Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Past, present, future, a trinity, only then can one transcend, all knowing their true nature.

Shen Yi, born in the Southern Continent, was first questioned by the Future Buddha who oversees that region. This act undoubtedly gave much face to the Three Immortals Sect, and they also stated that finding the young man was only to clarify the changes in the Heavenly Dao, unrelated to the Grand Calamity, and no anger would be vented.

This statement was issued before the Sanqing Sect Leader's eyes, so naturally the promise would not be broken.

The monks all looked towards the opposite side.

At this point, even Chi Yunzi had nothing to say, and could only stare dumbfounded at the scene.

"Emperor."

The Upper Pure Sect Leader finally spoke again, he gazed seriously at Houtu, the light in his eyes carried some seriousness: "Where is this child?"

Indeed, the Emperor was already the most noble being under heaven.

But at this moment, everyone seated around the Sky Curtain had a status no lower than Houtu Huangdi Qi.

Coupled with the eyes of members from both sects, all were focused on that graceful figure.

Stripped of the Emperor's identity, a woman, accompanied only by Shi Mu, stared vacantly into the void, in everyone's view, she even seemed a bit lonely and pitiable.

During the Grand Calamity, that young man was admired by all disciples of the Three Immortals Sect, even being named the leader of all immortals in advance was not excessive, yet in such serious matters, not a single person dared stand by his side.

To protect him without clearing the suspicion would mean opposing the two sects, going against a sky full of Immortals and Buddhas!

"..."

Finally, Houtu Huangdi Qi came to her senses.

Even she felt quite shocked upon learning Shen Yi could influence the Heavenly Dao.

Of course, the Lady knew what these Immortal Bodhisattvas feared, she looked around at them one by one, suddenly finding it rather amusing, these beings using the world as chess and the populace for games could actually be afraid.

On her cold and beautiful face, a faint smile gradually took on a bitter tinge.

Due to the trace of breath left before departure, she might be the only one in this world who knew Shen Yi's whereabouts.

Yet if assumptions were correct, if this young one truly sought purpose in the Red Dust, then the child truly was… somewhat pitiable.

After all, even standing with the Divine Dynasty as an Emperor, she dared not trust him nor express a plea for assistance. This says much about how few within this world he could trust and rely on.

To traverse between two sects alone demands immense courage and must be incredibly exhausting.

Just by thinking of it, a trace of sympathy arose in Houtu's heart.

Such was the plight of young ones finding themselves unsupported, facing true sadness.

"I do not know."

A gentle voice echoed in everyone's ears.

The woman slightly tilted her head back, her neck fair and slender, with just this subtle gesture, the Emperor's dignity was reclaimed.

"No, the Emperor knows."

The Present Buddha suddenly spoke out, for the first time showing a strong attitude.

Monks and Immortals fell silent.

The Lady certainly knew, for they truly intercepted Shi Mu. Had it not been to protect that youth, worrying disciples might be drawn into the calamity, how could the Emperor have parted with her disciple.

"You and I argued once before."

At this moment, the elder as the head of the Three Immortals Sect slowly stood up.

Yuqing Sect Master walked to the front of the jade platform, gazing at the woman amidst the sea of clouds, his voice gentle: "Tribulation is destined by heaven, human strength cannot change it; I understand your grievance, but don't forget, this grand calamity began with the Human Emperor establishing the Immortal Department, not by our original intent."

Establishing the Immortal Department was to act on behalf of heaven.

The heaven substituted, this sky full of Immortals and Buddhas, the vast Immortal Court, what path should they take.

The Human Emperor defied the tides, contrary to heavenly principles, being replaced was the way of the Dao.

"It began from the Immortal Department…"

Lady Houtu raised her eyes in return, her voice calm yet firm: "Is it not from your greed, cooking the Red Dust, treating the common folk as blood food, with disciples from both sects increasingly rampant? How much of this world can fill your stomachs?"

"He merely saw the future in advance."

"Furthermore, as I mentioned earlier, I wished to restrain these skyful of Immortal Buddhas. I went to speak to him to seek coexistence with Human Immortals. You didn't leave him a path, nor did you leave the Human World with a way out."

