Man in the wilderness, Shui Yuan becomes a saint

Chapter 247 The changes in the West: an old friend returns?
At the summit of Mount Sumeru.

Under the sunlight, the golden lotus in the hand of the Celestial Venerable Zhunti shone brightly, and the twelve-petaled lotus platform radiated light. Boundless light covered the heavens and the earth, giving a sense of cleansing the filth of the world.

Twelve-petaled Golden Lotus of Merit!
In an instant, the name of this magical treasure appeared in the mind of the Heavenly Venerable Jieyin. He carefully took the treasure from the hands of the Heavenly Venerable Zhunti. Although his face was still filled with sorrow, his eyes showed undisguised surprise and shock.

"I never imagined... that this treasure would appear in the West?!"

"Junior brother, where did you find this treasure? It's truly a stroke of great fortune! A stroke of great fortune!"

As the fingertips of the Heavenly Venerable of Assistance brushed across the golden lotus petals, he felt the power of merit contained within the lotus platform was as vast as the sea, and it resonated faintly with Mount Sumeru beneath his feet, as if there was a divine will in the darkness that the West was destined to prosper with this treasure.

This was the opportunity that the Heavenly Venerable of Guidance had been waiting for for many years! And it had finally appeared today, so how could he not be overjoyed?
Upon hearing this, the Celestial Venerable Zhunti stood with a smile and said...

"This treasure is a divine opportunity. The other day, on a whim, I traveled across the western land in my physical form and unexpectedly encountered the birth of this treasure. I immediately took it back to Mount Sumeru."

"Senior brother, you must have sensed it too. This treasure is in harmony with the Western destiny, and it is the opportunity for the great prosperity of Sumeru. This is also the opportunity that you and I, as fellow disciples, have been seeking."

"Therefore, I hope that you, my senior brother, will accept this golden lotus and use it to revitalize our Western Paradise, so as not to fail our long-cherished wish!"

Zhunti Tianzun spoke with righteous indignation and a resounding voice, leaving Jieyin Tianzun speechless for a moment.

After a moment of silence, the latter finally sighed.

"The Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit is a treasure bestowed by heaven, originating from the supreme creation treasure of the primordial era. The Thirty-Six-Petaled Chaos Green Lotus is no less precious than the World-Destroying Black Lotus in the hands of the former Demon Ancestor Rahu. It can be said to be extremely valuable and can lead to the supreme path."

"Junior brother, this item is so precious, are you really going to give it to me?"

"You should know that if you refine this treasure, although the path may not be entirely compatible, this item may still allow you to glimpse the potential of the Primordial Chaos."

Zhunti Tianzun smiled at this, and after a long while, he shook his head and said firmly.

"Senior brother, please don't refuse. The revival of the West cannot be accomplished by one person alone. This treasure can only be of the greatest use if it is in your hands."

Seeing that Jieyin was still hesitant, Zhunti continued.

"Senior brother, have you already forgotten our vow to revive the West?!"

These words finally convinced the Heavenly Venerable of Guidance, who reluctantly nodded, but felt even more indebted to his junior brother.

"If that's the case, then I, as your elder brother, am ashamed to accept it."

As he spoke, he stopped being coy and instead put his hands together, with a golden lotus floating in his palms. The next moment, his magical power surged and poured into the lotus platform of merit, causing the immeasurable light of merit within the golden lotus to bloom and flow, illuminating the summit of Mount Sumeru, just like the sun descending.

hum-

In an instant, the golden lotus trembled, its petals unfurling, guiding the Heavenly Venerable's primordial spirit to sink into it and comprehend the profound Dao within.

After an unknown amount of time, he finally opened his eyes again, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

"Junior brother, I have a new idea."

The Celestial Venerable Zhunti listened attentively.

The Heavenly Venerable of Reception slowly spoke.

“In the past, when the Xuanmen sect was established, the Three Pure Ones each controlled a lineage, and their fortunes were long and enduring, which helped to suppress Kunlun. Over the years, they accumulated to the point that the Xuanmen sect now reigns supreme in the heavens, with the Emperor of the Eastern Pole standing at the highest point of the heavens, ruling over the primordial chaos. The grandeur of this scene is beyond description.”

"Now that the West is about to rise, why not follow the example of the Xuanmen and establish a great sect? You should know that this Golden Lotus of Merit is extraordinary, secretly in line with the destiny of Heaven, and its ability to suppress fortune is no less than that of a supreme innate treasure."

