Primordial Era: The Ten Deadly Formations are Broken, Shen Gongbao Asks Me to Come Out of the Mounta

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words, Duobao did not reply, but instead looked at Laozi.

The meaning is quite obvious.

Today's plans were all my ideas. Now that Zhao Gongming has come to demand an explanation, it is only right that I step in to resolve the matter.

Seeing this, Lao Tzu remained calm.

This time, converting Duobao to Buddhism and establishing the Great Compendium of Buddhism was all his idea. Since an unexpected change has occurred, it is naturally up to him to resolve it.

Thinking of this, Laozi said in a calm tone, "Duobao will not return to the Jie Sect this time!"

This humble Taoist has other plans for Duobao!

If Your Majesty has nothing else to do, please return to the Purple Star Emperor to receive blessings!

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming was amused by Laozi's shamelessness. He looked at the saintly corpse in front of him and said without any politeness, "Duobao is a direct disciple of my Jie Sect. What qualifications do you have to arrange the disciples of my Jie Sect?"

Did they really think that the break between the Three Pure Ones was just talk?

Did you consult me, the leader of the Jie Sect, before making this arrangement for my direct disciple?

"Have you asked my master, the Tongtian Sect Leader?"

After arguing with Laozi, Zhao Gongming ignored him and looked at Duobao again, his voice calm and cold as he said, "Duobao, I'll ask you one more time: will you return to the Jie Sect or not?"

It should be noted that at this time, Duobao was still a direct disciple of the Jie Sect, enjoying the sect's fortune.

If they were to convert the barbarians to Buddhism and establish the Great Buddhist Church, then such karma would naturally fall on the Jie Sect. This is why Zhao Gongming spoke so bluntly.

They're eating the food of the Jie Sect, yet they're also smashing the pot of the Jie Sect.

In terms of how hateful this Daoist Duobao was, he was even worse than Dingguang Xian, who had offered up the Six Soul Banner.

Seeing Zhao Gongming's hostile intentions, Duobao knew he couldn't avoid it today, so he simply replied, "Sect Leader, this Jie Sect is one I cannot return to!"

His face showed grievance, as if he truly had an unspeakable secret that he could never return to.

In fact, he had already thought it through back in the Eight Views Palace.

Why would we return to the Jie Sect?

Zhao Gongming, standing before them, had already taken up the Qingping Sword and become the true leader of the Jie Sect.

Even if he goes back, he'll only be a personal disciple.

Most importantly, this time there was a promise from the Supreme Lord: as long as he converted the barbarians to Buddhism, he would become the leader of a religion, and in terms of status and position, he would be no less than Zhao Gongming in front of him.

Wouldn't it be great to be in charge of the destiny of a religion all by yourself?

They had no choice but to go back and submit to others, and obey the arrangements made by Zhao Gongming.

When Zhao Gongming joined the Jie Sect, Duobao was quite unwilling and harbored resentment. After all, if Zhao Gongming hadn't appeared out of nowhere, the position of Jie Sect leader would probably have belonged to him.

Of course, he also had no good feelings towards the Supreme Lord. Once the barbarians were converted to Buddhism, I, Duobao, would not care what you said before.

If you, Taishang, can betray your own brother, then I, Duobao, can betray you, Taishang, without any guilt or remorse.

This also made Duobao secretly determined that once he became the Buddha, he would betray Taishang and completely ruin his plans!

Seeing Duobao's resolute stance, Zhao Gongming stopped trying to persuade him and simply said, "Since you are unwilling to join the Jie Sect, I will announce to the whole world today that you, Duobao, will be expelled from the Jie Sect!"

Furthermore, there are some karmic ties that you have not yet settled with my Jie Sect. Only after these karmic ties are settled can I let you leave the Jie Sect!

"Cause and effect?" Duobao asked with some doubt.

Zhao Gongming sneered, "You became a disciple of the Jie Sect, enjoyed the sect's fortune, and even received treasures from your master. You don't think you can just let all this go, do you?"

"Tell me, how can I ever repay the kindness and guidance my teacher has shown me?"

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words, Duobao was also somewhat at a loss.

The treasures are fine; we just need to return them all.

But how can we repay the kindness of the Tongtian Sect Leader in imparting knowledge and bestowing treasures upon us?

Surely he can't go and preach to the Tongtian Sect Leader again to repay his karmic debts, can he?

Thinking of this, and looking at Zhao Gongming with his unfriendly gaze, Duobao suddenly felt his immortal life dimmed.

Left with no other choice, he could only turn his gaze back to Lao Tzu.

He had some knowledge of Zhao Gongming's strength. During the Investiture of the Gods, Zhao Gongming turned the tide and set up a formation that shocked even Duobao.

At this moment, not only Duobao, but also Taishang was somewhat at a loss.

What should I do?

Did he kill Zhao Gongming on the spot?

Putting aside the fact that he is just a benevolent corpse, can he withstand the consequences of easily killing a Ziwei Emperor, the leader of the Jie Sect, and the Fengdu Emperor?

He couldn't even imagine the wrath of the Tongtian Sect Leader.

It is true that the Dao Ancestor forbids saints from taking action in the Earthly Immortal Realm. However, if a Heavenly Dao Saint disregards everything and is even unafraid of death, he can still cause unimaginable destruction in the Earthly Immortal Realm. And all these consequences will be attributed to his Supreme Being. Not to mention his saintly corpse, even the Heavenly Dao Saint himself could not withstand such overwhelming consequences!

However, if Zhao Gongming is not killed, this slippery fellow has even caused great losses to the Heavenly Dao Saint. Today's matter will probably not end well either!

After a moment's hesitation, Laozi said calmly, "Since the Emperor is so persistent, we shall have a showdown today, and then we can discuss it further!"

Clearly, this was intended to discourage Zhao Gongming from making a move. After all, he was a Saint with three corpses, one of the most outstanding beings in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Even if we don't kill Zhao Gongming on the spot, we can at least make him lose face and lose face.

Unexpectedly, after listening, Zhao Gongming said with some disdain, "Have we done it before?"

I am the leader of the Jie Sect. Who are you to challenge me?

Oh? I understand!

Are you deliberately trying to silence the monks and prevent those two in the West from finding out about your plan to develop Buddhism into a great religion?

Ha ha!

Believe it or not, this Emperor will issue a warrant for arrest throughout the Three Realms and inform the two Western Saints of the deeds you, the saintly corpse, are currently engaged in.

I wonder how those two will react when they find out someone is eyeing their Western Religion's fortune!

Zhao Gongming's sarcastic remarks both shocked and angered Laozi.

What's astonishing is that even the two Western figures were completely unaware of his conversion of barbarians to Buddhism and the establishment of the Great Compendium of Buddhism.

How did Zhao Gongming, who was standing in front of him, know about this matter?

If those two Westerners were to find out, would the Great Compendium of Buddhism still need to evolve?

If the original master's plan is ruined, even if he is a benevolent corpse, he will still suffer a great deal.

And those wanted posters for the three realms—can they be issued so casually?

At this moment, Lao Tzu finally understood that the Ziwei Emperor in front of him did not play by the rules at all, but he actually fell for it.

Since fighting is out of the question, I could only grit my teeth and say, "If Your Majesty desires anything, please speak frankly."

"Since Duobao owed the Jie Sect a debt of karma, the old Taoist priest will repay it on his behalf."