My brother is so cunning

Chapter 1174 A desperate move

Half an hour later, the supernatural power dissipated, and a complete Jade Void Palace stood before everyone once again.

However, this "completeness" reveals obvious decay—although the palace's framework remains, the tables, chairs, ornaments, murals, and other decorations inside have long since turned to ashes. Even the carved patterns on the pillars are incomplete. The empty palace is left with only cold beams and pillars, resembling a newly built "unfinished palace," devoid of any former solemnity or magnificence.

Unfortunately, even a saint with supernatural powers cannot achieve the level of "clapping hands and getting whatever one wants." The control is not that precise, and it is impossible to perfectly reproduce matter.

Yuanshi Tianzun could indeed use his supreme divine power to conjure up a Jade Void Palace that was exactly the same as before its destruction, but that was merely a projection of magical energy, which would disappear once the magical power dissipated.

As Yuanshi Tianzun entered the hall, looking at the empty space, the anger that had been forcibly suppressed surged up in his heart once again.

The betrayal of the Western Sect, the provocation of the juniors of the Jie Sect, the ruin of Kunlun Mountain, the desolation of Yuxu Palace... all the frustration and anger intertwined, making his eyes grow colder and colder.

"Hmph, Tongtian Sect Leader, you've certainly produced a fine grand-disciple!"

Yuanshi Tianzun muttered to himself, his tone chilling: "Do you really think that after a mere seven hundred years, without true cultivation, you can revive the Jie Sect by merely manipulating conspiracies? This time, I will fulfill my vow from back then and annihilate the last member of the Jie Sect!"

He turned around abruptly, his gaze falling on Jade Cauldron Immortal, his tone carrying an unquestionable command: "Jade Cauldron, go and retrieve the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram and the Four Immortal Slaughtering Swords that were seized from the Intercepting Sect during the Investiture of the Gods!"

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent instantly, and all the disciples of the Chan Sect showed expressions of shock.

The Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram and the Four Immortal Slaughtering Swords are the most treasured artifacts of the Jie Sect. Back then, the Tongtian Sect Leader used these artifacts to set up the Immortal Slaughtering Formation, which almost severely damaged the Chan Sect.

Later, although the Chan Sect obtained this treasure, they were wary of its ferocity and the reputation of the Tongtian Sect Leader, so they kept it sealed in a secret space in the forbidden area of ​​the Jade Void Palace and never used it easily.

Master Yu Ding was also taken aback for a moment, then quickly bowed and asked, "Master, the Immortal Execution Treasure is extremely malevolent and is an ominous object of heaven and earth. Is it appropriate to take it out now...?"

"Don't talk more!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable interrupted him, his tone becoming increasingly stern: "The Jie Sect is arrogant and its influence is causing turmoil in the Three Realms. This supreme treasure is perfect for deterring villains and suppressing destiny! If you hesitate any longer, are you going to wait until the Chan Sect is completely destroyed before letting this supreme treasure fall into the hands of others?"

Master Yu Ding dared not persuade him any further and quickly replied, "Disciple obeys!" With that, he turned and flew towards the forbidden area of ​​Yu Xu Palace.

The other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect exchanged glances, all seeing worry in each other's eyes. Yuanshi Tianzun's actions clearly indicated a determination to kill, even resorting to the Immortal-Slaying Treasure. It seemed the conflict with the Jie Sect was escalating towards a fight to the death. Yuanshi Tianzun walked to the palace gate, gazing at the still-busy engineering robots in the distance, a ruthless glint in his eyes.

He knew very well that once the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram and the Four Immortal Slaughtering Swords appeared, it would surely be a catastrophe, and countless lives would have to be sacrificed to this supreme weapon of slaughter.

But at this moment, he could not care about so much—he could not tolerate the humiliation of the Chan Sect, and he could not tolerate the Creator Celestial Venerable using the name of "peace" to gradually erode the foundation of the Chan Sect.

