Chapter 271 Yuanshi Tianzun
However, Master Tongtian did not give him any chance. He kept swinging the Qingping Sword and launched a fierce attack on Yuanshi Tianzun. The golden sword light intertwined and shuttled in the air, as if forming a huge sword net, trapping Yuanshi Tianzun in it.

Yuanshi Tianzun gradually fell into disadvantage under the fierce attack of Tongtian Jiaozhu. His body was constantly hit by the golden sword light. Although he did not suffer fatal damage thanks to the defense of Yuxu Xinghuang Flag, he was already in a miserable state.

The three sisters Yunxiao, Qiongxiao and Bixiao were secretly anxious when they saw that although Tongtian Sect Master had the upper hand on the surface, he was unable to defeat him and cause fatal damage after a long attack.

They knew that although their leader was powerful, Yuanshi Tianzun was no ordinary person either. If things continued like this, Tongtian would probably be in danger.

So, the three of them waved their magic weapons at the same time, and three bright rays of light cut through the sky and attacked Yuanshi Tianzun.

The three rays of light contained a powerful attack force, but they disappeared on their own before reaching Yuanshi Tianzun’s body.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the three sisters coldly and said in a cold tone: “How dare you disrespect the saint? Today, I will destroy you!”

As he spoke, Yuanshi Tianzun waved the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi again, turning it into a beam of fairy light and attacking the three sisters Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao. The fairy light contained a powerful purifying force, as if it was going to purify the bodies and souls of the three into nothingness.

The three sisters were shocked when they saw this. They knew that Yuanshi Tianzun’s strength was unfathomable, and if they were hit by the fairy light, they would probably be in great danger.

So, the three of them hurriedly waved their magic weapons to defend themselves, while trying to find an opportunity to counterattack.

However, Yuanshi Tianzun did not give them any chance.

He kept waving the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, launching fierce attacks on the three sisters. The fairy light intertwined and shuttled in the air, completely ignoring their defense, forming a huge light net that enveloped the three sisters.

At this moment, Tongtian Jiaozhu suddenly shouted, swung the Qingping Sword, and launched a final fierce attack on Yuanshi Tianzun.

A golden sword beam cut through the sky and instantly hit Yuanshi Tianzun’s body. The sword beam contained a powerful destructive force, causing Yuanshi Tianzun’s body to tremble and almost fall to the ground.

Yuanshi Tianzun was shocked when he saw this.

He knew that Tong Tian Jiaozhu’s attack had shaken his foundation. If he was hit again, he would be seriously injured. So he hurriedly took back the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi for defense.

The three Yunxiao sisters also escaped the disaster.

Next, Tongtian Jiaozhu took advantage of the moment when Yuanshi Tianzun was defending and swung the Qingping Sword again, launching a fatal attack on Yuanshi Tianzun. The golden sword light drew a beautiful arc in the air and instantly hit Yuanshi Tianzun’s chest. With a loud “bang”, Yuanshi Tianzun’s body was blown away like a kite with a broken string.

Yuanshi Tianzun felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if countless sharp blades were cutting his body. He looked down and saw a huge wound on his chest, with blood constantly gushing out.

Seeing this, Master Tongtian sneered and said, “Yuanshi, it seems that you are just like this. Let’s see who is better here today!”

As he spoke, Tongtian Patriarch swung the Qingping Sword again and attacked Yuanshi Tianzun.

Under the watchful eyes of Zhao Gongming, Nan Ji Xian Weng and others, a shocking battle between saints officially kicked off, interweaving the collision of the ideas of two supreme masters, Yuan Shi Tian Zun and Tong Tian Jiao Zhu, just like the sun and the moon competing for brilliance and the stars losing their luster.

Yuanshi Tianzun is the ancestor of Taoism. He claims to uphold the order of heaven and build palaces of wisdom and enlightenment based on the talents of all things. He is like the first rays of the morning sun, warm and bright, but also with unquestionable majesty. He divides all things in the world into different levels, hoping that each will follow its position and go to the great way together.

