He no longer asked more questions, but directly led Daoist Randeng to the Eight Treasures Merit Pool.

Upon arriving at the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, Daoist Randeng solemnly bowed to the two Saints and then spoke earnestly, "Reporting to the two Saints, not long ago our Sect Hierarch sensed disturbances from the Vajra Bracelet and investigated the whereabouts of that evil demon, discovering its appearance near the Fire Cloud Palace.

Considering that it is soon the birthday of Great God Fu Xi, your Sect will likely send disciples to offer birthday congratulations. Thus, our Sect Hierarch specifically tasked me to come and caution your disciples to be very careful when they go to the Fire Cloud Palace."

"Are you speaking the truth?" Saint Zhunti stared intently at Daoist Randeng, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.

Before Daoist Randeng could respond, Saint Jieyin continued, "Daoist Randeng, don't take offense. This matter is of great importance and requires our utmost attention."

They clearly understood the true meaning behind Daoist Randeng's words.

If Yu Yuan indeed appeared near the Fire Cloud Palace, then he is very likely the murderer who had just killed Jialouluo and Mahu Luo Ga!

Both Saints were aware that he was certainly capable of it.

Daoist Randeng's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice: "This matter is absolutely true, without any falsehood!"

"I understand."

Saint Jieyin nodded, exchanged a glance with Saint Zhunti, and immediately understood the situation.

It seemed that everything was indeed true.

And Daoist Randeng rushing to reveal Yu Yuan's presence near the Fire Cloud Palace to them was also intended to intensify the conflict between the Western Sect and the Jie Sect.

It was a scheme to use others to eliminate an enemy.

Humph, Yuanshi wants to deal with the Jie Sect, but expects us to take the fall for him... what a joke!

This upcoming calamity is a matter among the Three Sects of Xuanmen; our Western Sect merely cheers from the sidelines, secretly taking advantages when possible. If we were to actually enter the fray, wouldn't we have to face the Jie Sect with its myriad of immortals, directly confronting Tongtian Sect Hierarch with the Qingping Sword?

Saint Zhunti looked at Saint Jieyin, and both Saints almost simultaneously decided in their hearts—to continue to endure!

Thus, the consensus between the two Saints was quickly reached.

Pretending as if nothing had happened, Saint Jieyin said to Daoist Randeng, "We both are now aware of the matter, and thank you for the information, Daoist Randeng. We need to continue our meditative cultivation, so we won't keep you here any longer… Pharmacist, please see Daoist Randeng off."

Daoist Randeng understood the underlying meaning in Saint Jieyin's words, unsurprised, he gracefully got up to take his leave, escorted by the Pharmacist out of Sumeru Mountain's Pure Land.

Once Daoist Randeng left Sumeru Mountain, he immediately returned to his own cultivation site, Lingjiu Mountain, and reported the situation to Sect Hierarch Yuanshi Tianzun through a treasure mirror.

Despite not being in Yuxu Palace, Daoist Randeng's manner was still very respectful and humble as he solemnly reported: "Reporting to the Sect Hierarch, I have already disclosed the information to the two Saints of the Western Sect as you instructed.

However, it seems they no longer wish to pursue this matter."

"I understand," Yuanshi Tianzun's voice sounded, "In the future, you can pay more attention to the movements of the Western Sect."

Does this mean the cooperation between the Chan Sect and the Western Sect is about to end… Daoist Randeng pondered quickly in his heart, yet his face remained unchanged, and he respectfully answered: "Your disciple obeys!"

He was indeed a very clever person, otherwise, he would not be respected by Manjusri and Ci Hang among others as a teacher.

The cooperation between Chan Sect and Western Sect was facilitated by him.

However, the Western Sect repeatedly chooses to endure in conflicts with the Jie Sect, simply reaping benefits without contributing, which will inevitably lead to dissatisfaction from their own Sect Hierarch.

If this continues, the cooperation between the two Sects may really come to an end.

After Daoist Randeng had left, Yuanshi Tianzun sat quietly in Yuxu Palace, remaining motionless for a long time.

After a while, he murmured softly, "Jieyin, Zhunti, do you really think you can stay out of this? It's absurd..."

