Doushuai Temple!

"Lord Lao."

"After the disappearance of the former Saint, did the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation remain in the Primordial Era?" Hao Tian looked at the Supreme Lord Lao Zi in front of him and asked directly.

"What do you mean by that?"

Supreme Lord Lao Zi cast a perplexed glance.

"With Lord Lao’s divine skills, you must be aware that a Taiyi Golden Immortal True God of my Heavenly Court led a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals to the Lower Realm, and the entire army was annihilated." Hao Tian said with a dark expression.

"The Slaying Immortal Sword Formation indeed still exists in the Primordial Era."

"However, it is in the hands of the disciples of the Chan Sect."

"It couldn’t possibly have fallen into the Mortal World." Supreme Lord Lao Zi said slowly.

"Wang Lingguan descended to the Mortal World, and if it weren’t for the power of the Investiture of the Gods reconstructing his divine body, I wouldn’t even know about matters in the Mortal World."

"Four evil weapons, the sword formation unfolded, enveloping my hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals, with boundless evil Qi."

"This is entirely the power of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation." Hao Tian said in a deep voice.

Supreme Lord Lao Zi shook his head: "If it were truly the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, even Wang Lingguan wouldn’t have had his true spirit return, and not even the Investiture of the Gods could revive him."

"Could it be that the Tongtian Saint left some legacy in the Mortal World?" Hao Tian was still somewhat persistent.

"That, I do not know." Supreme Lord Lao Zi replied calmly.

"Lord Lao."

"Please lend your hand to break the barrier between the heavens and earth, and reintegrate the Mortal World into the Earth Immortal Realm." Hao Tian looked at Supreme Lord Lao Zi with a hopeful expression.

He knew the person before him possessed great magical power.

After all, Supreme Lord Lao Zi is said to be the incarnation of the strongest Taiching Saint among the former Saints.

"As for this matter."

"I do not possess such power." Supreme Lord Lao Zi said slowly.

Upon seeing this.

A shadow flickered in Hao Tian’s eyes, but he could only suppress it.

"I can only seek out the Tathagata." Hao Tian thought to himself.

After Hao Tian departed.

Supreme Lord Lao Zi raised his hand, engaging in divine travel through the void.

"The Vajra Bracelet disappears into thin air, could this be connected to the Mortal World in any way?"

"The Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, could it be that the Tongtian Saint truly left something behind?" Supreme Lord Lao Zi pondered.

...

Buddha Land, Spirit Mountain!

At the Void Summit, within a certain space.

Hao Tian and Tathagata faced each other.

"Duobao."

"This Emperor will not waste words."

"You and I join forces to reintegrate the Mortal World into the Earth Immortal Realm, and the Qi Fortune and opportunities of Shenzhou shall be taken based on one’s abilities." Hao Tian spoke directly, not wasting time.

"Not enough."

The Tathagata shook his head.

"What do you mean?" Hao Tian frowned.

"In the Mortal World, our Buddhist Sect has not invested much."

"Moreover, our Buddhist Sect is not in a hurry for the Mortal World to return to the Earth Immortal Realm."

"Furthermore, the Mortal World will eventually return to the Earth Immortal Realm, and the Qi Fortune of Shenzhou will ultimately be claimed based on one’s abilities." The Tathagata replied.

Seeing the Tathagata like this, Hao Tian naturally understood the Tathagata’s plan.

"Speak."

"What are the conditions?" Hao Tian asked coldly. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

The Tathagata smiled slightly and uttered four words: "Buddhist Law spread eastward."

"Impossible." Hao Tian resolutely refused.

"In the past, when the Saints were still present, and the Heavenly Dao was clear, our Western region was already on the rise, and the spread of the Buddhist Law eastward was inevitable." The Tathagata replied.

"You also mentioned it was when the Saints were still around, but now the Saints are no longer present, and the Heavenly Dao is already broken."

"The so-called spread of the Buddhist Law eastward, the rise of the Western region has become illusory." Hao Tian coldly replied.

"In that case."

"There’s no need to talk further."

"As for the matters of the Mortal World, our Buddhist Sect will not intervene."

The Tathagata said very calmly, preparing to leave.

Watching the Tathagata’s departing figure.

Hao Tian hesitated for a moment, then immediately called out: "Wait."

The Tathagata was secretly delighted and immediately asked: "Has the Heavenly Emperor agreed?"

"The Buddhist Law can be spread eastward, but only in Nan Zhanbu Continent and areas adjacent to the Eastern Continent." Hao Tian finally conceded.

At this point, he had no choice but to concede.

After all, Supreme Lord Lao Zi maintained his policy of non-interference and had no intention of helping.

And other Great Divine Ability Practitioners in the Earth Immortal Realm harbored grudges against the Heavenly Court and would not cooperate with him.

After all, the Heavenly Court, in recent years, had raised spirits and seized spiritual charm, which had displeased many Great Divine Ability Practitioners.

"Good."

The Tathagata immediately nodded.

Hao Tian’s compromise had greatly satisfied the Tathagata.

The spread of the Buddhist Law eastward, seizing the Qi Fortune.

The Buddhist Sect had always planned for the eastward spread.

But it had been blocked by the Heavenly Court and even the Taoist Sect, even now.

Although the Buddhist Sect is strong now, the Heavenly Court is not weak either.

The Heavenly Court is strong, but its Great Divine Ability Practitioners each have their own agendas, as do the three Buddha Ancestors of the Buddhist Sect.

As long as they manage to set foot into the Eastern Continent, once that door is opened, it would be simpler in the future.

"When will you make a move?" Hao Tian asked directly.

"Both you and I know that the Qi Fortune of Shenzhou is strong, and there remains the last opportunity for a Saint Position."

"It is exceedingly difficult to draw Shenzhou in directly; sufficient preparation time is required. Even with the combined efforts of myself and the Heavenly Emperor, it may still be quite difficult. We must wait for the day when the Mortal World and the Earth Immortal Realm are closest, and the spatial barriers at their weakest, to draw it into the Earth Immortal Realm in one move." The Tathagata smiled slightly.

"When?" Hao Tian cast a surprised glance at the Tathagata.

"When the time comes."

"I will inform the Heavenly Emperor myself."

"The time will not be long, in just a year or two." The Tathagata smiled slightly.

Upon hearing these words.

Hao Tian’s eyes narrowed, examining the Tathagata after a moment.

"You have long been planning to draw the Mortal World into the Earth Immortal Realm." Hao Tian said with some indignation.

"Let the Heavenly Emperor not forget which sect I once belonged to."

"Even though the Heavenly Dao is chaotic, and Heavenly Mechanism unclear, capturing the Heavenly Mechanism has always been my strength."

"After the Heavenly Emperor returns to the Heavenly Court, I hope to hear the decree allowing the Buddhist Law to spread eastward."

"Only then can our Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court reach a collaboration." The Tathagata smiled slightly, his seemingly radiant smile carrying an underlying threat.