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Chapter 36
Chapter 36
Chapter 36: A Single Hand Holds Down Gongming, A Flick of the Finger Presses Down the Three Heavens!
Xuan Ming evolved the Great Dao’s fog as she brought Chu Xuan to the Three Pure Ones’ secret realm with his identity hidden. Under several unexpected gazes, they effortlessly entered.
It was because of this that Chu Xuan successfully met the Three Pure Ones, extremely unique beings within the Primordial Realm.
One old, one middle-aged, and one young.
Above them, everything seemed hazy and indistinct, like the Dao itself. The primordial beginning, mysterious beyond mystery.
The Three Pure Ones stood together, as though they were one body.
It was as if they were the true body of some great Dao.
Together, these three were no less than a Quasi-Saint in strength.
The Three Pure Ones were formed from Pangu’s original spirit, the authentic Pangu.
In some sense, they were even more authentic than the Wu race.
After all, the Wu race was born from a part of Pangu’s blood. Even though the Wu Ancestors were made from Pangu’s essence, they were still merely essence, while these three were the most vital original spirits.
They had not been given attention in the past because Hongjun had been the first to attain the Dao, and no one dared speculate on the Dao Ancestor’s thoughts regarding these “remnants of the previous era.”
But now, with the rise of the Saint’s position, the deities had begun to understand a bit more.
It seemed that Dao Ancestor Hongjun was unconcerned, at least willing to offer them a Saint position.
Their roots were far too terrifying. This might also be one of the reasons why the deities hadn’t targeted Zhun Ti or Jie Yin as strongly in their campaigns.
Chu Xuan felt a sense of enlightenment in his heart.
But he didn’t speak up.
As he had told Xuan Ming before, the Three Pure Ones were too special. They couldn’t stay too long without drawing attention, and the one in charge this time was Xuan Ming.
Soon, Xuan Ming had Chu Xuan leave, and the Three Pure Ones called for a disciple, who would take Chu Xuan on a tour of the secret realm.
Chu Xuan obediently followed, acted like an ordinary member of the Wu race, nd walked out of the Three Pure Ones’ hall with a Daoist named Duobao, who had just arrived.
“Fellow Daoist Chu Xuan, shall I show you around?”
Duobao Daoist smiled warmly, exuding a strong sense of approachability. More importantly, he wore many treasures, though most were acquired items, they were still very dazzling.
Chu Xuan glanced at the future Western teaching Buddha and smiled as well. He felt there were many things they could discuss.
A disciple of the Three Pure Ones, the future Buddha!
Though his interference now might change the future’s course, all causes had their reasons.
It was likely he could still exchange a few words.
However, before he could say anything more, a weak yet handsome Daoist approached.
“Senior Brother Duobao! Let me guide this Dao brother instead!”
“Brother Chu Xuan, I am Guang Chengzi, a direct disciple of the Yuqing Sect. It would be better if I showed you the scenic wonders of the secret realm!”
Indeed, the newcomer was Guang Chengzi. Though he had recently been attacked, he was now striding out of his cave abode, still as determined as ever.
He came to contest with Duobao for the right to host the guest.
This was his way of expressing his own sense of orthodoxy to the outside world.
The dispute between the Shangqing and Yuqing Sects had begun to show its signs below affecting their doctrinal relationships.
Just a glance and Chu Xuan saw through the cause and effect.
He couldn’t help but feel a little emotional.
If he were within the Three Pure Ones’ sect, executing his schemes would surely be much more convenient.
But even though he wasn’t in their sect, Chu Xuan instinctively stirred the fire.
“Brother Guang Chengzi, it seems your injury isn’t fully healed?”
Though it was a question, his certainty was evident.
Guang Chengzi’s expression stiffened, and he grumbled.
“You don’t understand, fellow Daoist. This injury was caused by a great master during an attack, not a normal injury. My teacher has already treated me; I’m fine now! But if we’re just playing…”
“Then that’s a pity. I’ve been wanting to spar with a future disciple of a Saint and confirm my learning!”
Chu Xuan spoke candidly, his gaze hot with regret, acting like an overly straightforward and combative member of the Wu race.
This immediately silenced Guang Chengzi’s words.
He realized any attempt to take back the hosting right would be useless.
He could only watch dumbfounded as Chu Xuan walked toward Duobao Daoist.
Duobao Daoist laughed heartily.
“Indeed, my Shangqing Sect is vast, with many disciples, occupying the greatest position among the Three Pure Ones. I certainly won’t let my friend leave empty-handed!”
Smiling, Duobao Daoist completely ignored Guang Chengzi’s simmering anger, happily leading Chu Xuan toward the Shangqing Sect.
Behind them, Guang Chengzi stood for a long while, then coldly snorted and walked off in dissatisfaction.
After all, Chu Xuan had said it plainly. If he tried to intervene now, he would be blatantly losing face.
