On the plain before Yue Sheng Palace's mountain gate, a hundred thousand cultivators bowed in salute, their cries shaking the heavens. The golden glow of the setting sun fell over the crowd, washing away the bloodlust and viciousness of before, leaving behind only sincere reverence.
Lin Yue stood in midair, surrounded by swirling Chaos Rosy Cloud, the aura of the Great Dao of Heaven Opening spreading in every direction. He raised a hand and pressed down. The noisy crowd fell silent at once, every gaze turning toward him, full of trust.
"Fellow Daoists, please rise." Lin Yue's voice was gentle, yet carried a boundless Dao Rhyme. "All living beings in the Primordial Wilderness share the same origin. Differences between races have never been a boundary between good and evil. What happened today was a plot by the Western Teachings. You were led astray, and that is understandable. There's no need to dwell on it."
Hearing this, the cultivators rose one after another, their gazes toward Lin Yue growing even more respectful. Those who had been swayed by rumors and clamored to raze Yue Sheng Palace were especially ashamed, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to hide in.
Just then, a tremendous Buddhist radiance suddenly surged from the direction of the Western Pure Land, hurtling straight toward Yue Sheng Palace. The light was steeped in viciousness and killing intent. Clearly, Jieyin and Zhunti had seen their plot exposed and, enraged with shame, decided to attack outright.
"Lin Yue! Stop spouting lies to deceive everyone!" Daoist Zhunti's voice boomed across the sky like thunder. "The remnants of the demon race deserve death! By taking in demons and evil beings, you've made yourself an enemy of the Primordial Wilderness's righteous path! Today, Senior Brother Jieyin and I will uphold Heaven's