Xuan Tian laughed and said, "It's alright, I know." After a pause, Xuan Tian said to his three disciples, "What Hui Xin and Liao Zhen said makes sense. This debate is about the lineage of the Dao and the destiny." Cang Jie had not been cultivating for long and did not know what destiny was. Hearing Xuan Tian's words, he asked, "Teacher, what is destiny?" Hui Xin and Liao Zhen were also not very clear about the concept of destiny. When they heard Cang Jie ask, they also strained their ears to listen.
Xuan Tian said, "The concept of fortune is extremely elusive, like the Dao of Heaven—invisible and intangible, yet perceptible. Fortune, simply put, is what mortals call luck; in short, it's destiny and fate. Those with high fortune can avoid misfortune and calamity, and saints with profound fortune can accelerate their cultivation. Those with low fortune face calamities, often ending in death." He paused, then continued, "Innate objects and objects imbued with merit can suppress fortune. Among these, the most powerful are the Three Treasures of Creation, the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda, and the Boundless Merit Measuring Ruler in my possession. These five objects possess the merit of creation, making their effect in suppressing fortune most pronounced. Other innate treasures include the Heaven and Earth Dustbrush in my possession. Merit can increase fortune; with my vast merit, my fortune is exceptionally profound, allowing my cultivation to advance much faster than other saints." Hearing Xuan Tian say his fortune was profound, the three couldn't help but get excited. Having such an awesome teacher was truly wonderful.
Xuan Tian laughed and said, "Don't be too happy yet. The other sages are not to be trifled with either. Among the Three Pure Ones, Laozi possesses two supreme treasures and has established the Human Sect, thus his fortune is deeply connected to that of the human race. Yuanshi has the Pangu Banner, which is enough to suppress the fortune of the sect. Tongtian has the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, which cannot be broken by any of the four sages. The four swords and one diagram are all of innate nature, which can also suppress the fortune. Although powerful, it cannot last long. The two Western sages do not have any good spiritual treasures to suppress their sects, so their fortune is insufficient. This discussion is to spread the Dao to the human race and absorb the fortune of the human race. The human race is the protagonist of heaven and earth, with a deep fortune. The development of the Dao is directly related to the improvement of one's own Dao cultivation. Therefore, none of the sages will let go and will fight hard to seize it." Xuan Tian said.
"If that's the case, why did you give up the position of Imperial Tutor of the Human Race? If my Penglai Island had taken that position, wouldn't it have been easier to spread the teachings? Wouldn't our fortune have lasted even longer?" Liao Zhen asked anxiously.
Xuan Tian laughed and said, "Of course, I don't want to give up this position of Imperial Tutor. However, since I am not in this position, I should not concern myself with its affairs. Back then, the Dao Ancestor said that I would protect the orthodoxy of the Xuanmen and not establish a new sect. The Three Pure Ones and the Western Two established their sects, so the task of spreading the Dao fell to them. I am in charge of the fortune of the Underworld and the Four Seas, and I am also the Holy Father of the Human Race. My fortune is sufficient. If I were to take more, I would be attacked by the other saints. I am confident that I will not be defeated, but I cannot ignore the lives of the people of Penglai Island. That is why I have given up this position of Imperial Tutor. However, what I hold in my hands is not so easy to take. Shouldn't they also pay some price to buy it?" Liao Zhen scratched his head, suddenly realized, and bowed, saying, "We have failed our teacher's good intentions." Hui Xin and Cang Jie also bowed.
Xuan Tian nodded and smiled, "No need for that. This is exactly what I wanted. Penglai is powerful and we've always been worried about being schemed against. Now, by withdrawing from this conflict, we can at least conceal some of our strength. Although this discussion wasn't for this purpose, it has still brought you many benefits. You should take this opportunity to cultivate diligently so that you can have a chance to truly fight them in the future." After understanding Xuan Tian's thoughts, the three sighed inwardly. If they were stronger, they wouldn't have to fear the other sects. They immediately decided to take this opportunity to cultivate diligently and live up to their teacher's expectations.
Xuan Tian said, "You all received some magical treasures this time, which can be considered compensation from those saints. Lao Jun really went all out, but the other saints were a bit stingy. Well, I have a use for the lotus seeds given by the Guide Daoist and the red embroidered ball given by the Nuwa Saint. You can divide the rest among yourselves." The three of them respectfully handed over the items.
Xuan Tian then said, "From now on, Penglai Island will be closed for ten thousand years. After you have finished dealing with the affairs of the prehistoric world, you shall return and go into seclusion. You shall not leave the island without my order. Those who disobey shall be expelled from the sect." He then summoned Zhu Ling and Shi Zhong and had them give orders to activate the great formation on the island, forbidding anyone on the island from leaving.
The three of them went off to handle their own business.
In a different scene, amidst chaos, beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, Xuan Tian, having been invited by Nuwa to a gathering at the Nuwa Palace, gladly accepted.
The chaos beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens was unfinished by Pangu. Its vastness is unimaginable; even Pangu's earth-shattering cultivation could not completely dismantle it. This remaining chaos is also unimaginably large; even sages do not know its true extent. Within this chaos, earth, water, wind, and fire constantly rage, fraught with peril. Ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortals dare not enter lightly, lest they become lost and be devoured by the chaos.
Who is Xuan Tian? An ancient monster who has lived in chaos for countless years, how could he be lost here? At this moment, Xuan Tian has not even set up any defensive measures, walking alone in the chaos, letting the chaotic energy strike his body, yet it does not seem to cause him any harm. Pangu was born from chaos, and although this chaotic energy is powerful, it is nourishment for Pangu. Xuan Tian cultivates the true body of Pangu, although he has not yet reached the level of Pangu's physical body, and is far from it, he can still absorb this chaotic energy.
After walking for a short while, they arrived at the Nuwa Palace. This Nuwa Palace was named so because Emperor Jun and Taiyi, in order to curry favor with Nuwa, appointed her as the Western Empress when they established the Heavenly Court. The Nuwa Palace stood quietly in the chaos, emitting bursts of precious light, blocking the earth, water, wind, and fire within the chaos—a restriction set up by Nuwa herself.
Xuan Tian did not conceal his arrival; Nuwa already knew and was waiting outside the palace. This shows that Nuwa had put in a lot of effort to welcome Xuan Tian, personally greeting him as a sage and giving him ample face.
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