The Three Teachings Converge into One: The Path of the Mortal and the Saintly is the Same

Poetry:

A century of harmony brings a new look, and the three religions, sharing the same boat, are gradually finding their way.

Suddenly, a demonic mist obscured the stars, then a torrent of water was drawn back to bring light to the sky.

Time flies, the years are like a shuttle.

It is said that since Su Qingxuan took charge of the Three Religions Coordination Office,

They learned of the karmic connections across three lifetimes with the four fairies.

Another century has passed in the blink of an eye.

A hundred years is a lifetime for mortals, but only a snap of the fingers for immortals and gods.

For the celestial realm, however, it was a crucial period of gradual change in the political landscape.

Under the careful management of Su Qingxuan and Immortal Master Guangchengzi, the Three Religions Coordination Office was established.

From its initial establishment, which was met with much resistance, the newly established government office has gradually become an indispensable coordinating hub in the celestial realm.

Su Qingxuan was stationed at both the Assistant Administration Office and the Sanyi Palace.

On the one hand, he assisted Guang Chengzi in streamlining the affairs of the three religions' cooperation.

She managed the Sanyi Palace and taught her disciples.

Throughout this century, Su Qingxuan consistently adhered to...

The principle is to "convince people with concrete results and act with impartiality."

In response to the disputes over spreading the Dharma in the lower realms, he spearheaded the compilation of the "Basic Classics of the Righteous Path in the Three Realms".

It has been implemented for over eighty years.

When disciples of the three religions preached this doctrine, disputes greatly decreased, and the effect of its teachings was remarkable.

The beings in the lower realms have a more unified understanding of the righteous path, and the places where demonic thoughts arise have significantly decreased.

The resource allocation system is operating smoothly.

There were two small-scale demonic incidents during this period, which led to a shortage of resources for a certain religion.

All of these difficulties were overcome through the voluntary assistance of the other two religious groups, coordinated by the Associate Directorate.

They returned everything as agreed afterward, and their reputation gradually grew.

The Three Religions Joint Practice Hall also went from being deserted at first.

Now, each session has hundreds of young disciples who volunteer to participate.

They exchanged ideas and honed their skills, and their understanding of each other deepened day by day, while their estrangement diminished.

Immortal Master Guangchengzi often smiled at Su Qingxuan and said:

"True Lord, look at the Three Realms Heaven. A hundred years ago, the officials of the three religions were clearly separated, but now they can sit together and discuss matters."

Although disagreements remain, the willingness to discuss the matter at hand is a great virtue.

Indeed, inside the Assistant Directorate, although the officials of the three religions still sat separately according to custom, they had begun to interact with each other.

They can also listen to each other's opinions when discussing official business.

Kong He, Qingbing, and Huiming, despite being limited by their sect's stance,

While they cannot openly offer their full support, they also rarely make things difficult for each other anymore.

They are generally able to complete the tasks assigned by Su Qingxuan diligently.

Su Qingxuan knew that his transformation was not easy, so he always reported his merits impartially, without taking credit or shirking responsibility.

Gradually, he gained the recognition of more neutrals, and even some conservatives and lower-level disciples.

Su Qingxuan's own cultivation level has improved significantly over the past hundred years through diligent and unremitting practice.

Through the trials and tribulations of dealing with the affairs of the three religions.

The Golden Immortal realm at its peak has been honed to perfection, and he is only a hair's breadth away from becoming a Great Luo Immortal.

The Three Treasures are: Spring and Autumn Annals, Mountain and River Seals, and Bodhi Spiritual Wood.

Under his constant nurturing with the true essence of the three religions, the restoration has reached 90%.

It possesses an inner radiance and is full of spiritual energy, awaiting only the final opportunity for perfection.

The Palace of the Three Ones has become a unique sight in the celestial realm.

Under the careful guidance of Su Qingxuan and the Four Fairies, the more than 100,000 disciples in the palace have made great progress in their cultivation and developed a strong will.

Li Changfeng, the first disciple, has perfectly integrated the Three Ones True Technique with the way of the sword.

