Sunrise and sunset, stars fall and clouds rise.

Disciples of the Jie Sect from all over the Primordial lands hurried back.

Of course, the vast expanse of the Primordial realm meant not all disciples could reach Penglai Island within a mere hundred days.

At the same time, many Jie Sect disciples were in seclusion, possibly unaware of what had transpired.

To this, everyone in the Jie Sect was indifferent.

Those who could come, came; those who couldn't, didn't matter.

After all, the Jie Sect had many members, even if only half could make it, it was still a considerable number.

Since the day of the thrice chime of the bell, a throng of Jie Sect disciples gradually arrived at the Penglai Holy Realm, guided to the front of Biyou Palace at the Jade Square under the arrangement of the Seven Attendant Immortals.

It was good that the Saint's Dao Field of the Jie Sect was spacious enough; what worried them least was having too many people.

This Jade Square could accommodate all the Jie Sect disciples without feeling crowded.

Although Jie Sect disciples generally lacked discipline, at the front gate of the Saint's Dao Field, they dared not act recklessly and all sat earnestly in meditation.

As time passed, more and more Jie Sect disciples gathered in the square in front of Biyou Palace, yet hardly any noise was heard.

Occasionally, when Immortal Gods conversed among each other, they would mostly whisper or even stand up and stroll around the edges of the square to chat.

It wasn't that their character was improved, but rather they dared not act wildly in front of the Sect Hierarch's Saint's Dao Field.

Even though Tongtian Hierarch might not blame them, out of respect and reverence for the Sect Hierarch, they did not wish to behave indiscreetly here.

Yu Yuan, being an Inner Sect Disciple with accommodations in Penglai, naturally didn't need to arrive early at the front of Biyou Palace.

Only on the day when the Three Sects converge did he, along with Huo Ling'er, come to the square in front of Biyou Palace.

After waiting quietly for a while, suddenly, several profound and grand Daoist charms appeared between Heaven and Earth.

Lines of Immortal Light spread across the sky like colorful clouds.

Following that, nine majestic purple-golden Divine Dragons broke through the sky, pulling behind them a sacred and majestic Imperial Chariot, surrounded by auspicious clouds and blooming Golden Flowers.

Sitting atop the treasure carriage was a tall and majestic figure.

Needless to say, this figure was none other than Yuqing Saint, the Sect Hierarch of Chan Sect, Yuanshi Tianzun.

Beside him was an old Daoist riding a plum deer, wearing a double bun and a dark Daoist robe, surrounded by glowing aura and a burst of colorful spiritual light above his head.

This lively old Daoist was Randeng Taoist, the Vice Sect Hierarch of Chan Sect.

Following the treasure carriage were several other distinguished figures upon immortal deer, stepping on auspicious clouds, or riding immortal cranes...

Apart from Nanji Immortal, Yun Zhongzi, and the Twelve Golden Immortals who were direct second-generation disciples, there were dozens of younger individuals with lower Daoist cultivation.

With the arrival of that Nine Dragon Incense Sedan, an intangible, formless momentum spontaneously emerged.

At times elusive, at other times heavier than Divine Mountain.

Magnificent as the sun and moon, vast as the stars.

This was the authority of a Saint!

At that moment, Duobao Taoist, the chief disciple of Jie Sect, personally stepped forward and bowed to welcome the arrival of the Chan Sect Saint.

"Duobao pays respects to second great-uncle, wishing him eternal sanctity!"

It was unknown if it was prearranged, but the sound of drums and music filled the air, accompanied by colorful petals scattering all over the sky.

The multitude of Jie Sect disciples in the square also stood up in unison, bowing towards the sky, creating a magnificent scene.

"We pay respects to our second great-uncle (Yuqing Saint), wishing him eternal sanctity."

Seizing the moment of salutation, Yu Yuan raised his head and glimpsed the approaching Chan Sect Saint from afar.

