[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-honghuang-is-not-serious":3,"chapter-this-honghuang-is-not-serious-this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-383":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Honghuang Is Not Serious!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2263698,4417,"Chapter 383: Basis of Dao Attainment, Hao Tian Appears, the Three Pure Ones","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-383",383,"\u003Cp>'Ah!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yun's cry of agony echoed throughout the Purple Xu Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt an immense, unimaginable will and torrent of information, mixed with boundless Daoic mysteries, surge into his Yuan Shen's consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if a lowly cultivator were forcibly swallowing an entire starry sky, his Yuan Shen nearly bursting from the strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Dao robe billowed wildly; crimson clouds of qi erupted uncontrollably from his body, fiercely clashing with the primordial purple qi piercing his flesh, yet strangely drawn to and merging with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Hong Yun's aura became wildly unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It surged violently, then plummeted; his face twisted with pain, confusion, ecstatic joy, and terror—all emotions entangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Purple Xu Palace, all the gods were stunned, retreating in fear of being caught in this sudden upheaval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Friend!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yuanzi, who shared an unbreakable bond with Hong Yun, paled instantly, cried out in alarm, his face filled with worry, and moved to step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You should call the Tian Di first!' the gods blocked him, all turning to look at Xuan Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qing glanced at Hong Jun on the dais, then asked Hong Yun: 'Friend, how do you feel?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I—I feel...' Hong Yun trembled all over, making Zhen Yuanzi's heart ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I feel amazing!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heartfelt exclamation reverberated through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods: '...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qing fell into a brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked: 'Really no problem?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No problem at all!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yun beamed, radiant with vitality: 'Not only is there no problem—I feel better than ever before, as if my understanding of the Dao has suddenly become far clearer.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This experience is absolutely wonderful!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast primordial purple qi had seemingly reached a preliminary equilibrium with his Yuan Shen; though his aura still felt slightly unsteady, it was no longer violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yun now felt an ineffable, profound insight within his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the gods exchanged uneasy glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Xi stroked his chin, eyes gleaming with wisdom, half-jokingly said: 'Hong Yun, you don’t look like you’re fine at all.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Think about it—this seventh primordial purple qi wasn’t sent by the Tian Di, but by Hong Jun.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'In other words, you’ve been marked by Hong Jun.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kun Peng chimed in: 'Indeed, Hong Jun’s actions here must have deep intent!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'As the saying goes: when Heaven offers, don’t refuse—or suffer the consequences; but things forcibly shoved upon you are often scalding hot.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hong Yun, you must be extremely careful. Even if nothing seems wrong now, trouble might come later!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a master of the Gu Dao, Pan Wang Lao Zu said: 'Hong Jun is about to merge with the Dao. Every move he makes now could shape the future path of Heaven’s Dao. This purple qi might even be a form of Gu poison.' [152] 'I will never betray Your Majesty’s great expectations, nor this heavenly gift!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods fixed their gazes tightly on Hong Yun: 'To be honest, we now suspect you’ve been possessed.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'We can’t be sure if you’re still Hong Yun.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why not prove your identity, friend?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yun froze: 'I’m me! How do I prove that?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Simple—kill yourself,' suggested a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another god agreed: 'Have a professional friend end you, then examine your indestructible true soul—it should settle things.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Pick me! Pick me! I’m a professional!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assassin Ming He’s eyes lit up. He casually drew his killing sword, stared seriously at Hong Yun, and said: 'My killing sword kills without entangling karma. In other words, it can sever karmic ties.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Theoretically, no matter what tricks Hong Jun has, if I kill you, I’ll cut the karmic link between you two—what happens before death and after death becomes entirely different.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Shall I send you on your way?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Besides, the Great Cycle of Hong Huang has just opened—you could experience it firsthand.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hong Yun may already have taken Hong Jun’s shape—act quickly.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their seriousness, Hong Yun’s smile turned to panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cried out: 'I’m truly Hong Yun! Don’t do anything rash!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Da Luo immediately drew their divine weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locked in by the gods’ killing intent, Hong Yun’s scalp prickled—he scrambled behind Xuan Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Tian Di, save me!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yuanzi stepped forward to block them: 'I’ve known Hong Yun for countless eons—I can swear he’s real, not possessed.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He is truly Hong Yun, not Hong Jun,' added Yang Mei Dao Ren, his gaze steady and voice certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods turned to Xuan Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qing said: 'He is truly Hong Yun.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Tian Di’s guarantee, the gods finally believed Hong Yun and dismissed their weapons, suppressed their divine techniques, and abandoned their killing moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【What a shame.