of the earth and the power of the sky echoed each other, triggering a grand resonance between heaven and earth.

(End of this chapter)