At this moment, Bai He approached respectfully, saying, "Reporting to my lord, Virochana Immortal wishes to join our Chan Sect and is currently kneeling outside the mountain gate, my lord, what should we do…"

"Virochana Immortal, that Golden Crow?"

Yuanshi Tianzun's lips slightly curved upwards, "Such a shallow-natured creature born from an egg also wants to join my Chan Sect?"

He was about to let Bai He send him away, but then a thought crossed his mind: now is the time when the strengths of various Sects are clashing, having one more person's strength is good after all, especially since this Virochana Immortal has the Dao Xing of a Daluo Golden Immortal.

As for the issue of Virochana Immortal once being a disciple of Jie Sect, Yuanshi Tianzun didn't take it to heart.

A disciple from Jie Sect defecting to Chan Sect, doesn't that prove Jie Sect's approach is ineffective?

With this thought, he looked at Bai He and said, "Since Virochana Immortal has come, let him in."

"Yes, master."

Bai He respectfully withdrew.

After a while, a young man dressed in splendid attire appeared in Yuxu Palace and respectfully saluted Yuanshi Tianzun, saying, "Junior Lu Jun, pays respect to the Saint!"

This splendidly dressed man was none other than Virochana Immortal from Jie Sect, who had previously disappeared!

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at him and said indifferently, "For what purpose have you come here?"

"Reporting to the Saint," Virochana Immortal took a deep breath and said solemnly, "This junior wishes to join Chan Sect, hoping for the Sect Hierarch's approval."

Yuanshi Tianzun looked him up and down, then suddenly threw out a question, "You were once a disciple of Jie Sect, what do you think of Jie Sect?"

Virochana Immortal was startled, pondered for a long while, and then said earnestly, "This junior once thought Jie Sect was a grand and noble sect, which is why I joined. But I never expected that Jie Sect is actually just a cesspool, where disciples are full of misdeeds, too numerous to record.

To not conceal from the Saint, this junior is planning to draft a list of Jie Sect's ten major offenses to reveal their true nature to the world!"

Hearing this, a faint contempt flashed in Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes.

Cesspool... this fellow is certainly part of that filth, isn't he?

However, Yuanshi Tianzun did not hold any grudge, and after pondering briefly said straightforwardly, "If you truly intend to join Chan Sect, then join under Vice Sect Hierarch Randeng Daoist. What do you think?"

Virochana Immortal was immediately taken aback.

He originally thought Yuanshi Tianzun would personally accept him, but instead, he was to apprentice under Daoist Randeng.

Although Daoist Randeng had impressive credentials and long life, he was only a Daluo Golden Immortal like himself. What qualification did he have to be his master?!

But thinking about it, he could understand.

Most of the disciples currently in Chan Sect were outer disciples, while the inner disciples were mostly those who joined at the establishment of Chan Sect by Yuanshi Tianzun.

With his status, becoming a direct disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun might cause dissatisfaction among many.

If it had been the Golden Crow Crown Prince in ancient times, he would have proudly refused such a proposal, but now, Lu Jun had been through enough to know what he wanted!

He wanted to take revenge on Yu Yuan!

Joining Chan Sect was his best option!

Otherwise, he could have simply continued to hide.

With this thought, Virochana Immortal decisively agreed, "Disciple will follow the command of the Sect Hierarch."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded in satisfaction and with a wave of his hand, a spiritual light fell in front of Virochana Immortal.

Virochana Immortal looked closely and saw a small flag standing quietly within the spiritual light, with the sun and moon circulating on it, illuminating all directions.

Yuanshi Tianzun said indifferently, "This is the Sun and Moon Flag, ranked among the top-tier Acquired Spiritual Treasures, take it for protection and as a token of your initiation. You can carry this treasure to Lingjiu Mountain in Xiniu Hezhou to find your master Daoist Randeng."

"Thank you for the treasure, Sect Hierarch!"

After respectfully thanking him, Virochana Immortal left Yuxu Palace, filled with many emotions.

He naturally knew why he could join Chan Sect and was very clear about his strengths.

But no matter what, from today onward, he was a disciple of Chan Sect!

What he needed to do was to demonstrate his strengths, to show his worth to the Sect Hierarch!

It seems he must quickly devise the ten major offenses of Jie Sect!

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