The Primordial Giant Spirit God captures Sun Wukong at the start.

The news quickly reached the Great Thunder Temple.

The three thousand Buddhas instantly erupted in chaos.

However, this time no one volunteered for battle; instead, they all looked towards Buddha.

"Venerable One, this matter must be reported to the two holy ones immediately!"

"Indeed! World Honored One, Tang Sanzang was able to destroy even the Zhou Tian Star Array, so there must be a sage hiding behind him! This is simply beyond our ability to deal with!"

"We urge the World Honored One to make a swift decision!"

"..."

Even atop the lotus throne, the Buddha's heart remained restless for a long time!

Before taking action, he only felt that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's operation might not go smoothly this time!

But no one could have imagined that Tang Sanzang would wipe out the entire Western Sect's disciples!

That's the Zhou Tian Star Formation, which could even kill the Ancestor of the Witches!

How exactly did Tang Sanzang manage to do that?

He subconsciously took out the "locator" for Tang Sanzang that the sage had given him!

The light emanating from Tang Sanzang above is still flickering!

The location is still fine!

There's nothing wrong with his breathing!

But at this moment, he no longer dared to say that the Tang Sanzang on the journey to the West was real!

"If they can even deceive a saint, then who is behind Tang Sanzang?"

In an instant, another tall and imposing figure appeared in his mind.

The Buddha took a deep breath and then subconsciously glanced at the location of the Heavenly Court's Yuanjun Hall.

Master, were Tang Sanzang and the Giant Spirit God both your arrangements?

……

at the same time.

At the edge of chaos, the Bodhi tree trembled once more.

Jieyin and Zhunti opened their eyes simultaneously!

"Senior brother, the foundation of our Western Sect has been completely annihilated!"

"There must be some other sage involved in this matter!"

"We can no longer sit idly by and wait to die!"

Zhunti was somewhat agitated.

Upon hearing this, Jieyin nodded with a similarly solemn expression.

Although I hate to admit it, the truth is that the trump card he left for Buddhism has failed!

Other sages have left behind even stronger trump cards!

Moreover, it is a trump card that can sever the Buddhist sect's plan to travel west!

"good!"

"This matter must be thoroughly investigated!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced into the depths of the chaos.

Upon seeing this, Zhunti subconsciously asked, "Senior Brother, do you suspect Senior Brother Tongtian?"

"But he was just reprimanded by his master last time. Does he dare to continue doing such things that defy the laws of nature?"

Jieyin frowned.

He doesn't understand.

The Jie Sect is gone!

Tongtian was also fed the Fallen Saint Pill by his master for defying the laws of heaven!

At the same time, he was forbidden by his master from setting foot in the primordial world!

Why would Tongtian obstruct the westward journey?

You can't even enter the primordial world, and you can't enjoy the fortune brought by the great trend of Heaven.

What are you trying to achieve by doing this?

Obstructing the westward journey is going against the will of Heaven!

Do you really want to challenge Master's temper?

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "It's too early to draw a conclusion on this matter."

"However, our eldest brother's benevolent corpse is still in the primordial world. What exactly happened there cannot be hidden from him. We only need to ask our eldest brother to find out who the mastermind is!"

Zhunti jumped to his feet. "There's no time to lose, let's set off now!"

With a whoosh!

The two figures instantly merged into the chaotic gale and disappeared.

Before long, on the edge of chaos, amidst a chaotic gale, a bright lamp dispelled the chaotic black mist.

The lamp's flame has eight colors, each corresponding to a Heavenly Dao Law array diagram, which is enough to withstand the invasion of chaotic gales and chaotic darkness!

"It's an Eight-Scenery Palace Lantern!"

Upon seeing the bright lamp, Zhunti, who had arrived in a hurry, immediately exclaimed in surprise.

Seeing this, the Guide Daoist's eyes flashed with a hint of joy. (Don't miss Chapter 79: Tongtian: I've already hidden deep in the chaos, how can someone still plot against me? Full text available, click here.)

Although Laozi Taiqing lived on the edge of chaos like them, he liked to travel around, often wandering around the edge of the primordial world, and liked to hide in the darkness of chaos.

Even if they wanted to find it, it would take them a lot of effort!

But now, they actually found Taiqing Palace in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

"Senior Brother!"

"Jieyin and Zhunti request an audience!"

The voice just fell.

Bang!

A gate of flames burst forth from within the Eight Views Palace Lanterns.

Squeak!

The gate of flames slowly opened.

A kind old man beckoned to them, "My two junior brothers, come in quickly for a chat!"

Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti hurriedly stepped through the Gate of Flames and entered the Taiqing Palace.

After the two were seated, Zhunti anxiously asked, "Senior Brother, we have come here because..."

Before he could finish speaking, Taiqing Laozi, who was pouring tea, quickly waved his hand, "Junior Brother, don't be in such a hurry!"

"I already know why you've come!"

"Let's have a sip of this spiritual tea first before we talk."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti subconsciously glanced at Jieyin beside him. Seeing that Jieyin remained silent, he drank the spiritual tea in his cup in one gulp.

"Senior Brother, can you tell me now?"

Taiqing Laozi stroked his beard, took a sip of his spiritual tea, and slowly said, "You probably want to ask about the variable that's hindering our westward journey, right?"

"Does Senior Brother know the origin of this variable?"

Taiqing Laozi nodded, but quickly shook his head again.

Upon seeing this, Zhunti became even more anxious.

"Senior Brother, stop keeping me in suspense!"

"This matter concerns the cultivation attainments of both my brother and me; we hope our senior brother can explain it to us!"

Upon hearing this, Laozi Taiqing said, "It's not that I don't want to help you!"

"But even I cannot foresee this variable!"

"What?!"

Zhunti's eyes widened instantly. "That variable is even stronger than your strength, Senior Brother?"

Taiqing Laozi smiled and shook his head.

"No!"

"That variable can indeed demonstrate the power of a sage, but its duration is very short!"

"What puzzles me is that although that variable clearly possesses the aura of the Heavenly Dao's origin, it is completely different from the aura of us, the Six Sages of the Heavenly Dao!"

"Does Senior Brother mean that the variable can disguise its aura and even fool Senior Brother's discerning eyes?"

Jieyin asked in disbelief.

He didn't really believe the result!

When the Investiture of the Gods ended, Taiqing Laozi had already broken through to the late stage of the Saint realm, and now he may have broken through to the peak of the Saint realm.

Aside from the Dao Ancestor, who could escape his discerning eyes?

He's clearly trying to cover it up!

Is it truly a connection to heaven?

Just as he was pondering this, the voice of Taiqing Laozi interrupted his thoughts, "This humble Taoist knows what you are thinking!"

"Perfect timing. It's been a while since I've seen Junior Brother Tongtian. Why don't you two brothers come with me to the depths of chaos?"

……

Deep within chaos.

A golden island, shaped like a giant turtle, floats in the chaotic ocean.

The three large characters "Jin'ao Island" are clearly written on the main gate at the very center of the island!

At this moment, in the cultivation world of the main hall on the island, a young man dressed in blue robes sneezed unconsciously, then opened his eyes in confusion.

"What happened?"

"I've already hidden deep within the chaos, how come someone is still plotting against me?"

The speaker was none other than the Tongtian Sect Leader, who had suffered a great defeat in the Investiture of the Gods!