Zhunti, Hongjun Take Action

Though that was what he thought.

Having agreed to Dao Ancestor Hongjun's request, Zhunti still did not dare slack off. Besides, Zhunti truly had plenty of initiative. Upon hearing that "the West would flourish during a Tribulation," he had already become fired up...

Even if he had failed to fool Yuanshi.

Zhunti quickly cast aside his disappointment and perked up once more.

"No matter..."

"Now that the Three Pure Ones have split apart, it is already a good thing for our Western Sect. Besides, Yuanshi does not seem to mind interacting with me. That alone is enough!"

Who knew what might happen in the future?

He wanted to drive the great calamity forward now, but what if their positions of offense and defense changed someday, and Yuanshi came looking for him on his own?

Would that not give them a chance to work together?

Then he could slowly divide the Three Pure Ones...

Meanwhile, Jieyin and he were inseparable, advancing and retreating together. When the time came, they would surely hold an enormous advantage!

"But where should I begin?"

As Zhunti slipped into the void, he pondered inwardly. He had considered this question for a long time.

He had come up with several methods.

But none of them had satisfied him completely...

Suddenly.

Zhunti's heart stirred as he recalled his previous trip to the Heavenly Court to offer congratulations. At the time, he had come to the East under the pretense of celebrating the birth of the Golden Crows.

A dignified Saint had not even been allowed into the Heavenly Court and had been berated by Di Jun. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became...

"Wasn't I just joking with you?"

"What is wrong with saying you are fated with our Western Sect? Is that somehow an