"Donghuang Taiyi, one of your former opponents has been resurrected. Counting Zhujiuyin... hehe, the remaining members of the Wu Clan include Houtu, a Saint Realm expert, plus Dijiang and Zhujiuyin, two weak Hunyuan experts. As for the demon clan you command... well, even the demon master Kunpeng keeps his distance from you."
A terrifying demonic figure appeared, mocking Donghuang Taiyi without showing the slightest fear; it was clearly also a Hunyuan Saint Realm expert.
"Chaos Demon Worm, don't gloat! The human faction has become stronger, which is not a good thing for us!"
"Donghuang Taiyi said coldly, and the Chaos Bell trembled, emitting fluctuations of time."
"If you were willing to help me, Di Jun and the others could have returned long ago."
Donghuang Taiyi's voice revealed a hint of dissatisfaction.
Why is there such a huge difference between allies?
The Chaos Demon Insect chuckled but did not answer. Di Jun is a capable man. In the past, he was only a hair's breadth away from the Saint Realm. Having experienced death and resurrection, he must have been greatly moved; who knows, he might just become a Saint himself.
At that time, the demon race will have two Saint Realm experts... If their alliance achieves its goal, severely damaging the human and heavenly paths, knocking Hongjun off his divine altar, and giving the saints a chance to compete for the qualification to merge with the Dao... needless to say, the so-called alliance will immediately collapse, and the saints will turn against each other in an instant!
So, would a group of Saint Realm experts be happy to see Di Jun's rebirth? They haven't deliberately tripped up or ruined Donghuang Taiyi's attempt; that's already being very accommodating! To expect them to help... is simply wishful thinking!
Donghuang Taiyi was also aware of this, but compared with Huoyun Cave and the Underworld, it was hard not to feel indignant.
Donghuang Taiyi was merely venting his anger with these words, and he did not expect that the Chaos Demon Insects and others would support him.
"Since the humanitarian camp is cooperating sincerely, we also need to stir things up and target them more."
The Chaos Demon Rabbit appeared and offered many cruel suggestions, which drew frequent glances from Donghuang Taiyi and the Chaos Demon Insect.
This guy is ruthless!
By the time they noticed the commotion, Houtu, Zhujiuyin, and the Three Sovereigns had already largely taken care of things. It would be pointless for the other sages to intervene further. Instead, they should consider how to weaken the growth of humanity.
The rebirth of the Ancestral Witch Emperor Jiang was not a big deal, but the top experts in the Three Realms still sensed it.
All the powerful figures were astonished, and in the end, they could only admire the power of the Primordial Saint Realm, which was beyond their imagination.
"Dijiang?" Cao Ya's eyes flickered slightly. Huoyun Cave had sent a message about the relevant situation.
Cao Ya felt there was no problem with this. The Underworld's strengthening and the rise of the Witch Clan naturally attracted the hostility of the Demon Clan, which could also relieve the pressure on the Human Clan.
In any case, the addition of a weak Hunyuan cannot change the balance of power between the Underworld and the Fire Cloud Cave.
It should be noted that within the Fire Cloud Cave, there are already more than a handful of unorthodox saints.
This doesn't even include big shots like Cao Ya and Lao Tzu; otherwise, they would only be stronger.
It is no exaggeration to say that during the heyday of the Witch Clan, they were roughly equal in strength to the current human race. Now, the Witch Clan has been in decline for hundreds of millions of years. Even if they resurrect one or two ancestral witches, it will have little impact and will not be able to challenge the human race's dominant position.
In fact, among the overlords of all eras, the human race was arguably the strongest!
The Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, Qilin Clan, Witch Clan, Demon Court, and Heavenly Court are all generally inferior.
The reason we encountered the crisis was the hostility of the saints, which was difficult to withstand.
"What Huoyun Cave means is that they can resurrect two or three of the ten deceased Ancestral Witches without much problem."
"As for anything else... we'll have to see what else the underworld can offer."
