Chapter 288

Honorable senior uncles, from what I, the disciple, have seen...

This place for discussing the Dao should still be set on Mount Sumeru; that would be most appropriate!

Chen Ku's words fell.

All the sages were momentarily stunned.

Especially the Three Pure Ones, whose faces darkened as they looked at Chen Ku.

We sages are discussing; when will it be your turn to decide?!

Yuanshi let out an annoyed grunt.

Obviously, Yuanshi still resented the earlier draw between Chen Ku and Tongtian.

Tongtian looked at Chen Ku with interest, saying somewhat playfully:

Oh? Why set it on Mount Sumeru?!

Tongtian knew that since Chen Ku dared to speak up now, he must have some motive.

Indeed.

Upon hearing Tongtian's words, Chen Ku responded promptly and straightforwardly.

Honorable senior uncles, my Western domain is now vast, its fortune flourishing.

There are countless spirit veins, making the primordial spiritual energy as deep as an abyss, endless and boundless.

Moreover, there are innumerable spiritual fruits and roots such as Huangzhong plum, immortal apricot, purple Bodhi, and primordial fire jujube tree.

Going to the West to discuss the Dao is also twice as effective for disciples from all directions.

Chen Ku's words rang out loudly.

For a moment, the Three Pure Ones' expressions stiffened, leaving them speechless.

Countless spirit veins?!

Innumerable spiritual fruits and roots?!

If that's the case, then the West is indeed suitable for sages to discuss the Dao.

But immediately afterward, Laozi showed a doubtful expression.

Hmph, talking nonsense.

How could the Western Heaven and Earth have the spiritual fruits and roots you speak of?!

As I see it, you are simply spreading heresy and misleading the masses.

Laozi refuted without hesitation, completely disbelieving what Chen Ku said.

It is not that Laozi lacks insight.

But rather, their impression of the West remains stuck in time immemorial.

All along, the Three Pure Ones have never truly set foot in the Western Heaven and Earth to see its true state.

Moreover, how precious are the primordial spiritual fruits and roots such as Huangzhong plum, immortal apricot, and purple Bodhi?!

Even in the Three Pure Ones' cultivation ground on Mount Kunlun, they have not gathered all these spiritual fruits and roots.

Therefore, Laozi's disbelief is understandable.

After his words fell, Yuanshi also nodded in deep agreement.

Seeing this, Jieyin and Zhunti remained silent, merely eyeing the Three Pure Ones with a mocking gaze.

And Chen Ku was not surprised either.

He gave a faint smile and simply continued speaking:

If so, would the three senior uncles be willing to make a wager with this junior?

If the West's fortune and spiritual energy are indeed supremely flourishing, then this time's venue for discussing the Dao shall be set on my Western Mount Sumeru.

Watching this scene, Nüwa beside them broke into a knowing smile.

Alright!

This brat Chen Ku is digging a pit step by step, just waiting for the Three Pure Ones to jump in.

The Three Pure Ones are unaware, but Nüwa has indeed descended into the Western Buddhist realm before.

Regarding the tremendous changes in the Western Heaven and Earth today, she is fully aware, and her memory remains fresh.

This time, the Three Pure Ones are likely to fall into the trap!

However, Nüwa also didn't say much more.

She has not established a Dao lineage, nor does she need to teach any disciples.

Therefore, as for Nüwa, the location of the Dao discussion venue is of little importance to her; she doesn't really care.

Indeed!

Now, speaking of the Three Pure Ones:

Upon hearing Chen Ku's words, Yuanshi appeared full of confidence.

Good, just as you say!

But if the Western Heaven and Earth are not that flourishing, then you all must go to Mount Kunlun to discuss the Dao.

Moreover, I would like to see how you will wrap things up then!

Yuanshi said as such.

Yuanshi also wanted to use this opportunity to set the venue for discussing the Dao in Mount Kunlun.

Moreover, if the West is not as flourishing as Chen Ku claimed,

then at that time, Chen Ku, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others will surely lose face.

Chen Ku smiled faintly and said no more.

Afterwards, several people immediately set out, and in an instant rushed to the western realm.

Sage's speed, how swift!

However, in the blink of an eye, they had already all found themselves in the Western Heaven and Earth.

However, at the very moment they just manifested, the Three Pure Ones were all taken aback.

"Hmm? Something feels off......"

Laozi frowned, as if discovering that the matter was not simple.

Nothing else!

At this moment, they were not actually on Mount Sumeru.

However, under their perception, the surroundings could be described as spiritual qi pouring like a waterfall, vast and boundless.

Even, faintly visible, one could see strands of primordial spiritual light as if tangible.

The rich law order rose up, interweaving and shining upon each other.

This made the Three Pure Ones instantly feel relaxed throughout their bodies, their divine sense a bit clearer.

Not only that.