"If we take this as the foundation and establish a great Western religion, then great things may be accomplished in no time."

"Junior brother, what do you intend to do?"

Upon hearing this, Zhunti immediately clapped his hands and laughed.

"Excellent! Senior brother's words are exactly what I was thinking!"

"If this Lotus Platform of Merit truly possesses such divine power, wouldn't it be a stroke of luck bestowed by Heaven? Such a destiny has already been achieved!"

“Our West is truly destined to prosper!” Zhunti said, and the two looked at each other, their understanding naturally reaching their hearts.

Seeing this, the guide continued.

"However, although this is a godsend opportunity, establishing a religion is a matter of great importance and cannot be taken lightly."

"In my opinion, our establishment of a great religion should be divided into internal and external matters."

"Outside, junior brother can open the gates of Mount Sumeru, recruit many disciples, spread the doctrines, and advocate for the establishment of the religion."

"Within, I, as your elder brother, will refine this golden lotus, and with this merit lotus, I will create another treasure, which I will call the Merit Pool. It will hold the water of the eight treasures and immeasurable merit, irrigate Mount Sumeru, and nourish the West, thus forming the foundation of our great religion!"

"Now, the suffering of the bitter cold of Mount Sumeru can be relieved, and our establishment of a religion can be accomplished quickly."

"What do you think, junior brother?"

Upon hearing this, Zhunti nodded, affirming his senior brother's idea.

“Senior brother takes charge of internal affairs, while I take charge of external affairs. This division of labor is indeed more efficient.”

"We'll do as my senior brother says!"

Once the agreement was reached, the Heavenly Venerable of Reception immediately closed his eyes, and the serene light of the Dao around him merged with the golden lotus of merit, beginning to refine this spiritual treasure in preparation for the future creation of the Eight Treasures Merit Pool and the evolution of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Meanwhile, Zhunti Tianzun rose up, took a step out of Mount Sumeru, and immediately transformed into thousands of golden lights, all of which were manifestations, and fled one by one to the place where all living beings in the west gathered.

"If you wish to establish a great teaching, you must recruit many talented individuals!"

"This marks the beginning of the prosperity of the West!"

……

Just as the West was about to undergo an unprecedented upheaval.

Above the Thirty-Six Heavens, in the Heavenly Court, at the Palace of Nuwa.

Clouds and mist swirl around, and cranes flutter gracefully.

Nuwa sat regally on her jade throne, her delicate hand gently caressing the map of mountains and rivers. Dragon energy gathered around her, making her appear like the Heavenly Emperor descending to earth, majestic and awe-inspiring, making her impossible to resist.

However, despite her imposing presence, a trace of sorrow lingered between Nuwa's brows.

This was because Fuxi was in seclusion—Fuxi was the current Heavenly Emperor, and after the Heavenly Emperor went into seclusion, the heavy responsibilities of the Heavenly Court naturally fell entirely on Nuwa's shoulders. Unfortunately, although Nuwa temporarily held the power of the Heavenly Emperor, she was ultimately not the legitimate Heavenly Emperor, and in some matters, she inevitably fell short.

With undercurrents swirling around them, the situation is not to be underestimated. Nuwa, working tirelessly day and night, is naturally showing signs of exhaustion, and a hint of worry has crept into her eyes.

"Ugh……"

She sighed, just as she was about to pull herself together and continue dealing with the affairs of Heaven.

Suddenly, a servant came from outside the hall to report.

"Your Majesty, a powerful being is requesting an audience outside the South Heavenly Gate. His aura is imposing, and he may be a Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerable descending to earth. We humbly request Your Majesty's instructions on how to handle this matter."

Upon hearing the report, Nuwa's phoenix eyes narrowed as she looked towards the South Heavenly Gate. After a short while, she let out a soft exclamation of surprise.

"This is... Bai Ze?"

It's no wonder Nuwa was surprised, because Bai Ze was completely different from before. His aura was much stronger, and he had even faintly touched the realm of the late Quasi-Saint. The rational and wise light in his eyes had faded a lot, replaced by indifference and ruthlessness.

The change was so huge, so huge, that she could hardly imagine it!
After much deliberation, Nuwa finally made a decision and spoke.

"Since he is an old friend, let him be summoned to the Nuwa Palace for an audience."

(End of this chapter)