Three Sects Join Forces

"Well done, Vegetable Tribe. Third Brother, the core disciple you've taken this time is exceptionally insightful. Even Guangchengzi, under my tutelage, is slightly inferior in comparison."

Within the Eight Sceneries Palace, Primordial Heavenly Venerate returned once more, having been summoned back by Taiqing Saint.

Even Primordial Heavenly Venerate dared not offend his elder brother's authority.

However, this time, the Three Pure Ones were gathered together. Sect Master Tongtian had taken the initiative to propose that each of the Three Sects send a portion of their disciples to jointly preach the Dao.

This matter embodied the Three Pure Ones' ideal of "Three Sects as One Family," and therefore, every one of them attached great importance to it.

Fang Yang, a disciple of the Sect of Interception who had first proposed the concept of joint preaching by the Three Sects, became the focus of attention for Taiqing Saint and Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

After all, he was a legitimate nephew, different from ordinary disciples of the Sect of Interception.

Taiqing Saint's gaze pierced through endless time and space, landing on Fang Yang in the Qingcheng Immortal Mansion. His tone was calm:

"This Fang Yang, his heart holds the universe. He is indeed the best candidate to inherit Third Brother's Orthodox path."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate nodded slightly upon hearing this. He had always been stern, valuing background and origins. However, after observing Fang Yang's actions, whether it was gathering the Vegetable Tribe and Grass and Tree Immortals, or spreading the Way of Merit, he possessed the demeanor of a direct disciple of the Three Pure Ones.

Fang Yang's breadth of mind and vision truly surpassed those hot-headed individuals within the Sect of Interception. Even many of the Twelve Golden Immortals under his command were not his equal.

"Eldest Brother speaks the truth,"

Primordial Heavenly Venerate nodded slightly, abandoning his usual dislike for disciples of the Sect of Interception, his eyes showing a newfound approval.

"Although this disciple proposed the joint preaching of the Three Sects for the benefit of the Sect of Interception, his plan charts a path of mutual benefit and coexistence for all Three Sects. This vision is something many Grand Unity Golden Immortals do not possess. Tongtian, it is fortunate for the Sect of Interception, and indeed for us Three Pure Ones, that your sect can produce such a disciple."

Sect Master Tongtian felt an immense sense of satisfaction hearing this. His disciple had finally earned the recognition of Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

What could Sect Master Tongtian be unaware of?

He was fully aware of the undercurrents within the Sect of Interception, as well as the antagonistic relationship between the Chan and Jie Sects.

However, some matters could not be resolved solely through education. If he educated them and his disciples were unwilling to accept it, his efforts would be in vain.

"My two elder brothers flatter me. My disciple Fang Yang has always inclined towards the righteous path. Today, our three brothers have gathered to finalize the matter of joint preaching by the Three Sects."

"The Sect of Enlightenment preaches the Dao and Law and Reason, the Human Sect preaches the Way of Natural Growth, and my Sect of Interception spreads a hundred arts to aid the world. Only by complementing each other, without distinction, can we truly achieve the ideal of Three Sects as One Family."

The Three Pure Ones had been researching and refining the doctrines of the Three Sects since a long time ago.

From beginning to end, the Three Pure Ones had no intention of turning against each other.

Taiqing Saint's eyes flashed with a subtle light, and he immediately set the tone:

"Let it be as Third Brother says. Each of the Three Sects shall select core disciples to lead the way in preaching to the myriad races. My Human Sect will send Grand Master Xuandu, and the Sect of Interception will be headed by Fang Yang. As for the Sect of Enlightenment, Second Brother, what do you say?"

Taiqing Saint disliked Daoist Duobao, always finding him a bit fake.

Now that Fang Yang was here, he naturally wanted to give his full support, ideally pushing Daoist Duobao out.

Disciples of the Human Sect were very easy to pick; with only Grand Master Xuandu, one could choose him with their eyes closed.

Sect Master Tongtian heard Taiqing Saint's words but said nothing.

