Zhunti Fellow Daoist, You're Spitting Lies With Your Eyes Open!

He sighed and shook his head.

If these disciples don't break through their inherent limitations, how will they know the vastness of the Primordial Era?

Do they really think Jiejiao is all there is to the Primordial Era?

Are they also like his former self, believing themselves to be the protagonists of the Primordial Era?

If he hadn't met Senior Lin Dong, he would have been unable to escape calamity during the great tribulation!

After realizing this, Tongtian's Dao Heart trembled, and he unexpectedly reached the peak of the Ninth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm!

This was an unexpected joy!

No!

Tongtian fell into deep thought.

This was absolutely not an accident.

If he hadn't met Senior Lin Dong, understood Karma, abolished his Saint position himself, and disbanded Jiejiao, How could he have attained enlightenment so easily and advanced his cultivation by leaps and bounds?

Moreover, listening to Senior Lin Dong's sermon had allowed him to ascend directly from the Sixth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm to the Ninth Heaven!

This was an act close to a miracle!

In the eyes of the Saints and those in the Hunyuan realm of the Primordial Era, "miracles" simply did not exist; everything was destined by fate.

But Tongtian, the former Saint and current Hunyuan, truly believed this was a miracle!

It was a miracle bestowed upon him by Senior Lin Dong!

Otherwise, how could he have transcended the Five Elements and calmly observed the changing tides of the Primordial Era?

"I must cling to Senior Lin Dong's coattails!"

"I must forge a deep friendship with him!"

Tongtian secretly resolved and resolutely headed for Penglai Immortal Island.

Lin Dong was delighted to see his fellow Daoist Lingbao arrive.

Living alone on Penglai Immortal Island for hundreds of millions of years, having this young friend for company was truly a joyous matter!

With a casual wave of his hand, a steaming cup of Enlightenment Tea appeared before Tongtian.

Tongtian grinned from ear to ear!

Enlightenment Tea, it was precisely the treasure he had dreamed of.

Perhaps this tea could help him advance further!

Lin Dong smiled and asked, "Fellow Daoist, do you know the root cause of the great tribulations?"

Huh?!

The Karma of the great tribulations?

Tongtian quickly put down his teacup.

Improving his Cultivation was not the immediate priority.

Gaining knowledge from Senior Lin Dong was the fundamental matter.

He frowned and frankly admitted, "This Disciple has never delved deeply into it!"

Lin Dong chuckled speechlessly.

He shook his head and sighed, "The Disciples of the Shangqing lineage need to use their brains more!"

"Don't truly become a brute."

Lin Dong instructed, "In the Primordial Era, one must not only display their strengths but also strive to conceal their sharpness."

"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind; a pile that sticks out from the bank will be eroded by the current; a person who is too outstanding will be criticized by the masses."

"Look at the Primordial Era's Yuanshi Sage on Kunlun Mountain. Everyone in the Primordial Era calls him the wisest."

"But his one-on-one combat strength is often overlooked by the world."

"As a direct descendant of the Xuanmen, you must know Yuanshi's true combat power!"

Tongtian was startled!

Senior Lin Dong's words were like a sudden enlightenment.

Those who could achieve Hunyuan or Sainthood, were they not all beings of great perseverance, great wisdom, and great merit?

In their hearts, they all believed themselves to be supreme, unrivaled in heaven and earth.

Tongtian had always thought so.

But if one objectively examined all the Sages, Yuanshi's reputation for wisdom was known to all.

However, his one-on-one combat strength, hidden beneath his reputation, was rarely mentioned.

In terms of cultivation, Yuanshi was at the Sixth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm, only slightly inferior to Nuwa.

His realm was not much different from Taishang and Tongtian.

Now, Tongtian, guided by Senior Lin Dong, had reached the Ninth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm, surpassing all other Saints.

Even so, he would never dare to underestimate Yuanshi's combat power.

When Yuanshi unleashed his two great divine weapons, all the Saints of the Primordial Era found him a headache!

The Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud was formed from Pangu's righteous energy, inherently invincible.

The Pangu Banner, one of the three divine artifacts of creation, attacked and forged destiny, the foremost in the Primordial Era.

Yuanshi's solo combat ability was truly the best in the Primordial Era!

