touchnovel Chapter 509 The Saints Shift Blame! Disputes Arise Over Heavenly Court Affairs
Chapter 509 The Saints Shift Blame! Disputes Arise Over Heavenly Court Affairs
Upon hearing Dao Ancestor Hongjun speak, the six sages' expressions hardened, and they all held their breath in anticipation.
Then Hongjun sat upright on the cloud bed and slowly spoke:
"I have summoned you here today for matters concerning the Heavenly Court."
After a slight pause, Hongjun's gaze swept across the room and landed on Haotian.
Haotian quickly lowered his head, not daring to meet the eyes of the saints.
"Haotian just came to see me and said that the Heavenly Court is short of talent and it is difficult to govern the Three Realms."
"Upon careful consideration, this matter is indeed of utmost importance."
"The Heavenly Court is the pivot of the Three Realms. If the Heavenly Court is powerless, the Three Realms will be in turmoil."
As soon as Hongjun finished speaking, a strange look flashed across the faces of the six sages.
Zhunti Daoist's gaze darkened, and he looked at Haotian first, a cold glint hidden deep in his eyes.
Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly, as if deep in thought.
The Master of Heaven's lips curled slightly, a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown.
The Supreme Sage remained expressionless, his eyes slightly closed, as if it were none of his business.
The goddess Nuwa remained calm and composed, awaiting the next part.
The Taoist priest's face showed even more distress, and he shook his head inwardly.
Hongjun took in the reactions of all the saints and continued:
"Therefore, I intend to send some of your disciples into the Heavenly Court to serve as deities, so as to make full use of the Heavenly Court's power."
"In this way, the three realms will be in order, and heaven and earth will be at peace, which is also due to your merits."
This caused an immediate silence to fall over the entire Zixiao Palace.
The six sages looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock.
To send one of his disciples to serve in the Heavenly Court?
Wouldn't this be handing over one's own disciples to Haotian to use?
The Daoist Zhunti was the first to lose his composure, glancing at Haotian and saying coldly:
"That's a good idea!"
"Haotian, you've certainly made a clever plan!"
"Since they can't manage the Heavenly Court well, they've set their sights on us, the disciples of the Sages?"
Upon hearing this, Haotian's face flushed red, and he quickly bowed and said:
"Saint Zhunti, please calm your anger. This disciple was only acting in the best interests of the Heavenly Court and all living beings in the Three Realms..."
"snort!"
Zhunti Daoist snorted coldly, no longer looking at Haotian, but turning to look at Dao Ancestor Hongjun, cupping his hands and saying:
"teacher!"
"My disciples are few in number, and all of them are burdened with important responsibilities, making it difficult to assign them to the Heavenly Court!"
"I hope the teacher will understand!"
Upon hearing these words from the Daoist Zhunti, the Goddess Nuwa also parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and melodious:
"Teacher, I have only a few disciples, including Jin Feng, and they are all women. They usually cultivate in the Nuwa Palace and do not concern themselves with worldly affairs."
"If we allow them to serve in the Heavenly Court, they will not only fail to help the Heavenly Court, but will also cause many inconveniences."
"I'm afraid I can't comply with this order."
Hongjun nodded slightly, without saying anything more.
It is common knowledge that Nuwa had very few disciples.
The Supreme Sage opened his eyes at this moment and said calmly:
"Master, Xuandu is my only disciple."
"Xuan Du needs to inherit my lineage. If he enters the Heavenly Court, what will become of my Humanist lineage?"
"I hope the teacher will understand."
The Supreme Sage had only one direct disciple, Grand Master Xuandu, a fact known to all six Sages.
Hongjun nodded again, his gaze turning to Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Jiaozhu, Jieyin Daoren, and Zhunti Daoren.
The meaning is obvious.
Nuwa had no disciples, while Taishang had only one.
Therefore, the only sects that could send their disciples to the Heavenly Court are the Chan Sect, the Jie Sect, and the Western Sect.
