My filial piety will never change

Zhao Yuchen communicated privately with his companions, and after discussion, everyone reached a consensus.

Zhao Yuchen, as the representative, officially extended his hand: "Okay, cooperation is achieved!"

Daozu Junhong was deeply pleased and shook hands with Zhao Yuchen. He then looked at Tianzun Mingjing and said, "Disciple, I have been thinking of you all these years. You came back without even saying hello to me."

Everyone was surprised again that Mingjing Tianzun was actually the disciple of Junhong Daozu!

Chapter 24 Return to Xiaxuantian

Zhao Yuchen's gaze shifted between Mingjing Tianzun and Junhong Daozu. He remembered Mingjing Tianzun once mentioning the experience of being suppressed by the three Daozu, but he had never expected that one of them was her master.

"He is your master?" Zhao Yuchen said in disbelief.

Mingjing Tianzun's face was calm. She nodded lightly, as if she was talking about someone who had nothing to do with her: "It was true before, but since he suppressed me to the lower Xuantian, it is no longer the case."

Everyone's curiosity was piqued. They wanted to know the truth behind this past incident, but neither Mingjing Tianzun nor Junhong Daozu wanted to continue the conversation. Their eyes held an indescribable complex expression, but they ultimately chose silence.

Zhao Yuchen knew that everyone had past events they didn't want to talk about, and since they didn't want to talk about it, he wouldn't force them. He turned to look at Daozu Junhong and asked, "Now that we've reached a cooperation, what are your plans next?"

Daoist Junhong smiled faintly and waved his hand gently. The entire space of Bibo Star began to distort, and a powerful force enveloped the planet. Under the astonished gaze of everyone, Bibo Star slowly disappeared from its original location and was relocated to another hidden star region.

"This is a little trick I use to ensure our actions won't be easily discovered." Daozu Junhong explained, "The location of the passage will also change accordingly. Under the cover of my top-level Daoist magic, no one will be able to find this place."

Everyone had a new understanding of Daoist Ancestor Junhong's strength. This Daoist Ancestor's methods were probably far more than this. Next, Daoist Ancestor Junhong mobilized his stored resources and donated them to Zhao Yuchen's team. These resources were undoubtedly a timely help for them, greatly accelerating their cultivation speed.

Meanwhile, after Daozu Hunling departed, he exposed Daozu Junhong's actions to the public and joined forces with the Dao-Suppressing Alliance to bring him to trial. Daozu Junhong's reputation within the Upper Xuantian realm was completely shattered, and his territories, resources, and even personnel were implicated. Many cultivators and factions previously affiliated with Daozu Junhong defected, rapidly shrinking his sphere of influence.

When the Zhendao League learned that Junhong was trying to open the Lower Xuantian passage, they held a special meeting. They believed that this was a serious provocation to the rules of Upper Xuantian and ultimately decided to advance the time of the Great Cleanup by two hundred years and immediately clean up Lower Xuantian.

After Zhao Yuchen and the others heard the news, they naturally felt a sense of urgency. If they didn't act quickly, the people of Xiaxuantian would face a catastrophic disaster.

Daoist Junhong pondered, "Cleaning up in advance is also a violation of the rules. The Zhendao League, as the guardian of the rules, is so desperate."

Zhao Yuchen said: "If the construction of the passage is too late, then we can only use the Great Realm Order again to return to Xiaxuantian."

Mingjing Tianzun revealed the essence of the problem. "Although we have more than ten Tianzun realm masters, it is still not easy to resist the full-scale sweep of the Zhendao League. Even if we can temporarily repel them, the creatures of Xiaxuantian will be almost dead. Actually, I do have an idea."

Everyone looked at Mingjing Tianzun.

She blinked her beautiful eyes and said, "The disadvantage of Lower Xuantian is that the overall cultivation level of the cultivators is not high. Even if the passage is completed and the spiritual energy of Upper Xuantian is introduced, it will not be possible to cultivate many powerful people in a short period of time. Instead of cultivating, it is better to use the existing manpower. In Upper Xuantian, many forces and members have been suppressed by the Zhendao Alliance. If we can gather them together and turn them into allies, and then use the passage to send them to Lower Xuantian to provide support, it will effectively block the Zhendao Alliance."

