Yuanshi's Scheme! The Chan Sect's Movements

Kunlun Immortal Mountain.

Inside the Jade Void Palace.

Unlike the Cult Master Tongtian's temporary concealment of information from his disciples.

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi told his disciples the whole story of the Immortal Slaughter Tribulation and the existence of the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods.

Certainly...

The cause of this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation was the plot by Celestial Venerable Yuanshi and Daoist Zhunti against the Heavenly Emperor Haotian.

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi naturally wouldn't tell his disciples.

Even so, upon hearing that this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation would target disciples of the Human Teaching, they were still deeply moved.

The disciples of the Chan Sect looked at each other, speechless.

For them, since becoming disciples of the Sage, in this Primordial World, although they dare not say that Heaven is the greatest, the Sage is the second greatest, and their Chan Sect is the third greatest.

But deep down, the feeling isn't much different.

Especially after achieving the Daluo Golden Immortal, he was protected by the Sage Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

Even though they are only Daluo Golden Immortal, they are safer than many Quasi-Sage in the Primordial World.

They are almost completely out of danger of perishing.

But now...

Upon hearing that they had perished in this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation, their true spirits would be absorbed into the Investiture of the Gods, and thereafter forever obey the commands of the master of the Investiture of the Gods, serving his every whim.

How could these disciples of the Chan Sect not be worried?

Even the vice leader of the Chan Sect, Daoist Randeng, had a look of worry in his heart at this moment.

The Immortal Slaughter Tribulation, though it sounds simple.

But according to Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, this is Immeasurable Tribulation!

In the past great Immeasurable Tribulation, how many Quasi-Sage have perished in the Primordial World?

Even with his Quasi-Sage level cultivation, he wouldn't dare say he was 100% safe.

Looking up at the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, a peculiar thought suddenly arose in Randeng's mind.

But before this thought could fully surface, the voice of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi suddenly rang out, startling him awake.

The next instant, Daoist Randeng forcibly extinguished that last sliver of thought.

Sage possess boundless Divine Ability.

Even as Quasi-Sage, he couldn't guarantee that his thoughts wouldn't be discovered by the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

He dared not gamble, nor could he afford to!

The Daoist Randeng remained expressionless as he gazed at the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, listening intently to his words.

"My disciples need not worry... I already have a plan to deal with this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation, and I will surely ensure your safety."

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi chuckled softly, a confident look appearing on his face.

So much time has passed, and his junior brother still hasn't come to Mount Kunlun with the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords to kill him.

Clearly, Ao Changsheng, whom Tongtian encountered in the Chaos, did not tell Tongtian about his plan to Tongtian him.

Although Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was puzzled, this point was undoubtedly correct.

He was single-mindedly scheming, and whether intentionally or unintentionally, he was bound to outmaneuver the Jie Sect and send Jie Sect disciples to the Investiture of the Gods.

"Hmph, those barbarians of the Jie Sect... those shallow-rooted, unfortunate, and immoral individuals, it's their good fortune that they're on the Investiture of the Gods."

"Who knows, my junior brother might even thank me in the future for cleaning up the vast number of disciples of the Jie Sect for him!"

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, speaking gently to his disciples about his so-called method for breaking through tribulations.

"Wait a moment, then you will leave the mountain and go to the Human Race to select some people with decent aptitude, take them into your sect, and teach them the immortal arts of the Chan Sect Immortal Method."

"When the great calamity arrives, then send your disciples down the mountain," Celestial Venerable Yuanshi said softly.

As Sage, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi may have had many calculations that he shouldn't have, but he was definitely not a fool.

Even though the words of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun were intended for the disciples of the Sage, this Immeasurable Tribulation was a direct threat.

However, the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi would not overlook the existence of the Human Race.

As the protagonists of this era, the Human Race... can certainly not remain uninvolved in the Immeasurable Tribulation.

Even...

Even the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was speculating that this Investiture of the Gods Immeasurable Tribulation the Gods would likely unfold with the Human Race as the main protagonist.

So...

This is how the method of avoiding disasters, which Celestial Venerable Yuanshi passed down to his disciples, came about.

As disciples of Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, having spent countless years with him, many disciples of the Chan Sect have long since come to think in a way that is infinitely close to that of Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

At this moment, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi only said this, without even explaining the reason for this method.

Many disciples of the Chan Sect immediately understood that their master's actions were intended to have his disciples shield them from calamity.

But...

Similarly, the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect were also filled with doubt and skepticism. Could this method really work?

Immeasurable Tribulation... can it be so easily deceived?

