Why did the Grand Clear Heavenly Lord of Dao and Virtue, who had already transcended, still exist in this world?
Such a contradictory matter naturally caused many people to be suspicious.
This was one of the greatest mysteries in the history of this world.
It was so strange that people could not help but wonder if Taishang Laojun, who had appeared during the Journey to the West era and resided in the Tushita Palace of Lihen Heaven, was the real Lord of Dao and Virtue?
Towards such a great figure, everyone's doubts were naturally buried in the bottom of their hearts, and they did not dare to voice it out.
However, after the Journey to the West era and entering the new era, the Grand Supreme Elder no longer appeared in the world, and there was little news about him.
Therefore, everyone became even more uncertain.
Yan Zhaoge had received news from the Heavenly Court's Divine Palace before the Great Calamity. There had once been a bigwig expert who went to the Tushita Palace to meet the Elder Lord, which proved that the Elder Lord was still alive before the Great Calamity.
However, after the Great Calamity, the orthodox Daoism had withered away.
More and more people questioned whether the Grand Supreme Elder was still alive.
Yan Zhaoge had once doubted it as well, leaning more towards disbelief.
Many things in the history and legends of this world were specious and difficult to verify. If anyone believed everything without a doubt, they would only be digging their own grave.
Thus, Yan Zhaoge often reminded himself that many of the myths and legends in his past memories could at most be used as a reference. He definitely could not forcibly apply them to this world and use them as reliable intelligence. Otherwise, his empiricism would really bring him harm.
For a period of time, Yan Zhaoge had suspected that the Elder Lord of the Journey to the West era actually didn't exist, and that someone was impersonating him.
However, a figure like the Grand Supreme Elder was probably not someone that could be measured by ordinary logic.
Comparing the actions of the Immortal Court, the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus, the Blessed Lands of the Pure Lands, and the Astro Mountains Starry Sea, one could vaguely tell that if they did not have any special intentions, they would be wary of completely annihilating the orthodox Daoism lineage.
However, no matter how Yan Zhaoge thought about it, there was only one existence that could cause them to feel apprehensive.
The Grand Pure Heavenly Lord of Virtue and Virtue!
Old Lord Taishang!
"The internal strife of the Heavenly Court's Divine Palace in the past might not be that simple." Yan Zhaoge thought darkly.
The Grand Supreme Elder's thoughts were hard to fathom. Most of the time, he was a neutral bystander.
However, if others had forcefully suppressed the orthodox Dao sects that had yet to decline at that time, perhaps the Grand Supreme Elder would have changed his attitude?
However, if there was internal strife in the Dao Sect, the possibility of the Grand Supreme Elder caring would be much lower.
However, it was unknown why the situation had escalated to the point where the universe had shattered.
As Yan Zhaoge sorted through the clues on hand, many thoughts flashed through his mind as many guesses arose.
However, he suppressed his guesses and calmly faced the Vine Sovereign. "It's hard for us to understand the Elder Lord's thoughts. Now that the Western Pure Lands and the Demon Race have reappeared, we don't know if Amitabha is still around. We also don't know which supreme expert in the Demon Race is presiding over the situation. We still need to be … cautious."
The Vine Sovereign's gaze was calm and calm.
Naturally, she could tell that the word "cautious" from Yan Zhaoge's words were completely different from the World beyond Worlds' Exalted Earth Luminary – Jiang Shen's mature and prudent mindset.
Jiang Shenxin thought about it. The situation was not unchanging. He had to endure it for the time being and wait for the opportunity. The main reason was actually the Grand Supreme Elder.
This was the foundation and pillar of his gentle and forbearing attitude.
Some people's attitudes were more proactive and radical. That was because the Grand Supreme Elder's attitude was difficult to fathom.
During the Great Calamity, the Elder Lord didn't interfere, which made it hard for others to be confident.
If the Elder Lord treated the Three Clear Lineage, Buddhism, heretics, Demon Race, and even the Nine Underworlds Evil Devils with a transcendent attitude, it would be a nightmare for the orthodox Daoism's successors to a certain extent.
