Chapter 328: A Hypothesis of Five Sages in One Sect

Jieyin and Zhunti were greatly surprised.

Using Mount Wanshou as a boundary, the region was divided into zones?!

This... was actually a method they had never imagined.

However, if in the future large numbers of humans were to surge toward the Western Heaven and Earth?

Would the Heavenly Dao then prohibit it?!

Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others looked up in astonishment at the Nine Heavens above.

For a long time, no aura was emitted, nor was there any heavenly sound rumbling.

"Really possible?!"

"Haha, disciple, this compromise method is truly wonderful beyond words."

Jieyin and Zhunti exclaimed in amazement, then suddenly understood.

Know that the current Buddhist sect practices the Mahayana Buddhist doctrine, which is inherently vast and supreme, capable of teaching all races and beings.

Furthermore, as Chen Ku had thought, the region west of Mount Wanshou was originally the domain of the Western Buddhist sect.

All living beings in this region can cultivate the Buddhist Dharma, which is also perfectly natural.

Even humans are no exception.

Therefore, even the will of the Heavenly Dao naturally cannot interfere too much anymore.

As for humans.

Upon hearing Chen Ku's words, countless beings immediately rejoiced.

"We pay our respects to the Holy Father."

"Haha, if so, I will remain in the West from now on."

"Exactly, we who long dwelled in the East did not know that the Western humans are the true cultivators of the Supreme Great Dao, possessing strength beyond compare."

"The West ought to be our homeland; why must we return to the Eastern Heaven and Earth?!"

Countless figures again respectfully bowed and thanked Chen Ku.

At the same time, countless humans immediately decided to remain in the Western Heaven and Earth, never to return to the East.

Not only because of Chen Ku's words.

More importantly, after the previous great war, the differences between Eastern and Western humans were fully revealed.

Facing the Demon Race's brutal slaughter, Eastern humans could only flee in panic, close their eyes, and await death.

In contrast, Western humans are each highly cultivated and immensely strong; even when facing the Demon Race, they have the strength to fight.

This further stirred the Eastern humans who had fled here to endless longing.

Chen Ku smiled faintly, nodded, and said nothing more.

Of course, ordinary humans may choose to stay.

But Suirenshi and others cannot.

For the sake of securing a chance for humans to cultivate the Buddhist Dharma, Suirenshi himself does not intend to stay in the West.

At this moment, Suirenshi, Youchao, Ziyi, and other human sages all wore expressions of sorrow.

"Holy Father above, forgive us for taking our leave now!"

"This battle has caused countless millions of human beings to shed blood."

"We too must return to the East to bury our fallen kin."

Suirenshi's words made Chen Ku nod in satisfaction.

Death and burial, mourning has its place!

Falling leaves return to their roots—this is also a tradition among humans.

"You may go now!"

Chen Ku replied thus.

Suirenshi and the others said no more, turned, and departed toward the Eastern Heaven and Earth.

Among humans, post-battle affairs have already begun.

Although the great war has ceased, a sorrowful and mournful atmosphere still spreads.

After all, this slaughter has caused human blood to flow like rivers and bones to pile like mountains.

Throughout history, such bloody carnage has been rare.

Most crucially, humans had no power to resist, further highlighting the Demon Race's cruelty and savagery.

As for this, Chen Ku no longer paid much attention.

He struck with overwhelming force, suppressed the Three Pure Ones, and repelled the Demon Race—already sufficient.

The remaining matters are what humans themselves must endure.

At this moment, Chen Ku and Jieyin, Zhunti, and others have already returned to Mount Sumeru.

Xihe and Changxi, Zhe'e Zhenren, Heilong, and others had long been waiting there.

Seeing Chen Ku return, everyone could not help but offer congratulations, joy mixed with excitement.

"In the present age, the first Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal."

"Daoist Chen Ku, you previously swept aside the present age, overwhelmed antiquity—truly unparalleled in grace."

Xihe spoke, thus exclaiming.

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes shimmered with strange light, expressing ineffable admiration.

Changxi also laughed softly and spoke:

"Congratulations, Daoist Chen Ku, on attaining the Hunyuan Dao."

Henceforth, the Four Saints of the Buddhist sect will preside in meditation.

"Hehe, my sister and I are truly extremely fortunate to be able to take refuge in the Buddhist sect."

Xihe Changxi lavished praise without restraint.

This scene made countless Western beings envious.

To gain the admiration of the two Yin Yang Goddesses—what astonishing fortune!

Of course, all beings also know.

Now Chen Ku's strength is such that he truly deserves the affection of all goddesses in the world.

Unlike Xihe Changxi, the black dragon at this moment is even more excited.

"The black dragon pays respects to its master!"

