The realms of Xuandu and Yunxiao are truly as different as night and day. Both are at the peak of slaying one body, having touched the edge of slaying the second body.
Xuandu walks steadily, taking one step at a time. This pace might seem slow, but the solid foundation wins out. The future still holds potential for slaying three bodies. Yunxiao's path to slaying the second body is more perilous, and failure could lead to a significant loss of reserves at best.
Regardless, they are at the same level. There are indeed very few in the Primordial Wilderness who have reached this level now. Xuandu simply doesn't like to talk, not that he can't.
The two sat down to discuss and verify each other's paths, and they talked for a while.
This talk lasted for forty-nine days and nine hours. After the conclusion of their debate, Yunxiao finally got to the point.
Upon hearing her request for the Taiji Diagram, Master Xuandu's first reaction was to refuse. The Taiji Diagram was left behind by the Great Saint Taqing to suppress the spiritual fortune of the Human Cult. With how few people are left in the Human Cult now, he not only enjoys more than half of its spiritual fortune but also relies on this supreme treasure to suppress it. This mode of cultivation is simply too secure to be any more secure.
If the Taiji Diagram were taken, at least 50% of his cultivation speed would decrease, and there would be many unpredictable cultivation risks.
It's really unnecessary.
He pondered his words, preparing to refuse.
Yunxiao spoke first: "Brother, both the Daoist Church and the Human Cult are one family. Even if there are internal conflicts within the Jie Sect, please help us out."
In her speech, she raises the status of the Human Cult and places it in a leading position.
If it were solely praise for Xuandu, he would definitely refuse, as it's over the top and unworthy of mention. He could always find an excuse to dodge it.
However, when Yunxiao praises the Human Cult, Xuandu cannot afford to be modest. The Human Cult was established by the Great Saint Taiqing, and denying it would be equivalent to denying Taiqing himself.
Yunxiao added: "If Brother is afraid of losing the supreme treasure, we can have a debate at Ba Jing Gong in Hao Yang Mountain. I'm sure it won't disturb Brother's meditation. What does Brother think?"
Xuandu pondered for a moment. If the Taiji Diagram remained at Ba Jing Gong, he would have nothing to worry about. There were various means left by the Great Saint Taqing here, and the Taiji Diagram would be perfectly safe here.
Ba Jing Gong is not a forbidden land in the Primordial Wilderness that only outsiders are not allowed. It's usually deserted because Xuandu has been in seclusion for a long time, and the gate is always closed. Only people with important matters can come in.
"Fine, as you wish." At this point, as the head of the Human Cult and the direct disciple of Great Saint Taqing, he could only agree.
After three months, clouds stirred from all directions. The numerous great sages of the Primordial Wilderness had heard about the internal strife within the Jie Sect and knew they were to discern the true from the false on the Taiji Diagram.
Pigs don't watch the show, and immortals from all directions rush to Hao Yang Mountain to witness the spectacle.
After years of closed-door hard cultivation, Master Xuandu had a bit of social anxiety and didn't like dealing with such situations.
After gritting his teeth and receiving over a dozen batches of guests, he gathered all the disciples of the Human Cult, including old Zhu who was just an onlooker, and asked them not to do too much. There were no songs or music. There were no such things in Ba Jing Gong either. They could simply offer tea or pour water and say a few polite words. That would be sufficient.
"These are all unknown individuals. Why should Brother care?" The Human Cult had too few hands, and both the Golden Horn and the Silver Horn had been sent to assist as well.
They may act arrogant in front of the Sky King, but they wouldn't dare to show any disrespect in front of Master Xuandu. It was only when talking about outsiders that their arrogant demeanor would be revealed.
On the side, a disciple named Li Xuan smiled and said: "Brother's actions are also to demonstrate the dominance of the Human Cult over the three sects, fully displaying the profound culture of the Human Cult, which is a benevolent act."
The Silver Horn sneered secretly but didn't say anything.
He was just a child after all, while Li Xuan, although just starting on the path of cultivation, was a disciple of the Supreme Old Lord. The difference in status between them was immense.
Li Xuan was a bit disheveled in appearance, but his temperament was very generous. He could talk to anyone, and most of the reception duties ended up being handled by him.
The banquet at Ba Jing Gong attracted the attention of many powerful immortals in the Primordial Wilderness.
Zhenyuanzi came to the banquet early. Seeing him chatting and laughing with Xuandu as if nothing had happened, it was hard to tell that the two had previously clashed several times during their competition for the Hongmeng Purple Breath.
Duobao Dao Ren, who had already stopped handling the affairs of the cult, still agreed to attend the banquet after hearing that Master Xuandu would display the Taiji Diagram.
The Taiji Diagram has been nearly hidden since it came into the hands of the Great Saint Taqing. No one knows exactly what abilities this supreme treasure possesses, and no one dares to say, "Hey, Old Fellow, show me your Taiji Diagram so I can have a look?!" Who would dare to say that?
Now that Xuandu controls the Taiji Diagram, this is an excellent opportunity.
It's possible that a closer look would provide a clearer path, and Duobao takes this matter very seriously, arriving early with Huo Ling Gongniu.
Almost simultaneously, as soon as he arrived, Deng ChanYu brought Nezha along.
ShuHuo and Hu were trapped on the mountain by her space cultivation. These two ancient gods are not suitable to appear in today's event, and even more inappropriate to be near Nezha, as Nezha has a heavy task today.
"Sister, your cultivation has greatly improved. It's truly something to be joyful about." Duobao examined Deng ChanYu carefully and found that he could no longer see through her true nature. This was terrifying. Could it be that she had surpassed him? When did this happen?
Since the Moonlight has been in seclusion, this has prevented him from obtaining intelligence from the bodhisattva aspect of the Buddhist school.
Deng ChanYu smiled slightly: "Brother, you joked about it. This is just a small technique, not worth mentioning."
There was a subtle change in her aura, and the BiTianGong began to rapidly circulate. She appeared to have returned to the peak state of Great Golden Immortals.
Could it just be a highly sophisticated technique of concealment? Duobao pondered to himself.
In the Primordial Wilderness, survival of the fittest prevails. There is no such thing as disguising oneself as a weak animal to catch strong ones. Immortals only hate their own lack of cultivation and will never conceal it. As long as they are one level higher, even the best concealment techniques are meaningless, and no one would practice such arts.
"Sister has experienced many fortunate encounters. I believe she has been favored by destiny. Brother is truly impressed."
"Brother, too much praise. I see that you are fully vital and your aura is strong. I'm sure you've reached the edge of slaying the second body and are about to find the opportunity to slay the third body. Brother is the future of the Primordial Wilderness."
After they commercially praised each other for a while, seeing the conversation reach a conclusion, Li Xuan walked over and led Deng ChanYu to take a seat.
Deng ChanYu sized up the future Eight Immortals' leader, who indeed seemed to possess commendable talent. However, how far his achievements would go was uncertain. The disciples of Lishan LaoMu were not lacking in talent either. Whether they could make it to the end ultimately depended on their individual fates and destinies.
She didn't say much, just nodded, and took Nezha to take a seat.
After Deng ChanYu and Duobao, the large-scale army of the Jie Sect finally arrived, and finally, Zhen Shengzi, Lingbao Dacai, and Huanglong Zhenren also came to Ba Jing Gong. This was the first gathering of the three sects after the Battle of Cultivation.