Although he had doubts, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi usually held great authority, so if it was a question about cultivation, he would have kept it to himself.

To openly discuss the practice of training disciples to ward off calamities is utterly foolish.

Little did they know, while Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's actions might have seemed to imply that they should arrange for their disciples to shield them from calamities, the most fundamental reason was...

We still intend to give face to the Investiture of the Gods and to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

According to his calculations, if he wanted, he could even eliminate any other disciple of a Sage on the Investiture of the Gods.

They were all disciples of the Jie Sect.

However, such a way of eating is too unsightly; even the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi would not behave in such a manner.

Main...

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi dared not forget that this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation was ultimately related to him.

Although he was dissatisfied.

But if the Investiture of the Gods ultimately ends and none of the disciples of the Chan Sect are on the Investiture of the Gods, what a result...

He didn't know how Dao Ancestor Hongjun would react.

That's why he sent his disciples down the mountain to recruit three generations of disciples for the Chan Sect.

When the time comes, throwing most of the third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect onto the Investiture of the Gods will be considered a price the Chan Sect has paid.

Of course, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi would never tell his disciples such a thing.

Even if...

His disciples had already guessed part of it, but they simply couldn't say it.

"Alright, you may all depart now!" Celestial Venerable Yuanshi said softly to his disciples.

"Yes, Master!"

The numerous second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect bowed and paid their respects in unison before turning and retreating.

As he watched his disciples depart, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's gaze shifted slightly.

"Perhaps, even third-generation disciples alone are not enough to guarantee a place on the list; several second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect should also be included."

As the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi thought this, his gaze swept over the backs of his disciples.

When Celestial Venerable Yuanshi saw Huanglong True Person, his gaze paused for a moment, but then he looked away.

The absolute difference in their cultivation levels meant that none of the disciples of the Chan Sect noticed the gaze of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi behind them.

Final...

"Fine, I'll take on a few disciples too!" Celestial Venerable Yuanshi murmured to himself.

He immediately closed his eyes and his mind wandered to the Primordial World.

As Sage, he naturally couldn't personally go to the Primordial World to find disciples.

Instead, he traveled through the primordial Primordial World, found a suitable disciple, and left guidance, instructing the disciple to go to Kunlun to seek enlightenment.

And so on...

That's befitting his status as Sage!

Although the number of disciples of the Chan Sect was small, they were quite united when they were going through the cycle of reincarnation.

However, there are actually small groups within each of them.

For example, Yuding True Person was on good terms with Huanglong True Person and also had a good relationship with Taiyi. The three of them spent a lot of time together.

There were also Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun, True Person Puxian, and Daoist Cihang, who were also a small group among the second generation of the Chan Sect.

Other disciples of the Chan Sect also mostly formed similar small groups.

After leaving Jade Void Palace and saying goodbye to each other at the entrance, the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect left in their respective small groups.

He descended the mountain, following his master's instructions, to find a suitable disciple among the Human Race.

Certainly.

Although it was not shown in the Jade Void Palace.

However, not all of the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect were willing to obey the orders of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

"Senior brothers... are you really going to the Human Race to find disciples to take in?" In mid-air, Yuding True Person spoke first, asking in a low voice.

Beside Yuding True Person, those he addressed as his senior brothers... were naturally Huanglong True Person and True Person Taiyi.

Both Huanglong True Person and True Person Taiyi could understand the question posed by Yuding True Person.

Although Yuding True Person asked about going to the Human Race to take on disciples.

But his real intention was to ask them whether they would do as their master Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, had said.

He will take in disciples and release them during the great calamity to face it in their place.

Remain silent.

Neither Huanglong True Person nor True Person Taiyi answered Yuding True Person's question at this moment, but remained silent.

"I will no longer accept disciples!"

Finally, it was Yuding True Person spoke again, breaking the silence, saying, "I already have a disciple, and my mantle has been passed down."

"Moreover, with Yang Jian as a shining example, even if I searched the entire Primordial World, I'm afraid I would find it difficult to find a disciple who can rival Yang Jian."

Yuding True Person spoke, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

He not only couldn't find a disciple who could rival Yang Jian, but he himself was probably about to be surpassed by Yang Jian.

"Therefore, I fear I will never accept a second disciple in my lifetime."

"Yuding True Person spoke softly."

Huanglong True Person and True Person Taiyi, standing to the side, looked at Yuding True Person with shocked expressions and complicated gazes.

Just like the previous question, although on the surface, Yuding True Person said that he would not accept any more disciples in this life.

But secretly, they were silently opposing the order of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi and opposing the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's use of his disciples as a means to take the calamity.

