Chapter 378: Xiang Xuanqing Distributes Saint Positions, Heavenly Dao Committee

A thousand years of time passed quietly in the Lady Zi Xiao Palace amidst the deities' forgetful "academic research" and "scripture modification," like a white horse passing a gap, yet it felt as if they had experienced eternal vicissitudes.

The aura of Heavenly Dao Hongjun on the high platform had undergone earth-shaking changes, no longer the initial cold silence, nor the kindness when "Daoist Hongjun" lectured on the Dao.

Instead, it became as complex and deep as a kaleidoscope, and faintly revealed a harmony that had been "carefully crafted."

Countless law chains condensed from the Great Dao will of the deities wrapped around him like dense spider webs, and also seemed to become a part of his new "Heavenly Dao Body," inseparable, jointly constructing a brand-new and more perfect Heavenly Dao system.

In the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, an unprecedentedly rich Dao rhyme permeated.

That was the trace left after the three thousand Great Daos intertwined and collided, and it was also the essence condensed by the sparks of wisdom of countless deities.

Some Taiyi Great Beings who were only a line away from the Great Luo Dao Fruit, in this thousand-year process of "academic discussion" and "scripture writing," were influenced by what they saw and heard, their minds were transparent, and their understanding and perception of their own Great Dao reached an unprecedented height.

They witnessed with their own eyes how the top Great Luo Supremes of the major research groups analyzed the Heavenly Dao, how they combed through the laws, how they extracted true meaning from the seemingly chaotic "Dao-reversal body" samples, and how they cleverly integrated their own Great Dao into the grand framework of the Heavenly Dao operation.

The effect of this immersive observation and practice was far from comparable to hundreds of millions of years of solitary cultivation.

Every detail, every flow of Dao rhyme, every collision of laws, was like a yellow bell and a great chime, deafening, pointing directly to the origin of the Great Dao.

At this moment, as the Heavenly Dao scriptures written by each research group reached perfection in the "interactive modification" with "Heavenly Dao Hongjun" time and time again, they produced an unprecedentedly profound resonance with the Heavenly Dao principles in the dark.

The bottleneck that had troubled them for countless years in their hearts was like a stubborn stone shattered by spring thunder, suddenly opening up!

Boom!

A Taiyi deity who came from a loose cultivator background, usually unremarkable, but who had repeatedly had exquisite insights in the "Chatting" research group, saw his aura suddenly soar.

Above his head, a phantom Dao flower slowly condensed, turning from virtual to real, incomparably gorgeous.

Great Luo Dao Fruit, achieved!

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qianyang!" Fu Xi arched his hands to congratulate him.

This was the Eastern loose cultivator, Daoist Qianyang.

In the future, his Ten Directions Divine Hall would add another great general!

The members of the entire research group came together to congratulate: "Congratulations to Fellow Daoist for attaining the Great Luo Dao, from now on transcending time and space, eternal and indestructible!"

"Together happy, together happy!" Although Daoist Qianyang tried his best to remain calm, the corners of his mouth that kept rising betrayed him.

And Daoist Qianyang's breakthrough seemed to form a chain reaction.

Another Taiyi Great Being who had been diligent in the "Chantian" research group, assisting Taiwei Yuan Shi Tianzun in combing through the order laws, suddenly felt something and sat cross-legged in the void.

At this moment, two golden lights, a foot long, shot out from his eyes, as if they could pierce through illusions and look directly at the origin of the laws.

Behind his head, a Dao wheel engraved with countless precise runes slowly rotated, the law power surging, emitting a cold yet harmonious power of order.

"Hmph!" "Ha!"

Only to see yellow and white Qi exhaled from the Daoist's mouth and nose, and in an instant, two sounds like thunder spread through the void.

In the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, the sages who knew the meaning of the three sounds of opening the sky all looked at this Great Being in surprise.

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Du'e for attaining the Great Luo Dao, obtaining great unfetteredness and great freedom!"

