Hu Le said, "Wait a minute," and the Three Pure Ones paused in their movements, looking at Hu Le with curiosity along with Jieyin and the others.
Hu Le continued to ask, "May I ask the Ancestor, what are the mysteries of this elixir?"
Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones felt a sense of foreboding and turned to look at Hongjun Daoist.
As the patriarch of Taoism, Hongjun Daoren would naturally not lie in front of all the immortals and gods.
He immediately smiled at the Three Pure Ones and said, "Listen carefully, all of you. This elixir is not a cure for illness. It possesses profound power during its refining. Because the three of you are attacking each other, I have bestowed this elixir upon you. If your thoughts do not change, you will die the moment the elixir is released from your stomach..."
Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones' expressions changed drastically. Looking at the red pill in their hands, their eyes were filled with venom.
Although they were disciples of Hongjun, they were ultimately leaders of a major sect and sages of the Primordial Chaos. How could they be willing to be controlled by others for no reason, even if that person was their teacher?
"Please forgive my rudeness, but this elixir, though excellent, is not meant for me. Please take it back, Master."
The Tongtian Sect Leader had just suffered a great loss, with his major sects destroyed. Now, not only did Hongjun Daoist not stand up for him, but he actually forced him to take such a deadly elixir in order to persuade him to make peace.
He's already suffered so much; why would he entrust his life to someone else?
At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun also said, "I have heard your admonition, Master, but as for this pill... please do not force me..."
Laozi sighed as well, and put the red pill into his sleeve. Although he didn't say anything, his attitude at that moment said it all.
The other sages looked at Hongjun Daoist with strange eyes, their hearts filled with vigilance.
This Hongjun Daoist has some impressive skills!
With just three pills, they wanted to completely control the Three Pure Ones.
We are all leaders and saints, standing at the pinnacle of the primordial world. Creating heaven and earth is not difficult for us. We control the blessings and creation of billions of saints. The birth and death of heaven and earth are all within our control.
Even if one's actions must be in accordance with destiny, there is absolutely no reason to be controlled by others.
If even life and death are in someone else's hands, what's the point of being a saintly leader...?
Seeing that none of the three were willing to swallow the red pill, Hongjun Daoist scolded them, "What? I bestowed this pill upon you three to resolve your karma. Why don't you swallow it quickly? Do you intend to disobey your master's orders?"
Displeased, the Tongtian Sect Leader said coldly, "Master, you are mistaken. Although this pill is good, I cannot benefit from it."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Master, I must return to rebuild the Jie Sect, so I will take my leave now."
Before he finished speaking, he turned and was about to walk out of the thatched hut...
The group of immortals and gods standing under the reed canopy watched the scene unfolding above, and they were all trembling with fear.
Who is Hongjun Daoren? He is their ancestor.
This Tongtian Sect Leader is so unyielding; could it be that he intends to betray the sect?
At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun also spoke up, saying, "If Master has no further instructions, this disciple will also return to Kunlun Yuxu Palace."
Hongjun Daoist's long white eyebrows twitched twice, and he shouted, "Traitorous disciple!"
Then he raised the bamboo cane again, pointed it at Hu Le, and scolded, "It's all because of you, you wretched child! Today you have ruined the rules of my sect!"
Clearly, he deeply resented Hu Le for saying that, which not only ruined his plans but also damaged the relationship between them as master and disciple.
“Dao Ancestor, you are mistaken. We, the leaders and saints, each govern a great sect and stand at the pinnacle of all beings, supreme and noble. Dao Ancestor, you actually want to take our lives. This move is a grave error.”
After Hu Le finished speaking, the Tongtian Sect Leader turned around and echoed, "The Taoist leader's words are very reasonable. Teacher should also reflect on himself and not shift the blame for his mistakes onto others."
By saying this, he was almost turning against Hongjun Daoist.
Yuanshi Tianzun was the most respectful of all the saints, but when he saw Tongtian Jiaozhu contradicting and even criticizing his teacher, he remained silent.
Clearly, all talk of etiquette is utterly worthless compared to one's own life...
"You've rebelled! You've rebelled!"
When Hongjun Daoist was rebuked by Tongtian Jiaozhu, he was furious and shouted back with his beard bristling and eyes wide open.
Seeing this, Hu Le had some doubts. Such an easy temper was not like the usual level of Hongjun Daoist!
But then I thought, if I put myself in the shoes of Hongjun Daoist, and was contradicted and rebuked by his disciple like this, even a Buddha would be angry...
Moreover, things have come to this point. If Hongjun Daoist doesn't find a way to subdue the Three Pure Ones, how can he continue to lead the Xuanmen sect and be their teacher in the future?
“Tongtian! I never imagined you could be so wicked. No wonder you are being attacked by all the sages. Since you are unwilling to make peace with your two elder brothers, then come with me to Zixiao Palace and let your master teach you a lesson,” said Hongjun Daoist.
The Tongtian Sect Leader had almost fallen out with Hongjun Daoist, so how could he possibly go to Zixiao Palace with Hongjun Daoist?
Isn't this just handing ourselves over to Hongjun Daoist to manipulate?
He was genuinely afraid that if he went to Zixiao Palace with Hongjun Daoist, he would be suppressed by him...
"Teacher, you're joking. My teachings have already been destroyed; how can I easily give up on them..."
As for going to Zixiao Palace, I think it's unnecessary. After all, it's Master's place of quiet cultivation, how could I possibly disturb him..."
Having said this, he bowed to Hongjun Daoist, "Master, please forgive me, this disciple is leaving..."
After the ceremony, the Tongtian Sect Leader stamped his feet in the reed awning, and his entire body suddenly transformed into a beam of light, flying towards Jin'ao Island in the East Sea.
"Hmph! I have given orders, how dare you shirk them..."
As Hongjun Daoist spoke, he raised his hand and threw out his bamboo staff, instantly catching up with Tongtian Jiaozhu and knocking him down from the sky with a single blow.
After landing, the Tongtian Sect Leader clutched his aching shoulder, his face ashen, having finally completely broken off all pretense of civility.
"Hongjun! I respect you as my teacher, and I didn't intend to hold what happened before against you. I never expected you to be so outrageous!"
Master Hongjun raised his hand and withdrew his bamboo staff, saying indifferently, "You disobedient disciple, how dare you speak to your master like that? It seems that I have spoiled you too much before, to the point that you have forgotten what it means to respect your master!"
"Pooh!"
"I am Pangu, of the highest and noblest status. Although I have become your disciple and received some wonderful methods, you have not suffered any loss either. You were able to become a saint before because you received the help of my Three Pure Ones' destiny."
This is a mutually beneficial arrangement, how dare you actually consider yourself a teacher or a father figure...?
Upon hearing this, the saints nodded in agreement.
As the saying goes, "High above the nine heavens, I lie on my prayer mat, having attained the true Dao." Beyond the mysteries of Heaven and Earth, I shall be the supreme master. Pangu gave birth to Taiji, from which the two polarities and four symbols follow. One Dao is passed down to three friends, and the two teachings, Chan and Jie, are separated. The leader of all the mysteries, one Qi transforms into Hongjun.
That saying about passing on the knowledge to three friends is no exaggeration.
The relationship between the Three Pure Ones and Hongjun is nominally that of master and disciple, but in reality, they are also fellow Daoists...
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