"Thank you, Master, for clearing up our doubts!"
All the disciples spoke in unison before leaving the Jade Void Palace.
Primordial Lord paid them little attention.
His thoughts raced as he planned how to achieve the Unification of the Three Teachings.
Achieving the Unification of the Three Teachings would not be simple.
The conflict between the Three Pure Ones was easy enough to explain. The main reason they had previously gone their separate ways lay with Primordial Lord of Heaven, but the deeper reason was also connected to the Heavenly Dao.
This was the Heavenly Dao's arrangement. It did not want an excessively powerful force to emerge.
This had always been the case in the Great Wilderness. Living beings needed to restrain one another. The Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation and the Witch-Demon Calamity had both been like this.
Therefore, the Heavenly Dao would definitely not permit the Unification of the Three Teachings.
Even though the Heavenly Dao had now withdrawn and no longer manifested in the Great Wilderness,
the more important factor was Dao Ancestor Hongjun. Once the Three Teachings united, it would mean breaking away from the Mystic Gate. Dao Ancestor Hongjun would certainly stop it, even using every possible method to do so!
"I absolutely cannot reveal my intentions for now."
Primordial Lord's expression was resolute, and he made up his mind.
But the Three Teachings had to unite.
As for how to accomplish it, he still needed to plan carefully. He would only proceed after making sufficient preparations.
"The human race's destiny can still be planned out further."
Primordial Lord muttered to himself.
The Chan Sect now held four Sage Teacher positions, and what they represented was far more than a great opportunity. They were closely tied to the human race's destiny and had an obscure connection with the Human Dao as well.
This matter could be planned through the Sage Teacher positions of the Human Emperors!
"The Netherworld might also become an ally."
Primordial Lord's eyes shone brightly.
He thought of Saint Pingxin.
In the past, Houtu had transformed into the cycle of reincarnation and proclaimed herself Saint Pingxin.
Though restricted by the Heavenly Dao and permanently confined to the Netherworld,
Saint Pingxin's strength was genuine and formidable!
With the Netherworld's assistance, even if Dao Ancestor Hongjun tried to stop the future Unification of the Three Teachings, they would at least have some means prepared in advance.
However, how to win over the Netherworld still required careful consideration.
Just as Primordial Lord was planning the future Unification of the Three Teachings, a grand voice suddenly reached the ears of the Three Pure Ones.
"Three Pure Ones, come quickly to the Purple Cloud Palace to discuss matters."
The voice was ethereal and traceless, like a divine sound of the Heavenly Dao.
Primordial Lord was stunned.
A discussion in the Purple Cloud Palace?
What was there to discuss now?
He frowned and pondered, but could not figure it out. Nevertheless, he still walked out of the Jade Void Palace and headed straight for the Purple Cloud Palace in the chaos.
After all, this was Dao Ancestor summoning him. He could not truly fall out with him yet.
At this moment, all three of the Three Pure Ones headed to the Purple Cloud Palace.
At that time, inside the Purple Cloud Palace,
Zhunti and Jieyin stood below, their expressions aggrieved.
"Teacher, there are a total of eight Sage Teacher positions for the human race. They should have been divided equally among the four sects, with two positions for each sect."
"But you may not know this, Teacher. In the Palace of Empress Nuwa, Senior Brothers the Three Pure Ones joined forces to pressure my senior brother and me, taking all the Sage Teacher positions for the human race."
"The Western Region's spiritual veins are pitifully barren, with nothing but poor mountains and wretched rivers. We had hoped to use the opportunity of becoming Sage Teachers of the human race to bless the Western Region. Alas, Senior Brothers the Three Pure Ones acted this way. We ask Teacher to stand up for us!"
The two poured out their grievances.
They had already witnessed the Three Pure Ones' domineering attitude in the Palace of Empress Nuwa.
There was no possibility of negotiating properly with them.
They could only come to Dao Ancestor Hongjun and complain, asking him to uphold justice for the Western Region.
At the head of the hall, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's expression was indifferent, his face showing neither joy nor sorrow. But upon closer inspection, a trace of doubt could be seen in his eyes.
The Three Pure Ones had actually joined forces against outsiders.
When had Primordial Lord put aside his prejudice against the Interception Sect?!
He was somewhat puzzled, then said directly, "I have already summoned the Three Pure Ones here to discuss this matter."
He had two main purposes in doing so.
The first was to resolve this matter.
After all, there were eight Sage Teacher positions. Wasn't it excessive to give the Western Region not even one?
The second was to see exactly what was going on with the Three Pure Ones.
If the relationship between the Three Pure Ones had eased...
that would be disadvantageous to the Mystic Gate!
Upon hearing this, Zhunti and Jieyin felt greatly relieved. With Teacher Dao Ancestor Hongjun presiding over the matter, they could add a little embellishment to the story.
Even if they could not obtain more Sage Teacher positions, they at least had a chance of retaining the two positions belonging to the Western Region!
