Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect

Xuanqing once heard from Kui Niu, the mount of Tongtian Sect Master, that the Thunder Skill of the Three Pure Ones originated from the incomplete inheritance of Pangu and was comprehended from the "Purple Cloud Divine Thunder" of Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun. Although each has its own intricacies, they share the same root and essence, containing a trace of the true meaning of "Purple Cloud Divine Thunder" and "Devastating Divine Thunder."

At this moment, after continuously observing the Pangu Dharma Form and the application of "Devastating Divine Thunder" by the Ancestor Witch Qiang Liang, Xuanqing grasped an opportunity for integration.

"Red lotus, white lotus roots, and blue lotus leaves, the three teachings are originally from the same family!" He pondered secretly: "Since the Three Pure Ones originate from the same source, if the great uncle can exhibit the transformation of One Qi into Three Pure Ones, then I might also comprehend the Three Pure Ones Unification!"

The way of the weak, the movement of the contrary, all things in the world arise from existence, and existence stems from non-existence. But conversely, all things under heaven and earth will ultimately return to nothingness.

Just like the Yin Yang Great Dao, when comprehended to a profound level, one can turn yin into yang, or yang into yin. As long as one understands the true intent of the mutual connection between them, and by exploring the common aspects of the three thunder methods, returning them to their origin and exhausting the principles of creation, deducing "Purple Cloud Divine Thunder" and "Devastating Divine Thunder" is also not an impossible task!

Although this inspiration was fleeting, it gave Xuanqing a great enlightenment. If he could observe "Devastating Divine Thunder" or "Purple Cloud Divine Thunder" up close, he might be able to create his own thunder technique.

"With the help of a saint's divine skills, observing the might of Devastating Divine Thunder, it still lacks a bit of maturity. To achieve this, one must come into close contact!"

Xuanqing appeared thoughtful, then glanced at the disciples gathered in the Three Pure Ones Hall.

He saw Duobao, Jin Ling, Nanji, and others all showing signs of enlightenment. With their realm, observing such high-level battles brings undeniable benefits; it expands their horizons and deepens their understanding of the Great Dao. This also reflects the painstaking effort of the Three Pure Ones.

At least, Xuanqing benefited immensely!

The grand battle between the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan was nearing its end. Qiang Liang and Zhu Rong, with the help of Emperor Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin, had jointly inflicted heavy damage on Donghuang Taiyi, but Emperor Jun had already led many Daluo Demon Gods to set up the "Primordial River Luo Formation." After weighing the pros and cons, Emperor Jiang also refrained from continuing to attack the Demon Clan.

With the formation in place, taking down the Heavenly Court and exterminating the Demon Clan wasn't going to be easy. They had already suffered significant losses in coalescing the Pangu Dharma Form through the "Twelve Devastating Divine Slaughter Array."

Continuing the fight would only result in mutual destruction. It might be better to retreat for now, recuperate, and further refine the formation before troubling the Demon Clan again.

Emperor Jun, aiming to unify the Primordial and gather infinite destiny to break the chains of Heavenly Dao and establish himself as a Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, naturally intended to subdue all the clans in the Primordial.

And the Witch Clan, venerating only Pangu and not worshiping Hong Jun, would hardly be willing to submit to Emperor Jun.

The struggle between the two clans was an inevitable and popular movement, unavoidable.

"Alright!"

Taiching Laozi let out a shout: "Observing such a high-level battle brings many benefits to you all, but do not let it disturb your minds!"

Yuanshi Tianzun also nodded: "Your great uncle is correct. You are disciples of Saints, with our teachings, given time, you could surely achieve the level of such mighty beings!"

Tongtian Sect Master went even further: "Cultivation is like climbing a mountain. Do not lose your courage upon seeing the towering peaks and sweeping winds, failing to grasp the full view!"

"Disciple receives the teaching!"

At this moment, whether it was Xuan Dou, Chan Sect disciples, or Jie Sect disciples, all of them bowed respectfully, as Yuanshi Tianzun said. They are disciples of Saints, could study the divine skills of Saints, and have the Dao taught to them day and night; in the future, they could potentially reach the level of a Quasi-Saint.

Seeing this, the Three Pure Ones all nodded in approval, then naturally began to preach.

