I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

"A generous reward?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader sneered, his gaze suddenly turning cold. "When you broke my Zhuxian Sword Formation back then, did you ever think of today?"
The blood of the disciples of the Jie Sect flowed like rivers; do you have even a shred of pity for them?

Now that they need my help, they talk about repaying me handsomely—what a joke!

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, both feeling awkward.

Zhunti gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, the past is past. Today's matter concerns the stability of the Three Realms."

If Jiang Wang is not eliminated, great chaos may ensue.

"If you, fellow Daoist, can assist us, we two are willing to swear a solemn oath to never again be enemies with the Jie Sect."

Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader remained silent for a moment, then the Qingping Sword in his hand trembled slightly and emitted a low hum.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze like a sword, piercing straight into their hearts: "The Great Dao Oath?"

I do not trust your words.

If it weren't for your scheming back then, how could my Jie Sect have ended up like this?

What does Jiang Wang's matter have to do with me?
"You all figure out a way yourselves, don't bother me!"

After speaking, the Tongtian Sect Leader's figure flashed, transforming into a sword light and disappearing into the depths of the Hunyuan Hall, leaving only a cold sword intent lingering in the hall for a long time.

Jieyin and Zhunti stood there, their faces grim.

Zhunti flicked his whisk fiercely, and golden light splashed everywhere: "This Tongtian is truly stubborn and unyielding!"
If I didn't need something from him, why would I endure this humiliation?

Jieyin sighed, his gaze complex: "Junior brother, Tongtian's inner knot remains unresolved; it's futile for us to force it."

Regarding Jiang Wang's matter, another method needs to be found.

Let's go back to Mount Sumeru and discuss this further.

The two turned around and stepped out of the Hunyuan Hall. The sword light behind them still flickered, as if mocking their fruitless return.

Outside the Purple Cloud Palace, the chaotic air currents continued to surge.
Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, celestial mist swirled and purple aura wafted. In the center of the enormous palace, three figures sat facing each other, yet the atmosphere subtly carried an eerie undertone.

The Tongtian Sect Leader, dressed in a green robe, leaned against the cloud bed, holding a Qingping sword in his hand. The sword blade hummed softly as he gently stroked it, as if telling of its master's untamed nature.

The Sage of Reception sat cross-legged, surrounded by golden light, his face compassionate yet earnest, while the Sage of Cundi sat to the side, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes, but a habitual smile on his lips.

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, this grand plan of the Journey to the West is ordained by the Heavenly Dao and is related to the prosperity of our Western Sect."

With his hands clasped together, Jieyin spoke in a deep and gentle voice, carrying an imperative that was hard to refuse: "If you, fellow Daoist, can lend us a hand, the Western Sect will surely reward you handsomely."

Upon hearing this, Tongtian paused, glanced at Jieyin, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips: "A generous reward?"
Jieyin, you and I are both saints, fellow disciples of Hongjun. The Western Sect's resources are not many that can catch my eye, Tongtian Fayan.

"Tell me, what do you want me to do for you?"

Zhunti chimed in from the side, smiling somewhat obsequiously: "Why does Fellow Daoist Tongtian ask a question he already knows the answer to?"

Jiang Wang is now disrupting the Journey to the West, relying on that strange formation to forcefully block the Western Sect's grand plan to obtain the scriptures.

After much deliberation, we concluded that only your Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and mastery of array formations could break Jiang Wang's Faint Light Array.

"Oh?

Jiang Wang?

A hint of interest flashed in Tongtian's eyes. He tapped the hilt of his sword lightly with his fingers, making a crisp clinking sound. "That kid is quite interesting. A mere mortal can give you two saints such a headache."

Tell me, what do you want me to do?
Break the formation?

Or should we just kill him outright?

Jieyin quickly waved his hand, a wry smile on his face: "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. How could the two of us act in such a way?"

Although Jiang Wang disrupted the Journey to the West, he had his own destiny under the will of Heaven.

