Haotian sank into thought.
Previously, he had indeed believed the Spirit Vine was part of a scheme laid by the Buddhist Sect, so he had been forced to revise his plans to avoid falling into their trap.
Yet he had never expected the Buddhist Sect to cause such an upheaval now.
They had actually attacked the Spirit Vine outright.
If this was an act put on for his benefit, there seemed to be no need for all that secrecy.
But since the Spirit Vine belonged neither to the Buddhist Sect nor to his side, whose side was he on?
Or did he belong to none of them?
Haotian increasingly felt that matters were growing unfathomable. If the Spirit Vine belonged to none of them, who would dare interfere with the Karmic Calamity so brazenly without a Saint backing him? Was he not afraid of provoking Dao Ancestor Hongjun's wrath?
Or was this the work of Saint Taiqing or Lady Nuwa?
If so, there would surely be room to maneuver. Perhaps he could win the Spirit Vine over.
He could cooperate with Buddhism to keep the Chan Sect, the Human Teaching, and the others in check.
Naturally, he could also cooperate with the Human Teaching, the Chan Sect, and the Demon Race to keep Buddhism in check.
It all depended on which side benefited him.
"Venus Star! Go to Flower-Fruit Mountain and convey my stance. If the Spirit Vine is willing to submit to the Heavenly Court, I will certainly grant him a position to his satisfaction, with boundless incense offerings and a share of the Heavenly Court's fortune."
Haotian issued his orders.
He had indeed offended the Spirit Vine before.
But in the Primordial World, where there were benefits, there could be cooperation!
Besides, there was another, deeper purpose to