Chapter 312: The Battle of the Five Saints, Zhenyuanzi Makes a Move!

As fellow saints.

Some words need not be spoken too plainly.

Nüwa had already understood Laozi's meaning.

"Senior brother, as humanity faces a great calamity, with billions of living beings shedding blood."

"How can you still have the mind to discuss the Dao?!"

Nüwa spoke without wasting words, in an unprecedentedly direct and decisive manner.

In her words, there also flowed a hint of mockery and questioning.

Who would have thought, upon hearing her words.

Laozi's smile on his face did not diminish in the slightest.

"Sister Nüwa, since we are saints, we have already transcended the mundane world."

"The calamity of humanity is their fate; why should we saints concern ourselves with it?"

Upon hearing this, Nüwa's gaze grew even colder and sharper.

Transcended the mundane world?!

What a cold-hearted, ruthless phrase: "transcended the mundane world."

Without the fortune of humanity as a foundation, where would the Ren Sect come from? What face does Laozi have to speak of transcending?!

Relying on humanity's fortune to become a saint, yet now he can laugh and talk about humanity shedding blood.

How heartless this Laozi is.

One could even say how shameless he is!

"In that case, are you determined to stop me, Senior Brother?"

Nüwa stared directly at Laozi, her words extremely forceful, her questioning intent very strong.

As for this, Laozi remained calm and composed as before.

"I am merely acting in accordance with heavenly will!"

"This action is also for your own good, Sister Nüwa."

From beginning to end, although Laozi's words were plain and even bore a smile.

Yet he exuded an unyielding, indisputable majesty that allowed no retreat.

Clearly, Laozi had made up his mind to stop Nüwa from intervening in the demon race's slaughter of humans.

Though named as discussing the Dao, if necessary, he would not hesitate to act directly to restrain Nüwa.

Seeing this, Nüwa also knew that she could not free herself for the time being.

She could only turn and gaze deeply into the western heavens and earth.

"Disciple Chen Ku..."

"The hope of humanity may perhaps only rest upon your shoulders..."

This is what Nüwa thought in her heart.

Nüwa did not know that Chen Ku had ventured into the outer Chaos realm to break through his cultivation.

For now, she could only hope that Chen Ku would act powerfully to protect the countless multitudes of humanity.

In fact, although Chen Ku was not currently within the Buddhist gate at this moment.

However, the Buddhist gate was not peaceful.

"I have heard the cries and pleas for help from humanity!"

"Those demon race beings are truly cruel to the extreme, making one's hair stand on end!"

Hongyun spoke, saying this in a soft voice.

He has always been kind and compassionate, unable to bear such shocking slaughter.

Moreover, humanity itself possesses no power to resist.

This only makes the demon race's brutality and cruelty more evident.

On the side, Zhunti slightly furrowed his brow.

"The cries for help from humanity never cease; we summon Disciple Chen Ku to come to their aid."

"However... Disciple Chen Ku has still not returned as of now."

Zhunti also showed a look of compassion on his face.

They even need not use their divine sense to feel; they have already clearly heard the wails and pleas for help from humanity.

Alas, Chen Ku has ventured deep into the outer Chaos realm, and may not yet have sensed everything happening in the primordial world.

Jieyin, Zhunti, and others are aware of this.

But if Chen Ku remains absent for a long time, will humanity think he is indifferent to their life and death?

This would be a major blow to Chen Ku's reputation.

Clearly, Jieyin has also thought of this.

Therefore, at the next moment, Jieyin's eyes suddenly opened wide.

"Since my disciple cannot act!"

"Then we saints shall act in his place, protecting humanity!"

Jieyin spoke with a loud voice, without hesitation, directly making the decision.

Who would have thought.

As Jieyin's words fell.

Suddenly, outside the Great Thunder Sound Temple, a light laugh followed.

"Hehe, Jieyin Zhunti, you junior brothers want to interfere in humanity's affairs?!"