Tongtian felt a chill in his heart.

As one of the Three Pure Ones, he had subconsciously overlooked Yuanshi's combat power. The other Saints could only imagine!

He quickly tidied his robes and bowed solemnly to Senior Lin Dong, "Disciple thanks Senior for your guidance!"

Senior Lin Dong nodded, quite satisfied with Lingbao's attitude.

A wise person needs no lengthy explanation; a single hint is enough.

He is truly a promising talent.

He smiled and asked, "Little friend, why don't you ponder the omens of the great tribulations throughout the Primordial Era?"

Huh?

Tongtian was slightly stunned.

Then he realized, this was Senior cultivating his ability to perceive the subtle!

If he were still a Saint, relying on the authority of the Heavenly Dao, he would not need such an ability.

Saints only needed to connect to the origin of the Heavenly Dao to perceive everything.

Theoretically, if there were no interference from other Saints, all the Saints would know about matters in the Primordial Era.

But that was only theoretical.

Like Senior Lin Dong before him, Tongtian had never seen him, nor even heard of him.

Not only him, but all the Saints, and even Dao Ancestor Hongjun, were unaware of his existence.

Moreover, if other Saints were involved, investigating the truth would become extremely difficult.

The most fatal aspect was that when the Immeasurable Calamity arose, Saints were like ordinary cultivators, trapped within the calamity and unable to glimpse the grand trend of the Heavenly Dao.

Their usual methods rendered useless, the Saints could only act based on analysis like ordinary people!

This was the grand trend of the Heavenly Dao!

Tongtian understood this principle and focused on analyzing past calamities.

After a long while, he asked doubtfully, "Senior, the omens of past calamities were obvious."

"The Desolate Beasts' Heavenly Calamity was triggered by their rampant behavior, inciting public outrage. The cultivators of the Primordial Era, led by the Dragon, Han, and Phoenix tribes, rose up in resistance."

"The Dragon-Han Calamity and the Dao-Demon conflict, though connected in time, had their causes reversed."

"The origin was Luohu's vow of Seven Kills, where he used schemes to provoke infighting among the Dragon, Han, and Phoenix tribes."

"At the same time, cultivators, dissatisfied with Luohu, formed a righteous alliance to attack his demonic army."

"The Witch-Demon Calamity was even clearer. The Demon Race's greed exceeded their capabilities, leading to conflict with the Witch Clan, the kings of the land."

Tongtian sincerely asked, "Senior, am I correct in my statements?"

"Correct!" Lin Dong nodded approvingly, most satisfied with the young friend Lingbao's attitude towards learning.

It was fine not to understand, as long as one didn't pretend to.

He then asked, "Then what about the next calamity?"

Ah?!

Tongtian was dumbfounded!

There was another calamity?

He was suddenly shaken. The senior was about to reveal the details of the calamity!

But he truly couldn't understand.

Previously, Senior Lin Dong had said that the Witch-Demon Calamity was designed by Hongjun.

And Hongjun, in order to repay the Karma of the Primordial Era, had already set the grand trend of the Heavenly Dao.

The grand trend could not be changed!

What was the current grand trend of the Heavenly Dao?

The great prosperity of the West!

The future of the Primordial Era all revolved around the great prosperity of the West.

This is the general trend!

But this can also be predicted?

Tongtian couldn't believe it.

He pondered fruitlessly and said truthfully, "Senior, from my observation of the current state of the Primordial Era, although there are killing intent and murderous aura, it has not reached the level of an immeasurable calamity!"

Lin Dong laughed heartily, his eyes filled with concern.

Tongtian was overwhelmed with shame, knowing this was a mocking gaze.

The target of the mockery was none other than himself, Tongtian!

Lin Dong shook his head, "I just said, disciples of Shangqing must use their brains more!"

"Since the Witch-Demon Calamity could be designed, what's wrong with designing another one?"

Ah?!

Tongtian's face turned red!

Indeed!

Since Hongjun could design the Witch-Demon Calamity, Wouldn't he design another one?

Thinking from another perspective, the answer was obvious!

Tongtian thought again, The Heavenly Dao trend set by Hongjun, the rise of the West is inevitable.

Even if there is a great calamity, it must serve this goal.

