Chapter 40 Hongjun joins the road Hongyun looked and saw that the two treasures bestowed by Hongjun Daozu on Zhen Yuanzi were an apricot-yellow flag and a pitch-black turned out to be the central Wu Ji apricot yellow flag, one of the five innate flags, and the God-killing Spear transformed from the stem of the Chaos Green Lotus. The Wu Ji Xing Huang Flag is fine, but the five flags cannot be gathered together. At best, this flag has slightly stronger defense. It is not as good as Zhen Yuanzi's own Book of the Earth. But the God-killing Spear is quite extraordinary. In the ancient times, there are few things that can threaten the saints. And it just so happens that this God-killing Spear is among them. Moreover, this God-killing Spear was once the treasure of the Demon Ancestor Luohou, and is no less powerful than the Four Swords of Zhu Xian. Daozu Hongjun actually gave it to Zhen Yuanzi? Daozu said: "There is no need to say much about the Wuji Xinghuang Flag. Only the God-killing Spear, like the Four Swords of Zhuxian, was the treasure of the former Demon Ancestor Luohou. It has extremely strong killing power and was once an innate treasure. However, it was later damaged, so its innate immortal spiritual light was damaged, and it was downgraded to a top-grade innate spiritual treasure." "It is also because you, Zhenyuan, have great fortune. You are in control of the Book of Earth. If you use the spiritual energy of the earth veins to nourish this treasure, in time, you may be able to restore it to its innate treasure. It is also because of this that this treasure is destined to be with you, and it is your turn to control it. But remember, do not fall into evil ways, and use it with caution." Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi bowed and said, "Teacher, how dare Zhen Yuan not listen to your earnest teachings?" Then he took the two treasures, bowed to Hongjun Daozu again, and returned to his cushion and sat down. Daoist Hongjun said to Hongyun, "Hongyun, come up as well." Hongyun then went up to the platform and bowed to Daoist Hongjun, saying, "I wonder what you would like to give me, Master?"
Daoist Ancestor Hongjun waved his sleeves and two objects appeared in front of Hongyun, a red flag and a black lotus platform. It was the Southern Flame Flag, one of the Five Innate Flags, and the Twelve-Rank Black Lotus of Destruction, which was once the treasure of the Demon Ancestor Rāhu. However, it has the same origin as the Pure World White Lotus obtained by Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, as well as several other lotus platforms. They are treasures that were born from the lotus seeds of the Primal Chaos Green Lotus, which fell into the ancient world after the lotus pedestal was broken. Among these lotus pedestals, the most powerful one is the twenty-four-grade green lotus of creation. It's a pity that although this lotus pedestal is powerful enough to be comparable to an innate treasure, it was divided into three and became the treasures for the Three Pure Ones to attain enlightenment. This is also the origin of the saying of Sanqing: "Red flowers, white lotus roots, and green lotus leaves, the three religions are originally one family." It is their treasure for attaining enlightenment, which was differentiated from a twenty-four-grade green lotus of creation. Hong Yun did not despise the two treasures given by Hongjun Daozu. He immediately thanked Hongjun Daozu and put them away. However, after Hongyun sat back on the cushion, Daozu Hongjun stopped calling anyone and seemed to have no intention of bestowing any more gifts. Jie Yin and Zhunti, who were sitting next to Hong Yun, couldn't help but become anxious when they saw this. After exchanging glances, they both understood what he meant. The two did not wait for Hongjun Daozu to call out, but stepped forward and begged, "Master, please be merciful. We are poor in the west and have few treasures. Please give us some spiritual treasures to protect ourselves." Daozu Hongjun looked at the two of them, nodded and said, "Well, you two have great perseverance and wisdom. Although you have a shallow fate with me, you should be treated equally." Therefore, Daoist Ancestor Hongjun gave the Twelve-Rank Golden Lotus of Merit and the Blue Lotus Treasure Flag to Jie Yin, and gave the Blessed Divine Pestle to Zhunti. The two of them had not held out much hope at first, but now that they had received the gift, they could not help but be overjoyed and hurriedly bowed in thanks and left. Seeing this, the others also asked for treasures. Daozu Hongjun shook his head and said, "You are making such a fuss, but what do you think of this Zixiao Palace? Moreover, there are so many of you, and I cannot distribute them one by one. How about this, I will put the remaining spiritual treasures on the treasure-dividing cliff, and you can collect them. The innate spiritual treasures are spiritual, and those who are destined to get them can get them. If you are not destined, don't force it." After he finished speaking, he waved his sleeves, and the gate of Zixiao Palace opened to both sides with a clang. Then, a treasure cliff appeared in the distance outside the Purple Sky Palace. The cliff was colorful and full of treasure, which was very dazzling. It was obvious that countless treasures were piled on it. Seeing this, everyone could no longer hold back and rushed towards the outside of Zixiao Palace. Hong Yun, Zhen Yuanzi and the others also wanted to get up immediately, but they felt a strong force pressing down on them and could not get up even if they tried.
