Chapter 124: The Defeat of the Western Two Sages

Upon hearing Taiqing Laozi's words, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren nearly spat out blood on the spot.

What does that mean?

What kind of black pot are you pinning on us?

We may be dissatisfied with the Heavenly Court, but we have never engaged in any petty tricks against it.

Even if we wanted to engage in petty tricks, in the current Heavenly Court, they wouldn't dare.

This Taiqing Laozi is simply ill-intentioned, slandering them like this.

Without seeing it, all the Saints of the Heavenly Court were staring at Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren, making them feel immense pressure.

Jieyin Daoren rebuked angrily, "Taiqing Laozi, you are treacherous and faithless; you are simply, simply unworthy of being a Saint."

Zhunti Daoren suddenly spoke up and asked, "Taiqing, when did you join the Heavenly Court?"

"Naturally, a long time ago, even earlier than the Four Saint Alliance."

Taiqing Laozi had no intention of hiding it in the slightest.

Seeing Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren break down one after another, a feeling of unprecedented satisfaction even arose in Taiqing Laozi's heart.

Frustrated! Feeling frustrated, aren't you!

It is right to feel frustrated.

During the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity, he, Taiqing Laozi, was just as frustrated.

He even threw away his dignity to suppress the Jie Sect.

And what was the result?

In the end, the fruits of victory were snatched away by the Western Two Sages.

Now that he sees Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren falling into such a situation, how could Taiqing Laozi not feel refreshed?

Once Taiqing Laozi spoke, he made Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren look like a Joker.

When the four Saints agreed to form an alliance to resist the Heavenly Court, Taiqing Laozi had already joined the Heavenly Court; it was perhaps at that very moment that the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court knew about this matter.

In everyone's eyes, aren't the actions of the Western Two Sages just those of a Joker?

Taiqing Laozi had already joined the Heavenly Court; Yuanshi Tianzun felt somewhat uncomfortable in his heart, but he still followed in Taiqing Laozi's footsteps and stood behind him.

On the other side, a neutral Heavenly Dao Sage, Tongtian Jiaozhu, glanced at Taiqing Laozi and then did not hesitate at all.

Tongtian Jiaozhu snorted coldly at Taiqing Laozi and finally walked toward the Heavenly Emperor, saying, "Tongtian greets the Heavenly Emperor."

Tongtian Jiaozhu had not expected that Taiqing Laozi had actually joined the Heavenly Court as well.

Based on his understanding of Taiqing Laozi, someone as arrogant as him, who would join forces with the Western Two Sages to oppose the Heavenly Court, should not have joined the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Emperor truly has superb methods; even someone as arrogant as Taiqing Laozi has joined the Heavenly Court.

Tongtian Jiaozhu felt that this Taiqing Laozi must have seen immense benefits.

Otherwise, with Taiqing Laozi's personality, how could he have chosen to join the Heavenly Court?

However, even though they had both joined the Heavenly Court, Tongtian Jiaozhu still did not care for Taiqing Laozi.

Qin Hao looked at Tongtian Jiaozhu and Yuanshi Tianzun, smiling as he said, "Welcome, everyone, to the Heavenly Court."

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren looked at the various Saints of the Heavenly Court.

Now, many of the old-guard Saints—Taiqing Laozi, Tongtian Jiaozhu, Goddess Nuwa, and Goddess Thick Earth—had all joined the Heavenly Court.

And although Yuanshi Tianzun had not joined the Heavenly Court, now that Taiqing Laozi had joined, it would not be long before Yuanshi Tianzun joined as well.

Plus the newest Saints born in the Heavenly Court: the three Sage Emperors of the Human Race, Ancestor Minghe, and Great Immortal Zhenyuan.

This meant that the Heavenly Court now had ten Saints.

Ten Saints—this was a full ten Saints.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren could not help but gasp as they looked at so many Saints.

Isolated!

They had been isolated!

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren had always been known for saying what people wanted to hear in the Honghuang, but who would have thought that they would be the ones isolated now?

Now that almost all the Saints had joined the Heavenly Court, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren felt their scalps tingle at the thought of being enemies with the Heavenly Court.

Primarily because, among the Saints, they were not particularly strong.

However, at this point, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren knew it was not the time to retreat.

Even if they were Jokers, they had to fight for their dignity now.

If they surrendered to the Heavenly Court and the Heavenly Emperor now, the Heavenly Emperor would surely look down on them.

Even if they were to surrender, they had to display their might and demonstrate their Sage's Dao.

Thinking of this, Jieyin Daoren gritted his teeth and said, "Heavenly Emperor, please!"

