Primordial: From a grain of soil to the ancestor of all paths

They were still acting furtively, not daring to publicly express their differing stances on the demonic path.

From the moment the Primordial Heavenly Demon revealed his demonic possession during the Ksitigarbha incident, he had already sided with the demonic path and the Heavenly Path.

Therefore, since the Ksitigarbha incident, he has been actively pushing the disciples of the Chan Sect to become demonic.

Of course, in the eyes of the Primordial Demon King, this was to help the Antarctic Immortal and Guang Chengzi embark on the "correct" path!

It is no exaggeration to say that the Chan Sect has long since become a true "demonic sect"!
Furthermore, some saints who had witnessed the power of the Primordial Demon joined the Chan Sect one after another, making its overall strength increasingly powerful!

In addition, the Primordial Demon Lord secretly contacted the Heavenly Dao, asking Him to help him revive Randeng, in the form of a demon!

After all, the Chan Sect is so large, it can't possibly have him personally handle every important matter, can it?

The Old Man of the South Pole and Guang Chengzi generally have no problem handling low- to mid-level matters, but they struggle when it comes to truly important matters.

Therefore, a person of sufficient seniority and strength is needed to help the Primordial Demon manage the Chan Sect.

In the original timeline, Randeng, who was the vice leader of the Chan Sect, was naturally a good candidate.

Moreover, in order to prevent Randeng from betraying Buddhism as he did in the original story, both the Primordial Demon and the Heavenly Dao secretly changed Randeng's thoughts after his resurrection, so that if he really betrayed the Chan Sect, he would perish on the spot!
In short, the disciples of the Chan Sect are very excited about the fact that the Primordial Heavenly Demon has broken through to the Hunyuan Taiji Golden Immortal realm!

In this way, even compared to the Underworld, which has once demonstrated great strength, the Chan Sect may not have anything to fear.

After all, Houtu of the Underworld, in terms of realm alone, is also at the level of Hunyuan Taiji Jiluo Golden Immortal.

As for the Hunyuan (Sage) realm level?
As they fell into demonic possession, the top saints of the Chan Sect, such as the Burning Lamp Daoist, the Antarctic Immortal, and Guang Chengzi, were now able to unleash the power of the Hunyuan (Saint) realm for a short period of time!

In addition, the Chan Sect has also begun to study its own array formations in recent years.

It's not to say that the Chan Sect is absolutely capable of contending with the Underworld now, but it's not far off!
"In the beginning!"

Have you appeared at the border between East and West?

"Although it seemed to be just an avatar, it was enough to demonstrate some of my current strength!"

Ignoring the thoughts of the disciples of the Chan Sect, after recovering from the joy of breaking through to the Hunyuan Taiji Realm, the Primordial Heavenly Demon turned his gaze to the eastern and western borders.

Although the Primordial Demon once perished together with the Styx River of the Underworld, and the previous Primordial Demon was even defeated by it.

But the person that Yuanshi and the Yuanshi Heavenly Demon resent the most to this day is still Taichu!

Moreover, judging from the current situation, Buddhism is gradually falling into demonic ways and becoming an "ally" of the Primordial Demon.

Furthermore, he would also be unwilling to see Taichu, through Maitreya and the others, develop a method to prevent other primordial deities from becoming demonic.

Therefore, the Primordial Demon naturally set its sights on Tai Chu!

"Just do it!"

Having made his decision, the Primordial Demon King did not hesitate at all. He took a step and arrived at the border between East and West, standing in front of Jieyin Zhunti and Taichu!
"Oh?" Looking at the Primordial Heavenly Demon who appeared in front of him, Tai Chu's expression changed slightly, and he smiled and said, "Primordial? No, now you should call me Fellow Daoist Primordial Heavenly Demon."

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on breaking through to the true Primordial Taiji Golden Immortal realm!"

"But judging from your appearance, you don't seem to have any good intentions!"

"Hmph!" The Primordial Demon's eyes surged with boundless fighting spirit and killing intent, and his tone was extremely cold: "Primordial Beginning, ever since you began to rise, you have repeatedly opposed me!"

"Now that I have entered the true realm of the Primordial Taiji Golden Immortal, it is time to settle some karmic debts with you."

"And your demise can also be used to further test my current strength?"

"I believe that even if what you are before me is merely an avatar, you will not disappoint me, will you?"

"A clone?" Upon hearing the words of the Primordial Demon, both Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions changed: "What we see before us right now is merely a clone?"

