All Sages Act to Settle the Calamity
Just as Cihang had finished making the necessary arrangements, the great calamity broke out as expected.
The Calamity Qi erupted, engulfing the entire Primordial World.
Unlike other forces, the Calamity Qi ignores any defensive restrictions. Anyone burdened with Karma Karmic Debt will find it difficult to resist Calamity Qi erosion.
Only great merit and good fortune can withstand the arrival of Calamity Qi.
Golden light faintly emanated from Mount Luojia, blocking the Calamity Qi from entering.
This is the merit of Cihang, and the fortune of the same lineage as Mount Luojia.
Even so, the cultivators in the mountains dared not feel too oppressed.
Living in the Primordial World, who can escape the Karma? It's just a matter of how much Karma there is.
Only the power of merit and good fortune can offset the Karmic Debt Karma.
However, merit is hard to come by and fortune is hard to accumulate; cultivators who truly possess merit are few and far between.
Although the Witch and Demon Clans are the main protagonists of the Great Calamity, when the Great Calamity begins, those truly affected are far more than just the Witch and Demon Clans.
Almost all living beings in the Primordial World were involved.
All cultivators with Karma Karmic Debt are affected by the Calamity Qi and are involuntarily drawn into the great calamity.
If one has a solid foundation, one can safely weather the great calamity, and with good fortune bestowed upon them, their strength will greatly increase.
Everything has two sides, and the same is true for the great calamity of heaven and earth.
But those who can truly survive the great calamity are less than one in ten thousand.
Only those with profound fortune and merit can truly escape the influence of the great calamity.
Even so, they were unwilling to interfere too much, and closed their temples to avoid the great calamity.
Even though they didn't experience the ancient catastrophe, the terror of that catastrophe is deeply ingrained in people's minds.
Even quasi-saints are not 100% certain of protecting themselves during a great calamity.
Of course, there are also many cultivators who choose to enter the great calamity and gamble on an infinite future.
But these are ultimately only a minority, and those who can retire gracefully after achieving success are even fewer.
Cihang could clearly feel a massive amount of Calamity Qi converging towards him.
However, these Calamity Qi were blocked by his good fortune and merit, and could not affect his mind.
Although Cihang did not commit indiscriminate killing, countless cultivators had perished at his hands during his cultivation journey.
Regardless of good or evil, killing will inevitably bring Karmic Debt.
Unlike those quasi-saints, Cihang had no intention of avoiding this calamity, nor could he escape it.
Although he was not a cultivator of the Witch and Demon Clans, he had a significant karmic Karma with both races.
Moreover, opportunities arise amidst great calamities, and what he seeks to seize are those opportunities arising from those calamities.
At the very first moment the great calamity broke out, Feather Spirit led a group of Five-Colored Human Race away from Mount Luojia.
Although this calamity is not specifically targeted at the human race, the human race has only just recovered its vitality, so how can it withstand the impact of a war between the two races?
Because of Taiqing's schemes and plans, most of the human race had forgotten about Cihang, but he still could not ignore these humans.
Possessing the fortune and merit of the human race, protecting the human race is his duty and mission.
In an instant, countless undead flooded into the Netherworld, almost filling the entire underworld.
Under Fengdu's leadership, all the ghosts and gods of the underworld began to operate at full capacity.
Settle these souls as quickly as possible.
Because Primordial World, it is not a suitable time for the souls of the dead to be reincarnated.
They can only remain in the underworld, waiting for the right time to be reincarnated.
Within the Blood Sea, the blood mosquitoes also intercepted some of the myriad spirits, relieving the pressure on Fengdu.
He could neither stop the great calamity from erupting nor save all living beings.
But he could do his best to reduce the dissipation of these lost souls and spirits.
The great calamity has only just begun, and there have already been such casualties; the future remains uncertain.
Even though she had expected it, seeing all living beings wailing in agony, Cihang couldn't help but feel endless sorrow.
Despite his best efforts, his individual strength was ultimately limited.
Even among those who perish, most are completely annihilated, and only a few can truly enter the Netherworld Underworld.
"Although my strength is limited, I still want to do something for all living beings!"
The World-Purifying Divine Light Cihang Zhoushan radiates, revealing its peaceful and compassionate nature.
At the same time, white lotuses sprouted outwards, bringing a glimmer of life and hope amidst the endless Calamity Qi.
"Fellow Daoist Cihang, your understanding is remarkable, and your supernatural powers are extraordinary!"
Just as Cihang was about to step out of Mount Luojia, Zhunti's familiar voice resounded throughout the Mount Luojia.
Accompanied by supreme Brahma Sound, Zhunti arrived riding on golden light.
"A quasi-saint!"
Looking at Zhunti, Cihang's heart sank.
"It's been a long time! Fellow Daoist, your strength has improved once again. Congratulations!"
Zhunti seemed oblivious to Cihang's expression, his face still beaming with smiles, as if they were reunited with a close friend.
"Now that a great calamity is upon us, why has the Saint Zhunti come here instead of helping all living beings and spreading his teachings?"
Despite her displeasure, Cihang maintained outward politeness and courtesy, Zhunti into the Life Temple.
"Although the great calamity was painful, it was the natural law of the universe's reproduction."
Even though I am a saint, I must still follow the will of Heaven.
I know you are merciful, but destruction is for the sake of new life; this is the fundamental law of the universe.
Fellow Daoist, it's best not to force it!
Zhunti's words were full of profound meaning, and he showed no intention of leaving.
"I understand what the sage meant by Cihang, but I cannot bear to see those innocent beings suffer."
Must we really ignore all of this?
Wouldn't this be a manifestation of a virtuous and enlightened mind?
The Primordial World Calamity Qi grew increasingly terrifying, and the wails and pleas for help from all living beings filled the air. Cihang's sorrow deepened.
"Some casualties are ultimately unavoidable; we must make choices!"
Zhunti looked at Cihang with even more fervent eyes.
Cihang is not only exceptionally powerful, but his mindset and the Great Dao are also in perfect harmony with the West.
Unfortunately, Cihang was too resistant to joining the West.
Zhunti was at a loss for what to do.
"Since that's the case, let me do my part for all living beings once more!"
Cihang immediately Zhunti and closed her eyes in the main hall to recite the White Lotus Purification Curse.
The sacred incantation spread outward from the Life Temple, transforming into white lotuses that flew into the Primordial World land.
The moment Zhunti, Cihang knew that it was no longer possible for him to personally enter the tribulation.
The war between the Lich King and the Demon King was a calamity for all living beings in the world, but it was not so for the saints.
Although they are saints who claim to enlighten all beings, in reality, they are ultimately pursuing their own path.
The Witch-Demon War was a major event of the universe, but the Sages secretly intervened quite a bit.
What Cihang didn't expect was that, with the great calamity approaching, a saint would personally protect her.
Does this mean his abilities have earned the attention of a sage?
Not only Cihang, but all the saints also took action at the very first moment of the great calamity.
Perhaps because of this change in Cihang, their arrangements also underwent corresponding changes.
The Sanqing did not enter Empress Wa's Palace again, but instead went to the Underworld first, cutting off Houtu's perception of the Great Calamity.
Jieyin and Zhunti then entered Empress Wa's Palace and Mount Luojia respectively to prevent Nuwa Cihang from participating in this battle.
Especially Houtu and Nuwa, their power is too great, and once they join the battle, uncontrollable variables will inevitably arise.
This is something they will not allow.
Cihang didn't know whether he should marvel at the fact that he was being treated the same as Nuwa.