Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 118 explains the layout, shocking all the women!
"Ziyu, is this really the case? The Three Pure Ones are brothers; must we really have to fight like this?"

On the way back to Chaoge, the Golden Spirit Mother was still terrified, especially by Yin Ziyu's proposed shipwreck plan!

Tongtian saw a glimpse of the ending, while Yin Ziyu already knew what the ending would be.

Although the opposing sage has not yet broken off relations, the entire prehistoric world does not believe that Laozi Yuanshi would disregard his reputation and take matters into his own hands.

Even Tongtian only truly gave up when faced with the Zhuxian Sword Formation, let alone others.

Although the Holy Mother Jinling had been ordered to protect Yin Ziyu for a long time, she had not yet developed a deeper understanding of the situation.

If one cannot gain a deep understanding of things, one is prone to impulsiveness, which provides the basis for being listed. Therefore, Tongtian said that he entrusted the Golden Spirit Mother to Yin Ziyu.

It doesn't depend on the level of cultivation, but on whether one can control this momentum. Yin Ziyu can control it, but Jinling Shengmu cannot.

Even if the Primordial World were to be without saints, the Golden Spirit Mother might not be able to control this power. Only with the combined efforts of Yin Ziyu and the Golden Spirit Mother could the Jie Sect be destroyed and rebuilt.

This is the true meaning of the Heavenly Entrustment.

After listening, Yin Ziyu asked, "Teacher Jinling, what do you think is the meaning of the existence of this primordial world?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit was taken aback and looked at Yin Ziyu in surprise.

"This primordial world existed because the great god Pangu created heaven and earth. Why do you ask such a question, Ziyu?"

Yin Ziyu laughed and said, "Teacher Jinling, in my opinion, this primordial world is a testing ground for all living beings. Everyone will be tested in this primordial world with their own Dao. In this testing ground, brothers are not necessarily close, and those who have different Daos cannot work together. Only those who share the same aspirations and Daos are close. One's own Dao is the greatest meaning of one's existence in the primordial world. When Daos clash, even brothers will face each other to the death! What Teacher Jinling seeks is a glimmer of hope, while my Dao is the mind that all things are based on the mind. Its essence is the transcendence of the self, which can also be classified as the Dao of Sentient Beings. However, the non-action of the Human Sect, the following of Heaven by the Chan Sect, and the ultimate bliss of the Western Sect are all unemotional Daos without the self. Therefore, in terms of the origin of the Dao, the Human Sect, the Chan Sect, and the Western Sect are similar, while the Jie Sect is completely opposed to it. Although the three sects are brothers, their Daos are vastly different, while the other three sects are similar. Therefore, the Jie Sect is an anomaly, and I am also an anomaly. This is why we cannot coexist. Even if we are brothers, what can we do?"

Yin Ziyu's explanation initially made Jinling Shengmu frown, but then she suddenly understood.

"The path of compassion and the path of indifference, Ziyu's words are incisive and enlightening. In that case, this great calamity is truly a matter of life and death, where coexistence is impossible?"

Yin Ziyu nodded: "Therefore, if this plan is not carried out, it will inevitably be a case of the victor taking all and the loser being condemned. This battle is not only for the Jie Sect, nor only for the Cheng Tang dynasty, but also for the hope of all living beings!"

"The hope of all living beings?"

Yin Ziyu's words surprised Jinling Shengmu again: "Why do you say that?"

Yin Ziyu explained, “If we are defeated in this battle, the Great Dao of Compassion will disappear. If the Great Dao of Compassion disappears, all living beings will be locked up for lifetimes to come, and they will essentially lose all avenues for advancement. The Jie Sect teaches without discrimination, offering a glimmer of hope for all living beings, especially those born with disadvantages, who still have a chance to break free from their shackles. Once the Jie Sect is defeated, all living beings will be completely locked up, and even countless reincarnations cannot change this. From the system of Xiqi, we can see the future state of the prehistoric world. Fortune will no longer flow to all living beings, and opportunities will no longer flow to them. Cultivation will belong to the direct lineages of the Chan Sect, the Western Sect, and the Human Sect, as well as the representatives of the human race led by the Xuanyuan lineage. All other races in the prehistoric world, including the demon race, will be forever trapped in the cycle of reincarnation!”

