God-Slaying Spear

"Junior brother, congratulations on acquiring another supreme treasure."

Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu handed the God-Slaying Spear to Meng Chen without the slightest reluctance, offering his congratulations with a sincere expression.

As for the Devil Ancestor's treasure, not even Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu, let alone Meng Zhang Divine Lord, dared to refine it. Who knew whether Luo Hou had left some hidden scheme within the God-Slaying Spear?

Only Meng Chen could wield the God-Slaying Spear. With Yuanshi Tianzun backing him, no matter how far Luo Hou's reach extended, he could not evade the eyes and ears of a sage.

"A mere junior dares to try and control This Seat? Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Even in Meng Chen's hands, the God-Slaying Spear ceaselessly radiated waves of malice. It acknowledged no one but Luo Hou. Had Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu not sealed the spear's power, it would surely have slain Meng Chen.

Yet Meng Chen's favorite pastime was forcing others' hands. The fiercer the God-Slaying Spear's temper, the more he cherished it.

"I have you to thank, senior brother. Without your help, I truly would have had no way to handle this God-Slaying Spear."

After toying with this slaughterous treasure for a moment, Meng Chen temporarily put it away.

Upon returning to the Primordial Wilderness, Meng Chen ordered the Plant Spirit Race to begin their relocation. For him, this was also a good thing.

Apart from a few races like the Man-Eating Flower, Ghost Withered Vine, and Illusion Maiden Flower, most of the Plant Spirit Race were pure-hearted beings. They neither sought to dominate heaven and earth like the Wu Clan, nor preyed on other races like the Demon Race. They were the best candidates for spreading the Dao.

As for the Plant Spirit Race's combat strength—if they were weak, they just needed more training. Strength could be improved. Meng Chen was in no hurry.

After settling the Plant Spirit Race, Meng Chen headed for the Jade Void Palace. The problem with the God-Slaying Spear had to be resolved; he had no intention of falling into Luo Hou's trap.

This time, he successfully met Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun had been reluctant to deal with True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue, so he had gone to the Three Pure Ones Palace to let the storm pass. Now that the trouble had blown over, Meng Chen could naturally see Yuanshi Tianzun.

Neither master nor disciple mentioned True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue. What was the point of bringing up people and matters of the past? Both Yuanshi Tianzun and Meng Chen looked forward; they would not dwell on what was behind.

"Zheng!"

"Teacher, your disciple has obtained the demonic path's supreme treasure, the God-Slaying Spear. I fear there may be hidden dangers within this demonic treasure, so I humbly ask Teacher to examine it."

Meng Chen bowed and produced the God-Slaying Spear. He needed no explanation; nothing that happened on Kunlun Mountain could escape Yuanshi Tianzun's notice.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded and said calmly, "Indeed. The great powers of the demonic path are always cunning. Their artifacts must not be touched lightly. Within this God-Slaying Spear lies a strand of Primordial Demon Qi. Anyone unaware who refines this treasure will unknowingly merge with that Primordial Demon Qi. It will devour the wielder's cultivation, growing ever stronger. When it reaches a certain level, it will drag the wielder into the demonic path, plunging them into endless calamity."

He wiped his hand through the air, and a layer of golden divine light coated the surface of the God-Slaying Spear. As the light scoured it, a wisp of black qi emerged.

The black qi tried to resist, but against a sage's divine power, what resistance could there be?

The golden divine light pressed relentlessly, and the black qi reached its end in an instant. The sage's power swept through it like autumn wind clearing fallen leaves, effortlessly forcing out the Primordial Demon Qi.

Yuanshi Tianzun beckoned, and that stubborn strand of Primordial Demon Qi flew into his palm, condensing into a pill.

"This God-Slaying Spear was originally a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, with no distinction between good and evil. But after falling into Luo Hou's hands and being tainted by his demonic power, it became a demonic weapon. Just now, I have cleansed it with my divine power, restoring it to its original form. Even so, it remains a slaughterous treasure, capable of destroying true spirits and eroding Dao fruits at the slightest use. Unless you face someone utterly heinous, hated by both heaven and man, do not wield this treasure lightly!"

Yuanshi Tianzun returned the God-Slaying Spear to Meng Chen's hands, offering earnest counsel.

He could see that this disciple of his still carried a heavy killing intent. Without a warning, he feared Meng Chen might veer toward another extreme.

Meng Chen put away the purified God-Slaying Spear and bowed to Yuanshi Tianzun in thanks: "Thank you, Teacher. Your disciple will surely abide by your teachings."

He was about to take his leave when Yuanshi Tianzun spoke again.

"You've come at just the right time. Your senior uncle received a visiting card from the Two Sages of the West. They will bring their disciples to Kunlun Mountain in a thousand years to discuss the Dao and debate doctrine with our Three Pure Ones lineage. Your teacher and your other two elders have discussed it. Among the disciples of the three teachings, you have the highest Daoist arts and cultivation. The task of arranging the venue falls to you."

As he spoke, a jade token flew from Yuanshi Tianzun's hand and hovered steadily before Meng Chen.

"This is the token to open the Three Pure Ones Palace treasury. With it, you may freely draw resources from the treasury. Remember, you must display the grandeur of our Three Pure Ones lineage. Do not be too petty and let outsiders think little of us."

Meng Chen took the jade token, his heart growing serious as he grasped the importance of the matter.

A debate among the disciples of the three teachings, with five sages in attendance, could certainly not be crammed into a cramped little hall.

When the Holy Mother of the Jade Pool hosted the Peach Banquet, she moved the venue to the Jade Pool itself, surrounded by mountains, waters, and beauties, where every guest was treated with the finest hospitality.

The Ren, Chan, and Jie teachings had to host guests from afar. They needed not only to display the three teachings' boldness but also to make the guests feel their majesty and depth.

"Rest assured, Teacher. Your disciple will handle this matter properly."

Meng Chen bowed deeply and turned to leave.

He did not immediately set up the venue. Instead, he first summoned Guang Chengzi, Yu Ding Zhenren, Cihang Zhenren, and Yellow Dragon True Man to his Boundless Tree Sea to discuss the matter together.

Arranging the venue was no small task. He needed help.

"For this grand assembly, our Chan Sect will be in charge of setting up the venue. I fear making any mistakes, so I have specially invited you four junior brothers to join me in planning this great affair."

From the very start, Meng Chen elevated the matter to the level of the entire Chan Sect. This was not inaccurate, since the disciples of the Chan Sect were indeed responsible for arranging the venue.

Upon learning Meng Chen's intent, Guang Chengzi and the other three cast grateful looks at him.

They knew that since entering the sect, Yuanshi Tianzun had yet to assign them any tasks. If they handled this matter well, they could demonstrate their competence and earn Yuanshi Tianzun's favor.

Meng Chen was not asking for their help; he was sharing the credit with them.

Guang Chengzi spoke first: "I suggest setting the venue at Cloud Ascension Immortal Lake. There, the lake and mountains offer picturesque scenery. At the center of the lake is an immortal island covered in rare flowers and exotic herbs."

"Heaven Pillar Peak would be better. It was formed from Pangu's nose hair and is thick with Dao charm. The three teachers are of the Pangu Sect. Holding the grand assembly at Heaven Pillar Peak would be most fitting."

The five of them began to discuss the choice of venue, its layout, and other details.

They had only nine hundred years. If the Western Church arrived early and the venue was not yet ready, it would bring shame upon the Ren, Chan, and Jie teachings.