Gongsun Ningyu said, "But it's not that easy to gather all the manpower to fight against the Zhendao League all at once."

Mingjing Tianzun said: "Although I don't want to admit it, if Junhong comes forward, it should be twice as effective with half the effort."

As one of the Three Great Dao Ancestors, Jun Hong held immense prestige. Now that he was being suppressed by the Dao-Suppressing Alliance, his sentiments naturally resonated with the people. As long as he raised his hand, many would respond and eagerly follow him.

Even though he was suppressed, he simply did not resist, otherwise the Zhendao League would not have been so arrogant.

This suggestion was agreed by everyone, and Junhong also expressed that he would use his influence to win over allies. The Zhendao League was about to take action against Xia Xuantian, and Zhao Yuchen and the others still needed to find a way to delay for a while.

In addition, the construction of the channel must also be accelerated. With the addition of Junhong Daozu, it will only take one or two months to complete the construction.

Zhao Yuchen said, "My three masters, Shen Jing, Su Xin, Qian Qing, and Yin Cang, please come with me back to Xia Xuantian to set up the protective formation. The construction of the passage will be left to the Five Elements Clan. The rest of you should harass the Zhendao League as much as possible to slow down their efforts to clean up Xia Xuantian."

Zhao Yuchen's arrangement was unanimously agreed upon.

Without further ado, they immediately activated the Great Realm Order and returned to Xia Xuantian.

At this time, Xia Xuantian was peaceful under the management of the Holy Son Mingjing and Fairy Lanhong.

Upon learning of Zhao Yuchen's return, the four great immortal clans and their allies were all very excited, but the urgency of the situation dampened their enthusiasm.

They held a meeting that day, and Zhao Yuchen said that he would mobilize the entire power of Xia Xuantian to build a derivative formation to delay the cleanup of the Zhendao League as much as possible.

Everyone had no choice but to immediately start mobilizing resources and build according to the plan given by Zhao Yuchen.

Shen Suxin stayed in the Four Great Immortal Sects to take command, while Qian Qing and Yin Cang mobilized resources from outside the domain. Everything was proceeding at full speed.

Before the construction of the passage was completed, the four masters and apprentices returned to Yinyang Valley to rest temporarily.

After they left, Yin Yang Valley was handed over to Su Fei and Huang Li, who managed the entire sect in an orderly manner. All businesses developed very well.

If there were no cleaning crisis, life would be quite perfect.

After a long separation, the most important thing is to reminisce about the past. The four masters and apprentices played a six-player game with Sophie and Huang Li.

This night was unprecedentedly crazy!

Zhao Yuchen was almost eaten dry, but he was extremely satisfied. If the disaster could be eliminated, he would be willing to spend the rest of his life drunken in this endless land of tenderness.

As time passed, preparations were gradually completed, and Shang Xuantian's companions' harassment of the Zhendao League had some effect. However, due to the interference of Hunling Daozu, they were forced to stop.

At this time, Xia Xuantian's derivative formation had just been completed. If the Zhendao League really attacked, it should be able to hold out for a while.

Daoist Patriarch Junhong was also quietly using his name to rally those forces and cultivators who had been suppressed by the Daoist Alliance. At least 70% of them were willing to fight Daoist Patriarch Junhong.

Everyone is working hard for the impending crisis. As for the outcome, we can only wait and see.

Chapter 25: Repel the Strong Enemy

Half a month passed in a flash, and the entire Xiaxuantian was shrouded in a tense and solemn atmosphere.

The clouds in the sky seemed to sense the coming storm and grew darker, as if a downpour would fall at any moment. The wind was no longer gentle; it howled like a horn on a battlefield, foreshadowing the coming conflict.

The Suppressing Dao League's actions were swifter and more intense than anticipated. They assembled a massive cleanup force comprised of countless elite monks, clad in uniform armor, armed with sharp weapons, their eyes gleaming with a resolute and cold light. These monks were carefully selected by the Suppressing Dao League. They were powerful, resolute, and unwavering in their obedience to the League's orders.

