Zhou Ming: Don't panic, I'll hold off the Dao Ancestor! Just drag the Clarify Sect into this!

Pangu Hall, there was a deathly silence.

The words of the Tongtian Sect Master, "What other path is there to take?", carried endless despair and confusion.

Zhou Ming simply smiled indifferently at this.

"Fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it."

Are you overthinking it?

How could this be overthinking!

Now that the Interception Sect has been abandoned and the Dao Ancestor is clearly favoring the Clarify Sect, how can I not be worried?

Zhou Ming continued, his words calm yet brimming with confidence.

"With my Wu Clan here, Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao will not intervene."

"They dare not make a move."

Zhou Ming spoke the last four words with absolute certainty, exuding an air of domineering arrogance.

The Tongtian Sect Master suddenly raised his head, looking at Zhou Ming in disbelief.

Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao... dare not make a move?

What a bold and ambitious statement!

Looking across the entire Primordial Wilderness, who, besides the one before us, would dare to utter such words?

The Tongtian Sect Master's heart began to pound uncontrollably.

"If Heavenly Dao and Hongjun truly disregard everything and personally intervene..."

"I can promise to stop them for you, fellow Daoist."

Zhou Ming naturally wouldn't tell Tongtian before the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation was settled.

Neither he nor Hongjun would easily intervene personally.

Once both the Wu Clan and Hongjun personally intervene, this Tribulation will no longer be the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods Killing Tribulation.

Instead, it will instantly evolve into Immeasurable Calamity that sweeps across the entire Primordial Wilderness.

By then, all the Investiture of the Gods, the Clarify Sect Interception Sect will have turned to ashes.

Even Saint are in danger of falling, and the Primordial Wilderness could be shattered and returned to Chaos, which would benefit no one.

Neither he nor Hongjun were fully prepared to initiate the Immeasurable Calamity; both were trying their best to avoid the worst outcome.

Therefore, this Tribulation is a game confined to the chessboard.

Both sides will only plan and make moves within the limits of the rules to achieve their own goals.

Just like this time, he intervened in the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation for the sake of Tongtian's Heaven-Opening Mark.

Incidentally, it will also disrupt Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao Dao's plans and weaken the Mystic Gate's strength.

Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao might also use him to carry out their other schemes.

In this game of chess, who will have the last laugh ultimately depends on the skill level of each player.

Of course, there was no need to tell Tongtian about these deeper levels of strategic maneuvering.

He only needed to make Tongtian understand one thing.

That is, Dao Ancestor Hongjun will not personally take action against him.

Stopping the Dao Ancestor?

Blocking the Heavenly Dao?

Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming actually made him such a promise!

"Fellow Daoist... is this truly the truth?"

Zhou Ming nodded slightly in response.

Having received an affirmative answer, the despair that had arisen in the heart of the Tongtian Sect Master due to the Dao Ancestor's scheming was instantly washed away by this promise!

Without the direct intervention of the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao, he only needs to face Saint of the same level!

Although he was still surrounded by powerful enemies, Tongtian had never been afraid of fighting with others!

Even if it costs him his life, he will fight to the death to carve a bloody path for his disciples of the Interception Sect!

"Thank you, fellow Daoist!"

The Tongtian Sect Master suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Zhou Ming in a gesture of unprecedented respect.

"I will never forget your kindness today, fellow Daoist!"

"If there is any need for my service in the future, I, along with the entire Interception Sect, will gladly die for you!"

His words were filled with boundless gratitude and unwavering resolve.

Seeing the renewed soaring fighting spirit emanating from the Tongtian Sect Master, Zhou Ming gently shook his head.

"Fellow Daoist, don't be too happy yet."

"Although Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao will not intervene, you still have many enemies to face, fellow Daoist."

"Even though I promised to stop a Saint for you, your chances of winning are still not high."

"After all, you are all Saint; who among you doesn't have some special methods?"

"The Immortal Execution Sword Formation is powerful, but it is not without its weaknesses."

"Therefore, fellow Daoist, it is unrealistic to think that you can rely solely on your strength to withstand this Tribulation and survive it safely."

The Tongtian Sect Master remained silent.

Zhou Ming's words, though harsh, are undeniable facts.

Even without the threat of the Dao Ancestor, even if Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming could help him block a Saint.

He still has to face three Saint!

The Immortal Execution Sword Formation is said to be unbreakable by any but the Four Saints.

But if we are all Saint, and share the same teacher, who doesn't have some hidden tricks up their sleeve?

If a real fight breaks out, my chances of winning are still not high.

Thinking of this, the Tongtian Sect Master's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed tightly once more.

Zhou Ming took in the changes in his expression before speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Therefore, fellow Daoist, you've been thinking in the wrong direction from the very beginning."

"What you should be thinking about is how to rely on your own strength to overcome this Tribulation head-on."

"That's unrealistic."

The Tongtian Sect Master raised his head and humbly asked for guidance.

"Then what should I do?"

Zhou Ming looked at him and said, word by word.

"The only thing you can do, fellow Daoist, is to completely disrupt this Tribulation!"

"Let the Tribulation deviate from the original trajectory of the Heavenly Dao, generating endless Variables!"

"Only in this way can your Jie Interception Sect find a glimmer of true hope amidst this Chaos."

Chaos Tribulation?

Will Variables arise?

The Tongtian Sect Master pondered these words, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.

Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming is right.

Following the Heavenly Dao Trend, the Interception Sect is doomed to perish; this is an already predetermined fate.

The only way to break this deadlock is to act unconventionally and stir up the waters as much as possible, to the point that even the Heavenly Dao cannot accurately control them!

Only then will there be a chance!

Can...

The Tongtian Sect Master raised his head, his face filled with deep confusion.

"Fellow Daoist, you've stirred up Tribulation in this eon... what should I do?"

Zhou Ming looked at him and slowly uttered a few words.

"If you wish to create chaos in the Tribulation, your Interception Sect alone, Fellow Daoist, is insufficient."

"You also need... the help of the Clarify Sect."

"What?"

The Tongtian Sect Master doubted that he had misheard again.

The help of the Clarify Sect?

How is that possible!

"Fellow Daoist, are you joking?"

"The Clarify Sect wishes for the complete annihilation of my Interception Sect, with all its disciples consigned to the Investiture of the Gods. How could they possibly help my Interception Sect?"

This is even more absurd than making him believe that Hongjun would show mercy and let the Interception Sect!

Zhou Ming watched his intense reaction but didn't take it seriously.

"The Clarify Sect is naturally unwilling."

"Therefore, fellow Daoist, you must force the Clarify Sect."

"He was forced to take action, joining forces with you to thoroughly muddy the waters of this Tribulation!"

Forced to open the Clarify Sect?

The Tongtian Sect Master was completely stunned by Zhou Ming's line of thinking.

He felt like his brain wasn't working properly.

To force Primordial Lord to abandon his easy victory and instead fight against fate alongside him?

How is that possible!

How could Primordial Lord Tianzun do such a thing!

He looked into Zhou Ming's deep eyes, which seemed to see through everything, and bowed again. This time, his posture was even lower, and his tone was even more sincere.

"This humble Daoist priest is dull-witted and truly cannot understand."

"Please teach me, fellow Daoist, what... should I do?"