But how to discern the cause of the calamity?

Tongtian fell into a fog again.

Lin Dong saw Lingbao's performance and shook his head again, "You are clearly exceptionally intelligent, yet you don't know how to use it. No wonder Jiejiao was crushed during the Investiture of the Gods."

He reminded, "The one who designed the calamity ultimately aims for the rise of the West."

"Just grasp the key point!"

Tongtian suddenly enlightened!

"Western Teachings!" he blurted out the key point in one sentence!

He understood completely!

Dao Ancestor Hongjun, in order to repay the Karma of the Primordial Era, was determined to make the West flourish.

No matter what kind of Immeasurable Calamity was designed, its purpose remained unchanged.

The general trend of the Heavenly Dao—the West flourishing—would never waver!

As long as he investigated the recent actions of the Western Teachings, he could discern the general trend.

After Tongtian figured it out, he was not happy. Instead, a chill ran down his spine.

Just as Senior Lin Dong said, Since the appearance of the Saints, the Immeasurable Calamity of the Primordial Era was completely different from the previous ones.

The Desolate Beasts opening the heavens, the Dragon-Han Calamity, the conflict between Dao and Demon, the Witch-Demon Calamity, all occurred because the main protagonists of heaven and earth acted against the natural order, provoking the resistance of cultivators.

Karma became entangled, killing intent overflowed, thus leading to the Calamity.

At that time, any cultivator with even a little Cultivation could sense the signs of the Calamity.

The Three Pure Ones did so in the past, thus they lived in seclusion in Kunlun, avoiding several calamities.

Nuwa did the same.

But Tongtian dared to assert that, for the impending Calamity, apart from the Disciples of the Saints, no cultivator in the Primordial Era could avoid it—the killing intent of heaven and earth was insufficient, how could cultivators know the Calamity was approaching?

Tongtian could not help but look up at the sky, but Penglai Immortal Island was its own space, isolated from the outside.

He naturally could not see the scene outside the island.

His thoughts were on Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Heaven and earth were the chessboard, creation was the path, and all living beings were the pieces.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun sat quietly in Zixiao Palace, controlling the rise and fall of epochs.

Who among the cultivators of the Primordial Era, including all the Saints, could escape his control?

Tongtian did not realize that by the time he understood Dao Ancestor Hongjun's plan, he had already taken the first step towards transcendence.

In the future, he would eventually understand!

How precious were the teachings of Senior Lin Dong!

Lin Dong smiled and nodded, "It's gratifying to see your progress, little friend!"

Tongtian felt ashamed and bowed again, "Disciple thanks Senior for your guidance."

Who would offer such guidance if not a personal disciple?

This was supreme wisdom that even the Sages had not realized.

Knowledge is priceless!

Lin Dong did not teach others to fish, but taught them how to fish!

A single word difference, and the gap in quality was evident.

Lin Dong casually reached out and grasped a wisp of wind from the Immeasurable Great Array, "Let's see what the Two Sages of the West are up to!"

Hiss!

The art of catching wind and shadows!

Tongtian also knew this technique, but he couldn't discern the movements of the Two Sages of the West with just a wisp of breeze.

His catching wind and shadows could only see the scenery the breeze passed through.

But Senior Lin Dong, with this, could reconstruct the movements of Sages across countless spaces and times.

Without leaving Penglai Immortal Island, he knew everything in the Primordial Era.

Rather than observing scenes, it was more like observing karma.

However, this technique had a drawback.

Because he wasn't directly facing the mighty ones, it was difficult to judge their strength.

It was like hearing someone is a master, but not knowing their Supernatural Powers or realm.

Even so, this technique was still extremely practical!

Lin Dong investigated briefly and his face showed a strange expression, "Sage Zhunti has arranged for Princess Yunhua, the sister of Haotian, to secretly descend to the mortal realm and fall in love with the mortal Yang Tianyou, giving birth to three demigods."

Tongtian broke out in a sweat!

This was Zhunti's shameless style!

Princess Yunhua was the biological sister of Haotian's final life during his tribulation of divine tribulation.

Haotian doted on her extremely and brought her to heaven when he ascended.

This was only natural and understandable.

