Made a Killing!

Through the system prompt, Tongtian had already learned that

the advancement of this Sect Master's Seal depended on the sect's growth and expansion.

The more followers there were, the faster the spiritual treasure would evolve;

conversely, it would stagnate.

As for the Sect Master's Edict, it was an item specifically used by the Sect Master to issue commands.

What was even more peculiar was that this edict served as the original and could produce copies.

Each copy was comparable to a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and the exact number depended on one's cultivation level.

At the same time, it could also be used for defense,

and its defensive power was almost on par with the Chaos Bell!

"This time, I've made a killing."

Tongtian grinned, sensing the mana within his body transforming, his heart filled with delight.

With such a heaven-defying cultivation technique and the system's assistance,

if he still could not defeat them in the future War of Investiture of the Gods, he might as well find a block of tofu and smash his head into it!

Perhaps because the cultivation technique was too overbearing,

his originally stable mana barely put up any resistance before it began to be thoroughly remolded.

The aura that had been on the verge of entering the Peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, only one step away from a breakthrough,

now rapidly weakened like a deflating ball.

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

It only barely stabilized after falling all the way to the Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

If it continued, he would likely fall into the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

Hiss—!!

Sharp gasps rang out throughout the Primordial Wilderness.

The many great powers secretly watching were all stunned by the sight before them.

Then, one after another, they revealed gleeful expressions.

Even Ancestor Minghe in the Blood Sea abandoned the thought of following Tongtian's example.

If founding a sect caused one's cultivation to fall to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, leaving aside whether that mere million zhang of merit was enough to restore it,

even if it could be restored, would there still be time to catch the Saint's sermon?

If Tongtian knew what they were thinking, he would probably burst out laughing.

The decline in his cultivation caused by practicing the Primordial Supreme Art

had actually been mistaken by them as backlash from founding a sect?

Their imagination was a little too wild, wasn't it?

Feeling the Creation Merit within his body stir restlessly,

Tongtian casually waved his hand and gathered all the merit floating in the air.

He had no intention of relying on merit to become a Saint and end up as the weakest Saint.

Besides, he had not even reached the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm yet,

so even if he used it, it would not raise his strength by much.

Just as he finished collecting the merit, two figures approached him.

A man and a woman.

The man had already reached the Mid Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm,

while the woman was at the Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

Were they them?

Tongtian's heart stirred.

They lived on Buzhou Mountain, were a pair of siblings, and possessed considerable strength.

The names Nuwa and Fuxi instantly surfaced in his mind.

"I am Fuxi, and this is my younger sister, Nuwa. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Tongtian."

"Greetings, Fellow Daoists. May I ask why you have come?"

Seeing that the two looked composed and showed no hostility, Tongtian chuckled and relaxed inwardly.

It was not that he was overly suspicious. His cultivation had been unstable lately, and the Primordial World was so vast that there was no telling whether some reckless stranger might approach without knowing their limits.

"We came only on a whim, wishing to exchange insights on the Great Dao with you."

"Would the two of you be willing to enlighten me?"

Fuxi calmly explained their purpose.

He himself was proficient in the Way of Deduction. Before coming here, he had already performed a deduction regarding Tongtian's fate, only to obtain a hazy, chaotic scene.

This gave the usually accurate Fuxi quite a shock.

One had to know that the great tribulation had not yet arrived, and the heavenly secrets were clear. Other than Saints, who could truly evade the Heavenly Dao's scrutiny?

Now there was actually an exception. How could it not inspire some curiosity and respect?

Looking at Nuwa's focused expression, a thought suddenly flashed through Tongtian's mind.

If he could draw these two siblings into the Interception Sect, the gains would likely be far more than simply having fortune added to him.

In terms of potential, Nuwa was destined to become a Saint, while even if Fuxi no longer became the Heavenly Emperor, he would still be among the foremost great experts.

With such powerful figures joining, the Interception Sect's future would undoubtedly be even broader.

With a turn of thought, Tongtian had already silently categorized the two in his heart.

"If that is the case, then I shall trouble the two Fellow Daoists."

"You flatter us, Dao Brother." Fuxi smiled, then rose and led the way.

A short while later, the three arrived at Fuxi's Daoist abode.

"Since honored guests have come, why not have Dao Brother speak first?"

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

Tongtian did not decline and gave a slight nod.

"Then I shall make a fool of myself first."

"The Dao is this: though heaven and earth may collapse, my heart shall not perish; though all living beings may sink into ruin, my resolve shall not waver."

"This Dao may be sought and cultivated. Cultivation lies in action, while enlightenment lies in the heart..."

