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Chapter 87 Extorting Yuan Shi!
What?
What if another conflict breaks out?
Even saints must perish?
The expressions on the faces of Taishang and Yuanshi Tianzun changed, which was a veiled way of telling them that they could no longer interfere in the affairs of the prehistoric world.
At the very least, the Sage himself must no longer interfere in matters of the primordial world.
In this great calamity, if they fight to the death, wouldn't that just benefit the two Western Saints?
Sure enough, the two Western Saints standing nearby were overjoyed upon hearing this.
With the six sages ordained by Heaven, Nuwa remaining aloof, and the Three Pure Ones no longer allowed to interfere in matters of the primordial world, who else could stop the great prosperity of the West?
In this great calamity, their Western religion has become the biggest winner?
Just as Taishang Yuanshi was about to decline, Daozu Hongjun's sharp gaze had already fallen upon him.
Seeing this, the two saints had no choice but to give up and swallowed the Saint-Destroying Pill in one gulp.
As Zhunti and Jieyin saw the Three Pure Ones swallow the Fallen Saint Pill, before they could even rejoice, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's sharp gaze had already fallen upon them, causing both Western Saints to instinctively flinch.
Clearly, this action by the Dao Ancestor was not only a warning to the Three Pure Ones who had swallowed the Fallen Saint Pill, but also a warning to all the saints.
If they were to do anything to destroy the primordial world again, they would all be destined to perish. In this respect, Zhunti and Jieyin were no different from the Three Pure Ones.
Those who commit such destructive acts will naturally perish and their souls will vanish.
From this perspective, it seems that everyone is no different.
However, there are still subtle differences.
That means the Three Pure Ones are bound by the Fallen Saint Pill, and they will probably never set foot in the prehistoric world in their true forms again, in order to prevent themselves from accidentally committing a crime and ending up dead.
As for Zhunti and Jieyin, there are no restrictions. As long as they don't do anything drastic that could destroy the prehistoric world, they can do some small things in secret.
With this ebb and flow, the rise of Western religions was naturally unstoppable.
After all, even a small move by a Heavenly Saint is something that ordinary Quasi-Saints cannot withstand.
After warning the sages, Hongjun continued, "Nuwa, give me the Qiankun Cauldron!"
During the great calamity of the Lich King, when the pillar of heaven collapsed, Hongjun bestowed the Qiankun Cauldron upon Nuwa to refine the five-colored divine stones to mend the sky. After that, he never took the Qiankun Cauldron back.
This innate treasure has always been in the hands of the sage Nuwa.
Upon hearing this, Nuwa immediately took out the Qiankun Cauldron. Daozu waved his hand, enveloping the entire prehistoric world within the Qiankun Cauldron. Then, Daozu's magic power surged into it, empowering it with the power of the Heavenly Dao's authority, and began to melt the shattered prehistoric world together. This scene made the six sages feel awe, and even Zhao Gongming, who was standing to the side, secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.
It's important to understand that destruction is a thousand times, ten thousand times easier than repair.
During the conflict between the Dao and the Demon, Rahu self-destructed, shattering all the earth veins and spiritual veins in the western part of the prehistoric world.
At that time, Rahu was only at the level of a Quasi-Saint.
However, even the restoration of the enlightened saints Zhunti and Jieyin is extremely difficult, and so far, it is estimated that not even one ten-thousandth of it has been restored.
Using heaven and earth as a smelting furnace to refine and repair the entire primordial world—such a grand undertaking is simply beyond imagination.
hum!
After a long time, Hongjun put away the Qiankun Cauldron and handed it over to Nuwa.
The once complete primordial world has undergone a complete transformation, now divided into three realms.
At the very top is the Celestial Realm, which consists of the Heavenly Court and the Thirty-Three Heavens.
The second is the Earthly Immortal Realm, which is centered around the fractured Buzhou Mountain and is divided into four major continents: the Southern Jambudvipa, the Northern Kuru, the Western Niuhe, and the Eastern Shengshen.
The third is the underworld, which is the cycle of reincarnation in the netherworld.
The three realms are clearly distinct.
