With matters in the Fusang Ancient Tree's domain settled, Meng Chuan and Meng Qi returned to Yuxu Palace.
There was no point in staying there.
What were they going to do, chop down the Fusang Ancient Tree and haul it away?
If they did, there would be no end to the fight once the Azure Emperor returned.
The Azure Emperor had been born at the Fusang Ancient Tree.
Meng Qi could hardly wait to get back. He wished he could sprout hundreds of pairs of wings.
When they reached the gates of Yuxu Palace, Big Green Root was already prostrate on the ground.
“Congratulations to the Sect Master on attaining Self-Proven Legend and becoming unique across the Myriad Realms!”
"Congratulations to the master from Tusita Palace on defeating the ancient Lamp-Burning Buddha! Your divine might knows no bounds!"
Big Green Root shouted, his voice full of awe and eagerness to please.
His own master had finally attained Self-Proven Legend!
And the Sect Master had the backing of a master from Tusita Palace who could stand against the ancient Lamp-Burning Buddha.
Most importantly, Great Master Daode was on their side too!
Big Green Root also knew a few things, and from them he could infer something else.
Though the Sect Master's Great Master had disappeared, he was on their side too!
Two of the Three Pure Ones stood with them. Big Green Root had just one question.
Who else?
Big Green Root felt his back straighten. His backers were formidable!
Meng Chuan answered Big Green Root, then went into Tusita Palace with Meng Qi.
"Go on, get out." Meng Chuan waved Meng Qi away impatiently.
"Your feet are practically flying already. Get going, and don't say another word to me."
"Say one more word and I'll smash your head in."
"Then