The Primordial Wilderness's Many Powerful Figures Were Also Extremely Disdainful of This

More troublesome still, this was no longer merely a confrontation between Immortal Qin and the Heavenly Court. It had become a battle for fortune between saintly lineages!

With Buddhist teachings about to spread eastward, how could Receiver and Cundi tolerate the resurgence of the Three Teachings? Cundi could no longer remain seated.

"Senior Brother, even Tathagata and Bodhi find this difficult to handle."

"What should we do?" Receiver, too, frowned deeply.

"For now, we can only go and seek an audience with Master."

"With Taiqing acting this way, surely he would not dare let Master stand by and do nothing."

Cundi repeatedly nodded at those words.

"Precisely."

Saints were forbidden from interfering in the Primordial Wilderness, and Receiver and Cundi did not dare violate this rule.

But now, even the Buddhist Sect's Sub-Saints could not contend against the Three Pure Ones.

Receiver and Cundi could only go and plead once more.

After all, pride meant nothing to them.

Purple Cloud Palace.

Hongjun frowned slightly.

He had never imagined that Ying Zheng's master was actually Taiqing!

Did that mean Taiqing had truly orchestrated the entire upheaval of the Human Race?

Yet Hongjun quickly dismissed the thought.

He believed Taiqing lacked the ability to control the Human Path.

Taiqing was most likely a pawn of that Mysterious Existence.

Hongjun sneered. "Whether it is the Three Pure Ones, the Human Race, or the Witch Race, they are nothing but ants in my eyes." In his view, the Three Pure Ones' actions were utterly foolish. They harbored resentment toward him, yet dreamed of changing their fates through the Mysterious Existence's power.

Yuanshi refused to leave the stage of history, intending to rebuild the Chan Sect's lineage and even willing to turn enemies into friends with the Interception Sect. Tongtian desperately wanted to leave the Purple Cloud Palace. All of it was laughable.

Taiqing was even more foolish, believing that controlling the Human Race's fortune would allow him to break through his own Great Dao.

Hongjun even believed Taiqing did not understand the meaning of the Human Path at all and was merely being used by the Mysterious Existence.

He had personally severed the Human Path and restricted the Earth Dao. He knew the Primordial Wilderness's Three Ways like the back of his hand and was confident that no one could surpass him. Since I was able to sever the Human Path once, I can certainly do it again. Whoever they used, it would be meaningless.

Hongjun sat high above, coldly sweeping his gaze across the Three Pure Ones' sacred grounds before finally turning his attention to the Primordial Wilderness's Heavenly Court.

Haotian was incompetent, but he could not abandon the Heavenly Court as a chess piece.

Receiver and Cundi happened to be taking action as well, so he could borrow their power.

Although saints were forbidden from meddling in the Primordial Wilderness by the Heavenly Dao's rules, those rules had been set by Hongjun. Naturally, he could violate them at will, while the Three Pure Ones could only stand aside.

Hongjun lightly waved his whisk, and the Heavenly Dao's decree descended.

Within Western Paradise, Receiver and Cundi sensed Hongjun's will and were instantly overjoyed.

"The Dao Ancestor is actually allowing us to use saintly power!"

"Hahaha, the Dao Ancestor has not stood by after all!"

"The Three Pure Ones are doomed this time. Heaven's mandate belongs to our Buddhist Sect!"

They had originally hoped for only a little assistance, but now they were to act personally. This was undoubtedly an opportunity that came once in a millennium.

Having received Hongjun's approval, Receiver and Cundi immediately acted. They condensed their avatars of good intent, descended with supreme saintly power, and bestowed Buddhist Sect treasures, vowing to seize all fortune for themselves.

Daluo Heaven, within Eight Sceneries Palace.

Taiqing held the Celestial Compass, perceiving all phenomena beneath heaven and earth. A cold smile touched his lips.

Hongjun truly was as hypocritical as ever.

Since that was the case.

How could Taiqing let him have his way?

You were breaking the rules?

Then I would overturn those rules completely!

I would flip over your chessboard!

Taiqing rose calmly, Great Dao aura spreading throughout heaven and earth.

The Three Thousand Great Daos circled him like a river of stars. Though he had not yet entered the realm of Wuji, he did not care.

Taiqing calmly gazed toward the Primordial Land.

The Primordial Wilderness had endured for far too long, and the name of the Three Pure Ones had nearly become a thing of the past.

Primordial Land, Thirty-Third Heaven.

Two peerless powers suddenly descended, shaking heaven and earth throughout the Primordial Wilderness without end.

All Primordial World Beings were struck with fear, while the great powers were utterly shocked.

