ATPnovel Chapter 4 Taiqing Accepts Disciples, Entering the Game!
Chapter 4 Taiqing Accepts Disciples, Entering the Game!
Whether it's the so-called Taoist treasure, the Mysterious Heavenly Mirror.
Or perhaps it's my own almost transcendent chaotic foundation.
Prior to this, Chen Xuan knew nothing about any of these things.
Later, from the words of the Supreme Sage, Chen Xuan learned—
The Dao has different strengths and weaknesses, highs and lows, and the foundation of the Dao is also divided into levels.
The golden foundation is the best, and the white foundation is the worst.
Then came the seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.
The more solid the foundation of one's path, the higher one's rank, which determines how far one's path will lead in the future.
Chen Xuan's Dao foundation, however, is gray and is not included in the above categories.
At first, he thought there was something wrong with his foundation, that it was not even as good as the worst white foundation.
That's why it appears gray.
But the Sage of Taiqing said that the gray Dao Foundation is the transcendent quality built upon the golden Dao Foundation!
The foundation of the Chaos Dao!
After the initial excitement and joy, Chen Xuan quickly calmed his racing mind, realizing that this stroke of good fortune was thanks to the Xuanjian, which played an indispensable role in his success.
This is the so-called supreme treasure of Taoism – the Mysterious Heavenly Mirror!
Yes, the Xuanjian hidden in Chen Xuan's Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness not only recorded many Taoist techniques and supernatural powers, but also helped him transform his foundation, reshape his Taoist base, and directly achieve transcendence. It was truly mysterious.
This is an incredible opportunity and a stroke of good fortune!
Of course...
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
There's no such thing as a free lunch!
"Wait a minute, the Sage Taiqing actually knew the secret hidden within me? Could it be... that the Mysterious Mirror within me... was a gift from him?!"
Suddenly realizing this possibility, Chen Xuan's expression changed slightly, and he was immediately terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat as he thought about it.
Damn it, I was tricked after all!
Unexpectedly.
The Sage Taiqing seemed to see through everything about Chen Xuan. He slowly turned around, smiling, and said frankly, "That Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror was not bestowed upon me. It is only because this treasure records many things related to my Daoist sect that I knew of its existence."
"Moreover, I not only know of the existence of the Mysterious Heaven Mirror, but I also know that you... are a stranger in this land."
Geek!
The Supreme Sage's words revealed the secret, which was quite frightening. Chen Xuan was shocked again, and at the same time, his Dao heart trembled violently.
Outsider?
The other party even knew he wasn't a native of this world!?
hiss--
A sage, truly a sage!
All-knowing, all-knowing, omnipotent!
In my previous life, I could only learn about Chen Xuan, the sage of the primordial world, through various mythological novels. Now that I have met him in person, I can truly appreciate that the sage is indeed extraordinary and transcendent.
Standing before the Supreme Saint, Chen Xuan felt an even stronger sense of awe and reverence, so intense it made it hard for him to breathe.
It's as if you've been completely exposed, nothing can be hidden, and everything is laid bare!
What terrified him even more upon closer examination was...
If the Xuanjian within my body was not bestowed by the Taiqing Sage, then who was the mastermind behind it?
Furthermore, what exactly is the other party's intention in bestowing upon the Taoist treasure?
Clearly, he had been tricked from the moment he transmigrated!
Damn, why do I really want to call the police?
After pondering for a while, Chen Xuan finally came to his senses, took a deep breath, and prepared to muster his courage to find out what was going on and ask the Sage of Taiqing something.
Unexpectedly, before he could even speak, Taiqing said first, "This Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror is too mysterious and its origin is unknown. This humble Taoist cannot figure out who made it."
Well, they've all learned to answer first!
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan broke out in a cold sweat and became even more uneasy.
Even the Supreme Saint Taiqing could not have foreseen this existence.
That's a bit scary.
Could it have been done by other sages?
It's even possible that...
That spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao?!
"It's best if it's not one of those two from the West..."
As his thoughts drifted, Chen Xuan silently prayed in his heart. After all, he did not want to become a monk, spending his days eating vegetarian food, chanting Buddhist prayers, and abstaining from desires and lust.
Abstain from lust and sexual desire...
Focus!
"This junior dares to ask, why has the Sage Taiqing summoned this humble demon here?"
