Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 607 - 491: Hongjun, We Will Meet Again_2

Chapter 607: Chapter 491: Hongjun, We Will Meet Again_2

With Wang Yang absent, the leader of the Tongtian Sect assumed the authority to manage the Three Realms and said to the many Quasi-Saints.

"Daoist Friend Tongtian, now that I am left with only my Primordial Spirit, I shall return beyond the Heavens."

Jieyin’s Primordial Spirit seemed somewhat dim as he looked at the leader of the Tongtian Sect and the others and said with a bitter smile.

"This time, thanks to Daoist Jieyin’s action!"

The leader of the Tongtian Sect looked at Daoist Jieyin, first cupping his fist and saying, "By uniting the power of the Three Realms, we can surely reconstruct your body for you, so why return beyond the Heavens at this time?"

"Rather than spending time on me, it’s better to have our pinnacle Great Luo of the Three Realms advance into the Quasi-Saint Realm sooner."

Jieyin shook his head and said to the Quasi-Saints, "Moreover, the Demon Clan has sent reinforcements, which clearly indicates that there are still Saints who have yet to make a move."

"Beyond the Heavens, there are only my teacher, Saint Taiqing, and Zhun Ti, the three of us. My return this time also allows us to make preparations early!"

"In that case, it’s also good for Daoist Jieyin to go back first and scout for us."

Yuanshi Tianzun thought for a moment and said.

"Then we shall be grateful for Daoist Jieyin’s efforts."

Empress Nuwa also said.

The leader of the Tongtian Sect wanted to say more, but Daoist Jieyin’s reasons were sound, so he no longer added anything.

"Fellow Sages, I shall take my leave first. The safety of the Three Realms, I entrust to all of you!"

After Daoist Jieyin finished speaking to the Sages of the Three Realms, his Primordial Spirit emitted bursts of colorful light, ready to return beyond the Heavens.

"We respectfully send off Daoist Jieyin!"

The Phoenix and others said in unison, no matter what, Daoist Jieyin had made a significant effort this time.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Jieyin’s Primordial Spirit slowly disappeared, covered by the colorful light, and the Sages of the Three Realms were one fewer.

Once Daoist Jieyin had left, the leader of the Tongtian Sect returned with everyone to Golden Turtle Island.

This time, the Sages of the Three Realms could be said to have achieved a great victory, with the Buddha of Bright Virtue and Ocean and Demon King Pishaman both perishing in this grand battle, and the army of a million from the Demon Clan also being thoroughly dealt with to the south of the Southern Continent Jambudvipa.

Hundreds at the pinnacle of Great Luo and thousands of Golden Immortals all perished, which could be said to have utterly depleted the Demon Clan’s mid-tier power.

"Xuanzang, you all should enter seclusion first; this is the Nine-turn Golden Pill left by Saint Taiqing before his departure, which will help with the injuries."

The leader of the Tongtian Sect let everyone stay within the Biyou Palace. Xuanzang and the others had the biggest injuries and exhaustion, so he took out several Nine-turn Golden Pills for them to recover from their injuries.

The main issue for the others was exhaustion, which would be fine after a period of closed-door cultivation.

So the Nine-turn Golden Pills were not distributed to them.

Although this victory meant that the Demon Clan wouldn’t be able to attack for a while, at the same time, they all needed to go into seclusion to recuperate.

The entire Three Realms had fallen into its most vulnerable state.

"Sigh..."

After instructing the others to enter seclusion, the leader of the Tongtian Sect sighed alone on Golden Turtle Island.

"Ancestral Master, why the sigh?" Wen Zhong appeared beside the leader of the Tongtian Sect and asked.

"On the surface, it seems we have the upper hand, but in truth, the Demon Clan should not be underestimated. Wen Zhong, how is your cultivation progressing?"

The leader of the Tongtian Sect held his most powerful disciple in high regard.

"Reporting to Ancestral Master, practicing under Yuanshi celestial Venerable, I have benefitted greatly and may soon be able to break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm!"

Wen Zhong had gained much under the guidance of a most sacred being, especially Yuanshi celestial Venerable, who had indeed raised his understanding significantly during this period.

It was precisely because he could no longer gain anything from seclusion that Wen Zhong exited in hopes of finding an opportunity to breakthrough to the Quasi-Saint Realm.

"Hmm, that’s good. The realms will ultimately rely on you all. Yet, do not rush the attempt to break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm. After all, at this stage, one needs not only persistent cultivation but also opportunities."

The leader of the Tongtian Sect was not surprised by this answer, nodded, and said to Wen Zhong.

"Yes, Ancestral Master," Wen Zhong replied with great respect.

"Well, you may go."

The leader of the Tongtian Sect nodded with satisfaction and let Wen Zhong leave.

