Three Parties Converge

Fang Yang accepted the edict, his heart filled with excitement.

Sect Master Tongtian's actions were too swift. Such speed also sent a signal: Sect Master Tongtian truly intended to transfer the authority held by Daoist Duobao into Fang Yang's hands.

Sect Master Tongtian, as himself, doted on Daoist Duobao. Yet, as the Sect Master of Jie Sect, he could set aside some of that affection.

What is public is public, and what is private is private. Sect Master Tongtian was capable of distinguishing between the two.

"The Three Sects uniting to preach the Dao? Teacher actually has such an order?"

After receiving the edict, True Lord Qian Yao abruptly stood up, his face full of shock.

The other eight True Lords also showed expressions of astonishment, clearly not expecting Sect Master Tongtian to make such a decision.

One must know that the Sect of Enlightenment and Jie Sect had always been at odds, and their disciples were even more superficial in their harmony than genuine. Now, they were to join forces to preach the Dao; it was simply unheard of.

Fang Yang looked at everyone's astonished expressions and smiled slightly, "Master and the two Uncle-Masters are brothers. What do the disputes between disciples of the Three Sects have to do with the three of them?"

He never believed that the attitudes of Saint Disciples could influence how Saints treated others.

"Below Saints, all are ants."

This saying was an ironclad rule in the Great Desolation. The disputes of pride and sectarian prejudice among disciples were, in the eyes of the Three Pure Ones, mere child's play, incapable of shaking the fundamental unity of the Three Sects.

Guangchengzi, however, could not see through this layer. He thought that Primordial Heavenly Venerate's dislike for Jie Sect was his own accomplishment, unaware that in the eyes of a Saint, his petty schemes were like a child playing house.

True Lord Li Yao sighed softly and picked up the conversation, his tone carrying a hint of realization:

"Teacher and the two Uncle-Masters are one. The Three Sects are fundamentally one family. The past opposition between Chan and Jie was merely our own disciples acting on their own accord."

True Lord Qian Yao's expression shifted, and he said with a wry smile, "So that's how it is... We thought that the Sect of Enlightenment looked down on our Jie Sect origins, and that it was even the Second Uncle-Master's intention. Now it seems we were too hasty in our judgment."

"Precisely," Fang Yang said, lightly rubbing his fingertips as Dao Charm flowed around him.

"In the eyes of Saints, all things are ants. Saints, the Orthodox Pangu, all things are Pangu. They do not despise sentient beings because of their outward appearance. The 'furred and horned, born from wetness and eggs' in Second Uncle-Master's eyes refers to demons and monsters who have the name of immortals but not the reality."

"Those without fur and horns on the outside, but with them in their hearts, are the true 'furred and horned, born from wetness and eggs'."

"Daoist Duobao is fixated on authority, and Guangchengzi is fixated on origin. Though the two seem different, in reality, they are both 'furred and horned, born from wetness and eggs'."

Upon hearing Fang Yang's definition of "furred and horned, born from wetness and eggs," the Observing Heaven Hall fell silent. Everyone was profoundly shaken, as if a single word had awakened them from a dream.

Yes, why should their Jie Sect be the "furred and horned, born from wetness and eggs," while the Sect of Enlightenment could arrogantly call themselves "True Immortals of Fortune and Virtue"?

If Jie Sect were "furred and horned, born from wetness and eggs," then the Sect of Enlightenment was naturally so as well.

Since the Three Sects were one family, if one sect had fur and horns, it meant all three sects did.

"Alright. Let's put other matters aside for now. The most urgent thing is to complete Master's edict. Everyone, follow your elder brother to Shouyang Mountain and convene with the Human and Chan Sects."

With that, Fang Yang waved his sleeve, and the grand doors of the Observing Heaven Hall boomed open.

A group of fifteen people set off majestically, heading straight for Shouyang Mountain.

With his own retinue, Fang Yang, as a core disciple, finally had a bit more presence.

At this moment, atop Shouyang Mountain, Taiqing Saint sat in the Eight Sceneries Palace, while Primordial Heavenly Venerate sat quietly beside him.

Watching Fang Yang's group speed through the sea of clouds, the two Saints exchanged smiles, their eyes full of approval.

