Shangqing to Kunlun, Tongtian's Goal

In the blink of an eye, the day of Huanglong Zhenren and Xuan Jun's agreed-upon battle arrived.

"Huanglong, the Demon Race will arrive soon. How are your preparations?" Yuanshi asked indifferently.

Huanglong Zhenren, standing beside him, quickly replied, "Please rest assured, Master. This disciple will surely defeat Xuan Jun!"

In truth, he wasn't ready yet. But could he dare say that? Tell his Master that he hadn't obtained the Yin Yang Jiao Dan after all, and that both talismans had already been used? He didn't know how his Master would punish him back then.

"That's good. Not only must you win this battle, but you must win beautifully, leaving the Demon Race with no room for complaint!" Yuanshi continued. "After this battle, I will naturally reward you."

Huanglong Zhenren remained silent. As for rewards, he could forget about them. He only prayed that when he confessed about the Xuanling Fruit and the Yin Yang Jiao Dan, his Master would deal with him leniently.

As for the outcome of this battle... Although his two talismans were gone, he was a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal. In a battle of the same realm, how could Xuan Jun, a mere Xuan Sha Mang, possibly defeat him, a Saint Disciple? Coupled with Chijingzi's Yin Yang Mirror, as long as no unexpected events occurred, he was sure to win.

Just then, Yuanshi let out a soft "Oh?" and walked towards the outside. Huanglong Zhenren's heart skipped a beat. Had East Emperor Taiyi and Xuan Jun arrived? He subconsciously looked outside Yu Xu Palace.

Upon seeing, he froze in place. It wasn't East Emperor Taiyi and Xuan Jun who had arrived. The figure in the green robe was both unfamiliar and familiar to him. It was the Shangqing Saint, Tongtian!

Strictly speaking, by seniority, he should have called Tongtian "Martial Uncle." However, after the Three Pure Ones parted ways, their relationship had grown increasingly distant. The past, "Red Flower White Lotus Green Leaf," where the Three Religions were once one family, seemed to be gradually becoming an empty phrase.

Why would Tongtian come to Chan Sect at this time? The same question appeared in Yuanshi's mind.

"Tongtian, what business brings you to my Kunlun Mountain?" He truly couldn't fathom why Tongtian would come to Kunlun Mountain.

Tongtian didn't play coy and directly stated his purpose. "Recently, my disciples have been a bit lax in their cultivation. I plan to bring them to Kunlun Mountain in two hundred years to discuss the Dao with your Chan Sect disciples. This will also serve to discipline them, letting them know that there is always someone better and that Heaven Outside Heaven exists."

The moment he heard Tongtian's intention, Yuanshi almost doubted if he had heard correctly. In two hundred years, Jie Sect disciples and Chan Sect disciples would discuss the Dao? Was Tongtian insane? With Jie Sect's indiscriminate recruitment policy, which could be said to have no entry threshold, how many Jie Sect disciples could contend with the Jade Void Twelve Immortals? Of course, it wasn't that there were none. Figures like Duobao, Yunxiao, and Jinling Shengmu were worth noting. But that was about it. Wasn't a Dao discussion between Chan and Jie Sect simply slapping Jie Sect in the face? What was Tongtian's intention?

While he hesitated, Tongtian added, "What, Chan Sect doesn't accept this challenge to discuss the Dao?"

"We accept!" Yuanshi immediately replied.

Does he have a reason to refuse?

If word got out, they'd say the Jade Void Twelve Immortals were afraid of a fight?

"I was just thinking about who to send for the discussion."

At this moment, Yuanshi also figured it out.

He figured the rumors in Honghuang that the Jie Sect was inferior to the Chan Sect had reached Tongtian's ears.

As fellow Saints, he could understand Tongtian's feelings.

Tongtian wanted to shatter the rumors this way, which wasn't a bad idea.

But the premise was that the rumors had to be false to be shattered.

And the fact was that the Chan Sect was stronger than the Jie Sect.

"What's so difficult about that? All twelve of the Jade Void Immortals can participate in the discussion then."

Tongtian had solved the problem for Yuanshi.

Actually, he was still hiding something.

He hadn't come just to inform Yuanshi about the discussion.

According to his original plan, he hadn't intended to inform Yuanshi in advance at all.

After all, if they arranged the discussion date with the Chan Sect in advance, the Chan Sect would surely make some preparations.

