Primordial Era: I rule the great sect and command all immortals.

Chapter 287 The Tribulation Ends and the Red Cloud Descends

His own disciples have been enslaved by the "Investiture of the Gods" over the years, becoming gods in the Heavenly Court, responsible for all sorts of trivial matters, and on duty every day, without even being able to enjoy the carefree life of the immortal path.

Now, all is well; these disciples are finally free.

As soon as the three sages emerged from the Zixiao Palace, the Jie Sect, the Chan Sect, and some neutral deities all bowed and paid their respects to them.

The three sages each went to one side, and with a "whoosh," a large group of immortals gathered around the Tongtian Sect Leader, who naturally had the greatest power here.

On the other side, the people of the Chan Sect gathered around Yuanshi Tianzun. Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun, Chijingzi, Daoxing Tianzun, and Huanglong Zhenren were all excited, finally waiting for this day!

Laozi took several neutral immortals and gods with him, leaving only the people from the Jie and Chan sects.

After Yuanshi Tianzun led his people away, Tongtian Jiaozhu laughed and said, "During the Investiture of the Gods calamity, you all suffered tribulations and went through a journey on the 'Investiture of the Gods List.' Now that your tribulations are over, you will undergo tribulations again."

The group of Jie Sect immortals were overjoyed, as they had had enough of their cultivation not progressing at all.

Furthermore, with the Jie Sect now in a powerful position and the advantage in my favor, I am not worried at all even if I have to undergo another tribulation after listening to my teacher.

At worst, we can fight with other religious sects!

Back then, when the three religions joined forces to attack the Jie Sect, they were not afraid at all. Not to mention, in recent years, they have witnessed firsthand how the Jie Sect has risen to prominence!

The Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven, Ziwei, was unwilling to order them to descend to the mortal realm and participate in the struggles between the various sects. Otherwise, they would have already descended to the mortal realm and participated in the previous major battles.

It was only because Chaos Daojun led the Jie Sect to victory time and time again that the Jie Sect achieved its status.

They were naturally obedient to the benevolent incarnation of the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven, and never dared to show the slightest disrespect. It was precisely because of these powerful figures that the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven was able to manage the Heavenly Court as if it were an impregnable fortress.

Now, as long as one can cultivate and advance in realm, tribulations are no big deal!

Seeing his disciples gradually calm down from their initial excitement, the Tongtian Sect Leader nodded with satisfaction. His disciples had not lost the spirit of the Jie Sect immortals!

With a wave of his hand, signaling the immortals to be quiet, the Tongtian Sect Master then addressed his disciples and grand-disciples: "Now that you only have your true spirits left, you can choose to reincarnate and start anew, or you can choose to reshape your physical bodies. Whichever path you choose, I will fully support you."

When the topic turned to the future path of cultivation, the immortals of the Jie Sect fell silent, each lost in thought.

Reconstructing the physical body preserves the magical power gained in life. As long as one's cultivation level is improved, one can naturally break through to higher realms.

Reincarnation and cultivation is a new beginning. With the power of the Jie Sect in the Nine Netherworld, they can naturally take good care of themselves and eventually cultivate back to their former realm, or even reach a higher level.

Both paths are good. One is faster, allowing you to immediately unleash your combat power; the other is much slower, and it's unknown how many reincarnations you'll need.

This is why a group of immortals fell into deep thought, wanting to choose the most suitable path based on their own state.

After a long time, outside the "Zixiao Palace", all the disciples of the Jie Sect made their own choices.

Most chose to rebuild their physical bodies, while a few, whose cultivation was not high enough and who felt hopeless in this life, chose to reincarnate and start anew.

The Tongtian Sect Leader did not interfere with the choices of any of his disciples or grand-disciples. He smiled and took each of them into his sleeve, knowing that he would make proper arrangements for their future.

Once everyone had made their choices, the Tongtian Sect Leader relaxed and led everyone to "Yu Yu Tian".

After returning to his dojo, Tongtian Jiaozhu used his unparalleled supernatural powers to reshape the bodies of all his disciples who were to be reborn. As for those who were to be reincarnated, he asked them to wait for the time being. This matter would be personally arranged by Mencius, the third-generation leader of the Jie Sect.

The Tongtian Sect Master and the Chaos Dao Lord have lost the ability to interfere with the operation of the Three Realms.

Chaos Dao Lord could make a move, but he was unwilling to, because if he did, Hongjun Dao Ancestor would immediately sense that his realm and strength had exceeded his limits, and being expelled would be his only fate.

This is not in Li Yunjing's best interest.

He wants to save one chance to go all out!

