However, just as they arrived outside Penglai Island, they were blocked by a figure.
Upon closer inspection, they saw that Xiao Jiu was already standing in mid-air, blocking everyone's path.
Just then, a primordial cultivator suddenly stepped forward from the crowd.
Without hesitation, he took a step forward, then respectfully bowed to Xiao Jiu and asked, "May I ask, fairy, what is the meaning of your actions?"
His words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples and causing an uproar among the crowd.
People started whispering and discussing among themselves, and the once quiet scene suddenly became noisy.
Despite the doubts of the crowd, Xiao Jiu's expression remained unchanged. She stood there with a serious face, looking at everyone without fear.
Suddenly, she raised her voice and shouted, "How dare you make such a racket, upholding the sage's teachings!"
This rebuke, like a booming bell, echoed in everyone's ears, causing everyone to tremble.
Then, Xiao Jiu continued, "I am a maidservant under the sage. There is still some time before the sermon, so please be patient and wait."
At this point, Xiao Jiu's tone softened slightly, but still carried a hint of warning: "Don't anger the master, or you'll bear the consequences."
Upon hearing Xiao Jiu's words, everyone was startled. They immediately realized that their behavior was inappropriate, so they all shut their mouths and dared not say another word.
At the same time, their gazes toward Xiao Jiu became more awe-inspiring, after all, the status of a saint's maid was not something that ordinary people could compare to.
This can be seen simply by looking at the maids and servants around Hongjun.
Today, one of them has become the ruler of Heaven, Haotian, and is known as the Jade Emperor.
The other is the Queen Mother of the West, the ruler of Yaochi. These two are now figures whose mere presence can shake the heavens and earth!
Just as everyone was silent in fear, suddenly more than ten thousand immortals rushed towards them like shooting stars from afar.
Some of these immortals rode on clouds and mist, while others rode on various rare and exotic beasts.
In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Xiao Jiu.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Jiu immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings to all senior brothers, senior sisters, junior brothers, and junior nephews."
It turned out that these people were none other than the myriad immortals of the Jie Sect.
As the vice leader of the Jie Sect, Yuan Zhexian's sermons were naturally something that all disciples of the Jie Sect would attend.
Moreover, some of these people were even disciples of the Chan Sect.
They came here because they were following the instructions of the Primordial Celestial Venerable to listen to the teachings of the Immortal Yuan.
However, there were not many people who understood the teachings of Chan and Jie. They included Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, Huanglong Zhenren, Taiyi Zhenren, Lingbao Dafashi, Yuding Zhenren, Daoxing Tianzun, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, as well as Yang Jian, Nezha, Lei Zhenzi, Tu Xingsun, and others.
At this moment, Daoist Ran Deng, Ju Liusun, Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, Samantabhadra Zhenren, Daoist Cihang, and others had already defected to the Chan and Jie sects.
They went to the Western world to comprehend the Great Way of the West.
Upon seeing this, everyone returned the greeting, saying, "Greetings, Senior Sister, Junior Sister, and Martial Aunt."
Seeing this, Xiao Jiu smiled and said, "Please go to the island. Senior Brother Kong Xuan will then lead you to your seat."
Upon hearing this, everyone bowed in gratitude and then turned to walk towards Penglai Island.
However, the millions of people who were stopped by Xiao Jiu felt a surge of dissatisfaction and confusion upon seeing that they were being treated differently.
They were about to question Xiao Jiu about why she wouldn't let them into the island.
But just then, Xiao Jiu suddenly turned her head and swept her cold gaze over everyone.
That one look seemed to contain endless majesty and oppressive power, sending chills down one's spine.
Everyone was startled by Xiao Jiu's gaze, and the questions that were on the tip of their tongues were instantly swallowed back, with no one daring to say another word.
Just as everyone fell silent, some veteran Quasi-Saints arrived one after another.
Among them were Zhen Yuanzi, Kunpeng, the demon master of the ancient Heavenly Court, and even Xing Tian, the great shaman of the Wu tribe.
These powerful individuals all sought to gain some insight from the Daoist teachings of Yuan Zhexian and improve their own cultivation.
After Kong Xuan made arrangements for the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects, as well as some quasi-saints, Xiao Jiu estimated the time and felt it was about time.
Then she called out loudly to the waiting crowd: "Fellow Daoists, the time for the Master to preach has come!"
Xiao Jiu's voice was clear and loud, echoing through the crowd.
Upon hearing her words, everyone turned to look at Xiao Jiu, awaiting her next instructions.
Seeing this, Xiao Jiu nodded in satisfaction, and then continued, "Please take your seats in order, fellow Daoists, and do not crowd or make noise!"
As soon as Xiao Jiu finished speaking, the group of millions of powerful beings from the primordial era immediately sprang into action.
They rushed towards the preaching place on Penglai Island at an astonishing speed, as if afraid of falling behind.
In less than a quarter of an hour, millions of powerful figures were all sitting neatly on the cloud, quietly and patiently waiting for the arrival of Yuan Zhexian.
Just as everyone was waiting, suddenly, a dazzling golden light descended from the sky, like the Milky Way pouring down from the heavens.
Amidst the light, Yuan Zhexian's figure appeared and disappeared, slowly emerging.
Upon seeing this, everyone immediately rose to their feet, then prostrated themselves in unison, shouting, "Greetings, Sage! (Master!)"
"May the Sage (Master) live ten thousand years!"
With a smile on his face, Yuan Zhexian gently raised his hand, and everyone felt a gentle force like a breeze brushing over their bodies, causing them to stand up involuntarily.
Even the veteran Quasi-Saints felt the presence of this power and were unable to resist it.
At that moment, everyone witnessed Yuan Zhexian's astonishing magical power and couldn't help but marvel inwardly: "Is this the power of a saint?"
"It's absolutely terrifying; it leaves you with absolutely no thought of resisting!"
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Zhexian conjured a dazzling golden cloud beneath his feet, and then he calmly sat cross-legged.
After a brief pause, Yuan Zhexian slowly spoke, "Now that everyone has arrived, let's officially begin today's lecture."
His voice, like a grand and resonant bell, echoed in everyone's ears, its lingering notes lingering long afterward.
"The Tao is profound and mysterious, the gateway to all wonders."
“The ancient sages thoroughly investigated the principles of Heaven and regarded the Dao as the root of all things.”
"To understand its true meaning, one can grasp the profound mysteries of the Great Way..."
As Yuan Zhexian continued his narration, every word he uttered seemed to transform into golden lotus flowers, blooming in the air before slowly drifting down.
Everyone listened with rapt attention to the profound truths of the Great Dao as explained by the Immortal Yuan.
Before we knew it, a century had passed.
And Yuan Zhexian's sermon was finally coming to an end.
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