"Are you sure this method will work? Will Junior Brother agree?" Xuan Tian asked. Although he already knew the outcome, he couldn't reveal too much, lest Lao Jun see through him.
"We still need your help, fellow Daoist," Laozi said.
Xuan Tian remained silent for a moment, then said, "I am not entirely confident about this matter either. Let's do our best."
After hearing this, Laozi cupped his hands and said, "In that case, I will await good news."
Xuan Tian nodded, and Lao Jun then left. After Lao Jun left, Xuan Tian chuckled, shook his head, and vanished in a flash.
When Xuan Tian reappeared, he was already outside Jin'ao Island, where Shuiyue Tongzi was already waiting. Xuan Tian followed him in and saw Tongtian sitting at the head of Shangqing Hall. Xuan Tian did not stand on ceremony and went straight to sit down next to him.
"Laojun desires to transform into a Buddha," Xuantian said.
Upon hearing this, Tongtian asked, "Whom do you wish to send?"
“Many treasures,” Xuan Tian said.
"Why should my men be involved in the mess they caused?" Tongtian said angrily.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Tian smiled and said, "They are reluctant to part with it, and they have no one else available."
Tongtian was in a difficult position. He knew the situation of the three sects of Taoism. After the Investiture of the Gods, Taoism had almost no one capable of taking on a major responsibility. The Human Sect only had Xuandu, who couldn't be used to become a Buddha. The Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect had suffered calamity and lost all their magical power, so they were also unsuitable. Now, only Yun Zhongzi was left to fill the gap, but Yuanshi Tianzun favored this disciple, which was also impossible. Xuantian and Nuwa didn't establish their own sects, so this matter was none of their concern; they could intervene or not. Only Tongtian was in a difficult position. This matter was related to him to some extent, and now only the Jie Sect still had disciples available. The four main disciples were all still alive, and among the other disciples, there was Yunxiao, who was about to achieve the cultivation of a Quasi-Saint. It could be said that the Jie Sect still held a dominant position in Taoism, and only the disciples of the Jie Sect could be used.
Duobao's cultivation level was already among the top in the Taoist sect, so it was most suitable for Duobao to become a Buddha. Firstly, his cultivation level was sufficient, and secondly, the Human and Chan sects did not want the Jie sect to be too powerful. They also had some calculations in this matter.
Seeing that Tongtian remained silent, Xuantian continued, "The Jie Sect is too powerful, and they are unwilling to cooperate. Now, by taking advantage of this opportunity, we may be able to avoid a serious conflict between the two sects in the future."
Upon hearing this, Tongtian remained silent. The reason why the Investiture of the Gods was caused by the overwhelming strength of the Jie Sect among the three religions, which led to the alliance between the Human and Chan Sects, was that the Daoist sect was now splitting apart. This gave the Western Sect an opportunity. If Duobao successfully transformed into a Buddha, it would also prevent the Human and Chan Sects from joining forces to suppress the Jie Sect again in the future.
After thinking it over, Tongtian nodded.
Seeing that Tongtian had taken the lead, Xuantian smiled and took out an item, which was the Immortal Slaughtering Array Diagram. At this time, the Immortal Slaughtering Array Diagram was truly worthy of its name, a pure array diagram. The black lotus law imprint inside had been extracted by Xuantian. Although it could still be considered an innate item, many of its effects were not as good as before.
"What is the relationship between this item and him?" Xuan Tian asked.
Tongtian glanced at Xuantian, then looked at the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram. Although he didn't know what Xuantian had done, the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram had been with him for many years, so he could see that its power had greatly diminished and it could only be considered a Primordial Spiritual Treasure. Tongtian remained silent and said, "It's acceptable."
"Now, I shall take my leave. Oh, and let Guiling and the others descend to the mortal realm to spread the teachings. While they haven't had time to finish dealing with everything, they can also take a share." Xuan Tian said before disappearing.
The scene shifts to the Eight Views Palace, where Laozi and Xuantian stand facing each other.
"Did Tongtian agree?" Laozi asked.
“Yes, but he has one more request,” Xuan Tian said.
"What are the requirements?" Lao Jun asked, feeling somewhat uneasy.
“South of Mount Wangwu in the Southern Continent, this area is no more than a million li in size and belongs entirely to the Jie Sect for spreading its teachings. No one else is allowed to enter,” Xuantian said.
Upon hearing this, Lao Jun felt relieved. Although a million li seemed vast, it was actually quite small. But before he could relax, Xuan Tian added, "As for the other areas, it depends on the abilities of the Jie Sect disciples."
Upon hearing this, Lao Jun was immediately displeased. Tongtian's intention was clearly to cede that million-mile-long land to himself. How could he use over a million miles of land as a base for the Jie Sect? If that were the case, Tongtian would be able to advance or retreat at will, and no one would be able to do anything to him.
How could Tongtian have such thoughts? Laojun wondered, glancing at the composed Xuantian. Laojun immediately understood that this wasn't Tongtian's idea at all, but Xuantian's. Given Tongtian's temperament, he would never think of finding a way out for himself. Of course, it couldn't be said that Tongtian was so straightforward as to leave himself no way out; rather, it was the nature of Tongtian's Daoist methods that made him too strong-willed. Swordsmen are inherently very proud, and they disdain such things.
Lao Jun couldn't understand why Xuan Tian would help Tong Tian so much, since it didn't benefit him at all.
Even if you can't understand it, you still have to do it. After all, even if Tongtian has a million miles of land, if Yuanshi handles it well, the Jie Sect still won't have much of a future. It will just have a place to breathe.
Seeing Laozi nod, Xuantian smiled. This matter was not of great benefit to him, but he successfully used Tongtian as a shield. As long as Tongtian's strength was strong enough, the Ren and Chan sects would not think of causing trouble for his Penglai Island for the time being. As for Western Buddhism, to be honest, Xuantian did not take it seriously at all. Buddhism did not have the ability to cause him trouble.
Seven Preachers
Over the years, in order to establish the authority of the Heavenly Court and become the true ruler of the Heavenly Court, Haotian dispatched heavenly soldiers and generals to swiftly wipe out the demons and monsters in the Eastern Continent and the Southern Continent, leaving only the Western Continent and the Northern Continent.
Haotian's actions naturally won the hearts of the people. Those demons were highly skilled, ruling their own mountains, and how could ordinary humans possibly be their match? Therefore, they were always extremely violent, killing indiscriminately and committing many heinous acts. Now that the Heavenly Court had sent people to subdue them, how could the people not support them? In an instant, the Heavenly Court's prestige spread far and wide, and Haotian also gained a reputation for benevolence.
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