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Demon Dao, Da Shixiong Fu Zhu and Er Shixiong Meng Huai muttered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been the ones stoking the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad it didn’t work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【All the supreme gods of Hong Huang Zhen Jie and Zhu Tian Wan Jie are gathered here—if we could mobilize them to send Hong Yun on his way, the Daoic feedback we’d receive would be immense.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Zhu and Meng Huai sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the gods were far too sharp to be fooled by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone simply wanted to turn this into a spectacle—to cap off the grand assembly with a memorable finale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, they were all masters of pretending to be clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner of the Purple Xu Palace, a red-robed Daoist wearing a copper coin mask carefully observed the entire hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt something was off about this Hong Huang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【A bunch of Zuo Wang Daoists!】 the red-robed Daoist snorted inwardly—these fools were even crazier than he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, I obtained the Clear Dao—now I’m lucid, or I couldn’t tell truth from illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Since Hong Yun is unharmed, what then is Hong Jun’s purpose?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods turned to Hong Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden appearance of this seventh primordial purple qi could not be ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even amid the chaos, everyone remained cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun the old Daoist was too cunning—he would never waste his effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The righteous Shi Guan, Nv Wa, furrowed her brows; she had nearly finished recording the assembly’s conclusion when this twist appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Tian Di just clearly stated that our Heavenly Dao Committee has seven permanent members, and the primordial purple qi is their credential. Could Hong Jun be plotting to usurp power—to seize control of the Heavenly Dao Academy and even the entire Heavenly Court?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods began analyzing the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had been about to disperse now sat back down together, discussing earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ming He leaned toward Hong Yun, his expression grave: 'I say, friend, suicide is still your best option.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Suicide is also a way to eliminate negative forces within yourself.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But I don’t feel this force is negative,' Hong Yun protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can avoid death, don’t die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to die late than early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To die now, right after attending the first Purple Xu Palace Assembly, without even experiencing the new era—it would be a terrible waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ming He shook his head: 'Friend, you don’t want to become Hong Jun’s shape, do you?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'His methods are unpredictable.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So to sever the karmic link, you must die now—die completely, vanish into the River of Time and Space and never resurface.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait until Hong Jun merges with the Dao, then find a chance to resurrect—that’s the safest, most secure method.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ming He patted his chest: 'I have vast experience avoiding pitfalls—I’m not lying.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods also urged: 'Ming He’s words hold merit.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Even if suicide doesn’t fully eliminate the negative influence, you could use the power of reincarnation to suppress your own essence.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Perhaps this very moment could help you break through the veil of the womb and attain a new realm!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, everyone was deadly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yun’s heart wavered, torn between hope and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial purple qi had granted him genuine Daoic insight—the closeness to the Dao’s origin intoxicated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his friends’ warnings and his fear of Hong Jun made his skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hong Yun hesitated, torn between options, Zhen Yuanzi stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and comforted him: 'Friend, solving this need not be rushed.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No matter what Hong Jun Zushi intends, you must not lose your composure.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just be yourself, focus on your cultivation—what happens in the future, let the future decide.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'When the troops come, send generals to meet them; when the water rises, build earthworks. Even if real danger arises, a solution may yet be found.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Yuanzi’s words were like a clear spring, slightly calming Hong Yun’s agitated thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Shang also said: “Zhen Yuan’s words are indeed correct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Misfortune leans on fortune; fortune hides within misfortune. Whether this is blessing or calamity remains unknown.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you are uneasy, Hong Yun, you may come as a guest to my Eastern Kunlun for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can tailor a pill just for you—guaranteed to cure your ailment completely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hong Yun’s heart grew frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Shang’s words stirred in him an intensity even greater than that of Hong Jun’s Hong Meng Purple Qi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the unknown pill Tai Shang spoke of posed a far greater danger than the Hong Meng Purple Qi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friend, you’ve gone to too much trouble—I believe there must be other solutions,” Hong Yun politely declined Tai Shang’s offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Shang insisted: “Trust me, my pills are universally praised.