Pingxin Proves Sainthood and Suppresses the Two Sages of the West

Zhunti went all out, giving Pingxin not a moment to catch her breath.

If Pingxin could draw upon the power of the Reincarnation, the outcome would be unpredictable!

The various Sages nodded to themselves; Zhunti's combat prowess was truly extraordinary.

Nuwa, however, saw her expression change drastically:

"How can Pingxin possibly resist?"

Why had the Three Pure Ones still not intervened?

She did not believe the Three Pure Ones were unaware of the harm caused by the Reincarnation falling into the hands of the West!

At that very moment, Pingxin clenched her jade fist tight, and threw a punch, causing the phantom of Pangu to emerge abruptly behind her!

The Great Dao of Strength, the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique!

The Ancestral Witches revered only Pangu; even after Houtu transformed into the Reincarnation, Pingxin's primordial spirit still upheld the conviction of Pangu.

She was Pangu!

With that one punch, the momentum of Zhunti's Heavenly Lock, which had sealed the heavens and earth, shattered instantly!

Zhunti flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

He was not shocked that Pingxin knew the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique—that was the inheritance of Pangu.

He gasped in horror:

"Fellow Daoist, when did you attain Sagehood?!"

Jieyin and Zhunti's eyes widened in disbelief.

Pingxin was actually a true Sage!

Not a false Sage who was "a Sage only while within the Reincarnation,"

but a genuine, authentic Sage!

Why had Zhunti gone all out and laid down layers of seals?

Was it not to prevent Pingxin from borrowing the power of the Reincarnation?

If separated from the Reincarnation, Pingxin would be nothing more than a peak Quasi-Saint, whom a Sage could crush as easily as turning over a hand.

Yet, with one punch, Pingxin had broken through all the seals, displaying the power of a true Sage!

This was completely beyond the expectations of the two Sages.

Zhunti dared not truly injure Pingxin, for the weight of the Karma was more than he could bear.

That was why his strike just now had been extremely restrained in its magical power.

But Pingxin showed no mercy!

Who would not be enraged if someone dared to covet their own Daoist temple?

With that one punch, Zhunti was sent flying straight back!

The minds of the Two Sages of the West were a blank slate of confusion:

"When did Pingxin become a true Sage?"

This made no sense!

Nuwa let out a long sigh of relief, her eyes shimmering with brilliance.

No wonder the Three Pure Ones were so calm!

Pingxin had actually attained the Dao!

But how had she attained it?

Could it be that Hongjun had bestowed the Primordial Violet Qi upon her?

Nuwa shook her head, dismissing the thought.

If Hongjun had intended to, he would have bestowed it long ago; why wait until today?

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her:

"It is Tongtian's Primordial Violet Qi!"

Within the Reincarnation, Jieyin and Zhunti spoke in unison:

"We did not expect that Fellow Daoist Tongtian's Primordial Violet Qi would end up in your hands!"

Pingxin replied calmly:

"Not bad! Tongtian abolished his own Saint status and disbanded Jiejiao; this purple aura came from him!"

The Two Sages of the West fell into silence.

Pingxin had attained the Dao, and the Heavenly Dao had acknowledged it.

Regardless of where the purple aura came from, she was now a true Saint.

Inside Biyou Palace, the Three Pure Ones clapped their hands and laughed.

Taishang smiled faintly:

"Junior Brother Tongtian's move not only resolved his own crisis but also granted Pingxin a new life!"

Tongtian shook his head:

"It was merely an unintentional act."

He had abolished his own Saint status solely to seize a glimmer of survival, never having deeply considered where the purple aura would end up.

Yuanshi regained his composure and sneered:

"The Two Sages of the West likely haven't noticed that Pingxin's cultivation has already reached the Fifth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm!"

"This battle is within the Six Paths of Reincarnation; she holds the home-field advantage, so what chance of victory do the two sages have?"

Taishang pondered for a moment:

"Pingxin has only attained the Dao for a few thousand years; how could her cultivation have increased so rapidly?"

Yuanshi and Tongtian exchanged a smile and said in unison:

"Merit!"

Taishang suddenly realized.

Right, merit!

The magnitude of Pingxin's merit was unmatched in the Primordial Era!

