These Two Have Absolutely Lost Their Minds!
Our paths diverge.
The Tao is in opposition to the Tao.
The two paths are mutually exclusive.
These--
These are the feelings that the powerful figures from all sides of the world have at this very moment regarding the Great Dao between the two brothers, Yuqing Yuanshi and Shangqing Tongtian!
If nothing unexpected happens--
The conflict between Yuqing Yuanshi and Shangqing Tongtian will become irreconcilable as they progress to higher and higher realms of their Dao.
Ultimately, a fierce conflict erupted!
And the intense conflict—
For the many powerful beings in the world, that was top-notch fun and excitement!
They couldn't wait for Yuqing Yuanshi and Shangqing Tongtian to start fighting right now.
It would be even more wonderful if there were a dramatic family division scene, with the older brother beating up the younger brother.
Now.
Within the Jade Void Palace of Kunlun Mountain --
Laozi, who had already attained the Sage Throne, calmly watched the figure Tongtian and established the teachings.
He had no objection to the Interception Sect established by Tongtian!
Non-action, non-contention.
This--
This is precisely the embodiment of his Dao!
Therefore, Laozi did not care about the Interception Sect.
Yuanshi Shi frowned slightly.
He could naturally sense the problems that even the strongest beings in the world could sense!
However, Yuanshi was not worried that he would become enemies with Tongtian.
Because they are the Three Pure Ones, not the Two Pure Ones!
His doctrines do indeed have some contradictions and contradictions with Tongtian's doctrines, but with the existence of his elder Laozi, they are by no means irreconcilable.
Not to mention--
The doctrines of the Interception Sect and Exposition Sect are, to some extent, complementary to each other!
As long as both sides can learn from the strengths of each other's doctrines and complement each other, there is no possibility of them becoming adversaries.
Certainly--
Competition is inevitable!
After all, they are all dedicated to educating and enlightening the masses, and gathering the Destiny Aura for education; how can competition between them be avoided?
But competition can be divided into benign and unbeneficial competition!
Healthy competition is commendable!
Not long after.
Moments after the Merit of Tongtian's establishment of the religion were bestowed, the last of the Three Pure Ones, Shangqing Tongtian, became a saint.
Whoosh!
When the Sage Realm image of the sage belonging to Shangqing Tongtian manifested in the Primordial World, everyone felt the Dao belonging to Shangqing Tongtian.
That is--
The will to strive, explore, exert all efforts, and even spare no expense to seek a glimmer of hope or a chance for survival!
After sensing the Dao and will of Shangqing Tongtian.
The low-level cultivators and countless living beings in the world were all stunned for a moment.
Then came a period of deep thought—
The Interception Sect teaches without discrimination; as long as you have a firm belief in the Dao, you can try to join their sect!
There's practically no barrier to entry!
Compared to the Taiqing Daoist Sect, which emphasizes following one's fate, and the Yuqing Exposition Sect, which has high entry barriers—
The Shangqing Interception Sect is more favored by low-level cultivators and ordinary people in the world!
Soon.
Once again, the sound of worship resounded between heaven and earth:
"Greetings to the Shangqing Saint!"
"Greetings to the Shangqing Saint!"
"Greetings to the Shangqing Saint!"
"..."
After all the people had bowed in worship, the image of the Shangqing Saint slowly dissipated.
After the Three Pure Ones all attained the position of the Sage Realm, the powerful figures from all corners of the world only sighed for a moment.
Then--
All eyes were turned toward Western Mount Sumeru!
At the moment.
They have already witnessed the grand spectacle of the "Birth of the Three Saints," so can this excitement be even greater?
One day--
Five Saints?
If they could witness this scene, they would have something to brag about to future generations.
This thought came to mind.
The powerful beings of the world couldn't help but feel anticipation.
The west.
On Mount Sumeru--
After witnessing the Three Pure Ones' ascension to sainthood, and sensing the undisguised gazes directed from all directions, Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a silent glance.
It's their turn.
"Senior brother, how about we establish a sect while we're at it?"
Zhunti, who did not appear directly, glanced at Jieyin beside him and asked a question.
They were better prepared.
Not only did he fully comprehend the forty-eight great vows, but he also prepared a copy of the Western Sect's doctrines, rules, and lineage!
Only.
Whether to establish a new religion based on the prevailing trend is still undecided for Jieyin and Zhunti.
After all, their path to sainthood lay not in establishing a religion, but in making a grand vow!
After a moment's hesitation.
Without hesitation, the Jieyin spoke up:
"Stand!"
"The more merit Merit, the more insurance you have!"
"Our path to sainthood must not be thwarted."
Upon hearing this...
Zhunti turned serious, and he nodded knowingly:
"What you say is absolutely right, Senior Brother!"
After saying that.
These two tacitly understanding brothers exchanged another glance, and in a flash, they appeared directly in the sky above Mount Sumeru.
The two bowed respectfully to the heavens.
Then they said in unison:
"Heavenly Dao's will prevails—"
"I, the Western Jieyin (Western Zhunti), deeply moved by the suffering of all beings in heaven and earth, now respectfully uphold the Mystic Gate tradition and establish a great religion: the Western Sect."
"Western Sect figures, inheriting the Mystic Gate tradition, widely spread Daoist teachings, propagating eight hundred unorthodox paths, educating all spirits, and universally saving all sentient beings."
Those who join our Western Sect should respect their teachers and elders, do good deeds and cultivate virtue, practice asceticism to seek the Way, and not fall into depravity.
"..."
When they heard that both Jieyin and Zhunti were establishing their own religions, the many powerful figures in the world were filled with doubt.
As we all know --
No matter how much merit one accumulates in establishing a Merit, it's nothing more than the resounding of the Heavenly Dao Golden Gong!
That little bit of Merit shouldn't be shared between Jieyin and Zhunti.
Even if they let one of them have it all, it would never work out.
The reason why the Three Pure Ones were able to World-Creation Merit that was enough to make them saints.
Did Jieyin and Zhunti possess the World-Creation Merit?
They don't even have a trace of the Creation Merit!
So--
How can these two achieve sainthood?
We can't just start a religion out of curiosity and have fun, can we?
Interesting!
Keep watching!
Soon.
After the Jieyin Buddha used the Merit Golden Lotus of Merit to suppress the Destiny Aura of the Western Sect, the Merit establishing the sect, no more and no less, arrived as promised.
Look at the accumulated Merit.
With solemn expressions, Jieyin and Zhunti began to make grand vows, one after the other.
Their voices echoed across the Primordial World:
"If I attain enlightenment, I will not seek the true fruit of the path if there are demons, evil spirits, or beasts in the world."
"..."
"If I attain enlightenment, and there are celestial beings who, upon the end of their lives, fall into evil realms, I will not attain true enlightenment."
"..."
"If I attain enlightenment, and all sentient beings in the ten directions sincerely believe and rejoice, desiring to be reborn in my land, even with just ten recitations, if they are not reborn there, I will not attain the true fruition."
"..."
"If I attain enlightenment..."
"..."
The heavens and earth trembled slightly.
Rumble--
The majestic will of heaven and earth that originally shrouded Western Mount Sumeru is constantly awakening and gathering, accompanied by the discovery of the great vows of Jieyin and Zhunti.
And listening to the grand vows made by Jieyin and Zhunti that were impossible to fulfill, feeling the majestic will of heaven and earth being awakened and descending.
Now.
All the powerful figures who witnessed Jieyin and Zhunti sainthood were dumbfounded.
One thought after another flashed through their minds.
That is--
These two are absolutely driven mad by their obsession with reviving the West!