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She knew that the Heavenly Rules established in the Heavenly Court had been violated, and it was her own sister, Yaoji, who had violated them.

Grand White Golden Star pondered the order with a bitter heart. This matter involved True Lord Yuding of the Heavenly Origin Sect, and dealing with Yaoji's son, the mortal Yang, and his family was a thorny issue.

Grand White Golden Star reminded Haotian to pay attention to the mortal Yang's fortune, but Haotian was furious at the moment and paid no mind, ordering, "Leave no one alive."

Grand White Golden Star cautiously reminded him that this matter involved a disciple of a Saint.

But Haotian paid no attention and ordered Grand White Golden Star to handle the aftermath of capturing Yaoji himself.

Following this, Grand White Golden Star took his leave upon receiving the order.

In the Heavenly Court, Yaochi whispered to Haotian, "Heavenly Emperor, is your action appropriate?"

Haotian retorted, "What is inappropriate about it?"

Yaochi said, "Yaoji's son has a connection with the Heavenly Origin Sect. Are we not giving them face?"

Haotian laughed, "Saint Zhunti just came to see me. What do you think he wanted?"

Yaochi understood immediately.

Yaoji was arranged to be in Peach Mountain, with the intention of having her son Yang Jian rescue her.

If she were directly imprisoned in the Heavenly Court, even with all the courage True Lord Yuding possessed, he would not dare to teach Yang Jian to attack the Heavenly Court.

This was because the Heavenly Court was the ordained center of heaven and earth by the Dao Ancestor, and no one dared to offend the Dao Ancestor's majesty.

Haotian's plan was clearly to have Yang Jian rescue his mother. Once Yang Jian acted, the matter would gradually escalate, spreading from Yang Jian himself to True Lord Yuding, then to other Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect, and even to the level of Saints.

In the end, although it seemed the Heavenly Court had victory in hand, the true beneficiaries would be the Heavenly Court.

This was because the Heavenly Court occupied the moral high ground and acted with legitimacy.

Although the Heavenly Origin Sect was powerful, it could not surpass the status of the Dao Ancestor.

This stratagem was undoubtedly aimed at the Heavenly Origin Sect, and even the Daoist Sect behind it.

The calculations between Yaochi and Haotian were unfathomably deep.

In the Eight Sceneries Palace, Li Er and Yuanshi sat calmly, discussing the Dao.

Xuandu quietly brewed tea. His status as the Imperial Tutor to the Three Sovereigns made the scene astonishing, and even Yuanshi felt inferior.

Although Yuanshi had painstakingly crafted the Nine Dragon Agarwood Chariot as a mount for Saints, he still felt inferior seeing Li Er's presence.

Yuanshi cast aside his distracting thoughts and asked Li Er the reason for his visit.

Li Er calmly stated that if he hadn't come to him today, the fortune of the Daoist Sect might have been affected by the Heavenly Origin Sect.

Yuanshi's expression turned solemn, knowing that Li Er's words were not idle talk, and he put down his teacup to listen.

Yuanshi wondered if Tongtian had complained to Li Er about the Heavenly Origin Sect, but Li Er, citing only differences in doctrine and ideology between the Heavenly Origin and Interception Sects, reminded Yuanshi that he should understand Sect Master Tongtian's temperament.

Yuanshi's face flushed, and he asked Li Er to speak plainly.

Li Er gave Yuanshi a meaningful look before elaborating.

Zhunti calculating against the Heavenly Origin Sect was truly unexpected.

However, Yuanshi, you still seem unaware of this, which deeply disappoints me.

Zhunti's actions are likely unknown even to himself.

Although he tried his best to conceal the heavenly secrets and stir up chaos, everything was visible to Li Er.

As a transmigrator, Li Er's grasp of the Primordial World's grand trend was like that of the Heavenly Dao itself.

With just a glance, he could see through Haotian's handling of Yaoji, and naturally, he understood the schemes between himself and Haotian.

Zhunti? Upon hearing this name, Yuanshi was instantly shocked and enraged.

How dare he scheme against my Heavenly Origin Sect? He immediately began calculating with his fingers, attempting to divine **.

However, Li Er had already spoken, revealing Zhunti's scheme.

Zhunti's alliance with the Heavenly Court was merely to have Haotian report to the Dao Ancestor, falsely accusing the Heavenly Origin Sect's ** of committing a killing tribulation and excessively bullying the Heavenly Emperor.

Then, how would the Dao Ancestor respond? Yuanshi remained silent.

He clearly knew the Dao Ancestor's decision but could not answer Li Er's question.