Only Zhunti was not hindered, but he looked at Jie Yin with a slight hesitation, and then at Hongjun Daozu, but he resisted the urge to fight for the treasure and remained motionless. Everyone looked up at Daozu Hongjun. Daozu Hongjun looked at Zhunti, nodded slightly and said: "After all, you are my disciples, and you have already received the treasures I have given you. Wait a while before you go to get the treasures. The spiritual treasures are obtained by those who are predestined, regardless of the order of arrival." Everyone immediately felt relieved. After a while, Daozu Hongjun did not say anything, but suddenly the Jade Book of Creation appeared again, floating above his head. Everyone's attention was immediately attracted to the Jade Book of Creation. They felt that at this moment, the various avenues on the Jade Book of Creation were clearer than ever before, as if they were vividly in front of their own eyes. However, even so, when I looked carefully and tried to comprehend it, it still felt vague. How can the great Dao be so easily obtained? Even a saint cannot comprehend it immediately after taking a single look. Daoist Ancestor Hongjun showed the Jade Book of Creation and did not make any other moves, as if it was just for a few people to see and understand. None of them spoke, and they all vied with each other to watch the various great ways revealed on the Jade Book of Creation. Just like that, they didn’t know how long it had passed, but suddenly, they felt that the great way revealed on the Jade Book of Creation suddenly disappeared and turned into chaos. They knew that their contemplation was over and they all woke up from their enlightenment. When he looked at Daozu Hongjun again, Daozu Hongjun nodded to everyone and said, "My time of integration is almost here, you guys should leave the palace." Upon hearing this, everyone bowed deeply and paid homage to Hongjun. Then they left Zixiao Palace and headed towards the Treasure Fen Cliff. The Zixiao Palace behind him closed with a bang. When they arrived at the Treasure Fen Cliff, they saw that all the powerful people had dispersed, and there were fewer treasures on the cliff, and the light was not as dazzling as before. However, there are still many treasures in it, and everyone can feel the attraction emanating from the Treasure Cliff. That was a treasure that was destined for them. When it saw the crowd approaching, it generated a connection between them. Without saying much, everyone used their own methods to collect the treasures that were destined for them from the Treasure-Finance Cliff. As expected, the Three Pure Ones were still the richest men. Taiqing Laozi got dozens of treasures including the Wind and Fire Cushion, Eight Scenery Palace Lantern, Qiankun Map, Five-Light Box, Feiyun Mace, Xumi Pot, etc. Yuqing Yuanshi also obtained dozens of treasures including the Tai Chi Talisman, Yuxu Colored Glass Lamp, Wuji Bracelet, Fenglei Scissors, Natian Bag, etc. However, Shangqing Tongtian is the richest, with hundreds of treasures, such as the Hunyuan Golden Bowl, the Tianhua Wonderful Falling Flag, the Longyin Flute, the Golden Phoenix Hairpin, the Ruyi Bag, the Sun and Moon Pearls, the Heaven-Swallowing Cover, the Rainbow Rope, etc., which are dazzling. (End of this chapter)
