In the Grand Pure Palace, Taishang's brow furrowed unconsciously as he observed the mortal world.
Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun also burst into the Grand Pure Palace!
"Sect Leader, calamity qi is surging in the mortal world, and the earth veins are churning. I fear the great calamity is upon us again. What shall we do?"
Taishang looked up at the two and sighed gently.
"We shall discuss it after everyone has gathered, all the Saints," Taishang said, then fell silent, entering meditation to deduce the cause.
Before long, Tongtian, Yuanshi, Nuwa, Fuxi, and Houtu had all arrived at the Grand Pure Palace.
All the Saints looked at Taishang, who was meditating with his eyes closed. Seeing everyone arrive, Taishang slowly spoke, "Fellow Daoists, the great calamity is imminent. Let everyone voice their opinions!"
Nuwa looked at Taishang and Fuxi with confusion.
"Among us, only Eldest Brother and Fellow Daoist Taishang are skilled in deduction. According to reason, the time for this calamity has not yet arrived, so why has it come early?"
Fuxi, hearing this, turned to Taishang. "The calamity qi is rampant, disrupting the heavenly secrets. I am also perplexed. I beg the Sect Leader to enlighten us!"
Hearing this, everyone frowned. Fuxi's deduction skills surpassed theirs. Now, even Fuxi did not know what was happening. All eyes turned to Taishang.
Seeing this, Taishang sighed slightly, "Karmic ties! Karmic ties!"
After speaking, Taishang glanced at Nuwa.
"Fellow Daoist, do you remember that fox from the Nine-tailed Fox clan in Qingqiu all those years ago?"
Nuwa lowered her head in thought for a moment before replying uncertainly, "Fellow Daoist, are you referring to the one who bewitched the Human Emperor Xuanyuan back then? I scattered her cultivation and expelled her from the fox clan. Her fate was unknown. Could this matter be related to her?"
Taishang nodded gently and immediately explained, "Indeed. That little fox harbored resentment because of it. However, Xuanyuan has now attained the venerable position of Human Emperor, and she cannot seek revenge on him. Thus, she has transferred this hatred to the human race. The great calamity has come early precisely because of that fox!"
Nuwa's expression darkened. Now that Taishang had revealed the heavenly secret, everyone, being Saints, naturally understood the cause.
"Since it is related to me, why don't I go and capture that beast myself?"
Nuwa finished speaking and was about to rise and leave.
Taishang quickly stopped her, "Fellow Daoist, do not rush. Although that little fox is causing trouble, it is ultimately a matter caused by the Human Emperor Xuanyuan. Moreover, I wish to use this opportunity to fill all the positions in the Heavens. Those who suffer this calamity, though they face undeserved misfortune, will be absolved of years of arduous cultivation and attain immortal status!"
Taishang finished speaking and turned to look at Yuanshi beside him.
"Second Brother, bestow the Investiture of the Gods and the Whip to smite the gods upon Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, so that they may descend the mountain to assist the wise ruler and preside over the grand sealing ceremony!"
Yuanshi looked at Taishang with some embarrassment.
"Eldest Brother, you and Taishang just ascended not long ago. If they are to descend the mountain to preside over the grand sealing ceremony, I fear..."
Taishang naturally understood Yuanshi's concerns. With a casual wave of his hand, two pills flew towards Yuanshi.
"These are the Five-Turn Golden Elixirs I refined for them. They can elevate their cultivation to the peak of Heavenly Immortals. Give them these to swallow, and it will save them years of arduous cultivation. The rest will be handled by Bai Yao and Jin Jiao!"
Yuanshi took the elixirs from Taishang and nodded gently. With these two golden elixirs, Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao could focus on learning the Dao, and it would indeed be much faster without the need for further cultivation.
Taishang finished speaking and then looked at Tongtian beside him, admonishing, "Third Brother, you have many disciples. You must instruct them to remain diligently in their respective dojos and not to descend the mountain to participate!"
Tongtian chuckled, "Eldest Brother, rest assured. I shall issue the Decree of Shangqing immediately!"
Tongtian finished speaking and immediately cast a spell, sending countless talismans flying outwards.
Taishang nodded and turned to look at Fuxi.
Fuxi chuckled, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. I have only four disciples. With me here, they will not be able to descend the mountain!"
Taishang nodded gently and looked at Houtu.
"Fellow Daoist Houtu, you are in charge of the Netherworld. You have now established eighteen levels of hell. I fear you are short of personnel. I am afraid this will add to your burden!"
Houtu smiled gently and said indifferently, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Although there will be many souls lost in this calamity, those who are fated can take office in my Yin Division. It cannot be called a burden!"
Taishang nodded, then looked at all the Saints with a solemn expression.
"Fellow Daoists, Rahu and Hongjun have established the Blissful Demon Palace, and the Three-Faced Gods have created the Heavenly Palace. There are also the Asura Slayers. With the calamity qi raging, they will naturally not come. I fear that after the great calamity, some will inevitably harbor covetous intentions. All Fellow Daoists, please be vigilant!"
Upon hearing Taishang's words, all the Saints' expressions turned serious. If Taishang had not reminded them, they would have almost forgotten about external enemies!
All the Saints nodded and immediately replied, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured, we will bear it in mind!"
Taishang nodded gently. "Since that is the case, then disperse."
On Mount Spirit in the Indonesian continent, Jieyin and Zhunti looked towards the direction of the Primordial World. Seeing the dense calamity clouds, Zhunti excitedly said, "Senior Brother, now that the Primordial World is in calamity, it is the perfect time for us!"
Jieyin looked at Zhunti and sighed, "Alas! Junior Brother, I fear many beings will suffer in this calamity!"
Not far from Mount Olympus, in a luxurious palace, Hongjun and Rahu looked towards the Primordial World with wicked smiles.
"During the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity back then, the beings of the Primordial World were almost wiped out. This time, the great calamity will likely involve the intervention of the Three Pure Ones. It will not reach that extent, but after this looting, we can enter and rule the Primordial World!" Hongjun said slowly to Rahu beside him.
Rahu laughed heartily, "Who says otherwise? With our joint efforts, the disciples of the Demonic Path are now no less inferior to the disciples of Kunlun. We must let the Three Pure Ones know who truly rules the Primordial World!"