Grand Pure One Laozi's Return

Laozi and Tongtian both looked curious upon hearing this, waiting for him to continue.

The Primordial Heavenly Lord smiled faintly and added, "It's quite a coincidence, I wonder if Senior Brother and Junior Brother still remember

that being who resides in the Demon Race Heavenly Court, blessed by the Heavenly Dao?"

Although the Primordial Heavenly Lord could have directly stated that the opportunity came from creating a Great Thousand World for Lu Changsheng, he was unwilling to publicize the matter.

Even though many powerful beings in the Primordial World had already learned of it, he still didn't want to mention it himself, feeling it would cause him to lose face.

Opportunity was one thing, but face was another.

Tongtian and Laozi, originating from the same source as the Primordial Heavenly Lord, naturally understood his prideful nature.

Therefore, when the Primordial Heavenly Lord mentioned "the being blessed by the Heavenly Dao,"

the two Saints understood immediately—

the Primordial Heavenly Lord's great opportunity originated from Wuji Heaven.

At this thought, they immediately recalled the commotion that had recently shaken the Primordial World within Wuji Heaven.

Laozi suddenly understood and said, "So that's how it is. Fellow Daoist Changsheng is the source of this opportunity."

As early as when the Primordial Heavenly Lord assisted Lu Changsheng in creating the Great Thousand World, the Saints had sensed that Lu Changsheng was unusual, but they hadn't thought deeply about it at the time.

Later, when the Primordial World began exchanging Magic Treasures for Merit, the Saints, concerned about their reputation, and not expecting Lu Changsheng to obtain such a massive amount of Merit, had not paid too much attention.

It wasn't until today, when the Primordial Heavenly Lord achieved his breakthrough, that they finally realized.

Lu Changsheng's Merit was so abundant that it could help a Saint break through their cultivation realm.

With such a monumental opportunity, they could no longer afford to worry about face.

They had to rush to Wuji Heaven immediately to exchange for Merit.

Tongtian's eyes lit up with understanding upon hearing this.

He couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "What is the origin of this Fellow Daoist Changsheng?

How can he possess such an immense amount of Merit?"

The Primordial Heavenly Lord shook his head and replied, "Fellow Daoist Changsheng's origin is impossible to ascertain, but it is certainly extraordinary."

Amidst his reflections, the Primordial Heavenly Lord also recalled the scene of Lu Changsheng spending millions of Merit.

He also remembered hearing after coming out of seclusion—about Lu Changsheng's exchange of Merit, and couldn't help but sigh, "All I know is that Fellow Daoist Changsheng is definitely the biggest spender among the billions of beings in the Primordial World!"

After hearing the Primordial Heavenly Lord's explanation, all the Saints sighed in unison.

Just as Laozi and Tongtian were sighing, the Two Sages of the West and Nuwa also suddenly descended upon Kunlun Mountain Peak.

After all, this was an opportunity that could even help a Saint break through, so they had to come and investigate.

After listening to the Primordial Heavenly Lord's account, the Saints sighed one after another, "I never expected that Fellow Daoist Changsheng of Wuji Heaven would have such good fortune!"

At the same time, the matter of Lu Changsheng exchanging for Merit flashed through all their minds.

At this moment, all the Saints felt the urge to head to Wuji Heaven.

The Two Sages of the West recalled that they had already visited once, and that they had pretty much exchanged all the treasures they could.

Furthermore, with such a great opportunity at hand, they were unwilling to let other Saints obtain it easily.

Thus, they exchanged a glance, and Zhunti spoke first:

"Fellow Daoists, you truly think too highly of Wuji Heaven and Fellow Daoist Changsheng!"

After Zhunti finished speaking, Jieyin immediately chimed in:

"Indeed, although this Fellow Daoist Changsheng has some Merit, and is also blessed by the Heavenly Dao with deep fortune, if you think about it carefully, he is ultimately only at the Quasi-Saint realm.

In the end, how much Merit can he possibly have!"

