Western Teachings, Spiritual Mountain.
"Sect Master!"
Tathagata Buddha arrived, dragging his severely wounded and broken body.
He immediately knelt before Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin, unable to suppress his pain and indignation.
"Alas, it's good that you're alive."
"Didn't the Dao Ancestor say that the next Saint would definitely be me, that I would be a Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal? Why have others gotten ahead of us?"
Tathagata Buddha was unwilling. He had originally been worried about his own position as a Saint!
"This venerable one also doesn't know."
Saint Jieyin shook his head. "Originally, our Teachings could have produced three Saints at once, and the Western Teachings would have flourished, dominating the Primordial Era. I never expected such a variable to arise."
"Don't worry, the Dao Ancestor promised that you will definitely become a Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal."
Saint Zhunti comforted Tathagata Buddha. "Come, let's go to Zixiao Palace, the two of us!"
"Yes, Sect Master." Tathagata Buddha nodded.
Immediately, the three arrived at the Zixiao Palace, beyond the heavens.
Upon seeing Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the three began to cry uncontrollably.
Saint Zhunti even knelt before Hongjun and wailed while clinging to his leg!
"Dao Ancestor, you must uphold justice for us! Spiritual Mountain has been destroyed, tens of thousands of our followers have been killed, the Western Teachings are finished, and we can no longer share your burdens!"
"This seat already knows of this matter."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun frowned slightly. "Stop crying like that. A dignified Saint acting like a three-year-old child, what kind of behavior is this!"
Upon hearing this, Saint Zhunti immediately let go of Dao Ancestor Hongjun's leg. Wiping his tears, he said aggrievedly, "Teacher, tens of thousands of elite followers were slaughtered. We are simply too grief-stricken."
"Is the Primordial Era lacking people? It's the last thing it lacks."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun said softly, "The Journey to the West will restart, and it will naturally bring billions of believers to your Western Teachings again."
"But who is the mastermind behind this? Can you guide us, Teacher?" Saint Jieyin asked with a melancholic expression.
"This seat also does not know." Hongjun shook his head.
After the Spiritual Mountain incident in the West, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had also divined the heavenly secrets. He had even used the Jade of Creation to communicate with the Heavenly Dao as its spokesperson, but he had not obtained accurate information.
The heavenly secrets were hazy, shrouded in mist, completely indiscernible and impossible to divine.
"Ah?!"
Saint Zhunti, Saint Jieyin, and Tathagata Buddha were greatly shocked.
There were actually things that even Dao Ancestor Hongjun could not divine?
How was this possible!
After all, Hongjun had merged with the Dao. He was the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao, and perhaps he would become the Heavenly Dao in the future.
There were actually things that even the Heavenly Dao could not perceive.
This was too unbelievable.
Could this mastermind be even more powerful than the Heavenly Dao?
Did such a person exist?
Could it be the Great Dao?
Saint Zhunti began to cry again. "Then what shall we do? If these masterminds secretly obstruct and cause trouble, the Journey to the West Tribulation might not be able to restart!"
"You scoundrel, can you stop crying? It's very annoying." Dao Ancestor Hongjun couldn't help but curse.
Oh, this!
Saint Zhunti quickly shut his mouth. His crying face immediately turned into a fawning, grinning expression.
Angering Dao Ancestor Hongjun would be troublesome.
"The mastermind currently only has the initial realm of two Saints. You have two Saints, which is enough to deal with them. To ensure the smooth restart of the Journey to the West, this seat will grant you the fruit status of a Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal."
"Really?!"
Tathagata Buddha, Saint Zhunti, and Saint Jieyin were overjoyed!
"Yes, Tathagata is a Saint destined by heaven. This seat will grant it a little earlier this time."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded, waved his hand, and a simple, ancient, and desolate stone gate appeared before them.
"This is the Chaos Limitless Secret Realm, which this seat obtained while traveling through the chaos. It contains extremely clear Heavenly Dao laws. Cultivating in this secret realm, you will surely become a Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal within a hundred years."
"Thank you, Dao Ancestor!"
Tathagata Buddha was overjoyed and kowtowed repeatedly.
As long as he became a Saint, as long as he became a Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal, what would he have to fear!
"Thank you, Teacher!"
"If there's ever a need for my Western Teachings in the future, please don't hesitate to ask, Master!"