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone who has taken my pills—whether Great Luo Sovereigns or minor gods and immortals—has given nothing but praise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yun shook his head vigorously, refusing to accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Xiang Xuanqing, who had been silently observing, finally spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hong Yun’s matter is governed by its own fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm and solemn, radiating undeniable authority, instantly silencing all murmurs within the Purple Cloud Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing’s gaze settled on Hong Yun, gentle yet profound, as if seeing through all his doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since this Hong Meng Purple Qi chose you, it means you are destined to it—and this is the will of Heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly, then continued: “Though this artifact differs from the previous six and cannot grant you immediate status as a permanent councilor of the Heavenly Dao Committee—since the slots are fixed and rules cannot be lightly altered—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can still truly aid you in comprehending the Supreme Dao, offering many benefits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More importantly, if Hong Jun’s union with the Dao succeeds fully, merging completely with the Heavenly Dao and opening the path to Hun Yuan, then the Hong Meng Purple Qi within you may become the foundational cornerstone for your future attainment of Hun Yuan Da Luo Xian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cornerstone for attaining Dao?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hun Yuan Da Luo Xian?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Xiang Xuanqing finished speaking than the entire Purple Cloud Palace erupted in chaos!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those present were many former members of the Dao Alliance—could they not know what Hun Yuan Da Luo Xian meant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the eternal realm of the Immortal Dao, as foreseen by Hong Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one did not become Pangu, one would still be a gatekeeper on Pangu’s Dao path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Heavenly Emperor himself had declared that the Hong Meng Purple Qi Hong Yun received might be the very foundation for his attainment of Hun Yuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news was even more shocking than the selection of the Six Permanent Councilors!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hong Yun’s fortune is truly immense!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost all the deities’ gazes toward Hong Yun instantly shifted from mockery, pity, and concern to naked envy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Xiang Xuanqing’s words, the Three Pure Ones, Nv Wa, Jie Yin, and Zhun Ti all froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Meng Purple Qi… cornerstone for attaining Dao… Hun Yuan Da Luo Xian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How were these three terms connected?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Brother, is something wrong here?】 Even the earnest Yu Chen Dao Jun now suspected Xiang Xuanqing was misleading them and couldn’t help whispering a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming to the Purple Cloud Palace, the Three Pure Ones had rehearsed their lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This clearly went beyond the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You didn’t make this up on the spot, did you?】 Having worked with Xiang Xuanqing for so long, Tai Shang spoke bluntly: “I know your mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Of course not—I’m serious.】 After replying inwardly, Xiang Xuanqing maintained his composure and addressed the deities:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I originally intended to reveal this secret during the Dao Ancestor’s future discourse on attaining Dao, as a surprise for you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But plans change. Since this seventh Hong Meng Purple Qi has caused confusion for Hong Yun and all of you, I must now clarify.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yun himself was dazed by this sudden, overwhelming joy, barely believing his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth, trembling with excitement: “Heavenly… Heavenly Emperor, is this… truly true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing smiled and nodded: “I never speak falsely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Hong Meng Purple Qi is born from the primordial essence of the Heavenly Dao—it is the key to attaining Hun Yuan and the token of the Dao’s authority.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ordinary Da Luo Xian, lacking this, may possess heavenly talent and cultivate for eons, yet still fail to glimpse the threshold of Hun Yuan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one you received, though not meant to carry the authority of a permanent councilor, is purer in essence, closer to the Dao’s origin, and specifically created for ‘attaining Dao.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether you seize it depends entirely on your own destiny and effort.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Xiang Xuanqing’s explanation, all Hong Yun’s doubts, fears, and anxieties vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their place surged boundless elation and boundless hope for the future! He drew a deep breath and bowed deeply to Xiang Xuanqing, his voice trembling with emotion: “Thank you, Your Majesty, for guiding me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will never betray Your Majesty’s great expectations, nor this heavenly gift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he truly understand how extraordinarily fortunate he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what schemes Hong Jun harbored, the Heavenly Emperor’s words were unquestionably true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a supreme blessing, an unparalleled opportunity for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deities watched Hong Yun, flushed with excitement, their hearts filled with complex emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, every gaze fixed on Hong Yun carried layered feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They feared he might suffer, yet dreaded he might become a Dao Ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kun Peng’s emotions were even more tangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just come to terms with his fate—now he couldn’t accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Why did I pretend to be so proper back then?! Had I just accepted the role of research group leader, wouldn’t the cornerstone for attaining Dao have been mine already?】 