Beside 【Taiwei Yuan Shi Tianzun】, Guang Chengzi was the first to step forward and congratulate loudly.

The hundreds of sages in the entire "Chantian" research group were all happy for Daoist Du'e and congratulated him together.

Daoist Du'e was humble: "My success in condensing the Dao Fruit is everyone's credit."

"If it weren't for everyone's unreserved exchange of Great Dao principles, I wouldn't know when I would have been able to break through the Great Luo Dao."

Daoist Du'e got the substance and didn't forget to give everyone face.

The atmosphere of "you are good and I am good" instantly permeated the entire research group.

"If Fellow Daoist is interested, you can settle in my East Kunlun." At this time, 【Taiwei Yuan Shi Tianzun】 spoke, throwing an olive branch to Daoist Du'e.

Subsequently, he said to the members of the research group: "If everyone wants to come, you can also settle in Mount Kunlun."

The Heavenly Sovereign indicated that blessed lands and caves should be occupied by those with virtue.

Our East Kunlun has a large place; besides the main vein of Yu Xu Peak, other large and small mountain systems can be provided to everyone.

Daoist Du'e heard this and was flattered.

The members of the research group heard this and were full of joy.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist!"

Everyone was surprised by the Heavenly Sovereign's generosity.

Among them, everyone also heard the three words "those with virtue."

But were any gods panicked?

Not panicked at all.

Which of the sages who could come to the Lady Zi Xiao Palace was not a person with virtue?

Who could question it?

Who dared to question it?

After all, martial virtue is also virtue!

At the same time, Tai Shang's "Xuantian" research group, Yuchen's "Jietian" research group, Jie Yin's "Western Heaven" research group, Zhun Ti's "Tomorrow" research group, and other large and small research groups and discussion groups all had Great Beings break through.

In the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, the sounds of surprise and Dao shouts rose one after another.

Great Luo auras, either overbearing, elegant, heavy as a mountain, or agile as water, soared into the sky.

These auras intertwined in the void, turning into gorgeous Dao rhyme clouds, setting off the entire palace like a holy hall where ten thousand Daos gathered.

In less than half an hour, nearly a hundred Taiyi Great Beings had sudden enlightenment in this special exchange meeting and successfully condensed the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

This number made all the deities present look sideways.

You must know that any Great Da Da Luo Zhi Zun in the Primordial World was a supreme existence capable of founding a sect and suppressing the luck of one side.

In the past, it might not have been possible to give birth to one in several Yuan eras.

Now, it was like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, concentrated and "mass-produced" in this Lady Zi Xiao Palace!

"This is the fortune of our Heavenly Dao Academy, and also the fortune of the Primordial World!"

Those top Supremes who had already attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit, especially the deans of the major branches, saw this scene and nodded one after another, expressions of sincere relief and joy appearing in their eyes.

The righteous historian Nv Wa saw this scene and recorded: This is not only a small step for them, but a big step for the Primordial World!

This is not only their personal breakthrough, but also a huge improvement in the overall strength of the Primordial World.

This also confirmed from the side the extraordinary significance of this Lady Zi Xiao Palace Assembly and the foresight of the Taiwei Heavenly Emperor.

Behind Nv Wa, 【Danxiao Goddess】 Ying Long and 【Qingxiao Goddess】 Nv Qing saw Nv Wa's records.

They thought in their hearts: "No wonder the past history of Taiwei Yuan is so brilliant and dazzling; it seems I must learn this advanced experience, and after returning to the Dragon Clan (Netherworld), I must speed up the revision of the History of Time belonging to the Dragon Clan (Netherworld)!"

Just as this joy of breakthrough and the majestic aura of the newly promoted Great Luo had not yet completely subsided.

A flash of light shone in the Lady Zi Xiao Palace.

The figure of Heavenly Emperor Xiang Xuanqing appeared again quietly, still as light as a cloud, but carrying unquestionable majesty.