But Tongtian hadn't expected that Zhunti, one of the dignified Two Sages of the West, would shamelessly scheme against a young girl!

He was truly ashamed to be of the same Hunyuan realm!

Lin Dong's words weren't finished: "Fellow Daoist, do you know what happened next?"

Tongtian was stunned. Was it not enough for Zhunti to humiliate Haotian?

There were other schemes?

Lin Dong chuckled wryly: "Zhunti wanted Haotian to execute Yunhua to uphold heavenly rules!"

What?!

Tongtian was completely convinced.

He had never seen such a shameless person!

He had learned something new!

"However, this matter was blocked by the Three Saints of the Mystic Gate!"

Tongtian nodded.

If he were still a Saint of the Mystic Gate, he would have definitely intervened.

Zhunti's intention was not just to get drunk!

When Haotian ascended to power, Zhunti had been displeased.

But he was suppressed by Hongjun and the Four Saints of the Mystic Gate, and the matter was settled.

He hadn't expected Zhunti to hold a grudge and scheme against a young girl to embarrass Haotian!

Haotian would find it almost impossible to repay this enmity.

Lin Dong added: "Haotian just learned that his sister's descent to the mortal realm was a scheme by a Western Saint."

Tongtian lightly shook his head.

Even if Haotian knew, what could he do?

In the Primordial Era, Saints were revered.

Everyone below a Saint was an ant.

Haotian was merely a Quasi-Saint, not a Hunyuan, let alone a Saint!

Revenge was nearly impossible!

Lin Dong watched Tongtian with interest, seeing his indifference.

He chuckled mischievously and shared a piece of news: "Haotian just summoned the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Jiao to submit and pledge allegiance, but was refused!"

Tongtian was incredulous!

He knew that although Haotian came from the Dao Ancestor's gatekeeping boy, his vision was extraordinary, he had gone through many tribulations, acted steadily, and thought things through.

How could he be so unwise?

Tongtian was utterly confused.

Lin Dong shook his head: "Fellow Daoist, you still need more experience!"

"The Immeasurable Tribulation has already begun."

"Hurry back to Biyou Palace, you will be busy!"

Tongtian was completely stunned!

How could the Immeasurable Tribulation be imminent?

He hadn't noticed anything!

But Lin Dong was already ushering him out, and Tongtian dared not disobey.

He left, still bewildered.

Returning to Biyou Palace, he was still confused.

Just then, Hongjun's voice echoed: "All Saints, Tongtian, come to Zixiao Palace quickly for a discussion!"

Tongtian sat on the heavenly futon in Zixiao Palace, still completely bewildered.

Why was there another meeting?

They had just had a meeting about him not long ago!

He had abolished his own Saint position and disbanded Jiejiao, and was questioned by all the Saints.

However, he had broken Zhunti with a sword, and the matter had passed.

After all, becoming a Saint or not was a personal choice.

Tongtian did not wish to, and even the Saints of the Heavenly Dao could not force him.

After exchanging pleasantries with the Saints, he closed his eyes and pondered Lin Dong's words.

What was going on?

Zhunti had schemed against Haotian's sister, yet Haotian demanded the Chan Jiao Twelve Golden Immortals submit to him.

It seemed bizarre no matter how he looked at it!

The two matters were completely unrelated.

If Haotian wanted revenge, he should have targeted Zhunti.

Why was he bothering Chan Jiao?

Strange!

Tongtian sighed inwardly, realizing that thinking truly required more practice!

Senior Lin Dong, based on just two unrelated matters, had predicted the imminent arrival of a great calamity.

Yet, he, having received the same information, was utterly confused.

When a great calamity arises, there must be signs.

Such as pervasive killing intent, entangled karma, monstrous beings appearing...

But although the Primordial Era was not peaceful now, there were no signs of a great calamity!

Since the Witch-Demon Calamity, the Saints had attained their Dao.

Under the guidance of the Heavenly Dao, the karma of the Primordial Era was still controllable.

How could there be an Immeasurable Calamity?

Tongtian's thoughts were in disarray.

Hongjun opened his eyes and said calmly, "Recently, Haotian came to Zixiao Palace to complain. The Heavenly Court is of great importance, but the Hall of Lingxiao lacks civil and military officials."

"He asked for my help."

