Chương 46: The Three Religions Join Forces

"What a fine disciple of the Vegetable Clan, Third Brother! Your new personal disciple is exceptionally gifted. Even my disciple Guang Chengzi pales in comparison."

In the Eight Views Palace, the Primordial Celestial Venerable returned once again, summoned back by the Supreme Sage.

Even the Primordial Celestial Venerable dared not offend his elder brother's authority.

However, this time the Three Pure Ones gathered together, and the Tongtian Sect Leader took the initiative to propose that a group of disciples from each of the three sects unite to spread the Dao.

This matter embodies the idea of "three religions as one family" held by the Three Pure Ones, so each of them attached great importance to it.

Fang Yang, the disciple of the Jie Sect who first proposed the concept of the three teachings working together to spread the Dao, became the focus of attention of the Taiqing Sage and the Yuanshi Tianzun.

After all, he was a proper junior disciple, unlike ordinary disciples of the Jie Sect.

The Supreme Sage's gaze pierced through endless time and space, landing on Fang Yang in the Qingcheng Immortal Abode, his tone calm:

"Fang Yang is a man of great potential, and is indeed the best candidate to inherit the lineage of the Third Elder."

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly. He was always serious and valued lineage and origin, but just now, observing Fang Yang's actions, whether it was gathering the Vegetable Clan and the Immortals of Plants and Trees or spreading the Way of Merit, he possessed the demeanor of a direct descendant of the Three Pure Ones.

Fang Yang's magnanimity and vision far surpassed those of the brave and fierce members of the Jie Sect, and even his twelve Golden Immortals were often inferior to him.

"What you say is absolutely right, elder brother."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, his previous dislike for the disciples of the Jie Sect replaced by a hint of approval in his eyes.

"This young man proposed a joint propagation of the teachings by the three religions. Although it was for the sake of the Jie Sect, his plan was to chart a path of mutual benefit and coexistence for the three religions. This vision is something that many Great Luo Golden Immortals do not possess. Tongtian, it is a blessing for the Jie Sect and also a blessing for the Three Pure Ones that your sect has produced such a disciple."

The Tongtian Sect Leader was overjoyed to hear this. His disciple had finally gained the approval of the Primordial Heavenly Lord.

Is there anything the Tongtian Sect Leader doesn't know?

He was fully aware of everything, from the internal turmoil within the Jie Sect to the antagonistic relationship between the Chan and Jie Sects.

However, some things cannot be solved by teaching alone. If his disciples are unwilling to accept his teachings, then his efforts will be in vain.

"My two elder brothers are too kind. My disciple Fang Yang has always been inclined towards the righteous path. The reason the three of us have gathered here today is to finalize the matter of the three religions jointly spreading the teachings."

"The Chan School teaches the principles of the Great Way, the Ren School teaches the way of natural growth, and our Jie School teaches the hundred arts to help the world. The three schools complement each other and are inseparable, so that we can truly realize the unity of the three schools."

The doctrines of the three religions were studied and perfected by the Three Pure Ones long ago.

From beginning to end, the Three Pure Ones had no intention of becoming enemies.

A glint flashed in the eyes of the Supreme Sage, and he immediately set the tone:

"Then we shall do as the third brother suggests. Each of the three sects shall select a close disciple to lead the way and spread the teachings among all races. Our Human Sect will send Grand Master Xuandu, while the Intercepting Sect will be led by Fang Yang. As for the Chan Sect, what do you say, second brother?"

The Sage Taiqing disliked Daoist Duobao, always feeling that Daoist Duobao was somewhat fake.

Now that Fang Yang is here, he will naturally do his best to support him and hopefully oust Duobao Daoist.

It's very easy to select disciples of the Human Sect. There's only one disciple, the Grand Master Xuandu, who could be chosen even with his eyes closed.

After hearing what the Sage Taiqing said, the Tongtian Sect Leader did not say anything.