His gaze swept over the crowd of gods, especially those newly promoted Great Luo Golden Immortals, a trace of approval appearing in his eyes.

Then he looked at Hongjun on the high platform, a satisfied smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Everyone's thousand-year research has yielded fruitful results, and I am very pleased."

Xiang Xuanqing's voice rang out in the hall, clear and gentle.

The crowd of gods came back to their senses from their insights and joy, and arched their hands together toward Xiang Xuanqing: "It is all because of the Heavenly Emperor's leadership!"

They understood that if the Heavenly Emperor hadn't taken the lead in establishing the Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy, they would never have had the chance to obtain such huge progress and opportunities in such a short time.

"Observing the scriptures presented by everyone, each has its own mystery, and all are of great benefit to Fellow Daoist Hongjun's merging with the Dao."

Xiang Xuanqing said slowly, "Seeing everyone's hard work and dedication, Fellow Daoist Hongjun, who is merging with the Dao, will definitely keep it in mind and not forget everyone's kindness."

The deities all smiled: "No need to remember these details, we are all for the Primordial World!"

Being remembered by Hongjun, who was about to merge with the Dao, didn't seem like a good thing.

Better not remember.

At this time, Xiang Xuanqing said: "This academy exchange assembly is a complete success. I intend to establish the Primordial Heavenly Dao Committee, firstly to be responsible for the operation of the academy, and secondly to coordinate the operation of the Heavenly Dao."

"Heavenly Dao Committee?" The crowd of gods heard a fresh term, all showing expressions of doubt.

"Not bad."

Xiang Xuanqing nodded, "In the future, the operation of the Heavenly Dao in the Primordial World will no longer be decided by Fellow Daoist Hongjun alone, nor will it be decided by me alone, but will be jointly discussed, coordinated, and managed by the Heavenly Dao Committee."

"In the future, committee members need to act as 'spokespersons' and 'executors' of the Heavenly Dao. They need to be responsible for coordinating the balance and operation between the Heavenly Dao laws they represent and other laws, ensuring the overall harmony and stability of the Primordial World and the Myriad Worlds."

The deities heard this, and their eyes lit up.

This is good!

Xiang Xuanqing continued: "The Heavenly Dao Committee has seven permanent directors and a number of rotating committee members."

"Among the seven permanent directors, the Heavenly Emperor occupies one seat, and the remaining six positions will be selected from the deans of the major branches of the Heavenly Dao Academy."

The deities knew as soon as they heard it that the six positions behind were the key!

At this moment, the deans of the major branches of the Heavenly Dao Academy all showed smiles on their faces.

The teachers of the major branches shook their heads and sighed one after another.

Before coming to the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, they had already divided the positions.

It wasn't that they didn't want to be deans, but they really didn't have the strength!

Among the deities, Kunpeng was secretly happy: "Fortunately, I hold multiple dean positions in the academy, this winning chance is very big!"

Except for Kunpeng, no one else held multiple positions.

"Then, now we need to select the six permanent directors first, does everyone have any suggestions?"

Xiang Xuanqing fully respected the opinions of the many deities and asked everyone what selection criteria they had.

Kunpeng actively made suggestions: "Since the Heavenly Emperor is one of the permanent directors, the other Heavenly Dao permanent directors cannot be bad; cultivation, luck, merit, prestige, ability, etc., are all indispensable."

"Hmm, this makes sense." The deities nodded.

Those who can be on par with the Heavenly Emperor certainly cannot be too bad, otherwise it would not be enough to convince the public.

According to this standard, it must also be a Great Da Da Luo Zhi Zun.

Those present who were not Great Luo consciously retreated.

Next, screen again. Hong Yun said: "Since this time is our academic exchange assembly, and the Heavenly Dao Committee is responsible for the operation of the academy, let's determine the successors according to academic standards, how about it?"

"According to academic standards?" The deities pondered.

"Yes!"

