Everyone from the Dao Sect looked at each other.
Currently, the person who schemed against the Nine Underworlds was Daolord Lu Ya, who used the Buddha's Sarira to invite Mahamayuri's help to suppress the Buddhist Bhantes.
However, there were experts from the Dao Sect blocking the way in front and the central Saha Pagoda suppressing them from behind.
Even if the central Saha Pagoda were to disappear, it would still be very difficult to contend against Daoism's Yan Zhaoge, Yang Jian, Suo Mingzhang, and the others.
By now, Daolord Lu Ya had become the one most likely to be eliminated.
Dipankara Ancient Buddha seemed to be at a disadvantage earlier, but after painstakingly enduring, he used the divine pestle and the Buddha's Sarira to counterattack Mahamayuri, turning the tables and turning defeat into victory. Seeing that the central Saha Pagoda was suppressing the entire battlefield, he was only one step away from success.
However, soon after, Yan Zhaoge ascended to the Grand Heavenly Realm and swept through the Western Pure Lands' Buddhas.
Amitabha was within the Great Nine Underworlds Formation, while the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord was being held back by the Future Buddha and the Immortal Extermination Formation.
The ancient Dipankara Buddha could only watch helplessly as his hope turned into a bubble.
At this moment, the Dao Sect had the absolute advantage and could influence the outcome of the Ninth Hell Puzzle today.
The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du had always been the person who the Dao Sect was fighting for that opportunity.
However, the Southern Extremity Longevity Monarch's sudden appearance caused a ripple in the situation.
Yet, the two of them just had to be at loggerheads with Yan Zhaoge who currently held the crux of the matter.
Among the rest of the people from the Gate of Dao, although Yang Jian had gradually become clear about his path, the opportunity to ascend to the Dao State was not in the Nine Underworlds.
Even if he was ready, it wouldn't be today.
Suo Mingzhang had formed his own Dao of Heaven Interception, and it was getting more and more profound. However, he was still a distance away from breaking through to the Dao Realm.
Feng Yunsheng, who had also created the Luoyuan Primal Chaos Destroyer, was in a similar situation as Suo Mingzhang.
Moreover, even if she wanted to charge towards the Dao Realm, she would have to wait until after this round with the Nine Underworlds. Otherwise, she might end up helping the Doomsday Heavenly Devil and the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation.
Yan Zhaoge's cultivation was unparalleled, shocking the heavens. However, just like what the ancient Dipankara Buddha had said, he had just ascended to the Grand Heavenly Realm, after all. Moreover, he was also cultivating the Three Clear Lineages simultaneously. He still had to be nurtured and analyzed.
As for the others, such as Yan Di, who wasn't here, it was still unknown if they had attained the Grand Heavenly Immortal Realm.
Even if he ascended to the Grand Heavenly Realm, he would still need a long time to continue perfecting the Creation Saber, just like Yang Jian, Suo Mingzhang, and Feng Yunsheng.
On the other hand, Perfected Taiyi, Great Emperor Gouchen, Goddess Wudang, Fairy Yun Xiao, Nezha, and the rest of the Dao Sect's Grand Heavenly Immortals were not ready yet. They were not ready for the final step.
After counting, it seemed that only the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du and the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor were left.
If there were no other choices, even Yang Jian, Nezha, the Incongruence Divine Mother, and the Cloud Sky Fairy, who were in charge of the Immortal Extermination Formation, would speak up for the Great Daoist Xuan Du and the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, helping them to ease their relationship with Yan Zhaoge.
Even the North Star Emperor, who had always been at odds with the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, would advise Yan Zhaoge to prioritize the bigger picture.
The Grand Supreme Elder's thoughts were unpredictable, and the Immortal Vanquishing Array had innate drawbacks.
The orthodox Daoism desperately needed a Dao Realm powerhouse to hold the fort.
That was why Perfected Taiyi first tried to mediate.
However, hearing Yan Zhaoge's words now, everyone could not help but be taken aback.
In the perfect Buddha light behind the head of the ancient Dipankara Buddha, the purple light swayed.