Since he has decided to support Fang Yang, he will not change his mind.

On the contrary, it was the Primordial Celestial Venerable who found it difficult to make a decision.

Guang Chengzi was very clear about the attitude of the Jie Sect, so he found it difficult to decide who should represent the Chan Sect.

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly, his fingertips gently tapping the jade table in the Eight Views Palace as he weighed his options.

Guang Chengzi, as the chief disciple of the Chan Sect, is a top choice in terms of qualifications and magical power. However, he has always been arrogant and has deep prejudices against the disciples of the Jie Sect. If he is sent, it will inevitably cause friction with the Jie Sect and ruin the grand plan of unifying the three sects.

After a moment of contemplation, Yuanshi Tianzun finally made his decision, a dark glint flashing in his eyes:

"Eldest brother, third brother, I intend to send Cihang Daoren, Puxian Zhenren, and Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun to them. These three are calm and compassionate, and are most skilled at spreading the Dao and helping people. They are the perfect match for my nephew Fangyang."

Upon hearing this, the Supreme Sage nodded slightly, flicked his whisk, and made the final decision:

"That's excellent. Once the three religions begin their first joint missionary work, they will surely be as close as family in the future. I have already deduced the method of inoculating the plague. You two should pass this method on to your respective disciples, and once they have completed their practice, send them to jointly spread the teachings."

boom!

Just then, golden light of merit appeared again from the direction of Qingcheng Mountain, and countless rays of golden light of merit poured into Qingcheng Mountain.

The Vegetable Clan has been established, and Heaven, grateful for the significant role played by the Vegetable Clan, has bestowed merit upon them.

"This child is indeed decisive."

A look of admiration appeared in the eyes of the Supreme Sage; the more he looked at Fang Yang, the more satisfied he became.

Disciples of the Three Pure Ones do not necessarily have to be kind and compassionate, but they must have the ability to judge.

With good judgment, you can know what you should and shouldn't do.

"Third brother, congratulations! You have accumulated another merit in the Jie Sect."

The gaze of the Primordial Celestial Venerable towards Fang Yang was exceptionally gentle.

Anyone who dares to do anything detrimental to the Tongtian Sect Leader is an enemy of Yuanshi Tianzun, and he will kill them at all costs.

Conversely, whoever can help the Tongtian Sect Leader to expound the Dao among all living beings and increase the Tongtian Sect Leader's merits and fortune is a good nephew or junior of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

Why did Yuanshi Tianzun like Guang Chengzi so much? It was because Guang Chengzi hated the disciples of the Jie Sect and tried every means to eliminate them.

This is exactly what Yuanshi Tianzun wanted.

It was because most of the disciples of the Jie Sect were not doing their proper work that they implicated the Tongtian Sect Leader. Yuanshi Tianzun was willing to break with the Tongtian Sect Leader in order to protect the Tongtian Sect Leader's fortune.

Fang Yang was unaware that he had already gained the approval of the Supreme Saint and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

This means that from this moment on, Fang Yang has completely escaped the threat of the Investiture of the Gods.

A person recognized by the Three Pure Ones is a true direct disciple of the Xuanmen lineage. Unless it is Shi Lezhi, none of the saints in the heavens would dare to touch Fang Yang.

Although Fang Yang didn't know these things, he knew how to be down-to-earth.

After establishing the Vegetable Clan, Fang Yang immediately taught Chaotian Zhenjun the method of transforming spirit into essence and qi into divine essence.

This supernatural power was created by combining the Taoist arts and the ability to manipulate creation of the Azure Dragon clan. Its most mysterious aspect is that it condenses the primordial energy of heaven and earth into a being rich in essence and spirit.

This kind of being can be seen as a descendant of plants or as a creation of supernatural powers; there is no problem with that.

When Chaotian Zhenjun and the others received this supernatural power, they were overjoyed and expressed their deepest gratitude to Fang Yang.

After that, they finally had a foothold.