Chapter 250: The Heavenly Dao Faction Relocates

On Kunlun Shan, the originally tranquil and peaceful atmosphere was shrouded in an inexplicable anxiety.

Because the Earthly Dao and Humanity had been established in the Great Desolation, the many disciples under the Saints of the Heavenly Dao Faction all felt unprecedented pressure.

The Three Pure Ones had been slow to return from the Chaos, and their disciples were naturally worried, not knowing if the sides of Humanity and the Earthly Dao would seize this opportunity to act against the disciples of the Three Pure Ones, or even fearing for their own futures.

In this atmosphere, the disciples of the Three Teachings began to whisper among themselves, speculating on the future direction and the challenges they might face.

However, the unease in their hearts did not last long.

Randeng Daoren, as the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect, was the first to receive a voice transmission from Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun's voice rang out in Randeng's mind: "Randeng, lead the disciples of the Chan Sect to prepare; you are about to relocate to the Heavenly Court."

When Randeng Daoren heard this news, his heart was filled with doubt and confusion.

But he still hurriedly conveyed this news to the Antarctic Immortal, Guangchengzi, and other Chan Sect disciples.

Guangchengzi and the others did not understand why their Master would make such a decision at this critical moment.

However, out of absolute trust in Yuanshi Tianzun, Guangchengzi and the others did not ask further, and immediately began notifying other Chan Sect disciples, telling them to pack their bags and prepare to relocate to the Heavenly Court.

At the same time, Taishang Laojun also received instructions from his original self, Laozi. Taishang Laojun naturally also quickly notified Xuandu to head to the Heavenly Court together.

When Xuandu heard this news, he felt very helpless.

As a member of the Human Race, he was actually unwilling to leave the Primordial Land and head to that Heavenly Court.

However, he knew well his identity and responsibility as a disciple of the Ren Sect, and in the end, he could only obey his Master's order and began to pack his things.

Duobao and the others of the Jie Sect suddenly noticed the movements of both the Chan Sect and the Ren Sect, and were somewhat puzzled.

Duobao personally questioned Xuandu, and after learning the situation, the disciples of the Sect of Interpretation appeared even more anxious and uneasy.

Because they had not yet received a voice transmission from Tongtian Jiaozhu, their hearts were filled with doubt and worry.

They did not know what plans Tongtian Jiaozhu had, nor did they know what their future fate would be.

Qiongxiao even worriedly said: "Master, could it be that some accident has occurred?"

Zhao Gongming barked: "Don't talk nonsense! Stop letting your imagination run wild!"

Duobao also said solemnly: "Everyone, don't forget, Master possesses the Zhuxian Four Swords, known as unbreakable by anything less than four Saints; he is the strongest among the Saints, how could anything happen to him?"

The other disciples naturally knew this too, but the Three Pure Ones had always acted in unison; now that the Ren Sect and the Chan Sect were both relocating to the Heavenly Court, and their Jie Sect had no movement at all, it was hard for them not to overthink.

Fortunately, just as they were feeling uneasy, Tongtian Jiaozhu finally sent down an order.

He told the disciples of the Jie Sect to also prepare themselves, as they were about to relocate to the Heavenly Court.

Upon hearing this news, although the disciples of the Jie Sect still had many questions in their hearts, they at least breathed a sigh of relief.

Thus, on Kunlun Shan, the disciples of the Three Teachings began to get busy. They packed their bags, organized their magic treasures, and prepared to welcome the coming change. Although their hearts were filled with uncertainty and unease, they also understood that as long as they could still follow their own Sect-leading Saint, no matter how the future changed, they would be able to find a path of their own.

At the same time, on Western Sumeru Mountain.

Jieyin Daoren descended from the sky in person, his demeanor solemn. He stood at the peak of Xumi Shan, his gaze sweeping over the area below, his eyes flashing with a complex light.

"All disciples, hear my command!" Jieyin Daoren's voice was resonant, spreading throughout the entire Xumi Shan.

Xumi Shan was the holy land of the Western Sect, and many disciples of the Western Sect were gathered on the mountain. They had originally been cultivating, but upon hearing Jieyin Daoren's voice, they stopped what they were doing one after another and looked toward the mountain peak.

"Now the landscape of the Great Desolation has changed greatly; the Earthly Dao and Humanity have been established. As part of the Heavenly Dao Faction, our Western Sect must follow the Heavenly Dao and relocate to the Heavenly Court," Jieyin Daoren said slowly.

Once these words were spoken, the disciples all revealed looks of surprise. They had not expected that at such a critical moment, the Western Sect would make such a major decision.

However, contrary to Jieyin Daoren's expectations, after a brief moment of surprise, the disciples actually all revealed looks of excitement.

"Master is wise!" one disciple shouted loudly, "The West is barren; if we can relocate to the Heavenly Court, we will surely be able to achieve something!"

