If it weren't for the fact that humanity possesses immense destiny and is the protagonist of heaven and earth, it would probably have been wiped out of the Three Realms long ago! It's only because of internal divisions within humanity, and the lack of any powerful protectors, that those Great Divine Ability User, if not for coveting that power of destiny, would have allowed humanity to continue to this day?
As for the so-called Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of humanity? Don't make such pronouncements. If they truly cared about the suffering of humanity—no, if they truly possessed the power to protect all living beings—how could humanity have fallen to such a state today?
How could the people of the Western Ox Continent be in such a miserable state?
Listening to the conversation of the mortals, the Sect Master Tongtian couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
However, when he heard them mention the "three Fairy Maiden," his eyes flickered slightly, as if he was moved. So the San Xiao had also been to this place and even saved the people of this city?
Without further hesitation, he raised his hand to stop the man who had just spoken and asked in a deep voice, "May I ask where the three Fairy Maiden you mentioned have gone?"
"Uh, sir, that's a rather presumptuous question."
Seeing that the Sect Master Tongtian was dressed in magnificent robes and possessed an extraordinary bearing, the man dared not be negligent and respectfully replied, "Not long ago, our entire city was rescued by three Fairy Maiden. The whole city is still grateful for their kindness and worships them day and night. How dare we presume to know their whereabouts?"
"Sir Fairy Maiden, you inquired about the whereabouts of the three Fairy Maiden as soon as you arrived. I find it hard not to suspect that you have come here to provoke them. I am afraid I cannot disclose such information."
Upon hearing this person's words, a smile appeared on the face of the Sect Master Tongtian. Indeed, the human race was more real than those lofty immortals and gods.
To repay kindness with kindness and to avenge wrongs with wrongs—this is human nature.
Although there are many despicable people among humans, they often show the Utmost Goodness in crucial moments!
Just as the San Xiao once saved the people of this city from peril, these mortals are now doing everything in their power to conceal the whereabouts of the San Xiao, refusing to reveal even a fraction of it.
The Sect Master Tongtian gazed at the people before him and slowly said, "You have no need to worry. The ones who saved your lives earlier were the San Xiao of the Biyou Palace."
"These three are my personal disciples. My trip to the Western World was merely a leisurely journey, and I took the opportunity to Jieyin my disciples back to the mountain."
"If you are willing to tell me the location of the San Xiao, I will surely bestow great blessings upon the people of this city, and the benefits will extend to this region."
As soon as he finished speaking, a mocking smile appeared on the man's face, and his tone turned cold. "Sir, your words are rather absurd. Those three Fairy Maiden only recently rescued us from purgatory, and now you claim to be their master?"
"This kind of joke is really not funny."
The man glanced coldly at the Sect Master Tongtian, then turned and left without looking back.
Seeing this, the Sect Master Tongtian merely sighed softly and offered no further explanation. He looked towards the deeper west, took a deep breath, and finally made up his mind to continue onward.
There are already clues to the whereabouts of the San Xiao. Even without guidance, he has his own way of following the trail.
Some might ask: Why not just use great magical power to search for the aura of the San Xiao? Of course, that's feasible. But this place is, after all, within the sphere of influence of the Western Buddhist Sect, and the San Xiao have already concealed their entire Daoist aura and hidden all traces. If they weren't so close, even the Sect Master Tongtian would find it difficult to pinpoint their location accurately.
However, it is precisely because of this that we can see that the so-called Heavenly Dao Sage are not inferior to those at the Sacrificial Dao Realm in every way.
At least for now, only Heavenly Dao Sage could possibly detect the residual energy of the San Xiao and thus deduce their whereabouts.
This is also why Su Yang insisted on sending Sect Master Tongtian to retrieve the San Xiao Immortals. Once the San Xiao are discovered by Daoist Zhunti or Daoist Jieyin, they will surely face cruel treatment!
Because of the San Xiao incident, the previously laid plans may be fractured, and Su Yang absolutely cannot allow any mishaps to occur in the plan. Therefore, the San Xiao Immortals must not fall into the hands of the Two Sages of the West!
In the Primordial World, in the heart of the Western Ox Continent of the Earthly Immortal Realm, deep within a secluded mountain range.
This place is only a stone's throw away from the Western Spirit Mountain.
Three slender figures slowly emerged from the treacherous, snow-covered mountains that are sealed off year-round.
"Sister, where should we go next?" Bixiao asked softly, looking at Yunxiao.
Upon hearing this, Yunxiao sighed deeply and said in a deep voice, "This Western Ox Continent is truly a den of demons and monsters. Demons roam freely, and evil spirits abound. The living beings who inhabit this place suffer immeasurably."
