Made a Killing!

Through the system prompt, Tongtian had already understood that the enhancement of this Sect Master's Seal depended on the growth and development of the sect.

The more disciples there were, the faster the spiritual treasure would evolve; conversely, it would stagnate.

As for the Sect Master's Edict, it was a tool specifically for issuing the sect master's commands.

More uniquely, this edict served as the master copy, capable of generating duplicates.

Each duplicate rivaled a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, with the exact number determined by one's cultivation level.

At the same time, it could also be used for defense, its strength nearly comparable to the Chaos Bell!

"This haul is a massive win."

Tongtian's lips curled into a grin as he felt the mana transforming within him, his heart brimming with joy.

With such an overpowering cultivation method and system assistance, if he still couldn't defeat them in the future War of Investiture of the Gods, he might as well just find a block of tofu and bash his head against it!

Perhaps because the cultivation method was too domineering, his originally stable mana offered almost no resistance before beginning to be completely reshaped.

The momentum that had been on the verge of stepping into Peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal, only one step away from a breakthrough, now deflated like a punctured ball, rapidly declining.

Late Grand Unity Golden Immortal... Mid Grand Unity Golden Immortal... Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal...

It plummeted all the way to Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal before barely stabilizing.

If it continued any further, he might fall to the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm.

Hiss—!!

A sharp intake of breath echoed across the Primordial World.

Many Great Powers spying from the shadows were stunned by the sight before them.

Then, one by one, they revealed expressions of schadenfreude.

Even Ancestor Minghe in the Blood Sea abandoned his intention to follow suit.

If Establishing a Sect caused one's cultivation to drop to Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, let alone whether that mere million-zhang of merit could restore it, even if it could, would there be time to catch up with the Saint's sermon?

If Tongtian knew their guesses, he might burst out laughing.

The phenomenon of his cultivation dropping due to practicing the Primordial Supreme Art was being interpreted by them as backlash from Establishing a Sect?

What a wild imagination!

Just as he felt the Creation Merit stirring within him, Tongtian waved his hand and gathered all the floating merit in the air.

He had no intention of becoming a Saint through merit and ending up as the weakest one.

Besides, he hadn't even reached the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal yet; even if he used it, it wouldn't boost him much.

No sooner had he collected the merit than he saw two figures approaching.

A man and a woman.

The man's cultivation had reached Mid Grand Unity Golden Immortal, while the woman was at Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Them?

Tongtian's heart stirred.

Living at Buzhou Mountain, a pair of siblings with formidable strength—the names Nuwa and Fuxi instantly surfaced in his mind.

"This poor Daoist is Fuxi, and this is my younger sister, Nuwa. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Tongtian."

"Greetings to you both, Fellow Daoists. May I ask what brings you here?"

Seeing their composed expressions and lack of hostility, Tongtian chuckled softly, his heart easing.

It wasn't that he was overly suspicious, but with his recent unstable cultivation and the vastness of the Primordial World, it was hard to guarantee that some unknown figure might approach rashly.

"We came on a whim, hoping to exchange insights on the principles of the Great Dao with you, Fellow Daoist."

"Would the two of you be willing to offer your insights?"

Fuxi stated their purpose with a calm expression.

He was well-versed in the art of deduction, and before arriving, he had attempted to deduce Tongtian's fate, only to find a chaotic, blurry vision.

This shook him—someone usually so precise—to the core.

After all, the current kalpa had yet to descend, and the heavenly mechanism was clear. Aside from Saints, who could truly evade the scrutiny of the Heavenly Dao?

That such an exception existed now could not help but stir curiosity and respect.

Watching Nuwa, who was focused before him, a thought suddenly crossed Tongtian's mind.

If he could bring the siblings into the Jie Sect, the gains would far exceed mere fortune and fate.

In terms of potential, Nuwa was already a Saint by the Mandate of Heaven, and even if Fuxi no longer served as the Heavenly Emperor, he would still be a standout among great divine practitioners.

With such powerhouses joining, the Jie Sect's future would undoubtedly be brighter.

With that thought, Tongtian silently categorized the two in his mind.

"In that case, I shall trouble you two Fellow Daoists."

"You're too kind, Daoist brother." Fuxi smiled, then rose to lead the way.

Before long, the three arrived at Fuxi's Dao field.

"With honored guests here, perhaps Daoist brother would like to speak first?"

After setting out a few fruits and exchanging pleasantries, Fuxi got straight to the point.

Tongtian did not refuse, nodding slightly.

"Then This Seat will make a humble attempt."

"As for the Dao, even if heaven and earth crumble, my heart remains undying; though all beings sink into depravity, my will stays unshaken."

"This Dao can be sought and cultivated; the cultivator acts, the enlightened one comprehends..."

The profound voice slowly arose, and strange phenomena appeared around the Dao field.

