The Two Sages of the West and Their Flexible Bottom Line! They Want to Improve So Badly!

At the summit of Mount Sumeru.

Lingxiao formed hand seals, and the fundamental laws of the Purification-Creation Dao evolved within his hands. With a slight shift of his thoughts, a sacred and ethereal aura enveloped the Merit Golden Lotus and the Buddhist Dao Relic.

In the blink of an eye, the wheel of Heavenly Dao Merit fused with the Buddhist Dao Relic.

"Though the karmic sins and negative karma within the Western Sect's fortune are not numerous, the karma entangled with it is exceedingly complex. Aside from the Demon Race, it also involves an enormous number of humans."

"Still, before me, it can be resolved with the flick of a finger!"

Deep light flickered in Lingxiao's eyes as he thought to himself.

The Western Sect had countless disciples and believers beneath it.

Karma was formless, yet everywhere; as for killing sins and negative karma, they were even easier to discern.

After Lingxiao cleansed away the Western Sect's killing sins, negative karma, and karmic entanglements, those ominous laws would arise again so long as Western Sect disciples continued committing evil deeds.

Thus, the Interception Sect was no different.

Lingxiao had exhausted his origin and cultivation to enter the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation and sort through its killing sins and karma, yet the Interception Sect's disciples persisted in doing as they pleased and harming all living beings. That was why those killing sins and karmic entanglements continued without end, impossible to sever at the root.

Ever since the Interception Sect Heavenly Rules had been abolished, the Interception Sect's disciples had become even more unrestrained.

Lingxiao could not be bothered with them. He was not someone who repaid grievances with virtue!

"Little Friend Lingxiao's Great Dao laws are profound and mysterious. Even I cannot grasp them fully for the moment. Yet within those Great Dao laws, there seems to be a faint trace of the power of creation, the Dao of purification..."

Zhunti frowned as he spoke to Jieyin beside him.

With the Twenty-Four-Grade Purifying White Lotus as his foundation, Lingxiao's comprehension was on par with that of the most exceptional Xiantian deities.

Had Lingxiao not held the exalted position of Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Pole, with Zhenyuanzi and Daoist Hongyun backing him, Zhunti would even have wanted to abduct and convert him, giving the Western Sect another disciple capable of suppressing the sect's fortunes.

"Little Friend Lingxiao's foundation is extraordinary. It is not something we can see through."

Jieyin shook his head and let out a soft sigh.

If Lingxiao's potential were not so exceptional, why would Dao Ancestor Hongjun have appointed him Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Pole, bestowed upon him the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip, and placed the matter of the Investiture of the Gods in his hands?

A moment later!

The Western Sect's fortune vanished from the Merit Golden Lotus. This top-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure had completely severed its karmic connection with the Western Sect and now became Lingxiao's possession.

As for the Buddhist Dao Relic, it gave rise to golden light of merit. An immense quantity of Heavenly Dao Merit surged within it, merging with the Sanskrit order and the laws of the Buddhist Dao.

"Two Saints, I have not failed my mission!"

Lingxiao stored the Merit Golden Lotus in the system space, completely drawing in his aura.

With a flick of his jade sleeve.

A jade box appeared before the Two Sages of the West, containing six Enlightenment Tea leaves.

"These are Enlightenment Tea leaves, grown upon the Chaos Spiritual Root Enlightenment Tea Tree. They can purify one's spiritual platform and Dao heart, allowing one to enter sudden enlightenment. This is but a small token of my regard."

Lingxiao said softly with a smile.

The Two Sages of the West might be shameless, but he could not forsake proper courtesy.

Setting aside the karma Jieyin and Zhunti owed Daoist Hongyun, since that was another matter entirely, Lingxiao had achieved his purpose in coming to the Western Sect today.

Thus, gifting the Two Sages of the West Enlightenment Tea leaves was merely going with the flow.

The Primordial World was not all about fighting and killing; it was about human relationships and worldly dealings!

Sometimes, one still had to forge good ties!

Besides!

The Enlightenment Tea leaves possessed extraordinary effects. Even Heavenly Dao Saints would covet them. If the Grand Pure One Laozi, the Primordial Celestial Worthy, and the others learned of this, would they perhaps be moved?

The Taiyi Whisk, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi!

Lingxiao had to find a way to get his hands on them, and the Enlightenment Tea leaves were the key!

"Chaos Spiritual Root!"

"Little Friend Lingxiao truly has profound fortune. I am genuinely envious now! How about my senior brother and I personally kill Spirit Fang Immortal and Qiushou Immortal, while you add a few more Enlightenment Tea leaves?"

Zhunti's breathing quickened as he stared at the Enlightenment Tea leaves in the jade box.

A flash of inspiration struck his mind, and he voiced his idea.

Spirit Fang Immortal and Qiushou Immortal were steeped in grave sins. Sending them to report to the Netherworld Underworld would count as carrying out justice on Heaven's behalf.

"Ah... Saint, please calm down. I have my own way of dealing with Spirit Fang Immortal and Qiushou Immortal."

Lingxiao stared at Zhunti in surprise, then hurriedly waved his hand to stop him.

Add a few more Enlightenment Tea leaves!

Zhunti's bottom line truly was flexible.

"Junior Brother, stop making a spectacle of yourself before Little Friend Lingxiao."

Jieyin spoke with righteous solemnity, slowly saying

He then turned to Lingxiao and continued, "The Western world is barren and desolate, and the Western Sect's foundation is shallow. If, in the future, little friend has any matter requiring the Western Sect's aid, my junior brother and I will certainly give our utmost support."