Hong Yun nodded: "Taking the quality of the 'Heavenly Dao scriptures' presented by major research groups and discussion groups in the past thousand years, their contribution to the perfection of the Heavenly Dao, and their guiding significance for the future development of the Primordial World as the core evaluation criteria."

"In other words, whichever research group and discussion group has the most outstanding research results and can best reflect the correct direction of Heavenly Dao development, its core leader or representative figure will be most qualified to become a permanent director of this Heavenly Dao Committee and participate in the management and decision-making of the future Primordial Heavenly Dao."

"What do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, in the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, the members of the major research groups and discussion groups subconsciously looked at their respective group leaders.

"This method is also okay."

To a certain extent, the group leaders represented the common interests of the group members and were all selected by them.

Thus, everyone pushed their own group leaders out to be representatives.

The Three Pure Ones, Nv Wa, Jie Yin, Zhun Ti, Di Jiang, Zhu Que, Green Dragon, White Tiger, Zhen Wu, Dark Demon God, Fusheng Xuanhuang Heavenly Sovereign...

Inside and outside the Primordial World, there were a total of thirty-three candidates.

Kunpeng retreated to a corner and waited.

At this moment, he regretted his humility at that time incomparably.

【If I had been more confident and decisive, the chance would have been even greater!】

Kunpeng sighed in his heart.

"Then, how to evaluate the best research results of the major candidates?" A deity asked.

"Let Fellow Daoist Hongjun choose, how about it?" The Heavenly Emperor's voice was steady and organized.

"We need to invite Fellow Daoist Hongjun to use his 'degree of absorption and fusion' and 'intensity of resonance and feedback' of everyone's scriptures as the most basic evaluation basis."

"After all, everyone's scriptures are ultimately to help him merge with the Dao, and his 'degree of recognition' is crucial."

The crowd of gods heard this and nodded one after another; this standard was reasonable.

The scriptures they submitted, whether Heavenly Dao Hongjun "ate" them well and "digested" them smoothly, was naturally the most intuitive manifestation.

"Then, please let Fellow Daoist Hongjun evaluate."

Xiang Xuanqing waved his hand and gave one stick of incense to the thirty-three candidates.

Everyone's expressions suddenly became strange.

This is a bit wrong, right?

"Come, don't be stunned, light the incense." Xiang Xuanqing urged.

Thus, thirty-three sticks of letter incense were lit.

Wisps of purple clouds floated and surged toward Hongjun, all absorbed by the Creation Jade Disk.

The deities stared fixedly at the high platform, showing expressions of expectation.

A moment later.

On the high platform, the phantom of the Creation Jade Disk above Hongjun's head shook slightly, radiating six of the most brilliant and pure, vast Hongmeng Purple Qi.

These six Hongmeng Purple Qi seemed to possess their own will, accurately locking onto six candidates.

Xiang Xuanqing saw this and had a smile on his face.

He announced loudly: "Through the resonance of the Heavenly Dao will and Fellow Daoist Hongjun's origin, the representatives of the following six major research groups have won in this election and shall enjoy the favor of the Heavenly Dao, bearing the heavy responsibility of the future operation of the Primordial Heavenly Dao!"

Xiang Xuanqing's voice was like Heavenly Constitution, containing supreme majesty, announcing the final result word by word.

The first Hongmeng Purple Qi, the thickest and most dazzling, like the first ray of dawn opening the sky, landed straight on 【Taiwei Yuan Shi Tianzun】's head.

"Fellow Daoist Yu Qing's 'Taiwei Yuan Shi Opening the Sky and Expounding the Dao Theory' points directly to the origin of the Great Dao, expounding the principles of the Heavenly Dao, laying the most solid foundation for Fellow Daoist Hongjun's path of merging with the Dao, and can be a permanent director of the Heavenly Dao."

Fusing with the Hongmeng Purple Qi, 【Taiwei Yuan Shi Tianzun】's aura became increasingly majestic.

He arched his hands: "Thank you, fellow daoists, thank you, Heavenly Emperor, thank you, Dao Ancestor."