For a moment, flowers fell like rain from the sky, and golden lotuses bloomed on the ground.

Fuxi and Nuwa were involuntarily immersed, beginning to contemplate.

None knew how long passed before the voice gradually faded into silence.

The siblings exchanged glances and each spoke of their own understanding of the Great Dao.

Perhaps due to his cultivation of the Primordial Supreme Merit, Tongtian quickly grasped both Nuwa's Way of Creation and Fuxi's Way of Deduction.

A wisp of mysterious aura swirled around him, leaving Fuxi and Nuwa momentarily stunned.

Involuntarily, a hint of surprise appeared on their faces.

They exchanged a look, a wry smile tugging at their lips.

Such talent and comprehension—no wonder he was called Pangu's Orthodox Lineage.

Time flew like a shuttle, and in the blink of an eye, a thousand years had passed.

Over this millennium, the three had debated the Dao ceaselessly, all reaping great rewards.

Though Tongtian had yet to match Fuxi and Nuwa in the depth of the Way of Creation and the Way of Deduction, he had laid a solid foundation.

Fully penetrating these two great paths was merely a matter of time.

"Daoist brother truly lives up to being Pangu's Orthodox Lineage; your talent and comprehension are truly admirable."

"If you attain the Dao one day, you will surely transcend the mundane."

At the end of the debate, Fuxi did not hide his praise.

"Daoist brother flatters me. I see that you two are also exceptionally gifted and blessed with deep fortune."

"My Jie Sect is currently in need of worthy talents to advance together. How about joining my sect to explore the Great Dao together?"

Though it was their first meeting, Tongtian had already extended an olive branch.

"This..."

Fuxi hesitated for a moment.

The thousand-year debate had given him a profound understanding of Tongtian's strength.

Coupled with his earlier failed deduction, he vaguely felt that this person's future would be extraordinary.

But recalling that Tongtian had once suffered a severe drop in cultivation, he couldn't help but feel cautious.

If he agreed to join, would it affect his and his sister's Dao cultivation?

Nuwa, on the other hand, showed a flicker of interest in her eyes upon hearing the invitation.

Though she knew little of Tongtian, she inexplicably felt a sense of closeness to him.

"Daoist brother, are you worried about the damage to your cultivation?"

Seeing his hesitation, Tongtian frowned slightly.

After a moment's thought, he understood the concern.

"I dare not deceive you—that is indeed a worry."

Fuxi gave a wry smile, somewhat embarrassed at being seen through so easily.

"You two need not fret. This Seat's previous decline in cultivation was not caused by establishing a sect."

Tongtian smiled lightly, offering an explanation, then shifted his tone to make a promise.

"Once you join my sect, This Seat will not restrict your movements."

"Furthermore, I can promise you both a rare opportunity in the future."

With these words, a glint flashed in Tongtian's eyes.

Using future possibilities to lure them into the sect would also earn their gratitude.

Just thinking about it made him secretly smug.

Wasn't this just reeling in two Great Powers with empty hands? One word—sweet!

"Since Fellow Daoist is so sincere, if we siblings continue to refuse, we'd seem ungrateful."

"This poor Daoist, Fuxi, greets the Sect Master."

As Tongtian finished speaking, Fuxi's heart stirred, and his expression brightened.

Though the promise was but a shadow for now, its fulfillment uncertain, he could be sure that this man before him would far surpass him in future achievements!

So, even if only to latch onto that thread, would joining his sect be a loss?

"Nuwa greets the Sect Master."

Seeing her older brother agree, Nuwa, who had been quite interested all along, chimed in softly.

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully invited the Great Power Fuxi to join the sect. Reward: one Heaven-Defying Opportunity Card.]

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully invited the future Saint Nuwa to join the sect. Reward: Innate Supreme Treasure God-Slaying Spear.]

Heaven-Defying Opportunity Card? God-Slaying Spear?

Tongtian's heart jolted, and he was ecstatic.

Setting aside the power of the opportunity card, just the God-Slaying Spear alone was a massive gain!

That was a deadly weapon even Saints struggled to withstand!

What's more, he had paid almost nothing—he had recruited two Great Powers with nothing but words.

"Excellent, excellent. In that case, you two shall be the Grand Elders of my Jie Sect."

"Grand Elder? Is that a position within the sect?" Nuwa blinked, curiosity in her voice.

"Indeed. My Jie Sect has Grand Elders, Inner Sect Elders, and Outer Sect Elders."

"Additionally, disciples are divided into Menial Disciples, Outer Disciples, Inner Disciples, and True Inheritor Disciples."

"Above True Inheritors, there is also the Core Disciple rank, though it has not yet been activated."

Tongtian nodded, explaining in a steady tone.

This hierarchy was inspired by many texts he had seen in his past life.

Its purpose was to motivate disciples through survival of the fittest.

Thus, the entire sect could unite as one.