Above the Immortal Island, many Immortal Gods were discussing the Western Pure Land with great interest.
Some Independent Immortals from the Western Continent took the opportunity to invite a few friends, planning to visit the Western Pure Land after the Peach Banquet to see its true nature.
Under their watchful eyes, the three Saint disciples in the midst of discussion showed two completely different reactions.
The Western Sect Pharmacist spoke leisurely and eloquently, always with a warm smile on his face.
However, the faces of Nanji Immortal and Zhao Gongming were extremely solemn.
Through the Pharmacist's explanations, they discovered that the path of the Western Sect had now diverged significantly from the Chan Sect, Jie Sect, and the Human Sect.
They heard what they had never heard, saw what they had never seen.
In this entirely unfamiliar domain, the initiative was entirely in the hands of the Pharmacist.
Both Nanji Immortal and Zhao Gongming repeatedly tried to refute him but ended up failing each time.
The disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects watching on the side also had unpleasant expressions on their faces.
Ever since the establishment of the Sects by the Saints, there had been both overt and covert struggles for kismet among them.
But as the Chan, Jie, and Human Sects are all major Eastern doctrines, and because the Saints are brothers, these three Sects superficially share the same roots, especially united in suppressing and oppressing the Western Sect.
Over the years, the territory of the Western Sect had been confined only to the Western Continent.
Every time the Western Sect tried to expand its territory to the Southern Continent or Dongsheng Divine Continent, it was thwarted by the disciples of the Three Sects.
Now, the Western Sect had changed its approach, shifting from expanding territory to attracting talents!
And they were doing so quite blatantly.
If they succeeded, it would be a total loss of face for both the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect.
But this time, the disciples of the Western Sect came prepared with the powerful concept of "Western Pure Land," and under the watchful eyes of all, disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects could only attempt to disprove the reality of the "Western Pure Land" to thwart the designs of the Western Sect effectively.
This was precisely what Nanji Immortal and Zhao Gongming initially intended.
However, after several failures, they realized that they had underestimated their challenge!
Their understanding of the Western teachings was too shallow; they couldn't find a way to break through in a short time.
Just as they were in a difficult position, a loud voice of a Spiritual Official resounded:
"The Emperor has arrived!"
"The Golden Mother arrives…"
Following the Spiritual Official's announcement, the Heavenly Emperor and Golden Mother, wearing their luxurious pale golden robes, approached arm in arm, surrounded by a host of ceremonial fairies.
Princess Long Ji also followed closely behind them in her formal attire.
The arrival of the two hosts indicated that the Peach Banquet was about to begin, and also effectively marked the end of this debate among the Three Sects.
The Pharmacist stood up with a smile, bowing along with the other Immortal Gods.
"Greetings to the Emperor of Heaven! Greetings to the Golden Mother!"
The Heavenly Emperor nodded slightly, smiling and said, "I am indeed delighted to have all of you as guests in the Heavenly Court. Please, take your seats first."
After saying this, he took the lead in sitting down, and the other Immortal Gods also seated themselves.
The Pharmacist, smiling, looked at Nanji Immortal and Zhao Gongming and said, "Since both the Emperor and the Mother have arrived, it is difficult for us to determine the winner of this debate at this time. Shall we continue another time?"
Hearing this, Nanji Immortal and Zhao Gongming's faces showed even more embarrassment.
Although the other party was giving them face by saying "it is difficult to determine the winner," everyone present knew the actual result.
To them, such a gesture was merely the victor's concession, making their defeat even more complete!
Yet, it seemed they had no other choice but to step down.
To continue would only result in an uglier defeat.
However, just as they were about to nod in agreement, they heard the Heavenly Emperor, seated at the head, say with a smile, "I also found the discussion on the 'Western Pure Land' quite intriguing. It's a pity that a conclusive result was not reached…"
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Three Sects were all slightly shocked.
They realized that the Emperor of Heaven could no longer sit idly by.
They had expected this.