The army marched through a dedicated passageway into Lower Xuantian. Their arrival was like a black storm, sweeping across the sky. They wielded tools capable of bending the very laws of Lower Xuantian. Once used, these tools could easily wipe out vast swathes of life. In past cleanups, they had relied on these tools to easily defeat any resistance, but this time, they faced an unprecedented challenge.

The derivative formation of Xia Xuantian has been completed thanks to the efforts of Zhao Yuchen and others. It also includes the Taoist protection imposed by the divine crystal. It is like a solid barrier, protecting the Taoist rules of Xia Xuantian and making the special props of the Zhendao League unable to work directly.

The cultivators of Lower Xuantian had already made preparations. They huddled together, devoting all their resources and strength to maintaining the stability of the formation. They knew that this was their home, and they had to do their utmost to protect it.

On the front lines, Zhao Yuchen, along with his three masters, Shen Suxin, Qianqing, and Yindang, stood at the forefront, facing hundreds of thousands of top cultivators from the Zhendao League. The opposing force comprised four powerful Tianzun Realm warriors, each renowned and renowned, their strength unfathomable. Furthermore, their subordinates numbered tens of thousands of Divine King and Taiyi Realm cultivators, and even more Divine Realm cultivators. Combined with their special tools, Xia Xuantian should be powerless to resist.

But at this moment, the appearance of Zhao Yuchen and his companions forced the cultivators of the Zhendao League to change their minds. Zhao Yuchen's figure was like an insurmountable mountain, his gaze piercing through all illusions. His voice echoed like thunder across the battlefield: "Go back to Shangxuantian, and we can still enjoy peace for a while. Otherwise, you will pay a heavy price."

The cultivators of the Zhendao League all looked grim. They had never been looked down upon by the beings of the lower world before. Their pride and self-esteem were insulted.

They immediately went to war, and a battle was inevitable.

The battle horn sounded, and the monks of both sides faced off in the air above the battlefield, the atmosphere reaching a peak of tension. The monks of the Zhendao League launched the first attack, their attacks like a violent storm, fierce and dense. Various spells and magical weapons intertwined in the air, forming a series of dazzling and deadly attack waves.

The cultivators of Xiaxuantian adhered to Zhao Yuchen's policy, which was to stabilize the derivative formation and delay time as much as possible.

A number of cultivators above the Divine Realm, led by Zhao Yuchen and others, launched a tenacious resistance from the flanks. Their attacks were equally fierce, erupting with deafening roars.

Zhao Yuchen led the charge, the Jade Maiden Sword in his hand radiating brilliant light. Every swing of the sword carried an unparalleled sword energy, sweeping away the cultivators in the front row of the Zhendao League, leaving them unable to resist. The powerful strength displayed by the three masters was not to be underestimated. Zhao Yuchen defeated the cultivators of the Zhendao League step by step.

Shen Suxin, Qianqing, and Yindang also demonstrated their strength. Shen Suxin's swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, each strike carrying deadly force, and she would occasionally combine her swords with Zhao Yuchen's. Not only would these miscellaneous soldiers, but even the leader of the opposing team, who was at the Heavenly Venerable Realm, feel their scalps tingle.

If they continue like this, they will never achieve their goal, so they have to take action themselves.

Each blow from these powerful Tianzun realm masters carried the power to destroy the heavens and the earth. However, Zhao Yuchen and the others were not afraid at all, as they had been waiting for this moment.

Zhao Yuchen directly used the system's capabilities and cooperated with his masters to kill one of the Heavenly Masters on the spot.

Seeing this, the others couldn't help but feel frightened and their momentum dropped instantly.

On the other hand, many monks of the Zhendao League were unable to quickly break through the derivative formation. The longer the time dragged on, the less advantageous it would be for them.

On the second day of the battle, the Zhendao League had suffered casualties among tens of thousands of elite cultivators and two Tianzun realm masters.

But overall, leaders like Zhao Yuchen also suffered heavy losses, and cracks began to appear in the derived formation, which gave the enemy hope.

They quickly regrouped in the distant sky, forming a tighter formation, clearly planning a new offensive. The two surviving Tianzun realm masters stood before the formation, their faces grim. They had decided to launch a more powerful attack.

At this moment, a huge space crack suddenly appeared in the sky, and a powerful breath surged out from the crack.