At this moment, Jieyin and Zhunti were even more grateful that they hadn't acted impulsively and tried to suppress Taichu.

Otherwise, they might not be able to defeat Tai Chu, and even if they did, they still wouldn't be able to achieve their goal of "silencing" him!

At the same time, Jieyin and Zhunti also began to look forward to seeing how Yuanshi Tianmo, who had successfully broken through to the Hunyuan Taiji Dalu Jinxian level, would perform.
"Very well, I'll test just how strong you are now." At this moment, Tai Chu's expression hardened slightly, and his tone gradually became more aggressive: "I hope you can't even handle this clone of mine!"

"However, this place is not suitable for us to make our move. You should come with me into the chaos!"

After saying that, Tai Chu disappeared from the spot in a flash, and when he reappeared, he was already in the boundless chaos!

"Ah!"

The Primordial Demon chuckled and vanished into the Chaos in a flash!

Although the primordial world has become much more stable under the effects of the new versions of the "Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array", the "Hun Yuan He Luo Great Array", and the "Ten Thousand Demons Great Array" of the demon race, it is now able to withstand battles at the Hun Yuan (Saint) level.

However, the battle scenes at the Hunyuan Taiji (Hedao) level are far more terrifying than those at the Hunyuan (Sage) level, and the current primordial world cannot withstand them.

The Primordial Demon, the Heavenly Dao, and Nature would all be unwilling to see the destruction of the primordial world.

Moreover, in the eyes of the Primordial Demon, it doesn't matter where the battle takes place; he is confident that he can suppress or even kill the Primordial One!

"Senior brother, what should we do?" After Taichu and Yuanshi Tianmo left, Zhunti asked Jieyin.

“Let’s go too!” Jieyin made the choice instantly: “Even if we only observe from afar, we can see exactly where the Primordial Demon and the Primordial Beginning are now.”

"Only then can we better execute our subsequent plans!"

“Okay!” Zhunti had no objection to this.

And so, Jieyin and Zhunti quickly activated their saint-level magical power, opened a space-time passage, and headed to the Chaos Realm!
"I never expected that the Primordial Heavenly Demon would break through to the Hunyuan Taiji Golden Immortal realm at such a time?" Dapeng shook his head with a solemn expression and sighed, "And he actually came to fight Master as soon as he broke through?"

"Is Master really alright?"

It is certain that the current Tai Chu must also possess the combat power of a Hunyuan Taiji Golden Immortal.

But his true cultivation level was only at the Supreme Grand Luo Realm!
He also lacks the characteristics of immortality and inexhaustible magical power!
"Don't worry!" Kong Xuan was much calmer in comparison, saying, "The Primordial Heavenly Demon just said that what Master appeared here earlier was only an avatar." "Even if something unexpected happens, he will at most lose one avatar."

"And once Master's true form unites with the power of Pangu's will and true form of Qinglian and Houtu, even the current Primordial Heavenly Demon might not be able to withstand it!"

"Yes, brother, you're right!" Dapeng nodded emphatically after hearing Kong Xuan's words, his expression softening considerably.

"But what should we do now?" Dapeng then shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "Our current cultivation and strength are too weak. We don't even have the combat power of a Primordial Saint."

"Let alone helping our master, we don't even have the right to go into the chaos to watch the battle!"

"Yes!" Kong Xuan nodded helplessly: "With our current cultivation level and strength, there are very few things we can do to help our master."

"However, I believe that as long as we continue to cultivate diligently, we will definitely grow to the point where we can help our master in the future!"

Kong Xuan believed that his and Dapeng's cultivation and aptitude were no worse than those of top-tier deities like Kunpeng and Styx.

However, as the sons of Yuan Feng, they were born only after the Dragon-Han Great Calamity.

Before they met Tai Chu, they didn't have any powerful masters, so it's normal that their strength would be slower.

Even so, below the Hunyuan (Saint) realm, Kong Xuan and his group have very few opponents they cannot contend with.

Once they are able to master one thousand or even two thousand Great Dao Laws, they may well possess the combat power of a Primordial Saint!

“Yes, I understand!” Dapeng’s gaze hardened as he said, “We have had enough time to train in the prehistoric world this time. It’s time to return to Tianyuan Mountain.”

"When the time comes, I will definitely cultivate diligently and master more of the power of the Great Dao Laws!"

"In particular, we must strive to possess the combat power of a Primordial Saint!"