However, compared to Chu Xuan’s lack of respect, which was acceptable because of his Wu race status, Guang Chengzi felt more anger toward Duobao Daoist’s words about the “vast sect” and “greatest position among the Three Pure Ones.”
It felt as though Duobao had taken the orthodox position of their sect.
This irked Guang Chengzi deeply.
With teachers came disciples.
Guang Chengzi had always valued the disciples of Pangu’s true sect and disapproved of those of a muddy background.
Now, he felt his status was being overshadowed, and this angered him.
Unable to be resentful of Chu Xuan, he could only resent Duobao and, by extension, the Shangqing Sect.
The Three Pure Ones inside the hall were fully aware of everything happening outside.
Laozi sighed inwardly, Tongtian didn’t mind, and Yuanshi frowned.
But ultimately, none of them commented. After all, it was a matter for their disciples.
Even if they had concerns, it was probably Yuanshi’s dissatisfaction with the quality of the Shangqing Sect’s disciples. After all, Chu Xuan was from the Wu race, and the Wu race had no schemes.
Only Xuan Ming understood; this was clearly Chu Xuan secretly stirring up trouble. Once one viewed Chu Xuan with suspicion, everything he did could be interpreted.
Xuan Ming found this somewhat amusing. It seemed that wherever her little brother went, trouble followed.
Of course, as Chu Xuan’s ally, she didn’t expose this point.
She quickly shifted the topic and began discussing investment and protection matters with the Three Pure Ones.
…
Inside the Shangqing Sect.
Chu Xuan manifested a giant body tens of thousands of miles high. The earth’s laws shook as he pressed down and caused several bright pearls to fall.
The immense divine power seemed capable of opening the heavens, and the earth felt heavy.
Gongming’s expression changed drastically as he struggled, but soon, the Sea Calming Divine Pearls were struck dark by Chu Xuan’s palm.
The energy links restrained him, and he was unable to resist. Just as despair began to rise,
Suddenly, three sharp cries rang out.
“Who are you, daring to commit murder here!”
“Senior Brother, we’re here to help you!”
However, Zhao Gongming was not pleased but instead shocked he let out a cry.
“Stop, retreat quickly!”
But he was too slow in shouting. Three Golden Immortals, like celestial beings, with clouds and mist swirling around them, had just arrived.
They were suppressed by Chu Xuan’s hand, using the dimming Sea Calming Divine Pearls. The heavy Earth Law crushed them down. He didn’t even need to refine the Sea Calming Divine Pearls; instead, he relied on its inherent sturdiness to bear the Earth Law.
Boom!
The Earth Law cascaded like a waterfall.
The three celestial beings were instantly suppressed.
In the blink of an eye, they were drawn into the Sea Calming Divine Pearls, like stars caught by a satellite.
Chu Xuan, with his several hundred thousand zhang tall true body, smiled as he manipulated the “planet,” causing the Sea Calming Divine Pearlsl to shake.
The three celestial beings were spun around in a daze.
The Earth Law pressed down, nearly forcing the celestial beings to manifest their cloud-like true forms.
Among the radiant clouds, Chu Xuan had already brought the three celestial beings over with a simple wave of his hand and pinched their true bodies with his fingers.
They looked like three ragdoll-like figures with terrified expressions.
Hmm, soft, like the material of the Cloud Bed of Xi Wangmu from not long ago.
A thought flashed through Chu Xuan’s mind.
At that moment, Zhao Gongming spoke urgently.
“Fellow Daoist, please stop! These are my three junior sisters. We were previously discussing Dao.”
Seeing this, Chu Xuan smoothly withdrew his Earth Law and released the three women.
His true form gradually shrank back to normal size.
Looking at the three women, who were disheveled and blushing under the radiant clouds that only he could perceive, he didn’t look sideways but laughed heartily.
“I naturally know, so I didn’t use excessive force!”
However, as soon as he finished speaking, one of the green-robed celestial beings angrily said, “What do you mean by not using excessive force? You even dared to—”
But before she could finish, Yunxiao and Qiongxiao interrupted together.
“Third sister!”
Chu Xuan pretended not to understand.
“What do you mean, three fellow Daoists? My true form is vast, so capturing you is like playing with toys! Indeed, you cultivators of the primordial spirit care about your dignity. But it’s nothing. I may be one level higher than you, but I’m still a little shaman, at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level. I can’t see through your law of your bodies, so I didn’t mean to offend.”
He wasn’t doing it on purpose; after all, it wasn’t as if he became enamored the moment they met. The key was that his cultivation level and perspective were too high. Some common techniques seemed extraordinary due to his enhanced cultivation, which led to this reaction.
Moreover, with his current level and persona, he naturally wouldn’t admit to anything.
The three celestial beings exchanged looks and gradually came to realize that they had overthought the earlier situation.