Chapter 55: The Three Pures Separate

  Laozi and Tongtian are both in seclusion. The original treatment of the twelve upper immortals made them extremely arrogant, looking down on the people of Juejiao Gate. People who are pitied must have a place to be hated. Tongtian had taken in a large group of disciples, and indeed there were not a few who were too poor. Yuanshi had spoken to Tongtian several times, and Tongtian also assigned many disciples to the outer gate.

  On this day, the twelve Upper Immortals had just come out of the Jade Void Palace, having listened to the original teachings and feeling that they had gained a lot. They were about to return to their respective courtyards when they saw several disciples of the Intercepting Sect drinking together. It was precisely Qiu Shou Xian, Wu Yun Xian, Ling Ya Xian and several others accompanying Duo Bao in his wild drinking.

  Duobao is the eldest disciple of Tongtian, who entered the sect earliest. His temperament and personality are very similar to those of Tongtian. He has strategies and is also very generous. He treats his junior brothers and sisters well, so he is widely respected by the disciples of the Intercepting Sect.

  Duobao is not only wealthy but also unpretentious, able to get along with these cultivators who are far inferior to him. Today, he was invited by the three immortals to drink together and was having a great time when the twelve upper immortals of the Xuanmen sect happened to arrive here.

  Wuyun Xian swung the wine jug in his hand. "Brother Guangchengzi, how about coming over to have a drink?" He was already pouring a cup for Guangchengzi.

  Jade Ding Zhenren couldn't bear to see Wu Yunxian's disheveled appearance.

  "Hmph, how can you not have the demeanor of a cultivator? You're truly a discredit to Kunlun Mountain." These words had just left his mouth when they were overheard by Wuyun Xian. The people of Jie Teaching had always been ridiculed by those of Zhuan Teaching. Wuyun Xian's invitation for Guangchengzi to drink wine was not without the intention of easing the tension between the two sides, hoping to put aside their grudges with a smile. However, Yu Ding Zhenren's words made Wuyun Xian extremely displeased. Before he could erupt in anger, Qiu Shou Xian spoke up.

  "In your opinion, Brother Dao, how can one become a cultivator and not lose face in front of Kunlun Mountain? Is it just about gnawing at the root of the tongue?"

  "Who are you talking about?" Yu Ding Zhenren was so arrogant and proud, how could he be afraid of Wu Yun Xian.

  "I'm talking about you guys, I practice the authentic Pangu sect of the Upper Clarity school of Taoism, how dare you slander my teachings."

  Guang Chengzi always looked down on the people of Jie Jiao. When he saw them drunk and daring to question Yu Ding, he became somewhat angry: "The Upper Clear Immortal Methods are not wrong, but those who have been transmitted are not human. They are just some wet-born, egg-hatched, scale-wearing, claw-bearing creatures. What achievements can they possibly attain? It's all just a waste of time."

  Guang Chengzi's words enraged Duo Bao. Originally, Duo Bao didn't take it to heart when he saw Wuyun Xian and Yuding arguing, as he had heard many such disputes before. He also knew that his master had many disciples, which made some people in the Xuanmen unhappy, so he tolerated them a bit and didn't want to trouble his master.

  But today Guang Chengzi's words just came out, and Duo Bao was furious. The key is that Guang Chengzi, as the eldest brother of the church, his remarks to a certain extent represent the church, representing Yuanshi. He openly said that the immortal method is not passed on to humans, and also said that these people are difficult to achieve, which is scolding the entire church, including their own master. Is this tolerable?

  "Duobao stood up straight and said, 'Brother Guang Chengzi, this achievement is not just something to be talked about with one's mouth. Why don't we discuss the Tao right now?'"

  Duobao said, and the Upper Clear Immortal Light was sacrificed. The three flowers and five energies on his head were all revealed, and the vast pressure was like the Twelve Upper Immortals sweeping away. Guang Chengzi had just reached the realm of Dàluó, but Duobao was already close to the level of Dàyuánmǎn. Guang Chengzi couldn't match him at all, but he absolutely couldn't relax now.

