Preaching to the East is the Only Way for the West to Prosper!

Zhunti's eyes flickered, and he glared fiercely at Tongtian. "Tongtian, you only mentioned the Three Saints of the Mystic Gate just now. Do you intend to stand by and watch during this great tribulation?"

Zhunti was burning with rage!

He even disregarded his dignity and howled in grief and indignation!

He was just about to persuade Dao Ancestor Hongjun!

Who knew Tongtian would interfere, completely disrupting his plan!

If Taishang or Yuanshi had spoken, Zhunti might have accepted it.

After all, these two were profound strategists and were never to be underestimated.

But why Tongtian?

Everyone in the Primordial Era knew he was just a reckless fellow!

Yet his calculations were ruined by this brute, it was truly lamentable!

Moreover, there was still unfinished Karma between him and Tongtian!

How could Zhunti easily swallow this insult?

Who could tolerate such humiliation?

As soon as Zhunti spoke, the gazes of the Three Saints of the Mystic Gate turned sharply towards Tongtian.

No matter how outrageous Tongtian's actions were, he was still a titan of the Mystic Gate.

He absolutely could not be easily manipulated by Zhunti!

They were of one mind with Zhunti: Tongtian, wasn't he just a brute?

If he wasn't a brute, why would he destroy his own Saint position and disband Jiejiao?

Yet Tongtian had done such a thing!

If he wasn't a brute, who else could be called one?

Tongtian glanced sideways at Zhunti, his gaze peculiar, as if tinged with a bit of pity—he had learned this look from Senior Lin Dong, calling it "care"!

"Zhunti, did you not hear the Dao Ancestor's words clearly?"

"He has already made it clear that all Saints must participate."

"I have not been a Saint for many years, so naturally, I don't need to get involved!"

"Tsk tsk, free from official duties, truly delightful!"

Zhunti was so choked by these words that he was speechless!

"You! You! You!" he stammered in anger!

Indeed, the Dao Ancestor had said this.

But who would actually take it seriously?

Even though Tongtian had abolished his own Saint position and disbanded Jiejiao, the other Saints still regarded him as a Saint!

Heaven's will decreed that the Three Pure Ones were the Saints of the Primordial Era!

Who could have predicted that Tongtian would be so clear about his own positioning, considering himself merely a carefree Hunyuan?

Strangely, the Saints felt a hint of envy for Tongtian's carefree attitude!

But to abolish their own Saint positions and disband their sects? Absolutely impossible!

Zhunti panted for a long time before he managed to calm his emotions.

He laughed in extreme anger: "Tongtian, as the Dao Ancestor of the Xuanmen, can you truly stand aside?"

Tongtian lazily shrugged his shoulders, completely disdainful of responding.

Zhunti was furious and really wanted to unleash the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree and reveal his Western Golden Body to compete with Tongtian!

But upon thinking of Tongtian's immense magical power, he forcefully restrained himself—he really couldn't win!

Zhunti's eyes darted around, and he immediately cried out to Hongjun for help: "Dao Ancestor, please uphold justice for us!"

Hongjun delivered the final verdict: "Tongtian is the Dao Ancestor of the Xuanmen and should participate. This is the decree of Heaven's will!"

Tongtian had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Heaven's will, who dared to defy it?

In the grand hall of Zixiao Palace, an eerie silence fell.

After a long time, no one spoke.

Hongjun calmly announced: "This meeting is temporarily adjourned. We will discuss it again next time."

All the Saints bowed to Hongjun and took their leave.

Hongjun's face was as dark as ink!

The Saints returned to their respective dojos.

The news revealed by the Dao Ancestor at the Zixiao Palace gathering was too shocking!

The Sages needed to ponder carefully. Only after making proper arrangements would they take the next step.

On the Investiture of the Gods List, 365 principal gods and 14,800 auxiliary gods needed to be sealed!

This number was astronomical!

Just thinking about it was chilling!

No one had the inclination to contact other sects—except for the Two Sages of the West!

Tongtian returned to Biyou Palace and solemnly warned his disciples: "The Immeasurable Calamity has arrived!"

The Immortals of Biyou Palace were greatly shocked upon hearing this!

How could this calamity arrive so suddenly?

Wasn't it too fast?