"Although they are allies, the investment from the Underworld has already repaid Dijiang enough by bringing him back to life. After all, what has been revived is only a weak Hunyuan! Its value is beyond words!"
"We can't possibly do a losing business, can we? Besides, the two companies aren't going to merge!"
Cao Ya's gaze skipped over the Netherworld and swept across the Immortal Realm and the Celestial Realm.
He didn't need any messages; he understood that the many demons were bound to unleash a catastrophe!
Unfortunately, although his overall combat strength, now that he has broken through to the ninth level of Quasi-Saint with his own cultivation, is enough to rival a weak Primordial Chaos cultivator who has just entered the peak of the Six Stars realm, is still extremely fragile in the face of a Saint.
"According to Huoyun Cave, they have also reached some kind of agreement with Lingshan in Xiniuhezhou."
Cao Ya pondered that Buddhism, eager to flourish, urgently wanted to spread its teachings eastward to Jambudvipa and Purvavideha. However, dealing with the attitudes of the saints, the Buddha, and the guides and celestial beings in the Pure Land was also crucial. The two sides quickly reached an agreement and formed a covenant.
During the journey to the West, through contact with the Fire Cloud Cave, it was learned that Mount Ling had begun to make its proposal.
As for the many demons... they will be swept away along the way on the journey to the West. This will serve two purposes: first, to subdue the demons, expand the Buddhist teachings, and enhance the spiritual foundation of Mount Sumeru; second, to remove obstacles for the human race, allowing them to thrive and multiply.
Huoyun Cave did not interfere much with the selection of relevant personnel, leaving the decision to Lingshan.
After all, the journey to the West was mainly the responsibility of Mount Ling, and the greatest achievements were also reaped by Mount Ling.
As long as Huoyun Cave receives support and the spread of Buddhism is permitted, the territory will eventually belong to the human race.
This is also a good thing for Lingshan. With an increased population, there will undoubtedly be more people who will join the Buddhist order.
It can be considered a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Buddhism can directly lead to the sacred realm. It can be spread, accepted, and introduced into the human realm. It can also compete with Taoism and demonic sects, giving practitioners more choices.
"On the journey to the West, demons and monsters roam freely, but there are also many mounts of immortals and Buddhas..."
A cold glint flashed in Cao Ya's eyes. Those who act recklessly, get rid of them all!
Agreeing to the Journey to the West does not mean that the immortals and Buddhas are allowed to act recklessly.
Whether they are pure demons or mounts of immortals and Buddhas, as long as they harm the human race, they deserve to die! Even immortals and Buddhas should be killed! It's not that they are lax in their discipline or intentionally condone it!
As long as the eastward transmission of Buddhism remains unaffected, the Buddha will not turn against it.
In regions ruled by demons and gods, there is virtually no room for the development of Buddhism.
Even the Taoist sects were wiped out, so they had to spread their teachings elsewhere.
The territory of the human race becomes especially crucial.
"Jin Chanzi, Sun Wukong, Marshal Tianpeng, General Juanlian... these candidates have been confirmed so far. Only the White Dragon Horse... should be coming soon."
Cao Ya shook his head. The dragon clan's bet was indeed impressive; even in Journey to the West, there were appearances of real dragons.
Of course, this also proves that the Dragon Clan's stance is most likely still closer to that of the Human Clan and Mount Ling, and has not sided with the Demon Gods.
This is also a good thing. The strength of the dragon race has indeed declined, but the tiger's power remains even after its death. No matter how much the ancestral dragon sleeps, as long as it has not completely perished, it cannot be ignored.
"If the Journey to the West succeeds, Buddhism will flourish and its fortunes will soar. All the main characters involved will benefit greatly from this and it will be of great help to their spiritual practice."
"Jin Chanzi, Sun Wukong, and Marshal Tianpeng are all my good friends. They may not know about Journey to the West yet, but I have to keep an eye on them and try to help them get as many opportunities as possible."
"As members of the pilgrimage team, they endured hardships, wind, frost, rain, and snow to continue their westward journey. This good fortune is rightfully theirs. No one else should even think about sharing in it or reaping the benefits!"
