The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

When asked by the Old Man of the South Pole, Taibai did not choose to answer directly.

In his view, all answers are pale and weak; only actions can convince people.

Taibai summoned the Gengjin Longsword and the Luobao Coin, channeling his magic power and slowly pouring it into the Luobao Coin.

In an instant, the money shone with a warm golden light and spun gently.

At the same time, the Gengjin longsword trembled slightly, and the energy of merit was drawn out from its blade.

The aura of merit floated above the falling coin and touched its radiance.

In just a few breaths, round coins with square holes materialized from the light and floated silently.

"This item can be called merit money. It is formed by transforming the merit of the treasure money."

If you wish to purify your mind during your future spiritual practice, please offer one merit coin as a token.

This can be exchanged for the opportunity to purify oneself with a Pure White Lotus. One additional lotus is required as payment for the transformation.

Those who witnessed this scene below all had their eyes light up and their hearts surge with emotion.

Using the transformation of spiritual treasures into tangible merit as the basis for transactions is an unprecedented method, yet it is logically consistent and extremely ingenious.

For a moment, everyone was secretly amazed by Li Bai's ingenious thinking and skillful methods.

"I hope that all fellow practitioners will diligently cultivate without ceasing and take good care of themselves."

As the words fell, the sermon, which had lasted for over a thousand years, finally came to an end.

At that very moment, a sensation arose in the heavens.

High in the sky, golden light emerged from the void, surging and converging to transform into a dazzling golden cloud of merit.

Immediately afterwards, boundless merit poured down from the golden clouds, all rushing towards where Taibai was.

Such a vast amount of merit, though not comparable to that of a sage establishing a religion and becoming a saint, is still rare in the primordial world.

Its immense power is enough to elevate the essence of innate spiritual treasures, transforming them into merit-based spiritual treasures.

All the cultivators looked up at the sky, their minds reeling and their breaths catching in their throats.

Taibai remained calm, raised his hand and gestured, the Gengjin longsword rang out clearly, the blade pointing upwards, taking all the surging merit into its body.

The sword's radiant yellow light grew ever brighter, its sword energy hummed ever more intensely, and its sword intent continued to rise, quietly approaching a critical point.

Suddenly, the Gengjin longsword emitted a clear and melodious cry, abruptly transforming into a golden rainbow that shot straight into the heavens.

In that instant, the vast and boundless golden clouds of merit in the sky turned into pitch-black clouds.

Purple lightning flickered within, and a muffled rumble came from the clouds.

Rumble!!!

Thunder rumbled continuously from the depths of the thick, dark clouds, and the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder wandered and darted within the clouds.

This scene, witnessed by everyone, left them all deeply shocked.

It has been common for cultivators to undergo tribulations and be tempered by heavenly lightning when breaking through realms since ancient times.

However, it is rare in the primordial world for a spiritual treasure to attract such a large-scale celestial tribulation lightning.

Everyone knows that merit can help spiritual treasures transform, but no one knows that this transformation process will also attract the test of Heaven.

Boom!!!

The first bolt of Purple Heaven Divine Lightning tore through the sky and crashed down, striking the Gengjin longsword suspended in mid-air.

The sword trembled violently, its clear, melodious cry abruptly turning into a mournful wail. The entire longsword shook violently amidst the lightning, and its golden light dimmed.

The second, the third...

One after another, the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning crashed down mercilessly.

The Gengjin sword dimmed continuously under the continuous lightning strikes, and even tiny cracks appeared on its blade.

Taibai's expression hardened; this sword was his innate spiritual treasure, and he absolutely could not afford to lose it.

Without hesitation, he unleashed the Pure White Lotus, the Five Banners, and several other protective magical treasures, which transformed into layers of light shields, firmly protecting the longsword in the center.

At the same time, Taibai continuously poured his own magical power into the longsword.

He didn't intend to completely shield the longsword from the heavenly tribulation, but rather to ensure it wouldn't be shattered.

Using the power of tribulation lightning to temper the sword body to the maximum extent, unleash its potential, and complete the final advancement.

