I also thought of this possibility. The Lord of Douluo Palace is one of the incarnations of a saint. It's impossible for him to initiate a killing order, and there's no reason for it.

For the Heavenly Dao Saint, everyone beneath the level of a saint is insignificant, not even worth a second glance.

But just after Jade Emperor appointed us, he killed Bajie. Isn't he just slapping himself in the face?

Then who else could it be?

I said, "Perhaps we can ask your sworn elder brother."

Sun Wukong's eyes narrowed. "You mean, find Zhenyuanzi?"

Just as we were about to set off, an unexpected guest arrived once again.

It was Qingfeng, one of the two attendants of Zhenyuanzi from the Wuzhuang Temple.

"Great Sage, General Juanyin, my master requests your presence."

We didn't go, but Zhenyuanzi sent a disciple to invite us.

Could this founding ancestor of the Earth Immortals really know something?

The Wuzhuang Temple remained the same, with white walls, blue tiles, green trees providing shade, and no signs of people for miles.

After the battle at Ling Mountain, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth fluctuated. The area around the Wuzhuang Temple had become much denser in spiritual energy.

Zhenyuanzi arrived, carrying a book without words, three inches in length and width.

Upon seeing us, his face turned grim.

Monkey was impatient and immediately wanted to question Zhenyuanzi if he had saved any survivors from Ling Mountain.

Unexpectedly, Zhenyuanzi preempted him and made an earth-shattering proclamation.

"The calamity of heaven and earth is about to unfold," Zhenyuanzi stroked his long beard lightly. "At that time, all beings, including humans, immortals, and Buddhists, will be destroyed."

"Impossible, brother, are you joking with me? Apart from the Great Witch Demon Tribulation back then, where is the calamity in the Three Realms now?"

"Based on the previous calculations of the Heavenly Dao, it is indeed the case. However, ever since your junior brother Sha Monk swallowed the Golden Cicada, causing the Heavenly Court to destroy Ling Mountain, the celestial mechanism has been completely disrupted. The battle at Ling Mountain was only the beginning of the calamity."

We exchanged glances.

How could their desperate resistance against being enslaved by the Buddhist Sect lead to the disruption of the celestial mechanism and the onset of a calamity?

"According to the calculations in the Earth Book, after the Golden Cicada was swallowed ten times, the River of Destiny has embarked on a new path, and the chaotic era is approaching. This time, apart from the saints enduring the calamity, all other beings, including immortals and gods, will also face the calamity without exception."

Monkey seemed indifferent to the impending calamity.

For him, the calamity was no different from the previous battles against the Heavenly Court and the Tathagata.

If he couldn't win, he would just die.

I sensed the fear in Zhenyuanzi's tone.

During the calamity, so many immortals and gods with magical powers would have to experience it. If they couldn't overcome it, they would turn to ashes.

I couldn't bear to see my martial brothers and others fight desperately, only to ultimately succumb to their fate. So, I asked, "Honored Immortal, is there no way to remedy this calamity?"

"I don't know about others, but you, as the one who has triggered the calamity, might be different. That's why I had Qingfeng summon you immediately," Zhenyuanzi opened the book without words and said, "I will use my great supernatural powers to open the River of Destiny in the Earth Book for you. Try to immerse a trace of true essence into it, hoping you will gain something..."