The Ancient Lamp Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, and Guanyin, along with other ancient existences of the Western Heaven, also have secret agents on Golden Turtle Island. At this moment, they too have received the Primordial Talisman and witnessed its wonders, each expressing their amazement.

"Truly worthy of being the structure closest to the Dao. Acquiring the Primordial Talisman grants one the Supreme Method. Even a Daluo Golden Immortal can advance further, entering the Daluo Miao Realm accessible only to the Three Pure Ones and the two Buddhas. The Immortal Court revealed the Primordial Talisman to tempt the Western Heaven and the Three Pure Ones Realm; who can remain unmoved? Unfortunately, Mr. Chen was the first to pass on the Primordial Talisman."

The Ancient Lamp Buddha said to Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, "The Primordial Talisman transmitted by Mr. Chen is even more exquisite than what the Immortal Court bestowed. Who truly is the orthodox one? This Mr. Chen ought to have ties with our Western Heaven and might even join the Buddhist path."

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva said, "I have a past acquaintance with Mr. Chen. Perhaps I could persuade him to convert."

The Ancient Lamp Buddha replied, "No need to hurry. He disrupted the plans of the Immortal Court; the Immortal Emperor likely will not spare him. Moreover, the Jade Emperor Great Heavenly Venerate will not tolerate him either. If he perishes at the hands of these two, then all efforts are in vain. However, if he survives, even if frightened, he might join our Buddhist path."

On the other side, Nanji Immortal from the Yuqing Realm and Master Xuan Du from the Taiqing Realm also received the Primordial Talisman, visibly moved.

"Though Hidden Dragon Ancestor was the creator of the Primordial Talisman, he never elevated it to such a level. Mr. Chen is a genius, disseminating his teachings to the world and certainly becoming the Daoist Ancestor of the new Immortal Dao. It’s a pity, though."

"Heaven is envious of talents, such a pity."

"Ziya, it seems your Investiture of the Gods and Divine Beating Whip were rendered useless by Mr. Chen."

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Many divine beings in the Heavenly Court also received the Primordial Teleman transmitted by Chen Shi. Some were joyous, while others were worried.

Emperor Ziwei, who had not yet left the Heavenly Market, also received the Primordial Talisman from a secret agent on Golden Turtle Island and said to Emperor Gouchen, "Who would have thought Mr. Chen had such boldness to actually spread the Primordial Talisman. Younger brother, you too have received the Primordial Talisman from a secret agent, haven’t you? What is your view?"

Emperor Gouchen grunted, "I don’t have any secret agents on Golden Turtle Island."

Emperor Ziwei, surprised, said, "Among the Three Officials, Four Imperial Lords, Five Elders, Eight Divisions, and Nine Celestial, could it be that only you have not planted spies in King Li’s Heavenly Soldier Camp? If you don’t plant spies, how do you know the actions of the Heavenly Court?"

The 200,000 disciples on Golden Turtle Island were all from King Li’s Heavenly Soldier Camp. In the past, many of the ancient beings, including the Three Officials and Four Imperial Lords, liked to plant spies within, partly to guard against the Great Heavenly Venerate and partly because it was so easy to plant spies there.

Therefore, Emperor Ziwei placed a few spies, and when Chen Shi took away the 200,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, these spies also came to Golden Turtle Island.

Emperor Gouchen said dejectedly, "I don’t have any spies, but the Great Heavenly Venerate has filled my Heavenly Market with them."

Emperor Ziwei expressed sympathy, "This time, the dissemination of the Tao by Mr. Chen seems to pose the greatest threat to the Great Heavenly Venerate. The Great Heavenly Venerate, once the undisputed master of all gods, now stands at risk as the Primordial Talisman has emerged. The line between immortals and gods has blurred, with the possibility of some divine beings leaving the Heavenly Court to pursue the Immortal Dao. His position is precariously close to a fall."

Emperor Gouchen said, "The key issue is that even immortals can now follow the Divine Dao. Once they do, they will descend to the Lower Realm to gather faith from mortals. It’s easily within their power to convert an entire world into their Dao Realm, having its inhabitants worship them effortlessly. The incense offerings to the Great Heavenly Venerate will surely decline rapidly."

The two exchanged a glance, speaking in unison, "The Great Heavenly Venerate is unlikely to tolerate Mr. Chen!"

Emperor Ziwei hesitated for a moment, "Mr. Chen bestowed the Primordial Talisman upon me, and I must repay him. Should the Great Heavenly Venerate make a move, I will surely intervene."

Emperor Gouchen laughed, "Brother, you truly live up to your reputation for righteousness. How could I be ungrateful? I will certainly assist!"

Emperor Ziwei said, "But it’s hard to fathom the Great Heavenly Venerate’s true strength."

Emperor Gouchen looked troubled.

The Jade Emperor, known by many titles — Emperor, Hao Tian, Heaven, Jade Emperor, Great Celestial Venerable of Pardon, Overlord, Jade Emperor Taoist Lord — each has countless devotees.

His incense offerings far exceed that of the Four Imperial Lords. Even the Earth Emperor in the Emperor and Earth duo cannot compare.

If not for the Three Pure Ones dividing his Divine Authority, his Divine Power would have been even more formidable!

Should he decide to act, neither Ziwei nor Gouchen were confident enough to hold him back.

A month ago, they both received the Primordial Talisman from Chen Shi, converting their Divine Dao Patterns to the Primordial Talisman, greatly enhancing their powers. But the thought of facing the Great Heavenly Venerate filled them with unease.

"But fortunately, among the Four Imperial Lords, there’s still Houtu, as well as Dou Mu, Thunder Ancestor, and the Emperor of Plague." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Emperor Ziwei said, "Any attempt by the Great Heavenly Venerate to eliminate Mr. Chen will face interference. Besides, the Immortal Court, the Three Pure Ones Realm, and the Western Heaven will likely want to trip him up as well."

Emperor Gouchen said, "At this moment, the Jade Emperor Great Heavenly Venerate has likely become aware of Mr. Chen spreading the Primordial Talisman. Though not many have been distributed, if he moves to eliminate Mr. Chen now, he can minimize the losses."

The two exchanged a glance and began to channel mana, preparing for the unexpected.

Golden Turtle Island, Biyou Palace.

Chen Shi sat calmly, when suddenly a feeling stirred within him, causing him to look towards the axe housed within Biyou Palace.

The axe, with a blade taller than a person and a handle just as long, displayed a ghostly face on its surface with eyes that unbeknownst to anyone had opened, the pupils rolling around.

At this moment, Chen Yindou, Du Yiran, and others sensed the unsettling agitation emanating from the axe, their expressions turning solemn as they rose to their feet.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, where Chang Chun Emperor and others were constructing the Cave Heaven and Blessed Land, they too paused their work, directing their gazes towards Biyou Palace on Golden Turtle Island. No one spoke as they each transformed into streams of light, descending from the sky and quickly entering the palace.