Dao Ancestor Hongjun's thoughts were completely different from those of the other Sages.
When news of the Dao Lecture emerged, Laozi was utterly shocked. "Why does Master value Jieyin and Zhunti so highly?"
"Could Master be trying to support the Buddhist Sect?"
In truth, anyone with ordinary sense could see that Dao Ancestor Hongjun wanted to support the Buddhist Sect.
His actions were perfectly reasonable. After all, Laozi and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable always acted against his wishes.
They also harbored their own little schemes, forever waiting for Dao Ancestor Hongjun to merge with the Heavenly Dao.
Although they might not know that once he merged with the Heavenly Dao, Dao Ancestor Hongjun would lose his former personality, a fate no different from death.
Still, their constant reliance on their master's protection revealed the gap between the two of them and the others.
Jieyin and Zhunti, on the other hand, had resorted to all manner of methods before-crying, making a scene, or even behaving like petty villains.
Whatever the case, the two of them had become Sages.
By comparison, Jieyin and Zhunti were quite capable. Moreover, Jieyin's breakthrough had bolstered their overall strength at this critical juncture.
It was truly like delivering charcoal in the snow.
How could Dao Ancestor Hongjun not value them?
The Primordial Heavenly Venerable was deeply displeased. He felt he was on the verge of being abandoned. "Jieyin and Zhunti are nothing but country bumpkins. How can Master value them so highly? Eldest Senior Brother, we are the Pangu Orthodox Lineage!"
Laozi sighed helplessly. "We cannot change Master's decision. Let him be."
Hearing Laozi take this attitude yet again,
the Primordial Heavenly Venerable grew quite angry. "Eldest Senior Brother, you cultivate your tranquility and nonaction, yet you fail to understand that the Primordial World is a