The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 75 Incense Refines the Divine Path

"My disciple, please go in peace."

"Your senior brother is blessed with great fortune, and the cultivation methods you have comprehended are a rare opportunity. All disciples of the Chan Sect are welcome to attend his lectures!"

"Now that my disciple has gained some understanding, we, as his teachers, will naturally protect and support him."

You may begin your lectures at the foot of the mountain; both your teacher and I will be watching. Go forth!

After saying this, Taiqing Laozi gently flicked his sleeve.

Taibai felt a lightness all over his body, and the scenery before his eyes changed, and he was already standing at the foot of Kunlun Mountain.

With a flick of Taiqing's wrist, he not only transported him to the foot of the mountain, but also quietly infused his body with the power of a sage.

When he begins his lecture, his voice will spread throughout the primordial world through this method. This is the method of a sage, silent yet encompassing the entire universe.

Taibai did not rush to begin his lecture. Instead, he stood still in mid-air, his divine sense spreading outwards to perceive the cultivators who had come to listen to his teachings.

Before long, disciples from the three religions in Kunlun Mountain arrived at the foot of the mountain and took their seats in order.

Those powerful beings who were interested in the Dao that Taibai had comprehended mostly remained hidden in the clouds.

Several more streaks of light appeared on the horizon. Leading them was Qingmu, followed by Xiao Sheng, Cao Bao, and others who had come from Wuyi Mountain.

Further away, Little Black also transformed into a streak of black light and sped back.

"How did so many creatures with fur and horns, born from wet eggs, come to be?"

The Old Man of the South Pole glanced at Qingmu, Xiao Hei, and the others, and muttered something to himself.

Although his voice was soft, everyone present was a cultivator with keen senses, and his words clearly reached the ears of many.

Taibai's gaze shifted, glancing indifferently at the Antarctic Immortal:

"So what if they have fur and horns? Look closely, they have solid cultivation, are imbued with the pure light of merit, and have righteous hearts."

"But you, having cultivated a complete Daoist body, what gives you the right to look down on your origins?"

As soon as the noodles of the Antarctic Immortal heated up, he saw that Taibai's gaze was cold and indifferent. He dared not refute and could only lower his head and remain silent.

Once the cultivators from Wuyi Mountain and Kunlun Mountain had mostly arrived, Taibai sat cross-legged on a blue stone at the foot of the mountain, preparing to begin expounding his incense-based spiritual cultivation method.

"What I am about to talk about today is the way of refining the spirit through incense and fire."

After he spoke, the power of a sage within him quietly spread out, and his voice resonated far beyond the heavens and earth.

"Anyone who rules over a region can be called a god. Their foundation lies in the power of incense offerings and the faith of all living beings."

As Li Bai finished speaking, a subtle ripple began to spread across the stage.

"However, while incense can help one's cultivation, it is also mixed with the karma and distracting thoughts of all living beings."

If distracting thoughts are not eliminated, at best one's cultivation will stagnate, and at worst one's divine nature will be tarnished and one's mind lost.

Ultimately, they become bound by their faith and willpower, forgetting their true nature and falling into demonic possession.

"Therefore, the core of the incense-burning spiritual path lies in the word 'refinement'."

One must use one's own pure Dao heart as a furnace, and the laws of heaven and earth as the true fire to burn away impurities.

Refine away distracting thoughts, leaving only the purest essence of faith.

Only by transforming the power of incense offerings into pure divine power to nourish the soul can one obtain the purest form of strength.

"The divine realm of a true master of the divine path can be connected to the mountains and earth's veins."

By resonating with the changing seasons and even aligning with some of the laws of nature, one can achieve extraordinary accomplishments.

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The many cultivators listening below had different expressions and their thoughts were in turmoil.

Many independent cultivators, lacking any decent inherited cultivation methods, were completely captivated when they heard Taibai speak of the incense-based refining of the divine path.

At first, the disciples of the three religions were mostly dismissive of it.

