Chapter 1658: Zhen Yuanzi Emerges from Seclusion, Bestows the Sect

"Yes, sister," Bi Xiao nodded. "Don't we know our own natures best? Only you, with your peerless talent, have a chance to attain the Dao."

"You two!" Yun Xiao shook her head. "We all share the same innate talent and roots—what distinction is there?"

"Our personalities are different anyway. Sister, hurry off. As for the divine authority, let me and Bi Xiao sister take charge."

Yun Xiao fell silent, then said after a moment: "Very well. If I truly attain Hunyuan, we'll all escape this calamity."

Wan Shoushan.

Wuzhuang Temple.

"Brother, what brings you to my Wuzhuang Temple?" Zhen Yuanzi frowned at the Taoist seated across from him, who was greedily biting into a Ginseng Fruit.

Sun Wukong sighed: "Big Brother, why play dumb? The opportunity for Hunyuan has arrived—I can't believe someone as astute as you hasn't heard the news. Everyone of note in the Three Realms has gone to that planet, Earth. Aren't you going to join the fray?"

"Of course I know. But can I leave?" Zhen Yuanzi frowned. "Without this Land Immortal Realm, my Earth Book's power will weaken greatly."

Earth Book, the Earth's embryonic membrane.

It connects to the 070 Land Immortal Realm; countless great beings dare not act rashly—that's my leverage to roam freely in Honghuang.

Of course, my magical abilities aren't weak either.

But so what?

Those stronger in magical arts have still perished in the river of history.

If I rely on my own strength and act recklessly, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Surely Big Brother isn't unmoved? That's the chance to become a Sage!" Sun Wukong asked.

Zhen Yuanzi sighed deeply: "How could I not be tempted by the Hunyuan opportunity? But if I go, the mortal realm will surely turn into a slaughterhouse. Even if we join forces, can we truly win this chance?"

Sun Wukong swallowed the last of his Ginseng Fruit and said: "Big Brother, is there any great reward without great risk? If you refuse to leave, will the Hunyuan opportunity land in Wuzhuang Temple by itself? I say, rather than be controlled by others later, better to go out and fight for it. Win, and you stand atop Honghuang; lose, and you simply reincarnate."

"We are all Zhunsheng. It's not easy to kill us utterly."

Zhen Yuanzi fell into thought.

In truth, even before Sun Wukong arrived, he had been tempted.

But he had stayed too long in Wuzhuang Temple—he had lost his edge.

He couldn't even recall when he had last truly battled another.

Fight once more against the beings of the Three Realms?

Zhen Yuanzi gazed at the sky, then sighed: "Very well. Let us brothers challenge the beings of the Three Realms once more."

"Big Brother, you're a man of action! Let's go!"

Sun Wukong beamed with joy.

With Zhen Yuanzi as an ally, his chance to seize the Hunyuan position greatly increased.

He knew well that Buddha, Guanyin, Guangchengzi, and others had all descended.

If he went alone to the mortal realm, he'd likely fare poorly.

That's why he came to Zhen Yuanzi, persuading him to descend together.

Of course, Zhen Yuanzi's willingness to be swayed proves he didn't truly refuse to go—he merely lacked allies and didn't want to risk everything alone.

Dixin.

Zhou Qing had ravaged the cultivation world, ravaged the nations, originally planning to ascend to the Land Immortal Realm to continue his cultivation.

But Zhang Taixuan entrusted him with a great mission.

The temptation of the Holy Seat naturally slowed his pace—he decided to spread his teachings in the mortal realm first.

"First, build a Tai Xuan Mountain, then deal with other matters."

He acted at once, full of vigor. Ignoring Earth's satellite surveillance, he moved massive mountains from every continent, refined them with true qi, and in an instant forged a mountain ten thousand meters tall.

At the mountain's peak.

The terrain was open, spanning several li in diameter.

He fused various materials into pavilions and temples, then arranged arrays to gather spiritual energy—soon, it bore the aura of a true immortal sect.

"What is Zhou Qing doing?"

(acdi) The Rabbit upper echelons were stunned.

Not only had he stolen gold and nuclear weapons from every nation—he was now building wonders on Earth.

This was beyond absurd.

The Eagle and other nations were similarly numb from Zhou Qing's actions.

This man was too much of a troublemaker.

Now, they had no thought of revenge—only that he stop causing chaos.

If he kept this up, the great powers would collapse under the strain.

"By the command of Lord Tai Xuan, I establish the Tai Xuan Sect. All who are destined may come here to become disciples and cultivate."

Zhou Qing stood atop the peak, struck the Chaos Bell. Its toll rang clear, carrying his voice to every ear.

The Chaos Bell, a primordial supreme treasure, could be controlled at will. Its sound reached all without harming anyone—it instead cleared the souls of Earth's people, imbuing them with a trace of Daoic resonance.

Primordial supreme treasures are not merely weapons; their auxiliary powers are formidable.

"Huh, he's already established a sect!"

Qing Luan, having just found Dixin, heard the Chaos Bell's toll. She tore open space and descended onto Tai Xuan Mountain.

"I am Qing Luan, under Niangniang Nüwa's command, sent to guard your Dao. Greetings, Zhou Qing Daoist."