We only ask for your guidance, fellow Daoist, to help us break that faint light array so that our journey to the West can continue.

Upon hearing this, Tongtian laughed heartily, his laughter echoing throughout the Zixiao Palace and causing the surrounding immortal mist to churn: "Give me some pointers?"
Jieyin, you make it sound so easy for you to say that!

If you want me to take action, you'd better show some sincerity, right?

Otherwise, why would I help you with this?

Zhunti frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure: "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, although the Western Sect is not as profound as your Jie Sect, it is not without roots."

If you name your terms, we will do our best.

Tongtian rolled his eyes, his smile widening, and slowly said, "Alright, since you're so sincere, I won't hold back."

I can help you, but on three conditions.

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, a hint of wariness flashing in their eyes, but Jieyin still asked in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, please speak."

Tongtian extended a finger and said leisurely, "First, I want to leave this Zixiao Palace."

This place is nice, but I've been trapped here by that old man Hongjun for so many years, I'm already tired of it.

If you can persuade Hongjun to release me, I will consider helping you.

Zhunti's expression changed, and he blurted out, "How is this possible?"

"The Dao Ancestor Hongjun has imprisoned you here by the will of Heaven. How can the two of us possibly persuade him?"

Jieyin waved his hand to stop Zhunti, pondered for a moment, and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, this matter is of utmost importance, but if you can truly help us break the formation, I am willing to go with Junior Brother Zhunti to seek help from the Dao Ancestor."

Tongtian raised an eyebrow, a half-smile on his face: "Then go ahead, I'll be waiting for your good news."

Outside the Zixiao Palace, Jieyin and Zhunti stood side by side, facing an endless chaos filled with purple energy. A figure sat faintly in the middle of it all, none other than Hongjun Daozu.

Jieyin stepped forward first, put his hands together, and respectfully bowed: "Disciple Jieyin greets Master."

Zhunti followed closely behind, his tone tinged with urgency: "Teacher, the Journey to the West is ordained by Heaven, but it is now being hindered by that brat Jiang Wang's formation."

After much deliberation, your disciple and senior brother Jieyin believe that only Fellow Daoist Tongtian can help us break the formation. We humbly beg our master to have mercy and release Fellow Daoist Tongtian from his imprisonment.

Hongjun's face was blurred, but his voice was like a great bell, resounding throughout the chaos: "Tongtian is arrogant and unruly. In the past, during the Investiture of the Gods, he defied the Heavenly Way and was imprisoned in Zixiao Palace."

Do you two know the consequences of begging him to come out of seclusion?

Jieyin hurriedly replied, "This disciple knows, but Fellow Daoist Tongtian is a sage, and his mastery of formations is unmatched."

If he is willing to help, the Journey to the West plan will surely proceed smoothly.

This disciple guarantees, with the very fortune of the Western Sect, that Fellow Daoist Tongtian will never again defy the will of Heaven.

Zhunti hurriedly echoed, "Teacher, Fellow Daoist Tongtian has been imprisoned for many years, so his temperament must have been tempered."

Moreover, we only ask him to point out the way to break the formation; we absolutely do not want him to directly interfere with the Journey to the West.”

Hongjun remained silent for a moment, purple energy surging in the chaos, and finally said calmly, "Very well, since you two have pleaded for Tongtian, let's give him a chance."

However, under the laws of Heaven, everything has a cause and effect. If he commits the same offense again, the two of you will bear the consequences.

Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti were overjoyed and quickly bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, teacher!"

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, Tongtian was resting with his eyes closed, the Qingping Sword hovering in front of him, its light swirling.

Suddenly, the palace gates burst open, and a beam of purple light shot in from the chaos, landing in front of Tongtian and transforming into a talisman.

Tongtian opened his eyes, glanced at the talisman, and a smile appeared on his lips: "Oh? Old man Hongjun still has some conscience."

He slowly rose, his green robe fluttering in the wind, his long hair moving without wind, and with one step, the heavens and earth trembled.

