novellaaa Chapter 14 Pure Yang Restriction, Ling Xiao Announces the Grand Wedding
Chapter 14 Pure Yang Restriction, Ling Xiao Announces the Grand Wedding
"Swish! Swish!"
Before Hongjun Daozu finished speaking, he flicked his finger, and two beams of spiritual light shot out from his sleeves, landing in front of the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother respectively.
These are two top-grade innate spiritual treasures—
What landed before the Eastern King Duke was a dragon-headed cane: its body was made of purple-gold, its handle was a dragon's head, and its body was covered with innate pure yang Dao patterns. With a single movement, it would produce a dragon's roar that shook the world, and it could suppress all evil spirits and control the pure yang energy of the primordial world.
What landed before the Queen Mother of the West was a pure water bowl: made of mutton fat and decorated with starlight, containing seven kinds of innate divine water that were clearly distinct, evolving into ripples of the Great Dao, capable of cleansing impurities and purifying the mind, and governing all waters under heaven.
— Both of these magical treasures were obtained by Dao Ancestor Hongjun during his early travels in the prehistoric world.
Now that he has attained the status of a Heavenly Sage, and his primordial spirit is entrusted to the Heavenly Dao, and he has further aspirations to unite with the Heavenly Dao, he naturally no longer needs to use it.
In addition, during his previous sparring session with Ancestor Yangmei, Yangmei used a hollow willow branch to collect all the treasures in his hands.
Hongjun Daozu had already realized that external things were ultimately trivial matters and would no longer be of any benefit to his attainment of the Dao.
Rather than leaving them useless, it would be better to bestow titles and rewards upon them to preserve their prestige and authority in ruling over the immortals.
"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure! This disciple will certainly live up to the Dao Ancestor's trust and work with Fellow Daoist Xihua to manage the immortal ranks and bring peace to the primordial world!"
With the dragon-headed cane in hand, Dongwanggong's body was filled with pure yang energy, his face beaming with undisguised ecstasy as he repeatedly kowtowed to Hongjun.
He was delighted not only by being appointed by the Dao Ancestor as the head of all male immortals in the primordial world, wielding the power to rule over all immortals; but also by the Dao Ancestor placing him alongside the Queen Mother of the West, to jointly govern Yin and Yang—
As the two work together day and night, they may develop feelings for each other. Perhaps they can follow the example of Fellow Daoist Lingxiao, win the heart of the beauty, and fulfill their long-cherished wish!
The Queen Mother of the West also bowed to Hongjun to express her gratitude, a hint of joy flashing in her cool eyes.
She had no ambition to dominate and did not value the power of the head of the female immortals. However, she unexpectedly obtained a top-grade innate spiritual treasure that matched her own Dao, which was a pleasant surprise.
It should be known that throughout the entire prehistoric world, those who can possess top-grade innate spiritual treasures are extremely rare. Even many Primordial Golden Immortals who have undergone countless eons may not be able to obtain such treasures.
This treasure alone is enough to make even a Great Luo Golden Immortal risk his life to fight for it, and even a Primordial Golden Immortal is moved by it!
This time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun bestowed both titles and treasures upon them.
The powerful figures inside the hall reacted in various ways:
The Three Pure Ones sat upright on the three futons in front, their expressions indifferent, completely disregarding these so-called leaders of male and female immortals.
The same is true for the Twelve Ancestral Witches—
The eleven ancestral witches, including Dijiang, Gonggong, and Zhurong, all wore undisguised mockery and disdain. If it weren't for the pressure from the saints of Zixiao Palace, they would have already burst out laughing.
Only Houtu remained calm, her eyes showing a thoughtful expression.
As for veteran powerhouses like Zhulong and Huofeng, who have survived numerous calamities, they remained calm and composed.
Ling Xiao embraced Xi He and Chang Xi beside him, taking in all of this and sighing inwardly.
Hongjun Daozu's move, seemingly just a simple bestowal of titles and rewards, has in fact begun to pave the way for his future ascension to the Dao and mending of the heavens, and his taking control of the primordial world's heavenly Dao.
However, this power among the immortals is ultimately just a mirage. When the witches and demons rise to power in the future, the title of the head of both male and female immortals will also vanish into nothingness.
"but……"
Ling Xiao thought for a moment and realized that among the three thousand Zi Xiao guests, there were quite a few powerful individuals who inherited the innate Yin-Yang foundation.
Fuxi and Nuwa, one is the innate Lesser Yang and the other is the innate Lesser Yin;
He, along with Xihe and Changxi, are the masters of the moon and the sun, with orthodox lineage and cultivation levels surpassing even those of the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother.
The fact that these two individuals hold the top positions among the male and female immortals is fundamentally due to the word "pure".
