Golden Ao Island, Biyou Palace.
When Qin Feng and Tongtian Jiaozhu set foot on this fairy island suspended in the East China Sea, the whole island was completely boiling.
It is a kind of fanaticism and worship that comes from the depths of Primordial Spirit.
From the beach on the beach to the White Jade Square in front of the Biyou Palace, tens of thousands of Jie Sect Disciple spontaneously line up on both sides of the road.
Their gazes did not have any reserve or indifference of immortals, but some were just as intense as the most devout believers looking up at a miracle.
There is no need for Tongtian Jiaozhu orders, let alone any ceremony.
When Qin Feng passed by, all Jie Sect Disciple, whether they were registered by the outer sect or personally passed by the inner sect, bowed and gave a heartfelt gift.
"I'll wait, meet Qin Feng Dao Master!"
The sound like a roaring mountain and a tsunami merged into a torrent that shook the earth and scattered Yun Xiao, shaking the whole world.
This scene is more shocking and pure than the real Myriad Immortals Paying Homage.
Because what they worship is not only the distinguished guest brought back by the master, but also the supreme strongman who single-handedly slapped the saint and defended the dignity of the entire Interception Sect!
Tongtian Jiaozhu looked at the scene in front of him, and instead of showing any dissatisfaction, he put his hands on his hands and laughed, his face full of pride.
"Qin Feng Fellow Daoist, do you think these disciples and grandsons of mine are quite enthusiastic?"
Qin Feng looked at the battle that almost overturned the fairy island, touched his nose, and showed a wry smile.
"The enthusiasm is great, but I don't know. I thought I was the owner of this Biyou Palace."
"Hahaha! If you are willing, it doesn't matter if you become the master of the Biyou Palace!" Tongtian Jiaozhu waved his hand and said proudly.
These words made the immediate disciples of the Interception Sect around, such as Holy Mother Wudang and others, jump in their eyes.
What Master said is too much...
But then I thought about it, if we could really invite this great master to be the master of the Biyou Palace, then let alone Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, I'm afraid the whole Primordial World, they Interception Sect could go sideways.
Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem impossible?
For a moment, the eyes of several Saint Mothers looking at Qin Feng became subtle.
Deep in the Biyou Palace, in a quiet room only open to saints.
Tongtian Jiaozhu personally poured a cup of Immortal Tea for Qin Feng, which was condensed from Chaos Vital Energy. The screen retreated to the left and right, leaving only the two of them in the huge palace.
The two of them sat opposite each other, with no distinction between priorities, as if they were discussing Daoism as equals.
Tongtian Jiaozhu took a sip of Immortal Tea, looked at Qin Feng with burning eyes, and finally asked the question that had been bothering him for a long time.
"Qin Feng, fellow Daoist, what is the origin of Pangu Banner...?"
He did not ask how Qin Feng was obtained, but the "origin".
Because he knew very well that being able to make an Open Sky Treasure actively rebel or even kill its owner was something that could no longer be explained by "seizing". There must be a higher level of cause and effect behind it that he couldn't understand.
Qin Feng picked up the tea cup and blew the Chaos Qi on it gently, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.
"Oh, you said that."
"What is given by the Great Dao is just a matter of obeying Heaven and responding to people."
Just eight simple words, understatement, calm and gentle.
But when these eight words fell into Tongtian Jiaozhu's ears, they were no less than a Chaos Divine Thunder that exploded deep in his Sacred Heart!
Gifted by the great road?
It's not the way of heaven, it's the great road!
Shun Tian Yingren?
If it goes smoothly, which "heaven" is it? If it goes well, which "person" does it belong to?
Tongtian Jiaozhu feels that his saint Primordial Spirit is not enough.
He fought countless Yuanhui before he won a statue of Saint Position under the way of heaven. He thought he was standing on the top of all living beings.
But this simple sentence of Qin Feng revealed to him a shocking truth.
It turns out that above the way of heaven, there is a higher level... the avenue!
And Qin Feng's words were so natural and casual, as if "Dao Dao" was just an existence that could communicate with him at any time and even obey his orders.
This realization made Tongtian Jiaozhu, Heavenly Dao Saint, feel for the first time a sense of insignificance from the depths of his soul.
He looked at Qin Feng's excessively young face, but another thought began to appear in his mind uncontrollably.
Protect shortcomings.