"Of course, these Enlightenment Tea Leaves must come with an additional..."

At those words, Lingxiao's face darkened with black lines.

He had thought Jieyin possessed at least a shred of integrity. Who would have guessed that he merely found Zhunti too conservative?

The antics of these two senior and junior brothers left Lingxiao both amused and exasperated.

Next, Lingxiao had a pleasant conversation with the Two Sages of the West. Then, leading several direct disciples of the Western Sect—such as Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha and Dragon-Subduing Arhat—he headed for Lion Camel Ridge.

In addition, tens of thousands of Western Sect believers followed behind him.

Riding auspicious clouds, with Sanskrit chants resounding brilliantly.

Before long, Lingxiao and the others arrived above Lion Camel Ridge.

Endless Buddhist and Daoist laws, together with Sanskrit culture, transformed into a great torrent that enveloped the eight hundred li of Lion Camel Ridge, leaving no chance for any demons or evil fiends to escape.

"Spirit Fang Immortal, Qiushou Immortal, show yourselves at once!"

Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha spoke in a deep voice. The Medicine Master prayer beads around his neck radiated the light of wisdom. Wherever that brilliance shone, karmic obstacles dissipated, evil was warded off and demons expelled, while agonized screams rose one after another.

As a direct disciple of the Two Sages of the West, he had long since cultivated to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm. Within the Western Sect, his status stood below only the Two Sages of the West and Maitreya Buddha.

"Who dares invade Lion Camel Ridge?"

A roar shook heaven and earth. Qiushou Immortal and Spirit Fang Immortal appeared before the crowd atop surging demon qi. They had not fully transformed into innate Dao bodies, and their appearances were somewhat ferocious and terrifying.

Qiushou Immortal had chiseled fangs and saw-like teeth, his face indigo-blue. Clad in savage armor, he held a long blade stained with blood, emanating a chilling, soul-piercing coldness and razor-sharp edge.

Spirit Fang Immortal was half man, half elephant, dressed in a silver Daoist robe. His two tusks seemed capable of overturning heaven and earth. Gripping a long spear, his eyes burned with fury.

After appearing, both of them fixed their gazes on Lingxiao.

"So that's what this is!"

"So the Western Sect has thrown in with this traitor of the Interception Sect. You come so aggressively—could it be that you intend to harm this king, to harm the Demon Race of Lion Camel Ridge?"

Qiushou Immortal stood tall and arrogant, glaring furiously at Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha and Lingxiao.

He had long harbored deep resentment toward Lingxiao.

Before Lingxiao had even severed karma with the Interception Sect, he had already been ordering around disciples of the Interception Sect like them, binding them with the so-called Interception Sect Heavenly Rules, and shamelessly calling it enlightenment.

Now that Qiushou Immortal had broken free of his shackles, he could finally unleash his true nature.

Lording it over Lion Camel Ridge, freely devouring humanity, using human essence and blood to nourish his Blood Savage Blade—this was far more carefree and joyous than cowering obediently before Lord Tongtian.

"Lingxiao, you little thief, do you think that with Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha and the others helping you, you can stick your tail into the sky? Brother Qiushou and I are no longer Primordial Unity Golden Immortals. We are now Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals."

Spirit Fang Immortal's face twisted savagely as he let out an angry roar.

Demon qi surged outward, and the aura of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal billowed forth in vast waves.

After devouring massive numbers of humans and receiving the blessing of Demon Court fortune, they had successfully formed the Three Flowers of the Great Luo and entered the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

That was why they dared to show themselves so openly, utterly disregarding Lingxiao and the Western Sect disciples.

"You have wantonly slaughtered humanity, staining yourselves with murderous sin and karmic debt. You are intolerable to the order of the Heavenly Dao! As the Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Pole, I shall slay demons and eliminate devils, grinding your bones to ash."

"Moreover, vermin such as yourselves are not qualified to enter the Investiture of the Gods, much less speak of ascending to heaven to be enfeoffed as gods!"

Lingxiao's tone was calm, but killing intent lurked beneath it.

Qiushou Immortal and Spirit Fang Immortal were steeped in sin. Relying on devouring humans to attain the Great Luo Dao was truly the greatest joke under heaven.

In Lingxiao's eyes, these two were even more detestable than Immortal Dingguang.

"Daoist Lingxiao, allow me to strike and kill Qiushou Immortal!"

Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha looked at Lingxiao and spoke with anticipation in his voice.

He wanted to improve—far too badly!

There was no other reason: it was all for Enlightenment Tea Leaves!

Six Enlightenment Tea Leaves were far too few for the Western Sect.

Every single leaf could, at the very least, produce one Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal for the Western Sect. Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha was not trying to alarm anyone or exaggerate the effects of the Enlightenment Tea Leaves.

Rather, many Western Sect disciples had their cultivation stuck at the late or peak Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm. What they lacked was the sudden realization and flash of inspiration needed to become Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals.

Yet that was precisely what Enlightenment Tea Leaves could help them obtain!

"Fine!"

"Righteousness stands with Daoist and me. Then I shall trouble Daoist Medicine Master to act!"

Without hesitation, Lingxiao agreed to Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha's request.

Pulling the Western Sect into the waters meant that he would have two more Heavenly Dao Saints behind him. Of course, the Two Sages of the West's support would be temporary, but for Lingxiao, that was enough.

"Arrogant!"

Spirit Fang Immortal unleashed his killing intent and charged toward Lingxiao and Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Buddha with his spear in hand.

A bloody battle was on the verge of erupting!

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