Since he had decided to support Fang Yang, he would not change that decision.

On the other hand, Primordial Heavenly Venerate found it difficult to decide.

He was well aware of Guangchengzi's attitude towards the Sect of Interception, making it hard for him to decide who would represent the Sect of Enlightenment.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate frowned slightly, tapping his fingertips on the jade desk of the Eight Sceneries Palace, weighing the options several times in his heart.

Guangchengzi, as the chief disciple of the Sect of Enlightenment, was top-tier in both seniority and magical power. However, he was always arrogant and held deep prejudice against disciples of the Sect of Interception. If he were sent, it would inevitably lead to friction with the Sect of Interception, thus ruining the grand plan of unifying the three sects.

After a moment of contemplation, Primordial Heavenly Venerate finally made a decision, a glint flashing in his eyes:

"Eldest Brother, Third Brother, I intend to send Daoist Cihang, True Man Samantabhadra, and Venerable Manjushri. These three have stable temperaments, compassionate hearts, and are most skilled in preaching the Dao and saving people. They would be most suitable to cooperate with nephew Fang Yang."

Taiqing Saint nodded slightly upon hearing this, waved his whisk, and finalized the decision:

"This is excellent. As long as the three sects begin their first joint preaching, they will surely become as close as one family in the future. I have already deduced the Method of Seeding Epidemics. You two will pass this method to your respective disciples, and once they have cultivated it, you will send them to preach jointly."

Boom!

Just then, in the direction of Qingcheng Mountain, golden light of merit and fortune appeared again, with countless streams of it pouring into Qingcheng Mountain.

The Vegetable Tribe had been established, and the Heavenly Dao, acknowledging its significant role, had specially bestowed merit.

"This child's decisiveness is indeed remarkable."

A look of admiration appeared in Taiqing Saint's eyes; he was increasingly pleased with Fang Yang.

Disciples of the Three Pure Ones did not necessarily have to be kind and compassionate, but they must possess judgment.

With judgment, they would know what should be done and what should not.

"Third Brother, congratulations. Your Sect of Interception has gained another portion of merit."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate looked at Fang Yang with exceptionally gentle eyes.

Anyone who dared to do anything unfavorable to Sect Master Tongtian would be his enemy, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, and he would kill them without hesitation.

Conversely, anyone who could assist Sect Master Tongtian in the All Beings Enlightenment and increase Sect Master Tongtian's Merit and Fortune would be Primordial Heavenly Venerate's good nephew and junior.

The reason Primordial Heavenly Venerate liked Guangchengzi so much was precisely because Guangchengzi detested disciples of the Sect of Interception and tried every means to eliminate them.

This point perfectly aligned with Primordial Heavenly Venerate's wishes.

Most Disciples of the Sect of Interception didn't do proper work, dragging Sect Master Tongtian down. Primordial Heavenly Venerate would rather fall out with Sect Master Tongtian than let his luck be affected.

Fang Yang was unaware that he had already gained the approval of Taiqing Saint and Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

This meant that from this moment on, Fang Yang was completely free from the threat of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.

Someone approved by the Three Pure Ones was a true Direct Disciple of the orthodox Xuanmen. Unless they were fools, no Saint in the heavens would dare to lay a hand on Fang Yang.

Although Fang Yang didn't know these things, he understood the importance of a solid foundation.

After establishing the Vegetable Tribe, Fang Yang immediately taught True Lord Chaotian the method of transforming spiritual essence into vital essence and vital energy into divine essence.

This divine ability was created by combining the Daoist arts of the Azure Dragon Clan with World Creation and Transformation. Its most mysterious aspect was condensing the vital energy of heaven and earth into living beings rich in vital essence and divine essence.

These beings could be considered descendants of plants and trees, or they could be seen as creations of divine abilities, and there were no issues with either interpretation.

True Lord Chaotian and the others were overjoyed upon receiving this divine ability and thanked Fang Yang profusely.

From then on, they finally had a foundation to stand on.