"Is that it?"
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you can't be joking, can you?"
Both Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren listened to Xu Fang's words, their eyes filled with disbelief.
They had put aside their dignity and traveled a great distance, only to receive such a statement. They were both bewildered and uncertain.
After exchanging glances, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren spoke again, expressing their doubts.
"Moreover, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you say it so easily, but borrowing merit from the heavens is simply inconceivable!"
"Please, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, stop toying with us. We are sincerely seeking guidance!"
Seeing their reaction, Xu Fang had no choice but to patiently explain to them.
"You are already destined to be Heavenly Saints, important beings of heaven and earth. In the future, won't merit and destiny be inexhaustible and readily available?"
"If so, as long as you put aside your pride and borrow merit from the heavens, why would the Heavenly Dao refuse? Or have you changed your ways and are afraid of losing face?"
Listening to Xu Fang's words, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren exchanged glances and nodded.
Indeed, while borrowing merit to become a Saint might not be feasible for others, it was entirely different for them as future Saints.
Since they were destined to be great Saints, how could they not be able to repay it? The Heavenly Dao would surely not refuse.
As for pride and face, these were fundamentally unimportant to them. Did pride smell as good as a Saint's position?
"Alright, it seems you understand. Be gone!"
Seeing their demeanor, Xu Fang spoke, issuing a polite eviction notice, and waved them away.
However, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren did not leave as expected. Instead, they looked at Xu Fang, hesitating to speak.
"What, you still don't believe me? Even better, then get lost!"
Xu Fang became angry. If it weren't for his own benefit, why would he have bothered to remind them? These two were being rather ungrateful!
Seeing Xu Fang's anger, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren panicked and quickly explained.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, please do not be angry. We came all this way because we trust you!"
"Yes, we trust Fellow Daoist Xu Fang. However, we still request Fellow Daoist Xu Fang to accompany us to the West and witness our ascension to Sainthood. Otherwise, it would be meaningless!"
Xu Fang listened to their words and looked at their incredibly sincere faces, feeling speechless. So these two actually believed their title as witnesses to Sainthood?
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren dared not question Xu Fang's title, especially after Xu Fang's guidance, they became even more certain that Xu Fang was the Saint-guiding master and Saint-witness appointed by Dao Ancestor Hong Jun!
Otherwise, given their past grievances, even if Xu Fang intended to help them, he would surely have made things difficult. How could he have been so easy to talk to?
It must have been Dao Ancestor Hong Jun's arrangement, and Xu Fang had no choice but to comply!
Seeing that Xu Fang still did not agree, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren continued to plead, even going so far as to threaten their own lives, claiming that if Xu Fang did not go to the West, they would never become Saints!
After all, other Saints had Xu Fang witness their ascensions. If they didn't, they would be ridiculed!
Xu Fang was helpless, unable to resist the invitations of Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren, and could only nod in agreement.
Xu Fang summoned the Treasure Distribution Rock and prepared to head West immediately. However, he saw Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren rolling on the clouds.
"???"
Xu Fang was filled with questions, looking at Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren in confusion.
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren felt no shame. As they rolled, they responded.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you go ahead. We will return to the West shortly."
"Indeed. We will obey Fellow Daoist Xu Fang's wishes and honestly roll back to the West."
Xu Fang was speechless. These two had really gotten addicted to rolling. They were about to become Saints, yet they were still so persistent!
Normally, Xu Fang would have found it pleasing to watch, but now, he was truly exasperated.
"Roll up here. I don't want to waste any more time with you!"
Xu Fang shouted. Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren, seeing Xu Fang's anger, did not dare to waste any more words. They quickly rolled onto the Treasure Distribution Rock and stood there with trepidation.
"You are about to become Saints. You still need to maintain some decorum. You rolled very well this time, but don't do it again next time."
Xu Fang said helplessly, and then piloted the Treasure Distribution Rock towards the West.
Although the Treasure Distribution Rock grumbled that these two unlucky fellows had defiled it, it still performed its duty diligently, bringing Xu Fang, Zhun Ti Dao Ren, and Jie Yin Dao Ren to Mount Sumeru in the West.
Under Xu Fang's guidance, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren flew into the sky. After exchanging glances and seeing Xu Fang standing behind them, they hesitated no longer and began to declare to the heavens and earth.
"Heavenly Dao above, I am Jie Yin Dao Ren of the West, a registered disciple under Dao Ancestor Hong Jun."
"Heavenly Dao above, I am Zhun Ti Dao Ren of the West, a registered disciple under Dao Ancestor Hong Jun."
As Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren spoke one after another, their voices spread throughout the world. The scenes of the world manifested, and all beings in the Primordial Era looked up, a realization dawning in their hearts.
Having witnessed so many Saints ascend, there was no need to guess. These two from the West were declaring to the heavens and earth, seemingly having found the opportunity to become Saints.
If nothing else, the Saint-witness who had witnessed the ascensions of Nuwa, the Three Pure Ones, Hou Tu, and others, Xu Fang, was standing right behind these two?
Indeed, Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren, without further ado, went straight to the point.
"We feel the barrenness of the West and the suffering of its beings. We cannot bear it."
"Today, we establish a great sect here, named: the Western Sect, to enlighten all beings in the Primordial Era. We request all beings in heaven and earth to bear witness, and Fellow Daoist Xu Fang to be the witness!"
As the two from the West spoke, merit surged from the horizon and descended upon them.
However, it was a pity that this merit did not allow them to break through and become Saints in one go.
Seeing this, all beings in the Primordial Era laughed. The great powers of heaven and earth were even more unreserved in their mockery.
"Are these two from the West mad for Sainthood, actually establishing a sect to become Saints like the Three Pure Ones?"
"The Three Pure Ones had the merit of opening the heavens. Do they have it? They are clearly overthinking things!"
"Haha! That's right. They have a great enmity with Xu Fang. It's his duty to be here as a witness, so he wouldn't guide them too much. .oγg"
Hearing the mockery of the great powers of heaven and earth, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren's expressions froze. They turned to look at Xu Fang.
"What are you looking at me for? I taught you the method, and you don't use it, and you blame me?"
Xu Fang said irritably. Upon hearing this, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren abandoned their last shred of luck and began to act obediently, speaking according to Xu Fang's teachings.
"I, Jie Yin Dao Ren, vow to make a grand promise, to borrow the merit and destiny of the future from heaven and earth to achieve the establishment of a sect and become a Saint!"
"I, Zhun Ti Dao Ren, today make a grand promise, and I will definitely repay it in the future!"
As Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren spoke, they felt no psychological burden. They immediately began to make grand vows.
All beings in the Primordial Era were astonished to hear these words and the continuous grand vows made by Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren.
What was this all about? Without the merit of opening the heavens, they were directly borrowing merit from the Heavenly Dao to become Saints. Wasn't this like getting something for nothing?