Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends
Chapter 41, Duobao Points the Way

Chapter 41: Chapter 41, Duobao Points the Way

Duobao stood up straight, his broad body erect, his expression serious and earnest, filled with great self-confidence. He began to speak, "Eldest Uncle, after careful consideration of the process through which Nuwa became sanctified, Nuwa attained sagehood when she comprehended the Creation Dao, creating a race that was recognized by Heaven and Earth.

Disciple is thinking, Eldest Uncle, if you refine an unprecedented kind of elixir, could it also be recognized by Heaven and Earth, allowing you to instantly attain sagehood? This elixir would be called the Saint Pill."

The smile disappeared from Taishang’s face as he murmured, "Saint Pill, Saint Pill..."

Regarding becoming a sage, Taishang, Primordial, and Tongtian had always been exploring the path toward the great Dao, never considering a methodological approach. Now, questioning himself, having already achieved an enlightened Dao Heart and reached the pinnacle of the Dao yet still unable to attest the Dao, Taishang estimated that this might just be the method he lacked. If Junior Sister Nuwa could create humans to demonstrate her understanding of the Dao and become a sage, why couldn’t he refine a Saint Pill to do the same?

Duobao respectfully said, "Eldest Uncle, these are just the humble insights of your nephew."

Taishang spoke up, "Although it seems like taking a shortcut through a side door, it indeed constitutes a path to attest the Dao. Duobao, you should go back first and let your master contemplate this."

Duobao bowed and said, "Disciple takes his leave!" He then walked towards the outside.

Upon leaving Taiching Hall, the great doors shut with a thunderous boom, a ray of Taiching Immortal Light sparkling on it, thoroughly sealing off Taiching Palace.

Duobao suppressed the urge to burst into hearty laughter, but the excitement in his eyes could not be concealed. Bai Jin, what you can do, I can also achieve. If you can guide Nuwa to sagehood, then I can guide my Master and Eldest Uncle to sagehood. How can you compare with me then?!

Duobao stepped on an auspicious cloud and flew towards Yuqing Peak, landing before Yuqing Palace, giving a bow, and said, "Disciple Duobao requests an audience with Second Master."

The great doors of Yuqing Palace slowly opened, revealing a radiant Child with bright teeth.

Bai He Child stepped aside, smiling as he said, "Eldest Brother, please come in!"

Duobao gave a friendly nod and entered the palace, where Primordial was seated on the highest seat with his eyes slightly closed, emanating an aura of solemn dignity.

In the past, Duobao was least willing to interact with this Second Master, finding him overly rigid and serious. But now, Duobao felt a closeness to Second Master that he had never felt before, realizing that they would soon be of the same kin. Bai Jin counts for nothing.

Duobao walked in front of a meditation cushion, knelt down, and gave a respectful bow, saying, "Greetings to Master."

Primordial nodded, with an expressionless face, he asked, "Duobao, for what purpose have you come?"

Duobao replied respectfully, "Disciple has come regarding the matter of attesting the Dao."

"Attesting the Dao?"

"After returning from Nuwa Palace, the disciple has been ruminating. Nuwa attained sagehood by comprehending the Creation Dao and creating a race recognized by Heaven and Earth. Why can’t Master and Eldest Uncle use this method?"

"A method?" Primordial shook his head, feeling disappointed and said indifferently, "Each path of the Dao is different; how could they converge?"

Duobao straightened his back and said, "Junior Aunt Nuwa has already proven that this path can be taken. Why is Master not willing to try?" He hesitated briefly before adding, "The two Masters from the Western region are likely to attempt this path as well. What if they succeed?"

Primordial frowned slightly. He was reluctant to imitate Junior Sister Nuwa, not wanting to subdue himself even after becoming a sage. However, Duobao made sense; if the two Western Masters succeeded on this path and became sages first, and the Three Pure Ones of Pangu’s True Sect were still unable to become sages, it would be a great loss of face. A sense of urgency rose in his heart.