"It so happens that the Chan Jiao Twelve Golden Immortals are caught in the God-Immortal Killing Tribulation and need to enter the mortal world to face this tribulation, thus triggering the Immeasurable Calamity!"

"Disciples of the Saints are all within the tribulation."

"This tribulation is the God-Immortal Killing Tribulation. Those with insufficient cultivation and innate talent, who find it difficult to cultivate the immortal path, will be placed on the Investiture of the Gods list and take the path of divinity."

He waved his hand, and the Xuanhuang Great Book descended, transforming into a list and a divine whip.

"This is the Investiture of the Gods tribulation."

"This is the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Beating Whip, transformed from the Heavenly Book!"

"All Sages have decreed, whoever is on the list is up to you."

"Sign your name on the list, and you shall be bound by the Heavenly Dao."

"Let the Sages discuss!"

Hiss!

Taishang, Yuanshi, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti exclaimed in unison!

The Investiture of the Gods Calamity? The Immeasurable Calamity?!

Is this a mistake!

An Immeasurable Calamity is being stirred up just because the Heavenly Court is short of people?

Absurd!

But these were the words of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Who would dare to call it absurd?

The Sages were speechless.

Tongtian was dumbfounded!

The Immeasurable Calamity is truly coming!

Senior Lin Dong predicted it!

Seeing the smallest detail and foreseeing the future...

Tongtian was completely convinced and offered all praise to Lin Dong.

He still needed to cultivate!

Senior Lin Dong deduced the Investiture of the Gods Calamity based on mere traces of Karma.

Yet, he possessed the same information but gained nothing.

Tongtian closed his eyes, A storm of thoughts raged in his mind!

He must clarify the Karma, otherwise, wouldn't he be letting down Senior Lin Dong's high expectations?

Zhunti plots against Haotian, Haotian wants the Twelve Golden Immortals to submit, the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, how are they intertwined?

Tongtian frowned, lost in deep thought.

Countless thought-forms arose and dissipated, gradually unraveling the karma!

He gasped.

No one was a simpleton!

Only he seemed a little naive.

Zhunti calculated against Haotian's sister, giving birth to three demigods with mortals.

Normally, Haotian could do nothing to a Saint.

But Haotian was not resigned!

He had backing!

As a trusted confidant of the Dao Ancestor, Haotian was firmly seated as the Lord of the Three Realms.

He brazenly summoned the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Jiao.

Not a random selection.

Summoning Xuandu of the Human Sect would be seen as a provocation.

The Human Sect had only one disciple; if Xuandu agreed, it might cause controversy.

Summoning Immortals from Biyou Palace? Inappropriate.

Jiejiao had just been streamlined to two hundred elites.

Summoning them might offend people, and Haotian feared they would agree.

He wanted them to refuse!

The Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Jiao were the face of Chan Jiao; they would definitely not submit.

This was precisely Haotian's objective!

After the Twelve Golden Immortals refused, Haotian shed his imperial robes, changed into Daoist robes, and went to Zixiao Palace to weep.

Was it undignified for the Heavenly Emperor to weep?

Saint Zhunti had wept quite a bit himself!

Haotian did not mention being bullied by Zhunti, only that the Heavenly Court was short-handed.

Having experienced the trials of the mortal world, Haotian's understanding of human relationships and worldly affairs was perfected.

Tongtian accurately grasped Haotian's thoughts: "I can't do anything to you, nor can I do anything to your disciples?"

"You treasure the disciples of the Western Teachings, but I insist they serve me!"

This was Haotian's limit!

But he did not expect, His tearful plea was actually used by Hongjun!

Hongjun, with a flip of his hand, initiated the Immeasurable Calamity!

The Primordial Era lacked sufficient killing intent and karma?

No matter!

A pretext was enough!

The Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Jiao indeed committed a killing calamity—few Da Luo cultivators were without calamity.

The Investiture of the Gods Calamity was thus formed, perfect!

Tongtian, besides admiring Lin Dong, Had a sentence echoing in his mind: "After the Saints emerged, all Immeasurable Calamities were designed!"

Tongtian felt a chill.

After the Saints emerged, all calamities were man-made.

During the Witch-Demon Calamity, he had not yet attained the Dao, His cultivation was not high, and his perspective was different.

