Primordial Era: I Became a Disciple of the Shangqing Sect After Being Become a Disciple of the Jie S

As time slowly passed, many beings began to be eliminated from this illusory world, directly losing their eligibility for selection.

This selection of subordinates and servants in the Illusory Realm of Taixu is mainly a test of whether the beings of Qingxu Mountain have a firm will to pursue the Dao and whether their character is pure.

The most important thing in cultivating the Tao is one's character. As future disciples of the Qingxu Mountain lineage, there must be no one with a wicked character or who does evil.

Soon, the trial results were released, and ten followers were selected. Six of them were cultivators who had obtained the Dao Fruit of Immortality, while the remaining four were mortal beings who had not yet achieved immortality.

Among the six cultivators who obtained the Immortal Dao Fruit, three were born from innate beings: Qingxiaozi, who was transformed from the innate immortal root "Three Yang Azure Thunder Bamboo"; Huangxuzi, who was transformed from the essence of the earth's veins; and Beiyuan Daoren, who was imbued with a wisp of innate water elemental power.

Of the remaining three, two were at the Yuanxian level, while only one was at the Zhenxian level.

As for the four mortal beings who did not achieve immortality, although they were not born with the right foundation, they were able to persevere to the end and win the quota to enter the Qingxu Mountain Dojo. In Lu Yuan's opinion, their willpower and perseverance were quite commendable.

After selecting ten followers, Lu Yuan made a hand seal, pointed his finger, and cast a spell to send the projected power of the innate formation "Xuanhuang Qingzhuo Two Qi Great Formation" back to the innate formation.

Looking at the dejected creatures of Qingxu Mountain, Lu Yuan remained expressionless and said indifferently, "The selection process for this trial is over. Those who were not selected should not be discouraged. The Qingxu Mountain Dojo will hold trials every Yuanhui in the future. You may leave now..."

After the sound faded, Lu Yuan stepped onto auspicious clouds and led the ten selected followers away from the main peak of Qingxu Mountain, returning to the cave heaven dojo.

Back in his cave, Lu Yuan took out a purple jade slip and tossed it to the ten people who had just joined the Qingxu Mountain Daoist sect.

"This jade slip contains a 'Shangqing Xuanqi True Method,' which is sufficient for you to cultivate to the Golden Immortal realm."

"If any of you can comprehend even a trace of the true meaning of the Supreme Clarity Great Dao from this 'Supreme Clarity Profound Qi True Method,' I will accept you as a disciple."

Seeing the ten people with joy on their faces, Lu Yuan warned again: "This 'Shangqing Xuanqi True Method' is a simplified version of the inheritance of my master, Shangqing Tongtian Daozun. Although it is a low-grade true method in the Pangu Sanqing lineage, it is still a high-grade immortal inheritance in the prehistoric world."

This lineage must be practiced by you yourselves in the future. You are not allowed to pass it on to others without permission. Anyone who violates this rule will have their cultivation abolished and be expelled from the Qingxu Mountain Dojo.

However, if you all attain the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit and cultivate to the status of Immortal Lords in the future, I will allow you to pass on the 'Shangqing Profound Qi True Method' to your disciples!

"Yes, sir! Thank you for your kindness, Immortal Lord!"

Upon hearing the origin of the "Shangqing Xuanqi True Method", the ten cultivators in front of Lu Yuan were shocked. Although they had never heard of Shangqing Tongtian Daozun, they knew what Daozun Daoye meant.

Before Hongjun Daozu attained sainthood, the great supernatural beings who attained the position of Dao Venerable were the peak powerhouses of the prehistoric world!

This Azure Profound Immortal Lord was actually a disciple of the Dao Venerable, which was a huge surprise to them!

"Alright, from today onwards, you will build your Daoist temple on the main peak of Qingxu Mountain. From now on, the lineage of my Qingxu Mountain will take root here!" Lu Yuan waved his hand and dismissed them.

After all, his purpose in recruiting subordinates and servants was to have these followers handle his trivial matters!

After the ten people slowly withdrew, Lu Yuan sat cross-legged in the blessed immortal palace of the cave, breathing in innate spiritual energy and concentrating on condensing that innate metal element energy.