The Peach Banquet, which had been organized by the Heavenly Court with great effort, couldn't be easily disrupted by these Western Sect disciples.
Now, it all depended on what countermeasures the Emperor of Heaven would employ.
In the next moment, the Heavenly Emperor continued, "It just so happens that there is an Immortal here who is also well-versed in the 'Western Pure Land.' Therefore, I would like this Immortal to join the debate as well. What do you three Immortals think?"
More debating?
The disciples of both the Chan and Jie Sects, along with some of the Heavenly Court's Immortal Gods, were a bit puzzled.
They had thought that the Heavenly Emperor would use some other tactics to thwart the plans of the Western Sect, but it turned out to be more debating.
What was there to debate about?
Didn't they see that even Nanji Immortal and Zhao Gongming were at a loss?
At this moment, the disciples of the Western Sect were overjoyed.
Debating was their forte.
The Pharmacist also stood up, smiling and looking around curiously, he asked, "May I know which fellow Daoist the Emperor is referring to?"
The Heavenly Emperor's gaze swept across the crowd, finally resting on a tall and valiant young man.
His eyes flickered with hesitation, but he still smiled and said, "Yu Yuan Immortal, please join us in the center."
Hearing this, everyone turned their eyes in surprise.
"How could it be him?"
"I heard he primarily cultivates his physical body rather than pursuing the Immortal Path; what insights could he offer in the debate?"
"If it were a battle of magic, he could still manage to hold his ground, but discussing the Dao revolves around the comprehension and articulation of it. What use would he be up there?"
"Exactly, in terms of realm, he is merely a Superior Profound Immortal!"
"If it's about choosing someone to go up, I would rather go myself!"
"Yet it can't be said that way, after all, last time in Donghuang Heaven during the treasure snatch, under encirclement by formidable enemies, he managed to seize the Chaos Bell Fragment. This man is not simple, both in terms of tactics and schemes!"
"Is he really that formidable? Isn't it said that he managed to obtain the Chaos Bell Fragment all thanks to following the guidance of the Fude True Immortal from the Chan Sect?"
"..."
Under the unusual gaze of many Immortal Gods, Yu Yuan was not daunted and stood up boldly, walking to the center and smiling at the Pharmacist, "This Heavenly Court's Immortal Brew is fragrant and rich, I just had a few drinks, I didn't quite catch what you all were debating about, could Uncle Master please enlighten me first?"
As soon as he spoke, the surrounding Immortal Gods turned their heads.
Especially the disciples of Chan and Jie Sects who wanted to blast him away.
Even the Heavenly Emperor couldn't help but frown, his gaze subconsciously shifting toward Long Ji sitting not far away.
In fact, sending Yu Yuan out to argue the Dao was already with a mindset of "a dead horse being used as a living horse doctor."
When disciples of the Western Sect first began to expound the Pure Land, he thought with Chan and Jie Sect disciples around, those Western Sect disciples would certainly be suppressed as usual.
But the result was totally opposite to what he expected.
The Western Sect disciples came prepared, and it was the Chan and Jie Sect disciples who ended up humiliated.
By this time, "Pure Land" had already taken root in the hearts of many; even if he stood up now to stop the disciples of the Western Sect from continuing their advocacy, it would already be too late.
At this point, all that was left was to continue debating, and to completely refute the "Pure Land"!
Otherwise, he would only watch helplessly as the Western Sect uses the "Pure Land" to attract a large number of Immortal Gods to the West.
Therefore, as soon as Long Ji relayed Yu Yuan's terms to him, he immediately agreed.
To him, the Chaos Bell Fragment was not important at all, especially since it was only a rumor with unconfirmed credibility.
If he could use this uncertain Chaos Bell Fragment in exchange for Yu Yuan's help in thwarting the schemes of the Western Sect, that would be extremely worthwhile!
The only problem was whether Yu Yuan had the capability for this.
At this moment, the Heavenly Emperor was quite skeptical.
