Chapter 402

"I refuse!"

"Alright, then I'll change the candidate."

After Nv Wa expressed her stance, Tai Yi changed his mind at light speed.

This made Nv Wa doubt whether the other party had seriously considered this matter at all!

【Could this guy be holding the mindset of 'hit two poles to see if there are dates' before deciding on the Divine Sect Leader!】

Because the Twelve Weiyuan Deities have a tradition of making trouble in an unconventional way, Nv Wa could not determine what the true thoughts of the 【Sun Supreme】 were.

However, she had indeed seriously examined the proposal of "Divine Sect Leader" put forward by Tai Yi just now.

Even the concept of the "God Race" proposed by Tai Yi, although bold, was not entirely unreasonable.

The title of "God" is indeed more capable of evoking a sense of identification and yearning among all living beings than any single innate race.

If this opportunity could be used to truly establish a "Divine Sect"—and even a God Race—that transcends racial boundaries and has the core philosophy of "pursuing the Great Dao together, all can become gods."

It would indeed help consolidate the Heavenly Court's rule and the harmonious unification of the entire Primordial World.

It's just that the difficulty and risks involved are also immeasurable.

"The Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di's proposal is profound, but the names 'God Race' and 'Divine Sect,' while seemingly inclusive, actually have their hidden worries." Nv Wa pondered for a moment before speaking to remonstrate.

"First, with myriad races standing tall, each with its own heritage and pride, how can we make them willingly abandon part of their inherent racial identity and turn to a more grandiose yet more vague concept of a 'God Race'? This will inevitably involve huge interest adjustments and Great Dao conflicts."

Nv Wa looked at Tai Yi with a serious expression and continued: "Second, since the Divine Sect is established, what are its doctrines? What are its precepts? What is its organizational structure? And who will specifically manage and promote it? These are all questions that need to be handled with extreme caution."

"Using one race to unite all races—if one is not careful, it could repeat the chaos of Shen Ni in the past and bring new turmoil to the Primordial World."

Hearing this, Tai Yi's expression became solemn. He bowed respectfully to Nv Wa and said: "What you are worried about, Fellow Daoist, is exactly the key point I want to discuss with everyone next."

"Regarding the identification of all races, I think we should follow the principle of 'seeking common ground while reserving differences, and integrating for development'."

"The reason the Primordial World is wonderful is because of the contention of its three thousand Great Daos and the blooming of a hundred flowers."

"The name of the God Race is more like a 'crown' symbolizing the common identity of 'Great Dao Seekers.' By wearing this crown, each race remains itself, but adds a 'sacred mission' to strive for the common evolution of the entire Primordial World and Wan Jie."

Tai Yi smiled: "We are establishing the God Race not to forcibly erase the unique heritage and characteristics of each race."

"But under the common top-level identification of the 'God Race,' we encourage each race to leverage its own advantages, learn from each other, and progress together, eventually forming a 'Primordial Divine Civilization System' that is diverse yet unified, and harmonious yet different."

"Seeking common ground while reserving differences, harmonious yet different?" Nv Wa frowned slightly, her face showing a thoughtful look.

Daoist Kunpeng, Bai Ze, Ao Ming, and other cabinet members were also thinking seriously.

Tai Yi continued: "As for the doctrines and precepts of the Divine Sect, I have some assumptions that you can refer to."

"The first is: Revere Heaven and Earth, follow the Great Expansion."

"Heaven and Earth are the legacy of Great Pangu and the parents of all things. We are born and raised here, so we should hold a heart of reverence, realize the ultimate principles of the operation of Heaven and Earth, follow the Great Dao, and seek our own path and path of transcendence amidst the birth and destruction of the universe and the alternation of eras."

"The second is: Trace the origin, realize the true self."

"Every living being has the possibility of nurturing a trace of innate indestructible spiritual light. The essence of practice lies in constantly brushing away the dust of the acquired, breaking through the delusions of the self, tracing the most primordial and purest 'innate Dao nature,' and finally proving the 'true self godhead' that is eternally immortal and one with the Dao."

"The third is: All spirits are equal, all can become gods."

"The Three Thousand Great Daos have infinite vitality. Whether innate gods, acquired living beings, or all flowers, trees, spirits, and strange beasts, as long as they have a heart toward the Great Dao, strive bravely, accumulate merit and virtue, they all have hope of igniting the divine fire, condensing the godhead, transcending the mundane, ranking among the immortals, and even ascending to the divine throne, living as long as Heaven and Earth, and shining with the Sun and Moon. This is the universal axiom of the universe and the grand wish of the Divine Sect."