Figures slowly emerged from the spatial rifts, some clad in ornate robes, others in battle armor, each radiating a powerful aura. These were none other than Zhao Yuchen's companions from Shangxuantian: Ye Ye, Qingmeng, Pluto, Mingjing Tianzun, Shaxue, and others, as well as some of the supporters recruited by Daozu Junhong.

Their arrival was like a powerful reinforcement, injecting new vitality into the cultivators of Lower Xuantian. A flicker of surprise flashed in Zhao Yuchen's eyes. He hadn't expected Daozu Junhong to act so quickly. He had directly completed the previously constructed passage!

The cultivators of the Zhendao League turned even uglier when they saw this scene. They had originally thought they could take down the derivative formation in one fell swoop, but now that Zhao Yuchen's reinforcements had arrived, their chances of victory had greatly decreased.

The two Heavenly Masters looked at each other and realized that their advantage was gone. If they insisted on staying here, it would only result in more casualties.

Ultimately, the monks of the Zhendao League chose to temporarily retreat, needing time to reassess the situation and formulate a new strategy.

In the following time, the cultivators of Xiaxuantian and the newly arrived reinforcements began a new round of preparations. They reinforced the derivative formation, deployed more defensive measures, and actively improved their own strength.

During this period, Zhao Yuchen and his companions also formally consolidated the passage between Xia Xuantian and Shang Xuantian, introducing the spiritual energy of Shang Xuantian into Xia Xuantian, thereby increasing a large amount of resources.

Although the shadow of war still looms over Xia Xuantian, Zhao Yuchen is full of confidence.

Afterwards, they will increase their strength again and use the existing reinforcements to delay the attack of the Zhendao League, while they will take the opportunity to go to the Futu Realm to obtain the power that can truly solve the problem once and for all!

Chapter 26 The Calculation of the Fisherman Gaining Benefit

During the year when the Zhendao League temporarily retreated, Zhao Yuchen and his team did not relax at all. After all, the battle was far from over, and the next attack of the Zhendao League would be even more fierce.

They used the resources brought by Daozu Junhong and his allies, combined with the time acceleration ability of the Wujian Tower, to practice day and night.

Within the Wujian Tower, time flowed by like a fleeting white horse. Zhao Yuchen and his harem cultivated within the tower for thousands of years, while in the outside world, only a single year had passed. Throughout these millennia, they constantly challenged their limits, overcoming one bottleneck after another. With the blessing of the resources of the Upper Xuantian, they ultimately all reached the pinnacle of the Celestial Venerable realm. Zhao Yuchen himself even touched the edge of Daozu, a single step away from entering that legendary realm.

But reaching this level of cultivation is no longer something that can be achieved simply by accumulating resources and time. Instead, it requires a flash of inspiration or a significant opportunity.

The only great opportunity now is the origin of the Buddha world!

Now that everyone's cultivation has reached the peak of the Heavenly Venerable Realm, it is time to set off for the Buddha Realm.

During this period, the filial piety value also accumulated to 2024 points. Zhao Yuchen knew the importance of these filial piety points, so he did not use them lightly, but prepared them as a trump card at the critical moment.

While preparing, Zhao Yuchen also paid close attention to external developments. He frequently dispatched his companions to Shangxuantian to learn about the latest developments of the Zhendao League.

Intelligence indicates that the Dao-Suppressing Alliance has fallen into a period of calm after the initial siege failed. They have been recruiting cultivators and factions throughout Shangxuantian, hoping to bolster their power. However, most cultivators and factions have chosen to wait and see, unwilling to become easily drawn into the conflict. Only a few, for various reasons, have been willing to ally with the Dao-Suppressing Alliance, demonstrating the low level of favorability the Dao-Suppressing Alliance holds within Shangxuantian.

In this recruitment, the one who contributed the most was undoubtedly Daozu Hunling. He seemed to be still brooding over his previous failure and vowed to regain his position. He invested almost all of his resources in the Zhendao League, hoping to unite the forces of the Zhendao League and destroy Zhao Yuchen's forces and Daozu Junhong in one fell swoop.

In addition, the Zhendao League also tried to invite the Daozu Lingjiu, who had not yet appeared among the three Daozu, to join their ranks. However, Daozu Lingjiu was not interested in this dispute and did not give any response, maintaining his mystery and neutrality.