Saint Jieyin and Saint Zhunti were overjoyed, bowing and thanking him repeatedly, even boasting about their future plans.
Three Saints from one lineage!
In the Primordial Era, which person or teaching possessed such supreme power?
The Western Teachings were destined for great prosperity!
Zhunti and Jieyin felt as happy as children.
Tathagata Buddha was also extremely excited and then entered the chaotic, boundless secret realm to cultivate.
Golden Ao Island.
Sect Master Tongtian cursed Dao Ancestor Hongjun and was punished to face the wall on Golden Ao Island for a thousand years.
At this moment, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, and Zhao Gongming had all arrived at Golden Ao Island.
"Junior Sister, are you serious? The Sect Master's grandfather?"
After Yunxiao revealed the origin of the Enlightenment Tea, Zhao Gongming had been itching to ask.
If he hadn't been afraid of being overheard, he would have asked long ago and wouldn't have waited until they arrived at Golden Ao Island.
"Senior Brother, why would I lie to you? The Sect Master said it himself," Yunxiao said with a smile.
Where was the middle-aged woman in Yunxiao now?
Her face was now youthful and tender, her beauty radiant. She wore a white dress with a pink flower in her hair, skipping along like a vibrant young girl.
"I just can't believe it! A Saint's grandfather? That's too unbelievable." Zhao Gongming was still reeling from the shock.
In all of creation, who could be the grandfather of the Three Pure Ones, who were Saints?
Even the most formidable Dao Ancestor Hongjun had to step aside.
Who was this person?
He really wanted to meet him immediately.
"Alright, Senior Brother, I absolutely wouldn't lie to you. Let the Sect Master tell you himself! Let's go quickly. I'm eager to see the Sect Master too." Qiongxiao pulled Zhao Gongming, urging him to hurry.
Deep within Golden Ao Island, palaces stood in clusters, densely packed and magnificent.
Alas, they were now empty, deserted and desolate, with no people or auspicious beasts.
Sect Master Tongtian sat in an ordinary small courtyard.
"Sect Master!"
Seeing Sect Master Tongtian, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, and Zhao Gongming were so overcome with joy that they rushed forward and knelt at his feet, tears streaming down their faces.
"You're finally back! Wuwuwuwu..."
"We missed you so much, Sect Master."
"Exactly, don't leave us behind again."
Qiongxiao and Bixiao wept tears of joy, and Zhao Gongming was much the same, also shedding tears of happiness.
Sect Master Tongtian's nose twitched, his heart warmed, and a happy smile spread across his face. "Alright, alright, my good disciples. You're all millions of years old, what's with all the crying? Your master promises he will never leave you again."
"Pinky swear!" Qiongxiao immediately extended her little finger.
"Okay, pinky swear," Sect Master Tongtian chuckled. "Pinky swear and hang the promise, it won't change for a hundred million years."
"Yay!"
Qiongxiao, Yunxiao, and Bixiao joyfully leaped into the air.
Sect Master Tongtian was also very pleased.
Many followers of the Jie Teachings had been taken by the Western Teachings and never returned.
Only these few before him had remained loyal, abandoning their divine duties and violating heavenly laws to wait for him on Golden Ao Island.
"Sect Master, is that Enlightenment Tea really from your... grandfather?" Zhao Gongming couldn't hold back any longer and asked again.
"Yes."
"Ah!"
Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao were once again shocked.
Although Yunxiao had mentioned it, and they believed she wouldn't lie, hearing it directly from Sect Master Tongtian's mouth was truly astonishing.
"Who on earth is this divine being who could be your grandfather, Sect Master?"
"It was a fortunate coincidence."
Recalling the teasing from the Jade Emperor and Yang Jian, Sect Master Tongtian couldn't help but give a wry smile and said to the three sisters and Zhao Gongming, "Prepare yourselves. Today, you will accompany me to meet your great-grandfather."
"Really? That's wonderful!"
Yunxiao, Bixiao, Qiongxiao, and Zhao Gongming were ecstatic, clapping their hands and cheering.
They had to see this grandfather of a Saint today and find out what was so amazing about him.
What did he look like?
Perhaps there was a great opportunity awaiting them!
Yunxiao and the others were both excited and nervous!
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