The Primordial World's Calamity

The many Quasi-Saints suppressed their emotions and cupped their hands towards Li Er's Yin-Yang Taiji, congratulating him: "Congratulations, Supreme Saint!"

The voices of Yuanshi and Tongtian followed: "In the end, we still couldn't defeat our elder brother."

Although their feelings were complicated, they still offered their congratulations to Li Er.

Losing was losing, and there was no need to make excuses.

Moreover, with the Heavenly Scroll and the Investiture of the Gods List in Li Er's hands, they felt it was more acceptable.

Li Er calmly accepted the congratulations and reciprocated their goodwill.

Haotian and Yaochi, not far away, sighed softly upon seeing how things had turned out.

As the Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother, they gracefully congratulated Li Er.

Ultimately, this battle for the Heavenly Scroll and the Investiture of the Gods List concluded with Taishang as the sole victor.

All Saints congratulated Li Er on his control over the Heavenly Scroll and the Investiture of the Gods List.

Li Er's voice came from within the Yin-Yang Taiji, thanking all the Saints for their congratulations.

Some Saints expressed their apologies, stating that their visit had not provided Li Er with any substantial help.

However, Li Er did not mind these words, as he knew this was only a temporary cooperation.

The conflicts and collaborations between Saints were all for their own benefit, and they would not dwell too much on temporary gains or losses.

They understood that there were no eternal enemies or friendships, only interests were the most important.

In this context, even if they wanted to oppose Li Er, they would weigh the pros and cons and choose to cooperate.

This Investiture of the Gods calamity presented Li Er with a moment of both opportunity and challenge.

He not only possessed the power to control the Heavenly Scroll and the Investiture of the Gods List but also became a figure of awe for other Saints.

But for him, the most important task was to understand and utilize these opportunities to maintain the existing order.

In this struggle, whether it was the conflict between the Three Sects or the battles among the Saints, there needed to be an impartial existence to balance the interests of all parties.

Therefore, Li Er's stewardship of the Investiture of the Gods became a necessary role.

After obtaining the Heavenly Scroll and the Investiture of the Gods List, he planned to summon Zhen Yuanzi and Xuandu to jointly discuss the mysteries of the Earthly Scroll and the Human Scroll, in order to better maintain order and balance the conflicting interests of all parties.

All of this, which seemed turbulent but was in fact a reasonable development, foreshadowed that Li Er's path would not be smooth sailing but was destined to be full of excitement.

Li Er was filled with curiosity about the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books.

These three books, as Spiritual Treasures born of destiny, each represented the fortune of heaven and earth.

Among the many Innate Spiritual Treasures, only the Kongtong Seal could be compared to them.

In a sense, these three books were the closest to the rules of order, and if they could be comprehended, it would greatly benefit Li Er in stepping into the Half-step Heavenly Dao Realm.

Therefore, Li Er wished to use this opportunity to comprehend them, in order to deepen his understanding of the Heavenly Dao Realm.

However, before Zhen Yuanzi and Xuandu could be summoned, Hongjun's voice echoed within the Eight Sceneries Palace, summoning them to the Purple Heaven Palace to discuss matters of the Investiture of the Gods.

Li Er felt a pull of energy and had no choice but to interrupt his actions and head to the Purple Heaven Palace.

At the same time, the remaining five Saints were also affected by the energy pull and emerged from their respective dojos.

Upon seeing Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Li Er felt that Hongjun's gaze seemed to have changed.

He guessed that this might be due to the impending awakening of the Heavenly Dao Will.

Hongjun looked around before speaking, mentioning that the Heavenly Scroll and the Investiture of the Gods List were supreme treasures born of the Heavenly Court's destiny, on par with the Human Book and the Earthly Book, and had the function of assigning positions within the Heavenly Court.

With the Investiture of the Gods List, the righteous gods of the Heavenly Court could be protected from destruction and harm, and would be granted the necessary divine power to maintain order in the Heavenly Court.

Of course, those who were placed on the Investiture of the Gods List would be under the control of the Heavenly Emperor and could not resist.

Those on the list, did they give up their own **?

Did the control of their Primordial Spirit mean losing their freedom?

Within the Purple Heaven Palace, Li Er leisurely stated that in the great calamity, those who did not die would be deified with their physical bodies, while those who died would have their Primordial Spirits placed on the list.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded in agreement, while also reminding them that once on the list, it would be difficult to re-enter the immortal path, and they could only cultivate the divine path, relying on incense offerings.

