Once his thoughts settled, Xuandu's expression returned to normal.
"There's nothing bothering me. It's just that when Fellow Daoist Fuxi joined us just now, I had some thoughts and gained some new insights into the integration of martial arts and the Deduction Dao."
His voice was calm, Hunyuan Dao Rhyme flowed naturally, completely concealing that momentary fluctuation.
Upon hearing this, the Sect Leader Tongtian's eyes flickered slightly, but he did not pursue the matter further.
With Xuandu's current level of cultivation, ordinary insights are fleeting, but they could also be opportunities for breakthroughs.
There's a reason why they're unwilling to discuss it in detail.
He paused for a moment, then changed the subject, his voice becoming more serious:
"You publicly deposed Holy Mother Nuwa, causing her to fall from her Saint Realm and nearly sever her Dao Path enlightenment."
"She is, after all, a disciple of the Dao Ancestor, and even more so, Heavenly Dao Sage."
"Although your actions are in line with the general trend of humanity, they have still damaged the reputation of the Purple Heaven Palace."
"Will Dao Ancestor Hongjun harbor resentment because of this?"
Tongtian frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
What Xuandu did today was exhilarating, shaking the Great Wilderness and Jie Sect's Prestige.
However, the consequences were quite significant.
Abolishing Laozi's Human Sect and beheading Holy Mother Nuwa Laozi Mother, is tantamount to tearing off the masks of two Heavenly Dao Sage in succession, and it also shakes the Xuanmen Foundation Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Although Hongjun was one with the Heavenly Dao and indifferent to worldly affairs, he was ultimately the Xuanmen Dao Ancestor and the one who held the Great Wilderness Order.
Would he stand idly by and watch Xuandu act so recklessly?
Upon hearing this, Xuandu slowly raised his eyes.
His gaze pierced through the many restrictions of the Biyou Palace, looking towards that dark and unfathomable place Thirty-Three Heavens Outside.
There, the Purple Heaven Palace stands, with the Dao Ancestor Hongjun presiding over it, overlooking the Great Wilderness world.
"Master is overthinking it."
Xuandu shook his head slightly, his voice calm, yet carrying a penetrating certainty:
" The Dao Ancestor... would not make things difficult for me because of this."
"At least not for now."
Tongtian's gaze sharpened. "Why?"
Xuandu withdrew his gaze and looked at Tongtian, his eyes swirling with Chaos Radiance, reflecting the silent, surging Sage Dao Rhyme within the Biyou Palace:
"Master should know that the creation of the Great Wilderness should have been jointly governed by the Heaven Earth Human Three Daos to maintain balance, which is the way to long-term peace and stability."
"However, after the Ferocious Beast Tribulation, the Heavenly Dao was the first to recover, wielding power and suppressing the Earth Dao and the Human Dao to the utmost extent."
" The Earth Dao lie hidden in the Nine Netherworlds, silent and still; humanity is scattered among all living beings, unaware and in a daze."
This is an imbalance.
He paused, his voice turning deep:
"Prolonged imbalance will inevitably backfire."
"When I Establish Martial Dao, Heavenly Dao sent down a calamity, intending to destroy the Newborn Law; it was an instinctive rejection."
"When I attained the Primordial Chaos Hunyuan, the Great Dao Judgment was a test of my qualifications Transcendence being, and also... an examination of the Great Wilderness Law System."
"And at the moment I broke through to the Zenith Heaven, and invoked the Great Dao Will to descend upon the Great Wilderness..."
A cold smile slowly curved Xuandu's lips.
" The Heavenly Dao can no longer suppress the Earth Dao and the Way of Humanity as recklessly as it has in the past."
"Under the watchful gaze of the Great Dao, all things take shape, and the laws are revealed."
"If Heavenly Dao continues to suppress it, it will be going against the Fundamental Order Set by Great Dao, and will inevitably suffer a backlash from the Great Dao."
"At that time, even if the Dao Ancestor merely merges with the Heavenly Dao, or even if he Unite Body with Dao, he will still find it difficult to escape the Great Dao Punishment."
His words resounded like thunder in Tongtian's heart!
His pupils contracted sharply, and his Sword Intent erupted uncontrollably, tearing countless fine cracks into the void around him!
Yes!
How could he have forgotten that!
When Xuandu Attain Zenith Heaven Hunyuan, the Great Dao Pressure covered the entire Great Wilderness and inspired awe in all the Saints!
That was not merely Tribulation Punishment, but rather... a "gaze" from the Great Dao upon the current state of the Great Wilderness!
Under the gaze of such Supreme Existence, all laws, all order, and all secrets of the Great Wilderness... were laid bare!
The current situation where the Heavenly Dao is dominant and suppresses the Earth Dao and the Human Way will inevitably be clearly perceived by the Great Dao!
But the Great Dao... will never allow this imbalance to continue!
"So..."
Tongtian slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, his eyes still filled with shock:
"Not only will the Dao Ancestor not reprimand you for deposing Nuwa and beheading Laozi, but... he will tacitly allow you to accelerate the awakening of the Earth Dao and the awakening of the Human Dao?"
"Because only when the Heaven Earth Human Three Daos, Great Wilderness truly achieve balance, and only then... can it conform to the expectations of the Great Dao?"
