After killing Muzha with a single palm, the Taiyi Cultivated Deity's expression remained the same. His attention returned to Nezha.
He waved his hand, and the lotus pod carried Nezha up. The Nine Dragons Divine Fire Barrier became even larger, enveloping Nezha and the lotus pod.
The nine fire dragons circled around, and the milky-white flames continued spewing out.
However, this time, it wasn't used to suppress Nezha. Instead, it was used to slowly remove the malicious intent within Nezha's body, helping him to recuperate and recover as soon as possible.
The red radiance seeped out of his body and remained on the surface. This meant that the Taiyi Cultivated Deity's efforts were starting to bear fruit. He stopped Nezha from sinking into the sea of blood.
Now, he had to gradually eliminate his killing intent and disintegrate the sea of blood. Only then could he be safe.
This was a long process, and he had to be careful at all times.
If anything went wrong, all his previous efforts might go to waste. However, compared to when Nezha went berserk and the Taiyi Cultivated Deity had to risk his life to suppress him, it was undoubtedly a world of difference. It was much easier and safer.
If he couldn't suppress Nezha previously, the first person to face Nezha would be the Taiyi Cultivated Deity. By then, Li Jing would be the role model.
"Previously, I heard from Little Friend Ying that our orthodox Daoism has reopened the Heavens, and we're starting to see its scale?" Taiyi Cultivated Deity asked Yan Zhaoge and Long Xingquan.
Yan Zhaoge nodded, "That's right. Currently, a total of six Heavens have been reopened."
Taiyi Cultivated Deity said, "My disciple's current situation is still very unstable. I might need to enter seclusion with him for a few years. Can I borrow a cave manor?"
There was a reason why he was being so polite.
Although Nezha seemed fine now, the problem wasn't completely resolved. If something went wrong, the consequences might be unimaginable. It might even bring a huge disaster to the Zhu Luo Royal Reed Heaven and other places.
By then, even if he could be stopped, there might be chaos and even more destruction.
If they continued to stay in the Great Wilderness Origin Palace, they would be too far away from the Daoism's Six Heavens. It would be inconvenient for the Three Clear Daoists to protect them.
However, this wasn't a problem for Yan Zhaoge.
Although he couldn't do it in places like the Zhu Luo Royal Reed Heaven, he could lend it to the Taiyi Cultivated Deity for the time being. He could temporarily postpone the immigration plan.
While the Daoist Taiyi Cultivated Deity was thick-skinned and black-bellied, given the current situation, he wouldn't do something like taking over a magpie's nest. Therefore, Yan Zhaoge wasn't worried.
"You're too polite, Daoist. The return of you and the Three Altars' Great Divinity is a joyous occasion for our Daoism." Yan Zhaoge cupped his hands towards him.
"In that case, thank you, little friend," Perfected Taiyi said politely.
Yan Zhaoge looked at the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Shroud by the side. He looked at Nezha who was sleeping soundly on the lotus, surrounded by blazing flames.
"I've heard many legends about the Three Altars of the Sea Meeting, but I can't tell if they're true or false." He pondered and said: "Some rumors, combined with the attitude of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, seem to contradict each other."
After a moment of silence, Immortal Taiyi said, "It's too long ago, and I can't remember it. If you have any questions, why don't you tell me first and see if I still remember it?"
After the Great Calamity, Daoism had become more united, and Yan Zhaoge and the others had helped them greatly earlier. Otherwise, with the Daoist True Deity's personality, he might only have said the first half of the sentence.
"In the past, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King was afraid of the Dragon Race. Wasn't he afraid of you and the seniors of Daoism?" Yan Zhaoge already had an understanding of the Daoist True Deity's personality. He didn't care about the Daoist True Deity's hesitation and asked his own question.
"Jing Li, although he joined the Dipamkara Sect late, he was already related to Buddhism." The Daoist True Deity slowly answered, "Of course, there wasn't the central Blessed Lands of Saha and the Western Pure Lands at that time. There was only the Western Sect."
"Before the Three Altars of the Sea Meeting was born, Jing Li was already a member of the Western Sect?" Yan Zhaoge frowned, "There's a rumor.
It's said that the Three Altars of the Sea Meeting originated from the Nvywa Palace … "
He couldn't help but look at the Daoist True Deity, "True Deity, was it the Demon Race that mixed sand with our Daoism, or were you trying to poach under the guidance of the Primordial Heavenly Lord?"
Hearing Yan Zhaoge's question, the Daoist True Deity didn't feel offended. He only smiled and said nothing.
After a long while, the old Daoist slowly said, "During the Ancient era, our Daoism was powerful. However, the secret games between us and the other sects never stopped. Everyone had their wins and losses."
"The Three Altars of the Sea Meeting's Treasure Lotus Immortal Body isn't unrelated to Buddhism. That's why there's the Wishful Golden Pagoda that specifically restrains him. There's really me in you, and you in me …" Yan Zhaoge patted his head, "Tsk, actually, I want to say that it's interesting."
The smile on the Daoist True Deity's face gradually disappeared, and was replaced with a hint of melancholy, "After the Ancient era, it's another situation. Especially in this era, everything is completely different. Flowers are never red, and trees are never green."
From his expression, he was clearly thinking about the Great Calamity.
As for Nezha, he had almost perished in that calamity because of Jing Li.
However, this melancholy came and went quickly. The Daoist True Deity looked at Yan Zhaoge with admiration, "Fortunately, the tides rise and fall, and the flowers wither and bloom. Now, the situation is going to change again."
"You're right, Daoist." Yan Zhaoge nodded. He said to Ying Longtu, "After a while, bring the Daoist and the Three Altars of the Sea Meeting back to our side. Tell Yunsheng and junior apprentice-brother Lan about the situation, and they'll know what to do."
"Yes, senior apprentice-brother." Ying Longtu nodded. Then, he asked curiously, "Senior apprentice-brother Yan, aren't you returning to the Vermilion Bird Royal Reed Heaven with us?"
The Daoist True Deity and Long Xingquan looked over as well.
"I won't be returning for now." Yan Zhaoge shook his head, "I'm more interested in what the Western Pure Lands are busy with."
Due to the orthodox Daoism, although the war between the Immortal Court and the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus had started, the Western Pure Lands and the Demon Race had restrained themselves in order to prevent the orthodox Daoism from benefiting from it.
If the Demon Race wasn't holding them back, the Western Pure Lands' performance in dealing with the Great Wilderness Natal Palace and Nezha's matter would be a little lacking.
As if they were busy with other important matters, the coordinating manpower was a little tight.
If not for that, Yan Zhaoge would not have arrived before the Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and the others. In the end, he would not have wiped out Mu Zha and the others and found the Great Wilderness Origin Palace, Ying Longtu, the Taiyi Spiritual Master and Nezha first.
After that, Nezha broke out of the seal and chased after Li Jing. The Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and the other Buddhist Bhantes were helpless against Yan Zhaoge and the others' obstruction. Under such circumstances, the Western Pure Lands didn't send a second wave of reinforcements.
This was probably not only because they were afraid that the orthodox Daoist sects might also send reinforcements.
Yan Zhaoge felt that it was more like the other side was really short on manpower, unable to sustain for a time, thus retreating.
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