He Tongtian Jiaozhu and Primordial World are famous for protecting shortcomings.
He upholds the principle of teaching without distinction, and protects thousands of disciples under his sect. Even those who are born in wet eggs, wearing hair and horns, as long as they enter his sect, he will treat them equally, and he will dare to stand up for anyone who dares to bully them.
This is his way and his pride.
But today, after seeing Qin Feng's "protecting one's shortcomings", he suddenly felt that his so-called "protecting one's shortcomings" was like a joke.
The protection of one's own shortcomings is the "protection" carried out under the general framework set by heaven and under the general premise of Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.
To put it bluntly, if someone wants to kill a hundred of your disciples, he may be able to save fifty if he fights to the death, but in the end someone will still have to be on the list to face the disaster.
His "protection" seemed so fragile and powerless in the face of disaster.
But what about Qin Feng's shortcomings?
This guy doesn't follow any rules at all!
When Shi Ji was in trouble, he slapped Taiyi away, forcing Yuanshi Tianzun to hold his nose and admit defeat.
Yun Xiao was trapped, so he went straight to Kunlun and robbed people in front of Yuanshi.
This time, in order to protect Interception Sect, he even overturned the table.
Heaven wants Yuanshi to take charge of Pangu Banner?
Okay, Da Dao directly gave Pangu Banner to him Qin Feng!
Can saints not be insulted?
He directly uses your magic weapon to slap your face!
Tongtian Jiaozhu suddenly discovered that there was an essential difference between him and Qin Feng in terms of "protecting shortcomings".
He protects the "religion" and the group, so he has to make choices and sacrifices in the face of the general trend.
But Qin Feng only protects "people", individuals he recognizes.
When he protects one person, he protects all causes and effects behind him.
If he protects a religion, he directly reverses his established destiny.
This is no longer protecting shortcomings.
This is changing the rules and rewriting the destiny!
Tongtian Jiaozhu Looking at the young man opposite who was still enjoying tea leisurely, the shock in his heart gradually turned into an indescribable complex emotion.
There is envy and admiration, but more importantly, there is a deep sense of powerlessness.
For the first time, he discovered that the Tao that he was so proud of was so worthless in front of others.
After a long time, the discussion ended.
Tongtian Jiaozhu personally brought Qin Feng to the edge of Golden Ao Island. The enthusiasm on his face remained undiminished, and he promised not to return drunk next time.
Qin Feng was sent away, Tongtian Jiaozhu was sent away but Biyou Palace was not returned immediately.
He stood alone on the cliff by the sea, letting the salty sea breeze blow his broad sleeves.
His eyes looked towards the Biyou Palace in the distance which was still lively and brightly lit.
In my ears, I can still hear the cheers from the disciples because of today's victory.
But the proud owner of the Interception Sect didn't have any joy of victory on his face.
Some are just an unprecedented, distant and profound emotion.
"Master."
The figure of Holy Mother Wudang appeared quietly behind him, with a trace of worry on his face.
"You... seem to have something on your mind?"
Tongtian Jiaozhu did not look back, his eyes were still looking at the Biyou Palace on the top of the mountain, looking at the faces of the disciples who were excited and full of hope for the future.
After a long while, he let out a long sigh that seemed to last for eternity.
In that sigh, there was no majesty of a saint, but instead there was an indescribable... desolation.
He slowly turned around, looked at his closest and most stable disciple, and spoke in an unprecedented calm tone.
"Wudang."
"On the path of 'protection', I am not as good as Qin Feng."
Boom!
Holy Mother Wudang's brain buzzed and went blank.
She stared blankly at her master. The face that was always full of rebelliousness and high-spirited fighting spirit was now filled with a trace of calmness that she had never seen before, almost as if he was admitting defeat.
A saint admits that he is inferior to a non-saint?
This... how is this possible!
This was even more absurd and unbelievable to her than Yuanshi Tianzun being slapped in public!
However, Tongtian Jiaozhu's next words were like a heavy hammer, hitting her heart hard.
"My 'teaching without distinction' seems to be profound, but in fact it is vulnerable to disaster. It just makes more innocent disciples get involved in this ruthless meat grinder."
"And he is the real guardian."
Tongtian Jiaozhu's gaze became extremely deep, as if he could see through the endless time and space in the future.
"Perhaps, Interception Sect's future does not lie with me."
"And in him."