The Master of Tongtian is the master of the Dao. He believes in the fifty great ways and the forty-nine heavenly evolutions. He finds a glimmer of hope in the desperate situation of all things. His teachings are like spring rain, nourishing every inch of dry heart. No matter their origin, anyone who has the aspiration to pursue the Dao can get his protection, seize the glimmer of hope in the slim hope, and achieve extraordinary success.

The two great sects, one favorable and one unfavorable, were like water and fire and were incompatible, and eventually broke apart.

The Three Pure Ones have the same origin, but due to differences in their philosophies, they gradually drifted apart and eventually fell apart.

The Patriarch Tongtian wielded his sword in the East China Sea, Yuanshi Tianzun sat in Kunlun, and although the Saint Taiqing tried his best to mediate, he was unable to turn the tide.

Then, Master Tongtian used the Qingping Sword as a guide, cut through the sky, and pointed directly at Yuanshi. At this moment, the brotherhood was like a mirage in the water, shattered to the ground.

The scene of the Three Pure Ones sharing the same spirit and being connected together has become a thing of the past.

Within the Three Realms, undercurrents are surging, and there are many people waiting for an opportunity to act.

At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun saw the light of the Qingping sword, his pupils shrank slightly, and anger appeared. He snorted lightly, holding the jade ruyi in his hand, wanting to punish in the name of education.

However, before he could make any move, the Qingping Sword had already disappeared into the void.

Then, above the thirty-three heavens, in Yu Yu Tian, ​​the Shangqing divine thunder surged like a tide, transforming into a thunder giant, standing tall in the sky, its voice was like thunder, shaking the nine heavens: “Yuan Shi, come and fight me!”

After saying this, lotus leaves fluttered behind the Thunder Giant’s head, and divine thunder roared as if to devour everything.

At the same time, the Qingping Sword reappeared, and the formation diagrams circulated around. In the Xuanhuang fog, the Four Swords of Zhu Xian appeared out of nowhere. The murderous aura made all the creatures in the prehistoric world feel a chill in their backs and fear in their hearts.

Yuanshi Tianzun, facing this scene, was not afraid, but smiled calmly. He sat upright, stroked the three jade ruyi, and said concisely: “You are asking for humiliation.”

Then, the figure disappeared, and in the Qingwei Heaven of Yuqing Realm, the golden wheel of merit was dazzling, and the white lotus penetrated the heaven and earth, pure and flawless, reflecting a peaceful atmosphere.

“The fight started!”

“The saints are fighting!”

“The Chan and Jie sects have started fighting!”

Immortals and gods in all parts of the prehistoric world were shocked and looked up at the sky, both awed and excited by this battle between saints. Many quasi-saints and golden immortals who had been in seclusion for thousands of years came out one after another just to witness this historic moment.

Lord Haotian was in the Lingxiao Palace with a blazing gaze.

The two saints, Jie Yin and Cundi, of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, were also secretly delighted at this moment.

The complete rebellion of the Three Pure Ones was undoubtedly a godsend opportunity for the Western religion.

In this regard, Saint Taiqing, who was sitting cross-legged in the Bajing Palace, could only shake his head helplessly, as the situation was no longer under his control.

At this time, above Yuanshi Tianzun’s head, there were celebratory clouds in the heavens, the primordial world was looming, five-colored rays of light were spreading, eight-tone celestial music was resounding, golden lotuses, golden lamps, necklaces, and hanging pearls fell like rain, it was a beautiful sight.

And Master Tongtian, in Yu Yu Tian, ​​shouted loudly: “Yuan Shi, take my sword of cutting the sky!”

The four swords of Zhu Xian rang out together, sword intent filled the air, and the killing power of heaven gathered. When the sword came out, a rainbow pierced the sun, thunder roared in the sky, dark clouds covered the city, and blocked out the stars.

This sword is the pinnacle of killing and can destroy anything.

The sword light was like the horns of an antelope, leaving no trace, and it went straight to cut through the heavenly clouds of celebration above Yuanshi’s head.

Above the auspicious clouds, golden flowers blossomed and pearls hung from necklaces like flowing water, trying to block the sword, but they were quietly broken apart by the sword of Cutting the Sky. All things were shocked and the sky and the earth changed color.

