Transmigrating into Haotian, ruling the Three Pure Ones and pacifying the primordial world.

what?

Yaochi looked over in shock, while Xuantian, Kong Xuan, and Jinpeng were also completely blank-minded.

Did they come here not because of the aforementioned conflict over the leader of the Humanist sect?

The Three Pure Ones also have problems—Yaochi realized this, otherwise her senior brother would never have spoken without reason.

"How much does Your Majesty know?" Lao Tzu sighed. It was best not to hide anything from the Heavenly Emperor.

Haotian gently shook his head: "It's just a deduction of one future."

It doesn't count; it's just one possibility that might happen in the future. For example, Kong Xuan didn't follow the direction he predicted.

"The human race is flourishing, and I have indeed made preparations." Laozi lowered his eyes. "My second and third brothers, along with I, will integrate the three schools of thought—Human, Chan, and Jie—and collectively call them the Dao, to contend with Buddhism!"

"Not bad." Haotian's eyes narrowed slightly. "But what I want to ask is, do you have any plans to break away from the Xuanmen, so that the Daoist sects will eventually unite with the Immortal sects, until the Xuanmen are forgotten by the world?"

Although the tone was soft, the three Qing were all so frightened that they stood up and trembled, saying, "Your Majesty, please understand, we would never have had such a thought."

"The profound mystery, the gateway to all wonders. Our Master established the Xuanmen, which is the entrance to the profound laws of the origin of heaven and earth. We are ignorant, but fortunately, our Master, as the Dao Ancestor, points out the great path for us. How dare we have such rebellious thoughts?"

"The so-called Taoist sect is nothing more than integrating the three religions, encompassing all the gods and immortals, and promoting the immortal path. My master will forever be the ancestor of the Xuanmen immortal path. I beg Your Majesty to see this clearly."

Sanqing hurriedly explained, afraid of being even a minute late, before pressing down the Heavenly Heart Finger.

Having been fellow disciples for so many years, they knew all too well where the Heavenly Emperor's sore spot lay—Master Hongjun.

"I was just saying it casually." Although Haotian smiled, his tone was cold. "My master entrusted the path of immortality to you. I don't care how it changes. Since you have given your reasons, I believe them."

"But the Xuanmen must never disappear. Even if the Daoist sect flourishes in the future, one-tenth of its fortune must be reserved for Master. Do you understand?"

The Three Pure Ones breathed a sigh of relief and said in unison, "Your Majesty's decree is obeyed."

Yaochi looked away, thinking that her senior brother Sanqing was going to do something like Jieyin and Zhunti!

"My three senior brothers are truly bold, directly naming it the Dao. Among all the immortals of this primordial world, who hasn't comprehended the Dao!"

Laozi's expression was somewhat subtle, while Yuanshi Tongtian lowered his head and remained silent.

Yaochi blinked and chuckled softly, "What, is there another reason?"

Haotian suddenly had a bad feeling. Laozi smiled awkwardly: "It is named Dao, which is also to prepare for suppressing Buddhism."

"Tell me more." Yaochi looked at him suspiciously. What could this possibly have to do with anything?

Lao Tzu steeled his resolve, closed his eyes, and said, "Jieyin and Zhunti once vowed to betray Taoism and join Buddhism. His Majesty said, 'Buddha is originally Tao!'"

As if struck by a bolt of divine lightning from the heavens, Haotian felt the boomerang return directly to him.

"By the grace of Your Majesty's words, the Daoist sect will surely be able to suppress the Buddhist sect in the future." Laozi said with a smile, and Yuanshi Tongtian also bowed in unison.

Yaochi pursed her lips and couldn't help but turn her head away. Haotian took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Then I wish my three senior brothers good luck."

"Your Majesty, Duobao..." Tongtian was about to report when Yuanshi slapped him back into his seat. There were still juniors here!

This matter is confidential, and no one else is entitled to know it in advance except for them and the Emperor and Empress.

How come my third brother is still so clueless after all these years!

Haotian chuckled, waved his hand to dismiss Xuantian and the other two, and then pointed to the broken teacup in the hall, saying, "Three innate spiritual treasures."