"Master... has finally attained the position of Mixed Yuan Great Luo Golden Immortal."

The black dragon manifested in human form, its body trembling slightly—this was the excitement in its heart that could not be expressed.

In the past, Chen Ku's stunning talent and brilliance had already won the black dragon's submission.

And now, feeling Chen Ku's aura—vast as an abyss, awe-inspiring to the nine heavens and ten earths, supreme and overwhelming—

the black dragon's heart was filled with reverence beyond compare.

No matter what happens in the future, it will swear to die in loyalty to its master.

In the black dragon's heart, only this single thought remains.

Even the surrounding experts of the other three tribes, looking at the black dragon, also showed deep envy in their eyes.

Now, to be able to become Chen Ku's mount—how could this not be a great honor?!

Faced with everyone's congratulations and exaltation, Chen Ku merely smiled and responded to each in turn.

"In the future, these insights on attaining the Mixed Yuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Dao, this seat will share with all of you."

His words made those present even more ecstatic, eagerly anticipating.

After all, Chen Ku had witnessed the scene where Xihe Changxi, the black dragon, and others rushed to aid Mount Longevity, protecting humanity.

For those who have already shared honor and disgrace with the Buddhist sect, Chen Ku will not hide anything.

After a long while, the shock of the crowd gradually subsided.

At the side, Jieyin Zhunti finally spoke again.

"Hehe, disciple..."

Jieyin spoke, looking toward Chen Ku.

"What Yangmei Daxian said earlier—that you this time ventured deep into Chaos—

actually gained harvests like the Chaos Pearl—could it really be?!"

Upon saying this.

Zhunti, Hongyun, and others couldn't help but all turn their gaze toward Chen Ku.

Not bad!

This is also their greatest curiosity and doubt in their hearts.

After all, previously it was only Yangmei Daxian's one-sided account, and people still had some doubts.

Moreover, the Chaos Pearl is one of the supreme treasures of Chaos, said to be the highest and most mysterious.

Even for Jieyin Zhunti and others, they had only heard its name but never had the fortune to see it.

Seeing everyone's expectant expressions, Chen Ku also did not conceal anything.

"Master, what Yangmei said was correct!"

"Disciple, after this breakthrough, indeed obtained the Chaos Pearl, the Time Pagoda, and the Hongmeng Purple Qi, among other things."

The words fell.

Jieyin Zhunti was stunned, then couldn't help but sharply inhale a breath of cold air.

What Yangmei Daxian had said earlier only mentioned the Chaos Pearl.

But besides that, there was actually also the Time Pagoda and Hongmeng Purple Qi?!

This once again exceeded everyone's expectations.

Even Xihe Changxi and others wore expressions of astonishment.

"Besides the seven strands granted by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun at the beginning, could there actually be other Hongmeng Purple Qi?!"

Changxi asked with an innocent expression.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku smiled.

He also knew that people harbored many doubts in their hearts.

Without wasting words, he immediately spoke softly, recounting everything from before in detail.

Upon hearing Chen Ku's account, everyone was utterly stunned.

Good fellow!

So it turns out this matter also hides such a twisted cause and effect?!

Moreover, Chen Ku's courage is also astonishing—even Yangmei Daxian dared to toy with him amidst applause.

This is truly something no one would dare to imagine.

Finally, Chen Ku finished his narration.

Zhunti couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.

"No wonder..."

"No wonder Yangmei Daxian earlier had that frantic appearance, sparing no effort to capture his junior nephew."

Zhunti suddenly understood completely.

Thinking of Yangmei Daxian, he originally wanted to use Chen Ku to resolve the obstacles in the long river of time.

But in the end, it was all for nothing—like trying to draw water with a bamboo basket—and he even lost a strand of primordial purple qi for no reason.

Anyone in his place would probably be furious.

This remark drew suppressed laughter from the crowd, who shook their heads and smiled wryly.

It's not hard to imagine that at this moment, Yang Mei the Great Immortal might be somewhere in Chaos, gritting his teeth and stamping his feet in frustration.

"Heh heh, don't keep us in suspense, kid."

"You've made it sound so lively—hurry up and produce those fortunes, let us feast our eyes."

In the end, Jieyin said this, urging Chen Ku forward.

Where in his words is there even a trace of a sage's dignity and composure?!

On the contrary, there is only deep impatience.

Chen Ku smiled, then his thoughts stirred.

Chaos Pearl!

Time Tower!

Primordial Purple Qi!

His previous gains instantly surfaced, fully displayed before everyone.

"Hiss......"

In that instant, everyone present sucked in a cold breath, their pupils contracting sharply.

Only see the Chaos Pearl sinking and floating, profound and obscure, its inscrutable laws and order spreading out, intertwining, vast and unmatched.