Upon hearing Yu Yuan's request, although the Pharmacist was slightly astonished, he did not refuse but nodded slightly, "Our two Saints of the Western Sect, possessing great compassionate hearts, have used their Supreme Power to create the Pure Land within the Saha World..."
"Hold on a moment!"
Yu Yuan rudely interrupted the Pharmacist, furrowing his brow and asking, "What is the Saha? What is the Pure Land?"
The Pharmacist slightly furrowed his brow, softly explaining, "Saha refers to this Primordial Heaven and Earth, where countless beings are disturbed by the three poisons of greed, delusion, and anger, filled with killing and ugliness, deceit and malice..."
He glanced at Yu Yuan as he spoke, then looked around, his words carrying implications, "Even if it's you, Nephew, and others present here, as long as you have not attained Daluo, you will always not escape these three poisons of greed, delusion, and anger."
The surrounding Immortal Gods nodded understandingly, agreeing with his words.
The Pharmacist continued, "And the so-called Pure Land refers to a world without the three poisons of greed, delusion, and anger, without romantic affairs, without resentments and hatreds, a world absolutely pure and equal, which is precisely the Pure Land world created by our two Saints of the Western Sect!
Simply enter it, and you can escape the Saha, and ascend to the Pure Land!
Do you understand what I have said, Nephew?"
"I understand."
Yu Yuan nodded and said loudly, "What Uncle Master means is that the two Saints of the Western Sect have already surpassed Pangu God and the Taoist Ancestor!"
The moment these words were uttered, the expressions of all the Immortals present changed drastically.
Pangu God and the Taoist Ancestor, who were they?
The former initiated Creation of Heaven and Earth, transforming into Primordial World; the latter taught Dao to three thousand disciples, merging his body with the Dao!
Even other Saints of various sects were disciples beneath the Taoist Ancestor!
Which Saint could claim they had surpassed Pangu God and the Taoist Ancestor?
"Stop with the nonsense!"
Even though the Pharmacist had attained Daluo Dao Fruit, at this moment he could not help but turn ashen, suddenly standing up to say, "When have I ever meant that? How can you, Nephew, unjustly smear me?"
"Smear?"
Yu Yuan was taken aback, "The Saha World is this Primordial World, and the two Saints of the Western Sect created the Pure Land world... Isn't that what Uncle Master just mentioned?"
The expression of the Pharmacist grew serious, faintly sensing something ominous.
Not just him, everyone around was eagerly staring at Yu Yuan, wanting to hear what profound arguments he had, daring to make such bold assertions and even involving Saints.
Under the gaze of all, Yu Yuan looked around, composedly proclaimed:
"Everyone should be aware that the Primordial World was opened from the chaos by Pangu God, and later even more so by the Taoist Ancestor merging himself with the Heavenly Dao, evolving the laws of Primordial...
For Creation, Pangu God exhausted his strength and perished, his body transforming into everything; for merging with the Dao, the Taoist Ancestor abandoned his physical form, not appearing for countless Calamities!
It can be said that it was the sacrifices of Pangu God and the Taoist Ancestor that stabilized the Primordial World, making it a paradise for all beings and spirits to propagate and thrive."
Here, he pointed at the Pharmacist and said, "Yet such a Primordial World becomes in his speech a Saha World filled with slaughtering ugliness, deceit and malice!
And the world created by the two Saints of the Western Sect becomes an absolutely clean and equal Pure Land, free from the three poisons of greed, delusion, and anger!
If what he says is true, doesn't it imply that the two Saints of the Western Sect have surpassed Pangu God and the Taoist Ancestor?"
"This…"
The Pharmacist was stunned.
All the Immortal Gods present were also stunned.
Pangu God perished for Creation, and Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor abandoned his physical form to merge with the Heavenly Dao.
These were known and indisputable facts.
Thus, with just a slight mention by Yu Yuan, an enormous question immediately arose in everyone's minds—
If even the world created and perfected by the sacrifices of Pangu God and Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor is still considered a Saha World, then what kind of world could the one created by the two Sect Hierarchs of the Western Sect possibly be?
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