Gaining a Martial Nephew, Plotting Against Di Jun and Tai Yi

Randeng chatted with Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun for a while before leaving Longevity Mountain. It was a rare occasion that they met without discussing the Great Dao.

Longevity Mountain was located at the junction of the East and West. Randeng took out the Primordial Chaos Heaven Measuring Ruler and decided to return to Mount Sumeru first.

Thirty thousand years sounds like a long time, but for a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, it was merely the duration of a closed-door cultivation session.

The Demon Clan's current strength was not enough to contend with all the forces. Randeng had no standing to interfere with the Demon Clan's expansion, as Hongjun's task for him was merely to ensure that enough Innate Divine Saints attended the Sermon at Purple Cloud Palace.

Judging by the Demon Clan's current trend, they seemed intent on first eliminating any Taiyi cultivators who had a chance of breaking through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and then obstructing other Grand Unity Golden Immortals closer to the date of the sermon.

Randeng flew all the way to the Western lands. The current population of living beings in the West had recovered to about fifty percent of that in the East.

Randeng felt a deep sense of emotion. Jieyin and Zhunti were working tirelessly for the revival of the West.

At this moment, Mount Sumeru was no longer what it used to be. The entire main peak had expanded several times, with continuous mountains and overlapping peaks. The main peak pierced straight into the nine heavens, hidden amidst clouds and mist.

A thousand-zhang waterfall cascaded from the mountain peak, like the Milky Way pouring down. The roar of the water echoed through the heavens. After landing, the water transformed into a winding river, flowing to various parts of the Western lands, nourishing the soil and water.

The entire mountain range was shrouded in immortal energy, with myriad rays of divine light. White cranes circled in the clouds, and beasts frolicked in the forests.

In Randeng's perception, even the mountain-protecting Great Array was much more complete than before.

Sensing Randeng's aura, two figures flew out from the peak of Mount Sumeru. They were Jieyin and Zhunti.

"Senior Brother, you're finally back! Are you preparing to attend Saint Hongjun's sermon with us?"

Zhunti's fair face showed excitement. Both of them had now broken through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal and were undoubtedly powerful figures in the West. They had been eagerly awaiting Randeng's return to lead them in becoming Saint Hongjun's personal disciples.

"Senior Brother, everything is well in the West after you left. Following your arrangements before you departed, my Junior Brother and I have been spreading the Great Dao in the Western lands. Not only have we gained some Merit, but we've also discovered quite a few promising individuals."

Jieyin was indeed reliable. Knowing that Randeng would surely be concerned about the state of the West, he explained the recent situation in detail.

"Maitreya, Mahasthamaprapta, quickly come out and pay your respects to your Martial Uncle!"

As the group entered the mountain-protecting Great Array and Jieyin's voice fell, two streams of light flew from the mountainside.

One had long earlobes, a round and prosperous face, and a gentle smile always on his lips. He was surrounded by serene Buddhist light, and it was Maitreya. The other had a majestic and solemn physique, with sword-like eyebrows and an imposing aura, and he was Mahasthamaprapta.

Both were born as Innate Beings. Although their origins were not as profound as Randeng, Jieyin, and Zhunti, they were still among the best, with one in ten thousand. Their current cultivation had reached the late stage of Golden Immortal, making them outstanding among the new generation in the West.

The two bowed to Randeng in unison, "Greetings, Martial Uncle!"

Maitreya and Mahasthamaprapta were both Innate Beings, but their origins were inferior to Randeng and the others. Their current cultivation was only at the late stage of Golden Immortal.

Randeng looked at his two martial nephews, knowing that they would both be pillars of the Western Teachings in the future.

"Rise. Martial Uncle's return is rather sudden. Please accept these two Innate Spiritual Roots as a meeting gift."

One spiritual root was surrounded by flames, bearing ripe red spiritual fruits, and it was the Fire Jujube. The other swayed in the wind, its willow branches agile and containing the Great Dao of Wind, and it was the Wind Willow.