He created the "Return to Origin Three Talents Sword" and steadily advanced his cultivation to the early stage of Golden Immortal.

He was calm and composed, and often presided over the Dharma talks in the palace on behalf of his master, earning him the respect of his fellow disciples.

Zhou Ruolin practiced both alchemy and magic, and the pills she refined saved countless fellow disciples.

He further integrated water magic into battle formations to assist in his cultivation, reaching the peak of the Earth Immortal realm, only half a step away from becoming a Golden Immortal.

Qian Duoduo practices both Zen and Taoism, resulting in a clear and pure mind. The complementary nature of Buddhism and Taoism has a unique effect on purifying demonic influences and stabilizing the mind.

Sun Bushao received the true teachings of Chiying and tempered his physical body to a level comparable to a magic weapon.

Charging into battle with unstoppable courage, they are the vanguard of Trinity School.

The twin battle formation of the Chu brothers, Chu Lingxiao and Chu Yunfan, is becoming increasingly sophisticated. They are of one mind and can fight against a mid-stage Golden Immortal when they join forces.

Furthermore, there are Ling Xue, Shen Tao, and a group of outstanding young talents recruited from the Sanxian Alliance.

Having escaped the desolate and helpless wandering, he cultivated the Threefold True Technique.

They progressed rapidly, had a strong sense of belonging to the Sanyi Palace, and all took it upon themselves to protect the Dao.

The four fairies also reached the late stage of Golden Immortal cultivation within this century.

Memories of past lives gradually merged and became integrated with the Daoist principles of the Great Luo.

Lin Wanqing possessed a pure and boundless Confucian spirit, and she was in charge of the palace's classics and education, dignified and graceful.

Xiao Lingxi's mastery of alchemy and formations has reached the first-rate level in the Heavenly Realm.

The grand formations he set up and the elixirs he refined were so sought after that even the elders of the three religions would often come to him for them.

Xiao Lingyue is compassionate and insightful in Buddhism. She often preaches the scriptures and answers questions for the disciples in the palace and visiting fellow practitioners, purifying their inner demons. Her reputation has spread far and wide.

Chi Ying integrated military strategy and martial arts into the Three Ones True Technique.

His troops were fierce and skilled in battle, and their fame resounded throughout the land...

The five of them spent every day together, and their affection for each other deepened.

Although the formal ceremony was not held due to the ongoing demonic calamity and busy affairs.

However, everyone in the palace regarded the Four Fairies as their matriarch.

They get along harmoniously and are very happy.

Su Wenyuan and Liu Shi's cultivation has also steadily improved, reaching the early stage of Celestial Immortal.

The two elders were in good health and often strolled around the palace or listened to their disciples preach the Dharma.

Or they could chat casually with the four fairies and enjoy the bliss of family life.

Seeing her son's success in his career, her virtuous wife, and her accomplished disciples...

My heart is filled with joy, and I only hope that these peaceful days will last.

……

However, the ways of Heaven are unpredictable, and the calamity of demonic tribulation, like a sword hanging overhead, will eventually fall.

On this day, Su Qingxuan was in the office of the Three Realms Heavenly Assistant Administration.

He discussed with Guang Chengzi and the officials of the three religions the deployment of a new round of missionary sites in the lower realms.

Suddenly, he felt a strange jolt in his heart, and the jade pen in his hand snapped in two with a "crack".

Almost simultaneously, Guang Chengzi's expression changed drastically, and he abruptly stood up!

Before anyone could ask, a terrifying tremor came from outside the Thirty-Three Heavens!

Immediately afterwards—

"Boom—!!!"

A terrifying roar, as if the heavens and earth were created, or as if all worlds were collapsing, resounded.

Without warning, it exploded deep within the souls of every living being in the heavens!

The entire sky trembled violently, and the sea of ​​clouds in the thirty-three heavens surged wildly.

Countless floating immortal mountains shook violently, the trajectories of stars became disordered, and the starlight in the sky flickered uncertainly!

