Primordial Era: Taibai, the Poison Master of Yaochi, drives a Sage insane!

At this moment, Tongtian in Biyou Palace also had a grim expression.

When Di Xin blasphemed Nuwa, Tongtian already knew about it.

In an instant, Tongtian sensed that half of the Jie Sect's fortune had vanished. This was an extremely terrifying loss, and in a moment, it even threw Tongtian, a saint, into a state of utter chaos!

After all, the Jie Sect is now linked to the fate of the Shang Dynasty, sharing both glory and disgrace. Tongtian never expected that Di Xin would be so bold as to dare to blaspheme the sage.

The moment Di Xin wrote a poem in the Nuwa Palace that desecrated the sacred image, Tongtian, far away in the Biyou Palace, immediately sensed the unusual movement of the heavens and earth.

In a mere instant, more than half of the fortune accumulated by the Jie Sect over tens of thousands of years was lost.

Because the connection between the Shang Dynasty and the Jie Sect was too close, it really made the entire Jie Sect feel uneasy.

With the arrival of the Investiture of the Gods, encountering this event was like the sky falling.

Such terrifying losses would shake even a saint's mind, and Tongtian, who was usually as steady as Mount Tai, lost his composure for a moment.

Everyone knows that the Jie Sect and the Shang Dynasty are now intertwined in terms of honor and disgrace. When the Shang Dynasty prospers, the Jie Sect's fortunes flourish; when the Shang Dynasty declines, the Jie Sect's foundation is shaken.

For tens of thousands of years, through painstaking efforts, the human realm has served as the foundation for the propagation of the Great Dao, and hundreds of millions of people have served as the vehicle for verifying the doctrine, allowing the nascent lineage of the Dao to take root in the primordial wilderness step by step.

Tongtian had envisioned countless changes and deduced countless possibilities, but he never expected that such a change would occur, a direct internal collapse.

It can be said that the sage's schemes were so ruthless that after tens of thousands of years of planning, the moment of reckoning finally arrived. This time, the move was swift and decisive, a single strike aimed directly at the vital point.

After entering Biyou Palace, the Golden Spirit Mother bowed and said, "Master, the Golden Mother of Yaochi in Heaven has sent Taibai to see you, saying it's about this great calamity!"

After hearing this, Tongtian said, "It seems there has been a great change in the world, hasn't it?"

The Holy Mother Jinling immediately recounted her conversation with Li Taibai and also expressed her idea of ​​forming an alliance!

Upon hearing this, Tongtian felt much more relaxed, as he was quite satisfied with what the Queen Mother of the West had done since arriving in the Heavenly Court.

Now that the Investiture of the Gods is about to begin, given the current situation, the Jie Sect is in danger of being destroyed. Yaochi's stepping forward now is not in vain for her past act of saving the day.

However, Tongtian is unaware that the Four Saints may be joining forces.

At this moment, Li Taibai was still waiting outside for Jin Ling to discuss things with Tongtian.

At this moment, a chubby immortal appeared, whom the other immortals addressed as their eldest brother. Li Bai immediately knew who he was.

"This humble celestial being, Venus of the Heavenly Court, greets the Great Immortal Duobao."

Duobao looked surprised upon hearing this, sized up the person in front of him, and asked curiously.

"Fellow Daoist, this is your first visit. How did you recognize me at a glance?"

Li Bai smiled calmly, his tone composed.

"Among the many immortals under the Jie Sect, there are not many who have reached the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal. Moreover, just now I saw that the Great Immortal's aura was powerful and his foundation was unfathomable. After a little thought, I knew that he was none other than the Great Immortal Duobao."

His words were frank and appropriate, and Duobao immediately smiled broadly and returned the greeting.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me too much. I really don't deserve the title of Great Immortal. I have long heard of the name of Venus. For many years, he has traveled to various places, accumulated merits, and assisted the Great Heavenly Venerable of Yaochi in establishing himself. He has left behind many wonderful stories in the prehistoric world. I have always admired him greatly."

Li Bai was humble and thanked him repeatedly, which marked their first acquaintance!

Soon, the Holy Mother Jinling appeared and said, "Taibai, come with me to see my master!"

Li Bai and the Holy Mother Jinling entered Biyou Palace.

"This humble immortal, Venus, pays his respects to the Sage of Heaven."

Tongtian raised his eyes to look at the figure below, his gaze filled with admiration, and slowly spoke.

"Venus, you are truly extraordinary. As an ordinary celestial official, you have managed to stir up the entire prehistoric world, taking every step with care and securing your place amidst the power struggles of various factions. Your vision and methods are unparalleled among your peers."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall gradually became serious.

Because the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit had already told Tongtian everything, and Tongtian had a very high opinion of Li Taibai.

Li Taibai quickly replied, "You flatter me, Your Majesty. I was merely filling in the gaps for the Great Heavenly Venerable!"

