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

Chapter 138 The Old Order Ends, the New Order Begins!
Seeing Guang Chengzi leave, everyone was surprised but also relieved.

If Guang Chengzi had fought to the death and refused to retreat, the situation would probably have been beyond repair. Since Guang Chengzi had so readily given up on the East Sea, almost all the rogue cultivators couldn't help but admire his ability to take things in stride.

This actually prevented his reputation from falling too drastically.

At the same time, everyone was even more impressed with Yin Ziyu, marveling that he hadn't made any sarcastic remarks.

Instead, it is said that Guang Chengzi was defeated by the hearts of the people, not by strategy.

In other words, Guang Chengzi's methodology was not the problem, but people's minds were changing at this point.

The desire for change in people's hearts is an inevitable trend, and Yin Ziyu's plan is based on this trend. Guang Chengzi's actions, on the other hand, are essentially about maintaining the order of the previous great calamity, which is destined to fail.

The conflict over the East Sea, for the prehistoric world at this time, marked the end of the saintly order that had lasted for countless eons since the Lich War, and the beginning of a new order in the Three Realms.

This new order, like a prehistoric version of the Warring States period, saw the Shang dynasty participate in and the Jie Sect occupy the southern part of the Southern Continent, integrating with the Three Mountains of the East Sea to form a complete region.

Golden Spirit Mother then looked at everyone and said, "I am very grateful for the help of all the seniors. As agreed, I will divide the land of the ten continents among you seniors. Please choose which continent you wish to receive."

Everyone was modest after hearing this, but naturally, they wanted to take the benefit.

If these scattered forces were to come together, they would be the number one force in the prehistoric world. Because of their loose structure, each of them would be considered a mid-level force in the prehistoric world, but together they would be a top-tier force.

Breaking one's word is absolutely unacceptable. Moreover, using the land of the Ten Continents to bring all these people into the Three Realms Situation is a necessary step.

Furthermore, without these people, the situation in the Three Mountains and Ten Continents would have been drastically different.

After everyone expressed their modesty, Styx spoke first: "Since Sect Leader Jinling is so kind, we would be impolite to refuse. Among the ten continents, Phoenix Continent is surrounded by the Weak Water and is destined to be with us. I think you fellow Daoists will not compete for it, will you?"

Everyone nodded in agreement, acknowledging that Styx had taken Phoenix Continent.

Upon hearing this, the Golden Spirit Mother immediately declared: "Phoenix and Lin Continent is surrounded by the Weak Water on all sides, so that even a feather cannot float on it. It is an insurmountable land among the ten continents, and the place with the strongest evil energy. Since Senior Styx has chosen this continent, then this continent shall belong to Senior Styx from now on."

With the Styx River as a precedent, all the other independent cultivators began to choose places that were destined to be theirs.

The Queen Mother of the West chose Zifu Continent, which was formerly the Daoist temple of the King Father of the East. It was not because the Queen Mother of the West had any affection for the King Father of the East, but because this continent could fulfill the Queen Mother of the West's Dao.

The Queen Mother of the West cultivates the laws of metal, while the King Father of the East is the Duke of wood. This Purple Mansion Continent has an extremely strong source of wood, which, for the Queen Mother of the West, means balancing her own Great Dao.

Zhen Yuanzi took Zuzhou, Kunpeng took Yuanzhou near Beiming, and the Great God of Leize took Shengzhou near the southeastern marsh of Dongsheng Shenzhou.
Yin Ziyu also wanted a continent, namely Changzhou, also known as Qingqiu. It is located near the South China Sea, covering an area of ​​50 million li, and is 250 million li away from Aolai Country in Dongsheng Shenzhou.

It is considered the closest continent to Dongsheng Shenzhou, and even though it is only one continent, it is still a vast and boundless landmass.

The Yin Shang and the Jie Sect are now allied, not one entity, so it is only natural that Yin Ziyu also wants a continent.

The entire Cheung Chau is indescribably beautiful, with many enormous immortal trees growing there. Because the entire island is covered with immortal forests, like a green shadow of a fairy, it is also known as Green Hill.

