Blatant Favoritism

Beyond the Great Wilderness, within the Immeasurable Heaven.

A magnificent palace stood tall, enveloped by the laws of Saints, its might shaking the primordial chaos for eternity.

Above it, only the palace's name remained, regarded as a grave taboo by beings who survived in the chaos!

Palace of Empress Nuwa!

Indeed, it was the supreme dojo of Nuwa, one of the Six Sages of the heavens!

When Primordial Lord deduced the heavenly secrets and learned that the Human Race was about to rise, and a Human Emperor would be born, Nuwa, as the Sage Mother of the Human Race, naturally already knew.

"A Human Emperor is about to be born, and the position of Sage Teacher is vacant. It seems my Palace of Empress Nuwa will be lively again."

Within the Palace of Empress Nuwa.

Nuwa, without makeup or any adornments, surpassed any beauty in the mortal realm.

Her features were exquisite, her face peerlessly beautiful, her autumn eyes deep. Especially, beneath all this perfection, her two "peaks" were enough to rival any era!

Now, she gazed outside the Palace of Empress Nuwa, murmuring to herself.

As the Sage Mother of the Human Race, she naturally knew what the position of Sage Teacher represented.

Overwhelming Merit!

Destiny of the Human Race!

It was a supreme opportunity.

Although such opportunities were beneath the notice of Saints.

For beings below the Saint realm, it was an opportunity that could not be sought even if desired.

And although she was the Sage Mother of the Human Race and one of the Six Sages of the heavens.

She had no established lineage beneath her.

This situation would inevitably attract the other Saints to contend for the position of Sage Teacher.

Just as she thought, the moment her words fell, she saw two brilliant divine lights outside the Palace of Empress Nuwa, tearing through the void and pushing through the chaos.

In the chaos, ancient beings sensed the disturbance, their eyes slightly opening, wanting to see what caused this commotion.

But soon, from those two divine lights, they felt an immense, forbidden aura, and dared not look directly.

Saintly might!!!

Saints are not to be blasphemed, not to be looked at directly...

Those were two Saints!

One had a sallow complexion and a gaunt figure, but his face was etched with a look of suffering.

The other was vastly different in appearance, with a round belly and a ruddy complexion, but exuding an aura of sharp metal.

These two were none other than the Two Sages of the West—Jieyin and Zhunti!

Upon deducing the heavenly secrets and learning that the Human Emperor was about to be born, they had rushed to the Palace of Empress Nuwa without delay.

Upon entering the Palace of Empress Nuwa.

Zhunti and Jieyin spoke to Nuwa, "Our brotherhood greets you, fellow Daoist Nuwa."

Nuwa sat at the head of the table, her peerlessly beautiful face showing no emotion, and asked knowingly, "Fellow Daoists, what brings you here today?"

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, understanding each other's intentions.

Then, Zhunti stepped forward, getting straight to the point, "Since that is the case, my brotherhood will speak plainly."

"My brotherhood deduced the heavenly secrets and learned that the Human Race is about to prosper, and the Human Emperor will emerge. The positions of Sage Teacher for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, a total of eight, are currently vacant. We have come for this matter."

Daoist Jieyin, with a sorrowful expression, clasped his hands together, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, our Buddhist Gate has had a difficult journey!"

"Originating after the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, it was destined to rise, but we never imagined that the Demon Ancestor Rahu would destroy our Buddhist pure land, our Bodhisattva sacred sites... causing untold suffering to our billions of Buddhist followers!"

"Although we have become Saints, we only achieved sainthood by making great vows to the Heavenly Dao."

"Now, we merely wish to secure an opportunity for the West. Therefore, could you grant us four of these Sage Teacher positions?"

What a performance!

Nuwa sneered inwardly as she looked at their expressions.

To ask for four Sage Teacher positions right off the bat, what arrogance!

Before she could speak.

A grand voice echoed from outside the Palace of Empress Nuwa.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, do not agree."

"The West asks for four Sage Teacher positions, taking half of them, with such arrogance. Do they think our Mystic Gate has no one?"

Following that, boundless immortal light erupted, dazzling and brilliant. Within this blinding immortal light, an ancient figure strode through the void.

He moved from afar to near, each step as if landing on a spatial node, traversing millions of miles in an instant.

