If You Dare Put Your Disciples on the List, I Will Put Mine on It Too

The ancient gate of the Purple Cloud Palace slowly closed behind them, isolating them from everything.

Chaos currents surged, and deathly silence reigned.

After a long while, a hint of helplessness appeared on the usually calm and composed face of the Taiqing Saint. He sighed softly, breaking the silence.

"Second Younger Brother, Third Brother."

"You all heard what the teacher said clearly."

"If the teacher cannot be satisfied, the Investiture of the Gods will remain empty even after ten thousand years."

"When that Tribulation arrives, countless disciples of your sect will perish and turn to ashes."

Yuanshi Tianzun's face was ashen, and he could barely contain his frustration and anger.

He remained steadfast in his opinion and said in a deep voice.

"Eldest Brother, you know best the situation of our Clarify Sect."

"My Clarify Sect has very few disciples, each one of whom is the foundation upon which I have poured my heart and soul into passing on the Yuqing Dao Lineage. How could they possibly be included on the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods?"

After he finished speaking, he directly turned his criticism towards the Tongtian Sect Master.

"As for my Third Brother, the Interception Sect is known for its 'Ten Thousand Immortals Paying Homage paying homage,' with disciples all over the Primordial Wilderness, but their quality varies greatly."

"Many of them are of questionable character, morally deficient, and burdened by Karma debts."

"It's better to let them cause great trouble in the future and ruin the Fortune of the Interception Sect."

"It would be better to take this opportunity to send those disciples with poor character and weak faith to the Investiture of the Gods, which would also provide them with a way out."

"They can serve the Heavenly Court and fill vacancies in the divine positions."

"It can help your Interception Sect eliminate these bad apples, and also help you avoid this Tribulation and save yourself from death."

"This is a great thing that achieves three goals at once, so why should you insist on it, Third Brother?"

The words of Yuanshi Tianzun were spoken so matter-of-factly, as if he were truly thinking of Tongtian and the Interception Sect.

The Tongtian Sect Master, who had been suppressing his anger, could no longer bear it after hearing Yuanshi Tianzun's words.

"Primordial Lord, stop pretending!"

"You call your Chan Sect Disciple treasures, but my Jie Sect Disciple are just worthless weeds?!"

"Why should your disciples inherit the Dao Lineage and live a carefree life, while my disciples have to be listed and be driven by others?"

The Tongtian Sect Master Surrounding Body radiated sword intent as he glared angrily at the Yuanshi Tianzun.

"Furthermore, the teacher clearly stated that this Tribulation arose because you, Chan Sect Disciple, assisted the Human Emperor and were thus tainted by boundless Killing Tribulation!"

"This Karma is something your Clarify Sect owes, and this Killing Tribulation is something your Clarify Sect disciples must bear!"

"If anyone should be on the list, it should be a disciple of your Clarify Sect! Why are you dragging my Interception Sect into it!"

The more Tongtian spoke, the angrier he became.

"Primordial Lord, I won't waste any more words with you!"

"If you truly have the heart to care about the Mystic Gate sect), then sign the names of your precious Twelve Golden Immortals onto the Investiture of the Gods right now!"

"If you wish, let your Twelve Golden Immortals disciples be listed on the tribulation list."

Without saying a word, I also selected disciples from among my Direct Disciple to sign and be listed on the list!

Do you dare?

Didn't you say your disciple was noble and virtuous?

Then let them go!

Didn't you say my disciple was no good?

You go first, I'll follow!

"You...!"

Upon hearing this, the Yuanshi Tianzun was furious.

Should he be included on the list of the Twelve Golden Immortals?

How is that possible!

That was the foundation of his Clarify Sect, and his hope for the future!

He was trembling with rage, pointing at Tongtian and shouting angrily.

"Tongtian! You're utterly unreasonable!"

"My twelve disciples are all deeply rooted in spiritual cultivation and possess extraordinary blessings; they are the future pillars of the Orthodox Daoist Sect!"

How could you possibly compare to those creatures of yours who are born from moisture and eggs, and who have fur and horns?

These words were spoken without any mercy, and were extremely sarcastic and bitter.

This directly reveals the most despised aspect of the Interception Sect's "education for all" principle, which was most disliked by Yuanshi Tianzun.

"I put them on the list to provide them with a way out, to give them an incredible opportunity!"

Yuanshi Tianzun looked completely at ease.

"Otherwise, given their background and fortune, they would surely be among the first to be reduced to ashes when the Tribulation descends!"

"As their master, instead of thinking of ways to help them, you're just making trouble here. You're utterly foolish!"

"You should thank me for finding a way out for your worthless disciples!"

"Primordial Lord! You've gone too far!"

The Tongtian Sect Master was so angry that he trembled all over.

"It's none of your business to judge my disciples!"

"In order to protect your own disciples, you want to shift the blame onto my Interception Sect!"

"Primordial Lord, I'll say it again: if you want my Jie Sect Disciple to be on the list, fine!"

"Let your Chan Sect Disciple go first!"

The atmosphere between the two was growing increasingly tense, almost to the point of a physical fight breaking out in the Chaos.

Just then, the Taiqing Saint, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

"Enough!"

"Shut up, all of you!"

The Taiqing Saint showed a hint of fatigue and impatience.

"Now that Great Calamity is imminent, the three of us brothers should be of one mind and one heart to overcome this difficulty together."

"You people are here, turning against each other for your own selfish reasons. What kind of behavior is this!"

He glanced at Primordial Lord and Tongtian.

Since no agreement can be reached, let's leave this matter for now.

"You should all go back and think this over carefully."

"Ten thousand years later, return to this place and sign the Investiture of the Gods."

"Think it through. Ensuring the preservation of our Dao Lineage is more important than allowing some disciples to be listed."

"It's still more important to save face in the short term, even if it means plunging the entire Dao Lineage into utter ruin."

The Taiqing Saint had said all he wanted to say and clearly did not wish to get involved in their argument any further.

The Tongtian Sect Master gave Yuanshi Tianzun a deep look, snorted coldly, and said no more.

With a swift movement, it transformed into a streak of azure sword light, tearing through the Chaos and flying straight towards Golden Ao Island.

In the blink of an eye, it vanished without a trace.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked in the direction Tongtian had left, his anger still burning. He turned to Taiqing Saint and complained.

"Eldest Brother, look at our Third Brother!"

"He's just that stubborn!"

"His disciples are a mixed bag, so this is a good opportunity to send those of questionable character and burdened with Karma debts to the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods."

"It can both avert disaster and cleanse his own sect; for the Interception Sect itself, it's a tremendous benefit!"

"Why can't he understand this principle!"

The Taiqing Saint sighed softly and shook his head.

"Second Younger Brother."

"You can't just focus on getting your Third Brother's disciple on the list."

"This matter ultimately concerns the Three Teachings."

"If you are not willing to give even the slightest bit, how can you expect your Third Brother to be convinced?"

The words of the Taiqing Saint remained calm, yet they caused Yuanshi Tianzun to pause in surprise.

"Furthermore, it is a fact that your disciples are destined for Killing Tribulation."

"If this matter is not resolved, when the Tribulation descends, they will be the first to bear the brunt, and I fear... they will not escape unscathed."

"You should think about it carefully yourself."

Having said that, the Taiqing Saint did not linger. With a flicker, his figure disappeared into the Chaos and returned to the Eight Views Palace of Mount Shouyang.

In the blink of an eye, only Yuanshi Tianzun remained in the vast Chaos.

He stood alone in the Chaos, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

Should my disciples be on the list?

How to avert Killing Tribulation?

The expression on Yuanshi Tianzun's face shifted between light and shadow, but in the end, all his emotions culminated in a cold snort filled with disdain.

"Snort!"

A cold snort rang out in the silent Chaos.

"My disciples will be protected by me!"

"How can we allow them to be Investiture of the Gods on the Investiture of the Gods and to serve under that brat Haotian!"

"Wishful thinking!"

Thinking of his twelve disciples, who were of noble character and blessed with great fortune...

The thought of having to serve as a subordinate to a former Yuanshi Tianzun acolyte fueled the rage within Yuanshi Tianzun.

In his view, this was not only an insult to his disciples, but also a great insult to him, their Saint master!

The Yuanshi Tianzun Surrounding Body flashed with immortal light, and he too transformed into a stream of light, flying towards the direction of Kunlun Mountain.

The Three Pure Ones parted on bad terms.