Within the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor's eyes, jade-green radiances flickered.
Yang Jian's third vertical eye opened, and radiances gushed out from within.
The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du's gaze fell upon the blood sea. Within the formation, the Elder Lord's expression slowly turned complicated.
Everyone else had a thoughtful expression on their faces.
Perfected Taiyi stopped trying to mediate. His gaze moved around the few Dao Ancestors.
Gradually, astonishment appeared on everyone's faces.
Daoist Lu Ya looked towards Yan Zhaoge, "Could it be …"
"You're right." Yan Zhaoge said plainly, "Between the East Sovereign and the Amitabha Buddha, the East Sovereign benefited from the Elder Lord's actions."
He resolved the situation of the Amitabha Buddha and the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord besieging the Maitreya Buddha. However, he did not allow the Nine Underworlds to do anything.
"Therefore, you're actually not the East Sovereign's choice." Yan Zhaoge said plainly, "The person chosen by the East Sovereign needs to win the Elder Lord's support. Daoist Lu Ya, you don't fulfill this condition."
Daoist Lu Ya wasn't angry or resentful. Instead, he let out a long sigh of exhaustion.
Yan Zhaoge continued looking towards the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du and calmly stared at him, "On the other hand, you're never the Elder Lord's choice."
It wasn't just an attitude of neither support nor opposition.
Although the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du could always use the Elder Lord's name to obtain many benefits for himself, and the Elder Lord seemed to not care about it, the situation had changed since the Elder Lord had personally participated in the battle.
"In the end …" The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du also sighed towards the sky.
"As for you …" Yan Zhaoge looked towards the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, "You're even more hopeless."
The Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor's gaze was fixated on Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge calmly stared back at him, "I'm not sure how much you've guessed the Elder Lord's thoughts, which made you want to use the Elder Lord's convenience. However, your hopes will be dashed today."
"Where is he?" asked the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor slowly.
"He should be in the Western Pure Lands now," said Yan Zhaoge plainly.
The Dipankara Ancient Buddha had already gazed beyond the Nine Underworlds, his gaze piercing through the layers of void.
Currently, within the Western Pure Lands, amidst the green lotuses, a stream of light entered!
Without the Amitabha Buddha's presence, this place wasn't as peaceful as before.
The stream of light pierced through the green lotuses and entered the Victorious Fighting Buddha's Buddha Kingdom.
The Immeasurable Heavenly Lord wanted to make a move, but the Future Buddha and the Immortal Extermination Formation prevented him from doing so.
The stream of light flickered a few times, and the Victorious Fighting Buddha's Buddha Kingdom shattered!
Beneath the Nine Underworlds' Blood Sea, the top of the Amitabha Buddha's treasured banner lit up, resembling a golden lamp.
The golden lamp guided someone from afar, traversing through layers of void as if it wanted to bring someone from the Western Pure Lands to save the Victorious Fighting Buddha's life.
However, the Elder Lord temporarily obstructed the Primordial Heavenly Devil and the Vast Freedom Heavenly Devil, while an ancient bronze bell rang above the Eastern Sovereign Taiyi's head.
As the bell rang, the golden lamp on the top of the Amitabha Buddha's treasured banner flickered.
As the lamp's flames dimmed, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, who was supposed to be brought to the Amitabha Buddha, was left outside the Nine Underworlds.
Yan Zhaoge and the others looked over and saw a golden Buddha with twenty-four heads and eighteen arms sitting atop a golden fish-scaled cloud. Beneath the green lotuses, a golden lamp sarira sat atop it.
As the stream of light flickered, the green lotus platform shattered, the golden lamp extinguished, and the sarira fell onto the ground.
A rain of lights suddenly erupted from the golden Buddha's body. The lights scattered throughout the vast cosmos' void and spread in all directions.
As the radiance dissipated, the Buddha no longer existed. Only a dim sarira was left.
A furry claw grabbed onto the sarira.
The owner of the claw wore a Daoist robe. However, he had a pointy mouth, monkey cheeks, and a mouth that resembled a thunder god.
Only, despite his comical appearance, the aura within his skinny body was shocking.
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