This caused the expressions of Yuanshi, Tongtian, and the other four Saints to change drastically. Tongtian, who was most concerned about his disciples, asked how many people would be placed on the Investiture of the Gods List.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun replied that this question should be asked of Li Er.

Li Er revealed the details of the Investiture of the Gods List, stating that there were eight departments of righteous gods, with the upper four and lower four departments totaling three hundred and sixty-five righteous gods.

He offered the opportunity for those present to sign first to obtain high positions as righteous gods.

His words conveyed a sense of "speaking frankly beforehand" to prevent future trouble by clarifying everything in advance.

After speaking, Li Er handed the Investiture of the Gods List to Yuanshi.

Facing the choice of the Investiture of the Gods List, would each sect have ** to be on the list? Yuanshi, as the second disciple of Hongjun, appeared cautious after initially receiving the Investiture of the Gods List.

Upon examination, he showed a hint of hesitation and deep thought.

Knowing that the disciples under his tutelage were all immortals with extraordinary fortune, he said, "The Investiture of the Gods List has no suitable candidates for the Heavenly Origin Sect."

Afterward, he passed the Investiture of the Gods List to Tongtian.

Tongtian took the Investiture of the Gods List and fell silent, just like Yuanshi, lost in deep thought.

Finally, he stated his position: "The Heavenly Origin Sect's doctrine aims to preserve a sliver of hope for all living beings.

As a Saint of the Intercepting Sect, I will never allow ** to lose this opportunity. Therefore, I am unwilling to sign this Investiture of the Gods List."

Afterward, the Investiture of the Gods List was passed to Nuwa. The other Saints were also unwilling to sign.

They all understood that although the great calamity had begun, they did not wish to deprive anyone of their chance.

Li Er knew very well that this entire process was merely a pre-announcement of the rules and did not require him to save face for the Saints.

Seeing Li Er's indifferent attitude, the Saints each had their own thoughts.

Although Zhunti was usually active, he fell silent when facing the fact that only Xuandu among Li Er's disciples was outstanding **.

Xuandu's strength made them hesitant to act rashly.

Ultimately, Hongjun was not surprised that no one was willing to sign the Investiture of the Gods List.

He scanned the Saints and calmly declared that the day's events were concluded.

Hongjun kept Li Er behind alone, which did not surprise the Saints.

In everyone's understanding, it was only natural for Li Er, as the Saint in charge of the Investiture of the Gods List, to be kept by Hongjun to discuss matters.

Saints in the Primordial World were divided into the five Heavenly Dao Saints and the Supreme Saint Taishang, and Li Er was not on the same level as them.

At this moment, Hongjun kept Li Er behind to convey the Heavenly Dao Will.

After the Saints departed, Hongjun confessed to Li Er, "After this Investiture of the Gods, I will return to the origin of the Heavenly Dao.

If we meet again, you must remember... I am not Hongjun, but the Heavenly Dao."

Li Er understood Hongjun's implied meaning, realizing that the Heavenly Dao Will was about to awaken completely.

Li Er knew in his heart that Hongjun's appearance and forcing the Saints to take the Saint Extinguishing Pill was actually a result of the Heavenly Dao Will's control.

Thinking of this, Li Er couldn't help but smile and express his gratitude for Hongjun's reminder.

Then, Li Er's figure gradually blurred and finally disappeared from the Purple霄 Palace.

Gazing in the direction Li Er had disappeared, a faint smile appeared on Hongjun's face, as if looking forward to their next meeting and hoping Li Er could bring surprises to the Heavenly Dao.

Not long after, the Purple Firmament Palace vanished from beyond the thirty-third heaven, and Hongjun reintegrated into the Heavenly Dao, replenishing its gradually recovering origin.

After leaving Hongjun, Li Er immediately returned to the Eight Sceneries Palace and summoned Zhen Yuanzi and Great Emperor Fengdu to see him.

As the masters of the Earthly Scroll and the Human Scroll, Zhen Yuanzi and Great Emperor Fengdu belonged to the same Daoist lineage as Li Er, and Li Er's current status and position were sufficient to command them.

He intended to use this opportunity to jointly deal with the impending changes in the Heavenly Dao with Zhen Yuanzi and Great Emperor Fengdu.

To comprehend the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books was a unique opportunity to understand the rules and order of heaven and earth.

The Taishang lineage at this moment was not only powerful through Li Er alone; its foundation surpassed all other forces in the Primordial World.

Li Er had already surpassed his previous self, Laozi, and grown into a towering tree.

