The fifth Yuan Hui after Dao Ancestor's lecture.
Two golden rays descended from the Sun Star, approaching the Jianmu.
The tip of Jianmu was in the starry sky, and the Sun Star was also in the starry sky!
The top of Jianmu was perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist, its form unseen.
Di Jun's eyes flashed with shock as he gazed at the majestic giant tree. A single tree, capable of growing beyond the boundaries of heaven and earth, capable of withstanding the trials of twenty-eight layers of heaven, was a miracle beyond miracles.
"This existence truly does not reveal their power."
Tai Yi chuckled, "Back then, he still called me senior. Now, I have to call him senior!"
Di Jun glanced at him and said, "Second brother, speak with caution!"
Tai Yi said helplessly, "After all, he fought and died alongside me back then. Can't I even make a joke like this?"
Di Jun shook his head. "Your karma with this existence should have passed with the Dragon-Phoenix Era. Today, we are here to seek advice from a senior, and we must be respectful, not presumptuous."
Tai Yi could only suppress his smile and nod in agreement.
Di Jun bowed respectfully, "On the Sun Star, Di Jun and Tai Yi, we are here today to pay our respects to senior!"
In the swirling mist, the vast projection of Jianmu remained motionless. After a long wait, the clouds in front of them parted, and a floating cloud path slowly unfolded.
"I am overjoyed that two old friends have come. Come in and have a chat!"
Di Jun bowed again, "Thank you, senior!"
Di Jun led the way onto the cloud path, while Tai Yi followed behind, curiously observing their surroundings.
The two walked for ten thousand miles, taking a full quarter of an hour, before reaching Jianmu.
Though Jianmu was a tree, its body was already comparable to a star in size, towering to the heavens, unhindered by the firmament, unmoved by wind and rain.
Tai Yi's gaze fell upon the tip of Jianmu, where a Daoist sat cross-legged, his appearance as stunning as ever.
Once, this figure was weak and agile; now, he was magnificent and profound.
Qing Ling opened his eyes and looked at the two who had arrived.
Even if he had not met them before, he would not mistake Di Jun and Tai Yi.
This was because Di Jun, as the lesser Yang, was the leader and sovereign who strategized for his kingdom. His appearance was handsome and majestic, yet approachable, like the warm sun in winter or the gentle breeze in spring.
Tai Yi, on the other hand, was the greater Yang, the god and sovereign, domineering and egocentric. Wherever he went, he was the center of heaven and earth. His handsome features could captivate an era, like the sun at its zenith, like the summer sun.
"The God of the Sun is indeed extraordinary."
Di Jun smiled, "Senior flatters us."
Tai Yi was more casual and stepped forward, saying, "The Lord of Jianmu is indeed extraordinary."
Di Jun was taken aback. His second brother was truly himself.
Qing Ling shot Tai Yi a glance and paid him no mind, ignoring him completely and looking at Di Jun, as it was the elder brother who held the ultimate decision.
"Fellow Daoist Di Jun, you have come to my Jianmu. Is there something you need?"
Di Jun first offered a bow, then said solemnly, "My brothers and I, with all due boldness, invite you to come out of seclusion and contend for the destiny of the Primordial World!"
"Destiny?" Qing Ling smiled. "I am not lacking in this."
Tai Yi looked suspicious, "Really not lacking?"
Di Jun also said, "No matter how much destiny one has, no one would ever consider it too much. Although senior's cultivation is high, the Heavenly Dao must have begun to suppress you after the last eon.
If there is no new destiny, I fear you will eventually have to go to chaos to find refuge like those Tai Gods.
Moreover, your great Dao's foundation lies in this Jianmu. If you do not guard it personally, I fear Jianmu will eventually..."
"Oh?" Qing Ling looked at Tai Yi, his gaze carrying a hint of displeasure.
Tai Yi waved his hand, "I didn't say anything. My brother holds the Hetu Luoshu, capable of predicting the destiny of heaven and earth and deducing the grand trends of the world. Your Jianmu, though mysterious, is not an eternal secret."
Qing Ling no longer looked at him, slowly rising. Clad in a blue robe and loose trousers, he stood by Jianmu, his long hair bound by a red silk ribbon.
"Fellow Daoist Di Jun, what you say is not entirely wrong. But you underestimate the thickness of my destiny.
Even heaven in this world must show me some respect.
Who do you think would dare scheme against me?"
Di Jun's heart trembled. The person before him was an ancient powerful being who had been at ease since the Dragon-Phoenix Cataclysm, possessing countless trump cards unknown to him, a latercomer.
Tai Yi also narrowed his eyes slightly, seeing a hint of his own demeanor in him.
"However, I do have a need for the two of you."
Di Jun's heart relaxed, "Please speak, senior!"
Qing Ling said with a smile, "It is still too early for this matter. You two do not have much to offer at present.
What I need is for the two of you to become the strongest beings in heaven and earth!
