Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 124 [Ancient Starry Sky, Dragon Clan Enters the Game] (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 124: Chapter 124 [Ancient Starry Sky, Dragon Clan Enters the Game] (Please Subscribe)

"Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats!"

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Hao Tian didn’t put on the airs of the Heavenly Emperor, but slowly spoke up, "The re-establishment of the Heavenly Court has many imperfections, and I hope everyone can be understanding! This time, I have convened the Flat Peach Assembly for two reasons: one is to discuss the Dao with all of you, and the other is to select some talents for the Heavenly Court to help me restore order to the heavens and earth!"

"I hope everyone can lend their strong support!"

He didn’t talk about dominating the heavens and commanding all immortals, because he knew that the current Heavenly Court was simply not capable of determining the fate of the countless spirits of Primordial.

The pressing matter at hand was to recruit some people to fill the framework of the Heavenly Court.

"I am willing to serve Your Majesty!"

A Loose Cultivator immediately echoed, but as only a True Immortal in cultivation, he really couldn’t catch the eye of the crowd.

There were also those who sneered disdainfully!

Xuanqing, however, casually picked up a Ren Water Flat Peach and started munching on it. In this Flat Peach Assembly, there were quite a few who wished to embarrass Hao Tian.

It remains to be seen how he will deal with it!

Yet Hao Tian took the initiative to find Zhen Yuanzi first. Over the years, he had come to understand the temperament of many powerful figures in Primordial, knowing that Zhen Yuanzi’s personality was more gentle, and even if he refused him, he would not make things too embarrassing for him.

Zhen Yuanzi, uninterested in external things and accustomed to a life of leisure, naturally politely declined Hao Tian.

Afterwards, Hao Tian approached The Queen Mother of the West, who was appointed the "Foremost among Female Immortals" by the Daoist Ancestor. Out of respect for the Daoist Ancestor, she would give him some face as well.

Having encountered refusal after refusal, Hao Tian was not disheartened and began to seek alliances with the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan. Aoguang was tactful in his dealings, so he did not leave Hao Tian overly embarrassed, but the Cultivator from the Phoenix Clan who attended the assembly practically had arrogance written on their face. Though only a Daluo Golden Immortal in the realm of cultivation, they did not mince words in front of Hao Tian and the Turquoise Pool, both Quasi-Saints.

Hao Tian did not lash out on the spot.

But the fury in his eyes nearly incinerated that boastful Phoenix Clan Cultivator to ashes.

Before long, Hao Tian came in front of Xuanqing and the other disciples of the three teachings of Xuan Sect, smiling said, "Nephew-disciples, are you satisfied with the hospitality of my Heavenly Court?"

Just as Xuan Dou was about to speak, Xuanqing interjected first, "Of course we’re satisfied! However, Uncle-Master Hao Tian, some beings naturally do not remember the past hardships but only the past meals, fear power but not virtue. By showing such respect and courtesy, you might actually be taken for weak and easily bullied! When would a desolate Phoenix Clan’s Daluo Golden Immortal dare to speak so freely in front of a Quasi-Saint?"

He swallowed the Flat Peach in his hand whole, and immediately summoned the Purple Lightning Hammer, the Innate Thunder Pool manifested, and tens of thousands of Devastating Divine Thunder struck down towards that Daluo Golden Immortal of the Phoenix Clan.

Boom!

Tens of thousands of thunders converged into one, their formidable power reaching the extreme. The face of that Daluo of the Phoenix Clan was still frozen in astonishment when his body was obliterated.

"How dare you!"

Another Daluo of the Phoenix Clan acted just in time to barely save their Primordial Spirit, but Xuanqing’s Divine Skills followed one after the other, and the colossal thunder instantly engulfed the two.

Having already offended the Phoenix Clan, Xuanqing did not mind offending a couple more. As they were excessively arrogant today, he took the opportunity to make a statement and leave an impression on Hao Tian.

"Let’s go!"

Seeing that he was no match for Xuanqing and without any other Daluo stepping in to help, the Phoenix Clan Daluo immediately fled the Heavenly Court with the other Daluo.

Xuanqing did not pursue them and just quietly retrieved his Purple Lightning Hammer, smilingly said, "I ate uncle-master’s peaches, so I’ll just teach these two ignorant fellows a lesson on uncle-master’s behalf!"

All this actually happened in the blink of an eye, and some Loose Cultivators hadn’t even had the time to react before the two Daluo Golden Immortals of the Phoenix Clan fled in disarray from Xuanqing’s hands.