As disciples of Tai Chu, Kong Xuan and Da Peng naturally chose the path of integrating the three thousand Great Dao Laws and attaining the Great Luo Golden Immortal status.

This means that their cultivation level will improve very slowly.

But it doesn't matter. The saints such as Tai Chu, Qing Lian, Tian Yan, and Tai Yi have proven in one battle after another that as long as they control a large enough number of Great Dao Laws, they can also possess the combat power of the Hunyuan (Saint) Realm or even the Hunyuan Taiji Daluo Golden Immortal Realm!

In addition, Kong Xuan and Dapeng were also trying to integrate the different kinds of Great Dao Laws they had mastered into their own "Five-Colored Divine Light" or "Yin-Yang Divine Light" to generate powerful supernatural abilities such as "Six-Colored Divine Light", "Ten-Colored Divine Light" and "Thousand-Colored Divine Light"!
“Actually, we have another thing to do now.” Kong Xuan was very satisfied with Dapeng’s attitude, and then turned his sharp gaze to Maitreya and the others who were still bound by the net of the Great Dao: “The reason why Master did not kill these bald monks is because he wanted to use them to research a way to prevent other prehistoric beings from becoming demonic.”

"It's just that the appearance of the Primordial Heavenly Demon has left him with no time to spare."

"In that case, shall we take Maitreya and the others back to Tianyuan Mountain?"

"Great idea!" Dapeng's eyes lit up: "This way, I can help Master to some extent. If Master can really find a way to prevent the beings of the prehistoric world from becoming demonic from these bald monks, then we can also be considered to have made a contribution to the beings of the prehistoric world!"

After Kong Xuan and Da Peng reached an agreement, they prepared to take Maitreya and the others back to Tianyuan Mountain!
"Kong Xuan, Da Peng, how dare you!"

"We are Buddhist disciples, how dare you act so recklessly?"

“That’s right. The two Western Saints never agreed to let Senior Taichu take us back to Tianyuan Mountain. How could you act on your own?”

"Buddhism will not let you get away with this!"

"..."

Seeing this, Maitreya and the others were somewhat flustered and spoke up one after another.

Once they go to Tianyuan Mountain, they have no idea what will happen to them.

Moreover, as demon-possessed individuals, they certainly wouldn't want Taichu to use their research to find a way for other primordial deities to avoid demon-possession!

"Ah!"

"If there's anything you want to say, let the two Western Saints come to Tianyuan Mountain and speak with our master!"

Kong Xuan and Dapeng sneered, ignoring Maitreya and the others' threats, and prepared to return to Tianyuan Mountain while dragging the Great Dao Net.

"Kong Xuan, Dapeng!"

"You should really think this through. Is it really a good idea?"

"You have already witnessed the power of us after we have fallen into demonic possession. Aren't you also suffering because you can't help your masters?"

"As long as you accept the demonic path like us, you will immediately possess the temporary combat power of the Primordial Chaos (Saint) Realm!"

"In this way, at least at the level of Hunyuan (Saint) Realm, you will be able to help your master more."

"When the Heavenly Dao truly resurrects the Demon Rahu and defeats Hongjun in the future, the boost you will receive will be even greater!"

"Even if you take us back to Tianyuan Mountain now, will it really allow your master to research a way to prevent other ancient deities from falling into demonic possession?"

"Moreover, do you really think you can so easily drive us back to your Tianyuan Mountain?"

"..."

Maitreya and his companions began to coerce and entice Kong Xuan and Dapeng!
As their voices faded, a large number of Buddhist disciples rushed out from the western region and surrounded Kong Xuan and Dapeng.

"The Great Array of Ten Thousand Buddhas, activate!"

The next moment, the Buddhist disciples set up their own formation.

Although the main disciples of Buddhism, such as Maitreya and Manjushri, have been imprisoned in the Great Dao Net, the remaining Buddhist disciples' "Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation" can no longer exert its Hunyuan-level power, but it is still enough to put considerable pressure on Kong Xuan and Dapeng.

"Kong Xuan, Da Peng, let's leave Maitreya and the others to us!"

"Otherwise, even if we consider Fellow Daoist Taichu's existence and don't kill you, we will still make you suffer!"

The avatars of Amitabha Buddha and Bodhi Patriarch, who were guiding the way, also appeared before Kong Xuan and Dapeng.

Their strength had already reached a level infinitely close to the Primordial Chaos (Saint) realm, far beyond what Kong Xuan and Da Peng could currently contend with! (End of Chapter)