I subdue demons and monsters, and cultivate immortality in hell to become a saint.

"Go ahead."

An invisible force appeared out of thin air, gently lifting the scriptures in Yuan Zun's hands, and instantly entered the City God Temple. Immediately afterwards, Zhong Jiu's voice slowly rang out.

"Good scripture."

After a cursory glance, Zhong Jiu's eyes flashed with approval. This "Benevolence and Virtue Classic" was indeed extraordinary, containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth and concealing the mysteries of cultivation, far exceeding his expectations.

Yuan Zun truly deserves to be called a person of great fortune with profound roots. He created such a miraculous scripture by sitting in meditation for only a hundred years. Such talent and temperament are indeed rare.

Although unexpected, Zhong Jiu always kept his word and was not one to break his promises. Without further thought, he accepted the scriptures and said calmly, "Go."

Yuan Zun took a deep breath, took half a step back, and bowed respectfully in the direction of the City God Temple, saying sincerely, "Thank you, Divine Lord."

This bow came from the bottom of my heart, and was by no means a perfunctory gesture.

To outsiders, writing scriptures for a hundred years might seem like a punishment, and Yuan Zun initially thought so too.

But now that the scripture has been completed, his state of mind has changed.

His writings were not mere ramblings, but rather expressions of genuine feeling. He immersed himself in the world, contemplating its wonders, and finally rediscovered his initial passion for spiritual practice, breaking free from the shackles in his heart.

That's why the "Benevolence and Virtue Classic" was written.

This century-long process of sitting in meditation was undoubtedly a complete cleansing of his mind, and even a rebirth.

After completing a scripture, his cultivation was not only fully restored, but also reached a higher level, and his state of mind reached an unprecedented height.

"This is the divine lord's guidance to me, and I will never forget it."

Yuan Zun sincerely admired Zhong Jiu, and his awe of Zhong Jiu was now mixed with a deep respect from the bottom of his heart.

"Go."

Zhong Jiu's voice gradually faded into the world, leaving no trace.

Yuan Zun slowly rose, bowing once more towards the City God Temple, his expression increasingly respectful. Having experienced this, his feelings towards the Underworld went beyond mere awe; they now held a profound reverence for it.

He could clearly sense that this City God of Kyoto was a person of great compassion and virtue, gentle and refined like jade, a gentleman with profound knowledge and a heart for the world.

Such a magnanimous and virtuous underworld deity—it was utterly laughable and foolish of him to have previously attempted to test and provoke him.

Composing himself, Yuan Zun turned around, his gaze slowly sweeping over the onlookers. The instant he turned, the detachment and gentleness in his eyes vanished, replaced by a chilling coldness and a fierce killing intent.

He had already moved beyond the detached state of mind he once had, where he was neither elated by external gains nor saddened by personal losses. Faced with the grudges and affections before him, he felt only a cold determination to settle scores.

"I pay my respects to the Supreme Being..."

Upon seeing his appearance, the disciples of Zhuojiao and Yunshengjiao turned deathly pale, their legs went weak, and they all knelt down to pay their respects, their voices trembling, not even having the courage to raise their heads.

Previously, they had made a lot of noise and mocked Yuanzun, trying to interfere with Yuanzun's writing of the sutra. However, Yuanzun was not only unaffected, but also emerged from his cocoon and greatly increased his cultivation. Now, Yuanzun's aura is so strong that it makes them feel fear from the bottom of their hearts.

Yuan Zun is the leader of the Benevolent Sect. He was once a powerful figure who shook the world. Now, after undergoing a transformation, his strength is even greater than before. If he were to become truly angry, none of his disciples would be able to leave alive.

"The City God Temple is a place of tranquility, and I will not hold your verbal offenses against you today."

Yuan Zun's voice was icy cold, each word like a knife, "But the things you two sects have done to my Good Sect over the past hundred years, the sins you have committed, can never be forgiven!"

Although Yuan Zun was focused on writing scriptures, he was not isolated from the world. When the disciples of the Good Sect came to report on the oppression by the two sects, he did not pay attention to them, but he remembered all the information in his heart and hid it in his thoughts.

At that moment, his thoughts shattered, and all the information rushed into his mind. He understood everything, and anger instantly engulfed his entire body.

Most importantly, as the leader of the Good Religion, he was most sensitive to the fortune of the Good Religion. In a hundred years, the fortune of the Good Religion actually dropped by a full ten percent!

Previously, the fortune of the Good Sect had already dropped by 20%. One-tenth was due to the erosion of the karmic force of heaven and earth, which was his past impulsiveness and deserved punishment, so he had nothing to say. The other tenth was because he had offended the underworld, which caused the world's perception of the Good Sect to collapse and the fortune to be lost. He was unwilling in his heart, but there was nothing he could do.

The loss of the first 20% of his fortune had already severely damaged the Benevolent Sect, and now another 10% had been lost. This loss was caused by the two sects taking advantage of his confinement at Five Elements Mountain to suppress and harass him in every way!

If he had spent any longer studying the scriptures, the good fortune of the charitable sect would have been completely exhausted, and the charitable sect would have been destroyed. The consequences would have been unimaginable!

"The divine lord commands me to fight, not to fight, but how can I not fight?"