It was precisely because the pinnacle Great Luo were all on Golden Turtle Island, and each of them was continuously progressing, that the leader of the Tongtian Sect could feel a little more at ease.

Otherwise, with the Demon Clan’s considerable strength, the Three Realms would truly be in danger.

Not to mention, eleven Quasi-Saints, including the four incarnations of Saints, when pitted against ten Quasi-Saints from the Demon Clan, ended up only being able to stall them, and even then, only for two or three days.

Had it not been for the Phoenix and others’ arrival at the last moment, turning the tide of battle, if the black-robed and white-robed had succeeded in killing Jieyin, at least half of them would have perished there.

This disparity, made Tongtian somewhat unable to understand, and it also made him feel helpless.

Meanwhile, Daoist Ancestor Hongjun in the heavens felt the same helplessness. Although he knew that there was a gap between the Quasi-Saints of the Three Realms and those of the Demon Race, the fact that only two Demon Race Quasi-Saints remained left Hongjun at a loss for words.

"Yang Mei, you’ve seen it as well, you’ve failed again,"

"It’s time to retreat. The Three Realms have been stable for so many years; don’t let your personal desires lead to a lose-lose outcome!"

However, since the Three Realms had won, Hongjun spoke with a bit more confidence: "Especially now that Jieyin is returning to the heavens, it looks like even your Demon Clan Saints will have to leave one or two behind!"

"Hongjun, you really think you have won?"

Yang Mei was also aware of the outcome of the great war, and he was holding back his anger. Hearing Hongjun speak like this only intensified his fury: "Believe it or not, I can summon all the demons from the Void and overturning the Three Realms would be as easy as flipping my hand!"

"Ha, why keep uttering these self-deceiving lies? Even if your Demon Race has such strength, do you really dare to do this? I may not have been to the Void, but I don’t believe your Demon Race is invincible there; you can lead your people here, and then watch your enemies annihilate you!"

Hongjun was not afraid in the least, he said to Yang Mei with a scoff.

Yang Mei’s face grew even more unseemly, for what Hongjun said was true.

Although his Demon Race could dominate the Void, that was because they were strong enough.

However, in the Void, temporary submission and loyalty had absolutely nothing to do with one another, and there were more than a few who were eyeing them covetously or hiding in the shadows ready to spring and bite back.

"Humph, you all come back!"

Feeling that Jieyin’s Primordial Spirit had returned to the heavens and was fusing with The Saint’s Body, Yang Mei hastily ordered the four Demon Clan Saints to return.

The Great Protector, the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and the Fourth Elder hurried back upon hearing the command, while Saint Taiqing and Zhun Ti did not obstruct them.

But seeing the injuries on the Great Protector’s body, it was clear they had gained no advantage.

"My work has been inadequate, please punish me, Demon Ancestor!"

The Great Protector knelt before Daoist Yang Mei. If the elders served the Demon Race, then the protector served the Demon Ancestor, which is why the Great Protector feared Yang Mei more than anyone.

"Rise, this matter is not your fault."

Yang Mei felt a sense of powerlessness, unable to understand why the seemingly insignificant Three Realms were proving to be such a thorn in his side.

In the end, was it because the Demon Race was too weak?

"Thank you, Demon Ancestor!"

Hearing Yang Mei’s words, the Great Protector breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, Yang Mei sent a message to the Great Elder, indicating there was no need to rush over.

The war was over; the arrival of the Great Elder would have been of no use.

At most, the celestial Sect Leader and others would be summoned back to the heavens, resulting in a stalemate once more.

"Thirty years, Hongjun, this time the Three Realms indeed claimed victory, but we both know that your success is nothing but a temporary relief for a recurring problem,"

"The celestial Dao of the Three Realms once suppressed me for three hundred years, but now, in ten years, the Three Realms will surely be no more!"

Daoist Yang Mei said to Hongjun.

"Yang Mei, the Demon Clan simply cannot succeed."

"Once the remnants of the Three Realms’ Demon Race are eradicated, I will have ways to restore the celestial Dao Origin."

"Then all your efforts will have been in vain!"

Daoist Ancestor Hongjun said calmly.

"Hmph, Hongjun, we shall meet again!"

Daoist Yang Mei saw no need to continue the conversation and left with his people immediately.

Only after Yang Mei and the four Demon Clan Saints had left did a hint of emotion show on Hongjun’s face.

"Have Jieyin come to the Purple Cloud Palace to see me."

"You all should also take time to reflect upon the war between the Saints."

Hongjun told Saint Taiqing and Zhun Ti, then revealed a rare glimpse of weariness on his face.

"Yes, Honorable Master!"

Both of them took the order and left immediately.

Hongjun watched them go, then stood there for a while before slowly making his way back to the Purple Cloud Palace.

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