He had not yet located the whereabouts of the Old Ancestor Hongyun, nor had he obtained the "Primordial Purple Qi" or the "Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd," which naturally could not satisfy the Chaos Dao Lord.

This is why Chaos Dao Lord took the initiative to leave the Three Realms. As long as his true form is not detected by the Heavenly Dao and it is not sensed that he has reached the realm of a half-step Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal, then his actions will not be considered a violation of the Dao Ancestor's will.

Later, when they take action and capture Hongyun Patriarch, they will have an explanation to give to Dao Ancestor. At least Dao Ancestor Hongjun will not punish them for disobeying Dao Ancestor's decree.

Li Yunjing had already figured out all the ins and outs, and didn't give anyone else a chance.

If we take action, it will be a swift and decisive strike!

There will be absolutely no delays. It can be said that as long as Ancestor Hongyun shows his face, he will surely die!

At this moment, the Tongtian Sect Leader, having arranged for his many disciples, then passed on the "Shangqing Talisman" to the Chaos Dao Lord with a smile on his face.

The communication talisman was sent by the sage and quickly reached the hands of the Chaos Dao Lord, who was sitting in meditation outside the Demon Realm.

He was still trying to comprehend the laws of the demon realm, wanting to infuse his primordial spirit power into it, even if it meant splitting off a wisp of an avatar. But before Li Yunjing could succeed, his teacher's communication talisman arrived.

Upon opening it, I discovered it was about this important matter.

Chaos Dao Lord naturally couldn't be negligent; with a movement of his true form, he flew towards "Yu Yu Tian".

After arriving at Biyou Palace again, Tongtian Jiaozhu told Chaos Daojun about what had happened at Zixiao Palace. He then talked about the reincarnation of his disciples, a matter that Chaos Daojun was naturally responsible for handling.

"Rest assured, Master! I will take good care of these fellow disciples!"

Chaos Dao Lord's heart stirred, and he immediately transmitted the message to the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven. These people were all important officials of the Heavenly Court, and at this special moment of reincarnation, it was naturally better for their old superiors to step forward.

"Yes! I trust you to handle things!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader nodded and said, "After you have dealt with the other matters, summon all disciples above the inner sect level to the Biyou Palace. It is time to put the matters of the Demon Realm on the agenda."

"Yes! This disciple will handle this! Master, since even the Saints of the Demon Realm can intervene, where is our bottom line?"

Because it was something even a sage could do, Li Yunjing was under a lot of pressure. This matter was a case of too much of a bad thing. If he forced his senior and second senior uncles to bring the wolf into the house again and target the Jie Sect, then it would be a loss.

Therefore, there must be a limit.

"Yuanshi wants to be the ruler of the Demon Realm! We don't care about that. First and foremost, we must seize one-fifth of the Demon Realm's resources! That's the bottom line!"

When the Tongtian Sect Leader mentioned the Primordial Celestial Venerable, a hint of disdain appeared on his lips before he revealed his true thoughts.

"Oh! One-fifth! That's something we can try to get! I doubt even our eldest and second eldest uncles can say anything about it!"

Chaos Daoist nodded. In his opinion, this request was not high. As for what other sects thought, that was none of the Jie Sect's business.

Meanwhile, some neutral Zhou Tian Zheng Shen (righteous gods of the Zhou Tian sect) were liberated. They were unwilling to submit to the Jie Sect, let alone the Chan Sect. These few people followed Laozi and left the Zixiao Palace.

This sage casually accepted two people with some good fortune, while the others, such as King Zhou and the Broom Star, were unwanted and were all thrown back into the Three Realms.

Such low-quality deities are not even worth using as cannon fodder.

The next 365 Zhou Tian Zheng Shen will naturally not be occupied by these useless people again.

There are also two special individuals with high cultivation levels and excellent aptitude, but these two are unlikely to join the Jie Sect, let alone the Chan Sect.

They also chose to return to the Three Realms.

These two were Princess Longji, daughter of the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West. Their physical bodies were restored by Laozi, and they returned to the Heavenly Court together with her husband Hong Jin.

Although these two have been serving in the Heavenly Court for years, they have never been free. This time, they can finally relax and reunite with the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West.

Watching his wife reminisce with the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West, Hong Jin sat to the side, his face full of worry. He was originally a disciple of the Jie Sect, but because of Princess Longji, he became a traitor.

Ultimately, she was killed by the Golden Spirit Mother, the eldest disciple of the Jie Sect, in a great battle.

Fortunately, there was the "Investiture of the Gods" list, and he eventually made it onto the list and became a righteous god of the Zhou Dynasty. Over the years, he has suffered a lot of ridicule from the gods of the Jie Sect. He and Princess Longji endured this oppression in silence.