Kun Peng now wished he could die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the deities, only Zhen Yuanzi genuinely rejoiced for Hong Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even reminded Hong Yun: “Indeed, this Hong Meng Purple Qi is your fortune, but hidden dangers undoubtedly exist—do not be careless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand!” Hong Yun replied earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other deities also warned Hong Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they all realized: if the Heavenly Emperor himself said this, then even if dangers existed, they must be negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least compared to attaining Hun Yuan, they were insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, with the Heavenly Emperor’s stature, he would never have made such a definitive judgment so lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing watched the deities’ reactions and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thus, Hong Yun’s matter is settled—for now, this is an unexpected joy of today’s assembly. Of course, Hong Yun, you must also be mindful of the underlying karmic consequences—if you succeed in attaining Dao, all is well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second half of his words needed no explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he failed, he might suffer backlash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing then resumed his previous topic: “Now, I announce the official establishment of the First Era Hong Huang Heavenly Dao Committee!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The First Session of the Hong Huang Heavenly Dao Academy’s Academic Exchange Assembly has concluded successfully!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, flowers rained from heaven, golden lotuses welled from the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the deities’ cheers, the Purple Cloud Palace Assembly officially ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone suddenly asked: “Your Majesty, after the assembly ends, how long may we remain in the Wuji Realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing replied: “You may stay as long as you wish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deities’ eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous crash, the doors of the Purple Cloud Palace swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of streaks of light shot out, racing toward the Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did they intend to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answer: Treasure hunting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh—how can these fools, rushing about like a swarm of bees, possibly find any decent treasures in this boundless Chaos?” Ming He, stepping out of the Purple Cloud Palace, crossed his arms and shook his head slightly, his tone laced with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Shang said: “Though we jest that Hong Jun is a treasure-delivery boy, given his obsession with spiritual treasures, it’s unlikely they’ll find anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Chen Dao Jun flicked his fingers lightly, as if invisible sword qi danced along them, and chuckled: “Treasure hunting’s true joy lies not in the final prize, but in the act of searching itself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The thrill of discovery in the unknown, the anticipation of wonder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Wuji Realm is filled with marvels—even if you find no great treasure, experiencing the Dao and picking up two Chaos stones is worthwhile.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! That’s the same principle as fishing,” Xiao Song, the Five Element Demon God, now followed closely behind the Three Pure Ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His handsome, refined face was now etched with earnestness—as if he’d found a kindred spirit, deeply agreeing with Yu Chen Dao Jun’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go look!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chuan, already lively and restless, could no longer contain his excitement and curiosity. With a burst of energy, he transformed into a streak of light and joined the massive treasure-hunting horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiao Song refused to be left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cheered, his form shimmering as five-colored divine light surged, chasing after Wang Chuan’s trail as he dashed into the mysterious Chaos void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing said: “Don’t forget Hong Jun’s Treasure Cliff—it lies within the Wuji Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Shang and Yu Chen stared at Xiang Xuanqing in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t take it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing spoke casually: “It’ll be useful later—no rush now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tai Shang laughed: “Aren’t you afraid some lucky deity will get there first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who could have our luck?” Xiang Xuanqing had just spoken when his gaze suddenly sharpened, fixing on a certain spot within the Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taishang and Yuchen Daojun also felt something, their expressions subtly shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?” Meng Wuyou asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Pure Ones said nothing and walked toward their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wuyou and Minghe exchanged a glance, then followed after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At an unknown corner of Wuji Land, before the Fensbao Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A celestial dressed in a simple Daoist robe stood frozen in place, stunned and bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child appeared to be about seven or eight years old, with red lips, white teeth, clear brows, and delicate features—yet radiated a calmness and ethereal aura utterly incongruous with his age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stared at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?” Yang Mei asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child shook his head: “I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are you from?” Yang Mei asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child replied: “I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei pressed on: “Why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child answered “I don’t know” to every question—Yang Mei was utterly baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the Battle of Buzhou Mountain, Hongjun, fearing Xiang Xuanqing and Yinghuo might use “Heaven’s Edge, Earth’s Threshold” to strike his base, brought all his spiritual treasures to the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, all were claimed by the Three Pure Ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei came here purely to find a quiet place and reminisce about the years he had spent collaborating with Hongjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected someone to be here at the Fensbao Cliff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—what exactly is this child? It was still unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friend, when did you have a child?” A voice came from behind. Yang Mei’s body tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to see the Three Pure Ones, Wuyou, and Minghe standing not far off, smiling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me explain!” Yang Mei hurried to defend himself—he was currently in his true form; if he didn’t clarify, he was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: “I suddenly remembered Hongjun had a treasure vault. I came here hoping to find it and contribute it to our Xuanmen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I walked in and saw this child sitting on the cliff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s definitely not my child!