What had happened?

Everyone looked upward together and saw Buddha Light shining over the Heavenly Court, enveloping all directions.

Tathagata and Bodhi, who had once been injured, now released an oppressive might too terrifying to behold directly.

Within the Heavenly Court, everyone was shocked.

What did this mean?

Xuandu's expression darkened slightly as he murmured, "Saintly power?"

The moment those words were spoken, everyone understood.

Tathagata and Bodhi now bore the power of the Two Sages of the West. They were no longer Sub-Saint avatars, but the true forms of saints descending.

Everyone could not help drawing sharp breaths.

Had saints taken action?

Was this not a violation of the Heavenly Dao?

All Primordial World Beings were shocked.

Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace.

Yuanshi, who was refining Chaos Yellow Essence, suddenly opened his eyes and glared furiously toward the Primordial Wilderness.

"Receiver and Cundi actually dare to openly violate the rules!"

But Yuanshi soon noticed something.

Heavenly Dao Hongjun showed no reaction whatsoever.

Yuanshi's expression immediately darkened.

"Hongjun is showing favoritism again!"

Underworld, Pingxin Palace.

Houtu watched coldly and said mockingly:

"Hongjun truly is as despicable as ever!"

Why did the Heavenly Dao turn a blind eye to Receiver and Cundi's actions?

Because Hongjun had permitted all of it!

Primordial Wilderness.

Above the Thirty-Third Heaven.

Seeing Receiver and Cundi descend with saintly power, Haotian was overjoyed.

He did not care whether the saints had broken the rules.

As long as saints stood on his side, he could restore his dignity.

Haotian hurriedly bowed.

"Greetings, Two Saints! Please uphold justice for me!"

Tathagata and Bodhi nodded with smiles, appearing compassionate.

"Amitabha. Rest assured, Heavenly Emperor."

Haotian laughed triumphantly.

Tathagata stared at Ying Zheng with majesty.

"Ying Zheng, do you know your crime?"

The Western Saints and Haotian had clearly colluded in secret.

Ying Zheng's expression instantly turned icy.

Fuxi and the other Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors angrily demanded:

"Saints may not enter the Primordial Wilderness!"

"Why can the Western Saints violate the rules so brazenly?"

Bodhi looked at the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and said coldly, "Since when is it your place to question the affairs of saints?" He then turned toward Fuxi and the others. "Moreover, you Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors dared to break the Fire Cloud Cave's restrictions without authorization. This is an act of defiance against the Heavenly Dao! Today, all of you will be punished."

At these words, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were furious, and billions of clansmen were filled with righteous indignation.

The Buddhist Sect's two saints had not only broken the rules themselves, but had even turned around and pinned fabricated crimes upon the Human Race. It was truly contemptible.

Xingtian and the other Great Witches were equally outraged, denouncing the Western Saints' despicable disciples in unison.

The Primordial Wilderness's many powerful figures were also extremely disdainful of this.

Within Five Villages Monastery, Zhen Yuanzi sneered. "What right do Receiver and Cundi have to call themselves saints?" His grudges with the West and Hong Yun remained unresolved.

In the Blood Sea, Styx also wore a mocking expression. The West truly behaves as it always has. Though he was no good man himself, he still despised the West's hypocritical conduct.

After all, the Blood Sea bordered the West, and he had repeatedly fallen victim to their schemes.

Above the Heavenly Court, Guangchengzi and the other disciples of the Three Teachings loathed the Western Saints' actions. To twist right and wrong so shamelessly is truly laughable.

"As saints, do they possess no sense of shame at all?"

Yet Tathagata and Bodhi felt no shame. Instead, they spoke down to them from on high:

"You Three Teachings and the Human Race dare to rebel against the Heavenly Court!"

"Today, none of you will escape punishment!"

"We shall cleanse the house on behalf of our Three Pure Ones senior brothers!"

Once those shameless words were spoken.

Even Chan-Jie Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court like Zhao Gongming and Antarctic Immortal Elder could no longer endure it.

Zhao Gongming, who had always hated evil, shouted sternly:

"Do you still deserve to be called saints after acting this way?!"

Before Tathagata and Bodhi could respond.

Haotian sneered:

"You rebels still have the nerve to speak?"

"After we destroy the Three Teachings and you treacherous Qin traitors!"

"We will settle accounts with you afterward!"

Hearing this, Zhao Gongming and the other Chan-Jie Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court grew even more furious!

Sure enough, the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court were working hand in glove!

Neither side was any good!

Wudang clenched her fists tightly!

Her expression was exceedingly grim!

