Primordial Era: From Primordial Human Race to Grand Luo Immortal

Chapter 85, Section 84: Ignoring orders and proclamations, the Peach Banquet...

The Intercepting Sect.

"Senior Brother, your cultivation has improved way too fast!"

"Yeah yeah."

Duobao, Sanxiao, and their disciples chattered excitedly.

They couldn't understand how Ji Yuan, who started much later than them, could advance in strength so quickly. Not only that, but he could also establish reincarnation, protect his race, mend the sky, and even take them to earn merit in the limited time he had for cultivation.

Ji Yuan waved his hand, and the immortals immediately fell silent. He then slowly spoke:
"My cultivation level has improved so quickly. If I say I have no talent, that would be too modest. But the most important thing is that I cannot shut myself away and ponder."

"The primordial world is vast and still growing infinitely, with countless living beings vying for prominence. Each being has a different understanding of the Dao, so how can one know whether their understanding can inspire oneself?"

"so……"

Ji Yuan said earnestly:
"Go and travel, to see the beauty of all things, and to understand the essence of all things."

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, the immortals fell into deep thought.

This is also what Ji Yuan has discovered over the years: most of the disciples of the three religions are actually cultivating themselves silently, detached from worldly affairs and living in seclusion.

Perhaps a sage can enlighten one when one has doubts, but what the sage says also contains their subjective will. Cultivation is about cultivating oneness and one's true self. Observe the way of others to understand oneself. Observing only the way of the sage is not enough to fully broaden one's horizons.

The Great Dao manifests in all things, and even the same Great Dao can lead to different paths. This is a fact that Ji Yuan experienced after inheriting dozens of records of strange beasts from the mountains and seas. Only by observing all things and understanding one's true self can one truly forge one's own path.

"Then, senior brother, do you have any suggestions?"

It was Duobao who spoke. He was somewhat obsessed with improving his cultivation level. His friend, Taiyi Zhenren, had been serving as Yama in the Netherworld, observing the signs of all spirits. He was now at the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, while Duobao himself was only at the middle stage. Perhaps Duobao should go and see other weapon-refining methods in the Primordial World.

"My suggestion..."

Ji Yuan narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"Join the Heavenly Court!"

This is one of the reasons he joined the Jie Sect.

"what?"

The disciples of the Jie Sect all voiced their doubts.

"Senior Brother, we are naturally inclined to freedom. Joining the Heavenly Court would be going against our nature, and how could it possibly improve our cultivation?"

The Holy Mother of Wudang spoke.

This is not only her sentiment, but also the sentiment of all the disciples of the Jie Sect.

Ji Yuan had anticipated their reaction, so he spoke up:
"Of course, it's not simply about joining the Heavenly Court and being bound by its rules. To be precise, it's about becoming my 'subordinate,' free from the constraints of the Heavenly Rules, able to travel the world to accumulate merit, and come into contact with the evolution of authority."

This was the right that Daozu gave Director Ji Yuan to be free from the constraints of heavenly rules. His first thought was to have his junior brothers and sisters join his divine office, so that they would be protected by the heavenly court's fortune and not be bound by heavenly rules, lest they be misled by the calamity of the conferment of gods in the future.

As for whether Haotian will be unhappy, we don't know what will happen in the future, but given the current shortage of manpower in the Heavenly Court, he would love for a saintly disciple to uphold his reputation.

"Senior Brother, why are we not bound by the Heavenly Rules when we serve under you?"

Bixiao asked curiously.

Ji Yuan smiled mysteriously:
"The secret cannot be leaked."

"I'll join!"

Daoist Duobao took the lead and shouted, "Besides Tongtian Sect Leader, the people I trust the most are Ji Yuan. How could my senior brother harm me?"

As Duobao Daoren called out, other familiar disciples of the Jie Sect, such as the Three Immortals of Sanxiao and Zhao Gongming, joined in.

"it is good!"

Ji Yuan laughed loudly.

Then several emerald green rays appeared in his hand, which slowly transformed into miniature jade ruyi, each with its own name engraved on the back.