Gazing out, in the boundless Western Heaven and Earth, occasional immortal light burst forth, illuminating one after another immortal pavilions, divine palaces, and so on.

Undoubtedly, those were one after another cave heavens and blessed lands, etc.

"This... this......"

Tongtian's gaze turned somewhat vacant, muttering to himself.

In just an instant, he was able to discern it.

Nowadays, the Western Heaven and Earth are no weaker than the Eastern.

One could even say it is slightly superior.

After all, compared to the Eastern Heaven and Earth, the Western has far fewer sentient beings competing and seizing spiritual qi, etc.

Meanwhile, since the Dao-Demon conflict at the beginning, the Western has also not experienced any truly terrifying great war.

In short, what is seen now, compared to the Western Heaven and Earth in the Three Pure Ones' impression, is worlds apart.

"This place...... what on earth has happened!!"

Yuanshi furrowed his brows, his face full of bewilderment.

He also knew that Jieyin and Zhunti and the like have always been intent on revitalizing the Western Heaven and Earth.

But he never expected that their progress could be this fast!!

This round...... truly a miscalculation!

Watching the Three Pure Ones' reaction, Jieyin and Zhunti smiled secretly.

Refreshing!

So refreshing!

They spared no effort, even bearing the name of the 'Shameless Trio', just so that when all beings witness the prosperous scene of the West, they would reveal such a shocking expression!!

In that moment, Jieyin and Zhunti couldn't help but feel somewhat proud of themselves.

Just then, Chen Ku suddenly waved his hand.

Boom!

Boom!

Only to see a vast, mist-like spiritual light suddenly appear, hovering before the Three Pure Ones.

Within each strand of spiritual light were bundles of spiritual roots and immortal fruits, gleaming, fragrant, and refreshing to the heart.

Gazing intently, the spiritual roots and immortal fruits were like countless small mountains, innumerable.

It is hard to imagine just how many immortal fruits are gathered within.

The Three Pure Ones were completely dumbfounded.

And Chen Ku then spoke as well.

"Hehe, this is the accumulation of some years of my Western domain."

"May I ask, esteemed Three Pure Ones, could Kunlun Mountain possibly possess such a quantity of spiritual roots and immortal fruits?"

Chen Ku inquired.

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones' faces turned extremely embarrassed, exchanging glances with nothing to say.

Cannot compare!

Absolutely cannot compare!

Especially Yuanshi, his previous mockery of the West is now like a resounding slap, fiercely striking his own face.

Even though he is a sage, Yuanshi couldn't help but feel his old face flush.

After a long while, he then glanced at Chen Ku with a forehead full of black lines.

"This time, I truly misjudged!"

"Hmph, if that's the case, then as previously said, the place for discussing the Dao shall be set in the West!"

Yuanshi felt extremely aggrieved.

But the wager between the two earlier was personally witnessed and heard by all beings.

And now, the result needs no further explanation.

If they continue to quibble, it would instead cause all beings to look down upon them.

Therefore, Yuanshi, even if he had to hold his nose, had no choice but to accept this result and agree that the place for discussing the Dao be set in the West.

Laozi and Tongtian both remained silent as well.

However, their faces both showed a rather pained expression.

And upon hearing Yuanshi's words, Chen Ku immediately smiled.

Hehe...... Senior Uncle indeed kept his promise!

In that case, we will give all beings a thousand years, so we can hurry to the Western Heaven and Earth to listen to the profound truths of the Great Dao.

After a thousand years, we in the West will respectfully await the arrival of all Senior Uncles with their disciples.

Chen Ku said thus.

This time, all the sages of the Profound Gate have gathered to discuss the Dao; it goes without saying that the momentum will be even grander.

At that time, even more living beings will flock to the Western Heaven and Earth.

Giving them a thousand years to prepare is still quite reasonable.

Regarding this, the Three Pure Ones also had no objections.

If that's the case, then let's meet again after a thousand years!

Laozi's face sank, and he said this.

Afterward, he said nothing more, taking Yuanshi and Tongtian with him as they turned and left.

Watching the Three Pure Ones depart, Chen Ku felt satisfied, his smile deep.

As for Jieyin and Zhunti, they wore looks of relief, and their gazes toward Chen Ku were filled with even more admiration.

In Kunlun Mountain!

The Three Pure Ones returned to this place.

"I never expected... the speed of development in the West to be this astonishing."

Although they have returned, the Three Pure Ones' expressions remain solemn, even heavy.

Tongtian opened his mouth and sighed.

Upon hearing this, Laozi also opened his mouth and said:

"This time, we have all been played by that brat Chen Ku."

"The prosperity of the West has truly caught us off guard."

And Yuanshi, who was previously the target of Chen Ku's face-to-face output, is now even more furious, his hair standing on end, his anger unabated.

"I never expected that Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others, though appearing shameless, actually conceal themselves so deeply."