Great Emperor Fengdu and Zhen Yuanzi arrived at the Eight Sceneries Palace, and Li Er asked to borrow the Earthly Scroll and the Human Scroll from them.

Great Emperor Fengdu had no objections. Zhen Yuanzi, however, hesitated slightly as the Earth Immortal Mansion had only recently opened, but he still agreed to lend the books for a hundred years.

At this moment, only Li Er and the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books remained in the Eight Sceneries Palace. An immensely powerful aura erupted from the three books, each displaying the rules and order of heaven, earth, and humanity.

Facing such a scene, Li Er was incredibly excited because he understood that the current encounter and fortune were too heaven-defying; even his previous self, Laozi, had not had such an opportunity.

He now held immense fortune and potential in his hands.

Their creation was not due to any person or event, but rather in accordance with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Without encountering the opportune moment, they would not manifest in the world!

In the Primordial World, no one had ever truly been able to fully interpret the rules and order of the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books, as the requirement for them to gather together was too stringent.

Looking across the Primordial World, who could encompass the ** of the three books?

Great Emperor Fengdu and Zhen Yuanzi, perhaps they were capable of this task.

However, with the appearance of the Heavenly Scroll, the Investiture of the Gods List, and the ensuing calamity, who had the heart and energy to comprehend them at this moment?

Yet, despite such harsh conditions, Li Er was still not satisfied.

The Heaven, Earth, and Human Books, which coexisted with the order and rules of heaven and earth, had finally been gathered by Li Er today.

He gazed intently at the three books before him, his heart stirred, "With the three books in hand, order and rules manifest."

Following this, Li Er announced his seclusion, dedicating himself to comprehension without any disturbances.

He sat cross-legged on the wind and fire, his vital energy fluctuating intensely, like a corner of heaven and earth, making it impossible for others to look directly at him.

He whispered, "During this seclusion, I vow to comprehend the order and rules of heaven and earth."

His confident and resolute voice echoed through the Eight Sceneries Palace.

It must be admitted that in the Primordial World, at Li Er's level of cultivation, few things could capture his attention.

But the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books were different; they were supreme treasures of the great forces of heaven and earth, manifesting the order and rules of the Primordial World.

Therefore, any one of these books could establish a great force.

This is the fundamental difference between the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books and the three lamps.

If the illuminating divine effects of the Heaven, Earth, and Human lamps are likened to a renowned teacher or wise sage, then the three books are supreme treasures destined by fate.

What they establish are the highest positions such as the Heavenly Emperor, the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, and the Great Emperor Fengdu.

The two are fundamentally different.

Li Er regarded comprehending the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books as acquiring a priceless treasure, its value far exceeding that of any Spiritual Treasure.

Unlike other Saints who pursue the might of Spiritual Treasures, he had begun to comprehend the great trend treasures that arose with destiny, attempting to understand the rules and order contained within.

At this moment, his realm was extraordinary, and his perspective was different from that of ordinary people.

Li Er slowly closed his eyes. Suddenly, divine light bloomed between his brows, as if a dharma eye had opened, and a peculiar fluctuation emanated outwards.

Instantly, a radiant Taiji Primordial Spirit manifested, distinct in its black and white, making it impossible to gaze upon directly.

This Primordial Spirit vanished as quickly as it appeared. The next moment it reappeared, it had entered the formation of the Heaven, Earth, and Human Books, drilling into the Heavenly Scroll's Investiture of the Gods List.

Within the rules and order of the Heavenly Scroll, Li Er's vision revealed an interwoven net like scattered stars, emanating a strong sense of order and rules.

He was facing the great trend of the Heavenly Court, representing the rules and order of Heaven within the world.

Towards this, Li Er did not falter. His face solemn, his vast Primordial Spirit power surged towards the interwoven net.

At this moment, the previously obscure and incomprehensible rules and order became unprecedentedly clear in Li Er's consciousness.

Innumerable spiritual lights flickered. His expression remained unchanged as he continued to comprehend the interwoven net formed by those rules and order.

As a half-step Heavenly Dao Realm Saint who had touched upon the rules and order, his attainments could be called heaven-defying.

Facing the resistance of the rules and order, he paid it no mind, instantly breaking through the obstruction and continuing to deepen his comprehension.

The Heavenly Scroll began to tremble.

The interwoven net of rules and order repelled Li Er's comprehension with unparalleled speed.

The Heavenly Dao seemed to have sensed external interference.

However, Li Er was no ordinary Saint; his Primordial Spirit power far surpassed that of a Heavenly Dao Saint.