The last time Tongtian had assigned a task, the Immortals had diligently investigated the killing intent and Karma in the Primordial Era.

Those who remained by Tongtian's side were all individuals of noble character.

They had not detected any signs sufficient to trigger an Immeasurable Calamity!

Yet, unexpectedly, this calamity had come so swiftly!

Tongtian said in a deep voice, "This calamity is extraordinary. Listen as I explain..."

He informed his disciples of everything that had happened in Zixiao Palace.

Tongtian was determined to cultivate a comprehensive perspective in these over 200 disciples.

Therefore, he did not conceal even such secret matters.

He was not worried about revealing heavenly secrets.

These matters were not true heavenly secrets; it depended on whether the Sages were willing to make them public.

The names on the Investiture of the Gods List were the true heavenly secrets!

Tongtian would never reveal them easily!

The Immortals were dumbfounded and took a long time to recover.

Duobao sincerely praised, "Master's foresight is truly remarkable. Otherwise, we would be in grave danger!"

The Immortals nodded in agreement!

Indeed!

Recalling the past, Tongtian decisively expelled his sinful disciples, abolished his saintly position, and disbanded Jiejiao. Truly, he saw through everything and made arrangements in advance!

Who could have predicted that in just a thousand years, such a great calamity would arrive?

They still clearly remembered Tongtian's words: "If you don't do this, this land will be your doom!"

This was understanding the heavenly principles and seizing the chance for survival!

Besides Tongtian, who else could have done this?

The more the immortals of Biyou Palace were confused back then, the more they admired him now!

Tongtian solemnly instructed: "The Investiture of the Gods Calamity is about to begin. None of you shall leave Biyou Palace without permission, and you must diligently complete your studies!"

The immortals excitedly agreed!

Did this even need to be said?

Their master had taught them by example; how could they dare disobey?

Tongtian added: "I will visit that peerless mighty one. If you diligently cultivate merit and perform exceptionally, I will surely bring you to meet him!"

The immortals were filled with solemn respect!

This was the second time Tongtian had mentioned this person!

They truly wished to see this mighty one, whom even their master admired, as soon as possible!

After Tongtian finished speaking, his figure suddenly vanished.

In Biyou Palace, the immortals began to discuss enthusiastically.

Tongtian once again set foot on Penglai Immortal Island.

He seemed to have returned to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, as if he were attending the sermon in Zixiao Palace for the first time.

He had countless questions, and only Senior Lin Dong could answer them for him!

Tongtian paused slightly and gave a self-deprecating smile: "In Senior Lin Dong's eyes, I am merely a minor immortal who took a shortcut to Zenith Heaven!"

Thinking of this, his state of mind became even more upright!

He met Lin Dong again and respectfully bowed: "Senior, this disciple has a question, and seeks your guidance!"

Lin Dong watched Tongtian with keen interest, knowing that all the saints must have discussed the Investiture of the Gods Calamity.

It seemed the discussion had yielded no results!

This was normal; with different paths of the saints, how could they easily reach an agreement?

Different paths, no shared plans, this is the truth!

"Little friend Lingbao, what questions do you have? Ask away!"

Tongtian's voice trembled slightly, "Senior, if the immeasurable tribulation was deliberately designed by someone, is there anything wrong with that?"

Huh?

Lin Dong looked at Tongtian with approval, thinking that little friend Lingbao indeed had roots of wisdom, but had never used them for the right path before!

Unexpectedly, today, he asked such a sharp question!

Lin Dong understood what Tongtian was referring to.

Although Hongjun was the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao, he was not Heavenly Dao itself!

Now, for personal gain, he was using public office for private interests, designing two tribulations in succession!

Did this violate Heavenly Dao's will?

Lin Dong shook his head, "I know the answer, but I cannot tell you now."

Tongtian was full of disappointment, instinctively feeling that this matter concerned his own path!

Unfortunately, Senior Lin Dong was unwilling to speak clearly.

Lin Dong explained, "This is not the urgent matter."

What?

Tongtian looked at Lin Dong in confusion, this wasn't urgent?

Hongjun had already set up two tribulations in succession!

Did they need a third, a fourth to be considered important?

Impossible, right?

Lin Dong asked back, "Little friend Lingbao, in past tribulations, why did the protagonists of heaven and earth fall? Do you know?"