This battle was not only a battle of ideas, but also a contest of strength and wisdom. The vast universe was in turmoil because of it, and the direction of the future was also quietly changed at this moment.

Yuanshi Tianzun saw this, without changing his expression or beating his heart, and he just raised his hand lightly, and the Sanbao Jade Ruyi turned into a stream of light, meeting Tongtian Jiaozhu’s sword of cutting the sky.

When the two intersected, for a moment, the sky and the earth seemed to be filled with endless light, thunder and lightning, wind and clouds surged, and the entire prehistoric world seemed to be trembling with this blow.

“Tongtian, your swordsmanship is indeed sharp and unparalleled, but the way of my teachings is to educate and overcome hardness with softness. How can you defeat me?” Yuanshi Tianzun’s voice was particularly clear amid the thunder and lightning. His words showed both affirmation of Tongtian’s swordsmanship and confidence in his own Taoist school.

Tongtian Sect Master sneered when he heard this. He knew Yuanshi Tianzun’s strength very well, but that didn’t mean he would back down. He flashed and turned into a green light. He instantly came to Yuanshi Tianzun’s side. He swung the Qingping Sword again. The sword light was like a dragon, and went straight to Yuanshi Tianzun’s vital point.

Yuanshi Tianzun was not in a hurry when he saw this. He gently waved the Sanbao Jade Ruyi in his hand, and a golden light met the sword light of Tongtian Jiaozhu.

The two collided, causing a deafening roar, and the entire world seemed to tremble under this blow.

However, just as the two supreme beings were fighting fiercely, an inexplicable force suddenly emerged and knocked them both back. This force did not belong to Yuanshi Tianzun or Tongtian Jiaozhu. It seemed to come from between heaven and earth, and it seemed to transcend heaven and earth.

“Enough!” A majestic voice rang out between heaven and earth. It was the voice of the Great Purity Saint. He had arrived at the center of the battlefield without knowing when. His eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything.

“The Three Pure Ones are of the same origin, so why do they need to kill each other? If you don’t stop, I’m afraid it will bring about an even greater disaster.” The words of Saint Taiqing were filled with endless majesty and sorrow.

Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu were both stunned when they heard this. They looked at the Great Purity Saint, and an indescribable sense of guilt welled up in their hearts. They knew that the Great Purity Saint was right, the Three Purities were originally from the same source, and the fight between them would only make the prehistoric world more turbulent.

So, the two supreme beings stopped at the same time, and they looked at each other with a complicated look in their eyes. They knew that although this battle did not determine the winner, it had allowed them to see each other’s determination and strength.

“Tongtian, you and I have different philosophies, but we are brothers in the same sect after all. I hope that our fight will not affect the reputation of the Three Pure Ones, nor will it cause innocent creatures in the prehistoric world to be implicated.” Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Tongtian Jiaozhu and said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Master Tongtian nodded.

The fight between them, if any fluctuations were to escape, would be enough to cause a devastating blow to the prehistoric world. It would not be wise to take action here.

So he put away the Qingping Sword, turned around and left.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Tongtian Jiaozhu’s back, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He knew that although this battle had subsided temporarily, the rift between the Three Pure Ones was already difficult to repair.

After Master Tongtian took Zhao Gongming and the three sisters Yunxiao, Qiongxiao and Bixiao away, above the vast and boundless Nine Heavens, there were clouds and mist, and celestial music floating in the air. Only two otherworldly saints were left looking at each other leisurely.

They looked down from their high vantage point at the hustle and bustle of the world below.

These two saints are Yuanshi Tianzun and Taiqing Saint.

These two supreme beings have existed since the beginning of time. Every conversation between them is enough to influence the structure and fate of the three realms.

Yuanshi Tianzun, dressed in a Taoist robe as white as snow, revealed an inviolable majesty between his brows. He gently stroked the jade ruyi in his hand, his eyes deep, as if he could penetrate the barriers of time and space and look directly into the distant future.