Since her birth, she had possessed infinite merit, and after attaining the Dao, she had used it all to improve her cultivation.

The wonderful uses of Primordial Era merit were endless;

beyond protecting the body and refining artifacts, its most precious quality was assisting in cultivation!

Cultivators could burn merit to exchange for insights into the Heavenly Dao, and Pingxin was no exception.

As long as the Six Paths of Reincarnation existed, her merit was inexhaustible!

She had decisively burned her merit, and within a few thousand years, her cultivation had soared straight to the Fifth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm!

Taishang was completely reassured:

"The Reincarnation is safe!"

"Not necessarily!" Yuanshi and Tongtian spoke in unison.

Taishang was stunned:

"Could there still be variables?"

Yuanshi snorted coldly:

"Senior Brother, do not overestimate the integrity of the Two Sages of the West!"

Taishang's expression changed drastically:

"They would actually dare to renege on their word?"

Within the Reincarnation, Zhunti suddenly smiled:

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Pingxin for attaining the Dao!"

"But regarding the previous agreement, we have not lost!"

Pingxin looked at them with cold eyes, waiting for what they had to say.

Zhunti said calmly:

"All the Saints of the Primordial Era know that my Senior Brother and I are of one heart and mind;

when fighting, we naturally act together!"

Jieyin stepped forward at the right moment, stepping upon the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit, with the Precious Banner and Prayer Beads in hand, his compassionate appearance fully displayed.

He said solemnly:

"My junior brother and I wish to experience the Supernatural Powers of fellow Daoist Pingxin!"

Inside Biyou Palace, the Three Pure Ones were incensed.

In the Wa Imperial Palace, Nuwa was also left dumbfounded:

"To be this shameless, how are they fit to be Sages?"

The words of the Two Sages of the West were truly hair-raising!

Inside Zixiao Palace, the corners of Hongjun's mouth twitched:

"How did I ever choose such Sages?"

Nuwa's fury soared to the heavens.

Although Pingxin had attained the status of a true Sage, how could her few thousand years of cultivation withstand the combined might of two Sages?

She looked anxiously toward Biyou Palace.

Why were the Three Pure Ones still not moving?

If Pingxin were defeated, the Six Paths of Reincarnation would surely be lost, and the Mystic Gate would be in peril!

She nearly manifested to assist, but ultimately held back, trusting that the Three Pure Ones must have a contingency.

Within the Reincarnation, Pingxin faced the two Sages, showing no surprise:

"Very well!"

Though she was no longer an Ancestral Witch, she carried the battle intent of Pangu, fighting heaven and earth, never to be extinguished!

Jieyin and Zhunti were genuinely impressed:

"We admire you!"

Joy appeared on their faces.

The Reincarnation seemed to have already fallen to the West!

Just as the two Sages were about to strike, an object suddenly tore through the void, landing directly in Pingxin's hand and transforming into the Mysterious Yellow Bracelet.

All the Sages were stunned.

This bracelet had arrived most suspiciously!

Taishang and Yuanshi looked toward Tongtian.

Tongtian smiled faintly:

"The show is about to begin!"

Pingxin probed the bracelet with her divine sense, and a magnificent voice resounded through her primordial spirit:

"Moved by the great virtue of the Empress, I have come specifically to assist!"

Pingxin was overjoyed; she tapped her fingertip lightly, and the Six Paths of Reincarnation shifted in an instant!

Boundless Merit surged from the bracelet, rushing like a torrential river into Pingxin's primordial spirit.

She said to the two Sages:

"Wait a moment, I shall first elevate my realm!"

She patted the crown of her head lightly, and flames of Merit blazed fiercely, her cultivation soaring at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Jieyin and Zhunti were left wide-eyed and speechless.

Raising one's realm in the middle of battle? And squandering Merit so recklessly?

The two Sages felt as if their hearts were being cut!

They had cultivated for years, never daring to be so extravagant.

Nuwa exclaimed in wonder:

"Is this what the Three Pure Ones were relying on?"

But would such boundless Merit be enough?

Inside Biyou Palace, Taishang and Yuanshi were also shocked.

This bracelet actually contained immeasurable Merit?

But the Sixth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm, was still not enough to rival two Sages!

