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

"Since it's an unreasonable request, there's no need to say anything."

Nuwa snorted coldly, sat down next to Fuxi, and could tell from Bodhi's expression that he was up to no good.

"Junior Sister is right," Tongtian chimed in.

Bodhi looked aggrieved: "I haven't even said it yet."

Zhen Yuanzi sneered repeatedly: "You can't say anything nice."

"Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal, all for the sake of the West!" Bodhi knelt down and kowtowed, his face showing grievance and his eyes reddening as if he were about to cry.

"Huh~"

Longji and the others couldn't help but turn their heads away. The saints leaned back tactically. Here we go again!

This is exactly what Zixiao Palace looked like back then!

"Enough!" A furious shout rang out, and everyone blinked in surprise; it was Zhen Yuanzi who had spoken.

Haotian Yaochi's lips twitched; he had hit Zhen Yuanzi's sore spot.

"Just say what's on your mind." Yaochi waved her hand, seeing Zhen Yuanzi's face red and neck thick with anger, even his long beard was swaying without wind. She was afraid that this fellow Daoist might faint from anger.

Bodhi's expression changed instantly, and he first delivered a passionate speech—commonly known as moral blackmail.

"The great rise of Buddhism this time is a major event in the prehistoric world. It not only concerns the future fate of various sects in the prehistoric world, but most importantly, it can completely repair the western ley lines. I believe that all of you fellow Daoists would agree with this."

Long Jixuan and the others sighed inwardly. This was indeed the truth. Although Buddhism was flourishing, it could not compare with the long-established Taoism and the Confucianism that was extremely popular in the Nine Provinces. Not to mention, when it came to repairing the Western Earth Veins, everyone had to make way for it.

But when they looked up, they saw that all the saints had cold smiles on their faces.

"Bodhi, if you keep pushing your luck, once we leave Heaven, I'll show you the power of the Three-Phase Divine Halberd." Zhen Yuanzi slammed his hand on the wooden table, and with a "crack," Bodhi shuddered.

"So you're trying to morally blackmail us, aren't you?" Zhen Yuanzi's eyes flashed coldly. "While I was morally blackmailing you, you were still telling others that this item was destined for me!"

"Fellow Daoist, you've lost your temper," Houtu reminded him. Zhen Yuanzi took a deep breath and bowed to the person above him. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have lost my composure."

He unfurled his auspicious cloud, and a low-grade innate spiritual treasure flew over.

Longji and the others were surprised, and even Kong Xuanzhulong was completely baffled. He really didn't understand why this Uncle-Master/Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan was getting angry one after another.

Seeing their confusion, Zhen Yuanzi chuckled coldly and explained to these juniors: "When the Six Realms merged into the Primordial World, the Western Continent could have been completely restored, but the Dao Ancestor took pity on the two of them for their great vows, so he left 15% for them to restore themselves in order to fulfill their great vows."

"This is the Dao Ancestor's compassion for his disciples. I never expected that after all these years, you would still be so shameless." Zhen Yuanzi pointed at Bodhi and said sternly, "You even dare to use this matter to morally blackmail us..."

"Believe it or not, once we leave the Heavenly Court, I will immediately spread this matter and let all living beings in the primordial world view you and the Guide Child."

"No!" Amitabha exclaimed. If this were to happen, even if Buddhism flourished, its merits and fortune would be diminished.

"Hmph!" Zhen Yuanzi turned his head away and drank the fine wine in his cup in one gulp.

Kong Xuan, Zhulong, Longji, and the other unenlightened individuals looked at each other with strange expressions. So there was such a thing. No wonder the Sages Association acted this way.

"Thank you, Master, for giving us this opportunity. I am deeply grateful." Amitabha bowed towards the heavens, his face full of gratitude.

Haotian and Yaochi exchanged a glance; they were unaware that their master had already departed.

