Empress Wa Palace.
Since Xiao Tian extracted the evil energy of the Chaos Otherkind from the immortal cloud gifted by Hongyun and had it collected by the Deva Path, he has been lounging here for a month or so.
Boundless merit surged from the Primordial World into the Chaos and entered Empress Wa Palace. Ninety percent of it belonged to Xiao Tian, and one-tenth to Nüwa.
This immense amount of merit is five times the merit triggered when Nüwa created the Human Clan.
The sages were greatly alarmed and began to calculate the secrets of heaven to find an answer.
However, this was concealed by the Deva Path. The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin Zhunti, and Hongyun only received incorrect information and were merely envious and jealous of Xiao Tian and Nüwa, without giving it much thought.
"Ding! The Primordial Heavenly Dao Undying Heavenly Dao Inheritor has reached the level of complete trust! You have gained 3 Primordial Heavenly Dao-Level Achievement Points!"
Before Xiao Tian could even feel joy, a message came from the Primordial Heavenly Dao.
The Primordial Heavenly Dao used evil energy to annihilate many evil beings, but it still failed to find Chaos Otherkind.
The Primordial Heavenly Dao shared with Xiao Tian the coordinates of some areas that the Chaos Otherkind had traversed.
Xiao Tian raised an eyebrow, understanding that the Primordial Heavenly Dao wanted him to intensify his efforts to find the Chaos Otherkind.
" Deva Path couldn't detect this Chaos Otherkind, so finding it would be incredibly difficult. Perhaps I should focus on Hongyun. However, Deva Path, your actions might directly alert the Chaos Otherkind to its exposure, and Hongyun might also notice."
The Primordial Heavenly Dao did not respond.
" Xiao Tian, it seems that the Deva Path has taken action and eliminated the Chaos Otherkind," Nüwa said.
Xiao Tian shook his head and said with a sneer, "No, it's actually more troublesome. The Deva Path was too reckless, directly wiping out some of the smaller monsters. This BOSS is probably terrified."
" Deva Path can't do anything about it?" Nüwa was shocked. Only after becoming a saint did she realize that the Deva Path was supreme, and Sage were nothing more than new points of interest.
"It's alright. I'll keep an eye on this Chaos Otherkind for now. Also, have the figurine creatures you created expand the Netherworld area, providing them with enough habitats while also conducting some investigation. Furthermore, to prevent these figurine creatures from being killed by the Chaos Otherkind and then disguised, you need to be careful."
Nüwa nodded and began to consider the details of the process after the figurines were given sentience.
After leaving Empress Wa Palace, Xiao Tian returned to the Primordial World. Instead of going directly to find Hongyun, he headed to the Heavenly Court.
The Investiture of the Gods Calamity came to a hasty end, and Dao Ancestor Hongjun gave instructions to Haotian and Yaochi, who were already preparing for the selection of talents for the Heavenly Palace.
This talent selection process covers a wide range of areas, not just those who are skilled in both combat and Talk no Jutsu, but also those with unique abilities.
Even if someone is a mortal, if they possess special abilities in the mortal realm and are noticed by a great figure in heaven, they will Jieyin to heaven to become an immortal.
This explains why later generations believed that someone who sang well but died young was chosen by God to become a heavenly singer, and someone who was a master chef but choked to death on their own cooking was also chosen by God to become a culinary god.
Because there were simply too many talented people to select, Haotian and Yaochi delegated authority, allowing their subordinates to take charge at certain stages.
In addition, Haotian and Yaochi also invited various powerful beings to participate in the selection of the great powers below the Four Imperial Sovereigns.
Xiao Tian had received the invitation long ago. Of course, he had no interest in watching the selection of the gods and immortals of the Heavenly Court. He was just going to go through the motions and give Haotian Yaochi some face.
After going through the formalities, Xiao Tian went directly to the Peach Garden.