Tongtian smiled without a word:

"Two senior brothers, watch patiently!"

As the Merit burned away, more immeasurable Merit surged forth, and within the cycle of Reincarnation, mysterious yellow light permeated the air!

The minds of the two Sages went blank, how could this bracelet possess such Merit?

They vaguely sensed, as if something other than Merit had entered the body of Pingxin...

Could it be an illusion?

The two Sages waited anxiously, fixated on the wager—

if they defeated Pingxin, Reincarnation would return to the West!

The words of Pingxin were a Heavenly Dao oath, not to be reneged upon.

Yet they dared not disturb Pingxin as she ascended in realm.

With Merit burning and the Heavenly Dao providing protection, whoever dared to interfere would surely face Heavenly Punishment!

The two Sages could only wait in silence.

Nuwa suddenly realized:

"The Three Pure Ones knew long ago that Pingxin had nothing to worry about!"

That bracelet was clearly a vessel for Merit!

She sneered:

"The two Sages are likely to suffer a miserable defeat!"

Yuanshi could no longer restrain himself:

"Junior brother, where did this bracelet come from?"

"Who bestowed it? Could it be the Dao Ancestor?"

Taishang was also burning with curiosity.

Tongtian said solemnly:

"This was bestowed by Senior Lin Dong, whose name must not be mentioned lightly!"

Pingxin was immersed in the joy of reconstructing her dharma body and the soaring of her cultivation.

She had not expected that Senior Lin Dong would bestow such a precious treasure!

Within the bracelet, there was not only immeasurable Merit, but also the complete Pangu's Heart, the Reincarnation Dao Fruit, and the Great Dao of Strength Dao Fruit!

Without the assistance of Merit, refining this treasure would have been absolutely impossible.

Pingxin sighed inwardly:

Did Pangu's Heart not transform into Pangu Great Hall?

How could there be another one?

She did not know that with the power of Lin Dong, even three Pangu physical bodies could be created!

Pingxin decisively refined the various treasures, her cultivation soaring straight to the Twelfth Layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm!

She probed the bracelet again and exclaimed:

"A Chaos Spirit Treasure!"

This bracelet could store items, collect treasures, and injure enemies!

Pingxin felt at ease:

"Two Sages of the West, let's settle the score!"

The light of Merit gradually dissipated, transforming into a Golden Wheel that hung behind Pingxin.

The Sages were shocked:

Immeasurable Merit, yet again!

Nuwa clicked her tongue, and Yuanshi was left speechless:

"Junior Brother, just how much Merit is hidden in that bracelet?"

Tongtian pondered:

"Enough to create five more Sages!"

Taishang and Yuanshi stared in astonishment.

Yuanshi was alarmed:

"Who is the one bestowing these treasures? Such a grand gesture!"

Tongtian changed the subject:

"Two Senior Brothers, are you only looking at the Merit?"

"Are you turning a blind eye to the change in Pingxin's cultivation?"

Yuanshi shook his head:

"The two Sages will surely lose! I can no longer see through Pingxin's cultivation!"

Taishang suddenly exclaimed:

"Pangu True Body!"

Yuanshi focused his gaze, horrified:

"Pingxin has reshaped her Dharma body!"

Tongtian smiled:

"Exactly!"

Yuanshi's thoughts raced:

"There must be other treasures inside that bracelet!"

Tongtian smiled but did not answer.

Yuanshi laughed heartily:

"The two Sages are about to suffer a great misfortune!"

Pingxin remained as low-key as ever, even though her cultivation had reached the Twelfth Layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm, she still did not flaunt it while on her home turf of the Reincarnation.

Zhunti, however, manifested his Golden Body Dharma Image and said solemnly:

"Fellow Daoist, delay is useless. Be a good sport and accept your defeat!"

Jieyin pressed his palms together in agreement.

Nuwa nearly fainted:

"Can the two Sages not see the depth of Pingxin's power?"

Taishang and Yuanshi were also puzzled:

"How can they be so foolish?"

Tongtian smiled faintly:

"It is not foolishness; it is Pingxin toying with the two Sages!"

Every realm is like a ladder to the heavens; Jieyin and Zhunti are merely lingering at the fifth layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm, still at the beginning of the middle four layers.