Zhunti Daoren also stepped forward and said, "Heavenly Emperor, please!"

This was a scene rarely seen in the world: Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren joining forces to challenge the Heavenly Emperor, with all the Saints watching the battle.

Since the creation of the world, such a scene had never appeared on the Honghuang Continent, nor had so many Saints ever appeared.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren knew at this moment that there was no retreat, and without any hesitation, they chose to strike.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren, these two Buddha Way Saints, were draped in golden kasayas, their bodies shrouded in Buddha light, solemn and sacred.

Their eyes were firm, and without the slightest hesitation, they charged directly toward the direction of the Heavenly Emperor. They chanted Buddhist sounds, their voices like great bells, shaking the soul as if to awaken the entire universe.

The Heavenly Emperor stood alone above the firmament, dressed in an imperial robe, his face expressionless, as if he had long since anticipated the coming battle.

He pressed his palms together, a flash of golden light appearing in his eyes, and immediately launched an attack at the two Saints.

This strike appeared casual, yet it contained infinite power. A dazzling ray of light shot from the Heavenly Emperor's hand, instantly piercing through Space and striking Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren directly.

Under the impact of this force, the two Saints were like being struck by a heavy hammer; their figures swayed, and they flew backward.

They struggled to rise, their eyes filled with disbelief.

As Heavenly Dao Sages, they were unexpectedly so vulnerable before the Heavenly Emperor. Their Buddhist light dimmed significantly at that moment, as if heavily damaged by this strike.

The Heavenly Emperor remained expressionless, as if all of this were within his expectations.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren had ugly expressions; had the Heavenly Emperor not yet attained the Dao and become a Saint?

Could one possess such strength without having attained the Dao and become a Saint?

The various Saints of the Heavenly Court, however, were not surprised at all, feeling that it was only natural.

As the Lord of the Heavenly Court, it was understandable for the Heavenly Emperor to possess such strength.

Otherwise, how could the Heavenly Emperor have guided so many to attain the Dao and become Saints, and guided Thick Earth to break through to a realm above that of a Saint?

However, that Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren could not withstand the Heavenly Emperor's power even when joining forces still left the various Saints somewhat surprised.

The Heavenly Emperor possessed such strength without having attained the Dao and become a Saint.

Or perhaps the Heavenly Emperor had already attained the Dao and become a Saint, but had used some unknown method to hide it.

But there was another point: the Western Two Sages could not even block a single strike from the Heavenly Emperor.

Was the gap between Saints really this large?

Or rather, the Heavenly Emperor was not merely a Saint.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren had extremely ugly expressions; they had challenged the Heavenly Emperor, originally thinking they were picking a soft persimmon to squeeze.

But who would have thought that the Heavenly Emperor's strength would be unexpectedly powerful.

A guess could not help but arise in the hearts of both Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren.

If the Heavenly Emperor's strength was not the weakest in the Heavenly Court, could it be that he was the strongest?

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren looked at each other; they knew that no matter how strong the Heavenly Emperor was, they absolutely could not be defeated just like this.

Otherwise, as Heavenly Dao Sages and as Sect Leaders of Buddhism, where would they put their faces?

If they were defeated in this way, they would likely become the laughingstock of the Honghuang world in the future.

They could be defeated, but they absolutely could not be defeated like this.

Thinking of this, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren gritted their teeth and attacked the Heavenly Emperor once more.

This time, their requirement was merely to not be defeated so ungracefully at the hands of the Heavenly Emperor.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren, these two Saints of the Western Fojie, had already brought out their most cherished Spirit Treasures—the Seven Treasures Exquisite Tree, the Six Roots of Purity Bamboo, the Merit Golden Lotus, and the Green Lotus Treasure Banner.

Each of these innate Spirit Treasures contained endless might, enough to shake the entire universe.

Holding these Spirit Treasures, their eyes filled with determination and resolve, they launched a fierce attack against the Heavenly Emperor once again.

This time, they no longer held anything back and unleashed a full-power strike.

One could see the sky filled with brilliant light, the might of various Spirit Treasures intertwining to form a torrent of energy capable of destroying the world, surging toward the Heavenly Emperor.

However, facing such a powerful attack, the Heavenly Emperor remained neither sad nor happy, as if everything were under his control.

Beneath his feet, the Great Dao River reflected outward; this was a river condensed from endless Great Dao laws, containing the most profound power in the universe.

The Heavenly Emperor waved his hand lightly, and the Great Dao River rose into the air like a giant dragon, suppressing Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren directly.