"Those who have contributed their labor should receive a reasonable share of the profits; that's acceptable."
"But the main fortune must belong to a few members of the pilgrimage team!"
"Those who usurp the place and try to claim credit for others... Hmph, then they can die!"
Cao Ya would not stand idly by and watch Sun Wukong, Jin Chanzi, and Marshal Tianpeng suffer losses because they were unaware of the cause and effect, especially given their significant contributions!
He had no intention of interfering in the Journey to the West, nor would he covet any of its fortune.
With the system space available and so many of his own beings cultivating, Cao Ya felt very confident.
With several friends involved, Cao Ya couldn't just stand by and watch. He had to do his best to fight for the benefits that rightfully belonged to them!
It wouldn't deprive others of their contributions, but in Journey to the West, were the contributions of Jin Chanzi, Sun Wukong, and Marshal Tianpeng insignificant? No one could surpass them!
At the same time, at the mouth of the Guanjiang River in the Heavenly Realm, Yang Jian naturally also saw the resurrection of the Ancestral Witch Dijiang, but this was irrelevant to him, and he did not pay much attention to it.
A stream of light emanated from Yang Jian's hand, wafting a fragrant aroma, seemingly the work of a woman.
"Buzz." After a slight hesitation, Yang Jian still connected his divine sense with the flowing light.
"Erlang, do not reveal the news that you have defected to me for now, lest it provoke the Great Celestial Venerable."
"I will grant your request, whether it be the magic of an unorthodox saint, or... your admiration for Chang'e!"
"Even if it's a human, I will show my preference."
"I will not let you down!"
The Queen Mother's voice, full of laughter, rang out within the flowing light, audible only to Yang Jian.
Then, the light vanished without leaving a trace.
"If that's really the case, then that would be for the best." Yang Jian murmured. Although he was a disciple of the Chan Sect, he had no reason to refuse such a benefit, which allowed him to obtain the supernatural powers of an unorthodox saint.
As for Chang'e...
"Sigh." Yang Jian sighed. He had been in love with this female immortal, who was known as the most beautiful woman, since their first meeting.
However, Yang Jian kept this love to himself and did not tell anyone else.
It was only for certain purposes that the Queen Mother of the West found out, making her think that she had something to hide.
Yang Jian never imagined that the Queen Mother of the West could bring him and Chang'e together and make them a couple.
It was just a reason; his goal couldn't involve Chang'e—it was too dangerous!
Even though Chang'e was only a quasi-saint, Yang Jian would eventually have to achieve his goal and could no longer hide. Once exposed, he would undoubtedly face the hostility of the Queen Mother and the Jade Emperor!
Both of them were weak Hunyuan, and Yang Jian was already burdened. How could he possibly burden Chang'e?
However, it is fortunate that the Queen Mother of the West said that we should stand on the side of humanity.
With one more weak Hunyuan providing support for the human race, what problem could there be?
The price to pay is that Erlang Shen, who has always been neutral in the Heavenly Court, will officially side with the Queen Mother's faction and support this unconventional saint in his struggle for divine authority in the Heavenly Court!
It should be noted that with the increase in this type of authority, the Queen Mother's strength has increased, and there is even hope that she can reach the Primordial Saint Realm!
After all, the Queen Mother wasn't listed on the Investiture of the Gods, so even though she held a divine position, her immortal powers continued to increase as usual.
However, in secret, Yang Jian had even more schemes up his sleeve, hoping to change the Heavenly Laws!
Yang Jian told no one about these schemes, not even his third sister Yang Chan, his brothers Nezha, Lei Zhenzi, Yu Ding Zhenren, and others.
Only the Celestial Hound knew some of these things, and Yang Jian had instructed him not to reveal them.
"Erlang..." Xiaotianquan entered, looking worried.
Jiro's intentions are too difficult. In the end, will he really succeed?
By siding with the Queen Mother, one has already offended the Jade Emperor; if this were to further provoke the Queen Mother's wrath...