Inside the Three Realms Heavenly Government Office, the beams and pillars creaked, and the ground cracked.

Those officials below the Earth Immortal level collapsed to the ground, blood seeping from their seven orifices!

"Oh no! It's the sealing point of the Outer Heaven!" Guang Chengzi exclaimed in shock, his face extremely pale.

Su Qingxuan had already slipped outside the government office and looked up at the sky.

But in the extremely high and distant place, there was the direction of the outer heavens, which was originally the boundary between chaos and order.

A massive, terrifying, pitch-black rift stretching across the sky is spreading and expanding wildly!

The indescribable, dense, and tangible black demonic mist was like a breached dam in the underworld.

It gushed out from the crack, instantly turning half of the sky black!

Wherever the demonic mist passed, the pure and ethereal energy was corrupted and devoured.

Auspicious clouds and mist vanished, light distorted, and the laws of nature cried out in anguish!

"Demonic tide! It's the Outer Heaven Demonic Tide!" Kong He staggered out, his face ashen.

Demonic Tide!

This is a nightmare that has weighed on the hearts of every immortal and god who knows the secrets of antiquity for millennia.

It arrived at this moment, in such a violent way!

"Quickly! Report to the Jade Emperor and the ancestral temples of the three religions immediately!" Guang Chengzi shouted sternly.

They had already formed a hand seal and sent out the highest-level warning message towards the Lingxiao Palace.

Su Qingxuan also sent warnings to the Sanyi Palace, Wenru Heaven, Sanqing Heaven, and Jile Heaven at the same time.

However, the speed at which the demonic tide swept through was far beyond imagination.

The pitch-black demonic mist seemed to have a life of its own, splitting into dozens of streams.

Head straight for those small worlds in the lower levels of the Heavenly Realm that have relatively weak defenses and are close to the Outer Heaven!

The piercing alarms and cries for help instantly shot towards the Thirty-Three Heavens from all directions like a meteor shower flying in reverse!

"The Jade Emperor has decreed!" In less than half an incense stick's time.

An angel from the Lingxiao Palace had arrived on a rainbow, his voice urgent and shrill:

"The tide of extraterrestrial demons erupted, affecting the seventeen minor worlds below, including the 'Azure Netherworld,' 'Mysterious Flame World,' and 'Flowing Wind World.'"

The Heavenly Court's defenders have suffered heavy losses due to the invasion of the demon army's vanguard!

He ordered the three religions to immediately form a joint army, led by three elders: Qingbing from Taoism, Konghe from Confucianism, and Huiming from Buddhism.

"Rush to their aid immediately! We must stop the demonic tide outside the middle level of the Celestial Realm!"

Military intelligence is at its peak!

Guang Chengzi and Su Qingxuan exchanged a glance, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

The Jade Emperor selected these three men because of their high positions and great power.

It wields significant influence among the three religions and can quickly mobilize a large number of people.

However, these three individuals have deeply ingrained prejudices against each other, so whether they can truly work together remains to be seen...

"True Lord Su, you must return to the Sanyi Palace immediately and prepare your disciples to be ready to be summoned at any time."

"As for the Assistant Commander's Office, I will closely monitor the battle situation and coordinate rear support," Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice.

"Understood!" Su Qingxuan said no more, and transformed into a streak of light, returning to the Sanyi Palace at top speed.

Inside the Sanyi Palace, the alarm had been raised, and the Four Fairies and disciples including Li Changfeng had all gathered in front of the Guiyi Courtyard.

Everyone's expression was solemn, but there was no panic.

A century of training had already prepared them for the demonic calamity.

"Young Master!" The four fairies greeted Su Qingxuan upon his return.

"How is the situation?" Lin Wanqing asked anxiously.

"The seal node of the Outer Heaven has broken, the demonic tide has been unleashed, and more than ten small worlds in the lower level have been attacked."

"The Jade Emperor has ordered Qingbing, Konghe, and Huiming to lead the allied forces of the three religions to provide assistance." Su Qingxuan spoke very quickly.

