Primordial Era: The Only Golden Crow, Starting with the Twelve Earthly Branches

Chapter 15 My Path Is Not Lonely, Dao Ancestor Invites Guests to Discuss the Great Tribulation

"ah!"

Chang Xi let out a delighted cry.

She quickly covered her mouth with her small hands, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, sparkling with starlight, her cheeks flushed, like ripe peaches from Kunlun Mountain.

"Brother Lingxiao~"

The little girl hummed sweetly, skipping and jumping closer to Ling Xiao. She tightly gripped his right hand, rubbing her head against his arm. She was both shy and happy, her eyes curving into crescent moons, her happiness and joy almost overflowing.

As soon as Ling Xiao said this, the hall erupted in uproar.

Upon seeing this, Fuxi immediately used his divine sense to urgently transmit his voice to Nuwa, earnestly saying:

"Look, sister! I told you this young Golden Crow was no good man! He's got two women on his left and right, marrying two Moon Goddesses in one go—he's clearly a frivolous and fickle fellow!"

"You must keep your distance from him in the future, and don't be fooled by his sweet talk!"

His protective manner towards his sister made it clear that he regarded Nuwa as a precious treasure and was unwilling to let her be exposed to even the slightest risk.

Nuwa blushed slightly upon hearing this, spat lightly, and retorted with her divine sense:

"Brother, don't speak nonsense. What does it have to do with us if they become Daoist partners?"

But as her gaze swept over Xihe and Changxi, seeing their flushed cheeks and eyes brimming with shyness and happiness, she felt a pang of envy and sighed inwardly.

His elder brother only knew to scold him for being a womanizer, but he did not know that as the Lord of the Sun Star, he publicly announced his marriage in front of three thousand guests of the Purple Cloud, giving his two younger sisters a proper title. Such openness and sincerity made it a rare and good match.

"Fellow Daoist, you have been so kind in inviting me. I will certainly go to the banquet and trouble you."

The first to speak was none other than the Candle Dragon Ancestor.

Given his nature of avoiding the world and living in seclusion, and not wanting to get involved in cause and effect, he would definitely not have agreed to an invitation from someone else. However, Lingxiao had inspired him. Back then, Lingxiao established the Twelve Yuan Chen, which defined the framework of years, months, days and hours, so he was able to perfect the time sequence of "Ke" and receive the merits bestowed by heaven and earth.

He must repay this debt of karma.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lingxiao! Congratulations, Fellow Daoists Taiyin! On this auspicious occasion, I will certainly attend to offer my congratulations!"

As soon as Zhulong finished speaking, Tongtian burst into laughter and was the first to echo him.

He was naturally generous and loved to associate with upright and honest people. Lingxiao established the Twelve Yuan Chen to complete the Heavenly Dao, and he also inherited the legacy of the Father God Pangu, which had long aroused Tongtian's curiosity.

Then, Dongwanggong also hurriedly cupped his hands in congratulations, his eyes filled with undisguised envy: "Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Lingxiao on achieving your wish. I will definitely pay a visit to congratulate you when the time comes."

He secretly resolved to take advantage of this wedding banquet to learn from Ling Xiao how to get along with others, so as to win over the Queen Mother of the West as soon as possible and fulfill his long-cherished wish.

In an instant, the three thousand guests of the Purple Cloud Pavilion in the hall all spoke up in response, and the sounds of congratulations were endless.

Although Ling Xiao has lived in seclusion on the Sun Star for many years, he has become famous throughout the prehistoric world for his immeasurable merit in establishing the Twelve Yuan Chen. In addition, he has always acted uprightly and never actively made enemies. He had no enemies, and all the powerful beings were happy to befriend him. Almost everyone accepted the invitation to the banquet.

The prehistoric world wasn't just about fighting and killing; it also involved human relationships and social interactions.

In fact, there are two reasons why Ling Xiao chose this time to announce his marriage:

Firstly, Hongjun attained sainthood and opened an altar at Zixiao Palace to preach the Dao. All the top experts in the prehistoric world gathered here. This was the grandest event in the prehistoric world after the end of the Dragon-Han Calamity. It is hereby announced so as not to disappoint the two beauties.

Secondly, at this time, the first sermon had just ended, the great calamity of the Lich King was still brewing, and all three thousand Zixiao guests were present and had not suffered any losses.

—After the three sermons concluded, the great calamity swept across the primordial world, and many great supernatural beings were successively drawn into it, perishing and disappearing. At that time, holding a wedding banquet would not only be tainted by many unnecessary karmic consequences, but would also lose its auspicious meaning.

