Tongtian Seeks Allies
In order to better cope with this calamity of the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods, Cihang and the other two joined forces to deduce the general trend of heaven and earth.
This will allow us to continuously improve our own plans.
Afterwards, the three of them discussed the Dao together again, and a magnificent Daoist aura permeated the entire Longevity Mountain, causing various extraordinary phenomena to appear.
In contrast to the peaceful life at Wuzhuang Temple, the others did not have it so easy.
After everyone had left, Jieyin activated the Mount Sumeru Formation.
Leading his Western disciples, he and his fellow cultivators ravaged the severely damaged western lands.
At this moment, he couldn't care less about the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods.
If the foundation in the West cannot be secured, how can there be any other plans?
The previous battle also made him re-evaluate his alliance with the Yuanshi.
Meanwhile, Yuanshi and Taiqing returned together to the Eight Sceneries Palace on Shouyang Mountain.
Its purpose, naturally, is to figure out how to deal with the great calamity to come and the Interception Sect.
Now that Tongtian has made some discoveries, some of his schemes have become more legitimate.
Although he had outmaneuvered Tongtian this time, instead of looking for the problem within himself, he became increasingly dissatisfied with Tongtian.
Ever since Tongtian established his sect, he has held the disciples of the Interception Sect in extremely low regard.
Apart from the few true disciples of Tongtian, the other disciples, though of exceptional talent, were a mixed bag, burdened with Karmic Debt.
In Yuanshi's view, even if he didn't intervene, the Interception Sect would be destroyed by those disciples burdened with Karmic Debt and lacking moral cultivation.
His intervention was merely to eliminate potential threats to the Interception Sect in advance.
Of course, he did not deny the strength of the Interception Sect.
To suppress the momentum of the Interception Sect, he alone could not do it; he also needed the support of Taiqing.
Therefore, Yuanshi prioritized Taiqing in almost everything, in order to win Taiqing over to his side.
Taiqing was well aware of Yuanshi's thoughts, but Taiqing was also happy to see his plans and schemes succeed.
Of course, at this time, they had not yet come up with the idea of completely suppressing Tongtian; they only wanted to suppress the strength of the Interception Sect.
After all, when dealing with external enemies, they still need Tongtian.
Moreover, the Tongtian Palm possesses the most Killing Supreme Treasure in the Primordial World, so suppressing the opponent would obviously not be so easy.
Just as the two were discussing how to deal with Tongtian had already become wary.
After being targeted in this way, Tongtian could not possibly remain indifferent.
After leaving the West, he did not return to Golden Ao Island, but went straight to Chaos.
Its purpose is precisely the Empress Wa's Palace.
At this moment, Nuwa had just returned to the Empress Wa's Palace.
With her opportunity for a breakthrough thwarted, Nuwa was naturally in a bad mood.
However, she also knew that since her breakthrough opportunity had been interrupted, it proved that Human Dao was not yet ready to be revived.
Moreover, apart from her, none of the other Heavenly Dao Sage were willing to see the revival of Human Dao.
The obstacles she faced were considerable.
"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, have you come to seek justice for Yuanshi? Do you wish to challenge me to a duel in the Chaos?"
Upon seeing Tongtian, Nuwa naturally wouldn't have a pleasant attitude.
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to target me like this."
You should know that I am not your enemy!
Tongtian was not angered by Nuwa's attitude; at this moment, she understood Nuwa.
No one would be in a good mood if their opportunity was interrupted.
"I apologize, but this time it was indeed my fault for taking my anger out on you, fellow Daoist."
"I just don't know, what is the meaning of your sudden change of heart, fellow Daoist?"
Nuwa's anger subsided somewhat.
As Tongtian said, why would he help Yuanshi who was plotting against him?
While Yuanshi was indeed plotting against Nuwa, Tongtian was also part of the scheme.
However, she had no close relationship with Tongtian, so Tongtian's purpose in coming this time was indeed quite unexpected for her.
"Fellow Daoist is aware of the current situation. If it is truly just the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods, Tongtian is not afraid."
Even if the Interception Sect ultimately loses, Tongtian has nothing to be ashamed of.
But now they are clearly all targeting me, and my Interception Sect is almost completely isolated and helpless!
Tongtian sighed, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Oh? So you've come to form an alliance, fellow Daoist."
However, since Nuwa did not establish a major religion, she may not be able to help you, fellow Daoist.
Moreover, the Sanqing Ones share a common origin and have been united against external forces for countless ages.
How can I trust you!
Nuwa understood Tongtian's purpose, but she did not intend to agree easily.
She was once one of the targets of the Sanqing Ones' suppression.
"I fully understand why you have such concerns, fellow Tongtian."
Not to mention my fellow Daoists, even I myself never imagined that the Sanqing would come to this point.
They are now clearly plotting against me. If I don't retaliate, I'm afraid the Interception Sect will collapse!
Moreover, our interests are now aligned.
Fellow Daoist is the Holy Mother of the Human Race, worshipped and revered by the Human Race.
My Interception Sect is now the state religion of the Shang Kingdom. While spreading its teachings, it has also been assisting in its development and growth.
The Yuanshi intention was clearly to take advantage of the shift in the human race's fortune to replace the Interception Sect and steal the human race's destiny!
This time, Tongtian came with utmost sincerity.
No, that's not the case.
Since you know that I am the Holy Mother of the Human Race, you should know that no matter how the fate of the Human Race changes, it will have no effect on me.
"What do you think, fellow Daoist, that I would help a Human Emperor who dared to offend me?"
Nuwa immediately denied Tongtian's existence.
"Although the Human Emperor has made mistakes, it was because he was misled by Zhunti. Why should you bother with him, fellow Daoist!"
Although the change of human race does not affect your prestige and fortune among humans.
Given the attitudes of Taiqing Yuanshi, if they succeed, will it really have no impact on you, fellow Daoist?
Since Tongtian chose to ally with Nuwa, there must be a reason why Nuwa couldn't refuse.
Everything he said was not to persuade Nuwa, but to state the facts.
He also believed that, given Nuwa's wisdom, she couldn't have missed this point.
The only thing that makes Nuwa hesitate now is his identity.
"I do not deny the possibility of what you said, fellow Daoist."
"But I still cannot form an alliance with you, fellow Daoist. Even though you have now developed a rift with Taiqing Yuanshi, the connection of destiny among the Sanqing Ones has not been severed!"
Tongtian was extremely confident in himself, and Nuwa's attitude was equally firm.
Even if everything Tongtian said came from the bottom of his heart, she still couldn't believe Tongtian.
"Well, I was indeed too hasty."
Since fellow Daoist has no intention of joining forces, Tongtian cannot force him.
However, I will show my sincerity and true intentions to you, fellow Daoist."
Seeing Nuwa's reaction, Tongtian knew that he would not achieve his goal this time.
Even so, he still actively expressed his attitude.
Even though they cannot form an alliance now, their interests are aligned, and they share a common enemy.
What he needs to do today is to make his stance clear and persuade Nuwa not to abandon the Yin Shang.
Otherwise, Tongtian would truly have no chance of winning.
After all, no matter how strong his Interception Sect was, it couldn't possibly be an enemy of all the saints.
"I understand why you've come, fellow Daoist."
As for the Shang Dynasty, I will consider it carefully!
Although Nuwa did not form an alliance with Tongtian words still left a mark on her heart.