Chapter 709: Meeting Saint Tongtian! Testing the Great Dao

In his view, this wager of Luo Fu was entirely a test of the Great Dao's tide.

But this test seemed unwise.

"To gamble away the fate of human destiny so casually—Tongtian, Tongtian, you're still the same: impulsive, reckless. But that final sword cut was well done; traitors must be dealt with thus."

As for Saint Tongtian's decision, Master Yuanshi felt a deep sense of reflection.

He had warned Saint Tongtian more than once about his impulsive nature, yet Saint Tongtian never listened—this was one of the catalysts for the Three Pure Ones' schism.

His own nature leaned toward adhering to rules, while Saint Tongtian acted on whim, heedless of consequences. In temperament, the two were complete opposites.

Yet, for Saint Tongtian's final act, Master Yuanshi found himself unusually approving.

For he, too, had wished to strike at Daoist Randeng.

Saint Tongtian's sword cut could indeed be considered interest.

······

Nuwa Palace.

"Seeking the True Sutra? Seizing the True Sutra? What a brilliant idea. It seems I, too, must find an opportunity to insert myself into the Journey to the West. Devotees? Hmph, I will settle accounts with these bald monks for enslaving humanity—sooner or later."

Upon hearing Luo Fu's plan, Pingxin Niangniang's eyes brimmed with unrestrained admiration.

Luo Fu's plan truly could be called an original path.

It might even succeed in halting the Journey to the West.

Though her memories had been obscured, their latent influence caused Pingxin Niangniang to unconsciously trust and favor Luo Fu.

She directly chose to support Luo Fu's plan—and even decided to insert herself into it.

······

Bajing Palace.

Shh!

Space rippled faintly; the jade slip and the Nine-Petal World-Annihilating Black Lotus tore through space and appeared before Taiqing Saint.

"Seeking the True Sutra? Seizing the True Sutra? How intriguing—only someone clever could devise such a scheme. Truly a variable."

Taiqing Saint opened his eyes, gazing at the jade slip and the Nine-Petal World-Annihilating Black Lotus before him; rare emotion stirred in his gaze.

I have to admit that Luofu's plan was indeed somewhat unexpected for the Saint of Taiqing.

He had not anticipated Luo Fu would intervene in the Journey to the West in this manner.

"Let us see how it unfolds. Perhaps it will reveal something."

Taiqing Saint flicked his dust whisk, sweeping the jade slip and the Nine-Petal World-Annihilating Black Lotus onto a shelf nearby, then closed his eyes once more and resumed his cultivation.

······

Deep within the world.

"Seizing the True Sutra? This Luo Fu is truly a variable. Could it be that old rival is testing me?"

The commotion beyond heaven was no small matter—especially with the Three Saints gathered together, an unprecedented upheaval since the Three Realms' reshaping, even stirring Ancestor Hongjun.

"I told you long ago: the Great Dao's tide cannot be reversed, but minor currents may be altered. This test is destined to yield no result. Let me see who lurks behind the scenes."

Ancestor Hongjun murmured softly, his cold, indifferent eyes filled with ruthless calculation.

······

Shh!

Immediately after leaving the realm beyond heaven, Luo Fu unleashed the Dao of Space and hastened toward the address given by Saint Tongtian.

He had long wished to meet Saint Tongtian; now that Saint Tongtian had invited him, he could hardly wait.

Saint Tongtian had chosen a location not ordinary, but the boundary between the realm beyond heaven and Chaos, nearing the world's barrier.

Such a peculiar location was clearly chosen deliberately by Saint Tongtian.

Had Luo Fu not been a Pre-Saint, Saint Tongtian would have placed the meeting directly within Chaos.

Though the realm beyond heaven contained Chaotic currents, they were diluted—any great cultivator could withstand them.