“Brother, look at the general trend of the world. The rise of Zhou over Shang is truly the destiny. Why did you let that kid Yang Ling stop you? Could it be that you have other plans in mind?” Although his voice was soft, every word he said was as powerful as iron and stone falling to the ground.

The Saint Taiqing was dressed in a flowing green robe, with a kind face and a gleam of wisdom in his eyes. He shook his head gently, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with him. “Yuanshi, you and I know very well that the cause and effect cycle in this world cannot be easily broken by us. Yang Ling has his own mission and path. If I forcibly interfere, wouldn’t it be against the way of nature? If you really have any questions, you might as well go to him directly. Perhaps he can give you the answers you want.”

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied with the answer of Taiqing Saint.

He stood up, his sleeves fluttering in the wind, and a majestic aura arose spontaneously, “In this case, I will go find Yang Ling now and ask for clarification!” After saying this, he flashed and was about to fly away.

Upon seeing this, Saint Taiqing smiled slightly and waved his hand gently. His action contained endless calmness and unrestrainedness. “Go, go, whatever you want. But remember, everything has its destiny and cannot be forced.” His voice was gentle and deep, as if it could calm all restlessness and uneasiness.

After saying this, Saint Taiqing slowly stood up and gently stroked the flat-horned green ox beside him.

The blue bull was huge, with fur like silk, and its eyes revealed spirituality, as if it could understand human speech. The Saint Taiqing jumped lightly and sat steadily on the back of the blue bull. The blue bull roared, stepped lightly with its four hooves, and instantly turned into a stream of blue light, cutting through the sky and disappearing from Yuanshi Tianzun’s sight.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the direction where the Saint Taiqing left, feeling mixed emotions.

He knew that although the Saint Taiqing seemed detached, he actually cared about the world, and every step he took was meaningful. And what role did Yang Ling, the seemingly ordinary yet mysterious young man, play?
Why would Saint Taiqing be so indulgent towards him?
After thinking about it for a long time, Yuanshi Tianzun finally decided to go to Yang Ling in person to solve all the mysteries. His figure flashed and turned into a bright golden light, passing through the clouds and rushing towards the direction where Yang Ling was.

In Yuanshi Tianzun’s initial cognition, Yang Ling was just an ordinary mortal, but by chance, he was favored by the Saint Taiqing and was given extraordinary power and mission.

Yuanshi Tianzun once had great expectations for Yang Ling, believing that he would be the key figure in leading the world to peace and prosperity. However, as time went on, Yang Ling’s behavior made him more and more confused and puzzled.

Just as Yuanshi Tianzun was immersed in his memories, a dazzling light curtain suddenly appeared in front of him. It was the barrier of the Nine Heavens Clouds and Stars Array set up by Yang Ling.

Yuanshi Tianzun secretly admired Yang Ling’s cultivation. He gently waved the jade ruyi in his hand, and the light curtain disappeared quietly as if it was blown by a spring breeze.

After passing through the formation, Yuanshi Tianzun came to a small valley with beautiful mountains and rivers.

There are birds singing and flowers blooming here, and the spiritual energy is abundant, as if it is a paradise.

In fact, this is the core of the Nine Heavens Clouds and Stars Array.

At this moment, Yang Ling was standing in an open space in the valley, closing his eyes and concentrating, as if he was practicing something. A layer of faint spiritual light surrounded him, making him look mysterious.

Yuanshi Tianzun slowly approached and called softly: “Yang Ling, I have something to ask you.”

Hearing this, Yang Ling slowly opened his eyes. His eyes seemed to contain the sea of ​​stars, deep and bright. He smiled slightly and bowed to Yuanshi Tianzun, “Uncle Master, you are here.”

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded and looked directly at Yang Ling, “Yang Ling, why do you want to stop Zhou from fulfilling Shang Xing’s destiny? Don’t you know that this is in accordance with the will of heaven and will benefit the people?”