  Guang Chengzi also revealed three flowers and five energies, using Yu Qing Xian Guang to counter Du Bao.

  Yu Ding, Ci Hang, Wen Shu, Pu Xian and others, upon seeing the great master brother, were not opponents of Duo Bao's, so they couldn't help but show off the glorious "tradition" of Chan teaching, together displaying three flowers and five energies, instantly taking the upper hand. How could Duo Bao resist their combined efforts?

  Although Duobao was about to be defeated, the actions of Zhuan Jiao enraged the disciples of Jie Jiao, and Wuyun Xian and others joined forces to help their senior brother. The many disciples of Jie Jiao who rushed to the scene also took action together, and with their overwhelming numbers and strength, the Twelve Upper Immortals were in a desperate situation, struggling to hold on, even using all their might, they still couldn't match up to Jie Jiao.

  Just then, Bai He Tongzi arrived. "Pass on the original saint's decree to the two old masters, you disciples who are fighting quickly go to the Jade Void Palace to listen and make a decision. As soon as the original order arrives, these disciples will not dare to be presumptuous again." Duobao led the Jie Jiao crowd walking on the right side, while the disheveled Twelve Upper Immortals walked on the left side. The two groups of people arrived at the Jade Void Palace and knelt neatly in place.

  The original dignified sweep of these disciples, seeing their own disciples at a disadvantage, immediately put a layer of frost on their faces.

  "Duobao, do you know your sin?" Duobao Yuanshi Tianzun came up and asked himself this face to ask for guilt. In his heart, he was very unhappy. As the original sacred person, why are you so openly biased towards the Xiantian cultivators? What about Tongtian and Hedong?

  Duobao did not dare to refute Shibo, nor was he willing to admit his mistake, so he chose to remain silent.

  Yuanyuan saw many treasures and these disciples of the Intercepting Sect, not admitting their mistakes. He snorted in his nose, "Indeed, they are shallow and superficial. I had advised Brother Tongtian to never accept these scaly, clawed, wet-born, egg-hatched losers. He didn't listen. Now look at this good Kunlun blessed land, turned into what it is today. You don't even know the difference between seniority and juniority. It seems that I will have to take your master to discipline you ungrateful disciples."

  The original words were just heard by Tongtian who had just come out of the pass, Tongtian made a choice, was about to find a quiet place to calm down and practice, but didn't expect that when he was about to bid farewell to his senior brother, he saw Yuanshu loudly blaming his own disciples. Tongtian's heart felt very unwilling, these were all his own disciples, even if they really made mistakes, Yuanshu should have told him first, how could he just say that these disciples had shallow roots? Did Yuanshu still have the demeanor of a master?

  "Big brother, little brother has apologized on their behalf." Yuanying immediately recognized the voice and knew that Tongtian had come out of his seclusion. He saw Tongtian sit down in a lower position than himself.

  "Younger brother, I'm not speaking excessively for your sake, this inheritance of the Taoist tradition is not ordinary, and this innate talent is the most important. These disciples are the face of our sacred ones, can't be neglected. Those with shallow roots and inferior quality are absolutely not worthy of being taken as disciples. Look at this Kunlun Mountain, does it still have a hint of its former sacred and blessed land appearance? It's chaotic and noisy, what a mess."

  Yuanshuai was about to continue, but Tongtian couldn't help it. As a saint and the leader of a major sect, he wasn't someone Yuanshuai's junior could casually chat with. Tongtian raised an eyebrow.

  "Senior brother, I choose my disciples to emulate the founder of our sect. I don't care about their background or their connections. I teach them according to their abilities and open up a path for them to become virtuous. As long as they are sincere in their pursuit of the Way, I will give them a chance at salvation. This is also part of the natural order of things. As for me, I don't want to sully the sacred land of Kunlun either. It's just that I'm about to take my leave, and I'll bring all these disciples with me. I won't bother senior brother again."

