Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 246 - 233 [Turbulent Undercurrents, Switching Sky and Earth] (Request for Subscription)

Chapter 246: Chapter 233 [Turbulent Undercurrents, Switching Sky and Earth] (Request for Subscription)

Refining Dao emerged, standing alongside the various Dao, and even subtly suppressing them, manipulating the will of the Primordial Great Dao, and immediately an infinite radiance of the Great Dao descended.

Seeing this, Xuanqing naturally didn’t hesitate to fully absorb it, integrating the endless Great Dao radiance directly into the "Refining Dao Furnace" floating within the celebration clouds.

And the many Innate Spiritual Treasures in his hand, such as the "Purple Lightning Hammer" and the "Netherworld Geomancy Map", were directly thrown into the furnace to be nourished.

The transformed "Refining Dao Furnace", containing the true intent of Refining Dao, could refine all things. In theory, it could even produce Innate Treasures.

Of course, the materials for refining must be capable of withstanding forty-nine Innate Restrictions.

Within Primordial, there really weren’t many items that could be used to produce Innate Treasures, Duobao’s original form, the "Treasure Dividing Rock," was one of them.

Apart from that, even the ten Top Grade Innate Spirit Roots and various Immortal Gold Divine Stones were somewhat lacking; they simply couldn’t pass the test of Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation.

Without the approval of the Great Dao, theoretically, the Heavenly Dao would not allow Innate Treasures to exist in Primordial.

The Innate Treasures in the Primordial World, each one followed Pangu during the creation of heaven and earth, were tainted with either the merit of the Great Dao or the radiance of the Great Dao.

And the "Creation Green Lotus" was also originally an Innate Treasure, but due to the jealousy of the heavens, it had no choice but to split into three Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures!

Xuanqing integrated the Great Dao’s granted radiance into the "Heaven Refining Furnace" precisely to prevent the Primordial Heavenly Dao from targeting this Chaos Spirit Treasure.

Upon becoming a Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, Xuanqing did not leave the Undying Volcano. Calculating with his fingers, his "Path-Opening Tribulation" had also taken just three great meetings.

He still wanted to solidify his Dao Fruit.

Moreover, he had previously made a vow bound by the Heavenly Dao in a designated area, claiming that until the Power of Fire Evil at the Undying Volcano was balanced, he would definitely not leave the Undying Volcano.

Naturally, he needed to fulfill the promise.

Although, with his current power, even if he wanted to forcibly leave the Undying Volcano, as long as he entered into the Primordial Chaos, the will of the Heavenly Dao could do nothing to him.

But Xuanqing knew, Primordial is the place where cause and effect converge, he didn’t wish to be blacklisted by the Heavenly Dao.

And as he broke through, the fortune of Jie Sect suddenly surged, and the fortune of Xuan Sect also increased significantly; the duopoly of saints was no longer exclusive to the Western Buddhist Sect.

"Excellent!"

Tongtian Sect Master couldn’t help but clap and laugh heartily.

Regardless of Xuanqing’s past identity, he is now his disciple, practicing the Dao of Jie Sect in this life; naturally, he felt honored.

Taiching looked towards the direction of the Undying Volcano, his face also carrying a smile, "Perhaps, the heavy responsibility of unifying the three teachings will have to fall on you!"

Seeing the two saints of the West, the defection from Xuan to establish Buddhism, he too had thought about transitioning from Xuan to Dao, but had always been cautious of the presence of Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun.

Yuanshi Tianzun also slightly nodded, Xuanqing nominally though a disciple of Jie Sect, also counts as half-disciple of him and Taiching.

People from Chan Sect, Jie Sect, and their teachings, Xuanqing had practiced all and attained high proficiency in each.

His gaze swept across many disciples, lingering a bit longer on Nanji, Yun Zhongzi, Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, and Taiyi.

Chan Sect disciples, each with extraordinary aptitude, all are Innate Spirits, but in terms of progress in cultivation, they were quite behind those Direct Disciples of Jie Sect.