Saints are incarnations of the Dao; their teachings are profound yet clear, with endless Dao resonating and countless golden lotuses falling from the void during their sermons.

All disciples benefited tremendously.

Xuanqing was also immersed in this, holding onto his previous thoughts, wanting to find the common points in the Dao techniques of the Three Pure Ones.

He had already cultivated the "Innate Wind and Thunder Dao Body". In the comprehension of the Great Dao of Thunder, he could say his progress is doubled, having advantages that are out of reach for ordinary people. What he comprehended at the core was the content about Thunder Skill taught by the Three Pure Ones.

Taiqing Divine Thunder is righteously calm, like the flow of Yin and Yang and the generation and overcoming of the Five Elements. It seems ordinary, but in extreme stillness, it can explode with fierce killing intent.

Yuqing Divine Thunder is forceful and dominant, containing a trace of the original true intent, like the primordial killing intent at the creation of heaven and earth, and it also contains the infinite transformations of myriad things.

Meanwhile, the Shangqing Divine Thunder takes an oblique approach, emphasizing speed, and often before its sound arrives, the vast thunder has already struck!

These three types of Divine Thunders perfectly match the Great Dao of the Three Pure Ones and closely resemble the traits of the Three Pure Ones.

"Thunder, is the pivotal mechanism of heaven and earth!"

Xuanqing having an insight, an image of Yin Yang Taiji emerges around his body, with three Thunder Skills interwoven, continuously manifesting and ceasing, inexplicably evolving a small world constructed of thunder in the void.

He attempted to harmonize "Taiqing Divine Thunder" with "Yuqing Divine Thunder" and "Shangqing Divine Thunder," but repeatedly failed, causing the small world to collapse several times.

"Could it be that these three Divine Thunders, just like the contradictions of the Three Pure Ones, cannot be reconciled?"

Xuanqing thought to himself and then shook his head involuntarily. He remembered Kui Niu saying that before the Three Pure Ones became Saints, especially when they first transformed, they also faced many powerful enemies and had to join forces to cope.

"External force!"

Suddenly, Xuanqing had an epiphany, realizing he had entered a misconception.

He had always thought of using "Taiching Dao" to balance "Yuqing Dao" and "Shangqing Dao," without considering using external forces to harmonize them.

After all, the Three Pure Ones originate from the same source, and although they have different principles of the Great Dao, when confronted with a common external threat, they are not incapable of joining forces.

Just as later when the Three Pure Ones split, yet tacitly suppressed the Western Sect, not allowing Jieyin Daoist and Zhunti Daoist to spread their teachings in the eastern lands.

Does Xuanqing possess an external force?

Indeed, he does!

He once practiced the "Creation and Transformation Skill" bestowed by Nuwa and gathered a breath of Creation Energy, which is a power apart from the Three Pure Ones he possessed.

With that in mind, Xuanqing immediately mobilized that breath of Creation Energy, intending to use the power of creation to refine the three types of Divine Thunder into his Thunder Skill.

"Boom!"

The Creation Energy burst forth, transforming into a furnace between creation and extinction, devouring the essence of heaven and earth, and enveloping the three types of Divine Thunder.

"One Qi Three Pure Ones, Three Pure Ones into One Qi!"

The Taiyi Realm is the process where through one Innate Ancestor Qi, myriad things evolve, the body equates to the universe, and the Dao merges with the void, transforming the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit into the Daluo Dao Fruit.

The Taiyi Realm is essentially a transitional realm; some beings with profound fortunes are born as Daluo, naturally possessing "Golden Immortal Characteristics" and "Daluo Characteristics," completely bypassing the need for Taiyi Realm cultivation.

However, the cultivation of the Taiyi Realm is not redundant; it serves to connect the past and initiate the future, elevating the immortality of a Golden Immortal to the indestructibility of a Daluo.

The core is that breath of Innate Ancestor Qi!

And now, under the refining of the Creation Furnace and the hammering of the Refining Great Dao, the three Divine Thunders' essence has shown signs of merging into one!

"Refine!"

Xuanqing, inspired, shouted loudly, the Creation Furnace straining as it operated, the Refining Great Dao drawing the essence of heaven and earth, attempting to forcibly merge the three types of Divine Thunder.