"After this great calamity, you saints should take care of yourselves. If conflict arises again, even I will not be able to save you!"
Hongjun gave another warning, and then prepared to leave with Tongtian Jiaozhu.
"Grandmaster, please wait!"
Upon seeing this, Zhao Gongming immediately stepped forward.
"Oh?"
Hongjun stopped and looked at Zhao Gongming.
"Grandmaster, your disciple Zhao Gongming still has some questions, and I hope you will enlighten me!"
Zhao Gongming cut to the chase: "Disciple asks Grandmaster, what is the proof of the ranks and titles bestowed upon those listed in the Investiture of the Gods?"
The Investiture of the Gods, although it was obtained from the Chan Sect.
However, this treasure was originally bestowed upon the Chan Sect by the Dao Ancestor in the Zixiao Palace, allowing him to confer titles on behalf of Heaven. Now that he has obtained the Investiture of the Gods, he naturally needs a plan for how to bestow titles upon the gods.
Upon hearing this, the Dao Ancestor glanced at Zhao Gongming and then said, "Very well, this old Daoist will set the criteria. This time, the conferment of ranks upon the gods will be based on their virtue!"
Virtue, of course, is not morality, but rather fortune, merit, and blessings.
"Yes, disciple understands!"
"Please ask the Patriarch, what if someone does not follow this advice?"
Zhao Gongming glanced at Yuanshi Tianzun and said indifferently, "Guang Chengzi, the chief disciple of the Chan Sect, is still on the Investiture of the Gods list."
"If anyone tries to obstruct us, the consequences will be clear in the future!"
Zhao Gongming was certain that with the Dao Ancestor's word, it would be possible to legally and legitimately fill the Heavenly Court with disciples of the Jie Sect.
Seeing Zhao Gongming step back, the Dao Ancestor suddenly spoke, grabbing the God-Slaying Whip, "After the Investiture of the Gods is completed, the God-Slaying Whip will be in Zhao Gongming's hands! The Investiture of the Gods will belong to Haotian!"
Having said that, he ignored everyone and led the Tongtian Sect Leader straight to the Zixiao Palace.
"Zhao Gongming?"
After Dao Ancestor Hongjun left, Zhao Gongming stopped pretending and directly revealed his true form, which surprised the Heavenly Saints who were watching.
The one who had just fought with them and made all the saints lose face was not some chaotic god or demon who had suddenly appeared, but this direct disciple of the Jie Sect.
Surprisingly, the saints' first reaction was not anger, but envy.
What incredible luck did the Tongtian Sect Leader have to be able to take such a disciple under his wing?
The Primordial Celestial was surprised, but he also thought it made sense. After all, in the primordial world, those who had performed great deeds were not as common as cabbages.
He looked at Zhao Gongming and said, "Nephew Zhao, release my disciple now!"
Although he needed Zhao Gongming's help, Yuanshi Tianzun maintained his dignity and his arrogance remained undiminished, speaking as if he were giving a command.
Zhao Gongming was also enraged after hearing this.
Before taking the Fallen Saint Pill, I was somewhat wary of you.
He smiled and said, "Your disciple."
It shouldn't be in my hands; it should be on the Investiture of the Gods!
You should look there!
Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words, Yuanshi Tianzun was instantly enraged and summoned the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, intending to kill Zhao Gongming on the spot.
Nuwa spoke up, "Senior Brother Yuanshi, please don't put your junior sister in a difficult position!"
Yuan Shi was taken aback, and then he came to his senses. He was now someone who had taken the Fallen Saint Pill, not to mention that Zhao Gongming in front of him was a great meritorious person.
He immediately suppressed his anger and asked, "What do you want in return for releasing my disciple!"
"Release them? I had no intention of releasing them! Sage Yuanshi, go find them on the Investiture of the Gods!"
Zhao Gongming sneered, but he had already made up his mind that this Jade Void Golden Immortal could not really be added to the Investiture of the Gods.
Keeping them around is just what they need to disgust Yuanshi Tianzun!
Hey!
So what if you, disciples of the Jade Void Sect, survived the great calamity?
Aren't those who should abstain from their religion going to abstain?