Tongtian was stunned.

Why was Senior asking this?

Hadn't it already been explained?

Those protagonists of heaven and earth acted against the natural order, brought suffering to living beings, and angered all cultivators, which led to their downfall!

Huh?

Tongtian frowned, sensing something was wrong!

Would a senior ask such a simple question?

Absolutely impossible!

Tongtian quickly corrected his attitude—in Senior Lin Dong's eyes, he was merely a minor cultivator who had taken a shortcut to Great Principle!

He should humbly accept guidance!

"Senior, this disciple does not understand!"

If you don't understand, admit it. Pretending to understand is self-deception and a betrayal of the Great Dao!

Lin Dong was even more satisfied.

He even had the thought of taking him as a disciple!

However, Little Friend Lingbao was a high-ranking disciple of the Xuanmen. Besides Hongjun, the Xuanmen still had three Saints!

As a mere Golden Immortal of the Origin, how could he dare to compete for a disciple with a Saint?

He had to give up!

Fortunately, he hadn't revealed this intention to Tongtian, otherwise Tongtian would have regretted it immensely!

Lin Dong said calmly, "Little Friend Lingbao, the Dragon-Han three tribes, the Wu and Yao two tribes, seem to be slaughtering cultivators in the Primordial Era."

"But in reality, it's not like that!"

Tongtian was shocked: "It's not?"

Lin Dong nodded: "No!"

"The Dragon-Han three tribes slaughtered each other, and so did the Wu and Yao two tribes."

"Slaughtering living beings? Isn't the immeasurable tribulation precisely for settling karma?"

Tongtian was suddenly shaken!

He suddenly remembered Devil Ancestor Luohu, who had gained immeasurable merit for his grand vow of Seven Kills!

That grand vow was to slaughter ninety-nine percent of the living beings in the Primordial Era!

Such a vow was even recognized by the Heavenly Dao!

What crime could the slaughter of some living beings by the three tribes be considered?

Tongtian suddenly realized that Senior Lin Dong was about to reveal a terrifying secret!

The Heavenly Dao is impartial, yet also selfish, treating all things equally.

The Heavenly Dao is not benevolent, viewing all things as straw dogs!

However, is this not also the great benevolence of the Heavenly Dao?

The Devil Ancestor Luohu vowed to slaughter ninety-nine percent of all living beings, a monstrous sin in the eyes of all races!

But in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao, it was merely Luohu propagating his Dao!

The Primordial Era encompasses three thousand Great Daos, possessing its own capacity for inclusion!

What exists is reasonable; Luohu acted according to his Dao, and the Heavenly Dao gave him the opportunity!

Tongtian's thoughts grew colder and colder!

He realized his understanding of the Heavenly Dao was entirely wrong!

Saints uphold the will of the Heavenly Dao, regulate Yin-Yang, govern the universe, and enlighten all beings!

But would such actions not contradict the Heavenly Dao's approval of Luohu's actions?

This contradiction was by no means ordinary!

Something must have gone wrong!

Tongtian's heart grew cold: where exactly had he gone wrong?

Why did the protagonists of past eras fall?

Tongtian had originally believed slaughtering living beings was a great sin!

But Luohu's matter made him understand that this was not the key!

Then, why exactly?

Lin Dong asked with a smile, "Young friend Lingbao, do you feel a headache?"

Tongtian nodded without hesitation.

His head was splitting with pain!

He had originally thought that as one of the Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao, even if he abolished his saintly position and disbanded Jiejiao, he would still possess the hidden secrets of the Primordial Era!

Who knew that Lin Dong's words would turn all his perceived secrets into a joke!

Facing the deeper secrets of the Primordial Era, Tongtian was actually completely ignorant!

How terrifying was this!

Tongtian looked at Lin Dong with eager eyes, "Only a senior can guide me!"

Lin Dong said calmly, "I've already explained the answer clearly. Have you not understood, little friend?"

Huh?

Tongtian froze.

When did the senior explain clearly?

Why did he not notice at all?

Tongtian frowned deeply.

Those who can become Saints are all people of great wisdom!

Tongtian believed his wisdom was not inferior to anyone, but now, it seemed otherwise!

He truly felt his wisdom was insufficient!

This made him extremely anxious!

