The reason why Zhunti Daoist wanted to become the Human Emperor was not only for the sake of merit, but more so for the sake of his own Western Sect's lineage.
Imagine how much easier it would be for the Western religion to spread its teachings among humans if the future Human Emperor and even his teacher were to come from his school.
"Since your Xuanmen sect has already taken that human emperor, why be so greedy? This human emperor's position should be arranged by my Western Sect!"
The Taoist Zhunti immediately expressed his demands.
We are all Primordial Saints, each in charge of a great sect. He is no less than the Three Pure Ones, so why can't he try to become one of the Human Emperors?
However, as soon as Zhunti Daoist finished speaking, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu both turned their gazes toward Zhunti Daoist, their eyes filled with thorns and hostility.
Just now, their struggle was a contest between fellow disciples, and both of them were Pangu. In the end, no matter who obtained this Human Emperor, it would be like the meat rotting in the pot, since they would not escape the control of the Xuanmen.
But now that the Western Religion is trying to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, that can't be tolerated. So the two of them immediately abandoned their previous argument and began to unite against the enemy, preparing to eliminate the Western Religion first.
Facing the gazes of the two, Daoist Zhunti remained calm, having anticipated this event even before he spoke.
But should he be forced to abandon his efforts to fight for the interests that the Western Religion deserves, simply because he needs to be mindful of Yuanshi Tongtian?
That's impossible!
He looked at Laozi and asked, "Fellow Daoist Laozi, do you think what I said makes sense?"
Regarding matters concerning the human race, he naturally had to inquire with the leader of the Human Cult.
Laozi lowered his eyelids. "Yuanshi, Tongtian, what do you think? What do you think of Fellow Daoist Zhunti's suggestion?"
He was naturally unwilling to relinquish the throne to the Western Religion, but he did not personally refuse, lest he give others grounds to accuse him of favoring the Xuanmen sect.
Even if that is the truth, it cannot be made too obvious.
Besides, the Xuanmen sect has two other sages; if they step in, why would he need to personally refuse?
Sure enough, they heard Lao Tzu's question.
Yuanshi Daoren sneered, "Hehe... Fellow Daoist Zhunti, you are mistaken. Your Western Sect is nothing but a heretical sect. What qualifications do you have to educate the human race and create a human emperor?"
Tongtian Daoren also said, "That's right. It's fine for you to be so arrogant in your remote western corner. We're too lazy to bother with you. But why do you have to set your sights on the human race?"
Zhunti Daoist said with slight anger: "Brothers, don't push your luck too far. Although my sect is located in the west, it is still one of the great sects of Hunyuan. It evolved from the mandate of heaven and is no less than other Xuanmen sects. How dare you look down on my sect?"
Little did they know, the rise and fall of destiny are predetermined; one day, our sect may very well flourish and crush your Xuanmen (Taoist sects) beneath us.
Tongtian Daoren laughed loudly, "Heh heh... Zhunti! You're dreaming! Do you really think your mere Western heretical sect can compare to my great Pangu sect?"
The reason we summoned you here is simply because you are both leaders of your respective sects, and we hope you will bear witness to our handling of matters concerning the human race.
Do you really think you have the right to comment on the attribution of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?
The other sages beside him never imagined that Tongtian would be so ruthless.
Seeing his great sect being so belittled, Zhunti Daoist could no longer remain seated. He abruptly stood up from his prayer mat, pointed at Tongtian, and shouted, "Tongtian! You and I are both sages, each in charge of a great sect! How dare you deceive me like this!"
Although the Guide Daoist was not good with words, he frowned and said, "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, you have gone too far with your words."
The Primordial Celestial Venerable tapped his palm with his Ruyi scepter and laughed, "Where did he go wrong? Do you really think that by chance you have achieved Hunyuan and established a heretical sect, you can compare with my great Pangu sect? How utterly laughable!"
Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti became even more enraged, finding these Pangu saints increasingly repulsive.
But it's not appropriate to question Pangu.
After all, Pangu's creation of the primordial world was the greatest act of merit in the world. In terms of contribution to the Dao, no one can compare with him. The fact that everyone was able to attain the Dao is also thanks to the legacy of Pangu.
Most importantly, although there are six sages in the hall, there are four Pangu among them.
If they were to speak ill of Pangu, they might actually anger the four Pangus and get them ganged up on.
They could tolerate Pangu and the Three Pure Ones, but they didn't want to offend Hu Le, who was also Pangu...
Next, the four sages, each unwilling to yield, engaged in a fierce debate, naturally failing to determine who was superior.
But today we must finally confirm who will be the emperor.
The truth lies not in words, so the two sides had no choice but to have a fight and asked Hu Le to be their witness.
"good!"
Hu Le naturally wouldn't refuse.
The clash between sages possesses the power to destroy the heavens and the earth, especially now that four sect leaders are attacking together. It is likely that the aftershocks will destroy the entire prehistoric world.
So, they went directly to the primordial chaos beyond the heavens.
Yuanshi and Tongtian stood side by side, facing the Jieyin brothers, while Taishang Laojun and Hule stood at a distance watching the battle.
"Zhunti! Let me experience your great magic, fellow Daoist."
Yuanshi Tianzun, holding a Ruyi scepter, strode toward Zhunti Daoist.
Seeing that Yuanshi had chosen Zhunti Daoist, Tongtian Jiaozhu naturally had no choice but to approach Jieyin Daoist. He rushed in front of Jieyin Daoist and shouted sharply, "Fellow Daoist! Take this sword!"
With a flick of his Qingping Sword, he thrust it straight at the heart of the Guide Daoist.
The guide coughed lightly, spitting out a lotus flower that landed in his palm, which he held up to shield his chest.
The Tongtian Sect Leader stabbed the Golden Lotus with his sword, but the Golden Lotus spun around and immediately deflected the sword to the side.
The Tongtian Sect Leader unleashed another sword strike, aiming straight for the Guide Daoist's right shoulder, but a golden lotus immediately rose from the Guide's shoulder and caught the sword.
The Tongtian Sect Leader thrust his sword again toward the left shoulder of the Guide Daoist, who raised the golden lotus he held in his hands and blocked the sword once more.
Next, Tongtian Daoist, wielding the Qingping Sword, unleashed four sword strikes in quick succession: one up, one down, one to the left, and one to the right.
Although the Guide was not good at attacking, his defense was absolutely flawless.
Faced with four swords thrusting at him like lightning, he stood still, and a golden lotus rose from each of his vital points, thus neutralizing the four swords...
On the other side, Yuanshi Tianzun was already engaged in a fierce battle with Zhunti Daoren.
The Three Treasures Ruyi and the Seven Treasures Tree collided one after another, and the aftershocks of their energy swept in all directions, shattering the surrounding chaos and transforming it into boundless earth, fire, water, and wind.
However, before the earth, fire, water, and wind could evolve into their clear and turbid states, another aftershock struck, instantly pulverizing them and returning them to chaos...
Seeing the continuous aftershocks approaching from not far away, Hu Le immediately untied the Chaos Bell from his waist, releasing countless rays of light to dissipate the surging aftershocks of energy...
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