With numerous spiritual treasures protecting it from the outside, the pressure on the Gengjin Longsword was immediately reduced considerably.

The sword floated and sank amidst the lightning. Each time it was struck, it burst forth with dazzling golden and white sparks, while new patterns quietly grew from the cracks.

The thirty-ninth... the fifty-third, the fifty-fourth...

There were a total of fifty-four bolts of Purple Heaven Divine Lightning, each one stronger than the last.

When the last bolt of Purple Heaven Divine Lightning struck, the layer of black impurities on the surface of the sword finally peeled off completely.

As Taibai looked at the longsword that was connected to his heart and soul, a trace of relief finally flashed in his eyes.

He initially approached it with a whim, never expecting that the Gengjin Longsword would actually be upgraded to a top-grade innate merit spiritual treasure.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother (Master) on your advancement in the Spirit Treasure realm!"

A moment later, the surrounding cultivators reacted and all bowed to Taibai.

Taibai gazed at the companion spirit treasure in his hand, unable to put it down.

Now it has become a true treasure of merit, capable of causing harm without incurring karmic consequences; its power is incomparable to what it once was.

After a moment, he sheathed the Gengjin longsword and then transmitted his voice towards the Taibai Palace: "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, come quickly."

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure quietly appeared beside him.

"Greetings, sir."

Taibai nodded slightly, then turned to the numerous cultivators who had not yet dispersed and said loudly:

"Fellow Daoists, this is a great fortune. In the future, if anyone needs to purify the incense and distracting thoughts with the Pure White Lotus, they can seek his help."

Although this method can earn merit, it is impossible for him to do everything personally.

Entrusting it to Hongyun for management is the most suitable option.

Now that Hongyun's aura has completely changed, and no trace of cause and effect can be found, Taibai is not afraid that his identity will be recognized at all.

However, Zhen Yuanzi, who was hiding in the shadows, felt a sudden tightness in his heart the moment he heard the words "Hongyun".

He gazed at the figure, a sense of familiarity welling up inside him.

But he ultimately suppressed the urge to go forward and acknowledge them.

The powerful beings like Kunpeng have not yet departed. If any unforeseen complications arise at this moment, it may bring further trouble to our old friend.

At the same time, Taibai had secretly granted Hongyun a trace of the control mark of the Pure World White Lotus and the Falling Treasure Coin.

From then on, Hongyun could use this mark to draw upon the power of the two spiritual treasures to a limited extent.

"Fellow Daoists, today's lecture has come to an end, and our connection has concluded. May you all diligently study and comprehend it, and quickly attain the Great Dao."

After saying his last words, Taibai's figure gradually faded away, disappearing into the Kunlun Mountain wind without a trace.

A moment later, the cultivators departed one after another, and the area around Kunlun Mountain returned to silence.

During this sermon, blessed by the great power of the Three Pure Ones, Taibai's voice had already spread to every corner of the primordial world along with the Daoist rhyme.

For a moment, the entire prehistoric world was plunged into a brief period of commotion and deep thought.

For those wandering, aimless cultivators who are desperately seeking the Dao, this is tantamount to glimpsing a ray of dawn in the long night.

A clear path lies before us; as long as our hearts are set on the right path, we will find a way to improve our cultivation.

Those most deeply moved by this sermon were none other than the three clans of dragon, phoenix, and qilin.

Since the great calamity of antiquity, they have been burdened with immense karmic debt, and their cultivation has been unable to advance any further beyond the Golden Immortal realm.

As their tribes gradually dwindled, they became mere pawns struggling passively in the grand game of the primordial world.

However, the incense-based spiritual cultivation method transmitted by Taibai was like a ray of dawn breaking through the fog.

If one can accumulate merit through protecting living beings and regulating the earth's veins, one may be able to gradually cleanse one's karma and break through the shackles of spiritual cultivation.

This is not only an improvement in cultivation level, but also a possible turning point in the fate of the three races.

Perhaps, they will eventually be able to break free from their fate of being prey and find a glimmer of hope to regain their former glory.