Direct Disciple Jiang Ziya, Named Disciple Shen Gongbao

Golden Ao Island.

Jade Palace.

The Tongtian Sect Master returned from the Chaos, and with one step, he was back in this familiar palace.

A moment later, he raised his hand, and a Imperial Edict flew out from his fingertips.

In an instant, it transformed into tens of thousands of azure streams of light, tearing through the void and heading in all directions of the Primordial Wilderness.

"All Jie Sect Disciple, return to Golden Ao Island immediately!"

What happened?

Why did Master suddenly summon us back?

Could it be that they've found the Person destined for the Tribulation?

Although their hearts were filled with doubt, none of the disciples dared to disobey the Saint's Imperial Edict.

In an instant, countless beams of divine light shot into the sky from every corner of the Primordial Continent.

Like rivers flowing into the sea, they all converged on Golden Ao Island.

Jade Palace, people were thronging about, and the air was filled with a mystical aura.

Daoist Duobao, Saint Mother Jinling, Saint Mother Wudang, Zhao Gongming, the Three Xiao Sisters... almost all the core disciples of the Interception Sect were present.

They looked at each other, both with a hint of confusion on their faces.

"What's going on? Why did Master suddenly summon us all back?"

"Could it be that Master has already found the Person destined for the Tribulation!"

The disciples were abuzz with discussion.

Just then, the figure of the Tongtian Sect Master appeared silently on the High Platform.

"Greetings, Master!"

The Tongtian Sect Master stood before the hall, his gaze sweeping over the familiar faces below, and slowly began to speak.

"From this day forward, you need not go out to search for the Person destined for the Tribulation."

These words immediately caused an uproar below.

"What?"

"You're not looking anymore? Why is that?"

As the eldest disciple, Duobao immediately bowed and asked.

"Master! Why have you stopped searching?"

"Could it be that the Clarify Sect has already found the Person destined for the Tribulation?"

The Tongtian Sect Master looked at him and nodded calmly.

"Good."

"The Person destined for the Tribulation has been found by your Primordial Lord Senior Uncle."

"In this Tribulation, the Clarify Sect Investiture of the Gods is in charge of the Investiture Tribulation the Gods, and they have already gained the upper hand."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming spoke up.

"Master, you don't need to worry!"

"Isn't it just that the Person destined for the Tribulation has fallen into the hands of the Clarify Sect?"

"How could a mere Person destined for the Tribulation possibly cause any upheaval?"

"Even if his Clarify Sect gains the upper hand, so what?"

He looked around and said with great pride.

"My ten thousand immortals of the Interception Sect are here! His Clarify Sect is nothing more than Twelve Golden Immortals!"

"If it really comes down to a fight, I can take on several of them by myself! What can they possibly use to fight us?"

"Senior Brother Gongming is right!"

"Hahaha, that's right! So what if they control the Investiture of the Gods? We'll just ignore them!"

"In the Tribulation, strength will ultimately prevail! How can the small number of people in the Clarify Sect be a match for us!"

The disciples echoed their sentiments, their words brimming with absolute confidence in their own abilities.

In their view, the Chan Sect Disciple were no match for them at all.

As long as the Saint do not intervene, they fear no force in the Primordial Wilderness.

As for those at the Saint level, they are protected by their master, the Tongtian Sect Master.

Then what do they have to be afraid of?

Looking at his disciples below, brimming with confidence, the Tongtian Sect Master felt a deep sense of sorrow.

They had no idea what they were about to face.

He didn't tell them that this was part of the Dao Ancestor's scheme.

Telling them now will only cause their resolve to crumble and make them hesitant and timid.

If you can't even muster the slightest fighting spirit, then you're truly doomed.

He suppressed the surging emotions within him, his face remaining as calm as still water.

"It's excellent that you have this confidence."

"However, Tribulation is no child's play; the secrets of Heavenly Secrets Chaos, and the Variables are endless."

"In this Tribulation, your primary task should be to preserve your own lives."

His gaze sharpened.

"During the Tribulation, if you encounter Chan Sect Disciple, do not hold back. Unleash all your skills, and let fate decide your fate."

"But if things become unmanageable, flee immediately. Do not risk your life for a moment of anger."

"Did you all understand?"

Although the disciples felt that their master was being overly cautious today, they dared not disobey the words of Saint and bowed in unison in response.

"Your disciple obeys!"

The Tongtian Sect Master nodded and said no more.

At this moment, the Tongtian Sect Master turned his gaze to Jiang Ziya in the crowd.

"Ziya, come forward."

Jiang Ziya was filled with trepidation. He quickly went to the center of the main hall and respectfully bowed to the Tongtian Sect Master on the High Platform.

"Disciple Jiang Shang greets Master."

The Tongtian Sect Master looked at him, his voice gentle.

"This is my Direct Disciple, Jiang Shang, courtesy name Ziya."

"From this day forward, he will be your junior brother. You must take good care of him in the future."

Upon hearing this, all the disciples' eyes turned to Jiang Ziya.