I am aware of your actions in the Northern Mountains of the Primordial World.
You two wish to enter the grand trend of the Primordial World and contend for the destiny of heaven and earth, but your origins are from the heavens, and your foundation within the Primordial World is too shallow.
But you have forgotten, you are inherently the sun hanging high in the sky. How can the sun set in the nine heavens when all beings prostrate themselves before it?"
Upon hearing this, Di Jun and Tai Yi were greatly shaken. They had indeed forgotten this point, only thinking of entering the Primordial World to contend for power and borrow strength from destiny.
They had forgotten that they were born as sun gods hanging in the vast sky!
Tai Yi's eyes also became solemn. He asked, "Then for my brothers to achieve greatness, must we still reside in the heavens?"
"Indeed," Qing Ling replied. "But not on the Sun Star. The Sun Star is too high, and beings find it difficult to approach.
I can point you two to a foundation for your endeavor!"
Di Jun's primordial spirit delved into the Hetu Luoshu, deducing the heavens and sensing the opportunities of the Great Dao. A hint of excitement appeared in his eyes, and he asked, "Where is that?"
"The Ninth Heaven, the place of enlightenment!"
Divine light burst forth from Di Jun's eyes. In an instant, the heavenly secrets became clear. He murmured, "The Primordial land is filled with many powerful beings. The Wu Clan has a deep and strong foundation, and there are many restrictions on the land.
But the Ninth Heaven is empty, without power or ambition, and no one resides there. It is precisely the birthplace for the emergence of a force, the foundation for the prosperity of a millennia-long endeavor!"
Tai Yi frowned, "But the Ninth Heaven is high, empty, and all spirits find it difficult to reside there, and beings cannot propagate!"
Di Jun also frowned, "Then shall we move a continent to settle in the Ninth Heaven?"
Tai Yi shook his head, not entirely agreeing, "Above the Ninth Heaven, one must pass through the Wind Barrier Heaven, the Absolute Cold Heaven, the Blazing Fire Heaven, and other layers. Not only is moving it difficult, but few in the entire Primordial World can achieve it. Even if they could, choosing which continent to move would affect the脉 of the land, leading to deep karma!"
Qing Ling glanced at him and said, "Fellow Daoist Tai Yi is being unusually intelligent for once!"
"Thank you for the compliment!" Tai Yi retorted irritably.
Qing Ling then said, "Since you two have the intention, I will guide you to the end!
Heaven is above, and earth is below, established by the Great God Pangu. This cannot be changed.
However, heaven is empty and not necessarily solid. Heaven cannot nurture all spirits, but it can be done retroactively.
Create what has never existed in heaven and earth, and generate the vitality of all things. Reverse Yin and Yang, harmonize the cycle of reincarnation, and transform the rotten into the miraculous!"
Di Jun exclaimed in shock, "You mean, the Great Dao of Creation?"
"Indeed! The Dao of Creation! You two can invite Fellow Daoist Nuwa to the Ninth Heaven, perform creation, and establish a world in the heavens!"
The light in Di Jun's eyes grew brighter and brighter, "To establish a world in the heavens, wouldn't that be the Celestial Realm?"
Qing Ling nodded, "Since you two have this intention, I will explain it to you."
He made a sweeping gesture, and the innate Azure Splendor from Jianmu ascended, and the will of the Earth descended, isolating the heavenly secrets and shielding eternity.
"You two reside in the firmament. If you wish to establish yourselves, without fame, power, or foundation, you need to borrow power!
Currently, the Wu Clan is powerful, with twelve Ancestral Witches and twelve Wu divisions established on the land. All beings below the Wu Clan need to consume living creatures to strengthen themselves and their Wu bodies. Therefore, all races in the Primordial World are food for the Wu Clan and are threatened by the Wu Clan.
You can borrow the power of the Wu Clan, gather the strength of the tribes oppressed by the Wu Clan, unite them to form a force, and gain fame throughout the world by resisting the Wu Clan, attracting myriad tribes to join.
At this moment, all tribes are in a state of panic, only needing a spark. This spark, I need not elaborate further.
And initially, you have no power or influence. After borrowing the power of resistance from the Wu Clan, you will also need to borrow a righteous force!
Fellow Daoist Nuwa has protected hundreds of tribes for tens of Yuan Hui, earning great fame and prestige. As long as you invite her to lead, you can raise your arms and call out, and the world will gather in response.
Thousands of tribes will pledge allegiance, hundreds of tribes will return, and the hearts of the people will be with you! At that time, combine the power of the world, ascend Mount Buzhou, and ascend to the Ninth Heaven, establishing a super force that will awe the thousands of powerful beings in the world, like the rising sun, emerging from the east, ruling the world, and all directions will bow down to you. Then the Great Dao can be achieved!"
Qing Ling spoke a string of words. As Di Jun and Tai Yi listened, even as Quasi-Saint mighty beings, their hearts were irrepressibly filled with boundless ambition and a grand vision!