Sect Master Tongtian's voice rang out as he also appeared silently beside the two Saints: "My two elder brothers, my disciple has never disappointed me."

Fang Yang's group soon arrived at the summit of Shouyang Mountain. From afar, they saw Grand Master Xuandu, Daoist Cihang, Venerable Manjushri, and True Man Samantabhadra waiting respectfully. Upon seeing Fang Yang arrive, the four bowed in unison, showing none of the arrogance of esteemed disciples of the Chan Sect.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Fang Yang!"

Fang Yang quickly returned the greeting, laughing heartily: "Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formality. We are all disciples of the Xuanmen, so there's no distinction between us. Since everyone is here, let us go pay our respects to Senior Brother Xuandu."

Grand Master Xuandu was a gentleman as refined as jade. Seeing Fang Yang's humility and courtesy, he immediately raised his hand in a gesture of invitation, his smile serene:

"Junior Brother Fang Yang, the three Masters have already set the general outline. The remaining details will be discussed by the five of us with you, without the need for mundane courtesies."

Fang Yang nodded in understanding and, without delay, walked directly to the prepared cloud-patterned stone table and began discussions with the core disciples of the Human and Chan Sects.

"Since that is the case, this Daoist will get straight to the point." Fang Yang lightly tapped the void with his fingertip, and a pale golden Dao diagram unfolded. It depicted the distribution of the Myriad Races of the Primordial Era and the routes for preaching the Dao.

"The Method of Seeding Epidemics passed down by Master is the core of our Dao preaching. We do not seek to forcibly convert others, but rather to win over the myriad races with vitality, resources, and stability."

Daoist Cihang spoke first, his tone humble:

"Junior Brother Fang Yang's words are most accurate. Our Chan Sect can be responsible for expounding the Great Dao Law and Reason, stabilizing the Tribal People's Minds, correcting right and wrong, and clarifying ethics."

Venerable Manjushri also nodded in agreement:

"Humans are the Protagonist of Heaven and Earth. We can start with the human tribes in the Eastern Wasteland. Our three sects can go to the three regions respectively to preach the Dao."

Grand Master Xuandu nodded gently, his demeanor reflecting the non-action of the Human Sect: "Our Human Sect excels in farming and the Method of Settling Down. We can teach humans to build cities, open up land, and manage water. Combined with Divine Grain and Spiritual Vegetables, we will first ensure the myriad races can survive, and then discuss cultivating the Dao."

Seeing everyone express their opinions and cooperate so seamlessly, Fang Yang felt greatly reassured.

The disciples present here were likely those with the greatest strategic vision among the three sects.

With this group gathered together, preaching the Dao was bound to succeed.

"What the three Daoist friends have said hits the nail on the head."

Fang Yang's voice was resonant and powerful, each word cutting to the core.

"The Human Race is the protagonist of heaven and earth, with the most prosperous destiny and the purest temperament, making them the primary target for the Three Sects to preach the Dao."

"The Three Sects each fulfill their duties while supporting each other, using tangible benefits to make all races willingly draw closer to the Mystic Gate Great Dao."

True Man Samantabhadra, at this moment, gently flicked his finger, and said warmly, "Junior Brother has considered everything thoroughly. We completely agree. With this approach, over time, all races will naturally gravitate towards the orthodox path."

In the Eight Sceneries Palace, the Three Pure Ones sat on cloud beds, gazing at the scene of the disciples of the Three Sects working in unison, their faces filled with relief.

Sect Master Tongtian chuckled lightly, the Qingping Sword vibrating slightly, "Two elder brothers, it seems these juniors can truly fulfill my wish for the Three Pure Ones and the Three Sects to be as one family."

Taiqing Saint nodded, "These disciples are devoted to the righteous path, their spirits clear and bright, which is a blessing for the Mystic Gate."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate's eyes completely lost their coldness, leaving only warmth, "In the past, my disciples were too deeply entrenched in their obsessions. Now, with these disciples, perhaps the old grudges between Chan and Jie will dissipate like smoke."

Fang Yang was unaware of the Saints' evaluations, but Fang Yang's path had only just begun.