Chapter 38: Sacred Position and Cause and Effect

  But after Emperor Jiang beheaded the two Dao people, he still didn't stop. Another small flag flew out, which was the damaged Benyuan Wujihuang flag. Emperor Jiang didn't hesitate and broke through immediately. He could only take it out to behead the corpse. If he stopped now, who knows when he would be able to enter this breakthrough state again next time.

  Only to see the Wuji Huang flag hanging on Emperor Jiang's head, swaying left and right, hesitating and unable to come out. Emperor Jiang was extremely anxious, shouting "Cut" three times in a row. Finally, another ray of light flew out from his primordial spirit and merged into the Wuji Huang flag. The Wuji Huang flag suddenly transformed into a yellow-robed Taoist priest, but the priest's face was pale and emaciated, looking somewhat malnourished.

  "I have seen the true body." The Yellow Robed Daoist also bowed to Emperor Jiang.

  Di Jiang opened his eyes and looked at Huang Pao Dao Ren, "Wu Ji Xing Huang Qi injured the origin, is there any impact?"

  "Just cultivate for ten thousand years, obtain spiritual energy nourishment, and the Wu Ji Xing Huo flag will naturally be able to repair itself."

  Dì Jiāng felt relieved, previously he had no idea how to repair the Wù Jǐ Xīng Huáng Qí and the Miè Shì Hēi Lián, but now that he had risked using them to slay the corpse, he had actually found a way to repair them, his heart was filled with joy.

  The three Taoist priests who were beheaded didn't say anything else and swooped into the Emperor Jiang's body with a whoosh.

  "Congratulations to the Master for obtaining the position of Zhēng Dé Accurate Saint." Seeing Emperor Jiang exit his cultivation state, Kong Xuan and Yuè Yì Xiān immediately congratulated him, both with a look of reverence in their eyes.

  "Congratulations, Emperor Jiang." Bian Shang Kunpeng also spoke up.

  Just as Emperor Jiang was about to exchange a few pleasantries, Daozu waved his sleeve to stop everyone and said: "This lecture is over, I will take in a few destined ones as disciples." As he spoke, Hongjun paused.

  The crowd of monks, upon hearing this, all revealed a look of reverence and admiration. With the great master's protection, who would dare to cause trouble in the vast wilderness from now on? For a moment, everyone prostrated themselves on the ground, indicating their willingness to take Hongjun as their master. The scene was momentarily chaotic.

  At this time, a figure suddenly stood up and directly fell to the ground at Hong Jun's feet, opening his mouth to cry: "Master, do you still remember me, Dong Wang Gong? In those years, Master ordered me to manage the Hong Huang, but unexpectedly there were two major forces of the Wu tribe and the Yao tribe blocking my way. Not only did they not respect my orders, but they also almost killed me. Now I have changed my appearance and even in the Zi Xuan Palace, I dare not show my true face. I hope Master will take pity on my situation and accept me as a disciple to seek protection."

  Everyone was shocked after seeing him, and unexpectedly, the Da Luo Golden Immortal who had been hiding in the corner listening to the Dao turned out to be the Eastern King Gong of that year. He was dressed in old clothes, with a full beard, and looked nothing like his former self, who was once so confident and handsome.

  The ancestor's face didn't change at all, quietly looking at Dong Wang Gong under his feet.

  Di Jun and Tai Yi were shocked to see Dong Wang Gong suddenly appear, and they immediately spoke up: "Teacher, don't listen to Dong Wang Gong's words alone. If he hadn't committed a crime first, we wouldn't be having trouble with him now. When you gave him the dragon head cane back then, you told him not to commit any crimes, but he didn't listen."

  Taiyi also immediately spoke up and said: "Dong Wanggong's ambition to contend for hegemony in the vast wilderness is too excessive, how can he be at peace and comprehend the teacher's way? He even deliberately put on such a pitiful appearance, just to invite ridicule from others."

  The Eastern King glared at the two with anger in his eyes, which were red and seemed about to spit fire.

  "Everyone retreats, I will no longer interfere with the matter of competing for hegemony in the vast wilderness. You all watch your own destiny." Hong Jun said, not allowing anyone to refute him.

  Dong Wang Gong wanted to say something again, but was afraid of provoking Hong Jun, and finally retreated with a humiliated expression. However, Emperor Jun Tai Yi was overjoyed, as Hong Jun's words were exactly what they had in mind.

  Everyone saw this and no longer made a sound, knowing that Hong Jun had already made up his mind about accepting disciples.

  "The Three Purities are transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, and can be my disciples." Seeing that everyone was quiet, Hongjun spoke up.

  The three of them were overjoyed and immediately paid their respects to Hong Jun, saying "Greetings, Master."

  The monks looked at each other with a hint of jealousy, but still didn't dare speak out.

  Hongjun turned his head and looked at Nüwa sitting on the fourth futon, saying: "You have great creation, you can be my apprentice."

  Nüwa was overjoyed and immediately performed the ceremony of becoming master and apprentice with Hongjun.