If it weren't for the support from the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West, these two probably wouldn't have been able to persevere.

With the "Investiture of the Gods" in existence, death naturally does not exist.

But if you're constantly being beaten to ashes and resurrected by the "Investiture of the Gods," that's not a life for a human being.

The Jade Emperor personally sought out the Purple Star Emperor of the North Pole to discuss the matter of Princess Longji and Hong Jin. The Purple Star Emperor of the North Pole was unwilling to offend the Jade Emperor for the sake of two insignificant figures.

In the end, the Jade Emperor simply told the two that as long as they served diligently, no one would make things difficult for them.

Now, the calamity has passed, but the tribulation of life and death has arrived.

Hong Jin knew that, given the nature of the immortals of the Jie Sect, they would never tolerate a traitor living. The proposal to eliminate the traitor would soon be passed within the Jie Sect, and then Hong Jin would be doomed.

The Jade Emperor noticed Hong Jin's worry and asked, "My dear son-in-law, what troubles you? Why don't you tell me? We are all family!"

"Alas! Father, Mother, it's like this..."

Now, Hong Jin can only rely on his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and he didn't hide anything, telling them all his worries.

"Alas! This matter is difficult to resolve!"

The Jade Emperor sighed, but seeing the worry in his daughter's eyes, he could only say, "Why don't you two go to Mount Wuxia in the Qi Kingdom of the Southern Continent first? There is a good friend of mine there. Once you get there, my old friend will take care of you."

"Father, who is this friend of yours?"

Princess Longji quickly asked.

This matter concerns the safety of her and Hong Jin, so it must be handled with utmost care.

"Longji, don't worry! I know this friend of your father's, and neither your father nor I are his match! With his protection, you will definitely be safe and sound."

The Queen Mother of the West smiled, for she and Haotian knew a great deal about the cultivation of the Old Ancestor Hongyun. Through years of diligent study and practice, the Old Ancestor Hongyun was no longer the same Hongyun he once was.

"Primordial Purple Qi" is a good thing.

Having died once, the Old Ancestor Hongyun truly gained a profound understanding of his own "Primordial Purple Qi," and his cultivation had already progressed by leaps and bounds.

Otherwise, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West would not have sent the Red Cloud Ancestor to assassinate the Chaos Dao Lord.

Back then, the Old Ancestor Hongyun was so shocked by the invincible methods of the Chaos Dao Lord that he didn't even show himself and soon fled back in disgrace.

This will not damage the reputation of Ancestor Hongyun. The power of Chaos Daojun is known throughout the Three Realms. It is normal that no one dares to make a move against such a person who is second only to a saint.

"Oh! Alright then! We'll follow Father and Mother's advice and go there to take refuge."

Hearing the words of the Queen Mother of the West, Princess Longji and her husband Hong Jin felt much more at ease. She was even more powerful than the Lord of the Three Realms, and was naturally an invincible figure among quasi-saints. She was an ancient relic, and with such a person protecting her, they would naturally be safe and sound.

Unless the Chaos Dao Lord himself commits suicide, there will be absolutely nothing to worry about!

Moreover, Princess Longji and Hong Jin also knew that, given their status, Chaos Dao Lord would never hunt them down, and the people he sent to eliminate traitors could not possibly be Quasi-Saints.

There's a very high probability that it's the Great Luo Golden Immortals who will make the move!

However, the Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Jie Sect are extremely powerful, each possessing unpredictable abilities. If they are not careful, their lives could be in danger. That is why the two of them were unwilling to face them directly and instead asked the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West to help them come up with a solution.

What can the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West do?

There's only one tactic left: stalling.

Once the Demon Realm opens, the Jie Sect will suffer heavy losses, and they will naturally have no energy to cause trouble for their son-in-law. In this way, they will have a glimmer of hope.

Little did the Jade Emperor know that it was precisely because of his actions that the Red Cloud Ancestor was exposed, ultimately leading to his own demise...

When Princess Longji and Hong Jin disguised themselves and left the Heavenly Court quietly, the task of the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven, Ziwei, was also completed. He personally sent his fellow disciples to the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Originally, after leaving the Nine Netherworlds, the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven was going to return directly to the "Ziwei Heaven". However, after thinking about it, he realized that he hadn't been back to "Wuyi Mountain" for a long time. So, on a whim, he decided to go home and sit for a while first.

"Huh? Longji? Hongjin?"

Suddenly, the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven seemed to sense two faint, familiar auras. Upon closer inspection, he realized they were his former subordinates.

A very good book, worth reading.

(End of this chapter)