He even entertained an even more outrageous idea: Could it be that Second Brother Taishang, donning the disguise of "Hong Jun," went too far in the Chaos Era, and since the real Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor wasn't entirely deceased, the immense karma was eventually attributed to the true Hong Jun? Thus, causing Taishang's effort in the "Chaos Ruling Era" to fail and not successfully prove the Dao?
"Third Brother, don't worry. Eldest Brother has his own path, and we just need to patiently wait a bit longer," Xuanqing, having already restored the classic image of the Heavenly Venerate Yuanshi, stood beneath the Celestial Cloud, a supreme treasure symbolizing "All Heavens Celestial Cloud, the General Principle of All Laws." Its dazzling golden light cast him as the sole supreme being of the universe.
He gently twisted the Li Pearl in his hand, which condensed within the Chaos Green Lotus, representing the "Beginning of Myriad Manifestations, the Dawn of the Universe," symbolizing development and creation; with the other hand, he delicately held the White Jade Ruyi, symbolizing the authority of the "Sect Hierarch of Chan Sect, the Supreme of Yuxu," representing order and indoctrination.
He appeared calm and composed, seemingly unconcerned about the return of Taishang Daojun, his deep gaze fixed on a specific direction in the Space-Time River, as if anticipating something.
Indeed, after a short while, from the countless tributaries and every subtle node of the Space-Time River, trails of the Taiji Divine Light, filled with the profound meaning of "Harmony of Yin and Yang, Balance of Rigidity and Softness, Equilibrium of All Things," began to rise simultaneously!
Following this, from the far end of the Space-Time River, a Dao Song rich in the profound sound of the Great Dao, ethereal and beautiful, which calmed the mind and cleared distracting thoughts, was gently sung:
"The Sect of Non-Duality's methods are more profound, Mercury and lead meeting form the fetus immortal."
"Even before leaving the Primeval Chaos, the sun had turned white, upon reaching the Primordial, the aura becomes complete."
"Inside the chamber, alchemy is assisted with wuxi, Within the furnace, medicine is seized to surpass the innate."
"As a guest in the Eight Sceneries Palace, One forgets the mortal world for thousands of years."
With the Dao Song approaching, there appeared an elderly Taoist with crane hair and childlike complexion, exuding an immortal aura and profound wisdom. He rode backwards on an extraordinary divine Green Bull, stepping on a resplendent Golden Bridge formed by the Taiji Divine Light, crossing the entire Space-Time River, leisurely and without haste, returning to the reality of this new epoch!
It was indeed the Taishang Daojun, who, after accomplishing the "Chaos Ruling Era" and successfully condensing the "Taiji Spirit," had smoothly broken through the Realm of Taiyi!
"Hehe, I let you two wise brothers wait for quite a while!" Taishang Daojun steadily landed on the Space-Time River, with a profound yet elusive smile on his face, his gaze gently meeting the patiently waiting Xuanqing and Yu Chen.
Xuanqing laughed, clapping his hands, "Eldest Brother's return indeed comes with great fanfare! From composing songs to stepping on bridges, it seems you feared that no one would know the Taiching Daoist Venerate has returned with such grandeur!"
Daoist Lord Yu Chen, unlike Xuanqing, didn't tease. Instead, he nodded thoughtfully and said seriously, "Hmm, Eldest Brother's entrance poem does sound quite remarkable, with a deep and expansive meaning. Perhaps we two brothers should each contemplate one as well, so as not to fall behind in pomp and circumstance!"
The Three Pure Ones were originally one. Since Eldest Brother had such a grand "exclusive BGM" and "entrance lines," it was only fitting for the younger brothers to similarly maintain ceremonial consistency in such grandeur!
"By the way, where are Nuwa Daoist and Fu Xi Daoist? They corresponded to the spirits of 'Taixu' and 'Taiyi' within the Chaos Green Lotus, so they should be returning alongside us. Why are they not yet seen?" Taishang Daojun inquired after briefly exchanging pleasantries with his brothers.
Upon hearing this, Xuanqing gently waved the White Jade Ruyi, pointing downstream along the Space-Time River, smilingly saying, "Eldest Brother, do not worry. Just look carefully in that direction!"
In response, Taishang Daojun and Daoist Lord Yu Chen both directed their gazes towards the downstream of the Space-Time River, shrouded in mist and filled with unknowns and changes.
With their gaze, the dense fog originally shrouding the downstream began to part to the sides as if swept away by an invisible hand, gradually revealing the hidden scene.
At a crucial node downstream of the Space-Time River, two majestic divine beings, emanating infinite creation and wisdom, stood shoulder to shoulder, quietly observing the direction of the three brothers.
One, with a human head and snake body, surrounded by rich life and creation aura, was none other than Nuwa, the one who successfully condensed the "Taixu Spirit."
The other, with a human head and dragon body (also recorded as human head and snake body, but here described with a more masculine and wise dragon body), their eyes seemingly containing all wisdom and mysteries of the universe, was none other than the Great God Fu Xi, who successfully condensed the "Taiyi Spirit."
Sensing the gaze of the Three Pure Ones, both displayed gentle smiles, nodding slightly towards the Heavenly Venerate of the Three Pure Heavens, as a gesture of greeting.
Then, in unison, they lifted their hands, gently waving towards the ceaselessly flowing Space-Time River.
In an instant, an invisible yet indestructible space-time barrier quietly formed between them and the Three Pure Ones, momentarily blocking their vision from further exploring the future.
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