Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 573 - 474: The Three Realms Unite to Resist the Great Catastrophe of the Three Realms_2

Chapter 573: Chapter 474: The Three Realms Unite to Resist the Great Catastrophe of the Three Realms_2

Saint Taiqing said this while smiling, a smile filled with both liberation and no regrets.

"Elder brother, you, you’ve already taken that step?"

The Leader of the Tongtian Sect looked at Saint Taiqing in astonishment, understanding that whatever Saint Taiqing mentioned was not simple.

For a moment, the Leader of the Tongtian Sect felt a turmoil inside, unsure of what he was thinking.

They all Achieved Saintliness together, and after countless years of struggling to follow in their Honorable Master’s footsteps to no avail, they could only venture into the Void to seek World Fragments to enhance their own strength.

But the Leader of the Tongtian Sect had never imagined that Saint Taiqing could truly step beyond, a realm they all six Quasi-Saints considered ethereal.

"Yes, I’ve let go. And thus, I’ve perceived."

Saint Taiqing nodded his head, showing no hesitation.

"Congratulations!"

Daoist Wang Yang also said with a smile.

Now in the Three Realms, the only high-end combatant was Daoist Ancestor Hongjun, who also said he might not be able to withstand everything.

In such a situation, for Saint Taiqing to advance further was definitely a major advantage.

"Haha, Daoist Wang Yang, I’m waiting for you above the Saints!"

This time, Saint Taiqing laughed heartily, showing none of the demeanor expected of a saint.

At the very least, Master Xuandu and Shennong had not seen Saint Taiqing laugh like this for a long time.

It was not only Daoist Wang Yang’s congratulations but also the Leader of the Tongtian Sect’s term of ’elder brother.’

Since the Divine Enthronement, Saint Taiqing had never heard the Leader of the Tongtian Sect call him ’elder brother’ again. Now with a perfect mindset, that path was nearly within reach, just waiting for him to lift his leg and step onto it.

"What you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts" was perfectly epitomized in the life of Saint Taiqing.

"Daoist Wang Yang, the future of the Three Realms is in your hands. Rest assured, with my Taiqing Heaven, I will not allow the Demon Clan Saint to step into the Three Realms!"

Saint Taiqing made a grave bow, as if he was entrusting his last wishes.

"Rest assured, Saint, Wang Yang will devote his utmost effort!"

Wang Yang returned the gesture with a bow of his own.

"With this, there are no regrets."

Saint Taiqing, relieved of a heavy burden, his body radiated golden light illuminating the entire Biyou Palace.

Everyone in the Biyou Palace stood up and watched Saint Taiqing in rapt attention, right there, Saint Taiqing voluntarily dispersed his Quasi-Saint Incarnation.

Within the Biyou Palace, the Quasi-Saint Incarnation of Saint Taiqing briefly radiated a myriad of brilliant lights. The colorful gleams slowly expanded, transforming into strands of pure energy that reintegrated into the Three Realms.

Unlike the dissipating incarnation of the Quasi-Ti Daoist, Saint Taiqing willingly gave up his incarnation, allowing the energy to disperse back into the Three Realms, and even Wang Yang felt that the heavens of the Three Realms seemed a bit clearer.

"Take care, everyone!"

Saint Taiqing smiled, and then his presence completely dissipated into the Three Realms.

A True Spirit passed through the Biyou Palace, and beyond the heavens and earth, heading Beyond the Heavens.

"I didn’t think the elder brother would truly take that step, not easy, not easy at all!"

Once Saint Taiqing’s presence completely vanished from the Biyou Palace, the Leader of the Tongtian Sect lamented.

"Elder, I believe it won’t be long before you can do it too!"

Wang Yang said smilingly to the Leader of the Tongtian Sect.

"Hahaha, yes, I can do it too."

The Leader of the Tongtian Sect laughed as well, though, of course, he didn’t take Wang Yang’s words to heart.

To become a Saint was already to cut off the path for countless people, and to go one step further was even like closing off the path of the Saints.

Since Pangu forged the heavens and the earth, only a few Saints have appeared within the Three Realms.

Among these Saints, except for Daoist Ancestor Hongjun, who merged with the Dao, none had truly taken that step.

Of course, now that he had dispersed his incarnation, it was clear that Saint Taiqing was qualified.

"Daoist Wang Yang, before the master left, he instructed that this Tai Chi Diagram should be entrusted to Daoist Wang Yang by us two!"

Master Xuandu spoke, taking out an object from within his robes, which was the supreme treasure of Saint Taiqing, the Tai Chi Diagram.

"The master once said, the Tai Chi Diagram contains the Great Dao of Yin and Yang and will be of help to Daoist Wang Yang, so he especially ordered us to deliver the Tai Chi Diagram to Daoist Wang Yang before leaving!"

"This absolutely cannot be done! How could I, Wang Yang, monopolize such a supreme treasure!"

Wang Yang’s first thought was not of joy, but of immediate refusal.