As Li Er had said, the Dao Ancestor might comply with Haotian's request and bestow a Heavenly Court Supreme Treasure to restrain the Saints' disciples, or reprimand the Saints for their lack of understanding.

Yuanshi leaned towards the former, as the Dao Ancestor was always one to act without interference and would not meddle too much in the affairs of the Primordial World and the Heavenly Court.

Bestowing a treasure upon Haotian would be the most effective solution.

In the three realms of the Primordial World, if the Earthly Scroll was used to establish the lineage of the Earth Immortal Mansion, and the Human Scroll was used to establish the cycle of reincarnation and the underworld, then if Haotian sought the Dao Ancestor's favor, he would likely obtain the Heavenly Scroll.

The consequence would be as Li Er said, the actions of the Heavenly Origin Sect's ** would affect the fortune of the Daoist Sect.

Therefore, Yuanshi remained silent at this moment, feeling utterly ashamed.

Finally, he rose and bowed to Li Er, thanking him for his reminder.

Li Er finally nodded in approval.

Given that Yuanshi belonged to the Three Pure Ones, he was only enlightened today.

If this person hadn't been present, Li Er would have acted long ago.

Zhunti's cultivation has dropped to Quasi-Saint, no need to explain why.

Xuandu listened in, and although he was just there to serve tea and water, he couldn't help but be stunned.

It was unbelievable that a Saint of the Heavenly Origin Sect was being reprimanded by his master.

One must know that Saints hold a supreme position between heaven and earth.

Xuandu was shocked and smiled bitterly to himself.

After a long while, Xuandu came to his senses, a thought rising in his heart: if the beings of the Primordial World saw this scene, their expressions would surely be very interesting.

Of course, this thought was absolutely impossible to realize.

Li Er's voice was steady and carried a deterrent force: "Zhunti has plotted against my Daoist Sect; we must make him retreat."

Although Yuanshi was concerned about his reputation, he was wholeheartedly convinced by Li Er and immediately accepted the order, promising to handle the matter properly.

Li Er's gaze swept over Yuanshi, and he instructed: "The Two Sages of the West are ambitious; you must settle accounts with them."

Yuanshi nodded in agreement.

Foreseeing the future, after the Daoist Sect's tough stance spread, and with the matter of Yang Jian saving his mother escalating, Yuanshi, the Saint of the Heavenly Origin Sect, would personally take action.

As Li Er and Yuanshi were conversing, an opportunity arose in Li Er's heart: "Is Yu Ding and Yang Jian seeking the Mountain-Splitting Axe?"

As a Saint conceived this thought, heaven and earth were moved.

He instantly understood the cause and effect and tightly gripped the Mountain-Splitting Axe in his hand.

This axe was no small matter; it was one of the three treasures forged by East Emperor Jun during Da Yu's flood control period.

The three treasures were the Yellow River Map, the Mountain-Splitting Axe, and the Water-Repelling Sword.

Each had its unique function. The Yellow River Map could control river water, the Water-Repelling Sword allowed Da Yu to avoid floods, and the Mountain-Splitting Axe was used to split mountains and earth, opening channels for flood discharge.

These three treasures, infused with the Qi of Merit by East Emperor Jun, became one of the five Human Race Saints' weapons for Emperor Yu.

After Emperor Yu took up residence in Huoyun Cave, these sacred artifacts remained with the Human Race and were not brought into Huoyun Cave.

Currently, they are enshrined by the Human Race in the Sacred Temple.

As their creator, Li Er naturally had a sense of them.

Yuanshi's gaze shifted towards Golden Cloud Cave on Jade Spring Mountain.

This cave dwelling was one of the places he had arranged for his disciples who had entered the mortal world, the Twelve Golden Immortals.

Immediately, he waved his sleeve, and a mystical light mirror appeared before him.

In the mirror were True Lord Yuding, one of his Twelve Golden Immortals, and his disciple Yang Jian.

At this moment, True Lord Yuding was explaining the origin and usage of the Mountain-Splitting Axe to Yang Jian.

True Lord Yuding told Yang Jian: "To save your mother, Fairy Yunhua, there are only two methods.

The first is to forcefully break the seal on Peach Mountain with immense power, but this requires extremely great strength, which even I, a Saint of the Heavenly Origin Sect, cannot achieve. Only our Grand Pure lineage's eldest martial brother, Xuandu, who is under the Three Pure Ones, has such capability."

Yang Jian was taken aback upon hearing this and quickly asked: "Is it that great sage Xuandu, our Human Race's Three Sovereigns' Imperial Tutor?"

True Lord Yuding nodded in confirmation.