Yin Ziyu's explanation immediately horrified the Golden Spirit Mother.

"It can be so heavy! I am so ignorant that I never considered this!"

Yin Ziyu looked solemnly at the Golden Spirit Mother: "Golden Spirit Mother, remember the Sage's instructions. No matter what happens, do not act impulsively. Perhaps only a few of the ten thousand immortals of the Intercepting Sect will survive this battle, but Golden Spirit Mother is the future of the Intercepting Sect!"

"Could it be that only a few of the ten thousand immortals of the Jie Sect will survive?"

Golden Spirit Mother found it hard to accept Yin Ziyu's words.

Yin Ziyu shook his head: "How can we survive when our fortune is backfiring? What we need to do now is to prepare a way out as soon as possible. We are not doing this out of fear, but to create a glimmer of hope for all living beings. Only after this great calamity passes can we practice our own way in the primordial world. I hope Teacher Jinling understands the mystery behind this!"

"What Ziyu said has enlightened me! In that case, only in this way can we find a glimmer of hope!"

Yin Ziyu and the Holy Mother Jinling returned to Chaoge, while the Xiqi Eastern Expeditionary Army, with the support of the Holy Mother, was advancing with unstoppable momentum.

The banners of the Xiqi army blotted out the sun, the war drums thundered, and dust billowed wherever they went.

Before Sishui Pass, Nezha, riding his Wind and Fire Wheels and wielding the Hun Tian Ling, fought a fierce battle with the general guarding the pass. Yang Jian's three eyes were wide open, and his Howling Celestial Dog pounced on the enemy formation like lightning. Under the repeated impact of the Chan Sect's magical weapons and immortal techniques, the walls of Sishui Pass collapsed with a crash, and the defending troops scattered and fled. The Xiqi army advanced like a whirlwind, heading straight for Sanshan Pass.

The general guarding the Three Mountains Pass was none other than the famous Kong Xuan.

Above the Three Mountains Pass, a golden light shone brightly, and five-colored divine light unfolded behind General Kong Xuan, blotting out the sky and the sun.

Facing the twelve Golden Immortals who had gathered again, Kong Xuan remained calm. With a wave of his hand, five beams of light—green, yellow, red, black, and white—sweeped across the sky.

Before Guang Chengzi could unleash his Fantian Seal, he was engulfed by the divine light. Chi Jingzi's Yin-Yang Mirror suddenly dimmed, disappearing along with its master into the multicolored radiance.

After capturing the Twelve Golden Immortals, Kong Xuan stood alone on the city wall, with divine light behind him transforming into countless rays of light, making the Three Mountains Pass appear like an insurmountable barrier.

Clad in silver armor, his movements were swift despite the absence of wind. His gaze was calm yet carried an air of dominance over the world. He declared in a loud voice, "The Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect are nothing more than this!"

In a single day, all twelve Golden Immortals of Sanshan Pass were captured, including Yang Jian and Nezha, who were also captured alive by Kong Xuan. This feat shook the prehistoric world like a thunderclap.

After Yunxiao's fame resounded throughout the primordial world, another powerful figure has become famous in the primordial world in such a way, attracting attention from all sides.

And at this moment, Yunxiao's record has reached a point where someone can rival him.

"Ziyu, this Kong Xuan is incredibly capable! He's even more powerful than my eldest sister!"

Bixiao exclaimed in disbelief.

Upon returning to Chaoge and learning about the events at Sanshan Pass, Yunxiao and the others were all dumbfounded!
After hearing this, Yin Ziyu said calmly, "Kong Xuan is indeed remarkable, but there are some tricks involved. Don't take it too seriously. The Chan Sect isn't stupid; they won't let him capture them so easily!"

After hearing Yin Ziyu's words, Sanxiao, Jinling, and Luoshen were all stunned.

What kind of scheme could there be?