Having been tricked and already caught in the game, Chen Xuan could only take it one step at a time, so he asked.
The Sage of Taiqing did not answer immediately, but pondered for a long time, looking Chen Xuan up and down, his eyes full of appreciation.
Then he slowly spoke: "This humble Taoist wishes to take you as my disciple and bring you into my Taiqing lineage. Are you willing?"
This statement came out.
Chen Xuan was shocked again, and a storm of emotions surged within him, from which he could not calm down for a long time.
Who is the Sage of Taiqing?
The first disciple of the Dao Ancestor!
The head of the Six Sages of Xuanmen!
The eldest brother of the Three Pure Ones!
He is nothing more than a mere demon immortal from the lower realm, an ant, a speck of dust. What merit or ability does he possess?
It's a trick!
It's definitely a setup!
Why?
In the midst of his surging thoughts, Chen Xuan blurted out unconsciously.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
The Sage of Taiqing suddenly burst into laughter, his admiration for Chen Xuan growing even stronger.
For a sage to accept a disciple is an extraordinary opportunity and a stroke of good fortune. Others would be eager to fawn over him and perform the grand ceremony of bowing and kowtowing three times and kowtowing nine times. But when it came to Chen Xuan, the other party hesitated?
What a remarkable person!
After laughing, the Sage Taiqing's expression suddenly turned serious, and he asked again, "What I am about to say involves quite a lot, even the karma of a sage. Are you sure you want to hear it?"
"Please, sage, speak freely!"
Chen Xuan replied without hesitation.
"Since the ancient primordial era, when the human race was born, the three religions of Ren, Chan, and Jie stood in a tripartite balance, becoming the orthodox sect of Taoism. Meanwhile, the two Western saints established Mahayana Buddhism as a side sect, dividing the fortune of Taoism by three-tenths. From then on, the conflict between Taoism and Buddhism became apparent."
"Then the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods occurred, and the Chan and Jie sects fought each other, resulting in mutual destruction. The fisherman benefited, and from then on, the Western Buddhist sect rose from humble beginnings, seized another 20% of the fortune, and became a rival to our Taoist sect."
"Buddha is the Tao. So, I, the poor Daoist, guided Duobao of the Jie Sect to convert the barbarians into Buddha and establish Hinayana Buddhism, hoping to share the fortune of the West. Unexpectedly, I was turned around and attacked. The two Western Saints destroyed and then established themselves, pushing Duobao to the position of Buddha, who became the World Honored One of Buddhism, Duobao Tathagata. The two Buddhas became one. I had a plan that failed me. I was just doing the work for someone else. I am not happy about it."
At this point, the Sage of Taiqing paused, then looked at Chen Xuan again and continued, "Now, the great calamity of heaven and earth is rising again, and the heavens have ordained that the West will prosper. Once this is accomplished, our Daoist sect will fall into decline and will find it difficult to stand in the Three Realms. You, however, were born with the child of the great calamity, and are bound by karma. You also possess a rare treasure and have cultivated the orthodox Daoist tradition. You are the only variable! Therefore... I wish to take you as my disciple and enter into the scheme to ruin the fortunes of the Buddhist sect."
After speaking, the Sage of Taiqing looked quietly at Chen Xuan, waiting for his reply.
After pondering for a long time, Chen Xuan didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "If the Sage accepts me as a disciple, will I be a disciple or a pawn?"
Upon hearing this, the Supreme Sage sighed deeply, inwardly praising, "This young man possesses remarkable courage and spirit!"
"If you were my disciple, I would naturally not harm you. I would treat you like my own son, just as I would Xuandu. But... since you have joined my sect, you must naturally share the burdens of the Daoist school. If the sect commands you, as your disciple, you must obey. Rest assured, with my protection, you will not be in any danger this time. Heaven bears witness, and my heart is steadfast!"
The Sage of Taiqing spoke truthfully, even swearing an oath to the Heavenly Dao, showing his utmost sincerity.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan had nothing more to say and all his worries disappeared.
After all, the Supreme Saint had put it this way, so if I didn't agree, it would be a bit unreasonable and ungrateful.
Therefore, Chen Xuan no longer hesitated and quickly performed the apprenticeship ceremony, bowing three times and kowtowing nine times.
"Disciple Chen Xuan greets Master!"