A Myriad Emotions Stirred Within

"However, Senior Brother, judging by the Buddhist Sect's movements, the Calamity is imminent. Even if Sun Wukong possesses extraordinary talent, I fear he will find it difficult to achieve any major breakthrough."

Nüwa worried that there was not enough time to complete the arrangements for the Journey to the West Calamity.

Yet Taiqing remained composed.

"No need to worry."

There was not much time left before the Journey to the West began.

But how could Taiqing have made no preparations at all?

As soon as he spoke, Taiqing casually pointed, and ripples of the Great Dao immediately spread outward.

Time flowed, and the mysteries of space unfolded.

Surprise appeared on Nüwa's face.

This was... the aura of the perfected Space-Time Dao!

Before Nüwa could speak, Taiqing made another casual gesture.

In the next instant, profound Space-Time Dao intent condensed into form.

The perfected Artifact Dao Law also manifested.

Then countless Primordial Divine Objects appeared.

Nüwa's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

Finally, before her very eyes, Taiqing refined a Space-Time Treasure out of thin air.

It was a compass surging with endless power of time and space.

Nüwa was utterly stunned, nearly unable to speak.

What had she just seen?!

That incredibly complex and difficult-to-refine Space-Time Artifact had actually been casually refined by Senior Taiqing?!

Was this not far too shocking?!

Moreover, Taiqing had actually mastered three perfected Great Dao Laws.

Nüwa's heart roiled with shock.

"This Time Compass can control time flow at up to a Hundredfold Time Flow. It can barely be used," Taiqing said softly as he looked at the compass.

Yet Taiqing shook his head.

It was indeed barely usable, but compared to the complete Time Dao Palace, the gap remained enormous.

Taiqing felt somewhat regretful. Even perfected Space-Time Law was still unable to match the status of this damaged Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Perhaps only by reaching an understanding of Transcendence of the Great Dao could one freely refine true Chaos-grade treasures.

"Barely usable?!" Nüwa was completely dumbfounded.

This supreme treasure could control a Hundredfold Time Flow, yet he was dissatisfied with it?

This was simply too absurd!

Nüwa no longer knew how to describe Taiqing.

Taiqing's strength likely far surpassed the understanding of Saints!

Perhaps this was the confidence that allowed him to lay plans across countless ages and contend against the Heavenly Dao!

Nüwa secretly sighed to herself.

In the days that followed.

Nüwa and Taiqing jointly guided Sun Wukong, occasionally discussing the Dao with one another.

Taiqing's attainments in the Great Dao far surpassed Nüwa's, so she benefited greatly, and her Dao Realm cultivation improved significantly.

This made Nüwa admire Taiqing even more.

As for Sun Wukong.

Under the guidance of two Saints, coupled with the effects of the Hundredfold Time Flow.

His Dao Realm advanced rapidly, and his strength soared.

In the Purple Cloud Palace beyond Chaos Beyond Heaven, Dao Ancestor Hongjun withdrew his indifferent gaze, a faint trace of worry appearing between his brows.

Someone had secretly interfered with the Journey to the West Calamity, yet not a single trace could be found.

In the Western Paradise beyond Chaos Beyond Heaven, Receiver and Cundi exchanged glances, both looking helpless.

Sun Wukong had vanished without a trace, and even the Dao Ancestor was at a loss.

This change left the two deeply confused. Even the Heavenly Dao could not find Sun Wukong's whereabouts.

With no other choice, Receiver and Cundi could only order the Western Buddhist Sect to spare no effort in searching for Sun Wukong.

As time passed, a hundred years went by.

In Daluo Heaven of the Taiqing Realm, within the Eight Sceneries Palace, Taiqing Laozi slowly opened his eyes with a smile on his lips.

Within Grand Simplicity Heaven, his Divine Sense was guiding Sun Wukong's cultivation together with Nüwa.

Sun Wukong's cultivation was progressing rapidly and had already entered the right track.

At this point, the arrangements concerning the Human Race, Nüwa, and Sun Wukong had been preliminarily completed. The three were closely connected, forming an arrangement for the Human Path.

Next came the crucial arrangements for the Journey to the West Calamity itself.

Taiqing turned his gaze toward the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect. These two forces were vital to the Journey to the West Calamity, so how could he simply ignore them?

Primordial Wilderness.

Thirty-Third Heaven.

Heaven of Detachment, Tushita Palace.