Upon closer inspection, this person had kind eyebrows and gentle eyes, a serene and peaceful demeanor, white hair, and a beard as white as snow, appearing as an elder.

This person was none other than the Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality!

"Senior Brother Taishang, what do you mean by that?"

Zhunti retorted directly, refusing to back down.

Jieyin's face was filled with sorrow. He looked at the Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality, his brow furrowed, his sorrowful aura intensifying. He clasped his hands together and slowly spoke, "Senior Brother Taishang, you've seen the state of my Western Teachings with your own eyes. It's truly too barren, otherwise, we wouldn't be directly asking for four Saint Teacher positions."

As soon as his voice fell, another voice echoed into the Palace of Empress Nuwa.

"Oh, really? I don't believe it."

The voice was vast, ancient, and carried a faint sharpness.

Then, a Taoist in purple robes strode into the Palace of Empress Nuwa.

Laws flowed around him, sometimes manifesting infinite killing intent, sometimes transforming into illusory Taoist swords.

It was incredibly profound.

He was none other than the Sect Master of the Intercepting Sect.

Saint Tongtian!

"Tongtian, what do you mean by that?!"

"The state of my Western Teachings is plain for all to see. Is it too much to ask for just four Saint Teacher positions now?"

Seeing Tongtian arrive, the Taoist Zhunti gritted his teeth, still refusing to yield.

"There are only eight Saint Teacher positions in total. You're asking for half of them right off the bat. Do you think the Mystic Gate's three sects don't exist?"

Tongtian looked at the Two Sages of the West, raising an eyebrow, naturally displeased.

In the Great Wilderness now, with the Western Teachings, Human Sect, Intercepting Sect, and Heavenly Origin Sect all established, no matter how you calculated it, the Western Teachings didn't deserve to monopolize four Saint Teacher positions!

"Third Brother is right," the Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality spoke.

Although the Three Pure Ones had gone their separate ways, their bond remained.

Now, facing the Two Sages of the West, they had formed a united front.

The four Saints argued incessantly.

Nuwa remained silent, quietly observing everything.

As the Sage Mother of the Human Race, she was naturally unwilling for the Saint Teacher positions to take away the Human Race's Destiny, but it was destined by Heaven, and she could do nothing about it.

This was the sorrow of a Heavenly Dao Saint.

Saints do not defy Heaven; those who defy Heaven are not Saints.

Amidst the argument, Zhunti and Jieyin knew that with the Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality and the Sovereign Lord of the Heavens blocking them, it was impossible to directly secure four Saint Teacher positions.

They exchanged a glance and looked at Tongtian, speaking directly, "Even if our Western Teachings shouldn't have four Saint Teacher positions, your Intercepting Sect is full of disciples of mixed quality, incapable of being taught. What right do they have to bear the name of Saint Teacher?"

They turned their attack towards Tongtian. Although they knew Tongtian wouldn't back down, as long as they could make Tongtian want one less Saint Teacher position, they could gain one more and secure opportunities for their disciples!

After all, the Primordial Lord of Heaven had not yet arrived, and the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Intercepting Sect had always been at odds. Even if the Primordial Lord of Heaven arrived, he would definitely help them.

At that time, the Western Teachings would surely be able to secure one or two more Saint Teacher positions!

"Heh! My Intercepting Sect has Myriad Immortals Come to Court. While it may not be the foremost sect in the Great Wilderness, it has considerable prestige. Your Western Teachings are located in a barren land, with harsh mountains and wicked waters. How many people there have the strength and qualification to serve as Human Emperor's Saint Teacher?"

Tongtian was naturally unconvinced and retorted directly.

Just as the four Saints were arguing endlessly, another figure appeared in the Palace of Empress Nuwa.

Its aura was profound and ancient, immensely vast, subtly seeming to transcend the Heavenly Dao and run parallel to the Great Dao!

The moment this aura appeared, the expressions of the five Saints changed, and they all looked towards the source of the aura.

Immediately, they saw a stern middle-aged man with split white hair, wearing a Jade Purity Lotus Crown and a Jade Thread Golden Silk Rainbow Robe, enter the Palace of Empress Nuwa.

The Primordial Lord of Heaven had arrived!