A profound voice slowly rang out, and strange phenomena arose all around the Daoist abode.

For a time, flowers fell from the sky like rain, while golden lotuses bloomed across the earth.

Fuxi and Nuwa unconsciously immersed themselves in it and began to comprehend.

Who knew how long passed before that voice gradually fell silent.

The siblings exchanged a glance, then each spoke of their own understanding of the Great Dao.

Perhaps because he had switched to cultivating the Primordial Supreme Merit, Tongtian was able to swiftly comprehend both Nuwa's Way of Creation and Fuxi's Way of Deduction.

Strands of profound aura circulated around him, leaving Fuxi and Nuwa slightly stunned.

Expressions of surprise involuntarily appeared on their faces.

They exchanged glances, bitter smiles appearing at the corners of their mouths.

With such aptitude and comprehension, it was no wonder he was called Pangu's Orthodox Lineage.

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

During those thousand years, the three never ceased discussing the Dao, and all gained greatly.

Although Tongtian was still not as deeply versed in the Ways of Creation and Deduction as Fuxi and Nuwa, he had already laid a solid foundation.

Fully comprehending these two Great Daos was merely a matter of time.

"Dao Brother truly lives up to being Pangu's Orthodox Lineage. Your aptitude and comprehension are truly admirable."

"If you attain the Dao one day, you will surely rise above the ordinary."

When their discussion concluded, Fuxi did not hide his admiration.

"You overpraise me, Dao Brother. I think the two of you are also people of outstanding talent and profound fortune."

"My Interception Sect is currently in need of worthy talents to advance together. Why not join my sect and explore the Great Dao together?"

Though they had only just met, Tongtian had already extended an olive branch.

"This..."

Fuxi hesitated for a moment.

These thousand years of discussing the Dao had given him a deep understanding of Tongtian's strength.

Combined with his earlier failed deduction, he vaguely felt that this person's future would be anything but ordinary.

Yet when he thought of Tongtian's previous drastic drop in cultivation, he could not help but feel concerned.

If they truly agreed to join, would it affect the Dao cultivation of him and his sister?

Nuwa, on the other hand, showed a trace of interest upon hearing the invitation.

Though she did not know much about Tongtian, she inexplicably felt a sense of closeness toward him.

"Dao Brother, are you concerned about your cultivation being damaged?"

Seeing Fuxi's hesitation, Tongtian frowned slightly.

After thinking for a moment, he understood Fuxi's concern.

"I would not dare deceive you. That is indeed my concern."

Fuxi gave a bitter smile. Being seen through at a glance was somewhat awkward.

"The two of you need not worry. My previous decline in cultivation was not caused by founding a sect."

Tongtian smiled lightly and offered an explanation, then shifted the subject and made a promise.

"After you join my sect, I will not restrict your actions."

"Furthermore, I can promise you that I will arrange a rare opportunity for you in the future."

At this point, a gleam flashed through Tongtian's eyes.

He could use future possibilities to draw them into the sect while also making them feel grateful.

Just thinking about it made him unable to suppress his delight.

Wasn't this simply securing two great powers without spending a thing? One word: exhilarating!

"Since Fellow Daoist is so sincere, if my sister and I continue to refuse, we would seem ungrateful."

"I, Fuxi, greet the Sect Master."

The moment Tongtian finished speaking, Fuxi's heart stirred and his eyes lit up slightly.

Although this promise was only an illusion for now, and whether it could be fulfilled remained uncertain,

he was certain that the person before him would achieve far more than he ever could in the future!

Then, even if it was merely to establish this connection, would joining Tongtian's sect really be a loss?

"I, Nuwa, greet the Sect Master."

Seeing that her elder brother had agreed, Nuwa, who had already been quite interested, softly echoed him.

[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.]

A Heaven-Defying Opportunity Card? The God-Slaying Spear?

Tongtian's heart shook, and he was overjoyed.

Leaving aside the power of that opportunity card, the God-Slaying Spear alone meant he had made an enormous profit!

It was a fearsome weapon that even Saints found difficult to resist!

What was more, he had practically paid nothing. He had recruited two great powers entirely with his words.

"Excellent, excellent. Since that is the case, the two of you shall be Grand Elders of my Interception Sect."

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

"That is correct. My Interception 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."

"As for above True Inheritor Disciples, there is also the position of Core Disciple, but it has not yet been activated."

Tongtian nodded and explained in a steady tone.

This ranking system had been inspired by the many texts he had seen in his previous life.

Its purpose was to motivate disciples and ensure the strong survived while the weak were eliminated.

Only then could everyone in the sect unite as one.