"Fellow Daoist, why did you come all this way in person to eat the peaches of immortality?" Xiao Tian's avatar, the Peach Garden Earth God, asked with a smile.
"Let's check the situation. Things haven't been peaceful lately," Xiao Tian shared some information.
The Peach Garden Earth God couldn't help but become solemn.
"This definitely warrants a thorough investigation."
Xiao Tian took a stroll around the Peach Garden, taking away several plates of nine-thousand-year-old peaches, before leaving the Southern Heavenly Gate.
Before long, Xiao Tian arrived outside the cave of the Hongyun Sage.
" Hongyun, your brother came to chat with you, and I also brought you a small gift."
Inside the cave, Hongyun nearly suffered a qi deviation upon hearing Xiao Tian's words, and her intense resentment and hatred towards Xiao Tian almost erupted.
"That damned Xiao Tian, why is he here at this time?"
Hongyun was puzzled, but after adjusting her mood, she smiled and welcomed Xiao Tian into the cave.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao Deva Path, this is a local specialty tea, which I have named Immortal Dragon Tea. Its aroma is like a dragon soaring to the heavens."
"Good tea." Xiao Tian glanced at it but didn't drink it.
"What brings you here, fellow Daoist?" Hongyun scrutinized Xiao Tian's hands, inwardly grumbling, "Damn it! This wretched fellow claimed to have brought some small gifts, Qingfeng, showing no intention of offering anything. He's just here to freeload."
" Hongyun, have you recently encountered some kind of fortuitous opportunity?" Xiao Tian Xiao, staring at Hongyun with a smile.
Hongyun's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Could it be that my collusion with the Chaos Otherkind has been exposed?"
"Impossible! Even the Deva Path couldn't detect it, how could Xiao Tian? The Chaos Otherkind told me that although Xiao Tian is strong, considered half-transcendent of this realm, the Deva Path Xiao Tian could still easily kill him."
"Then why is that?"
Hongyun immediately began to think about whether he had recently acquired anything good or visited any Spirit Mountain or treasure lands.
But this thought almost made Hongyun depressed. Not only had he gained nothing recently, he had also suffered considerable losses.
"Brother Hongyun, don't hide it from me anymore, I know everything."
Meeting Xiao Tian's smug, almost irritating smile, Hongyun felt a little flustered.
"Could it be that they've really found out I've been involved with Chaos Otherkind?!"
At this moment, Hongyun's murderous intent was about to erupt, but when she thought that even if she had more legs and arms, she still couldn't defeat Xiao Tian, she couldn't help but feel dejected.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao Deva Path, I don't understand what you're talking about. I haven't gained anything recently," Hongyun said with a smile, concealing her inner panic.
Xiao Tian chuckled inwardly, thinking, "That bastard must be panicking now, huh? Looks like he hasn't received any instructions from the Chaos Otherkind yet. After all, so many of the Chaos Otherkind ' minions were wiped out by the Deva Path. If that bastard Hongyun knew, Tie Ding would have knelt down in the Purple Cloud Palace and begged the Deva Path Dao for mercy. In that case, it's perfect for me."
"Young man, I've recently stumbled upon a great opportunity. Would you like to hear about it?"
The word "want" slipped out, and Hongyun quickly laughed, "Forget it, this is your opportunity, fellow Daoist. It's best if Hongyun doesn't inquire."
"Hey, little bro, why are you still being so wary of me? We're teammates, we're on the same side."
Hongyun became even more wary, outwardly feigning confusion, and asked, "Fellow Daoist, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Xiao Tian thought to himself, "Heh! This bastard's mentality isn't bad at all. If it weren't for the evil energy drawn out by that immortal cloud, I would really think that although this bastard has gone through the Six Paths of Reincarnation a saint, he's not a bad person."
"An outlier," Xiao Tian Xiao.
A storm raged within Hongyun's heart.
At this moment, a myriad of thoughts and emotions surged within Hongyun, and she felt as if all her brain cells were about to crash, leaving her completely at a loss for what to do.