Perhaps it was because Yuding True Person's words were too shocking.

After a brief silence, Huanglong True Person chuckled softly.

"Taking on disciples! To be honest, I've long admired Junior Brother Yuding's disciple, Junior Nephew Yang Jian."

"If this trip allows me to find a disciple comparable to my junior brother Yang Jian, then I certainly won't let him go."

As Huanglong True Person spoke, his smile grew even brighter.

But both Yuding True Person and True Person Taiyi clearly understood Huanglong True Person's subtext.

If they could find a disciple comparable to Yang Jian, they wouldn't let him go; but what if they couldn't?

Even in the vast Primordial World, the Human Race population was counted in trillions upon trillions.

In comparison to ultimate achievements and whose future is more brilliant, it's hard to say.

But if it's just a matter of talent, someone who can rival Yang Jian's abilities... well, sorry, that's probably not even possible.

Daluo Golden Immortal Ten Thousand Years!

Such talent, even in the vast Primordial World, is probably only matched by those Innate Divine Beings.

Huanglong's intentions were, of course, quite obvious.

"Good!"

True Person Taiyi was standing to the side, also quietly formed a Dao seal, exclaimed, and then spoke softly.

"Accepting a disciple... is all about fate. On this journey, if fate brings me to accept a disciple, I will; if not..."

Taiyi did not continue speaking.

But its meaning is all too clear.

If there is a connection, I will accept disciples; if not, I will not.

The three True Person exchanged glances, then burst into laughter together.

Among the many disciples of the Chan Sect, the three of them formed a small group, and this was certainly not just because they had known each other for a long time.

It's because they share similar values, even though their personalities differ to some extent, even significantly.

However, on certain issues, they inevitably share the same viewpoint.

And that is the key reason why they formed this small group.

It wasn't just them; the reasons for the formation of other small groups within the Chan Sect were roughly the same.

The only difference is that the two are different.

First, there was the Daoist Randeng.

Ran Deng Dao Daoist Randeng was the most senior disciple of the Chan Sect, and in some ways, he was even considered a contemporary of Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

Its position within the Chan Sect is extremely unique.

Many second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect would respectfully address him as "Teacher Randeng."

Therefore, the relationship between Daoist Randeng and the many disciples of the Chan Sect was not very harmonious, and he did not have any close friends.

The second difference is Yun Zhongzi.

Of course, Yun Zhongzi's specialness lies not in the fact that he had a good relationship with every fellow Daoist Randeng of the Chan Sect, but in the fact that he had a good relationship with each of his fellow disciples.

However, he could not be considered a true friend to any of his fellow disciples in the Chan Sect. Among the second-generation disciples of the Jie Sect, Yun Zhongzi always maintained a distant relationship.

Although he was a disciple of the Chan Sect, he seemed to exist independently of the world.

Of course, considering Yun Zhongzi's special status, this is not surprising.

As the reincarnation of the Ancestor Hongyun, Yun Zhongzi could be considered a reincarnation of Hongyun when he retrieved the Dao Fruit from his previous life.

In terms of seniority, he was even higher than Daoist Randeng, and there was no problem in him truly Celestial Venerable Yuanshi Daoist.

That's why Yun Zhongzi has the relationship he has with so many second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect.

And...

In the Jade Void Palace, listening to the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi speak of this Immortal Slaughter Tribulation, Yun Zhongzi remained calm and showed no concern.

The so-called Immortal Slaughter Tribulation is utterly insignificant compared to the Innate Calamity Sha Qi he suppressed during his lifetime.

And...

As someone who has suppressed the Immortal Slaughter Tribulation and immortals for countless years, it would be one thing if he truly died and his cultivation dissipated.

But now, through reincarnation, he has returned to the world.

With his accumulated merits, as long as he doesn't bring about his own demise, he will not face any danger of physical or spiritual death, regardless of the Immeasurable Tribulation that may pass.

Therefore, Yun Zhongzi's intention in taking on this trip down the mountain to accept disciples was merely to enjoy the scenery.

As for taking on apprentices...

If fate allows, taking on an apprentice wouldn't be a bad idea.

But if we're not meant to be, then... we're not meant to be!

Meanwhile...

As a special disciple of the Chan Sect, Daoist Randeng did not go directly to the Nine Provinces the Human Race after leaving Jade Void Palace.

Instead, he returned to his own monastery, the Perfect Enlightenment Cave Vulture Peak Mountain.

After activating the defensive array of the Daoist temple, Daoist Randeng Deng formed a strange hand seal, then closed his eyes and...

I fell asleep.