"The fourth is: Create heritage, benefit all living beings with the Dao."

"Those who attain the Dao should not only perfect themselves but also benefit the world. All who become gods should use the Dao they have realized to either found sects, widely spread the Dao, and continue the fire of civilization; or use their divine powers to protect living beings, resist natural and man-made disasters, and maintain the harmony of the universe; or use wisdom to enlighten the ignorant, spread the truth, and help latecomers step onto the path of practice. This is the responsibility of a god and also the source of merit."

"The fifth..."

"The sixth..."

Tai Yi's assumptions about the Divine Sect were clearly not a spur-of-the-moment idea but had been considered for a long time.

Now he spoke eloquently, expounding the doctrines and precepts of the Divine Sect one by one, leading the cabinet members to deep thought.

These doctrinal articles were actually quite good; they incorporated the unique cosmology, practice philosophy, and value orientation of the Primordial World, and the core ideology was toward goodness.

It was easier to be understood and accepted by innate gods, major races, and countless living beings.

"And this position of Divine Sect Leader—"

Tai Yi changed the subject and looked at Nv Wa again:

"After thinking about it, looking at the entire Primordial World, I still feel that Fellow Daoist Nv Wa is more suitable."

"With your ability, Fellow Daoist, to lead all gods and educate all living beings, you are well-deserved!"

Tai Yi's words were sincere and earnest.

Daoist Kunpeng, Bai Ze, and other cabinet members nodded one after another upon hearing this, expressing their agreement with Tai Yi's concept and earnestly requesting Nv Wa to take the position of Divine Sect Leader for the sake of the overall situation of the Primordial World.

Nv Wa looked at Tai Yi's expectant eyes and the earnest gazes of the cabinet members, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

She knew that this was not just a simple position of sect leader, but a heavy responsibility and mission.

Of course, it was also a monstrous karma.

If successful, the myriad races of the Primordial World might truly usher in a new era of great fusion and great development.

She could also use this to accumulate immeasurable merit and add another layer of heavy resources to her own Great Dao.

But if it failed, the consequences... would also be unbearable.

After pondering for a long time, Nv Wa finally spoke slowly, her voice calm but with a trace of unquestionable majesty: "I appreciate the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di's kindness."

"The matter of the Divine Sect concerns the future of the Primordial World; it is no small matter and cannot be borne by my strength alone."

Nv Wa still didn't jump into this pit.

She said: "Moreover, I think the matter of the Divine Sect needs to be discussed in the long term and cannot be rushed."

"The most urgent task is to first promote the 'unification of acquired scripts,' which is the cornerstone of education and the prerequisite for the fusion of all races."

"Only after the scripts are unified and communication is unobstructed can we discuss the specific regulations of the Divine Sect; that would be safe."

Seeing Nv Wa decline again, Tai Yi did not force it and nodded gently: "What you said, Fellow Daoist, is very true."

After Nv Wa declined the position of Divine Sect Leader, she thought for a moment, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

She gave Tai Yi a suggestion: "If Your Majesty truly wants to find a leader who can hold the scene, convince all the gods, and carry forward the concept of the 'Divine Sect' to truly implement it, I have an excellent candidate for Your Majesty's reference."

Hearing this, Tai Yi's spirit was immediately lifted, and he hurriedly asked: "Who is it?"

"The Three Pure Ones of Western Kunlun!"

Nv Wa smiled and said: "Western Kunlun Mountain now has the reputation of being the ancestor of all mountains and the hometown of all gods in the legends of the Wan Jie."

"If the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di wants to establish a Divine Sect and found a God Race, perhaps you can invite the Three Pure Ones to come out and preside over the overall situation."

"The Three Pure Ones are all transformed from Great Pangu's soul essence, with noble status and profound cultivation. They are the leaders of the Xuanmen, and their disciples are all over the heavens; their influence is immeasurable."

"If Your Majesty wants to successfully establish the 'Divine Sect' and found the inclusive 'God Race' to unite the hearts of the myriad races of the Primordial World."

"Then, perhaps you can consider going to Western Kunlun Mountain in person to sincerely invite the three Heavenly Sovereigns to come out, and have one of them, or all of them together, preside over the overall situation of the founding and development of the Divine Sect."

"With the supreme prestige and profound foundation of the Three Pure Ones in the Primordial World and Wan Jie, if you can get their full support, Your Majesty's 'Divine Sect' cause, and even the God Race cause, will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort and fall into place naturally!"

