Sect Master Tongtian's face flushed red, fury surging as he shouted sharply, "Senior Brother, how can you say such a thing? Teacher Hongjun accepts all living beings and teaches all spirits! As the master of the Interception Sect, how could I drive out my disciples and wipe out their entire sect? Where would that leave my dignity? How could I keep my Dao heart at peace?"
The Primordial Lord of Heaven's face turned ashen. He said coldly, "It is not too late to regret this. Do not wait until these rotten-rooted disciples drag us into the mire and cause the reputation of us Saints to be utterly ruined!"
Sect Master Tongtian threw his head back and laughed, his laughter filled with grief. "Good! What a fine 'unfit for great use'! Since that is the case, I, Tongtian, shall not stay either! I will find another Dao Field and avoid disturbing Senior Brother's peace!"
All the disciples before the hall were horrified. They stood rooted to the spot, their gazes shifting back and forth between the two Saints.
At that moment, Grand Pure Heavenly Lord of Virtue Laozi let out a long sigh and slowly spoke. "It is the will of Heaven. The three of us occupy the same mountain, but this blessed land cannot bear the destiny of all Three Teachings. Each of us should seek our own paradise, which accords with the Great Dao. Kunlun shall henceforth be placed under Second Senior Brother's control."
The Primordial Lord of Heaven's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly said, "Eldest Senior Brother! That was not my intention. Let me explain—"
Laozi swept his sleeve and turned away, saying calmly, "There is no need to say more. The heavenly secrets have already been revealed. The Three Pure Ones must part ways; the trend cannot