Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 308 - 280 [Shouyang Discussion, Unplanned Consensus] (Seeking Subscription)

Chapter 308: Chapter 280 [Shouyang Discussion, Unplanned Consensus] (Seeking Subscription)

"Daoist Luo Hou, you’re joking!"

The Five Elements Demon God revealed a slight smile and slowly spoke, "We just happened to pass by and were attracted by the divine skills of you two Daoists!"

It was clear that among these Chaos Demon Gods, the Five Elements Demon God was the leader.

"Is that so?"

Luo Hou sneered, "How coincidental! Aren’t the Chaos Demon Gods coming to this Primordial World all here for revenge and to plot for Pangu Tao Fruit? If you admitted it outright, I’d even look up to you! Yet after eons, you’re still so petty and cunning!"

The actions of the Five Elements Demon God made Luo Hou scoff, but looking at the people beside him, he did not directly confront the Five Elements Demon God.

Even though his cultivation has reached the realm of ’Dao and Heaven’, mastering the three major demon forms of Greed, Anger, and Ignorance, capable of transforming into several Primordial Daluo Golden Immortals’ combat power, he still didn’t want to face five Chaos Demon Gods at once.

He could tell at a glance, whether it was the Five Elements Demon God, the Shadow Demon God, or the Xuan Shui Demon God, the Molten Rock Demon God, and the Light Demon God, none had broken through the shackles of the Chaos Demon Gods and should have only recently revived.

However, they should not be underestimated.

The Xuan Shui Great Dao and the Molten Rock Great Dao are branches and variants of the Five Elements Great Dao, so it is not surprising that the Xuan Shui Demon God and the Molten Rock Demon God have aligned with the Five Elements Demon God.

What surprised him was that the Shadow Demon God and the Light Demon God, two loners among the Chaos Demon Gods, now also chose to collaborate with the Five Elements Demon God.

Their individual strength may not concern Luo Hou, but if the five of them acted together, even Luo Hou wouldn’t dare to confront them head-on.

Especially the Five Elements Demon God, whose strength is among the top of the Chaos Demon Gods.

"What a lively gathering!"

Yang Mei the Great Immortal revealed himself from the void: "I thought after the tribulation of the creation of heaven, I would never see you Daoists again! Yet here you are, having freed yourself from the calamity!"

"Truly something to celebrate!"

Yang Mei spoke in a calm tone, showing no expression on his face, yet his attitude was extremely enthusiastic, as if he was genuinely happy for them.

But deception and scheming are common among the Chaos Demon Gods, Xuanqing couldn’t believe Yang Mei was so kind-hearted, likely calculating something against the Five Elements and others.

He looked toward another part of the void, slowly speaking, "Since the Five Elements Daoist has already revealed himself, does the Karma Daoist still intend to hide in the shadows? Weren’t these Daoists invited by you to the Primordial World?"

No matter the purpose of the Five Elements Demon God and others, Xuanqing first put a big label on them, making it impossible for the Karma Demon God to continue spying in the dark.

"Hmph!"

The Karma Demon God snorted coldly but did not continue to hide his form: "Fate Daoist, you seem to be thriving in the Primordial World now! It seems you’ve forgotten your Chaos Demon God identity!"

Xuanqing didn’t refute this; he merely smiled, saying, "When out in the world, one’s identity is self-imposed! If you’re saying I’m a Chaos Demon God, so be it, and if you say I am a being of the Primordial World, I acknowledge that too!"

"I’m not the only one who discarded the Chaos Demon God identity, look at Daoist Luo Hou, Daoist Yang Mei, and now, Hong Jun who has united with the Heavenly Dao, do they still bear the shackles of the Chaos Demon Gods?"

Meanwhile, as Xuanqing, Luo Hou, the Karma Demon God, and the Five Elements Demon God conversed, the various Saints of the Primordial World also revealed themselves in the void.

Taiching Laozi stood atop the "Other Shore Golden Bridge", directly meeting the gaze of the Karma Demon God.

Behind him was Tai Xuan, holding the "Myriad Tribulations Chessboard", with ghostly shadows of a turtle and snake appearing behind him.

Houtu, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Zhen Yuanzi appeared simultaneously, their eyes sharp, seemingly targeting the Five Elements Demon God and the Yin Yang Demon God and others.

Kunpeng and Fuxi also arrived one after another, while Nuwa stood by Fuxi’s side, with a "Red Embroidery Ball" in her hand, ready to be unleashed.

It seemed she was ready to cast anyone she didn’t like into the Void Illusion Sea.

The atmosphere became instantly tense.

The greatest conflict between the Chaos Demon Gods and the Primordial Saints is that one aims to destroy the Primordial, while the other has vested their Great Dao in it.

This is an irreconcilable conflict unless they choose to abandon their Chaos Demon God forms like Xuanqing, fully integrating into the Primordial World.

But that’s clearly impossible!

They were born as Chaos Demon Gods, and now revived, they still remain Chaos Demon Gods, not yet free of the constraints of the Chaos Dao upon them.

Observing the situation, everyone slightly frowned; currently, among the Saints of the Primordial World, only Hong Jun and the Tongtian Sect Master had not appeared!

As for the Tongtian Sect Master, his whereabouts were anyone’s guess, but Hong Jun was undeniably a concern for them all.

As long as Hong Jun remained unresolved, even if there were some conflicts between the Primordial Saints and the Chaos Demon Gods, restraint was often the preferred choice.

This was a mutual understanding!

The Five Elements Demon God was the first to speak: "I will take my leave first, and discuss the Dao with you another time!"

With that, he turned and departed.