This continent is rich in spiritual energy, being the strongest branch of the Three Mountains' spiritual veins. Therefore, it possesses all kinds of immortal herbs, spiritual medicines, sweet liquids, and jade essences.

The entire layout of the East Sea has been completely defined. After all, the East Sea is rich in spiritual energy, and to the east of the East Sea lies the Eastern Continent of Victory.

After Guang Chengzi returned to Kunlun, another major event occurred in the prehistoric world: Randeng took Lu Ya away from Kunlun and came to the west.

Upon seeing Randeng arrive, Amitabha Buddha was overjoyed. Because of Lu Ya's betrayal of Nuwa and his killing of Zhao Gongming and Yunxiao, no one in the Three Realms could protect him. Under Randeng's leadership, Lu Ya also joined the Western Sect and was bestowed the title of Great Sun Tathagata Buddha.

Under the guidance of Amitabha Buddha, Dipankara Buddha, being a guest of the Purple Cloud Realm who had been trapped in the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm for too many years, actually used the Twenty-Four Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls to evolve the Twenty-Four Buddha Kingdoms and seek the Dao of the Primordial Golden Immortal.

After Randeng became the only Hunyuan Golden Immortal in the entire West, he was immediately appointed as the leader of the Western Sect by Amitabha Buddha.

While Guang Chengzi was aware of what was going on with Randeng's departure, it was still a blow to the Chan Sect.

However, Dipankara did not need to undergo physical liberation, because he could come and go freely within the Chan Sect.

It can be said that, through Yin Ziyu's scheme of using the Golden Knife as a spear and the alliance as a shield, the strength of the Chan Sect was greatly reduced in an instant, and it basically lost its ability to launch a strategic attack. It could only try its best to defend its existing fortune.

On Jin'ao Island, in Biyou Palace, the Holy Mother Jinling sat in the seat that had once been the seat of Tongtian. Now that the Sage was no longer returning, Biyou Palace appointed the Holy Mother Jinling as its leader.

The Golden Spirit Mother looked at Yunxiao and said, "Now that our Jie Sect has gone through a great calamity, it can be said that the world has changed drastically. Originally, Junior Sister Yunxiao was not a direct disciple, but now that Master has gone to Zixiao Palace, I, on behalf of Master, hereby promote Junior Sister Yunxiao to be a direct disciple of our Jie Sect, with Penglai as our Daoist temple! Bixiao and Qiongxiao, please also move away from the Three Immortal Islands to Penglai!"

Upon hearing this, Yunxiao immediately bowed and said, "Yunxiao thanks you, Senior Sister!"

Golden Spirit Mother then looked at Turtle Spirit Mother: "Now that we have reclaimed the Three Mountains, Junior Sister Yunxiao will take charge of Penglai, and Junior Sister Turtle Spirit will take charge of Yingzhou. In the Tang Valley of Yingzhou, there is still the Fusang Tree, one of the Five Elements Spiritual Roots. Junior Sister, please take good care of it!"

The Holy Mother Guiling quickly bowed in gratitude: "I will obey the command of the Headmaster!"

The Golden Spirit Mother's last gaze fell upon the Wudang Mother: "Junior Sister Wudang, this Abbot Immortal Island will be under your command!"

"I will obey the orders of the Headmaster!"

Finally, the Golden Spirit Mother looked at Wu Yunxian and said, "Junior Brother Wu Yunxian, now you are the only one of the Seven Immortals serving us. Since Master is not in the Three Realms, there is no need for you to serve Master anymore. From now on, Junior Brother will be a direct disciple of my Jie Sect! If I am not on Golden Turtle Island, Junior Brother will take charge of it!"

"I will obey the orders of the Headmaster!"

After some arrangements, these immortal mountains were settled. Now, the Jie Sect has few people but abundant resources, and its future is very promising.

Yin Ziyu watched as the Golden Spirit Mother finished distributing the gifts in Biyou Palace.