The so-called pure yang and pure yin are extremely pure and clean, not a bit more or less.
Lesser Yang and Lesser Yin, lacking just the right balance;
The Yin and Yang represent the ultimate state of things; when Yang reaches its extreme, Yin arises from Yin, and when Yin reaches its extreme, Yang arises from Yang. Although this aligns with the perfect Dao, it is not the pure origin of Yin and Yang.
There is no inherent superiority or inferiority among the three; they are simply different paths taken.
"This Fellow Daoist Donghua seems to have developed feelings for Fellow Daoist Xihua?" Xihe whispered to Lingxiao, her voice tinged with hesitation.
"Obviously." Ling Xiao nodded and smiled.
It wasn't that he had sharp eyes; it was simply that the Eastern King Duke made no attempt to conceal his true intentions. All the powerful figures present were insightful, and who couldn't see through him?
The falling flowers are full of affection, but the flowing water is heartless.
Though our feelings were deep, our fate was too shallow.
What is meant by pure Yang or pure Yin?
The two are originally pure Yin and Yang without any impurities. If they truly become Daoist partners, their Yin and Yang interact and their origins merge. So how can there be any talk of purity?
This foot alone makes it impossible for them to become Daoist partners, unless they encounter a great opportunity to change their fate.
But how easy is it to do?
In Lingxiao's view, the Eastern King Duke will hardly have the opportunity for the union of Yin and Yang in this life. Only by being reborn as the Eastern Emperor or the Pure Yang Sword Immortal in the future can he break this cycle.
On the other hand, fortunately, I have a solar root, which doesn't have the many restrictions of pure yang. In that case, I should be given a proper title...
Ling Xiao's gentle gaze swept over the two jade rabbit sisters, and he shook his head, regaining his composure.
He concentrated on digesting what he had learned from listening to the Dao for ten thousand years, waiting only three Yuanhui (a unit of time) before returning to Zixiao Palace to listen to the second session of the Quasi-Saint Cultivation Dao.
The other innate deities in the hall were also silently reflecting on what they had gained from listening to the Dao. When everyone looked up again, they saw that the figure of Dao Ancestor Hongjun was no longer on the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit.
In an instant, everyone stood up, ready to disperse and return to their respective dojos to digest what they had learned.
"Brother Lingxiao, now that the sermon is over, shall we return to the Primordial Sun Star first, or stay in the Chaos and wait for three Yuanhui?" Changxi curled up on Lingxiao's right leg, shifted her delicate body, sat up straight, raised her small face, and looked at him with her bright eyes full of dependence.
"No rush, I have something else to do." Ling Xiao's gaze lingered briefly on Xi He's cool and pretty face before he reached out and gently pinched Chang Xi's smooth cheek, then smiled.
"What business do you have, Brother Dao? My sister and I will naturally accompany you." Xihe quickly spoke, her fair hand already grasping Lingxiao's wrist, her tone firm.
"Me too! Me too!" Chang Xi nodded quickly and hugged Ling Xiao's arm tightly.
"Haha, of course we'll all go together. Without any one of you, this matter won't be possible."
Ling Xiao laughed loudly, helped the two women to their feet, still holding their slender waists, which drew the attention of many powerful figures in the hall.
The two sisters were still curious when they saw Ling Xiao release his hand, bow to the three thousand innate saints in the hall, and say loudly, "Fellow Daoists, I am Ling Xiao, greetings."
His words immediately drew everyone's attention.
All the powerful figures looked over, their expressions varied—some curious, some puzzled—and stood still, listening to his next words.
Ling Xiao's gaze swept across the entire area, finally settling on Xi He and Chang Xi beside him. His eyes were full of tenderness as he cupped his hands again and said in a clear voice:
"I am in harmony with my fellow Daoists Xihe and Changxi, who share the same Dao and are of the same mind. I wish to become Daoist partners and unite the Dao of the Moon and the Sun."
"It is decided that a banquet will be held in the Lingxiao Palace of the Sun Star after a Yuanhui. I would like to invite all fellow Daoists to take time out of your busy schedules to attend this gathering. I will be happy to welcome you."
As soon as the words were spoken, both Xihe and Changxi were taken aback, and then a surge of joy welled up in their hearts.
"Hmm~"
The usually aloof and noble Xihe's jade-like cheeks were instantly flushed with rosy hues, even her earlobes were tinged with a faint red. Her phoenix eyes, which were usually as indifferent as a cold pool, were now filled with tenderness and shimmering with moisture.
She gently covered her mouth, suppressing the slight tremor in her throat. Her slender fingertips trembled slightly as she tightly grasped Ling Xiao's left hand, palms touching, their affection overflowing. All the words she wanted to say were transformed into the deep tenderness in her eyes.