"This seat.... does not agree!"

Upon hearing this, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others were startled.

Manifesting in the outside world, they saw that the newcomer was none other than Yuanshi and Tongtian.

At this moment, Yuanshi stood in the void, wearing a mocking expression as he gazed upon Jieyin, Zhunti, and the Three Sages.

The previous words had also come from his mouth.

Seeing this, the hearts of Jieyin and the three sank sharply.

We had just made our decision, and now Yuanshi and Tongtian have descended?!

Needless to say, the Three Clears were clearly prepared in advance.

Moreover, at this moment Laozi had not appeared; without thinking, one could guess he was surely gone to restrain Nüwa.

Hongyun's face turned pale with urgency.

"Two sages, we ought to harbor a heart of compassion for heaven and pity for mankind."

"Now that humanity suffers such senseless slaughter, we sages ought to intervene and protect them, restoring peace and tranquility to the human race."

"Could it be... that you two intend to act against reason and obstruct our intervention?!"

In the past, Hongyun perhaps lacked the qualifications to speak to sages in this manner.

But now, he is truly a Heavenly Dao Sage in both name and reality, and his realm has already stabilized.

Therefore, facing Yuanshi and Tongtian, Hongyun shows no hesitation whatsoever.

Upon hearing these words, Tongtian's expression stiffened.

He has always been decisive in killing, with an upright nature.

Today's action, to some extent, also makes him an accomplice to the Demon Race.

Thus, Tongtian feels somewhat embarrassed.

But shortly afterward, he steadied his mind.

"Hongyun Daoist, your words are mistaken!"

"Precisely because we are Heavenly Dao Sages, every move we make must follow the great trend of the Heavenly Dao."

"Such is the Mandate of Heaven; humanity must endure this calamity before it can rise again."

"I hope you all refrain from doing anything unwise."

These words falling into the ears of Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others were utterly laughable.

After all, you, Tongtian, founded the Jie Sect, upholding the so-called "seizing a sliver of life," and it can be said that among all the sages, you are the one who least believes in the Mandate of Heaven and the great trend.

And yet now, you dare to speak so confidently of "Such is the Mandate of Heaven"?

Jieyin's face darkened, his eyebrows inverted.

"Hmph, what do you mean 'Such is the Mandate of Heaven'?!"

"You are merely using this as an excuse to weaken humanity's fortune and suppress the reputation of my disciple among humans, are you not?!"

"Such a despicable trick, treating human lives as weeds, yet you speak so righteously."

"Enough talk; today, we shall surely protect all beings of humanity, not failing the title of Human Holy Father bestowed upon my disciple."

Yuanshi and Tongtian, though nominally the senior martial brothers of Jieyin and Zhunti,

today, Jieyin displays an unprecedentedly formidable aspect.

He sneers repeatedly, angrily rebuking Yuanshi and Tongtian.

For the sake of his own disciples, everything is worth it.

In the midst of speaking, Zhunti and Hongyun beside him likewise wore stern expressions, their eyes flashing with sharp light, refusing to yield an inch.

For Chen Ku, they would not hesitate to act, stirring up a battle among the sages.

As for this, Yuanshi merely wore a face of utter disdain.

"Hehe, our coming here is precisely for this purpose."

"Today, you shall not even think of stepping out of this place, let alone dream of interfering in human affairs."

The words spoken.

Yuanshi's body surged with overwhelming pressure, equally mighty and unmatched, domineering and peerless.

In but an instant, a tense atmosphere of swords drawn and bows taut, of sharp points facing sharp points, spread outward.

The Five Sages gathered, all with faces as still as water.

Without further words, Jieyin coldly shouted.

"If so, then let us begin!"

Before the words faded, Jieyin had already struck forcefully—a Tathagata Divine Palm—pressuring down ruthlessly upon Yuanshi and Tongtian.