Tongtian waved his hand and said, "Your understanding of the gravity of this great calamity is no less than mine. Have you come here on behalf of Yaochi?"

Li Taibai hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, I am here on behalf of the Great Celestial Venerable of Yaochi to discuss this great calamity. The Great Celestial Venerable of Yaochi is grateful for Your Majesty's many acts of assistance. Now that the great calamity has arrived, we are in a situation where we are all in the same boat... Currently, all parties will likely unite to annihilate all those who do not obey Heaven and the people in the face of this great calamity. Therefore, the Great Celestial Venerable of Yaochi intends to form an alliance with the Jie Sect to resist it..."

Li Bai first elaborated on the core of this great calamity, which was also what he had said to the Golden Spirit Mother...

The theme is the strategy of alliance, uniting with the Jie Sect, which is in dire straits, to jointly resist the powerful Hezhong Alliance.

Li Bai's explanation was very clear and strategically profound. This was not only for the current conflict, but also to secure a safe haven for the Yaochi lineage in this cataclysmic event that would sweep across the three realms, so as to avoid the great reckoning that would follow after the war.

In terms of background and stance, Li Bai should not have aligned himself with the Jie Sect.

Li Bai's past experiences and understanding of the course of history had already allowed him to see the fate of all parties. He knew that the situation in the primordial world was never a matter of personal preference.

Since the Jade Pool Wonderland refused to become a vassal and refused to submit to the Primordial Celestial Venerable, it has been subjected to strong suppression by the Primordial Sage.

While his repeated struggles for fortune and expansion of resources in the cracks have brought him considerable practical benefits, they have also thoroughly angered the veteran sage, leaving no room for reconciliation between the two sides.

It should be known that in the original primordial world, Haotian and Yaochi also chose to submit to Yuanshi, and their ultimate fate is known to all. They were nothing more than puppets who were firmly controlled, and their every move was subject to the constraints of others.

It's important to understand the consequences of relying on others. After the Investiture of the Gods, the Heavenly Court was in turmoil. The Four Heavenly Emperors were from the Chan Sect, and Laozi was in charge, acting as the Supreme Emperor. The celestial maidens of the Heavenly Court were repeatedly tricked into descending to the mortal realm to marry mortals, and the Heavenly Rules became riddled with holes.

There is no choice in this position, which is why we have resisted the order of saints from the very beginning.

The order of saints truly doesn't offer even a drop of soup.

To escape the fate of being a puppet, one must pay a corresponding price, and the current calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is the greatest obstacle before us.

Having lived through countless ages and knowing all the secrets of the Three Realms, Tongtian was naturally aware of the current predicament of the Yaochi lineage.

However, he never expected that Li Bai's vision was so far-sighted, having already seen through the beginning and end of a plan that had lasted for tens of thousands of years.

At this moment, I was filled with curiosity, wanting to hear what kind of countermeasures the other party could come up with to break this deadlock.

Li Bai took a deep breath, cleared his mind of all distractions, and spoke with a firm gaze, revealing the plan he had been pondering for a long time.

"Reporting to the Sage, in this great calamity, we have no choice but to rely on the Witch Clan!"

After listening, Tongtian asked, "The Witch Clan? Can the Witch Clan choose to form an alliance?"

Li Taibai then said, "Reporting back to the Sage, the Wu Clan has no way out. How about I go and make a trip to the Wu Clan to complete this great alliance?"

After listening, Tongtian pondered for a moment and said, "The Jiuli were already on the verge of extinction during the time of Xuanyuan, but unexpectedly, Zhuanxu made a foolish move and they survived. If the Jiuli are willing to form an alliance, that's fine too. In that case, you will go and inquire about the Jiuli tribe's movements!"

As for the Jiuli tribe, being a sage, he had long seen through the nature of things and could instantly judge the feasibility of this strategy without much explanation.

However, Tongtian was unaware of the relationship between Li Taibai and Jiufeng. If they could really win over the Wu Clan, then they might not be unable to win this great calamity!

True sages always see things differently. Tongtian was aware of this crisis. Originally, Tongtian had given up after Emperor Xin desecrated Nuwa.

He didn't want to fight anymore and admitted defeat, but the four sages on the other side wouldn't allow Tongtian to give up. That was the crux of the matter.

Because once the fortune collapses, resistance is useless. Therefore, Tongtian originally had a do-nothing mentality in the Investiture of the Gods. But now, Tongtian has discovered that he can make a move!

Those with shallow vision will only see the chaos before them as a sudden accident, while those with some knowledge will understand that all conflicts are the result of accumulated contradictions. And those at the top can see through the surface and realize that all changes were destined to end from the beginning.

The Great Calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, tracing its origins, began to take place as early as the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. The chaos that people see today is merely the result of this long-term planning.

If you are in the middle of a game of chess and cannot see the big picture, you will be led by the nose by your opponent step by step and eventually fall into the abyss.

Tongtian was still deducing countless heavenly secrets, and still harbored a glimmer of hope, fantasizing that he could find a compromise.

