Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect-Chapter 97 [Western Strategy, Mile Visits] (Subscription Request)

Chapter 97: Chapter 97 [Western Strategy, Mile Visits] (Subscription Request)

The Dao of cause and effect is profoundly mysterious; even if two events are destined to occur, a change in their timings can greatly affect the future.

At the moment when Hong Yun yielded his seat, Zhunti Daoist and Hong Yun became interconnected by cause and effect.

If Hong Yun were to achieve sainthood first, no matter whether Zhunti Daoist becomes a saint in the future, he would owe a huge debt of cause and effect to Hong Yun.

But if Zhunti Daoist becomes a saint first, the cause and effect would be immediately reversed. How could Hong Yun, who has not yet become a saint, withstand the cause and effect of a saint?

That would undoubtedly be turning the Heavenly Gang upside down!

In the eyes of outsiders, Zhunti Daoist might be considered a shame among saints, but in the understanding of the Dao of cause and effect, only Yuanshi Tianzun, the "Cause of All Fruits," could surpass him by a step. Even Taiching Laozi, Tongtian Sect Master, or Nuwa could not claim to exceed him in the Dao of cause and effect!

A saint is ever with the heavens, coexisting with the Dao. Every Heavenly Dao Saint is endowed with great fortunes and possesses divine skills and powers unimaginable to ordinary people.

One must not underestimate them in the slightest!

Listening to Zhunti Daoist’s words, Jieyin Daoist nodded in agreement, "This indeed presents an excellent opportunity for our Western Sect to expand the Netherworld’s authority and lay the groundwork for transforming the Asura clan in the future! In that case, why don’t you and I each send an incarnation to reside in the Huayan Pure Land?"

Zhunti Daoist heard this and shook his head, "Our incarnations absolutely cannot reside in the Underworld! Now, with the Xuan Sect’s Three Sects taking early moves, the incarnation of Tongtian Sect Master as Emperor Shangqing has already taken control of the Underworld as the Emperor of Fengdu. If our incarnations were to enter the Underworld at this time, it would inevitably make the Three Pure Ones apprehensive, worrying that we might encroach on the authority of the Underworld. At that time, both Taiching Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun might also descend with incarnations!"

"Let’s let our disciples handle this matter!"

"They listen to our teachings day and night. Their cultivation is already strong, but they lack some experience; this is truly a prime opportunity to temper their Dao Fruits!"

It must be said, Zhunti Daoist’s perspective is indeed very sharp. Just as Taiyi True Master, along with Nanji and others, went to pacify the chaos in the Netherworld, Yuanshi Tianzun looked towards Ksitigarbha in the Huayan Pure Land, the intricacies of cause and effect clearly visible, and he was instantly moved by the idea of descending a Three Corpses Incarnation!

"Let it be!"

But after pondering, he still did not do so, believing that the Chan Sect disciples needed some experience, and he could not always be watching over these direct disciples!

The matters of the Netherworld were clear to him, and he knew this was an open scheme.

If the Xuan Sect did nothing, the order of the Underworld would inevitably be disrupted. But if the Xuan Sect got involved, it would lead to a major conflict with the Asura clan, becoming the Western Sect’s knife and a wedding dress for the Western Sect!

Even if Xuanqing, acting decisively, directly abandoned the western part of the Netherworld and allowed Ksitigarbha to handle it alone, it would still give the Western Sect an excuse to meddle in the affairs of the Netherworld.

But after much reflection, he realized that even if he took control, he could not do better than Xuanqing!

Because, this is an open scheme!

No matter how Xuan Sect chooses, in the end, the Western Sect will benefit.

Unless, when the Xuan Sect enters the Netherworld, it blocks that particular void channel beneath the Netherworld Blood Sea and prevents Ksitigarbha from making his Grand Vow...

But that is clearly impossible!

Taiching Laozi also realized this, but he merely glanced at it and did not pay more attention, not needing to worry or exert himself over this matter.

And soon, the elite disciples of the Western Sect arrived outside Mount Tai, intending to use the Yin Yang portal to go to the Huayan Pure Land to assist Ksitigarbha!

Leading the cultivators was Pharmacist Daoist, who would later create the "Glazed Pure Land," and the Future Buddha Maitreya Daoist, who would later transform the Western Sect into Buddhism after its evolution!