Other disciples also echoed this, for they all understood in their hearts that the Heavenly Court was a famous Cave Heaven Blessed Land in the Great Desolation, and both its spiritual Qi and resources were far superior to the West.

If they could relocate to the Heavenly Court, it was undoubtedly a huge opportunity for them.

Seeing this, Jieyin Daoren could not help but feel a trace of relief in his heart. He knew that although his disciples' cultivation levels were not high, they all possessed great ambitions and resilient wills.

Now that the landscape of the Great Desolation had changed, it was the perfect time for them to show their mettle.

"Since you have no objections, then make haste to prepare and relocate to the Heavenly Court immediately!" Jieyin Daoren ordered.

Upon hearing this, the disciples all began to take action. They started packing their bags, organizing their magic treasures, and preparing to welcome the coming change. Although their hearts still held much reluctance and attachment, they also understood that this was where the future hope of the Western Sect lay.

On Xumi Shan, it became busy for a time.

Compared to the disciples under the Three Pure Ones who were just packing casually, the disciples of the Western Sect were each wishing they could dig three feet into Xumi Shan and move everything that could be moved! Regarding this, Jieyin Daoren was also very gratified.

After all, the West had been poor for too long, and every needle and thread was hard-won.

So much so that not only he and his junior brother Zhunti Daoren, but even the disciples under them, had developed the habit of being frugal and managing their household well.

Thinking of his junior brother Zhunti, Jieyin Daoren's gaze could not help but look toward the direction of the Heavenly Court.

Just a moment ago, after they left Zixiao Palace, they had agreed to act separately.

He had returned personally to organize the disciples for the migration, while his junior brother Zhunti Daoren had gone to the Heavenly Court a step ahead, wanting to seize the best positions!

After all, there were thirty-three levels in the Heavenly Court, and although the space was large enough, the environment of each level was still different. Zhunti was very worried that if they were not proactive enough in seizing them, the Three Pure Ones would snatch up all the good places.

In fact, just as Zhunti had guessed, there was indeed some dispute at this time regarding the ownership of the Sanshisan Chongtian of the Heavenly Court.

After arriving at the Heavenly Court, Zhunti Daoren was immediately shocked by its grandeur and magnificence. His eyes flashed with a greedy light, and he was already calculating in his heart how to secure the best place for cultivation for the Western Sect.

Each of the Sanshisan Chongtian had its own unique features, and the density of spiritual Qi and the cultivation environment were all different. Zhunti Daoren naturally understood that occupying a good place for cultivation was crucial for the growth of his disciples.

However, when he arrived at the Heavenly Court, he discovered that Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun had already arrived before him and had begun discussing how to divide the spheres of influence in the Heavenly Court.

Zhunti Daoren's heart tightened; he knew that if he were a step late, he would likely miss out on the best places for cultivation. Thus, he joined the discussion without hesitation.

"Two Senior Brothers, the Heavenly Court is a holy land of the Heavenly Dao; as people of the Heavenly Dao Faction, we should naturally guard it together. But the West has been barren for too long, and my Western Sect disciples lack cultivation resources. In this relocation to the Heavenly Court, I hope the two Senior Brothers can be considerate and yield the best cultivation grounds to my Western Sect," Zhunti Daoren said straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun could not help but frown. They naturally understood Zhunti Daoren's intentions, but they also knew that the Western Sect was indeed barren, and they felt somewhat conflicted.

Yuanshi Tianzun said in a deep voice: "Zhunti, the Sanshisan Chongtian each have their own wonders; we have not yet decided how to allocate them, why are you in such a hurry?"

Zhunti Daoren, however, was unrelenting and said: "Senior Brother, that is where you are wrong. My Western Sect disciples have a difficult time cultivating; if we cannot occupy good cultivation grounds, I fear it will be hard for us to gain a foothold in the Great Desolation. I ask the two Senior Brothers to grant this favor."

Seeing this, Laozi had no choice but to speak up to persuade him: "Zhunti, we will naturally allocate the Heavenly Court's spheres of influence fairly, but you must also understand that the Heavenly Dao is impartial, and we cannot show favoritism to any side."

Zhunti Daoren, however, said dismissively: "Senior Brother Taiqing, it is precisely because the Heavenly Dao is impartial that my West should be allocated the best cultivation grounds. After all, your disciples under the Three Pure Ones have always occupied many Cave Heaven Blessed Lands in the East, while my Western Sect disciples have always had a difficult time cultivating. If we cannot occupy good cultivation grounds now, would that not go against the intention of the Heavenly Dao's impartiality?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun both sank.

They had not expected Zhunti Daoren to be so shameless as to openly demand exclusive control over the best cultivation sites in the Heavenly Court.

Yuanshi Tianzun could not help but bark angrily, "Zhunti, you go too far! The Heavenly Court is a sacred land of the Heavenly Dao; how can you allow your Western Sect to occupy it alone? If you continue to be so unreasonable, do not blame me for being impolite!"