Puzzled, confused, astonished.

A mortal?

His talent was extremely mediocre, and he didn't possess even a trace of Magic Power within him.

How could such a person be accepted as Direct Disciple by the master?

It should be noted that the Tongtian Sect Master has not accepted Direct Disciple for countless Eon.

Just who exactly is this Jiang Ziya?

But no one dared to question the decision of the Tongtian Sect Master.

Duobao spoke first.

Congratulations, Master, on the arrival of your wonderful disciple!

"We have gained another junior brother; this is truly a fortunate event for the Interception Sect!"

The other members of the Interception Sect also stepped forward and greeted them warmly.

"So it's Senior Brother Ziya! My apologies for not recognizing you! Congratulations on becoming a disciple of our Master!"

Congratulations, Ziya Brother (Senior Brother) Ziya!

"Greetings, Ziya Brother Ziya!"

Jiang Ziya had never seen such a spectacle before.

He was just an ordinary man who had been struggling to make a living not long ago, but today he has become a disciple of Saint, facing thousands of legendary immortals.

He felt flattered and immediately bowed, repeatedly making salutations in all directions in return.

"Jiang Shang... greets all senior brothers and sisters..."

The Tongtian Sect Master sighed almost imperceptibly as he watched this scene.

Jiang Ziya should have been the protagonist of this Tribulation.

After all, it was he who led Jiang Ziya away from the mortal realm and into the vortex of this Tribulation.

Now, Jiang Ziya has lost his status as the "Person destined for the Tribulation" and is no longer protected by Heaven's mandate.

In this Tribulation, we are no different from an ant that could be crushed at any moment.

Although the Interception Sect lost the initial attack, the Saint's promise still holds true.

Taking him as my personal disciple and protecting him is the only compensation I can offer.

The Tongtian Sect Master nodded as he watched this scene.

He looked at his eldest disciple Daoist Duobao.

"Duobao."

"Disciple is here." Daoist Duobao immediately stepped forward.

"Ziya is new to the immortal path and his foundation is shallow. You will act as his teacher and instruct him in the methods of cultivation."

"I have important matters to attend to. I will personally instruct you after I have finished."

"Yes, Master," Daoist Duobao replied respectfully.

"This disciple will certainly teach my junior brother with utmost care."

"Um."

The Tongtian Sect Master waved his hand.

"All of you, step back."

"Yes, Master!"

The disciples bowed again, then dispersed in twos and threes, Jade Palace quickly returned to peace.

at the same time.

Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace.

The Yuanshi Tianzun sat high on his cloud bed, with the Twelve Golden Immortals, the Immortal Weng of the South Pole, Yun Zhongzi, and the Daoist Randeng all present below.

The entire hall was filled with a sense of triumphant joy.

Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master!

Guangchengzi, as the eldest disciple, led the others in bowing.

"Master, with his divine wisdom, has finally brought the Person destined for the Tribulation under his wing, allowing him to take charge of the great undertaking of the Investiture of the Gods!"

"This is a blessing from Heaven upon our Clarify Sect; we shall glorify our Yuqing Dao Lineage!"

True Person Taiyi burst into laughter without any attempt to hide it.

"Hahaha! Destiny ultimately belongs to my Clarify Sect!"

"Those horned and furry disciples of the Interception Sect dare to compete with us for the Mandate of Heaven? What a ridiculous joke!"

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at his disciples below, and a rare smile appeared on his usually indifferent face.

"Good."

"This conferment of Investiture of the Gods upon the gods is to be preordained by our Clarify Sect; it is the will of Heaven."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to the Immortal Weng of the South Pole was standing to the side.

"The Person destined for the Tribulation is named Shen Gongbao."

The Yuanshi Tianzun Beginning paused slightly, a hint of barely perceptible disdain creeping into his voice.

"Though its origins are flawed, it is a leopard that has attained enlightenment, and it is destined by Heaven."

"He is also the key to this Tribulation, and I have already accepted him as Named Disciple."

"From now on, you will be in charge of training Shen Gongbao."

The words of the Yuanshi Tianzun were devoid of any emotion.

In his eyes, Shen Gongbao, the so-called Person destined for the Tribulation, was nothing more than a tool used to initiate the Tribulation and to shield the Chan Sect Disciple from disaster.

Named Disciple is the greatest favor he can bestow.

Named Disciple.

These four words made the Golden Immortal present understand the situation perfectly.

It seems that even Master looked down on Shen Gongbao's background, treating him merely as a tool to overcome his tribulation.

A Leopard Spirit is not worthy of receiving personal instruction from his master.

The Immortal Weng of the South Pole understood in his heart, but remained outwardly calm and respectfully replied.

"Yes, Master, your disciple obeys."

"Um."

The Yuanshi Tianzun nodded in satisfaction.

"All of you, step back and prepare yourselves well, awaiting the beginning of the Tribulation."

"Yes, Master!"

The immortals bowed and took their leave, departing from the Jade Void Palace in high spirits.