Even if the Elder Lord's attitude might change at any moment.
However, what was his current attitude?
Under what circumstances would his attitude change?
If his attitude changed, what would it become?
All of these were unpredictable.
Yan Zhaoge suspected that it wasn't just them. The Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, the Future Buddha, and the others were also trying to fathom the Elder Lord's current strength and attitude.
Under such circumstances, they had to be cautious.
They firmly believed that the Elder Lord would make a move, which was why they had been enduring it. No matter if it was right or wrong, they had to think twice before acting.
"No one knows if the Elder Lord has a bottom line or where his bottom line is." Yan Zhaoge considered his words and slowly said, "However, from past experiences, the enemy wouldn't have any qualms if one or a few of us perished."
The Vine Sovereign's gaze swept through everyone within the cave manor.
Gao Qingxuan, Long Xingquan, Gao Xuebo, and Long Xueji all had a calm expression on their faces.
The Cloud Conquest Emperor's expression was slightly serious. However, his gaze was still as calm as water as he welcomed the Vine Sovereign's gaze.
He was good friends with the Heng Emperor – Kong Qingxi, who perished under Yue Zhenbei's sword. As such, he had always been at odds with the Sword Sovereign – Yue Zhenbei, and had a tense relationship with the entire World beyond Worlds.
However, the Cloud Emperor also supported the Roving Jade Heavens being transferred to the Pill Hall's cosmos. After all, it would reduce many hidden dangers for the Roving Jade Heavens as a whole.
To the Sword Sovereign, they would only return to their hostile state of being separated by two different worlds. There wouldn't be any changes.
Just like in the past, when facing the heretics, the Three Clear Lineage would temporarily let bygones be bygones.
The Vine Sovereign looked around, and her expression didn't change. Her gaze returned to Yan Zhaoge.
"This is a good thing for the entire Roving Jade Heavens. It's beneficial in the long run. I have no objections," said the Vine Sovereign slowly.
When the Prime Clear experts heard it, they all let out a sigh of relief.
However, the Vine Sovereign continued, "Qingxuan, you don't have to worry about me. Just do whatever you want."
When everyone heard this, they felt that something was amiss. They were all shocked.
"Master, you …" Worry appeared in the Profound Sovereign's eyes, and she looked at her master.
The Vine Sovereign nodded, "Just follow the Fallen Deity to the Pill Hall. I won't be going. You don't have to worry about me either. After the Roving Jade Heavens left this Dao universe, I won't stay here. I'll head to the void's outskirts by myself."
The Cloud Conquest Emperor advised, "Vine Sovereign, to us, the heretics are evil. They will always be our common enemy."
"You're right. Hence, I won't object to you going. In fact, I'll support you." The Vine Sovereign said calmly, "However, I won't accept any benefits from Yan Xintang's lineage."
After saying that, she stood up, "Go and prepare yourselves. Don't worry about me."
Looking at the Vine Sovereign's back as she walked towards the cave manor's back hall, the Profound Sovereign, Cloud Emperor, and the other Prime Clear experts looked at each other. Helplessness appeared on their faces.
Although the Vine Sovereign's tone was calm, it didn't allow for any doubts. It was evident that she had already made up her mind, and she wouldn't waver.
Yan Zhaoge felt the same as well. As such, he didn't say anything else.
In the past, the Vine Sovereign's closed-door disciple, Kong Qingxi, insulted the deceased Yan Xintang, which infuriated Yue Zhenbei. The two fought to the death, and in the end, Kong Qingxi perished under Yue Zhenbei's sword.
This caused the Vine Sovereign and the Jade Capital Crag, who were already extremely upset over Di Qinglian's death, to have no room for reconciliation.
However, without a doubt, Yan Zhaoge would stand on his senior apprentice-uncle's side.
Although the Vine Sovereign still couldn't let go of her grievances, she relented on the Roving Jade Heavens' migration. With that, Gao Qingxuan and the others wouldn't be in a difficult situation.
Yan Zhaoge could also do whatever he wanted.
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