This primordial world is not serious!

Until Hong Jun finished expounding the Dao, Taishang inquired, "May I ask Daoist Ancestor, where lies the essence of the Three Corpses Technique?"

Hong Jun replied indifferently, "The so-called Three Corpses, the first is the Good Corpse, representing adherence to positive emotions such as benevolence, mercy, and compassion. Extreme goodness leads to pedantry and lacks decisiveness."

"The second is the Evil Corpse, representing adherence to negative emotions such as malevolence, greed, and anger. Extreme malevolence leads to savagery and an easy descent into the path of demons."

"The third is the Self Corpse, also known as the Ego Corpse, representing the cognition of 'self', the firm adherence to one's own existence, past experiences, and future expectations. This corpse is the hardest to cut and the most crucial."

"These Three Corpses are like three great mountains pressing on the heart of the Seeker, making it difficult to illuminate the mind and see the nature, unable to harmonize with the Dao."

"How to cut them?" This was asked by [Yuanshi Tianzun]

Hong Jun answered, "Those who cut the Three Corpses need the assistance of an Innate Spiritual Treasure, to cut these three attachments out from the Primordial Spirit, transforming them into separate entities, thus making the original Primordial Spirit pure and unobstructed, restoring innate purity."

"Cutting out the Good Corpse allows one to hold the world in mind but not be bound by goodness, hence acting more in accordance with the Heavenly Mind."

"Cutting out the Evil Corpse enables insight into all evils without being tainted by them, making one's actions more decisive."

"Cutting out the Self Corpse breaks the attachment to the ego, realizing that the true self is not the self, thereby laying the foundation for observing the cosmic Dao with a more objective and grand perspective."

Daoist Hong Jun meticulously explained the origin, characteristics, and significance of cutting out the Three Corpses.

He spoke in great detail, from how to sense the Three Corpses, to choosing the appropriate Innate Spiritual Treasure to entrust during the cutting of corpses, and how to position and cultivate after cutting, clarifying every aspect.

"Cutting out the Three Corpses is not the goal but a means." Hong Jun emphasized.

"Once the Three Corpses emerge, it is as if there are three 'Dao-selves' each with independent thoughts and Dao, which can each comprehend different directions, assisting the original self in cultivation."

"More importantly, when the Three Corpses are all cut and reach a realm comparable to the original self, one may attempt the Three Corpses Unification."

"Three Corpses Unification is not a simple overlay but the harmonious unity of the three extreme attachments of Good, Evil, and Self at a higher level, a dialectic between 'having a self' and 'not having a self'."

"If one can successfully achieve Three Corpses Unification, they can break through the gateway of Primordial Chaos, realizing the profound truth of 'I am the Dao, the Dao is me', thereby stepping into the supreme realm of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal!"

Hong Jun's voice echoed within the Purple Cloud Palace, each word seemingly imbued with infinite Dao rhythm and mystery.

The divine beings listened, entranced, their Primordial Spirits quivering slightly, as if a gateway to a brand-new world was slowly opening before them.

Among them, some divine beings had previously attempted corpse cutting, but due to incorrect methods, unsuitable treasures, or shallow understanding of the Three Corpses, many stopped at a superficial attempt without delving deeper.

Hearing Hong Jun's thorough explanation at this moment, they felt their minds cleared, and many previous confusions and doubts dissipated like smoke.

"It turns out the key to the Three Corpses Cutting lies not only in 'cutting' but also in 'unifying'!" A Da Luo Supreme murmured, their eyes shining brightly.

"Good, Evil, Self, are not to be completely discarded, but to be transcended and embraced!" Another divine being suddenly realized.

"The choice of Innate Spiritual Treasure has such intricacies; I used to think it was simple!"

The divine beings immersed themselves in the comprehension of the Three Corpses Cutting Dao Method, the entire Purple Cloud Palace saturated with an intense atmosphere of seeking the Dao.

Daoist Hong Jun, observing, did not interrupt but waited quietly for them to absorb and assimilate.

Unbeknownst to them, after some time, a few Da Luo Supreme, having deep accumulation and prior preparation, displayed a decisive look in their eyes.

Boom!

One could see a divine being wearing a Star Robe, surrounded by brilliant starlight, from whose head suddenly burst forth a clear aura. Within the clear aura, an image of a Daoist holding a Star Sword and bearing a benevolent smile condensed slowly.

"Well said, well said, this humble Taoist, Star River Daoist, greets the original self!" That Daoist bowed respectfully.

"Has the Taiyang Venerable cut the corpse so quickly?" a divine being exclaimed.

This seemed like a signal.

Then, on the other side, a dark demonic energy enveloped a Demon God with a domineering aura beyond measure, who roared up to the sky, and from his head also surged out a black aura.

The black aura rolled, transforming into a menacing figure wielding a Demon Blade, exuding a killing intent.

"Heh heh, I am the Heavenly Slaughter Demon Monarch, finally the original self lets me out!" That demonic figure laughed wildly.

"Shut up!" the Dark Demon God twitched their mouth; this Evil Corpse had quite a personality!

Subsequently, several other divine beings' auras fluctuated, evidently all attempting to cut out their own Three Corpses.

Some succeeded in cutting out, feeling a lightness in their Primordial Spirit, yet the aura did not diminish, instead becoming more refined and pure.

Some, however, faltered at the critical moment, letting out a sigh of regret, though their eyes showed deeper understanding, clearly also gaining much.

Within the Purple Cloud Palace, for a time, the rhythm of the Dao surged, with phenomena manifesting, as many divine beings, upon hearing Hong Jun expound on the Primordial Method, were struck with inspiration and immediately attempted corpse cutting, achieving varying degrees of progress.

This grand spectacle was unprecedented, even during the first Purple Cloud Palace conference.

Clearly demonstrating the intricacy of Hong Jun's teachings and the sincerity of the divine beings' quest for the Dao.

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Within the Purple Cloud Palace, the voice of Heavenly Dao Hong Jun was like the morning bell and evening drum, engraving each detail of the "Three Corpses Cutting Dao Method" clearly into the depths of the divine beings' Primordial Spirits.

From the essence of the Three Corpses to the tips for cutting, from the selection of spiritual treasures to the mysteries of Three Corpses Unification, every aspect was elucidated thoroughly, holding nothing back.