Seeing this, Zhunti and Hongyun immediately followed suit, unleashing various divine powers and great arts, or employing spiritual treasures.

The battle of the Five Sages has thus erupted!

Originally, in the minds of Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others, their side was the Three Sages united.

While the opposing side had only Yuanshi and Tongtian.

With Laozi absent, victory would surely be swift and decisive, allowing them to shake off Yuanshi and Tongtian.

But at a certain moment.

Only see Tongtian suddenly wave his great hand, accompanied by his deep, loud shout.

"The Executioner's Sword Formation, arise!"

Indeed!

This time, Tongtian directly employed the Executioner's Sword Formation, such a world-shaking method.

In an instant, four immortal swords rose and soared, suspended high above the nine heavens.

Blood light blazed, covering heaven and earth!

Sword light sharp, qi piercing the long rainbow!

The Four Swords of Execution of Immortals stood like the four heavenly gates, firm and unbreakable.

The formation's tracks turned, even more profound and profound, unfathomable to gods and spirits.

Jieyin and Zhunti, along with Hongyun, found themselves within it, momentarily feeling hard-pressed, tightly restrained.

Know that the Execution of Immortals Sword Formation is extremely special; at this moment, it is further driven by the immense power of a saint who has attained the Dao.

Only the Four Saints can break it!

This statement is no exaggeration!

Jieyin and the other two saints furrowed their brows tightly, anger blazing.

Yet they found themselves somewhat helpless.

No way!

Wanting to break the formation, but it is not so easy a task.

More importantly, Jieyin glanced around and immediately discovered.

Batch after batch of human spirits came from the eastern heaven and earth, crossed the Two Boundary Mountains, and at this moment also fled in panic to the western earth realm.

Behind them, countless demon race spirits pursued relentlessly.

This slaughter, if left unchecked, would soon affect the peace of the western heaven and earth.

Moreover, humans fleeing to the western heaven and earth amounted to being right under the nose of the Human Holy Father.

Thus, if humans were again slaughtered by the demon race, Chen Ku's reputation would surely plummet.

Seeing this scene, Jieyin became even more furious beyond restraint.

"Ah......"

"You all truly employ such despicable means."

Jieyin's body radiated vast Buddhist light, yet his expression was gnashing teeth, angrily rebuking Yuanshi and Tongtian.

Hearing this, Yuanshi gave a dismissive sneer.

"Hmph, it is you who do not know the heavenly numbers, insisting on going against heaven."

"We are merely setting things right."

Frustrated!

Jieyin and the other two became even more frustrated!

For Yuanshi and Tongtian, their move was merely to restrain the three saints of Western Buddhism.

Therefore, they appeared completely at ease, not at all eager to decide victory or defeat.

But for Jieyin, Zhunti, and company, delay was not an option.

However, just as Jieyin, Zhunti, and Hongyun were filled with black lines, helpless.

Suddenly!

Beneath the Two Boundary Mountains, a vast and mighty aura erupted suddenly, sweeping across the nine heavens and ten earths.

"Mortal race spirits, hurry here!"

"Beneath my Earth Book, I can ensure your safety!"

This utterance rang out with force, extremely imposing.

Upon hearing it, Jieyin and Zhunti felt delighted.

"Old friend Zhenyuanzi?!"

"Has Zhenyuanzi made a move?!"

Indeed!

And speaking of this moment beneath the Two Boundary Mountains.

More precisely, it is the Wan Shou Mountain that Zhenyuanzi had moved here originally.

Zhenyuanzi was originally in closed-door cultivation.

Meanwhile, between heaven and earth, slaughter erupted suddenly, endless calamitous qi and torrents of karmic debt spread.

Zhenyuanzi also awoke from his meditation.

Immediately, he noticed the scene of the demon race slaughtering humans.

Instantly, Zhenyuanzi's face darkened.

Although he had not joined the Buddhist gate.