Now, he was a Hunyuan at the Ninth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm.

Except for Lin Dong and Hongjun, all other Saints' cultivation was inferior to his.

This gave him an intuitive grasp of the Investiture of the Gods Calamity.

This calamity was purely man-made!

It should not have occurred.

Without sufficient killing intent and karma.

But Hongjun could still stir it up!

Beyond imagination, confirming Lin Dong's words!

Tongtian was deeply impressed by Lin Dong.

But towards Hongjun, he was full of worry.

Was Hongjun truly only there to repay Karma?

Tongtian had a premonition that this matter was not simple.

He must consult Senior Lin Dong!

This question concerned his Dao path!

The more he thought, the more terrified he became!

He quickly cast aside his thoughts, and closed his eyes to rest.

Hongjun was summoning the Saints, it had nothing to do with him!

For the first time, he felt a sense of freedom.

Zixiao Palace was silent.

The sudden great tribulation caught all the Saints off guard!

No one wanted their disciples to be on the Investiture of the Gods List!

Hongjun said that those on the list lacked the right aptitude and insufficient virtue, making it difficult for them to achieve immortality, so they would instead walk the path of divinity.

But the disciples of the Saints were all carefully selected, who would be willing to be on the list?

The definition of "difficult to achieve immortality" was vague.

If the goal was to become a Saint, a Hunyuan, then almost no disciple could achieve it!

If the goal was Quasi-Saint, then no disciple met the standard—no Saint's sect had a Quasi-Saint!

In the eyes of the Saints, even if their disciples were not Quasi-Saints, they could still live carefree lives as ordinary Immortals.

Once on the list, they would be slaves to the Investiture of the Gods List forever!

Who would agree?

The Sages fell silent.

An awkward atmosphere permeated the hall.

The Sages let the awkwardness linger, none speaking first.

A mere few days, while Sages' closed-door cultivation often lasted tens of thousands of years, a few days was but a moment to nurture the spirit.

The Sages closed their eyes, appearing like wooden carvings.

Hongjun swept his gaze over the Sages, unhurried.

The grand momentum of the Heavenly Dao was set, whether the Sages signed now or later made no difference!

But when his gaze fell upon Tongtian, Hongjun paused slightly, pretending nothing was amiss and moved on!

Tongtian had actually reached the peak of the Ninth Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Realm!

Just one step away from ascending to the Tenth Heaven!

This speed was terrifying!

"What incredible fortune befell Tongtian?"

"He abandoned his Saint position and disbanded Jiejiao, yet his cultivation didn't regress but advanced?"

"Impossible!"

In the Primordial Era, there were no fortuitous encounters, only destiny dictated by Karma!

Hongjun was utterly perplexed.

But for now, determining the Investiture of the Gods Calamity was paramount!

Everything else could wait.

After an unknown amount of time, a crying sound suddenly arose in Zixiao Palace!

The Sages opened their eyes and followed the sound, speechless.

Zhunti prostrated himself, wailing loudly, "Dao Ancestor, the Western Demon Lands are overrun, with scarce inhabitants."

"Only Mount Sumeru has some living beings."

"The West is barren, and disciples are few. I beg the Dao Ancestor to show mercy and exempt us from the Investiture of the Gods Calamity!"

The cry was as mournful as a cuckoo weeping blood!

Taishang, Yuanshi, and Nuwa sighed in unison, "We knew it was him!"

When he had no need for face, Zhunti truly had no shame!

The Three Sages of the Xuanmen could never do this.

The three sages showed disdain; Zhunti had completely disgraced the face of a sage.

Did he really think Hongjun would allow such a petty trick?

Too naive!

"Not good!" Tongtian was alarmed seeing Zhunti act like this!

He had seen Zhunti act shamelessly many times, and Hongjun had often let him off the hook, mostly agreeing.

He hadn't understood why in the past.

After Lin Dong's guidance, Tongtian had an epiphany: Hongjun needed to settle the Karma of the Primordial Era!

It wasn't favoritism towards the Two Sages of the West, but simply because the two sages wished to prosper the West, which aligned with Hongjun's goal!

The Three Sages of the Xuanmen thought Hongjun would not allow it, but Tongtian felt the opposite!