The surroundings of the Nine Dragon Incense Sedan were unobstructed by any curtains, and he managed—as he hoped—to see the true face of the Yuqing Saint.

Different from what he imagined— a figure as monumental as a mountain with myriad Dao surrounding him—what entered his gaze was an attractive and scholarly middle-aged Daoist.

Black hair and long beard, wearing a Lotus Crown and a Golden Silk Jade Luminous Robe, holding a Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, with lips slightly pursed, his face stern, and his eyes profoundly deep, emanating an aura of unspoken authority.

As Yu Yuan was stealthily sizing him up, it seemed as if the other was also looking towards him.

He suddenly felt a chill in his heart and hastily lowered his head, the sensation of being watched immediately disappearing.

This peculiar feeling immediately reminded him of the phrase, "When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you."

He doesn't seem easy to get along with.

Yu Yuan muttered to himself, turning his gaze towards the figures behind the treasure carriage, pausing briefly on Yun Zhongzi before focusing on those unfamiliar younger disciples.

Among these twenty to thirty young disciples, Yang Jian and Wei Hu were most conspicuous.

Next to them was a handsome young man with clear eyes and a bright smile, his lips red and teeth white, seeming refined and delicate, with a flame mark on his forehead, and his body wrapped in red silk that resembled fire.

Nezha... no, Spiritual Pearl?

Yu Yuan slightly raised his eyebrows, scanning the other young disciples.

Eventually, his gaze settled on a man in a gray robe.

The man was thin, with a dark red complexion, seemingly plain looking except for a pair of expressive, deep-set eyes beneath thick eyebrows.

To think he even brought along disciples who aren't even of the external sect.

Well then, this means the entire Chan Sect from top to bottom has gathered here.

Such a grand assembly!

"Second brother, please come inside for a chat," the voice of Tongtian Hierarch resounded.

Yuanshi Tianzun descended from the Imperial Chariot, not needing to step but carried by a path of celestial light and Golden Flowers formed by the clouds in the sky, leading him to Biyou Palace.

"Bai He, take the treasure carriage and mount aside for guard."

The Vice Sect Hierarch Randeng Taoist muttered softly, then dismounted, descending with the Chan Sect immortals to the designated open space in the Jade Square below.

The disciples of both sects began to greet each other with bows.

At this time, a problem arose.

The number of direct disciples from the Chan Sect was already few, and among those present, half were renowned masters.

Figures like Randeng Taoist, Nanji Immortal, Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, Yun Zhongzi, Yu Ding, and so on were names that echoed like thunder, hardly misrecognized in the entire Primordial Immortal God Realm.

But from the Jie Sect side...

At the moment, there were three to four thousand Jie Sect disciples present!

Even more exaggerated was that many of these Jie Sect immortals did not fully recognize each other!

At this time.

Several figures riding on auspicious clouds approached from the west.

The leading elder Daoist was clad in a yellow robe, standing on a Golden Lotus, his face a pale yellow showing a sorrowful expression.

Beside him, a middle-aged Daoist seemed emaciated and yellow-faced, dressed in a plain white robe, his black hair casually tied in a Daoist bun, skewed with a green twig.

Plus, about a dozen more were scattered behind them, varying in height and build.

With the arrival of this group, disciples from both the Chan and Jie Sects on the square looked surprised.

Because the attire of this group was peculiar; they neither bound their hair nor wore crowns, their vestment robes resembling a hybrid of Daoist robes and Kasayas.

Even those unfamiliar with them could tell from their attire that they were people from the West.

And those who recognized their identities were even more astonished.

At this moment, even the Tongtian Hierarch inside the Biyou Palace couldn't help but frown secretly, speaking to Yuanshi Tianzun, "This time it was supposed to be a tri-sect meeting involving our Chan and Jie, how come Jieyi and Zhunti have arrived?

During our previous assembly in Zixiao Palace, they weren't given any decrees, could it be they aim to seize an opportunity to take over powers of the Heavenly Court?"