"We only knew their conduct was shameless, but we failed to notice their great perseverance in reviving the West."

Yuanshi's words sounded as if he were belittling Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others.

But in fact, it was great praise for the latter.

Again, there was a long silence.

Finally, Laozi opened his mouth once again and said:

"Alright, since we have witnessed the West's extraordinariness, we must henceforth treat them with caution and not underestimate them."

"Quickly summon the disciples of the Three Teachings and inform them of this!"

As Laozi's words fell, the Three Pure Ones immediately activated their divine thoughts, summoning the disciples of the Human, Orthodox, and Intercept Teachings to come and meet.

Not long after, the disciples of the Three Teachings gathered.

And the Three Pure Ones also spoke, explaining the matter of discussing the Dao in detail.

But upon hearing the Three Pure Ones' words, all the disciples of the Three Teachings were instantly dumbfounded.

"What? Go to the Western Heaven and Earth to discuss the Dao?!"

"This... this isn't just helping to boost the prestige of the Western Buddhist Sect, is it?"

"Even if it's discussing the Dao, it should be the Western Buddhist Sect coming to our Kunlun Mountain."

"Not bad, not bad, but why would the masters make such a decision?!"

The disciples looked at each other, utterly bewildered.

They also immediately realized that this would be greatly beneficial to the West.

But for our own Three Pure Ones' Dao lineage, there is a possibility of weakening its prestige.

Given how shrewd the Three Pure Ones are, how could they make such a decision?!

Seeing everyone's doubts, Tongtian gave a helpless wry laugh before explaining:

"Nowadays, the West's prosperity has long surpassed our initial impressions."

"Going there, you will receive endless spiritual energy's support, and many immortal fruits will aid your enlightenment."

"In short, discussing the Dao on Mount Sumeru may perhaps yield better results than here on Kunlun Mountain."

Tongtian spoke in a muffled voice, describing the various scenes of the West's unparalleled prosperity.

This made the disciples feel even more dumbfounded.

"What the heck?!"

"The West is this awesome now?!"

"This news is truly too explosive!"

"If someone else said this, the disciples would only think it's an Arabian Nights tale, the ramblings of a madman."

"However, every word of a sage is a divine decree, naturally not a lie."

"Moreover, why would our sect leader-level existence need to lie to these disciples?!"

"No matter how unbelievable, we can only admit that the West is undoubtedly truly overly powerful."

"At this very moment, Yuanshi also seemed unwilling to dwell further on this issue."

"Alright!"

"You just need to know this matter and make early preparations!"

"Hmph, when the time comes to discuss the Dao, heading to the West, you must absolutely not be polite."

"You must eat as many spiritual-root immortal fruits as possible, even taking them away."

Yuanshi's expression was furious.

Chen Ku!

This is you bringing it upon yourself!

When the time comes, we disciples of the Three Teachings will go to the West, and then we'll just eat and take.

I suppose the Buddhist masses also cannot erupt, right?!

The face lost before can only be regained in this way.

Upon these words, Tongtian beside him also gave a hearty laugh.

"Haha, not bad not bad!"

"I, the Jie Sect's thousands of disciples, this time will definitely be able to eat that Western meat pain."

Tongtian also couldn't help but reveal a rather black-bellied side.

And upon hearing these words, Yuanshi's face showed a hint of a sinister smile.

This time, he unusually did not refute Tongtian, saying things like the Jie Sect's disciples are useless.

On the contrary, this is unprecedented, the most in agreement with Tongtian.

As for this matter, the disciples of the Three Pure Ones' orthodoxy naturally the more the better.

Hearing the words of the Two Sages, the Three Teachings' disciples, though their expressions were strange, could only bow and obey.

But in everyone's hearts, they couldn't help but secretly criticize!

Alright!

Sages' conflicts often adopt the simplest and crudest method.

On the other side!

After seeing off the Three Pure Ones, Chen Ku didn't hesitate.

He once again opened the Door of All Mysteries, returning to outside the Chaos realm.

Chen Ku didn't forget that the countless mighty giants and primordial cultivators who were watching the battle earlier are still waiting here.

After all, they previously hadn't received an invitation from the West, so they cannot arbitrarily step into the Western realms.

Moreover, with their speed, they also can't keep up with the Three Pure Ones and other sages.

As for the outcome of this matter, all beings also eagerly await, eyes strained.

And just at this moment, the Door of All Mysteries opened.

Chen Ku's figure manifested.

He wasted no words, directly gazing at the many mighty powerhouses before him, smiling and speaking:

"Hehe, this seat thanks everyone's attention, fellow Daoists!"

"Now, the matter of the sages discussing the Dao has been settled."

"In a thousand years, I await you all to go to my Western Mount Sumeru to listen to the sages' lectures."

Upon these words.

Countless mighty beings stared wide-eyed.

His heart also surged with shocking waves!