Yet, Fellow Daoist Pingxin's cultivation has already climbed to the pinnacle of the Twelfth Layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm!

She is only a hair's breadth away from stepping into the supreme domain of the Dao Integration Realm.

With such a vast disparity in cultivation, Pingxin, with just a single thought, has plunged the two Sages into a fog from which they cannot extricate themselves...

Taishang and Yuanshi were struck with astonishment!

Wait a moment!

Tongtian, don't be in such a rush to speak!

Has Sage Pingxin actually reached the peak of the Twelfth Layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm?

Doesn't that mean the position of a Sage in the Dao Integration Realm is within her reach?

With her immeasurable Merit, why has she not yet crossed into that realm?

This is simply too shocking, isn't it?

Tongtian pointed toward the Two Sages of the West, who were locked in an incessant struggle, and said slowly:

The gap in cultivation realms is like a natural chasm.

The cultivation of fellow Daoist Pingxin is a full seven minor realms above theirs!

She bears boundless Merit, and furthermore, the Six Paths of Reincarnation is her home turf.

Silently and without a trace, she lured the Two Sages of the West into an Illusion Array...

They are slaughtering each other, completely unaware!

Tongtian looked thoughtful and muttered:

Pingxin's resentment toward the Two Sages of the West is likely far less indifferent than it appears on the surface.

Taishang and Yuanshi exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves that the Reincarnation Saint was ultimately too merciful.

If it were them, and the Two Sages of the West dared to step into their own dojo, they would surely suppress them for several epochs just to vent their hatred!

Wait!

They had been led astray by Tongtian's train of thought again.

How could these be the things they were truly concerned about?

Pingxin's combat power is terrifyingly immense; the fact that she could silently trap two Sages in an Illusion Array is simply inconceivable!

Tongtian chuckled: "There is no need for you two senior brothers to worry."

Under normal circumstances, once a Sage falls into an illusion, they need only connect with the Heavenly Dao Origin to break through the fog.

Even if they failed to notice it themselves, the Heavenly Dao would naturally issue a warning.

Yuanshi's expression turned grim, and he whispered:

"Junior brother, look closely. Does this situation look like the Heavenly Dao would step in to provide a warning?"

Tongtian sighed:

"This is no ordinary situation!"

Before the Two Sages of the West began their battle, they actually staked the Six Paths of Reincarnation as a wager and swore an oath.

With the Heavenly Dao itself as a witness, how could it favor either side?

Heh, looking at it this way, the Two Sages of the West are purely reaping what they have sown!

"Pangu True Body!"

"Twelfth Layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm!"

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, inside Zixiao Palace, Hongjun stared at Pingxin, his gaze stunned.

Pingxin attaining the Dao had already exceeded his expectations.

And the rapid advancement of her cultivation now was something he had never foreseen.

Taishang, Yuanshi, and Nuwa only had a hazy, superficial understanding of Pingxin's cultivation.

Only Hongjun knew that the mysterious mighty figure who bestowed the Vajra Bracelet upon Pingxin was none other than the Master of Penglai Immortal Island!

Only that Master of Penglai Island could achieve such a miracle, being an existence capable of annihilating his divine sense in a single thought.

Hongjun felt a secret sense of relief.

The Master of Penglai Island seemed to be acting on Pingxin's behalf only because the Two Sages of the West were bullying her with numbers.

Otherwise, with that mighty figure's Supernatural Powers, why would he "only" let Pingxin reach the peak of the Twelfth Layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm?

If he wanted to push Pingxin to the Great Perfection of the Dao Integration Realm in an instant, Hongjun would not doubt his ability to do so at all!

However...

Hongjun felt bitter in his heart: "Pingxin is one of the targets I need to eliminate in my plan."

If I eliminate Pingxin, will it provoke that mighty figure?

The answer is obvious!

Not just Pingxin, but Tongtian as well!

Hongjun's brows furrowed tightly: "In that case, I must adjust the order of my plans."

Tongtian and Pingxin can only be left for last.

But if that happens, the plan to eliminate the Three Pure Ones during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity will inevitably undergo changes...

Hongjun felt a splitting headache.

