The Two Sages of the West's Confusion, A Farce of the Six Saints!

Zhun Ti frowned deeply, then quickly stepped closer to Ran Deng and asked in a serious tone.

"So what you're saying is, Yuanshi, for the sake of your Great Dao, was willing to recommend you to join the Western Sect?"

Ran Deng flinched back in fright—after all, the other was a Sage, while he himself was a Quasi-Sage.

The gap between them was still enormous.

For a Sage to be stirred to such emotional turmoil was truly rare.

"Th-that's right. Fellow Daoist Yuanshi is truly magnanimous."

The moment the words left his mouth, Zhun Ti couldn't hold back a furious roar.

"Magnanimous my ass! Every time he saw the two of us before, he'd roll his eyes!"

"His nose wasn't a nose, his face wasn't a face—disdain was written all over it."

Unexpectedly, Ran Deng mustered his courage, abruptly stood up, and said stubbornly.

"I won't allow you to speak of Fellow Daoist Yuanshi that way. It was he who showed me the bright path."

"Judging by this, the Western Sect is nothing special—you even slander Fellow Daoist Yuanshi."

"If that's the case, This Daoist might as well cut off this path of cultivation. I cannot tolerate it!"

With that, Ran Deng turned to leave without a trace of reluctance.

Zhun Ti hurried forward and grabbed hold of Ran Deng.

A Quasi-Sage powerhouse who'd delivered himself to their doorstep—they couldn't afford to lose him.

For the impoverished Western Sect as it stood, this was a Quasi-Sage who even brought his own magic treasure.

There was no way they could just let him walk away; the loss to the Western Sect would be immense.

"Aiyo, Fellow Daoist, Fellow Daoist, Fellow Daoist—my relationship with Yuanshi is excellent. Saying a few things about him won't bother him at all. This is just a kind of intimate banter between fellow Daoists."

"Look at you, getting all worked up!"

Even as he said this, Zhun Ti felt his own Dao heart waver.

Me and Yuanshi, good friends? Intimate?

It was already a great tolerance that they didn't come to blows on sight.

Ran Deng watched Zhun Ti's attitude do a complete one-eighty, then returned to take his seat.

Zhun Ti turned his head back, shooting a pleading look toward Jie Yin.

Jie Yin also frowned, continuously sucking in cold breaths.

I don't get it (Fenghua accent)!

Since when did Yuanshi become this kind-hearted?

Or maybe, the man actually did have a bigger picture in mind, and they were the ones measuring a gentleman's heart with a petty man's measure?

But Ran Deng's attitude really was sincere. Jie Yin coughed twice.

"Well, this... This poor monk feels that if the Fellow Daoist wishes to join the Western Sect, of course, it can be arranged."

"The Fellow Daoist is himself a Quasi-Sage powerhouse. Our Western Sect welcomes you with open arms."

"Er... that is, did Yuanshi really say that?"

Ran Deng was already growing impatient and said bluntly.

"This Daoist has already said it no less than ten times. How many more times must I say it?"

Jie Yin and Zhun Ti exchanged a pained glance.

It wasn't a matter of how many times—it was a matter of whether Yuanshi had been possessed.

The Two Sages of the West were actually troubled. A Quasi-Sage joining would have been a warm invitation in the past.

But if it was a recommendation from Yuanshi, they feared a trap.

Ran Deng's face was expressionless, save for his stubborn gaze and his steadfast heart for the Dao.

Meanwhile, the Two Sages of the West had already begun transmitting thoughts to each other.

"Elder Brother, I think there's a trick. Since when has Yuanshi been this kind?"

"But Fellow Daoist Ran Deng seems very sincere, and he's a Quasi-Sage powerhouse. Refusing him would be such a pity."

"The main thing is, this just isn't something Yuanshi would do."

"I think we can still agree. We're both Sages—what are you afraid of?"

"Right, we're Sages. We can completely control the situation. We've gotten too used to hard times and haven't adapted to our new status yet!"

Zhun Ti snapped back to himself, smiled, and lightly patted Ran Deng on the shoulder.