The Saints listened to their synchronized words, and easily saw through the duo's intentions.

With a light chuckle, they casually agreed:

"Fellow Daoist speaks wisely. Besides, taking shortcuts is ultimately not the proper way."

Seeing the Saints' responses, the Two Sages of the West showed satisfied smiles on their faces, while inwardly they began to ponder what other decent treasures they could offer.

After a few more casual remarks among the Saints, they each dispersed.

Each with their own plans, the Saints returned to their respective dojos.

After seeing everyone off, the first thing Primordial Heavenly Lord did was summon Guangchengzi, who had been serving him.

"Guangchengzi, quickly go to the treasury and bring me all the Magic Treasures I have refined!"

The Primordial Heavenly Lord had personally refined hundreds of Acquired Supreme Treasures. Since he didn't use them himself, he stored them in the Heavenly Origin Sect's treasury, intending to bestow them upon his disciples later.

Now that such an opportunity had arisen, these Magic Treasures were perfect for exchanging for Merit.

As for rewarding his disciples, he could take the time to refine new ones after his own realm broke through.

Guangchengzi, who had been serving beside the Saints, heard his master's command and immediately thought of the Merit exchange in Wuji Heaven. He couldn't help but ask in confusion:

"Master, didn't you say before that this is a shortcut and not the proper path?"

Upon hearing this, Primordial Heavenly Lord's expression turned serious, and he solemnly stated:

"Am I the kind of person who covets shortcuts? Taking these Magic Treasures is merely for another purpose."

With that, Primordial Heavenly Lord inwardly found it amusing.

What proper path or shortcut, it was all just talk.

In the Great Desolation World, with opportunities at hand, improving one's cultivation was the fundamental goal.

Who would refuse a shortcut and insist on taking the long way around?

Seeing his master's solemn expression, Guangchengzi believed him for the most part and went to retrieve the treasures as instructed.

At the same time, Grand Pure One Laozi returned to the Eight Views Palace on Shouyang Mountain and immediately gathered all the pills he had refined over the years.

Xuandu, seeing his usually indifferent master suddenly in such a hurry, couldn't help but ask:

"Master, has something happened?"

Laozi didn't offer a lengthy explanation. He simply put away the pills and then instructed:

"Nothing.

You stay and guard the Eight Views Palace. I need to make a trip to Wuji Heaven."

Master Xuandu had always kept to himself. Although he had heard some rumors about Wuji Heaven, he hadn't delved into them. He respectfully replied:

"Yes, Master."

Laozi then set off and left his cave dwelling.

They did not arrive at Wuji Heaven in a grand display.

After all, even the Six Sages cared about their reputation.

If the beings of the Great Desolation World were to know that Saints were also coming to exchange for Merit, where would the Saints' dignity go?

Therefore, they descended upon Wuji Heaven quietly this time.

Laozi did not cause much of a stir.

However, just as he arrived outside Wuji Heaven, he encountered the Primordial Heavenly Lord, who was also being discreet and leaving no trace.

The two fellow disciples were taken aback when they met, and the atmosphere became a little awkward for a moment.

However, they didn't undermine each other.

After exchanging a smile, they tacitly agreed not to mention their previous discussions about "shortcuts"

and "unorthodox paths."

The Primordial Heavenly Lord spoke with a smile, "What a coincidence, Brother. Are you also here for Wuji Heaven?"

Grand Pure One Laozi smiled and nodded, "Yes, Second Brother, it is indeed a coincidence.

Since we've met, let's go in together."

After a brief conversation, the two Saints entered Wuji Heaven together.

Upon entering, they each sent out a spiritual message:

"Grand Pure One Laozi of Shouyang Mountain, here to visit Fellow Daoist Changsheng!"

"The Primordial Heavenly Lord of Kunlun Mountain, here to visit Fellow Daoist Changsheng!"

These messages echoed throughout Wuji Heaven, stunning East King Duke and Kunpeng, who were taken aback.

They thought to themselves in surprise:

"Could it be that Saints have also come to exchange Merit?"