Li Bai's arrival instantly solidified Tongtian's resolve.

Tongtian's expression was solemn: "However, if the Four Sages truly appear and break my Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, adding another Jiuli tribe member will be of little use; it will still be a dead end!"

Li Bai shook his head slightly and responded with a wry smile.

"There is a way. If Lady Yaochi could attain the Primordial Chaos Realm at this moment, she would have another sage to fight alongside her, and the situation would naturally be completely reversed. However, attaining the Primordial Chaos Realm is extremely difficult, with many obstacles along the way, so it can only be regarded as a distant dream."

Upon hearing this, Tongtian shook his head helplessly, taking it as a joke.

The Primordial Dao Fruit is the ultimate cultivation method in the primordial world; it cannot be achieved so easily.

"Let me consider this matter carefully. However, forming an alliance with the Jiuli tribe is feasible! You are exceptionally intelligent. If you can persuade the Wu tribe to survive this great calamity, you and the Yaochi lineage will surely make a name for yourselves when the calamity ends."

"Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty." Li Bai bowed and expressed his gratitude.

After a brief pause, Tongtian changed the subject and asked about the current situation in the human world.

"Li Bai, tell me, where will the flames of war first ignite in this chaotic situation in the Shang Dynasty?"

After a moment's thought, Li Bai immediately gave a confident answer.

"Your Majesty, great chaos will surely arise in the West."

"The west?"

Tongtian raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "Now that the Marquis of the North has taken the lead in raising an army and the flames of war have been ignited in the north, why are you certain that the source is not in the north?"

"Those who strike first are often the ones who do not emerge victorious in the end."

Li Taibai slowly analyzed, "The uprising in the North Sea is merely a frontline effort to deplete the Shang Dynasty's military strength and fortune, creating opportunities for those who come later. Looking at the four borders, the north is adjacent to the demon tribes, while the south is shrouded in miasma, with complex terrain and impoverished people, so it can't amount to much. Only the west connects to the endless wilderness, offering both offensive and defensive advantages, making it uniquely advantageous."

"Moreover, Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, appears to be benevolent and kind, and his reputation for virtue is widespread. However, I believe that he is a man of great loyalty but treacherous nature, with a deep and cunning mind, and is by no means a person who is content with his lot. Throughout the history of conflicts in the world, those who charge forward first are responsible for bearing the brunt of the frontal impact, while those who strike in the second round are the ones who truly reap the benefits. This principle also applies to chaotic times in the human world."

This analysis is straightforward and easy to understand, without piling up obscure language, yet every sentence hits the nail on the head.

Tongtian's eyes revealed approval: "I didn't expect you to have such a clear understanding of people's hearts and the situation."

In fact, Tongtian had already foreseen this, but unexpectedly, Li Bai also foresaw the West at the very beginning of the Great Calamity.

"I am merely making a factual analysis based on what I see. If I were to raise an army to contend for supremacy, I would never choose the north, east, or south; the west would be the best option."

"very good."

Tongtian nodded, his expression becoming solemn. "After you return, tell the Great Celestial Venerable Yaochi that this calamity is extremely dangerous. Our Jie Sect and Yaochi are as close as lips and teeth, and from now on we should join hands to resist the powerful enemy. You can stay and discuss the many details with Jinling. When we ally with the Witch Clan, you should go with Jinling!"

"This humble immortal will remember your instructions. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Li Bai bowed and accepted the order, then bid farewell to Tongtian and turned to leave the Biyou Hall.

When Duobao, who was guarding outside the hall, saw Li Taibai come out, he quickly went up to greet him and ask him questions.

"Fellow Daoist, you and your master have been discussing this for a long time. What strategy have you come up with?"

"We both know the current situation. The great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is coming, and the Jie Sect and Yaochi are already interdependent and vulnerable," Li Taibai said frankly. "In the days to come, the two sides must work together to resist the external enemy."

Duobao nodded emphatically in agreement.

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit also said, "If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold; this saying is true, and this is how it should be done."

The three of them found a secluded side hall and sat down to discuss the next steps in detail.

After all, these things couldn't have been accomplished without Duobao's involvement.

Now we're talking about minor details, from border defense deployment and manpower allocation, to finalizing many practical details one by one.

Conversations continued in the side hall, while in the main hall, Tongtian sat alone, his thoughts churning.

Losing fortune is a dead end, because once fortune collapses, everyone knows that the downfall of the Shang Dynasty is already inevitable.

It cannot be undone, but it is extremely difficult to reverse one's fate; only a change of dynasty can achieve this.

Once the dynasty collapses, the Jie Sect's origin, which depends on the fortune of humanity, will also dissipate. At that time, its tens of thousands of disciples will no longer be an asset to the sect, but will instead become a heavy burden that is difficult to get rid of.

Now that Yaochi Wonderland has come to form an alliance, and then to form an alliance with Jiuli, they have an advantage on the surface.