Chapter 60

It's like this, I and Hongjun are mortal enemies; recently I discovered that Hongjun, for some unknown reason, has opened wide the mountain gates and wishes to recruit the thirty-six disciples of the Profound Gate.

If you wander the primordial wilderness, could you become Hongjun's disciple after three thousand years?

To better understand Hongjun and trace his origins, Hongyun, whose intentions align with one's own, is the best choice!

Why three thousand years? I can go now!

Hongyun was somewhat puzzled; at this moment he had not chosen to link his mind and spirit with Zhu Qingyun, so naturally he did not know Zhu Qingyun's thoughts.

I just fought Hongjun, and the divine beasts Luwu and others slew the eight immortals of the Profound Gate; if you go to become his disciple now, this old brat will surely suspect you!

And three thousand years is neither long nor short; by then, when you go to become his disciple, Hongjun will likely not pay special attention to you!

Although Hongyun's Dao body now lacks the righteous aura, among those four spiritual treasures there is still some, and with Hongjun's discernment he will surely notice it.

Your Daoist name can no longer be used; how about adopting a new one instead?

Hongyun's Daoist name is very close to Zhu Qingyun's Heavenly Fortune, and with the four spiritual treasures bearing the righteous aura, unless Hongjun is oblivious, he will inevitably regard him with great vigilance.

Thus, after obtaining Hongyun's consent, Zhu Qingyun pondered a moment and devised a new Daoist name for Hongyun: 'How about... just call him Yunzhongjun!'

Hongyun's true form remains that of his past life's main entity, merely lacking the righteous aura and instead possessing the earth's primordial source.

Thus, if Hongyun's Dao body were to revert to its prototype, it would be a red cloud.

After Hongyun's previous life perished, it was said that his reincarnated form was the Cloud-Middle Child of the Sect of the Enlightened Teaching; at this point Hongyun's true form is far stronger than in his past life, so he ought to be called Yunzhongjun! 'Good! Yunzhongjun has met the Great Heavenly Fortune Daoist!'

Hongyun's identity changed swiftly, instantly slipping into the new role.

Heavenly Fortune has greeted Fellow Daoist Yunzhongjun!

The two exchanged salutations, then burst into spontaneous laughter.

This made the nearby Nüwa, Ye Yun, Fuxi, and Kunpeng think that the two must have some serious ailment.

After settling Yunzhongjun, Zhu Qingyun waved his hand and sent him forth from the Great World of the Literary Dao.

Yunzhongjun glanced toward the direction, choosing first to head to the western realm to have a look, intending to travel from the west to Kunlun Mountain to become Hongjun's disciple.

Upon departing, Yunzhongjun, wandering the primordial wilderness, beheld countless pitiful weaklings suffering under the war of the three tribes, extended a helping hand, and accumulated the reputation of a great benevolent one of the primordial wilderness.

Until a thousand years later, upon reaching a place called Mount Wanshou, Yunzhongjun had an epiphany, finally broke through that bottleneck, and decided to seek a cave dwelling there to break through to the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

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After seeing Yunzhongjun off, Zhu Qingyun first answered the cultivation doubts of several disciples and Ye Yun in the Great World of the Literary Dao, then he and Yin Yang swaggered through the territory of the Qilin clan.

His great strength gave Zhu Qingyun confidence; now having reached the peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal, he no longer needs to conceal his form as he once did.

The Primal Qilin naturally also spotted the silhouettes of Zhu Qingyun and his brother, but having suffered a great loss at Zhu Qingyun's hands, he chose not to attack them.

Because the war of the three tribes is imminent, he now only wants to seize the time to advance his cultivation further, break through to the ultimate limit of the Dao, and increase his chances of victory in the war!

The Four-Unlike has seen the Great Elder and the Third Elder!

At the foot of Mount Buzhou, the Four-Unlike, who had already reached the early stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal, waited here, kneeling reverently on the ground and paying respects to Zhu Qingyun and his companion.

