At the summit of Mount Tai.
Old Master Taiqing was in utter disarray, his Saint Fruit shattered.
The dignified head of the Mystic Gate and leader of the Human Teachings had been schemed against first by Primordial Heavenly Venerate and then by Buddha Tathagata. His cultivation had fallen to the early stage of a Heavenly Dao Saint, and tens of thousands of years of cultivation had gone up in smoke.
Without an extraordinary, heaven-defying opportunity, it would probably take him nearly ten thousand years to regain his former cultivation!
"Martial Uncle Taiqing, please don't let anything happen to you!"
"This Buddha doesn't want you pinning this on me!"
"Honored guests and fellow Daoists, you all saw it. I only exchanged a few words with Martial Uncle Taiqing, and he spat blood and fell over. I absolutely didn't lay a hand on him. I'm innocent!"
In a panic, Buddha Tathagata retreated dozens of paces and returned to his Lotus Platform.
Future Buddha Bai Ze, Great Sun Supreme Bright Buddha Lu Ya, and Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp stood nearby. A strange glint appeared in their eyes as they exchanged a look, unable to hide their shock.
In an instant, Buddha Tathagata had dealt with the thorn in his side, Old Master Taiqing, without lifting a finger.
The difference between one level of cultivation and the next was immense!
Among the Heavenly Dao Saints, Primordial Heavenly Venerate now reigned supreme!
"Goodness! Senior Brother Taiqing, your Dao heart is so weak. You nearly let a junior like Buddha Tathagata anger you to death. Looks like you, the Mystic Gate's eldest senior brother, were all show and no substance!"
"With his master in such a sorry state, it's only right that Grand Master Xuandu can't measure up to my disciple Guangchengzi. No surprise there!"
"Go