The gains of the Chan sect during the Conferred God Tribulation were reduced by half.

During the Journey to the West, Jiang Ziya blocked his move and ruined his deal with Buddhism.

That is outright rebellion against the Chan sect.

"Taishang, do you think you want to participate?" Yuanshi Tianzun asked with lowered eyebrows.

"You already have a plan, why ask me?" Taishang Laojun glanced at the mirage and said, "Among the three of us brothers, you have the strongest desire for power and the most cunning tactics. You are the undisputed leader. There are some things that you know better than me."

Yuanshi Tianzun did not comment.

The next moment, the white chess piece in his hand turned into a stream of light and flew into the Dawu Palace.

"Disciple Zhenwu, I pay my respects to the Heavenly Lord." The figure of the Great Emperor Zhenwu appeared in the main hall of Yuxu Palace and bowed. "What are your instructions, Heavenly Lord?"

"Order Lei Zhenzi to retreat."

"yes."

The Great Emperor Zhenwu agreed without asking why, and the mirage faded away.

…

Uttarakuru.

Lei Zhenzi frowned when he received the decree from Emperor Zhenwu.

Retreating at this critical juncture could be described as having ulterior motives. Just like the Eastern Underworld, with the human race confronting the Heavenly Court, the Chan Sect withdrew.

"Nezha, why do you think so? The Eastern Underworld is retreating, and the Northern Continent is also retreating. Attacking now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Why are you retreating?"

"It should be for the sake of balance. The battle at the South Heaven Gate is imminent. If the Heaven Court is defeated, the balance of the three realms will be broken." Nezha looked towards the South Heaven Gate and said, "If the human race is too strong, it will not be good for the Xianjiao. But if the human race is too weak, it will not be good for the Xianjiao either."

Lei Zhenzi paused for a moment and finally waved his hand.

"withdraw."