Seeing this, Zhunti Daoren was startled in his heart.

He knew that Yuanshi Tianzun had a fiery temper, and if he truly provoked him, it would likely invite unnecessary trouble.

Thus, he quickly restrained his expression, though his eyes still flickered with greed as he continued to discuss the distribution of the Heavenly Court's spheres of influence with Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun.

Zhunti Daoren suddenly said, "Two senior brothers, I know that Senior Brother Tongtian has always been a loner and perhaps does not care about the spheres of influence in the Heavenly Court. Why don't we choose first, so as to save Senior Brother Tongtian the trouble of worrying about it?"

Hearing this, Laozi furrowed his brows, struggling somewhat in his heart.

He knew Tongtian Jiaozhu's character well; he truly did not care much for these disputes over fame and profit, but if they were to ignore Tongtian's opinion just like this, it might harm the harmony among the Three Pure Ones.

However, Yuanshi Tianzun was somewhat tempted.

He thought of how the disciples under the Jie Sect were mostly fur-clad, horn-bearing, wet-born, or egg-hatched beings, and had a poor reputation in the Great Desolation; in his view, they were simply unworthy of these Cave Heaven Blessed Lands in the Heavenly Court.

Furthermore, if they could exclude Tongtian Jiaozhu from the competition, he and Laozi would indeed be able to divide up more good locations, which would undoubtedly be of great benefit to the cultivation of their own disciples.

Thus, Yuanshi Tianzun began to persuade Laozi, "Senior Brother, Tongtian has a free-spirited nature and perhaps truly does not care about these things. Why don't we choose first, so that our disciples may have a good environment for cultivation? Moreover, Jie Sect disciples are indeed not very suitable for occupying the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands in the Heavenly Court."

Although Laozi still had reservations in his heart, he was swayed by Yuanshi Tianzun's words.

Just as he was hesitating, a cold snort suddenly rang in the ears of the three, and they saw the figure of Tongtian Jiaozhu appear out of thin air, his face bearing a look of dissatisfaction.

"Hmph! It seems you were discussing me behind my back?"

Tongtian Jiaozhu said coldly, "Could it be that you think I am easy to bully now that I have lost the Zhuxian Four Swords?"

When Zhunti Daoren saw Tongtian Jiaozhu appear suddenly, he was initially unconcerned. After all, in his view, Tongtian Jiaozhu had lost the Zhuxian Four Swords, so his strength must have been greatly diminished.

However, when his gaze fell upon the pitch-black spear in Tongtian Jiaozhu's hand, his expression changed abruptly, and he exclaimed, "God-Slaying Spear! How is this possible?!"

Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun also noticed the God-Slaying Spear in Tongtian Jiaozhu's hand, and their expressions likewise became grave.

They naturally knew the fame of the God-Slaying Spear; it was the supreme treasure once held by the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou, possessing infinite power. They had never expected that Hongjun Daozu would actually bestow such a treasure upon Tongtian Jiaozhu.

Watching the shocked expressions of the three, Tongtian Jiaozhu felt as calm as water in his heart.

He did not explain the origin of the God-Slaying Spear, but merely said indifferently, "Now, can we properly divide the ownership of the Heavenly Court?"

Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun exchanged a glance, both seeing the gravity in the other's eyes.

Zhunti Daoren also came back to his senses at this moment; he took a deep breath to calm his mind, then said with a chuckle, "The Dao Ancestor is truly caring toward Senior Brother Tongtian. Just after losing the Zhuxian Four Swords, the Dao Ancestor immediately sent the God-Slaying Spear."

After saying this, he could not help but look at Yuanshi and Laozi, but finding they had no reaction, he could not help but feel a bit disappointed.

Immediately, he said again, "However, the cultivation of my Western Sect disciples is difficult, so I hope Senior Brother Tongtian can show some empathy and let my Western Sect take some advantage in the distribution of the Heavenly Court!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu smiled slightly and said, "The Heavenly Court is a sacred land of the Heavenly Dao, and as members of the Heavenly Dao Faction, we should naturally guard it together. As for the division of spheres of influence, I believe it should be fair and just; how can there be any reason to favor one side?"

Hearing this, Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun both nodded, agreeing with Tongtian's opinion.

Seeing that the matter could not be forced, Zhunti suddenly had a change of heart and thought of another idea: "Then let it be fair and just; my Western Sect has two Saints, so we should be allocated two-fifths!"

Once these words were spoken, the expressions of the Three Pure Ones all sank.

Tongtian directly activated the God-Slaying Spear and said in a deep voice, "Otherwise, why don't we divide it based on individual strength? I have the greatest strength, so shouldn't I get a larger share?"

Feeling the pressure of the God-Slaying Spear, Zhunti's expression stiffened, and he hurriedly said, "Senior Brother is joking; I was just making a suggestion! If you don't like it, we can discuss it further; why resort to weapons?"

(End of this chapter)