Jie Sect is the foremost great sect in Primordial times, every action drawing keen attention.

News that Yu Yuan was appointed Vice Sect Hierarch of Jie Sect quickly spread far and wide, intentionally or not, engulfing the entire Primordial in just a few short days.

At the same time, his strict punishment of disciples like Virochana Immortal, including the news that Virochana Immortal was the Golden Crow Crown Prince Lu Jun, spread out all at once like a swarm.

To describe it as "known to everyone, familiar to all" would not be an exaggeration.

Palace of the Polestar.

Upon receiving the report, the Heavenly Emperor hastily summoned Star Lord Taibai, Li Changgeng, and instructed: "Hasten to the Turquoise Pool, and request Her Highness to take eighty-one... no, considering Jie Sect has numerous disciples and followers, take three hundred sixty-five Flat Peaches to the Penglai Holy Realm to congratulate Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan!"

"Understood!"

Li Changgeng, not one for small talk, promptly acknowledged the command and departed.

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"That Yu Yuan being appointed as Vice Sect Hierarch, so it was indeed he who traveled through the river of time that day?"

In the Yuxu Palace, Yuanshi Tianzun who had received the information early, sat atop a cloud bed and quietly began to deduce.

Although the Calamity Qi of the universe was swirling and the intricate cause and effect remained obscure, the saints could still deduce a thing or two from matters they had witnessed with their own eyes.

He gently stretched out his hand, holding the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi and lightly tapping with it.

"That variable..." the Saint quietly murmured to himself: "Could it be him after all?"

"In just a little over a thousand years of cultivation, achieving the Dao Fruit of Quasi-Saint..."

"Even us, the true lineage of Pangu, do not possess such fortune; you are merely a transformation of Primordial Qi, how could you have achieved so? There must be something peculiar in this!"

"Tongtian..." Yuanshi Tianzun's gaze turned towards the East Sea: "You are well aware of this, yet you choose to ignore it? Are you thinking of using him to get through this Calamity?"

"If that's the case... how could I let you have your way!"

As he spoke these words, the memories of the time when The Three Pure Ones moved forward and retired together could not help but surface in his mind.

Back then, one in spirit and mind.

Unexpectedly, fate made a mockery of them, brewing today's rivalry over the Dao!

The Three Pure Ones separated, each following their own path!

But this is merely a gambit among saints!

Competing over fate, over Dao's leadership, over face... there can be no slightest personal sentiment!

In pursuit of the Dao, in pursuit of transcendence, no quarter can be given!

"Where is the child?"

"May I ask the master what are your instructions."

Looking at Bai He, Yuanshi Tianzun said: "Go pick some Wind and Thunder Immortal Almonds and send them to Zhongnan Mountain, let Yun Zhongzi take them to Penglai to congratulate Yu Yuan!"

A flicker of surprise crossed the eyes of Bai He, yet he did not dare to speak more, simply respectingly asked: "May I know how many the master wishes to pick?"

Yuanshi Tianzun did not speak.

But Bai He had already understood.

Such trivial matters, make the decision on your own, how many or how few do not matter.

If that's the case, then might as well take two as a gesture.

Internally confirming, Bai He respectfully bid farewell and retreated.

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Western Niu Hezhou.

The world of Pure Land floating above Sumeru Mountain.

The figures of two Saints slowly appeared.

Saint Jieyin sat crossed-legged on a twelve-petal Golden Lotus, his face showing a troubled expression, his eyes full of compassion as he spoke: "Well done, well done! I have seen fragments of future time in that Yu Yuan."

Beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree by the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, Saint Zhunti slowly opened his eyes, within which seemed to hold endless worlds flickering into and out of existence.

He shook his head and sighed softly: "The deductions we made before were not wrong, we can now confirm that Yu Yuan is indeed that variable.

Only his rate of growth has exceeded my expectations.

Cultivating for over a thousand years as a Primordial Quasi-Saint, and possessing a physical body comparable to that of an Ancestor Witch, he truly is an unprecedented variable!"

"Very well, very well!"

Saint Zhunti softly recited, with a sorrowful expression: "Previously I underestimated him, not following my junior brother's advice to induct him into our Western Sect... Now presumably, Heavenly Master Tongtian is even less likely to let him go."

