Chapter 318: Confrontation Before the Zixiao Palace

The intense confrontation outside Zixiao Palace left all the Saints present in shock.

They never imagined that such a fierce conflict would erupt between two Tongtians and Yuanshi.

"Tongtian, what exactly are you trying to do!" the Laozi of the Journey to the West World shouted angrily. His figure flashed, and he instantly appeared at the edge of the battlefield, ready to intervene and assist Xiyou Yuanshi at any moment.

However, the Tongtian Jiaozhu of the Journey to the West World, holding the Qingping Sword, merely sneered. He swept his gaze across the surrounding Saints with profound eyes and said slowly, "What am I doing? I am merely seeking justice!"

"Justice? Is your so-called justice to betray your brothers and join hands with outsiders to attack your own elder brother?" The Yuanshi Tianzun of the Journey to the West World was furious. He waved the Spiritual Treasure Jade Ruyi in his hand and once again blocked Tongtian's attack.

The Tongtian Jiaozhu of the Journey to the West World, however, curled his lips into a mocking smile: "Betray the sect? Hmph, if we are talking about betrayal, it was you who betrayed me first! During the God Conferment War, for the sake of your own interests, where did you place my Jie Sect? Today, I am simply seeking justice for myself and the Jie Sect!"

Holding the God-Slaying Spear, the Honghuang Shijie Tongtian praised: "Well said! In the past, he could join hands to deal with you alone; today, you and I joining hands to deal with him is merely paying him back in his own coin!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere inside Zixiao Palace became even more tense.

The various Saints of the Journey to the West World looked at each other; they all knew that what Tongtian said was not entirely without merit. During the God Conferment War, the Jie Sect had indeed suffered tremendous losses, and Tongtian Jiaozhu had been confined to Zixiao Palace for many years because of it, harboring long-standing resentment.

However, this was not the time to settle old scores.

The Xiyou Hongjun said in a deep voice: "Tongtian, whatever grievances existed in the past are all ancient history. Now that the Journey to the West World is facing unprecedented challenges, as a Saint, you should prioritize the big picture."

The Tongtian Jiaozhu holding the Qingping Sword sneered and said: "The big picture? Hmph, in my eyes, the rise and fall of the Jie Sect is the biggest big picture! You don't care about my feelings, yet you want me to consider the big picture—isn't that utterly ridiculous?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Saints in Zixiao Palace changed. They did not expect Tongtian to say such rebellious things.

Right now, they hadn't even figured out a way to deal with Lu Yun and the others, and instead, they had a fire in their own backyard. What were they to do?

For a moment, the Saints of the Journey to the West World could not think of any countermeasures.

The Xiyou Laozi could not help but look at the Laozi and Yuanshi of the Primordial World and said: "The two of you, why don't you try to persuade the Tongtian of your world?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone immediately understood his meaning.

It was nothing more than the belief that if the Honghuang Shijie Tongtian could be persuaded to retreat, then relying solely on the Tongtian of their own world, he would be unable to stir up any trouble and could be easily suppressed and forced into submission.

As soon as this was said, before the Honghuang Laozi and Honghuang Yuanshi could speak, the Xiyou Tongtian could not help but laugh out of extreme anger!

Xiyou Tongtian mocked: "Sure enough, sure enough, you really are the most hypocritical one, Laozi! You speak constantly of brotherly affection, yet the first thing you think of is letting outsiders beat me, your brother! Fellow Daoist Tongtian, do you see this? Do you think the two elder brothers of your world would be any different?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expression of the Xiyou Laozi stiffened.

The expressions of the Honghuang Laozi and Honghuang Yuanshi both changed.

Especially when they saw the Honghuang Tongtian casting a scrutinizing gaze toward them, they felt even more shocked and angry.

Honghuang Yuanshi immediately pointed at Xiyou Tongtian and shouted: "Shut up! You wretch, you actually want to sow discord between us brothers!"

Honghuang Laozi also looked at Honghuang Tongtian and said: "Tongtian, the three of us from the Three Pure Ones have always been of one mind; do not be bewitched by others! Just because the Three Pure Ones of this world have fallen out does not mean we must be the same!" Honghuang Tongtian remained silent in response.

Naturally, it was impossible for him to be bewitched so easily, but the one speaking to him was himself from another world, and that was a different matter entirely!

Not to mention that, in fact, long ago in the Primordial World, he already had quite a few disputes with his two elder brothers. If it weren't for the fact that the Heavenly Dao Faction needed to face a common enemy, Lu Yun, he felt that he would surely have long since parted ways with Laozi and Yuanshi, just like the Tongtian of this world.

Furthermore, the Tongtian of this world had truly been bullied too miserably; if he did not help him, no one else would be able to help him take revenge.

And just as the two sides were deadlocked, the Honghuang Shijie Hongjun had already learned everything from the Xiyou Hongjun.

He suddenly spoke: "Enough, things have reached this point; discussing who is right or wrong is meaningless. Tongtian, what must be done for you to let this matter rest? State your conditions directly!"

The others also looked at Xiyou Tongtian in unison.

Upon hearing this, Xiyou Tongtian curled his lips into a cold smile, swept his gaze across the surrounding Saints, and said slowly: "It is not difficult for me to let this matter rest, but I have three conditions."

"Speak," Xiyou Hongjun said in a deep voice. He knew well that this dispute had to be quelled as soon as possible to avoid giving outsiders an opportunity.

Xiyou Tongtian looked directly at Xiyou Yuanshi and said word by word: "First, Yuanshi must publicly apologize to my Jie Sect and admit the injustice done to my Jie Sect during the God Conferment War."

Xiyou Yuanshi's face turned livid; he never expected Tongtian to propose such a condition. But the situation was stronger than the person; he had to suppress his anger and nod: "Fine, I agree."

Xiyou Tongtian sneered and continued: "Second, after the God Conferment War, many of my Jie Sect disciples had their souls return to the Investiture of the Gods. You must release their true spirits and resurrect them, or at least provide them with the compensation they deserve."

Once this condition was proposed, the atmosphere inside Zixiao Palace became tense again. Releasing the true spirits from the Investiture of the Gods was an absolute loss of face for the Heavenly Court, not to mention that the Jie Sect disciples were numerous and held many positions as Heavenly Court Righteous Gods.

Fortunately, Xiyou Tongtian did not make things too difficult and added: "After their true spirits are released, they can continue to serve as Heavenly Court Righteous Gods!"

Hearing this, Xiyou Yuanshi almost could not help but raise an objection.

Because there was a huge difference between being conferred as a god via true spirit and becoming a god in the flesh: those conferred via true spirit could no longer improve their cultivation. It was precisely for this reason that his Chan Sect disciples, most of whom became gods in the flesh, now held a status in the Heavenly Court far exceeding that of the Jie Sect.

If the Jie Sect disciples were to be resurrected and become gods in the flesh, the situation would be completely different!

But he also knew that if he objected, he would definitely suffer the consequences, so he suppressed his impulse.

Everyone looked nervously at Xiyou Hongjun.

Xiyou Hongjun pondered for a moment and said: "This matter, I agree to it."

Xiyou Tongtian nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with this answer, and then proposed the third condition: "Third, I want you to hand over all the traitors of the Jie Sect from the past!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of Jieyin and Zhunti changed drastically, and they refused almost without thinking: "This is impossible!" (End of chapter)