Chapter 21: Talking about Sainthood, Hongjun accepts another disciple “Teacher, since one can become a saint by following the will of heaven, then as long as one can attain Hun Yuan, can everyone become a saint?” Yuan Shi replied: "No. Not everyone who has attained the Primordial Chaos can become a saint, because under the Way of Heaven, there are only a limited number of saints." Yuanshi then asked, "How many saints are there under the Heavenly Dao?" Hongjun said: "Under the Heavenly Dao, there are nine holy positions." Hearing this, Tongtian could not help but stand up and ask anxiously: "Teacher, do you know who among us can become a saint?" Upon hearing this, Hongjun couldn't help but look at Tongtian, which made Tongtian feel uneasy. But just when everyone thought that Hongjun would not answer. Hongjun still said, "The Three Pure Ones are the incarnations of Pangu's original spirit. They have the merits of creating the world and can become saints." Laozi, Yuanshi and Tongtian were all overjoyed when they heard this. Hongjun then looked at Nuwa and said, "Nuwa also has the opportunity to become a saint in the future." Nuwa was also surprised when she heard this. Hongjun then looked at Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun and said, "You two also have the opportunity to become saints."
Zhen Yuanzi was overjoyed when he heard this. Hong Yun, who was standing next to him, was stunned for a moment before also showing a look of joy. However, Hong Yun's heart was filled with huge waves of fear at this moment, and he was wondering, how could he have the chance to become a saint? No, it should be said that I have the opportunity to become a saint. These six cushions represent the chance to become a saint. Whoever grabs one will have the chance to become a saint. Well, so, is the pressure now on the two Western saints? Could the original two Western saints just disappear like this? As expected, Jie Yin and Zhunti were really anxious at this time, and they stood up and asked, "Teacher, I wonder if there is a saint in my land of the West?" Hongjun glanced at the two of them and said, "There is a great religion rising in the West, but there should also be a saint." But he was vague about it and did not say how many saints there were or who could become a saint. Hongjun then said to everyone: "There are fifty great ways and forty-nine heavenly ways. All living beings have a chance. Although not everyone can become a saint, you can all strive to achieve the path of Hunyuan." As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces changed and they all had their own thoughts. Just now Hongjun mentioned that there are nine holy positions. Sanqing, Nuwa, Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun occupy six of them, but there are still three left to be decided. Then these three saintly positions are the hope of everyone. After all, if one can become a saint, then who would want to only become a Hunyuan Daluo Jinxian? Especially Minghe, who had a fierce look in his eyes. In his opinion, there are few saints and many powerful people now. If one wants to become a saint, besides practicing hard, he also has to fight. In addition, he originally believed in killing and was extremely restless in his nature. If he killed all those who could compete with him in this palace, wouldn't it be more likely for him to become a saint? In addition, Taoist Kunpeng, who was sitting in the corner, revealed deep resentment in his eyes at this time. He stared hatefully at Jie Yin and Zhunti, who were standing in the other corner with bitter looks on their faces. If it weren't for these two people, how could he have lost his seat? Now it is Zhen Yuanzi who has obtained his seat and has the opportunity to become a saint. Yes, by now everyone has realized that the six cushions actually represent the sainthood. Whoever can obtain them will have the opportunity to become a saint. Kunpeng was not a fool, so he naturally understood it. However, he did not dare to hate Zhen Yuanzi. After all, Zhen Yuanzi had a large number of people and was not easy to mess with. Secondly, he had been named by Hongjun and had a high probability of becoming a saint in the future, so he must not mess with him. Therefore, Kunpeng directed all his anger at Jie Yin and Zhunti. At this moment, Hongjun suddenly said, "When I was preaching, I have observed the foundation of your mind and nature. Now I will accept several disciples from among you to establish a mysterious sect and pass on my teachings!" After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but get excited, and looked at Hongjun with eager and nervous eyes, hoping that they could be noticed and accepted as disciples. Even the Three Pure Ones are no exception. Although the three of them have been named as being able to become saints, they are still as arrogant as ever and regard themselves as the authentic descendants of Pangu. However, in the ancient times, the most accomplished ones are the teachers, and now Hongjun is a saint with higher cultivation than them.
In addition, Hongjun's selfless teachings and virtues made them admire him, so the Three Pure Ones also wanted to take Hongjun as their teacher. Not to mention the others. Although they didn't get the sainthood, if they could be accepted as disciples by Hongjun, with this status, even if they don't achieve much in the future, at least they won't have to worry about disasters, right? However, Hongjun soon broke everyone's fantasy. It seemed that Hongjun repeated the previous process of naming who could become a saint, but this time it was about who could become his disciple. The first one mentioned the Three Pure Ones: "Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, the three of you are the incarnations of Pangu's primordial spirit, you have the merits of creating the world, and you have a deep karmic connection. Are you willing to be my disciples?" The Three Pure Ones were overjoyed and stepped forward to bow and said, "We are willing." Then they performed the ceremony of becoming disciples. Hongjun then said to Nuwa: "Nuwa, you will have great merits and great fortune in the future. Are you willing to be my disciple?" Nuwa naturally would not refuse, and she also stepped forward to perform the ceremony of becoming a disciple. After Hongjun accepted Nuwa as his disciple, he looked at Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, and without hesitation, he said directly: "Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, you will also have great opportunities in the future, and you have great wisdom and perseverance. Are you willing to be my disciples?" However, while Hongjun was speaking, the system prompt sounded in Hongyun's mind. "Ding, it is detected that Hongjun intends to accept you as a disciple. The host can make the following choices." "Choice 1: Take Hongjun as your teacher, and you will be rewarded with the top-grade innate spiritual root, the five-needle pine." "Choice 2: If you do not accept Hongjun as your master, you will be rewarded with a top-grade innate spiritual treasure." "Choice three: Drag Zhen Yuanzi along with you to refuse to worship Hong Jun as your master, and you will be rewarded with a drop of Pangu's blood." Hearing the system's prompt, Hong Yun did not hesitate at all. What a joke! It's already this time, and he is still hesitating about whether to become a disciple or not? This is clearly a free gift. Therefore, Hongyun decisively chose one. Anyway, after Hongjun preached three times, he had achieved enlightenment. It would be a waste not to worship this teacher. Moreover, worshipping Hongjun as a teacher would bring many benefits. Besides, he has the opportunity to become a disciple, but others can’t even ask for it. So, after making their choice, Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi simply performed the ceremony of becoming Hongjun's disciples. However, after accepting Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, Hongjun stopped and kept silent. It seemed that he had no intention of accepting other disciples, but he did not say it clearly. Many great men below saw this. Some sighed in disappointment, some were annoyed and dissatisfied, some felt aggrieved and resentful, and some spoke up to recommend themselves. But Hongjun ignored them. At this time, Jie Yin and Zhunti stood up and bowed to Hongjun, saying, "Teacher, we two were born in the West. The land of the West is barren and cold, and it is difficult for sentient beings to practice Taoism. Therefore, we brothers have determined to prosper the West. We are here to preach this time, and we are not afraid of difficulties and have made every effort to come here. It's just that we entered the sect late and missed the opportunity. Please have mercy on us and accept us. We two are also good at the land of the West, and we will also spread your great Dao and carry forward the Xuanmen Dao!" After hearing this, Hongjun finally opened his eyes, looked at the two for a while, nodded and said: "Well, although you two have a shallow fate with me, you are quite determined, and you also have great wisdom and perseverance. You will be registered as my disciples." (End of this chapter)