"However, I worry that with the nature of these three men, the allied forces may find it difficult to coordinate."

We must be prepared to provide support at any time. Li Changfeng!

"Disciple is here!" Li Changfeng stepped forward.

"Trinity Academy is now in a state of war!"

All disciples inspected magical artifacts and elixirs, practiced battle formations, and took turns on duty.

No one may leave the Trinity Palace area without my permission!

Zhou Ruolin took inventory of all the healing, recovery, and detoxification pills in the warehouse and distributed them according to wartime standards.

Qian Duoduo led his disciples, who were well-versed in Buddhism, to chant scriptures day and night and set up purification formations to guard against the invasion of demonic energy.

Sun Bushao, lead your troops to strengthen patrols and activate all defensive formations within the palace!

"Yes, sir!" The crowd responded solemnly and quickly dispersed to carry out the order.

Su Qingxuan then said to the four fairies:

"Wanqing and Lingxi, you will oversee palace affairs and stabilize public morale."

Lingyue, use Buddhist teachings to sense the movement of demonic energy. If there is anything unusual, report it to me immediately.

Chiying, your combat unit, as a mobile elite force, is ready to be deployed at any time.

"Yes!" the four fairies replied in unison.

After making the arrangements, Su Qingxuan climbed to the top of Sancai Peak and looked out at the ever-spreading dark demonic marks in the sky, his heart filled with worries.

He could sense that this demonic tide was extraordinary, its ferocity far exceeding expectations.

Can Qingbing, Kong, and the others stop them?

In the first two days, battle reports from the front came in intermittently, with both good and bad news.

The three-religion allied forces were large in number and initially relied on their numerical advantage.

They barely managed to hold off the demonic tide and reclaim some of the invaded areas.

But soon, discordant notes began to appear in the battle reports:

The Taoist school complained that the Confucian school was slow to act and missed opportunities.

Confucianism criticizes Taoism for being too aggressive and losing manpower;

The Buddhist community was criticized for not providing sufficient support.

The situation of each going its own way is becoming increasingly apparent.

By the fifth day, bad news came like snowflakes.

The main force of the demonic tide has emerged, including not only tens of millions of...

Their strength is equivalent to that of an ordinary demon soldier, a human immortal or an earth immortal.

There are also over a hundred demon generals whose cultivation is equivalent to the peak of the Golden Immortal realm.

They could even vaguely sense a terrifying aura of a demon lord comparable to that of a Grand Luo Immortal!

The three-religion allied forces, under the fearless assault and exquisite coordination of the demon army, were defeated.

Overwhelmed by the situation, casualties surged, and several recaptured strongholds were lost in succession, forcing the defensive line to retreat continuously.

On the tenth day, devastating news arrived:

The Azure Netherworld has completely fallen, and the Heavenly Court's defending army has been annihilated.

Millions of living beings within the realm were corrupted or slaughtered.

The vanguard sent to resist consisted of three thousand Daoist disciples.

With Kong and a part of the army unable to arrive in time, the entire army was wiped out!

This incident caused a huge uproar within the Allied forces, with the Confucian and Taoist factions blaming each other and almost turning against each other.

Su Qingxuan received this news in the palace and remained silent for a long time.

He could imagine how tragic the situation was on the front lines, and he could also imagine how overwhelmed Qingbing and the other two were right now.

Sectarianism, internal division

On the battlefield where life and death are at stake, it is a deadly poison.

"Young Master, a message from Immortal Master Guangchengzi." Lin Wanqing walked over quickly, a jade slip in her hand shimmering with spiritual light.

Su Qingxuan took it, scanned it with his divine sense, and his expression became even more solemn.

The message was an urgent plea for help from Guang Chengzi:

The allied forces of the three religions, fighting and retreating, have been forced to the "Meteorite Plain" in the middle layer of the celestial realm.

Surrounded by the demon army, the situation is extremely precarious!

