After guarding the gates for a hundred years, I drove the Heavenly Saint to madness.

Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace.

The sea of ​​clouds churned, and auspicious wisps of light appeared. Two streaks of light pierced the chaos and landed somewhat disheveled before the white jade steps.

Laozi, riding a green ox, and Bodhi, holding a dim, illusory image of a wondrous tree, stepped solemnly into the main hall.

The atmosphere inside the main hall was extremely heavy at this moment.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable sat solemnly atop the Nine Dragons Agarwood Chariot, his face as still as water.

On the futon to his left, Laozi, the Supreme Pure One, had his eyes slightly closed, his spirit wandering in the vast emptiness.

On the right are the Amitabha Buddha with a pained expression and the Amitabha Buddha with golden light appearing and disappearing.

"Fellow Daoist."

The two avatars stepped forward, bowed slightly, and reported in detail the great battle that had taken place in front of Jiepai Pass.

After hearing the report, a long, deathly silence fell over the hall.

"absurd!"

Yuanshi Tianzun was the first to break the silence, his brows furrowed and a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

"A mere third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect dares to force you all to retreat?"

"Even with the Chaos Bell protecting him, his magical power is ultimately shallow; how could he possibly cause such a stir?"

Patriarch Bodhi gave a wry smile and shook his head: "Fellow Daoist, you are unaware of this."

"Xiao Wuji's physical body is too strange. He does not cultivate his primordial spirit, but only his physical body, which contains the power of the twenty-four realms."

"If ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortals were to attack, they probably wouldn't even be able to break through his physical defenses. Sending more would only increase casualties."

"Then let's use the curse technique!" Yuanshi Tianzun suggested coldly.

"Go find Lu Ya, or use the Seven Arrows of Nailhead from my Chan Sect to bypass his physical body and magical treasures and directly obliterate his soul!"

Laozi, who was standing nearby, sighed and interrupted Yuanshi Tianzun's thoughts.

"Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, this plan will not work. As far as I know, Jiang Ziya and his group have already offended Lu Ya."

This won't work, that won't work.

The atmosphere inside the hall grew increasingly tense; the four great sages were actually stumped by a junior.

"If that's the case..."

A ruthless glint flashed in Zhunti Daoist's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be taken."

"Why don't we sages take direct action? Even a casual strike would be enough to obliterate that Jiepai Pass!"

"No!"

Taiqing Laozi finally opened his eyes, his deep gaze revealing absolute rationality, and he immediately rejected the suggestion.

"We are sages of the Heavenly Dao. If we were to personally confront a mere third-generation junior of the Jie Sect, and this were to reach the ears of all living beings in the primordial world, would we still have any dignity as sages?"

Taiqing Laozi looked around at everyone, his tone solemn.

"Moreover, if we were to make a direct move, we would give Tongtian a pretext to overturn the table and turn this juniors' duel into a battle between saints."

"At that time, the situation of the Investiture of the Gods will be completely out of control. If the teacher blames us, who will take responsibility?"

Yuanshi Tianzun took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the murderous intent in his heart.

"Senior brother is right. This matter is not yet beyond resolution. It is best not to take action personally if possible."

Looking at the several deities, Patriarch Bodhi sighed helplessly, "Actually, I do have a plan."

The Bodhi Patriarch paused for a moment, then spoke his thoughts: "Please, Venerable One, bestow upon me a true sacred implement!"

Silence fell once again in the hall.

To bestow a true sacred artifact to kill a junior is also an extremely shameful thing.

This is like an adult who can't beat a three-year-old child, but insists on going home to get a legendary weapon to fight. Even though he doesn't actually fight, it's enough to make people laugh.

However, they also have to admit that this is currently the only compromise.

Taiqing Laozi pondered for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly.

"Excellent. With such a great calamity before us, we can't afford to waste time on formalities. Since ordinary methods are ineffective against him, let's bring the real deal."

Having said that, Taiqing Laozi waved his sleeve.

