"Is this it?"
"How did Tongtian and Primordial Lord's relationship get so good?!"
In the Western Heaven, Jieyin, who had been watching the show, was stunned.
He had expected Tongtian to fight with Primordial Lord, igniting all the previous conflicts between the two sects.
After all, Tongtian going to Primordial Lord's door implied that their relationship was not very harmonious before.
But after only two sentences, Tongtian even apologized to Primordial Lord in the end.
What kind of relationship was this for Tongtian and Primordial Lord?!
"Senior Brother, don't you think something is wrong with the Three Pure Ones' lineage? If the three of them are so close, and if they truly unite in the future, will there be any place for our Western Teachings to reside in the Great Wilderness?" Zhunti frowned deeply.
He felt increasingly that the Three Pure Ones' lineage was not normal.
The relationship between these three was outrageously good!
And thinking about the various events, the disciples of the three sects no longer engaged in infighting and could even join forces.
It seemed more and more like a complete union!
"No, this matter needs to be reported to Master!" Jieyin panicked immediately.
He had originally planned to take advantage of the conflict between the Three Pure Ones, like a snipe and a clam, to benefit himself. If the Three Pure Ones completely reconciled, wouldn't their Western Teachings be the only ones to suffer?
No, this matter must be reported to Master.
Then, without any hesitation, the two headed straight for the Purple Heaven Palace to complain!
Outside the Great Wilderness, in the Immeasurable Heaven.
Ancient divine palaces reflected the Chaos.
Myriad auspicious clouds swirled, boundless golden lotuses emerged, and immense Dao Rhyme intertwined...
Under those taboos, the true appearance was finally revealed.
Ancient, grand, simple, and profound, the name of the palace alone was enough to make the Great Wilderness tremble.
Purple Heaven Palace!!!
It was none other than the Supreme Dao Field of Dao Ancestor Hongjun!
And on this day, outside the long-silent Purple Heaven Palace, two divine lights blazed intensely, incredibly brilliant, tearing through the void and pushing through the Chaos.
Among them, naturally, were Zhunti and Jieyin.
The two headed straight for the Purple Firmament Palace. Standing in the chaos outside, they said respectfully, "Master, your disciples Zhunti and Jieyin seek an audience. We have something important to report!"
As their voices fell, the gate of the Purple Firmament Palace opened.
The two quickly entered the main hall and saw Hongjun's figure reflected in the void. They said respectfully, "Your disciples pay respects to Master."
"What brings you two here today?" Hongjun's voice was indifferent, neither happy nor sad.
Before, he had ordered the two to go to the Human Race and lead the Three Sovereigns into the Fire Cloud Cave. Not only did they mess it up, but they also had their physical bodies destroyed, completely losing the face of a Saint.
This made it difficult for him to force the Three Sovereigns into the Fire Cloud Cave again.
Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged a glance, and immediately understood each other's intentions.
Zhunti stepped forward and said respectfully, "Reporting to Master, we are here today because of our three Senior Brothers, the Three Pure Ones!"
"Previously, when your disciples were carrying out the Edict to the Human Race, we were jointly attacked by our three Senior Brothers, and our physical bodies were destroyed."
"Later, Heavenly Court's Haotian summoned Shennong's daughter, Nüwa, and coveted the position of Sage Teacher of the Human Emperor. As a result, the eldest disciples of the Three Senior Brothers joined forces with the Underworld and attacked the Heavenly Court."
"This matter has nothing to do with our Western Teachings, but Senior Brother Tongtian and Senior Brother Primordial Lord did not think so. They repeatedly blocked our door in the West, threatening our disciples and forcing us."
"Later, the disciples of the Three Senior Brothers joined forces and killed our Western disciple Maitreya in the great battle of Zhuolu."
"Although it appears to be the work of the disciples of the Three Senior Brothers, it is possible that the Three Pure Ones acted in concert!"
"We implore Master to uphold justice for our Western Teachings!"
Zhunti's every word alluded to the Three Pure Ones acting in concert, but he did not state it directly.