  The original thought that even if he calculated a thousand times, ten thousand times, he wouldn't have expected Tongtian to leave Kunlun. His face was filled with incomprehension. His words might be a bit heavy-handed, but this was all for his own good. He couldn't believe that Tongtian would dare to defy him like this. The original's face had lost all dignity. With a wave of his hand, Tongtian gathered his disciples into his sleeve and turned to leave the Jade Void Palace.

  The original wanted to stop Tongtian, but because of Tongtian's attitude, the original felt a bit unbearable, so he let Tongtian act freely, and the original didn't care anymore.

  At the moment when Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian were parting ways, Tongtian took his disciples to leave the Jade Void Palace. Laozi also came out of his seclusion, having comprehended an extraordinary divine ability through self-cultivation. Just as he was feeling proud of himself, he suddenly discovered that Tongtian had left Mount Kunlun. Laozi sighed deeply, it seemed that the Three Pure Ones' unity had come to an end.

  Laozi also took Xuanzong away from Kunlun Mountain, Sanqing separated, Yuanshu occupied the blessed land of Kunlun alone, and was extremely happy in his heart. He closed the door and lived a life on his own.

  Once again, Tongtian arrived at the East China Sea and found himself in front of an island, which was Jinxiao Island. At this time, Haitong Laozu was meditating on the island and hurried out to greet him when he discovered that a saint had arrived. He welcomed Tongtian into the island. Tongtian knew that Haitong was also a rare pre-heavenly great power, so he didn't dare to underestimate him either.

  "The Tongtian Shengren above, Xiaodao has a request to make, and I hope the Shengren will agree. Xiaodao is willing to offer this Golden Turtle Island with both hands."

  Tongtian was immediately interested, and since he was worried about not having a place to settle down, someone came knocking on his door. How could he not be delighted? "Brother Haitang, please speak your mind, I'll help if I can."

  "Thank you, Saint. I was originally one of the Great Sages of the Demon Clan, but I couldn't stand the way Emperor Jun and Taiyi conducted themselves. I knew they would bring disaster and calamity, and it would be difficult for them to last long. So, I voluntarily requested to come to this Eastern Sea to manage the Dragon Clan, which is actually just an excuse to leave the Demon Clan and live a carefree life. However, my true self is still within the confines of the Summoning Banner, so I am not truly free. I heard that this object is in the hands of Nüwa, please, Saint, have mercy on me and help me out. I would be eternally grateful."

  Tongtian's eyes turned slightly, knowing that it wouldn't be easy to get a primordial spirit from Nüwa, and he didn't want to owe her any karma either. Tongtian said to the two of them: "Fellow Daoist, how about this? I'll appoint you as the outer sect leader of Jie Teaching, in charge of the outer sect, under my protection. I reckon the demon tribe won't bother you."

  The tide of the sea wants to pass through Tian, helping itself with that one Yuan Shen, in fact, it is also a matter of storing one's heart and letting Tian protect oneself. As soon as Tian agrees, he gladly consents and becomes the outer gate master of Jie Teaching.

  Tongtian settled the main camp of Jie Teaching on Jin'ao Island, carefree and content above the East Sea. On one hand, Tongtian comprehended the true meaning of killing and beheading on the Exterminating Immortal Sword, while on the other hand, he quietly awaited the start of the great calamity.

  Unexpectedly, Sanqing would separate at this time, and a plan had already formed in his mind.

  Repeatedly deliberating several times, they felt more and more feasible. They called Zhunti again, and the two saints deliberated together. Zhunti was also frightened by Jieyin's attention, but after repeated consideration, he resolutely agreed with Jieyin's plan.

  Jie Ying sat on top of Xuan Gui, and in the blink of an eye arrived at the East Sea, finding the location of Jin Ao Island, where Jie's new lair was located.

  Tongtian was originally sitting in meditation in the newly built Biyu Palace when he suddenly sensed that someone had arrived, and his heart skipped a beat as he wondered what it could be.