Yang Ling’s expression changed slightly when he heard this, but he soon regained his composure. He slowly said, “Uncle Master, what you said is absolutely right. However, although destiny cannot be violated, human affairs are often complicated and changeable. The rise of the Zhou Dynasty to the Shang Dynasty seemed to be in accordance with the will of heaven, but there were countless causes and consequences and entanglements hidden in it. If I forcibly interfere, I am afraid it will only bring about a greater disaster.”

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun frowned, obviously not satisfied with Yang Ling’s explanation. He said in a deep voice: “Yang Ling, are you trying to fool me? You know, every change in history is accompanied by countless sacrifices and pains, but if it can bring long-term peace and prosperity, then it is all worth it.

As the chosen successor of the Human Cult, how can you give up so easily? “

Yang Ling sighed softly, his eyes became deep, as if he had penetrated the long river of time and saw the distant future.

“Uncle Master, what you said is true. The change of history does require sacrifice, but sacrifice is not the goal, but the means. What I do is to minimize this sacrifice so that more people can safely pass through this turbulent period.”

He paused and continued, “Moreover, the rise of Zhou to replace Shang is not something that can be achieved overnight. The forces and interests involved are complicated. If you insist on forcing it, it will only backfire.

What I need to do is to guide these forces so that they can satisfy their own interests while also following the direction of heaven, thus achieving a relatively balanced state.”

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun was silent for a moment.

He had to admit that Yang Ling’s words made sense. The course of history was often not simply black and white, but full of gray areas.

He looked at Yang Ling, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, “Yang Ling, you really did not disappoint me. Your wisdom and knowledge have surpassed many immortals. But are you fully prepared for this?”

Yang Ling smiled slightly and shook his head. “Uncle Master, don’t worry. This is my responsibility. Besides, with Master and Brothers supporting me, how can I be alone? As long as I can sacrifice more for the benefit of the people of the world, I am willing to do it.”

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded, and the doubts in his heart finally dissipated.

He looked at Yang Ling, his eyes full of gloom, “Yang Ling, you are indeed an extraordinary person, no wonder my elder brother made an exception and accepted you as his disciple. But if you want to accomplish all this, you must have enough strength.

You are still far from that now.”

After saying this, Yuanshi Tianzun gently waved his sleeves, as if plucking the strings of the universe. The Nine Skies Clouds and Stars Array suddenly lost its former power, just like a sand castle disintegrating under the impact of the tide, turning into starlight and re-integrating into the boundless night sky.

The twelve golden immortals of the orthodox teaching who were trapped in the boundless starry sky seemed to have awakened from a long dream at this moment. A faint light surrounded them, and their eyes contained both the joy of liberation and the fear of surviving a calamity.

As the formation dissipated, they all soared into the sky, like twelve brilliant meteors, streaking through the night sky and heading straight for Yuanshi Tianzun.

“Master, we finally see the light of day, thanks to your help!” Guang Chengzi spoke first, his voice filled with excitement and awe that could not be concealed. The other Golden Immortals also saluted, their words full of gratitude, as if at this moment, all the fear and fatigue disappeared.

However, amidst this joy, a discordant voice quietly sounded.

Taiyi Zhenren is usually gentle and polite, but at this moment his face is gloomy and his eyes are flashing with uncontrollable anger.

He took a step forward and bowed, but his tone revealed his unyielding and indignant tone: “Master, Yang Ling is really too much of a bully. If he hadn’t been secretly playing tricks on us, how could we have fallen into such a situation? Master, please help us get justice!”

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly, and his eyes swept over every Golden Immortal present. There was both disappointment and blame in his eyes.

“Taiyi, do you know your mistake?” Yuanshi Tianzun’s voice was low and powerful, exploding in everyone’s ears like thunder.

Taiyi Zhenren was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head, with a bit of unwillingness in his voice: “Master, I… I know I was wrong, but Yang Ling is too arrogant. If I don’t teach him a lesson, how can I keep the reputation of the Xianjiao?”

Yuanshi Tianzun sighed, his tone revealing endless majesty and wisdom: “Face? Face is earned by oneself, not given by others. You, the Twelve Golden Immortals, are the pillars of our Chan Sect, but you can’t even deal with Yang Ling. Isn’t this a shame for you?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the twelve golden immortals of the orthodox teaching blushed and felt extremely ashamed.