Immediately after, the second Hongmeng Purple Qi drifted onto Tai Shang's head.

"Fellow Daoist Taiqing, your 'Tai Shang Induction Chapter,' the Great Dao of returning to simplicity, provided the foundation of 'emptiness and stillness' for Fellow Daoist Hongjun's path of merging with the Dao, making the operation of the Heavenly Dao not too rigid and easy to break, adding a touch of harmony and calmness, its merit is also great, and can be a permanent director of the Heavenly Dao."

As the words fell, the second Hongmeng Purple Qi merged into the ancestral aperture between Tai Shang's eyebrows.

Daoist Tai Shang's aura became increasingly ethereal and mysterious, and the phantom of the Taiji Diagram appeared behind his head, black and white Qi flowing, Yin and Yang Dao rhyme permeating, as if resonating with the breathing of the entire universe.

He nodded slightly, arched his hands toward Xiang Xuanqing and Hongjun on the high platform, his voice flat and waveless, yet containing supreme Dao mystery: "I accept it and will do my best to assist the operation of the Heavenly Dao."

Immediately after, Xiang Xuanqing's gaze turned to Yuchen Daojun, his voice carrying a trace of appreciation:

"Fellow Daoist Shangqing's 'Lingbao Degree of People's Immeasurable Chapter' expounds the great wish of intercepting a line of vitality, teaching without discrimination, and all things can attain the Dao, injecting a source of 'change' and 'vitality' into Fellow Daoist Hongjun's path of merging with the Dao."

"This makes the Heavenly Dao not lose its enterprising and inclusive heart under strict order, adding infinite possibilities, its merit cannot be ignored, and can be a permanent director of the Heavenly Dao."

The third flawless Hongmeng Purple Qi, carrying a sharp and peerless sword intent but also containing immeasurable vitality, broke through the air and merged into Yuchen Daojun's crown.

Clang clang!!

Yuchen Daojun's sword Qi soared into the sky, the phantoms of the four swords of Zhuxian appeared and disappeared behind him, the sharp killing intent and the compassionate intention of saving all living beings blended wonderfully on him, forming a unique Dao rhyme of turning tribulations.

He laughed loudly, arched his hands toward Xiang Xuanqing and the high platform: "I will definitely use the sword in my hand to intercept a line of vitality for the Primordial World and protect all living beings!"

In the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, the deities saw the Three Pure Ones successfully selected and had no objections.

After all, they were the orthodox Pangu, with deep Dao practice and outstanding contributions, well-deserved.

And the fourth Hongmeng Purple Qi, soft and full of vitality, scattered like spring rain, accurately cast toward Nv Wa.

Xiang Xuanqing said: "Fellow Daoist Nv Wa, your 'Creation of All Spirits Evolution Atlas' complements the key links of the Heavenly Dao in the reproduction of living beings and the creation of all things, making the operation of the Heavenly Dao more full of vitality and compassion, your merit is indispensable, and you shall be a permanent director of the Heavenly Dao!"

After Nv Wa received the Hongmeng Purple Qi, her holy light became increasingly brilliant, and the authority of the Creation Great Dao perfectly combined with her soul essence.

She bowed gracefully to Xiang Xuanqing and the high platform, and delivered her acceptance speech in a gentle voice:

"I will definitely use the Dao of Creation to nourish all things, protect all living beings, and make the Primordial World flourish and prosper."

The righteous historian was selected, and the deities were very satisfied.

After Nv Wa, it was Jie Yin and Zhun Ti.

Xiang Xuanqing said: "The 'Western Bliss Pure Land Conception Scripture' and 'Eight Hundred Side Doors Great Vow Universal Salvation Method' presented by the two fellow daoists have opened up a new path, creating a brand-new field of 'gathering faith and wish power' and 'spiritual salvation of all living beings' for the Primordial Heavenly Dao."