Haotian had joined forces with the Buddhist Sect!

One day, she would wipe them all out!

Facing the Three Teachings' fury.

Tathagata and Bodhi became even more arrogant and smug.

There were no saints in the Primordial Wilderness now. They were the strongest beings!

Who could restrain them?

Tathagata looked toward Immortal Qin and the Three Teachings with utter contempt.

"You have thrown the Primordial Wilderness into disorder. You should have expected this day!"

"Enough. Die!"

Tathagata no longer hesitated. He directly unleashed his divine ability, using saintly power to condense Buddha's Palm Kingdom.

Heaven and earth lost their color. Only surging Buddha Light could be seen, bringing the collapse of heaven and earth, the fall of stars, and tremors throughout the Primordial Wilderness.

Everyone felt an immense pressure. Saintly power was far beyond what a Sub-Saint could resist.

In this battle, the Human Race and the Three Teachings would likely struggle to win.

Chaos Beyond Heaven, within Western Paradise, Receiver and Cundi smiled broadly.

Tathagata's Buddha's Palm Kingdom bore directly down upon Ying Zheng and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

They knew full well that Immortal Qin's rise had benefited from the Human Race's fortune. Now that they finally had the chance to act, they had to sever the Human Emperor's succession and turn humanity into a source of fortune.

The Buddha kingdom that blotted out heaven and earth descended. Ying Zheng and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors felt tremendous pressure, and their expressions changed drastically. The might of a saint was clear to see.

Seeing this, countless humans were furious and despairing.

The Two Sages of the West were actually so ruthless!

Was the Human Emperor truly about to fall?

At that moment, xuanhuang light flourished brightly between heaven and earth.

The Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda soared into the sky, transforming into a giant tower that protected them. Endless Xuanhuang Mother Qi emerged, while Xuanhuang Airflow poured down like waterfalls, shielding Ying Zheng, the Three Sovereigns, and the Five Emperors as it violently collided with Buddha's Palm Kingdom.

A thunderous boom!

Heaven and earth shook!

The river of stars shattered!

In the end, the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda withstood the saint's attack.

Xuandu held the Primordial Measuring Ruler, his Sub-Saint aura reaching its peak as he stared coldly at Tathagata and Bodhi.

"You wish to harm the Human Emperor? Have you asked the Three Teachings?"

Tathagata and Bodhi's expressions darkened slightly at those words.

Although a Sage's power was formidable, it could not compare to a Sage personally arriving. The innately indestructible Xuanhuang Pagoda would not be easy to breach.

But they were not without options.

"Did you think that possessing a merit treasure would let you do whatever you pleased?"

Bodhi sneered and immediately brought forth the Seven Treasure Tree.

In an instant, strange phenomena filled heaven and earth as Seven-Colored Divine Light surged and churned.

The Seven Treasure Tree was one of the highest-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures. Its Seven Subtle Divine Light could sweep away anything.

Everyone's expressions changed drastically at the sight.

It was actually a Sage's treasure!

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors felt heavy-hearted.

In such a situation, Xuandu could not hold them off.

Ying Zheng immediately spoke:

"Senior Brother, protect the revered predecessors and leave first!"

"I am protected by the Human Race's destiny. They cannot harm me!"

Yet Xuandu remained calm.

"The protection of destiny is not absolute."

"Besides, I must obey Master's orders. Even if it means death, what is there to fear?"

As soon as he said this,

Guangchengzi and Yun Zhongzi of the Chan Sect exchanged a glance!

They then stepped forward.

"Eldest Brother Xuandu, we have come to help!"

Xuandu looked at them and gently shook his head.

"You are not Sub-Saints. You cannot stop them."

Yun Zhongzi smiled.

"The Three Teachings are one body!"

"How can we let Eldest Brother bear this alone?"

Taiyi, Yuding, and the other Chan Sect disciples stepped forward one after another, producing their respective magical treasures.

"That's right! Eldest Brother, the Three Teachings must stand united!"

The Chan Sect disciples did not fear the power of a Sage.

Xuandu saw that although the Chan Sect disciples were merely Quasi-Saints, they faced the power of a Sage without the slightest fear.

He sighed inwardly. Sure enough, Master had been right!

Xuandu nodded with a smile.

"Good. This is the spirit of us disciples of the Three Teachings!"

"As disciples of the Three Pure Ones, this is how we should be!"

The Chan Sect disciples all laughed.

"How could we disgrace Master's mighty name?"

Haotian sneered repeatedly at the sight.

"I do not believe you truly do not fear death!"

At that moment, a burst of hearty laughter rang out!