Three streams of light flew out from Yuanshi's sleeve, and he waved his hand to set up a barrier. Laozi slowly spoke: "Ten thousand years ago, His Majesty instructed us to heal and recover first. Duobao has also been cultivating in seclusion on Shouyang Mountain. He has already integrated the teachings of the three religions, including Buddhism."

"When the human race prospers, after I establish Taoism, I will take Duobao to the West to assume the position of the leader of Buddhism."

"In the future, if Duobao presides over the restoration of the West, the fortune of the West can be regained and used to support Taoism."

Laozi spoke of his plan with great confidence. Yaochi's brow twitched slightly: "If a new leader is parachuted in, the Buddhist community will probably not accept it. Although Bodhi Daoist is not on Mount Sumeru, Senior Brother Jieyin is still looking after Buddhism. Even the current Randeng is facing many obstacles."

"Duobao has comprehended a new Buddhist teaching," Laozi said with a smile. "Moreover, we will give Jieyin an irresistible reason to refuse."

Haotian looked over thoughtfully. Yuanshi took out a golden lotus flower, which was the Creation Lotus, the defensive treasure he had chosen in Zixiao Palace.

"Doesn't Buddhism have a supreme treasure to suppress destiny?" Yuanshi sneered. "Let Duobao take this thing over, and he can also complete the great Buddhist teachings. If the mission of receiving guidance is for the good of the West, then he cannot refuse."

Yaochi clicked her tongue in astonishment: "Senior Brother, are you trying to completely force Jieyin out of Mount Sumeru and take back the power he holds?"

"As long as he knows what's good for him, he'll resolve this peacefully," Yuanshi replied with a smile. Being a Supreme Elder and enjoying some good fortune is enough for him.

Haotian rested his chin on his hand and, with an expression that suggested he was enjoying the spectacle, said calmly, "The Bodhi of Amitabha has come to see me several times. Over the years, they should have accumulated enough merit, and the Medicine Buddha Maitreya will soon be able to escape from the Investiture of the Gods."

"What!" The Three Pure Ones were astonished. Maitreya and the Medicine Master were direct disciples of Bodhi. If they were to leave the Investiture of the Gods, they would surely return to Buddhism.

Moreover, the timing of this display of power is undoubtedly intended to interfere in the rise of the human race.

Dipankara has been the leader of Buddhism for a century. Although the original Western Buddhist disciples would obey his orders, Dipankara was always an outsider to them.

Back then, the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects joined forces and took the opportunity to oust Ksitigarbha, preventing Buddhism from having a quasi-saint with great supernatural powers to attain enlightenment. Now that these two have returned, it will inevitably cause a split in Buddhism.

"Your Majesty..." Tongtian had just raised his hands in a gesture of respect when he quickly breathed a sigh of relief. Maitreya Medicine Master's removal from the Investiture of the Gods was a promise made by the Heavenly Emperor himself, and it was enough to exchange for sufficient merit.

Moreover, his Jie Sect also has ten thousand disciples on the Investiture of the Gods list. If he is now obstructing the two disciples who are guiding Bodhi, what will happen if his disciples have such an opportunity in the future?

It's best to avoid doing things that harm others without benefiting yourself!

Yuanshi gave a soft snort, instantly discerning Tongtian's thoughts. He looked towards the head of the table and asked, "Your Majesty, has this matter been settled?"

Haotian nodded: "These two also have the potential to attain enlightenment. They have been removed from the Investiture of the Gods and may become two Grand Luo Golden Immortals in the future. The prehistoric world needs more people to attain enlightenment."

The Three Pure Ones sighed; this was a bit troublesome!

For Amitabha Buddha, wanting to repair the Western Earth Veins and bring prosperity to the West is real, as is his love and care for his disciples.

They originally intended to resolve the issue peacefully, but with the return of the two chief saints, they'll likely have no choice but to use their power to intimidate others!

Haotian's eyes flickered slightly: "I am the Heavenly Emperor. I don't care how Buddhism and Taoism fight in the future, but cultivators with the potential to attain enlightenment can be suppressed, but it's best not to kill them. Understand?"

The primordial world already couldn't gather three thousand Chaos Originators; killing more would only reduce the number even further!

Thinking back to how he slaughtered so many demons in his quest to become emperor, it still pains me to think about it now.

Of course, that's only true for some cases; he would do the same thing again if given the chance.

"Your Majesty's decree is hereby obeyed!"