Discussing the Calamity and Deliberating the Investiture of the Gods

After exchanging greetings with everyone in turn, Cihang found a futon and sat down.

They were completely oblivious to the tense atmosphere in the main hall.

Cihang was well aware of the purpose of their gathering at the Zixiao Palace.

Cihang also did not believe that the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods had any direct connection with her.

He's here merely an observer, a witness.

Even Houtu and Zhenyuanzi did not appear at the Zixiao Palace.

However, this is not surprising upon reflection. Although Hongjun is the Dao Ancestor, he is not qualified to lead Houtu and Zhenyuanzi.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Hongjun did not delay any longer and appeared in the main hall.

"Greetings, Master! Greetings, Dao Ancestor!"

Everyone bowed to Hongjun at the same time.

No need for such formalities.

"I have summoned you here today to prepare for the next great calamity of heaven and earth!"

As soon as Hongjun finished speaking, everyone in the hall became solemn, and at the same time, they showed worried expressions.

The smile on Haotian's face had vanished.

Although Hongjun agreed to help him, he didn't know it would be in this way.

But what does this great calamity have to do with the authority of the Heavenly Court?

When it comes to calamities, no one can face them with ease.

Throughout the countless Primordial World calamities of the primordial era, each one has caused immense damage to heaven and earth.

The number of powerful individuals who perished among them was countless.

Although there were no saints among them, there were many beings with the power of the Saint Realm.

For example, the two top-tier formations used in the Lich War were so formidable that even a saint could not easily escape them.

"Teacher, the Witch-Demon Tribulation were only a few billion years ago. Could it be that the next calamity is about to erupt so soon?"

Taiqing voiced the question that had puzzled everyone.

Just as cultivators face trials and obstacles in their spiritual practice, the world also has its own tribulations.

Once the resentment and turbid energy accumulate to their extreme, it will trigger a cataclysmic event that shakes the heavens and earth.

This is a calamity for the world, but also the original will of heaven and earth trying to save itself.

Through a great calamity, these resentful and turbid energies will be worn away.

The more powerful the origin of the world, the more terrifying the calamities it accumulates.

However, the accumulation of immense calamities also requires a long period of time.

The Witch-Demon Calamity have just ended, and the Great Calamity is far from over.

"That's right. If things accumulate normally, the cataclysmic event of heaven and earth is far from erupting."

But as you should also know, the origin of heaven and earth is becoming increasingly powerful.

This is a good thing in itself, but if the Calamity Qi is allowed to accumulate and then erupts completely, even saints will be affected.

To avoid an irreversible situation, it is necessary to detonate the calamity in advance and avert a cataclysmic event!

Although Hongjun's words were simple, the crisis they contained caused all the sages to change color simultaneously.

Even though saints are immortal, they still have limits to their endurance.

Moreover, just as Hongjun said, the stronger the origin of heaven and earth, the more terrifying the calamity.

"Please give your instructions, teacher!"

All the saints rose and bowed in unison, but Hongjun's words had no meaning for them.

As for their opinions, they didn't.

Moreover, they believed that since Hongjun had summoned them to the Zixiao Palace, he must already have a solution.

"The so-called resentful and turbid energy is all caused by the killings of immortals and gods."

Therefore, we should initiate the great calamity ahead of time to settle the Karma Karmic Debt among cultivators.

At the same time, we must strengthen the constraints of the rules and order of heaven and earth.

Only in this way can the generation of malevolent energy from heaven and earth be reduced!

As soon as he finished speaking, Hongjun held a picture scroll that radiated the divine power of heaven and earth in his hand.

"This is the top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Investiture of the Gods the Gods, which can gather the true souls and spirits of cultivators and sever Karma and merits."

If a cultivator who perishes during a calamity has enough merit and fortune, he can be Investiture of the Gods Investiture of the Gods to perfect the operation of the rules of heaven and earth.

This calamity arose from the calamity of the immortals and gods, and was based on the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods; therefore, this calamity is called the Great Calamity of the Investiture of the Gods!

Hongjun decided on this great calamity without consulting anyone's opinion.

Looking at the Investiture of the Gods the Gods in front of Hongjun, Haotian's face showed a look of surprise.

He had previously wondered what the great calamity had to do with helping him.

Now I understand everything.

Whoever controls the Investiture of the Gods will control the future gods of Heavenly Court.

As the Heavenly Emperor, Haotian was naturally the most qualified to control the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods.

At that time, even the Sanqing will be unable to suppress him.

Thinking of this, Haotian couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Compared to Haotian, the others looked quite unwell.

Haotian could understand the key point, how could they not know?

Moreover, even a weakened cataclysm is an opportunity for them to redistribute power.

Cihang, who was standing to the side, was also hearing such a secret for the first time.

In his future memories, his cultivation level was still too low, making it impossible for him to grasp the true secrets of heaven and earth.

It was at this moment that he realized that the so-called Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods was not a true calamity of heaven and earth at all.

Rather, it was the result of the efforts of Hongjun and the other sages.

But upon closer reflection, this is actually the most reasonable approach.

Both being great calamities of heaven and earth, the Ancient Dragon-Phoenix Calamity and the Witch-Demon Calamity were incredibly terrifying, almost overturning the Primordial World.

In comparison, although the Investiture of the Gods calamity had a wide impact, it was far less significant than previous calamities.

Not to mention the later tribulations of the Journey to the West.

However, these things have little to do with his Cihang.

Now that he knows these things, it is even easier for him to profit during the great calamity and use its power to attain the Primordial Dao.

The great calamity of heaven and earth is never just a simple tribulation; it contains unparalleled opportunities.

Now he can finally witness the clash of the saints.

Faced with this great calamity, can the Sanqing still unite as before?

"Teacher, I wonder who will be caught in this great calamity, and what restrictions apply to it!"

Taiqing asked again.

Since it is a man-made catastrophe, it naturally has limitations and a controllable scope.

"Although this calamity of the Investiture of the Gods was intended to divide the great calamity, it affected all cultivators in the Primordial World."

All beings below the Quasi-Saint level are caught in a great calamity; only those with accumulated merit and good fortune can avoid being affected by the Calamity Qi!

Hongjun's words made the expressions of the saints even more unpleasant.

Although the sages possessed unparalleled power throughout the Primordial World, their disciples' highest level was only the Great Luo.

As Hongjun said, even disciples of sages are caught in the calamity.

As for merit and fortune.

For powerful beings like the Sanqing and Cihang, merit and fortune are indeed not lacking.

However, for most cultivators in the Primordial World, even a single bit of merit is hard to come by.

Even a disciple of a sage does not possess enough merit to protect himself.

To escape this calamity, one must endure the trials of death and understand the Karmic Debt of Karma.

"Teacher, I wonder who should be in charge of the Investiture of the Gods?"

Yuanshi asked the key question again.

He was determined to obtain the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods.

"The Investiture of the Gods was intended to bestow titles upon the gods and maintain the order of heaven and earth."

Therefore, the Investiture of the Gods is not controlled by anyone, but belongs to the Heavenly Court!

Hongjun saw through Yuanshi's intentions, but had no intention of fulfilling them.

With a wave of his hand, the Investiture of the Gods was sent to the Heavenly Court.

Haotian was somewhat disappointed with the result, but he could still accept it.

Although he cannot control the Investiture of the Gods, he can use the power of the Heavenly Emperor to Investiture of the Gods.