Randeng heard the message and felt uneasy, wanting to flee immediately, but was stopped by a telepathic message from the Primordial Heavenly Lord:

"No need to hide. I already know about this."

Sensing no blame in the Primordial Heavenly Lord's tone, Randeng was stunned and looked with surprise towards the Primordial Heavenly Lord, who had come with Laozi, in the distance.

Based on his understanding of the Primordial Heavenly Lord--

stern on the outside, arrogant on the inside--

he would usually mete out severe punishment for such matters.

But what was going on now?

Before Randeng could ponder further, the Primordial Heavenly Lord sent another message:

"Continue to stay here and do your work well.

However, if you discover the origin and details of Fellow Daoist Changsheng, you must report it to me immediately.

Do you understand?"

Randeng immediately understood and quickly replied:

"Understood, Sect Master!"

Hearing the Primordial Heavenly Lord's words, Randeng's anxious heart finally settled.

This was consistent with the Primordial Heavenly Lord's usual temperament.

If he were to show no blame without reason, it would instead cause suspicion.

Just then, two more messages resounded through Wuji Heaven.

"Tongtian of Jin'ao Island, here to visit Fellow Daoist Changsheng!"

Tongtian's voice suddenly appeared, and Kunpeng and the other two showed surprised expressions.

The Three Pure Ones gathered in Wuji Heaven, a rare sight in the Great Desolation World.

Before they could compose themselves, another message echoed through the place.

"Jieyin (Zhunti) of Mount Sumeru, here to visit Fellow Daoist Changsheng!"

The Two Sages of the West also arrived, and East King Duke and the other two were completely stunned.

Five Saints arriving at the same time? Such a scene was perhaps only seen during the Great Desolation World's calamities.

Before they could recover, Nuwa's message also rang out.

"Nuwa of Wa Huang Palace, here to visit Fellow Daoist Changsheng!"

The Six Sages had all arrived!

The three of them, Kunpeng, were all shaken.

Even if the Primordial World were to shatter and countless beings annihilated, it would be rare to witness such a grand spectacle of all Six Sages appearing together.

And yet, the Great Master, with his own power, had managed to orchestrate such a scene!

"Such a display, truly only the Great Master could command."

The Six Sages of the Primordial World gathered in Wuji Heaven, and the atmosphere in the hall immediately became delicate.

After all, just moments ago, the Sages were discussing how shortcuts were not the proper path and that they would certainly not come.

In the blink of an eye, all Six Sages had appeared here.

This was an awfully swift turn of events.

"Ahem—Fellow Daoists, what a coincidence."

Tongtian, known for his straightforward nature among the Six Sages, was the first to be unable to bear the awkwardness.

With a couple of coughs, he broke the silence.

The Six Sages then exchanged greetings, but they all understood the unspoken situation and carefully avoided mentioning the previous conversation.

While the Sages were in an awkward state, Lu Changsheng had been alerted by a continuous stream of messages.

"Oh? All Six Sages have arrived?"

Although Lu Changsheng did not fear Saints, the simultaneous arrival of all Six Sages still surprised him slightly.

After all, in the Primordial World, events that could bring all Six Sages together were truly rare.

The future Investiture of the Gods war was the only battle where Saints personally intervened.

Even then, only five Sages appeared.

Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, then walked out of Changsheng Palace.

He scanned the Six Sages with a smile and asked:

"The gathering of all the Saints in my Wuji Heaven is truly a grand occasion.

May I ask the reason for your visit this time?"

Upon hearing Lu Changsheng's question, the Sages all smiled but did not immediately state their intentions.

After all, in front of the other Sages, directly mentioning the exchange of Merit would be somewhat embarrassing.

After a brief silence, the Two Sages of the West, who had prior dealings and the thickest skin, spoke first:

"Fellow Daoist Changsheng, is the matter of exchanging Merit still as usual?"

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately understood—so all Six Sages had gathered for Merit.

With this understanding, he immediately responded with a hearty laugh: