Actually, for Wu Tian—
It would not have been difficult for him to intervene and prevent the Ten Heavenly Lords of Golden Turtle Island from dying... but was there any need? He could not possibly protect every disciple of the Intercepting Sect just because of his current strength, could he?
Then would the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation even continue?
Wouldn't the Human Emperor Banner have been refined for nothing?
Would the Earthly Dao's Investiture of the Gods merely be empty words?
So Wu Tian's purpose was very clear: he only needed to protect those Intercepting Sect members he favored. As for everyone else, they would have to rely on their own fate... After all, it was universally acknowledged that the Intercepting Sect had both good and bad among its ranks.
Though Yuanshi's words carried a disparaging meaning, it was a reality even Tongtian had no choice but to acknowledge. This was also why Tongtian had initially been willing to compromise.
Of course...
Just as Shen Gongbao had preached—
Those who contributed during the tribulation and followed Wu Tian would not be treated poorly, even if they died to answer the tribulation!
As the Earth Fierce Array began operating—
Juliusun led Xue Ehu into the array as well!
Just like when the Heavenly Absolute Array had been broken, not long after Xue Ehu let out a pained cry, the Earth Fierce Array collapsed with a thunderous crash. Juliusun then reappeared, calm and composed...
At the same time—
Everyone noticed something different.
Juliusun was not carrying Zhao Jiang's head. Instead, he had used the Immortal-Binding Rope to tie Zhao Jiang up, lifting his entire body in one hand.
Then he cupped one hand in salute toward Daoist Tianzun.
Juliusun bowed and said,
"I'm sorry, Junior Brother!"
"I failed to save Junior