Innate Spiritual Treasure!

Only a fool would betray me at a time like this!

As soon as the words were spoken, the others quickly voiced their agreement.

"Exactly, Sect Master, please rest assured!"

"I, Tianjizi, am willing to supervise everyone on behalf of the Sect Master!"

"If there are any traitors, we will all rise up and slay them!"

"There will never be such a muddled person!"

Seeing everyone pledge their loyalty one after another, Tongtian's expression remained calm, but he had already made up his mind.

The method of collective punishment he spoke of was no mere threat.

Once someone truly committed a transgression, none of them would escape.

However, he believed that to avoid being implicated, they would keep a very close eye on each other.

And just then, a familiar system prompt sounded.

[Congratulations to the host for subduing an Elder at the early Quasi-Saint stage. Reward: 20% comprehension of the Sword Dao Great Dao Law.]

[Congratulations to the host for subduing nineteen Grand Unity Golden Immortal Elders. You have received the following rewards.]

[Supreme Alchemy Method (includes Trillion Pill Arts), Supreme Artifact Refining Technique, fifteen High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, thirty Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.]

Tongtian's eyes widened slightly. Gazing at the generous rewards before him, his heart trembled.

The supreme arts of alchemy and artifact refining were one thing, but the most crucial was the vast collection of pill arts!

With these, the disciples of the Intercepting Sect would no longer have to worry about elixirs.

Even the legendary Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, while not something to be consumed casually like ordinary food, would no longer be a rare commodity.

As for the 20% comprehension of the Sword Dao Law, it instantly brought his understanding of the sword dao to perfection.

This was a complete Great Dao!

As long as his magical power accumulated sufficiently, he could take that step towards proving the Dao!

Coupled with a total of forty-five Innate Spiritual Treasures, this generosity was simply inhuman!

Looking across the entire Primordial World, perhaps no other force possessed such a foundation!

Putting away the system interface, Tongtian looked at the twenty powerhouses before him and smiled.

"Since that is the case, I shall establish an Elder Council."

"There will be four Outer Sect Elders and four Inner Sect Elders."

"In normal times, you will be responsible for preaching and imparting the Dao to the disciples."

"Additionally, there will be two Enforcement Elders, one head and one deputy. If any disciple or elder violates the sect rules, the Enforcement Hall will adjudicate and deal with them."

"Furthermore, there will be five elders each for alchemy and artifact refining."

"You may discuss the specific arrangements among yourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's spirits lifted.

Without rushing to snatch positions, they all stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Sect Master. We pay our respects to you."

"No need for such formalities." Tongtian waved his hand gently and rose to leave.

Behind him, Fuxi, who had been quietly observing the entire situation, suddenly felt a sense of unease.

As the day for the Intercepting Sect to officially open its doors and accept disciples drew near, countless cultivators had already gathered outside the Three Immortal Islands.

Their cultivation levels varied, from Mysterious Immortals to Grand Unity Golden Immortals, with every level represented.

The sheer number of people present shocked many of the powerful beings observing from the shadows.

Billions!

And the number was still increasing!

Wherever the eye could see, it was densely packed with figures.

Among them, the East Sea Dragon Palace was undoubtedly the most anxious.

Sensing the countless powerful auras hovering overhead, the Dragon King immediately issued an order, strictly prohibiting the dragon race from leaving.

He was afraid that a single misstep might provoke an existence they shouldn't have provoked!

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye.

When nearly ten billion cultivators had gathered outside the Three Immortal Islands, only one year remained until the Intercepting Sect officially opened and accepted disciples.

Such a massive crowd caused the entire East Sea, spanning hundreds of billions of miles, to fall into a state of clamor.

"The assessment is about to begin, I'm a little nervous. I wonder if my Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivation will be enough."

"Hiss, I didn't expect your cultivation to be so high. It seems we're all the same; I'm also a Grand Unity."

"Even if I can only catch a glimpse of Sect Master Tongtian from afar, it will be worth it even if I fail."

"I really wish time would pass faster. I can't wait to join the Intercepting Sect and take on missions to earn contribution points."

"That Trial Tower sounds quite interesting. I want to go in and see for myself if it's as mysterious as the rumors say."

Inside Biyou Palace.

"You've got my brother and all the elders running around like headless chickens, while we're here leisurely drinking. Is this really okay?"

Nuwa looked at Tongtian, who appeared calm, and suddenly asked.

A hint of admiration could be faintly seen in her eyes.

The popularity of this disciple-recruitment ceremony far exceeded expectations.

Many of them came specifically for Sect Leader Tongtian.

Seeing the person she admired being revered by thousands, she was happy for him.

But at the same time, a subtle unease lingered.

She worried he wouldn't fancy her, and that his heart might be stolen by those beautiful female cultivators.

"Everyone is just doing their part," Tongtian opened his eyes and replied with a smile. "If I, as the Sect Leader, were to handle everything personally, how could I manage the sect effectively?"

Managing a sect was actually very similar to how companies operated in later generations.

The superiors set the direction and made decisions, while the specific tasks were naturally handed over to those below.

If one had to personally handle every single detail, the outcome would likely be like that of Zhuge Kongming in the past – exhausted to death.

With that, the two of them looked past the Three Immortal Islands and towards the horizon.

"To celebrate the establishment of the Intercepting Sect by Sect Leader Tongtian, the rogue cultivator Chuchenzi has come to attend the ceremony, presenting one Acquired Spiritual Treasure."

Just as everyone cast curious glances, guessing the identity of the newcomer, clear transmissions suddenly echoed through the air.

"Congratulations to Sect Leader Tongtian on establishing your sect. The rogue cultivator Xuanjingzi has come to offer congratulations and presents one Acquired Spiritual Treasure."