A trace of surprise passed through Hao Tian’s eyes, "Nephew-disciple is truly skilled! I heard you are the Tai Mountain Lord of the Netherworld Underworld, I wonder if you would be willing to come to the Heavenly Court to seek a divine position?"

"Let’s talk about it later!"

Xuanqing smiled and did not consent, nor did he refuse, but simply picked up another Ren Water Flat Peach and started munching on it in front of the many Primordial Immortal Gods.

The Innate Ren Water Flat Peach only bore one hundred and eight fruits each time, available only to Daluo Golden Immortals. Now that the two Daluo Golden Immortals of the Phoenix Clan had fled in disarray, he naturally did not mind enjoying their share as well!

Hao Tian, noticing Xuanqing’s particular fondness for the peaches, immediately instructed Gold Star Taibai to send several more Ren Water Flat Peaches to Xuanqing and Jin Ling Saint Mother’s table!

Xuanqing did not stand on ceremony and directly ingested and refined them in front of everyone.

Then, Hao Tian communicated with Xuan Dou and Nanji Daoist as well, both of whom were very tactful, declining in a way that also did not leave Hao Tian too embarrassed.

Many Immortal Gods watched in puzzlement.

Logically speaking, the several Saints of Xuan Sect did not support Hao Tian, and yet now, Xuanqing, a direct disciple of Jie Sect, took it upon himself to maintain Hao Tian’s dignity.

This made them wonder whether those Saints had changed their minds.

And Aoguang even quietly approached Xuanqing and asked, "Daoist Xuanqing, about your action just now, did you receive any directive from Saint Tongtian?"

"Not at all!"

Xuanqing smiled, "I simply found that Phoenix Clan Cultivator disagreeable! The relationship between the Dragon and Phoenix Clans doesn’t seem to be all that harmonious either, right?"

The Dragon Han great calamity was due to the fight for supremacy among the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans, with countless members of the Dragon Clan falling at the hands of the Phoenix Clan.

Like the Golden Winged Great Roc, whom Xuanqing just vanquished, who had a history of feeding on dragons, although they were mixed-blood dragons, it was known for consuming eight hundred dragons a day.

Aoguang was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this; he knew of Xuanqing’s enmity with the Golden Winged Great Roc but was unaware that Xuanqing had recently killed Kong Xuan, the Crown Prince of the Phoenix Clan.

Seeing Aoguang’s confusion, Xuanqing offered no further explanation but instead transmitted a message to Aoguang, "I have discovered a way to acquire Merit, I wonder if Daoist Aoguang would be interested?"

"Really?"

Aoguang became extremely excited.

If there’s anything the Dragon Clan was in dire need of, it would be Merit that could resolve Karma.

He just couldn’t believe that Xuanqing had found a way to acquire Merit and was willing to share it with the Dragon Clan.

As long as their Karma remained unresolved, the rise of the Dragon Clan would inevitably be a joke, which is also why many powerful members of the Dragon Clan looked down on Ao Hong.

The Dragon Clan is already burdened with karma, and yet your ambitions reach the sky. How can there be so much foundation for you to squander?

This is also why, after the fall of the previous East Sea Dragon King, Candle Dragon and the others did not let Ao Hong succeed, but chose Ao Guang, whose strength was far inferior to Ao Hong.

Before the elimination of karma, the Dragon Clan must maintain stability instead of clamoring for a return to the glory of ancient times.

"Of course!"

Xuanqing said with a half-smile, "If Daoist friend does not believe it, after the Flat Peach Assembly ends, Daoist friend can discuss in detail with several old ancestors of the Dragon Clan on Golden Turtle Island!"

In his heart, he already had a plan to repair the Ancient Starry Sky, led by Jin Ling Saint Mother, but it required the Dragon Clan’s help in providing a large amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

No choice!

The Dragon Clan is wealthy, after all!

Neither Xuanqing nor the Jie Sect could produce so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

"Alright!"

Ao Guang agreed directly.

The Flat Peach Assembly wouldn’t end anytime soon, and after briefly interacting with cultivators from all major powers, Hao Tian also planned to invite many mighty beings for a discussion on the Dao.

Although he had only cut away one of his corpses, having been by the Daoist Ancestor’s side day and night, his understanding of the Great Dao was in no way inferior to that of Zhen Yuanzi and others.

This is what they call, being close to the water gets you the moon first, the best place to cultivate is in front of the Daoist Ancestor’s abode!

Xuanqing also listened carefully.