Supreme Lord Laozi slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile rising at the corner of his lips.

"Gold and Silver Servants, summon the Heavenly Emperor."

"Yes, Master."

Supreme Lord Laozi gazed smilingly toward the Heavenly Court, his eyes sweeping over the two figures.

Old Mother of Mount Li, Many Treasures Daoist.

They were precisely the pieces in his arrangements for the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect.

Taiqing Laozi knew that Old Mother of Mount Li was actually an incarnation of Our Lady of Wudang from the Interception Sect.

Unlike Zhao Gongming, the Three Heavens Maidens, and the others, who were bound by the Investiture of the Gods, Our Lady of Wudang could move freely. She had concealed herself in the Heavenly Court for many years, and both her temperament and strength were exceptional.

Taiqing Laozi was highly satisfied with this.

Now that the time had come, he could arrange for the two of them to act.

It had to be admitted that using Haotian as a cover was an excellent choice.

Even Hongjun could not fault Supreme Lord Laozi's actions.

What was more, he could not find any flaw at all!

Taiqing Laozi knew well that openly defying the Heavenly Dao in the Primordial Wilderness was impossible. Yet cleverly using the rules of the Heavenly Dao to lay out a long-term scheme and turn Heaven and Earth around was entirely possible.

This was contending against the Heavenly Dao!

Yet this matter was fraught with immense risks and challenges!

Since ancient times, no one had dared attempt it, nor had anyone even dared imagine it!

Only Taiqing!

Tushita Palace.

"Rest assured, Lord Lao. I will summon them at once."

Haotian left in high spirits.

In his eyes, Taiqing's pieces were the Heavenly Court's pieces!

Everything Taiqing did benefited the Heavenly Court, and Haotian was very pleased with this.

Taiqing himself was also highly satisfied.

Haotian was ambitious, yet he had unexpectedly become an excellent source of support.

With Haotian's title as Heavenly Emperor above him.

Supreme Lord Laozi's actions accorded with the natural order, leaving even the Heavenly Dao unable to find fault.

Hongjun would find it difficult to see through his plans. By the time he realized it, Taiqing's arrangements would have already spread silently like hidden roots and winding trails.

At that time, it would be as though countless roots covered the Primordial Land.

Once the Unity of Three Teachings was achieved, the overall situation would be decided.

With the tide of destiny behind him, everything would reverse.

No one could stop it.

Outside Tushita Palace.

Duobao looked at Old Mother of Mount Li in confusion.

He had thought Senior Grand Uncle would have arrangements for him, but he had not expected to see an unfamiliar immortal instead.

Could it be that Senior Grand Uncle's actions this time were not directed at the Buddhist Sect?

Old Mother of Mount Li felt conflicted.

After the Interception Sect immortals in the Heavenly Court learned that Duobao would remain there temporarily, their feelings had all become complicated.

Back then, among the eight important figures of the Interception Sect, Zhao Gongming, the Three Heavens Maidens, Jinling, and Guiling had either fallen or been placed on the Investiture of the Gods.

Only Duobao and Our Lady of Wudang had survived.

Wudang had retired into seclusion, while Duobao had joined the Western Sect and become the Buddha Ancestor.

The other person who had defected to the Buddhist Sect was Dingguang Xian!

Everyone knew how vicious he was.

Duobao's situation had caused many to regard him as a traitor.

Old Mother of Mount Li and Duobao were both burdened with their own thoughts, remaining silent.

At this moment.

The doors of Tushita Palace slowly opened.

The Gold and Silver Servants welcomed the two inside.

"Fellow Daoists, Master has summoned you."

Old Mother of Mount Li and Duobao stepped into Tushita Palace.

There they saw Supreme Lord Laozi seated like a divine being, with the bearing of an immortal and the bones of the Dao. His expression was transcendent, while Dao intent naturally flowed around him.

As Taiqing's Good Corpse, his bearing was no different from that of the Saint's era.

At that moment, the two seemed to have returned to the glorious days of the Primordial Wilderness.

A myriad emotions stirred within them.

"Greetings, Lord Lao."

The two bowed respectfully.

"Duobao, I had you enter the Buddhist Sect long ago precisely for this moment."

Supreme Lord Laozi opened his eyes and spoke with a smile.

Duobao's heart shook upon hearing this, and he could barely contain his excitement.

This day had finally come!

He answered respectfully:

"Please instruct me, Senior Grand Uncle."

