Yuanshi of Jade Void Palace Enters the Underworld

Mount Kunlun, Jade Void Palace!

Because of the battle in the Chaos, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was arguably the last of all the saints to return to the Primordial World temple.

And.

Just as Ao Changsheng had guessed.

Although he readily admitted defeat to Ao Changsheng, deep down, Yuanshi was undoubtedly extremely resentful and even angry.

Only...

The brief encounter made Celestial Venerable Yuanshi realize that without truly severing the Three Corpses and becoming a true Heavenly Dao Sage, he would have no chance of defeating Ao Changsheng.

That's why they admitted defeat so readily.

"Sage... Three Corpses!"

Seated cross-legged in the Jade Void Palace, the eyes of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi were filled with extreme resentment.

Tens of thousands of epochs have passed since he attained sainthood by relying on the Primordial purple qi, but how to sever this Three Corpses remains a mystery.

So far, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi has no clue whatsoever.

The Method of Severing the Three Corpses the Three Corpses, Self Corpse. Without great perseverance, great fortuitous opportunity, and great wisdom, it is almost impossible to sever it.

Don't Daoist Zhunti has let go of his attachments and achieved spiritual perfection, he can sever the Three Corpses; this applies to everyone.

For cultivators, the mind and self are even more profound than the Great Dao itself.

Although the Great Dao is elusive and difficult to comprehend, Great Dao ultimately exists between heaven and earth and is not some ethereal, intangible entity.

The mind and will, on the other hand, belong to living beings and to the self-awareness of cultivators.

It's not as simple as just letting go of one's obsessions to achieve spiritual fulfillment and self-realization.

Moreover, not everyone harbors such strong obsessions, as seen with figures like Celestial Venerable Yuanshi and Cult Master Tongtian.

What hinders their spiritual fulfillment is not the existence of any obsession.

Um...

At least, it wasn't like that before.

Now, that's not necessarily the case.

However, the look of resentment in Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's eyes did not last long.

The matter of severing the Three Corpses had troubled Celestial Venerable Yuanshi for tens of thousands of years.

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi himself knew that such things were not so easy to understand.

Moreover...

The most pressing matter now is to face the impending Immortal Slaughter Tribulation.

Sitting cross-legged on the Dao platform, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi began to ponder how to overcome this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation.

Or rather...

How to fill the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods?

He had not forgotten what Hongjun had said: this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation would continue until the Investiture of the Gods was fully written.

With a mind set on scheming, and given the speed and intellect of Sage, it was naturally easy to formulate the next development plan for the Chan Sect.

The only thing that Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was unsure about was Ao Changsheng, who knew his purpose.

He wasn't sure if Ao Changsheng would tell his junior brother, Cult Master Tongtian, about his plan to plot against the Jie Sect.

"I haven't heard of any connection between them, but... let's prepare for the worst!"

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi hesitated only slightly before taking precautions against the abnormal existence of Ao Changsheng in his plan.

A few breaths later, with the speed of thought of a Sage, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi had completed his plan.

"In this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation, I will surely be the biggest winner..." A confident look appeared on the face of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

Then, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi prepared to implement his plan. First, he had to inform his disciples of the Chan Sect about the Immortal Slaughter Tribulation.

And, teach them how to avoid calamity.

However...

How did they end up in the Underworld?

It was only then that Celestial Venerable Yuanshi suddenly realized that three of his disciples had fallen into Pingxin's hands in the Underworld.

After a quick mental calculation, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi understood the whole story.

When he learned the whole story, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.

He naturally knew about Yang Jian.

Putting aside the fact that the other party was his third-generation disciple of the Chan Sect, the mere existence of her mother, Yaoji, was enough for Celestial Venerable Yuanshi to know about Yang Jian.

In a way, Yang Jian was able to be born thanks to him.

But...

A Daluo Golden Immortal dared to force his way into the Underworld and demand Yaoji's soul...

That's incredibly daring.

If Yang Jian was unaware of the power of the Underworld and was simply fearless like a newborn calf, then what about his three personal disciples?

As for Huanglong True Person, True Person Taiyi, and Yuding True Person, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi really didn't know what to say.

Yang Jian dared to storm the Underworld, but... it's impossible that Huanglong True Person, True Person Taiyi, or Yuding True Person were all unaware of the Underworld's background.

They still dared to sneak in like that...

Moreover, before infiltrating, he sent a message to his fellow disciples, calling for backup.

When Celestial Venerable Yuanshi looked at his many disciples outside the Ghost Gate Pass, discussing how to enter the Underworld to rescue Huanglong True Person, True Person Taiyi, and Yuding True Person.

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was quite pleased with the unity and camaraderie among his followers.

But at this point, didn't they think to send a message to their teacher and say something?

Do you think you can just band together and conquer the Underworld?

Oh!

He sent a message... but his communication jade disc was broken in the previous battle... but that's alright.

But.

As Celestial Venerable Yuanshi watched his disciples, who showed no fear whatsoever, discussing how to storm the Underworld...

For the first time, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi sensed that his disciple might... really be a bit spoiled.

Without hesitation, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi took a step forward and arrived directly in front of the disciples of the Chan Sect near the Ghost Gate Pass in the Underworld.

The disciples of the Chan Sect, who were originally discussing how to venture into the Underworld, were all pleasantly surprised when they noticed the sudden appearance of Celestial Venerable Yuanshi and hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Disciple greets Master!"

"Greetings, Master!"

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi glanced over at it.

The Immortal Elder of the South Pole, Yun Zhongzi, Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Juliusun, Grand Master Lingbao, Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun, True Person Puxian, Daoist Cihang, Celestial Venerable Daoxing, True Lord Qingxu Daode.

Besides the Chan Sect's vice leader Daoist Randeng, there were also his three disciples who had fallen into the hands of Pingxin in the Underworld.