Yang Jian regained his composure, gestured for Xiaotian Dog to sit down, and said calmly, "Man proposes, God disposes. A weak Hunyuan is not invincible."
The Celestial Hound was startled, then its eyes lit up, and it exclaimed excitedly, "Second Brother, you don't mean to..."
Yang Jian shook his head and said, "I am not yet confident in breaking through the weak Hunyuan realm. There are two aspects that I lack and need to make up for. Otherwise, it is easy to make mistakes and fail at the last minute."
"However, if I were to fight an ordinary, unorthodox saint... even if I were no match for him, I could still fight for several thousand rounds without much trouble."
Yang Jian's realm has reached the pinnacle of the ninth level of Quasi-Saint, and his strength is basically between the peak of Quasi-Saint and the weak Primordial Chaos realm.
In fact, if he wished, Yang Jian could trigger the Tribulation at any time to attain enlightenment.
He strives for absolute certainty, but he's never in a hurry.
Moreover, the fact that he is not a weak Hunyuan would reassure the Queen Mother even more, allowing her to plan his goals.
"Woof!" The Celestial Dog was excited. If that were really the case, wouldn't Erlang be just like the previous Star Lord Ketu and the Great Sage Equaling Heaven?
If things really turn sour, then even the Queen Mother of the West can forget about capturing Erlang. She can fight and retreat, and leave the Heavenly Realm.
"How about we mention it to Jade Cauldron Immortal and the Third Holy Mother?" Suddenly, the Howling Celestial Dog hesitated for a moment before speaking.
Even if there were a safer space, Xiaotianquan would still not want Erlang Shen to take the risk.
"No need," Yang Jian refused. His master, Jade Cauldron Immortal, was only at the eighth level of Quasi-Saint. How could he, as a disciple, bear to bring him into a battle between weak Hunyuan level cultivators?
Although Yang Chan, the Third Holy Mother, had gained the approval of the Lotus Lantern and made rapid progress, reaching the level of Quasi-Saint and possessing a first-class spiritual treasure... Yang Jian also did not want his younger sister to get involved in such a scheme.
Among the people he was familiar with, only Jidu Xingjun had the ability to intervene. Guangchengzi and Yunzhongzi were indeed quasi-saints at the ninth level of heaven, but their combat strength was slightly inferior.
Nezha, Lei Zhenzi, and others are currently lagging behind Yu Ding Zhenren in terms of cultivation.
Like Randeng... he is indeed a weak Hunyuan, but he is already an ancient Buddha of Mount Ling. He is not Randeng Daoren of the Chan Sect. Moreover, Yang Jian and Randeng are not that familiar with each other. How could such a plan be told to him?
It was impossible for him to go to the Jade Purity Great Luo Heaven and persuade the Primordial Heavenly Venerable to intervene on this matter.
If Dao Ancestor Hongjun were to also show up, wouldn't that implicate Yuanshi Tianzun? He was already under restrictions!
There was no possibility of success!
"Alright." Xiaotianquan could only regretfully give up on this idea.
"Don't let this slip out," Yang Jian repeatedly warned, and Xiaotian Dog nodded repeatedly.
Leaving aside the scene at Guanjiang Estuary, in the Netherworld, the Ancestral Witch Emperor Jiang was reborn, and the Three Sovereigns Daoist departed. This time, there's no need to hide anything.
Afterwards, the demons and gods unleashed disasters, demons roamed freely, the mortal realm was engulfed in war, and the celestial realm and the underworld were also in constant turmoil.
This chaotic world lasted for millions of years!
Countless lives have perished, and not all souls can reach the underworld.
Many were also annihilated.
During this process, Cao Ya, Huoyun Cave, and other experts all made attempts, but were blocked and even encountered danger. If it weren't for the divine power of Nuwa, Daode Tianzun, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Lingbao Tianzun erupting in several major caves and intimidating the Holy Realm Demon Gods, they would have almost perished in the Earthly Immortal Realm.
The dragon's aura of humanity has also fallen.
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