"Perhaps, it’s time for me to let them roam more freely!" Yuanshi Tianzun sighed slightly, "Being too conservative isn’t conducive to their understanding of the Great Dao!"

Among the Chan Sect disciples, the one with the best aptitude is undoubtedly the Nanji Daoist, the deepest foundation is Yun Zhongzi who reincarnated from the ancestor Hong Yun, Guang Chengzi is the most decisive, Chi Jingzi prioritized slashing out his own Corpse among the three corpses, and Taiyi True Master shows signs of branching out.

For the others, in Yuanshi Tianzun’s view, Quasi-Saint might be their limit.

At this moment, he thought of Ci Hang and others: "Those few, currently neither advancing nor retreating, perhaps it’s time to let them visit the Western Buddhist Sect!"

He himself practices both immortality and demonism; his original form is that of an Immortal Dao Saint, his Evil Corpse took on the role of Primordial Heavenly Demon, and his Good Corpse is still trying to grasp the Dao Fruit of Innate Divine Dao.

Although he appears strict, he doesn’t mind his disciples practicing other disciplines.

As long as they remember their roots!

After all, when the Three Pure Ones were still together, Chi Jingzi and Yu Ding and others also learned Tongtian’s Sword Dao, and Taiyi and others also learned Taiching’s Alchemy Dao, not just sticking to the methods of Chan Sect.

Meanwhile, Luo Hou was also paying attention to Xuanqing’s movements, seeing Xuanqing temporarily not leaving the Undying Volcano, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Kui Gang had already assumed the identity of Hao Tian and returned to Heavenly Court. Although Nanji and others were quite reluctant, they also had to let him take turns acting as Heavenly Emperor in the next great meeting.

Fu Xi, Shennong, Xuanyuan, Zhuanxu, Shaohao, Taiyi, Nanji—these seven Heavenly Emperors had actually discussed Hao Tian’s matter secretly several times.

However, in the end, they all believed that giving some face to the Daoist Ancestor was necessary; everyone in Heaven Court was their people, and Hao Tian’s ascension was merely a puppet.

Moreover, the rotation of Heavenly Emperor had already become a trend, with Hao Tian having no capable people under him, even letting him rotate for a great meeting wouldn’t change the situation.

Thus, Nanji and others also agreed to let Hao Tian serve as Heavenly Emperor in the next great meeting.

At this moment, in a dark space, Kui Gang was ridiculing Hao Tian mercilessly: "You really are a failure as a Heavenly Emperor! When you were the Emperor, Heavenly Court had no one competent! Yet now, with Fu Xi and others rotating as Heavenly Emperors, it turned Heavenly Court into the power hub of Primordial!"

"Even though they serve as rotational Heavenly Emperors, with a cycle of shifts once every Yuanhui, each person receives several times the destiny that you did when you were the Heavenly Emperor!"

Hao Tian’s face turned ashen; he wanted to deny it, but what Kui Gang said was also the truth.

Kui Gang, transformed from his Evil Corpse, had replaced him during this time, but did not prevent his consciousness from observing the situation in the Heavenly Court.

The purpose of the other party goes without saying; they want to crush his Dao heart, thus upturning the roles and using the body of the Evil Corpse to refine his original self.

He naturally was unwilling!

However, now, as his reincarnation and tribulation were not yet complete, Kui Gang forcibly awakened him. His most trusted Turquoise Pool had also fallen under the control of the other party; in front of Kui Gang, he had no room for resistance.

"Don’t even think about it!"

Hao Tian was still unwilling to give up just like that.

He knew this was his fated tribulation, but he believed there would come a day when the clouds would part and the sun would shine.

"Overestimating your own abilities!"

Kui Gang snorted coldly and did not bicker with Hao Tian further but left Yaochi Fairyland, assuming Hao Tian’s identity and heading towards Shenxiao Jade Mansion where Nanji Great Emperor resided, intending to complete the tasks Luo Hou had assigned.

To deceive Nanji Daoist during this time, he had been extremely humble, just to make everyone believe... that he truly was content being a puppet!

