Chapter 169: The Mighty: I Copy Myself

"I understand......"

After a long while, Shangqing murmured to himself.

"The Primordial Realm has already undergone earth-shaking changes, and the Heavenly Dao has even embarked on the path to the supreme. If we have not set foot on that supreme path, then as Saints we can still grow stronger day by day beneath the might of the Heavenly Dao."

"If we do set foot on that supreme path, with the Heavenly Dao's aid, we shall surely be able to ~reach a higher level."

"What's more, that one already intends to support the Primordial Realm. Becoming a Heavenly Dao Saint would be wholly advantageous with no drawbacks whatsoever. -"

"Our situation differs from that of the Empress Wa. The Empress Wa walks the path of proving the Dao through myriad heavens. If she were to become a Saint and then prove the Dao through myriad heavens, she would inevitably face constraints and shackles — but we would not."

Shangqing said with sudden enlightenment.

"True enough. What I hesitated over earlier was wanting a bit more freedom. But elder brother's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over my head. If one cannot reach the supreme, then there is no such thing as absolute freedom — shackles are everywhere to begin with."

"Since that is so, why not choose the path most advantageous to us? Becoming a Saint is the very best choice."

"Although our current cultivation base has not reached the Peak Realm of late-stage Quasi-Saint as originally planned, we have already reached late-stage Quasi-Saint."

"Furthermore, with the Heavenly Dao's rank greatly enhanced, the Heavenly Dao merit it can bestow will only be greater, not less. It is more than enough for us to prove the Dao and become Saints."

"Once we become Saints, it will not take long to elevate our realm. When that time comes, we shall have a dual proof of the Dao, bearing two Dao Fruits — Immortal Hunyuan and Saint. Why would we not do it? It is far better than struggling bitterly beneath Immortal Hunyuan."

"What's more, by then our contributions will be sufficient for that one to preach the Dao to us. This is our chance to rise — and our only chance!"

Yuqing said slowly.

"Second brother's words are absolutely right. It was I who was overly overambitious before."

Shangqing said with deep conviction.

"Enough. Seize the time to prepare, and then we may begin. We must seize the initiative, otherwise once the others react, it will be troublesome...... Forget it, no more preparation. We shall begin the oath and founding of the sect right now."

"This time, we Three Pure Ones shall surely seize the lead!"

He had originally wanted to prepare, but considering the previous situation, Taiqing decisively abandoned the thought and said with weight.

"Yes!!!"

"Yes!!!"

Yuqing and Shangqing, their hearts surging, answered in unison.

Rumble rumble rumble!!!

Rumble rumble rumble!!!

Heaven and earth trembled!

The Primordial Realm roared!

Vast quantities of Dao principles seemed to burst forth, as if boundless purple qi galloped, as if streaks of auspicious qi rippled, as if boundless splendor were evolving. In an instant, vast golden light gathered from Mount Kunlun.

"Today, I, Taiqing, true descendant of Resurrect Pangu, hereby establish the Dao Sect. I vow to educate all living beings and deliver all from suffering, taking elixirs as the core, transmitting the Dao of Elixirs. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

"Today, I, Yuqing, true descendant of Resurrect Pangu, hereby establish the Explanation Sect. To explain is to elucidate the heavenly mysteries and follow the Heavenly Dao, taking artifacts as the core, transmitting the Dao of Artifacts. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

"Today, I, Shangqing, true descendant of Resurrect Pangu, hereby establish the Intercepting Sect. To intercept is to seize a thread of heavenly mystery and seek every opportunity, taking formations as the source, laying down the Dao of Formations. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"