As Yu Chen and Tongtian conversed, within the celestial seal beyond the heavens, Daoist Kun Yuan sat beneath his treasure tree, deep in thought as he watched the myriad scenes of the mortal world.
Earth Mother's voice reached his ears. "That boy Tongtian intends to strike the Heavenly Emperor with another sword when he returns for the second time. Go and stop him."
Daoist Kun Yuan was somewhat puzzled and was about to ask when Earth Mother continued, "Look to the west. Buddhism already intends to take advantage of the situation to enter this universe. Tongtian striking the Heavenly Emperor now may vent his anger, but it will also give Buddhism an opportunity. Afterward, the Heavenly Emperor will inevitably seize the chance to provoke a conflict between immortals and Buddhas."
"Then why does Your Majesty not speak to Fellow Daoist Tongtian directly?"
Earth Mother chuckled softly. "Leaving aside my dislike of Buddhism, speaking to him now would seem self-interested and would inevitably make him overthink things. And with that temperament of his, only Yu Chen's words can get through to him somewhat. Even if I explained the crucial points clearly, eight times out of ten, he would still insist on seeing his thoughts through."
"To put it plainly, all Tongtian needs to do is keep wielding the treasure sword in his hand, cutting apart every obstacle that appears before Yu Chen. Matters such as making amends and soothing tensions afterward are things Yu Chen needs to concern himself with. To Tongtian, they are unimportant, so naturally he need not pay them much attention."
Daoist Kun Yuan gave a bitter smile. "Then what use would there be in sending me?"
"Of course there is use. Yu Chen can still listen to some of what you say. If Yu Chen listens, he