Old Mother of Mount Li was stunned as she listened from the side.

So Duobao's entry into the Buddhist Sect had actually been part of an arrangement?

He had not betrayed the Interception Sect!

Supreme Lord Laozi smiled faintly.

Among the followers of Junior Brother Tongtian, Many Treasures Daoist truly possessed a quick and clever mind.

Back then, Taiqing Laozi had deliberately arranged for Duobao to go West, not merely to assist the converted Interception Sect disciples, but also to bury a piece within the Buddhist Sect.

In the past, Taiqing had done so to plot against the Buddhist Sect.

Now, however, it was to bring about the Unity of Three Teachings and rewrite the fate of the Primordial Wilderness!

The two could not be compared.

Supreme Lord Laozi smiled calmly and casually pointed.

A streak of light entered Duobao's glabella.

"This is the core essence of Mahayana Buddhism."

"Comprehend it well, then spread it widely within the Buddhist Sect and establish Mahayana Buddhism."

Duobao was deeply moved and utterly shocked upon hearing this.

He had not expected Mahayana Buddhism to be even more profound than the Theravada Buddhism currently practiced by the Buddhist Sect!

Did Senior Grand Uncle understand the Buddhist Sect's Great Dao so thoroughly?

Or had the founding of the Buddhist Sect itself also been part of his plans?

Countless thoughts surged through Duobao's mind, leaving him filled with shock.

He forcibly suppressed the questions in his heart and began to immerse himself in comprehending Mahayana Buddhism.

A moment later.

Duobao opened his eyes and could not help voicing his doubts.

"Senior Grand Uncle, this Mahayana Buddhism is wonderfully profound."

"If it can spread throughout the Buddhist Sect, the Buddhist Sect will surely flourish even further."

Duobao had followed the Buddha Ancestor for many years and understood the Buddhist Sect's current state well.

The current Theravada Buddhism was far inferior to the profundity of this Mahayana Buddhism.

Supreme Lord Laozi merely smiled faintly.

"No need to worry. Just teach it."

Mahayana Buddhism had originally belonged to the Buddhist Sect. Receiver and Cundi might have studied it long ago.

Thus, Supreme Lord Laozi did not care that Mahayana Buddhism belonged to the Spirit Mountain Buddhist Sect. What mattered most was allowing Duobao to establish his authority while claiming the merit and providence that belonged to Mahayana Buddhism.

That way, Receiver's Good Corpse, Buddha Tathagata's plan to hollow out Duobao's authority would naturally fail.

Of course, Supreme Lord Laozi had other arrangements involving Mahayana Buddhism as well.

For instance, Kong Xuan, Golden Cicada, and others within the Buddhist Sect.

Supreme Lord Laozi would not tell Duobao about such matters.

Naturally, Duobao did not dare question a Saint's wisdom.

He respectfully nodded.

"Yes, Senior Grand Uncle."

Old Mother of Mount Li looked at Old Mother of Mount Li in confusion, her heart filled with incomprehension.

Why would the Taiqing Saint tell her such a secret matter?

Could she also be a pawn in Senior Grand Uncle's scheme?

Old Mother of Mount Li was completely stunned.

A Saint and the Buddha Ancestor were actually plotting against the Buddhist Sect right in front of her.

Old Mother of Mount Li was utterly shocked.

How could she be allowed to learn of such a major matter?

She even began to wonder whether she would be silenced.

However, Supreme Lord Laozi suddenly smiled at her.

"Wudang, are you not going to show yourself?"

Old Mother of Mount Li shuddered from head to toe, her eyes filled with shock.

Supreme Lord Laozi had actually seen through her identity!

Not only her—even Duobao was greatly startled.

This Old Mother of Mount Li was actually Junior Sister Wudang?

But why could he not see any clue at all?

One had to know that Wudang was far weaker than her and did not know any concealment techniques.

What mystery was hidden within this?

Our Lady of Wudang's heart churned even more violently.

Her ability to infiltrate the Heavenly Court without being detected relied entirely on the great divine ability passed down by her master, Master Tongtian.

That was a true Saint's technique!

To preserve the last bloodline of the Interception Sect, Master Tongtian had specifically taught Our Lady of Wudang a method of escape.

He had once said that unless all six Saints were present, no one could see through her disguise.

Now, Saints were forbidden from entering the world and could not reveal themselves.

That was why Wudang had dared to infiltrate Haotian's presence, remaining undiscovered for so many years.