As for the Shadow Demon God and the Xuan Shui Demon God and others, although they didn’t speak, in the current situation, they clearly regarded the Five Elements Demon God as their lead.

As soon as the Five Elements Demon God left, they each used their techniques and disappeared into the vast Chaos.

On the other hand, Yang Mei the Great Immortal, looking at the Karma Demon God, proactively invited, "Daoist Karma, are you interested in coming to my territory to discuss the Dao?"

The Karma Demon God, hearing this, immediately showed a look of interest: "Since it is an invitation from a fellow Daoist, how could I refuse your goodwill?"

With that, he also transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the chaos together with Yang Mei.

Meanwhile, Luo Hou, under everyone’s watchful eyes, opened heaven and earth, once again using the Demon Path to evolve a Great Thousand Worlds within the endless chaos.

This time, Yuanshi Tianzun did not intervene; now is not the time to continue a great battle with Luo Hou.

Seeing this, the Saints each left. However, the appearance of the Five Elements Demon Gods and others still left a trace of unease in the hearts of several Saints.

Xuanqing also returned to the Primordial World.

Upon returning to Primordial World, Xuanqing gathered with Taiching and others on Shouyang Mountain, using the "Refining Dao Furnace" to conceal heavenly secrets, speaking of his experiences on this journey.

The encounters of Zhu Zhao and You Ying could not be ignored; if Hong Jun had already gained the approval of Heavenly Dao before the Dragon Han Tribulation, then their plans must undergo some changes.

Otherwise, what awaits them...

Is inevitably failure!

"The erased Divine Dao Era, Emperor Hong, Zhu Zhao, You Ying, and the Creation Jade Disc Fragment, that one from Purple Cloud Palace is truly deep and unfathomable!"

Even the usually steady Taiching Laozi, after hearing Xuanqing’s experiences this time, couldn’t help feeling a bit worried about their plans.

If the Daoist Ancestor’s body and Heavenly Dao is just an illusion, then all they’ve done might be traps set for the perfection of the Immortal Dao.

"Do we have a retreat now?"

Yuanshi Tianzun then shook his head: "That Daoist Ancestor, if truly holding such intentions, no matter if we resist or not is trivial!"

"All he wants is merely an excuse!"

Even if they do not willingly give leverage, with that Daoist Ancestor’s strength, fabricating an excuse is but a trivial task.

"However, since you have the Creation Jade Disc Fragment, some tricks could be played!"

Yuanshi Tianzun continued: "If calculated well, using the jade disc fragment in your hand, it may shatter the piece of the Creation Jade Disc in the hands of the Daoist Ancestor, thus reducing his power!"

"I have thought of this too!"

Xuanqing immediately nodded.

In fact, when Xuanqing acquired the Creation Jade Disc Fragment, he already had this idea, with the fragment’s greatest function, besides helping him comprehend the Great Dao Laws, being to calculate against Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun!

His thoughts, and those of Yuanshi Tianzun, could be said to coincide without discussion, and in this matter, he also had a general plan in his heart.

Taiching Laozi, hearing this, also spoke: "In fact, I and your teacher, your second elder uncle, have already tried to estimate that Daoist Ancestor as highly as possible. To succeed, the power left by Pangu must be used!"

"It’s just a pity..."

"Not all of the Heavenly Creation Three Treasures are present, the Chaos Bell is missing. Otherwise, by then inspiring Pangu’s Mark, our grasp could increase by three tenths or so!"

Xuanqing’s gaze flashed a bright glint, he had previously speculated that the Three Pure Ones likely held some hidden methods to inspire Pangu’s Mark.

Now, Taiching Laozi’s words undoubtedly confirmed his previous guesses.

It should be known that, as entities formed from Pangu Essence Blood, the Twelve Ancestor Witches could rely on the "Twelve Devastating Divine Slaughter Array" to invoke Pangu’s Mark in the Primordial.

As the Three Pure Ones formed from Pangu Primordial Spirit, it is unreasonable for them not to have trump cards.

"Chaos Bell, is it?"

Xuanqing, hearing this, said with a half-smile: "You two elders don’t have to worry, perhaps when my teacher proves the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, the Chaos Bell will suddenly appear in the Primordial World?"

He did not explicitly say, but with Taiching Laozi’s wisdom, they could probably guess some, as he was adding a bit of confidence to them.

"We’ll see!"

Taiching Laozi’s gaze flickered from Xuanqing and then swiftly shifted the topic: "How long until Yun Zhongzi proves the Heavenly Dao Saint?"

Yun Zhongzi holds a "Hongmeng Purple Qi," coupled with inheriting part of Hong Yun’s Dao Fruit. If he can break through to become a Heavenly Dao Saint, Yuanshi Tianzun will thereby grasp more Heavenly Dao Authority!

By then, he and the Tongtian Sect Master, once achieving Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, will also add one or two more measures of success against Hong Jun.

"Just a thread away!"

Yuanshi Tianzun sighed softly, this thread of separation is like a chasm; perhaps a few more attempts may break through this bottleneck, but it may take a million years without improvement.

Understanding comes with understanding; without understanding, it remains unattainable, even walking the path of merit to become a Saint requires one’s own Great Dao to have the qualification to merge with the Heavenly Dao.

Xuanqing said no more, and Yun Zhongzi’s path was not his to interfere with, but the stronger his own strength became, the more Saint Fruit positions he could evolve.

This is also why he must deeply cultivate the path of "Dao and Heaven," without placing all hope on the Three Pure Ones.

After a brief exchange with Taiching Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tai Xuan, he prepared to meditate and comprehend the Great Dao recorded on the jade disc fragment.

Ultimately, one must rely on one’s own strength!

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