"Thus, the Great Celestial Elder fell into a deep slumber, and we were born."

In a nonchalant manner, the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable stated this news, shocking enough to shake All Heavens and Myriad Realms, yet his tone remained calm.

"Taiqing’s Tao and Virtue, Yuqing Primordial, Upper Pure Spirit Treasure..."

"These are the three thoughts of the Great Celestial Elder, and also the origin point of our three brothers’ birth."

"As it is said, ’One Qi Transforms the Three Pristine Ones,’ these Three Pristine Ones are three obsessions, three different ways of dealing with the world."

"The Taiqing Celestial Venerable of Tao and Virtue advocates for governing without actions, acting as one desires, neither contending nor coveting, believing that outcomes will naturally manifest when the time is right."

"The Yuqing Primordial Celestial Venerable emphasizes predicting the heavenly mechanisms and acting accordingly, with all efforts aimed at pursuing the best outcome."

"The Shangqing Lingbao Celestial Venerable aims to seize that single thread of life, daring to act against the heavens yet always following their heart."

Looking at Li Hao, who remained composed amidst honor and disgrace, the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable suddenly smiled.

"The Great Celestial Elder knew that his heart had shattered, so he divided his Primordial Spirit into three."

"Attempting through this method to find that path most aligned with All Heavens and Myriad Realms."

"For when his wish is realized, it will be the day when we three brothers unite once more."

"By then, the Great Celestial Elder would naturally awaken from slumber to witness this era of peace."

For some reason, upon hearing this from the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable, Li Hao seemed to sense a sliver of mockery and anger.

And the words that followed, undoubtedly confirmed Li Hao’s suspicions.

"The pity is, the Great Celestial Elder never considered the feelings of us three brothers."

"Though we were formed from the division of the Great Celestial Elder’s Primordial Spirit, we are ultimately not mere incarnations of him."

"We have our own will, we make our own choices."

"In the early days of our birth, although we engaged in great conflicts due to different choices and stances, we eventually reconciled."

At this point, the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable paused briefly.

"To outsiders, it seemed our three brothers were always searching for the path to become the Celestial Father, going to extremes and nearly descending into madness for it."

"However, from start to finish, we never intended to become the Celestial Father."

"Because for us to become the Celestial Father means the Great Celestial Elder would return."

"So after we three brothers reconciled, we made a decision—a decision that might truly kill the Great Celestial Elder."

Looking up at Li Hao across from him, the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable continued with a smile in his voice.

"We chose to sever the three corpses and cut off karma, abandoning everything we presently are."

"This naturally includes the shackles left to us by the Great Celestial Elder..."

In reality, the process of the Three Pristine Ones "severing the three corpses and cutting off karma" was not as simple as the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable described.

The struggle among the Three Pristine Ones was convoluted, especially after the Primordial Celestial Venerable became the "Lord of Bai Yu City."

His great battle with the Tongtian Sect Leader nearly destroyed all of Bai Yu City.

Even after reaching an agreement, choosing to "sever the three corpses and cut off karma," the parties never met again.

"To sever the three corpses and cut off karma, that is our three brothers’ strongest resistance against the Great Celestial Elder."

"And in this process, the Xuanhuang Qi is the most crucial factor."

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Xuanhuang Qi allows a cultivator to remain untouched by karma and not fall into reincarnation.

When a cultivator attains the Xuanhuang True Body, they tread the path towards achieving the fruits of all cause, transcending all things.

However, if we are to trace its essence.

Xuanhuang Qi was initially merely a means for the Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue to evade the Great Celestial Elder.

Xuanhuang Qi is the manifestation of karma, the embodiment of destiny, the ultimate hidden killer of heavenly mechanisms.

Before severing the three corpses and cutting off karma, the Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue tried to use Xuanhuang Qi to sever his connection with the Great Celestial Elder.

Alas, the Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue never fully succeeded in this.

Because Xuanhuang Qi can only conceal karma, not sever it, thus failing to free oneself utterly from the Great Celestial Elder.

Therefore, the most powerful among the three brothers, the Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue, ultimately had to choose to enter a cycle of death and rebirth, just like the Primordial Celestial Venerable and Lingbao Celestial Venerable.

However, due to the existence of Xuanhuang Qi, the Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue was the first of the Three Pristine Ones to experience rebirth.

From then on, the Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue began planning the resurrection of his two brothers.

The "Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Pagoda" contains the "Yuqing Primordial Profound Yellow Nine Lights Scripture," prepared by the Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue for the Primordial Celestial Venerable as a contingency for resurrection.

A cultivator practicing the "Yuqing Primordial Profound Yellow Nine Lights Scripture" will have a life essence closely approaching that of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, serving as the most suitable tripod furnace for his rebirth.

The presence of Xuanhuang Qi also grants the reborn Primordial Celestial Venerable the possibility to wholly sever karma.

The Celestial Venerable Remains on Earth were awakened due to sensing the emergence of the Xuanhuang True Body, activating the last will of the Primordial Celestial Venerable within that body.

—The Celestial Venerable of Dao and Virtue crafted the best rebirth tripod furnace for his brother.

—The Lingbao Celestial Venerable then chose to send this tripod furnace to the "Fallen Area," placing it before the waiting for resurrection Primordial Celestial Venerable.

Having understood these two points, Li Hao roughly grasped the entire sequence of events.

"So, are you planning to possess me?"

This time, it was not Li Hao’s physical self that spoke, but the Huanglong Incarnation he was holding up.

Thunder rolled across the sky, and the majestic head of the Dragon Head descended from the clouds, staring intently at the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable.

"To possess a Creator seeking to obtain the Primordial Tao Fruit?"

"I am not that foolish; I do not wish to become anyone’s incarnation at the moment."

"Besides, this is the path my brother prepared for me, which doesn’t necessarily suit me best."

Gazing at the Huanglong in the sky, the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable smiled as he refuted.

"I just think, perhaps we can make a deal."

Shifting his gaze from the Huanglong, the Primordial Celestial Venerable intently focused on Li Hao opposite him and spoke.

"My brother always believed in his flawless calculations but never considered my thoughts..."

"And my younger brother is no fool; it’s surprising he didn’t recognize you as an incarnation of a Creator..."

"But if I had enough Xuanhuang Qi, even without the Xuanhuang True Body, I might just revive!"

Upon hearing this, Li Hao curiously inquired further.

"Since you mentioned a transaction, what exactly do you intend to trade?"

Facing Li Hao’s probe, the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable laughed again.

"You came here from my dojo; I presume you’ve roamed through it entirely."

"And since I’ve mostly abandoned all my magical treasures for rebirth, what I can offer now probably doesn’t interest you."

"However, my true self left something even more important with me."

"One-third of the Great Celestial Elder’s Primordial Spirit and obsessions — dare you accept it?"

This time, it was Li Hao who laughed, with even a hint of unrestrained meaning in his smile.

"Indeed, as expected of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, your scheme is truly well-laid."

"You lose nothing with this move, yet successfully rid yourself of the trouble of the Great Celestial Elder..."

With a human-like shrug, the incarnation of Primordial Celestial Venerable continued to smile and say.

"It’s troublesome for me, but is it troublesome for you?"

"If you weren’t seeking the Primordial Tao Fruit, I might not even dare hand this trouble over to you!"

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