Randeng handed over the Universe Ruler.
He had personally intercepted the Sea-Calming Pearl.
This also meant that Randeng could no longer create the Twenty-Four Heavens. Without the foundation needed for that, Randeng could not possibly betray Chan Teachings and head to Western Teachings.
Most importantly, once he cultivated the Method of Attaining Dao through Destiny, he would be completely bound to Chan Teachings. Compared to Chan Teachings' meteoric rise, Western Teachings offered no good prospects. Its very attainment of sainthood had left it owing an immense amount of Merit. While it did possess destiny, it was not much—in this era, it was pitifully weak.
With that, so long as Randeng was not an idiot, he would never agree to leave Chan Teachings, much less join the Western Region.
Without Randeng as a guide, would Cihang, Puxian, and the others still betray them in the future?
Especially now that Zhenwu, the Inheritor of the Robe and Bowl, existed. Everything in Chan Teachings would revolve around Zhenwu in the future, rather than the other Direct Disciples. Even if they received somewhat different treatment, the disparity would not be too great. The chances of them betraying Chan Teachings and Yuanshi Tianzun would also plummet.
Most importantly, the Twelve Golden Immortals had now become positions. With even their status as Direct Disciples potentially being stripped away, it was even less likely that they would entertain such thoughts.
"Attain Dao through Destiny!"
"Do not aim to attain Dao—aim for the Half-Saint Realm!"
As he listened to Li Yun's explanation, a sharp gleam flashed through Randeng's eyes.
Though it sounded somewhat discouraging, it was undeniably the truth.
And just as Li Yun had said, others truly had little hope of using such a Method of Attaining Dao unless they became the rulers of the Primordial World.