The guide, his face full of bitterness, sighed and said:
"Master, our Western religion is impoverished. Although we have some disciples, they are all dull-witted and shallow in cultivation, and I fear they are ill-suited to shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the Heavenly Court."
Master Zhunti quickly echoed:
"Exactly!"
"Teacher, our Western religion is not like the Eastern religion. We are suffering from a shortage of talent. We have finally managed to take in a few disciples, and we need them to bring glory to our Western religion."
"If we let them enter the Heavenly Court, our Western Sect will have no successors!"
That sounds very high-sounding.
But everyone present knew that the Western Sect had been spreading its teachings far and wide in recent years, and had already gained quite a few disciples.
However, Daoist Zhunti was always shrewd and calculating, so how could he allow his disciples to serve Haotian?
Hongjun did not express his opinion, but instead focused his gaze on Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu.
The Primordial Celestial Venerable's face was ashen. After a moment of contemplation, he stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said:
"teacher!"
"My twelve disciples are all blessed with great fortune and possess noble virtues!"
"They are practicing in the Chan sect, and in the future they will all attain the Great Dao and achieve extraordinary accomplishments!"
"If we were to appoint them as officials in the Heavenly Court, bound by its rules and regulations, wouldn't that hinder their spiritual path and future?"
"Besides..."
The Primordial Celestial Venerable abruptly changed the subject, his gaze suddenly shifting to the Tongtian Sect Leader, his tone carrying a profound meaning:
"Master, in my opinion, Junior Brother Tongtian has many disciples, attracting countless immortals to his court; his talent is truly abundant!"
"Why not have Junior Brother Tongtian send more disciples into the Heavenly Court?"
"Firstly, it can relieve the Heavenly Court's urgent crisis; secondly, it can also allow the disciples of the Jie Sect to do some practical things for the people of the Three Realms and accumulate merit."
"Isn't this killing two birds with one stone wonderful?"
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the entire Zixiao Palace changed drastically!
The Tongtian Sect Leader, who had been smiling, suddenly turned pale upon hearing Yuanshi Tianzun's words.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and the sword energy around him seemed to be solidifying.
"The Beginning!"
"What do you mean by that?"
The Master of the Heavens snorted coldly, his voice already carrying a hint of anger:
"Why should disciples of the Jie Sect be allowed to go to the Heavenly Court? Are disciples of the Chan Sect so precious that they can't be touched?"
The Primordial Celestial Venerable remained expressionless and said calmly:
"Why is Junior Brother Tongtian angry?"
"I'm just telling the truth."
"Your Jie Sect has numerous disciples, boasting the honor of ten thousand immortals paying homage. In that case, what harm is there in sending some to the Heavenly Court?"
"On the contrary, your Jie Sect has a large and powerful force, but its members are a mixed bag."
"If those creatures with fur and horns, those born from moisture and eggs, could enter the Heavenly Court as officials, it would be a proper way to give them a proper background."
"This might not be a bad thing for them."
These words ignited the Tongtian Sect Leader's fury!
"presumptuous!"
The Tongtian Sect Leader suddenly took a step forward, his sword intent soaring into the sky!
The entire Zixiao Palace was shaken!
"Yuanshi, what do you mean by that?"
"Furry and horned? Born from wet eggs?"
"Are you looking down on the disciples of my Jie Sect?!"
The Tongtian Sect Leader's eyes widened, his anger raging.
The Jie Sect (解教) emphasizes teaching without discrimination when accepting disciples.
Regardless of social status or origin, anyone with a heart set on the Dao was accepted as a disciple by the Tongtian Sect Leader.
This is also why the Jie Sect was able to grow to the point where ten thousand immortals came to pay homage.
But now, Yuanshi Tianzun, right in front of him, described his disciples of the Jie Sect as creatures with fur and horns, born from moisture and eggs!
This is clearly an insult to his Jie Sect!
Humiliate him, the Tongtian Sect Leader!