In a Struggle for the Great Dao, What Did Brotherhood Count For?

Zhou Ming looked at him and slowly uttered two words.

"Humanity Dao."

The Tongtian Sect Master was taken aback and couldn't react for a moment.

"Humanity Dao? What do you mean by that?"

Zhou Ming explained calmly.

"Since the emergence of Humanity Dao, which of you six Saint hasn't wished to use the Human Clan to seize control of this Humanity Dao Authority?"

"To comprehend its profound mysteries and thus advance in the Great Dao?"

"Among the Six Sages, if we consider their influence among the Human Clan, your Interception Sect is undoubtedly number one."

"Your disciples have the closest ties with the Human Clan, and many have even entered the Human Clan court to assist the Human Emperor in governing the world."

Therefore, among the Six Sages, the one most likely to take control of Humanity Dao through the Human Clan.

"Besides Fellow Daoist Nuwa, it's you, Fellow Daoist Tongtian."

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, Holy Mother of the Human Race, and your Karma with the Human Clan Race is profound."

"As for you, fellow Daoist, Houtian have gained an absolute advantage through the intricate connections between the Interception Sect and the Human Clan."

"Will the other Saint just stand by and watch you completely seize this Humanity Dao Authority?"

"This is no small matter of a battle of Fortune."

"This is a struggle for the Great Dao!"

"It is a struggle for the Great Dao that is enough to change the entire Primordial Wilderness order, and even to stand on equal footing with the Heavenly Dao!"

"Fellow Daoist, you said..."

"Will they take advantage of this Tribulation to eliminate you, a formidable competitor, from the game?"

"After all, once your Interception Sect is destroyed, all your arrangements among the Human Clan will vanish, and they will no longer pose any threat to them."

"Even if Fellow Daoist Taiqing and Fellow Daoist Primordial Lord are your blood brothers, do you think they would give up?"

"With the Great Dao before them, would they really hand over this incredible opportunity to you just for the sake of the so-called ' Three Pure Ones as One'?"

Boom!

Every word Zhou Ming uttered was like a heavy hammer blow, striking the heart of the Tongtian Sect Master.

All his thoughts had been focused on the Investiture of the Gods and the conflict between the disciples of the Clarify Sect and Investiture of the Gods Interception Sect.

He completely overlooked the fact that behind this lay an even more terrifying and irreconcilable struggle over the Great Dao!

Humanity Dao!

Yes, Humanity Dao!

That's the root of the problem!

The Investiture of the Gods Tribulation may just be a trigger, an excuse.

A pretext that would allow other Saint to legitimately join forces against his Interception Sect!

In the face of such a struggle, what do the so-called "Pangu Orthodox" and the so-called "unity of the Three Pure Ones" amount to?

It's nothing but a ridiculous joke.

turn out to be...

From the very beginning, he had been regarded as a common enemy by all the Saint.

It turns out that the heyday of his Interception Sect had long been a thorn in everyone's side.

It turned out that what he thought was an impregnable fortress was nothing but a castle in the air, which would disintegrate with a gust of wind.

Houtu, who was standing to the side, finally realized what was going on.

She looked at Zhou Ming, her heart filled with turbulent emotions.

I see!

My elder Elder Brother handed over the key to Humanity Dao Authority, the Kongtong Seal, to the Human Clan without hesitation, all for the sake of today!

From the very beginning, he threw out the huge bait of "Humanity Dao," attracting all the Saint to compete for it.

He dragged all the Saint into this struggle over Humanity Dao.

Let them scheme against each other, be wary of each other, and fight each other.

The Wu Clan, on the other hand, could sit high on their cloud-topped platforms and observe with indifference.

My Elder Brother's scheme is truly... profound and terrifying!

a long time.

The Tongtian Sect Master then spoke.

"What you say, fellow Daoist, is... correct."

"The struggle for Humanity Dao Authority is a matter of Great Dao, and they will not let this opportunity pass them by."

"It seems that in this Tribulation, our Interception Sect... truly... cannot escape its fate."

He raised his head and looked at Zhou Ming with a complicated expression.

"When you relinquished the Humanity Dao Authority to others, didn't you already foresee this outcome?"

Zhou Ming met his gaze and calmly shook his head.

Fellow Daoist, you're overthinking it.

How could I possibly see that far?

"At that time, we relinquished our Humanity Dao Authority simply because we felt that our Wu Clan had already taken control of the Earthly Dao."

"If we were to also control Humanity Dao, what future would other living beings have in this Primordial World?"

"Our Wu Clan is descended from the blood of our Father God. We should strive for the well-being of all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness, not sever their path to the Great Dao."

"Doing so would go against the original intention of the Father God in Heaven-Cleaving Earth-Splitting and Zaohua all living beings."

Zhou Ming spoke with an air of righteous indignation, as if he truly cared for all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness.

Houtu, standing to the side, immediately understood and added with a gentle smile.

"Indeed, Elder Brother, your intentions are good. You have always taken the Father God's will as your own responsibility and thought of all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness."

The Tongtian Sect Master looked at them and suddenly smiled softly, but that smile was full of indescribable complexity.

He didn't dwell on the matter any further.

Whether you believe it or not, it no longer matters.

The important question is, what should he do now?

Moreover, regardless of Zhou Ming's purpose, he has awakened me today.

Having come to terms with reality is an immense favor in itself.

At this moment, Zhou Ming spoke again.

"So, fellow Daoist, do you still think that being Investiture of the Gods on the Investiture of the Gods is the worst possible outcome for your Interception Sect?"

"Actively select a group of disciples and have them physically participate in the ranking."

"Not only will their lives be spared, but they will also be able to secure a divine position in Heavenly Court, enjoy the Heavenly Court's Fortune, and continue to have opportunities for cultivation in the future."

"More importantly, this can be used to show weakness to other Saint, making them lower their guard and thus preserving the Dao Lineage of your Interception Sect."

"This is the most advantageous method for your Interception Sect."

The Tongtian Sect Master remained silent.

He knew that Zhou Ming was right.

With the combined machinations of several Saint, his Interception Sect had no chance of winning.

But...

He still couldn't bear to personally send his disciple to the Investiture of the Gods.

Zhou Ming noticed his hesitation and said calmly.

"If you, fellow Daoist, feel it's too much to personally send your disciple onto the list..."

"Then you might as well inform your disciples of the dangers of this Tribulation."

Let them choose for themselves.

"They would rather be listed on the Investiture of the Gods, giving up their carefree life in exchange for a stable existence and the preservation of their lives."

"I'm still willing to follow you, risking my life, to fight for that sliver of possibility of transcendence."

"In that case, it can't be said that you've let them down."

Zhou Ming's words plunged the Tongtian Sect Master into a long silence.

After a long while, he finally let out a heavy sigh, as if a great burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

He bowed respectfully to Zhou Ming.

"Thank you for your guidance today, fellow Daoist!"

"I see."

"Farewell!"

Having said that, he didn't linger and turned to leave the Pangu Hall.

"Alright, fellow Daoist, take care."

Zhou Ming nodded slightly and watched him leave.