Hearing this, Xuanqing’s Ghost Dao Avatar immediately said, "Daoist friends, my Jie Sect disciples are currently suppressing chaos in the Underworld, and it is really not appropriate to open the Yin Yang portal now! If Daoist friends want to go to the Huayan Pure Land, you might consider using that void channel beneath the Netherworld Blood Sea!"

Maitreya Daoist frowned slightly, "Disciple Ksitigarbha has requested our help, and we are here to stabilize the chaos in the Underworld. Please make it convenient, Daoist friend!"

"No!"

The Ghost Dao Avatar firmly refused, "If we open the portal and let those who disrupt the Underworld escape, how will I explain it to Lady Houtu?"

This, of course, was Xuanqing’s intention!

How could he not know that the chaos in the Underworld was caused by the conflict between Ksitigarbha and the Asura clan, and how could he easily let go of the other party?

Let Ksitigarbha suffer a bit more!

"You!"

Upon hearing this, Maitreya couldn’t contain his anger: "If that’s the case, don’t blame us for forcefully storming in!"

He too had noticed that this person was here to trouble them.

How could the Western Sect and the Asura Sect, now like fire and water, allow them entry into the Underworld upon encountering each other?

"Storm in?"

The Ghost Dao Avatar sneered upon hearing this: "I’d like to see, by what means you can force your way in?"

Before his voice even died away, Pan Hu supporting the sky with three heads, along with Hanba, Jiang Chen, and Hou Qing, three Netherworld Daoist Soldiers, directly materialized in the void behind the Ghost Dao Avatar!

"This..."

Maitreya was instantly caught in a dilemma.

Among their group, only he, Pharmacist Daoist, and Mahasthamaprapta—a total of three Daluo Golden Immortals—were present. Even a forceful entry might not succeed in breaching the Netherworld portals!

Yet if they were to retreat, he would be extremely unwilling, losing the face of their Western Sect!

After a long deliberation, Maitreya Daoist suddenly spoke: "I do not wish to ruin our harmony. How about this, my two brothers and I will battle with your sect’s disciples—should we three win, you will allow us passage. How does that sound?"

"Good!"

The Ghost Dao Avatar instantly nodded.

He did not wish to entangle with the Western Sect’s disciples here either; it was purely a waste of time. Since the opposition proposed a trial by combat, he’d let them be thoroughly convinced.

"I’ll call for people!"

Upon hearing this, Maitreya Daoist couldn’t help but furrow his brow slightly: "Aren’t these Daoist fellows enough?"

"Ha ha ha!"

The Ghost Dao Avatar burst into laughter: "They are merely Daoist Soldiers! Being the direct disciples of a Saint, do you intend to bully a few Daoist Soldiers with your strength?"

Although the three Netherworld Daoist Soldiers were fairly strong, they lacked magic treasures and reacted somewhat slowly. They could deal with ordinary cultivators without much issue, but facing a direct disciple of the Saint, they were indeed somewhat lacking!

Maitreya, Pharmacist, and Mahasthamaprapta, as direct disciples of the Saint, even if they hailed from the typically resource-poor Western Sect, would undoubtedly be protected by Innate Spiritual Treasures.

Before his voice faded, the Ghost Dao Avatar had already disappeared from in front of Maitreya and the other Western Sect disciples.

Maitreya’s face instantly turned iron blue.

Although the Jieyin Daoist and Zhunti Daoist entered under Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun just like The Three Pure Ones, they were only nominal disciples. The cultivation systems of the east and west also differed somewhat, Maitreya truly had never encountered Daoist Soldiers before!

Being resource-poor in the West, they only had Geng Metal in abundance and lacked extra Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to craft Daoist Soldiers; they mostly converted some beings into protectors.

Soon after, the Ghost Dao Avatar tracked down Guang Chengzi and others, explaining about the Western Sect disciples’ visit.

As for the Jie Sect, with the Three Xiaos guarding the Heavenly Broken Mountain Range and temporarily unable to move, aside from them, only Xuanqing and Wuyun Immortal had broken through to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm.

Therefore, adhering to the principle of three teachings originating from the same source, he was prepared to ask a disciple from the Chan Sect to help.

"Sure!"

Guang Chengzi immediately responded: "Given this, let Brother Chi Jingzi and I take action! I, too, am eager to experience the profound methods of the West!"

"Good!"

The Ghost Dao Avatar instantly nodded again.

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