All the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect have arrived.

Only...

To stand so openly outside the Ghost Gate Pass and discuss infiltrating the Underworld... isn't that a huge disrespect to the Underworld?

The gaze of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi swept over his many disciples.

He paused particularly on the Immortal Elder of the South Pole and Yun Zhongzi, as if the other disciples might have done the same.

His two disciples should have considered this.

When Celestial Venerable Yuanshi saw the surprised expressions on the faces of Immortal Elder of the South Pole and Yun Zhongzi, he suddenly understood what they meant.

Just as he had only then discovered how arrogant his disciple was.

As the senior disciples of the Chan Sect and the disciples with the most special status, they probably also discovered the appearances of many disciples of the Chan Sect.

Furthermore, given that he hadn't responded to their messages before, they probably assumed that he had taken this incident as a lesson for the Chan Sect.

That's why I chose to remain silent.

Otherwise... they wouldn't have been so surprised when they saw me arrive.

Having figured everything out, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi had no regrets about his appearance.

You can teach your disciples anytime.

But this time... it wasn't a good opportunity to teach his disciples.

Yes.

As disciples of Sage, and with the protection of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, the many disciples of the Chan Sect will not truly perish.

But...

The Immortal Slaughter Tribulation has begun!

At this point, if someone from the Chan Sect were to perish, even the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi could not guarantee that his disciple would not appear on the Investiture of the Gods.

Moreover...

He had no connection with Pingxin, and if his disciple had truly perished in the Underworld...

Even if it doesn't truly Guixu.

But Celestial Venerable Yuanshi dared to guarantee that his disciples would come fully armed, reborn completely naked.

Of Innate Spirit Treasure he bestowed throughout his life, probably not a single one remains.

"Master..."

After all the disciples had paid their respects to Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, Guangchengzi stepped forward, wanting to tell his master what had happened.

But before he could speak, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi raised his hand to stop him.

Guangchengzi and his many disciples were all taken aback.

However, they all realized in an instant that since the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi had already arrived here, he must know everything.

However...

What Celestial Venerable Yuanshi said next left them speechless.

"Pingxin Daoist Pingxin, I apologize for my Pingxin teaching skills, which have made you laugh at me," Celestial Venerable Yuanshi said softly towards the Ghost Gate Pass not far away.

"Pingxin?"

"Fellow Daoist?"

"That's exactly it..."

Upon hearing what Celestial Venerable Yuanshi said, every single one of the disciples of the Chan Sect present was stunned into silence.

Following the gaze of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, they looked at the Ghost Gate Pass not far away.

Unbeknownst to them, a blurry, graceful figure stood on the other side of the Gates of Ghost Gate Pass, gazing at them from afar.

Even though they couldn't see her face clearly, the disciples of the Chan Sect present immediately recognized her identity upon seeing her.

Pingxin!

Sage Pingxin!

Was the Sage Pingxin watching them just now?

The disciples of the Chan Sect on the field recalled what they had just discussed, and they were all filled with lingering fear, cold sweat pouring down their backs.

Even those with the cultivation of Daluo Golden Immortal or even Quasi-Sage couldn't stop breaking out in a cold sweat.

"You flatter me... Yuanshi Daoist Yuanshi's disciple has truly shown me the unity of the Chan Sect!"

Pingxin passed through the Ghost Gate Pass, looked at the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi before him, and said with a light laugh.

Sensing the unfriendly tone in Pingxin's voice, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi felt somewhat helpless.

Honestly.

Even the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was surprised that Pingxin had been able to hold back until now.

If someone were outside his Mount Kunlun, discussing how to go to the Jade Void Palace and steal something.

He would probably kill the other person instantly.

But Pingxin, who was known for his volatile temper, managed to restrain himself and did not attack his disciples.

This surprised Celestial Venerable Yuanshi somewhat.

"Pingxin Daoist Pingxin, how can I release my other three disciples and grand-disciple?"

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi spoke directly and asked the question.

"Let them go... or Yuanshi Daoist Yuanshi should come and take them back in person!"

Pingxin smiled Pingxin, and then, under the watchful eyes of Celestial Venerable Yuanshi and his many disciples, turned and returned to the Netherworld Underworld.

"This..."

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi frowned.

Suddenly, he seemed to understand why Pingxin hadn't attacked his disciple.

It's because Pingxin has set her sights on him.

However, although Celestial Venerable Yuanshi had no close relationship with the Pingxin, he believed that there should be no hatred between them.

Just because his disciple infiltrated the Underworld, the other party set their sights on him.

This idea only flashed through Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's mind for a moment before he completely rejected it.

If, for such a trivial matter, the other party were to choose to completely offend a Sage, then...

That Sage is really lacking in prestige.

Pingxin's voice was not deliberately concealed, and naturally, besides Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, many second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect also heard it.

Same.

They instantly understood what Pingxin meant.

"Master, be careful, there might be a trap."

Guangchengzi was the first to step forward, his expression grave.

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi glanced at his disciple.

Is there a trap?

How come you reacted so quickly now? When we were discussing infiltrating the Underworld, we didn't even think of this.

"Don't worry..."

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi spoke calmly, and then walked step by step toward the Ghost Gate Pass.

"You wait here, I will go and bring back your fellow disciples and nephews."

Gazing at the back of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi listening to his calm voice, the disciples of the Chan Sect all felt a strong sense of security.

This is...

Their master!

"We are here, awaiting our Master's return!"

"We... eagerly await Master's return!"

The numerous second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect all shouted in unison, their expressions solemn.

The moment the sound faded.

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi officially passed through the Ghost Gate Pass and entered the Netherworld Underworld.

"Pingxin Daoist Pingxin, the Venerable One has arrived--"