However, Zhunti had forgotten Shen Gongbao's original words—words that had been both a reminder and a warning to both sides.
After bidding Zhunti farewell, Shen Gongbao chose to enter the mortal world and begin making arrangements.
He knew that his Investiture of the Gods status had merely been revealed, and that he was not the true chosen one. Thus, even if Zhunti's attitude toward him remained unchanged, it would be difficult for him to receive further support.
Therefore, he chose to leave the Western Spiritual Mountain and enter the mortal world to make preparations for the challenges ahead.
His actions were full of reason and strategy.
He already possessed Golden Immortal cultivation. His future advancement to Taiyi and even Grand Unity was no longer something the Eight Treasures Merit Pool could grant.
Thus, he decided not to return, instead taking the initiative to enter the mortal world and lay the groundwork.
This way, he could display his value and once more draw Jieyin and Zhunti's attention and investment.
This was the method of a clever man—taking the initiative.
After Zhunti returned to the Western Spiritual Mountain, Jieyin's expression turned grim.
They had originally thought Shen Gongbao, the chosen one for the Investiture of the Gods, was securely in their grasp. Yet he was not the true one; that person was Jiang Ziya of the Taishang Lineage.
This placed them in an awkward position.
They had previously felt they had gained an advantage, but now it seemed that advantage was somewhat underhanded.
Jieyin looked at the returning Zhunti, shook his head, and sighed. "The Investiture of the Gods List has fallen into Taishang's hands. This is extremely unfavorable for our Buddhist Sect."
He believed that as long as they instructed their disciples not to leave Spiritual Mountain rashly, they could safely