A Willow Grows from an Unintentionally Planted Tree

"Big Brother, where are we going now? To find Laozi, or Tongtian?"

Taiyi forcefully suppressed his anger and followed behind Di Jun, asking unwillingly.

"Neither!"

Di Jun's expression was terrifyingly grim, madness gleaming in his eyes. "The Three Pure Ones are bound together in spirit. Since Yuanshi humiliated us like that, even if Laozi and Tongtian are more courteous, they will never join forces with our Demon Clan."

"So we're just letting this go?" Taiyi gritted his teeth.

"Of course we can't let it go!"

Di Jun took a deep breath and looked westward. "When the east fails to shine, the west will. The Three Pure Ones pride themselves on being of Pangu Orthodox Lineage and look down on us, so we'll find people who think highly of us!"

"We'll go west and find Jieyin and Zhunti!"

Western Region, Spirit Mountain.

Jieyin and Zhunti had only just become Sages. They sat beside the Eight-Treasure Merit Pool, gazing at the barren western lands with troubled expressions.

"Senior Brother, although we have become Sages, the Western Religion can't even recruit a single decent disciple if it wishes to prosper. What should we do?" Zhunti sighed.

"Do not worry, Junior Brother. The right opportunity has simply not arrived." Jieyin wore a compassionate expression as he pressed his palms together.

Just then, two beams of golden light descended from the heavens and landed atop Spirit Mountain.

"Di Jun of the Demon Clan, and Eastern Emperor Taiyi, request an audience with the two Sages!"

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged glances, each seeing the surprise in the other's eyes.

"The rulers of the Demon Clan? What are they doing in our barren west?" Zhunti asked in confusion.

"Invite them in," Jieyin said calmly.

Before long, Di Jun and Taiyi were brought to the side of the