The one-tenth of the Chaos world already opened within it also exudes a mighty, soul-stirring presence.

The Time Tower, meanwhile, is hazy and indistinct.

But at a glance, it gives one the feeling of vast oceans turning to mulberry fields, time flying like a shuttle.

By comparison, the Primordial Purple Qi has become the least surprising fortune among them.

Or rather, it is also the only top-tier treasure anyone here has ever seen before.

"Is this the legendary Chaos Pearl?!"

"Indeed, it is wondrous beyond compare... even I cannot fully see through it."

Jieyin spoke.

As a sage, saying this is nothing short of shocking to the world.

Could there really be something even he cannot see through?!

Upon hearing Jieyin's words, Zhunti and Hongyun, also sages, nodded with solemn expressions.

This is no exaggeration!

Though the sages' divine sense is strong, when they tried to extend it outward to perceive every mystery of the Chaos Pearl,

they found that even the most mighty divine sense, once entering the Chaos Pearl's interior, was like an ox entering the sea—gone without a trace.

The Great Dao fifty, Heavenly Derivation forty-nine, one is lost.

This Chaos Pearl is precisely that "lost one"—this is no exaggeration.

Even sages cannot alter its heaven-defying trait of concealing heavenly secrets.

"This Time Tower is actually a Chaos Spirit Treasure?!"

"Um... within it, I seem to have seen the horrifying sight of reversing time, time flowing backward."

Hongyun's gaze then fell upon the Time Tower beside him, and he too sensed the extraordinary nature of this treasure.

To make a sage utter the word "horrifying"...

Clearly, the aura and visions emanating from the Time Tower are shocking beyond imagination.

Envious!

Longing!

Heart pounding without cease!

In everyone's hearts, thoughts vary widely.

Whether it is the Chaos Pearl or the Time Tower, both are enough to move even sages deeply.

Not to mention the reactions of Xi He and Chang Xi and others.

As for that final strand of Primordial Purple Qi.

Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others glanced sideways, their expressions shifting dramatically, eyes brightening.

"This strand of Primordial Purple Qi could, in the future, help my Buddhist sect forge another sage."

"One day, may my Western Buddhist sect achieve five sages in one lineage."

"Hiss......"

Jieyin said this.

Clearly, his thought aligns with Chen Ku's earlier one.

This strand of Primordial Purple Qi represents that another sage will surely be born in the future.

One gate, five sages!

That is simply the flourishing scene Jieyin and Zhunti never even dared to imagine.

As his words fell, everyone present also showed anticipation, unable to remain calm.

While the Western sect rejoiced,

on the other side, in Kunlun Mountain,

the Three Purities... no, the Two Purities return.

After all, at this moment only Laozi and Yuanshi remain; Tongtian has not yet returned.

Seeing this, the disciples of the Three Teachings couldn't help but feel their hearts sink, filled with unease.

There was no other reason!

Although the two said nothing, their grim, water-like expressions could not be concealed.

Without asking, the disciples could faintly guess that the outcome of this battle was certainly not good news.

Thus, for a moment, countless ordinary disciples fell silent like cicadas in winter, daring not to speak further.

They feared that provoking Laozi and Yuanshi would bring fire upon themselves.

Among the Twelve Golden Immortals, the leader, Guangchengzi, spoke:

"Master, that Chen Ku... just what is going on?!"

Previously, in the battle of the sages, which took place outside the Chaos Realm, these disciples, with their cultivation, could not perceive the specific scenes.

However, the scene of Chen Ku's overwhelming aura was still faintly seen by all.

Moreover, if judged by seniority, Chen Ku is also a disciple of the Western Buddhist Sect, and can be considered of the same generation as the Twelve Golden Immortals and others.

Therefore, Guangchengzi paid even more attention to Chen Ku.

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi's expression froze.

But after a moment's reflection, he still spoke in a deep voice:

"Chen Ku... has already proven the Dao and attained the status of Mixed Yuan Great Golden Immortal!"

As these words were spoken,

in the vast Kunlun Mountain, countless disciples instantly erupted in an uproar.

What?!

Proven the Dao and attained Mixed Yuan Great Golden Immortal?!

Know this: even among the disciples of the sages, the strongest among the Three Teachings' disciples is only at the quasi-sage cultivation level.

And yet Chen Ku is so heaven-defying? He has already reached an existence comparable to that of a sage?!

At this moment, not only the Twelve Golden Immortals, Duobao, and Jinling,

but also the Deputy Sect Master Ran Deng, as well as Yunzhong Xian and Nanjixian Weng, the blessed immortals, were simultaneously shocked to the utmost degree.

Explosive!

This news is truly too explosive!