Ah~

Gazing at the extraordinarily respectful Four-Unlike, Zhu Qingyun let out a sigh, and Yin Yang likewise did not even give them a proper look.

Four-Unlike, you need not treat my three brothers in this manner any longer; your affinity with my three brothers is exhausted!

Zhu Qingyun chose to sever the karmic thread between the Four-Unlike and his three brothers. This is not because the Four-Unlike committed any fault or offended the three brothers, but because of the foolishness of his father, the Primal Qilin.

Although the Ancestral Dragon desired to contend with me for the innate wind spirit, he always harbored great goodwill toward me regardless of the time.

Moreover, Yuan Feng need not be mentioned; he is now the dao companion of Yin Yang.

Only the Primal Qilin first clashed with my three brothers, and then went so far as to strike my own disciples!

In the primordial wilderness, the karmic bonds between master and disciple are immense; after several maneuvers, the Primal Qilin has successfully become Zhu Qingyun's greatest foe in the primordial wilderness, second only to Hongjun.

Under these circumstances, how could either I or my second brother accept taking the Four-Unlike as a mount? 'Third Elder!'

The Four-Unlike let out a mournful cry, yet made no plea; as an offspring of the Primal Qilin, he naturally knew of the several great battles that had occurred beforehand.

He also knew that, under the manipulations of his pitiful father the emperor, his affinity with Zhu Qingyun's three brothers had been exhausted, so his heart had long been prepared.

The Four-Unlike originally was not valued among the Qilin clan, his talents dull; were it not for the Third Elder allowing me to spread the teachings of the Literary Dao to all beings, I could never have attained this state no matter what!

The Four-Unlike bore a sorrowful expression, then his aura shuddered! Instantly, a mouthful of dao blood spilled from his lips, and the Four-Unlike fell to the perfected state of a Daluo Golden Immortal! 'This is the Four-Unlike's debt to the three elders!'

The Four-Unlike was very resolute, something even Yin Yang and Zhu Qingyun had not anticipated.

Foolish child!

Yin Yang, ultimately a kind old soul, upon seeing the Four-Unlike thus, removed the tinted spectacles he had worn because of the Primal Qilin.

He could not help but feel somewhat ashamed.

Why should the Primal Qilin's provocations be borne by the Four-Unlike? As a mount, the Four-Unlike has always been exceptionally respectful and diligent toward my three brothers.

In order to win favor from us, he even began from scratch to learn the brewing of spiritual liquor, becoming a master in this regard.

How could I be so heartless and unjust?

Third Brother...

Yin Yang turned his gaze toward Zhu Qingyun, evidently hoping Zhu Qingyun could devise some idea to compensate the Four-Unlike.

It's impossible to have both loyalty and filial piety, yet it has caused you suffering.

Zhu Qingyun secretly realized this, and quietly reconnected the karmic thread with the Four-Unlike.

With his mastery of the Karma Dao at 56%, such simple applications of karma come naturally to him.

Four-Unlike, after the war of the three tribes, you may choose to become my disciple; as for whether you will inherit a spouse or serve as a mount, that all depends on your fortune……

Zhu Qingyun chose to leave a trace of affection for the Four-Unlike, but in the end he did not sever things completely.

Without waiting for the Four-Unlike's reply, Zhu Qingyun and Yin Yang ascended Mount Buzhou, while the Primal Qilin, who had silently observed all this from the side, stepped out from the shadows.

Upon arriving before the Four-Unlike, the Primal Qilin remained silent, pondered for a moment, and then had an answer in his heart.

From today onward, the Four-Unlike shall be the young chief of my Qilin clan!

Caught in the midst of the great calamity, the Primal Qilin cannot retreat; with the decisive battle imminent, he naturally must consider what his clan should do should he fail.

Now I see Zhu Qingyun still caring about that faint incense bond between him and Sibuxiang.

First Chinese unicorn gave up the Chinese unicorn clan heir he originally had in mind, and selected Sibuxiang as the young clan leader.

He hopes that if he unfortunately fails, the clan can rely on Sibuxiang to continue in the Primordial Wilderness!

(End of Chapter)