"Little friend, have you ever considered why Hongjun was so insistent on promoting the prosperity of the West?" Lin Dong asked with great interest.

Tongtian replied without hesitation, "In the Primordial Era, Karma is of utmost importance. Even Saints cannot escape it!"

"Hongjun owes Karma to the West and must repay it, hence he designed two great tribulations!"

Lin Dong pressed further, "What kind of Karma does Hongjun owe the West?"

Hmm?

Tongtian was suddenly stunned!

That's right!

Hongjun indeed owed Karma to the West!

But what exactly was this Karma?

Tongtian muttered to himself, "Slaughtering the beings of the Western Demon Sect? No!"

Luohu wanted to slaughter ninety-nine percent of all beings, and the Heavenly Dao had no objections!

If Hongjun killed some Demon Sect disciples, how could there be Karma?

Absolutely impossible!

Luohu followed his path, and was Hongjun not following his path?

If not for this, only one Karma remains!

A spiritual light cut through Tongtian's sea of consciousness, his Thought-form suddenly enlightened!

He said word by word, in a deep voice, "Destroy the Primordial Era world!"

Lin Dong nodded: "Exactly, destroy the Primordial Era world!"

He said with a smile: "After Hongjun attained Dao, he still couldn't escape this Karma. How could the protagonists of heaven and earth throughout the ages be an exception?"

Tongtian shook his head vigorously: "No!"

The Primordial Era respects Saints above all. Below Saints, all are ants!

The status of Saints is supreme!

However, Hongjun is no ordinary Saint!

He is the first Saint of the Primordial Era, the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao. Even he cannot escape this Karma!

Let alone those who are not Saints!

Tongtian was suddenly enlightened: "Senior, the protagonists of heaven and earth throughout the ages have committed boundless sins by destroying the Primordial Era!"

"That is why they were expelled from their positions as protagonists!"

Lin Dong clapped his hands and praised: "Congratulations, little friend, you have finally opened your mind!"

He pointed out carefully: "The Desolate Beasts had chaotic minds. Although they had extraordinary talent, they had no intention of destruction!"

"Therefore, they angered the cultivators, were besieged and annihilated!"

"During the Dragon-Han Calamity, the three tribes slaughtered each other, affecting the Primordial Era, so they were hunted down by cultivators and finally retreated into seclusion!"

"In the Dao-Demon conflict, Hongjun and Luohu destroyed the West, turning it into a mess of mud that has not recovered to this day. Even though he is a Saint, he must repay the Karma of heaven and earth!"

"During the Witch-Demon Calamity, even the heavens were broken, what else could be done?"

"If they did not fall, who else would fall?"

Tongtian nodded repeatedly!

After Lin Dong's enlightenment, he truly understood the great Karma of the Primordial Era!

Lin Dong continued: "The Heavenly Dao and the Primordial Era world are two sides of the same coin. The Primordial Era is like the dwelling place of the Heavenly Dao, and we are merely guests!"

"If guests destroy the dwelling, how can the host not be angry?"

"In the eyes of the Heavenly Dao, it doesn't matter what the guests do in the dwelling, but whoever dares to destroy the dwelling is an enemy of the Heavenly Dao!"

Tongtian gasped!

He couldn't help but ask, "If the dwelling is severely damaged and uninhabitable, what then?"

Lin Dong said leisurely, "That would be the Age of Dharma Decline!"

"At that time, the Master will destroy the dwelling and rebuild a new one!"

"That would be an Immeasurable Eon!"

"The Primordial Era returns to chaos, and all Saints, by the decree of the Heavenly Dao, will reopen the world!"

Tongtian completely agreed!

This was consistent with the knowledge he had obtained from the Heavenly Dao!

The only difference was that the Heavenly Dao would not reveal the deeper Karma!

Lin Dong stared at Tongtian, his gaze chilling!

Tongtian reflected, but found nothing amiss!

He cautiously asked, "Senior, what wrong have I, your Disciple, committed?"

Lin Dong gave him a familiar look of "concern"!

"Since you know the greatest Karma of the Primordial Era, how can you not know that the crisis for all Saints has arrived?"

"As a Disciple of the Xuanmen, you still sit calmly on your cushion?"

"Am I praising your broad-mindedness, or lamenting your incorrigibility?"

What?

Tongtian was stunned by Lin Dong's words!