Tongtian stood outside Zixiao Palace, looked up at the endless chaos, took a deep breath, and laughed loudly: "Freedom!"
Haha, after all these years, the Tongtian Cult Leader has finally seen the light of day again!

Before he finished speaking, a vast aura of saintly power erupted from him, sweeping across the surroundings and causing the chaotic energy outside the Purple Cloud Palace to churn endlessly.

Jieyin and Zhunti stood aside, feeling the pressure, their expressions changed slightly, and they sighed inwardly: This Tongtian Sect Leader truly deserves to be called a saint!

Meanwhile, throughout the primordial world, several sages all felt something.

Laozi sat upright in the Taiqing Realm, the Taiji Diagram in his hand trembling slightly. He raised his eyes and glanced in the direction of Zixiao Palace, his eyes showing neither sorrow nor joy, and said calmly, "Tongtian has emerged from seclusion."
"Hmph, let him be."

Having said that, he continued to close his eyes and contemplate the Great Dao.

Inside the Jade Void Palace of Kunlun Mountain, the Primordial Celestial Venerable sat cross-legged on a cloud bed, the Pangu Banner in his hand trembling slightly.

He snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "Tongtian is lucky to be alive."

He stood up, seemingly displeased, but said nothing more.

In the Nuwa Palace, Nuwa sat regally on a nine-colored lotus platform, gently turning a red embroidered ball in her hand.

She gazed in the direction of Zixiao Palace, her face expressionless, and said softly, "With Tongtian emerging from seclusion, the Journey to the West is about to get quite lively."

Outside Zixiao Palace, Tongtian withdrew his oppressive aura, turned to look at Jieyin and Zhunti, and said with a smile, "Not bad, you two are quite capable, you can even persuade old man Hongjun."

"Now, tell me my second condition. Are you ready?"

Jieyin frowned slightly and tentatively asked, "What is your second condition, fellow Daoist?"

Tongtian laughed heartily, a sly glint in his eyes: "Simple!"
You two, each call me Grandpa three times!
Haha, that old man Yuanshi values ​​his reputation the most. If he knew you were calling me grandpa, he'd probably be furious!

Upon hearing this, Zhunti's face darkened instantly, and he angrily said, "Tongtian, don't push your luck!"

"We're saints, after all. You expect us to call you 'grandpa'? Isn't that a deliberate insult?"

Jieyin waved his hand to stop Zhunti and said in a deep voice, "Junior brother, since Fellow Daoist Tongtian has put forward this condition, he must have his reasons."

Our Western Religion has already sacrificed so much for the grand plan of Journey to the West; what are these mere titles and honors?

Zhunti gritted his teeth, glared at Tongtian, and finally, urged on by Jieyin's gaze, forced himself to speak: "Grandpa... Grandpa... Grandpa!"

With each shout, his face darkened further, his tone filled with humiliation.

Jieyin remained calm, clasped his hands together, and respectfully called out, "Grandpa, Grandpa, Grandpa."

Although the voice was calm, it carried a hint of helplessness.

Upon hearing this, Tongtian threw his head back and laughed loudly, his laughter causing the surrounding immortal mist to churn: "Hahaha, good!"

happy!

Jieyin and Zhunti, you two are quite sensible!

If Yuanshi Tianzun knew this, he would probably be so angry that he would uproot Mount Kunlun!

No sooner had he finished speaking than a golden light pierced through the air from afar, carrying boundless power; it was none other than the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

Holding the Pangu Banner, he unfurled it, causing the heavens and earth to change color, and roared, "Tongtian!"

"You scoundrel, how dare you humiliate my Western Religion like this! Today I will fight you!"

Tongtian glanced sideways at Yuanshi, brandished his Qingping Sword, unleashing a torrent of sword energy, showing no fear whatsoever: "Yuanshi, you've come at just the right time!"
What, you feel sorry for me when you hear your two junior brothers calling me grandpa?