"These two methods not only pointed out many development paths but also provided a wonderful method for the vast number of living beings with mediocre qualifications and difficult cultivation to rely on spiritual faith and accumulate merit and wish power to seek spiritual comfort and future transcendence."

"This move greatly expanded the inclusiveness and universality of the Heavenly Dao, allowing the light of the Heavenly Dao to shine on a broader level; its merit is also extraordinary, and it deserves the position of permanent director of the Heavenly Dao!"

The fifth and sixth Hongmeng Purple Qi turned into a lotus flower and a golden relic, merging into Jie Yin and Zhun Ti respectively.

Both of them erupted with strong Buddha light and wish power fluctuations at the same time.

"We will definitely follow the leadership of the Heavenly Emperor, in the future assist the Heavenly Emperor in operating the Heavenly Dao, contribute to the construction of the Heavenly Dao Academy, and actively develop transcendence methods for all living beings!"

Jie Yin and Zhun Ti showed compassion, their hearts filled with longing for the future and recognition of the heavy responsibilities on their shoulders.

The Western deities saw this and were all happy.

Good, good, good, our Western land has two permanent directors, very good!

Those deities who failed to be selected inevitably had a trace of loss, but soon accepted the reality and congratulated the six permanent directors of the Heavenly Dao one after another.

In the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, the sounds of congratulations were endless.

Xiang Xuanqing waited for the deities to finish congratulating and then continued to speak.

"The six permanent directors have been selected, next we will select the rotating committee members."

"Your Majesty, why don't we let the other candidates serve as the first rotating committee members?" At this time, Kunpeng also thought it through and actively made suggestions again.

"After all, they were also selected by everyone, so it is reasonable for them to serve as the first rotating committee members."

Xiang Xuanqing heard this and looked at everyone.

"What do you think?"

The deities all said: "We have no objections!"

Xiang Xuanqing smiled and nodded: "That is also fine."

After speaking, Xiang Xuanqing took out another Creation Jade Disk, and twenty-seven strands of Xuanhuang Ancestral Qi fell, distributed to the remaining candidates.

"Hongmeng Purple Qi and Xuanhuang Ancestral Qi are both Heavenly Dao authority, which is of great benefit to cultivation, I hope everyone will comprehend them well."

"We thank the Heavenly Emperor!"

The many Heavenly Dao committee members were overjoyed.

"At the same time, the greater the power, the greater the responsibility."

Xiang Xuanqing's gaze looked at the group of Heavenly Dao committee members.

"Both the Primordial Heavenly Dao Academy and the Heavenly Dao Committee must shoulder the great cause of 'educating all living beings.' You must pass on the Great Dao you have realized in appropriate ways, elevate the overall cultivation level of the Primordial World, guide the path forward for the gods, and seek welfare for all living beings."

"You are the managers of the Heavenly Dao, the guides of all living beings, and the maintainers of the Primordial order."

"In the future, do not forget your original intention, keep your mission in mind, and fight for a better future for the Primordial World and the Myriad Worlds!"

Xiang Xuanqing exhorted again and again, emphasizing the mission of the Heavenly Dao Committee.

He needed the deities to be able to actively participate in the management and civilizing of the Primordial Heavenly Dao and become an important arm for the Taiwei Heavenly Court to govern the Primordial World.

"We will strictly follow the Heavenly Emperor's teachings!" Whether it was the members of the Heavenly Dao Committee or the deans of other Heavenly Dao Academies, everyone had a serious expression and expressed their stance with a serious attitude.

Xiang Xuanqing nodded with satisfaction: "In this way, I announce, the first Primordial Heavenly Dao Committee... hmm?"

Before his words were finished, a sudden change occurred in the Lady Zi Xiao Palace.

Only to see clouds and mist rolling on the high platform.

A blazing purple light rushed out from the Creation Jade Disk, circled around the Lady Zi Xiao Palace, and finally drilled into Hong Yun's body with lightning speed.

"Ah!"

Hong Yun let out a scream.

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