  Everyone saw the anomaly, and the people collected by Hong Jun were all occupying the seats of the couch. For a moment, they understood that this was what Hong Jun meant by having fate with him. Red Cloud suddenly felt great regret and blamed himself for giving up his seat to Zhuanti.

  Jie Yin almost understood the trend and was overjoyed, eagerly looking at Hong Jun, but Hong Jun suddenly closed his mouth and remained silent, calm and composed.

  Zhun Ti hurriedly fell to the ground, also crying and complaining: "My brother and I are of one mind in seeking blessings for the Western world, we do not fear hardship, nor do we shirk from labor, hoping that our teacher will take pity on the poor and suffering masses of the Western world and accept us two as disciples."

  Zhun Ti was so grief-stricken that he looked like a mess of snot and tears, the monks below didn't know what to make of it. Even when Dong Wang Gong almost got beaten to death, he didn't look this miserable.

  Hongjun opened his eyes, looked at Zhunti and Jieyin, and said: "You two originally had no master-disciple relationship with me, but since I have a karma with the Western Buddha, I will take you as nominal disciples to settle this."

  Two people listened and finally felt at ease, immediately bowing their heads in gratitude.

  Kunpeng saw this and thought to himself that he and Emperor Jiang also had a predestined relationship, perhaps he could also be accepted as a disciple by Hongjun. He immediately knelt down on the ground and said: "Myself and Emperor Jiang have been diligently seeking the Tao, I hope that Master will also accept us as disciples."

  Emperor Jiang was shocked on the edge, how did Kunpeng also drag himself into this. If it were said before, Emperor Jiang really wanted to be a disciple of Hong Jun, after all, Hong Jun's disciples could become saints, which was a great temptation for Emperor Jiang who deeply believed in "not becoming a saint is forever an ant". However, since the last time he heard Hong Jun's explanation of the Dao, Emperor Jiang had given up on this idea. All of Hong Jun's disciples were heavenly saints, subject to the constraints of the Heavenly Way. If he really became a disciple of Hong Jun, he might have to participate in the plot to destroy the two tribes of witches and demons later. Hou Tu wanted to transform the cycle of reincarnation, and he himself might have to push the wave forward. Thinking of this, Emperor Jiang was shocked for a moment, but he knew that Kunpeng also had good intentions and did not blame him.

  "You two have your own destiny." Hong Jun replied lightly, then turned his head to look at Di Jiang: "If possible, I really want to take you as my apprentice."

  Upon hearing the first sentence, Emperor Jiang calmed down, but upon hearing the second sentence, his heart suddenly stopped beating, fearing that Hong Jun would take him in on a whim. He hastily said: "The way of Master Hong Jun is difficult for Emperor Jiang to understand, and he dare not tarnish the teacher's reputation."

  Hong Jun didn't bother with Emperor Jiang again after hearing that, and the last sentence he just said was just a sigh. As the leader of the Wu tribe, Emperor Jiang really couldn't accept it.

  The monks saw Emperor Jiang's obvious intention to refuse, and were shocked again. This person was indeed arrogant, unwilling to even be a disciple of Hong Jun.

  The old man sighed with emotion: profound and unfathomable.

  Arrogant and self-aggrandizing.

  Arrogant and overbearing.

  ……

  Jian Hongyu finished accepting the six, Emperor Jun was greatly anxious. Although he didn't want to be Jian Hongyu's disciple either, he wanted to prove the mixed yuan way. Now that he saw Jian Hongyu accept disciples, would he still selflessly explain the great way of becoming a saint for everyone in the future? Emperor Jun measured it with his own heart, and Jian Hongyu must have opened a small stove for the six disciples, but when explaining to the crowd, he wouldn't go deep.

  "Teacher, how many saints are there?" Emperor Jun sorted out his thoughts and asked.

  "Nine is the ultimate number, it cannot be reached. The heavenly way of the saint should have eight positions, I occupy one, and the other seven also come from under the mysterious gate."

  Di Jun listened and had only seven people, more urgent, "Who can become a saint?"

  At this time, all the monks also perked up their ears and were eager to know.

  Hongjun thought for a moment, then raised his hand and seven Hongmeng purple energies appeared. He said: "The Three Pures have the merit of Pangu opening up the sky, so they can attain sainthood." After finishing speaking, three Hongmeng purple energies flew towards the three people separately.

  "This Hongmeng purple energy is indeed proof of the sacred position, you should carefully comprehend it." Hongyuan continued to say.

  Three Pure Ones were overjoyed, while the crowd of cultivators was shocked. In an instant, three people left, and everyone couldn't help but stare at the remaining Hongmeng Purple Energy in Hongjun's hand. Only Emperor Jiang sat calmly with a smile, taking it lightly. This made Kong Xuan and Yu Yi Xian, who were standing behind him, even more admiring.