This action served Hongjun's interests.

If Hongjun spoke, the Investiture of the Gods Calamity would inevitably become an internal war within the Xuanmen.

The disciples of the Three Sages of the Xuanmen alone would not be enough!

Tongtian said lazily, "Fellow Daoist Zhunti, you are speaking blatant lies!"

With one sentence, he forcefully forced back Hongjun's words.

All the sages looked on.

Zhunti's face changed drastically. The last time in Zixiao Palace, Tongtian had torn his face.

Karma had already been formed.

He hadn't expected Tongtian to ruin his good deed again!

Zhunti said coldly, "Tongtian, don't slander me!"

"I'm not like you!" Tongtian said indifferently, "I've always spoken the truth!"

He looked at Zhunti with a half-smile: "The disciples I expelled from Jiejiao, you've taken them all into your Western Teachings, haven't you?"

"That's over nine thousand disciples."

"Even if you took half, that's still four to five thousand."

"It has become the number one great sect in the Primordial Era!"

"If you don't participate, are you expecting Chan Jiao's thirty to forty disciples to bear the burden?"

Makes sense! The Three Sages of the Xuanmen nodded in unison!

Tongtian's words hit the nail on the head.

The Investiture of the Gods List had three hundred and sixty-five main gods and over ten thousand auxiliary gods.

The Human Sect only had Xuandu.

Chan Jiao's Jade Void Golden Register had no more than twenty people.

If both sects were fully listed, it wouldn't even be one-seventh of the list!

Nuwa did not take disciples, and the Wa Imperial Palace only had a few attendants.

Even counting the Sage of Buzhou Mountain, it was not enough.

The Three Sages of the Xuanmen were enlightened by Tongtian.

Taishang said coldly: "Does the Western Teachings wish to stand alone outside the Heavenly Court?"

Yuanshi's expression turned grim: "If the Western Teachings do not consider themselves a sect of the Primordial Era, I can confine you to Mount Sumeru and spare you from the great tribulation!"

Hiss!

Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions changed!

They believed Yuanshi could actually do it!

The Two Sages of the West cried out in bitterness.

Why had they instantly become the target of public criticism?

There must be a problem!

Hongjun did not look at the two Sages, but stared at Tongtian for a long time.

From the outside, one can see clearly.

He knew the reason—Tongtian's words!

If Tongtian hadn't interjected, Hongjun would have truly agreed to Zhunti.

The reason was readily available: the West was barren, a fact known to all the Sages of the Xuanmen.

There was no harm in agreeing.

The three Sages of the Xuanmen disdained the Two Sages of the West.

Who would have thought that Tongtian, who had abandoned his own Saintly position, would forcefully interject and interrupt him.

Tongtian's words disrupted his plans.

Zhunti pleaded, speaking from his own perspective.

A poor and remote region, disdained by the Xuanmen.

But Tongtian stood for the grand trend of the Heavenly Dao.

The Two Sages of the West would never dare to claim independence from the Heavenly Court!

The Heavenly Court was a vital department of the Heavenly Dao.

Otherwise, the Heavenly Dao's punishment would follow!

Hongjun frowned.

Tongtian's single sentence hit the crucial point.

He hadn't expected Tongtian, who only knew how to wield a sword, to be so eloquent!

Furthermore, his abandonment of his Saintly position and disbandment of Jiejiao, the timing was too coincidental!

It seemed like a coincidence!

But Hongjun didn't believe in coincidences; he only believed in Karma!

Tongtian's cultivation was about to reach the tenth heaven, which was even more outrageous!

Could Tongtian be hiding some earth-shattering secret?

This secret must be uncovered!

Just as Hongjun's thoughts stirred, Tongtian gazed at him with sincere eyes.

"Dao Ancestor, are my words reasonable?"

Tongtian's question left Hongjun momentarily speechless.

He quickly responded, his tone firm: "Precisely! The Western Teachings absolutely cannot stand aside!"

"What do you mean by that?" The two Saints of the Western Teachings were so shocked their faces lost all color!

The Dao Ancestor's words completely shattered their wishful thinking!

The two Saints felt immense resistance in their hearts!

However, the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao had already spoken. How could they possibly have room to retort?