She threw the pot smoothly and handed this monstrous karma to the Three Pure Ones.

After thinking about it, Tai Yi deeply agreed.

So he accepted the suggestion: "Alright, I will go to Western Kunlun Mountain now."

"Your Majesty, wait." At this time, 【Great Emperor Ziwei】 Fu Xi appeared at the venue.

He suddenly asked: "When will Your Majesty announce the end of seclusion? After all, the matter of the Heavenly Marriage was discussed long ago. If we wait too long, it won't be easy to explain to Fellow Daoist Chang Xi."

"This matter is not urgent, not urgent." Tai Yi shook his head gently.

Although the brothers can take turns being the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di and replace each other on the job, some positions are absolutely irreplaceable.

The matter of the Heavenly Marriage must wait for the eldest brother to come out of seclusion before it can be pushed forward!

The vast Western Kunlun, shrouded in immortal mist, with ten thousand rays of divine light and a thousand auspicious clouds.

Tai Yi left the Heavenly Realm, and before long, he arrived at East Western Kunlun.

He restrained the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di's majesty and submitted a visiting card as a private individual.

Guang Guang Guang Chengzi and other disciples of the Chan Sect led a group of celestial immortals to welcome him.

"Respectfully welcome the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di; we failed to welcome you from afar."

"Today, I am the Sun Supreme." Tai Yi instructed.

Guang Guang Guang Chengzi understood: "Yes, Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di."

In a moment, the disciples invited him into the main hall of the Jade Void Palace.

In the main hall, the Three Pure Ones were already sitting side by side on the cloud bed, waiting quietly for his arrival.

Sitting in the middle was the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Sovereign—Xiang Xuanqing, wearing a 72-colored Daoist robe, with a majestic face and a gentle smile.

On his left was the Tai Pure Moral Heavenly Sovereign—Taishang, with crane-like hair and a child's face, wearing a Taiji Bagua immortal robe, holding a whisk, with a quiet and inactive expression, but eyes as deep as the sea.

And on his right was the Upper Pure Lingbao Heavenly Sovereign—Master Yuchen Daojun, with a green duckweed ancient sword hanging at his waist, sword-like eyebrows, sharp edges, and surrounded by endless Immortal-Slaying Sword Qi.

The three Heavenly Sovereigns all had breaths as deep as the sea and immeasurable cultivation.

Just sitting there casually, they possessed a supreme majesty that suppressed the ages and ruled the heavens, making Tai Yi, as the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di, not dare to be the slightest bit negligent.

"Why has the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di come to the Jade Void Palace?" Xiang Xuanqing asked curiously.

"It's a long story."

After Tai Yi sat down, he stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point, stating his purpose for coming to Western Kunlun Mountain.

He detailed the grand plan of founding the "Divine Sect" and using the "God Race" to unite all races to the three Heavenly Sovereigns from beginning to end.

The Three Pure Ones listened quietly to Tai Yi's exposition.

From beginning to end, they did not interrupt, and no obvious emotional fluctuations could be seen on their faces.

It was as if what Tai Yi said was just a very ordinary small matter.

Until Tai Yi laid out all his plans and looked at them with anticipation, hoping to get their support and approval.

The main hall fell into a strange silence.

The Three Pure Ones were still in that unfathomable state, and no one spoke first to express their stance.

They only exchanged some kind of silent communication with their eyes that only they could understand.

After a long time, Xiang Xuanqing, who was sitting in the middle, broke the silence. He looked at Tai Yi and asked in a calm tone:

"I just heard Your Majesty mention that Western Kunlun Mountain is the 'ancestor of all mountains and the hometown of all gods.' I wonder... where did Your Majesty hear this?"

Hearing this, Tai Yi's heart skipped a beat. He naturally heard a trace of displeasure in Xiang Xuanqing's words.

But he still had a shred of conscience.

He couldn't just sell Nv Wa out in front of the Three Pure Ones.

So he could only answer vaguely: "This is just a legend widely circulated in the Primordial World and Wan Jie; it doesn't specifically refer to anyone."

"Oh? Is that so? Then I'm afraid Your Majesty has come to the wrong place." Hearing this, Xiang Xuanqing shook his head gently, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.

He said slowly: "Your Majesty might not know that the Primordial Western Kunlun Divine Mountain is actually divided into two branches: 'East Western Kunlun' and 'West Western Kunlun'."

"The dojo where our three brothers reside is the East Western Kunlun Jade Void Palace."

