Li Er, born on Blue Star, lived an unremarkable life for over thirty years, typically as a salaryman. If there was anything noteworthy, it was his name, identical to that of an ancient sage – the very Li Er who created the *Tao Te Ching*!
However, while that Li Er was truly magnificent, this one was a complete idiot!
But today, Li Er was undoubtedly a winner. He had won the lottery, not much, just three thousand yuan, but three thousand yuan! He was only one number away from the second prize!
This was arguably the peak prize money of his life!
With a trembling heart and hands, he made his way to the lottery station!
However, reality was cruel. A streak of light, from an unknown source, struck him, tearing him completely away from this world. All that remained at the scene was an intact lottery ticket!
This Li Er was unaware of this. If he had been, he would have surely exclaimed how unscientific it was – a person could be taken, but why not a lottery ticket?
Not long after, a young man strolled by nonchalantly. He glanced at the lottery ticket on the ground and, out of curiosity, picked it up. Comparing it, he exclaimed, "Three thousand yuan? And they just threw it away? How extravagant! Did I check the date wrong?" He looked closer. Indeed, it was three thousand yuan!
So, he happily went to a nearby place to claim his winnings!
As for the unlucky Li Er, he was currently staring around in a daze. This place was so familiar, yet so strange, so peculiar. Then, a massive influx of information entered his mind, and Li Er fainted!
When Li Er woke up again, he knew he had transmigrated. Moreover, he had transmigrated into the body of Taiqing Laozi, the eldest brother of the Honghuang, the Taiqing Saint with unfathomable power! How could he, of all people, have possessed him?
It was truly unscientific!
However, transmigration had already happened; it had long since defied science. Why bother with scientific or unscientific?
Most importantly, *he* was now the true Laozi, the elder brother among the Three Pure Ones, possessing the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, a treasure of merit that granted him an innate advantage and allowed him to roam the entirety of the Honghuang unchallenged!
"Big Brother, are you there!" At this moment, a voice called out from afar, drifting through the air until it reached the gates of Taiqing Laozi's palace!
"Big Brother, may I come in?" the voice spoke again!
Before he finished speaking, the person had already entered. The newcomer was a young Taoist with a short, black beard of three strands. Seeing Li Er in a daze, he asked, "Big Brother, what are you doing? Have you broken through in your cultivation?"
Li Er finally snapped back to reality and said, "Third Brother, indeed. Your elder brother has already reached the mid-stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal!" Taiqing Laozi had indeed broken through!
That’s right, the Three Pure Ones were Pangu's direct descendants, with profound foundations and vast fortune. Upon manifesting, they were already at the early stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal. At this point, Tongtian and Yuanshi had only been in their manifested forms for a few epochs!
The three brothers established their dojo on Mount Kunlun. With Laozi's Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, they feared no one!
This was the day for the three brothers to discuss the Great Dao. However, Laozi, the elder brother, was late. Yuanshi and Tongtian were growing anxious, so Tongtian volunteered to check on him, perhaps their elder brother hadn't finished his seclusion yet!
Thus, the scene that had just transpired occurred!
"Haha, I didn't expect Big Brother to break through so quickly! Quickly, quickly, Big Brother, let's go to Sitting and Forgetting Peak. Second Brother is waiting there!" Tongtian laughed heartily!
Li Er nodded, letting Tongtian go ahead. He would tidy up and then follow.
Tongtian, suspecting nothing, dashed off, eager to share the good news with Yuanshi first!
Li Er closed his eyes and waited for a moment, completely familiarizing himself with this body and its cultivation. It was a profound and mysterious feeling, as if this body were his own. Could it be that Li Er's past life was merely a dream? Regardless, he was now Taiqing Laozi, the elder brother among the Three Pure Ones, Taiqing Laozi who wielded the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda!
From now on, no more fraternal strife, no more exploiting loopholes from the West. With him, Taiqing Laozi, present, these things would not happen!
"Third Brother, only you? Where is Big Brother?" Yuanshi asked with some concern, as Big Brother's well-being was paramount!
"Haha, Second Brother, Big Brother has just broken through to the mid-stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal, so he will be here shortly!" Tongtian said with a chuckle!
Yuanshi breathed a sigh of relief and then joyfully exclaimed, "As expected of Big Brother! He has actually broken through. We can wait a little longer!"
"Second Brother, Third Brother, your elder brother has arrived!" as he spoke, Taiqing Laozi appeared in the midst!
Yuanshi and Tongtian quickly rose and said, "Greetings, Big Brother!"
Taiqing Laozi gestured for them to sit down before saying, "We are brothers; there's no need for such formality! Now that your elder brother has broken through, I have some insights to share with you two brothers!"
Yuanshi and Tongtian readily agreed, immediately listening attentively!
Taiqing Laozi began to narrate his breakthrough experience. For a time, the entire Mount Kunlun seemed to fall silent, and a Dao rhythm flowed through Sitting and Forgetting Peak, benefiting many immortal cranes and spiritual birds!
"Big Brother, don't just talk; have some immortal apricots!" After listening to Laozi's words, Tongtian quickly said!
Taiqing Laozi nodded, ate a few immortal apricots, and continued to discuss Dao techniques and divine abilities!
These immortal apricots were from a spiritual root of the innate realm within their three brothers' dojo. Although not among the top ten innate spiritual roots, it was still a decent one and was greatly cherished by the three brothers!
"Big Brother, I also have some humble insights!" Yuanshi said at this point, beginning to share his understanding of the Dao!
Tongtian and Laozi listened with closed eyes. This was something the three brothers often did – sitting and discussing the Dao, expressing their own views, discarding the dross, which was far better than practicing in isolation!
Both brothers nodded at Yuanshi's insights. Tongtian also couldn't help but begin to share his own understanding. After all, the three brothers were all Pangu's direct descendants; how could they ridicule each other?
After the three of them finished the immortal apricots, Yuanshi said, "Big Brother, have you had any unusual feelings recently?"
Taiqing Laozi frowned. Unusual feelings? What did he mean?
Before Taiqing Laozi could answer, Tongtian immediately asked, "Second Brother, you've also had unusual feelings?"
Yuanshi nodded. The two exchanged glances and then looked at their elder brother!
Taiqing Laozi was about to say no when he suddenly felt something and looked into the distance. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "It should be our destined encounter. This should be a spiritual treasure summoning us, the Three Pure Ones!"
Hearing this, Yuanshi and Tongtian became excited. They had great fortune, but thus far, they truly had no spiritual treasures. Hearing that a spiritual treasure was summoning them, how could they remain seated?
"Second Brother, Third Brother, do not be agitated. Let me summon the Exquisite Pagoda, and we will leave the mountain together!" Taiqing Laozi said with a smile. Currently, outside was the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, and the conflict between Dao and Demon! It was extremely perilous. With the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, a treasure of merit that granted innate invincibility, they would have nothing to fear when venturing out!