Fighting him would be too difficult; he couldn't defeat Xiao Tian. Escaping would also be nearly impossible.
"Fellow Daoist, what is an alien? What do you mean?" Hongyun snapped back to reality, frowning as he looked at her with a puzzled expression.
"Hehe, little brother, stop pretending. Have you forgotten that after our battle in Chaos, we were both summoned to the Purple Cloud Palace? Hongjun told me that some Chaos Otherkind had infiltrated the Primordial."
Hongyun couldn't help but rage and said, "Fellow Daoist, do you suspect that I am in league with that Chaos Otherkind?!"
"Isn't it obvious?" Xiao Tian said with a mocking smile.
Cold sweat beaded on Hongyun's forehead, streaming down like a stream; she was utterly panicked.
"Fellow Daoist, you must be joking! Why would I, Hongyun, associate with Chaos Otherkind?"
"Hey, little brother, don't be nervous. Wipe your sweat. We're all on the same side. Actually, your older brother here has also gotten involved with the Chaos Otherkind. Don't worry, the Deva Path Dao won't find out."
"One of our own?" Hongyun felt uneasy and couldn't help but overthink.
He couldn't help but think of the two celestial clouds he had given to Xiao Tian. He had tampered with them; could it be that this was the reason they were discovered?
So, is this a test? Or is Xiao Tian one of their own?
Hongyun wiped his sweat, his face contorted with anger, and said, "Fellow Daoist, don't joke! This is no joke at all! I, Hongyun, swear that I have never colluded with Chaos Otherkind! The Sun Moon and moon bear witness, heaven and earth bear witness! If this is false, may Hongyun body be chewed up by dogs, and my primordial spirit be eternally burned by the Netherworld Flames, never to be freed!"
Xiao Tian mentally gave Hong Yun the middle finger in contempt. This once kind-hearted Hongyun had really changed.
"Young brother, you are truly courageous! Do you know that you are Sage? Sage cannot make oaths lightly, especially not Deva Path Sage."
Xiao Tian Xiao mockingly.
Hongyun's heart skipped a beat. It's all over!
However, after a minute or two, Hongyun realized that nothing was wrong and became a little bolder.
"Fellow Daoist, I, Hongyun, am upright and have nothing to fear. I know that you and I are at odds, but to think you can so easily slander me is simply laughable!" Hongyun said righteously.
Slap! Slap!
Xiao Tian couldn't help but clap his hands and sighed, "Since you're not one of us, hehehe! Then I can't reveal my secret. What a pity, I thought you were one of us after I found the two clouds you gave me."
Xiao Tian immediately revealed a ferocious smile, and with a flick of his hand, time and space around him were frozen.
Moreover, a tunnel leading to a mysterious void was created out of thin air.
" Hongyun! From now on, you have no choice but to become one of us!"
Hongyun was horrified. As a fellow Sage, he felt utterly powerless to resist and was thrown into the mysterious void.
The surroundings were utterly Boundless Darkness; not even his heartbeat could be heard. It was as if only his consciousness existed there.
Suddenly, a bright light appeared, extremely dazzling.
Xiao Tian appeared.
Upon seeing the imposing figure of Xiao Tian arrive, Hongyun felt her own body.
" Xiao Tian! What are you going to do!" At this moment, fear welled up in Hongyun's heart, and the terror grew stronger.
Both are Sage, but the difference is too great!
Is this the terrifying aspect of Attaining the Dao through Strength?
" Hongyun, killing you is obviously not an option. If you disappear, I will be suspected. Therefore, your consciousness cannot exist. From now on, a new Hongyun, our own Hongyun, will live in the world in your place." Xiao Tian sneered.
Hongyun, bewildered and horrified, quickly cried out, "Fellow Daoist! Don't attack! We're on the same side! We're on the same side!"
Hongyun couldn't help but release the evil energy within her.