Come, come, let's get to know each other better today!

Jieyin quickly stepped forward and stood between the two, saying with a wry smile, "Fellow Daoists, please calm down!"
Fellow Daoist Yuanshi and Fellow Daoist Tongtian were just joking, why take it seriously?
"The Journey to the West is of paramount importance; I urge you both to prioritize the greater good!"

Yuanshi snorted coldly, slightly tightened the Pangu Banner, and said in a deep voice, "Tongtian, don't be so smug!"

I've taken note of what happened today!

Tongtian laughed and waved his hand, saying, "I'll remember it then. Yuanshi, you still can't change your temper after all these years."

"Alright, Jieyin and Zhunti, let me state my third condition."

Jieyin breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly asked, "Fellow Daoist, please speak."

Tongtian rolled his eyes and slowly said, "I want one-fifth of the merit from the Journey to the West."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti immediately exploded: "One-fifth?"

Tongtian, why don't you just rob him!
"The merits of the Journey to the West were painstakingly planned by our Western Sect, and you demand one-fifth of it with a single demand? On what grounds?"

Jieyin frowned and said, "Fellow Daoist, one-fifth is indeed too much. How about... one-sixth?"

Upon hearing this, Tongtian stroked his chin as if pondering, and after a moment nodded and said, "Alright, one-sixth it is. Jieyin, you certainly know how to do business."

make a deal!"

Zhunti wanted to say more, but Jieyin secretly stopped him with a telepathic message, so he could only shut up in frustration.

Upon seeing this, Tongtian laughed heartily, waved his hand, and a diagram flew out, landing in Jieyin's hand.

"This luminous array, though seemingly complex, is actually based on Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, supplemented by the power of stars, and secretly in accordance with the cycle of Heaven."

Tongtian lazily explained, "I've given you the array diagram; you'll have to figure out how to break it yourselves."

I, Tongtian, have no obligation to teach you step by step.

Jieyin took the array diagram, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. He clasped his hands together and said, "Thank you, fellow Daoist!"
With this battle formation, the Journey to the West will surely proceed smoothly!

Zhunti forced a smile: "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, our Western Sect will remember what happened today."

Tongtian waved his hand, and the Qingping Sword transformed into a streak of green light, disappearing into his sleeve.

He took a step forward, and the heavens and earth trembled. He said loudly, "Alright, the terms are agreed and the help has been given, so I won't keep you company any longer."

"Jieyin, Zhunti, until we meet again!"

Having said that, he flashed and transformed into a streak of azure light, disappearing into the chaos.

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, both of them breathed a sigh of relief, and their faces lit up with joy.

Jieyin whispered, "Junior brother, with Fellow Daoist Tongtian's array diagram, the Journey to the West plan can be guaranteed to be safe."

Zhunti nodded, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "That's right, we can definitely break Jiang Wang's faint light array!"
But... Tongtian is truly despicable!

Jieyin shook his head and smiled, the array diagram in his hand glowing slightly, and said in a low voice: "Enough, the journey to the West is the priority, everything else is trivial."

"Let's go, junior brother, let's go back and study this formation diagram so we can break it as soon as possible!"

The two figures flashed and disappeared outside Zixiao Palace, leaving only the swirling chaos as if telling the story of the transaction that had just taken place.

Jiang Wang sat cross-legged in a secluded cave behind Jinshan Temple, surrounded by spiritual energy and faintly shimmering with golden light.

He held a card in his hand that shimmered with a faint light. The surface of the card was engraved with intricate Taoist patterns, which vaguely exuded a mysterious aura.

Inside the cave, incense smoke curled from the burner, filling the air with the scent of sandalwood. Jiang Wang took a deep breath, his gaze fixed intently on the super experience point scratch card, and muttered to himself, "After three days of bathing and burning incense, the time to reveal the answer has finally come."

This thing gave me 777777 experience points last time, so don't disappoint me this time. (End of Chapter)