The Primordial Era: Starting with Becoming a Disciple of the Queen Mother of the West

This time, the Queen Mother of the West did not, as she had done during the first time, merely offer a few words from a superior position to reveal the key points of his cultivation.

Now that Xuan Yao has been officially included in the inner sect and has become a true disciple of the Yaochi lineage.

As her master, she naturally had to give him a true lecture on the Great Dao to solidify his foundation.

"when--"

As the sound of bells and chimes rang out, the Dao energy deep within the Jade Pool instantly surged.

The Queen Mother of the West sat high on the Cloud Platform in the Nine Heavens, her appearance solemn and dignified. Her lips were slightly parted, and her ethereal Daoist voice resounded like a great bell deep within Xuan Yao's spiritual platform.

In an instant, strange phenomena appeared in the fairyland of Yaochi.

In the void, colorful celestial flowers fluttered down, each one a pure intertwining of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the laws of the Great Dao.

Beneath the white jade steps, dazzling golden lotuses bloomed from nothingness, exuding a refreshing and unique fragrance.

Without hesitation, Xuan Yao lay prostrate beneath the cloud platform, transforming into his true form as a black tiger. He closed his eyes slightly and immersed his entire being into the profound and mysterious Daoist sound.

As the Daoist voice entered his ears, Xuan Yao felt as if he had been parched for a long time and had received sweet rain.

Many obscure and unclear points that I had previously explored and forcibly comprehended on my own during my cultivation were now easily clarified and explained by my master's insightful Daoist voice.

The first thing the Queen Mother of the West taught him was the essence of the later parts of the "True Explanation of the Golden Palace Mysterious Demon".

"The previous chapters on observing and refining evil spirits are the microcosm of self-cultivation. The subsequent chapters on controlling evil spirits and wielding them as power are the true means of borrowing the might of the vast world."

As the Daoist chants flowed, a magnificent and sweeping picture seemed to unfold in Xuan Yao's mind.

He finally understood that the Black Tiger's innate Xuan Sha within him was nothing more than a drop of water in a vast ocean.

The true path is to use one's own drop of water as a guide to harness the omnipresent calamities, war-related evils, and malevolent forces of the primordial world.

Instead of being devoured by the evil energy, it transforms it into a magical weapon to cut through all obstacles. This is the supreme domineering way of wielding evil as a weapon!

When Xuan Yao had almost fully grasped the method of warding off evil spirits, the Queen Mother of the West's Daoist voice suddenly changed, transforming from fierce and domineering into a gentle and soothing sound like a spring breeze and rain.

This time, the Queen Mother of the West spoke of blessings and virtues.

"The beings of the primordial world were mostly ignorant and foolish."

Everyone believed that good fortune was a gentle, yielding, and peaceful state of mind, as if cultivating good fortune could only accumulate good luck, avoid misfortune, and prolong life, while one could only retreat in the face of trouble.

The Queen Mother of the West slowly spoke, explaining the essence of blessings and virtues:

"That's completely wrong!"

"The essence of good fortune is neither a windfall nor blind compassion."

It is about going with the flow, gaining the advantage, forming connections, and responding to the situation!

"Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs."

The workings of Heaven have their own vast and boundless momentum.

If a cultivator can recognize the general trend, know what to choose and what to discard, and act in accordance with the principles of Heaven and the overall situation, he can create good karma and cause and effect even in trivial matters, and not lose his original intention.

By acting in accordance with Heaven and the people, Heaven and Earth will naturally respond. This response from Heaven and Earth, this favor from destiny, is true blessing!

"On the contrary, no matter how deep your roots are, how great your supernatural powers are, or how many treasures you possess, you will be unable to achieve your goals."

If one acts recklessly and goes against the tide, showing no respect or reverence.

Sooner or later, they will be entangled by the karmic burdens of countless eons, ultimately ending in death and the annihilation of their spiritual essence!

boom--!

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao felt as if he had been enlightened.

He couldn't help but think of his own plans as a time traveler for the long years to come.

Cling tightly to the Queen Mother of the West's coattails.

Avoid the sharp edge of the Lich and Demon races.

When the Jade Emperor enters the Heavenly Court in the future, he will naturally enter the Heavenly Court to seek the orthodox divine position.

Cultivate good relationships with immortals and deities from all directions, and do not act impulsively or out of momentary anger...

These plans, in Xuan Yao's own view, were somewhat tinged with the calculations of a modern person from his previous life who sought to avoid harm and pursue profit, and he even felt that they lacked the carefree and passionate spirit of a great cultivator who defies the heavens.

But it was only at this moment, amidst the Queen Mother of the West's sermon pointing directly to the origin of the Great Dao, that Xuan Yao suddenly realized!