Yuan Zun's emotions surged, but his gaze grew increasingly cold, and the murderous aura around him intensified. "The path of cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. Now that I've embarked on this path, I will not tolerate others acting like wolves and tigers, bullying me wantonly!"

"I will vent this anger! I will reclaim the lost fortune! I will make my sect pay back everything it has lost, tenfold!"

Yuan Zun stood with his hands behind his back, walking step by step down the street. His posture was upright, his aura imposing, and he proclaimed loudly: "Eight hundred years have passed since I attained the Dao, and I have never taken a head with my flying sword. The City God has not yet sent a Heavenly Talisman, so I will simply sell my black gold to the world!"

As he walked away, he suddenly turned back indifferently, his gaze sweeping over the disciples of the Good Teachings, his eyes revealing a chilling aura. No words were needed; his intentions were clear.

The disciples of Zhuojiao and Yunshengjiao were trembling with fear, their faces pale, and they even breathed cautiously, for fear of bringing disaster upon themselves.

The disciples of the Good Instruction, however, had bloodshot eyes, burning with rage and fighting spirit. Their murderous aura surged, and they roared in unison, "You'll see!"

"Our patriarch has already been freed, and our virtuous teachings will surely rise again and reclaim everything that has been lost, tenfold!"

"You heartless bastards, don't blame us for being ruthless. The humiliation you suffered today will be repaid a hundredfold in the future!"

As Yuan Zun's aura fluctuated, Five Elements Mountain collapsed with a deafening roar, filling the air with smoke and dust. All the disciples of the Good Sect who had been suppressed for a hundred years were rescued. The crowd surrounded Yuan Zun and left angrily, their momentum unstoppable.

Clearly, the counterattack of the Good Teachings officially began from this moment.

"From this day forward, the three religions have completely severed ties!"

The cultivators present were all terrified and their expressions were solemn. Was the world, which had been peaceful for several hundred years, about to usher in another period of chaos?

The sword in the scabbard at Yuan Zun's waist hummed and trembled, its cold light almost bursting through the scabbard.

Zhong Jiu knew at a glance that if it weren't for the rules of the City God Temple, this ruthless man would have already drawn his sword and killed all the enemies. Why would he have the patience to waste words?

"What was bound to happen has finally happened."

Zhong Jiu let out a soft sound, his tone completely calm, only a hint of understanding hidden in his eyes.

Just as everyone had predicted, as soon as Yuan Zun regained his freedom, the Shan Jiao's counterattack exploded like a thunderclap, without any hesitation or hesitation, its fierce and swift action sending shivers down one's spine.

Yuan Zun disregarded the past ties between the three religions and immediately launched a killing move, tearing apart the relationship between the Shi Zun and Lao Zun religions without any room for compromise.

The First Venerable and the Old Venerable were furious. The previous covert struggle between the three religions was suddenly brought to the forefront and turned into an open and irreconcilable conflict, with the air filled with the atmosphere of killing intent.

Several years have passed in the blink of an eye. The counterattack of the Good Teachings has been a great success. The fortune that was previously taken away has returned like a tide, with a stronger momentum than ever before.

It's not that the Yunsheng and Zhuo sects are weak; in fact, they are utterly incompetent. Zhong Jiu sees this clearly.

Firstly, the doctrines of Yunsheng and Zhuo are fundamentally incompatible, and their deep-seated resentment is more than ten times greater than that between Shanjiao and them.

The previous alliance to suppress the Good Sect was merely a temporary collusion driven by self-interest. Now that Yuanzun has returned and there is no common enemy, the two sects immediately turned against each other, undermining and stabbing each other in the back, which gave the Good Sect an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

To put it bluntly, these two religions have never been of one mind; they are constantly at odds with each other, which is nothing short of self-destruction.

Secondly, Yuan Zun's strength has not only not declined during his years of seclusion, but has actually increased to a higher level. He was the first among the three religions to take human form, and his strength was already slightly superior to Shi Zun and Lao Zun. Now, after his breakthrough, he has achieved absolute dominance in top-tier martial arts!

Legend has it that he once single-handedly stormed the headquarters of two sects, wielding a sword and beheading the two sects' vice leaders with a single strike, leaving their disciples terrified. When the First Venerable and the Old Venerable returned, seeing the Yuan Venerable pointing his sword at the sky with overwhelming momentum, and knowing they were in the wrong, they didn't even have the courage to make a move, and could only watch helplessly as he strode away.

This battle directly pushed the morale of the Good Teachings to its peak!

Thirdly, and most importantly, is the "Rende Jing" (Scripture of Benevolence and Virtue), which Yuanzun spent several years writing.

This scripture can suppress inner demons and elevate one's state of mind, making it a supreme treasure for cultivators, coveted by all cultivators in the world. However, Yuan Zun, without any reservations, directly made the scripture public, allowing all living beings in the world, even disciples of the two religions, to study it for free.

Such magnanimity instantly won over the hearts of the people. In contrast, the Yunsheng and Zhuo sects, who took advantage of the chaos and were petty and calculating, became despicable villains.

When the hearts of the people are aligned, fortune will naturally return; it would be difficult for a virtuous religion not to rise to prominence!