God-Slaying Spear

"Junior Brother, congratulations. You've obtained another supreme treasure."

Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu handed the God-Slaying Spear to Meng Chen without the slightest reluctance, congratulating him with utter sincerity.

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

Only Meng Chen could control the God-Slaying Spear. With Yuanshi Tianzun behind him, no matter how omnipotent Luo Hou might be, he could not hide from a Saint's eyes and ears.

"You insignificant junior dare seek to control This Seat? Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Even in Meng Chen's hands, the God-Slaying Spear continued to radiate waves of malice. Other than Luo Hou, it acknowledged no one. Had Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu not sealed its power, it would certainly have killed Meng Chen.

Yet forcing others to do what they did not wish to do was precisely what Meng Chen enjoyed most. The fiercer the God-Slaying Spear's temperament, the more reluctant he was to put it down.

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother. If not for you, I truly would have had no way to deal with this God-Slaying Spear."

After playing with this supreme treasure of slaughter for a while, Meng Chen temporarily put it away.

After returning to the Primordial Wilderness, Meng Chen had the various Plant Spirit Race clans begin preparations for relocation. This was also a good thing for him.

Apart from a small number of races such as the Man-Eating Flower, Ghost Withered Vine, and Illusion Maiden Flower, most of the Plant Spirit Race were kind-hearted. Unlike the Wu Clan, they did not seek to dominate Heaven and Earth, nor did they feed on other races like the demon race. They were the best targets for spreading teachings.

As for the Plant Spirit Race's fighting strength, if they were weak, they could simply train more. Strength could be improved, and Meng Chen was in no hurry.

After arranging matters for the Plant Spirit Race, Meng Chen headed for the Jade Void Palace. The matter of the God-Slaying Spear had to be dealt with; he had no desire to fall into Luo Hou's trap.

This time, he successfully met Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun could not bear to punish True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue, so he had gone to the Three Pure Ones Palace to lie low. Now that the storm had passed, Meng Chen could naturally see Yuanshi Tianzun.

Master and disciple tacitly avoided mentioning True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue. People who had passed on and matters that had passed were not worth bringing up. Both Yuanshi Tianzun and Meng Chen were people who looked ahead; neither would dwell on the past.

"Clang!"

"Master, this disciple obtained the demonic treasure, the God-Slaying Spear. This disciple fears that demonic treasures may contain hidden dangers, so I ask Master to inspect it."

Meng Chen bowed and took out the God-Slaying Spear. He needed no explanation; nothing that happened on Kunlun Mountain could be hidden from Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded and said calmly, "Not bad. Demonic Great Powers have always acted cunningly, and things of the demonic path must not be touched lightly. This God-Slaying Spear contains a strand of Primordial Demon Qi. Anyone unaware of its nature who refines this treasure will inevitably merge with the Primordial Demon Qi without realizing it. The Primordial Demon Qi will devour the bearer's cultivation, continually growing stronger. Once it becomes strong enough, it will drag the bearer into the demonic path, condemning him to eternal damnation."

With a gesture through the air, a layer of golden Divine Light appeared over the surface of the God-Slaying Spear. As the Divine Light washed over it, a wisp of black qi emerged.

The black qi tried to resist, but under a Saint's mana, how could resistance even be possible?

The golden Divine Light pressed on relentlessly, and the black qi was instantly driven to its end. The Saint's power was like an autumn wind sweeping away 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. It was only after falling into Luo Hou's hands and being tainted by his mana that it became a demonic weapon. Just now, I used my mana to cleanse the God-Slaying Spear and restore its original form. Even so, this treasure remains a supreme weapon of slaughter. At the slightest use, it destroys true spirits and corrodes Dao fruits. Unless you encounter someone utterly devoid of conscience and condemned by both Heaven and man, do not use this treasure lightly!"

Yuanshi Tianzun returned the God-Slaying Spear to Meng Chen's hands and earnestly cautioned him.

He could tell that this disciple of his still possessed rather heavy killing intent. If he did not warn him, he feared Meng Chen would head down another extreme path.

Meng Chen put away the purified God-Slaying Spear and bowed in thanks to Yuanshi Tianzun. "Thank you, Master. This disciple will certainly follow Master's teachings."

Just as he was about to take his leave, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke again.

"You came at the right time. Your Grand Senior Uncle received a calling card from the Two Sages of the West. In a thousand years, they will bring their disciples to Kunlun Mountain to discuss the Dao with our Three Pure Ones lineage. Your master has discussed this with your other two elders. Among the disciples of the three sects, your Daoist arts and mana are the strongest. The task of arranging the venue shall be entrusted to you."

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

"This is the token for opening the Three Pure Ones Palace treasury. With it, you may freely draw upon the treasury's resources. Remember, you must display the bearing of our Three Pure Ones lineage. Do not be petty and let outsiders look down on us."

Meng Chen accepted the jade token, his heart tightening as he realized the importance of this matter.

The disciples of the three sects would be discussing the Dao, and there would also be five Saints present. They certainly could not squeeze into some small palace.

When the Queen Mother of the West held the Peach Banquet, she even moved it to the Jade Pool, where there were mountains, water, and beautiful women, and every guest received the finest hospitality.

When the Human, Chan, and Jie Sects hosted guests who had come from afar, they not only had to display the grandeur of the three sects, but also allow their guests to feel their majesty and foundation.

"Master, rest assured. This disciple will certainly handle this matter properly."

Meng Chen bowed deeply, then turned and departed.

He did not immediately begin arranging 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 matter. He needed helpers.

"For this gathering, our Chan Sect will be responsible for arranging the venue. This senior brother fears something may go wrong, so I have specially invited you four junior brothers to discuss this important matter together."

With his first words, Meng Chen elevated the matter to concern the entire Chan Sect. This was not inaccurate; after all, the disciples responsible for arranging the venue truly were from the Chan Sect.

Once Guang Chengzi and the other three understood Meng Chen's intentions, they all looked at him gratefully.

Ever since entering the sect, Yuanshi Tianzun had not assigned them any tasks. If they handled this matter well, they could demonstrate their ability to get things done and earn Yuanshi Tianzun's favor.

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

Guang Chengzi spoke first. "This junior brother suggests arranging the venue at Cloud Ascension Immortal Lake. Its lake and mountain scenery are picturesque, and there is an immortal island at the center of the lake, covered in rare flowers and exotic plants."

"Heaven Pillar Peak would be better. Heaven Pillar Peak was formed from one of Pangu's nose hairs and is rich in Dao charm. The three elders are of the Pangu Sect; holding the gathering at Heaven Pillar Peak would be most appropriate."

The five of them began discussing the choice of venue, the layout of the venue, and other matters.

They had only nine hundred years. Should the Western Church arrive early while the venue was still unfinished, it would be the Human, Chan, and Jie Sects who would lose face.