Immediately, his expression changed drastically, and he hastily bowed, "Senior, I have urgent matters, I take my leave!"

Lin Dong watched with a smile as his little friend Lingbao hurried away.

"My little friend Lingbao holds an extraordinary position in the Xuanmen!"

"Among the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Jiao, there are True Lord Qingxu Daode and Grand Master Lingbao, both beloved Disciples of the Saint of Jade Void Palace!"

"This Daoist Lingbao must have a deep connection with Shangqing Heavenly Venerate Lingbao!"

"Otherwise, why would Heavenly Venerate Lingbao attach such importance to his words?"

He muttered to himself, "The true Primordial Era is indeed different from the Primordial Era novels I read before transmigrating!"

"Who says Heavenly Venerate Lingbao doesn't listen to others?"

"Look, didn't he just follow my advice?"

"He abolished his Saint position and disbanded Jiejiao... If it were me, I'm afraid I couldn't be so decisive!"

Regardless, Heavenly Venerate Lingbao's actions truly seized a sliver of hope, earning admiration!

Lin Dong revealed a smile: "Interacting with Primordial Era cultivators is indeed very beneficial!"

"Although the 'Catching Wind and Shadow Technique' provides comprehensive information, it's ultimately no match for a firsthand account!"

"I wonder how the Primordial Era will turn out with my interference. I'm truly looking forward to it!"

He glanced at the Immeasurable Great Array enveloping Penglai Immortal Island, his smile deepening!

"If it weren't for this array, I truly wouldn't dare act like this!"

The guardian array of Penglai Immortal Island was extraordinary, an ultimate formation bestowed by the Sign-in System of a Golden Immortal of the Origin, a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal!

It could withstand three full-power attacks from a Golden Immortal of the Origin, Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, and could also block their divine sense probes!

A Golden Immortal of the Origin, Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, was also known as a Great Dao Saint!

The Immeasurable Great Array was like a sheer cliff, isolating the inside from the outside, allowing Lin Dong to cultivate with peace of mind!

Therefore, even though Lin Dong was only a Golden Immortal of the Origin, he dared to interfere with the Primordial Era's layout!

With this great array, he sat steadily on a high platform, watching the winds and clouds of the Primordial Era!

He became even more expectant of the future of this Primordial Era world where he existed!

Tongtian was drenched in cold sweat!

He cursed himself for being dull!

Senior Lin Dong had already spoken so clearly, yet he hadn't realized it at all!

He only understood the profound mystery after the Senior repeatedly pointed it out!

They all said that those who attain the Dao possess great wisdom, yet why did it seem completely ineffective on him?

Tongtian blamed himself endlessly!

However, upon careful consideration, it wasn't entirely his fault!

Which Primordial Era cultivator dared to ponder this matter deeply?

Who dared to speculate about Hongjun, the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao?

Who is the greatest in the Primordial Era?

Not the Sages, but the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao, Hongjun, and the Heavenly Dao itself!

The Sages and cultivators barely keep up with the Heavenly Dao, how dare they delve deeper into its meaning?

Anyone with such thoughts is heretical!

But what is the Way of the Primordial Era? The Heavenly Dao!

Betray the Heavenly Dao? Heh!

Tongtian finally calmed himself, gathered the disciples of Biyou Palace, and solemnly announced, "From today onwards, Biyou Palace will issue a prohibition!"

The Immortals were stunned!

A prohibition?

This is the most severe decree!

Those who violate it will face dire consequences!

Tongtian said solemnly, "We cultivators comprehend the Dao and cultivate the truth, wielding supreme Supernatural Powers!"

"True Immortals can boil rivers and seas, moving mountains and lifting peaks is but a trifle!"

"You are all Grand Immortals, your Supernatural Powers are ten thousand times greater!"

"Remember the first prohibition: The Primordial Era world must not be damaged!"

"When fighting others, you must control your power and not damage the Primordial Era in the slightest!"

"Otherwise, Immortal Dao will be hopeless!"

The Immortals looked at each other, their Master actually issued such a decree?

Is this to limit their Supernatural Powers?

Tongtian became even more severe, "Although there are many Heavenly Rules in the Primordial Era, no sin is greater than damaging the Primordial Era!"

"Those who commit this crime will, at best, lose all their Cultivation, and at worst, their souls will be scattered!"