They looked at each other, their eyes showing both unwillingness and self-blame. They knew that although Yuanshi Tianzun’s words were harsh, they were reasonable. They really did not fulfill their responsibilities and did not protect the glory of the Chan Sect.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the people in front of him, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

He knew that these Golden Immortals were cultivated by him with great effort. Each of them had extraordinary talents and potential, and they were the best talents that he had carefully selected. But at the same time, he also knew that they relied too much on their own strength and were too confident in their own status, so that when faced with real challenges, they would be so vulnerable.

“Have you ever thought about why Yang Ling was able to trap you in this boundless starry sky right under your noses?” Yuanshi Tianzun’s voice rang out again, echoing in everyone’s hearts like a warning bell.

Upon hearing this, the twelve golden immortals of the Chan sect lowered their heads and remained silent. They knew that the answer to this question was actually hidden in their hearts, but they were unwilling to face it and unwilling to admit it.

“Because you are too confident, too careless of the enemy, and too dependent on external forces. You have forgotten that true strength comes from inner determination and conviction, and from the pursuit and understanding of the Tao. But you have thrown all this behind your minds, only thinking of using strength to conquer everything and to prove your own existence. How can you achieve enlightenment?” Yuanshi Tianzun’s voice was like a spring breeze, nourishing everyone’s hearts and making them begin to reflect on their mistakes.

Upon hearing this, the twelve golden immortals of the orthodox teaching suddenly became enlightened.

“Master, we know we were wrong. Please give us a chance to reform and prove ourselves.” Guangchengzi spoke on behalf of everyone, his voice full of firmness and determination.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the people in front of him, and a feeling of relief surged in his heart. He knew that although these golden immortals had made mistakes, they could still be saved.

“Okay, I’ll give you this chance. But remember, you must keep this lesson in mind and never forget it. Only when you truly understand the true meaning of Tao can you truly achieve Daluo Tao fruit.”

After saying this, Yuanshi Tianzun walked away, leaving behind only a faint afterimage that gradually dissipated in the night sky.

The Twelve Golden Immortals of the Orthodox School stood where they were, watching Yuanshi Tianzun leave, their hearts filled with awe.

This incident was both a heavy blow and a valuable lesson for them.

Taiyi Zhenren looked at the direction where Yuanshi Tianzun left, with a complicated look in his eyes.

He knew very well that Master was disappointed in them.

“We can’t just let it go like this.” Taiyi Zhenren said in a deep voice, his tone revealing firmness and determination, “We must make that Yang Ling pay the price.”

Upon hearing this, the other Golden Immortals nodded in agreement.

They urgently need a victory to prove their worth and to restore the reputation of the Chan sect.

With this thought in mind, the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Xianjiao escaped in a flash. However, the moment they stepped into the camp, the scene before them made their hearts tighten.

The deputy leader, Taoist Master Ran Deng, looked disheveled, with messy clothes and fatigue and helplessness flashing in his eyes.

The South Pole Immortal’s face had lost its usual calmness, and his brows were furrowed, as if he was burdened with a heavy heart.

“Teacher Randeng, Senior Brother Nanji, what are you doing…” Guangchengzi spoke first, with a look of confusion that was hard to conceal in his voice.

Taoist Burning Lamp sighed and shook his head slowly: “Alas, we have also suffered a lot at the hands of Zhao Gongming and Sanxiao. The strength of the brothers and sisters working together is beyond our imagination.”

Nanji Xianweng also said: “Yes, we originally thought that with our strength, we could handle any challenge. But we didn’t expect that Zhao Gongming and Sanxiao’s cultivation had reached such a level. Although we tried our best, we still couldn’t resist their attack.”

Upon hearing this, the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect looked at each other in bewilderment, with an indescribable complex emotion welling up in their hearts.

They knew that Zhao Gongming and Sanxiao were both outstanding in Jiejiao and had extraordinary strength. But they did not expect that they could make Burning Lamp Taoist and Nanji Xianweng feel so difficult.

(End of this chapter)