"Congratulations. From now on, you are the Vice Sect Leader of our Western Sect!"

In an instant, Ran Deng's eyes widened, a look of surprise flashing across his face as he quickly bowed.

"Thank you, Two Sages, for granting this fulfillment."

"In the future, I will surely cultivate diligently and develop the Western Sect."

Dong—!!!

Just as the Two Sages of the West were about to respond.

A bell suddenly echoed in their minds, accompanied by the voice of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

"Come at once to the Purple Cloud Palace for discussion!"

Zhun Ti's words, already on his lips, abruptly changed.

"Very well, Vice Sect Leader, the Western Sect is temporarily in your hands. We must go to the Purple Cloud Palace."

Ran Deng suddenly felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He had only just joined the Western Sect!

He never expected to be entrusted with such a heavy responsibility, directly placed in charge of the entire Western Sect.

What extraordinary trust this was!

At that moment, Ran Deng swore in his heart that he would devote himself wholeheartedly to developing the Western Sect.

"Rest assured, two Sect Leaders. With me here, the Western Sect will surely be well."

"A summons from the Purple Cloud Palace must concern major affairs of the Primordial World. Go quickly, and do not worry!"

Jie Yin and Zhun Ti traveled together, conversing incessantly after leaving Mount Sumeru.

"Elder Brother, do you think when we return, the Western Sect might have been renamed the Little Exposition Sect?"

"I rather think not. Ran Deng's gaze just now was very clear!"

"I didn't know Elder Brother could read faces?"

"(≖_≖)...Enough, let us hurry to the Purple Cloud Palace."

Before long, the Six Saints gathered before the gates of the Purple Cloud Palace.

But the atmosphere felt somewhat strange.

Nuwa suddenly felt like an outsider.

She sensed something had happened between the Three Pure Ones and the Two Sages of the West.

Without a sound, she moved to a corner on the side, revealing an expression of someone ready to watch the drama unfold.

On-site drama watching!

Zhun Ti took a deep breath, glanced at Yuanshi, then looked away, repeating this several times.

After a moment, unable to bear it any longer, Yuanshi gritted his teeth and asked.

"You've been staring at This Daoist all along. What do you want, Zhun Ti?!"

At these words, even Laozi and Tongtian lowered their eyelids slightly, their expressions displeased.

Zhun Ti finally let out a helpless sigh.

"Though I am most reluctant, I still want to say—"

"Thank you, Daoist Yuanshi."

Nuwa, Laozi, Tongtian: "(ΩДΩ)!!!"

Tongtian's gaze shuttled back and forth between the two of them.

"You two... got together?"

Slap—!!!

Yuanshi directly gave Tongtian a slap on the back of the head.

"Got together what? I simply recommended Daoist Ran Deng to join the Western Sect."

"Besides, This Daoist was considering Ran Deng's future prospects."

"As for the rest of you, This Daoist does not care."

Zhun Ti turned his head away, pursed his lips, and murmured softly.

"Heh~ A tsundere!"

With his tsundere personality exposed to his face, Yuanshi instantly entered a red-hot state.

"What the hell were you muttering just now?!"

Boom—!!!

The great gates of the Purple Cloud Palace suddenly swung open.

Two child attendants with their hair tied in skyward buns appeared.

They were the gatekeepers of the Purple Cloud Palace, Haotian and Yaochi.

Also known as the future Heavenly Emperor Haotian and Queen Mother Yaochi of the Heavenly Court.

The two young attendants blinked their big eyes and spoke with a smile.

"Every time the saints meet, it's always like this—it certainly livens up the Purple Cloud Palace."

"The Master commands that all saints enter the Purple Cloud Palace for a discussion."

Haotian and Yaochi had an excellent relationship with all the saints, and as Quasi-Sages themselves, they dared to jest a little.

The Six Saints then stepped one after another into the Purple Cloud Palace.

"Take your seats."

"I have summoned you here to discuss the matter of the Witch-Demon Calamity."

"..."

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