The Immortals were awestruck!

Tongtian's voice was icy, "The Desolate Beasts ran rampant in the Primordial Era and were disdained by the Heavenly Dao, thus they were annihilated by the Dragon-Han three tribes!"

"The Dragon-Han three tribes misused their Supernatural Powers, angering the Heavenly Dao, and were thus forced to retreat by the Immortal Alliance!"

"The Wu and Demon two tribes fought wantonly, destroying the Primordial Era, the Heavenly Dao could not tolerate it, and both perished!"

"If even the main protagonists of this world are like this, what hope do we Immortals have!"

The assembled Immortals gasped!

So that's how it is!

They had never imagined that the sin of destroying the Primordial Era would be so grave!

As Tongtian said, a true Immortal could move mountains and fill seas!

For them, Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals, it would be even easier!

Yet, they never expected that such displays of Supernatural Powers would be the greatest Karma in the Primordial Era!

The Immortals shouted in unison: "We respectfully obey Master's decree!"

Tongtian added calmly: "In the Dao-Demon conflict, the Dao Ancestor destroyed the West. Even as an Incarnation of Heavenly Dao, he is still repaying Karma to this day!"

"Ask yourselves, how should you act!"

What?

Even the Dao Ancestor was punished for this?

Even as an Incarnation of Heavenly Dao, he was still repaying the Karma of the Primordial Era?

The faces of the Immortals changed drastically!

Such a thing happened?

It was terrifying!

Duobao hurriedly stepped forward and assured Tongtian: "Master, please rest assured, this disciple will strictly supervise his junior brothers and sisters and will never make such a grave mistake!"

His face was ashen!

Duobao, as Tongtian's chief disciple and a top expert of the Xuanmen!

He knew the backgrounds of the disciples of the Three Sects!

He was even clearer that those who remained by Tongtian's side were all elites, one in a hundred from Jiejiao!

The destructive power of these cultivators was self-evident!

Chan Jiao had only twenty Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals!

Jiejiao, however, had over two hundred!

If these Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals truly destroyed the Primordial Era, who could escape the Karma involved and meet a good end?

All the Immortals said in unison, "We respectfully obey Master's decree!"

Tongtian finally breathed a sigh of relief!

Honestly, he was truly scared!

He had abolished his own Saint position and disbanded Jiejiao, all to fight for a sliver of survival for himself and his true disciples!

If they had carelessly stepped into this pit, all their previous efforts would be in vain!

If Senior Lin Dong hadn't reminded him, who would have thought the Primordial Era world was this important?

Tongtian rushed back immediately to warn his disciples!

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, Hongjun's voice suddenly echoed, "All Saints, quickly come to Zixiao Palace for a meeting!"

Beyond the thirty-three heavens of the Primordial Era, the Saints gathered again at Zixiao Palace!

The faces of the Heavenly Dao Realm Saints were all grim!

The Investiture of the Gods Calamity had come suddenly, catching them off guard!

The Saints strictly ordered their disciples that before the great calamity began, they must absolutely not get involved in Karma!

Otherwise, even a Saint would be unable to save them!

The time since the last meeting was too short!

The Saints had not yet formulated a plan, and when they gathered at Zixiao Palace, their expressions were all the same as Hongjun's—an unchanging, stoic face!

Hongjun acted as if he saw nothing, his indifferent voice resounding all around, "The Investiture of the Gods Calamity is a great trend of the Heavenly Dao, unstoppable!"

"You are all Heavenly Dao Saints, shouldering the authority of the Heavenly Dao, and you must promote this matter!"

"Discuss amongst yourselves how the Investiture of the Gods battle will proceed!"

After speaking, he closed his eyes to meditate on the Dao!

The Saints looked at each other, their faces growing darker!

They all emulated Hongjun, closing their eyes to meditate on the Dao!

Tongtian watched coldly!

The Saints were like ostriches, turning a blind eye to the Investiture of the Gods Calamity!

If Hongjun didn't speak, they would never utter a word!

When it came to patience, they had plenty!

Zixiao Palace fell into an eerie calm!

An awkward calm!

The Sages, however, were completely oblivious to the awkwardness!

The Sages were extremely nervous, only Tongtian remained composed!