"Although it is considered beautiful and full of immortal energy, when it comes to the illustrious name of 'ancestor of all mountains and hometown of all gods,' and its lofty status in the hearts of the myriad races of the Primordial World, especially those ancient gods, it is actually far inferior to Fellow Daoist Yaochi of West Western Kunlun."

Xiang Xuanqing said this with a flash of cunning in his eyes and continued: "So, this legend actually refers to the Yaochi Sacred Realm of West Western Kunlun!"

"If the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di truly wants to find a great power who can hold the scene and has deep roots with the 'hometown of all gods' to serve as the Divine Sect Leader."

"Then, in my opinion, you should go to Fellow Daoist Yaochi Jin Mu of West Western Kunlun to discuss this matter."

"Right!"

Taishang and Master Yuchen Daojun looked at Tai Yi and said very seriously:

"Fellow Daoist Yaochi was the former master of the Immortal Court. With her lofty status among the immortals and gods of the Primordial World, and her supreme authority in holding the register of all immortals."

"Wouldn't it be more justified and convincing for her to serve as the Divine Sect Leader than for our three brothers?"

Tai Yi was stunned after hearing the Three Pure Ones' serious nonsense.

Good heavens!

Doesn't your conscience hurt when you say this?

Does Fellow Daoist Yaochi know she has such a "lofty" status?

Nv Wa threw the pot to the Three Pure Ones, and the Three Pure Ones turned around and wanted to throw the pot to Yaochi Jin Mu of West Western Kunlun!

If he goes to Yaochi Jin Mu again, will she throw the pot to someone else?

Is the position of Divine Sect Leader really that hot to handle?!

Although Tai Yi was complaining in his heart, he maintained a calm smile on his face.

He didn't immediately say whether he would go to West Western Kunlun or not, but instead sat down generously on the guest cushion in the Jade Void Palace and pondered quietly.

He just sat there.

He put on a posture of "If you don't give me a clear answer today, I'll just stay here and not leave."

He knew that dealing with old foxes of the Three Pure Ones' level, just "reasoning with emotion and logic" is useless.

Sometimes, appropriate "shamelessness" and "wasting time" can have unexpected effects.

Anyway, he didn't come to meet them with great fanfare in the name of the 【Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di】 today, so it's not embarrassing.

Sure enough, after the Three Pure Ones saw Tai Yi's "I won't leave even if I die" posture, they exchanged meaningful glances again, seemingly conducting some kind of silent "interest game" and "responsibility division."

Finally, Taishang spoke: "Your Majesty, our three brothers are all leaders of the Xuanmen; it would be inappropriate to serve as the Divine Sect Leader."

"However," Taishang changed the subject, a kind smile of "I'm thinking for you" appearing on his face.

"Since the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di is determined to promote this 'Divine Sect' cause, as part of the Primordial World, we naturally cannot stand by and watch; we must share the worries and solve the problems for Your Majesty."

"Regarding the candidate for the leader, although we are not qualified, we can provide a brand new idea for the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di, which can be considered as doing our humble part."

Hearing this, Tai Yi was overjoyed, knowing that there was a turning point, and hurriedly said: "Please teach me, Heavenly Sovereign!"

Taishang stroked his long beard and said unhurriedly: "If the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di truly wants to unite the hearts of the myriad races of the Primordial World in the name of the 'God Race'."

"Then, the most critical point is to release enough major benefits that can make everyone's heart move, so as to win over the gods of the heavens and those powerful and influential major innate races."

"After all, if you want everyone to willingly submit to the banner of your 'Divine Sect' and 'God Race,' you have to give them some real benefits."

"I wonder if the Taiwei Taiwei Tian Di thinks that if we establish the position of 'Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors' in this newly founded 'God Race,' and clearly stipulate that this position will be held in rotation by the leaders or top powers of various races who have made the greatest contributions, have the deepest merit, and have the strongest strength to the 'God Race'."

"Can Your Majesty accept such a proposal?" Taishang looked at Tai Yi meaningfully.

Crack~~~

Just at the moment Taishang's voice fell.

A thunderclap suddenly sounded in Nv Wa's Tai Su Yuan Dong Tian!

Nv Wa, who was quietly deducing the feasibility of "kneading earth to create Great Pangu" in the cave heaven, suddenly raised her head.

She pinched her fingers and performed a calculation of the Heavenly Secrets.

A moment later, Nv Wa showed a crying-but-laughing expression.

"You guys are really..."

How did this pot get thrown back again?

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