When he found Hao Tian, he discovered that during Hao Tian’s reincarnation and tribulation, his primal source had split while in the womb, birthing a sister named Yun Hua.

Upon returning to the Heavenly Court, he took advantage of being in Hao Tian’s identity and brought her back with him.

This visit to Nanji was also using Yun Hua as a pretext, hoping to secure a divine position for her in the Heavenly Court, thereby getting a chance to access the "Investiture of the Gods."

Hearing "Hao Tian"’s purpose, Nanji slightly frowned, "Daoist Hao Tian, Yun Hua is but a Golden Immortal, how can she hold a Third Grade divine position?"

Kui Gang, upon hearing this, immediately responded, "I have just returned from tribulation and am not well acquainted with the current situation in the Heavenly Court. May I borrow the Investiture of the Gods for a glimpse? As her elder brother, it is natural that I arrange a suitable position for her!"

"Yes!"

Nanji thought it over and agreed. He had seen it for himself when "Hao Tian" returned; Yun Hua indeed possessed a part of Hao Tian’s primal source.

If Hao Tian wished to place a Daluo in the Heavenly Court, he naturally wouldn’t agree, but for just a Golden Immortal, he still needed to give some face.

During this time, Hao Tian was very low-key, seemingly acknowledging reality. Facing his marginalization, he no longer assumed the seniority of an elder.

Previously, although people like Nanji didn’t really respect him, Hao Tian still addressed them as master-nephews, but now he directly referred to them as daoist friends!

It’s undeniable that the transformation of "Hao Tian" eased Nanji’s vigilance.

He was now also a Quasi-Saint of Slash Second Corpse, fortified by the destiny of Heavenly Court, and believed that it would not be difficult to sever the Third Corpse after a dozen more Yuanhui.

Therefore, he was not worried about "Hao Tian" making a move to snatch the "Investiture of the Gods."

"Suppress!"

While seemingly examining the "Investiture of the Gods", Kui Gang kept his eye on Nanji Daoist, and a beam of Demon Light zipped from his auspicious clouds towards Nanji Daoist.

That was the "Heavenly Demon Tower," a Spiritual Treasure of Luo Hou’s, given to him to infiltrate the Heavenly Court after he replaced Hao Tian.

"You..."

Nanji was somewhat in disbelief.

Because, just now, he felt a hint of a Saint’s aura on "Hao Tian", rendering him utterly powerless to resist.

This was definitely not Hao Tian!

Kui Gang locked Nanji Daoist inside the "Heavenly Demon Tower" and immediately laughed, "It’s good for Daoist Nanji to know, I am actually Hao Tian’s Evil Corpse, named Kui Gang, now following orders from the Demon Ancestor to take the Investiture of the Gods!"

The reason he could easily suppress Nanji Daoist was also because Luo Hou had shared a part of his Dao Fruit’s power through the Demon Path with him.

Kui Gang collected the "Investiture of the Gods" and "Heavenly Demon Tower", leaving behind an avatar in Shenxiao Jade Mansion, and then announced a retreat under the guise of Nanji Daoist.

No one was allowed to disturb him.

After returning to Yaochi Sacred Realm, he eagerly integrated the "Primordial Demon Qi" gifted by Luo Hou into the "Investiture of the Gods".

In just a moment, the Demonic Qi dyed the "Investiture of the Gods", and the Innate Daoist Scripture engraved on it instantly transformed towards the "Sealing Demon List".

Boom!

The machinations of destiny thundered, currents of fate subtly stirred, pushing the momentum of the great trends, and all Saints sensed these changes in destiny, yet, none knew the cause of this disturbance.

Only that Daoist Ancestor in Purple Cloud Palace suddenly opened his eyes, "Changes in the Heavenly Dao, perhaps it is also time for those two destined individuals to appear!"

He somewhat guessed the thoughts of The Three Pure Ones and had an even deeper understanding of Luo Hou, this heaven-ordained adversary.

Sensing the change in destiny, he also seized the opportunity to strike at The Three Pure Ones and Luo Hou.

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