"Lingxiao will certainly prepare a warm welcome and await the arrival of all fellow Daoists."

Ling Xiao embraced the blushing Xi He and Chang Xi, bowing repeatedly to thank everyone. This interlude announcing their marriage added a touch of human warmth to the solemn sermon that had lasted for millennia.

After the interlude, many powerful practitioners bowed to the empty lotus platform from afar, then took their leave and returned to their respective dojos to meditate and digest what they had learned from the teachings.

"Young friend, please wait a moment."

Just as Ling Xiao was preparing to leave Zixiao Palace with the two women and return to the Primordial Sun Star, a familiar Daoist voice suddenly rang in his ears.

A slight thought stirred within him, but he calmly pressed down on his feet and slowly walked at the back of the group of powerful figures.

"Fellow Daoist Lingxiao, on this joyous occasion, I will certainly present you with a generous gift!" As Zhulong, who was originally at the rear, stepped out of the palace gate, he turned around and bowed to Lingxiao from afar, laughed loudly, and then transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the chaos without a trace.

"Whoosh!"

As soon as the Candle Dragon's figure disappeared, the surrounding space suddenly changed.

Ling Xiao felt a flash of purple energy before his eyes, and when he came to his senses, he found himself deep inside the main hall of Zixiao Palace, in front of the lotus platform of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Beneath her, a futon had appeared without her noticing.

Xihe and Changxi, who were just nestled beside him, have now vanished without a trace.

"Young friend, we meet again."

The unusual title "Ancestor Hongjun" caused Ling Xiao to feel a bit taken aback.

The three thousand guests of Zixiao all revered Hongjun as their master, but upon hearing the words of the Dao Ancestor, they seemed to have a hidden intention to associate with him as an equal.

Ling Xiao was not one to underestimate himself; he knew that in the future, he might be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Dao Ancestor, or even surpass him.

But right now, he is just a Great Luo Golden Immortal. In front of this first saint of the prehistoric world and the ancestor of the Xuanmen Dao, he is like dust compared to Mount Tai. How can he be worthy of being called "young friend"?

"The two Lunar Star Lords have been led to the side hall by my two unruly servants to serve tea. Young friend, please be patient."

As if seeing through the fleeting worry in Ling Xiao's eyes, Dao Ancestor Hongjun stroked his beard and smiled slightly, speaking to comfort him.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Haotian and Yaochi, the two Daoist disciples, were no longer in the hall. In the depths of the vast Zixiao Palace, only he and Hongjun sat facing each other.

It seems that Zixiao Palace itself contains hidden caves and secret realms, so accommodating the two women is just a matter of lifting a finger.

"I imagine you're wondering why I left you all alone?"

Hongjun Daozu flicked his whisk, causing his plain Daoist robe to flutter without wind. His divine might was completely concealed, leaving only a gentle and mellow Daoist aura that made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"I do have some doubts in my heart, and I hope that Dao Ancestor will not hesitate to enlighten me." Ling Xiao composed himself, bowed to Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and was respectful but not arrogant.

He was also curious, wondering what kind of medicine Hongjun Daozu was selling in his gourd.

"It's not really a matter of offering guidance." Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded slightly, getting straight to the point and explaining, "The reason I kept you here alone is because you and I are kindred spirits."

"Young friend, you established the Twelve Yuan Chen, perfected the primordial order of time, and filled the gaps in the laws of time in the Heavenly Dao. This is a great act of kindness that benefits all living beings and stabilizes the world. The reason why the world bestows immeasurable merit is because the primordial world originally had flaws, and you have personally filled these flaws."

As the Daoist voice settled, a genuine sense of relief flashed in Hongjun's eyes.

After collecting the shattered fragments of the Jade Tablet of Creation and gaining the favor of the Heavenly Dao, he was determined to merge with the Dao to mend the heavens and stabilize the primordial world, but he always felt a sense of loneliness, as if he were a tree that could not support the whole world alone.

Therefore, when he first saw Lingxiao establish the twelve Yuan Chen, he felt that "I am not alone in my path".

"Whoosh!"

Ling Xiao was startled by these words and was about to speak when he saw Hongjun raise his hand and wave it.

The Jade Tablet of Creation floating above their heads suddenly burst forth with boundless profound light, cascading down thousands of Dao patterns, transforming into a vast and boundless illusory primordial world before them.

The Daoist voice arose again, accompanied by shifting illusory figures, unfolding the origin of the primordial calamity word by word:

"Young friend, do you know the cause of this primordial calamity?"