Then, True Lord Yuding continued: "The second method is to use the Human Race's sacred artifact, the Mountain-Splitting Axe, to split Peach Mountain. This axe was one of Emperor Yu's Dao Attainment Supreme Treasures. Now that Emperor Yu resides in Huoyun Palace, this Mountain-Splitting Axe has been left in the mortal world."

Yang Jian's face showed bitterness upon hearing this, but hope was rekindled, and he inquired about the specific details of the second method.

Yang Jian asked True Lord Yuding about the whereabouts of the Mountain-Splitting Axe. True Lord Yuding stated that he was unsure of its location, suggesting it might be with the Human Race or East Emperor Jun.

Yang Jian expressed his hope to find this divine artifact to save his mother and requested True Lord Yuding's assistance.

True Lord Yuding advised him to be cautious when dealing with East Emperor Jun and expressed his willingness to personally go and help resolve the matter.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian pleaded with True Lord Yuding to help him save his mother. True Lord Yuding decided to take Yang Jian to the Eight Sceneries Palace to pay respects to Saint Taishang.

After witnessing this scene, Yuanshi realized the series of events that would follow Yang Jian splitting the mountain to save his mother, including conflicts with Haotian and his disciples, as well as the schemes orchestrated by Li Er.

Yuanshi began to understand that Li Er's reason for holding him accountable was due to issues within the Heavenly Origin Sect, and he developed a sense of awe towards Li Er's decisions, believing Li Er was leading a large-scale change or conflict.

Li Er's resolve was indeed as Yuanshi had predicted; he intended to face the impending tribulation with his own strength.

He was not speaking idly but was clearly aware that he possessed sufficient strength to deal with this tribulation.

The current Li Er had reached the late stage of Sainthood, his strength comparable to Hongjun before his Dao integration.

He believed he had the ability to handle the current tribulation.

Perhaps he could not completely handle the entire Great Tribulation, but this tribulation among the disciples of the Saints was no longer a threat to him.

He understood that his own strength was sufficient to handle most challenges, but this did not mean he would underestimate other Saints.

He knew that despite his own strength, as long as he had not broken through to the realm above Sainthood, the gap between him and all Saints still existed.

Like Hongjun, to break through to a higher realm, he chose to merge with the Dao with his body, becoming the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao.

The Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao, they are inherently above all Saints.

Although Li Er could currently fight many Saints, he knew that truly surpassing all Saints was not an easy task.

Even Zhunti, if Li Er were to shatter his Saint Dao Fruit, he could still re-cultivate.

Because his Primordial Spirit had already transcended the Primordial World and was residing above the Heavenly Dao.

And the true battles of life and death were not for a moment or an event, but a test of long cultivation and long years.

To truly achieve the annihilation of existences like Zhunti was destined to be a long war.

Perhaps after the next Great Tribulation in the future, if Li Er could accumulate enough opportunities and luck, he might be able to impact a higher realm, the Heavenly Dao Realm.

Li Er suddenly spoke, calling out Xuandu's name.

Xuandu immediately responded to his master, and at the same time, Li Er posed a challenge: did he have the courage to fight a Saint?

Although Xuandu gave a wry smile, believing he was no match for a Saint, he indeed possessed the courage.

Back then, with only the strength of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he dared to challenge the Eastern Emperor of the Demon Race.

For the current Xuandu, fighting a Saint would be difficult, but he was willing to accept the challenge.

Upon hearing this proposal, Yuanshi was also somewhat surprised. When did the dignity of a Saint fall to the point of having to contend with a Quasi-Saint? Yuanshi's heart stirred, and he thought of Zhunti, who had been stripped of his Saintly position.

Although he was still nominally a Saint, in reality, he was at the Quasi-Saint level.

Xuandu's strength might truly be able to contend with Zhunti.

However, Jieyin and Zhunti from the West always acted together, so attention needed to be paid to the Dao Attainment Supreme Treasure in Zhunti's hand.

Yuanshi was schemed against today and drawn into a killing tribulation.

He needed Xuandu to help him resist Zhunti.

And Xuandu could represent the Daoist Sect in resisting the schemes of the Two Sages of the West, and also block Zhunti because of Yuanshi's teachings.

Li Er's arrangement was truly thorough and ingenious.

After thinking of these things, Yuanshi also smiled at Xuandu, showing his approval.

Outside the Eight Sceneries Palace, the atmosphere was heavy.

In the void enveloped by the mountain-protecting formation, two figures suddenly appeared.

One was Xuandu, and the other was Venerable Yuanshi.

Their arrival broke the surrounding silence.

Xuandu tightly gripped the Mountain-Splitting Axe, his eyes flashing with a determined light.