PDLP Chapter 44 Good things come in pairs, the golden crow blocks the way
Chapter 44 Good things come in pairs, the golden crow blocks the way
Chapter 44 Good things come in pairs, the golden crow blocks the way
Hongjun remained silent for a moment, then decisively refused.
"Impossible. Top-grade innate spiritual treasures are the essence of heaven and earth, and each one is limited in number. I don't have many of them either."
"Tsk tsk, a sage like you doesn't even have this much wealth?"
Tianlu pursed his lips and made a move to pull the thread of fortune again.
"Since we can't reach an agreement, then let's just give up on each other. I think these energies are quite lovely, so I'll just swallow them all and use them to nourish my body."
After saying that, Tianlu slightly opened his small mouth, and a terrifying devouring power appeared in his mouth.
Hongjun's heart skipped a beat.
This Pixiu is really capable of doing something like this!
If Tianlu really swallows up all this fortune, then my grand plan to merge with the Dao will definitely be thrown into chaos.
"Wait!"
Hongjun gritted his teeth and transmitted his voice.
"A top-grade innate spiritual treasure, sold."
Tianlu's eyes darted around, and he stuck out two golden toes.
"No, that was the price just now. As the saying goes, good things come in pairs. A top-grade innate spiritual treasure and a top-grade innate spiritual root—you, a saint, should at least wish for good fortune when you're traveling!"
Hongjun stared intently at Tianlu. If looks could kill, this golden-faced beast would probably have been sliced to death a thousand times over.
But in the end, he chose to accept his defeat.
Within this Purple Cloud Palace, he could suppress countless living beings, yet he was utterly helpless against this darling of the Great Dao.
"good."
Hongjun practically spat out that single word through gritted teeth.
As soon as he nodded in agreement, Tianlu beamed with joy.
His claws, which had been gripping the threads of fortune tightly, suddenly loosened, and he even considerately pushed them forward.
In an instant, the unrestrained river of fortune surged joyfully towards Hongjun on the high platform like water bursting its banks.
Hongjun felt a jolt throughout his body, and his process of merging with the Dao was originally smooth.
However, before he could rejoice for long, he suddenly discovered that within this vast expanse of golden light, there were three clusters of fortune that remained completely still.
That was the destiny belonging to Nuwa, Fuxi, and Yang Hui.
Although the fortune of these three individuals cannot compare to the overall grandeur, they are still a lump of flesh, yet at this moment they seem to be nailed to the spot.
Hongjun's gaze sharpened, and he questioned him.
"Tianlu, what do you mean by this? We've already discussed this, why are you still withholding their fortune?"
Tianlu was happily waiting for the sermon to end when Hongjun gave him the gift. Upon hearing this, he replied confidently and righteously.
"Immortal Ancestor, how can you be so illiterate?"
"A top-grade innate spiritual root and a top-grade innate spiritual treasure are the hard-earned rewards for those two thousand or so passersby."
"These three are my closest relatives and friends, my brothers and comrades; they come at a different price!"
Hongjun almost lost his composure and dignified demeanor.
"Another price?"
"That's natural."
Tianlu turned over and pointed to the three people who were meditating with their eyes closed.
"My friend's luck is priceless; if you want to take advantage of them, you'll have to pay extra!"
Looking at Tianlu's shameless attitude of "what can you do to me?", Hongjun felt a sense of powerlessness.
He realized that this mythical creature was a bottomless pit.
If we continue to pester him, who knows what outrageous conditions he might offer next.
Hongjun remained silent for a long time, and finally glanced at Nuwa, a profound meaning flashing in his eyes.
That's it.
We'd rather not have the luck of these three.
Although it would slow down his progress in achieving Dao by a little bit, it was still better than being constantly harassed by this rogue.
"If that's the case, then so be it."
Hongjun snorted coldly, completely severing his connection with the three clusters of fortune.
He focused his mind and devoted all his energy to preaching.
As the sage became fully absorbed, the strange phenomena within the Purple Cloud Palace intensified.
Lotus blossoms emerge from the void, celestial music echoes around the beams, and every verse of the Daoist teachings points directly to the origin.
Seeing that Hongjun was no longer pursuing the matter, Tianlu also felt bored.
Although he did not follow the Great Luo Dao, the extremely rich innate spiritual energy in Zixiao Palace and the rhythm of creation emanating from the sage were excellent tonics for him.
"Perfect, I'll take this opportunity to improve my cultivation."
Tianlu closed his eyes, and a huge golden vortex gradually formed around his body.
He ruthlessly plundered countless spiritual energies, refined them, and transformed them into the purest form of cultivation.
Time flies, and the vast wilderness forgets the years.
In the blink of an eye, 36,500 years have passed.
When Hongjun uttered his last Daoist sound, the previously noisy Daoist chant instantly subsided into calm.
Inside the main hall, the holy beings opened their eyes one after another, and joy shone in each of their eyes.
"Thump!"
A clear bell rang throughout the Zixiao Palace.
Hongjun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping across the entire scene, but he did not look at Tianlu.
He became increasingly irritated the more he looked at it, and then spoke indifferently.
"This sermon is now complete. You should diligently practice and not slacken."
"Thirty thousand years from now, I will begin my second sermon at Zixiao Palace, where I will expound the path of Quasi-Saints."
"Now, if you have any questions, please speak them out, and I will answer them one by one."
Below, Laozi of Taiqing slowly rose, bowed to the high platform, and asked with a solemn expression.
"May I ask, teacher, what is a Quasi-Saint? After the Great Luo, what lies ahead?"
Hongjun's gaze was deep as he swept over the assembled saints, but lingered for a moment only on Tianlu's golden figure.
He took a deep breath to calm his emotions, which had been disturbed by the Pixiu, and said in a calm voice.
Above the Great Luo Golden Immortal lies the Quasi-Saint.
"This realm is the key to entering the Sainthood. To attain this path, one must use an innate spiritual treasure to sever the three corpses of good, evil, and obsession within oneself."
"Only by severing the three corpses and then reuniting them can one glimpse the realm of the Primordial Saint."
"This sermon is based on the foundation of the Great Luo; the second sermon will transmit the method of the Quasi-Saint; and the third sermon will expound the Way of the Saint."
"You must diligently study and comprehend this, and lest you waste it."
Because of Tianlu's previous exorbitant demands, Hongjun only wanted a quick victory to prevent this greedy and ugly creature from causing any more outrageous trouble.
The more he looked at the golden figure swaying its tail on the cloud, the more irritated he became, and immediately waved his sleeve.
"Very well! This sermon is now concluded. You may all depart."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hongjun's figure vanished instantly.
We express our deepest gratitude to our teacher and wish him a long and healthy life!
Three thousand powerful beings bowed in unison in gratitude, their voices resounding throughout the Purple Cloud Palace.
Then, all the saints rose to their feet.
Some were overjoyed, while others frowned, contemplating the meaning of the Dao. They all hurried out of the palace, eager to return to the primordial world for seclusion.
Tianlu didn't move; he was happily plotting how to get that top-grade innate spiritual treasure and spiritual root from Hongjun.
He earned that money through his own skill; he wouldn't agree to pay a single penny less.
He was about to tell Nuwa and Fuxi that he had other matters to attend to and asked them to leave first.
However, before he could get up, dozens of figures rushed over.
Di Jun and Tai Yi, along with Bai Ze and a host of other divine beasts, blocked the four people's path with smiles on their faces.
Di Jun bowed slightly to Tianlu and the other three, and then spoke.
"Fellow Daoists, please wait a moment. My brother and I have a fortuitous opportunity concerning the future of the primordial world, and we wish to discuss it with you all."