Tongtian Regrets It Bitterly! Sending Local Specialties to Dao Ancestor Hongjun!

"The Kongtong Seal flew into my hands on its own. Don't look at me like that!"

Ling Xiao looked somewhat uneasy as he raised the Kongtong Seal in his right hand.

Gazes filled with confusion, anger, or hatred turned toward him.

Nuwa stood frozen in place, staring at the scene in disbelief. Her gaze fell upon the Kongtong Seal in Ling Xiao's hand, and indignation and humiliation rose within her.

She had cast aside all concern for face to fight over the Kongtong Seal, only for this Human Dao supreme treasure to voluntarily acknowledge Ling Xiao as its master. Great Emperor of the Azure Radiance was not even human—how was he worthy of the Kongtong Seal?

"Congratulations, Dao Friend Ling Xiao, on obtaining such a supreme treasure!"

Haotian was delighted to stir up trouble as he smiled at Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao was part of the Heavenly Court. With the Kongtong Seal in his hands, Haotian could not have been more at ease.

Perhaps they could even win the human race over to the Heavenly Court. Why not?

"Hand over the Kongtong Seal!"

Nuwa stared coldly at Ling Xiao. The might of a Sage transformed into a raging gale that swept toward him. For a time, most of the beings present did not dare make any rash moves. Only Wangshu, Zhen Yuanzi, and the others stepped forward.

"Dao Friend Nuwa, do not be so unreasonable!"

"The Kongtong Seal possesses spirituality. Since it has chosen Ling Xiao as its master, you should simply let it be! Otherwise, I fear I may lose my senses and do something you will regret for the rest of your life."

Zhen Yuanzi snorted coldly and neutralized Nuwa's Sage might.

The atmosphere was tense, and space trembled.

Ling Xiao, standing at the center of the storm, came back to his senses. He slowly said, "Human Sovereigns, three Human Ancestors, I do not wish to interfere in the affairs of the human race. I will return this Kongtong Seal to you."

With that said!

Ling Xiao was about to summon the God-Slaying Spear and forcibly sever his connection with the Kongtong Seal.

He had no choice. This Human Dao supreme treasure was far too troublesome!

"No!"

"Dao Friend Ling Xiao has a profound Foundation, cares for all living beings, and possesses lofty virtue. We would be at ease with the Kongtong Seal in your care. If you sever your connection with it, Holy Mother will surely stir up more trouble."

Suiren made the decision without hesitation before everyone.

Shennong and the other Human Sovereigns, along with Youchao-shi and Ziyi-shi, the two Human Ancestors, all revealed smug expressions and rolled their eyes at Nuwa.

The Kongtong Seal had voluntarily chosen its master. They were overjoyed.

Nuwa wanting to seize this Human Dao supreme treasure was nothing but a foolish dream.

"Ling Xiao, accept it!"

"The Human Dao's will recognizes you. Under heaven, only you are most qualified to wield the Kongtong Seal!"

Wangshu parted her red lips and smiled gently at Ling Xiao.

Things had already come to this.

Ling Xiao no longer put on a show. He cupped his hands solemnly and said, "I am the Great Emperor of the Azure Radiance, governing the growth of all things. Today, I have obtained the Kongtong Seal. Though I have become entangled in karma with the human race, I will never favor them because of it."

"If a Human Sovereign proves unworthy of his position, I will strip him of his status and providence. If evil fiends and demonic monsters harm the human race and incur Karmic Force of Slaughter, I will likewise exercise my duty under the Heavenly Dao, restoring clarity to heaven and earth and justice to the human race!"

His Dao voice rang out, impossible to defy.

Ling Xiao would not use the Kongtong Seal to forcibly interfere in the human race's affairs, but neither would he allow anyone to freely massacre humanity. He had been able to stop the Demon Clan from slaughtering humans during the Lich Tribulation, and he could act now as well.

Besides!

The reestablishment of the Demon Court was not the general trend of the Heavenly Dao!

As long as the Demon Court slaughtered the human race again, he would destroy it without hesitation!

"Dao Friend is open and upright. We are convinced!"

The Human Sovereigns and three Human Ancestors all cupped their hands and bowed to Ling Xiao.

Then!

After glancing at Tongtian and Nuwa, they rode the human race's providence away. Human Sovereigns and Human Ancestors could not easily enter the world. This was an order established by the Heavenly Dao and the Sages, and the rule could not be broken for now.

"Ling Xiao!"

"Senior Sister knows you care deeply for the Sect of Interception, or you would not have gone this far today. Take out the Kongtong Seal and let Master safeguard it. You cannot handle such a Human Dao supreme treasure..."

Holy Mother Golden Spirit appeared from nowhere. Swaying her slender figure, she walked up to the World-Destroying Black Lotus and looked at Ling Xiao eagerly.

If the Netherworld Demonic Fire had not been untouchable, she would probably have thrown herself into Ling Xiao's arms.

For the Kongtong Seal, she was willing to endure humiliation.

"Ling Xiao, who is she?"

Upon seeing Holy Mother Golden Spirit, Wangshu deliberately put on an aggrieved expression and hugged Ling Xiao's arm.

