Immediately, Yuan Zhexian ordered Zhao Gongming to release the imprisoned Manjushri, Julusun, Cihang Zhenren, and Puxian Zhenren.
At the same time, he quickly took out the Chaos Bell and released Lu Ya and the Burning Lamp Daoist who were trapped inside.
Immediately afterwards, Nuwa bowed to Yuan Zhexian and said, "Now that this matter has been resolved, fellow Daoist, we shall meet again."
As soon as she finished speaking, she and Lu Ya disappeared like lightning, returning to Nuwa Palace in the blink of an eye.
The two Buddhas, Jieyin and Zhunti, did not say much. They also put their hands together with Yuan Zhexian and said "Amitabha" to each other.
Like a phantom, it vanished instantly and returned to the Western Paradise.
Just then, Yuan Zhexian slowly turned around, his gaze falling on the Chan Sect members who were shocked and terrified.
His voice was calm yet dignified as he slowly spoke, "The matter of the Investiture of the Gods is now no longer related to the Chan and Jie sects."
He paused briefly, then continued, "Afterwards, I will go to the Jade Void Palace with the Tongtian Sect Leader to explain the situation to the Primordial Heavenly Venerable."
Finally, his tone became serious, and he warned, "From now on, you shall return to your respective places of cultivation immediately."
"Before the Investiture of the Gods is over, you must not step out of your respective cultivation grounds even half a step."
At this point, Yuan Zhexian suddenly unleashed all of his magical power without reservation.
A powerful aura pressed down on the Chan Sect members like a tidal wave, as if the entire world trembled.
In that instant, everyone suddenly felt an immense pressure, as powerful as the arrival of a saint, pressing down on them like Mount Tai.
This caused them to kneel down involuntarily, not daring to even have the slightest thought of resistance.
Under the terrifying pressure, everyone cried out in unison in fear, "We will obey your orders, senior!"
The voices were uniform and loud, as if in awe and submission to that oppressive force.
Seeing this, Yuan Zhexian nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Wen Zhong and Jiang Ziya.
They were instructed to continue to oversee Chaoge and Xiqi, awaiting the arrival of the demons and Buddhists.
Then, Yuan Zhexian gave orders to the others, instructing them to return to their respective places of cultivation.
After receiving their orders, everyone left as if they had been granted a pardon, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
After everyone left, Yuan Zhexian returned to Jin'ao Island with Jinling Shengmu, Zhao Gongming, and the Three Immortals.
Inside the Source Seal Space of All Beings, Yuan Tong and Yuan Shi were laughing heartily. Their eyes were fixed on Yuan Zhe Xian, and they nodded repeatedly with admiration on their faces.
After a while, Yuan Tong spoke first, saying, "As expected of the defiant one of my Yuan clan, the banished immortal is not only able to rewrite everyone's fate."
"Even the secrets of heaven are beginning to become chaotic."
His words revealed a hint of surprise and admiration, as if he was very satisfied with Yuan Zhexian's actions.
Yuanshi also chimed in with a smile, "Yes, I just did the calculations, and this time the heavenly secrets are just like a tangled mess."
"It is impossible to deduce the final outcome of this realm of magnitude."
His tone was also full of praise for Yuan Zhexian, clearly indicating that he was very satisfied with the impact he had had.
Finally, Yuanshi laughed heartily, "Such chaotic calamity energy will surely make the Heavenly Dao feel extremely uncomfortable!"
"At that time, Hongjun will have the opportunity to temporarily take over the use of the main body."
Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Yuan Zhexian with a serious expression and said, "Zhexian, you must successfully advance to the realm of a sage before the Investiture of the Gods ends."
His words conveyed a sense of urgency and importance.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhexian nodded without hesitation, indicating that he would do his best.
Yuanshi Tianzun continued, "Only when you reach the realm of a sage can you meet Hongjun in a legitimate name without arousing the suspicion of the Heavenly Dao."
Hearing this, Yuan Zhexian understood even more clearly the great responsibility he bore.
Then, the topic of Yuanshi Tianzun shifted to the five individuals: Dipankara, Manjushri, Julusun, Cihangren, and Samantabhadra.
He said slowly, "When I took them under my wing, I already sensed their rebellious intentions; it was only a matter of time."
However, Yuanshi Tianzun did not seem to take this matter too seriously, and he continued, "However, it is not important."
"You don't need to target them too much, because in the next immeasurable eon, each of them will have an extremely important influence on them."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhexian couldn't help but ponder what the next great calamity after the Investiture of the Gods would be.
A moment later, a thought suddenly struck him: "Could this be the Great Journey to the West, a time when Buddhism flourished in the East?"
Then, Yuan Zhexian nodded slightly again, indicating his approval.
Then he turned to face Yuan Tong and Yuan Shi, and bowed deeply to show his respect.
After doing all this, he turned and left without hesitation, slowly exiting the space of the Source Seal of All Beings.
The twenty-seventh year of King Zhou's reign.
Jieyin and Zhunti, along with Nuwa, each dispatched powerful figures from Buddhism and the demon race to complete the Investiture of the Gods campaign.
However, their choices were completely different: the Buddhist sect chose Xiqi as their camp, while the demon race set their sights on Chaoge.
As time went on, the battle between Buddhism and the demon race intensified, with both sides exchanging blows and refusing to yield.
In this thrilling battle, the hatred between them snowballed, growing larger and larger over time, becoming increasingly difficult to resolve.
All of this was actually under the control of Yuan Zhexian.
He knew that when all parties prioritize their own interests, conflicts would inevitably escalate and even reach extremes.
This is human nature, and it's the situation he hoped to see.
This is not only the first war of hatred to break out between Buddhas and demons in the history of the prehistoric world, but also a contest that is enough to affect the future pattern of Buddhas and demons in the entire prehistoric world.
This is also why Buddhism so vehemently hates the demon race after Journey to the West.
The thirtieth year of King Zhou's reign.
After holding a grand ceremony to appoint him as general at Jintai, Jiang Ziya led the Zhou army on an expedition.
However, their journey was not smooth sailing. At Jinji Ridge, they encountered Kong Xuan's fierce resistance.
Kong Xuan, the first peacock in the world, was the son of the phoenix and a descendant of the ancestral phoenix.
He is also the elder brother of the Golden-Winged Roc.
He possessed unparalleled strength, becoming an insurmountable obstacle in Zhou Jun's advance.
During the Yin-Shang period, Kong Xuan was stationed at Sanshan Pass and served as the general commander of the pass.
However, Kong Xuan was later transferred to guard Jinji Ridge, where he kept the enemy outside the ridge.
Moreover, Kong Xuan also possesses the strength of what is known as the strongest quasi-saint.
He possesses a unique supernatural power called Five-Colored Divine Light.
This divine light is said to be all-encompassing; once released, it can absorb both people and objects.
These five divine lights are divided into five colors: blue, yellow, red, black, and white. Each color has a unique power and effect.
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