From the innate spiritual energy containing all five elements, strands of innate metal elemental energy are extracted, refined, and filled into the chest, lungs, and spiritual storage.

Lu Yuan sat upright on the cloud bed, with the Auspicious Cloud Dao Fruit manifesting above his head. A pillar of earth-yellow energy stood upright, and the innate metal element energy in his chest, lungs, and spirit chambers was constantly increasing as he refined it through his water-grinding skills.

In the blink of an eye, three thousand years had passed. Lu Yuan's mind returned from a state of obscurity, the Auspicious Cloud Dao Fruit above his head disappeared into his body, and he opened his eyes.

"call!"

After exhaling a breath of stale air, Lu Yuan prepared to return to the Kunlun Mountain Taoist temple. He had been away from the temple for over seven thousand years, and it would soon be his and his senior brother, Daoist Duobao's, turn to guard the temple!

However, before leaving Qingxu Mountain, this blessed land must be closed, and arrangements must be made for the ten followers.

"You all, come to me immediately..."

Lu Yuan made a hand seal, and a beam of spiritual light streaked across the void. His voice rang in the ears of his ten subordinates and servants at the main peak of Qingxu Mountain.

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's summons, the ten people dared not delay and, following the guidance of the spiritual light, entered the Azure Ruins Cave Heaven.

"Greetings, Immortal Lord!"

After the ten people entered the Immortal Palace, they bowed and paid their respects to Lu Yuan.

"Rise, all of you!" Looking at the ten people in front of him, Lu Yuan nodded to himself. Three thousand years had passed, and after cultivating the "Shangqing Xuanqi True Method," their cultivation had improved considerably. At least now, all ten of them were immortal beings!

"I will return to Kunlun Mountain to pay homage to the Three Pure Ones and cultivate under the guidance of my master, the Supreme Pure One. For a long time to come, I will not cultivate in Qingxu Cave Heaven. After this departure, I will close Qingxu Cave Heaven, and the ten of you will cultivate in the main peak of Qingxu Mountain."

In this primordial world, the Wu and Yao races are vying for supremacy. These two races are fond of fighting and are fierce. You must not form any karmic ties with them. If either the Wu or Yao races invade the Qingxu Mountains, you should announce my name. I expect that the Wu and Yao races will not form any karmic ties with my Pangu and the Three Pure Ones lineage over the Qingxu Mountains.

"Qingxiaozi, Huangxuzi, and Beiyuanzi, after I return to the Kunlun Mountain Daoist Temple for further cultivation, the main peak of Qingxu Mountain Daoist Temple will be under your care!"

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's arrangement, Qingxiaozi, Huangxuzi, Beiyuanzi, and the other ten people clasped their hands in unison and said, "Yes, sir! We will certainly guard the Daoist temple for the Immortal Lord!"

After making the arrangements, Lu Yuan rewarded the ten people with a set of resources and spiritual items, including the Water of Life, the essence of the earth veins, and some acquired immortal roots and spiritual fruits.

Then he waved for them to leave!

After gathering spiritual resources in the Qingxu Cave Heaven, and examining the three innate spiritual roots—the Purple-Green Yuanqi Lotus, the Profound Yin Sha Fruit, and the Tree of Life—as well as the two innate spiritual objects—the Black Gourd and the Third-Grade Green Lotus—Lu Yuan sealed off the Qingxu Cave Heaven, stepped on auspicious clouds, and headed towards Kunlun Mountain.

Three thousand years later, Lu Yuan returned to the Kunlun Mountain Taoist temple. At this time, there were still five or six thousand years left before he and Daoist Duobao took charge of the temple.

After greeting the Antarctic Immortal and the Golden Spirit Mother, Lu Yuan returned to the Qingxuan Hall of the Shangqing Palace to continue his secluded cultivation of innate metal elemental energy.

Within the Purple Cloud Palace, the sacred sounds of the sage permeated the air, and wondrous phenomena appeared one after another, including celestial maidens scattering flowers, golden lotuses springing from the earth, and auspicious omens spreading everywhere!