In front of a realm gate, the light screen shook, and Patriarch Tai Heng walked out with a few disciples.
He turned around and looked up at the spiritual light screen, and praised, "The layout of the Sect Yan is indeed extraordinary. I wonder which Yuan Zun did this."
The disciple said, "There are rumors that …"
However, Tai Heng raised his hand and stopped him from continuing. "Don't make wild guesses about a Yuan Venerate unless you have concrete evidence."
The disciple was stunned, and said humbly, "Patriarch, you're right, I was speaking nonsense."
Patriarch Tai Heng observed for a while, and chatted with the disciple who guarded the altar for half a day, before leaving the altar with a few disciples.
After those Fellow Daoists who returned with him were freed or died, he went to the Mountain and Sea Realm, and met the original eldest disciple's reincarnation, Wei Zihong.
But now that he was Yuan Zun's disciple, his cultivation base and magic power were no longer inferior to his, and the Karma connection between the two had long been severed, so he treated him as an equal.
Although Wei Zihong's cultivation method had been improved by him, and was very different from the original, it was still passed down by Patriarch Tai Heng, so he was still very respectful to the latter.
After staying in the Yaoyin Clan for several years, he took in a few disciples, and traveled everywhere.
After hundreds of years, he also wanted to live in peace, so he came to this realm famous for its magnificent scenery, and prepared to find a secluded place to stay.
A few days later, the master and disciples walked to the bank of a large river. Patriarch Tai Heng looked around, and saw the scenery upstream and downstream. There were more than ten big cities along the river, and the two sides were densely populated, with carriages, horses, and boats coming and going continuously.
He nodded and praised, "I've often heard people say that the Sect Yan doesn't cultivate spiritual vigor, only cultivates itself, and is the first sect that violates the old ways. But I see that under its rule, there are abundant resources, and the people enjoy peace and happiness. Just this alone is a great merit."
However, a disciple disagreed and said, "Ancestor, what the world thinks has nothing to do with me. Moreover, we don't need any merit to cultivate. Even the good deeds of the Yuhuan Heavens have nothing to do with good or evil."
Ancestor Tai Heng shook his head and said, "That's not right." He pointed at his chest and said, "The merit is in the heart. If the heart is righteous, then there is no evil. If there is no evil, then there is sincerity. If there is sincerity, then there will be no hindrance to cultivation. How can there be no connection?"
A disciple was unconvinced and said, "Ancestor, if that evil person really thinks that doing evil is beneficial to him, doesn't that mean that he can also use this opportunity to improve his cultivation?"
Old Ancestor Tai Heng said seriously, "There are people like that, but if I see them, I will kill them."
The disciple grumbled in his heart. After talking for so long, wasn't it all about strength?
Old Ancestor Tai Heng saw through their thoughts and said, "I'm not joking. Let me ask you, when you cultivate, do you want to be surrounded by people who cultivate good deeds or people who cultivate evil karma?"
The disciples couldn't help but look at each other. One of them said, "Ancestor, it's better for those who cultivate good deeds. Who would want to see someone in the same sect who cultivated evil deeds? Wouldn't we have to be on guard all the time? Then what's the point of cultivating? "
Another disciple shuddered and said, "If there really is such a person by your side, you will fall into a trap. You won't even know who did it. Even those demonic cultivators wouldn't dare to stay with such a person."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng said, "That's right. Good is the will of the human heart, evil is the will of the human heart, so it can't be allowed to exist in the world. Even if there is no me, there will still be others who will kill me. Even if you don't ask others to do good and don't do evil in your life, you will still have a clear conscience. It's also beneficial to cultivate with you." He pointed down and said, "The sect is set up in the mortal world so that the people can live in peace. Disciples will have very few obstacles in their hearts when cultivating. The only thing they are limited by is their comprehension."
The disciples fell into deep thought.
Because this place was too close to the mortal world, it was not suitable to be a place to cultivate. Old Ancestor Tai Heng led the group to the plateau and finally came to a mountain ridge.
He stood there and looked at the heaven and earth. He saw that on one side of the mountain ridge, the mountains and rivers were beautiful and graceful like a beautiful woman, and on the other side, it was majestic like a towering mountain and surging clouds.
He was not surprised and saw a large lake at the foot of the mountain. Not far from the lake, there was a wide and flat mountain platform, just like a natural place to teach Dao. He couldn't help but stroke his beard and nodded, "This is a good place for me to build my abode."
After deciding on this place as his abode, he used his supernatural power to move the mountain rocks and build a temple. In less than half a month, he had built a blessed land of immortals.
Old Ancestor Tai Heng taught here every day, and when he was free, he would go sightseeing. He also subdued a big whale and rode it to fish every day. He lived a very comfortable life.
Although his cultivation was high, he knew that without Zhou Huanyuan Jade, he wouldn't be able to break through that layer of barrier.
He was also calm about this. As long as he had Ziqing's spiritual opportunity, then his lifespan would not decline.
There were very few cultivators who could cultivate to his level, so what was there for him to be dissatisfied with? Living a free and unfettered life was what immortals should do.
One day, when he was sailing on the sea with his disciples, a disciple suddenly said, "Old Ancestor, there's something disciple doesn't understand."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng said gently, "Speak."