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Pure Ones nodded after listening: “So this child’s appearance is connected to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well… maybe,” Yang Mei said uncertainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this treasure vault Hongjun’s?” the Three Pure Ones asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Pure Ones inclined their heads: “We understand. This child is yours and Hongjun’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why you came here secretly to see him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no no no!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei’s eyes widened, nearly leaping up in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head frantically: “No, we didn’t! Don’t make up nonsense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I swear by the Dao—this child has nothing to do with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei immediately swore an oath, already mentally cursing Hongjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was hiding something from him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yang Mei’s desperate self-defense, the Three Pure Ones chose to believe him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then this child must be Hongjun’s?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei opened his mouth: “Y-yeah?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wuji Land was Hongjun’s domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fensbao Cliff was Hongjun’s possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So a child appearing before the Fensbao Cliff—huh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei suddenly looked down at the child, a chill creeping over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing stepped forward, studying the child before Yang Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared about seven or eight years old, dressed in clothes likely given by Yang Mei—indistinguishable from a Daoist acolyte.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Wuyou, seeing the child, asked gently: “What’s your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child was deep in thought, head bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Wuyou’s question, he lifted his head and answered in a clear, ringing voice: “I am Haotian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you just said you didn’t know who you were,” Yang Mei frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haotian nodded, then shook his head: “I didn’t know before. I just thought of a name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you figured out where you’re from?” Wuyou smiled warmly, gently stroking Haotian’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm!” Haotian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Hongjun’s child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei’s lip twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could tell the child was lying—he was making this up on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Yuchen Daojun who noticed the detail: he glanced at the Fensbao Cliff, then at Haotian, and said: “This cliff is itself a piece of primordial chaos stone—a decent spiritual treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is Haotian its spirit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuchen Daojun looked to Xiang Xuanqing, who was more expert in artifact forging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing replied: “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei’s expression instantly relaxed. He exhaled deeply: “So it’s a spirit—then it’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Yang Mei had been overly anxious. Seeing Haotian had thrown him off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he thought about it—the Fensbao Cliff was the treasure vault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haotian appearing here meant he was either the treasure itself or the cliff’s spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I’ve gone mad—how could I ever think he was Hongjun’s child?】 Yang Mei shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minghe studied Haotian and couldn’t help but praise: “To transcend from a spiritual treasure—that’s remarkable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing had countless unorthodox spiritual treasures, yet none had yet produced a spirit capable of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may question Hongjun’s character, but never his taste,” Taishang observed Haotian, chuckling. “His ability to find good things is truly exceptional—no wonder he hid it so well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?” Haotian asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing said: “We are of the Xuanmen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think I’ve seen you before,” Haotian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, you haven’t,” Xiang Xuanqing replied calmly—he was currently using the identity of Yuan Shi Tianzun and had never seen the Fensbao Cliff before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haotian didn’t press it. “What is the Xuanmen? I only know the Immortal Dao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When Hongjun found me, he mentioned something like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was no blank slate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Immortal Dao and the Xuanmen are of the same lineage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing explained the relationship between the Immortal Dao, the Dao Alliance, and the Xuanmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haotian listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So Hongjun passed the Dao Alliance to you, and you are the leaders of the Xuanmen, inheriting everything he had?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Pure Ones nodded: “That’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haotian lowered his head, thinking, then suddenly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I get it—I’m actually your child!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the immortals froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haotian beamed: “First came Hongjun, then Haotian—I am Hongjun’s treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you inherited everything Hongjun had, so you inherited me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I am your child, your treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, the Three Pure Ones’ expressions were priceless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei grinned, showing his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Genius!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transport Gate: [Monthly Tickets] [Recommendation Votes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",4041,"2026-06-19T19:10:16.080Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6eb29e6430d60965c10fd4ba6d641163c6c1e811d7efd2cfa92312f22571c4a8","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-384","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-382",413,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-honghuang-is-not-serious-cover.jpg"]