"Ziyu, what's so mysterious about Kong Xuan's matter? The Twelve Golden Immortals were trying to complete their tribulation, so is being captured alive by Kong Xuan also a way to complete their tribulation?"

Yunxiao looked at Yin Ziyu suspiciously, wondering what this meant. Yunxiao couldn't figure it out!
Yin Ziyu shook his head: "That's not the case. The matter of Kong Xuan should be a farce staged for all living beings in the prehistoric world. It was a transaction, and Kong Xuan has obviously already defected to the enemy!"

"trade?"

Everyone looked at Yin Ziyu in surprise.

Luo Shen and Yin Ziyu, who were in charge of allocating fortune, exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Yin Ziyu's judgment: "Ah, how could Ziyu know that Kong Xuan is unreliable?" Yin Ziyu shook his head helplessly: "Regarding everything that happened during the Investiture of the Gods, we must first understand that for the Sages, everything that happened during the Investiture of the Gods was as easy as reading a book on the palm of their hand. Such an inconceivable thing should not have happened during the Eastern Expedition. Of course, the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation itself was a trap, but we saw through it, which put them in a dilemma. As for Kong Xuan's matter, it was obviously within the Sages' control. Since such a thing happened within their control, there must be a purpose behind it, rather than simply Kong Xuan capturing the Chan Sect members alive. Otherwise, why would Kong Xuan capture them alive without killing them?"

"This"

Yin Ziyu's words immediately silenced everyone.

Why capture them alive instead of killing them? Why not kill a single one?

Doesn't this explain Kong Xuan's problem?

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit sighed, "Struggling to cross the eons, struggling to cross the eons, I understand that Kong Xuan is plotting his own future! I really don't know how many people are still reliable!"

Yin Ziyu sighed: "Kong Xuan was personally recruited by me. He is the son of the Phoenix. The Phoenix Clan has low fortune and strong karma, making it difficult to rise to prominence. That's why Kong Xuan came to our Great Shang as a general, enjoying the fortune for cultivation. However, with the support of the Sage, Xiqi is making a major eastward advance. Kong Xuan will inevitably have to make a choice. As for Kong Xuan's loyalty and willingness to fight to the death for Great Shang, that's impossible. Such foreigners only care about their own fortune and future. As long as there are enough benefits, they will definitely defect to the enemy. As for why we captured the Chan Sect members alive, that was the condition we offered him. It contained the flow of fortune, while simultaneously creating the impression that Kong Xuan was invincible. Then, the general trend of being pacified would allow him to advance eastward without any obstacles! Kong Xuan is a role model, and it's also a deal with the Sage!"

Yin Ziyu did not reveal that Zhunti would make a move, but simply explained what it implied.

Even so, everyone was dumbfounded. This ancient plan was simply unbelievable!
Simply put, making Kong Xuan invincible and then defeating and capturing him would create a powerful momentum in people's hearts, while allowing Kong Xuan to capture the members of the Chan Sect alive would be a benefit offered to him.

Yunxiao gained great prestige and a great fortune through his five captures and releases, while Kong Xuan's appearance, to some extent, diluted Yunxiao's influence.

Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is the transaction, the transaction of a sage.

During the great calamity, everyone has their own plans, everyone is struggling to cross over, and everyone is making their own choices. Being naive, childish, and impulsive will inevitably lead to calamity!
To simply believe that Confucius was invincible is foolish.

Basically, everything on the eastern expedition was under the sage's watchful eye, so how could such an accident have occurred?
Since such an accident occurred, there must be a reason behind it!
When Kong Xuan's fame resounded throughout the ancient world, a Taoist priest came to Sanshan Pass.

Kong Xuan looked at the newcomer and demanded, "Who are you? How dare you come here?"

"I am a Westerner, and this time I am advising you to follow the general trend and not to defy Heaven!"

Kong Xuan snorted coldly: "You traitors! I, the General, am responsible for the fate of the merchants and must safeguard the safety of Sanshan Pass. Do you want to fight me?"

The Taoist sighed, "Since you are so stubborn, then don't blame me!"

