"Fellow Daoist, please come in and discuss the Dao." Just when everyone thought Hongjun was about to begin his discourse, he spoke up in front of everyone. His voice reached Wang Han's ears directly.
"?" Hongjun's words immediately piqued the curiosity of the powerful beings from the primordial world who had come to listen to his teachings. They finally understood why there were two prayer mats placed side by side in the high seat of Zixiao Palace. Moreover, Hongjun spoke of discussing the Dao, not just listening to it. Hongjun was the first person to achieve sainthood and currently the only saint in the primordial world. What kind of powerful being could sit alongside him in Zixiao Palace?
"So this futon was meant for me! I was wondering why there was a futon placed next to yours!" Amidst everyone's curious gazes, Wang Han appeared out of thin air on the futon beside Hongjun, sat cross-legged, and said with a smile. He was secretly wondering what Hongjun meant by doing this.
“Fellow Daoist is a rare guest. Since you are a guest, you are naturally a friend. You should sit with me.” Upon hearing this, Hongjun did not put on any airs and said to Wang Han with a smile.
Wang Han is powerful, dangerous, and mysterious. Even the Heavenly Dao is wary of him and doesn't want to provoke him easily. Therefore, as long as Wang Han doesn't cause any major trouble, being friends is naturally better than being enemies. Treat him as someone from another world visiting the Primordial World; entertain him until he leaves. Moreover, having a friendly relationship will ensure he receives some respect, and it will allow one to better observe this dangerous outsider. Saying this in front of the powerful beings of the Primordial World is also to let them know about Wang Han and prevent them from provoking him.
"As expected of the Dao Ancestor! I usually just run a small shop, selling trinkets and such, and occasionally travel around. I don't intend to do anything big." Hearing this, Wang Han knew that Hongjun knew he was from another world and that he posed a great danger to the prehistoric world. He also guessed Hongjun's intentions and said with a smile, which could be considered a promise. He breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Hongjun wasn't confident in killing him, which meant that his cheat system was still effective even against a legendary saint.
"I have been looking forward to the Dao Ancestor's sermon for a long time, so let's start soon!" With a sigh of relief, Wang Han got to the point.
"I am not worthy to be called an ancestor when we are friends. You may call me Hongjun from now on." Upon hearing this, Hongjun smiled and said, "Since you are so impatient, let's begin the lecture! The sooner we finish, the better we can discuss the Dao together."
"Please," Wang Han said with a smile, flipping his hand to take out a tape recorder, turning it on and placing it beside him, then patiently waiting for Hongjun to begin his lecture.
"This sermon will be delivered in three parts, each lasting three thousand years, with a ten-thousand-year interval between each part. From now on, the seating arrangement for those listening to the sermon will remain as it is now," Hongjun said, and then began his sermon. In an instant, auspicious light was born in the Zixiao Palace, and golden lotuses appeared.
"The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, Three gives birth to all things, and all things..."
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In the primordial era, time was immeasurable, and three thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. Wang Han sat for a full three thousand years, without moving an inch even after the new cheat was installed, listening wholeheartedly to Hongjun's sermon. However, perhaps because Wang Han already knew too much about the Dao of Heaven and his own state of mind was too low, he didn't feel much about this sermon, but simply carefully memorized what Hongjun said.
"The three thousand years have passed. You may return now. The next sermon will be ten thousand years from now." As soon as the three thousand years were up, not a second more or less, Hongjun stopped precisely on time and addressed the great beings who were listening to the sermon.
"Farewell, students." Having received Hongjun's order to leave, the powerful beings who had come to listen had no choice but to depart. This lecture had greatly benefited them, sparking many flashes of inspiration; they too needed to return to their seclusion. They called themselves students only because Hongjun was a sage, and they had all come to listen.
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"I apologize for keeping you waiting, fellow Daoist. Would you like to discuss the Dao with me now?" After the powerful figures had left and the Zixiao Palace was closed, Hongjun smiled and said to Wang Han. Though he called it a discussion, after three thousand years of lecturing, Hongjun had already discerned that Wang Han's state of mind was not high and his understanding was limited. Therefore, he intended to give Wang Han some special instruction. Giving Wang Han a favor would be very beneficial to him; a higher state of mind would mean less trouble for Wang Han. Moreover, it would not only prevent him from becoming Wang Han's enemy, but he might even need to invite Wang Han in the future. Asking in this way was also to save face for Wang Han.
"Please!" Upon hearing this, Wang Han nodded and smiled, gesturing for Hongjun to begin. Although he didn't know Hongjun's thoughts, Wang Han hadn't heard enough, and he wasn't worried about running out of material. Wang Han possessed two Daos of Heaven, but they were too profound for him to understand. He could use this discussion to hear Hongjun's interpretation. Continuing the discussion would bring Wang Han many benefits.
"Then let's start with the most basic principles of cultivation." Upon hearing this, Hongjun said with a smile and began to explain. The most basic principles of cultivation—this was to start explaining to Wang Han from the most fundamental and simplest aspects.
(Preaching is not about explaining cultivation methods, but about understanding and experiencing all things, including things, emotions, natural laws, and human nature.)
(Mental state refers to the degree of understanding. If one possesses great strength or ability but lacks sufficient understanding, inner demons will arise. The birth of inner demons signifies a loss of reason or a deviation from the right path, such as making foolish mistakes, losing emotional control, or becoming arrogant. This is the author's understanding. Just as children are prone to making mistakes and foolish acts due to a lack of understanding of the world, adults are more rational and have broader knowledge. To put it simply, city roads are deep and full of potholes, and rural roads are slippery, making one stumble and fall with every step, while one still makes foolish mistakes. Cultivation, on the other hand, is a method to strengthen oneself.)
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"Indeed, the Dao gives birth to One, which gives birth to all things, cause and effect, all laws. All things are the Dao, and the Dao is the beginning of all things. All things are one, cause and effect are one, all laws are one. They come from one and ultimately return to one, and must also return to the Dao." Five thousand years later, Hongjun had only spoken of the Dao of the Great Luo Golden Immortal when Wang Han couldn't help but sigh and interrupt Hongjun's sermon.
"Ding!" As Wang Han exclaimed, the cheat program that had been downloaded into his mind for seven thousand years and hadn't even reached one percent instantly filled up, making a crisp "ding" sound in Wang Han's mind.
"Ding!" Another crisp sound rang in Wang Han's mind, and the sound of the cheat download being completed echoed once again.
"Ding!" Another crisp sound rang out. The third cheat program was downloaded instantly.
"Fellow Daoist has had a great inspiration, congratulations." Hearing Wang Han's words, Hongjun stopped speaking. This was because Wang Han's words were a reflection and a summary of his highest understanding of the Dao.
"Thank you, fellow Daoist. I have only heard you preach for thousands of years, and I am truly ashamed. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, please do not hesitate to ask, and I, Wang Han, will never refuse. Today we are going to Chaos, and we do not know when we will return. Please forgive us." Wang Han said, acknowledging that he owed Hongjun a very great favor.
"I've noted it down. Fellow Daoist, please feel free to do as you please." Upon hearing this, Hongjun didn't refuse. He said with a smile, "This is exactly what I wanted."
(The protagonist will undergo a significant change in the next chapter.)
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