"Since we possess magical powers, why don't we travel throughout this continent and save the innocent people who are suffering from fire and water?"
"I still feel incredibly angry after witnessing the great demon slaughter the city. How could no one dare to stop a mere celestial demon!"
"Some believers even knelt and prayed to the great Buddha for mercy. At that time, their vows were as strong as a surging tide, but the Western Buddhist Sect did not respond at all?"
Yunxiao raised his head, his gaze fixed on the direction of Western Spirit Mountain, his voice clear and firm. "We should travel to the Western Ox Continent, both for cultivation and to attain enlightenment. And above all, we must personally journey to Western Spirit Mountain."
"I want to ascend to that sacred Buddhist site, meet the Buddha, and question Heavenly God: Why are the lives of countless believers so worthless in your eyes?"
After she finished speaking, Bixiao immediately nodded in agreement.
Qiongxiao frowned and said, "But sister, Master and the West are now at odds. If we rush there, wouldn't we be playing right into their hands? We'd be giving them leverage to coerce Master."
Upon hearing Qiongxiao's words, Bixiao and Yunxiao immediately became serious. Yes, they had overlooked an extremely serious fact.
The Sect Master Tongtian and the Two Sages of the West have long been enemies. If they rashly go to the Buddhist Earthly Realm, wouldn't that be tantamount to willingly falling into enemy hands and giving the West a handle to blackmail their master?
Thinking of this, Yunxiao couldn't help but sigh softly and slowly said, "My two sisters, it was my anger that blinded me and prevented me from seeing the current situation clearly."
" Qiongxiao is absolutely right. We must not rush to the Western Spirit Mountain to question the Buddhists at this moment."
"At least now is not the time. If the three of us fall into the hands of the Buddhist sect, wouldn't that play right into their hands, giving them evidence to coerce our teacher?"
After hearing Yunxiao's words, both Bixiao and Qiongxiao nodded in agreement.
Immediately, a glint of inspiration flashed in Bixiao's eyes, and she said, "Sister, younger sister, I have heard that not far from Spirit Mountain, there is a dangerous place called Shituo Ridge."
"The place is filled with Yao Qi, and the mountains and plains are teeming with monsters. The entire nation's inhabitants have become food for these creatures. Although it is still some distance from Spirit Mountain, since we have already come this far, why not head to Shituo Ridge?"
"With the combined cultivation of the three of us at the Daluo Golden Immortal level, it shouldn't be difficult for us to wipe out the evil spirits here. Afterward, we can quickly evacuate before the Buddhist sect can react!"
Upon hearing this, Yunxiao and Qiongxiao exchanged a glance and then replied in unison, "This plan is brilliant."
Before the words were even finished, the San Xiao figures of Sanxiao had already vanished into the void, leaving no trace...
What exactly is Shituo Ridge?
This is no ordinary cave dwelling, but a mountain range stretching for eight hundred miles!
And where did this mountain range come from? It was formed by countless piles of bones!
In the past, this place was a prosperous and thriving land.
But ever since the three great demons descended, this place has become a bloodbath of hell!
If someone were to ask: Aside from the Netherworld Underworld, is there any other true hell in this world?
The only answer is this 800-li Shituo Ridge!
Even from thousands of miles away, one can still smell the stench of decay!
That wasn't the smell of a rotting beast.
It was the stench emanating from layers upon layers of piled-up human corpses and rotting flesh!
From a distance, this place resembles a mountain made of corpses, with rivers of blood flowing and a stench soaring to the sky, chilling to the bone!
The horrific scene before the eyes of the San Xiao was so shocking that even though they had experienced countless calamities and were used to life and death, they couldn't help but gasp in disbelief!
This place is the 800-li Shituo Ridge!
Looking further west, less than ten thousand miles away lies the Western Spirit Mountain!
In other words, Shituo Ridge is right under the nose of Buddhism!
But those powerful Buddhist monks sitting high on their lotus thrones turned a blind eye to this place and never paid any attention to it!
These demons destroyed a nation and devoured countless people.
The bones of the common people piled up into mountains, which then transformed into a majestic mountain range!
One can only imagine how many lives these three demons have harmed over the years!
Not only mortals will suffer, but even the weak immortals and gods of the past will likely not escape their clutches and become food for demons!
The three demons were as ferocious as evil spirits, devouring all the people of the Nanshan Continent!
This is precisely the conclusion reached in the Primordial World regarding the three demons!
So, who exactly are these three demons?
First, there is the White Elephant Spirit, who has cultivated to the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm and possesses astonishing strength!
Secondly, there is the Green Lion Spirit, who has also reached the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm!
Thirdly, and even more horrifying!
The most terrifying of the three demons is a Golden Winged Great Roc!