"It's not the fault of the elder brother," said Saint Zhunti with a smile: "At that time, I too hadn't expected that he would advance this far so rapidly."

Though he said this, Saint Zhunti felt a sense of regret in his heart.

Initially, he had recognized Yu Yuan's unique qualities; if he had applied the conversion techniques of the Western Sect, he could fundamentally alter some of his perceptions, leading him directly to the West.

But doing so would thoroughly offend the Sect Hierarch Tongtian.

Thus, Saint Zhunti did not want to resort to such measures.

Instead, he tried to express goodwill by gifting the Great Dream Heart Sutra and Bodhi Beads, hoping to subtly mitigate Yu Yuan's wariness, then slowly strategize from there.

However, unexpectedly, it didn't take long before Yu Yuan became a powerful Quasi-Saint.

Had he known this would happen, he would have risked being attacked by Sect Hierarch Tongtian wielding the Qingping Sword, even if it meant trying to bring Yu Yuan over to the Western Sect.

Cultivating for over a thousand years to become a Quasi-Saint... this is an unprecedented feat!

This is no longer merely a matter of innate talent.

It is destiny!

It is a supremely vigorous destiny!

That is why he always turns peril into safety!

That is why he always turns calamity into prosperity, overflowing with gains!

That is why he breaks boundaries as easily as drinking water, reaching the summit as if walking on flat ground.

Aside from this answer, there is no other explanation.

"What do you plan to do now, junior brother?" asked Saint Zhunti.

At the level of Primordial Quasi-Saint, one is already considered one of the top experts between heaven and earth.

With a stable Primordial Spirit and a firm will.

The conversion techniques of the Western Sect have no effect whatsoever on a Primordial Quasi-Saint.

If nothing unexpected happens, there's essentially no chance of winning him over.

In such times, the consideration should no longer be about winning him over, but how to deal with this potential "enemy."

Saint Zhunti smilingly said: "Now that Jie Sect suddenly has a new Quasi-Saint, it is Chan Sect that should be worried... We simply continue to observe.

Right, with Jie Sect having a new Vice Sect Hierarch, we in the Western Sect should also offer our congratulations."

Saint Jie nodded, softly calling out: "Maitreya."

In no time, Daoist Maitreya arrived before the saint, kneeling down to pay his respects: "Disciple greets the two teachers. What instructions do you have for me?"

"You shall take some congratulatory gifts to Penglai Immortal Island, to congratulate that Yu Yuan!"

Saint Zhunti added from the side: "On this trip, speak less and do less, and must not forget the proprieties!"

"Yes!" Daoist Maitreya respectfully received the decree, took the gifts, left the Pure Land, mounted the Auspicious Cloud, and hurried towards the East Sea.

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Dragon Palace of the East Sea.

East Sea Dragon King Aoguang was in the Dragon Palace, counting the treasures within the Dragon Palace Treasure Vault.

Soon, he ordered his people to bring out three hundred and sixty-five Immortal Herbs from the sea bed, and fetched ninety-seven boxes of East Sea Spirit Pearls, then had his dragon descendants pack these treasures into gift boxes, saying to them: "Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan has old ties with our East Sea, I wish to take you all to Penglai Immortal Island to pay homage... If you are fortunate, you might gain some of the saintly virtues."

His second son, Ao Yi, had coincidentally become the charioteer under Yu Yuan, a matter that Aoguang had been most proud of over the years, often bringing it up; naturally, he did not forget to mention it now.

A group of the Dragon Clan's descendants all nodded and expressed their thanks.

Thus, Aoguang led a group of the Dragon Clan speeding towards Penglai Immortal Island.

However, just after they'd traveled for a short while, they saw the Heavenly Vault above aglow with streaming lights, many immortals' ethereal forms materializing in the sky, all appearing to be heading towards Penglai Immortal Island.

Aoguang was so astonished that he exclaimed: "So many Golden Immortals and Daluos... Are they all here to congratulate Vice Sect Hierarch Yu Yuan?"

"Quickly return to the Dragon Palace... double the gifts... no, make it tenfold!"

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