He secretly rejoiced, "Fortunately, I received Senior Lin Dong's guidance. Otherwise, wouldn't I be the same as them?"

His mind relaxed!

Tongtian observed the Sages and Hongjun with an transcendent demeanor!

Several conversations before Lin Dong had allowed him to think from a higher perspective!

He suddenly had a doubt: "Why does Hongjun want the Sages to discuss this together?"

This question seemed laughable!

Hongjun was the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao, sorting out Yin-Yang!

He did not interfere in ordinary Primordial Era disputes, only managing the general trend of Heavenly Dao!

This seemed reasonable!

But the internal logic was flawed!

According to this logic, the Investiture of the Gods Calamity was a general trend of Heavenly Dao and should have been presided over by Hongjun!

He should have set the rules for the Investiture of the Gods, and even personally filled out the Investiture of the Gods List!

But Hongjun did not!

He handed the Investiture of the Gods List to the Sages for discussion!

This made it seem as if the Sages in the Heavenly Dao Realm were determining the general trend!

This was inconsistent with his identity as the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao!

Tongtian grasped the key point, outwardly remaining calm, but inwardly pondering deeply!

Why was this?

Why did the Dao Ancestor let the Sages discuss the Investiture of the Gods together?

Who would be willing to send their own disciples onto the Investiture of the Gods List?

Even if they wrote them down, would they be willing?

If it were left to Hongjun to write, all disputes would cease!

Why not?

Hongjun is the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao, impartial and just!

If he doesn't do this, is he not afraid of the Saints causing chaos?

Tongtian frowned slightly!

A spiritual light suddenly illuminated his sea of consciousness!

His expression changed slightly, and he exclaimed inwardly, "Dao Ancestor, are you doing this intentionally?"

His sea of consciousness churned like stormy waves!

A chill rose from the bottom of his heart!

The Dao Ancestor was deliberately creating conflict!

He wanted the Saints to clash!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen this path!

But what benefit would this bring him?

Tongtian was puzzled!

The Saints fight, and Hongjun sits high above, acting as the judge?

This is too low-level!

It completely doesn't match Hongjun's status!

To put it bluntly!

Even if all the Saints in the Heavenly Dao Realm joined forces, could they overthrow Hongjun?

Impossible!

Not to mention Hongjun is the Incarnation of Heavenly Dao, his Peak Dao Integration Realm cultivation alone could crush all the Saints!

It was impossible for the Saints to resist!

Then, why?

Tongtian pondered endlessly!

He had a hunch that if he could solve this mystery, he would uncover a great secret of the Primordial Era!

No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't guess Hongjun's intentions!

After pondering for a while, he couldn't help but mock himself, "I'm truly dull! Looking at Hongjun from the perspective of the Saints, there's always a mist!"

"If I switch perspectives, I might be able to glimpse the Dao Ancestor's true intentions!"

No sooner said than done!

Tongtian immediately placed himself in Hongjun's position!

Synthesizing the information he had, he slowly deduced: "The Investiture of the Gods Calamity was set by 'me' to repay the merits of the Heavenly Dao!"

"To repay the Karma of the Primordial Era, the Western Teachings must be made to flourish!"

"However, the Xuanmen is powerful, and the West is weak!"

"If things followed their natural course, the Xuanmen would surely obstruct the West's eastward expansion!"

"In this way, the West would never have a chance to rise!"

"This is a fixed fate!"

If the West wanted to spread its teachings, the Xuanmen was an insurmountable obstacle!

Chan Jiao and the Human Sect guarded the Primordial Era, blocking the door to the West's eastward expansion!

The Western Teachings could barely move!

Even the Two Sages were powerless!

Although they were the Two Sages!

Pangu's Three Pure Ones were three brothers!

In terms of Cultivation and status within the Xuanmen, the Two Sages of the West were incomparable!

For the West to flourish, it needed a prosperous faith!

The best place for faith in the Primordial Era was the Human Race—the protagonists of heaven and earth!

Mount Sumeru, a tiny place, could not satisfy the Western Teachings?

Spreading their teachings eastward was the only path for the West to flourish!

Only by weakening the Xuanmen could the Western Teachings move unimpeded!

Tongtian's divine sense spun rapidly, and the more he thought, the more terrified he became!

"But how can the Xuanmen be weakened?"