"Ziyu, do you have any plans for the future?" Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "Fairies, after this incident, the order of the Great Tribulation without saints has been truly established, and the Chan Sect has lost its ability to launch strategic attacks. The future prehistoric world will probably be quiet for a long time. However, since the Three Mountains have been reclaimed, there may still be wars in the future. Fairy Yunxiao is a top array master in the prehistoric world. She can use the Three Mountains' innate Three Talents to set up the Three Talents Grand Array. In this way, it can be considered as protecting Jin'ao Island, and it can also be called an innate grand array. Only in this way can the entire Three Mountains be absolutely safe!"

Yunxiao smiled wryly after hearing this and said, "If we're talking about top-tier array masters, Ziyu is above me. I'll need Ziyu's help to set up this Innate Three Talents Array!"

Yin Ziyu cupped his hands and said, "You flatter me, Fairy. How could I dare to disobey?"

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit then asked, "Ziyu, the future trend is that unity will inevitably lead to division. What will be the current state of the Three Realms order? Ziyu, why don't you explain it to us so we can respond?"

After listening, Yin Ziyu pondered and said, "Having gone through the era of the powerful sage's order, the various factions in the Three Realms have long been oppressed to the point of unbearable suffering. What is the mind of all living beings? When the fortune of all living beings is taken away, when all living beings lose all channels for advancement, they will inevitably think of change, and yearn for a strong person to break the shackles. Now that the sage is gone, and there is no one to suppress them, it is time for all factions to change in order to seize fortune. When the mind of all living beings is to change, they will inevitably divide; when the mind of all living beings is to be at peace, they will unite. After this event, the great gods who were once dormant will inevitably take control of their own immortal realms. This can be called the era of powerful figures in the Three Realms!"

Upon hearing this, the Golden Spirit Mother murmured to herself, "The era of powerful figures in the Three Realms! Was it like the Primordial Era?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment: "They are not much different, but they are also different. The laws of heaven and earth were not perfect in that period, but now the laws of heaven and earth are perfect and the constraints are stronger! The Heavenly Court has also borrowed a lot of fortune to deal with it. However, now we have moved from the era of the confrontation between the witch and the demon to the era of the sage order, and now we have moved from the era of the sage order to the era of the rise of powerful people. We need to adapt to the laws of the new era!"

Yunxiao then asked, "What should be the laws of this new era?"

Yin Ziyu solemnly said, "Firstly, in this era, fortune takes precedence, and there are no eternal allies. These rogue cultivators are dissatisfied with the era of saints helping us. If we become strong, they will surely help others!"

Everyone nodded in agreement. They understood what Yin Ziyu meant. This was the nature of these rogue cultivators. If they were not given any benefits this time, there would be even greater changes. At the very least, the Jie Sect could not control the Three Mountains and Ten Islands!
"Secondly, strength determines diplomacy. There won't be many conflicts in the future. Just like the defeat of the Chan Sect this time, once a conflict is lost, there will be a loss of fortune. At this time, the focus should be on improving strength. When dealing with all parties, diplomacy should be the priority. To improve strength, it is necessary to recruit elite disciples, improve fortune, and demonstrate one's own strength!"

"Thirdly, we must form alliances and counter-alliances. The weak should unite to control the strong, and the strong should form alliances with some of the weak to attack the weak. During this period, we must ensure that no one becomes too powerful and that no one is allowed to devour the Three Realms and attain the Primordial Chaos!"

"Fourthly, the strategy of befriending distant states while attacking nearby ones, and vice versa, is to divide the lands of the ten continents with the scattered cultivators. This is precisely the strategy of the weak forming alliances and befriending distant states while attacking nearby ones. Combining this with what I said before, 'golden horn, silver edge, grass belly,' we now occupy the golden horn, and Mount Sumeru in the west is also the golden horn. Kunpeng's Beiming belongs to the silver edge, and now the Chan Sect is in the center. Although Kunlun is the head of the spiritual veins of the three realms, the entire Southern Jambudvipa is under its control. Occupying the center of the three realms, the land of four battles is the grass belly. Since we have the three mountains in our hands, we should set up the Innate Three Talents Grand Formation as soon as possible to ensure our defense is worry-free!"

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The Golden Spirit Mother then asked, "Ziyu, if that's the case, when will this era of powerful figures in the Three Realms end?"