"The Taiji Diagram is the constant Supreme Treasure of Daoist Taiqing, having passed countless years since the Primordial Continent. How dare Wang Yang claim to keep it?"

"Since the Saint has left this item, let the two fellow Daoists keep it safe within the Human Teachings Sect!"

It would be impossible to say that Wang Yang did not want to take the Taiji Diagram, for indeed, the Great Dao of Yin and Yang it contained was perfect and could allow him to comprehend much more of the Dao.

However, there are things one can do, and things one must not do, and Wang Yang was very clear about this distinction.

They had just come to apologize, and even took a step further by voluntarily sending an incarnation beyond the heavens.

To take their Taiji Diagram right after would be truly out of character for Wang Yang.

"Daoist Wang Yang, now that the Honorable Master has returned beyond the heavens, only Shennong and I are left in the Human Teachings Sect,"

"Before coming here, the Honorable Master ordered us to bring all the heaven and earth treasures of the Human Teachings Sect, and enjoined us to dedicate our full effort in this great calamity of the Three Realms!"

"Fellow Daoist, no need to refuse further. This was the Honorable Master’s command. If you rigidly decline, I fear it might be awkward for Shennong and me when we face the Honorable Master again."

Grand Dharma Master Xuandu insisted on handing the Taiji Diagram to Wang Yang, signaling to Shennong to bring out all the collected treasures of the Human Teachings Sect over the years.

Shennong nodded, waved his hand, and suddenly countless heaven and earth treasures appeared in Biyou Palace.

That was not the key point. The critical aspect was the nine Purple Gold Gourds placed prominently among these treasures, striking awe into any observer.

"What a grand gesture!"

Seeing the items piled high in the great hall of Biyou Palace, Wang Yang could not help but sigh.

The nine Purple Gold Gourds were for storing elixirs, and the most skilled in alchemy throughout the Three Realms was Saint Taiqing.

Normally, it would be impossible to see such a multitude of elixirs in nine gourds.

In comparison, those heaven and earth treasures seemed ordinary, but were also quite extraordinary, being the Human Teachings Sect’s collection over countless years.

Unlike the Cutting Teachings Sect, which would consume most discovered treasures, the Human Teachings Sect, having only three members, all of whom had already become Quasi-Saints, found no use in ordinary treasures, hence they were preserved for alchemy.

It can be said that with support from Saint Taiqing, Wang Yang himself felt more confident.

They had not prepared such resources initially, but now, having these prepared resources naturally increased the likelihood of success.

"The Saint truly deserves the title of ’saint’!"

Wang Yang earnestly said to Grand Dharma Master Xuandu and Shennong, affirming his respect for Saint Taiqing.

If a Quasi-Saint said such things, it could be a grave disrespect to Saint Taiqing.

But coming from Wang Yang, even if Master Xuandu was Saint Taiqing’s disciple, he would not object, as Wang Yang, now the ruler of the Three Realms, fully had the stature to assess Saint Taiqing.

"Daoist Wang Yang, please accept this item. Like these others, the Taiji Diagram is also entrusted by the Honorable Master, even highlighting it as a crucial point!"

Grand Dharma Master Xuandu held up the Taiji Diagram, a task specifically entrusted by Saint Taiqing, which he could not neglect.

In fact, Wang Yang himself was puzzled, not understanding why Saint Taiqing insisted so much on this.

However, seeing how determined Grand Dharma Master Xuandu and Shennong were, Wang Yang realized that unless he claimed the Taiji Diagram, the two would not agree otherwise.

"Wang Yang, just accept it. In these chaotic times, enhancing your power aids you and thus aids the Three Realms," the Hierarch of the Tongtian Sect advised, his first instance of persuasion toward Wang Yang.

"Yes, Daoist Wang Yang, just accept it for now!"

"Daoist Wang Yang, keeping it will benefit the Three Realms!" infirmed member of the Cutting Teachings Sect, Dark Cloud Immortal, and Golden Spirit Holy Mother, among others, were persuading Wang Yang.

"Since that is so, I shall keep this item to study."

"However, Wang Yang hereby vows that once I have comprehended the Great Dao of Yin and Yang, I will return the Taiji Diagram to the Human Teachings Sect!"

Wang Yang ultimately decided to keep the Taiji Diagram.

After all, the contained Great Dao of Yin and Yang was indeed very useful to Wang Yang.

As for Grand Dharma Master Xuandu, regardless of whether it was returned or not, as long as Wang Yang accepted the Taiji Diagram, the task Saint Taiqing assigned him would be considered fully accomplished.

"Daoist Wang Yang, henceforth, Xuandu and Shennong will be imposing on everyone at Golden Turtle Island, but whenever needed, do not hesitate to command us!"

After handing the Taiji Diagram to Wang Yang, Grand Dharma Master Xuandu seemed to have completed a significant matter, his expression visibly easing.

"Both fellow Daoists are free to reside on Golden Turtle Island, united against the great calamity of the Three Realms!"

Wang Yang no longer resisted, straightforwardly inviting them to stay on Golden Turtle Island till they set out in three days.