Yuanshi Tianzun sat on a cloud bed, noncommittally responding, "Let's bring them in and ask."

Tongtian Hierarch slightly nodded, declaring loudly, "Two junior brothers, please come inside to talk."

Hearing his voice, Duobao Taoist also hastened to move forward in greeting, repeating the same set of rituals he had shown towards Yuanshi Tianzun earlier.

Subsequently, the two Saints entered the Biyou Palace, while their disciples landed on the square.

Yu Yuan glanced around; the five Western Sect disciples he had seen in the Heavenly Court before: Pharmacist, Dashizhi, and others were all present.

Sensing his gaze, Dashizhi also looked back at him, his eyes as cold as lightning.

Yu Yuan raised an eyebrow, gesturing a thumbs up towards him.

Dashizhi's brows furrowed slightly, confused by his gesture.

The next instant, Yu Yuan swiftly changed his hand gesture, pointing downwards.

Such an overt act, although not popular in the Primordial times, was easily understood by Dashizhi, turning his expression dark in an instant.

He glared fiercely at Yu Yuan, then turned away.

Yu Yuan slightly smiled, thinking that this disciple from the Western Sect surely lives up to his reputation for being fiercely proactive.

No wonder after the opening of the Buddhist Sect, he was once titled the Great Proactive Bodhisattva or the Great Courageous Bodhisattva.

Unlike Pharmacist and Moonlight, who always carried a smile when they saw him.

As he pondered, the sky changed again.

A vast expanse of purple qi came from the east, surging across a hundred thousand miles.

The purple qi boiled and surged, spawning countless nine-colored treasure lotuses, emitting myriad strands of auspicious light and radiance.

Following that, a middle-aged Daoist dressed in a dark Daoist robe, with an ordinary appearance, led a blue ox slowly towards them.

An old Daoist with white hair sat askew on the back of the blue ox.

Although aged in appearance, he was lively and vigorous, wearing a Taiching Fish Tail Crown, holding a silver horsetail whisk, dressed in a Yin Yang Eight Diagrams Robe, his face showing neither joy nor sorrow, exuding an air of indifference and casualness.

Duobao Taoist immediately stepped forward to greet respectfully, "Duobao pays respect to Granduncle, wishing Granduncle eternal life!"

Everyone on the square below also stood up to greet reverently, "We pay respects to Granduncle (Taiching Saint), wishing Granduncle (Taiching Saint) eternal life."

At the same time, Tongtian Hierarch and Yuanshi Tianzun stepped out of the Biyou Palace together, Jieyi and Zhunti following a step behind.

The four Saints bowed to the Taiching Saint.

"Greetings, eldest brother (Senior Brother)."

"No need for much courtesy."

The Taiching Saint dismounted the ox back and returned the greeting to the few Saints.

Tongtian Hierarch smiled, "Now that eldest brother has arrived, shall we start the tri-sect dialogue?"

The Taiching Saint slightly nodded.

Yuanshi Tianzun also nodded, then looked towards Jieyi and Zhunti speaking lightly, "The two junior brothers are from the great Western Sect, having not received the decree from Zixiao Palace, please bear witness with us."

Saint Zhunti immediately smiled and said without hesitation, "Since senior brother commands, how could I refuse?"

The Saint Jieyi beside him also slightly nodded, choosing not to speak further.

Immediately, the five Saints each took their seats on cloud beds.

Tongtian Hierarch looked towards the Taiching Saint, inquiring, "Elder brother, how do you think the matter of Investiture of the Gods should be handled?"

As the eldest and foremost disciple of Xuanmen, logically and morally, it was apt to seek his opinion first.

However, this time, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke indifferently, "Elder brother has only Xuan Du as his disciple, and it wouldn't be right to list him on the Investiture of the Gods, leaving eldest brother without anyone to attend him, would it?"

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