106: Method of Severing the Three Corpses

"The Method of Severing the Three Corpses uses an Innate Spirit Treasure as a medium to sever one's own obsessions of good and evil. The good thoughts become the Good Corpse, the evil thoughts become the Evil Corpse, and the self becomes the Obsession Corpse. Once all three corpses are severed, the Dao Heart becomes clear and aligns with the Heavenly Dao, allowing one to glimpse the path ahead."

"By severing the corpses to enter the Dao and achieving a Breakthrough of the shackles, I call this Realm—Quasi-Saint!"

"The so-called 'Saint' in Quasi-Saint does not refer to Primordial Chaos Great Golden Immortal, but rather means 'Close to Sainthood'."

"Those in this Realm have severed the three corpses, transcended the mundane, and possess a clear Dao Heart. Every movement can trigger the Laws of Heaven and Earth; thus, they are called Saints."

As he spoke, three lotuses of clear Qi emerged in the hall, each manifesting a hazy figure.

The first was compassionate and peaceful, the second was killing and sharp, and the third was identical to Hongjun's true self.

The three rotated and circulated, demonstrating the supreme mystery of severing the corpses to attain the Dao.

"However, while the three corpses are easy to sever, uniting them is the most difficult."

Hongjun's gaze was deep as he tapped his fingertip. The three figures suddenly merged into one, turning into a brilliant Law that shot straight into the sky. "One must use great perseverance to realize the true self before transcendence can be achieved."

Yuan Feng's eyes flickered as if she had realized something: "In that case, this word 'Saint' is both a Realm and an expectation."

Hongjun smiled slightly: "Exactly. Among Primordial Cultivators, those who can reach the Quasi-Saint Realm are no longer mundane. However, the Saintly Dao is ethereal; a hair's breadth of difference is as vast as the heavens and the abyss."

Then, Hongjun turned his gaze toward Qing Wu, who had remained silent.

"I wonder, what do you two Fellow Daoists think of the path I have created?"

Qing Wu lightly stroked his teacup, a look of contemplation in his eyes. After a moment, he smiled: "Your method is truly extraordinary. Using Spirit Treasures as a medium to sever the three corpses step by step is indeed a stable path to attain the Dao."

"However... though this method is wonderful, it ultimately relies on the power of Spirit Treasures and adheres to the rules of the Heavenly Dao. After the three corpses are severed, one still needs to align with the Heavenly Dao to prove one's own Dao."

It wasn't that borrowing the Heavens to attain the Dao was bad, nor did he look down on the Method of Severing the Three Corpses.

Since this method would become a highly regarded cultivation method for all beings in the Primordial World in the future, it naturally had its own mysteries.

However, Qing Wu still believed that Cultivate should be based on oneself, using one's own Dao to validate the world and using one's own Law to break through shackles.

Hongjun did not take offense at Qing Wu's words; instead, he showed a look of admiration: "That you have such insights shows your Dao Heart is clear. There are three thousand Great Daos, and all can lead to the Dao. My method is but one of the paths."

Since they were discussing the Dao, there was no need to distinguish between high and low. The goal was mutual validation and learning; having different opinions was perfectly normal.

The three raised their cups and drank together, continuing their discussion.

At this time, Hongjun's Dao charm was profound and his Realm was high. Discussing the Dao with him provided great assistance to Qing Wu and Yuan Feng.

But based on the Karma Hongjun owed them from the previous events in the West, it was impossible to clear it all at once.

Hongjun had also proposed giving some treasures to settle the Karma, but Qing Wu refused after some thought.

Except for their natal treasures.

In terms of offense, they already had supreme-tier treasures like the God-Slaying Spear and the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler.

In terms of defense, they had also collected the Five Directional Flags, making them complete in both offense and defense.

Furthermore, as they traveled the Primordial World, they had collected many treasures and, to a certain extent, did not lack any.

Although no one would complain about having too many treasures, and Hongjun was known as the largest treasury in the Primordial World, there were only a few treasures that could truly interest them.

One was the Creation Jade Plate, but that was Hongjun's Spirit Treasure for severing corpses and attaining the Dao; how could he give it away?

Then there were the Four Swords of Zhuxian, whose killing power could not be broken by a single person.

But after thinking about it, he decided to forget it. Although it was claimed that four people of the same Realm were required to break it, once used, the four opponents would likely have already teamed up.