The Western religion has a way out: it can follow the "way of science and technology" of the Jie sect and pursue the "way of humanities" to reap the benefits. But the Chan sect is standing on the edge of a historical precipice, caught in a dilemma.

Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at the disciples standing with their heads bowed in the hall, their hearts filled with trepidation and strong resistance to using the Four Swords of Zhuxian to fight the Jie Sect to the bitter end, and sneered inwardly.

These worthless people have never been respectable. Even when the Chan Sect was facing a critical moment of survival, they were still unaware of their own shortcomings. They had gotten used to clinging to powerful figures during the Investiture of the Gods and had not yet weaned themselves off spiritually.

The Western Sect could turn around and cooperate with the Jie Sect, but the Chan Sect would never do so! This wasn't because the Primordial Celestial Venerable was unwilling, but because he simply couldn't:
Firstly, the Chan Sect has been detached from the masses since its inception. The Chan Sect only selects disciples with profound affinity for immortality, and its disciples are either from prestigious families or innate deities. It has never taken mortals seriously. Even when it occasionally comes into contact with the mortal world, it only deals with kings and generals. When has it ever condescended to say a word to an ordinary person?

Now, the Jie Sect, relying on the technology of the Creator, has become one with the mortals. If the Chan Sect wants to cooperate, it must first lower itself and get close to mortals, even those demons and monsters that they have been fighting and killing for tens of thousands of years. This is tantamount to throwing their faces on the ground for others to trample on.

Secondly, the Chan Sect's doctrine is "explaining the Way of Heaven," and it places the utmost importance on authoritative monopoly. All beings in the Three Realms have traditionally only been able to understand the Way of Heaven through the Chan Sect's interpretations, thus inspiring awe towards them. However, the Jie Sect's dissemination of new scientific knowledge allows mortals to observe stars, study all things, and even extract fragments of the Way of Heaven to explore its laws—if mortals can understand the Way of Heaven themselves, who will still listen to the Chan Sect's "explanations"?
At that time, the foundation of the Chan Sect will completely collapse, which he absolutely cannot tolerate.

Thirdly, and most importantly, if the Chan Sect were to cooperate with the Jie Sect, it would inevitably be relegated to a subordinate position. The Tongtian Sect Leader already had numerous disciples, and now, with the support of the Creation Celestial Venerable's technology and the collective will of all beings, the Chan Sect simply could not contend with him.

He, Yuanshi Tianzun, had once trampled the Jie Sect underfoot, but only seven hundred years later, he made him bow down to Tongtian Jiaozhu and act according to the other party's whims. This was a hundred times more painful than death and the annihilation of his Dao!
Before long, Master Yuding returned carrying an ancient wooden box covered with intricate runes, emanating a faint aura of malevolence. He handed the box to Yuanshi Tianzun: "Master, the Zhuxian Formation Diagram and the Four Zhuxian Swords have been retrieved."

Yuanshi Tianzun took the wooden box, his fingertips lightly tracing the runes on its surface, his tone icy: "Wen family brat, Tongtian Sect Leader... you wait, this time, I will make you pay a terrible price for what you have done!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and placed the wooden box on the high platform in the hall. He gathered golden divine power at his fingertips and gently touched it. The runes on the wooden box lit up instantly, and with a soft "click," the lid opened automatically—inside lay a yellowed array diagram, covered with mysterious patterns, with faint sword energy swirling around it.

Beside it were four swords of different shapes: the Immortal Slayer Sword, the Immortal Slayer Sword, the Immortal Trapper Sword, and the Immortal Annihilator Sword. Each sword exuded a chilling and malevolent aura, and even the air in the hall seemed to be frozen by the sword energy.

"Disciples, heed my command!" Yuanshi Tianzun turned to face the immortals of the Chan Sect, his voice as majestic as thunder, instantly silencing the oppressive atmosphere in the hall: "Today, the entire Chan Sect is embarking on a distant expedition, using the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram and the Four Immortal Slaughtering Swords to set up the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. We swear we will not return until the Chan Sect is destroyed!"

(End of this chapter)