"From this day forward, you will be the Heavenly Officials under the Heavenly Venerable of Fertility, wielding a thread of power over procreation."

Ji Yuan burst into laughter.

The disciples: "???"

They had assumed Ji Yuan held some powerful divine position, so why was he just a celestial being who grants children? Seeing the looks in his disciples' eyes, Ji Yuan knew they underestimated the Dao of Procreation. So, he mobilized the power of the Dao, and a vibrant green light instantly shone forth.

"Senior Brother, stop! Stop! Stop!"

Duobao hurriedly called for a stop. They felt as if a life was growing on their bodies, and were immediately terrified. Their eyes looked at Ji Yuan with even more awe.

"Now you know what it means to have three thousand paths to enlightenment. Never underestimate any one of the three great paths."

Ji Yuan crossed his arms and said with a smile.

He hadn't even used his full strength yet. For beings below the Quasi-Saint level, Ji Yuan could use the Great Dao of Procreation to condense their essence into the "child" they were born, greatly weakening their abilities. He wouldn't say more than that, as it would seem rather sinister.

"Greetings, Heavenly Venerable Who Grants Children!"

All the disciples bowed in unison. Ji Yuan's understanding and application of the Great Dao were truly frightening to them.

.........

Ten years passed in the blink of an eye. Ji Yuan guided the disciples of the Jie Sect in their cultivation, and their overall strength improved significantly.

He also received a message from Haotian:
"Fellow Daoist Ji Yuan, I wish to hold a Peach Banquet. Would you do me the honor of coming?"

That's perfectly acceptable. Ji Yuan will need the Heavenly Court to carry out his grand plan in the future, so it's natural to maintain good relations now.

So Ji Yuan led his group of "subordinates" and rushed off to the Heavenly Realm.

Upon entering the fairyland of Yaochi, I saw a familiar person.

"Xuandu, Junior Brother Antarctic, how have you been?"

Ji Yuanxing bowed and said.

The one representing the Chan Sect at the Peach Banquet was the Antarctic Immortal, while the Human Sect only had Xuandu. Although the three sect leaders did not particularly like Haotian, they still showed him basic respect.

"Senior brother, fellow disciples, how have you been?"

Xuandu and Antarctica also return the greeting.

"So many people from the Jie Sect actually came?"

The Antarctic Master was puzzled. Ji Yuan's attendance at the Peach Banquet was within his expectations, but what about the others, such as Yunxiao?

Before he could think any further, Haotian had already walked towards Ji Yuan.

"Fellow Daoist Ji Yuan, it's been many years since we last met. I've missed you terribly."

Haotian spoke as he walked, as if he were seeing an old friend he hadn't seen in years.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan also went to greet them. There were quite a few races and immortals participating in the Peach Banquet at this time. Putting aside everything else, at least we had to give Haotian enough face.

"Fellow Daoist Haotian, it has been many years since we last met. I have missed you no less than I have missed you."

The two clasped hands, their joy evident in their expressions.

Haotian's status was immediately elevated several levels in the hearts of the immortals.

They didn't know Haotian's exact strength, but they knew Ji Yuan. That year, the strange phenomena of the human race shocked the world, and many powerful figures tried to investigate.

Many of them were the ancestors of the alien immortals present, who were severely injured by a divine lightning bolt casually struck by Ji Yuan and have not yet recovered.

As the Heavenly Emperor, Haotian naturally took in the performance of the immortals present and couldn't help but cast a grateful glance at Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan smiled slightly.

Another half hour passed, and all the invited immortals arrived.

Then Haotian said loudly:
"Now that all the immortals are in place, the Peach Banquet shall officially begin!"

After speaking, numerous graceful female immortals, each carrying a top-grade peach that ripens only once every 90,000 years, entered the Jade Pool Wonderland. Instantly, the air was filled with the fragrance of peaches and the sounds of celestial music.

Just as the immortals were rejoicing, a piercing voice rang out:

"The Demon Emperor of the Demon Clan presents a congratulatory gift to the Heavenly Emperor—"

(End of this chapter)