Aren't my seemingly opportunistic calculations and choices based on the course of primordial history perfectly aligned with the true meaning of "following the trend, gaining power, forming connections, and responding to the situation"?

The Heavenly Court is the orthodox authority of the Three Realms, appointed by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and represents the great power of the Heavenly Dao.

If I can enter the Heavenly Court and become a righteous god in the future, then I will be in accordance with the great trend of the Heavenly Way!

The Queen Mother of the West is destined for unparalleled honor in the future, and by becoming her disciple, I will gain power!

Saving the cranes, refraining from indiscriminate killing, and cultivating good relationships are ways to uphold the principles of Heaven and stay true to one's original intentions!

"I see... I see!"

Xuan Yao felt as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining, and there was no longer any fog in the road ahead.

He suddenly realized that the path of blessing and warding off evil he had chosen was definitely not some unorthodox or heretical method.

Instead, it is a truly broad road that can perfectly follow the primordial trend and lead uprightly to the pinnacle of the Great Dao!

With his mind at ease, Xuan Yao's aura of tranquility grew stronger and stronger, intertwining more closely with the aura of malevolent energy within his body. At this moment, his Dao heart underwent an unprecedented sublimation and purification.

After explaining the true meaning of blessings and virtues, the voice of the Queen Mother of the West gradually became ethereal.

Finally, she began to explain to Xuan Yao the ever-changing patterns of this vast world.

As a powerful being born at the very beginning of creation, the Queen Mother of the West possesses unique insights into the primordial order of the universe.

"With the initial calamity of the Dragon and Han dynasties over and the three races coming to an end, this primordial world seems to have ushered in a rare period of peace."

"However, a storm begins with a ripple, and a wave is formed from a gentle ripple."

"The real trend is already brewing beneath this seemingly calm surface, with turbulent undercurrents and a sense of impending doom constantly gathering between heaven and earth."

The Queen Mother of the West's gaze pierced through the layers of clouds, as if she could see the horrific scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood in the future, and her tone carried a hint of warning:

"We cultivators seek longevity and immortality, and strive to attain the Primordial Dao Fruit."

Therefore, one should never hide in deep mountains and ancient caves to cultivate oneself, for such closed-door practice will ultimately lead to ignorance of destiny.

However, one must not let greed cloud one's judgment, blindly chasing after opportunities in the world, only to ultimately become ashes in the great calamity.

"Now that you have entered my sect, you must remember this: you must not only be able to cultivate your own magical power and spiritual fruits, but also be able to see the changes in the overall situation of heaven and earth."

Know when to advance and when to retreat, understand gains and losses.

When it's time to lie low, be like an old turtle hiding in the deep, not revealing your strength. When it's time to strike, strike with the force of a thunderbolt, severing all ties!

Xuan Yao lay prostrate beneath the cloud platform, listening intently and completely absorbed.

For a rogue cultivator with no background, even if he spends several eons, it is impossible for anyone to enlighten him on these matters of the world that concern his life and fortune.

The value of listening to the Dao at Yaochi this time far exceeds that of his Jade Dew Blessing Ganoderma and Heart-Soothing Ruyi!

I don't know how much time passed.

"when--"

Another melodious sound of a jade chime rang out.

The colorful flowers falling from the sky gradually dissipated, and the golden lotuses that emerged from the ground slowly disappeared into nothingness.

The ethereal Daoist sound, which pointed directly to the origin of the Great Dao, finally ceased completely in the depths of the Jade Pool.

The Queen Mother of the West concluded her sermon, which had lasted for hundreds of years, and her figure gradually disappeared into the layers of auspicious clouds of the Great Dao.

Xuan Yao closed his eyes, silently digesting the enormous gains he had accumulated over the past thousand years.

When he transformed back into his innate Dao body and slowly stood up.

The energy around him had undergone a mysterious and indescribable transformation.

Although his cultivation level remained at the mid-stage of the Profound Immortal realm, he did not take advantage of the opportunity to listen to the Dao to break through to the late-stage of the Profound Immortal realm.

But Xuan Yao felt no regret whatsoever; instead, he was filled with an indescribable sense of peace.

Because he knew that nearly a thousand years of listening to the Dao had transformed his Xuanxian magical power, his unwavering Dao heart, his perspective on the world, and the profound truth of the fusion of blessings and evil...

Everything was pushed to an extremely harmonious and stable level.

There was not a trace of superfluous magical power, nor a single flaw in his mental state.

At this moment, although he was at the mid-stage of the Profound Immortal realm, the profound and unfathomable aura he naturally exuded was in no way inferior to those late-stage Profound Immortal demons who had been immersed in the Profound Immortal realm for countless millennia!