Primordial asked, "Duobao, do you have a perspective?"

A glimmer of joy flashed in Duobao’s eyes as he quickly responded, "Master’s mastery in Artifact Refining is unrivaled in the Primordial World. Disciple believes that if Master could refine a Holy Artifact unprecedented since the beginning of Heaven and Earth, it would certainly enable you to become a sage."

"Holy Artifact!" Primordial murmured, a stream of thoughts racing through his mind. Using the Hongmeng Purple Qi, combining it with the foundation of his Dao for Artifact Refining, melding them in a single furnace, once the artifact was complete, so would be the attainment of sagehood. It was a tempting thought, albeit derivative of Junior Sister Nuwa’s methods, yet an entirely different creation. In his mindscape, the vision of his own sanctification with all the heavens celebrating surfaced spontaneously.

Primordial showed a smile and said, "Duobao, you may return. I need to think this over carefully."

"Yes!" Duobao got up and walked towards the outside.

Bai He Child stood at the door, watching Duobao leave, the corners of his mouth twitching. Bai Jin, the fellow disciple is indeed good—just gave me another interesting item. This Eldest Disciple is really stingy.

Primordial spoke up, "Bai He!"

Bai He immediately snapped back to reality and quickly responded, "What does the master require?"

"I am planning to enter seclusion. Go outside, and do not let anyone disturb me."

"Yes!" Bai He Child bowed his head in response, walked out of Yuqing Hall, and the doors of the grand hall closed with a thunderous bang, with Yuqing Immortal Light shimmering above.

Bai He Child glanced at the silent Yuqing Peak, then with clouds under his feet he flew towards Shangqing Peak. Yuqing Peak is so desolate; I’ll go play with Bai Jin, the fellow disciple. Last time, Bai Jin said I could go to Shangqing Peak.

Duobao made his way to Shangqing Peak. Unlike the two Second Masters, Duobao had strong confidence in his own master and was certain he could persuade Master to try his own method.

In front of Shangqing Palace, Golden Spirit Saint Mother was sitting cross-legged under a tree, utterly bored.

A piece of auspicious cloud descended, and as the auspicious cloud dissipated, Duobao stood on the ground and stepped towards the direction of Shangqing Palace.

Golden Spirit Saint Mother called out in surprise, "Eldest Disciple!"

Duobao halted in his steps, turned his head towards the tree, and asked in astonishment, "Junior Sister Jin Ling, what are you doing here?"

Jin Ling said with a smile, "Eldest Brother, what are you thinking about? You didn’t even notice I was here."

Duobao said with a smile, "Just some doubts about cultivation. Junior Sister, have you come to seek an audience with Master as well?"

Jin Ling nodded and said, "Yes!"

Duobao asked with confusion, "Then why wait here, why not go in?"

Jin Ling said helplessly, "Bai Jin is inside paying his respects~ so I can only wait out here first."

Duobao’s heart skipped a beat—Bai Jin is also here? Could he have disclosed the key to the path of Dao to Master first? Such an act was not beyond him, leaving his heart somewhat uneasy and anxious for a moment.

Jin Ling looked at Duobao puzzled. What’s wrong with Eldest Brother today? Why does he seem so restless?

Duobao turned his head towards Jin Ling, and asked, "Junior Sister, do you know what Bai Jin is talking to Master about?"

Jin Ling hesitated for a moment and said, "When I just went to seek an audience, I seemed to overhear something about Artifact Refining. I’m not sure about the details, I just caught bits and pieces of the conversation."

Artifact Refining? Duobao’s heart relaxed. Thankfully, Bai Jin probably hasn’t thought of the key to Master and the two Masters’ path of cultivation.

Duobao immediately sat down next to the tree beside Jin Ling, saying with a smile, "Junior Sister, I have something important to report to Master. Could you perhaps allow me to go in first when it’s time?"

Jin Ling nodded and said with a giggly smile, "Of course!"

"Thank you, Junior Sister!"