Although he had heard several Saints expound on the Dao, it did not mean that the Great Dao comprehended by other Quasi-Saints or Daluo Golden Immortals wasn’t presentable!

Three Thousand Great Dao, each with its own mystery; even Saints had not comprehended all of the Dao.

"Emperor Dao!"

However, hearing Hao Tian’s exposition of his own Dao, Xuanqing couldn’t help but frown. Kings like Dong Wanggong and Demon Emperor Jun were pioneers on this path. Hao Tian made Emperor Dao his core principle, which undoubtedly indicated his desire to rule over the Three Realms and hold the fate of all beings in his hands, clearly unwilling to be a puppet Heavenly Emperor!

Before they realized it, tens of thousands of years had passed, and many mighty beings finished their explanations on the discussion of the Dao. As the ancestor of the Ghost Immortals, Xuanqing also expounded his own Dao.

But to disguise himself, he spoke of the Innate Yi Dao and Innate Eight Diagrams, not the Refining Dao, as he did not want other cultivators to know too much about him.

Especially since among them, there were some who harbored a hint of malice towards him.

When everyone left and saw Xuanqing still seated, Hao Tian immediately walked over: "Nephew Xuanqing, is there anything else you need?"

He felt he couldn’t see through Xuanqing.

In theory, as a Quasi-Saint, there should be no secrets between him and Xuanqing.

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing immediately pointed to the Ancient Starry Sky and said with a smile, "Poor Daoist was just pondering a solution to the damage caused to the Ancient Starry Sky by the great war between the Witch and Demon Clan, as mentioned by Daoist friend Changgeng!"

"It is the duty of us disciples of the Jie Sect to seize a lifeline for all beings of Primordial. With the essence of the Ancient Starry Sky leaking, we Jie Sect disciples naturally have to think of a solution!"

"Only then can I live up to my teacher’s teachings!"

His righteous words left Hao Tian astonished and he then laughed softly, "Repairing the Ancient Starry Sky is not an easy task! But since the nephew is willing to benefit the Primordial, why not join my Heavenly Court?"

"Let’s talk about that later!"

Xuanqing did not refuse but simply stood up and said farewell to Hao Tian: "Take care, Uncle! I only hope that when the time comes to repair the Ancient Starry Sky, Uncle can make it convenient for me to lead people into the Ancient Starry Sky!"

"Agreed!"

Hao Tian readily accepted.

Although he didn’t believe Xuanqing had the power to repair the Ancient Starry Sky, since Xuanqing showed goodwill, he did not mind returning the favor.

With this promise obtained, Xuanqing laughed out loud and then left with Jin Ling Saint Mother.

He was not playing hard to get; rather, if he didn’t do something difficult for ordinary people, how could he make Hao Tian entrust him with an important task?

Moreover, he indeed wanted to use this opportunity to let some Jie Sect disciples join the Heavenly Court, gain some Merit, and later serve under his command!

No choice!

Although he planned to render Hao Tian powerless, there were things he could not do himself; he needed some Jie Sect disciples to handle some simple tasks.

Of course, he had to ensure these Jie Sect disciples acquired sufficient Merit and good fortune first.

In no time, Xuanqing returned to Golden Turtle Island with Jin Ling Saint Mother. Right when they returned, Ying Long and East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang had just arrived at Biyou Palace.

Xuanqing began to sweet talk them!

No, he discussed with them about his own idea of making a pact with the Heavenly Dao using the "Treasure Coin."

As long as he guaranteed it, the Dragon Clan would provide enough Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and after repairing the Ancient Starry Sky, he ensured that the Dragon Clan would gain at least thirty percent of the Merit!

Ao Guang suddenly realized, "So the Merit descending on Golden Turtle Island twice was due to Daoist Xuanqing and Duobao reaching an agreement with the Heavenly Dao!"

Being neighbors, they naturally kept a close eye on the Jie Sect. Duobao’s rise to Daluo Golden Immortal attracted heavenly Merit, and afterward, his voluntary repairs to the water veins near the East Sea were right under their noses.

Ying Long immediately decided: "If this succeeds, my Dragon Clan will advance and retreat together with the Jie Sect from now on! We just ask the Daoist friend to help our Dragon Clan rid itself of the karma!"

Xuanqing’s idea was undoubtedly astonishing, but there were successful precedents, and as long as they partnered with him, they would naturally have the opportunity to earn Merit from the Heavenly Dao.

As for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed to repair the Ancient Starry Sky, with the Dragon Clan’s rich foundation and wealth spanning the Four Seas, even eliminating their karma would not be too difficult!

Everything was worth it!

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