"Congratulations to Sect Leader Tongtian on your glorious ceremony. The rogue cultivator Qingxu Daoist has come to attend and presents ten thousand pieces of rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures."

"Congratulations to Sect Leader Tongtian on your grand opening ceremony. The rogue cultivator Jingxuan Daoist has come with gifts, presenting ten thousand pieces of rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures."

"Congratulations to Sect Leader Tongtian..."

A continuous stream of congratulatory messages rose one after another, without end.

At this moment, the numerous cultivators gathered over the East Sea, preparing to participate in Sect Leader Tongtian's disciple recruitment assessment, all displayed various expressions.

Some were astonished, some envious, and some were filled with greed, their emotions complex.

Although the individuals offering congratulations were not particularly famous in the Primordial World, they still drew the envy of the crowd.

Whether it was Acquired Spiritual Treasures or rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures, they were all extremely precious resources.

"Zhenyuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple and Venerable Hongyun have come with gifts, presenting one hundred thousand Ginseng Fruits!"

???

One hundred thousand!

The cultivators' eyes widened, and they were too stunned to speak.

Ginseng Fruit, one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, its miraculous effects were known to all.

But the quantity of one hundred thousand was simply astonishing?

This was not something easily obtained.

Upon thinking of this, everyone looked at Sect Leader Tongtian with newfound respect.

To receive such a generous gift from Zhenyuanzi, this kind of favor was likely unmatched in the Primordial World!

"West Queen Mother comes from West Kunlun, presenting one Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"Xihe and Changxi hail from the Moon Star, presenting one Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure and ten thousand catties of Osmanthus Tea."

"Ancestor Minghe comes from the Netherworld Blood Sea, presenting one Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure and a quantity of rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures."

"An elder from the East Sea Dragon Clan offers congratulations, presenting one Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure and one hundred thousand catties of artifact refining materials."

"An elder from the Phoenix Clan of Buzhou Mountain arrives..."

"An elder from the Kirin Clan also comes..."

Shock!

Utter shock!

The cultivators present were already overwhelmed by the sheer weight of these gifts.

If the earlier congratulations from the rogue cultivators were merely appetizers, then the arrival of these great powers now, each one a top-tier expert in the Primordial World.

Especially the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, and Kirin Clan, these three great families were ancient races that once controlled the destiny of the Primordial World.

Just as everyone was still marveling, suddenly, a deafening dragon roar echoed through the heavens and earth.

Everyone looked up.

Several five-clawed golden dragons, whose cultivation had reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, pulled a luxurious carriage from the sky.

Seated in the carriage were the two supreme beings of the Demon Race—Dijun and Taiyi.

"The Demon Race's Dijun and Taiyi, presenting five mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures and various heavenly materials and earthly treasures, come to congratulate the grand ceremony."

As soon as this was said, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.

Five Innate Spiritual Treasures!

Nowadays in the Primordial World, even a single low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure could trigger a war!

Yet Dijun had gifted five at once!

Not to mention the countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

This generosity was too extravagant!

For a moment, countless cultivators' eyes turned red with envy.

Their faces were filled with bitterness, as if they had eaten lemons.

But more than that, there was a surge of excitement deep within their hearts.

If they could pass the assessment of the Grandmaster Tongtian, they would be one step closer to obtaining Spiritual Treasures, have hope of severing the Three Corpses, and the Great Dao would be within reach!

"Hmph, two fledgling demon emperors, their gifts are too stingy."

"The dignified Demon Race rules half the Primordial World, yet they only bring this much to make up the numbers?"

Suddenly, a sarcastic voice came from the void.

Everyone's expressions changed drastically.

The next moment, the Twelve Ancestral Witches arrived grandly with a large number of their clansmen.

Dijun and Taiyi, who had been basking in the admiring gazes of the crowd, heard the sarcastic words.

Their expressions immediately turned grim, and they coldly swept their gazes towards the Witch Race.

"Our Witch Race is here to attend the ceremony today, presenting a total of fifteen mid- and low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, and one hundred thousand rare spiritual plants!"

As soon as this was said, the scene exploded!

Putting aside the fact that the quantity was three times that of the Demon Race, the one hundred thousand rare spiritual plants alone were enough to shock people!

This was a grand occasion for Grandmaster Tongtian to establish his sect and accept disciples.

Even though the Witch Race was not skilled in social interactions, they would not present useless items.

Therefore, this congratulatory gift was undoubtedly immensely valuable!

"Big Brother, these Ancestor Witches are clearly trying to humiliate us."

Eastern Emperor Taiyi's expression was cold, and he gritted his teeth as he whispered.

If this were not the Grandmaster Tongtian's territory, where fighting was inappropriate, he would have probably activated the Chaos Bell and fought them long ago.

"It's nothing." Dijun's gaze was deep as he slowly spoke, "The Witch Race focuses on cultivating the physical body and does not value the Primordial Spirit, which is why they have so many resources available."

"We don't need to compete with them for momentary pride. The real victory has yet to be decided."

Dijun waved his hand gently, his tone low and with a hint of coldness.

Although he appeared calm on the surface, his expression had clearly darkened.

This was a loss of face under the gaze of billions of cultivators and countless powerful beings; how could he not be angry?

If he were truly forced to add more gifts to save face for the Demon Race, he would absolutely refuse.

What a joke! The existing gifts already pained him immensely.

Add more?

Unless he had lost his mind!

Fortunately, at this moment, three more voices sounded consecutively, successfully drawing everyone's attention away.

"From Kunlun Mountain, Laozi and Yuanshi congratulate the grand ceremony, presenting ten Acquired Spiritual Treasures and a gourd of Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs."

"From Purple Mansion, East King Duke congratulates the grand ceremony, respectfully offering two mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures and a piece of Chaos Golden Crystal Iron."