But originally, he had already formed an irreconcilable enmity with the demon court.

Fortunately, by moving his Dao field beneath the Two Boundary Mountains, under the protection of Western Buddhism, the demon court dared not provoke him.

Moreover, over these endless years, as Buddhism flourished and thrived, Zhenyuanzi also benefited greatly, his advancement astonishing.

In other words, he too had received the grace of Buddhism.

Therefore, almost instantly, Zhenyuanzi made his decision.

He could not stand idly by; he must act, also to repay Chen Ku, to repay the kindness of Buddhism.

Having made the decision, Zhenyuanzi immediately waved his hand grandly.

In an instant, the Earth Book rose, welcoming the storm and swelling, unfurling, making hunting sounds.

As one of the Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, the Earth Book displayed its might, shocking the world and defying convention.

Boundless earth, mountains and rivers' power, vast and mighty, gathered together.

And upon hearing his words, countless humans also saw a savior, immediately fleeing toward Wan Shou Mountain.

Even so, many demon race spirits still retained their killing intent, relentlessly pursuing into Wan Shou Mountain without pause.

Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi's eyes turned cold.

With a thought, he heard the heavenly sound explode, deafening.

The Earth Book surged, pouring down endless dark light across the sky!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

A series of dull rumbles transmitted.

Under the assault of these top-grade innate spiritual treasures, one after another demon race figures exploded, blood spilled on the spot, both body and spirit destroyed.

For these demon race, Zhen Yuanzi showed no mercy at all.

He also knew that persuasion was utterly useless.

Only by killing to stop killing is the only way!

After all, by this point, the demon race can be said to have already killed until their eyes turned red.

In just a short moment, in Mount Longevity, tens of thousands of demon race lay dead.

By this time, the remaining countless demon race pursuing the slaughter finally began to feel fear.

One after another gaze filled with shock and fear, hesitant and undecided, stared at Zhen Yuanzi in the void.

The latter, with his peak quasi-saint cultivation, struck without hesitation, instantly killing these demon race.

And this batch of demon race was led by Gui Che, one of the Ten Great Demon Saints.

Seeing Zhen Yuanzi protect the human race and slaughter the demon race, Gui Che was also greatly shocked.

"Zhen Yuanzi, today is the affair of my demon race, and has nothing to do with you."

"You today protect the human race, slaughter my demon race's living beings—could it be that you wish to be enemies with my demon court?!"

Gui Che shouted angrily.

Hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi remained calm and fearless, merely glancing coldly at Gui Che.

"This seat once received the kindness of Daoist Chen Ku!"

"And he is the Holy Father of the human race!"

"No matter what, this seat will not allow the demon race to slaughter humans today."

"If you insist on this, then those unafraid of death may continue to come up."

While speaking, Zhen Yuanzi surveyed the countless demon race beings.

Wherever his gaze fell, the demon race all nodded, daring not to meet his eyes.

Even Gui Che, his expression stagnated.

Upon reflection, although he is a demon saint, he is still no match for Zhen Yuanzi.

After a long while of changing expression, Gui Che could only grit his teeth and say:

"Hmph, Zhen Yuanzi!"

"This matter, this seat will surely report to the Demon Emperor and Donghuang Your Majesty!"

"You dare to be enemies with my demon court, the end is not far away."

Leaving behind such a harsh remark.

Thereafter, Gui Che immediately withdrew and retreated toward the demon court.

Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi merely glanced coldly and paid no heed.

As for Gui Che's threat, he also showed no fear.

On the contrary, Zhen Yuanzi continued to strike, driving the Earth Book to its utmost.

Endless divine radiance poured down, enveloping the entire Mount Longevity.

And batch after batch of human race beings also surged forth, faces filled with wild joy.

On the other side!

With Gui Che's return, and having reported the previous events,

Di Jun Taiyi also became enraged accordingly.

"What?!"

"Zhen Yuanzi dares to do this?!"