"Good."
Xuandu nodded slightly.
" The Dao Ancestor merged with the Heavenly Dao, seeking only the stability of the Great Wilderness Order and the eternal existence of heaven and earth."
"Today, the Heavenly Dao is all-powerful, seemingly stable, but in reality, it harbors deep hidden dangers. The Earth Dao is dormant, the Human Dao is yet to awaken, Great Wilderness Law System is incomplete, like walking with a limp, destined to collapse sooner or later."
"I have awakened humanity and accelerated the revival of the Earth Dao. Although this may shake the Mystic Gate's structure in the short term and cause turmoil among the Saints, in the long run... it will help to repair the foundation of the Great Wilderness world, reduce the burden on the Heavenly Dao, and is something the Great Dao would like to see."
He paused, his gaze deep:
"What kind of person is the Dao Ancestor? How could he go against the general trend for the sake of saving face or gaining or losing for a moment?"
"The abolition of Holy Mother Nuwa was due to the Karma Backlash, the severing of her Dao Path, and also a compromise between the Heavenly Dao and the awakening of the Human Dao."
"The destruction of Laozi's Human Sect is due to the dereliction of duty by the Human Sect. They enjoyed the Human Race Fortune but did not bear the responsibility, and they deserved this calamity."
"If the Dao Ancestor truly makes things difficult for me because of this, then he would be going against the great trend of the awakening of humanity, against the destiny of the revival of the Earth Dao, and even more so... against the Great Dao Will!"
With the last four words, Xuandu's voice suddenly turned fierce, like Eternal Ice, freezing the very soul!
Tongtian's mind trembled violently, and the Qingping Sword Intent in his sleeve surged forth!
He stared intently at Xuandu, his eyes flashing with a sharp light!
I see!
It turns out that everything Xuandu did, seemingly reckless and radical, was actually... a complete calculation of the Great Wilderness trend, the Great Dao Will, and even the Dao Ancestor!
Dethrone Laozi, slay Nuwa, accelerate the revival of the Earth Dao, and awaken the Human Dao Will...
All of this is not going against the will of Heaven, but rather... in accordance with the Great Dao, and to complete the Great Wilderness!
Dao Ancestor Hongjun will not only not stop it, but may even secretly... add fuel to the fire!
"Well... well, Xuandu!"
Tongtian clapped his hands and laughed loudly, his voice echoing throughout the Azure River:
"A century of planning, step by step, you even figured out the Dao Ancestor!"
"With such a disciple, what worries do we, the Interception Sect, have about not prospering? What fear do we have of countless eons?"
The laughter was hearty, filled with undisguised joy and elation.
Xuandu remained calm, showing no sign of smugness.
He slowly raised his head, gazing at the endless sky outside the palace. In the depths of his eyes, Chaos flowed, reflecting the ineffable Supreme Existence.
"I dare not speak presumptuously about the Dao Ancestor."
"But under the Great Dao, all things have their own order."
"The path I follow is merely to seize a sliver of opportunity for perfection for Great Wilderness primordial world, and to lay the foundation for eternal peace for Human Race."
"Go with the flow, rise with the tide, that's all."
After he finished speaking, Biyou Palace fell silent once again.
Only the vast and boundless Jie Sect's Fortune Hunyuan Dao Rhyme Xuandu, with faint Great Dao Patterns appearing.
The Sect Leader Tongtian stood silently for a long time before finally nodding slowly.
"In that case, go ahead and do it."
" The Interception Sect is your strongest support."
" The Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation is ready to be activated for you at any time."
The voice was calm, yet carried a resolute and unwavering determination.
Xuandu felt a warmth in his heart and bowed respectfully.
"Thank you, Master."
He knew that Tongtian's words were no exaggeration.
The Interception Sect's tendency to protect its own is known throughout the Great Wilderness.
To protect his disciples, the Sect Leader Tongtian dared to set up the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation and oppose the Four Sages. Such courage and decisiveness would make even the Saints wary.
With the Interception Sect as his backing and the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation as his reliance, he could act with greater ease.
"But..."
Tongtian abruptly changed the subject, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes:
"Although the Dao Ancestor will not openly obstruct it, the Saints... may not sit idly by."
" Yuanshi, Laozi, and even Jieyin Zhunti and Zhunti have all suffered losses and lost their Sage's Visage because of your actions."
"The great calamity is approaching, and the secrets of Heavenly Secret are in chaos. If they secretly join forces and lay a trap..."
He paused, then didn't continue.
But how could Xuandu not understand the meaning behind it?
It is no easy task for Saints to join forces.
However, if interests align and grudges are intertwined, anything can happen in the great vortex of a calamity.
"Disciple understands."
Xuandu slowly raised his eyes, his gaze filled with Chaos Radiance that flowed like the rise and fall of stars.
"When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it."
"If they really dare to come..."
A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips:
"My Zenith Heaven Realm is lacking a few... whetstones."
The sound was calm, yet it carried a chillingly domineering aura.
It was as if, in his eyes, Saints were nothing more than stepping stones that he could manipulate at will.
Upon hearing this, Tongtian was first taken aback, then burst into laughter:
"Excellent! What spirit!"
"In that case, This Master will wait and see!"