Most Innate Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Roots in the Great Desolation already had owners. These two low-grade Innate Spiritual Roots were obtained when he first arrived in the West.

Seeing Mahasthamaprapta and Maitreya immersed in the joy of receiving the Innate Spiritual Roots, Zhunti subtly slapped Mahasthamaprapta.

"Aren't you going to thank your Martial Uncle? There aren't even two Spiritual Roots on the entire Mount Sumeru."

Only then did the two react and quickly expressed their gratitude.

"It's nothing. Don't listen to your master's nonsense. There are no other spiritual roots on Mount Sumeru. It's because your master and uncle emptied the treasury when they underwent Form Transformation."

Randeng said with a smile, exposing Zhunti and Jieyin's past.

After Maitreya and Mahasthamaprapta departed, the three of them entered the grand hall at the peak of Mount Sumeru.

"Senior Brother, you've returned. Is there something important?"

Jieyin asked. He knew that Randeng usually returned only when there was something urgent.

Randeng nodded slightly and calmly waved his hand. A screen of pale golden light instantly spread out, enveloping the entire hall and completely isolating it from the outside world.

Then, a spiritual light flashed in his palm, and a simple and unadorned diagram, yet containing boundless pressure, slowly floated in mid-air. Within the diagram, yin and yang flowed, and the Taiji Diagram was born, as if encompassing Heaven and Earth. The pressure swept over them, making their hearts tremble.

Zhunti stared at the Taiji Diagram floating in mid-air, his eyes wide open.

"Brother Randeng, don't tell me you went out and brought back an Innate Supreme Treasure?"

Zhunti knew that Randeng's luck far surpassed ordinary people, but there were only three Innate Supreme Treasures in the entire Great Desolation. Could he have just stumbled upon one?

"After Teacher Hongjun became a Saint, I went to the Chaos. This was bestowed upon me by Teacher for self-defense."

Randeng did not tell them that Luohu's remnant Primordial Spirit was within it, as Luohu had cast a great shadow over them.

"Senior Brother, do your words still count? Can you really make us, your martial brothers, become Saint Hongjun's personal disciples?"

Jieyin and Zhunti were different from other Innate Divine Saints. Even without the Primordial Purple Qi, they were willing to become Hongjun's disciples.

Randeng's expression turned serious, and he slowly spoke, his voice steady but carrying an undeniable power. "I have returned precisely for this matter. Teacher will soon begin the Sermon at Purple Cloud Palace. However, the Demon Clan is ambitious and intends to monopolize this opportunity. They will likely attack on the way and intercept other Innate Divine Saints."

Randeng slowly revealed Hongjun's task for him and the enemies he would face.

Randeng asked Zhunti and Jieyin for their help, so that they could also make an appearance before their teacher and gain some recognition.

Upon hearing this, Jieyin understood. Randeng's willingness to share such heaven-revealing information with them showed his utmost trust. He was deeply moved and immediately asked in a deep voice, "What do we, your martial brothers, need to do? Just give us your orders!"

A sharp glint flashed in Randeng's eyes, and he had a plan. He said slowly, "It's very simple. One of you needs to go to the Sun Star and find Di Jun and Tai Yi. Tell them that I am holding a Dao discussion at Mount Sumeru and am very curious if their cultivation has improved after so long. Invite them to Mount Sumeru for a meeting."

He paused slightly, his tone indifferent but exuding an air of strategic planning. "The Demon Clan's backbone is currently Di Jun and Tai Yi. As long as these two are held back in the West, the Demon Clan will be headless. No matter what their plans are, they will be greatly diminished, and it will be difficult to stop the various Divine Saints from going to Purple Cloud Palace."

"Brother Randeng, let me go. Martial Brother Jieyin also cultivates the Annihilation Law. I fear they might not be able to resist attacking Martial Brother Jieyin."

Randeng was surprised that Zhunti had voluntarily taken on the task of going to the Sun Star.