Transmigrating to a chat group: After heeding advice, I became the ruler of the primordial world.

Houtu, with her piercing gaze, stared directly at Jieyin and Zhunti.

Her tone was firm and unwavering as she said, "Why is it impossible? The Underworld is my domain, and I have the right to decide its internal affairs. Your sending your disciples into the Underworld, ostensibly for exchange and learning, is in reality eroding the foundation of the Underworld. The situation is tense now, and I cannot tolerate any potential risks."

Jieyin and Zhunti's faces were grim; they knew that Houtu's decision was no joke.

However, there are indeed many Buddhist forces infiltrating the underworld. If they were to withdraw, not only would they suffer heavy losses, but it could also affect the status of Buddhism in the Journey to the West world.

"Houtu, your actions are far too ruthless. There are many Buddhist disciples in the underworld who have lived in harmony with the ghosts for many years. How can you just withdraw like that?" Zhunti suppressed his anger and tried to persuade her with reason.

Houtu sneered, saying, "Harmonious coexistence? Hmph, that's just wishful thinking on your part, Buddhism. These past years, you Buddhists have been spreading Buddhist teachings extensively in the underworld, trying to turn it into your backyard. Do you really think I, Houtu, am unaware of this?"

Jieyin's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected Houtu to reveal their intentions so directly.

He took a deep breath, trying to ease the tension: "Houtu, we have no intention of encroaching on the underworld. We only hope that the Buddha's teachings can illuminate all sentient beings, so that the ghosts in the underworld can also be liberated."

"Liberation?" Houtu's sneer deepened. "Your so-called liberation is nothing more than turning the ghosts into puppets of your Buddhist sect. The cycle of reincarnation in the underworld has its own laws of operation, which do not require your Buddhist sect's interference."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the other saints in Zixiao Palace also cast complicated glances at them.

Originally, they sent Houtu to prevent the other party from colluding with Lu Xuan and others, which would have a negative impact on them. Unexpectedly, their goal was not achieved, and this unexpected incident occurred, which caught them off guard.

Of course, most sages would not want to get involved in this matter.

After all, Buddhism had already gained tremendous benefits in the underworld. If it could be weakened, it would be a good thing for other sects as well!

Seeing this, Hongjun sighed softly. He knew he had to step in and mediate: "Please calm down, everyone. While Houtu's words make sense, the long-standing cooperation between Buddhism and the Underworld cannot be ignored. In my opinion, it would be better if both sides compromised. Buddhist disciples can remain in the Underworld, but they must abide by its rules and not preach or interfere in its affairs without authorization."

Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions softened slightly, and they immediately looked at Houtu.

Although Houtu was unwilling, she understood that it was not advisable to completely break ties with Buddhism at this time, so she nodded, which was considered as tacitly agreeing to Hongjun's suggestion.

She said coldly, "For the sake of the Dao Ancestor, let's leave it at that for now! However, if I see any Buddhists rashly interfering in the affairs of my Underworld again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

The atmosphere inside Zixiao Palace finally eased.

Zhunti and Jieyin in the Journey to the West world secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that they should talk to Ksitigarbha about how to restrain the Buddhist disciples in the underworld. If Houtu found a handle on them, the other party might really take drastic measures!

Just when everyone thought the matter was coming to an end, and Houtu was preparing to find an excuse to leave, suddenly—

"This is outrageous!"

A sudden roar came from outside the main hall, startling everyone.

"That's... the voice of Tongtian?" the Primordial Beginning said, somewhat uncertainly.

Because the two worlds' Tongtian are very similar in many ways, including their voices, he was unsure whether the one speaking at this moment was the Tongtian from their world.

Then, he suddenly noticed that Yuanshi Tianzun from the Journey to the West world not far away had a change in expression, and felt that something was wrong.

In addition, Laozi, Jieyin, and Zhunti from the Journey to the West world also seemed to have thought of something, and their expressions all darkened.

This surprised many sages in the prehistoric world.

They always felt that there must be something going on!

Especially considering that Tongtian in the Journey to the West world had always been in a state of decline, and that the fortune of the Jie Sect in this world had almost disappeared, they became even more convinced of their guess.

Everyone exchanged glances, realizing that things were not as simple as they seemed. With that angry roar, the atmosphere within Zixiao Palace became tense once more.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable of the Journey to the West world couldn't help but look at Hongjun of the Journey to the West world, but Hongjun of the Journey to the West world only glanced at him, his expression very indifferent.

That look seemed to say, "You handle it yourself."

The Primordial Lord of the Journey to the West world had a gloomy expression. He stood up and said to the crowd, "Please be patient, everyone. I'll go out and take a look."

After saying that, he flashed and instantly appeared outside the main hall.

Not far away, two powerful beings were arguing fiercely, and even started to fight.

"What are you doing!" Yuanshi Tianzun roared from the Journey to the West world, his figure instantly appearing between the two, his powerful pressure causing the surrounding air to freeze.

However, to his surprise, the two sides did not stop arguing because of his presence; instead, they confronted each other even more fiercely.

However, instead of attacking each other, they launched a joint attack on the Primordial Beginning of the Journey to the West world!

Before Yuanshi Tianzun of the Journey to the West world could react, he was already caught in the combined attack of the two Tongtians. The Tongtian from the Journey to the West world was wielding the Qingping Sword, while the Tongtian from the Primordial World had directly unleashed the God-Slaying Spear!

Faced with the combined attack of the two Tongtians, Yuanshi's expression instantly turned extremely ugly.

He swiftly formed hand seals, his body surrounded by dense innate energy, creating a series of mysterious magic arrays in an attempt to withstand the fierce attacks of the two powerful beings.

"Tongtian, have you gone mad? We are both members of the Three Pure Ones, why do you treat me like this?" Yuanshi Tianzun of the Journey to the West world roared, his voice filled with incomprehension and anger.

However, the Tongtian Sect Leader, wielding the Qingping Sword, merely sneered and said, "The Three Pure Ones? Back when you were conferring titles upon the gods, why didn't you think of our brotherhood?"

After saying this, the Qingping Sword in his hand suddenly burst out with dazzling light, and together with the Primordial Heaven-Slaying Spear, it once again bombarded the Primordial Heavenly Venerable of the Journey to the West world.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable of the Journey to the West world felt a chill run down his spine, knowing full well that he could not sit idly by and wait for his doom.

So, he gritted his teeth, his magical power surged wildly, and he instantly summoned the Spirit Treasure Jade Ruyi, forcefully blocking the attacks of the two Tongtian.

"Rumble..."

A deafening roar resounded through the sky, and the entire Zixiao Palace seemed to be shaken by this terrifying power!

The other saints in Zixiao Palace also emerged from the main hall, and upon seeing this scene, they all wore expressions of astonishment. (End of Chapter)