Yin Ziyu then said, "We must strategize for the future of the world and see who can seize the destiny of the world. In the final battle of the great calamity, the victor will be the one to achieve primordial unity, and the era of powerful figures will come to an end!"

"Ziyu, in that case, how should we plan?"

Yin Ziyu laughed and said, "How to plan depends on who we consider as our hypothetical enemy!"

Qiongxiao asked, "Ziyu, who should we consider as our hypothetical enemy?"

Yin Ziyu looked to the west and said, "At this moment, the West has swallowed up three thousand immortals of the Jie Sect. The three great scholars and Juliusun have gone to Mount Sumeru, while Randeng and Lu Ya have both defected to the West. During the Investiture of the Gods, Kong Xuan was captured. The West's power is now established. Furthermore, Randeng and Lu Ya have karma with the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao. In the future great calamity, our hypothetical enemy will be the West!"

Yunxiao hurriedly asked, "Aren't we going to guard against the Chan Sect and the Human Sect?"

Yin Ziyu shook his head: "The next great calamity should not be related to the Chan Sect or the Human Sect. In the Investiture of the Gods, the Chan Sect and the Human Sect will inevitably pay a huge price. This price should be related to the West. Moreover, the West has gained the upper hand. This upper hand is the Great Dao of Faith that was once mentioned to Goddess Nuwa. Faith is the merit of humanity. The West lacks spiritual energy and has been immersed in this path for a long time. In the future, the West will seize the destiny of the primordial world through this path, which can be said to be the great trend!"

Upon hearing this, the Golden Spirit Mother snorted coldly: "The West, very well, the West is also a great enemy of ours!"

Yin Ziyu laughed after hearing this: "Fairy, don't just focus on karma and hatred! Why not think about it from a broader perspective!"

"Oh? How far?"

"Those who aim high will achieve the middle, those who aim for the middle will achieve the lower, and those who aim low will achieve nothing. If one only seeks to settle the cause and effect, one's mind is already small. How can one achieve the power of a whale swallowing everything if one's mind is small?"

Bixiao then asked, "Does it require proving the Dao of Hunyuan?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Ziyu clapped his hands and laughed, "Why not?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

“What Ziyu says is very true. I was indeed too narrow-minded. Bixiao, it is not impossible to seek the Primordial Chaos. In the Great Tribulation, we must have a broad mind. In the Investiture of the Gods, Ziyu’s mind was as broad as you said, limitless! In the future Great Tribulation, our sect and Ziyu’s Great Shang lineage must also have the ambition to devour the Three Realms!”

Upon hearing Yin Ziyu's words, the Golden Spirit Mother burst into hearty laughter.

Yunxiao asked, "So, you're going to be recruiting disciples soon?"

After listening, Yin Ziyu instructed, "Remember not to repeat the mistake of indiscriminately accepting both good and bad products as before!"

Bixiao said, "These were all recruited by Senior Brother Duobao. With Master in seclusion, Senior Brother Duobao accepted disciples and taught on Master's behalf. Many disciples have never even met Master!"

"Alas, Senior Brother Duobao has been captured by the Sage. I wonder how he is now!"

Yin Ziyu naturally knew that Duobao would make a magnificent transformation in the future, but he wouldn't say anything more, since the current格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall structure or pattern) of the Three Realms had already been formed.

This will be a relatively long period of peace, perhaps like a Three Realms version of the Warring States period, but naturally there will be many differences.

As for Duobao, perhaps the West is stronger now. Only three of the twelve-petaled golden lotuses were swallowed, making its fortune more stable. Yin Ziyu is not sure whether Duobao can successfully become the Buddha. However, now that the foundation has been stabilized, Yin Ziyu also needs to perfect his own path.

At this moment, the Holy Mother Jinling frowned and asked, "What are the people from Heaven doing here?"

Yin Ziyu sensed it for a moment and saw Venus, holding a divine decree from Heaven, coming from the Heavenly Court!

"They'll be here soon. Let's see what the Heavenly Court is up to!"

After some time, a voice rang out from outside: "Taibai Jinxing of the Heavenly Court, on behalf of the Great Heavenly Venerable, has come to pay homage to the Golden Spirit Sect Master!"

(End of this chapter)