Supreme treasures like the pangu banner and the taiji diagram also had their own Karma attached; taking them for himself would inevitably be problematic.

Therefore, it was better to keep this Karma and seek out Hongjun later when needed. Wouldn't that be better?

Hongjun sighed helplessly and could only let the matter drop.

Putting down his teacup, his gaze moved between Qing Wu and Yuan Feng, and he suddenly said solemnly: "Fellow Daoists, I have another matter to discuss."

Qing Wu's brow twitched slightly: "Oh? Please speak, Fellow Daoist."

For some reason, Qing Wu instinctively felt that this old fellow was going to ask them to do something.

Hongjun lightly waved his whisk, and phantom images of the Primordial World's mountains and rivers immediately appeared in the hall: "Now that the world has just settled and the myriad tribes are rising again, the order of the Primordial World is unclear, and living beings fight incessantly. The world ultimately needs stability and must be led by virtuous individuals."

Yuan Feng's red lips curled slightly: "Could it be that you want the two of us to manage this meddlesome business?"

Hongjun nodded with a smile: "Exactly. According to my calculations, the Immortal Dao will flourish in the Primordial World. In the future, there should be a head of male immortals and a head of female immortals to govern the immortals of the Primordial World."

"You two have profound cultivation and possess both virtue and talent; you are truly the best candidates."

"The head of male immortals shall manage the world's social order, and the head of female immortals shall manage the Yin and Yang order. If you two accept these positions, you will enjoy the Luck of the Primordial World, which will be of great benefit to your Cultivate and might even allow you to take another step forward."

Hearing him speak so extravagantly, Yuan Feng only gave a light laugh and did not answer. Her beautiful eyes turned toward Qing Wu.

Qing Wu toyed with the teacup in his hand, a half-smile on his face.

Old Daoist, oh Old Daoist, you're already thinking about washing your hands of everything and even targeting us.

The so-called head of male immortals and head of female immortals sounded nice, but they were actually just positions to help him manage the Primordial World—thankless tasks.

The key was to have the strength to make the beings of the Primordial World submit; otherwise, it would just be an empty title that invited disaster.

The East Duke and West Queen Mother, who were later appointed as the heads of male and female immortals, were burdened by this very thing.

Hongjun only established the positions but did not provide much support for them.

In the end, the East Duke accidentally fell into a calamity, and his Dao perished.

The West Queen Mother was less affected, but in the end, the title of head of female immortals existed in name only.

Qing Wu was not the East Duke, and Yuan Feng was not the West Queen Mother.

The two were of one mind. If they became the heads of male and female immortals, surely no one would be dissatisfied.

But their Dao did not lie there, so they would certainly not agree.

Not to mention they wouldn't Cultivate the Immortal Dao of severing the three corpses.

This hot potato was simply of no interest to them.

"Forgive us, Fellow Daoist. Since this is a matter of your Immortal Dao, it is best for an Immortal Dao Cultivator to step forward."

"Farewell!" The two stood up and left.

Seeing their retreating backs, Hongjun first sighed, feeling it was a pity he hadn't bound them tightly to the camp of the Heavenly Dao.

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a sense of expectation for them.

The path of Hunyuan had already changed since the emergence of the Heavenly Dao.

To succeed, one must deeply comprehend the Laws of the Primordial World and then forge a new path. It was no small difficulty.

But he also had great confidence in the two of them.

If anyone in the Primordial World could modify and perfect such a path, it would be these two Fellow Daoists.

"The Primordial World is not so small that it can only accommodate the Immortal Dao!"

Thinking of this, Hongjun smiled calmly and withdrew his gaze.

With a flick of his whisk, his Dao charm spread out, and his Saint's Dharma Image suddenly manifested above the Nine Heavens.

In an instant, the entire Primordial World fell silent. Purple Qi came from the East for thirty thousand miles, and auspicious clouds and mists filled the firmament.

Hongjun's Saintly Dharma Image was of immeasurable height, with its head touching the star river and its feet treading on the Nine Netherworlds, surrounded by brilliant wheels of light formed by the three thousand Great Dao Laws.

In each wheel of light, a world seemed to be born and die in Reincarnation, demonstrating supreme Dao charm.

All living beings in the Primordial World were deeply shaken.