A simple, ancient scroll in black and white slowly floated down and landed in front of the incarnation of Laozi.

The moment it appeared, the restless spiritual energy within the hall instantly subsided, and all things returned to their most primal stillness.

The true innate treasure—the Tai Chi diagram!

At the same time, the deity Zhunti also flicked his finger.

A shimmering, iridescent glass tree branch, inlaid with seven supreme treasures of heaven and earth, descended from the sky and radiated an unparalleled sharpness that could slay anything, before landing steadily in the hands of Patriarch Bodhi.

The true form of the Seven Treasures Tree!

The moment they grasped the genuine artifact, the aura of the two saintly incarnations underwent a tremendous transformation, and their long-suppressed confidence finally returned to them.

"With such a true sacred artifact, breaking through that junior's defenses will not be difficult."

Bodhi Patriarch stroked the glass tree branch, but his brows were still slightly furrowed.

"However... that Xuanming Ancestral Witch of the Witch Clan acts erratically and is a major variable. If we attack again and she intervenes again, what should we do?"

Upon hearing this, the Sage of Guidance, who had remained silent until now, slowly began to move the prayer beads in his hand.

"No need to worry."

The guide looked distressed, but his voice conveyed a certainty of understanding the secrets of heaven.

"After you all left, I kept a close eye on the situation at Jiepai Pass. Xuanming did not stay long. Although I do not know why he came, he has already left."

Upon hearing this news, Taiqing Laozi nodded slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in his usually calm eyes.

"Excellent. In that case, only Xiao Wuji will remain at Jiepai Pass."

"We must not be careless."

On the main seat, Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly spoke coldly.

His gaze was sharp as lightning, and his fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the sandalwood carriage.

"According to what you have said, Xiao Wuji is cunning and treacherous. Since he was able to force you to retreat, it is hard to guarantee that he doesn't have other trump cards up his sleeve."

"Now that we've decided to use the sacred artifact, this battle must be absolutely foolproof; there can be no more mistakes!"

Having said that, Yuanshi Tianzun looked outside the hall, his voice majestic, and commanded:

"Antarctica, come in."

Outside the palace gate, the Antarctic Immortal, with a high forehead and holding a staff with a coiled dragon, strode in and respectfully bowed, saying, "Disciple is here."

With a wave of his sleeve, the Primordial Celestial Venerable summoned a crystal-clear Ruyi scepter that appeared before the Antarctic Immortal.

Three Treasures Jade Ruyi!

"Laojun's Taiji Diagram is the main force, suppressing the laws of heaven and earth at Jiepai Pass in the open; Fellow Daoist Zhunti's Seven Treasures Tree is the main force and auxiliary force, directly breaking through its physical body and array defenses."

"Antarctica, you carried my jade ruyi as the final hidden arrow, concealed within the Buddha Kingdom in the palm of Fellow Daoist Bodhi's hand."

"Once the two avatars have fought him to a fever pitch, and that scoundrel has revealed all his trump cards, then you should launch a sudden attack and strike his crown chakra!"

"We must strike him dead in one blow, so that even his true spirit cannot escape!"

As soon as this plan was announced, the hall was filled with murderous intent.

Tai Chi diagram, Seven Treasures Tree, Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.

Three genuine sacred artifacts, two overt and one covert, each a deadly weapon.

"Disciple obeys." The Antarctic Immortal gripped the jade ruyi tightly, his eyes gleaming.

Without the slightest hesitation, Bodhi Patriarch slowly extended his right hand, golden light flowing from his palm, creating a miniature paradise.

The Antarctic Immortal's body rapidly shrank, transforming into a ray of light, and leaped directly into the Buddha Kingdom within the palm of the Bodhi Patriarch.

The Buddha's light faded, and all traces of his presence vanished.

"Let's go."

Laozi transformed himself, gathered the real Taiji diagram into his sleeve, and took the lead in walking out of the hall.

Bodhi Patriarch, holding the true form of the Seven Treasures Tree, followed closely behind.