The Jade Emperor has given a death order: the Meteor Plain must be defended at all costs, otherwise the demon army will advance unimpeded and threaten the core of the Heavenly Realm!

Guang Chengzi asked Su Qingxuan to quickly send the elite troops of the Sanyi Academy to meet him.

He himself will also coordinate a group of reinforcements to arrive later.

"It's finally here." Su Qingxuan put away the jade slip, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He knew the time had come for Trinity Palace to make its move.

This may be an opportunity to break down the barriers between the three religions, but the price could be extremely high.

"Order to: Li Changfeng, Zhou Ruolin, Qian Duoduo, Sun Bushao, Chu Lingxiao, Chu Yunfan, Tiandiren Sanyuan, Chen Yuan, Ling Xue, Shen Tao."

Disciples within the palace with cultivation levels of Earth Immortal or higher and proficient in battle formations.

A total of 30,000 people gathered in the square in front of the palace!

Chi Ying's unit will be the vanguard, while Wan Qing, Ling Xi, and Ling Yue will accompany my central army. We will depart immediately to reinforce Meteor Plain!

"The disciples in the palace are led by three elders: Yunmiaozi, Longyuan, and Lingxu."

"Guard the palace gates at full strength, activate the highest level of defensive array, and protect... my parents and the Sanyi Palace!"

At the command, the Trinity Palace instantly sprang into action like a precision machine.

Within an hour, 30,000 disciples were fully armed and lined up in the square.

Everyone was clad in bright armor, wielding magical weapons, their faces resolute, their eyes showing vigilance for the great battle, but not a trace of fear.

A century of diligent cultivation, a century of listening to the Master's teachings on "protecting the Way and safeguarding all living beings," today is the time to put this into practice.

Su Qingxuan and the four fairies appeared at the front of the battle.

Su Qingxuan's gaze slowly swept over these young faces...

Many of them were his disciples whom he had personally taught from the very beginning.

Many outstanding individuals came to join us because they admired the unity of the three religions.

Now they are all pillars of his Trinity Palace, his disciples, and his comrades.

"Everyone," Su Qingxuan began.

"The demonic tide is raging, and the allied forces of the three religions are trapped in Meteor Plains, in imminent danger."

Beyond the meteorite plain lies the heart of the celestial realm, home to billions of living beings.

What do we seek in our spiritual practice?

It's not just about achieving immortality and freedom, but also about upholding righteousness and protecting all living beings!

Today, facing the calamity of demons, we are united regardless of sect or faction!

The foundation of our Sanyi Palace is the unity of the three religions to jointly resist the demonic calamity!

The journey to Meteor Plains is fraught with peril; there is no chance of return.

I, Su Qingxuan, cannot guarantee the safe return of all of you.

He paused, then his voice suddenly rose, carrying a resolute and tragic tone:

"But I can guarantee I'll be before you!"

I will live and die with you!

We, the disciples of the Sanyi Palace, are ready to die in battle, but we will never retreat!

I would rather bleed to death than let the evil spirits taint the pure land behind me!

Gentlemen, are you willing to follow me on this perilous journey to protect our Great Way?!

"I am willing to follow my master (palace master) through fire and water, even unto death!"

Thirty thousand disciples roared in unison, their voices soaring to the heavens, their fighting spirit soaring like a rainbow.

The burning flame in his eyes was a testament to his loyalty to his own Dao, his trust in his sect, and his determination to protect the homeland behind him!

"Alright! Let's go!" Su Qingxuan said no more.

With a wave of the hand, a three-colored rainbow bridge extends from beneath your feet, stretching straight to the sky.

He and the four fairies took the lead on the rainbow bridge, followed closely by 30,000 disciples who formed a neat battle formation.

It transformed into a mighty torrent, breaking through the sea of ​​clouds.

Heading towards the meteorite plain shrouded in demonic clouds,

It sped away...

It is:

The Rainbow Bridge runs straight through Meteorite Plain, and 30,000 iron souls forge heroes.

Do not ask about the future or the path of life and death; let your heart only turn towards the summit of Kunlun.