The disciple said, "Old Ancestor, why didn't you accept Sect Leader Wei's invitation and stay in Yaoyin Clan? The scenery there is not bad, and Yaoyin Clan's disciples can be considered Old Ancestor's disciples, so why did you come to this remote place? "
Old Ancestor Tai Heng said patiently, "Although Sect Leader Wei was my disciple in his previous life, he has become a disciple of Yuan Zun in this life, so he naturally has nothing to do with me. Moreover, the Yaoyin Clan today, other than the reputation, everything else is built by Sect Leader Wei, so how can I be shameless?"
The disciple said, "But Old Ancestor, what's so good about this place? Why not choose Kun Shi Continent? There is endless spiritual opportunity there, and there are many people who share the same Dao. "
Old Ancestor Tai Heng smiled and said, "Kun Shi Continent is a land of dispute. I'm a secluded cultivator, and I don't want to compete with others. Since you're here, even if you're not used to living here, you have to endure it. Once you've succeeded in your cultivation, I'll let you go."
The disciples said in unison, "We're willing to follow Old Ancestor."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng was about to say something when he suddenly paused. He pinched his fingers together and calculated, then said thoughtfully, "Some old friends will come to visit in a few days. The things in the cave are too shabby, and it's not good to entertain guests." He flicked his fingers, and a few rays of light flew down, "Go and find what you need."
He only left one disciple by his side, and after sending the others away, he cupped his hands and bowed in a certain direction, saying, "Since Fellow Daoist has come, why don't you show yourself?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure came out of the atmosphere. It was a young man in white, wearing a large robe and a tall hat. He returned the greeting and said, "This humble one is Qiu Jiao. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Tai Heng.
Old Ancestor Tai Heng made an inviting gesture and said, "Fellow Daoist, please take a seat."
Qiu Jiao thanked him, then lifted his robe and sat down. He went straight to the point and said, "Fellow Daoist, please don't blame me for coming here. I'm here on someone's request to invite Fellow Daoist."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then said, "I heard that there's an innate demon in Bu Xu Tian called Heavenly Venerable, and he's as powerful as Yuan Zun. Is he related to Fellow Daoist?"
Qiu Jiao looked at him and was slightly surprised. He sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist, as expected of a sect's founder. My origin is very similar to your guess." He nodded and said sincerely, "I see that Fellow Daoist is not successful in the mortal world, so why don't you come to our side? I know what Fellow Daoist is lacking right now. In the human path, there's no hope, but in our side, there's some hope. "
Old Ancestor Tai Heng said seriously, "I appreciate Fellow Daoist's kindness, but everyone has their own ambitions. I'm afraid I can't accept your kindness."
Qiu Jiao wasn't angry when he heard Old Ancestor Tai Heng's refusal. He only said, "Fellow Daoist, you're a demon wyrm, so in the human path, you're still an outsider."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng laughed and said, "I used to cultivate Mystic, Demonic, and Yao Daoist at the same time. Now that I've severed my mortal body, how can Fellow Daoist see me as a demon? At my level, why bother with these things? Besides, you don't seem to lack people like me, so you're just thinking about how to use my identity, right? "
Qiu Jiao smiled and didn't say anything. He didn't try to persuade Old Ancestor Tai Heng anymore. He threw a talisman on the ground and stood up. He said, "Whenever Fellow Daoist is interested, you can use this to find me."
He bowed and left. Just like how he came, his body slowly merged with the atmosphere.
Old Ancestor Tai Heng looked at the talisman, but he didn't touch it. He let it land on the ground and stood up. He said, "We're going back too."
That disciple said worriedly, "Old Ancestor, are those demons targeting Old Ancestor?"
Old Ancestor Tai Heng comforted him, "There's no need to frown. I'm guessing that this person will look for other people besides me. He won't target me alone."
The disciple said nervously, "Are those demons trying to cause trouble?"
Old Ancestor Tai Heng laughed and said, "What trouble can the demons and beasts nowadays cause? I think this matter is related to the Yan Sect. I heard that this sect is killing demons and beasts everywhere. These beasts are suppressed to the point that they can't breathe. That's why they have no choice but to look for helpers everywhere. "
The disciple quickly said, "Since these demons are dying, then Old Ancestor can't go."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng said, "I didn't plan to do that. Living a carefree life is better than fighting and killing."
A few days later, the disciples who went out to search for food and drinks returned one after another. Old Ancestor Tai Heng ordered them to prepare a banquet. When it was almost noon, there was a flash of light. A Daoist with two swords on his back arrived on a cloud. He bowed and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng bowed and said, "Fellow Daoist Hong You, long time no see." He turned to the side and invited Hong You, "Please take a seat."
Hong You followed him to a seat and drank three cups of wine with Old Ancestor Tai Heng without saying a word. Then, he put down the jade cup and asked, "Fellow Daoist, have you sensed anything recently?"
Ancestor Tai Heng nodded slowly. For the past few years, whenever he sat in meditation, he could feel a force calling out to him. It was as if he only had to follow this force and he would be able to go to another world, and he might even be able to obtain great fortune.
Hong You said, "I think this place is related to the place we ascended to." He looked up and looked straight at Old Ancestor Tai Heng. "I suspect that the reason you called us back is to fight for the ownership of the Origin Jade."
Old Ancestor Tai Heng said, "Fellow Daoist, do you want to go and give it a try?"
Hong You nodded and said as if it was a matter of course, "We cultivators strive for a trace of Heaven's secret. Since there's a chance, why wouldn't I go?"
Old Ancestor Tai Heng raised his hand and smiled. "Then I hope Fellow Daoist will be able to get what you want."
Hong You glanced at him and didn't say anything. After he bowed, he turned into a ray of light and flew away.
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