If he had taken his disciples to Kunlun Mountain for a discussion by surprise, he could have caught the Chan Sect off guard.

But last time, he had gained Insight into the battle between Huanglong Zhenren and the Yin Yang Twin Flood Dragons on the edge of the East Sea.

Thus, he also learned about the conflict between the Demon Race Heavenly Court and the Chan Sect.

With his abilities, it was naturally not difficult to ascertain the specific date of the battle between Huanglong Zhenren and Xuan Jun.

He wanted to see the outcome of the battle between Huanglong Zhenren and Xuan Jun.

If Huanglong Zhenren lost, the Chan Sect would be utterly disgraced.

Although the possibility was not high.

But if there was a chance to see Yuanshi make a fool of himself, why would he miss it?

So he came to Kunlun Mountain under the guise of a discussion.

This way, if the Chan Sect lost in the next discussion.

Yuanshi couldn't use the excuse of insufficient preparation.

"Good, then we'll do as you say."

"This is the first discussion between disciples of the Jie and Chan Sects. It's been a while since the three of us met, let's also invite Elder Brother."

Yuanshi said with a smile.

Tongtian wanted to use this discussion to vindicate the Jie Sect.

But similarly, this was also a great opportunity for his Chan Sect to surpass the Jie Sect.

As long as the Chan Sect won this discussion, the so-called foremost sect in Honghuang would cease to exist.

Tongtian naturally knew what Yuanshi meant by inviting Laozi.

It was nothing more than to have Laozi witness the Chan Sect surpassing the Jie Sect.

But didn't he also want someone to witness this battle?

It was still uncertain who was stronger between the disciples of the Jie and Chan Sects.

Just as he was about to speak, he sensed something.

Tongtian and Yuanshi both looked into the distance.

They saw a point of red light suddenly appear at the end of the horizon.

The red light rapidly expanded, like a blazing Great Sun, streaking towards Kunlun Mountain.

In just a few breaths, the Great Sun had arrived near Kunlun Mountain.

East Emperor Taiyi had arrived with Xuan Jun.

The moment he saw Tongtian, a trace of surprise clearly appeared in East Emperor Taiyi's pale golden eyes.

"I didn't expect the Shangqing Saint to be here as well."

Tongtian pretended to be completely unaware.

"What business does the Demon Race Heavenly Court have in Kunlun Mountain?"

In reality, Tongtian breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, East Emperor Taiyi had arrived in time.

Otherwise, he had already finished discussing the matter of the discussion, and he really didn't know what other excuse to use to stay in Kunlun Mountain.

East Emperor Taiyi briefly explained the matter of Lingganhu to Tongtian in two or three sentences.

After hearing the whole story, Tongtian looked at Yuanshi.

He suddenly realized he might have overlooked something.

It seemed Huanglong Zhenren hadn't told Yuanshi the full story of the Lingganhu incident. Otherwise, why wouldn't Yuanshi have investigated Lu Changsheng?

Lu Changsheng had taken the Xuanling Fruit, yet Huanglong Zhenren was to bear the consequences for the Xuan Sha Mang's death. The Chan Sect would surely not stand for it.

But then again, it made sense. How would Huanglong Zhenren dare tell Yuanshi that he was defeated by an Outer Disciple of the Jie Sect?

This made Tongtian feel even more that his trip was the right decision. He really wanted to see Huanglong Zhenren's defeat and Yuanshi's reaction upon learning the truth.

As Tongtian anticipated, Yuanshi looked at East Emperor Taiyi.

"Let's agree beforehand: Huanglong will fight Xuan Jun to settle the Lingganhu grievances."

"Until this battle concludes, neither of us shall interfere."

East Emperor Taiyi felt a pang of displeasure upon hearing this.

While it was stated that neither side could interfere before the outcome was decided, Yuanshi's words were clearly directed at him. This meant Yuanshi believed Huanglong Zhenren was certain to win this fight.

This was underestimating his Demon Race Heavenly Court too much. Did he really think Huanglong Zhenren could surely defeat Xuan Jun?

However, East Emperor Taiyi showed no displeasure on his face. He simply said, "Naturally."

Then, Yuanshi waved his hand, transporting everyone to the Dome of Kunlun Mountain.

"You may begin."

Huanglong Zhenren and Xuan Jun stepped forward respectively.