"..."

Shi Mu's body started trembling, for she noticed the eyes around her with increasingly inappropriate gazes.

Those strange eyes, resembling a look towards outsiders, so unfamiliar and cold.

"However."

Yuqing Sect Master remained composed, he gazed at Lady Houtu, said calmly: "You are an Immortal too."

"I could also not be."

Houtu Huangdi Qi casually let her arms fall, with a sentence startling the sky full of Immortal Buddhas.

If being an Immortal means being one that devours people, then such an Immortal need not be.

"..."

Yuqing Sect Master pondered for a long while, sighed deeply, waved his sleeve: "Then do as you will."

This Emperor had already clearly stood against the Immortal Buddhas, further advice was futile.

While the Bodhi Sect only proposed two demands, since the latter could not be met, then only the former could be accomplished.

"Send Houtu Emperor to recuperate within the Red Dust."

Accompanied by an Imperial Edict, the remaining sixteen Giants present reached out their hands with varied expressions.

"No!" Shi Mu, frenziedly opened her arms, blocking the path before her teacher.

Though called recuperation, in truth it was suppression.

When the Lady forsook her stance, she was rejected by heaven and earth.

Under the illumination of sixteen streams of light, the woman's figure gradually faded, her cold gaze sweeping over everything, the seemingly harmonious and sacred sea of clouds was so repulsive.

"..."

The Future Buddha swallowed his throat, his eyes reflecting a trace of sympathy for a fallen friend.

This was the outcome of resisting the grand calamity, even a First Rank could not escape, it seemed his own future was indeed hard to envision.

Until Houtu Huangdi Qi, along with Shi Mu, completely vanished from the sea of clouds.

Silence persisted among all present.

"Emperor of the North Pole, lead the Immortals to guard." Yuqing Sect Master returned to his mat, with a sentence that left all followers of the Three Immortals Sect somewhat astonished.

The Immortals were to guard Lady Houtu, so what of the grand calamity, could it be that all earthly incense and altars were to be handed over freely to those monks?

"The remaining affairs shall be managed by our sect."

Yet Present Buddha seemed well-prepared, sitting straight again.

Even the First Rank Emperor was affected by Tribulation Qi, requiring a halt in the calamity to allow both sects to recover their energies.

Furthermore, the urgent task now was to find the Jade Void Universe True Monarch and understand the alteration in Heavenly Dao.

"The Immortal Emperor lacks a suitable candidate."

"Then the Human Emperor shall continue overseeing the Red Dust, but with a different Human Emperor, invite all to enter the Red Dust for discussions."

The Present Buddha's words seemed tactful, but both Immortals and Bodhisattvas understood his intention.

The two sects battled to such depth without a clear victor, hence retreating was the next option… originally assured in the grand calamity, ended with concessions from Immortals and Buddhas.

Considering the current state with Divine Dynasties, cultivators were strictly monitored, the Four Continents were filled with Immortal Temples and Buddhist Temples, making both sects the real rulers of the Red Dust.

Instead of continuing the fight for dominance, it would be better for both sides to enjoy the Human Emperor Qi together, resting for a period.

"Respect the Buddha Master's edict."

Six True Buddhas joined palms together.

The Future Buddha looked at the two bowing True Buddhas beside him, a nameless fire rising in his heart, there wasn't a single ally around him, what on earth was he as a Buddha?

But recalling Houtu's plight, he could only forcefully suppress his emotions.

Indeed, in the presence of these transcendent ones, no matter the talents of the underlings, true disruption was impossible.

The variable… seemed to have reached its end this time.

As he expected, closely following, the Present Buddha issued another Buddhistic edict.

"Investigate the heavens and capture the Jade Void Universe True Monarch."

"Ah!"

Upon hearing the word capture, Chi Yunzi felt dizzy, even his body swayed slightly.

How could it turn out this way, for the young man who fought valiantly for the Three Immortals Sect and Chi Yun Cave to become a wanted criminal of the Immortal Court overnight?!

Where exactly was he at this moment…

Run quickly!