As the highest world in the universe, Shangxuantian had expended so much energy to deal with a lower-level world like Xiaxuantian. This was extremely rare in history. This also indirectly demonstrated the pressure Zhao Yuchen and his team had put on Shangxuantian. Their presence had truly threatened Shangxuantian's status.

Over the course of this year, the Lower Xuantian's derivative formations were further strengthened. With the added resources of the Upper Xuantian, the formation's strength increased several fold. If faced with a similarly intense attack, the derivative formations would be able to hold out for much longer, buying the Lower Xuantian cultivators more time to prepare.

Zhao Yuchen was also discussing the itinerary for the Buddhist world with Junhong...

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The perspective comes to Shangxuantian.

In a secret place in Shangxuantian, Daozu Hunling was talking to someone. His figure appeared particularly gloomy in the dim light, and his eyes flashed with a profound light, as if everything was under his control.

"Everything is going according to our plan," said Daozu Hunling, full of confidence in his plan. "That old fox Junhong thought he could use the ants of Xiaxuantian to obtain the Origin Great Dao, but he didn't know that he had already become our pawn."

The mysterious figure lurked in the shadows, his presence revealed only by a pair of bright eyes. His voice was unusually indifferent, as if the world's conflicts had nothing to do with him. He said calmly, "Jun Hong's ambition and arrogance will be his fatal weaknesses. And you, Dao Ancestor Hunling, will be the one to put an end to him."

Daozu Hunling snorted coldly. His hatred for Junhong was long-standing. This plan wasn't just for his own position, but to completely destroy everything Junhong had. He said in a deep voice, "That traitor, Yachong, I thought he was my most loyal disciple. I never expected him to have hidden the map so long ago. If it weren't for your information, I might still be in the dark."

The mysterious man chuckled and said, "With the right information, you can control everything. How are you handling the map issue?"

"I've already planted my people among the remaining forces of the Eighth Layer. As long as Junhong and the others make a move, we'll know immediately." A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Hunling Daozu. "Moreover, I've prepared a surprise for them. I guarantee that they'll be caught off guard."

The mysterious man nodded, expressing his satisfaction with Hunling Daozu's plan. There was a hint of temptation in his voice: "If we succeed, you will become the Supreme Being of All Realms, the Master of Dao. And I will also get what I want. It's a win-win situation."

A trace of greed flashed in the eyes of Hunling Daozu. This greed did not come from those vulgar desires, but from the desire for the origin of the great way.

He said in a deep voice, "As long as that old fellow Lingju doesn't interfere, our plan will be foolproof."

The mysterious man said calmly, "As long as he doesn't know about the map, he won't take action."

The Daoist Master Lingju is a true Daoist. Nothing else in the world can stir his desires. The only thing he cannot ignore is the Origin.

Hunling Daozu nodded, believing the mysterious man's words without a doubt. The reason behind this was naturally a matter of speculation.

"Then I will prepare for the next step." The figure of Hunling Daozu gradually disappeared in the shadows. He was going to arrange his "surprise" to ensure the smooth progress of the plan.

The mysterious man remained where he was, a flicker of anticipation in his eyes. He thought to himself: Get moving, everyone, get moving… The worlds haven't been this lively for years…

His figure gradually disappeared, as if he had never appeared.

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"Then, the members heading to the Buddha Realm this time are: me, my three masters, Shen Jing, Su Xin, Yu Zhen, Ya Chong, and Daoist Ancestor Jun Hong."

In the latest meeting, Zhao Yuchen decided to send out the members of the Buddha Realm.

Zhao Yuchen had his own reasons for choosing these masters. This journey was treacherous and uncertain, and these three masters could help him increase his filial piety. Shen Suxin and he were both practicing the Jade Maiden Simplicity, and their combined swords could unleash a formidable force. Gui Yuzhen was a top-tier inheritor of the Dark Path, surpassing both Qian Qing and Yin Cang in this respect. Perhaps they could prove particularly useful in a land awash with primordial power.

The divine crystal is the incarnation of a part of the original Taoism, so taking her with her is a better choice.

As for Patriarch Junhong and Ba Chong, there is nothing much to say. I have promised them before and I must not go back on my word.