The two were thinking this when they immediately sensed three Saint auras emerge within the Purple Cloud Palace.
The Three Pure Ones had arrived!
Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged a glance and hurriedly said, "Teacher, please stand up for the Western Region!"
"The Western Region is truly too barren. Now, when it comes to these Sage Teacher positions, Senior Brothers the Three Pure Ones refuse to yield even one. They are simply deliberately suppressing the Western Region!"
"..."
The two spoke one sentence after another, their manner extremely sincere.
Jieyin's eyes even glistened with tears. His already sorrowful air grew even more miserable.
Tongtian looked at Zhunti and Jieyin with extreme disdain.
He had long since seen that the two were nothing but drama queens.
When Dao Ancestor had lectured in the Purple Cloud Palace, they had sold their misery in the same way and schemed away Hong Yun's Saint meditation cushion.
Now they wanted to use the same old trick again.
Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality's expression was indifferent, and he paid them no mind.
Primordial Lord looked at Zhunti and Jieyin. Although a faint smile appeared on his face, all kinds of schemes had already formed in his heart.
So, you two ran here to complain to Dao Ancestor Hongjun!
It seems I haven't suppressed the Western Region harshly enough!
Zhunti and Jieyin furtively glanced at the Three Pure Ones. When they saw Primordial Lord, they felt a chill in their hearts and sensed that something was wrong.
Could Primordial Lord be planning to scheme against the Western Region?!
Hongjun watched the Three Pure Ones enter the Purple Cloud Palace and was about to speak when he saw Primordial Lord. A faint look of surprise flashed through his heart.
Primordial Lord had actually grown so much stronger!
He could clearly sense that the aura radiating from Primordial Lord's body was even deeper and more ancient. It faintly threatened to overwhelm the aura of the Heavenly Dao and touch an even deeper level of the Great Dao!
He was slightly surprised, then dispensed with all pleasantries and got straight to the point. "The human race is about to rise in the Great Wilderness. In the future, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of Humanity will descend into the world, resulting in a total of eight Sage Teacher positions."
"My original intention was for each of your four sects to receive two positions."
"Now, for the Western Region to return empty-handed is truly inappropriate."
"Primordial Lord, I heard that your Chan Sect obtained four Sage Teacher positions. Would you be willing to yield two?"
His voice was indifferent. It appeared to be a question, but in reality, it allowed no contradiction. It sounded more like a statement.
Before Primordial Lord could answer,
a system notification suddenly rang out in his mind.
[ Ding! Master, please choose.] [1. Agree to Hongjun's request and yield two Sage Teacher positions. Reward: Post-celestial Spiritual Root*1] [2. Refuse Hongjun's request. Reward: Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler!]
The Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler?
This was the First Post-celestial Supreme Treasure for Offense.
Although it was post-celestial, he possessed the Chaos Pearl, which could raise the grade of magical treasures.
If the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler advanced to an Innate Supreme Treasure, how terrifying would it become?!
Primordial Lord's heart trembled.
Was there even a need to choose?
Primordial Lord looked at Hongjun and answered directly, "Teacher, these Sage Teacher positions were already decided in the Palace of Empress Nuwa, and your disciple has already made arrangements regarding the human race. I'm afraid I cannot comply."
Zhunti and Jieyin glared at Primordial Lord in frustration.
The Human Emperors had not yet emerged, so everything was still an illusion.
What "I'm afraid I cannot comply"? He simply did not want to yield!
The two were preparing to add fuel to the fire and pressure Primordial Lord.
Before they could speak, they saw Tongtian step forward.
"Teacher, these Sage Teacher positions for the human race were the result of our discussion. Since ancient times, opportunities have belonged to the capable. Why should we yield them?"
Tongtian spoke directly.
The Three Pure Ones had originally been one family. Even though they had gone their separate ways, Primordial Lord had spoken up for the Interception Sect in the Palace of Empress Nuwa.
Now that they were facing pressure from outsiders, they naturally had to stand united against them.
Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality, who had remained silent all this time, also spoke. "Teacher, since these Sage Teacher positions for the human race have already been decided, that means they accord with Heaven's will. It would likely be inappropriate to yield them."
Hongjun's expression froze as he stared at the Three Pure Ones in surprise.
Just as Zhunti and Jieyin had said, the relationship between the Three Pure Ones had actually eased!
Especially Tongtian, who was even speaking up for Primordial Lord. This would have been absolutely impossible in the past.
What had happened to Primordial Lord?
Hongjun's gaze shifted slightly as he looked at Primordial Lord and asked directly, "Didn't you dislike the Interception Sect in the past?"
After he said this, Tongtian also turned to look at Primordial Lord.
He knew that what Teacher had said was true, and he was equally puzzled by Primordial Lord's transformation.
Now that Teacher had asked, he wanted to know the answer as well!
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