  "After Nüwa, there will be great opportunities to become a saint." Hongjun ignored the gaze of the crowd and bestowed a strand of Hongmeng purple energy on Nüwa. Nüwa's heart was filled with even more joy, thinking that her cultivation wasn't the highest, yet she had repeatedly encountered such opportunities. First, she obtained the lotus platform, then Hongjun accepted her as a disciple, and now she had obtained the position of saint. For a moment, she felt some inexplicable excitement, and looking at the Three Pure Ones again, she gained some insight. She estimated that everything was due to the lotus platform, and couldn't help but think of Emperor Jiang. This lotus platform originally belonged to him, but now it had been taken by her, and she had even obtained the position of saint through it. The karma would be great, and in the future, it might become entangled and unclear. Thinking again about Emperor Jiang's previous teasing, her mood became gloomy once more.

  Fuxi saw his sister had obtained the sacred position, and was overjoyed. He just wanted to congratulate her, but saw that her face didn't look good, so he swallowed back his congratulatory words. In his heart, he felt even more emotional, thinking that his previous analysis was correct - women were indeed difficult to understand, getting the sacred position yet still looking unhappy.

  This made all the monks react, and they realized that these six meditation mats were not only for Hongjun to accept disciples, but also represented a sacred position. They couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Red Cloud, who had also obtained a meditation mat before, but was forced to give it up. It was indeed a pity. Red Cloud saw the crowd looking at himself, and his regretful expression was evident on his face. The bitterness in his heart was not something that could be shared with outsiders.

  Kunpeng looked at Emperor Jiang, but his face was full of apology. He thought that Emperor Jiang had stood up for him, which made Hongjun angry and took back the original futon, replacing it with two fake ones. At the same time, he also introduced Zhunti to hatred, and Zhunti didn't say anything about occupying his own futon and holy seat. As for Hongyun, all of this was caused by him giving up his seat, and now the cause and effect have come to an end. Kunpeng thought to himself that the cause and effect had already been settled.

  Hongyun's face was always stern and bitter, and she didn't know what to think. Red Cloud's heart became even more bitter.

  As expected, Daozu again bestowed two Hongmeng purple energies on Zhunti Jieyin, "You two have great willpower, and in the future, you can also become saints."

  Zhun Ti heard and was overjoyed to tears, for a time envying others nearby.

  His heart was like a knife cut, his eyes were staring at the last Hongmeng purple gas, if not for fear of Hongjun's strength, he would have taken it directly. In the past, there was only one Hongjun sitting on his head who didn't care about the world, but now six more saints had appeared, how could he accept that? Without this last Hongmeng purple gas, even if he unified the Hongyuan, what could he do? He would still be looked down upon by many people, which was something Di Jun absolutely could not allow.

  All the monks at this time also fell to the ground crying, asking Hongjun for mercy and granting the holy position to themselves. The ones who shouted the loudest were Dong Wang Gong and Taiyi.

  "You all see the cause and effect for yourselves." Hong Jun didn't say much more, and with a flick of his sleeve, a purple energy shot out. He himself vanished in an instant.

  Hongmeng purple gas swirled above the heads of the cultivators, causing their hearts to beat faster. The Hongmeng purple gas revolved a few times before suddenly flying towards Emperor Jiang. Emperor Jiang was shocked - wasn't this supposed to land on Red Cloud's body? Why did it fly towards him instead? Not daring to think too much, he waved his hand and fanned the Hongmeng purple gas away. He didn't want to be that Heavenly Dao Saint anyway, and besides, this Hongmeng purple gas would only bring about great karma, bringing no benefits.

  The monks originally saw the Hongmeng purple energy flying towards Emperor Jiang, and their hearts had already cooled down. This Emperor Jiang was extremely powerful, and with the entire Wu tribe behind him, if he got it, there would be no hope left. But now they saw Emperor Jiang fling the Hongmeng purple energy away, and regardless of his reasons, everyone was overjoyed, still having a glimmer of hope for themselves.

  Only to see the purple air of Hongmeng being blown away by Emperor Jiang, it flew straight into the crowd and entered the body of Red Cloud. Red Cloud reacted with great joy, laughing with his mouth wide open.

  Bian Shang Town's Yuānzǐ was quite close to him, and after some consideration, he silently pulled Hongyun and flew out of the Purple Cloud Palace, leaving behind a group of wide-eyed cultivators.

  Di Jun and Tai Yi's faces were gloomy, as if water was about to drip from them. They remained silent, gazing at the place where Hongyun flew out. In their hearts, they thought that this last strand of Hongmeng purple energy would depend on individual fate, seeing whether you could grasp it firmly or not. Then, with a whoosh, they also flew away.

  Dong Wang Gong also walked out at this time and knew that Hong Jun would no longer take care of himself, so he couldn't help but pay attention to the red cloud's Hong Meng purple gas.

  Other masters also have their own thoughts and it's hard to mention them one by one.

  "Brother Di Jiang, why don't you want that purple energy?" asked Kun Peng beside him.

  "The way of proving the Dao is not just one path to becoming a saint." Emperor Jiang said.

  Kunpeng was greatly surprised, after listening to Emperor Jiang's words, several ideas emerged in his mind.

  "It can't be told to outsiders." Emperor Jiang added another sentence, then took his two younger brothers and flew away. Leaving behind a thoughtful Kun Peng.