A tiny change has far-reaching consequences; it is by no means something that can be summarized by "the general trend of the Heavenly Dao remains unchanged, while minor trends can be altered."

Under the chain reaction, he needs to re-calculate the entire situation.

As for the Two Sages of the West... Hongjun shook his head, forget it, let them be!

Within the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Pingxin watched quietly as the Two Sages of the West slaughtered each other.

The two fought with intense fervor, completely oblivious to the truth.

The corners of her mouth curled upward, her Dharma Eye filled with mockery.

The Two Sages of the West—did they truly think they knew where they were?

This was the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the most sacred ground of the Primordial Era!

Jieyin and Zhunti actually dared to covet it?

They must be made to pay the price!

Pingxin stirred her thoughts, instantly dispelling the Illusion Array.

"Senior Brother/Junior Brother, it was you?!"

The Two Sages of the West jolted awake, consumed by a mixture of shame and rage!

They had believed they were locked in a fierce battle with Pingxin, exerting every ounce of their strength.

Yet, to their horror, they had been slaughtering each other!

In this moment, they felt like nothing more than a laughingstock.

They knew full well that the Four Saints of the Mystic Gate were watching this place closely from their respective dojos.

Saints were beings of great wisdom; the Two Sages of the West had never expected their actions to remain hidden from the Mystic Gate.

They had even prepared excuses to counter any intervention from the Mystic Gate!

Zhunti had lured Pingxin into the trap with a wager, solely to silence the Four Saints of the Mystic Gate.

Who could have foreseen that things would spiral so far beyond their expectations?

The Four Saints of the Mystic Gate had not appeared.

Yet, the Two Sages of the West had also failed to seize control of the Six Paths of Reincarnation!

Worse still, they had lost all face!

Shame, indignation, and a bitter cocktail of emotions flooded their minds!

Zhunti forced himself to steady his spirit and demanded sharply: "Pingxin, what kind of sorcery did you use..."

Before he could finish, his voice caught in his throat.

"Your... your... cultivation..."

Jieyin stood dumbfounded, his shock no less than Zhunti's.

In their eyes, the Reincarnation Saint, who had always kept a low profile, had suddenly erupted with supreme might!

That power surged like a tidal wave, chilling them to the bone.

In a daze, they felt as if they had returned to Zixiao Palace, facing not Pingxin, but Hongjun!

Although Hongjun's realm far surpassed Pingxin's, for the Two Sages of the West at the Fourth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm, she did not need to exert her full pressure to strike terror into their hearts.

Pingxin showed no mercy, unleashing the full power of the peak of the Twelfth Layer of the Heavenly Dao Realm!

Secretly, she even activated the Chaos Spirit Treasure, the Vajra Bracelet!

Jieyin and Zhunti were suppressed by this dual force, unable to move a muscle.

Pingxin walked slowly down from the high platform.

With every step she took, the pressure on the Two Sages of the West intensified.

Crushed by infinite power, the two had no choice but to resist with all their might.

Pingxin raised her fist.

The fist was crystalline like jade, beautiful and flawless.

Yet, the faces of the Two Sages of the West turned deathly pale!

Pingxin's cold, compassionate voice rang out:

Since I transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, I have never stepped outside this place, nor have I had any intention of being drawn into the disputes of the Saints.

After the Three Realms were separated, I assumed the struggles of the Saints had nothing to do with me.

As long as you did not disturb the Six Paths of Reincarnation, you could fight however you pleased!

Unexpectedly, you actually dared to covet my dojo!

Pingxin had reached the two of them.

Jieyin and Zhunti were struck with absolute terror, discovering that the space and time around them had been completely sealed by Pingxin!

The two Heavenly Dao Realm Saints could not move even a fraction!

Even as they secretly activated the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit, the Precious Banner, and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, they could not break the shackles of space, time, and Karma set by Pingxin.

Pingxin cast a cold glance:

This is the Six Paths of Reincarnation, my dojo; that you dared to strike at me here is nothing but a delusional fantasy!

The Two Sages of the West turned livid.

How could they not have wanted to attack Pingxin outside of the Reincarnation?

But as long as Pingxin refused to leave the Reincarnation, what other choice did they have?