A look of doubt flashed across Sanqing's eyes. His master had said that he would leave with Senior Yangmei after the First Yuan Gathering. Now that time had long passed, why hadn't he heard the bell of Zixiao Palace ring?

The three looked up and saw that His Majesty and His Majesty both had a calm and composed expression. When they saw their gazes, they smiled gently. The three were shocked – had their master already left?

They only told the Emperor and Empress, and didn't inform the others?

Master, you are still so biased. The Three Pure Ones felt a pang of bitterness in their hearts.

After Bodhi finished his kneeling and bowing, he composed himself and bowed to Zhen Yuanzi, earning a cold snort in return. Unperturbed, Zhen Yuanzi simply glanced around and continued:

"What you say is absolutely right, fellow Daoist. I am indeed sorry to all of you, but now that things have come to this, the fastest way to restore the West is for Buddhism to flourish and concentrate the Qi of heaven and earth. Otherwise, we will have to wait for the natural restoration of heaven and earth over a long period of time."

"Therefore, the rise of Buddhism is unstoppable, and this time the momentum should be as great as possible!"

"I believe that when Heaven and Earth are completely unified, the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man will all be elevated, and the cultivation levels of all fellow Daoists will also break through. This would be a good thing for all living beings in the primordial world, and even His Majesty would make considerable progress, wouldn't he?"

The saints are silent, that is a fact!

Haotian nodded: "While it won't allow me to break through, it's comparable to merging into the Three Thousand Worlds again."

After all, the primordial world was completely complete, and its fortune was more concentrated.

"Just state your demands," Nuwa said calmly. "I won't stop the stone monkey from becoming your disciple and doing whatever he wants, but you should know when to stop."

Bodhi's eyebrows relaxed slightly as Nuwa spoke, and he smiled: "Don't worry, Senior Sister, this matter will not involve you."

Upon hearing this, Fuxi's brow twitched, and he subtly glanced at the others.

"With the flourishing of Buddhism, the light of Buddha will surely shine throughout the land. Therefore, we should start from the land and hope that Confucianism and Taoism can lift restrictions and allow the light of Buddha to enter."

"Agreed!" Lao Tzu replied expressionlessly. Taoism had been preparing for this day for so long!

Seeing his master at the head of the table nod almost imperceptibly, Kong Xuan smiled and said, "That's fine."

Bodhi breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, the first step was completed!

"The flourishing of Buddhism is inseparable from the support of the earthly emperor. Now that Mahayana Buddhism is spreading in the West, I would like to ask the emperor to issue an edict to send people to the Western Vulture Peak to seek the true scriptures."

"Do you want to die?" A glint of gossip flashed in Fuxi's eyes. He smiled gently, but his face was full of murderous intent.

I was thinking you were plotting against others, but it turned out your own house was on fire.

"Fellow Daoist, Buddhism has been resisted in Kyushu for too long. Without an order from the emperor, Buddhism cannot rise up no matter what," Bodhi quickly explained. He had no choice but to do so. Ever since Shakyamuni established Mahayana Buddhism, Buddhism had almost disappeared in Kyushu.

"You can decide this yourself," Haotian said calmly.

Fuxi closed his eyes briefly, coldly staring at Zhunti: "I can agree to this on behalf of the Fire Cloud Cave, but in the end, the Holy Mother of the Human Race must receive an additional half a portion of her fortune!"

"Brother!" Nuwa couldn't help but exclaim.

"Shut up." Fuxi didn't even turn his head. He looked at Bodhi, who was about to argue, and sneered, "If you're worried that you won't have enough luck to help the West's restoration, then give up your own luck."

Zhen Yuanzi burst into laughter: "Bodhi, I think the Emperor makes a lot of sense."

He said sarcastically, "You can't be the only one morally blackmailing us, and then you have to refuse us when we retaliate."

"Or perhaps, you're not really concerned about the prosperity of the West at all, but simply want to fulfill your own grand ambition, hmm?"