They believed that with the orthodox path of Taoism preceding them, what was there to envy about this alternative "divine way"?

However, as Taibai's sermons deepened, many people gradually abandoned their arrogance and became increasingly alarmed as they listened.

In contrast, the powerful beings hidden in the clouds were silently observing everything here, their divine thoughts intertwined.

Even powerful beings like Di Jun, west Wangmu, and Kunpeng, with their extensive experience and profound knowledge, couldn't help but fall into deep thought at this moment.

In their view, this Incense Refining Divine Path was meticulously conceived and had a nascent system, which was by no means something that an ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal could create.

For a moment, several powerful figures secretly thought to themselves:

This child's comprehension is so astonishing; could he be a reincarnation of a chaotic god or demon, or have obtained the complete lineage of some ancient great being?

The Three Pure Ones, who had been listening quietly in the darkness, all nodded slightly, their eyes revealing approval.

In the view of the Three Pure Ones, this method has profound meaning and solid foundation. If properly guided and perfected, it can, in time, open up a new lineage and spread the Dao throughout the primordial world.

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As the sermon continued, the Taoist aura began to slowly circulate, and strange phenomena gradually appeared, with golden incense smoke faintly emerging in the void.

"For example, you could choose a place in the primordial world to build a city, sheltering the creatures there and receiving their offerings day and night."

It can also protect human tribes, ensuring favorable weather, peace, and prosperity, so that they can enjoy the devout offerings of the human race.

As soon as Taibai finished speaking, a rogue cultivator in the audience couldn't contain himself any longer, stood up, bowed respectfully, and then asked:

"As you wise elders have seen, the power of incense and vows is ultimately impure and mixed, containing the seven emotions and six desires of all beings, making it extremely difficult to completely eliminate distracting thoughts."

If this continues, it will inevitably erode the primordial spirit, causing one to lose their true self. Senior, do you have a way to completely resolve this?

Upon hearing this, Taibai smiled slightly, thinking to himself: Finally, someone has asked the crucial question.

One of his biggest purposes in preaching the path of incense and spiritual cultivation was to profit from the distracting thoughts these cultivators might have in the future.

There are two ways to resolve distracting thoughts. One is to offset them with good deeds.

You can accumulate merits according to the Heavenly Way to resist and purify the erosion of impure thoughts related to incense offerings.

"Secondly, by using the power of the Pure White Lotus, one can purify all distracting thoughts within the body, thus enabling one to cultivate without worry."

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators below the stage sighed inwardly.

In the primordial world, how rare are the merits and virtues of Heaven!

As for the Pure World White Lotus, it is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure and already has an owner.

Therefore, although the path of refining the spirit through incense seems like a shortcut, it also carries great hidden dangers.

Many cultivators with decent aptitude and firm resolve were already secretly shaking their heads, intending to give up.

However, just as everyone was lost in thought, Taibai spoke again:

"The practice of refining the spirit through incense can be combined with other cultivation methods, allowing them to corroborate each other and achieve twice the result with half the effort."

As for the worries about distracting thoughts, you can use your own merits to exchange for the right to use the Pure White Lotus once.

With just a little merit, half of the distracting thoughts in one's body can be cleared away.

This method immediately caused an uproar among the audience.

Taibai's arrangement significantly lowered the threshold and potential risks of cultivating the Dao of Incense and Divine Refinement.

However, merit cannot be traded, which becomes the biggest problem.

Suddenly, the Old Man of the South Pole stepped forward, bowed to Taibai, and asked:

"Senior Brother, merit is a gift from Heaven, how can it be used for trading?"

"Senior Brother possesses the Pure White Lotus. If merit cannot be traded, could you lend us disciples a hand?"

Upon hearing the words of the Antarctic Immortal, the disciples of the three religions instantly understood his intention.

Immediately, a series of requests came from the disciples of the three religions.

Looking at his shameless junior brothers and sisters, Taibai instantly understood: they wanted to get something for nothing.