At that moment, Zhunti, Nuwa, and even Lianyin all showed expressions of astonishment.

Nuwa was so astonished that she couldn't close her mouth and exclaimed, "It's unbelievable! This chaotic being, with the cultivation of a quasi-saint at its peak, can fight Zhunti, a saint, to a standstill and be evenly matched!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jieyin flashed and appeared beside Zhunti in an instant, like lightning.

Without hesitation, he reached out and stopped Zhunti, who was about to continue his attack, and said in a deep voice, "Junior brother, wait!"

"This world simply cannot withstand such a fierce battle."

With a solemn expression, Jieyin continued, "If you continue this endless fighting, it will inevitably lead to endless slaughter and sin."

"At that time, even a saint would probably feel helpless and extremely troubled if he wanted to resolve this boundless carnage."

Upon hearing Jieyin's words, Zhunti's expression changed slightly, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation.

He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately heeded the guide's advice and slowly withdrew his attack.

Immediately afterwards, Zhunti and Jieyin walked together to Yuan Zhexian.

Jieyin clasped his hands together and bowed to Yuan Zhexian, saying, "Amitabha, my junior brother acted impulsively just now and offended me. I hope you will not be angry."

It is clear from the words and attitude of the guide that he has come to regard Yuan Zhexian as a person of equal status and on the same level as himself.

Yuan Zhexian stood silently in the void, like an ancient and unchanging mountain.

He stood there quietly, without saying anything more or responding to the guide's words.

Just then, Jieyin spoke again, his voice echoing in the void, carrying a hint of pleading: "I beg you, fellow Daoist, to show mercy and release the five people: Randeng Daoist, Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, Julusun, Cihang Zhenren, and Puxian Zhenren."

Upon hearing the words of guidance, Yuan Zhexian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile.

His voice was calm and indifferent, as if devoid of any emotion: "Oh?"

Immediately afterwards, Yuan Zhexian's words resounded like thunder in the void: "Don't think I don't know that these five people will be the pillars of your Buddhism in the future!"

These words struck Jieyin and Zhunti like a heavy hammer, instantly turning their faces extremely ugly and stirring up a storm of emotions within them.

Jieyin immediately transmitted his voice to Zhunti, his voice filled with shock: "This Chaos Holy Spirit is truly terrifying, he has actually deduced the secrets of heaven to that extent."

Zhunti's expression was equally solemn. He replied, "We only learned of this heavenly secret after we founded Buddhism and became saints."

Just then, Nuwa stepped forward with light lotus steps, came to Yuan Zhexian, bowed to him, and said, "I also ask you, fellow Daoist, to release Lu Ya, after all, he is the only surviving bloodline of my demon race's ancient Heavenly Court."

At this moment, Yuan Zhexian's face was ashen. His sharp gaze swept over the three saints in front of him like lightning before he slowly spoke: "Back then, the Dao Ancestor asked us to discuss the matter of the Investiture of the Gods together, but the three of you completely shirked your responsibilities and pushed this final matter onto the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect."

Then, Yuan Zhexian continued, "However, even now, as the vice leader of the Jie Sect, the three of you have suddenly interfered in the matter of the Investiture of the Gods."

"Not only that, you're also demanding that I release them? There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Upon hearing this, Jieyin's expression changed slightly, and he immediately interjected, asking, "Then, in your opinion, what should be done to release them?"

Yuan Zhexian replied without hesitation, "Since you insist on interfering in this matter of the Investiture of the Gods, in order to completely settle this cause and effect..."

"From this point on, the Chan and Jie sects should completely withdraw from the Investiture of the Gods war."

"Moreover, the Three Pure Ones are originally one family."

“I will also go to the Jade Void Palace with the leader to explain this matter to the Primordial Heavenly Venerable in person.”

"As for the subsequent matters of conferring titles upon gods, let your demon race and Buddhism participate in them."

His words were firm and left no room for negotiation.

At the same time, Yuan Zhexian's words struck Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti like a heavy hammer blow to their hearts. Their faces instantly turned extremely ugly, and their eyes widened in shock.

As if they had heard the most absurd thing in the world, they exclaimed in shock, "Impossible!"

Faced with their astonished reaction, Yuan Zhexian remained unusually calm. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said, "Since that's the case, then so be it."

Then, Yuan Zhexian turned his gaze to Nuwa, a faint smile appearing on his lips, and said slowly, "I have heard that your demon race still has the demon master Kunpeng, who is also one of the ten great demon gods."

"His magical power is unfathomable; he is truly one of the strongest beings in the world."

“I wouldn’t mind capturing them, setting up restrictions, and forcing them to participate in the Investiture of the Gods.”

After speaking, Yuan Zhexian turned his gaze to Jieyin and Zhunti, his smile unchanged, and said softly, "And you two, I have also heard of you."

"It is said that Fellow Daoist Zhunti, in order to revitalize the West, did not hesitate to set aside his saintly status and travel around to help those with affinity."

"I imagine there are quite a few highly skilled practitioners in Buddhism these days."

Yuan Zhexian's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti's faces instantly turned gloomy, their eyes fixed on Yuan Zhexian, their anger seemingly about to burst forth.

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