"We need to stabilize our position for now. At the same time, I believe the Buddhist Sect and the Daoist Sect should set aside their grudges and remain united."
Zhenyuan Daxian looked at the people around him as he spoke.
"Our common target now is Uchiha Shin. His personal strength may not yet pose a threat to us, but he is a very unusual person, and we still have not figured out who stands behind him. We must remain wary.
"If we are to deal with him now, we must unite and face him together. Once we become divided, we may very well be further suppressed."
Everyone nodded again.
Taishang Laojun looked toward Tathagata Buddha. "Tathagata, the Buddhist Sect and the Daoist Sect have fought for so many years. Let us unite for the time being. After we eliminate Uchiha Shin, we can compete fairly again. What do you think?"
Tathagata Buddha smiled. "Laojun, naturally, I agree. The Buddhist Sect is also willing to join forces with your Daoist Sect."
Then, Tathagata Buddha and Taishang Laojun both extended their right hands and clasped them tightly. The formal alliance between the Buddhist Sect and the Daoist Sect began at that moment.
"Very well. Let us return to Kunlun Mountain first. Once everything has been stabilized, we will deal with Uchiha Shin," Taishang Laojun said, rising to his feet.
Tathagata Buddha said, "All right. I will return to Spirit Mountain as well and recuperate for a while. We can discuss matters again then."
The two sides parted ways on Lord Lao Mountain.
Taishang Laojun and the others headed toward Kunlun Mountain.
At Kunlun Mountain, Uchiha Shin arrived shortly after leaving the Heavenly Court.
There were an enormous number of demons at Kunlun Mountain—roughly a million.
The entire mountain, from top to