Zhunti's Promise, a Forced Alliance
After Zhunti, Cihang had been extremely cautious.
Although he had no enmity with Zhunti, he had to be wary of Zhunti's reputation in later generations.
Furthermore, they immediately strengthened the concealment array, completely covering the Three Lights Divine Water and the Life Divine Tree.
Cihang wanted to host Zhunti at Mount Luojia.
But for a saint, that would be far too impolite.
Even with the great array concealing him, Zhunti's eyes still shone brightly upon seeing the Glazed Immortal Realm.
The array formations within the Creation Lotus Pond naturally did not escape Zhunti.
But he ultimately failed to see through the true nature of the formation.
Zhunti sighed inwardly, realizing that Cihang's wariness of him was indeed extremely deep.
I don't know when it happened that gave Cihang such a bad impression.
However, since there is an array concealing it, there must be extraordinary treasures inside.
Such a top-tier grotto-heaven could easily nurture even a top-tier spiritual root.
Although there are many blessed lands and grotto-heavens in the Primordial World, truly top-tier grotto-heavens are few and far between.
Of course, with Zhunti's current cultivation level, he could still forcefully break through the great formation.
However, Zhunti had no malicious intent this time, nor would he have done so.
Zhunti into the Life Temple, Cihang took out the Five Elements Spiritual Pine and the Purple Bamboo Spirit Tea at the same time.
"Fellow Daoist Cihang!"
Looking at the Innate Spiritual Items before him, Zhunti's eyes revealed a look of satisfaction.
Cihang was able to retrieve such a spiritual object, so he must only be wary of him and have no ill intentions.
This gave Zhunti more confidence in the purpose of his trip.
"They are just external things; as long as the sage likes them, that's fine!"
Cihang carefully entertained Zhunti.
"Now is the time for preaching on Mount Sumeru, how could a sage appear in the South China Sea?"
After exchanging pleasantries, Cihang voiced her doubts.
"I am here today, naturally for the sake of you, fellow Daoist!"
When the topic of preaching came up, a sharp glint flashed in Zhunti's eyes.
It's understandable that they couldn't compare to the Sanqing when they attained enlightenment, since they weren't descendants of Pangu and didn't have the merit of creating the world.
Making a vow to borrow the merits of Heaven may be a helpless act, but isn't it also a way of strengthening one's own path?
Those vows, too, came from their hearts.
Bound by the power of their vows, they are always reminded of their original aspirations.
However, their preaching after attaining enlightenment greatly angered them.
In order to avoid offending the Sanqing, they deliberately delayed the time they began spreading their teachings.
Even so, the Sanqing still intervened.
To restrict the spread of Western teachings to the East.
After experiencing the great calamity of the Dao and the Demon, the Western Ancestral Vein were nearly destroyed, and powerful cultivators left the West one after another.
At this time, almost no living beings remained in the West, let alone cultivators.
The East, on the other hand, is home to ninety percent of the cultivators from the Primordial World.
Unable to spread its message to the East, the newly established Western Teachings naturally struggled to develop.
How could they not hate them?
"Since they came for me, will the quasi-saint also want me to join the West?"
Cihang's question was tinged with helplessness.
Although his future trajectory has been altered because of him, it is still impossible for him to join the West.
"If you, fellow Daoist, could join the West, it would naturally be a joyous occasion for the West."
But I know that you have no such intention, and I cannot force you!
Zhunti's smile remained unchanged, but his words became even gentler and more approachable.
He bestowed the Bodhi Seed upon Cihang in order to subtly influence her.
But clearly, Cihang was far more extraordinary than he had anticipated.
Those methods did not affect Cihang.
"If that's not the case, then what brings you here, fellow Daoist?"
This time, Cihang was truly caught off guard.
"I see through your scheme, fellow Daoist, but maintaining neutrality among the saints is not so easy."
Only by truly reaching this level can one know the immense power of a sage.
Once you lose your usefulness, you will likely be abandoned by both Taiqing and Nuwa.
"You can imagine what kind of situation you will face then!"
Zhunti did not state his purpose directly, but instead analyzed Cihang's current situation.
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty. Cihang is aware of all of this."
But I don't want to depend on anyone, nor am I willing to give up my own pace of cultivation.
This choice was made out of necessity!
Cihang knew perfectly well that Zhunti said was correct.
But Zhunti didn't know was that his ambition lay in the Primordial Chaos Path.
As long as he can break through before the balance is disrupted, there will be no further problems.
During this time, he will also do his best to maintain the balance between Nuwa and Taiqing.
"Since you understand your situation, I will say no more."
I have come here today to form an alliance with you, fellow Daoist, and to offer you more assurance."
Zhunti revealed a confident smile.
"Cihang's strength is too weak; I'm afraid she cannot meet the Sage's expectations!"
Although she didn't know the details of the alliance, Cihang still instinctively refused.
It wasn't that he was being self-deprecating, but with his current level of cultivation, he wasn't qualified to form an alliance with the two saints.
"Fellow Daoist, please don't be in such a hurry to refuse."
What I value is not only your strength, but also your potential.
Fellow Daoist is also aware of the true situation in the West today.
With the Sanqing Ones in power, it was difficult for the West to develop.
I need fellow Daoists to help us spread the Dao in the East, and my senior brother and I will provide you with protection!
"If you are willing, fellow Daoist, I can make a Heavenly Oath!"
Zhunti clearly stated the purpose of his trip.
"Is the sage truly willing to make an enemy of the Sanqing Ones for my sake?"
Cihang remained skeptical of this.
"Even without fellow Daoists, the Western Paradise and the Sanqing are still in a state of opposition and competition."
Fellow Daoist, there's no need for you to be so wary of me.
How and when to preach the Way is entirely up to the fellow practitioners!
"If you are targeted by the Sanqing, you are welcome to join the Western Sect at any time and become Western Teachings third leader."
Zhunti was very confident that Cihang would not refuse.
"I have seen the Sage's sincerity, Cihang is willing to agree to this alliance."
But I also have one request.
That means even a sage cannot secretly plot against me.
After a moment's thought, Cihang agreed to Zhunti's deal.
Cihang understood perfectly that Zhunti had always wanted him to join the Western Paradise.
Zhunti he wouldn't agree, so he changed his approach.
This alliance has been formed.
Whether or not one preaches is actually not important.
If he is in grave danger, Jieyin and Zhunti will step in to protect him.
The price he paid was that he had to join the West.
As Zhunti said, forming an alliance with them would not only bring them covert assistance from the West, but also provide an extra layer of protection.
Moreover, bound by the oath of Heaven, he was not worried that Jieyin and Zhunti would scheme against him.
More importantly, after his falling out with the Taiqing, he was no longer able to contend with the West.
If he refuses Zhunti again, there's no guarantee that Zhunti won't actually plot against him.
In fact, Zhunti didn't give him a chance to refuse at all.
However, this did him no harm; he wouldn't really let himself fall into an abyss.
The West will only become his ally.
"Alright, I will now swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao!"
At Cihang's request, he made a Heavenly Oath in the name of Jieyin.
Three mysterious incantation seals descended, entering the consciousness of Cihang and Jieyin and Zhunti respectively.