Before this majestic power, the two Saints' Spirit Treasures also appeared inadequate.

Although they tried their best to resist the suppression of the Great Dao River, they were ultimately unable to withstand that vast power.

Their figures were sent flying once again, and the Spirit Treasures in their hands emitted mournful cries, as if recounting their helplessness and unwillingness.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren, the two Western Saints, had brought out their respective Spirit Treasures and poured in all their cultivation and power, yet when facing the Heavenly Emperor, they still appeared inadequate.

The Heavenly Emperor's strength was unfathomable, as if it had surpassed their understanding.

Any casual attack was like a landslide or a tsunami, making it difficult for them to resist.

The two Saints could not help but feel doubt in their hearts: was the Heavenly Emperor truly not a Saint? How could his strength be so powerful?

As Heavenly Dao Sages, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren naturally possessed extremely high self-esteem and confidence.

They could accept failure, but they could not accept such a vast gap.

In their view, even when facing a Saint of the same level, a situation where one could not even take a single move should not occur.

Yet the reality was cruel.

Every strike from the Heavenly Emperor left them feeling shocked and powerless.

They began to doubt their own cultivation and strength, and even began to doubt the rules of the entire Heavenly Dao.

In this battle, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren not only lost the fight, but also lost their confidence and dignity.

Moreover, the gap was simply too large.

At this moment, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren were both somewhat doubting their lives.

Was the Heavenly Emperor truly not a Saint?

How could his strength be so powerful?

As Heavenly Dao Sages, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren allowed themselves to be defeated, but not to be defeated so miserably, right?

Unfortunately, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren were destined to have no answer.

The Great Dao River directly suppressed Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren, mocking their ignorance and weakness.

Yes, weakness.

Who could have imagined that the Heavenly Dao Sages, who had always stood at the peak of the Honghuang world, would one day feel that they were weak?

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren even felt that facing Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not bring as much pressure as facing the Heavenly Emperor.

At this moment, the Dao hearts of Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren nearly shattered directly.

Why did they choose to challenge the Heavenly Emperor?

Was it not because they felt the Heavenly Emperor was the weakest in the Heavenly Court?

No, it should be said that the Heavenly Emperor was the weakest in strength among the decision-makers of the Heavenly Court.

And the Heavenly Emperor's status was that of the Lord of the Heavenly Court.

Persimmons are always picked when they are soft.

With the two of them, the Western Two Sages, joining forces, how could they not take down a mere Heavenly Emperor?

Who could have imagined that they truly could not take down a mere Heavenly Emperor.

As things stand now, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren only feel that they have been a Joker from beginning to end.

The various Saints of the Heavenly Court felt somewhat incredulous upon seeing this scene.

The various Saints of the Heavenly Court have been in contact with the Heavenly Emperor for a long time, so they naturally know that although the Heavenly Emperor does not seem to have the realm of a Saint for some reason.

The Heavenly Emperor's strength is far greater than that of a Saint.

But they truly did not expect that the Heavenly Emperor's strength would be so terrifyingly peerless today.

Although Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren, these two Western Saints, are called Loan Sages, once they stepped into the realm of Saints, their life levels underwent a transformation.

Among all the Saints, even if the Western Two Sages are not powerful.

But which Saint would dare say that they could take down Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren with a single, simple move?

None could.

There are differences in strength between Saints, but the gap between Saints would absolutely not be this large.

Not to mention that Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren joined forces.

Even if the current Empress Thick Earth has already touched the the Heavenly Dao Realm in strength and can quickly suppress a Saint.

It is still absolutely not like the Heavenly Emperor, who acts with such ease.

It is precisely because of this that the various Saints feel so shocked.

Old Ancestor Minghe laughed out loud and said, "Did you see it? Did you see it? This is His Majesty's strength; a petty Jieyin and a petty Zhunti actually wanted to challenge His Majesty—truly laughable, truly laughable."

Many Great Divine Abilities were watching this great battle in the Heaven Beyond Heaven from afar on the Honghuang Continent.

They had wanted to comprehend something from the battle between the Saints.

Originally, everyone thought that the Heavenly Emperor would fall into a bitter struggle, or that Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren would join forces to defeat the Heavenly Emperor.

After all, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren are, after all, two Saints.

And the Heavenly Emperor is not a Saint.

Who could have imagined that the battle would end so quickly.

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren were not even a match for a single blow from the Heavenly Emperor; facing the Heavenly Emperor, they were simply like ants shaking the sky.

The Dao hearts of Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren collapsed, but at this moment, they also knew that continuing to persist had no meaning.

(End of this chapter)