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There was a trace of coldness in her voice!

Had Ling Xiao not known Wangshu's temperament, he might truly have believed the Lunar Goddess's acting. Yet he did not expose her, instead leisurely enjoying it.

Several breaths later, Ling Xiao said indifferently, "I have no idea where this crazy woman came from. I do not know her. Here, you can play with this Kongtong Seal!"

With a flick of his right hand, Ling Xiao stuffed the Kongtong Seal into Wangshu's hand.

This Human Dao supreme treasure did not resist at all. Instead, it shimmered with crimson-gold light as Wangshu calmly played with it.

This scene left Our Lady of Golden Spirit so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into the ground.

Daoist Duobao, Yun Xiao, and the other disciples of the Sect of Interception drew sharp breaths. They had not expected Ling Xiao to disregard and humiliate Our Lady of Golden Spirit so thoroughly. Even Tongtian's face had turned livid.

"Hand over the Kongtong Seal, or I will never forgive you!"

Our Lady of Golden Spirit pointed at Ling Xiao, her face full of arrogant insolence, though she had no confidence in her heart.

"Scram!"

Hong Yun flicked his jade sleeve. Our Lady of Golden Spirit was struck by a force of immense weight. Blood flowed from the corner of her mouth as she fell from the sky onto Golden Ao Island, her hair and robes thrown into disarray.

"Tongtian, please discipline your disciple properly. If she continues to show such disrespect toward the Great Emperor of the Azure Radiance, I will personally go to Zixiao Palace and report you to the old master."

"A jumping clown..."

Haotian gave Tongtian no chance to flare up, immediately retorting so sharply that Tongtian did not know how to respond.

"Let's go!"

Ling Xiao gently shook his head and spoke calmly.

Then!

The heavenly soldiers and generals formed ranks, and the World-Destroying Black Lotus headed toward Penglai Immortal Island. The other Great Beings wore mocking expressions, pointing and whispering about Tongtian and the others.

Before long, everything that had just happened would surely become a joke spread throughout the entire Primordial Wilderness.

"All of you, go into seclusion and cultivate! Do not continue making fools of yourselves!"

Tongtian flew into a rage and harshly berated every disciple of the Sect of Interception.

Only then did he return to the Palace of Green Essence and forcibly suppress his killing intent and resentment.

Yet Tongtian soon lost his composure.

"The Sect of Interception's providence is declining. How is that possible?"

Within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, the karmic consequences of slaughter attached to the Sect of Interception's providence had clearly thinned considerably. That was because many disciples with Demon Clan Foundations had joined the Demon Court to aid Lu Ya and the Golden-Winged Great Peng.

By all reason, the Sect of Interception's providence should have risen. Yet it had instead become dim and scattered.

Only after a long while did Tongtian discern the reason.

They no longer held the honored position of Human Emperor's Master, nor did they possess the Human Dao supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal!

Those were the true culprits behind the decline of the Sect of Interception's providence!

Sitting cross-legged upon the Cloud Terrace, Tongtian's chest ached fiercely. His guts were green with regret, and his heart was torn to pieces!

Beneath the Ren Water Peach Tree on Penglai Immortal Island.

Everyone sat in wicker chairs, while all kinds of innate spirit fruits were arranged upon jade tables. However, Haotian, Hong Yun, and the other two kept staring at the Enlightenment Tea Leaves in their jade cups, unwilling to look away for a long time.

"Everyone, have a taste!"

"These Enlightenment Tea Leaves can aid one's comprehension of the Great Dao and offer considerable benefits even to Quasi-Sage Great Beings. Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi in particular will be able to use them to better align with the rules of the Heavenly Dao and the order of the Earth Dao!"

Ling Xiao spoke casually!

As his words fell, several jade boxes appeared before them. Each box contained more than ten Enlightenment Tea Leaves.

Yet the most eye-catching one was an ancient jade box brimming with immortal charm.

It contained no fewer than thirty-four Enlightenment Tea Leaves!

"Dao Friend Ling Xiao is truly generous, so I shall not stand on ceremony!"

Haotian was the first to put away his jade box. Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, and Yaochi did the same, all wearing excited expressions.

The Enlightenment Tea Leaves could help one cultivate and comprehend the Great Dao, while also serving as an impressive offering when entertaining distinguished guests.

It could be said that these Enlightenment Tea Leaves were countless times more precious than so-called innate spirit roots and innate spirit treasures.

"Jade Emperor, I must trouble you to deliver this jade box to Zixiao Palace. Dao Ancestor has merged himself with the Dao and safeguards the Primordial Wilderness's myriad worlds. As juniors, we cannot fail to show filial respect."

Ling Xiao pushed the ancient jade box toward Haotian. His words carried reverence for Dao Ancestor Hongjun. It was not that he wished to curry favor with Dao Ancestor Hongjun; rather, this elder had genuinely treated him quite well.

The Investiture of the Gods List, the God-Slaying Whip, and perhaps in the future, a decree personally naming him and Wangshu as Dao companions.

With all that, how could Ling Xiao not send Dao Ancestor Hongjun some local specialties?