This was because he knew that his Master, Hongjun, might consider him to be deliberately stirring up trouble if he stated it directly. However, by merely stating the facts, with his Master's cultivation, a little deduction would reveal many things.
"Is that so?"
Hongjun was taken aback.
Although he was the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao, as long as the Great Wilderness did not experience events that would cause a re-enactment of the world and shake the majesty of the Heavenly Dao, he would not interfere.
Now, hearing Zhunti's tearful complaint, he had a bad premonition.
Then, he carefully deduced the matter and immediately discovered that Zhunti's words were not false.
The Three Pure Ones are truly no longer fighting amongst themselves!
This situation also made Hongjun feel greatly puzzled.
Although he knew beforehand that Primordial Lord had let go of his past prejudices.
But letting go was one thing, it didn't mean the infighting would end.
After all, the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Intercepting Sect had been feuding for so many years, their ingrained prejudices ran deep. It wasn't as if Primordial Lord's single moment of enlightenment of the Great Dao could completely resolve the conflicts between the disciples of both sects.
But now, things were very different. Not only had Primordial Lord let go of his prejudices, but the disciples of both sects had also been influenced. While they wouldn't be loving each other, they had at least reached a truce.
"This absolutely cannot stand; the actions of the Three Pure Ones go against the Heavenly Dao!"
Hongjun's heart tightened.
Throughout the Great Wilderness's immeasurable tribulations, there had to be equally powerful forces that checked and balanced each other. There could never be a single dominant power.
For example, the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation.
The Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin tribes were of similar strength.
During the Witch-Demon Calamity, the Witch Clan and the Demon Race were also like this.
Only then would it align with the Heavenly Dao.
Previously, the Three Pure Ones were in conflict, with the Intercepting Sect and the Heavenly Origin Sect being like fire and water.
The Intercepting Sect accepted all disciples, with myriads of immortals coming to court, its strength lying in the sheer number of disciples, surpassing all in the Great Wilderness.
The Heavenly Origin Sect valued quality over quantity. Most of its disciples were favored by destiny, and although their numbers were small, they were still on par with the Intercepting Sect in their struggles.
But now, the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Intercepting Sect had reached a truce.
This was just like the Witch Clan and the Demon Race forming alliances and making peace during the Witch-Demon Calamity. How could this be allowed?!
Did this not mean that the entire Great Wilderness would belong to the Three Pure Ones?
This went against the Heavenly Dao!
Hongjun's brow twitched, and various calculations began to form in his mind.
Zhunti and Jieyin stood respectfully below.
Although Dao Ancestor Hongjun had not spoken, seeing his master's expression, they knew that their master did not wish to see the Three Pure Ones join forces.
Since that was the case, with their master's help, why should they fear the Three Pure Ones?
After a long while, they saw Hongjun open his eyes and slowly speak, "You two shall not leave today. Remain here in the Purple Heaven Palace and listen to my teachings!"
Hongjun also knew that directly intervening in the relationship between the Three Pure Ones might have the opposite effect, strengthening the bond between the three brothers.
Therefore, nurturing Zhunti and Jieyin was the correct path.
He also understood in his heart who would be most threatened by the harmony of the Three Pure Ones?
Naturally, it would be Zhunti and Jieyin.
By nurturing the two of them, they could sow discord among the Three Pure Ones and contend with them, thus aligning with the Heavenly Dao.
Zhunti and Jieyin were instantly overjoyed. "Your disciples thank Master!"
They knew what this meant.
In the past, listening to the Dao Ancestor's three sermons had led to their rapid advancement in strength, and they had even obtained the Primordial Violet Qi, allowing them to prove their Dao and become Saints. This represented supreme fortune.
After becoming Saints, they could feel the gap between themselves and their master even more.
Now that their master was keeping them to listen to his teachings, what else could it mean?
It must be to improve their strength!
Being able to listen to the teachings by their master's side, their strength would surely surpass the Three Pure Ones by a mile?!
Without any hesitation, the two immediately took out their futons and sat down below Hongjun, ready to listen to the Dao.
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