Facing the Taoist, Kong Xuan made a move instantly. Behind him, five-colored divine light spread out like a sky curtain. The five rays of light, green, yellow, red, black and white, overlapped one another, carrying the innate aura of the creation of heaven and earth.

Golden lotuses bloomed around the Taoist, a seven-treasure tree floated above his head, and thousands of jewels hung down, each ray of light flowing with the great Dao of the Western Sect.

"This... a Western sage has actually come to Sanshan Pass!"

When Zhunti and Kong Xuan fought a great battle, everyone in the prehistoric world was shocked and dumbfounded.

Yin Ziyu remained calm and unsurprised after reading it.

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit exclaimed in shock, "Ziyu, the Sage has really made a move!"

Yin Ziyu nodded: "The deal I just mentioned is part of the deal. Kong Xuan will inevitably be captured alive by the West as payment for the two Westerners' actions!"

"In that case, the Zhuxian Sword Formation at Jiepai Pass is bound to be broken!"

"Yes!"

The moment the Seven Treasures Tree and the Five-Colored Divine Light collided, the space within a radius of ten thousand miles crumbled inch by inch like shattered glass.

Kong Xuan gave a soft shout, and divine light shot out first.

Wherever this light passed, the void seemed to be sliced ​​by a sharp blade, revealing dark, chaotic cracks, heading straight for the brow of the Daoist Zhunti.

Zhunti remained calm. With a gentle sway of the Seven Treasures Tree, a golden leaf detached from his body and transformed into countless golden rays, which shattered the Five-Colored Divine Light.

Before Kong Xuan could react, Zhunti swung his hand back, and the purple-gold light emanating from the Wonderful Tree surged forth like a tide.

Behind Kong Xuan, five-colored divine light swirled wildly. The yellow light, carrying a mountain-like pressure, roared in and devoured the purple-gold light tide. Immediately afterward, the crimson light transformed into a rain of fire, the black light condensed into a black hole that devoured everything, and the white light transformed into thousands of sharp light blades. The five colors alternated, layer upon layer, forming an impenetrable net of attack.

However, Daoist Zhunti seemed to be strolling leisurely, the Seven Treasures Tree turning gently, each leaf precisely neutralizing Kong Xuan's attacks.

Kong Xuan's battle against a sage naturally astonished all sides of the prehistoric world. In an instant, Kong Xuan's reputation soared from obscurity due to his battle with the sage.

Kong Xuan roared, and the five beams of light merged into a five-colored pillar of light that shot straight into the sky, attempting to break through Zhunti's defense in one fell swoop.

Upon seeing this, Zhunti formed a mudra with his hands and chanted incantations. The Seven Treasures Tree shone brightly, and thousands of rays of light converged into a huge golden Dharma wheel, which crashed against the five-colored pillar of light.

"boom!"

As the smoke and dust cleared, Kong Xuan's face was pale, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and the five-colored divine light behind him had dimmed considerably.

However, the Daoist Zhunti remained calm and composed, and the Seven Treasures Tree shone brightly.

Before Kong Xuan could catch his breath, the Seven Treasures Tree in Zhunti Daoist's hand suddenly transformed into thousands of light ropes that wrapped around Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan struggled with all his might, but he could no longer resist the five-colored divine light and was eventually bound firmly by the light rope, unable to move.

"Your Excellency has a connection with me; would you be willing to accompany me to the West?"

Kong Xuan was captured alive and taken away by Zhunti. The captured disciples of the Chan Sect were also released and instantly occupied the Three Mountains Pass. The next step was the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation ahead!

Yin Ziyu was aware of this outcome, but he was powerless to intervene. It was clearly a matter of the Four Saints' deal, something Yin Ziyu couldn't change.

Yin Ziyu knew that Kong Xuan's capture, despite gaining immense fortune and prestige, was likely one of the rewards for the two Westerners' intervention.

Yin Ziyu then said to the Human Race Holy Flame, "Let's go, let's go see the Human Emperor and break his demonic obsession in one fell swoop! The war of rise and fall is just around the corner!"

(End of this chapter)